On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, the guys discuss an OT loss for the Wildcats on the road against Colorado, as well as Blake Barnett being named the starting QB moving forward. “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson also joins the show! https://www.youtube.com/live/KVvqaJL1Izw?si=cDCaJHZkKOXQuC3S Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State falls in overtime at Colorado 27-24 Segment 2 – K-State women’s basketball preview Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – K-State media with QB Blake Barnett Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
Author: KMAN Staff
By Tim Everson It may seem a little earlier than usual, but Kansas State women’s basketball kicks off its 59th season Monday evening when in-state foe Wichita State comes to Manhattan. Led by seniors Taryn Sides and Nastja Claessens, the Wildcats start their journey towards a return to the NCAA Tournament after ending last season with a run to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament and a second-round finish in the WBIT. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes LAWRENCE — Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. That formula, backed by a season of handling pressure, practice and perseverance, was key for Manhattan High girls’ cross country to avoid any surprises on Halloween at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, as the top-ranked Indians claimed their second consecutive Class 6A state championship. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes LAWRENCE — Riley County senior Jeter Adams entered Saturday’s Class 3A state cross country meet seeded seventh. He left Rim Rock Farm as a state champion. Adams made his move over the final 400 meters, pulling away from the field to claim the individual title in 15:58.85. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove NORTON — Foggy skies, damp conditions, and slippery natural grass made for a difficult night of football in Norton. Both teams had to navigate the elements, but No. 9 Council Grove found enough footing when it mattered most, surviving a furious comeback for a 48-40 victory over the No. 8 Bluejays in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A 49-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on allegations of driving under the influence, aggravated battery and leaving the scene of an accident. According to the RCPD, Derek Lee Roberts was arrested just before 5 p.m. in the 300 block of Shelle Road. The arrest stems from a crash reported just before 4 p.m. near McCall Road and East Highway 24, where Roberts allegedly left the scene. A 24-year-old man was listed as the victim. Roberts was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
The RCPD is investigating three separate burglary and robbery cases reported Saturday in Manhattan, with combined estimated losses of more than $8,000. According to the RCPD, officers filed an aggravated burglary report just before noon in the 900 block of Vattier Street. A 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were listed as victims after an unknown suspect reportedly entered a residence and stole two MacBooks, a PlayStation 5 and other items. The estimated loss is $3,629. In a separate incident, officers filed a burglary report shortly after 10 a.m. at Wildcat Pet Resort in the 4900 block of Murray Road.…
A 32-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Friday on 28 counts of sexual exploitation of a child involving a child under the age of 14. According to the RCPD, Kenneth Alen Runion was arrested just before 11 a.m. in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road. Runion faces 28 counts of sexual exploitation of a child involving allegations of promoting the performance of a child under 14 by an offender older than 18. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in August 2026. Runion was issued a total bond of $250,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at…
A 19-year-old Manhattan man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of 11th and Moro streets. According to the RCPD, officers responded to the crash just before 2 p.m. Police say Ethan Peterson, 19, of Manhattan, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu that was involved in a collision with a 2023 Honda Ridgeline driven by Jackson Fabris, 22, also of Manhattan. Peterson was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 1:51 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2026 at 11th Street and Moro Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 2016 Chevy Malibu, driven by Ethan Peterson, 19, of Manhattan, was involved in a two-vehicle accident with a 2023 Honda Ridge, driven by Jackson Fabris, 22, of Manhattan. Peterson was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for injuries. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at approximately 2:57 a.m. on Nov. 1 near Manhattan Avenue and Ratone Street. Two 21-year-old males were listed as victims when it was reported…