The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board on Thursday held a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board did not take any action. The meeting was in the Riley County Commission chambers at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Officials called the meeting to discuss goals and an employee performance issue. The board went into executive session three times, first for 30 minutes and then for two 15 minute periods. Board members elected not to vote on the matter discussed.
Author: KMAN Staff
The Manhattan City Commission’s weekly Tuesday meeting is canceled, city officials said Friday. The commission will meet the following week to hold hearings on the city budget and exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. The hearings will be at the normal commission meeting time of 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Ave., for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers regarding the proposed use of all funds, the amount of ad valorem tax and the revenue-neutral rate.
Riley County Police are investigating after a vehicle valued at about $35,000 was reportedly stolen early Friday in Manhattan. Officers filed the theft report just before 9 a.m. in the 700 block of Crestwood Drive. A 22-year-old man was listed as the victim. Police said an unknown suspect stole the man’s 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan from a parking lot. The vehicle was later recovered. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
By Tim Everson Slightly more than 18 years ago, Kansas State coach Collin Klein ran out of the tunnel at Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the first time as a player. A lot has changed since then, both at K-State, in Manhattan and in college football as a whole, but on Saturday, the former Heisman finalist quarterback and wunderkind offensive coordinator turned first-year head coach will get to experience that feeling again when he leads the Wildcats out onto the field to open his tenure. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Riley County Police are investigating after nearly $3,000 was reportedly stolen from Dillons through fraudulent transactions. Officers filed the theft report at about 11:11 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of Westloop Plaza. Police said a known 57-year-old male suspect used fraudulent transactions to steal from the company. The total estimated loss was $2,930.
A 49-year-old Wichita man was arrested Thursday evening on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear stemming from multiple drug allegations. Jamal Rhsard Williams was arrested just after 6 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. The warrant stems from original charges including distribution of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants and distribution of less than 3.5 grams of methamphetamine. Williams’ original charges also include possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking contraband into a correctional or care facility. Williams was issued a $250,000…
Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 2:59 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2026 in the 700 block of Crestwood Drive. A 22-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his 2026 Volkswagon Tiguan was stolen from a parking lot by an unknown suspect. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $35,000. The vehicle was later recovered. 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…
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.
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.