Author: Paul Parker

By Beth Day – The Times The Caterpillar buildings and grounds in Wamego are up for sale, according to an email sent Nov. 20 by the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation. Caterpillar announced in June that it would be closing the Wamego facility. At the time of the closure announcement, Caterpillar was the third largest employer in Pottawatomie County and the largest in Wamego. To view the full article visit pottcotimes.com.

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Photos by Lewis Marien – Merury Staff Photographer It may not have been the prettiest performance but Kansas State coaches saw their team progress after a tough loss last week, beating Mississippi Valley State 74-56 on a night where outside shots were not falling for the Wildcats. Kansas State guard CJ Jones controls the ball during the Wildcats’ 74-56 non-conference win over Mississippi Valley State, Tuesday, at Bramlage Coliseum. Jones had 12 points. Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins grabs one of his 13 rebounds during the Wildcats’ 74-56 non-conference win against Mississippi Valley State, Tuesday, at Bramlage Coliseum. Of those…

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Officers filed a report of giving a worthless check and computer crimes on November 12, 2024, at approximately 6:54 AM in the 12000 block of Madison Road in Riley. Officers listed Kansas State Bank as the victim when a known subject passed fraudulent checks on three separate occasions. Total loss associated with this report is $3,037. Officers filed a report of theft and criminal use of a financial card on November 12, 2024, at approximately 9:42 AM in the 300 block of N. Seth Child Road.  Officers listed Waters True Value as the victim when it was reported a known…

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