A jury in Riley County District Court on Thursday found a Topeka man guilty of two counts of rape. LaMarques Atez Channel, 42, was convicted of raping a woman he knows in October 2019 and December 2024. The court dismissed a third charge. Channel is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 7.
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Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on a proposed continuation and expansion of the downtown business improvement district (BID) and continuation of the Aggieville BID. The Aggieville and Downtown BIDs were created in 1981 to provide a mechanism for the commercial areas to raise funds for their respective revitalization programs. Fees are collected from businesses within each district and retained by the city for distribution to the Aggieville Business Association and Downtown Manhattan Inc. These revenues are expended by the organizations per a budget that is recommended on an annual basis by each BID advisory board. To view the…
A 20-year-old Fort Riley man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning on I-70. According to the RCPD, officers responded to the crash just after midnight near mile marker 318. Police identified the driver as Danny Moises Martinez, who was driving a 2010 Mercedes-Benz when the vehicle rolled over. Martinez was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 12:16 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2026 near mile marker 318 on Interstate 70. Upon arrival, officers found a 2010 Mercedes Benz, driven by Danny Moises Martinez, 20, of Fort Riley, was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident. Martinez was transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for his injuries. This accident remains under investigation. Officers filed a report for aggravated battery and criminal trespass at approximately 12:09 a.m. on Oct. 30 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 21-year-old male was listed as the victim when…
Today, we get you set for another K-State road game, as the Wildcats head to Boulder with a huge question mark at the quarterback position. We’ll talk with Curry Sexton, Pat Rooney, and more to preview the game! We’ll also make our weekly betting picks, go over a very boring World Series celebration, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/MIJ2H94AcF4?si=Xm06twsudhy8AGF8 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Avery Johnson out, Jacob Knuth doubtful Segment 2 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 3 – Top 5 Big 12 games for Week 9 Hour 2 Segment 1 – Colorado preview with Pat Rooney Segment 2 – Mitch in…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will look to carry its momentum into the postseason Friday when the Indians host Topeka High in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs at Bishop Stadium. The Indians enter as the No. 3 seed in the 6A West bracket after finishing the regular season 6-2 and winning the Centennial League. They will face the No. 14 Trojans for the second time in three weeks after rolling to a 60-13 road victory over Topeka on Oct. 16. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
6A 14W Topeka High Trojans (1-7) @ 3W Manhattan Indians (6-2) 10W Washburn Rural Junior Blues (3-5) @ 7W Junction City Blue Jays (4-4) 5A 9W Hutchinson Salthawks (3-5) @ 8W Emporia Spartans (4-4) 4A 15W Abilene Cowboys (1-7) @ 2W Wamego Red Raiders (6-1) *Thursday* 10W Highland Park Scots (4-4) @ 7W Rock Creek Mustangs (6-2) *Thursday* 3A 12W Concordia Panthers (3-5) @ 5W Chapman Fighting Irish (6-2) 13W Clay Center Tigers (2-6) @ 4W Hoisington Cardinals (6-2) 14E Santa Fe Trail Chargers (4-4) @ 3E Jefferson West Tigers (6-2) 10E Perry-Lecompton Kaws (4-4) @ 7E Nemaha Central Thunder…
Officers filed a report for burglary and theft of property or services at approximately 6:48 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2026 in the 1000 block of Conley Circle. A 50-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a 2018 Ford Edge from his driveway, as well as other personal items from a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $10,380. 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…
On today’s edition of The Game, Drew Galloway from K-State Online and WBB coach Jeff Mittie joins the show. Also the guys discuss the Chiefs adding a controversial player in Justin Tucker today. https://www.youtube.com/live/uM-jTbJvE0c?si=jYt6uZG97ehe9SsY Full Show Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – More Drew Segment 3 – Chiefs sign Justin Tucker Segment 4 – Chiefs get worse with their most recent addition Segment 5 – Chiefs vs. Seahawks recap Segment 6 – Interview with KSU WBB HC Jeff Mittie & AUA
By Nathan Gaddie Incumbent Riley County Commissioner John Ford announced he will not run for the position again, no matter what the outcome of the election is. Ford announced the news and spoke more about the election Tuesday on Within Reason with Mike Matson. Ford was elected in 2018 and has held the seat since. He said he knew the commission wasn’t a lifetime office and at some point it would be time to give it up. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.