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By Toby Hammes A former Manhattan High baseball standout will continue his career at the Division I level, as Kyler Horsman has committed to join the Kansas State program. Horsman, a senior pitcher and third baseman for Manhattan High in 2023, helped lead the Indians to an 18–3 record and a top-seed berth in the Class 6A state tournament. That spring, he was named the Centennial League’s player of the year and earned first-team all-league and all-state honors. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more sports on 1350kman.com.
Kevin Barbosa Sosa, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:46 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026 near 3rd Street and Fort Riley Blvd. on a Cobb County (Ga.) District Court warrant on the uniform criminal extradition act. Sosa was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. 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.
A winter storm is expected to impact much of northeast and east-central Kansas from Friday evening through early Sunday, bringing accumulating snow and dangerously cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say snow will begin late Friday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning, with two rounds of heavier snowfall likely. The first round is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, followed by a second round Saturday night into Sunday. Manhattan is expected to see 6 to 8 inches of snow, while most of the region has a high probability of receiving at least 2 to 5…
Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized “significant quantities” of illegal drugs as part of proactive investigations into drug-related crime in the area. In all, that amounts to nearly two pounds of fentanyl powder and more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, 96 grams of heroin, 8 grams of cocaine and more than 100 pills of various controlled prescription drugs, according to a Thursday news release. RCPD also seized five handguns along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia during the investigations. RCPD Director Brian Peete said recent arrests highlight the department’s focus on removing deadly drugs…
Kansas State men’s basketball has received an invitation to participate in the expanded 2026 Players Era Men’s Championship Field, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nev., during the Thanksgiving Week. “We are excited about the opportunity to play in the Players Era next season,” said head coach Jerome Tang. “It has become the preeminent in-season tournament for college basketball, and we can’t wait for our players to enjoy a top-notch experience in the Entertainment Capital of the World – Las Vegas.” K-State joins TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia in the expanded 32-team Players Era field, alongside existing Big…
Kansas State football added another young running back to its roster this week, as former Memphis tailback Makari Bodiford has signed with the Wildcats, the team announced on Thursday. The 5-foot-11, 222-pound sophomore appeared in parts of two seasons at Memphis, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns on 37 carries. He played in four games during the 2025 season, scoring three touchdowns, and enters Manhattan with three years of eligibility remaining. With Bodiford’s addition, K-State is up to 27 transfers in this portal cycle, including running backs Rodney Fields Jr. (Oklahoma State) and Jay Harris (Oregon), joining last year’s…
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Terriundis Toliver Jr, 19, Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:08 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2026 on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation in the 100 block of 4th Street. Tolliver was issued a total bond of $7,500 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. 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.
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for large portions of central and northeast Kansas as a significant snow event is expected to impact the region this weekend. The National Weather Service in Topeka says heavy snow is forecast from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday. Total snowfall amounts between 4 and 8 inches are expected across central, east-central, north-central and northeast Kansas. Forecasters warn that roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult at times. In addition to the snow, very cold temperatures will accompany the system, with wind chill values…