AUSTIN, Texas — Second-seeded UTSA scored seven runs over the sixth and seventh innings to defeat No. 3-seed K-State, 10-2, Friday night on the first day of the NCAA Austin Regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field K-State fell to 31-25 on the year and will play an elimination game against No.4-seed Houston Christian (32-24) at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by a matchup between UTSA (45-13) and No. 2 national seed and regional host Texas (43-12) at 8 p.m. Read the rest of the story at The Manhattan Mercury!
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LAWRENCE — At their best during the 2025 baseball season, the Manhattan Indians hit liners into gaps and showed speed at key positions to go first-to-third offensively and play what Tribe junior third baseman Brayson Gnirk called the best defensive setup around the state. The team’s power and speed were on display in the bottom of the third during Friday’s 6A state third-place affair. Carter Aslin bats at the top of the order and this season set the MHS program mark for stolen bases, extended to 33 with his theft of third against Blue Valley. Aslin can scoot like a…
On Friday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike spoke with Leah McKeeman – a candidate for the USD 383 School Board. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Philtasha Powell, 28, of Topeka, KS, was arrested on May 29, 2025, at approximately 11:04 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road on a Jackson County, MO, District Court extradition warrant, for two counts of theft. Powell was issued no bond and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Sherman Sherin II, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 29, 2025, at approximately 10:52 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for criminal damage to property, and three counts of violations of a protection order. Sherin…
By Rose Gruenbacher The Riley County police board on Wednesday approved 4-3 a budget increase of 5.68% for 2026. The total increase is $1.64 million over 2025, for a total of $30.41 million. This budget accommodates the move of the animal control program from Manhattan Fire Department to the Riley County Police Department. City and county governments have been debating that change for several months. RCPD officials said it will cost them $341,634 to run the program next year, which is an increase from the $272,450 it cost this year under the Manhattan city government. To view the full article…
Wamego boys’ golf’s stranglehold on Class 4A continued on Wednesday as the Red Raiders came away with their third straight state championship. The Red Raiders ended the two-day tournament — held at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton on Tuesday and Wednesday — with a three-stroke victory over Topeka-Hayden, putting up a 621 (309-312) to Hayden’s 624 (316-308). To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
Manhattan High boys’ golf capped a standout postseason with a third-place finish at the Class 6A state championship, posting a two-day team score of 589 (13-over) at Quail Ridge Golf Course. “We really thought we had a good chance to win today,” head coach Brad Ficke said. “Picking up hardware at the 6A state tournament is special — we’re not satisfied, but we’re appreciative.” To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
The Konza Prairie Biological Station is a one-of-a-kind environment for ecological research, education and conservation. Konza Prairie environmental educator Jill Haukos joins Mike on today’s show to discuss ways to support and continue those efforts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Christopher Sims, 33, of Junction City, KS, was arrested on May 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The warrant stems from the original charges of Burglary, three counts of battery and assault. Sims was issued a total bond of $20,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information 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…
The Stormont Vail Foundation provides funds for emergency patient needs, nursing scholarships, facility upgrades and more through donor generosity. On today’s show, president Amy Burns joins Mike to discuss the impact of healthcare philanthropy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.