Officers responded to a theft report in the 3200 block of Kimball Ave. on February 22, 2025, at 11:55 AM. A 54-year-old male reported that his white enclosed Pace Arrow trailer was stolen by an unknown suspect, with an estimated loss of $7,000. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, which allows [...]
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On February 22, 2025, officers responded to a theft report at approximately 11:40 AM in the 500 block of McCall Road. Pizza Ranch reported that a large store sign was stolen by an unknown suspect, resulting in a loss of approximately $2,000. Authorities are seeking any information regarding the theft. Those with tips can contact [...]
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Matthew Klingforth, 18, of Haysville, was arrested on February 22, 2025, at approximately 5:01 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. The arrest came after Klingforth was served with a Riley County District Court warrant for several serious charges, including rape, aggravated sexual battery, and sexual battery. His bond was set at [...]
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About a dozen people ultimately lost their jobs this week at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan after federal officials made cuts and then tried to rehire some employees, a USDA spokesperson said in a statement. The Mercury earlier this week reported that according to a source, at least 28 people at NBAF [...]
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By Megan Moser Eleven people have been terminated this week at a USDA agricultural research facility in Manhattan as part of broad cuts to the federal workforce by the Trump administration, a source said Friday. The people fired were employees at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, 1515 College Ave. The center is [...]
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A 19 year old Manhattan man has been arrested on a lewd and lascivious conduct charge by Riley County Police after an incident earlier in the month. Keavoyan Brown was taken into custody Friday as RCPD says an early morning incident on February 3rd in the 2800 block of Kelly Avenue was traced back to [...]
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By Rose Gruenbacher WESTMORELAND — The adult children of a woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his fiancee in 2002 testified Thursday to their interactions with their mother before and after the murders. Dana Chandler is charged with murdering Michael Sisco and Karen Harkness in July 2002 in Topeka, but she’s in court in [...]
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By Ned Seaton and Megan Moser The Mercury reported Monday that at least 28 people had been fired from the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan as part of Trump administration cuts. NBAF, the federal animal disease lab north of the K-State campus, is under the control of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, [...]
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Officials on Wednesday announced the annual event celebrating the music, art and ecology of the Flint Hills will be its last. “For nearly two decades, we’ve gathered under breathtaking sunsets, creating lasting memories with attendees from near and far,” said Mary Ice, board chair of Symphony in the Flint Hills, in a written statement. “What [...]
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By Emma Loura That’s what RCPD director Brian Peete told Riley County commissioners on Thursday as he outlined an online campaign to promote safety on the unsanctioned holiday, which likely still will happen with a police presence this year, regardless of the announced divorce. Fake Patty’s Day is an annual event geared toward college students. [...]
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