By Nathan Gaddie Democratic U.S. House of Representatives candidate Lauren Reinhold says she isn’t bought into the “really extreme nonsensical views” and is willing to go against her party line if it means improving the lives of Kansans. Running in Kansas’ 1st District, Reinhold joined Within Reason with Mike Matson Wednesday on News Radio KMAN to discuss her campaign. As a representative, she said it is her duty to represent the interests of the entire district and will solely focus on providing for the people. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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By Sherman Smith LAWRENCE — Democrat Adam Hamilton says reporting by Kansas Reflector and MS NOW warrants an ethics investigation into whether his opponent, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, misused government resources to support his campaign. The reporting looked at audio recordings, photos, videos, screenshots of text messages and calendar items from 2020 — when Marshall first ran for his Senate seat — that appear to show the senator and his top aide repeatedly using congressional staff and government resources in questionable ways. Legal and ethics experts said a mandatory all-staff meeting called by Marshall and the use of taxpayer funding…
Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a head-on crash on I-70 near Junction City after a pickup truck reportedly struck multiple vehicles in Riley County before traveling the wrong way on the interstate. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began just after 4 p.m. when authorities received reports of an erratic driver in a red Ford F-150 traveling along the K-18 Bypass. Riley County dispatchers advised that the pickup had reportedly struck five or six other vehicles before continuing into Geary County. Additional callers reported the vehicle was being driven erratically, appeared to be emitting smoke…
Toby Hammes thammes@themercury.com TOPEKA — Despite the unusual circumstances of a Thursday night matchup, Manhattan High football made sure it was business as usual against Topeka High, taking down the Trojans 60-13 at Hummer Sports Park. The Indians (5-2) extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 3-0 in Centennial League play, setting up a potential winner-take-all matchup for the league title against Washburn Rural next week if the Junior Blues beat Junction City on Friday. “It’s just a constant battle to stay focused, stay motivated and give great effort,” head coach Joe Scartz said. “We’ve gotten better…
Today, we’ve got a couple of guests joining the show, as KU beat writer Henry Greenstein and former K-State WR Curry Sexton help us preview the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday. Also, the CFP is officially nearing a deal for a 24-team format next year, we make our weekly betting picks, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/hwufXCiQJAw?si=rVe-ftAAsRnveT0x Full Show Segment 1 – Interview with Henry Greenstein Segment 2 – CFP nearing deal for 24-team format next year Segment 3 – Top five Big 12 games this week Segment 4 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 5 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 6 – Keys…
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A 30-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on multiple allegations, including aggravated burglary, aggravated domestic battery and criminal threat. According to the RCPD, Marc William Reiss was arrested just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Manhattan on allegations of aggravated burglary, criminal restraint, violation of a protection order, criminal threat, criminal damage to property, domestic battery, criminal deprivation of property, theft of property or services and aggravated domestic battery. The arrest stems from a report originally filed Sept. 12, 2026. Reiss was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the…
A Manhattan woman was injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross Anderson Avenue. According to the RCPD, officers responded to an injury accident at Anderson Avenue and Garden Way just before 11:30 a.m. Police said a 2003 Ford F-150 driven by William Wisell, 67, of Manhattan, struck Vanessa Payne, 40, of Manhattan, as she was attempting to cross the street. Payne was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Wisell was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian.
Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 11:22 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2026 at Anderson Avenue and Garden Way. Upon arrival, officers found a 2003 Ford F-150, driven by William Wisell, 67, of Manhattan, had struck a pedestrian, Vanessa Payne, 40, of Manhattan, when she was attempting to cross the street. Payne was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for her injuries. Wisell was issued a citation for failing to yield right of way to a pedestrian. Marc William Reiss, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:24 a.m. on Oct. 14 in…
Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a head-on crash on I-70 near Junction City during a pursuit involving the Geary County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 4 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-70, just east of the Washington Street exit. The crash report states that deputies were pursuing a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by 41-year-old Seth A. Moreland, of Caney, when he exited I-70 and re-entered the interstate traveling the wrong way. Moreland’s pickup struck a westbound 2019 Cadillac XT5 head-on in the interchange area. The Cadillac was driven by…