Manhattan voters on Election Day approved a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase dedicated to funding street maintenance over the next 10 years. The votes totaled 8,291 in favor and 7,279 against, according to unofficial final results. City officials estimate the sales tax increase will generate $8 million annually compared to the $5 million generated annually with the current 0.2% street maintenance sales tax, which expires March 31, 2027. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The RCPD is investigating a burglary involving the theft of construction equipment valued at approximately $2,750. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report just after 8 a.m. Tuesday near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard. Ebert Construction was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly broke into a trailer and stole a Stihl pipe saw, a Predator generator and a Leica Rugby 680 Dual Slope kit. The total estimated loss is approximately $2,750. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers…
A 37-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday on allegations of perjury and violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act. According to the RCPD, Corneal Arnez Johnson was arrested just before noon in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in September 2026. Kansas Offender Registry records show Johnson is a registered sex offender following an April 2024 conviction for sexual exploitation of a child involving possession of media depicting a minor under 18. The registry lists two offenses from May 2023. Johnson was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remained confined in the…
A 59-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple allegations, including battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat and assault of a law enforcement officer. According to the RCPD, Anthony Brian Velez was arrested just after 4 p.m. 705 3rd Place, the location of Fridas, the True Mexican Taste. Velez faces allegations of criminal trespass, battery, battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and assault of a law enforcement officer. The RCPD listed two women, ages 33 and 56, and a 38-year-old man as victims. Velez was issued a total bond…
Officers filed a report for criminal trespass, battery, battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, and assault of a law enforcement officer at approximately 3:56 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026 in the 700 block of 3rd Place. Victims included a 33-year-old old female, a 56-year-old female and a 38-year-old male. A 59-year-old male was listed as the suspect when it was reported he was causing a disturbance at a business. Anthony Brian Velez, 59, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:04 p.m. in the 700 block of 3rd Place for criminal trespass, battery,…
A former Greensburg police chief was arrested Tuesday on multiple allegations of child sex crimes stemming from an investigation that began in January 2025. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Aaron J. Webb, 33, of Bel Aire, was arrested just before 7 p.m. at his residence on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and two counts of battery. The charges allege Webb sexually abused a child between September 2022 and May 2023, while he was serving as Greensburg police chief. Webb resigned from the position in November 2023. The KBI began investigating in January 2025 at…
Editor’s note: These are unofficial results. Provisional ballots will not have been counted prior to press time, and the canvass is Nov. 12. POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY — The hotly contested race for the Pottawatomie County Commission District 5 seat is, at least for the moment, leaning in favor of incumbent Terry Force. The unofficial final results from the county election office show Force ahead of his challenger Matt Ubel by 35 votes, 1,107-1,072. However, Force said Tuesday night that the election was too close to call. “There are quite a few provisional ballots, so the election is not over yet,” he…
Three people were injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 in Pottawatomie County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 8:35 a.m. A 2023 Dodge Durango driven by Eric Martens, 49, of Westmoreland, was traveling southbound on Lake Elbo Road when he failed to yield the right of way to an eastbound 2024 Ford F-250 driven by David Manges, 56, of Manhattan. The vehicles collided, causing the Durango to rotate and strike the pickup a second time. Martens sustained a suspected minor injury and was transported to a hospital in Onaga. Manges and…
By Toby Hammes There was more drama than desired for Kansas State men’s basketball’s season opener, as mid-major South Dakota State spoiled Casey Alexander’s debut as head coach with a 68-66 upset win at Bramlage Coliseum on Tuesday night. “I don’t think it slipped away. I think they earned it and out-executed us and outperformed us down the stretch,” Alexander said. “They had a couple of guards who really rose to the occasion and showed their experience and confidence, and made plays. I didn’t do a good enough job getting us in the same position to make those plays.” To…
On today’s edition of The Game, K-State men’s basketball returns as the Casey Alexander era kicks off tonight, MitchPom returns, and SDSU color analyst Brad Newitt joins the show. https://www.youtube.com/live/8qlyF1Zvv8w?si=Dl5MBZXbaoo9XNkw Full Show Segment 1 – Big 12 to evaluate entire officiating operation Segment 2 – South Dakota State color analyst Brad Newitt Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Casey Alexander era officially begins tonight Segment 5 – MitchPom vs. South Dakota State Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything