The Manhattan Mercury

12/15/2025

Riley County commissioners on Monday approved a budget hike of nearly $4 million for 2025.

Riley County commissioners on Monday approved a budget hike of nearly $4 million for 2025.

12/15/2025

Wimmer to lead K-State band program

Alex Wimmer, assistant professor and associate director of bands at Kansas State University, has been appointed as the director of bands effective June 7, 2026.

12/13/2025

THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | KSU basketball, Santa story time, live music and more

Here are some local events in the next seven days.

12/13/2025

Since it's basketball season, quiz time from our archives. Name these two gents playing in the NBA, and name the college coaches they played for.

12/13/2025

Salvation Army's Mama Q helps inspire hope

Bell ringers may be the only people from the Salvation Army many interact with during the holidays.

12/12/2025

Still hard at work…

Collin Klein’s truck occupying the head coach’s parking slot Friday afternoon.

12/12/2025

McCulloh reflects on speedier city government, lack of public engagement

Manhattan Mayor Karen McCulloh said 2025 saw some major change in the way the city government streamlined its processes for voting on ordinances and resolutions.

12/12/2025

“The Fighting Sixth,” an Army unit with over 160 years of history, permanently ceased activity Wednesday at Fort Riley.

“The Fighting Sixth,” an Army unit with over 160 years of history, permanently ceased activity Wednesday at Fort Riley.

12/12/2025

Former KSU quarterback Michael Bishop joins Houston staff

Houston football head coach Willie Fritz announced the hiring of former Kansas State quarterback and Ring of Honor member Michael Bishop as an offensive assistant on Wednesday.

12/12/2025

Are you writing one this year?

We’re getting a few Christmas cards in the mail — a trickle, not a flood. Not much need for a posed family photo and a laundry-list letter anymore, since lots

12/12/2025

Klein hires pair of former KSU players as first staff additions

New Kanas State head football coach Collin Klein has made his first two additions to his staff official, as K-State announced the hiring of a pair of former Wildcats on

12/11/2025

Riley County crime rate over 30% below state avg. last year

Riley County has experienced a lower crime rate than the state average for the past 21 years, Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete told city commissioners Tuesday.