Author: KMAN Staff

Week 7 high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. Centennial League Topeka High Trojans (3-4, 1-3) 0 @ Manhattan Indians (5-2, 2-1) 50 Washburn Rural Jr. Blues (5-2, 2-1) 20 @ Junction City Bluejays (5-2, 3-0) 35 Junction City earns at least a share of the Centennial League title Spring Hill Broncos (6-1) 43 @ Emporia Spartans (2-5, 0-3) 0 NCKL Concordia Panthers (3-4, 2-4) 0 @ Rock Creek Mustangs (7-0, 5-0) 48 Rock Creek wins at least a share of the NCKL championship. Best start since 2000.…

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By Toby Hammes After a two-game road stretch, including a 40-13 loss to No. 2 Wichita Northwest, Manhattan High football returns home this week with renewed focus and the potential for more reinforcements. The Indians (4-2, 1-1 Centennial League) will host Topeka High (3-3, 0-2) on Friday night at Bishop Stadium, aiming to reset after consecutive losses to ranked opponents. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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By Jon Grove The doubles duo of Keylee Schartz and Jacque Hsu is headed to Olathe this weekend, representing Manhattan High at the Class 6A state tennis championships. The senior pair enters as the 15th seed and will face Dodge City’s Macias and Banuelos, the No. 18 seed, in their opening-round match Friday at the College Boulevard Athletic Center. For Schartz and Hsu, the trip to state caps a season defined by growth, chemistry, and consistency. The pair finished as regional runners-up in Wichita after advancing through a tough bracket that included wins over Wichita East, Washburn Rural, and Topeka…

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Area girls’ golf teams enjoyed a strong showing across regional tournaments this week, highlighted by Wamego capturing team championships and several others advancing individuals to next week’s state meets. The Red Raiders left little doubt at the Class 4A regional hosted by Shawnee Country Club, firing a 326 to cruise to the team title by 40 strokes over second-place and regional host Hayden. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Tiffany Fernandez, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2025 in the 800 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan on a Kansas Department of Corrections warrant for parole violation. Fernandez was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. 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 past RCPD reports.

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Mason Voth with K-State Online, and ‘Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus on the Chiefs bounce back win. We’ll also talk about KSU’s best signing class in track + field history. https://www.youtube.com/live/QhxDrZm-xXw?si=CXr7VXzGS6EjBX8T Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – Who needs to step up for K-State to continue to have success? Segment 2 – Chiefs rolling back the years offensively Segment 3 – K-State Track and Field signs best…

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A suspect is in custody following a Tuesday evening disturbance in Junction City that injured multiple people. Junction City Police say 27-year-old Jesse Bailey III Wednesday morning on a charge of aggravated battery in connection to an incident in the 800 block of South Washington Street. Police say three people were transported to the local hospital for injuries ranging from blunt force trauma to stab wounds. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening. The names of the others involved have not been released. While initially suggested as a possible shooting, officers have determined no firearm was involved in the incident.…

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Officers filed a report of driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute at approximately 2:49 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025, in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. Dean Garvin, 54, of Ogden, was arrested for driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute at approximately 2:52 p.m. following a traffic stop. Garvin was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can…

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