Author: KMAN Staff

Today on the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show, we spoke with St. Mary’s head coach CJ Marple ahead of the 2026 season for the Bears. They’ll look to get back to some of the highs of the 2020s, including a state championship in 2022, after a 3-6 record in 2025 against a murderer’s row of opponents. 2026 schedule (home in BOLD) 9/4 Silver Lake 9/11 Riley County 9/18 Perry-Lecompton 9/25 Sabetha 10/2 Nemaha Central 10/9 Mission Valley 10/16 Wabaunsee 10/23 Rossville 10/30 Week 9 Bracket game 11/6 Regionals 11/13 Sectionals 11/20 Sub-State 11/28 State

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On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues with a look at what records will K-State break in 2026. We’ll also chat with Drew Galloway from KSO & “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus. https://www.youtube.com/live/6DTyjZNywps?si=AQCgIkgxebF2KoKg Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – What records will K-State break in 2026? Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Caddyshack review Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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Amid a contentious tech infrastructure debate, Judd McCormack said he’s sounding the alarm on AI data centers ahead of his likely term as Pottawatomie County commissioner. McCormack defeated incumbent Gary Yenzer in the primary election. As no Democratic candidate filed for office, McCormack will be elected unless a write-in candidate mounts a winning challenge. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Representatives of Kansas Authors Club this month invited state writers to attend the club’s writing convention Oct. 2-4 at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. The three-day event will feature workshops and speakers for writers of all experience levels and genres. The convention’s theme, “Writing Our History and Creating Our Future: Building Community Right,” recognizes the U.S. 250th anniversary and KAC’s founding in 1904. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Two men were arrested Tuesday in separate, unrelated cases involving alleged sex crimes against minors. Christian Lee King, 18, of Bel Aire, was arrested at about 2 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant for one count of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy. The allegations involve a victim under the age of 14 and stem from a case originally filed in September 2024. King was issued a $500,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Joshua Eugene Duncklee, 25, of Manhattan,…

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A 47-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Andrew Coleman Jones was arrested at about 4:03 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane. The warrant stems from an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jones was issued no bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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Riley County Police are investigating after two men reported an unknown man threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm Tuesday night in Manhattan. The incident was reported at about 10:07 p.m. in the 800 block of Fourth Street. The RCPD listed a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man as victims. Police filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Officers filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct at approximately 10:07 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026 in the 800 block of 4th Street. Listed victims included a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man when it was reported an unknown male suspect threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Melissa Sue Carson, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:15 p.m.…

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