Author: KMAN Staff

Riley County Police are asking for the public’s help after a string of vehicle burglaries in southwest Manhattan. Authorities say cars were targeted between Saturday and Tuesday on Wilson, De Hoff, Davis and Gillespie Drives. Residents in that area are urged to check security or doorbell cameras and send any video evidence to Detective Horne at mhorne@rileycountypolice.org. Police also remind drivers to lock vehicles, park in well-lit areas and keep valuables out of sight. Click here for more local news.

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Officers filed a report for aggravated robbery, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 500 block of Osage Street in Manhattan, on August 26, 2025, approximately 8:45 p.m. A 24-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported that a 19-year-old suspect hit a victim and stole a vape pen. Jakyieh Burney, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 27, 2025 at approximately 8:13 p.m., for aggravated robbery, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Burney was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Drew Galloway from K-State Online about K-State’s game abroad and more, go over the most recent injury news for Dylan Edwards & Cole will go over the Rashee Rice news/Chiefs 53-man roster! https://www.youtube.com/live/WnaPcN2tpEc?si=abotMJ8JlW1YCYlS Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – Two Big 12 teams announce starting QBs & Meet the Wildcats: Jaron Tibbs Hour 2 Segment 1 – Dylan Edwards could miss the next two games Segment 2 – Rashee Rice suspension, Chiefs 53 man roster Segment 3 – Manhattan…

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By Tim Everson Dylan Edwards will miss another week and maybe more after his injury in the No. 17 Kansas State’s season-opening loss to Iowa State in Dublin. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday morning, Edwards will miss K-State’s game versus North Dakota on Saturday and is doubtful heading into the Wildcats’ third game of the season versus Army. Edwards was injured after muffing a punt before the Wildcats’ first offensive possession. He immediately went to the sideline to be treated for an ankle injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game. To…

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Today on the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show we’ll preview on of the best 4A teams over the past several years: the Wamego Red Raiders. Wamego has had at least nine wins in four consecutive seasons, including a 4A state championship appearance in 2022, under head coach Weston Moody, who is heading into his 8th season with the Red Raiders. Will they make it five straight in 2025? 2025 Schedule (home in BOLD) 9/5 Concordia 9/12 Rock Creek 9/19 Marysville 9/26 Topeka Hayden 10/3 Buhler 10/10 Chapman 10/17 Clay Center 10/24 Abilene 10/31 Week 9 Bracket game 11/7…

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A concrete pump truck fell and struck several parked cars Wednesday morning on the K-State campus. University officials say it happened around 11 a.m. in the B1 parking lot near Weber Hall, where construction continues on the new Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation. Officials didn’t say whether the crane was related to the project. The incident resulted in a brief closure of Claflin Road between Mid-Campus Drive and North Manhattan Avenue. In a statement, university spokesperson Michelle Geering said “the crane hit parked vehicles in the south end of the parking lot. Emergency responders arrived quickly and no…

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Officers responded to the report of a crash near the intersection of Westwood Road and Fort Riley Blvd., on August 26, 2025, at approximately 3:43 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2017 Toyota driven by Semaj Kelly, 20, of Fort Riley, had struck a 2010 Toyota driven by Justin Shaver, 29, of Morganville. Kelly was issued a citation for failure to yield at a green light and having no driver’s license. Both vehicles were towed. Joseph Hodges, 50, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 26, 2025 at approximately 11:23 a.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over the apparent attempted erasure of the “Farmageddon” nickname from the Big 12, hear from Chris Klieman at his press conference on Monday, name a Jabroni of the Week and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/_jkFKyXyWvI?si=g4Zn5kOtVS9HP5Ko Hour 1 Segment 1 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged Segment 2 – Other than the KSU loss, Dublin was a really good time Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Are Big 12 officials trying to bury the “Farmageddon” name? Segment 2 – Highlights from Klieman press conference Segment 3 -…

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Former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen said in testimony that it was necessary to touch clients under their clothing, but began his testimony Friday afternoon in Riley County District Court, in a trial that charges him with numerous counts of sex crimes against 19 women who were former patients of his. Petersen, 66, was arrested in August 2023 for 19 charges, which by the beginning of trial grew to 64 counts, ranging from rape to aggravated sexual battery to aggravated criminal sodomy. Four of the charges have since been dropped by the prosecution. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…

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