Kansas State men’s basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have earned a commitment from a 7-footer out of the transfer portal. New Mexico center JT Rock has committed to the Wildcats, the sophomore announced on his social media late Monday afternoon. Rock is the second addition of the day after Virginia Tech guard Jaden Schutt. A 7-foot-1 center, Rock averaged 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 54.5% from the field during the 2025-26 season. He appeared in all 37 games for the Lobos, making one start, and led the team with 34 blocks. Read the rest and…
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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, Casey Alexander is starting to heat up in the portal adding three new players, Wyatt Thompson joins the show, Klein loses out on a top QB in the 2027 class, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/l3OxzVVTnz8?si=OGAGBomDe0CpIykG Hour 1 Segment 1 – Alexander adds three more players from portal Segment 2 – More on basketball portal adds Segment 3 – Bat Cats finally win another Big 12 series Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Alexander likes his shooters & Collin Klein suffers first recruiting heartbreak Segment 3 – Last &…
By Toby Hammes As cloudy skies eventually gave way to a sunny finish on Saturday, Manhattan High baseball mirrored the weather by splitting its CiCo Park debut doubleheader against Olathe Northwest. The Indians program began in 1989, and from their inaugural season through 1996, they played the lion’s share of their games at CiCo. Then, in 1997, with then first-year head coach Don Hess, Manhattan baseball moved to Norvell Field at Eisenhower Middle School, where they played until now. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High track and field turned in a strong showing over the weekend, as the Indians’ girls won the inaugural K-State Relays while the boys placed third at the R.V. Christian Track Complex. The unique, relay-focused meet brought together top competition from across Kansas and surrounding states, with team scoring centered around relay events and select field competitions. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ soccer took care of business against Hays on Saturday, cruising to a 5-0 victory at Bishop Stadium. “It was a good win — much needed,” head coach Mike Sanchez said. “Goals from four different scorers. It was a positive way to bounce back.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball and head coach Casey Alexander have added another transfer piece. According to a report from On3 on Monday, Virginia Tech guard Jaden Schutt has committed to K-State. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
A person was found dead inside a vehicle after a crash late Sunday at the Junction City Walmart. Officers with the Junction City Police Department responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. at 521 E. Chestnut Street and located a vehicle that had struck large electrical components associated with the business. The crash caused damage to the Walmart store’s electrical infrastructure, leading to a loss of power and temporary closure. Police did not identify the deceased individual, but ruled out foul play. Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation. Police are asking anyone that witnessed the crash to submit…
Authorities are investigating an alleged domestic violence incident reported in Manhattan over the weekend. Riley County Police say 33-year-old DeVanta Walker was arrested early Saturday morning on charges aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. The victim in the case is a 32-year-old woman. Walker was issued a $7,000 bond and remained confined as of Monday’s arrest report.
Authorities are investigating after damage was done to the City of Manhattan-owned Aggieville parking garage. The Riley County Police Department says officers filed a criminal damage to property report Friday morning after an unknown individual did burnouts in the garage and damaged the fire suppression system. Police say the incident caused an estimated $1,000 in loss to the city. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
Zachery Ryan Burch, 37, of Olathe, was arrested at approximately 9:05 p.m. on April 12, 2026 on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. This arrest stems from an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer. Burch was issued a total bond of $12,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery at approximately 3:57 a.m. on April 11 in Manhattan. A 32-year-old woman was listed as the victim…