We went back to the Big East League in today’s edition of the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show, as we took a look at Riley County with head coach Erik Willimon. The Falcons will look to bounce back after a 3-6 record last year and make it back into the playoffs after a two year absence. 2026 schedule (home in BOLD) 9/4 Nemaha Central 9/11 St. Mary’s 9/18 Rossville 9/25 Hiawatha 10/2 Minneapolis 10/9 Marysville 10/16 Southeast of Saline 10/23 Council Grove 10/30 Week 9 Bracket game 11/6 Regionals 11/13 Sectionals 11/20 Sub-State 11/28 State
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Several area volleyball teams will begin the 2026 season ranked among the Kansas Volleyball Association’s preseason top 10. Manhattan High leads the local group, coming in at No. 5 in Class 6A after a 28-10 season that included the Indians’ third consecutive trip to the state tournament. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on agreements for Manhattan Regional Airport’s taxiway alpha project and a program grant with the Kansas Department of Transportation for a pavement restoration project. Actions in the taxiway project’s vote include accepting grant agreements from the Federal Aviation Administration for nearly $15 million, approve a task order with Olsson Inc. for $1,474,700, award a construction contract for nearly $13 million with Clarkson Construction Co. and repeal a prior resolution for the project. Taxiway alpha is the airport’s primary taxiway and runs parallel to Runway 03-21. Officials said it is a critical component of…
It seems the wait for Call Hall ice cream on K-State’s campus will be a bit longer still. While the university’s Western Star Global Grain and Food Center is scheduled to open its doors Sept. 18, a K-State representative told News Radio KMAN on Thursday that the dairy bar housed within will likely not open until spring. An exact opening date is not set for the dairy bar. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Riley County Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a firearm that reportedly occurred earlier this year in Manhattan. Police filed a report Thursday evening for aggravated assault involving an incident that reportedly took place in March in the 3400 block of Newbury. RCPD listed a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman as victims. A 43-year-old woman known to the victims was listed as the suspect. No arrest was reported.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2026 in the 3400 block of Newbury. Victims listed included a 44-year-old man a 48-year-old woman. A 43-year-old woman, known to the victims, was listed as the suspect when it was reported an assault with a firearm took place. This case is a result of an incident that reportedly took place in March 2026. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Aug. 27 near Juliette Avenue and Bluemont Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 2013 GMC Sierra, driven by…
A 40-year-old Milford woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple drug allegations, including distribution of a stimulant. Courtney Renee Vieyra was arrested just after 3 p.m. in the 100 block of 10th Street in Milford on allegations of distribution of a stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, failure to have a drug tax stamp and use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony. Vieyra was booked into the Geary County Detention Center. Jail records showed no bond amount listed as of Friday morning.
On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues with a look at the most improved area for K-State football in 2026. Also, the Big 12 has officially banned professional athletes and college football starts tonight! https://www.youtube.com/live/YEFgZhz8Wzo?si=e2J2-L9QS_VqfDUO Full Show Segment 1 – College football starts tonight/Big 12 bans pros Segment 2 – Where will K-State be most improved in 2026? Segment 3 – Where will K-State be most improved in 2026? Part 2 Segment 4 – Ask Us Anything
The Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show continues with our first conversation with one of the area schools, as Wamego head coach Weston Moody previews the Red Raiders ahead of the 2026 season. Coach Moody and Wamego will try to continue their remarkable consistency over the past several seasons, having won at least nine games every year since 2021. 2026 schedule (home in BOLD) 9/4 Clay Center 9/11 Abilene 9/18 Rock Creek 9/25 Mulvane 10/2 Bye 10/9 Concordia 10/16 Hesston 10/23 Jefferson West 10/30 Week 9 Bracket game 11/6 Regionals 11/13 Sectionals 11/20 Sub-State 11/28 State
After three top-10 team finishes during the 2025-26 season under the guidance of K-State director of track & field and cross country Travis Geopfert, K-State Athletics and Geopfert have agreed to a new six-year contract through the 2031-32 season. The contract was unanimously approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors. “Travis and his staff have elevated our track and field programs to a level of national and international prominence,” athletics director Gene Taylor said in a statement. “K-State is a destination for the world’s top track and field athletes and we look to continue the momentum that our…