On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over K-State MBB’s 0-3 start in Big 12 play following their loss at Arizona State, talk to “Voice of the Wildcats,” give an overview of the most recent football additions from the portal and to the staff, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/DQ4POrSPX4A?si=DdkQYQlh30viEDJa Hour 1 Segment 1 – KSU men start 0-3 in Big 12 play Segment 2 – Klein hires offensive coordinator, more adds from portal Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Chris Klieman speaks on retirement…
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By Lewis Marien FORT RILEY — U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall anticipates a new agreement later this month expanding healthcare access for local veterans. Marshall, a Kansas Republican, visited Fort Riley’s Irwin Army Community Hospital on Friday after months of advocacy and coordination with the Defense Health Agency and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs when reports surfaced that the hospital at 650 Huebner Road could be downgraded, threatening emergency, surgical and maternity care options in the north central Flint Hills region. “We found out in November of 2024 that the Defense Department was going to take this hospital and turn it…
By Megan Moser and Rose Gruenbacher Manhattan is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, city manager Danielle Dulin said in a letter responding to a federal prosecutor last week. The correspondence follows an incident December 4 in which ICE agents were present at Manhattan Municipal Court to take into custody a woman who was there related to a DUI and other charges. The judge, Sarah Barr, reportedly told the agents she didn’t think they should be there, which spurred Ryan Kriegshauer, U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, to write city officials Dec. 18 asking for proof that they weren’t obstructing the…
Manhattan High wrestling delivered another strong weekend at the Dodge City Showdown, with the girls capturing the team championship and the boys finishing as runner-up in a deep field. The Manhattan girls claimed the Dodge City Showdown team title by more than 30 points over Gardner Edgerton and host Dodge City, improving to four-for-four on team championships this season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Three area standouts will represent the Flint Hills on one of the state’s biggest postseason stages, as Wamego’s Dominic Falco, Rock Creek’s Wade Rottinghaus, and Manhattan High’s Garrison Vikander were named to the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl roster. Invitations were determined through a selection process that combined statewide media voting with evaluations from the Kansas Shrine Bowl coaching staff, narrowing the field from nearly 400 nominees. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A 19-year coaching veteran who has presided over explosive offenses during his eight seasons as a coordinator, Sean Gleeson has been hired as Kansas State’s offensive coordinator, head coach Collin Klein announced Monday. Gleeson comes to Manhattan from Missouri where he spent the last two seasons working with the Tiger quarterbacks. “My family and I are beyond grateful to join Coach Klein in this new era of K-State football,” Gleeson said in a statement. “I’ve always admired this program from afar, and I am especially aware of the toughness and discipline required to wear purple. I cannot wait to foster…
A Manhattan man was arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 11:47 p.m. Jan. 10 in the 700 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. The case involved allegations of driving under the influence, transporting an open container and tampering with an ignition interlock device. Officers arrested 48-year-old Kenneth Upton at approximately 12:17 a.m. Jan. 11 on all listed charges. Upton was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an aggravated burglary and domestic disturbance reported in the city. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 2:44 p.m. Jan. 10. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a 36-year-old man known to her was identified as the suspect. Police reported that the suspect entered the victim’s residence, battered her and caused property damage. Officers arrested 36-year-old Todd Dunstan around 3:15 p.m. on charges of aggravated burglary, domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Dunstan was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in…
A bicyclist was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon following a vehicle–pedestrian crash in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers responded around 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 to the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Waters Street. A 2023 Jeep Compass driven by 77-year-old Glen Milheim of Junction City struck a bicyclist, identified as 54-year-old Nataniel Ervin of Ogden. Ervin was transported to Irwin Army Community Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Milheim was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign.
Colton Magnuson, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:37 p.m. on Jan. 11 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of interference with a law enforcement officer. Magnuson was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated battery at approximately 4:11 a.m. on Jan. 11 in Manhattan. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim and a 19-year-old woman known to the victim was listed…