Author: KMAN Staff

A Colorado woman formerly of Manhattan pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of mail in the District of Kansas United States District Court. Gayli Harman, 44, of Sulphur Springs, Colorado, worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Westmoreland in the sales, service and distribution department. Between June 2021 and March 2023, Harman opened mail that wasn’t addressed to her and removed items from some of the packages. She also hid mail, which caused it to not be delivered. She also issued herself a post office box without paying for it. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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On today’s edition of The Game, the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal has a ton of messy layers in one of the largest college athletic gambling stories to date, Jerome Tang will head back to Baylor to become an assistant coach and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/8HobnMuF7Mk?si=BJKx8c_rvjBPqduo Full Show Segment 1 – Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal has many messy layers Segment 2 – The Texas Tech side of the Sorsby situation Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – NCAA expanding tournaments to 76 teams Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything

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By Tim Everson There are moments in life where you’re handed what appears to be an insurmountable task, a challenge to the indomitable human spirit. On Friday — in Kansas State baseball’s series-opener versus rival Kansas — I removed my metaphorical sports reporter cap (I like to think of it as an old trilby with a press pass sticking out of the top) and donned an old K-State baseball cap that I very rarely get to wear anymore, and made my way to Tointon Family Stadium burdened with glorious purpose. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for…

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By Tim Everson Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang will be back on the sideline next season after a midseason firing for cause in February. According to a report from ESPN Tuesday afternoon, Tang is finalizing a multi-year deal to return to Baylor to serve as an assistant coach under long-time head coach Scott Drew. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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A Manhattan man who was set to have the jury trial for his case in Riley County District Court begin Tuesday failed to appear for jury selection in the morning. Adrian Tyrone Watson, 55, was arrested in October 2024 and is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a box cutter, criminal threat and battery. He was released from jail in November 2024 on a $10,000 bond. A complaint document filed with the court lists Rachel Marie Smith, Steven Duwaine Tillery and Johnnie Lee Tillery as the victims in Watson’s alleged crimes. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By U.S. Army Public Affairs FORT RILEY — When a training accident happens in the field, minutes matter. At Fort Riley, those minutes can determine whether a 1st Infantry Division soldier makes a full recovery or suffers a career-ending disability. With the arrival of a new ambulance fleet at Irwin Army Community Hospital, those minutes are now better protected than ever. The upgraded vehicles bring capabilities designed for the conditions of military training like rugged off-road terrain, unpredictable weather, and high-risk environments. Emergency Medical Services at Fort Riley operate differently than most civilian systems. While civilian EMS primarily respond to…

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Authorities are investigating a domestic incident reported early Monday in Manhattan. Riley County Police say 22-year-old Joseph Chames Jr. was arrested at the Riley County Jail on charges of criminal damage to property, domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal trespass. The alleged incident involved a 21-year old woman, who police listed as the victim. Chames was issued an $8,000 bond but was no longer in custody as of Tuesday morning.

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A Junction City man is in custody after police say he violated a protection order. Riley County Police arrested 41-year-old Antoine Jones Monday at the jail, charging him with four counts of violating a protection order. Police released no further information. He remains confined on a $27,000 bond.

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