By Toby Hammes Michael Beasley had been waiting to beat Kansas again. Over eighteen years removed from leading Kansas State to a memorable upset over the then-No. 2 Jayhawks, snapping a 24-year home losing streak against KU, Beasley returned to Bramlage Coliseum floor Tuesday night. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a fraud case after a Manhattan man reported losing more than $1,300 to a scammer posing as a bank representative. Officers filed the report just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. A 35-year-old man told investigators an unknown suspect claimed to be calling from his bank and instructed him to send money through Cash App to a different account. Police said the victim transferred the funds before realizing it was a scam. The estimated loss was $1,364.92. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday evening after the Riley County Police Department investigated a report of criminal threats and stalking. Officers filed a report just after 4 p.m. July 21 in the 800 block of Pebblebrook Circle for criminal threat, harassment by telecommunications device and stalking. A 23-year-old woman was listed as the victim. Police identified a known 24-year-old man as the suspect. Andrew Steven Goodwin, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested in connection with the incident on the listed charges. Goodwin was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time…
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MANHATTAN, KAN. — Christopher George Summers, 30, of Satanta (Kan.), was arrested at approximately 1:01 a.m. on July 22, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from an original charge of criminal damage to property. Summers was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of criminal threat, harass by telecom device, and stalking at approximately 4:18 p.m. on July 21 in the 800 block of Pebblebrook Circle.…
The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved two rezoning requests Tuesday, clearing the way for a new Planet Fitness location on the city’s east side and advancing plans for the proposed Yuma Street Cultural Center. Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning property north of the intersection of East Poyntz Avenue and Sarber Lane from neighborhood commercial to a commercial planned unit development (PUD). Planning director Stephanie Peterson said the Planet Fitness project would redevelop part of the existing commercial center near Academy Sports + Outdoors and Goodwill. The proposal calls for demolishing a portion of the existing L-shaped building and constructing a standalone…
Northeast Kansas could see multiple rounds of heavy rainfall through Friday before hot and humid conditions return for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say two rounds of thunderstorms are expected between Wednesday night and Friday morning, bringing widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches across much of the region. While the threat of severe weather remains low, the repeated rainfall could produce isolated flooding, especially Thursday night into Friday. The National Weather Service said the chance for severe thunderstorms is less than 5%, with heavy rain expected to be the primary hazard. Some…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’re joined by the First Lady of K-State FB Shalin Klein, as well as K-State men’s basketball player Brandon Rechsteiner. Also, we’ll preview the TBT opener between Purple Reign and JHX hoops later tonight, and name a Jabroni of the Week. Hour 1 Segment 1 – No Jacob Pullen for Purple Reign Segment 2 – K-State Men’s Basketball player Brandon Rechsteiner Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Shalin Kein Segment 2 – JHX Hoops has more stars than Purple Reign Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
By Toby Hammes When Kansas State men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander landed his first transfer of the offseason in April, Brock Vice’s résumé didn’t exactly jump off the page. The 6-foot-10 forward had appeared in just 35 Division I games across three schools, averaging 1.9 points in limited minutes at Creighton, North Texas and, most recently, Murray State. It wasn’t the type of addition that generated much excitement among a fan base eager to see Alexander rebuild the Wildcats’ roster. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Nine home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including a visit from Big East foe Creighton, highlight the non-conference schedule for first-year head coach Casey Alexander and his Kansas State men’s basketball team in 2026-27. In addition to its nine home games, K-State will play locally at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Friday, Dec. 11 in the 14th Wildcat Classic. Season ticket holders can request discounted tickets for the Wildcat Classic during the renewal process or after purchasing new seats. Public tickets will go on sale through the K-State ticket office this fall. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…