Manhattan Mercury Headlines http://www.themercury.com/news/ St. Patrick's Day parade, race are hits http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=51c08f41ef1f4356b6a2232a26e3bf9f The 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day celebration went off without a hitch Saturday, as thousands of locals and out-of-towners congregated in Aggieville to watch the parade and cheer on racers as they canvassed the town. Aggieville retailers, city officials want to rein in Fake Paddy's Day http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=d82db562a3744ea784690179bc7d7c2b Manhattan residents, law enforcement and government officials are desperate to pull the reins on Fake Paddy's Day, an annual holiday notoriously enjoyed bareback by drinkers set loose in Aggieville. Riley Co. attorney clears Bond http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=284e97fb69894084bd0f25820e0abbbb Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson declared Friday that former Ogden Mayor Jimmy Bond possessed the legal power to close that city's pool last summer, the action that precipitated his recall. Wildcats absorb painful loss, but NCAAs await http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=14756084a9cc4cc282d12afc058c34ea KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today will be a good day for Kansas State. Districts may cut all-day kindergarten http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=88f107299afb4505bdab2f4e623ad90a WICHITA — Cash-strapped school districts are looking hard at whether they will be able to continue to afford all-day kindergarten. Body of infant discovered in Junction City http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=aa9175e56ec54e04aa6bdc9ce0814e36 JUNCTION CITY — The body of a newborn infant has been found in a ravine behind a Junction City apartment complex. City looks for savings on energy http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=4b8e1721400043e99744e5cb32f85216 At the request of the city commission, city staff is moving forward in negotiations with Trane Commercial systems to make city facilities more energy efficient. Women lose to Nebraska http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=e288ed30dc52426bae50aa3c5bdad0b5 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas State tried to provide the Women's Big 12 Championship with its first upset Friday. But in the end, there was just way too much Kelsey Griffin to defend. County sets pace in Walk Kansas http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=22b275fb5b2c49009df26273d02170a7 Riley County is leading the way in a statewide initiative to help fight obesity and promote exercise and healthy eating. K-State nominates 3 for Udall scholarships http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=5a3cb7754e494fa6967d560cce22e6c5 Three K-State students have been nominated for Morris K. Udall Scholarships: Emily Tummons, Leawood; Emily Patton, Prairie Village; and Mark Sowers, Spring Hill. Junction City library to host annual Big Read event http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=af1de09614cd4eee855fe8427ed57628 The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library and the Friends of DBPL will host their third annual Big Read community-wide reading project beginning March 27. USD 383 board to have its say on recommended cuts http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=76fffc0f4e3540c3aae8769e70a13687 USD 383 Board of Education members got their first collective look Wednesday at a proposed list of cuts the district may need to make in order to keep their operating budgets in the black. Area's jobless rate rises http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=1978c0f186a044aa85d4fe564be71a20 The days of Manhattan city officials touting the state's lowest unemployment rate are over after a spike in the city's numbers in January. Weather works county crews overtime http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=5dbb943979484fda83783f861471ee95 RILEY — It's been a particularly long winter for Riley County, public works officials told county commissioners Thursday morning. The commissioners were in Riley as part of their annual traveling tour of the county. Soldier found dead on Fort Riley post http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=7a94e3cc688e41049d739eb09eb13eca Fort Riley officials said a soldier was found dead on post Wednesday afternoon. Senate vote restricts land use near military bases http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=2220555c5b5b4701949ceb4f96197774 The Kansas Senate Wednesday gave unanimous approval to a bill designed to impact land use adjacent to or surrounding military installations. KSU program helps Lenexa business test product http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=1883491691ba4f07983336eeb0e957cf A team of engineers at K-State's Advanced Manufacturing Institute has completed thermal and structural testing on LED streetlight modules and housing for EcoFit Lighting, Lenexa. Professor honored with national science award http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=6d32c4410dd34b01b171b4a590a21a7a An award from the National Science Foundation will boost a Kansas State University professor's contribution to the study of proteins while also helping college and high school science teachers learn more about computational and structural biology. Commissioners want changes to help tackle trash problem http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=00d6e77fd16045a584c8840d6fe75f90 City commissioners are ready to crack down on the city's trash problems. City moves ahead with storm water project http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=02f9521471d64da6b5ab9345036487fe A project to improve the Tecumseh-Quivera stormwater system will continue to move forward amidst the dissatisfaction of some area residents.