By Ned Seaton State Rep. Angel Roeser of Manhattan has again played a swing-vote role on a contested issue in the statehouse. Roeser switched her vote Tuesday to provide the necessary margin for Republicans to override a veto by Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat. The override means that a law will go into effect that [...]
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There's a saying in the theatre arts..."break a leg". Fortunately Scotty McCreery did not take that seriously. Video has surfaced of Scotty doing a concert opening for Kane Brown. At one point, Scotty starts walking backwards when he tripped over his own feet, landing on his back side. He's a pro though, and got right [...]
Patrons may soon be able to roam around downtown Manhattan with drinks in hand. City commissioners on Tuesday directed city staffers to explore the creation of a common consumption area daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., that would include most areas around Poyntz Avenue and Houston Street businesses from 3rd to 5th Street. Gina [...]
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Three music icons have been named Tuesday as the 2025 class to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, and Tony Brown will be formally inducted later this year during the Hall’s annual Medallion Ceremony. The Country Music Association established the Country Music Hall of Fame as a way to recognize [...]
By Rose Gruenbacher A Clay Center man pleaded guilty to all charges, including aggravated battery while driving under the influence, in court Monday morning. Tucker Lamore, 22, appeared in Riley County District Court before Judge John Bosch to enter a guilty plea for charges of aggravated battery while driving under the influence, three counts of [...]
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By Annie Wolfe – The Time of Pott County The travel reimbursement policy for county employees is once again under scrutiny. This comes several months after travel reimbursements to Commissioner Dee McKee were in question. County Administrator Chad Kinsley highlighted some key points in the policy for the four new commissioners at last week’s meeting, [...]
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A Manhattan woman is jailed in Riley County, accused of battery of a law enforcement officer and other charges. According to the Riley County Police Department, 33-year-old Tanasha Dupree was arrested just before 8 p.m. Monday in the 1300 block of Yuma Street. Officers charged her with battery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, interference and flee [...]
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As March Madness is in full swing, there were even some talented hoopers in the Little Apple last week. Athletes on teams located around the eastern half of Kansas competed in Special Olympics’ state basketball and cheerleading tournament Friday and Saturday at the Anthony and Eisenhower recreation centers in Manhattan. Manhattan has hosted the tournament [...]
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A bill seeking to exempt Kansans from switching clocks ahead in the spring and back in the fall has advanced through the Kansas Senate. KMAN’s Brandon Peoples has more… To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
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Local philanthropy was recognized as the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation presented its annual awards Monday… KMAN’s Bernie Fancella reports… The Distinguished Volunteer Award was presented to Ronnie Grice, assistant VP and chief of the K-State Police Department. The Manhattan Optimist Club was presented with the Distinguished Service Club Award. The Business Philanthropy award was presented [...]
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