On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, we’ll talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson as K-State football gets ready for its Big 12 home opener against a Top 25 Houston squad that comes into the matchup with just one loss. Also, details on K-State’s settlement with Jerome Tang. https://www.youtube.com/live/00Pu4Y_SEM0?si=sBKwrdzun9Q-2hJT Full Show Segment 1 – Cats coming off a bye, have Houston on Saturday Segment 2 – Travis Bates on getting better against the run Segment 3 – K-State soccer and volleyball have rough week/Last week in the Big 12 Segment 4 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment…
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Ned Seaton nseaton@themercury.com K-State is taking out a loan to pay off Jerome Tang. Athletics Director Gene Taylor confirmed to The Mercury Monday that his department will borrow the money in a traditional bank loan, so as to get Tang the $12 million he is owed under the terms of a settlement over his firing. The Mercury reported last Thursday that both sides had agreed to that figure; the K-State Athletics board of directors formally approved it Monday. Taylor said K-State doesn’t have $12 million in cash lying around. “If we had to come up with that out of cash,…
A joint investigation by the Riley County Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Manhattan and Salina area led to nine convictions for roles in transporting large amounts of methamphetamine into Kansas. An investigation that began in 2022, the DEA and RCPD concluded that Gonzalo Escobedo, 49, acted as the local leader of the organization that was trafficking illegal substances from suppliers in California and Arizona into Kansas. On two occasions, law enforcement seized 62.9 pounds and 20 pounds of methamphetamine, respectively. The following defendants pleaded guilty to one count of…
Drivers heading along Anderson Avenue must adjust their commutes after construction on the Anderson Avenue water, street and storm improvements project entered its next phase on Monday. Phase 2B and 3A of the project will reconstruct the westbound lanes of Anderson Avenue from College Heights Road to Elling Drive. These phases will also extend the work zone east from Oakdale Drive to Harris Avenue. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 19-year-old man reported more than $5,000 in property missing after his lost wallet was returned to him Thursday. Riley County Police filed a theft report at about 7:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Police said the man’s wallet was returned, but its contents were missing. The total estimated loss was $5,020. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
A 34-year-old Manhattan man was arrested early Sunday following a fight in the 300 block of Poyntz Avenue. Riley County Police said officers filed a report at about 1:42 a.m. involving five victims — four women, ages 36, 38, 35 and 26, and a 22-year-old man. Brandon Lee Gibson was arrested at about 2 a.m. on three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer and one count each of assault of a law enforcement officer, battery, domestic battery, interference with a law enforcement officer and violation of a protection order. Gibson was issued a $27,000 bond and remained confined…
A Manhattan woman reported losing more than $2,300 after an unknown suspect allegedly used her personal information to make fraudulent purchases. Riley County Police filed a theft report at about 6:27 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. A 54-year-old woman was listed as the victim. Police said the suspect used the woman’s personal information to make purchases at various local businesses and online. The total estimated loss was $2,334.52. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a…
A 68-year-old Manhattan woman was seriously injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle near Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road. Riley County Police said officers responded at about 7:43 a.m. and found a 2010 Honda Element driven by Spencer Lawson, 42, of Manhattan, had struck Cheryl Caldwall, while she was using a crosswalk within the on-ramp. Caldwall was transported to KU Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment of serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
A passerby helped rescue a person from the Blue River late Sunday before Manhattan firefighters searched the water for a possible second person. According to Manhattan Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes, crews responded to the Blue River boat ramp for a water rescue. A passerby used a stick to help one person out of the river. Firefighters received a report that another person might still be in the water and deployed two boats to search the river. Crews did not locate anyone or find signs of another person in the water. The scene was turned over to the…
A 47-year-old Topeka man was killed Sunday afternoon in an officer-involved shooting after authorities said he fired a handgun during an attempt to take him into custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said two Topeka Police Department officers went to a residence in the 3100 block of Southwest Chelsea Drive at about 4:28 p.m. to locate Michael Wayne Schmidt in connection with a previous incident and arrest. According to preliminary information, Schmidt allowed officers into the home. When officers attempted to take him into custody, Schmidt fled to a back room and retrieved a firearm. The KBI said officers ordered…