A 55-year-old Chanute man was arrested Thursday morning on an allegation of sexual exploitation of a child. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said agents arrested Brian W. Bollig at about 8:15 a.m. near a residence at 1400 Road and Anderson Road in Chanute. The investigation began in June after the KBI received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating Bollig allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material. Authorities later executed search warrants as part of the investigation. Bollig was booked into the Wilson County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Pottawatomie County commissioners this week overrode the recommendation of planning and zoning and approved a zoning change from A1, agricultural, to AB, ag-business. The property, located on McDonald Road in Havensville, is owned by Derek Tollefson. He requested the change to construct an office and equipment storage yard on the property. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Over 40 Kansas counties affected by severe weather in June — including Riley and Pottawatomie — will receive federal disaster assistance following approval of two disaster declarations requested by Gov. Laura Kelly. President Donald Trump granted Kelly’s requests for public assistance for storms that affected the state from June 4-15 and June 18-30. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
On today’s edition of The Game, it’s time for the first conversation of the season with former K-State wide receiver Curry Sexton! Also, Mitch lays out his keys to the game vs. Nicholls, we make our Week 1 betting line picks and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/JkPlEpPYML0?si=-R-oLqeWPU3JhR-d Hour 1 Segment 1 – SEC using the Big 12 playbook against LSU Segment 2 – K-State keys vs. Nicholls Segment 3 – Top five important Big 12 games in week one Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Kansas State junior goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing added to her trophy case, as she was named Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC) National Player of the Week for her performance during week three of the 2026 season. Sibbing is the first player in program history to garner National Player of the Week honors. Earlier this week, she was named Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week for the third time in her career. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will open its defense of the Class 6A state championship Friday night against a program it has never faced before. The Indians welcome Rockhurst to Bishop Stadium for the first meeting between the two programs, hosting a traditional Missouri power that went 9-3 last season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Megan Moser Triple-digit temperatures and humidity are affecting sports schedules for area high schools. USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid said during Wednesday night’s school board meeting that parents can expect changes to practice and competition times because of a Kansas State High School Activities Association rule, which prohibits outside activities when the “wet bulb globe temperature” is 89.8 or higher. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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A 61-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night on multiple drug allegations, including distribution of a controlled substance. Robert Darryl Williams was arrested just before 8 p.m. in the 2100 block of Fort Riley Boulevard on allegations of possession and distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Williams also faces two drug paraphernalia allegations, including possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use. Williams was issued a $30,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
Officers filed a report for possession of an opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, distribution of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, and distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use at approximately 7:41 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2026 in the 2100 block of Fort Riley Blvd. Robert Darryl Williams, 61, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 7:50 p.m. for possession of an opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, distribution of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, and distribute or possess with…