The RCPD responded to a range of incidents over the weekend, including reports of robbery, theft, battery, and multiple disturbances. A robbery was reported early Sunday morning in the 900 block of N. 12th Street, while officers also responded to active fights at Tate’s and Kwik Shop in Manhattan. Reports of disorderly conduct, domestic disturbances, and thefts were filed at locations including Wingstop, Ulta Beauty, and Todd Lane Terrace Apartments. Seven arrests were made during the reporting period. Sarrina Mecko Reed, 43, of Wichita, was arrested twice for shoplifting and possession of tools used to remove theft detection devices, with…
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Detectives with the Riley County Police Department arrested a Manhattan man Friday morning on multiple drug-related charges. Donald Ince, 46, was taken into custody around 11:20 a.m. on May 23 in the 700 block of N. 11th Street. His arrest stems from a Riley County District Court warrant listing several felony charges, including unlawful acts involving proceeds from a drug transaction, unlawful distribution of marijuana, two counts of unlawful distribution of cannabinoids, and unlawful manufacture or possession of a controlled substance using a communication device. Ince was issued a $50,000 bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jal. Ince…
The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of incidents and made six arrests between May 23 and the early morning of May 24, according to RCPD. One of the most serious events occurred at 2448 Hobbs Drive in Manhattan, where police responded to a robbery and multiple domestic battery cases. Maria Isabel Aponte, 29, and Carlos James Aponte Rivera, also 29, were both arrested in connection with the incident. Rivera faces multiple charges including robbery, criminal damage to property, domestic battery, and aggravated intimidation of a witness. Aponte was also charged with two counts of domestic battery and…
A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday evening by Riley County Police Department for charges including rape, kidnapping and blackmail. Officers arrested Henrry Josue Mendrano Tellez, 33, on Thursday at 11:15 p.m. at the McDonalds in Westloop Place for rape, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual battery, kidnapping, blackmail with a video, photo, file or image and aggravated endangering a child. He was given a bond of $500,000 and remains held in Riley County jail. To view the full article visit themercury.com
The Manhattan High track and field squads are headed back to state with a regional title sweep in hand. Both the girls’ and boys’ track and field teams claimed championships at the Class 6A regional meet Thursday at Wichita Northwest, securing their spots in next week’s KSHSAA state championships at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
After a career of working in the school district as a teacher and principal, Greg Hoyt has some stories about the last day of school. As the school year wraps up today for Manhattan students, Greg shares his experience with Mike. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
On May 23, 2025, at approximately 12:44 a.m., an officer filed a report of interference with a law enforcement officer in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. The officer reported that he attempted to arrest a 35-year-old female on an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The 35-year-old female suspect fled from the officer for a short distance before being placed under arrest without further incident. Amanda Massoli, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 23, 2025, at approximately 12:46 a.m. in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. for interference with a law enforcement officer. Massoli was issued a…
Susie, the oldest living chimpanzee in human care in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), is turning 71. A celebration honoring Susie will take place at 11:45 a.m. on June 12 at the chimp exhibit. The theme of the celebration will be “The Queen Wears Black.” The zoo will provide enrichment and birthday activities for guests. Born in 1954, Susie arrived at Sunset Zoo in 1974. She is the matriarch of the chimpanzee troop that also includes Julian (46), Hazina (38), Hususa (33) and Koto (12). The birthday celebration has become a tradition for the zoo, as Susie has…
Tightrope acts thrill for a reason. Dazzling acrobats flirt with disaster and tantalize audiences while they avert catastrophe. Manhattan High’s 2-1 extra-innings 6A regional baseball championship had all the characteristics of that kind of high-wire act. The Indians made a slip here and a daring near-fall there. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
Rock Creek softball is headed back to the Class 4A state tournament for the fifth straight season after rallying past El Dorado 7-6 and holding off Tonganoxie 10-6 to win Wednesday’s regional championship on its home field. The Mustangs, now 19-7, secured the title in the 4 vs. 5 seed matchup and will compete in next week’s state tournament in Salina. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.