On today’s edition of The Game, Drew Galloway from K-State Online joins the show to go over the most recent K-State headlines, K-State has gained a new celebrity fan, the Summer of Coleture continues, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/YGMV8gTmjwY?si=05OSO8cVM5ewaERw Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – World Cup final is set Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State has a new celebrity fan Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
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The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Board of Directors has officially appointed Gene Taylor to serve as the association’s first vice president for the 2026-27 academic year. “Gene is one of the most respected and accomplished leaders in collegiate athletics, and we are thrilled to welcome him into NACDA’s officer leadership team for the 2026-27 membership year,” NACDA Chief Executive Officer Pat Manak said. “Gene has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing our profession while serving his institutions, student-athletes and colleagues with distinction. His experience, leadership and perspective will be invaluable as NACDA continues to support athletics…
Kansas State track & field added one of the nation’s top collegiate discus throwers Wednesday, landing Princeton graduate transfer Casey Helm for the 2027 season. A Madison, Kansas, native and two-time NCAA All-American, Helm returns to his home state after setting Princeton’s school record in the discus with a throw of 63.37 meters (207 feet, 11 inches) this spring. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
City commissioners provided positive feedback on a planned subdivision that hopes to use a benefit district and workforce housing sales tax (WHST) dollars. Craig Lauppe and Lindsay Lauppe of New Place Development presented to commissioners on Tuesday an early plan for a housing project in a new subdivision off of Stagg Hill Road and Davis Drive in Manhattan. The developers proposed using a benefit district to pay for the public infrastructure, and then WHST to help to pay down the special assessments on some of the lots. The Halcyon Park subdivision would include two home lots, with one of the…
A Manhattan man already being held in the Riley County Jail is facing 20 new felony charges involving alleged sex crimes against a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Police said officers filed a report on July 10 following an ongoing investigation alleging rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Due to the nature of the investigation, no victim information has been released. Kevin Kendre Brown, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Riley County Jail on 10 counts of rape and 10 counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a…
Dwayne Lamont Wright, 52, of New Century, was arrested at approximately 11:35 a.m. on July 14, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Clay County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Wright was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway. Lillian Parker, 16, of Westmoreland, was last seen at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the Westmoreland area. Deputies describe Parker as a white female who is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. She has short red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue-gray T-shirt, pale pink pants, and possibly a black pullover hoodie featuring a “Murder Drones” graphic. She may also be wearing blue Converse sneakers with…
On today’s edition of The Game, college football preview magazine publisher Phil Steele joins the show to take a closer look at both K-State and the Big 12, ESPN thinks K-State has 2nd easiest Power 4 schedule and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/IGQS03Zgj8c?si=pIh6uWeK9j3F8_xq Hour 1 Segment 1 – Good D Scott news & K-State super easy schedule, says ESPN Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Field of Dreams Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – College football preview magazine publisher Phil Steele Segment 2 – More with Phil Steele Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Beef-a-Roo permanently closed all corporate-owned locations, the company announced July 7, reversing its July 2 statement that the shutdowns were temporary. The Manhattan location on Anderson Avenue was corporate-owned and has been permanently shut down. Parent company Elysian Capital initially closed the 15 restaurants following employee walkouts and financial instability. On July 7, Elysian Capital shut down its website and issued layoff notices to hundreds of employees, including Vice President Jeremy Wise. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a residential burglary reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. Officers filed a report of theft and criminal damage to property just after 5 p.m. July 13 in the 3500 block of Hudson Circle. A 35-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect entered her residence and stole multiple items. The estimated total loss associated with the burglary exceeds $10,000. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.