Officers filed a report for violation of protection orders at approximately 9 a.m. on March 16, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Joshua Downey, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. on 15 counts of violating protection orders. Downey was issued a total bond of $5,000 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…
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Strong winds and wave action are believed to have caused a fuel barge carrying approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel to sink into 20 feet of water at Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Federal officials with the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a press release that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. No foul play is suspected. The Corps said it has activated its emergency response plan and is currently working with the contractor who owns the barge, the National Response Center and the State of Kansas to assess and contain the situation.…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, Casey Alexander is officially introduced as the new K-State MBB coach, “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson and former K-State MBB player Jordan Henriquez both join the show and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/4dpdxOTksA8?si=b91yfnnyQLuS7-1C Hour 1 Segment 1 – Casey Alexander introduced as new K-State MBB coach Segment 2 – Former K-State MBB payer Jordan Henriquez Segment 3 – Bat Cats take two-of-three at Houston/top 25 attention Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment – Coach Alexander’s plan is loud and clear Segment 3 – K-State women get 2-seed for WBIT
Kansas State baseball opened Big 12 play with a 2-1 series win at Houston over the weekend, despite falling late in Sunday’s series finale at Darryl and Lori Schroeder Park. The Wildcats’ saw offensive success all weekend, looking for the sweep before Houston’s Dylan Maxcey connected for a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning Sunday. He broke a 6-6 tie and highlighted an 11-run frame, guiding the Cougars to a 16-6 victory. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Tim Everson After a magical run in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City that was cut short in the semifinals, Kansas State women’s basketball will get to play at least one more game. The Wildcats (18-17) were selected to compete in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) Sunday evening, earning a No. 2 seed. This is K-State’s first WBIT bid since the tournament’s inception in 2024. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes With Casey Alexander now officially in place at the helm of Kansas State men’s basketball, attention will quickly turn to who will fill out the new head coach’s first roster in Manhattan. As with most coaching changes, the list starts with assessing whether any of his former Belmont players would follow him to Manhattan if they choose to explore new opportunities. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football’s road to defending its Class 6A title will begin with a pair of challenging non-league matchups, highlighting its 2026 schedule that pits the Indians against several unfamiliar opponents early in the season. The defending champions will open the year Sept. 4 at Bishop Stadium against Rockhurst, a typical Missouri power in football that finished 9-3 last season. The game will mark the first meeting between the two programs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove They say basketball games can change in a matter of minutes — a quick run, a big shot, or a handful of plays that tilt the momentum. That shift came late Saturday night in Hutchinson, where Baldwin High School used a strong fourth-quarter push to defeat Rock Creek 66–60 in the Class 4A state championship Saturday night in Hutchinson, closing the Mustangs’ season at 27–1. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
The Kansas State men’s track and field team finished fourth at the NCAA Indoor Championship on Saturday after scoring 24 points at the Randal Tyson Track Center. On the women’s side, junior Daniela Wamokpego was crowned the triple jump national champion after leaping to a new K-State school record. After two days, the men’s team finished tied for 4th, the women’s team in 7th place with 25 points, a total of 12 NCAA First Team All-America honors for the Wildcats. It marks the men’s highest team finish and the most points scored in program history. To view the full article…
A Manhattan woman files for fraud after being scammed out of over a thousand dollars. Riley County Police say they recieved a call Friday morning to the 2800 block of Stone Valley Landing after a 77-year-old woman was scammed out of $1,700 over the phone. The suspect is unknown at this time.