By Ned Seaton Chris Klieman had decided he was done. It was the Monday after the last football game of the season, and after talking to his family over the weekend, he had told his boss he just wanted a couple of days to make sure. Then he made a phone call. To Collin Klein. It was the K-State football coach handing the job to the next K-State football coach. “Collin and I talk frequently, anyway, but I think it’s pretty well known he was going to take another job,” Klieman told The Mercury recently in an extended phone interview.…
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By Toby Hammes College football’s transfer portal has made roster turnover feel inevitable. Players arrive, contribute, and often leave before anyone has time to learn much about them beyond a jersey number. This week’s sprint to building a roster has shown us that K-State has been active in the portal, just like many teams, but a closer look at how the Wildcats are building suggests something more deliberate than a short-term shuffle. Yes, the names have piled up. Yes, the roster has changed quickly. That part isn’t unique. What stands out is how K-State is building, not just who they…
Manhattan High boys’ basketball opened Centennial League play Friday night with another statement performance, rallying past Topeka High 70-63 on the road to extend its winning streak to seven games — the program’s longest since the 2016-17 season. The win pushed Manhattan to 7-1, a remarkable turnaround for a group that won just six games all of last season. According to head coach Benji George, Friday’s result proved this team can win in a multitude of ways. “We’ve won the grindy-type games like Hugoton and Hays were,” George said. “But tonight was a completely different game than Tuesday night. This…
Manhattan High girls’ basketball opened Centennial League play Friday night with a 67-55 road win at Topeka High, pulling away late behind a balanced scoring effort and strong second-half execution. Junior Bailey Busch led the Indians (6-2) with 15 points, 12 coming in the second half, as four reached double figures. Senior Kat Ball finished with 13 points, while sophomore Evie Banks scored all 12 of her points in the first half and Jelena Depusoir carded 10. Topeka High (3-5) was led by Shy Rayton, who scored 21 points, while Hailey Caryl added 17 to pace the Trojans. The Trojans…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over the most recent transfer portal additions to K-State football’s roster for the 2026 season, make predicitions for K-State men’s basketball’s second contest in Arizona on Saturday and much more! Hour 1 Segment 1 – What is K-State’s Big 12 record when they host KU? Segment 2 – Mount Rushmore of K-State 7-footers Segment 3 – Klein adds two more players out of the portal Hour 2 Segment 1 – Tang buyout / Preview of The Mercury’s exclusive interview with Chris Klieman Segment 2 – MitchPom vs. Arizona State Segment 3 -…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Wednesday night at Home Depot in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 8:19 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 600 block of South Seth Child Road. Store staff reported that a known suspect stole various items, resulting in a total estimated loss of $1,195. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for local Manhattan news.
A Fort Riley man was arrested Thursday night following a vehicle theft reported in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 10:28 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 500 block of Richards Drive. A 21-year-old woman told police a 21-year-old man known to her stole a 2021 Dodge Charger valued at $20,000. Officers arrested 21-year-old Craig Webb around 11 p.m. on charges of criminal deprivation of property, criminal damage to property and driving under the influence. Webb was issued a total bond of $2,750 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.…
A Manhattan man was arrested early Friday morning following a domestic disturbance that resulted in a police investigation. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 12:47 a.m. Jan. 9 in Manhattan. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim, and an 18-year-old man was identified as the suspect after it was reported that property was damaged and threats were made during the incident. Officers arrested 18-year-old Maximus Delafuente at approximately 2:08 a.m. on charges of criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal threat. Delafuente was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remained confined in the Riley…
Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal threat at approximately 12:47 a.m. on Jan. 9 in Manhattan. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim and an 18-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Maximus Delafuente, 18, of Manhattan was arrested at approximately 2:08 a.m. for criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal threat. Delafuente was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of vehicle theft at approximately 10:28 p.m. on Jan. 8 in the 500…