By Jon Grove

RILEY — Riley County saved its best for the biggest moments Friday night, rallying past Southeast of Saline for a 21-20 victory behind a dominant rushing performance from senior quarterback Kadrick Woodard.

Woodard finished with 240 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, helping the Falcons erase a halftime deficit and take the lead in the fourth quarter. Riley County totaled 366 yards of offense, including 280 on the ground, to secure the one-point win on senior night.

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Manhattan High cross country took the next step in its strong season at the Centennial League Championships on Saturday, as the girls won another team title and the boys finished runner-up at Kanza Park in Topeka, hosted by Hayden.

The Manhattan girls scored 23 points to win the team championship for the second consecutive season, finishing 26 points ahead of second-place Washburn Rural.

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The Riley County Police Department released more information Monday after arresting former K-State football player and College Football Hall of Fame selection Terence Newman Saturday night in Aggieville.

RCPD officials said workers inside the O’Malley’s bar and restaurant asked Newman to leave the premises, but Newman refused and the situation escalated to a physical altercation when staff members tried to escort him out of the bar.

Police arrested Newman, 48, of Woodland Hills, California, at 11:42 p.m. at the Riley County Police Department substation in Aggieville. He received charges for disorderly conduct by brawling or fighting and criminal trespass. Officials released Newman from custody on a $500 bond.

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County clerk Rich Vargo told Riley County commissioners during their Monday meeting that the county saw 1,180 advance voters as of Friday.

That number included the first two-and-a-half days of advance voting. More than 300 people voted during a half-day Friday, Vargo said.

The county will extend voting hours to accommodate expected demand. The ballot includes a constitutional amendment, a sales tax question and several statewide races on the ballot.

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The Manhattan-Ogden school board has banned Dan Henke, a frequent critic, from school grounds.

A letter addressed to Henke says he “may not be present on any school property Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or when evening events are held there. If you do, you will be guilty of criminal trespass.”

The Mercury obtained a copy of the letter late last week. Dated Oct. 13, the letter says the following: “As previously communicated to you, your interactions of every type with principals and directors, must cease.” The letter says any communication has to be with the central school district administration.

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A Manhattan man’s trial scheduled to begin Monday was canceled after he entered a plea deal with state prosecutors for reduced charges.

Thomas Tyrone Epting, 48, of Manhattan pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated battery and sexual battery in Riley County District Court Thursday. He now looks to a sentencing on Dec. 7.

Epting’s convictions were a sizable reduction from his original charges.

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Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 9:23 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2026 in the 300 block of N. 5th Street. A 39-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his Diamondback Sorrento bicycle. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 9:16 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the 1300 block of Anderson Avenue. A 53-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 24-year-old female suspect brandished a knife during an altercation.

Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Oct. 17 in the 1500 block of Oxford Place. A 24-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the lock on her 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Oct. 17 in the 1500 block of Oxford Place. An 18-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the lock on her 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 11:56 p.m. on Oct. 16 near Poyntz Avenue and S. 11th Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Enoch Martinez, 21, of Fort Riley, had struck a 2008 Toyota Corolla, driven Braden Razak, 22, of McPherson. Martinez was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for injuries.

Officers filed a report for two counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, and one count of contributing to child misconduct at approximately 12:23 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue. A 23-year-old female and a 21-year-old male were listed as victims when it was reported a known 20-year-old male entered their residence and made threats while brandishing a firearm. Terriundis Merrill Toliver Jr. was arrested at approximately 11:11 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue for two counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, and one count of contributing to child misconduct. Toliver was issued a total bond of $75,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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After Saturday, Kansas State football’s Sunflower Showdown streak can stroll into any local gas station, buy itself a lottery ticket, and then maybe, after that, some fireworks.

Heck, here in a few weeks, it can vote in its first election.

The Wildcats (4-2, 1-2 Big 12) used a strong final three quarters to come away with their 18th-straight win over rival Kansas (2-4, 0-3), 35-24, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.

“Proud of our guys; thought the resiliency and the fight through the ebbs and flows of the ball game were fantastic,” said head coach Collin Klein, who won his first Big 12 game as a head coach on Saturday. “The energy and the camaraderie and the communication to fix some of the issues that we were having and to stay together through those ups and downs was, so proud of them and so proud of the effort and the focus that they had this week of knowing what a big game this was to our program and our players and all K-Staters everywhere.”

After a first quarter in which the Wildcats fell behind by 10 points, K-State’s defense managed to hold the Jayhawks to just one more touchdown in the rest of the game, while the K-State offense absolutely ran the visitors over, ending the game with 359 rushing yards as part of a 568-yard day.

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Legendary K-State football player and College Football Hall of Fame selection Terence Newman was arrested on Saturday night after an altercation at O’Malley’s Alley in Aggieville.

Newman, 48, of Woodland Hills, California, was arrested by officers at 11:42 p.m. at the Riley County Police Department substation in Aggieville. He was charged with disorderly conduct by brawling or fighting and criminal trespass. Newman was released from custody on a $500 bond.

RCPD representatives said Newman’s charges were prompted by an altercation he had with O’Malley’s staff members inside the bar and restaurant.

Newman was a cornerback and returner for retired K-State coach Bill Snyder from 1999 to 2002.

A two-time All-Big 12 selection, Newman earned All-America honors as a cornerback and returner while also earning 1st-team and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2002, as well as the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive back.

Newman was also a two-time All-America sprinter in track and field, winning two Big 12 Championships with a school record 6.62 in the indoor 60 meters and 10.20 in the outdoor 100 meters. His name is among those on K-State’s Ring of Honor.

In 2003, Newman was the fifth pick overall in the NFL draft. He was a cornerback for 15 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, and Minnesota Vikings. He has been an asistant for the Vikings since 2018.

Earlier this year, the National Football Foundation selected Newman for induction in the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The ceremony is in December in Las Vegas. K-State honored Newman for his selection at Saturday’s home football game.

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