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High School Sports

Manhattan’s JJ Dunnigan lands on Miami commitment

By Toby Hammes Manhattan High senior standout JJ Dunnigan announced Sunday that he plans to play football for the University of Miami, two weeks after backing out of a “commitment” to Kansas. Dunnigan, a four-star prospect in the Class of 2026 and one of the top-ranked players in Kansas, announced the switch on social media Sunday afternoon. To view the full article visit theMercuy.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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K-State Basketball

Behind David Castillo’s sophomore rise for K-State

By Toby Hammes Kansas State didn’t need David Castillo to go perfect on Saturday. It just happened anyway. The sophomore guard walked off the floor with 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting — including 5-for-5 from three — in the Wildcats’ 98-71 win over Bellarmine. To view the full story visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report: 11/10/25

MANHATTAN, KAN. — Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 6:02 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2025 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. An 18-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his iPhone 16 was stolen somewhere in Aggieville on Nov. 6. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,200. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for trafficking contraband into a…

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K-State Basketball

K-State men’s offense stays hot in 98-71 Bellarmine win

Kansas State men’s basketball handled business in its second non-conference matchup of the season, rolling past Bellarmine 98-71 on Saturday night at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats (2-0) shot a blistering 62.3% from the field and 60.9% from beyond the arc — a continuation of the offensive rhythm that sparked Tuesday’s win over UNC Greensboro. Eleven Wildcats saw the floor, 10 scored and four reached double figures. Junior guard P.J. Haggerty led the way with his first career points-assists double-double, finishing with 23 points and a career-best 11 assists. It marked his third career double-double and his first while running the…

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report: 11/9/25

The Riley County Police Department reported a single arrest early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025. According to the arrest report, 21-year-old Jone Maiwiriwiri Kauvesi of Fort Riley was taken into custody by the Kansas Highway Patrol around 1:32 a.m. on probable cause for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Authorities noted competent evidence of a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. Kauvesi was also cited for failing to wear a seatbelt as required by Kansas law. His bond was set at $1,500, and he was confined at the Riley County Jail following his arrest.

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report: 11/8/25

Anyone with information about a crime 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 for past RCPD reports.

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High School Sports

Manhattan High football completes regional rout of Wichita Southeast

Toby Hammes – sports@themercury.com Manhattan High football put together its most dominant performance of the season Friday night, routing No. 5 seed Wichita Southeast 45-6 in the Class 6A regional round. https://youtu.be/MI0IoIBl3pY In the first half, Manhattan overwhelmed Southeast in every phase, outgaining the Golden Buffaloes 227 to -12 in total yards. The Indians allowed just 3 passing yards and held Southeast to -15 rushing yards, controlling field position throughout and never allowing the Southeast offense to gain traction. The performance marked one of Manhattan’s most complete efforts of the season, forcing a running clock to start the second half…

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