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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over the apparent attempted erasure of the “Farmageddon” nickname from the Big 12, hear from Chris Klieman at his press conference on Monday, name a Jabroni of the Week and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/_jkFKyXyWvI?si=g4Zn5kOtVS9HP5Ko Hour 1 Segment 1 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged Segment 2 – Other than the KSU loss, Dublin was a really good time Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Are Big 12 officials trying to bury the “Farmageddon” name? Segment 2 – Highlights from Klieman press conference Segment 3 -…

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Former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen said in testimony that it was necessary to touch clients under their clothing, but began his testimony Friday afternoon in Riley County District Court, in a trial that charges him with numerous counts of sex crimes against 19 women who were former patients of his. Petersen, 66, was arrested in August 2023 for 19 charges, which by the beginning of trial grew to 64 counts, ranging from rape to aggravated sexual battery to aggravated criminal sodomy. Four of the charges have since been dropped by the prosecution. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…

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By Tim Everson Kansas State star running back Dylan Edwards’ status is still up in the air following an injury in the Wildcats’ overseas season opener, head coach Chris Klieman said Monday during his weekly press conference. In Saturday’s loss to Iowa State in Dublin, Edwards was injured after muffing a punt before the Wildcats’ first offensive possession. He immediately went to the sideline to be treated for an ankle injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Today on the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show we’ll take a look at the Rock Creek Mustangs with 7th year head coach Shane Sieben. The Mustangs have seen winning seasons in five consecutive years going back to 2020. Will the Mustangs make it six in 2025? 2025 Schedule (home in BOLD) 9/5 Bishop Ward 9/12 Wamego 9/19 Bonner Springs 9/26 Abilene 10/3 Clay Center 10/10 Marysville 10/17 Concordia 10/24 Chapman 10/31 Week 9 Bracket game 11/7 Regionals 11/14 Sectionals 11/21 Sub-State 11/29 State

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Riley County Police arrested two people Monday on allegations of crimes against children. Officers say 21-year-old Benjamin Leo, of Manhattan, was taken into custody in the 1500 block of McCain Lane for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He was later released on a $25,000 bond. Police also arrested 21-year-old Nora Yasir, of Junction City.  She faces a charge of contributing to a child’s misconduct by sheltering a runaway and remains jailed on a $5,000 bond. The case involves a 15-year-old girl.

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Manhattan, Kan. – Christopher Larsen, 25, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 25, 2025, at approximately 3:09 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Larsen was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Natalya Bronaugh, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 25, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Bronaugh was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for vehicle theft in the…

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By Cole Bertelsen, The Mercury K-State released an urgent alert at 4:30 p.m. Monday, stating a potential safety concern was reported on campus. It instructed students to “Please avoid the area of Hale Library.” A second alert was sent eight minutes later giving an all-clear which read, “Hale Library and campus operations are normal.” K-State director of news and communications services Michelle Geering released a statement from K-State which said the university “was a target of a swatting attack intended to be disruptive to our Manhattan campus.” “Riley County Dispatch received a call on their administrative line of a message…

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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over K-State’s third consecutive loss to rival Iowa State, this one taking place in Dublin, Ireland. We’ll also talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson and hear his thoughts on the game. https://www.youtube.com/live/p1c2Se0CUcQ?si=a4bb-GOWV90fgV29 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Cats fall to #22 Iowa State in Dublin 24-21 Segment 2 – KSU fails three times on 4th down Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – What happened to Dylan Edwards? Segment 3 – This week in…

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