Geary County Rural Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a grass fire fueled by extreme winds in the 2400 block of West Lyon Creek Road. The call came in around 1:10 p.m. Fire officials requested five trucks due to the high wind conditions, though three units — including the department’s new brush truck — were ultimately used to extinguish the fire. The remaining two trucks were canceled and returned to normal service areas. According to the department, the fire began after a resident discarded fireplace ashes outside earlier in the day. Strong winds exposed lingering embers, igniting the surrounding grass.…
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The Riley County Police Department has made three more arrests as part of its ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred early Dec. 6 in the 800 block of Colorado Street. Police arrested 47-year-old Danielle Sanchez of Manhattan around 2:41 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in the 1000 block of Pottawatomie Court. She is charged with interference with a law enforcement officer; concealing, altering or destroying evidence in a felony case; and attempted obstruction of apprehension or prosecution. Sanchez was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Two other suspects, 24-year-old Joleann…
Officers responded to an unattended death at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2025 in the 1500 block of Oxford Place. A 41-year-old man was found with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At this time, we have no reason to believe there was any other party involved in the man’s death. Officers filed a report of theft of property of services and forgery at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the 1600 block of Charles Place. Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center was listed as the victim when it was reported that two business checks were…
Riley County is proceeding with a comprehensive judicial services needs assessment to evaluate space needs for the courthouse, county attorney’s office and community corrections. County commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a $194,000 contract with BBN Architects. The Manhattan-based firm’s assessment will include on-site evaluations of existing buildings and analysis of court workflows and staffing. Security and safe transportation of prisoners and defendants to and from court hearings is also being considered. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to new K-State special teams coordinator Stanton Weber as he makes a return back to Manhattan. We’ll also discuss exactly how good is this K-State men’s basketball team, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/UTvfe_12Wiw?si=OVomhcrW_RxXWzva Hour 1 Segment 1 – Future Cats shine in NJCAA National Championship Segment 2 – K-State special teams coordinator Stanton Weber Segment 3 – New transfer punter addition Hour 2 Segment 1 – Exactly how good of a team is K-State MBB? Segment 2 – What is the post postseason in sports? Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Familiar ties abounded in Wednesday’s NJCAA D1 Football National Championship game between Hutchinson Community College and Iowa Western at West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas. The Blue Dragons fell short, losing 28-10 to the Reivers, ending their magical undefeated season and push for back-to-back national titles. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more sports content.
Kansas State defensive end Ryan Davis intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per national reports on Wednesday, becoming the latest Wildcat to depart as the program navigates a roster movement in the wake of coaching change. Davis’ decision came after fellow former Wildcats Jayce Brown and Donovan McIntosh entered the portal earlier Wednesday, adding to a growing list of departures during a period of transition for the program. The transfer is the 15th reported this season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Rock Creek High School’s principal, Eric Koppes, has announced plans to retire, and he said he’s leaving at the end of the semester. Koppes started at Rock Creek in 2012, after five years as principal at Woodrow Wilson Elementary in Manhattan. Before that, he taught at Westmoreland Elementary and Rock Creek Junior/Senior High (as it was previously called). To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Rock Creek boys’ basketball has picked up where it left off a season ago, opening the year 3–0 behind a dominant early stretch. The Mustangs opened with a 74–23 road win at Jefferson County North on Dec. 5, followed by a 68–47 home victory over Sabetha and a 60–24 win at Marysville on Tuesday. Rock Creek is coming off a 22–3 campaign that included an 11–1 NCKL record, a league title and a run to the Class 4A championship game. The Mustangs’ Justin Smith enters his fourth year as head coach. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here…