Author: KMAN Staff

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll speak to Mason Voth from K-State Online, discuss ‘The Amazing Last Place Race’ tonight between K-State and Colorado, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/7lC8qJdOAF8?si=SqTOzkhI3rvwf-ZZ Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – What the heck, Bat Cats!? & K-State game or Survivor? Segment 3 – Blindly Rank 5: K-State walk-ups Segment 4 – The Amazing Last Place Race starts tonight & AUA

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By Jon Grove FLUSH — Following the girls’ instant classic, the Rock Creek boys threw the afterburners on and turned the floor into their runway. The top-ranked 4A squad from Rock Creek overwhelmed rival Wamego 74-45, capping an unbeaten 12-0 run through NCKL play and improving to 21-0 overall. Wamego drops to 7-14 and 5-7 in league action. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a utility task vehicle and other items, believed stolen from a rural area northeast of Wamego. Detectives have determined the items were stolen between 7:35 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. on Monday from the area of Peddicord Road. The total loss is said to be in excess of $26,000. The UTV is a green and black 2026 single cab Can-Am Defender. Authorities said a white single cab flat bed truck was seen in the are atraveling east on I-70 by Snokomo Road in Paxico at approximately 8:30 p.m. A photo can…

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Manhattan High girls’ basketball swept Centennial League foe Emporia Tuesday, pulling away in the second half for a 58-38 win on the road. With the victory, the Indians improved to 17-5 overall and 7-2 in league play. They also secured the position for at least a share of the league crown if they win Friday’s regular-season finale at Washburn Rural. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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For the first time since 2017, Manhattan High boys’ basketball is back on top of the Centennial League. The Indians knocked off 5A No. 7 Emporia 71-60 on Tuesday night, avenging an earlier loss to the Spartans and snapping a three-game skid in the matchup — including back-to-back overtime heartbreakers. This time, Manhattan made sure there would be no late drama. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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There will be no more Taco Tuesdays in Manhattan. Taco John’s, which operated at 214 Leavenworth Street since June 2014, officially closed for good on Monday. The restaurant’s franchise owner Kimberly Jager recently decided to sell the business, an employee told The Mercury. The employee said there are plans for a new restaurant to take over the space, though a timeline has not been determined. A March 2021 fire at the location caused by spontaneous combustion of oil on towels resulted in about $600,000 in damages. The restaurant was closed for a little over a year and reopened in April…

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Officers responded to a report of an injury crash at the intersection of Bluemont Ave and Tuttle Creek Blvd on February 24, 2026, at approximately 2:26 pm. Upon arrival, officers found a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Jesse McDonald, 25, of Mound City struck a 2018 Harley Motorcycle, driven by Donald George, 59, of Manhattan which then struck a 2020 Ford Explorer, driven by Layrnn Reed, 31, of Manhattan. George was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. McDonald was issued a citation for following too closely. Officers responded to an unattended death in the 1800 block…

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By Nathan Gaddie Parkside Station will close on March 15, the company publicly announced Tuesday. The mother-daughter duo of Phyllis and Hannah Pease opened the restaurant at 1026 Poyntz Ave. two years ago but ran into unexpected challenges. “My mom and I set out to bring delicious food, coffee, cocktails, and pastries to Manhattan,” Hannah Pease said in a statement. “I think the past 2 years we have done just that. Our hearts are breaking and we wish we could keep going. Unfortunately, we’ve been fighting since day one to keep our heads above the water. Unexpected building costs, delays,…

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