Bernie Fancella

1 week ago | themercury.com | Bernie Fancella

Saturday was No King's Day, sponsored by Indivisible MHK. This was the third organized protest held by the organization in Manhattan, and attendees lined up on the edge of City Park across from City Hall. Approximately 1,200 residents turned out for the protest. The protesters represented the wide demographics that make up the city of Manhattan's residents.

2 weeks ago | themercury.com | Bernie Fancella

Manhattan welcomed the band Heatwave on Thursday night with a community meet-and-greet. Heatwave is the musical act for Friday night’s Juneteenth celebration at City Park. Members of the band were on hand to talk about their history. Heatwave had its start in London in 1975. Vocalist Johnnie James Wilder Jr. and keyboardist Rod Temperton, both founding members, started their careers as Chicago Heatwave, eventually changing the name to Heatwave.

2 weeks ago | 1350kman.com | Bernie Fancella

The U.S. Army announced the closings of several museums on posts throughout the country, including Fort Riley. Fort Riley has three museums: the First Infantry Museum, the Cavalry Museum and General Custer’s House. It is not yet announced how many of its museums will close. The Center of Military History began a consolidation project to reduce Army museums which will continue through the 2029 fiscal year.

2 weeks ago | 1350kman.com | Bernie Fancella

BBQs and block parties are how the city celebrates Manhattan Day. Hotdogs and buns were donated by Hy-Vee, Dillons and Walmart and distributed by the Flint Hills Breadbasket to encourage neighborhood cookouts. President of the Eugene Field Neighborhood Association Tim Lindemuth said the day is more than just hotdogs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.

2 weeks ago | themercury.com | Bernie Fancella

The Konza Prairie Nature Trail has a new pavilion. Located at the head of the trail, the new pavilion boasts trail maps, ecological information and area history. K-State professor and director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station John Blair said the pavilion is a gateway to the nature trail. "It's a place where visitors can come to experience the tall grass prairie, to hike the landscape and to to see the diversity that makes this such a special place," Blair said.