The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board on Monday voted unanimously to renew RCPD’s application for a special alcohol fund grant to cover the salary and benefits of the jail’s reintegration coordinator position. Members Barry Wilkerson and Wes Maupin were not present. The special alcohol fund is created by a portion of the state liquor tax and goes to local government agencies for programs addressing alcohol and drug abuse. Riley County Police Department Maj. Mark French serves as the jail’s commander. During Monday’s meeting, he said the jail’s community reintegration coordinator has had a widespread positive impact throughout the facility.…
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By Toby Hammes There is no denying the success Casey Alexander had at Belmont. Over seven seasons leading the Bruins, Alexander compiled a 166-60 record while consistently fielding one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports.
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Officers filed a report for violation of protection orders at approximately 9 a.m. on March 16, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Joshua Downey, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. on 15 counts of violating protection orders. Downey was issued a total bond of $5,000 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…
Strong winds and wave action are believed to have caused a fuel barge carrying approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel to sink into 20 feet of water at Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Federal officials with the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a press release that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. No foul play is suspected. The Corps said it has activated its emergency response plan and is currently working with the contractor who owns the barge, the National Response Center and the State of Kansas to assess and contain the situation.…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, Casey Alexander is officially introduced as the new K-State MBB coach, “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson and former K-State MBB player Jordan Henriquez both join the show and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/4dpdxOTksA8?si=b91yfnnyQLuS7-1C Hour 1 Segment 1 – Casey Alexander introduced as new K-State MBB coach Segment 2 – Former K-State MBB payer Jordan Henriquez Segment 3 – Bat Cats take two-of-three at Houston/top 25 attention Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment – Coach Alexander’s plan is loud and clear Segment 3 – K-State women get 2-seed for WBIT
Kansas State baseball opened Big 12 play with a 2-1 series win at Houston over the weekend, despite falling late in Sunday’s series finale at Darryl and Lori Schroeder Park. The Wildcats’ saw offensive success all weekend, looking for the sweep before Houston’s Dylan Maxcey connected for a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning Sunday. He broke a 6-6 tie and highlighted an 11-run frame, guiding the Cougars to a 16-6 victory. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Tim Everson After a magical run in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City that was cut short in the semifinals, Kansas State women’s basketball will get to play at least one more game. The Wildcats (18-17) were selected to compete in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) Sunday evening, earning a No. 2 seed. This is K-State’s first WBIT bid since the tournament’s inception in 2024. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes With Casey Alexander now officially in place at the helm of Kansas State men’s basketball, attention will quickly turn to who will fill out the new head coach’s first roster in Manhattan. As with most coaching changes, the list starts with assessing whether any of his former Belmont players would follow him to Manhattan if they choose to explore new opportunities. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football’s road to defending its Class 6A title will begin with a pair of challenging non-league matchups, highlighting its 2026 schedule that pits the Indians against several unfamiliar opponents early in the season. The defending champions will open the year Sept. 4 at Bishop Stadium against Rockhurst, a typical Missouri power in football that finished 9-3 last season. The game will mark the first meeting between the two programs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.