Author: KMAN Staff

K-State Basketball

Former Wildcat Dean Wade signs 4-year deal with 76ers

Former Kansas State standout Dean Wade has earned the biggest contract of his NBA career. The free-agent forward agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN. Wade spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers after breaking into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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K-State Basketball

K-State’s N’Diaye to play for Ivory Coast at African Qualifiers

Kansas State junior forward Pape N’Diaye will compete for his home country of Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) at the upcoming African Qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, Thursday through Sunday. The Ivory Coast is one of 16 national teams competing for five spots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, which will include 80 teams from four FIBA zones (AfroBasket, AmeriCup, Asia Cup and EuroBasket). Only host country Qatar has qualified for the event. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report: 7/1/26

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.

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Local News

MHK commissioners begin review of proposed 2027 budget, debate sales tax renewal

City staff on Tuesday proposed a 2027 budget that maintains the city’s current mill levy, setting the stage for continued debate over property taxes and a proposed sales tax renewal. A mill represents $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in assessed, taxable property value. Keeping the mill levy at 54.46 would mean a homeowner who paid $626 in property taxes on a $100,000 home in 2026 would pay $668 on a home worth $106,700 in 2027, based on a 6.7% average increase in existing, single-family home valuations. With the mill levy unchanged, the homeowner’s property tax payment would rise by…

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High School Sports

Future Wildcats represent K-State at Shrine Bowl

By Toby Hammes EMPORIA — Before beginning their college careers in Manhattan, three future Kansas State football players represented their hometowns one final time Saturday in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Preferred walk-ons Jackson Hollie of Junction City, Blake Jay of Mill Valley and Nash Morrison of Basehor-Linwood competed in the annual all-star game at Emporia State’s Welch Stadium, where the East defeated the West 14-7. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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High School Sports

Manhattan’s Vikander, Rock Creek’s Rottinghaus compete in Shrine Bowl

By Toby Hammes EMPORIA — Manhattan High’s Garrison Vikander has become accustomed to playing at Emporia State’s Welch Stadium. In addition to biennially making the trip south to face Centennial League rival Emporia High, Welch Stadium saw Vikander and the Indians reach back-to-back Class 6A state championship games, including a 27-0 shutout of Olathe Northwest this past fall to claim the program’s fourth state title and second under head coach Joe Schartz. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Local News

RCPD investigating shots fired into parked vehicle in Manhattan

The Riley County Police Department is investigating after someone fired gunshots into a parked vehicle Monday morning in Manhattan. Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property and criminal discharge of a firearm just after 10 a.m. June 29 in the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect fired two gunshots into her parked vehicle. The estimated loss associated with the incident exceeds $1,000. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips…

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