A 29-year-old Ogden man was arrested Monday afternoon on multiple allegations, including criminal trespass, theft and battery. Jacob Lash Shepard was arrested just before 2 p.m. in the 400 block of 15th Street in Ogden at Casey’s General Store on two counts of criminal trespass, one count of theft of property or services and one count of battery. Riley County Police listed a 52-year-old woman and Casey’s as victims. Shepard was issued a $5,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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Officers filed a report for two counts of criminal trespass, one count of theft of property or services, and one count of battery at approximately 12:54 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026 in the 300 block of Riley Avenue in Ogden. A 52-year-old woman and Casey’s General Store were listed as victims. A 29-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Jacob Lash Shepard, 29, of Ogden, was arrested at approximately 1:56 p.m. in the 400 block of Fifteenth Street in Ogden for two counts of criminal trespass, one count of theft of property or services and one count of battery. Shepard…
K-State officials on Friday announced they hired a new chief of police and director of public safety for the university. Kacey Wiltz will begin serving in the role on Sept. 14. She has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and currently serves as police chief at Kansas City Community College. Wiltz also has experience serving as a crisis response team negotiator, field training officer and training coordinator. She holds a doctorate in criminal justice leadership and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice.
A Junction City man was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 77. Geary County deputies responded just before 6 a.m. to northbound U.S. 77 near mile marker 156. Ousmane Camara of Junction City was slowing his 2024 Volkswagen due to traffic when he was rear-ended by a 2016 Ford Mustang driven by Robert Mayer of Abilene. Camara was transported from the scene by Junction City EMS with complaints of pain.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, it’s finally game week for K-State football, we discuss O-Line injuries, Coach Klein discusses depth chart, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/sB-dGpwbLig?si=ddy_pl-GOVgjxodF Hour 1 Segment 1 – Offensive line is hurting for healthy bodies Segment 2 – WR Jaron Tibbs with K-State media Segment 3 – Soccer and volleyball off to undefeated starts & last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Highlights from depth chart reveal Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
Riley County officials recommended commissioners designate data centers and battery storage systems as “special use,” allowing for review by county staff, the planning board and the county commission while also allowing for public input. The standards for data centers and battery energy storage systems would differ from those for wind and solar energy, but Riley County planning and special projects director Amanda Webb said creating specific criteria would be consistent with the county’s existing approach to specialized land uses. Commissioners also considered scheduling speakers to better inform them amid regulation talks. Webb presented speaker proposals to county commissioners Monday. The…
By Jon Grove For nearly 70 minutes, Kansas State soccer’s defense absorbed everything Nebraska could throw at it. Then came the moment that could have changed the entire night. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Nathan Gaddie Green Tea Sushi will soon move to a new spot in Aggieville, the restaurant announced Sunday. Its new location will be at 620 North Manhattan Avenue, next to Chipotle. “After serving our Manhattan community at our current location, we’re ready for a new chapter with a bigger, beautiful new space and the same Green Tea Sushi you know and love,” a representative announced on Facebook. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 42-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Friday afternoon on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Sarah Ann Gutierrez was arrested at about 1:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The warrant stems from original charges of domestic battery, driving under the influence, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. Gutierrez was issued a $10,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
A 58-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Friday on allegations including mistreatment of a dependent adult or elderly person. Randall Clarke Reitz was arrested at about 6:24 p.m. on allegations of assault, mistreatment of a dependent adult or elderly person and criminal threat. Riley County Police said the arrest stems from a report originally filed in June. Reitz was issued a $20,000 bond and was no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.