The Riley County Commission on Monday heard plans for the 2027 health department budget, including eliminating a clerk position. Brittany Phillips, budget and finance officer, along with David Adams, interim Riley County Health Department director, presented a funding overview to commissioners including all grants that the department gets through organizations like the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and the Memorial Hospital Association. Phillips declined to speak to any specifics on the department’s reorganization, and said director of human resources Elizabeth Ward will present that information after she returns next week from a business trip. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a burglary at a fireworks stand west of Manhattan. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just before 9 a.m. July 3 in the 4500 block of Anderson Avenue. A 44-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole a cash drawer and various inventory from a fireworks stand. The estimated loss totaled $4,686.94. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
A Manhattan woman was arrested Friday in connection with a reported burglary at Redbud Estates. Officers filed a report of burglary and contributing to child misconduct at approximately 2:28 p.m. July 3 in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road. Redbud Estates was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 27-year-old woman unlawfully entered a residence and stole several items, including pets. Sarah Elizabeth Fisher, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:27 p.m. on charges of burglary and contributing to child misconduct. Fisher was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley…
A Manhattan man was arrested last Friday on a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed the report just before 3 p.m. July 3 at the Manhattan City pool. Douglas Michael Bierly, 25, of Manhattan, was arrested just after 3 p.m. at the same location. Bierly was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
A Manhattan man is jailed after police say he threatened another man with a machete and later struck a patrol vehicle during his arrest. Officers initially filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 7:36 a.m. July 2 in the 800 block of North Fourth Street after a 51-year-old man reported a known 65-year-old suspect approached him while brandishing a machete. Russell Royal Springer, 65, of Manhattan, was arrested just before 6 p.m. July 4 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Boulevard on the aggravated assault charge. During the arrest, officers allege Springer drove his vehicle into a patrol…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating two attempted vehicle thefts reported Sunday in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The first incident was reported just after 8 a.m. July 5. A 22-year-old woman told officers an unknown suspect forcibly entered her 2023 Kia Sportage while attempting to steal it. Police filed a report for criminal damage to property and attempted theft of property or services. The total estimated loss had not been determined at the time of the report. Later that day, just after 3 p.m., officers filed a second report after a 28-year-old woman and a 31-year-old…
Officers filed a report of burglary, criminal damage to property and attempted theft of property or services at approximately 3:07 p.m. on July 5, 2026 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 28-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the steering column of a 2015 Kia Sportage while attempted to steal the vehicle. The total estimated loss associated with this case is greater than $1,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to…
Six people were injured Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 Highway east of Wamego, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. July 4 at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Airport Road, about 1mile east of Wamego. Troopers said a Honda Civic driven by 22-year-old Fernanda Koskinen of St. Marys was traveling westbound on U.S. 24 and attempting to turn south onto Airport Road when it failed to yield and was struck by an eastbound Ford van driven by 36-year-old Galvin P. Carroll of St. Marys. Koskinen and three passengers were…
An 85-year-old Wamego man was killed in a head-on crash Saturday morning on U.S. 24 Highway in Shawnee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 8 a.m. July 4 near mile marker 362, at Countryside Road. Troopers said a Ford F-150, driven by Zachary Obrock, was traveling westbound on U.S. 24 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound Honda Civic. The driver of the Honda, Robert Leroy Kidd, 85, of Wamego, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported…
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