On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over day two of Big 12 Media Days, we’ll talk to Mason Voth about recent news involving K-State sports and go over an all-Wildcat matchup in NBA’s Summer League tomorrow night! https://www.youtube.com/live/IQvHlKuazK0?si=KPH4_nemi_kRUZIX Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason pt. 2 Segment 3 – Blindly Rank 5: 90s pro uniforms Hour 2 Segment 1 – Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days, Cody Campbell in attendance Segment 2 – WWE/Big 12 announcement lackluster, but a step forward Segment 3 – Keyontae Johnson vs. Markquis Nowell…
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In a deal reached with the county attorney’s office, a Manhattan teen on Tuesday entered a guilty plea to robbery in Riley County District Court. Sixteen-year-old Miles Ellner’s defense attorney, Christopher Biggs, and Riley County attorneys recommend a sentence of probation, but Ellner faces a possible sentence of nine to 18 months in a juvenile corrections facility. About the events leading to his charge, Assistant County Attorney Phon Sounakhen said Ellner and another teen devised a plan in April to rob a 16-year-old boy. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
By Megan Moser Sen. Roger Marshall said Tuesday the budget bill President Trump signed into law Friday will be “the start of a new golden age of American prosperity.” Marshall, a Kansas Republican and member of the budget committee, said in a phone interview with The Mercury and KMAN Tuesday he was excited by what his party accomplished with its “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House on a vote of 218-214 and the Senate on a vote of 51-50. “It’s an era of prosperity and security,” he said. “Security — we’re going to secure the border, make our military…
The Manhattan Free Clinic works against the odds to make sure that access to healthcare is a reality for those in any financial state. A collaboration between the Manhattan Ministerial Alliance, area physicians and other community leaders, the clinic has been serving Manhattan since 2005. On today’s show, executive director Rick Hernandez speaks with Mike about the free clinic’s impact, and the challenges it faces in providing care. 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.
Mario Juarez, 27, of Ft. Riley, KS, was arrested on July 8, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m. in the 200 block of Custer Ave. for a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated sexual battery. Juarez was issued a total bond of $5000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Amanda Defulvio, 34, of Junction City, KS, was arrested on July 8, 2025, at approximately 8:02 p.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road, on three Geary County District Court warrants and one Junction City Municipal Court warrant for the charges of…
Fort Riley officials announced Tuesday that, following a directive from the U.S. Army, it is concluding operations of the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard to align more resources with warfighting capability and readiness. Officials confirmed they will work diligently to find suitable homes for the horses and will keep the community informed throughout the transition. The change does not impact the 1st Infantry Division’s Big Red One core priorities, which include building warfighting readiness; caring for soldiers, civilians, and families; adapting formations to win and developing inspirational leaders. Click here for more Fort Riley news.
A Manhattan man was hospitalized Tuesday after being struck by a car. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 10:30 p.m. at K-18/Fort Riley Blvd and South 5th Street. Officials say a Toyota Avalon driven by 61-year-old Penny Peterson, of Junction City was eastbound when her vehicle struck 30-year-old Manuel Fischer, who entered the roadway from the north. Fischer was transported to Stormont Vail in Topeka with a suspected serious injury. Peterson was not injured. Click here for more local news.
WAMEGO — He doesn’t wrestle, but incoming Wamego High senior Jacob DeRouchey can body slam with the best of them. The Red Raider standout’s first game as a safety in fall 2024 couldn’t have started any better. DeRouchey, who played mainly on offense the first two seasons, got introduced quickly how to make tackles in the season opener at Concordia. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Rose Gruenbacher A Hutchinson man pleaded guilty to attempted contribution to child misconduct Monday, after reaching a plea deal with the state. Kobi Scroggin, 24, pleaded guilty to two two counts of attempted contribution to a child’s misconduct by sheltering or concealing a runaway. He was arrested March 18, after aiding two runaway children. Scroggin reportedly knew the children, also of Hutchinson, a boy born in 2007 and girl born in 2009. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
By Rose Gruenbacher A St. George man on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, during his arraignment in Riley County District Court. Ricky Dunklin, 30, is charged with rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic battery that he allegedly committed in April 2021. All four charges involve the same victim. The Mercury does not identify victims of sexual crimes. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.