Manhattan High girls’ basketball overcame a near double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to earn a gritty 77–74 overtime win at Shawnee Heights on Monday night. The comeback victory pushed the Indians to 5–1 heading into three weeks of rest during holiday break, allowing Manhattan to recover after a jam-packed start to the season. Click here to view the full article. Click here for more high school sports.
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Behind a career night from Will Carpenter and a gritty late push, Manhattan High boys’ basketball edged Shawnee Heights 56–54 on Monday in a back-and-forth battle to extend its winning streak to five games heading into the winter break. The 6-foot guard Carpenter finished with a career-high 27 points, knocking down six 3-pointers, including a late dagger that capped a strong closing stretch for the Indians. Sawyer Newton added 12, while Manhattan leaned on defensive stops and timely execution to pull out the win. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Sunset Zoo staff found an early Christmas present recently. The zoo announced Friday that on the morning of Dec. 7, zookeepers discovered Kivuli, the black-and-white colobus monkey, had given birth overnight. Colobus gestation lasts approximately six months, and based on observed breeding behavior, staff had a general idea of when the baby might arrive. When Kivuli started showing signs of impending birth, zookeepers installed cameras and started “baby watch.” Footage revealed that Kivuli gave birth around 1:30 a.m. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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A Manhattan man was hospitalized Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash on the city’s east side. Riley County Police say officers responded around 9:20 a.m. Dec. 15 to the intersection of Griffith Drive and Casement Road. A 2019 Dodge Ram driven by 22-year-old Cage Paul struck a 2017 Dodge Charger driven by 22-year-old Danielle Schroeder. Paul was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Police cited Paul for following too closely. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
An Ogden man was arrested Monday afternoon on multiple charges tied to a burglary reported late last week. Riley County Police say officers initially filed a burglary report around 4:37 p.m. Dec. 12 in the 600 block of Moro Street. On Dec. 15, officers arrested 19-year-old Estevan Rochin in the 200 block of Riley Avenue around 3:17 p.m. Rochin faces charges of theft of property or services, three counts of theft by deception and two counts of making false information. He was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of…
A Manhattan woman was arrested Monday afternoon following a report of stolen items and threatening phone calls at a local apartment complex. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 1:51 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 1500 block of College Avenue. Prime Place Apartments, along with a 62-year-old woman, a 39-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman, were listed as victims. Police say a known 44-year-old woman stole items from the resident lounge and gym area and also made harassing and threatening phone calls. All stolen items were later returned. Officers arrested 44-year-old Christina Drummond of Manhattan around 3:30 p.m.…
The Riley County Police Department is looking into a package theft reported Monday evening in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 7:43 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 400 block of Stone Drive. A 32-year-old man told police an unknown individual stole a package from his front porch containing Cutco knives. The total estimated loss is $1,600. Anyone with information about a crime 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. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 7:43 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2025 in the 400 block of Stone Drive. A 32-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown individual stole a package from his front porch that contained Cutco Knives. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,600. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for theft of property or services,…
Authorities say a search warrant issued at a home in rural Wamego last week led to the discovery of drugs, weapons and explosives and resulted in one arrest. According to a news release Monday, deputies from the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol searched a home in the 38000 block of Wabaunsee Road in the early morning hours of Dec. 10, for Michael Anthony Carver, a wanted felon. Carver was not found at the home. The home’s resident, 43-year-old Caleb Fair was arrested on felony drug, weapons and explosives charges. He was later released on a $75,000 bond.…