Author: KMAN Staff

Today, we’ve got conversations with Oklahoma State beat writer Eric Bailey and former K-State WR Curry Sexton, taking a look ahead at K-State’s big time matchup with the Cowboys on Saturday as the Wildcats try to slow down Oklahoma State’s high powered offense. Also, K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie joins the program after a 1-0 start to the season and a look ahead to game number two against Southern Indiana! https://www.youtube.com/live/Ul_emScf_wk?si=3YNBoRWizadp_ujS Hour 1 Segment 1 – Oklahoma State preview with Eric Bailey Segment 2 – Can K-State keep up with OSU offense? Segment 3 – K-State women’s basketball…

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will look to keep its postseason run alive Friday night when the Indians host a much-improved Garden City team in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs at Bishop Stadium. The No. 3-seeded Indians (7-2) are coming off a 67-7 drubbing of Topeka High in the opening round, while No. 6 Garden City (6-3) advanced with a narrow 15-14 win over No. 11 Wichita East — the Buffaloes’ second one-point win over the Blue Aces in as many weeks. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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6A 6W Garden City Buffaloes (6-3) @ 3W Manhattan Indians (7-2) 10W Washburn Rural Junior Blues (4-5) @ 2W Maize Eagles (8-1) 4A 7W Rock Creek Mustangs (7-2) @ 2W Wamego Red Raiders (7-1) 3A 5W Chapman Fighting Irish (7-2) @ 4W Hoisington Cardinals (7-2) 6E Burlington Wildcats (7-2) @ 3E Jefferson West Tigers (7-2) 7E Nemaha Central Thunder (6-3) @ 2E Wellsville Eagles (9-0) 2A 9W Council Grove Braves (8-1) @ 1W Chaparral Roadrunners (9-0) 6W Kingman Eagles (8-1) @ 3W Marysville Bulldogs (7-2) 8E Humboldt Cubs (6-3) @ 1E Silver Lake Eagles (9-0) 6E Osage City Indians (7-2)…

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Riley County commissioners Thursday unanimously approved applying for nearly $970,000 in federal funding to support and expand the county’s recovery court program. Megan Lewis, director of Riley County Community Corrections, presented the application for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Treatment Court Program grant. The county is requesting $969,667 through a four-year grant to maintain staffing and provide additional resources for participants recovering from substance use disorders. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Manhattan Brewing Company is rushing to sell its stock of THC-infused drinks in the next month before a new law hits the books. Federal restrictions take effect Dec. 11 targeting specific hemp-derived products over 0.4 milligrams of total Tetrahydrocannabinol per container. Co-owner Jacob Voegeli said the company is on track to sell all remaining products and has sold approximately 1,000 cases since March. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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A 36-year-old St. George man was arrested Wednesday on multiple allegations, including drug possession, theft and probation violation. According to the RCPD, Colton Brian Magnuson was arrested just before 6 p.m. in the 600 block of South Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation stemming from an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer. During the arrest, officers filed additional reports for theft of property or services, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of an opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant. Magnuson was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in…

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The RCPD is investigating a vandalism case involving 41 damaged headstones at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for criminal desecration just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery in the 2000 block of Leavenworth Street. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly knocked down and damaged 41 headstones. The total estimated loss is approximately $16,400. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Colton Brian Magnuson, 36, of St. George, was arrested at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2026 in the 600 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation with an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer. During the arrest, officers filed a report for theft of property or services, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant. Magnuson was then also arrested for theft of property or services, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant and…

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On today’s edition of The Game, the guys discuss Casey Alexander’s disappointing debut loss, interviews with Mason Voth from K-State Online, and “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus. https://www.youtube.com/live/Al-zyYR0EpU?si=oRpCTzKvmh_Hhe1h Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Segment 4 – The honeymoon phase has ended for KSU MBB Segment 5 – Really rough loss for Kansas City brings questions moving forward Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything

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