Wabaunsee County sheriff Eric Kirsch and Riley County Police Department director Brian Peete exchanged blows through online statements Wednesday over Kirsch’s remarks at a Manhattan concert May 9. Kirsch was invited to speak at “Stoney Wars III” and later posted the contents of his speech on Facebook. The event was promoted as focusing on “an important cultural issue affecting personal freedom, small businesses and responsible adult choices in our community.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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By Bryan Richardson Pawnee Mental Health Services is requesting Riley County nearly double its funding to the organization as it deals with uncompensated care costs. The organization is seeking $654,048 in county funds for 2027 operations, an increase of $304,048 from 2026’s appropriation of $350,000. Pawnee CEO Mike Rezkalla made his pitch to commissioners Thursday for the 87% increase. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to authorities. Andre Curtis Andrews Sr., 48, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 8:01 p.m. May 13th, 2026, in the 500 block of Stonedale Drive on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes seven counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of perjury and one count of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Andrews was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Andre Curtis Andrews Sr., 48, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:01 p.m. on May 13, 2026 in the 500 block of Stonedale Drive on a Riley County District Court warrant for seven counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of perjury and one count of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Andrews was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Shane Alan Amaro, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:23 p.m. on May 13 in the 700 block of Colorado Street on Geary County District…
Northeast Kansas could see multiple rounds of severe weather beginning Thursday and continuing through at least Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say a hot and humid air mass moving into the region will increase the potential for thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. While the severe weather threat remains conditional on storms developing, most areas in the region are expected to face at least some risk each day. For Thursday, the Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central and northeast Kansas under a slight risk, or level 2 out of 5,…
One person was killed and another seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a rollover crash on Interstate 70 in Dickinson County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m. May 13 on eastbound I-70 near mile marker 271.5, about 1.1 miles west of Fair Road. Investigators said a 2023 Honda CR-V was traveling eastbound when, it veered off the roadway, struck an embankment and rolled multiple times before coming to rest upright facing northeast. The driver, identified as 85-year-old Robert W. Huff of Clarksburg, West Virginia, sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to Wesley Medical…
On today’s edition of The Game, we discuss ESPN freaking out over CFP expansion talks, Mason Voth from K-State Online joins the show to discuss K-State sports news, and more! Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Are the Royals doing okay? Hour 2 Segment 1 – ESPN starting to freak out over CFP expansion talks Segment 2 – The Summer of Coleture Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Manhattan High softball split a marathon Centennial League doubleheader Tuesday at Washburn Rural, winning the opener 3-2 in 12 innings before falling 12-7 in the nightcap. The Indians moved to 12-12 on the season after battling through nearly 20 combined innings against the Lady Blues. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High senior Caeleb Hutchinson officially signed his letter of intent Tuesday morning in the little theater at MHS, taking the next step in one of the most decorated wrestling careers in Kansas high school history. Joined by family, coaches, teammates and supporters, Hutchinson signed to continue his academic and wrestling career at the University of Illinois, where he is projected to compete at 141 or 149 pounds in the Big Ten Conference. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.