The organizers of a country music festival near Manhattan have announced they’re postponing until 2027, about a week after the land owner first announced the event wasn’t happening. Rock the Plains was planned for Aug. 7-8 at 32750 Wabaunsee Road in Alma. The lineup included names such as Travis Tritt, Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry. Organizers made an announcement Wednesday night. “We have some news to share, and we wanted you to hear the official statement straight from us: Rock the Plains 2026 is not canceled. It is postponed. We’re targeting spring 2027 for the rescheduled event, and we’ll confirm…
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A small apartment fire caused minor damage Thursday morning at the Country Meadow Residences. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, crews responded just after 6 a.m. to 1300 Marlatt Ave., where firefighters found flames visible through the front window of a first-floor apartment in a two-story, eight-unit building. Eighteen firefighters on six apparatus responded and extinguished the fire within seven minutes of arriving on scene. No injuries were reported, and no one was inside the apartment when the fire started. A passerby called 911 to report the fire. The Manhattan Fire Department estimated the contents loss at $5,000. No structural…
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By Nathan Gaddie Adam Hamilton is one of 11 Democratic candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in the U.S. Senate race. Serving as the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church in Overland Park, Hamilton leads the largest United Methodist congregation in the United States, with over 24,000 active members. Hamilton joined Mike Matson on Within Reason with News Radio KMAN to discuss his road to politics, approach to leadership and policy viewpoints. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening after police investigated a report of criminal damage to property. A 34-year-old woman was listed as the victim. Police identified a known 32-year-old man as the suspect. Jacob Bernard Underwood, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested around 9 p.m. on suspicion of criminal damage to property. Underwood was issued a $5,000 bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 7:57 p.m. on July 30, 2026 in Manhattan. A 34-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 32-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Jacob Bernard Underwood, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:59 p.m. for criminal damage to property. Underwood was issued a total bond of $5,000 is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash…
A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday on allegations of child sex crimes. According to Junction City police, officers arrested 33-year-old Jose Vega Jr. around 10:45 a.m. in the 200 block of West Spruce Street. Vega was booked on suspicion of rape involving a victim younger than 14 and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, alleging an adult fondled a child younger than 14. Geary County jail records show he is being held without bond in the Geary County Detention Center at the time of this report.
On today’s edition of The Game, we welcome a pair of guests to the show, as we talk with K-State’s new Director of Bands Dr. Alex Wimmer and K-State Online’s Derek Young, the Summer of Coleture continues and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/4p-CFp0mbM0?si=EDSuAIgRnFB5B767 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture Segment 3 – Coach Mall retiring/Are the Royals doing okay? Hour 2 Segment 1 – New K-State Director of Bands Dr. Alex Wimmer Segment 2 – More with Dr. Wimmer Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a reported aggravated assault that occurred Tuesday morning in Manhattan. According to police, officers responded just after 11 a.m. to the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue after receiving a report of a disturbance in a parking lot. A 25-year-old man told officers a known 44-year-old man brandished a firearm during an argument. No arrests were announced Tuesday, and the investigation remains ongoing.