A Manhattan man was briefly taken into custody Monday after turning himself in to Riley County Police on an outstanding warrant from sex crimes with an underage girl. 18 year old Tyler Staatz has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, intercourse with a child between 14 and 16 years in age, indecent liberties with a child between the ages of 14 and 16 and two counts of lewd fondling. Staatz was released after posting $75,000 bond.
Author: Troy Coverdale
Troy Coverdale
Currently the host of "KMAN's Morning News", Troy is a 30 year veteran of radio, nearly 20 in northern Colorado, where he served as the "Voice of the UNC Bears" while serving as the news and sports director for one of the oldest AM stations in the country. No stranger to Manhattan nor Kansas, Troy is an alum of K-State in broadcast journalism and grew up near Circleville. He began his broadcast career with KSDB-FM on campus while working part time at another radio station in town. He's married to the former Monica Haugsness of Seneca, who has patiently put up with his schedule for more than 25 years.
A day after qualifying all 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s 6A State Tournament in Wichita, two Manhattan wrestlers won titles to cap regional action, while three others placed second for the weekend. Indians coach Shawn Bammes said Saturday was the day to push for points to challenge for a regional title after getting everyone into state with their Friday wrestling. Ezekiel Witt remained unbeaten on the season in winning by fall over Jamal Garrett of Wichita Southeast for the 113 pound title. Cameron Coonrod held on for a 5-4 decision over Cooper Stivers of Washburn Rural for the title at…
Manhattan High stands in third place as a team after the Friday rounds of the 6A Wrestling Regional at Wichita North, having qualified 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s state tournament. Five Indians will wrestle for regional titles on Saturday, having won all three of their matches to start the tournament, which resumes Saturday morning. Newsradio KMAN will resume updates on air Saturday morning and continue through the day. Team Scores 1 Topeka-Washburn Rural 200.0 2 Maize 179.0 3 Manhattan 175.0 4 Lawrence-Free State 125.5 5 Derby 123.0 6 Garden City 120.5 7 Junction City 82.0 Friday’s Results 113 – Ezekiel…
The Manhattan High boys and girls both suffered close losses at home to Washburn Rural, the boys game going overtime before Kaden Ballard scored eight in the extra period to lead the Junior Blues to a 70-65 win over Benji George’s Tribe squad. Asher Newcomer had sent the game to the extra frame with a three at the end of regulation, while Noah McFadden led the Tribe with 15. Jason Kim added 14. The girls tilt saw Manhattan rally from 11 down in the third to take a brief 59-58 lead on a Maxine Doering trey, but the Junior Blues…
Wamego’s wrestling team placed ninth at the Rose Hill Invitiational Saturday, with Jake Meyer taking the title at 215 pounds. Also placing were Harry Costa, who finished fourth at 106, Thomas McIntyre, who placed 4th at 150 pounds, and Knox Karnowski, who took sixth at 138. Rock Creek’s boys finished sixth, Riley County 13th at the Silver Lake Invitational. At 144 pounds, Kaden Gutsch finished third for the Falcons, while, from Rock Creek, Anthony Crubel took sixth at 106, Declan McKinney fifth at 150, Aidan McKinney fifth at 157, Kendal Grimes fifth at 165, Nick Allen fifth at 175, Wade…
Wamego’s wrestlers took fifth as a team, Rock Creek’s 12th at the annual Baldwin Boys Invitational Saturday. Knox Karnowski of the Red Raiders claimed the title at 138, the only individual title claimed on the day by a local wrestler. At 106, Harry Costa placed second, Thomas McIntyre took second at 150, Talon Conrad claimed third at 175, Jake Meyer was the runner up at 215 and Mason King placed third at 285. Hayden Wolfe placed 7th at 120, Tyler Hecke did the same at 126, Ethan Ibendahl took sixth at 157. For Rock Creek, Aidan McKinney finished second at…
The latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association polls showed little movement for area teams through the first week of mid-season tournaments. That includes the Wamego girls remaining at number two in Class 4A while Frankfort checks in at number four in 1A-D1 Wamego is 9-1 after finishing third at the Tonganoxie Tournament last weekend. Frankfort rallied to win twice in the Twin Valley League tournament after suffering a first round loss to Hanover. The Wildcats are 9-2. Valley Heights is ranked 10th in 2A with an 8-3 mark. The Rock Creek boys move into the 4A rankings at number seven as…
Making just their fourth appearance in the Dodge City Tournament of Champions title game, the Manhattan High boys basketball team Saturday fell to the top ranked team in 6A, Wichita Heights, 65-44. The Falcons blitzed the Indians with an 18-0 run that bridged the end of the first quarter and the start of the second to build to a 20 point halftime lead. Manhattan would close the gap in the second half to 14 but could no closer. Jason Kim and Landon Knopp were named to the All-Tournament Team for their performances over the three days, as Manhattan went 2-1.…
Jason Kim led three players in double figures and the Manhattan High boys basketball team hit all but four of 30 free throws attempted in Friday’s 66-58 semifinal win over Wichita East at the Tournament of Champions in Dodge City. Kim scored 17, Ian McNabb 14 and Thursday’s hero, Landon Knopp, added 12 as the Indians won their seventh straight. Manhattan led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but Wichita East rallied to take a two point lead at the break before the teams would trade points through the second half. The game had a total…
The Manhattan High boys begin play in the Dodge City Tournament of Champions Thursday, with the field this year limited to one top 10 team, per the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. The 6A Boys poll is led by Wichita Heights, who will open on the opposite bracket of Manhattan, facing Eisenhower Thursday. The Indians open with Olathe East at 8:30 that night on Newsradio KMAN. Junction City’s boys held at number seven this week, despite a one point loss to Manhattan two Fridays ago. Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) Boys 🏀Rankings – Jan 16 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/omhoJVTvcO — Sports in Kansas…