By Rose Gruenbacher After less than an hour of deliberation, a Riley County District Court jury found Andrew Trevor Birrell guilty of criminal threat. County attorney Barry Wilkerson said in his final address to the jury that threats made in a letter to Father James Buster were not veiled, but clearly intended to create fear. He went on to say Birrell, 35, had an antagonistic relationship with Buster and would’ve clarified the gun he mentioned having in the letter was a BB gun if he didn’t wish to convey a threat. Wilkerson additionally referenced specific passages of the letter instructing…
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Officers filed reports of three separate motorcycle thefts that occurred in Manhattan between July 25 and July 31, 2025. A 32-year-old man was listed as the suspect and arrested on Thursday, at 3:49 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane. Bradley John Sutton, of Topeka, was arrested for three counts of theft valued $1,500 to $25,000 and one of count of fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by operating a stolen vehicle. Sutton was issued a total bond of $16,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at this time. Click here for more local news.
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Officers filed reports of three separate motorcycle thefts that occurred in Manhattan between July 25 and July 31, 2025. A 32-year-old man was listed as the suspect and arrested on three counts of counts of theft (value $1,500-$25,000) and one of count of fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. Bradley Sutton, 32, of Topeka, was arrested on July 31, 2025, at approximately 3:49 p.m., in the 1700 block of Fair Lane in Manhattan. Sutton was issued a total bond of $16,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk to Derek Young from K-State Online, predict the preseason breakout player. Plus, media conversations with WR coach Matthew Middleton and OL coach Brian Lepak. Full Show Segment 1 – Offensive Breakout Player of the Year Segment 2 – K-State WR coach Matthew Middleton with media Segment 3 – WBB announces non-con schedule Segment 4 & 5 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 6 – K-State OL Coach Brian Lepak with Media
By Emma Laura Riley County officials on Thursday approved funding for drug prevention programs for both community corrections and the health department. The health department’s budget request for 2026 is $75,343. This includes much of a part-time community health educator’s salary and supplies such as educational materials, boxes of overdose reversal kits, fentanyl test strips, and other items. The 2026 community corrections request is $130,798 for the minimum needed to operate the Recovery Court program. This includes one full-time position and conflict attorney and defense attorney costs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County…
By Brandon Peoples and Cole Bertelsen A proposal to reshape Manhattan’s waterfront may soon become part of the city’s 20-year strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. Local stakeholders in the last few years have discussed developing the area around the banks of the Kansas River where it crosses Kansas Highway 177. City commissioners on Tuesday will review a recommendation from the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board to incorporate the city’s MoveMHK Master Plan into the city’s comprehensive plan. While city officials have not formally adopted any specific project, any future riverfront development could be considered during the annual…
By Rose Gruenbacher A man charged with threatening violence to a local priest had his first taste of trial Thursday morning as the jury selection process for his trial began. The defendant has said the matter is simply a misunderstanding of his evangelistic efforts. Andrew Trevor Birrell, 35, of Manhattan, has elected to represent himself throughout his court appearances, though the Public Defender’s Office appointed standby counsel. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
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