Author: KMAN Staff

Highlighted by a season-high 14 blocks and a match-high 18 kills from freshman Addison Massey, K-State topped Nevada in four sets, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-15, Sunday afternoon at Virginia Street Gym. After dropping the first set — the first opening-set loss of the season — the Wildcats rallied to secure their sixth consecutive victory, marking the program’s best start to a season since 2013. With the loss, Nevada fell to 0-7. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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By Tim Everson There’s an exclusive club that’s formed inside Vanier Football Complex. There isn’t a secret handshake, a password or a hidden entrance. If you’re a K-State player on the offensive side of the ball, you just have to pay your dues. No, not money. Effort, playing hard from whistle to whistle. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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Scattered thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall to parts of northeast and east-central Kansas Tuesday, with a Flood Watch in effect for portions of the region. The National Weather Service in Topeka says scattered strong to severe thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening near a cold front expected to stretch from Oskaloosa through Topeka to Council Grove. The area is under a marginal, or Level 1 of 5, risk for severe thunderstorms. A Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday through 1 p.m. Wednesday for portions of the area. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are…

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On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, the guys discuss K-State football beating Washington State 34-7, and how Avery Johnson had his ups and downs throughout the game. We also talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/uSU0aI7JV5g?si=48EIvIbH6moSEkho Full Show Segment 1 – K-State defeats Washington State 34-7 Segment 2 – QB Avery Johnson with K-State media Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Segment 4 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 5 – K-State’s stock is rising after two games Segment 6 – K-State soccer & volleyball remain undefeated & This week in…

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Manhattan High cross country continued its strong start to the season Saturday at the Emporia Invitational, with both varsity teams taking team titles. The Manhattan boys edged Maize 58-59 for the team championship, while the defending Class 6A champion girls scored 21 points to comfortably win their race. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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A 19-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Saturday night on allegations of aggravated assault, domestic battery and criminal threat. Elizabeth Milam was arrested just after 10 p.m. after Riley County Police filed a report earlier that evening involving a 53-year-old woman as the victim. Milam was issued a $12,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 44-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Friday morning on allegations of violating a protection order and attempted interference with the judicial process. Kevin Harbaugh was arrested just after 11 a.m. at the Riley County Police Department. Harbaugh was issued a $10,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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Riley County Police are investigating three vehicle thefts reported over the weekend in Manhattan, including two involving Kia vehicles. The most recent theft was reported at about 9:38 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of South Seth Child Road. Police said an unknown suspect stole a 2010 Chrysler 200 belonging to an 18-year-old woman. The vehicle, valued at about $6,000, was later recovered. On Saturday evening, a 19-year-old woman reported her gray 2014 Kia Optima stolen from the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue. The vehicle was valued at about $14,000. Earlier Saturday, a 19-year-old man reported his 2015 Kia Soul…

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