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Anderson Avenue to close Friday

Manhattan Public Works director Brian Johnson told the Mercury a portion of Anderson Avenue will close at 6:00 p.m. Friday. The Mercury was not able to confirm what portion of the road will close, or when it will reopen. A winter storm warning was issu...

By |2026-01-23T15:55:58-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Anderson Avenue to close Friday

6 to 8 inches of snow possible in Manhattan as winter storm moves in

A winter storm is expected to impact much of northeast and east-central Kansas from Friday evening through early Sunday, bringing accumulating snow and dangerously cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say snow will begin late Friday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning, with two rounds of heavier snowfall likely. The [...]

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By |2026-01-23T06:55:10-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on 6 to 8 inches of snow possible in Manhattan as winter storm moves in

RCPD: “Significant quantities” seized in recent drug distribution investigation

Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized “significant quantities” of illegal drugs as part of proactive investigations into drug-related crime in the area. In all, that amounts to nearly two pounds of fentanyl powder and more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, 96 grams of heroin, 8 grams of cocaine [...]

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By |2026-01-22T20:22:07-06:00January 22nd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD: “Significant quantities” seized in recent drug distribution investigation

RCPD: “Significant quantities” seized in recent drug distribution investigation

Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized “significant quantities” of illegal drugs as part of proactive investigations into drug-related crime in the area. In all, that amounts to nearly two pounds of fentanyl powder and more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, 96 grams of heroin, 8 grams of cocaine [...]

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By |2026-01-22T20:22:07-06:00January 22nd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD: “Significant quantities” seized in recent drug distribution investigation

Forecasters warn of accumulating snow, dangerous cold this weekend

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of northeast and east-central Kansas as accumulating snow and dangerously cold temperatures are expected from Friday evening through early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say confidence continues to increase in impactful snowfall, with two main rounds of snow likely — the [...]

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By |2026-01-22T07:51:32-06:00January 22nd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Forecasters warn of accumulating snow, dangerous cold this weekend

Manhattan Community Health Foundation names Mary Lindquist and family as recipients of inaugural Cornerstone award

The Manhattan Community Health Foundation’s board of directors announced last week the recipients of their inaugural Cornerstone of Community Health award. Mary Lindquist and family will be recognized for the honor at the foundation’s gala Feb. 21 at the K-State Alumni Center. The cornerstone award recognizes individuals or families who demonstrate impactful leadership through innovation, [...]

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By |2026-01-21T14:32:16-06:00January 21st, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan Community Health Foundation names Mary Lindquist and family as recipients of inaugural Cornerstone award

City expands Anderson Avenue construction to add sewer and curb work

Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $266,021 increase to the construction contract for the Anderson Avenue Water, Street and Stormwater Improvements Project. Mayor Susan Adamchak and commissioner Andrew Von Lintel were not present. The change order funds additional storm sewer work by Bayer Construction Company, including correcting an undersized pipe segment ($11,570) and [...]

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By |2026-01-21T12:44:03-06:00January 21st, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on City expands Anderson Avenue construction to add sewer and curb work

Manhattan Regional Airport soared to new passenger records in 2025

Manhattan Regional Airport set new passenger records in 2025. In a Tuesday news release, city officials said the airport logged 83,220 enplanements and more than 166,000 total passengers on American Airlines flights in 2025. Both were all-time highs and about 2% above the previous year’s figures. “This milestone underscores sustained regional demand and strong traveler [...]

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By |2026-01-21T12:36:24-06:00January 21st, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan Regional Airport soared to new passenger records in 2025

Geary County crews respond to three fires in about an hour

Geary County rural fire crews responded to three separate fire calls Tuesday afternoon, all happening within the span of about an hour. In a post on its Facebook page, the department said crews responded to a call at around 2:40 p.m. after welding on a fence sparked a large grass fire along Old Highway 13. [...]

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By |2026-01-21T09:51:10-06:00January 21st, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Geary County crews respond to three fires in about an hour

Snow, dangerous cold expected across northeast Kansas this weekend

Snow is becoming more likely to impact northeast Kansas from Friday afternoon through early Sunday, with forecasters warning of potentially hazardous travel conditions. While exact snowfall amounts remain uncertain, most locations are expected to see at least some accumulation from falling and blowing snow. Roads could become slick, particularly during periods of heavier snowfall and [...]

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By |2026-01-21T08:00:50-06:00January 21st, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Snow, dangerous cold expected across northeast Kansas this weekend
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