https://youtu.be/z3s8hRn8yxM PJ Haggerty scored 24 points, 23 coming in the second half shooting 3 of 8 from three, Nate Johnson scored 14 points and knocked down four threes, Elias Rapieque recorded six assists and Kansas State men’s basketball closed its non-conference slate with a 94-85 win over Louisiana-Monroe. It was a slow start, but Haggerty found his rhythm. Haggerty, the Wildcats’ leading scorer, entered the contest averaging 22.8 points per game, but scored just one point in the first half after shooting 0-7 from the floor in the opening 12 minutes of play. https://youtu.be/6up6aJCFNj4 It was Haggerty who led an…
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A 24-year coaching veteran who has 13 years of coordinator experience, Jeremiah Johnson has been hired as a defensive backs coach at Kansas State, head coach Collin Klein announced Wednesday. Johnson comes to Manhattan after serving one season as the defensive coordinator at Coastal Carolina in addition to being the Chanticleers’ interim head coach for the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech, which will be played next Tuesday. “When Coach Klein called about joining his staff, it was a no-brainer,” Johnson, who worked with Klein during the 2016 season at Northern Iowa, said in a statement. “Having the opportunity to help…
The Geary County Rural Fire Department responded Sunday morning to a grass fire that was initially reported as possibly threatening a nearby structure with animals inside. The call came in around 8:18 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to contain the blaze to two wood piles and prevent it from spreading to any buildings. No injuries or structural losses were reported. Fire officials are urging residents to recheck any recent burns from the past week. Winds can easily stir up lingering embers and reignite materials, increasing the risk of grass or brush fires under dry and breezy conditions. Click here…
A fast-moving weather system is expected to bring small chances for light precipitation through the day, with temperatures gradually falling and allowing for a mix of wintry precipitation types. Forecasters say the timing and intensity of the system remain limited, but even light precipitation could create slick spots as temperatures drop. Residents should be alert to changing road conditions, especially during the afternoon and evening hours when any wintry mix may develop. No significant accumulation is expected, but caution is advised if traveling.
Newly elected city officials will take their seats in January, but for some, the new year will mean the end of the road. John Matta is retiring from local politics after 15 years of service overall. Matta was elected to the city commission twice, serving from 2011 to 2015 and again in 2021 and 2023. His current term expires in January. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Riley County Commission in 2020. During a recent appearance on News Radio KMAN’s Within Reason with Mike Matson, Matta reflected on his approach to governance through responsible growth, limited regulation and keeping taxes…
Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
Five people were arrested late Friday night on I-70 near mile marker 298 following a traffic stop that led to a drug investigation. According to the report, the first arrest occurred around 11:41 p.m. when troopers stopped a vehicle in the eastbound lanes for defective headlamps. During the stop, Austyn Nikolus Gallagher, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Four additional individuals in the vehicle were arrested approximately four minutes later, at 11:45 p.m., on similar charges: • Lamya Renee Mebane, 20, of Kansas…
Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday morning on a Riley County District Court warrant linked to a drug investigation from earlier this year. Riley County Police say 24-year-old Donte Long was taken into custody around 10:53 a.m. Dec. 23 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The warrant charges Long with distribution of a controlled substance, distribution of marijuana, and use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation. The arrest stems from a report filed June 13, 2025. Long was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remained confined in the Riley County…
A Manhattan man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on a Riley County District Court warrant stemming from a report filed earlier this year. Riley County Police say 68-year-old Roy Swartz was arrested around 4:19 p.m. Dec. 23 on a charge of indecent liberties with a child between 14 and 16 years old. The warrant is connected to a report originally filed on June 3, 2025. Swartz was issued a total bond of $20,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Due to the nature of the case, no additional information will be released.