Author: KMAN Staff

Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on scheduling a public hearing for June 16 to move forward with the K-State Foundation’s Edge District. Commissioners during that hearing could establish a tax increment finance district near the northeast corner of College Avenue and Kimball Avenue, as well as establish a sales tax revenue district on the university’s campus and adjacent properties owned by the foundation. Also on Tuesday’s agenda is amending the Manhattan Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and its Future Land Use Map to reflect the land use classifications identified as part of the East Manhattan Gateway Vision. The FLUM…

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Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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A small aircraft sustained damage Friday afternoon during a landing at Manhattan Regional Airport, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 1:58 p.m. May 1st, 2026, at the airport located at 5500 Skyward Drive. Investigators said a 1965 Champion aircraft had completed its landing and was slowing on the runway when a side wind caught the tail of the aircraft, causing it to become unstable and the left wing to strike the runway. The pilot, identified as 36-year-old Stephen P. Murtha of St. Marys, was not injured.

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll do a Kentucky Derby Name Game, discuss assistant coach Staci Foss leaving KSU for UNLV, will there be a College Football 27 open world, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/jWYh6bGKEh8?si=Y89nIN87IQjrgOzc Full Show Segment 1 – Staci Foss leaves KSU / College Football 27 open world Segment 2 – Kentucky Derby Name Game Segment 3 – Royals doing okay? / Bat Cats at #18 WVU / AUA

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By Toby Hammes Kansas State’s basketball will enter the upcoming season with just one returning player, as rising sophomore Andrej Kostic opted to stay in Manhattan through a coaching change and full roster overhaul. Kostic is the lone holdover on a roster that features 12 newcomers in Casey Alexander’s first season, making his decision one of the few pieces of continuity as the Wildcats reset under a new staff. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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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.

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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.

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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,…

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