A 22-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital following an injury accident on Saturday evening in Manhattan. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an SUV driven by Emma Jackson, of Manhattan, was southbound on Manhattan Avenue near Bertrand Street, where it rear-ended a 2018 Chevy Cruze driven by Zola Christensen, of Wamego. EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy, Cheyanne Bryant, of Manhattan, to Via Christi. Bryant was the only injured person, and everyone was properly restrained according to the KHP.
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By Lewis Matien – Staff Photographer Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson reacts after throwing an interception late in the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s Big 12 Conference game against Arizona State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kansas State safety Marques Sigle falls to the turf after a missed tackle on Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo during the Wildcats’ 24-14 Big 12 Conference loss to the Sun Devils Saturday night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kansas State running back DJ Giddens looks for an opening between Arizona State defensive back Myles Rowser (4) and defensive lineman Clayton Smith (10) during…
By Toby Hammes No. 2 seed Manhattan High football secured its date with Derby in the sub-state championship after downing No. 3 Wichita Northwest, 49-28, in 6A sectionals on Friday night. The Indians (11-0) have five wins over Wichita Northwest in the last three years. The Grizzlies, who dropped to 9-2, saw their only two losses come in Manhattan this season.
By Parker Eaves Following a rain-soaked loss on the road to Houston two weeks ago, No. 16 Kansas State is back in action this weekend after a week of rest and refocus, ready to face a talented and feisty Arizona State team. The Sun Devils are on a two-game win-streak, beating Oklahoma State on the road two weeks ago and winning at home against UCF. Coach Kenny Dillingham is in his second season at Arizona State, he went 3-9 last season and has outperformed expectations this year with a 7-2 record. Arizona State is in its first year in the…
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 9:29 Segment 3: 24:09 Segment 4: 36:27 On Friday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke with Gail Urban & Aaron Stewart from Manhattan Parks and Rec. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN
By Toby Hammes When Manhattan High football faced off with Derby for the fourth time in two seasons last year, it was a first for head coach Joe Schartz. On Friday night, it’s a similar story as the No. 2-seeded Indians play host to No. 3-seed Wichita Northwest for the fifth matchup between the familiar foes since 2022. During that 2022 season, Manhattan beat the Grizzlies twice for a perfect state title season. Then, last year, the Indians added another Northwest win. This year, the 10-0 Indians are the sole blemish on Northwest’s 9-1 record. To view the full story…
By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury No election outcomes changed as a result of the official canvass, Riley County officials said Thursday. The Riley County Commission, acting as the Board of County Canvassers, approved the final certification of official election results as presented at Thursday’s meeting. The results posted on election night were the unofficial results, as elections staff still needed to count provisional ballots. A provisional ballot allows a registered voter to participate in an election if there is an eligibility issue like an address or name change within 30 days of an election. The full story can be read at…