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Michael Goens – sports@themercury.com FLUSH — Another step on Rock Creek’s road to a state title tour took place Friday night, as the 10-0 squad avoided another knockout attempt, this one from Cheney. The Cardinals ruled the 2023 3A roost, and though Cheney landed the first jab on Friday, Rock Creek responded and then piled on consecutive scoring drives for a 14-7 sectional win in grind-it-out style. Racking up points in almost outrageous fashion has become Rock Creek’s bread and butter. The Mustangs sport a 46-point average with quick bursts that pummel opponents into submission. They charge hard, and six…
MAIZE — Maize High has only lost twice with star quarterback Brayden Myovela under center — and both came at the hands of Manhattan. The Indians (9-2) secured back-to-back sub-state championship appearances Friday night with a near-flawless 55-31 road win over the previously undefeated Eagles, ending Maize’s 10-0 season. Head coach Joe Schartz said he was most proud of Manhattan’s physical dominance over Maize. The fact that we took their heart away from them, and they gave up there in the second half,” Schartz said. “That’s football — one team has to go exert their will on the other and…
By Emma Loura Christmas came early at the Salvation Army’s 360 Life Center. After four years of planning and over three months of renovations, the center at 310 Poyntz Ave. re-opened on Thursday in time for its fundraising season. “It needed to be revamped,” said Karla Johnson, the outreach coordinator at 360 Life Center. “The thrift store was closed a number of years ago and the dressing rooms were taken out. It has been painted, in one of our offices the wall was taken out and the office was enlarged on the other side.” To view the full article visit…
By Emma Loura Pizza Shuttle, a late-night staple for generations of college kids and locals, has reopened in Manhattan with the same recipes and deals. Pizza Shuttle launched its return Wednesday at its original location on 1800 Claflin Road. The new owners, Ryan and Traci Wright, bought Pizza Shuttle in 2018 from the previous owners, John and Karen Botbyl. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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A Manhattan man is jailed after police responded to a domestic incident Thursday afternoon. According to the Riley County Police Department, 53-year-old Dirk Sparks, of Manhattan is charged with criminal threat, aggravated burglary, criminal restraint, assault and two counts of domestic battery against a 45-year-old woman. He was arrested around 2 p.m. Thursday. Bond was set at $30,000. Sparks remained in custody as of Friday’s arrest report. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
Officers filed a report of criminal threat, aggravated burglary, criminal restraint, assault and two counts of domestic battery at approximately 2:01 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2025 in Manhattan. A 45-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a 53-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Dirk Sparks, 53, of Manhattan, was arrested for criminal threat, aggravated burglary, criminal restraint, assault and two counts of domestic battery at approximately 2:14 p.m. Sparks was issued a total bond of $30,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can contact…
Behind a 55-point first half, Kansas State men’s basketball continued its scorching offensive start with a 99-96 win over California on Thursday night at Bramlage Coliseum. After two strong outings against mid-major opponents, K-State (3-0) faced its biggest early-season test against a Power Conference foe. The Wildcats didn’t blink. K-State shot a staggering 64.4% from the field (38-for-59) — the highest in the Jerome Tang era — and 50% from beyond the arc (9-for-18), continuing an offensive stretch that has now produced 96.7 points per game through three regular-season contests. The 195 combined points were the most ever scored in…
Sectionals of playoff high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. 6A #4 Manhattan Indians (9-2) 55 @ #1 Maize Eagles (10-1) 31 4A #10 Augusta Orioles (5-6) 14 @ #3 Wamego Red Raiders (9-2) 21 3A #6 Cheney Cardinals (7-4) 7 @ #2 Rock Creek Mustangs (11-0) 14 #5 Jefferson West Tigers (8-3) 29 @ #1 Topeka Hayden Wildcats (11-0) 43 #11 Holton Wildcats (6-5) 26 @ #2 Santa Fe Trail Chargers (11-0) 28 2A #5 Sabetha Bluejays (9-2) 20 @ #1 Nemaha Central Thunder (11-0) 21 #6…