Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan man was arrested Monday night in connection with a domestic-related case reported last week, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:57 p.m. March 27th in Manhattan for aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and violation of a protection order. A 39-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 44-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Kevin Harbaugh, 44, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:25 p.m. March 30th in the 1000 block of Limey Place on charges of aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and…

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Authorities are investigating after a body was found over the weekend in the Republican River. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to an area west of North Washington Street just after 6 p.m. Sunday and located the body of 40-year-old Ashley R. Hatcher. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say there are no signs of foul play. An official cause of death is pending autopsy results.

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A Manhattan man is facing drug charges in Jackson County. The Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Adrian Leon was pulled over shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday on U.S. Hwy 75 near 134th Road on possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with driving while suspended. Leon was booked into the Jackson County Jail in Holton, but was no longer confined as of Tuesday morning.

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Inocencio Antonio, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:08 p.m. on March 30, 2026 in the 400 block of Colorado Street on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Antonio was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and violation of a protection order at approximately 4:57 p.m. on March 27 in Manhattan. A 39-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a known 44-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Kevin Harbaugh,…

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A Manhattan man pleaded not guilty to multiple alleged crimes including attempted murder at his arraignment in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon. Jacques LaShawn Toliver, 38, pleaded not guilty to one count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and assault. Toliver was arrested Oct. 14 in connection to the shooting of 35-year-old Gustavo Sanchez three days earlier. Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Sanchez was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for treatment of his injuries. Toliver has…

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A top K-State official will soon be president of North Dakota State University. Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement and chief of staff at Kansas State University, will be the 16th president of NSDU, the school announced Monday, following selection by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. Stewart will assume the role on May 28, succeeding Interim President Rick Berg. “North Dakota State University has a strong foundation, a clear mission and a deep connection to the people it serves,” Stewart said. “NDSU’s impact is felt across the state and beyond, and I am honored by…

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Manhattan High baseball opened its season with a sweep at the Free State tournament in Lawrence on Saturday, beating a pair of South Dakota schools in Brandon Valley 6-3 before rolling past O’Gorman 18-3. The Indians moved to 2-0 to start the year behind a big day from Asher Newton and Mclain Aslin. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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Manhattan High softball used a pair of big offensive performances to sweep Lawrence on Friday, winning 12-5 and 7-3. The Indians pounded out 27 hits across the doubleheader, getting standout efforts from Gracyn Neitzel and Tierra Young in each game. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.

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