Manhattan High girls’ basketball swept Centennial League foe Emporia Tuesday, pulling away in the second half for a 58-38 win on the road. With the victory, the Indians improved to 17-5 overall and 7-2 in league play. They also secured the position for at least a share of the league crown if they win Friday’s regular-season finale at Washburn Rural. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Author: KMAN Staff
For the first time since 2017, Manhattan High boys’ basketball is back on top of the Centennial League. The Indians knocked off 5A No. 7 Emporia 71-60 on Tuesday night, avenging an earlier loss to the Spartans and snapping a three-game skid in the matchup — including back-to-back overtime heartbreakers. This time, Manhattan made sure there would be no late drama. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
There will be no more Taco Tuesdays in Manhattan. Taco John’s, which operated at 214 Leavenworth Street since June 2014, officially closed for good on Monday. The restaurant’s franchise owner Kimberly Jager recently decided to sell the business, an employee told The Mercury. The employee said there are plans for a new restaurant to take over the space, though a timeline has not been determined. A March 2021 fire at the location caused by spontaneous combustion of oil on towels resulted in about $600,000 in damages. The restaurant was closed for a little over a year and reopened in April…
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Officers responded to a report of an injury crash at the intersection of Bluemont Ave and Tuttle Creek Blvd on February 24, 2026, at approximately 2:26 pm. Upon arrival, officers found a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Jesse McDonald, 25, of Mound City struck a 2018 Harley Motorcycle, driven by Donald George, 59, of Manhattan which then struck a 2020 Ford Explorer, driven by Layrnn Reed, 31, of Manhattan. George was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. McDonald was issued a citation for following too closely. Officers responded to an unattended death in the 1800 block…
By Nathan Gaddie Parkside Station will close on March 15, the company publicly announced Tuesday. The mother-daughter duo of Phyllis and Hannah Pease opened the restaurant at 1026 Poyntz Ave. two years ago but ran into unexpected challenges. “My mom and I set out to bring delicious food, coffee, cocktails, and pastries to Manhattan,” Hannah Pease said in a statement. “I think the past 2 years we have done just that. Our hearts are breaking and we wish we could keep going. Unfortunately, we’ve been fighting since day one to keep our heads above the water. Unexpected building costs, delays,…
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A Manhattan man was arrested Monday afternoon on multiple warrants, according to authorities. LaMichael Fewell, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 1:15 p.m. Feb. 23rd in the 800 block of Yuma Street on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Kansas Department of Corrections warrant for probation and parole violations. The warrants stem from original charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Fewell was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Police are investigating two separate fraud cases reported Monday in Manhattan, with combined losses totaling more than $13,000. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a fraud report at approximately 4:04 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Drive. A 38-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect took out student loans in her name. The estimated loss associated with the case is $9,914. Earlier that day, at approximately 1:54 p.m., officers filed a report of larceny in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. A 76-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect conducted a telephone scam…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss interim head coach Matthew Discolls 1-1 start, Bat Cats 6-1 to start year, speak to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, coaches wish list, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/CpgQMPSRIQQ?si=QRIrQKj0axNNeVYT Full Show Segment 1 – Matthew Driscoll is 1-1 as interim head coach Segment 2 – Bat Cats go 2-1 in Arlington, but not ranked Segment 3 – Tim’s coaching wish list Segment 4 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 5 – This week in the Big 12