Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a three-vehicle crash in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers responded to the scene around 6:46 p.m. Nov. 18 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Investigators reported that a 2014 Ford Focus driven by 71-year-old Randy Welter of Manhattan failed to yield while making a left-hand turn, causing a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by 19-year-old Callen Barta, also of Manhattan, to crash into it. After the initial collision, Barta’s vehicle struck a 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by 18-year-old Jackson West of Manhattan while attempting to stop. Welter and his passenger,…
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Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2025 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 2014 Ford Focus driven by Randy Welter, 71, of Manhattan, had failed to yield on a lefthand turn, causing a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by Callen Barta, 19, of Manhattan, to crash into it. Barta then ran into another vehicle while trying to stop, a 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by Jackson West, 18, of Manhattan. Welter and his passenger, Teresa Frazier, 65, of Manhattan, were transported to Via Christi for treatment. Welter…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over a nailbiter in Bramlage last night as K-State MBB overcame a late deficit to navigate by Tulsa, hear from K-State tight end Linkon Cure, name a Jabroni of the Week and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/Puy4AfjawzE?si=c1pG9x2ZL4qLSzaa Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State survives Tulsa’s late run to win 84-83 Segment 2 – PJ Haggerty is worth the bag Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – What have we learned about K-State MBB’s 4-0 start? Segment 2 – K-State tight end Linkon Cure with media Segment 3 – Who…
Manhattan junior outside hitter Bailey Busch capped a standout season with statewide recognition this week, earning Second Team All-State honors from the Kansas Volleyball Association for Class 6A. Busch was one of only 16 players selected to the KVA’s second or first team and one of just two honorees from the western half of the 6A bracket, joining a second-team group that includes players from Blue Valley West, Olathe West, Olathe Northwest and Washburn Rural. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
An Ogden man jailed on other charges was arrested on new charges Monday from a past warrant listing several drug-related offenses. According to the Riley County Police Department, 28-year-old David DeJesus Roman is facing charges of distribution of an opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant and use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation. The warrant stems from an incident on April 23. Bond was set at $7,500 for the new charges. DeJesus Roman remained in custody as of Tuesday’s arrest report.
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Officers filed a report for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and domestic criminal trespass at approximately 8:13 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2025 in Manhattan. Victims included a 21-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman. A 36-year-old man, known to the victims, was listed as the suspect. Officers filed a report for distribution of an opiate, narcotic, certain stimulant and the use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation at approximately 12:07 p.m. on April 23, 2025. David DeJesus Roman, 28, of Ogden, was arrested at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 17 in the 1000 block of S.…
Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com It was nearly heartbreak at Bramlage Coliseum on Monday night, but Kansas State men’s basketball escaped an upset threat from Tulsa after its defense delivered in the final moments, pulling out an 84–83 win. “In the huddles, talking to the guys, saying, ‘Just embrace the competitive fight. We’ve got to love this. We’ve got to love these kinds of games, because these games really tell you who you are.’ I’m so proud of the guys,” head coach Jerome Tang said. https://youtu.be/In2aLdoGio8 Junior guard PJ Haggerty refused to lose to his former team. He scored 27 of his…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over a sluggish game in Stillwater for K-State, men’s basketball’s close win at home over California, and a pair of losses for WBB, as well as talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson! https://www.youtube.com/live/TcLCQ0uFeuU?si=2JS4SlUXuUsToAM- Hour 1 Segment 1 – Cats win sluggish game at Oklahoma State 14-6 Segment 2 – K-State MBB still scoring a ton, close call with Cal Segment 3 – WBB encouraged by loss to Texas A&M, Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – MitchPom…
The Manhattan Boys and Girls Club plans to raise the cost of before- or after-school programs at local schools. Beginning January 2026, the Boys and Girls Club will charge a $100 monthly fee per child at Oliver Brown Elementary, Marlatt Elementary, Amanda Arnold Elementary, Manhattan Catholic School and Wamego’s (West and Central) elementary schools. The previous fee was $100 for a school semester per child. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.