Riley County will hold its 2027 revenue-neutral rate and budget hearing Sept. 10, with the county’s proposed estimated tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. Brittany Phillips, budget and finance officer, presented the notice of hearing to the Riley County commission. Commissioners unanimously approved publishing a notice of the hearing in The Manhattan Mercury. The proposed estimated tax rate for 2027 is 38.012 mills, compared with a revenue neutral rate of 36.317 mills. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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USD 383 administrators told the school board Wednesday that the district’s new school schedule is so far producing positive results at the elementary level, though bus timing at the middle schools remains a challenge. The district at the start of the school year instituted new start and end times to address bus driver shortages. Assistant superintendent Nathan Downs said administrators have visited schools and spoken with principals and other staff members about how the schedule change is working. At the elementary level, administrators are seeing fewer tardies and lower absenteeism, he said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Junction City teenager was arrested Wednesday night on marijuana distribution and possession allegations. According to the Riley County Police Department, Malaki Malik Garrett, 17, was arrested around 9:35 p.m. following an incident near Anderson Avenue and Scenic Crossing. Garrett was arrested on suspicion of distribution of marijuana, distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, and possession of marijuana. Garrett was issued no bond and was not confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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A Kansas woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon on drug possession allegations in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, Tonia Michelle Kelly, 51, of Home, Kansas, was arrested around 2:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Leavenworth Street. Kelly was arrested on suspicion of possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kelly was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total bond of $6,000 and remained confined at the time of the report.
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on four Riley County District Court warrants for probation violations. According to the Riley County Police Department, Brian Lee Havens, 47, was arrested around 6:40 p.m. in the 3500 block of Hudson Circle. The warrants stem from original charges including three counts each of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, along with interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Havens was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center without bond and remained confined at the time of the report.
A 39-year-old man was reportedly battered by two people early Thursday morning in Aggieville. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed an aggravated battery report around 1:25 a.m. in the 700 block of Moro Street. Police listed a known 39-year-old man and an unidentified man as suspects. No arrests were reported.
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2026 in the 700 block of Moro Street. A 39-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported two individuals battered him in Aggieville. Suspects include a known 39-year-old man and an unidentified male. Officers filed a report for distribution of marijuana, distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, and possession of marijuana at approximately 8:58 p.m. on Aug. 19 near Anderson Avenue and Scenic Crossing. Malaki Malik Garrett, 17, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 9:35 p.m.…
We continue our time in the NCKL today on the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show, as we speak with Marc Henry, the head coach of the Clay Center Tigers. Clay Center will look to make it five straight seasons with at least five wins going back to their 8-4 2022 campaign. Last year they finished at 6-4, losing to eventual state champions Andale in the playoffs. 2026 schedule (home in BOLD) 9/4 Wamego 9/11 Marysville 9/18 Osawatamie 9/25 Smoky Valley 10/2 Abilene 10/9 Hesston 10/16 Chapman 10/23 Concordia 10/30 Week 9 Bracket game 11/6 Regionals 11/13 Sectionals 11/20…
A Junction City man was arrested early Thursday morning on arson and criminal trespass allegations. According to the Junction City Police Department, Kish Valance Cox Jr., 29, was arrested around 12:30 a.m. in the 700 block of South Washington Street on suspicion of arson and criminal trespass. Geary County jail records show Cox was booked into the Geary County Detention Center shortly after 1 a.m. The arson allegation is listed as intentionally setting fire to a non-dwelling belonging to another person without consent. Cox was being held without bond as of Thursday morning. Additional information will be provided as it…