Author: KMAN Staff

Today, we get you set for another K-State road game, as the Wildcats head to Boulder with a huge question mark at the quarterback position. We’ll talk with Curry Sexton, Pat Rooney, and more to preview the game! We’ll also make our weekly betting picks, go over a very boring World Series celebration, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/MIJ2H94AcF4?si=Xm06twsudhy8AGF8 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Avery Johnson out, Jacob Knuth doubtful Segment 2 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 3 – Top 5 Big 12 games for Week 9 Hour 2 Segment 1 – Colorado preview with Pat Rooney Segment 2 – Mitch in…

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will look to carry its momentum into the postseason Friday when the Indians host Topeka High in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs at Bishop Stadium. The Indians enter as the No. 3 seed in the 6A West bracket after finishing the regular season 6-2 and winning the Centennial League. They will face the No. 14 Trojans for the second time in three weeks after rolling to a 60-13 road victory over Topeka on Oct. 16. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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6A 14W Topeka High Trojans (1-7) @ 3W Manhattan Indians (6-2) 10W Washburn Rural Junior Blues (3-5) @ 7W Junction City Blue Jays (4-4) 5A 9W Hutchinson Salthawks (3-5) @ 8W Emporia Spartans (4-4) 4A 15W Abilene Cowboys (1-7) @ 2W Wamego Red Raiders (6-1) *Thursday* 10W Highland Park Scots (4-4) @ 7W Rock Creek Mustangs (6-2) *Thursday* 3A 12W Concordia Panthers (3-5) @ 5W Chapman Fighting Irish (6-2) 13W Clay Center Tigers (2-6) @ 4W Hoisington Cardinals (6-2) 14E Santa Fe Trail Chargers (4-4) @ 3E Jefferson West Tigers (6-2) 10E Perry-Lecompton Kaws (4-4) @ 7E Nemaha Central Thunder…

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Officers filed a report for burglary and theft of property or services at approximately 6:48 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2026 in the 1000 block of Conley Circle. A 50-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a 2018 Ford Edge from his driveway, as well as other personal items from a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $10,380. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for…

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On today’s edition of The Game, Drew Galloway from K-State Online and WBB coach Jeff Mittie joins the show. Also the guys discuss the Chiefs adding a controversial player in Justin Tucker today. https://www.youtube.com/live/uM-jTbJvE0c?si=jYt6uZG97ehe9SsY Full Show Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – More Drew Segment 3 – Chiefs sign Justin Tucker Segment 4 – Chiefs get worse with their most recent addition Segment 5 – Chiefs vs. Seahawks recap Segment 6 – Interview with KSU WBB HC Jeff Mittie & AUA

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By Nathan Gaddie Incumbent Riley County Commissioner John Ford announced he will not run for the position again, no matter what the outcome of the election is. Ford announced the news and spoke more about the election Tuesday on Within Reason with Mike Matson. Ford was elected in 2018 and has held the seat since. He said he knew the commission wasn’t a lifetime office and at some point it would be time to give it up. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Owners of the Little Batch Co. on Tuesday announced they are closing its doors. The mother-daughter duo of Phyllis and Hannah Pease opened the bakery in 2018. They also owned neighboring location Parkside Station, which closed in March. Hannah Pease said a combination of factors led them to close the business. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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A working smoke alarm helped an occupant escape safely from an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan that caused an estimated $40,000 in damage. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, crews were dispatched just after 4 p.m. to the 900 block of Osage Street, where smoke and flames were coming from a detached garage that had been converted into an apartment. The occupant was home when the fire started but escaped after being alerted by a smoke alarm. No injuries to people or pets were reported. Firefighters brought the blaze under control just before 4:45 p.m. A total of six…

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Joseph Daniel Brown, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026 in the 100 block of N. 4th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. Brown was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for domestic battery and criminal deprivation of property at approximately 9:28 a.m. on Oct. 27 in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female was listed as the victim. A 31-year-old male, known to…

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