By Nathan Gaddie A little over a year after commenting the phrase “well deserved” on a post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Katie Allen spoke publicly Tuesday about the scrutiny she received and her pending federal wrongful termination case against former Kansas commissioner of education Randy Watson. Less than a week after making her online comment, Allen said she was essentially fired from her position at the Kansas State Department of Education. Allen said elected officials were pressuring Watson, so he took immediate action in terminating her employment. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Riley County Police are investigating two separate theft reports filed Monday in Manhattan involving combined losses of more than $8,000. The first report was filed at about 9:36 a.m. in the 700 block of Allen Road. A 40-year-old man reported an unknown suspect scammed him, resulting in an estimated loss of about $2,300. A second report was filed shortly after noon in the 3000 block of Dickens Avenue. A 79-year-old man reported an unknown suspect made charges to his bank account. Police listed the case as theft and forgery, with an estimated loss of about $5,901.
A 44-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple drug possession and distribution allegations. Joel Vance Jr. was arrested at about 4:18 p.m. in the 2200 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard on multiple possession and distribution-related charges and driving while suspended. Vance was issued a $30,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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An Army sergeant who pleaded guilty to raping a child received a 31-year sentence in prison during a court-martial Sept. 4 in a Fort Riley courtroom. Staff Sgt. Rodney S. Sneed III, 35, an M1 Armor Crewmember assigned to the 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, was also dishonorably discharged, Fort Riley officials announced on Monday. On Sept. 12, 2025, an 11-year-old confided to a friend that Sneed raped her the previous day. The friend notified a school guidance counselor who reported the incident to the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. To view…
Today on The Game, what is the exclusive EMAW 10 club that K-State head coach Collin Klein talked about at his Monday press conference? Also, Klein says he’s motivated by the 2022 Tulane loss, we hear from two Wildcats with the media and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/KGenG7a1_SM?si=Rbss-iAQ3VcWbJrw Full Show Segment 1 – What is EMAW 10 and who do we think is in it? Segment 2 – WR Jaron Tibbs with K-State media Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – ‘No doubt’ Collin Klein is motivated by 2022 Tulane loss Segment 5 – DE Darion Whitaker with K-State media…
Highlighted by a season-high 14 blocks and a match-high 18 kills from freshman Addison Massey, K-State topped Nevada in four sets, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-15, Sunday afternoon at Virginia Street Gym. After dropping the first set — the first opening-set loss of the season — the Wildcats rallied to secure their sixth consecutive victory, marking the program’s best start to a season since 2013. With the loss, Nevada fell to 0-7. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Tim Everson There’s an exclusive club that’s formed inside Vanier Football Complex. There isn’t a secret handshake, a password or a hidden entrance. If you’re a K-State player on the offensive side of the ball, you just have to pay your dues. No, not money. Effort, playing hard from whistle to whistle. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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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 a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.