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Authorities are investigating after someone drove into an LED sign Wednesday morning in east Manhattan. The Riley County Police Department says it happened shortly before 9 a.m. at Tropical Smoothie in the 400 block of McCall Road. The suspect vehicle was a black Chevy truck. The incident caused around $5,500 in damage. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who can identify the driver is asked to call RCPD or Crime Stoppers.
Tantaliyah Parson, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested on a Shelby County (Memphis, Tenn.) Sheriff’s Office warrant for uniform criminal extradition act at approximately 4:09 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2025 in the 2500 block of Candle Crest Circle. Parson was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 8:46 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the 400 block of McCall Road. Tropical Smoothie was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect drove their black Chevy truck into an…
A day after the official hiring of Jordan Peterson as Kansas State’s new defensive coordinator, head coach Collin Klein announced two more additions to the defensive staff. Linebackers coach Nick Toth and defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson round out the main defensive assistants on Klein’s inaugural staff, along with Peterson (safeties) and Buddy Wyatt (defensive line). Toth comes to Manhattan from Air Force where he served the last four seasons as the Falcons’ safeties coach. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Rock Creek boys’ basketball capped a perfect week by winning the inaugural Flurry on Flush tournament, finishing 3–0 during the three-day event to remain unbeaten on the season. The Mustangs opened tournament play with a 66–29 win over Buhler on Dec. 18, followed by a 68–61 victory against Eudora before closing the tournament with a 56–32 win over Hays on Friday. Rock Creek’s title run came against a diverse field featuring programs from multiple leagues and classifications. Gavin Rosa was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after helping lead the Mustangs through the championship bracket. Rock Creek girls’ basketball went…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious livestock death south of Wheaton. According to a news release, deputies were called out to the area Wheaton Road and K-16 Highway just after 2 p.m. Friday, where a cow was found dead in a field with unusual body parts removed. Investigators determined the injuries do not appear to be accidental and believe the incident occurred recently. They’re asking anyone with information to submit tips to Detective Stephen Martinez at 785-457-3353. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at ptsheriff.com. Click here for more Pottawatomie County news.
Riley County commissioners have agreed to move forward with relocating the Riley County Police Department’s Aggieville substation. RCPD deputy director Erin Freidline presented a proposal Monday that would allow the department to move from its current space at 1113 Moro Street into a larger storefront space inside the new Hampton Inn being developed by Back 9 Development. The new space would include separate interview rooms, improved restroom and decontamination areas, storage space and a private entrance allowing officers to transport detainees without moving through crowds or disrupting hotel patrons. Currently RCPD pays $1,000 per month, while the new space is…
A Manhattan man charged with sex crimes against a child is the same man who has appeared around town dressed as Batman. Dakotah James Garner, 34, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested by Riley County Police last week for three counts of aggravated indecent liberties; fondling a child under 14 years old. Garner for at least two years has been appearing in different locations in Manhattan wearing a Batman costume. He posts photos of himself on Facebook under the account “Thomas Wayne (the mhk batman).” He also has posted under the name Bruce Wayne. His photos include some at the City…
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A Manhattan man has been arrested following a burglary reported last week. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 1:48 p.m. Dec. 14 in the 800 block of Pierre Street. A 75-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his shed and attempted to steal a bicycle. Officers arrested 28-year-old Jadin Bezdicek around 10:53 a.m. Dec. 20 in the 300 block of North 3rd Street on a charge of burglary. Bezdicek was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Click here for more local Manhattan…