On today’s edition of The Game, Casey Alexander adds three more players to the roster, including some significant size with JT Rock and Matt Gilhool, Colorado State writer Kevin Lytle joins the show to talk about Brandon Rechsteiner and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/W9YMLRyvQl0?si=sFNptt0sdL0EZCtu Full Show Segment 1 – Alexander adds three more from the portal Segment 2 – Colorado State writer Kevin Lytle discusses Brandon Rechsteiner Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – What does K-State still need in the portal?/Ask Us Anything
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Casey Alexander’s sixth portal addition may not have any on-court experience at the college level, but he does have a lot of upside. Redshirt freshman forward Matt Gilhool was a four-star prospect out of high school in Pennsylvania, and chose LSU over offers from Iowa, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Penn State, Washington and Miami among many others. Gilhool announced his transfer to Kansas State on Tuesday in a social media post. The 6-foot-11, 213-pound Elizabethtown, Penn., native averaged 16 points per game as a senior along with nine rebounds and 1.5 blocks. Read the rest and subscribe to The Mercury!
Things are getting back to normal at Tuttle Creek Lake following the completion of the second phase of a water-injection dredging demonstration project earlier this month. On Monday, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake said the Tuttle Cove boat ramp is now open for public use. The ramp will remain open until the third phase of dredging begins in June. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Two people were rescued from an early morning structure fire near downtown Manhattan Tuesday morning. The Manhattan Fire Department says crews responded to 509 Pierre Street just after 6 a.m. and found flames showing from a second floor apartment and found two people on the porch roof. According to officials, a passerby had put up a ladder, climbed onto the porch and helped an occupant out of a second-floor window and onto the porch roof. When crews arrived, a fire department ladder was raised, allowing both to come down safely. A short time later, firefighters entered the home and rescued…
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A Wamego man was arrested this week after police say he violated terms of the offender registration act. Riley County Police charged 34-year-old Michael Dominique Sledd with two counts of violating the offender registration act; 3 or more convictions. He was issued a $20,000 bond but was no longer confined as of Tuesday’s arrest report. Online records show Sledd has had past criminal convictions from Riley, Geary and Saline counties.
Officers filed a report for aggravated arson at approximately 4:04 p.m. on April 13, 2026 in the 800 block of Moro Street. MOD, LLC was listed as the victim when it was reported seven air conditioning units were damaged by a fire. Suspect is unknown. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $70,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Michael Dominique Sledd, 34, of Wamego, was arrested at approximately 9:13 a.m.…
Manhattan fire crews are investigating an apparent case of arson after multiple fires were set at an apartment building east of Aggieville Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to 815 Moro Street, where they found six air conditioning units burning at a three-story complex. Crews brought the flames under control within about five minutes thanks to a quick response. Many of the residents were home at the time, but officials say no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at approximately $70,000, primarily to the AC units. Fire officials say the fires were intentionally set and the Riley County…
Kansas State men’s basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have earned a commitment from a 7-footer out of the transfer portal. New Mexico center JT Rock has committed to the Wildcats, the sophomore announced on his social media late Monday afternoon. Rock is the second addition of the day after Virginia Tech guard Jaden Schutt. A 7-foot-1 center, Rock averaged 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 54.5% from the field during the 2025-26 season. He appeared in all 37 games for the Lobos, making one start, and led the team with 34 blocks. Read the rest and…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, Casey Alexander is starting to heat up in the portal adding three new players, Wyatt Thompson joins the show, Klein loses out on a top QB in the 2027 class, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/l3OxzVVTnz8?si=OGAGBomDe0CpIykG Hour 1 Segment 1 – Alexander adds three more players from portal Segment 2 – More on basketball portal adds Segment 3 – Bat Cats finally win another Big 12 series Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Alexander likes his shooters & Collin Klein suffers first recruiting heartbreak Segment 3 – Last &…