Author: Paul Parker
By Megan Moser A K-State professor is suing the university because she said her supervisor discriminated against her because of a disability. Rebecca Hackemann-Bahlmann, professor of photography, filed a lawsuit last month in federal court. She alleges discrimination on the basis of disability, retaliation for engaging in a protected activity, interfering with the exercise of legal rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, and retaliation for the exercise of legal rights under FMLA. Hackmann-Bahlmann said in the complaint that she suffers from carpometacarpal capsulitis, entrapment neuropathies and other issues affecting her wrists and hands. To view the full article…
By Tim Everson Saturday was an offensive rejuvenation for Kansas State in almost every phase of Kansas State’s 41-15 win over Cincinnati. In a sport like football where there are so many moving pieces at any one time, it’s impossible to say that only one decision made the difference between the Wildcats flailing on offense like they’ve done for the past month or soaring like they did Saturday night. However, a slight coaching change may have been the spark that reignited the Wildcat offense Saturday evening. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan moves through the Derby defense during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over the Panthers, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Panther Stadium in Derby. Manhattan High running back Jaydin Hudley takes a handoff from quarterback Carter Aslin during a 6A sub-state championship game against Derby. Manhattan High linebacker Colby Altevogt pressures Derby running back Arieus Finley during their 6A sub-state championship game. Seniors on the Manhattan High football team celebrate with the 6A sub-state championship plaque after a 31-21 win over Derby. The Indians advance to next week’s…
By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer & Toby Hammes DERBY — The premier rivalry of the Kansas 6A playoff over the last several seasons was rekindled Friday night as No. 2 Manhattan High football upset top-seeded Derby 31-21 to win the sub-state championship. The sub-state win is their ninth in school history, the first since 2022, when the Indians won their third state title. The scene in Derby was set for a brisk battle between the two 11-0 heavyweights — and they delivered but it was the Indians (12-0) playing spoiler against the Panthers (11-1) in the end. To…
Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will consider funding part of the CiCo Park improvement project with a proposed resolution allowing parks and recreation staff to authorize naming rights for new and existing facilities and their amenities. The goal is to reduce the overall tax subsidy of the park upgrades by increasing private funding through donations and sponsorships. If passed, the resolution would allow for sponsorship opportunities ranging from $3,000 to $100,000. Commissioners only will discuss the proposed resolution on Tuesday. The resolution will come to a vote at the commission’s Dec. 17 legislative meeting. To view the full article visit…