Author: KMAN Staff

By Parker Eaves It may not have the national intrigue some expected before the start of season, but after a blowout win over Houston last week, the struggling Kansas Jayhawks come into the Sunflower Showdown with air danger for a No. 16 Kansas State team who still holds Big 12 title and playoff aspirations. Kansas is in the midst of a tough season. They’re currently 2-5 with four of their five losses being by one possession. They’re coming off a 42-14 win at home vs. Houston and have confidence coming into the game. K-State has won 15 straight. Since 1991,…

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Officers filed a report for burglary in the 3900 block of Stone Creek Ct. in Manhattan on October 24, 2024 at approximately 4:28 p.m.  A 29-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and took his archery bow and two firearms. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,900. Anyone with information 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. Officers responded to an unattended death in the 500 block of Richards Dr…

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A Geary County man was taken to a local hospital following an injury accident in Jefferson on Thursday morning. Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Cannon View Drive at approximately 7 a.m. after reports came in of a single-vehicle accident. Kieshawn Nolan of Grandview Plaza was traveling northeast on Cannon View in his 2018 Ford Escape when he swerved to avoid a deer and ran off the road and struck a tree. Irwin was transported to Irwin Hospital by EMS for non-life threatening injuries and his vehicle was removed from the scene.

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On October 23, 2024, officers responded to an incident in Ogden, KS. A 23-year-old woman reported that Jordan Bronaugh, a 22-year-old male known to her, physically assaulted her and threatened her with a firearm. Bronaugh was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal threat, and domestic battery. He remains in custody at the Riley County Jail with a bond set at $30,000.

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Officers filed a report for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal threat, and domestic battery in Ogden, KS on October 23, 2024. A 23-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported that a 22-year-old man known to her battered her and threatened her with a firearm. Jordan Bronaugh, 22-years-old, of Ogden, KS was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal threat, and domestic battery and issued a total bond of $30,000.00. Bronaugh remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain…

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By Toby Hammes A lot is on the line as Manhattan High football welcomes Washburn Rural to the confines of Bishop Stadium on Friday. An outright Centennial League title, a perfect regular season, high playoff seeding, a budding rivalry, senior night and more are outside factors in this game. Perhaps the most prominent thought on the Indians’ minds is the opportunity to right the wrongs of last year. As the reigning state champion, Manhattan hit the road to Topeka last year with a 16-game winning streak in hand, but Washburn Rural rained on the Indians’ parade, winning 35-28 with a…

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It remains unclear following Tuesday’s commission meeting if Manhattan residents will be protected from housing discrimination based on source of income. City commissioners discussed expanding the city’s non-discrimination ordinance to bar landlords, property owners and real estate brokers from refusing to rent to prospective tenants who want to pay with legal income other than job wages. If passed, the ordinance would allow tenants to be able to pay for housing using vouchers, disability payments, rent relief programs and other sources of income. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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