Manhattan animal control officers said Tuesday they have made contact with a man who was driving around town with a dead possum tied to his car. In a written statement posted to social media Friday, animal control said someone had reported a driver dragging what appeared to be a dead possum tied to a rope, and they were investigating. “If we find that someone intentionally harmed the animal or acted inappropriately, we will absolutely take action.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
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A Manhattan man was arrested Monday evening following a reported stabbing in the 3000 block of James Avenue. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report around 8:08 p.m. on April 28, 2025, for aggravated battery, aggravated endangering a child, and criminal damage to property. A 17-year-old female was listed as a victim after her 21-year-old brother, identified as Olsen Talalele Jr., allegedly armed himself with a knife and stabbed her in the leg. Authorities say the injury was non-life-threatening. A 39-year-old woman was also listed as a second victim in the incident, along with a door…
Officers filed a report of aggravated battery, aggravated endangering a child and criminal damage to property in the 3000 block of James Ave, at approximately 8:08 p.m. on April 28, 2025. A 17-year-old female was listed as a victim when it was reported that her 21-year-old brother armed himself with a knife and recklessly stabbed her in the leg. The injury sustained by the 17-year-old listed victim was non-life-threatening. A 39-year-old female was listed as a second victim in the incident, along with a door that was damaged. Olsen Talalele Jr, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on April 28, 2025,…
In Dickinson County, a Salina woman and child were injured when their vehicle crashed after hydroplaning on I-70, east of Abilene. The crash happened Monday evening just before 6 p.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the driver, 25-year-old Rebecca Pierce was attempting to pass a semi, but hydroplaned, went into a ditch and rolled. Pierce was transported to a Junction City hospital with suspected serious injuries. The 6-year-old child was also transported with minor injuries. Click here for more local news.
By Emma Loura Riley County Planning and Development is encouraging the public to attend a community workshop in May. Public engagement is needed to help guide the comprehensive plan, regarding the future of land use between now and 2040. At Monday’s meeting, county officials heard about the work of the planning department with its Comprehensive Plan subcommittees, stakeholders and the small cities. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Charla Albright, 44, of Manhattan was arrested on April 26th on multiple warrants. The charges were listed as three counts of Failure to Appear and One count of Probation Violation. Total Bond was $13,000. At the time of this report, Albright was no longer confined. William Henson Jr, 53, of Manhattan was arrested on April 26th for Domestic Battery, Assault and Criminal Damage to Property. Bond was set at $11,000. At the time of this report Henson was still confined. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a…
Two more Kansas State football players received the call of a lifetime from NFL franchises on Saturday as running back DJ Giddens and safety Marques Sigle were selected on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. Giddens was chosen with the 14th pick of the fifth round — No. 151 overall — by the Indianapolis Colts, while Sigle was selected nine picks later with the 23rd pick of the round — No. 160 overall — by the San Francisco 49ers. Subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury to read the rest of the article and for more K-State coverage!
The Riley County Police Department reported a variety of incidents and arrests over the weekend, ranging from non-injury accidents to felony arrests. Among the incidents, police responded to multiple non-injury accidents at locations including the 2600 block of Kimball Avenue, the intersection of Walters Drive and Tuttle Creek Boulevard, and S. 11th Street and Poyntz Avenue. Officers also handled reports of blackmail/extortion, criminal damage to property, a criminal threat, and a past fight at the Manhattan Town Center MallSeveral arrests were made, including Johnaton Minh Son Tran, 35, of Manhattan, who was taken into custody early Sunday morning for driving…
Cloudy and cool conditions are expected today, with isolated to scattered showers developing across the area from west to east. Rain and storm chances will increase tonight and continue into Sunday morning. Thunderstorms are forecast to redevelop Sunday afternoon and overnight, with some storms in north central Kansas potentially becoming strong to severe. An upper-level storm system will lift northeast across the Plains on Monday, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms, particularly along a dryline in the afternoon and evening. Severe storms on Monday could produce all types of severe weather hazards. A cold front will move through Monday…
By Emma Loura Kansas-born author and K-State graduate Tammi Sauer returned to her old stomping grounds Wednesday, teaching the 2nd and 3rd graders of Amanda Arnold Elementary about effective story-telling. Sauer, who has written and published 37 children’s books, says she combines heart and humor to her writing. “It’s just such a strange and wonderful feeling to come back,” Sauer said. “It’s just amazing, it felt like coming home.” Sauer used to work at Amanda Arnold Elementary 30 years ago, when she was pursuing a career in teaching. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local…