Author: KMAN Staff

By Tim Everson While No. 16 Kansas State had to scratch and claw its way to a 16th straight win over Kansas Saturday, head coach Chris Klieman had his own personal struggle to contend with throughout the game. Midway through the first half, the K-State radio team of Wyatt Thompson and Stan Weber told listeners that Klieman was receiving treatment on the sideline because of dizziness. Fans saw Klieman sit down several times and chug fluids. Klieman never left the game though, and was on the sidelines until the end. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Tim Everson After meeting for the first at the very end of last season in the Wildcats’ 28-19 Pop-Tarts Bowl win, Kansas State and North Carolina State will be reuniting in the near future. The teams agreed to a two-game, home-and-home series schedule for the 2027 and 2032 seasons. The series was first reported by WRAL News, a TV station in Raleigh, North Carolina, who obtained the contact as part of a public records request. The Wildcats will travel to Raleigh for the first time in school history on September 25, 2027. The Wolfpack will make the return trip…

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Police have identified the man who was attacked and shot his assailant on the evening of Oct. 9 near the Douglass Center. Riley County police said 26-year-old Corandus Sims Jr. shot in self-defense and was not injured following an incident near the Douglass Center. According to police records obtained by The Mercury and KMAN, officers made no arrests so far in the case. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Parker Eaves It may not have the national intrigue some expected before the start of season, but after a blowout win over Houston last week, the struggling Kansas Jayhawks come into the Sunflower Showdown with air danger for a No. 16 Kansas State team who still holds Big 12 title and playoff aspirations. Kansas is in the midst of a tough season. They’re currently 2-5 with four of their five losses being by one possession. They’re coming off a 42-14 win at home vs. Houston and have confidence coming into the game. K-State has won 15 straight. Since 1991,…

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Officers filed a report for burglary in the 3900 block of Stone Creek Ct. in Manhattan on October 24, 2024 at approximately 4:28 p.m.  A 29-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and took his archery bow and two firearms. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,900. Anyone with information 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. Officers responded to an unattended death in the 500 block of Richards Dr…

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A Geary County man was taken to a local hospital following an injury accident in Jefferson on Thursday morning. Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Cannon View Drive at approximately 7 a.m. after reports came in of a single-vehicle accident. Kieshawn Nolan of Grandview Plaza was traveling northeast on Cannon View in his 2018 Ford Escape when he swerved to avoid a deer and ran off the road and struck a tree. Irwin was transported to Irwin Hospital by EMS for non-life threatening injuries and his vehicle was removed from the scene.

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