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Two men were arrested Tuesday in separate, unrelated cases involving alleged sex crimes against minors. Christian Lee King, 18, of Bel Aire, was arrested at about 2 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant for one count of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy. The allegations involve a victim under the age of 14 and stem from a case originally filed in September 2024. King was issued a $500,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Joshua Eugene Duncklee, 25, of Manhattan,…
A 47-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Andrew Coleman Jones was arrested at about 4:03 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane. The warrant stems from an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jones was issued no bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
Riley County Police are investigating after two men reported an unknown man threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm Tuesday night in Manhattan. The incident was reported at about 10:07 p.m. in the 800 block of Fourth Street. The RCPD listed a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man as victims. Police filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct at approximately 10:07 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026 in the 800 block of 4th Street. Listed victims included a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man when it was reported an unknown male suspect threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm. 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. Melissa Sue Carson, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:15 p.m.…
On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues as we debate whether or not K-State will make it to the Big 12 championship game. Also, there may be a position change for an important defensive player, and some preseason recognition for Oliver Miller. https://www.youtube.com/live/WqrWJeO6Cuc?si=H9_nzpur79ah1vk0 Full Show Segment 1 – Dolly Parton dies/Uso Seumalo can sing Segment 2 – Whitaker moving to Edge?/Oliver Miller preseason AA Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Does K-State make the Big 12 championship game?/Ask Us Anything
Today on the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview Show, we head to the Flint Hills League for the first time, as we speak with head coach Derron Reddick of the Council Grove Braves. The Braves have had great consistency over the past four seasons, recording at least six wins in every season. They’ll look to do it again in 2026 with an experienced group returning. 2026 schedule (home in BOLD) 9/4 Mission Valley 9/11 Osage City 9/18 West Franklin 9/25 Minneapolis 10/2 Marysville 10/9 Southeast of Saline 10/16 Inman 10/23 Riley County 10/30 Week 9 Bracket game 11/6 Regionals…
By Tim Everson For the first time in a while, Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie is heading into the start of the school year with confidence and certainty about the upcoming season’s roster. Last season, the Wildcats were waiting on the NCAA’s decision on the eligibility of Kennedy Taylor, which wasn’t officially made until days before the season started. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes A new era of Manhattan High girls’ golf began Monday with a familiar name at the top of the leaderboard. Senior Maddie Myers opened the season with a 1-under-par 71 at Dub’s Dread Golf Club, taking first place on the individual leaderboard as the Indians began their first season under new head coach Brock Leroux. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Ned Seaton Barry Wilkerson, the top criminal prosecutor in Riley County for more than two decades, is going to step away. He won’t seek re-election for county attorney in 2028, he told The Mercury in an interview Monday. He still gets satisfaction from the job, he said, but at age 62, “it’s just time for somebody else to take over,” he said. It’s tougher for him to work the hours that he said the job requires. He said he’d been thinking about stepping out for awhile, and after discussing it with family, he told people in his office this…