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Concert will benefit auditorium

The Holiday Musical Spectacular, a concert to raise funds for the stage at Peace Memorial Auditorium, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the auditorium. Admission is free, but donations will be...

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Wildcats cruise to 87-54 win

Playing in front of a sparse crowd, the Kansas State men’s basketball team knew it would likely need to create its own energy on Sunday. (Kansas State forward Thomas Gipson puts up a shot against...

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Next step for Cats: Win a bowl game

Shortly after wrapping up Kansas State’s 31-10 victory over Kansas this past Saturday in Lawrence, senior receiver Tramaine Thompson wasn’t picky when asked about his preference of possible bowl...

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KSU’s multicultural challenge

I read with considerable interest the article on diversity in the Dec. 24 Mercury, and it seemed to provoke more questions than answers. Diversity and affirmative act-ion are terms that are confusing...

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Prof seeks perfect sports bra design

One of the most important articles of clothing in women’s wardrobes and its contents are receiving a Kansas State University researcher’s undivided attention. Minyoung Suh, assistant professor of...

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Too bad script doesn’t match acting in ‘Homefront’

Half an hour after the new action picture “Homefront” is over, its audience may forget how emotionally involving it was. Mark Isham’s gritty music and Director Gary Fleder’s eye and efficient editing...

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Gifts should stir imagination, parents told

When it comes to Christmas gifts for young children, Anna Nippert, instructor of early childhood education at Kansas State University’s College of Human Ecology, recommends parents be more focused on...

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Renew Undetectable Firearms Act

Plastic guns have become quite real with advances in 3-dimensional printing technology. The bullets these guns fire also are quite real, as is the weapons’ stealth to airport scanners. In a week,...

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Manhattan runners return to NYC Marathon a year after Sandy

It took nearly two years of preparation and two trips to the Big Apple, but a pair of Manhattan women recently finished the New York City Marathon. Finally. Kitra Schartz and Angela Chauncey, along...

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City Commission: Employees waiting for raise

Manhattan’s union-member firefighters will have another chance to bargain for an annual pay adjustment at the city commission meeting Tuesday evening. Few would begrudge firefighters a raise, but...

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A horse, a dog and a life-saving deal

Coincidence and a tremendous act of kindness brought together 19-year-old Ashley Peitz and her seizure service dog, Dodger. It happened when Gina Brisby of Manhattan was looking for a place to board...

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Moldrup: Crime down in county

Updates from Monday’s Riley County commission meeting: • Capt. Kurt Moldrup of the Riley County Police Department said year-to-date crime in the county is continuing to trend downward. Overall crime...

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Chorus looking for singers

Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed in 2014 by the Flint Hills Chorus in the Wamego regional area for the 23rd time, and the committee is looking for people to sing in the chorus. The performance will...

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McClaskey named state secretary of agriculture

Jackie McClaskey of Manhattan will be the next Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Gov. Sam Brownback announced Monday. She succeeds Dale Rodman, who will step down Dec. 10. McClaskey has...

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Foundation leader inspired by women

People often use the examples of others to help guide their lives. Bunny McBride, adjunct lecturer of anthropology at K-State, said she draws her sense of service from women in her family and around...

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Legislation on everyone’s minds at Farm Bureau event

Kansas farmers will have their eyes on Washington as they gather in Manhattan. The Kansas Farm Bureau is holding its annual meeting Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn. An opening-day summit...

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1 person killed, 1 injured in Junction City shooting

A home invasion led to the fatal shooting of one person and injured another in Junction City early this morning. At 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, Junction City police and EMS were dispatched to 110 W. 16th St.,...

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New baler would help recycling efforts, official says

WESTMORELAND — A larger baler for cardboard and plastic chemical jugs would make recycling more efficient and less labor-intensive, Tim Eisenbarth told Pottawatomie County commissioners Monday....

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Board to consider virtual school provider contract

The USD 383 school board will consider ending the district’s contract with its virtual school provider during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Robinson Education Center. A work session on...

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Moran: NBAF wait continues

The waiting game continues for the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF). During the summer, officials touted the U.S. House approval of $404 million in funding for the biosafety level 4 animal...

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