Two people were transported to the hospital Thursday evening following a crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 5:22 p.m. April 23rd to the area of Sloan Street and Griffith Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2004 Cadillac DeVille driven by Robert Houston, 45, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2022 Ford Escape driven by Michael Noda, 31, of Manhattan. Houston and a passenger were transported by EMS to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Houston was issued citations for failure to yield at a…
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A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday evening following a reported disturbance, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 6:51 p.m. April 23rd, 2026, in the 2100 block of Casement Road for criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Julia Sue Booher, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:03 p.m. on charges of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Booher was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property at approximately 6:51 p.m. on April 23, 2026 in the 2100 block of Casement Road. Julia Sue Booher, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested for criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property at approximately 8:03 p.m. Booher was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 5:22 p.m. on April 23 near Sloan Street…
A trial scheduled to begin Thursday in Riley County District Court has instead been postponed until the defendant receives a competency evaluation. Daniel Francis Lee was arrested in August 2024 for battering four county corrections officers. His case was scheduled for trial Thursday and Friday, but was continued after Lee’s defense attorney made a motion Thursday morning for a competency evaluation. Phylemon Yau requested the court order an evaluation of his client, “to determine his competency to assist his counsel in the preparation of his defense.”
One person was killed Thursday when a semi left the roadway on Interstate 70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes, about two miles west of Junction City. The truck reportedly left the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, re-entered the roadway and then rolled. The driver, 41-year-old Christopher Poare, of Wichita, was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball head coach Don Hess reached a milestone few achieve this past weekend, earning his 500th career win during the Indians’ trip to Garden City. Now sitting at a record of 501-149 as a head coach, Hess’ mark reflects nearly four decades of consistency within the program. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball split with Centennial League foe Washburn Rural on Wednesday evening at CiCo Park. “When you play against a quality opponent in a doubleheader, it’s really hard to sweep a team,” head coach Don Hess said. “You hope you learn something from good competition, and sometimes it’s OK if you walk away with a split. You just hope that the lessons that come with that split are very visible to the players as well.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Bryan Richardson Local brewing companies are able to fully realize their vision for a new CiCo Park event after the Riley County Commission on Thursday approved alcohol sales for the festivities. Manhattan Brewing Company and Aggieville Brewing Company are planning to hold Little Apple Mayfest from 4 to 10 p.m. May 16. The companies have described the event as a family-friendly outdoor festival. Mayfest will include craft vendors, food vendors, a kids zone, a cornhole tournament and, of course, beer. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online scam in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:44 a.m. April 22nd in the 1500 block of Harry Road for theft by deception and identity theft. A 69-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect he met online defrauded him of money and personal information. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $5,500. No additional information was immediately released.