Fire destroys Wamego’s Tradewinds
An arson fire Sunday morning did more than $150,000 damage to the Tradewinds banquet facility at 515 Plum St., in Wamego. Firefighters from Wamego, St. George, Louisville and Westmoreland responded. In...
View ArticleImmigration exhibit to open at mall
A traveling exhibit on immigration and citizenship will open at Manhattan Town Center Thursday. The exhibit, “Americans By Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas,” is being...
View ArticleCivicPlus owner buys rights to Hibachi Hut
When Brenda and Ward Morgan found out that Hibachi Hut was closing after almost 54 years, they knew they had to do something. “Brenda came up to me Sunday night looking like the dog had just died,”...
View Article2,400 civilians to be affected by Fort Riley furloughs
Fort Riley officials are moving forward with the furloughs of 2,400 civilian employees on post. The furloughs are set to begin in July. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said recently that he would be...
View ArticleMaster plan gets public input
A couple weeks before revealing a final campus master plan, Kansas State University officials hosted an open forum on the subject that drew about 50 people Tuesday afternoon. Ruth Dyer, senior vice...
View ArticleBrothers win award for bike donations
Two brothers were rewarded recently for their efforts to collect and fix more than 300 bikes to give to children in need. Dr. Bret Gilsdorf and Dr. Roger Stevens of Dentistry by Design in Manhattan,...
View ArticleProposed city budget calls for $9 million increase
City commissioners focused on proposed mill levy increases and street maintenance during a discussion of the proposed 2014 budget Tuesday. Finance director Bernie Hayen told commissioners if all the...
View ArticleThanks to broad support, Bully Project was a success
To the Editor: Thank you to the community for your tremendous support of The Bully Project. ...
View ArticleTensions mount in Syria
Sen. John McCain, who for some time has urged President Barack Obama to provide Syrian rebels with anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles in addition to humanitarian aid, spent a few high-profile hours...
View ArticleGiving money is the best way to help disaster victims
To the Editor: It was so touching to see on your front page of May 22 the article about Sandy Scott and her kids from the day care center selling lemonade to raise money for the Oklahoma tornado...
View ArticleCecilia Umscheid
Cecilia Umscheid, 80, of Wamego died Tuesday at the Good Shepherd Hospice House of Manhattan. ...
View ArticleChem-E-Car team qualifies for national competition
Kansas State University’s Chem-E-Car Team has landed a spot in the national competition, set for Nov. 1-2 in San Francisco. The competition is part of the annual meeting of the American Institute of...
View ArticleDaryl Zumbrunn
Daryl J. Zumbrunn, 68, of Junction City died Monday at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleTwo locals win 2013 Manhattan Legacy Awards
Burke and Margery Bayer and Barbara Wilson received the Manhattan Legacy Award Monday, May 20, at the Meadowlark Hills Legacy Banquet. Rev. Ben Duerfeldt, retired pastor from First Christian Church...
View Article11 complete Project SEARCH internships
Eleven interns last week participated in a sort of graduation ceremony from Project SEARCH, a national high-school-to-work transition program for people with cognitive disabilities. The program, funded...
View ArticleK-State baseball, Manhattan Day and more
This weekend go cheer on the Cats at 2 p.m. on Friday as they take on the Wichita State Shockers at Tointon Family Stadium as they enter the NCAA regional tournament. For the first time in school...
View ArticleFurlough notices to go out today
Fort Riley civilian employees on Thursday began receiving notices of upcoming furloughs that will eventually impact 2,400 workers. Under a provision of federal law, the notices empower the post to...
View Article13th Manhattan Day to see 25 block parties
At least 25 neighborhoods around town plan to get together to celebrate Manhattan Day. That’s the number of neighborhoods registered with The Mercury — the event’s main sponsor — to hold gatherings...
View ArticlePawnee director says cuts causing problems
Pawnee Mental Health Services Director Robbin Cole briefed Riley County commissioners Thursday on her concerns about financial cuts and issues with insurance services. At the session, Cole noted what...
View ArticleStrong infield looks to carry junior 17ers
With six returning players, the American Legion Manhattan Manko junior 17ers hope to have a solid foundation this summer. The 17ers open their season this weekend with the Tournament of Champions in...
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