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K-State slips away late in loss versus No. 13 Texas...

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2025/11/02

Tim Everson – teverson@themercury.com Despite a strong first half, Kansas State couldn’t keep up down the stretch in a 43-20 loss at home to No. 13 Texas Tech Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State was in it through three and a half quarters, but late turnovers allowed Tech to pile it on, giving K-State [...]The post K-State slips away late in loss versus No. 13 Texas Tech appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 11/1/25

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2025/11/01

Eight individuals were taken into custody between October 30 and November 1. Among those arrested were 19-year-old Jayda Denice Nelson and 22-year-old Chinel Abigale Williams, both of Fort Riley, who were booked around 2 a.m. Saturday for disorderly conduct involving fighting at 1100 Moro Street. Nelson’s bond was set at $500 and Williams’ at $750; [...] The post RCPD Report: 11/1/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Scoreboard Saturday – 11/1/25: Manhattan advances to...

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2025/11/01

Segment 1 – Manhattan dominates in rematch from Week 1, interview with Joe Schartz Segment 2 – Rock Creek + Wamego advance to Regionals, conversations with Coach Sieben and Coach Moody Segment 3 – 1A+2A Playoff Updates, Council Grove HC Derron Reddick Segment 4 – 8-man overview, quick show recap The post Scoreboard Saturday – 11/1/25: Manhattan advances to 2nd round, Rock Creek and Wamego cruise & Round One playoffs appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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K-State men’s basketball tops Newman in high-scoring...

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2025/11/01

Tim Everson – teverson@themercury.com For the second game in a row, there was no lack of offense for the Kansas State as the Wildcats beat Newman 112-90 Friday evening in an exhibition. The exhibition is the second of the preseason as K-State fell 100-91 at Missouri on Oct. 26. The Jets gave K-State just about [...] The post K-State men’s basketball tops Newman in high-scoring exhibition appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Manhattan High volleyball ends season in pool play at...

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2025/11/01

Lewis Marien – lmarien@themercury.com SALINA — Manhattan High volleyball’s postseason run is over. The sixth-seeded Indians went 1-2 during Friday’s pool play in the 6A state volleyball tournament at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, falling short of making Saturday’s semifinals. “It just wasn’t our day, (but) they played really hard,” head coach Nicole Jones said. “I’m [...] The post Manhattan High volleyball ends season in pool play at 6A state appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Manhattan High football cruises in playoff opener...

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2025/11/01

Toby Hammes – sports@themercury.com Manhattan High football opened its postseason the same way it opened its season — with a win over Garden City. Behind a veteran performance from senior quarterback Finn Watson, the Indians rolled to a 47–15 victory Friday night at Bishop Stadium, advancing to the second round of the Class 6A state [...] The post Manhattan High football cruises in playoff opener over Garden City 47-15 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Petersen sentenced to 32 years for rapes, sex crimes...

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2025/10/31

By Emma Loura Former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen was sentenced to 32 years in prison Friday morning for 51 sex crimes, including rape, against 16 patients. A Riley County District Court jury in August found Petersen, 66, guilty of four counts of rape, 40 counts of aggravated sexual battery, four counts of sexual battery, one [...] The post Petersen sentenced to 32 years for rapes, sex crimes against chiropractic patients appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson: 9 City Commission...

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2025/10/31

Within Reason with Mike Matson: 9 City Commission candidates + 5 School Board candidates 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. The post Within Reason with Mike Matson: 9 City Commission candidates + 5 School Board candidates appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD: Manhattan man faces assault, abuse charges

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2025/10/31

A Manhattan is behind bars after following a Thursday morning incident that led to multiple felony charges. According to the Riley County Police Department, 30-year-old Nathan Bell is charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic battery, two counts of mistreatment of a dependent adult and two counts of criminal damage to property. The victim [...] The post RCPD: Manhattan man faces assault, abuse charges appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 10/31/25

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2025/10/31

Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at approximately 5:36 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2025 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan. A 60-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect hit him in the back of the head. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the [...] The post RCPD Report: 10/31/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Riley County eyes tighter regulations for short-term...

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2025/10/25

Riley County officials will soon consider new regulations on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, which they hope will address community concerns and improve oversight of properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. The proposed amendments include a 500-foot separation distance between units, requiring properties be current on all property taxes and county fees [...]The post Riley County eyes tighter regulations for short-term rentals outside city limits appeared first on News

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RCPD Report: 10/25/25

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2025/10/25

Anyone with information about a crime 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. Click here for past RCPD reports. The post RCPD Report: 10/25/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Scoreboard Saturday – 10/25/25: Manhattan dominates...

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2025/10/25

Segment 1 – Manhattan thumps Washburn Rural, interview with Coach Schartz and QB Finn Watson Segment 2 – Rock Creek finishes 8-0 for first time this century, interview with Coach Sieben Segment 3 – Silver Lake secures 2A District 3 #1 seed, interview with Coach Pegram Segment 4 – Blue Valley battles for playoff spot The post Scoreboard Saturday – 10/25/25: Manhattan dominates Washburn Rural, Rock Creek finishes 8-0, 4A-6A brackets appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Manhattan High football dominates with shutout at...

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2025/10/25

TOPEKA — Manhattan High football capped its regular season with a statement win, dominating Washburn Rural 43-0 on Friday night at Bowen-Glaze Stadium. It marked Manhattan’s first road win in the series since a 32-31 overtime thriller in 2020 — and redemption for a 35-28 loss in its last trip to the Junior Blues’ home [...] The post Manhattan High football dominates with shutout at Washburn Rural appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Week 8 Area High School Football Scoreboard

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2025/10/24

Week 8 high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. Centennial League Manhattan Indians (5-2, 2-1) @ Washburn Rural Jr. Blues (5-2, 2-1) Emporia Spartans (2-5, 0-3) @ Junction City Bluejays (5-2, 3-0) Pittsburg Purple Dragons (3-4) @ Topeka High Trojans (3-4, 1-3) NCKL [...] The post Week 8 Area High School Football Scoreboard appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson: Erin Dragatto, Museum...

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2025/10/24

Within Reason with Mike Matson: Erin Dragatto, Museum of Art + Light 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. The post Within Reason with Mike Matson: Erin Dragatto, Museum of Art + Light appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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28-year-old arrested on drug-related warrants

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2025/10/24

A 28-year-old Ogden man was arrested Thursday evening in Manhattan on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department. David DeJesus-Roman was taken into custody at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Boulevard. The warrants were issued by Riley County [...] The post 28-year-old arrested on drug-related warrants appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD: Pursuit ends in arrest, child endangerment charge

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2025/10/24

A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening following a police pursuit that led to multiple charges, including aggravated endangering of a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers initially filed the report at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. The case involves allegations of aggravated endangering [...] The post RCPD: Pursuit ends in arrest, child endangerment charge appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 10/24/25

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2025/10/24

David DeJesus-Roman, 28, of Ogden, was arrested in the 1000 block of Seth Child Blvd., in Manhattan at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2025 on two Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and criminal use of a weapon. [...] The post RCPD Report: 10/24/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Hospital president leaves Ascension Via Christi...

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2025/10/24

Robert Copple, hospital president of Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan announced Thursday he is leaving the hospital, effective this week. In a statement sent to hospital staff, Copple said he and his wife, Kim, are not leaving the community. Copple said he was thankful for the opportunity to work with the staff of Ascension Via [...] The post Hospital president leaves Ascension Via Christi Manhattan appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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