Today, it’s a busy one, as Mitch Fortner gets us exclusive interviews from Kansas City, as both K-State men’s and women’s basketball are at the T-Mobile Center for Big 12 media days! We’ll also catch up with Mitch Holthus as the Chiefs prepare for a huge game against the Seahawks on Sunday night. https://www.youtube.com/live/egHZCO1Sl9E?si=8s5f3SXDYkDwEO9w Full Show Segment 1 – ESPN color analyst Fran Fraschilla Segment 2 – Big 12 Coordinator of Officials John Higgins Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Segment 4 – K-State MBB HC Casey Alexander + WBB HC Jeff Mittie Segment 5 – K-State…
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture is searching for a new chief engineer after announcing Tuesday Earl Lewis will retire from the post on Nov. 20. Lewis served in the KDA division of water resources for six years and led the division in serving Kansas water users. In his role he oversaw the administration of more than 30,000 active water rights, four interstate water compacts and the state program regulating dams and other water structures. “I thank Earl Lewis for the leadership he has provided to water issues in Kansas throughout his career,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Water has been a…
Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of those responsible for extensive damage to county-owned construction equipment near Alta Vista. According to Kirsch, two excavators belonging to the Wabaunsee County Road and Bridge Department were deliberately damaged over Labor Day weekend at a worksite on Old K-10 Road. Authorities said someone cut all the hydraulic lines on one excavator and poured approximately two gallons of water into the hydraulic system of another. The estimated cost of repairs ranges from $40,000 to more than $100,000, with the expenses falling on county…
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A 19-year-old Riley man was arrested early Wednesday on multiple allegations, including aggravated assault, attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude police. According to the RCPD, Austin Keith Truesdale was arrested just before 4 a.m. Wednesday near K-18 and 12th Street following a reported reckless driving incident Tuesday night in the 500 block of Pierre Street in Manhattan. Truesdale faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, one…
Officers filed a report for two counts of aggravated assault, two attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer, and one count of flee or attempt to elude law enforcement officer by engaging in reckless driving at approximately 10:01 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026 in the 500 block of Pierre Street. A 32-year-old female and a 27-year-old male were listed as victims when it was reported a 19-year-old male was driving recklessly. Austin Keith Truesdale,…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High senior Maddie Myers spent four years chasing an individual state championship. In her final high school tournament, she left little doubt that it was finally hers. Myers shot a two-day total of 8-under-par 136 to win the Class 6A individual state championship Tuesday at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta. She finished seven strokes ahead of Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ soccer couldn’t keep pace early with one of the top teams in Class 6A, falling 4-0 to Blue Valley West on Tuesday night at Bishop Stadium. The Indians dropped to 5-8-1, while the Jaguars, who entered the matchup ranked No. 1 in the 6A East, improved to 14-1-1. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
For the second year in a row and fourth since 2021, Wamego girls’ golf walked away with a state title, shooting a two-day team score of 653 (327-326) at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The meet was originally scheduled to be played at Emporia Municipal, but was moved to McPherson to avoid poor grounds conditions. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Today, Mason Voth from K-State Online joins the show to discuss the 18th straight win for K-State over KU and more. Can K-State keep that momentum going on the road later this week? Also, an important game for the Chiefs on Sunday and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/uaoHp2I7sdY?si=h1R4O8GVXAz97XXm Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Will K-State carry over Sunflower Showdown momentum on the road? Segment 5 – Chiefs remain perfect, headed towards their toughest battle yet Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything