Author: KMAN Staff

By Jon Grove SALINA — Behind a fast start and balanced scoring, the Mustangs pulled away from Eudora High School for an 80–67 victory in the Class 4A state quarterfinals at Hutchinson Sports Arena, advancing to the state semifinals. Rock Creek placed four players in double figures and built a strong early cushion before fending off several Eudora runs down the stretch. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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By Toby Hammes KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Manhattan High boys ran into an offensive juggernaut in the Class 6A state quarterfinals Wednesday, falling to No. 1 seed Shawnee Mission South 94-50 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Indians finished the season 17-8 with a state appearance, capping a big turnaround after finishing 6-15 last year. At the heart of that turnaround was strong senior leadership from Vince Doering, Will Carpenter, Sawyer Newton and Tim Washington. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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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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K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with Kansas Mesonet says the region will continue to ride the roller coaster of weather shifts, with warmer temperatures, Red Flag Warnings and then potential snow heading into Sunday. Record temperatures could also be in the mix for next week.

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Two Junction City teenagers were injured Wednesday morning in rural Saline County following a police pursuit that ended in a crash. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 15-year-old Joseph Doss was driving a stolen Hyundai Elantra while actively fleeing from law enforcement headed west on Interstate 70. Doss exited onto Ohio Street, northeast of Salina and continued northbound. As the asphalt turned to gravel, Doss lost control of the vehicle and it left the roadway to the right, making contact with an embankment. The car landed on its top in the roadway. Doss and a passenger, 18-year-old Landon Alexander were transported from the scene…

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The jury in a Riley County District Court case against a 31-year-old Lawrence man reached their verdict Wednesday afternoon, and found the man not guilty of all four counts. Victor Armstrong-Tharp, of Lawrence was charged with two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated battery, all against the same woman. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in July 2024. The Mercury does not identify victims of sexual crimes.

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss the Tang era officially coming to an end after K-State loses 105-91 to BYU in first round of Big 12 Tournament, hear from Mason Voth from K-State Online, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/BrmhZjmnMkI?si=eFePHsCjxxYYwCW4 Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Chiefs free agency update w/ Cole in KC & AUA

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A new cultural center is coming to the Yuma Street Historic District. The building at 930 Yuma Street, historically known as Shepard’s Chapel, is being repurposed into a space for community gatherings and small business growth. The group behind the project is the local nonprofit, Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills. “The historic landmark is once again being restored with renewed purpose,” mayor Susan Adamchak said Tuesday at an event marking the project’s official launch. “It will be a catalyst for opportunity and community growth that will serve both the Yuma Street neighborhood, and the city of Manhattan as a whole.”…

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