A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning after officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle involving a suspect known to the victim. Officers with the Riley County Police Department filed a report of vehicle theft at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 22 in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive. An 85-year-old woman reported that a suspect she knew had stolen her 2002 Ford F-150. Shortly after, at approximately 2:07 a.m., officers arrested Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, in the 900 block of Humboldt Street. Brooks was taken into custody on multiple charges, including criminal deprivation of property,…
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Officers filed a report of vehicle theft in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive in Manhattan at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2025. An 85-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a suspect known to her stole her 2002 Ford F-150. Then at approximately 2:07 a.m., Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 900 block of Humboldt Street for criminal deprivation of property, driving while suspended, possession of marijuana, interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking of contraband into correction facility. He was issued a total bond of $7,500 and is no…
Authorities are investigating a burglary and vehicle theft that occurred over the weekend at an east Manhattan car dealership. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Manhattan Ford Monday morning after learning someone had broken into the building and stolen property — including a 2025 Ford F-350 pickup valued at more than $100,000. The stolen truck was later recovered within the county. Detectives, with assistance from the Riley County Police Department, identified and located a 16-year-old Manhattan boy in connection with the case, who was interviewed. Some of the stolen items were recovered. The Sheriff’s Office says the case remains…
Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com The dynasty is alive and well. For the second straight year, the Kansas Class 6A girls’ golf championship trophy is heading to Manhattan High, gleaming once again in MHS blue and red. The Indians clinched their second consecutive state title Tuesday at Hesston Golf Course, firing a two-day total of 617 — 12 strokes clear of runner-up Shawnee Mission East. The championship marks Manhattan’s 13th state title in program history and second in as many years, reestablishing the Indians as one of Kansas’ high school golf elites. “It’s always been a motivation, you look and you see…
On today’s edition of The Game, Mitch hits Kansas City for Big 12 media days! Today we’ll start with women’s basketball, as we hear from K-State head coach Jeff Mittie as he previews the season, talk to Louisville transfer Izela Arenas https://www.youtube.com/live/WhD1TyZvuLw?si=VBkXO1ZRFn3BF0J9 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mitch live from Big 12 media day one, Brett Yormark speaks Segment 2 – K-State guard #11 Taryn Sides Segment 3 – K-State guard #0 Izela Arenas Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State WBB coach Jeff Mittie Segment 2 – Big 12 WBB Coordinator of Officials Patty Broderick Segment 3 – K-State forward…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said Tuesday that he is in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament and the College Football Playoff, though he remains cautious about exactly how two of college sports’ premier events will look in the future. NCAA president Charlie Baker recently said that he supported the expansion of March Madness, which has included 68 teams since the 2011 edition. And while different numbers have been floated over the years, it appears that 72 or 76 teams with more “play-in” games could be on deck as soon as the 2027 tournament. “That’s…
By Tim Everson Kansas State will be without its top pass rusher for the rest of the season, head coach Chris Klieman announced Monday. Junior defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi is out for the season with an undisclosed injury after getting hurt in K-State’s loss at Baylor on Oct. 4. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Jon Grove The Manhattan High girls tennis team wrapped up its season at the Class 6A State Championships in Olathe this past weekend, highlighted by seniors Keylee Schartz and Jacque Hsu, who earned a 10th-place finish in doubles. It marked the third career state medal for Schartz and the first for Hsu. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Rock Creek continued its unbeaten season with another shutout, while Council Grove clinched its fourth straight playoff berth and both Wabaunsee and Riley County earned key victories in Week 7. Rock Creek Rock Creek improved to 7-0 with a 48-0 rout of Concordia, marking its third shutout this season and fourth win this season by at least 40 points. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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