Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Back in the confines of Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Kansas State football used a pair of defensive scores to power past previously one-loss TCU on Saturday, winning 41-28 on homecoming. A week removed from a disheartening two-score collapse in Waco, the Wildcats (3-4) earned their second Big 12 win on the season, starting the a climb out of the hole dug in the first half of the season with a season-high 41 points. “I want to credit the kids and the coaches, because it’s been hard,” head coach Chris Klieman. “We all know that, but I just…
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According to the arrest report, 20-year-old Keshaun Jakese Thompson of Junction City was taken into custody by the Kansas Highway Patrol on Friday evening at Fort Riley Boulevard and Westwood Road. Thompson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His total bond was set at $1,500. Hannah May Denton, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested Friday around 6 p.m. in the 400 block of Fort Riley Boulevard for driving under the influence, her second offense. Her bond was also set at $750. Police also arrested 35-year-old Susan…
Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com The star-powered offense of Wichita Northwest proved too much for Manhattan High football on Friday night, as the No. 2 Grizzlies handed the No. 4 Indians a 40-13 defeat. Manhattan (4-2) had won five straight in the series — including a pair of playoff victories over the past two seasons — but on Northwest’s homecoming, the Grizzlies (5-1) finally broke through against the reigning 6A state runner-up. It marked Manhattan’s largest loss since a 56-0 playoff shutout against Derby in 2019. Subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury to read the rest of the story and for more high…
Authorities say a Manhattan smoke shop is under investigation for the illegal distribution of marijuana and THC products. The Riley County Police Department executed a search warrant Thursday at Chill Vibes Smoke and Vape, in the 100 block of Sarber Lane, in what they say is part of a larger overall investigation that began earlier this year. Police say it is not linked to any recent enforcement by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. During the investigation, 40-year-old Al-Shawhati Rayd Mohomed-Hezam was arrested on charges of distributing greater than 450 grams of marijuana but less than 30 kilograms, along with two counts of distribution…
Police are investigating a vehicle theft reported Tuesday morning in the 900 block of Colorado Street. Officers with the Riley County Police Department responded at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 9 after a 21-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man reported their moped was stolen from the street by an unknown suspect. The estimated loss is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows individuals to remain anonymous and may qualify them for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more local Manhattan…
A 74-year-old Leonardville woman died Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in rural Riley County, authorities said. Officers with the Riley County Police Department responded to the 12000 block of Green-Randolph Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 9. Upon arrival, they found that a 2017 Buick Encore, driven by Sharon Sando, had veered off the roadway and rolled into a ditch. Sando was pronounced dead at the scene. Click here for more Riley County news.
Authorities are investigating a residential burglary reported Wednesday morning in the 2700 block of Heartland Valley Road. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:21 a.m. on Oct. 9 after a 58-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his home and stole multiple items, including watches, clothing and other valuables. The estimated loss is approximately $50,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more…
A Manhattan woman was seriously injured early Wednesday after being struck by a truck while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, according to police. Officers responded to the intersection of 11th Street and Moro Street at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Oct. 9, where they found Madison Asbury, 19, had been hit by a 2019 Ford F-350. The truck was driven by Michael Smith, 25, also of Manhattan. Asbury was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with serious injuries. Smith fled the scene but was located and arrested about 30 minutes later in the 1000 block of Seth Child…
Officers responded to a report of an injury crash near the intersection of 11th Street and Moro Street in Manhattan on Oct. 9, 2025, at approximately 12:05 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found that a pedestrian, Madison Asbury, 19, of Manhattan, had been hit while crossing 11th Street in the crosswalk by a 2019 Ford F-350 driven by Michael Smith, 25, of Manhattan. Asbury was transported to Stormont Vail in Topeka with serious injuries. Smith was arrested at approximately 12:35 p.m. in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road and charged with aggravated battery and failure to stop at an accident. He was…
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