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…
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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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Riley County Police say another person has fallen victim to a scammer claiming to be a police officer. The most recent incident occurred Monday evening just after 6 p.m. when 57-year-old woman reported she was contacted by someone posing as an officer. Investigators say the scammers identified themselves as law enforcement and asked for payment for a legal matter. Police say she lost about $1,500 before discovering it was a scam. The case remains under investigation. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
A Manhattan woman was jailed Sunday morning on a Mitchell County District Court warrant alleging past charges of drug possession. Riley County Police say 38-year-old Dawn Nichols was arrested in the 1300 block of Old Claflin Road. She faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and four counts of use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Nichols was released from the Riley County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
Authorities are investigating a theft reported late Monday night in northwest Manhattan. Riley County Police say it happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive, a few blocks north of Amanda Arnold Elementary School. A 34-year-old woman accuses a person known to her of entering her home and stealing a safe. The estimated loss totals about $1,350. No arrests have been made. RCPD is continuing to investigate. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
Officers filed a report of theft in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive in Manhattan at approximately 11:37 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2025. A 34-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a suspect known to her entered her home and took a safe. The estimated total loss associated with this case is $1,350. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 6:12 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Manhattan. A 57-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported unknown individuals falsely identified themselves as law enforcement and asked for payment for a legal matter.…