Manhattan High girls’ basketball took care of business in Thursday’s season-opener at the Hays City Shootout, downing Life Prep Academy 50-32. The Indians (1-0) entered the season with expectations of being led by a core group of upperclassmen guards, but it was sophomore Evie Banks who led the way with 17 points for Manhattan against the Fire. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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Manhattan High boys’ basketball opened its season Thursday night in the Hays City Shootout, falling to Life Prep Academy 65–43 in its first action of the winter. The Indians (0-1) stayed with the Fire for stretches, only trailing 26-24 at half, but couldn’t keep pace in the second half. Life Prep entered the night 7-1 after a full month of non-KSHSAA competition. To view the entire article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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Three people have been arrested in connection to an aggravated robbery reported Wednesday evening in Manhattan. The incident was reported by a 23-year-old man in the 700 block of Allen Road who told police he was battered by three suspects who stole a handgun, valued at $150. According to the Riley County Police Department, 18-year-old Terrion Toliver, of Manhattan was arrested late Thursday night on a charge of aggravated robbery and booked into the Riley County Jail, where he remains in custody on a $150,000 bond. Two others, 16-year-old Isaiah Ellis and 17-year-old Noah McFadden, both of Manhattan are also…
A Manhattan woman was taken into custody Thursday morning on two warrants for failure to appear. Riley County Police say 23-year-old Kelly Carlson was arrested around 9:15 a.m. Dec. 4 on both a Riley County District Court warrant and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant. The warrants stem from original charges including distribution of an opiate/opium less than 3.5 grams, distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, aggressive dog at large, and no tags or vaccine. Carlson was issued a total bond of $22,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
Kelly Carlson, 23, of Manhattan was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for two counts of failure to appear on December 4, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m. These warrants stem from original charges of distribute opiate/opium <3.5 grams, distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, aggressive dog at large, and no tags or vaccine. Carlson was issued a total bond of $22,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Alan Terry, 58 of Wichita was arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for…
The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office has recovered a stolen vehicle and made an arrest following a two-day investigation. Deputies located a Toyota Avalon around 12:30 Tuesday afternoon in Abilene. The car had been reported stolen out of Nebraska, but officials say it was unoccupied when they found it. The vehicle was processed for evidence and towed for holding until it could be returned to its owner. Investigators arrested 19-year-old Christopher Bryant of Abilene on a charge of vehicle theft. He remained in custody as of Friday morning on a $2,500 bond. Anyone with information about this case is urged to…
One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Thursday. A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member of K-State Football’s Ring of Honor, Klein is now in his 12th year in coaching, nine of which have come at K-State. Klein will be introduced to the public Friday in a welcome event at Morgan Family Arena. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. It will also be streamed live…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Drew Galloway from KSO, as well as interviews with K-State 2026 signee Lawson McGraw, and Hutch CC football coach Drew Dallas. We’ll also have 6A champion Manhattan High football in the studio. https://www.youtube.com/live/uZ1Grs-1160?si=iJM36r0gzqsSAMVO Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew cont. Segment 3 – K-State 2026 signee Lawson McGraw Hour 2 Segment 1 – 6A champion Manhattan High football in studio Segment 2 – Hutch CC football coach Drew Dallas Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
By Ned Seaton Collin Klein will be introduced as the new K-State football coach Friday, and the plan is to have him appear Saturday afternoon at the men’s basketball game at Bramlage Coliseum. The Mercury has learned from sources close to the situation that, while the exact logistics were still getting worked out Thursday, the basic plan is set. Klein, who’s currently in College Station to coach Texas A&M into the college football playoffs, will be in Manhattan Friday and Saturday. No details are yet available about a contract, although it’s expected to be in the $4 million range. Chris…