Three people were arrested July 31st after two drug investigations in Emporia led to the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine, nearly 300 fentanyl pills, about 1,700 MDMA pills, commonly known as ecstasy, and more than $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds, according to the Emporia Police Department. In the first case, police arrested 54-year-old Lance J. Harris of Emporia on suspicion of distributing methamphetamine, stimulants, marijuana and fentanyl, along with possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A second investigation resulted in the arrests of 42-year-old Daniel L. Jackson of Winfield and 51-year-old Melissa J. Dempsy of…
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Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as center Tzoana Tampakou from Greece has signed with the Wildcats. “We are excited to add Tzoana for the upcoming year,” stated Mittie. “She is a true center that has excellent skill around the basket with both hands and a great feel for the pick and roll and high-low game.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
On today’s edition of The Game, we have our first conversation of the 2026-27 NFL season with “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus! Also, Drew Galloway from K-State Online joins the show, and we give our candidates for the offensive breakout player of the year in 2026 for K-State football. https://www.youtube.com/live/C1-23Lbr9QA?si=VfZPYx-RgpwEa7kY Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State’s offensive breakout player in 2026 Segment 2 – Mittie adds a 6’5” center from Greece Segment 3 – K-State…
John Ford will be the Republican candidate for the Riley County Commission District 1 seat, according to unofficial final primary election results in Riley County. As of Tuesday evening, Ford received 721 votes in the county Commission District 1 race while his fellow Republican opponent, Gary Bennington, received 521 votes with all 20 precincts reporting. Ford told The Mercury during a phone interview that he was not really surprised by the election results. “Property taxes are the main issue facing Riley County right now,” Ford said. “As I knock on doors, when I’m having conversation with people is the main…
An Olathe man was arrested late Tuesday on suspicion of felony driving under the influence. According to the Riley County Police Department, Jake Thomas Monaco, 26, of Olathe, was arrested around 11 p.m. in the 4200 block of Kimball Avenue. Police allege Monaco was driving under the influence and that the arrest represents a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction involving a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater within the statutory time period. Monaco was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a $5,000 bond and remained confined at the time of the report.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a telephone scam that cost two Manhattan residents nearly $3,000. According to police, officers took the report around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday. A 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man reported an unknown suspect convinced them to transfer money during a phone scam. The victims reported losing approximately $2,800. The investigation remains ongoing.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday evening after police say he intentionally damaged a window at a Manhattan building. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded around 6:15 p.m. to the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard after the teen reported damaging a building window. Police estimated the damage at approximately $1,500. The juvenile was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to property and later released to his guardian.
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday night on five outstanding Riley County District Court warrants. According to the Riley County Police Department, Keavoyan Kendre Brown, 20, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Three of the warrants allege probation violations. Another stems from original charges of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, criminal restraint and interference with law enforcement. The fifth warrant stems from original charges of criminal threat and harassment by telecommunications device. Brown was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a combined bond of $90,000 and remained confined at the time of the report.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on August 4, 2026 at approximately 6:16 p.m. A 15-year-old male self-reported intentionally damaging a window of a building. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. The 15-year-old male was arrested for criminal damage to property and subsequently release back to his guardian. Officers filed a report for theft in Manhattan on August 4, 2026 at approximately 7:11 p.m. A 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect…
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