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...
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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Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized âsignificant quantitiesâ 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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Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized âsignificant quantitiesâ 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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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 â the [...]
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The Manhattan Community Health Foundationâs 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 foundationâs 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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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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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 yearâs figures. âThis milestone underscores sustained regional demand and strong traveler [...]
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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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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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