Author: KMAN Staff

By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Following a successful six-year stint under Jess Rutledge, there is a new man in Alma leading the way for Wabaunsee football. Enter James Johnston. Johnston — who has spent time at schools such as Ellis, Lyons and South Barber — takes over the program but doesn’t expect much change. To view the full story visit theMercury.com

By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Manhattan High football’s 2022 state title defense came up short in the quarterfinals last fall, but a year of continuity under center leads the way as the Tribe aims to return to the mountaintop. Senior quarterback Carter Aslin enters his second year as the Indians’ QB1. The dual-threat went 71-of-122 through the air for 908 yards and eight touchdowns. On the ground, he compiled 1,414 yards on 183 carries (7.7 yards per carry) while finding the end zone 18 times by his lonesome. To view the full story visit theMercury.com

By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Riley County has been waiting for this season for a long time. When head coach Erik Willimon started his position four years ago, this year’s seniors were just freshmen. Now, the group has grown, and all the pieces are coming together. The full story can viewed at theMercury.com

By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Rock Creek comes off a 2023 campaign in which it went 6-4. But with a surplus of returners this year, the Mustangs could catapult to greater heights. “The most exciting thing is we’ve got kids who have got a lot of experience,” head coach Shane Sieben said. “It’s not going to be their first rodeo. … We had a lot of young kids last year, their first time out there on Friday night.” The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com

By Parker Eaves Football season is here, and the K-State Wildcats are back in action on Saturday versus FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin of the Ohio Valley Conference. UT-Martin was picked to win the Ohio Valley Conference in their preseason poll and was unofficially No. 27 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. Quarterback Kinkead Dent, who is in his second year at UT-Martin after having spent his first four seasons at Ole Miss as a backup, threw for 2,295 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions last season. Dent was named second-team all-conference and is back for his sixth year of eligibility. The…

Officers filed a report of vehicular burglary in the 2800 block of Allison Ave on August 29, 2024, at approximately 9:57 AM. Officers listed a 45-year-old woman and Chase Bank as the victims when it was reported her car was broken into while she was inside and her bank card was taken by an unknown subject.  The card was then used at Wal-Mart in Topeka. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $3,000. Anyone with information 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.…

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Manhattan Broadcasting senior marketing consultant Amber Potter wrote the following letter to celebrate the retirement of Furniture Warehouse owner Steve Williams. His store at 2326 Skyvue Lane will soon be home to the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Quitting Business Sale… At least that’s what Steve at Furniture Warehouse decided to call it. I hardly call it quitting after 41 years. Quitting has such a negative connotation to it. Perhaps “Calling it Quits” or the “Final Days of Savings” would have been more appropriate. I’ve sat in his office for 11 years now helping him come up with and name his promotions.…

The Riley County commission on Thursday agreed to rezone a property north of Manhattan to allow a landscaping business to move onto it. Done Right Landscaping LLC will take over the plot at 6621 Tuttle Creek Boulevard after commissioners approved the request to rezone it from single-unit residential to a planned-unit development. Justin Brock, the owner of Done Right Landscaping, said the rezoning would combine his residence and business and make getting to the job site more efficent. He also said the property satisfies both the county’s regulations and the company’s needs. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com

by Emma Loura A group of volunteers on Tuesday afternoon collected litter into trash bags along Linear Trail and the Kansas River. Friends of the Kaw, a nonprofit organization, organizes monthly cleanups during spring, summer and fall in communities between Kansas City and Junction City where the river flows. Tuesday’s event targeted the Manhattan area, where Friends of the Kaw is trying to grow its community cleanup efforts. To view the full article visit theMercury.com