Kansas State men’s basketball’s calamitous season came to a close on Tuesday night in Kansas City as No. 10 seed BYU pulled away in the second half for a 105-91 win in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center. The 15-seeded Wildcats finished the season 12-20 and 3-15 during regular-season Big 12 play. It marked the seventh and final game for interim head coach Matthew Driscoll, who finishes with a 2-5 record after Jerome Tang’s firing. “Really proud of the fact that we didn’t quit,” Driscoll said. “We never quit during this whole tumultuous situation. We…
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Police are investigating after a woman reported someone damaged her vehicle. A report for criminal damage to property was filed shortly before 3 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of Brookvalley Drive. A 75-year-old woman told Riley County Police that an unknown suspect threw rocks at her vehicle, resulting in damage to her windshield, another window and the driver’s side door. The damage estimate is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
One person was injured Monday in a crash near the intersection of Casement Road and Hayes Drive. Riley County Police say shortly before 4:30 p.m. a pickup driven by 19-year-old Lily Dorio, of Manhattan struck an SUV driven by 30-year-old Kaleigh Evans, of Junction City. Evans was transported to Via Christi for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Dorio was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.
Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 4:22 p.m. on March 9, 2026 near Casement Road and Hayes Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a 2026 Chevy Colorado driven by Lily Dorio, 19, of Manhattan, crashed into a 2021 Kia Sorento driven by Kaleigh Evans, 30, of Junction City. Evans was transported to Via Christi Hospital by Riley County EMS for injuries. Dorio was issued a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign. Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property at approximately 2:52 p.m. on March 9 in the 300 block of Brookvalley…
No injuries were reported after a structure fire at a Junction City apartment complex Sunday evening. The Junction City Fire department was dispatched just before 6 p.m. Sunday, to 1537 W. Ash Street, the West Ridge Apartments. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the rear of the building. Crews were able to isolate it to the third floor attic space and brought it under control shortly after 6 p.m. No serious injuries were reported, however 13 occupants were displaced. The fire department said four of the six units are a total loss. Damage is estimated…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss K-State men’s basketball closing in on hiring next head coach, discuss WBB historic run in the Big 12 tournament, 13 home runs on the weekend for KSU baseball, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/DwWbuzwNFUI?si=FIeNEiiXyngiynSV Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State women go on “fairy tale” run Segment 2 – Bat Cats had offensive weekend it needed Segment 3 – Indoor track has national championships this weekend, & last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – K-State should be close to hiring next MBB…
By Toby Hammes The Manhattan High boys are headed back to state. The No. 4-seeded Indians took care of business on their home floor Saturday night, taking down No. 5 Wichita East 57-48 in the sub-state championship. Manhattan enters the Class 6A state tournament with a 17-7 record and an outright Centennial League title. To view this full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove FLUSH — In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, Rock Creek senior Gavin Rosa buried a contested three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Mustangs to a 43-41 victory over Bishop Miege in the sub-state championship. The win sent Rock Creek to the Class 4A state quarterfinals while keeping its perfect season alive at 25-0. To view this full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Following her stellar performance at the 2026 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament, K-State freshman Jordan Speiser has been named to the all-tournament team. With this honor, Speiser becomes the sixth player in program history to be named to the Big 12 All-Tournament Team and first since Ayoka Lee in 2024. To view this full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.