On today’s edition of The Game, did the Chiefs do well in round one of the draft, two Cats look to be drafted tonight or tomorrow, the Sunflower Showdown starts tonight, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/O4qnQjmcgHE?si=jcJo9EJpxqtQmt3l Full Show Segment 1 – Baseball Sunflower Showdown / Tim will attempt 9-9-9 challenge Segment 2 – Expect two Wildcats to be drafted Friday or Saturday Segment 3 – Where next could the NFL host a game outside the country? Segment 4 – How did the Chiefs do in round one of the draft?
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By Nathan Gadie The Steven A. Cohen Veterans Network opened its first military family clinic in Manhattan at Centerstone this week. Supported by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the clinic represents an opportunity to help veterans, active service members and their families address their mental health needs. This is the network’s 23rd clinic between 21 states. Clinic director Katie Hund said Manhattan requires accessible services to support both active duty and retired military members and their families. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
City commissioners on Tuesday will discuss end-of-year finances from 2025 and city debt. City administration and Baker Tilly, the city’s financial advisor, have prepared presentations covering both the 2025 city financials, and a bond and interest fund (city debt) forecast. The finances report will include a breakdown of revenue from sales tax, property taxes, franchise fees, compensating use tax, special liquor tax and transient guest tax. The commission will take no vote relating to these topics during the work session.
Two people were transported to the hospital Thursday evening following a crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 5:22 p.m. April 23rd to the area of Sloan Street and Griffith Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2004 Cadillac DeVille driven by Robert Houston, 45, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2022 Ford Escape driven by Michael Noda, 31, of Manhattan. Houston and a passenger were transported by EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Houston was issued citations for failure to yield at a…
A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday evening following a reported disturbance, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 6:51 p.m. April 23rd, 2026, in the 2100 block of Casement Road for criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Julia Sue Booher, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:03 p.m. on charges of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Booher was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property at approximately 6:51 p.m. on April 23, 2026 in the 2100 block of Casement Road. Julia Sue Booher, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested for criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property at approximately 8:03 p.m. Booher was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 5:22 p.m. on April 23 near Sloan Street…
A trial scheduled to begin Thursday in Riley County District Court has instead been postponed until the defendant receives a competency evaluation. Daniel Francis Lee was arrested in August 2024 for battering four county corrections officers. His case was scheduled for trial Thursday and Friday, but was continued after Lee’s defense attorney made a motion Thursday morning for a competency evaluation. Phylemon Yau requested the court order an evaluation of his client, “to determine his competency to assist his counsel in the preparation of his defense.”
One person was killed Thursday when a semi left the roadway on Interstate 70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes, about two miles west of Junction City. The truck reportedly left the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, re-entered the roadway and then rolled. The driver, 41-year-old Christopher Poare, of Wichita, was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball head coach Don Hess reached a milestone few achieve this past weekend, earning his 500th career win during the Indians’ trip to Garden City. Now sitting at a record of 501-149 as a head coach, Hess’ mark reflects nearly four decades of consistency within the program. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball split with Centennial League foe Washburn Rural on Wednesday evening at CiCo Park. “When you play against a quality opponent in a doubleheader, it’s really hard to sweep a team,” head coach Don Hess said. “You hope you learn something from good competition, and sometimes it’s OK if you walk away with a split. You just hope that the lessons that come with that split are very visible to the players as well.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.