News across Greater Manhattan

The man behind the golden dumbbells
With the release of his new album, ‘The King of Wild City,’ Bryan “Nappy” Vereen shares his journey of fitness and rapping.

Manhattan Celebrates ‘Dolly Day’
Sisters of Sound organizes an unofficial day to celebrate Dolly Parton’s life.

Merging K-State tradition with modern-day fashion
Shalin Klein collaborates with local boutique owner to design a clothing line for football season.

Call Hall’s next chapter: Ice cream returns in new 1863 Marketplace next spring
Renovated dairy plant and expanded marketplace combines campus tradition with new student opportunities.

Scenes of Powercat Classic

Kelsey Chen sets K-State record at Colbert Hills
Junior golfer’s history-making performance, including the first hole-in-one in program history, leads Wildcats to third straight Powercat Classic title.

Slow start proves costly as Wildcats fall to Arizona State
After conceding twice in the opening 22 minutes, K-State outshoots Sun Devils 16-10 but comes away empty-handed.

Duo handles whatever campus throws their way
University custodial team shares stories, explains what it takes to maintain the land-grant institution.

Riley County Republican Committee Appoints Brittany Phillips as County Clerk
(Riley County, Kan. – October 1, 2026)- The Riley County Republican Central Committee has appointed Brittany Phillips to serve as Riley County Clerk, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of County Clerk Rich Vargo.

K-State, Jerome Tang finalize settlement agreement
Former Wildcats coach will receive $12 million through 2027 after February firing.


Trump administration’s student loan proposal raises questions for students in arts, education fields
New earnings-based rule could affect federal aid eligibility for some degree programs.