Brigham Young University was the overwhelming pick in this week’s Big 12 power rankings ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Texas Tech in Lubbock. The Cougars received 14 of 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the league, including Mercury sports editor Tim Everson. Texas Tech received the other two first-place votes. https://themercury.com/k_state_sports/big-12-power-rankings-tech-and-utah-elevate-after-big-wins/article_62033551-dfbc-4a06-8b5e-539cb2596ada.html Click here for more K-State sports.
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By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will host its second straight postseason game Friday night at Bishop Stadium, meeting Wichita Southeast in a Class 6A regional matchup with a sectional berth on the line. Manhattan (7-2), the No. 4 seed, enters off a 47-15 win over Garden City in last week’s playoff opener. Wichita Southeast (7-2), the No. 5 seed, is riding a four-game winning streak and coming off a 7-0 shutout of Wichita Heights — part of the program’s first winning season since 2008 under second-year head coach Corby Milleson. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here…
Two Manhattan residents were arrested Thursday morning on multiple drug-related charges following an investigation in the 500 block of Osage Street. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed reports at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Nov. 6 for possession of opium, narcotics or certain stimulants; use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance. Jeramia Dorsey, 45, was arrested at the time of the report and faces two counts of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, along with the additional drug-related charges. Donnie Downs, 39, was arrested shortly afterward…
By Nathan Gaddie and Brandon Peoples A Manhattan landmark is getting a brand-new look. Wareham Hall officials broke ground Wednesday on a $40 million project to renovate the historic opera house at 410 Poyntz Ave., which has stood as a centerpiece of downtown Manhattan since 1880. “Everybody has memories, everybody has stories, nights spent in these seats,” executive director Blade Mages told a gathering of supporters Wednesday. “That’s really the soul of this place, whether it was a recent sold out movie night or a fundraiser, or every time somebody has pulled us aside to say, ‘Hey, I remember when.’ Those…
Authorities have arrested a Manhattan man accused of exposing himself to two teenage girls. The Riley County Police Department says 42-year-old Kevin Brown was arrested Thursday afternoon at 2229 Browning Ave. on seven total counts of lewd and lascivious acts. The two victims, who are 15 and 16 years old, told police Brown exposed himself several times. Brown remains jailed on a $41,000 bond. Police say no further details will be released due to the nature of the case. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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Officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to another under the age of 16 and three counts of exposing sex organs to another over the age of 16 at approximately 11:04 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025 in Manhattan. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were listed as the victims. A 42-year-old man known to the victims was listed as the suspect. Kevin Brown, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:12 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Manhattan for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to K-State women’s basketball HC Jeff Mittie on the new commit and win to open the season, have our weekly conversation with Curry Sexton, make weekly picks for Mitch in Vegas and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/6KGg2Znh560?si=4imPFroe_WfouULA Hour 1 Segment 1 – The Big 12 has been stealing some spotlight lately Segment 2 – KSU WBB HC Jeff Mittie Segment 3 – Blindly Rank 5: Big 12 football endings Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – MitchPom vs. Bellarmine
Regionals of playoff high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. 6A #5 Wichita Southeast Golden Buffaloes (7-3) 6 @ #4 Manhattan Indians (8-2) 45 #6 Derby Panthers (7-3) 28 @ #3 Junction City Bluejays (7-3) 7 #7 Washburn Rural Jr. Blues (6-4) 28 @ #2 Wichita Northwest Grizzlies (9-1) 52 4A #6 Buhler Crusaders (6-4) 27 @ #3 Wamego Red Raiders (8-2) 33 3A #7 Hesston Swathers (6-4) 13 @ #2 Rock Creek Mustangs (10-0) 17 #8 Clay Center Tigers (6-4) 6 @ #1 Andale Indians (10-0) 51…
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