Manhattan High girls’ tennis qualified three players for the Class 6A state tournament Friday, finishing third as a team at the Washburn Rural Regional in Topeka. The Indians finished with 10 points, behind Washburn Rural’s 24 and Junction City’s 12. Sutton Weixelman qualified in singles, while Audrey Geering and Sally Kastner earned a state berth in doubles. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football left little doubt Friday night, marching past the Emporia Spartans for a 51-6 homecoming win at Bishop Stadium. The Indians (4-2) extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 2-0 in Centennial League play. Manhattan’s defense accounted for three touchdowns in a dominant first half, helping the Indians build a running-clock lead before halftime. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High volleyball bounced back from an opening loss to finish 4-1 at its home invitational Saturday, as the Indians continued preparing for the postseason. The Indians (25-8) enter the final stretch of the regular season ranked No. 3 in the Class 6A West standings, securing home-court advantage for sub-state with two regular-season matches remaining. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Tim Everson Kansas State had an opportunity to secure its first ranked win of Collin Klein’s tenure on Saturday. Instead, the first-year head coach got his first embarrassment. The Wildcats fell at home 35-16 to No. 22 Houston in a game that was only competitive for a quarter. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 5:21 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026 in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 50-year-old male suspect took money from the sale of a 2023 Honda motorcycle and took the motorcycle back and wouldn’t return it. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $1,160. Story Lee Stanley, 46, of White City, was arrested at approximately 3:23 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the 1300 block of Fort Riley Blvd. on a Morris County District Court warrant for possession…
Manhattan city commissioners will discuss three public works agenda items during Tuesday’s work session, including lane closure policies and road salt storage. The commission will consider its lane closure permit policy for city streets, sidewalks and parking stalls. In May 2026, public works presented a draft policy to require a permit and fee for temporary lane closures of city rights of way. Staff members seek feedback from the commission on the decision points necessary to draft the implementing ordinance. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 26-year-old Fort Riley man was taken to the hospital Sunday morning following a two-vehicle crash on I-70 in Riley County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 7 a.m. near mile marker 319, approximately three miles west of Tallgrass Road. A 2016 Jeep Patriot driven by Elijah Isaiah Daniels, 26, of Fort Riley, was stopped in the westbound right lane when it was struck from behind by a 2020 Volvo truck driven by Sukhrob Rakhimov, 25, of Powell, Ohio. Both vehicles came to rest in the right lane. Daniels was transported to Ascension Via Christi…
A man died Sunday night after suffering an apparent stab wound in Junction City. The Junction City Police Department said officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the 500 block of West Ninth Street for a report of a person suffering from a stab wound. Officers located an adult man with what appeared to be a stab wound and began lifesaving measures. The victim was transported by Junction City EMS to Stormont Vail Flint Hills Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family members. Police said all individuals present during the incident…
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A 44-year-old Blaine woman was arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Pottawatomie County. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant Oct. 8 at a residence in the 12000 block of Bucksnort Road near Blaine. Authorities seized methamphetamine and numerous items of drug paraphernalia during the search. Katrina Taylor was arrested on allegations of aggravated endangering a child, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office said additional charges could be filed pending laboratory testing of the seized items. Taylor remained confined in the…