City commissioners will consider 2026 funding recommendations from the Community Support Funds Advisory Board during Tuesday evening’s meeting. CSFAB makes annual recommendations on how to distribute and grant social services funds and special alcohol funds to agencies providing related services in the community. The 2026 budget includes $557,000 in social services funding ($100,000 coming from opioid funds and remainder from the general fund) and $550,000 in special alcohol funding. Grant agreements based on approved funding from the city commission will be executed in December 2025 for the 2026 budget year and funds will be distributed in quarterly installments. To view…
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Reed & Elliott Jewelers, a local business on Poyntz Avenue, announced it will close at the end of the year after having been open in Manhattan since 1942. Lee Nelson said Monday he and fellow co-owner Chuck Elliott will be closing their doors so they can retire. Nelson said the business opened some time during World War II and has been operating in Manhattan ever since. The store is holding a going-out-of-business sale through Dec. 23 for all merchandise, display cases and fixtures. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll talk about K-State going bowling after a win verse Colorado. We’ll also talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, as well as MitchPom vs. Bowling Green. https://www.youtube.com/live/EaK5fJesBCg?si=PQRuiumwnthx4ey8 Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State athletics new NIL proposal Segment 2 – K-State football finishes regular season 6-6 Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – MitchPom vs. Bowling Green Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
The owners of Brothers Coffee Company announced on Sunday that they will close the location at 1437 Anderson Ave. later this month. The exact date is yet to be announced. On a Facebook post, the owners cited the rising cost of rent, property taxes, labor, insurance, equipment and goods as part of the challenges the business faced. “While we’re saddened to say goodbye to the Anderson location, we’re equally excited for what lies ahead,” the post read. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Wednesday morning in Aggieville. Officers filed the report around 10:29 a.m. Nov. 26 in the 1200 block of Moro Street. According to police, The Alms Group was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect used a deceptive scheme to steal money. The total loss is estimated at $5,920. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may qualify the reporting party for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click…
A Manhattan man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on charges stemming from a report filed earlier this year. Riley County Police say officers originally filed a report on May 15 around 12:07 p.m. in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard for possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, as well as use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation. On Nov. 26, police arrested 35-year-old Joshua Padilla at about 12:25 p.m. on both charges. Padilla was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County…
A Manhattan man was flown to a Kansas City–area hospital following a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon in rural Riley County. Riley County Police say officers responded around 1:35 p.m. Nov. 26 to the 12000 block of Green-Randolph Road. When they arrived, they found a 1999 Chevy Silverado driven by 30-year-old Scott Wohler had rolled in a single-vehicle accident. Click here for more Riley County news.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating two separate theft reports involving forged checks at KS State Bank on Nov. 28. The first report was filed around 11:39 a.m. in the 1000 block of Westloop Place. Bank staff told police an unknown suspect cashed a forged check, resulting in a loss of $2,500. A second, similar incident was reported earlier that morning at 10:58 a.m. at the same location. In that case, an unknown suspect cashed another forged check, with a reported loss of $5,000. Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department…
A Manhattan woman was arrested early Monday morning following a report involving criminal threat and drug-related offenses. Riley County Police say officers filed the initial report around 11:39 p.m. Nov. 30 in the 5500 block of Stone Crest Court. The incident involved criminal threat, use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. According to police, 24-year-old Janet McCoy was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Dec. 1 on all three charges. McCoy was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the…
Officers filed a report for criminal threat, use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant at approximately 11:39 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the 5500 block of Stone Crest Court. Janet McCoy, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 1 for criminal threat, use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant. McCoy was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Jacob Holloway, 30, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 12:05…