Nineteen people were arrested in Riley and Geary counties last week during a joint law enforcement operation targeting sex buyers and people accused of attempting to meet children for sexual acts. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said the operation was conducted Sept. 17 and 18 in partnership with the Riley County Police Department, Geary County Sheriff’s Office and Junction City Police Department. Ten people were arrested on allegations of electronic solicitation of a child and attempted aggravated human trafficking: Andrew David Green, 40, of Manhattan; Gabriel Guaman-Martinez, 26, of Manhattan; Scott Bradley Hamill, 40, of Lawrence; Adam Lee Lang, 42,…
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For the second consecutive year, Manhattan High cross country made history at the prestigious multi-state Southern Stampede met in Joplin, Missouri on Saturday. The defending Class 6A champion girls won the team title for the second straight year, while senior Gabrielle Converse set a new school record in the individual race. Converse finished second overall in 17:58.43, breaking her own school record of 18:03.65 set at last year’s Southern Stampede. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes For any doubt that arose about Avery Johnson’s production a week ago, the Kansas State quarterback answered plenty of questions Saturday. Johnson, the Wildcats’ all-time leading in passing touchdowns, rushed for a career-high 152 yards on 12 carries with two touchdowns. He accounted for nearly 90% of the Wildcats’ total offense in a 31-20 win over Tulane at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
The trial of a Manhattan man charged with attempted murder began Monday with jury selection in Riley County District Court. Jacques LaShawn Toliver Sr., 38, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal discharge with a firearm, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and assault. He pleaded not guilty to the offenses March 30. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Officers filed a report for theft at approximately 9:07 a.m. on Sept. 17 in the 300 block of Tonga St, Manhattan, KS. A 59 y/o female reported she was scammed by an unknown suspect by phone. The total estimated loss for this report is $1,875. Officers filed a report for an injury accident at approximately 2:31 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave. A juvenile male, 16, of Manhattan had crashed his bicycle into a parked Kia Forte driven by Nina McNelly, 42, of Manhattan. The juvenile male was transported to Via Christi for treatment of…
By Nathan Gaddie Four years ago Kansas State University’s enrollment dipped below 20,000 for the first time since 1988. Since then, it has slowly increased and continues that trend this year. K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday during his state of the university address that enrollment has risen 7.96% since he took office in February 2022. In last year’s fall semester, K-State saw 21,213 students enrolled. Linton said enrollment has now gone up to 21,291, an increase of 78 students, but this is not the final number. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Riley County clerk Rich Vargo announced his retirement Friday after 35 years of service. Vargo served as county clerk for 30 years and oversaw a wide range of county administrative and election-related duties. His current term was scheduled to expire in 2028. Because of his retirement before the end of his term, the Riley County Republican Central Committee will be responsible for appointing someone to fill the remainder of the term. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Manhattan man entered a plea deal with state prosecutors Thursday morning, before his trial scheduled to start the same day began. Jose Maria Lara, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal threat. In return for his plea, Lara’s remaining two charges of aggravated assault with a knife were dropped by the prosecution. Lara now is scheduled for sentencing in his case on Nov. 2.
An 18-year-old Onaga woman was killed and an Ogden man seriously injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash north of St. Marys. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported at about 6:42 a.m. near Kansas Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road. A 2011 Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound when it appeared to cross the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound 2003 Honda Civic. The Impala driver, 23-year-old Bryce Ashlock of Ogden, was taken by ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with serious injuries. The Honda driver, 18-year-old Alyssa Mullins of Onaga, was flown by…
By Tim Everson Sometimes, a loss sticks with you. It’s natural. The disappointment, anger — and maybe even embarrassment — from a poor performance can haunt you for days, months and years. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.