2026 News Archive
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Driver in crash with mayor was cited for speeding, records show
The driver of a motorcycle in a crash involving Manhattan mayor Susan Adamchak was cited for speeding, according to police records obtained by The Mercury on Wednesday. Those records also make clear...
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Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CHARLIE RIEDEL Associated PressMONTEZUMA, Kan. (AP) — Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a...
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City commission approves contract for consolidated trash services in Aggieville
The Manhattan City Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to execute a design-build contract to consolidate trash services in Aggieville.
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City seeks nominations for Yard of the Year
Have you seen a great-looking yard in Newton? Nominate it for 2026 Yard of the Year! Nominate your favorite yards at www.newtonkansas.com/yard through June 9.… Login to continue reading
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Weather and presence
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher Another school year has wrapped up for my children and summer on the farm has officially begun. My… Login to continue reading...
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City staff sees no compelling reason to suspend fireworks
By Gaille Pike Special to the Hays Daily News The City Commission’s May 21, 2026, work session will include a discussion of the fireworks ordinance,…
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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano in 17 seconds at a high-profile MMA event, retires
Eduard Cauich Los Angeles Times (TNS) Former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (13-2) needed just 17 seconds to defeat Gina Carano (7-2) with… Login to continue reading...
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Emergency personnel work to control numerous southwest Kansas wildfires
By: Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Wildfires are burning thousands of acres in southwest Kansas, and emergency management personnel from across the state are working to gain control and...
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Friends send cards but refuse to visit
R. Eric Thomas Tribune Content Agency Dear Eric: We have friends, who we have not seen in more than a decade. Yet the wife sends… Login to continue reading
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