By Rose Gruenbacher A man charged with first-degree murder is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment, after a preliminary examination concluded Friday in Riley County District Court. Hunter Logan Smith, 24, will be arraigned for counts of murder and criminal threat. Smith was arrested on November 11, after Riley County Police officers responded to a reported stabbing on November 5 at 3001 Arbor Dr. Following the incident, Parker Tumlinson, 24, of Mountain Home, AR was taken to Ascension Via Christi and then flown to Stormont Vail in Topeka, where he died from his injuries. Smith also stabbed himself,…
Author: KMAN Staff
Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of March. GET IT TO GO — Austin English, Peace Lutheran Church pastor, places ashes on the forehead of Audrey Cook during a drive-through Wednesday, March 5, 2025, outside of the church on Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. Ash Wednesday started the Lenten season, which runs through April 17. COFFEE BREAK — Motorists pull into 151 Coffee, 900 N. Third St. in Manhattan, Friday, March 7, 2025. Its official opening was March 3. The drive-through chain specializes in blended energy drinks, smoothies and of course, coffee. This is its third location in Kansas,…
Timothy Avery, 33, of Junction City was arrested on a warrant for theft. Bond was set at $5,000. At the time of this report Avery was no longer confined. Officers filed a report of Theft from Motor Vehicle in the 700 Block of Pecan Circle in Manhattan that occurred during the early morning hours of March 29th.. A business reported that multiple vehicles had been broken into and an estimated $3700 worth of tools had been taken. Officer filed a report for Rape in Ogden on March 30th at approximately 11:00pm. An 18 year old female was listed as the…
City officials are reminding Manhattan residents of the annual Spring Cleanup, happening next week. City crews will be circling neighborhoods between April 7 and April 11, collecting properly bagged and stacked yard waste, tree limbs and branches. Crews will be in different quadrants of the city each day, passing through areas only once to pick up items. No construction debris, household trash or hazardous materials will be collected. Crews will not enter private property, so residents should have their items placed near the curb. Pickup areas are as follows: Monday, April 7 — areas south of Anderson and west of Westwood Tuesday,…
From the Manhattan Mercury Just a couple days after Kansas State’s loss to No. 1 seed USC in the Sweet 16 on Saturday in Spokane, Wash., the Wildcat women have their first portal defection of the offseason. According to a report from On3, junior forward Eliza Maupin is headed to the transfer portal after three seasons in Manhattan. Maupin averaged 3.9 points per game this past season and 4.0 points per game and 11.7 minutes per game over her career. She also averaged 2.7 rebounds a game last season, recorded a career-high 17 blocks and 29 assists. To view the…
Two people were seriously injured in a Sunday crash on I-70 near Junction City. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just before 4:30 pm, about a mile east of the US-77 interchange. An eastbound SUV swerved to the right, striking an eastbound Toyota Prius, causing both vehicles to spin out. THE SUV rolled several times before coming to rest on all fours. Two people in the SUV, from Lincoln, Nebraska, were transported to Stormont Vail-Flint Hills with serious injuries. A Salina couple in the Prius, were also transported but had no serious injuries, according to the crash report. Click…
Nicolas Stephens, 22, of Manhattan was arrested on March 28,2025, around 11:22 p.m. for domestic battery, criminal deprivation of property and criminal restraint. Stephens was issued a total bond of $6000 and is still confined at the time of this report. Gregory Hayes, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on March 30, 2025, around 12:40 p.m. for two counts of domestic battery. Hayes was issued a total bond of $6000. Hayes posted bond and was released from custody. Gregory Hayes, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on March 31, 2025, around 12:28 a.m. for violation of protection order. Hayes was issued a…
A strong storm system is could impact the area, bringing gusty south winds of up to 45 mph. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop Tuesday evening and continue into the overnight hours. The primary hazards include large hail, with sizes reaching up to 2.5 inches, and damaging wind gusts around 60 mph. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe. Stay tuned to News Radio KMAN for current information. Click here for more local news.
Arby’s at 326 Southwind Place in the Seth Child Commons shopping center served customers for the last time on Sunday. Shift manager Jolene O’Donnell writing in a post on Facebook the closure is due to the building in need of a massive renovation and the volume of business at the location “not being enough to justify the cost.” One Arby’s location in Manhattan remains open, at 405 McCall Road. O’Donnell also says the restaurant is also doing is doing a “menu refresh” with menu numbers changing to reflect the return of some other food items. Click here for more local…
By Tim Everson, teverson@themercury.com The road for the Kansas State women came to an end Saturday evening, falling 67-61 to USC in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Washington. The back-and-forth game featured nine ties and eight lead changes, but the fifth-seeded Wildcats trailed for the vast majority of Saturday’s game, leading only 4:28 total. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.