Author: KMAN Staff

On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll talk about K-State’s close loss at Baylor and speak to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson as he gives his thoughts on the game. https://www.youtube.com/live/Fz2UNiniI6E?si=Tdy16hjkKHNqWWlN Hour 1 Segment 1 – Cats lose at Baylor 35-34 Segment 2 – 4th quarter meltdown for K-State Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Did K-State’s defense cause them the game Segment 3 – K-State Soccer and Volleyball update Segment 4 – This week in the Big 12

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A former Wabaunsee County correctional officer has been arrested following a probe by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say 48-year-old Jeffery Patrick turned himself in Sunday at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested on a charge of mistreatment of a confined person. The KBI says the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office asked for help in May after learning a correctional officer may have been taking money from an inmate for personal use. The alleged incidents happened between March and May at the Wabaunsee County Jail, where Patrick worked until he was fired in June. Patrick was booked into the…

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — For Kansas City, it’s just another prime-time game. For Jacksonville, it’s a chance for a statement game. Although the Jaguars (3-1) have lost eight in a row in the series — their most recent victory came in 2009 — they are approaching their “Monday Night Football” matchup against the three-time defending AFC champion Chiefs (2-2) with a “who cares about the past” mentality. New team. New year. New outlook. “It’s not about the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s not about Patrick Mahomes. It’s about us,” Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen said. “If we come out there and…

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Riley County police officers responded to several incidents over the weekend, including a reported robbery, shots-fired call and multiple arrests across the community. According to RCPD activity logs, officers were called late Saturday night to the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue at Country Meadow Residences for a reported robbery. Police also investigated a shots-fired report earlier in the evening near the 300 block of North 5th Street. Among the weekend arrests, Jared Jesse Rodriguez Espinoza, 23, of Kansas City, Kansas, was taken into custody early Saturday on I-70 for aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, fleeing or attempting to…

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Tim Everson teverson@themercury.com In a game that saw several lead changes and big momentum shifts, Kansas State could not overcome its missed opportunities and mistakes, as the Wildcats fell 35-34 to Baylor in Waco on Saturday. K-State stormed out of halftime to grab a commanding 14-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Wildcats kept Baylor’s high-powered offense at bay through much of the game, but they couldn’t completely stop the Bears as a quick touchdown and a costly pick-6 from quarterback Avery Johnson pushed Baylor back ahead by a point, which proved to be the difference in the loss.…

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Riley County Police officers responded to a series of incidents over the past two days, including assaults, warrants, and a reported stolen vehicle. According to Friday and Saturday’s RCPD activity logs, officers were called to multiple locations across Manhattan for various reports, including a sexual offense, domestic disturbance, and a stolen vehicle reported early Saturday at the Manhattan Emergency Shelter on South 4th Street. Other calls included an assault near North 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue and a non-injury crash in the 1400 block of Anderson Avenue. Among the arrests reported, Estevan Izik Rochin, 19, of Ogden, was taken into…

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Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oyv4uxWmCQ EMPORIA — The objective for Manhattan High football on Friday night was simple: overcome a growing list of injuries and bounce back from last week’s rivalry loss. The Indians did just that, rolling to a 41-6 victory over Emporia at Welch Stadium. Despite being down eight starters, including Kansas commit JJ Dunnigan, fellow wideout Ja’Marcus Vornes, and running back Kha’Mario Davis, Manhattan piled up six rushing touchdowns after managing just two combined offensive scores in its previous two games. Junior Max Evans-Pryor powered the short-handed group both ways with 110 yards and two touchdowns on just…

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Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on Oct. 2, 2025 at approximately 7:45 p.m. A 19-year-old woman is listed as the victim and an unknown man was listed as the suspect. Due the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Benigno Aquino Jr., 41, of Salina, was arrested on Oct. 2 at approximately 6:13 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair…

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