Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a series of drug-related charges as well as a domestic battery count. Riley County Police say 24-year-old Donte Long was taken into custody around 4:10 p.m. Nov. 19 in the 900 block of North Seth Child Road. Long faces three counts of possession of marijuana; one count each of distribution of marijuana between 450 grams and less than 30 kilograms, distribution of marijuana between 25 and 450 grams, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture or cultivate a controlled substance, use of a communication facility in the…

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Wednesday evening at Best Buy in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 8:35 p.m. Nov. 19 in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Store staff reported that an unknown male suspect and an unknown female suspect stole two Samsung tablets. The total loss is listed at $1,119.97. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 8:35 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. Best Buy was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown male suspect and an unknown female suspect stole two Samsung tablets. The total loss associated with this case is $1,119.97. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Donte Long, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Nov.…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Mason Voth from KSO, as well as Mississippi State beat writer Sam Sklar about the upcoming matchup for KSU MBB. We’ll also talk about why aren’t the Chiefs good? https://www.youtube.com/live/zxX2iEY_nu8?si=pXeZesTKSh-bGy-6 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Utah has a lot on the line against KSU Segment 3 – Mississippi State beat writer Sam Sklar Hour 2 Segment 1 – Why aren’t the Chiefs good? Segment 2 – Extremely important stretch for KSU MBB coming up Segment 3 – Toby’s tales from a ghost town:…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its second Manhattan location Friday at 818 Tuttle Creek Blvd. It will be open seven days a week from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant features the first “Chipotlane” in Manhattan, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. A Chipotle continues to operate at 606 N. Manhattan Ave. in the Aggieville business district. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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An Ogden man was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with a months-long investigation into fraudulent card use and computer-related crimes. Riley County Police say the original report was filed July 27 around 2:12 p.m. in the 200 block of South Seth Child Road. The case involved criminal use of a financial card, theft of property or services and multiple computer unlawful acts. On Nov. 18, officers arrested 28-year-old David DeJesus Roman in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. He faces seven counts of computer unlawful acts, six counts of criminal use of a financial card and one count…

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Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a three-vehicle crash in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers responded to the scene around 6:46 p.m. Nov. 18 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Investigators reported that a 2014 Ford Focus driven by 71-year-old Randy Welter of Manhattan failed to yield while making a left-hand turn, causing a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by 19-year-old Callen Barta, also of Manhattan, to crash into it. After the initial collision, Barta’s vehicle struck a 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by 18-year-old Jackson West of Manhattan while attempting to stop. Welter and his passenger,…

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Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2025 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 2014 Ford Focus driven by Randy Welter, 71, of Manhattan, had failed to yield on a lefthand turn, causing a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by Callen Barta, 19, of Manhattan, to crash into it. Barta then ran into another vehicle while trying to stop, a 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by Jackson West, 18, of Manhattan. Welter and his passenger, Teresa Frazier, 65, of Manhattan, were transported to Via Christi for treatment. Welter…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over a nailbiter in Bramlage last night as K-State MBB overcame a late deficit to navigate by Tulsa, hear from K-State tight end Linkon Cure, name a Jabroni of the Week and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/Puy4AfjawzE?si=c1pG9x2ZL4qLSzaa Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State survives Tulsa’s late run to win 84-83 Segment 2 – PJ Haggerty is worth the bag Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – What have we learned about K-State MBB’s 4-0 start? Segment 2 – K-State tight end Linkon Cure with media Segment 3 – Who…

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