Author: KMAN Staff

Longtime Manhattan High School girls’ basketball coach and mathematics teacher Scott Mall has retired, effective immediately, new MHS athletics director Shad Spilski confirmed to The Mercury on Tuesday. “Scott has made the decision to retire from both teaching and coaching,” Spilski said. “We are going to miss him. For many years, he has served Manhattan High School, our community and our students well. He leaves enormous shoes to fill.” Mall spent more than three decades helping shape Manhattan High’s girls basketball program, starting as an assistant coach before guiding the Indians to more than 500 victories during his tenure as…

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll continue to look at some depth chart questions for K-State football, heading to special teams and defense after look at the offense yesterday. Also, Mitch names a Jabroni of the Week and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/GEs7FlrdMSk?si=HSqHYI20rkeBhx25 Full Show Segment 1 – K-State FB special teams depth chart questions Segment 2 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 3 – K-State FB defensive depth chart questions Segment 4 – Defensive depth chart Q’s continue Segment 5 – Tim picks categories for Thursday’s ‘Game Night’ Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything

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Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor announced Monday that four staff members have earned new titles or promotions. In the area of operations, Casey Scott is now the executive associate athletics director for capital projects and operational initiatives; Brian Cordill has been promoted to senior associate athletics director of operations and facilities and will serve on the department’s senior staff; and Jake Lamb has been promoted to assistant athletics director of facilities. Additionally, Scott Trausch has been promoted to assistant athletics director of sports diet and nutrition. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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Republican Stacy Kohlmeier is gearing up her campaign for the Kansas House of Representatives, seeking to replace Rep. Angel Roeser in District 67. Kohlmeier spoke with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN Tuesday, sharing her views on rising property taxes, the K-12 funding plan and a proposed constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices. On rising property taxes, Kohlmeier said driving down costs requires growing local industries and attracting young talent. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Four people and a dog were displaced after a fire damaged an apartment building Monday evening in Manhattan. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, crews responded around 6:45 p.m. to a structure fire at 415 Walters Drive. Firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the second floor and attic of a two-story, eight-unit apartment building. Six fire apparatus and 22 firefighters responded to the scene, bringing the fire under control within 10 minutes. Crews remained at the scene until after midnight to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and no additional hazards remained. No people or animals were…

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A Parsons police officer has been fired after being arrested in an investigation involving allegations he secretly recorded a juvenile in a bathroom. According to the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, to a report that an individual had allegedly videotaped a female juvenile in a bathroom. Investigators collected video evidence and arrested Tyller White on suspicion of breach of privacy and official misconduct. The investigation remains ongoing. The Parsons Police Department said it immediately launched an internal affairs investigation after learning of White’s arrest and worked alongside the sheriff’s office during the criminal investigation. Following…

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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.

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll take a look at the offensive depth chart for K-State football for some potential questions yet to be answered, the Summer of Coleture continues with Rudy and is Brandon White the real deal? https://www.youtube.com/live/5pyUsW7oLzg?si=fF1rwByCgX34EB-b Hour 1 Segment 1 – Can we stop with the TBT? Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Rudy Segment 3 – Hottest games at The Bill Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State football offensive depth chart questions Segment 2 – Is WR Brandon White the real deal? Segment 3 – K-State administration promotions/Ask Us Anything

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Kansas State men’s basketball will play an exhibition game against former Big 12 foe Nebraska on Monday, Oct. 26 at Eihusen Arena inside the BigIron Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska in a matchup presented by Pinnacle Bank. Ticket information, tipoff and broadcast information will be announced later in the summer. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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