Design work for the next major infrastructure project at Manhattan Regional Airport is about to take off. Airport Director Brandon Keazer shared details of the upcoming Taxiway Alpha upgrade on Monday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. “Taxiway Alpha is our piece of pavement that runs parallel to the primary runway,” he said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ve got a busy show as we preview K-State’s matchup vs. #13 Texas Tech on Saturday. We’ll talk to Ryan Hyatt and Curry Sexton, as well as make our weekly picks for Mitch in Vegas and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/LrqL7BWmo-U?si=7rLGXN39D49EzO9a Hour 1 Segment 1 – Who is in and out for KSU & Tech Segment 2 – Texas Tech preview with Ryan Hyatt Segment 3 – Blindly Rank 5: Royals 2015 postseason moments Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Keys for KSU vs.…
By Toby Hammes When Manhattan High senior JJ Dunnigan returned to the field late this regular season, the change was immediate. The defensive secondary regained its swagger and the offense brought back its most explosive playmaker. But for JJ, one of Kansas’ top football prospects, there’s been something even more meaningful than his own resurgence — watching his younger brother Adonis “Donnie” Dunnigan take the field beside him. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football’s playoff push begins the same way its season did — against Garden City. After rolling to a 43-13 win in the season opener, the Indians will host the Buffaloes again Friday night at Bishop Stadium to kick off the Class 6A postseason. But this time, both teams look far different from the ones that met back in August. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Tim Everson Kansas State will be without star junior running back Dylan Edwards for another week, as an injury sustained in the first game of the season continues to be a stumbling block. Edwards, who was injured in Dublin, Ireland, following the first punt return of the season, has only recorded stats in three of the Wildcats’ eight games so far this season. Saturday will be his fifth game missed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Emma Loura Family members testified Thursday that two women who say they were raped showed emotional changes after their attacks. The trial for Gavin Haberman, a Manhattan man charged for the rape and aggravated sexual battery of two women in 2024, entered its third day Thursday in Riley County District Court. Haberman denies both charges. The Mercury doesn’t identify the victims of sexual crimes. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
First round of playoff high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. 6A #13 Garden City Buffaloes (1-8) 15 @ #4 Manhattan Indians (7-2) 47 #12 Wichita Heights Falcons (1-8) 0 @ #5 Wichita Southeast Golden Buffalo (7-2) 7 #11 Topeka High Trojans (3-6) 0 @ #6 Derby Panthers (6-3) 49 #14 Wichita West Pioneers (1-8) 7 @ #3 Junction City Bluejays (7-2) 55 4A #14 Winfield Vikings (1-8) 14 @ #3 Wamego Red Raiders (7-2) 50 #11 Independence Bulldogs (3-6) 22 @ #6 Buhler Crusaders (6-3) 52 #9…
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A local business reported a burglary early Tuesday morning in central Manhattan, prompting an investigation by the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed the report at approximately 6:18 a.m. on Oct. 29 in the 1100 block of Third Street. Antojitos El Sol was listed as the victim after it was reported that an unknown suspect broke into the business and stole a cash register. The estimated total loss from the incident is $1,280. Police have not announced any arrests in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.…
Mandy Torres, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:12 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2025 in the 700 block of Griffith Drive in Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of burglary, theft and criminal trespass. Torres was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Megan Mangiaracino, 32, of Alta Vista, was arrested at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Oct. 29 in the 600 block of Colorado on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems…