Riley County football will aim to turn the page in 2025 after a 4-4 season that was derailed by a wave of injuries. The Falcons showed promise early but struggled to maintain consistency down the stretch as key starters went down. Now healthy and reloaded, Riley County will look to return to form this fall. 2025 Riley County football schedule Sept. 5 — vs. Jefferson West, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 — at Holton, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 — at Chapman, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 — vs. Council Grove, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — at St. Marys, 7 p.m. Oct. 10…
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45 years into a career in public education, former athletic coach and school administrator Lew Faust is now one of five candidates vying for three seats on the USD 383 school board. Today he joins Mike to discuss his long-time advocacy for athletes, students, and educators. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Micah Brandon Egan, 26, of Manhattan was arrested on June 17, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m. on his Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from an original charge of driving while suspended. Egan was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 15800 block of Green-Randolph Rd. in Randolph on June 17, 2025, at approximately 9:58 a.m. Alert Covenant Church was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took cash and electronic equipment. The…
A Manhattan man and three others are recovering after a crash on US-77, south of Junction City. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a northbound Mitsubishi Outlander hydroplaned and went into a ditch, right around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. All four occupants sustained only minor injuries, including 31-year-old Derrick Hawkes, of Manhattan. Others involved in the crash were 31-year-old Jeffery Jones, 22-year-old Zed Bryant and 38-year-old Jennifer Wangerin-Smith, all of Herington. All four were treated at a Junction City hospital. Click here for more Geary County news.
Steve Miller, the former Kansas State athletics director who hired hall of fame head coach Bill Snyder, died earlier this week The Mercury has learned. His age and cause of death were unavailable as of press time. “Steve was a dear friend and as is known by so many an extremely successful Administrator,” Snyder told the Mercury. “He had a major impact on the careers of many coaches and athletics directors. He and his wonderful family will always be in the hearts of so many.” Miller, a native of Chicago, came to Manhattan in 1981 as the Wildcats’ track and…
Riley County police on Monday arrested a fourth teen suspect in the investigation of an April armed robbery. Rostyn Gage Rothwell, 17, of Hallsville, Texas, turned himself in to RCPD and was arrested for aggravated robbery with a dangerous weapon. He is held without bond at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Rothwell is the fourth and final suspect arrested in connection with an April 11 aggravated robbery in the 1500 block of Pipher Lane. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Dan Meers, the Kansas City Chiefs franchise’s original KC Wolf, announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades in the role. “Dan Meers has been the heart and soul behind KC Wolf for 35 years,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Since joining the organization in 1990, Dan helped establish KC Wolf not only as a source of energy and enthusiasm on gamedays, but as a symbol of pride and passion for all of Chiefs Kingdom. He ensured that his alter ego brought joy to people young and old, and his deep connection to the Kansas City community…
The nearly 8,300-square-foot retail space at 1218 Moro St. is listed for $1.5 million and has been on the market since last week. A sale page at 1218Moro.com says the property includes a fully equipped kitchen and bar, modern infrastructure, updated interiors, prime visibility with strong foot traffic and furniture, fixtures and equipment included in the sale price. The price tag includes the Johnny’s Kaw’s House Bar on the north side of Moro. The Yard Bar and Shot Stop locations are not included for sale. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
As local elections draw closer, Manhattan City Commissioner Jayme Minton is preparing herself to vie for re-election. Appointed to the Commission in 2024 after Wynn Butler resigned, Minton carved a voice for herself through service in the community. On today’s show, Mike and Jayme talk private sector job growth, common consumption areas, and the growing pains of local construction. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Rostyn Rothwell, 17, of Hallsville, TX was arrested on June 16, 2025 at approximately 8:00 a.m. for aggravated robbery. Rothwell was issued no bond and remains confined at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center at the time of this report. This arrest is in connection to a report filed for aggravated robbery in the 1500 block of Pipher Ln. in Manhattan on April 11, 2025. Christopher Troy, 36, of Leonardville was arrested on June 16, 2025, at approximately 2:44 p.m. on a Marion County District Court warrant for probation violation. Troy was issued a total bond of $5,000…