By Toby Hammes Make no mistake, Omaha is the stated goal inside the Kansas State baseball clubhouse. “We’re excited to take that next step to be a sustainable national player in this game,” eighth-year head coach Pete Hughes said Wednesday. “And ultimately to get to our next step, which we’re close to and we’re determined to make happen, is to play in Omaha at the end of the year and get hot and play for a national championship.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High wrestling checked off the first box in its postseason plan Saturday, sweeping the Centennial League tournament and sending both squads into regionals with momentum. “We’re proud of these kids,” head coach Shawn Bammes said. “Today was step one in our three-step process — league tournament, regional tournament, state tournament. Today they were excited. Both the boys and girls teams came home league champs and had outstanding wrestling representing both programs. It was a good day on the mat for our program.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A member of the Kansas State University men’s basketball coaching staff was arrested early Monday morning for domestic battery. Mark Randall Vital Jr., 29, of Manhattan, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. at 606 Vattier St., No. 2. He is charged with one count of domestic battery and was released from the Riley County Jail on a $2,000 bond. A Riley County Police Department arrest report listed a second arrest at the same address. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Manhattan man was arrested Friday in connection with an incident involving multiple alleged offenses, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:42 a.m. Feb. 6th in Manhattan for aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal possession of a weapon. A 52-year-old woman and a 31-year-old woman were listed as the victims. Joshua Downey, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested later that day at approximately 9:57 p.m. on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal possession of a weapon. Downey was issued a total bond of $18,000…
A St. George man was arrested Friday night following an incident in Manhattan that resulted in multiple felony charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed reports at approximately 8:41 p.m. Feb. 6th in the 3200 block of Kimball Avenue for aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, criminal discharge of a firearm, interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. Victims in the case included a 33-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman, a 46-year-old man and a 37-year-old man. Tayvon Nash, 26,…
A Manhattan woman was arrested Friday night on multiple probation violation warrants, according to jail records. Charla Albright, 45, was taken into custody at approximately 9:48 p.m. Feb. 6th in the 1000 block of Limey Place on two Riley County District Court warrants for probation violations. The warrants stem from original charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance. Albright was issued a total bond of $26,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Saturday night on Fort Riley Boulevard. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at about 8:56 p.m. Feb. 7th near mile marker 187 of Fort Riley Boulevard. A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect fired shots at their vehicle while they were driving in the area. No additional details were released. Anyone with information related to the incident 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…
Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 8:56 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2026 near mile marker 187 of Fort Riley Blvd. A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were listed as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect shot at their vehicle while driving on Fort Riley Blvd. Anyone with information, 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 to $1,000. Charla Albright, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:48 p.m. on Feb. 6 in…
Manhattan High boys’ basketball hung tough for a half Saturday afternoon before No. 8-ranked Maize pulled away in the second half for a 67-44 win. The Indians matched the Eagles early, tied 9-9 after the first quarter, and trailed just 25-22 at halftime. But Maize broke the game open in the third quarter, outscoring Manhattan 21-13 to build a 46-35 lead entering the final frame. The Eagles closed strong from there, limiting Manhattan to 9 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and improve to 13-4 on the season. Maize’s depth eventually wore down the Indians, whose legs…
Manhattan High girls’ basketball shook off tired legs and a quick turnaround Saturday, pulling away late for a 53-44 win at Maize. The Indians, coming off a league victory less than 24 hours earlier, found themselves in a battle throughout. Manhattan carried a 26-23 lead into halftime, but the Eagles responded in the third quarter and tied the game entering the final eight minutes. That’s when Manhattan found another gear. The Indians outscored Maize by nine in the fourth quarter to secure the win and improve to 14-4 overall. Senior Kat Ball led the way with 21 points, delivering the…