By Kamden Tatkenhorst For the third consecutive match, Kansas State volleyball played to five sets. But unlike the last two, the Wildcats did not come away with a win. In a back-and-forth battle, K-State (9-4) came up short against Iowa State (14-2) 25-16, 22-25, 27-25, 19-25, 11-15. To view the entire article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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Texas Tech was the unanimous pick for the top spot in this week’s Big 12 power rankings. The Red Raiders received all 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12, including the Manhattan Mercury’s Tim Everson. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes After two weeks of battling through injuries, a rare loss and reshuffled lineups, Manhattan High football looks to add some reinforcements this week — just in time for one of the biggest regular-season games of the year. The No. 4-ranked Indians (4-1) travel to Wichita Friday night to face No. 2 Wichita Northwest (4-1) in a rematch of last year’s 6A sectional showdown, a 49-28 Manhattan win. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
One person was arrested after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers were called just before 12:45 p.m. to Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Casement Road, where a 2011 Dodge Caliber driven by 27-year-old David Fliter of Manhattan was struck by another vehicle that left the scene. Investigators later identified the driver as 60-year-old Kimberly Blasing, also of Manhattan. She was located about an hour later in the 400 block of Walters Drive and arrested for aggravated battery, DUI, driving without a valid license, and failing to provide information after a crash. Fliter declined medical transport. Blasing…
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Casement Road in Manhattan on Oct. 8, 2025, at approximately 12:43 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2011 Dodge Caliber driven by David Fliter, 27, of Manhattan, was hit by a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix that left the scene. Through the investigation, the driver was identified as Kimberly Blasing, 60, of Manhattan. Fliter declined transport to Via Christi Hospital. Blasing was arrested at approximately 1:54 p.m. in the 400 block of Walters Drive for aggravated battery, driving under the influence, operating a motor…
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Vickie James, Riley County Food & Farm Council Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Derek Young from KSO on his thoughts on K-State’s recent loss, and chat how college athletes could be allowed to bet on pro sports soon. We’ll also point out some positives for KSU and the Chiefs the last 2 games. https://www.youtube.com/live/3X2mXgIoRlo?si=O3NFwRo6Qs6y6PlZ Hour 1 Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – Derek continued Segment 3 – College athletes could be allowed to bet on pro sports soon Hour 2 Segment 1 – I mean… K-State is playing better though Segment 2 – Some positives for Chiefs despite 2-3…
Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Troop C responded Tuesday to a serious injury crash near the Chapman interchange on Interstate 70, temporarily closing access into Chapman via Rain Road. According to the KHP crash log, the incident occurred at approximately 2:28 p.m. when an eastbound Chevrolet Impala exited I-70 at mile marker 286 and failed to yield at a stop sign. A Peterbilt semi-truck traveling through the intersection struck the Impala on the driver’s side. The driver of the Impala, 88-year-old Jerry Ray May of Colorado, sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to Wesley Medical Center. A passenger,…
Authorities say two people were injured in a crash early Tuesday morning at Highway 24 and Flush Road near St. George. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded just before 7 a.m. and found a northbound Honda Accord on Flush Road had collided with a westbound Kia Optima on Highway 24. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. One was taken by EMS to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. The crash remains under investigation, and no other details have been released.
Within Reason with Mike Matson: Danielle Dulin, Manhattan City Manager Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.