Author: KMAN Staff

Koltyn Moore, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2025 in the 200 block of Manhattan Town Center on a Riley County District Court warrant for unlawful computer acts and theft by deception. This arrest stems from a report filed on Nov. 14, 2025. Moore was issued a total bond of $10,000 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…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over two big wins for K-State basketball at Creighton, talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, go over the latest K-State football news, a tragic ending to the 2025 season for the Chiefs and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/w5bGsTRqer0?si=t_8VmjGHYc7Xm1gM Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State men’s basketball survives Creighton Segment 2 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Cats land Pratt TE, Buddy Wyatt back on staff, & Jayce Brown entering portal Segment 2 – Injury to insult for the Chiefs on…

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Manhattan High girls’ basketball overcame a near double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to earn a gritty 77–74 overtime win at Shawnee Heights on Monday night. The comeback victory pushed the Indians to 5–1 heading into three weeks of rest during holiday break, allowing Manhattan to recover after a jam-packed start to the season. Click here to view the full article. Click here for more high school sports.

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Behind a career night from Will Carpenter and a gritty late push, Manhattan High boys’ basketball edged Shawnee Heights 56–54 on Monday in a back-and-forth battle to extend its winning streak to five games heading into the winter break. The 6-foot guard Carpenter finished with a career-high 27 points, knocking down six 3-pointers, including a late dagger that capped a strong closing stretch for the Indians. Sawyer Newton added 12, while Manhattan leaned on defensive stops and timely execution to pull out the win. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Sunset Zoo staff found an early Christmas present recently. The zoo announced Friday that on the morning of Dec. 7, zookeepers discovered Kivuli, the black-and-white colobus monkey, had given birth overnight. Colobus gestation lasts approximately six months, and based on observed breeding behavior, staff had a general idea of when the baby might arrive. When Kivuli started showing signs of impending birth, zookeepers installed cameras and started “baby watch.” Footage revealed that Kivuli gave birth around 1:30 a.m. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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A Manhattan man was hospitalized Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash on the city’s east side. Riley County Police say officers responded around 9:20 a.m. Dec. 15 to the intersection of Griffith Drive and Casement Road. A 2019 Dodge Ram driven by 22-year-old Cage Paul struck a 2017 Dodge Charger driven by 22-year-old Danielle Schroeder. Paul was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Police cited Paul for following too closely. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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An Ogden man was arrested Monday afternoon on multiple charges tied to a burglary reported late last week. Riley County Police say officers initially filed a burglary report around 4:37 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 600 block of Moro Street. On Dec. 15, officers arrested 19-year-old Estevan Rochin in the 200 block of Riley Avenue around 3:17 p.m. Rochin faces charges of theft of property or services, three counts of theft by deception and two counts of making false information. He was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of…

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Monday afternoon following a report of stolen items and threatening phone calls at a local apartment complex. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 1:51 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 1500 block of College Avenue. Prime Place Apartments, along with a 62-year-old woman, a 39-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman, were listed as victims. Police say a known 44-year-old woman stole items from the resident lounge and gym area and also made harassing and threatening phone calls. All stolen items were later returned. Officers arrested 44-year-old Christina Drummond of Manhattan around 3:30 p.m.…

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The Riley County Police Department is looking into a package theft reported Monday evening in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 7:43 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 400 block of Stone Drive. A 32-year-old man told police an unknown individual stole a package from his front porch containing Cutco knives. The total estimated loss is $1,600. 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 more local Manhattan news.

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