On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over the first #1-ranked athletics team for K-State since football in 2012, take a look at some sad stats of the first nine conference games for men’s basketball, touch on Eric Bieniemy’s return to KC and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/a_ecCixqHu4?si=gILy0MovQk2Zqxfc Hour 1 Segment 1 – There’s a new #1 team in Manhattan Segment 2 – How do we feel about EB’s return to the Chiefs? Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Toby says K-State fans deserve better Segment 2 – New home on television for the Royals Segment…
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Matthew Dunaey Klingforth was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court to register as a sex offender and pay designated fees related to his December trial. Klingforth, 18, was convicted Dec. 19 of sexual battery, but a jury found him not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual battery. Judge John Bosch sentenced Klingforth to the 132 days he’d already served and registration as a sex offender for 25 years. Klingforth is also required to pay $158 in court costs, $600 to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations for DNA and lab fees and $100 for reimbursement to the public defender’s office.
With the second month of 2026 underway, the Flint Hills Discovery Center released statistics recapping its past year of operations, including a 2025 economic impact of over $3 million. FHDC recorded a total of 86,015 served, a record 9,000-plus attendees at the Flint Hills Festival and 5,651 Sunflower Summer tickets redeemed in 28 days. The center’s volunteers — 121 in total — worked a combined 1,742 hours. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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Police are investigating a burglary reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at about 1:54 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 1500 block of Rosencutter Road. A 71-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect entered her barn and stole multiple items, primarily power tools. The estimated loss associated with the burglary is $1,500. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report of burglary at approximately 1:54 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2026 in the 1500 block of Rosencutter Road. A 71-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole multiple items, primarily power tools, from her barn. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,500. 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 past RCPD reports.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll talk about K-State’s blowout loss to Iowa State yesterday, does Tang owe an explanation to the fans, hear from “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/osIS_UMQy8I?si=LaL7mWY5kH3kD89f Hour 1 Segment 1 – “It’s hard to watch honestly.” – Jacob Pullen Segment 2 – K-State women win again on road, Tess is free Segment 3 – State of money, college sports and the Wild West, with Gene Taylor & Last Week in Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Does Jerome Tang owe…
By Toby Hammes Jerome Tang didn’t think he needed to explain anything to Kansas State fans after Sunday’s 95-61 loss to Iowa State. “I don’t feel like I need to give an explanation to our fans right now,” Tang said. “I want them to know that I’m working really hard and I’m not happy with the results. But I am proud of the young men that we brought in.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Emily Willi and Bella Zarate A shortage of bus drivers is the leading factor in the decision to change start times for schools in the Manhattan area, said USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid. The district has been struggling to keep consistent drivers — an issue Reid said has been persistent over his 11 years with the district. “It’s always been something,” he said Friday morning on Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. “How can we do more with bus drivers? How do we get more people in? How do we put the plea out to get…
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., has secured more than $5 million in federal resources for Kansas State University Olathe to purchase advanced manufacturing equipment. Moran is chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science. This funding was approved by Congress as part of a three-bill appropriations package, and it was signed into law by the president on Jan. 23. “The future of our state depends on a strong workforce that is equipped with the tools to meet tomorrow’s challenges,” Moran said in a statement. “Kansas State University Olathe’s advanced manufacturing program plays a critical role in training…