Nine home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including a visit from Big East foe Creighton, highlight the non-conference schedule for first-year head coach Casey Alexander and his Kansas State men’s basketball team in 2026-27. In addition to its nine home games, K-State will play locally at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Friday, Dec. 11 in the 14th Wildcat Classic. Season ticket holders can request discounted tickets for the Wildcat Classic during the renewal process or after purchasing new seats. Public tickets will go on sale through the K-State ticket office this fall. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
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By Toby Hammes Just weeks after coming within one playoff hole of a Class 6A state championship, Charlie Haney found himself playing for an even bigger title. The Manhattan High rising junior advanced to the championship match of the 116th Kansas Amateur Championship, becoming the youngest runner-up in tournament history after falling to fellow teenage standout Kaden Leivian in a sudden-death playoff Sunday at Mission Hills Country Club. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A Junction City woman facing a variety of drug charges including distribution causing death is scheduled to appear in Riley County District Court on Thursday for a plea hearing in her case. Ashley Nicole Price, 24, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance causing death on June 1, 2023. Leilani Alize Johnson, 20, was originally from Trona, California, but lived in Manhattan and worked as a cashier at Short Stop. Johnson died on June 1, 2023, and several of her family members have been subpoenaed in Price’s case. Price is also charged with distribution or possession with intent to…
During the highest-attended Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board meeting this year, community members asked the board on Monday not to apply for a federal grant that would fund improvements and expansions for the jail, but require more cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies. However, the board granted approval to continue pursuing the grant with a 4-1 vote, with the caveat that any formal offer or contract could still be denied by the board. Crowding at the Riley County jail is not a new issue. Police officials and jail captain Maj. Mark French have reported for several years that the…
Republican candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives Kaleb James is fueling up for his campaign to succeed Rep. Angel Roser for District 67. James spoke with Mike Matson on KMAN Tuesday discussing his views on property taxes, education, immigration, law enforcement and artificial intelligence. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The potential for data centers being built in Pottawatomie County gives rural landowners an uneasy future, an agriculture law professor said. Roger McEowen is the Kansas Farm Bureau professor of agricultural law and taxation at Washburn and also teaches undergraduate agricultural law courses at K-State. He said July 15 that the dynamic farmers are primarily concerned with big infrastructure and its burden on neighbors. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating an attempted vehicle burglary that damaged an unmarked law enforcement vehicle in Manhattan. Officers filed a report for attempted theft of property or services and criminal damage to property at approximately 7:07 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the 500 block of Third Street. According to police, an unknown suspect attempted to burglarize an unmarked vehicle belonging to the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office, causing damage in the process. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.…
Officers filed a report for attempted theft of property or services and criminal damage to property at approximately 7:07 p.m. on July 20, 2026 in the 500 block of 3rd Street. Haskell County Sheriff’s Office was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged an unmarked vehicle during an attempted burglary. 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
On today’s edition of The Game, we unveil the listener only Big 12 preseason poll ahead of the 21st season of football in the conference, we take an in depth look at K-State MBB’s non-conference schedule as it was unveiled earlier today, and the Summer of Coleture continues with Bad News Bears! Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State MBB announces non-conference schedule Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Bad News Bears Segment 3 – Takeaways from the 2026 World Cup Hour 2 Segment 1 – Listener only Big 12 preseason poll Segment 2 – SEC threatening to leave again Segment…