A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges stemming from separate investigations, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:57 a.m. April 29th in Manhattan for two counts of stalking. A 32-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were listed as the victims, while a known 39-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Tracey Jerome Toliver, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:08 p.m. April 30 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, the location of the Riley County Law Enforcement Center, on two counts of stalking. He was issued a…
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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to authorities. Elijah James Smith, 29, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 2:30 p.m. April 30th in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. He was arrested on four counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of perjury and one count of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Smith was issued a total bond of $40,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Police are investigating a reported aggravated assault involving a firearm and knife Thursday afternoon in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:18 p.m. April 30th in the 500 block of North Manhattan Avenue. According to the report, a 23-year-old man pointed a gun at a 47-year-old man who was delivering DoorDash. The 23-year-old man also reported that the 47-year-old man brandished a knife during the incident. Both men were listed as victims and suspects in the report. No other information was available at the time of this report.
Jordan Dominic Zimmerman, 28, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:50 p.m. on April 30, 2026 in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of residential burglary. Zimmerman was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct at approximately 4:18 p.m. on April 30 in the 500 block of N. Manhattan Ave., when it was reported a 23-year-old man pointed a gun at a 47-year-old man,…
On today’s edition of The Game, Casey Alexander spoke to the K-State media earlier this afternoon. We’ll hear his thoughts on individual players, selling points for portal targets, his fandom of Big Poppa Pump and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo4G4krpy_c Full Show Segment 1 – Casey Alexander stopping at 13 players, comments on team Segment 2 – More from Alexander Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander said his roster for the 2026-27 season is essentially set, with 13 scholarship players already in place and no expectation of adding more. “We wanted the right people — the right kind of guys,” Alexander said. “We had to do that on a budget, and we’re really pleased with how things turned out.” With the transfer portal window for entries now closed, K-State has shifted from building its roster to developing it, leaving only a pair of open spots that are unlikely to impact the Wildcats’ rotation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-eLIDOf71g “If we add, it…
By Bryan Richardson The Riley County Commission on Thursday adopted a policy for handling complaints related to a recent state law prohibiting transgender Kansans from using facilities associated with their gender identity. “It’s relatively straightforward,” county counselor Jacob Hansen told commissioners. “The purpose, of course, is that individuals who want to make a complaint pursuant to that law are able to do so.” Senate Bill 244, which has been in effect since Feb. 26, established that it’s unlawful for people to enter a multiple-occupancy private space — such as bathrooms and locker rooms — in a government-owned building that is…
Manhattan High softball dropped a pair at Seaman on Wednesday, falling 7-6 in the opener and 14-12 in a high-scoring nightcap. The Indians (11-9) combined for 27 hits across the two games but couldn’t overcome big innings from the Vikings. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High baseball rolled past Topeka High in a doubleheader sweep Wednesday at Hummer Sports Park, winning 10-0 and 20-0. The Indians (12-4) used early offense in both games to take control, outscoring the Trojans 30-0 across the two contests. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A contractor working with the City of Manhattan has begun replacing several manhole cover lids and concrete collars along Anderson and Bluemont avenues between Harris Avenue and 11th Street. City officials said the work includes necessary repairs that were unplanned. Work was expected to begin Thursday in the eastbound lanes of Bluemont from North Manhattan Avenue to 11th Street. The entire project is expected to last about two and a half to three weeks and will result in moderate traffic delays and lane closures, that may lead to alternate routes with detour signage. Officials advised motorists to use caution and…