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.
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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.…
A four-vehicle crash Monday evening in northern Riley County sent two people to the hospital and left two others with minor injuries. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just before 6 p.m. at U.S. Highway 24 and West 59th Avenue after one driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle, triggering a chain reaction. According to the crash report, an eastbound vehicle struck another eastbound vehicle that was stopped and waiting to turn left at the intersection. The impact caused the striking vehicle to cross into the westbound lane where it collided with a westbound vehicle. Authorities say 76-year-old Connie Schmidt and…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll get our first look at KU as both the Wildcats and Jayhawks prepare for the 123rd Sunflower Showdown, hear from “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, hear from Coach Klieman and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/plckjwygnm4?si=CiLmsR_dXZIxY0_9 Hour 1 Segment 1 – It’s KU week Segment 2 – LB Desmond Purnell with media Segment 3 – K-State soccer is an NCAA tourney bubble team/Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Klieman provides injury updates, mentally prepping for KU game Segment 3 – Basketball starts…
A Manhattan man was arrested Sunday afternoon on a warrant for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department. Damond Russell, 25, was taken into custody at approximately 4:18 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the 600 block of 3rd Place. The warrant was issued by Riley County District Court and stems from original charges of domestic battery and possession of marijuana. Russell was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.