Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan woman is facing charges after police say she stole a car in the downtown area Tuesday morning. Officers were called just after 10:30 a.m. to the 600 block of Bluemont Avenue, where a 35-year-old woman reported her 2013 Acura was stolen. Police later recovered the vehicle and arrested 37-year-old Sarah Way of Manhattan. Way was booked into the Riley County Jail on a theft charge. Her bond was set at $5,000. Click here for more local news.

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An 83-year-old Manhattan man is jailed on several charges including assault and child endangerment. Riley County Police say Allen Frazier was arrested Tuesday on five counts of aggravated assault, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer and one count of aggravated child endangerment. The charges are alleged from a Monday incident. Victims listed in the report include a 61-year-old woman, two 34-year-old men, a 53-year-old woman, a 30-year-old woman, a 36-year-old man and a 3-month-old boy. Frazier remains jailed on a $30,000 bond. Click here for more local news.

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Officers filed a report for five counts of aggravated assault, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer and one count of aggravated endangering of a child on Sept. 8, 2025, at approximately 5:38 p.m., in Manhattan. A 61-year-old woman, two 34-year-old men, a 53-year-old woman, a 30-year-old woman, a 36-year-old man and a 3-month-old male were listed as victims. An 83-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Allen Frazier, 83, of Manhattan, was arrested for five counts of aggravated assault, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer and one count of aggravated endangering of a child…

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By Emma Loura A road surfacing project in southwest Manhattan may take longer than expected. On Monday, John Ellermann, Riley County’s public works director, said it may take until October to complete the new overlay on a road project involving Skyway Drive, Stagg Hill Road, Rosencutter Road and South Manhattan Avenue. Ellermann said he expects the overlay to complete by Sept. 15. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.

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Two people were injured after a semi slid off the road Tuesday afternoon in Clay County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Freightliner was westbound on Kansas Highway 9, two miles east of Clifton when it drifted into the north ditch, overcorrected and then entered the south ditch and struck an embankment. The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. The driver, 18-year-old Dillon Williams, of Clay Center, and a passenger, 55-year-old James Jensesn, of Morganville, were treated at Clay County Medical Center for minor injuries. Click here for more Clay County news.

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go through the numbers behind some of K-State’s struggles through three games, get an update on the many injuries facing the K-State roster and name a Jabroni of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/live/zn9XNJfq5tM?si=U0YUjrZ4X2pRBpjM Full Show Segment 1 – K-State’s struggles by the numbers Segment 2 – Injuries are still a jumbled mess Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week

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A construction-related flood forced Auntie Mae’s to close briefly over Labor Day weekend. The Aggieville bar was filled with customers following K-State’s first home football game around midnight on Aug. 31. Owner Jeff Denney said Monday someone noticed water was seeping into the building from a nearby pit that had filled with rain. “All of a sudden water was shooting in and it filled up our store room and our bathrooms had a couple of inches of water standing in it,” he said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.

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The Denver Post Sean Payton has had plenty of success with gadget backs throughout his 18-year NFL career, from Darren Sproles to Alvin Kamara. He’ll now have the chance to develop another intriguing name in Denver. The Broncos have signed former Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn to their practice squad, Vaughn’s agent Jovan Barnes confirmed Tuesday morning. Vaughn, a Kansas State product and 2023 sixth-round pick, worked out for the Broncos last week. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Monday morning after allegedly battering a police officer during an incident on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Riley County Police filed a report just before 8:50 a.m. Sept. 8, stating that 35-year-old Wylee Schmit acted disorderly, interfered with an officer’s investigation, and struck an officer in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A 38-year-old man was listed as the victim. Schmit was arrested minutes later on charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct and interference with law enforcement. He was issued a $7,500 bond and remains confined in the…

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