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Riley County commissioners approved the 2027 budget with a 2-1 vote Thursday following a public hearing. The budget includes a 6.7% increase in property taxes for the average single-family homeowner. Commissioner John Ford voted against approving the 2027 county budget. Ford said in July he’d prefer to keep the budget flat. It totals $108.3 million, while special district funds total $6,907,309. Riley County’s 2027 mill levy is 38.012 mills. That is a bump of 0.026 mills from the county’s 2026 final mill levy and 1.695 mills above the revenue-neutral rate. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 29-year-old Junction City woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple allegations, including burglary and identity theft. Renee Marie Jimenez was arrested at about 2 p.m. in the 800 block of North Franklin Street on allegations of burglary; vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crime; identity theft; and criminal use of a financial card without the owner’s consent involving less than $1,000. Geary County jail records list the burglary and identity theft allegations as felonies and the financial card allegation as a misdemeanor. Jimenez was booked into the Geary County Detention Center. No bond amount was…
Today on The Game, we’ll have our weekly conversation with Curry Sexton, taking a look at K-State’s performance in week 1 and looking ahead to Washington State. Sergeant Major, John Adkerson joins the show to talk Fort Riley Day at the Bill, we make our betting line picks for Week 2 and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/4vACgU9PZ1w?si=XKmkPuQS71ufiytj Hour 1 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – K-State keys vs. Washington State Segment 3 – Top 5 Big 12 games in week two Hour 2 Segment 1 – Garrison Command Sergeant Major John Adkerson Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment…
By Tim Everson Kansas State football faces its first real test of the season on Saturday when Washington State makes the long trip from the Palouse for the two programs’ first-ever meeting. Washington State is coming off an emotional season-opening loss to in-state rival Washington on Sunday in Seattle. The Cougars fell to the Huskies 24-10 in a game in which they were shut out until the fourth quarter. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes In all likelihood, the highest-ranked opponents Manhattan High football will face in its regular season this fall are scheduled for the first two weeks. In a true four-quarter fight against Missouri power Rockhurst last week, the Indians fell to 0-1 with a 32-28 loss. Now Manhattan, still ranked No. 2 in the Kansas 6A media rankings, will head to Mill Valley to face the top-ranked team in 6A on Friday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Centennial League Manhattan Indians (0-1) @ Mill Valley Jaguars (1-0) Wichita West Pioneers (0-1) @ Emporia Spartans (1-0) Junction City Blue Jays (0-1) @ Lawrence Chesty Lions (0-1) Dodge City Red Demons (1-0) @ Topeka High Trojans (1-0) Olathe South Falcons (0-1) @ Washburn Rural Junior Blues (0-1) NCKL Wamego Red Raiders (1-0, 1-0) @ Abilene Cowboys (0-1, 0-1) Concordia Panthers (1-0, 1-0) @ Beloit Trojans (0-1, 0-1) Rock Creek Mustangs (1-0) @ Chapman Fighting Irish (1-0, 1-0) Marysville Bulldogs (0-1, 0-1) @ Clay Center Tigers (0-1, 0-1) Flint Hills League …
Riley County needs to grow its population, businesses and tax base rather than continually asking existing property owners to pay more, Democrat Riley County commission candidate Rob Voelker says. Voelker joined Within Reason Tuesday with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. He is challenging Republican incumbent John Ford for the District 1 seat on the Riley County Commission. The seat is the only commission position on the ballot this year. A former sports director for News Radio KMAN, Voelker said he decided to run after becoming increasingly interested in local government. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 25-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple allegations, including three counts of criminal threat and domestic battery. Jose Luis Baez Medina was arrested just after 11 a.m. in Manhattan on three counts of criminal threat, one count of domestic battery and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer. Riley County Police listed four men, ages 60, 38, 49 and 43, as victims. Medina was issued a $10,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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