By Toby Hammes As Chris Klieman steps away after seven seasons at Kansas State and sources tell The Mercury that Collin Klein prepares to take over the program, the man who built the foundation for both coaches offered his perspective Wednesday. Bill Snyder, the Hall of Fame architect of K-State football and the coach whose legacy Klieman inherited in 2019, said he believes Klieman honored that standard while carrying the Wildcats into a new era. “Not an easy position and a difficult job, and I thought he did it quite well,” Snyder said. “He’s made the Kansas Staters proud of…
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Wednesday morning at Menards in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 9:56 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 500 block of McCall Road. Store staff told police an unknown suspect used a credit card without authorization to make an online purchase. The total loss is estimated at $1,555. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips may remain anonymous and could qualify the reporting party for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an aggravated battery investigation in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers filed a report around 12:44 p.m. Dec. 3 listing a 23-year-old man and the Kansas Department of Transportation as victims. Police reported a 29-year-old man known to the male victim caused injury and damaged property during the incident. Officers later arrested 29-year-old Yehuwdah Superville of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, around 2:17 p.m. in the 6900 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. Superville faces charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. He was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remained confined…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft reported Wednesday afternoon near the Stonehaven neighborhood. Officers filed the report around 3:20 p.m. Dec. 3 near Stonehaven Drive and Amherst Avenue. Larson Construction was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect stole a 2001 Ford F-350. The vehicle’s estimated value is $8,500. 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 more local Manhattan news.
A Benedict, Nebraska man was returned to Riley County and taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple warrants. According to the Riley County Police Department, 22-year-old Randy Molt was extradited from Grand Island, Nebraska, and arrested around 4 p.m. Dec. 3 on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Molt was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, stemming from an original charge of disorderly conduct. He was issued a total bond of $25,750 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Click here for more local…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery reported Wednesday evening in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 5:19 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 700 block of Allen Road. A 23-year-old man told police three unknown men beat him and stole a handgun valued at $150. 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 more local Manhattan news.
Officers filed a report of aggravated robbery at approximately 5:19 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2025 in the 700 block of Allen Road. A 23-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported three unknown males beat him and stole a handgun worth $150. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Randy Molt, 22, of Bennedict (Neb.), was extradited from Grand Island, Neb., to Riley County and arrested at approximately 4 p.m. on…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll listen in live to Chris Klieman’s retirement press conference, give our reactions, and discuss Collin Klein taking his place. We’ll also talk to Powercat Gameday’s Zach Nemechek as he gives his reaction to KSU football news. https://www.youtube.com/live/_q3Lyg56yTg?si=zy2zLiXY4zQcJ71V Hour 1 Segment 1 – Live stream of Chris Klieman & Gene Taylor addressing media Segment 2 – Reaction to press conference Hour 2 Segment 1 – Thank you, Coach Klieman Segment 2 – Powercat Gameday’s Zach Nemecheck Segment 3 – Will Collin Klein be next head coach?
A Manhattan woman convicted of multiple drug charges this year was scheduled to receive her sentence Monday in Riley County District Court, but her case now faces a delay. Catrien Van-Petten, 36, was convicted in September of conspiracy to distribute over 1,000 units of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, possession with the intent to distribute between 10 and 99 units of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Instead of proceeding with Van-Petten’s sentencing, Judge John Bosch granted…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism to a water tower near Olsburg. Deputies were called out Wednesday morning to the area of Swede Road and Shannon Creek Road where it was discovered a tower serving Rural Water District No. 2 had sustained numerous bullet impacts. Sheriff Doug Adams says it does not appear the damage was recent, but also appears to be intentional. He estimated the damage likely occurred sometime between mid-August and late November. The Rural Water District is continuing to examine the structure to determine the overall cost of repairs, which may up exceeding $100,000. Officials…