Author: KMAN Staff

By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball continued its descent into the depths of team record book hell on Wednesday night, falling 91-62 to Cincinnati at Bramlage Coliseum to tie the 7th-worst home loss in program history. Including the Wildcats’ recent 34-point home floor loss to Iowa State, three of the seven worst home losses in school history have now occurred within the past two seasons. K-State (10-14) is now 1-10 in Big 12 play, which ties for the worst start in the Big 12 era, along with 1999-2000 and 2020-21 teams. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…

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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online vehicle sale in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at approximately 7:33 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. A 21-year-old man told officers he made a down payment to a known suspect for a vehicle being sold on Facebook Marketplace but never received the vehicle. The estimated loss associated with the case is $1,000. No additional information was immediately released.

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Wednesday following a series of reported incidents that led to multiple charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 8:17 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for three counts of criminal threat and one count of violating a protection order. A second report was filed at approximately 8:32 a.m. in Manhattan for domestic battery, theft of property or services and two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer. Victims in those cases included a 37-year-old man and two 30-year-old men. Later…

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Officers filed a report of domestic battery, theft of property of services and two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer at approximately 8:32 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2026 in Manhattan. Victims included a 37-year-old man and two 30-year-old men. Officers also filed a report of three counts of criminal threat and one count of violating a protection order at approximately 8:17 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Officers filed a report of attempted criminal damage to property at approximately 5:42 p.m. in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. The Riley County Police…

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk to K-State Online’s Derek Young, discuss the “frat house” KSU assistant coaches are calling, preview cat bats pitchers, MitchPom vs Cincy, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/tHqMc_6_SgM?si=RTI-gPUFzvl_kb7R Hour 1 Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – DY continued Segment 3 – OC Sean Gleeson & DC Jordan Peterson speak to media Hour 2 Segment 1 – MitchPom vs. Cincinnati Segment 2 – K-State baseball pitchers preview for 2026 Segment 3 – Much better court for the Big 12 tourney & Ask Us Anything

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ basketball snapped a four-game skid in the rivalry Tuesday night, defeating Washburn Rural 63-54 at home. The Indians improved to 12-5 overall and 4-1 in Centennial League play, while Rural fell to 9-8 and 2-3. As postseason play approaches, Manhattan remains in the top four of the 6A West sub-state standings — a position that would secure two home games in the postseason. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ basketball snapped a long losing streak to league rival Washburn Rural in decisive fashion Tuesday night, rolling to a 67-45 victory. Manhattan entered the matchup ranked No. 6 in Class 6A, while Washburn Rural was ranked No. 10. The last time the Indians defeated the Junior Blues was during the 2017-18 season, and Manhattan had dropped 19 straight meetings entering Tuesday’s contest. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Authorities are investigating the report of a vehicle theft Tuesday evening in northern Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department, a 59-year-old man told officers an unknown suspect illegally entered his camper, stole the keys to his Toyota Tacoma and stole the truck. The theft was reported in the 16000 block of Otter Creek Road in Leonardville. The estimated total loss is approximately $6,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up…

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