Manhattan High football closed out the regular season by blanking Washburn Rural 46-0 on senior night, securing the Centennial League trophy Friday night at Bishop Stadium. It marked Manhattan’s second league title in three years after rival Junction City took the crown last fall. The Indians will enter the postseason with a 6-2 record, with all six wins following a 0-2 start to the season against Mill Valley and Rockhurst. Leading the way offensively in the Indians’ win was quarterback Mclain Aslin, who stuffed the stat sheet with a new-career-high rushing total, unofficially 275 yards on 25 attempts. Aslin broke…
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K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday that the vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students will soon take on a new title as chief of staff. Thomas Lane has been serving as interim chief of staff since July and will fully transition to his new role Nov. 8. K-State officials said Lane brings experience working closely with campus and community partners and with leadership. The chief of staff serves as a connector between the president and the broader university and external communities by strengthening relationships with faculty, staff, students, governing boards, community partners and public…
Brig. Gen. Kevin Williams succeeded Maj. Gen. Monté Rone as the 1st Infantry Division’s commanding general Friday during a ceremony at Calvary Parade Field on Fort Riley. In his remarks, Rone said that for a long time he admired the division from a distance. “Its history, reputation and the soldiers who carried its legacy,” he said. “Today, after more than two years of command, I can tell you this. Being a Big Red One soldier is everything I thought it would be, and so much more.” What made it extraordinary was never the position, but the people, Rone said. “You…
Motorists traveling along I-70 in Shawnee County can expect ramp closures beginning Monday as part of an ongoing pavement improvement project. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, three ramps will temporarily close Oct. 26, with closures expected to remain in place through Friday, Nov. 6, weather permitting. The affected ramps include the westbound I-70 exit to K-4/Auburn Road, the Patton Road entrance ramp to westbound I-70 and the Valencia Road entrance ramp to westbound I-70. Motorists exiting westbound I-70 at K-4/Auburn Road will be directed to Valencia Road, where they can access eastbound I-70 and return to the K-4/Auburn…
The RCPD reported two separate vehicle thefts Thursday morning in Manhattan, with a combined estimated loss of $17,000. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property just before 10 a.m. in the 800 block of Allison Avenue. A 30-year-old man was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly stole his 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, valued at approximately $5,000. In a separate incident, officers filed a theft report just after 6:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Juliette Avenue. A 20-year-old woman was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly stole…
A 50-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear stemming from multiple charges involving law enforcement officers. According to the RCPD, Jermain Johnson was arrested just before 5 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. The warrant stems from original charges of aggravated battery against a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer, battery against a law enforcement officer, driving while suspended and speeding. Johnson was issued a total bond of $250,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
A 45-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple allegations, including stalking, violating a protection order and criminal damage to property. According to the RCPD, Andres Jesus Delafuente was arrested just before 6 p.m. on allegations of criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, stalking, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order and harassment by a telecommunications device. The RCPD listed a 41-year-old woman as the victim in the incident, which was reported in the 300 block of Kearney Street. Delafuente was issued no bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
A 48-year-old Arkansas man was arrested Thursday in Manhattan on multiple allegations, including harassment, stalking and violating a protection order. According to the RCPD, Blake James Graham, of Rogers, Arkansas, was arrested around 2 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. Graham faces 20 counts of harassment by a telecommunications device, eight counts of violating a protection order and two counts of stalking. The allegations stem from a report originally filed in August 2026. Graham was also arrested on two Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear, both stemming from contempt of court charges. Graham was issued…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, stalking, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order, and harassment by telecom device at approximately 4:48 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026 in the 300 block of Kearney Street. A 41-year-old female was listed as the victim and known 45-year-old male was listed as the suspect. Andres Jesus Delafuente, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:59 p.m. for criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, stalking, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order, and harassment by telecom device. Delafuente was issued no bond and remains confined in the…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ soccer celebrated senior night with a 6-0 win over Shawnee Heights on Thursday at Bishop Stadium, with all three seniors making an impact in the Indians’ final home game. The Indians improved to 6-8-1, honoring Devin Dupree Fogle, Nolan O’Donnell and Kristopher Lee, who helped Manhattan turn in a five-goal second half against their former Centennial League foe. The Thunderbirds dropped to 6-8-1 and extended a five-game losing streak. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.