Manhattan Mercury Headlines http://www.themercury.com/news/ Drake hearing concludes http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=e22f8c137dbd4f518bba87111a0a89c8 The hearing to determine whether Cole Drake, 15, will be tried as an adult in his first degree murder trial concluded Friday. Drake defense calls witnesses to take stand http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=85f8281721bf477f8d289c2ff8445e29 The state is alleging that Drake, 15, shot Dowling, a 14-year-old Manhattan High School freshman, with premeditation. Phillips relishes 'special moment' http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=841e685b3a39415b8987300ee989a424 Newly installed State Rep. Tom Phillips described as "a special moment" his swearing in to the 67th District seat Thursday. Therapist says couples have work to do before saying 'I do' http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=55911fc0d76f4f3da3aa907ac2271a21 A K-State marriage therapist has Valentine's Day advice for couples contemplating commitments and engagement rings. How long is whooping cough vaccine good for? http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=bcfba6ddaaee43269c78d7fd0438b16a Should anyone be immunized again due to the possible outbreak in our community? Hershey CEO to speak at Kansas State http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=b45343977ed94578963db060d3f20377 Audience members are in for a sweet treat. Senate panel votes to put Riley, Pottawatomie counties in 1st District http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=4bdb635c591142d68253223eecf0c514 The Senate Committee for Congressional Redistricting approved a map that moves Riley and Pottawatomie counties into the First Congressional District. Status of Cole Drake, alleged Dowling shooter, is at issue http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=5aa1aca720944de6a3faa9042c51aa5e Cole Drake appeared in district court Thursday for hearing to determine whether he will be tried as an adult for the April 2011 murder of Tyler Dowling. Commission updated on Vision 2025 http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=a08007c2df314cc8a58a2c53c08aaf19 Riley County officials are nearing final consideration of the Vision 2025 plan for regulating growth in the county's rural areas. USD 383 Board gives final approval to new district lines http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=824a05a657c94846a0d68780c6179b06 USD 383 now has new district lines in place for elementary schools after the school board unanimously passed the map at its meeting Wednesday. USD 383 officials oppose teacher evaluations http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=5b0a7c7b8b754f3aa7c2897b799e0da6 USD 383 officials expressed firm opposition to teacher evaluations being included in the school finance formula reform bill. KSU associate provost of diversity named chief of Nigerian village http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=9e2d499f790547a3ae6a4c4742f67b80 At Kansas State University, Myra Gordon has many titles. Foltz to run for Riley County Commission http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=37ef726785b2464fad925129ffeabe94 The field for the Second District seat on the Riley County Commission got its first declared candidate Thursday. Comedienne to visit KSU http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=4393c6a535054f2293475a5cb7c82288 Bon Qui Qui is coming to Kansas State University. Former Oakland Raiderette and MADtv star Anjelah Johnson will bring her stand up comedy to campus. 67th District may see changes but not 66th http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=628bb3d47f064404a9afb6d86ab28858 The new 66th District House map may look a lot like the current 66th District House map. Social service alternatives get mixed reviews http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=451e977aee2649609207639ba25ad788 Commissioners advised city staff Tuesday to research three alternative funding sources for social service agencies. Commission gets upbeat outlook on city's finances http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=0320fe8bca7343c88b494c046723086d City finance department representatives offered a generally upbeat assessment of the city's financial status in advance of the 2013 budget season. Judge hears Aguirre defense's motion to suppress evidence http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=10d5d3f31a904b5eaa54fd981d5ab24c Luis Aguirre appeared in district court Wednesday with defense lawyer Jeffrey Wicks to request suppression of evidence. Phillips spends day getting to know power brokers http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=7da9e808c8744c02b0a0842121e37380 Tom Phillips, who will replace Susan Mosier as representative of the 67th District, spent Wednesday morning getting to know his future co-workers. KDOT announces work projects for McCall, Flush roads http://www.themercury.com/news/article.aspx?articleId=a7043d9a26a744659bfeb0a3bc3b5e41 A controversial intersection east of the city that has been the scene of two fatal accidents in the past year will undergo renovations in 2014.