A house sustained extensive damage in an early morning fire Saturday in Leonardville, according to Riley County Fire District No. 1. Firefighters were dispatched around 1 a.m. to the 300 block of East Chase Street after receiving a report of a residential structure fire. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the rear of the home and the roof. Firefighters initially attacked the blaze from the outside before moving inside to continue extinguishing the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes. Crews remained at the scene until about 4:15 a.m. conducting overhaul operations after…
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A Manhattan man was arrested early Sunday after police investigated a reported domestic disturbance. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers arrested Brandon Gibson, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested around 5 a.m. on suspicion of two counts of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and criminal deprivation of property. A 36-year-old woman was listed as the victim. Gibson was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a $25,000 bond and remained confined at the time of the report.
A Westmoreland woman was arrested Saturday night after a crash involving a motorcycle left one person injured. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded around 10 p.m. to the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Marlatt Avenue. Police said a 2013 Nissan Rogue driven by 20-year-old Hanna Marie Helget of Westmoreland struck the rear of a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle operated by 20-year-old Ryder Rice of Fort Riley. Rice was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Helget was arrested around 10:35 p.m. on suspicion of aggravated battery while driving under the influence causing bodily harm…
Officers filed a report of two counts of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and criminal deprivation of property at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2026 in Manhattan. A 36-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 33-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Brandon Lee Gibson, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:55 a.m. for two counts of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and criminal deprivation of property. Gibson was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County…
A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon after police investigated a case involving multiple felony allegations. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers began investigating around 10:35 a.m. after receiving a report of aggravated assault, theft, criminal use of a financial card, aggravated kidnapping and cruelty to animals. Kansas State Bank and a 22-year-old woman were listed as victims. Kieshawn Valorean Nolan, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested around 1:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue on suspicion of aggravated assault and cruelty to animals. Nolan was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total…
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 reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
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 reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
The Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps were beneficiaries of a community grant from family-owned rural broadband company Twin Valley. The camps received a $4,300 grant from Twin Valley to be used for purchasing paddleboards, kayaks, life jackets and launch-area improvements, creating more opportunities for foster teens to build confidence and enjoy summer camp. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
On the Aug. 4 primary ballot, Kansas voters will decide whether to return the state Supreme Court judicial selection process to a popular vote through the Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment. The current selection system uses a nine-member commission made up of five attorneys and four gubernatorial appointees. Their job is to evaluate applicants for vacant seats on the Supreme Court. Members of the Kansas bar elect the five attorneys to serve four-year terms. One attorney is selected from each of the four congressional districts, and the fifth spot is for the chair of the commission, who is…
Governor Laura Kelly is looking for aid to Kansas counties to address damages caused by a series of severe weather events in Kansas during the period of June 4-15. Kelly on Thursday made a request with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail and flooding. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.