Author: KMAN Staff

Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, stalking, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order, and harassment by telecom device at approximately 4:48 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026 in the 300 block of Kearney Street. A 41-year-old female was listed as the victim and known 45-year-old male was listed as the suspect. Andres Jesus Delafuente, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:59 p.m. for criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana, stalking, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order, and harassment by telecom device. Delafuente was issued no bond and remains confined in the…

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ soccer celebrated senior night with a 6-0 win over Shawnee Heights on Thursday at Bishop Stadium, with all three seniors making an impact in the Indians’ final home game. The Indians improved to 6-8-1, honoring Devin Dupree Fogle, Nolan O’Donnell and Kristopher Lee, who helped Manhattan turn in a five-goal second half against their former Centennial League foe. The Thunderbirds dropped to 6-8-1 and extended a five-game losing streak. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will close out the regular season Friday on senior night, hosting Washburn Rural with a Centennial League title on the line. After opening the season with losses to top teams Rockhurst and Mill Valley, the Indians (5-2) have won five straight and still have their season goals in front of them. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Today, K-State football gets some bad news as quarterback Avery Johnson has popped up on the injury report as questionable ahead of their road battle against Arizona State. We’ll talk to Curry Sexton, make our weekly betting line picks and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/pgbwNKr1IGI?si=S21sB2AT9_3EzdXu Hour 1 Segment 1 – Avery Johnson is questionable for Saturday Segment 2 – Arizona State preview Segment 3 – Top 5 Big 12 games in week 8 Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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Centennial League Washburn Rural Junior Blues (3-4, 2-1) @ Manhattan Indians (5-2, 3-0) Topeka High Trojans (1-6, 0-3) @ Emporia Spartans (3-4, 0-3) Great Bend Panthers (6-1) @ Junction City Blue Jays (3-4, 3-1) BEL/NCKL Jefferson West Tigers (6-1, 4-1) @ Wamego Red Raiders (5-1, 4-0) NCKL Rock Creek Mustangs (5-2, 1-2) @ Bonner Springs Braves (1-6) Abilene Cowboys (1-6, 1-4) @ Marysville Bulldogs (5-2, 2-1) Concordia Panthers (2-5, 1-3) @ Clay Center Tigers (2-5, 0-4) Chapman Fighting Irish (6-1, 5-0) @ Hesston Swathers (6-1) BEL/FHL Riley County Falcons (5-2, 3-1) @ Council Grove Braves (7-0, 3-0) Silver Lake Eagles…

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The Kansas State University Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals in connection with a vehicle burglary and theft at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. According to K-State Police, the incident occurred Oct. 10 in the stadium’s west parking lot. Investigators are attempting to identify two individuals pictured in a photograph released by the department, described as a Black man and a white woman. Anyone with information about the incident or the identities of the individuals is encouraged to contact Detective Scott Jacobs with the K-State Police Department at 785-532-6412 or by email at police@ksu.edu.

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An elementary school student in Wamego was injured Thursday morning after being involved in a vehicle-pedestrian accident. According to the Wamego Police Department, Pottawatomie County dispatchers received a report of the accident at approximately 7:15 a.m. Officers from the Wamego Police Department and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, along with emergency medical personnel. The pedestrian was transported from the scene. In a message shared with parents, USD 320 officials confirmed the pedestrian was an elementary student who was receiving medical care. The district said the student’s parents had been notified and no other students were involved in…

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A 44-year-old Manhattan woman was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Tuttle Creek Boulevard and McCall Road. According to the RCPD, officers responded to the crash just after 2 p.m. and found a 2005 Dodge Dakota, driven by Theresa Moriconi, 58, of Manhattan, had struck a 2000 Dodge Durango driven by Tommy Dishman, 44, of Manhattan. A passenger in the Durango, Michelle Dishman, 44, of Manhattan, was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

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The RCPD is investigating a reported theft involving fraudulent checks deposited into a bank account in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for theft and giving a worthless check just after 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of Humboldt Street. UMB Bank was listed as the victim after a known 48-year-old woman allegedly deposited fraudulent checks into an account. The total estimated loss is $3,705.60.

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