Manhattan High volleyball put together another strong showing Saturday at the Centennial League Tournament, winning four of five matches to move to 19-6 overall. The Indians tallied a three-set victory over Emporia, rallying after dropping the first frame to win 21-25, 25-17, 25-14. Manhattan added a tight two-set win over Hayden, 27-25, 25-23, then swept Junction City 25-16, 25-7. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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Rock Creek continued its dominant start to the season Friday, rolling to a 45-7 road win over Clay Center to improve to 5-0. Sophomore quarterback Tate Smith, making his first varsity start, impressed with a near-flawless performance, completing 16 of 20 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Zion Bell powered the Mustangs on the ground with 25 carries for 110 yards and three touchdowns as Rock Creek controlled the game after a 7-7 first quarter. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High cross country continued its dominant stretch Saturday at the Baldwin Invitational, sweeping all four team championships — highlighted by the first varsity boys win of the season. The latest Kansas coaches’ poll, released earlier in the week, ranked the Manhattan girls No. 1 in Class 6A and the boys No. 4, and both squads lived up to those standings with statement performances. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ golf capped an unbeaten regular season Monday with a dominant senior day performance at Stagg Hill Golf Club, winning its home invitational by 44 strokes to secure its eighth team title of the fall. “It’s been just a terrific experience,” head coach Paige McCarthy said of the historic regular season. “These girls are working so hard — I know I say that all the time — but their work ethic and their attitudes have really been refreshing. I think they’ve been a good example for the younger girls about what they need to do.”…
Mi Tierra Restaurant and Cantina in Aggieville is permanently closing after two years. On Monday, the owners of the restaurant, Bao Tran and Rebecca Reynaga-Tran, announced in a Facebook post the Mexican restaurant closed its doors. In the post, the owners explained the cause of the closure was financial, including the aftermath of a house fire at the end of February. “Rising costs, increasing taxes and the ongoing struggles of still dealing with insurance from our home fire all made it harder to keep things moving forward,” the post read. “While this decision was far from easy, we also believe…
An 18-year-old Manhattan man was injured in an accident at 10:23 p.m. Monday near the intersection of North Manhattan Avenue and Fremont Street. Riley County police officers found a Lexus driven by Claire Holt, 21, of Manhattan had struck Philip Trice-Ortega, who was driving an electric scooter. Trice-Ortega was transported to Ascension Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries and Holt was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way at a stop sign. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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Riley County police are investigating a suspect who reportedly fled a traffic stop early Saturday morning and nearly struck an officer with his vehicle. According to Monday’s police report, 23-year-old Jared Espinoza, of Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested on charges of flee or attempt to elude, aggravated assault, reckless driving, driving under the influence, interference with a law enforcement officer and driving while suspended. Police say the alleged incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near 12th and Bluemont Ave. Espinoza was being held Monday without bond.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection North Manhattan Avenue and Fremont Street on Oct. 6, 2025 at approximately 10:23 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a Lexus driven by Claire Holt, 21, of Manhattan, had struck a man on an electric scooter, Philip Trice-Ortega, 18, of Manhattan. Trice-Ortega was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Holt was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way at a stop sign. Officers filed a report for aggravated battery and criminal threat in Manhattan on Oct. 6 at approximately 9:43 p.m. A 12-year-old…
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