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Newspaper PublishingKansas, United States11-50 Employees
The Manhattan Mercury is a daily newspaper serving Manhattan, Kansas, and the surrounding region. Its reporting covers Kansas State University and the rest of Riley County, Pottawotomie and Geary counties, with additional coverage in parts of Clay, Marshall, Wabaunsee, Washington, and Morris counties. The publication focuses on local news, features, and community reporting to inform residents and local institutions. It is recognized as an award-winning outlet within the newspaper publishing industry. Based in Manhattan, the paper operates from 318 North 5th Street as a locally oriented daily serving a central Kansas market. In July 2020, Kris Collier retired after a career spanning nearly four decades with The Mercury.