On today’s edition of the Game, we discuss the passing of K-State golf legend Jim Colbert, Summer of Coleture for the movie Little Big League, a first arrest under Klein that happened this past weekend, and Dee Kennedy’s making history! Hour 1 Segment 1 – What does Klein do about 1st team arrest (even though not a big deal)? Segment 2 – Dee Kennedy makes history, Sheffield heartbreaking moment Segment 3 – AJ Dybantsa tries to no-sell NBA Draft Lottery Segment 4 – 5-7 teams eligible for bowl games now? Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State golf legend Jim Colbert…
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By Tim Everson A Kansas State Athletics Hall of Famer and a pillar of the Manhattan community — golfer Jim Colbert died Sunday at 85. Known for his iconic bucket hat and eight tournament titles during his 14-year stint on the PGA Tour, Colbert made himself synonymous with golf in the community after helping design Colbert Hills, which opened in 2000. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
A Texas man was found not guilty by a jury in Riley County District Court on Friday in a trial charging him with sex crimes. Abel Gutierrez Jr., 35, of Laredo, Texas stood trial for four days on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and two counts of sexual battery. The jury in his case reached a verdict of not guilty for all four counts early Friday evening.
County clerk Rich Vargo suggested Monday that Riley County commissioners urge lawmakers to provide some state money for an expected increase in voter registration software cost. “We’re one of six states that receive no funding from their state for elections,” he said. “I didn’t realize that.” Vargo said he learned about that stat from fellow clerks during recent Kansas secretary of state training in Garden City. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
One person was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 12:48 p.m. May 8th, 2026, to the intersection of South Scenic Drive and Fossilridge Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Natalia Larry, 18, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2011 Ford Fiesta driven by Krystle Dilley, 37, of Manhattan. Dilley was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Dilley was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop…
Officers responded to a report for an injury crash near the intersection of S. Scenic Dr. and Fossilridge Dr. on May 8, 2026, at approximately 12:48 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Natalia Larry, 18, of Manhattan had struck a 2011 Ford Fiesta driven by Krystle Dilley, 37, of Manhattan. Dilley was transported to Via Christi or treatment of her injuries. Dilley was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign. Officers filed a report for theft in the 5200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:30…
One person was killed and another seriously injured Sunday evening in a motorcycle crash in Geary County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m. May 10th near Old Highway 40 and Kansas Falls Road, west of South Crider Road. Investigators said a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound on Old Highway 40 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and lost control, causing both occupants to be ejected from the motorcycle. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Jeremy W. Williams of Weatherford, Oklahoma, sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to Stormont Vail Health-Flint…
On today’s edition of The Game, K-State announced that they are turning down private capital cash, had an interview with K-State transfer runningback Makari Bodiford, and more! Full Show Segment 1 – The Summer of Coleture begins Segment 2 – Interview with Makari Bodiford Segment 3 – Former MBB players finding new homes Segment 4 – K-State turning down private capital money, & AUA
The 97th Military Police Battalion cased its colors during a ceremony at King Field House Tuesday, ending nearly 21 years of continuous service at Fort Riley and marking another transition in the Army’s modernization efforts. “This battalion has been there at the most critical points in our nation’s story,” said Col. Lillian Woodington, commander of the 89th Military Police Brigade. “From Europe in 1945 to Gitmo in 2024, the Guardians have always answered the call with professionalism and grit.” “Guardian soldiers and leaders helped shape who I am,” Lt. Col. Tommy E. Sieker said of his time as the battalion…
By Nathan Gaddie The Manhattan Public Library made history this week by debuting the first-ever lactation pod installed in a Kansas public library. Mayor Susan Adamchak said it’s great that Manhattan offers this kind of health service. “One of the participants in the ceremony yesterday said that she believed that this was the first to be located in a public library in Kansas,” she said. “So I think that was terrific.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.