On today’s edition of The Game, we talk with former K-State wide receiver Curry Sexton, recapping the Cincinnati loss and look ahead to the rest of the season. Also, a Collin Klein throwback, we make our weekly picks and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/6ufyiLEI6kc?si=nKP1AK0NcPeP3Xas Full Show Segment 1 – Latest on College Football Playoff expansion talks Segment 2 – Did Collin Klein become a made man 15 years ago today? Segment 3 – Top five Big 12 games in week five Segment 4 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 5 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything
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By Tim Everson The top priority for the Kansas State football team over the off week is finding a way to fix what appeared to be a strength earlier in the season. After three solid weeks, the Wildcats’ run defense buckled in Saturday’s 31-26 loss to Cincinnati. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes It’s that time of the season. Disregard the numbers, forget what you think you know about either squad, because it’s time for Manhattan High football to meet rival Junction City with the Silver Trophy on the line. “It’s always a big game,” Manhattan coach Joe Schartz said. “Throw the records out; they don’t mean anything. It doesn’t really matter what has happened in the first four weeks; it’s just all about what happens on Friday night, and it’s going to take a great effort from our team to get the victory.” To view the full article visit…
A K-State student is recovering at a Topeka hospital Thursday after surviving a 70-foot fall from a highway bridge. Kyra Kinnison, 21, is at Stormont-Vail hospital following an incident Friday night at the East Riley Avenue offramp on Kansas Highway 18 near Ogden. According to a statement from a friend, Kinnison had stopped near a multi-vehicle crash and was standing on the shoulder of the road when she saw a truck approaching. The truck reportedly was swerving to avoid debris and other vehicles in the roadway. Kinnison jumped to avoid being hit and accidentally fell off the bridge. To view…
We’ve come to the end of budget season for local entities, and each year we do a roundup of their property tax changes to give readers a picture of how their tax bill will look next year. Taxes from the Manhattan city government, Riley County government and Manhattan-Ogden school district are going up for the average homeowner. Residents of all three will see a tax increase of about 5.5%, given the change in the mill levy and the average increase of existing, single-family homes. A mill represents $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in assessed, taxable property value. To view…
By Nathan Gaddie After decades on the roof of Rickel’s Retail Liquor in Aggieville, the life-size Budweiser Clydesdale fiberglass horse is gone for good. The store’s owner, Monica Rickel, said the building owner, McCullough Development Properties, forced her to remove the horse and Budweiser carriage from the roof on Sept. 16 because of various liability issues. “I couldn’t put it on the building because the owners of the building had redone the roofing up there and of liability, they would not let me put it back up there,” Rickel said. “Another liability for the building owner of somebody getting hurt…
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Riley County Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle valued at $30,000 from a Manhattan parking lot. Officers filed a report just after 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of Garden Way. Enterprise Leasing was listed as the victim after a white 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer was reported stolen from a customer’s parking lot. The total estimated loss was $30,000. 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.
A Manhattan woman reported losing $33,000 after an unknown suspect allegedly used deception to steal money from her bank account. The RCPD filed a report for theft by deception just before 6 p.m. Wednesday. A 30-year-old woman was listed as the victim. The total estimated loss was $33,000. 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.
Shane Alan Amaro, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:25 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on two Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of driving while suspended/revoked. Amaro was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the 1900 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 49-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported…