Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of Leavenworth Street and N. 4th Street on January 16, 2025, at approximately 6:47 PM. Officers report Lonny Scott, 50, of Manhattan, was crossing the street in his wheelchair when it struck ice and tipped over. Antonio Casillas-Ventura, 24, of Fort Riley, was approaching the intersection at the same time and subsequently collided with Scott. Scott was transported to Via Christi by ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Tanasha Dupree, 32 of Manhattan, was arrested on January 17, 2025, at approximately 3:52 PM in the 2500 block of Candle…
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Kansas State head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang addressed the media on Thursday, Jan. 16, to preview the Wildcats’ upcoming showdown against No. 9/10 Kansas. K-State (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) kicks off a two-game road trip on Saturday with the 302nd Dillon Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse. This historic rivalry, the second-longest active series in college basketball, has been played annually since 1907 and ranks as the sixth-most played matchup in Division I history. Tip-off is set for noon CT and will be broadcast on CBS. https://youtu.be/pisAEbvaygM Click here for more K-State sports.
FORT RILEY — A military jury found a soldier guilty of sexually assaulting a fellow soldier during his court-martial last month and was sentenced to 15 months confinement, officials said Wednesday. Army Sgt. Trent Goines, 31, who is a petroleum supply specialist assigned to A Company, 101st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, was also reduced to the rank of E-1 and given a dishonorable discharge from the military judge presiding over the trial at the Fort Riley Courtroom, according to a report from the Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel. Goines and the victim were both serving…
City crews plowed 42.24 million cubic feet of snow after last week’s historic snow storm, an official said Tuesday. Interim director of public works Wyatt Thompson said at the city commission meeting that officials figured if the snow was 16 inches deep, the snow they plowed between Jan. 4 and Jan. 9 could have filled City Park Pool 468 times. That amount of snow also could have filled 12,500 train cars or filled Bill Snyder Family Stadium 400 feet deep. Thompson said public works had 31 operations team members who were able to mobilize quickly. “We had a couple members…
Eva Cleary, 20, of Ogden, was arrested on January 15, 2025, at approximately 11:12 PM at the corner of N. Elm Street and Riley Ave. Cleary was arrested on the probable cause offenses of driving while a habitual violator- 2nd conviction and driving while suspended – 3rd or subsequent conviction. Total bond was set at $5,000. Cleary was confined at the time of this report. Anyone with information 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
Karen McCulloh became mayor of Manhattan on Tuesday as the city commission had its annual reorganization. Commissioner Peter Oppelt nominated Susan Adamchak, who became mayor in May following the resignation of Wynn Butler, when Adamchak had only been on the commission for a few months. Commissioner Jayme Minton seconded, but Adamchak before the motion could go to a vote asked if she could decline to be nominated and make a nomination herself. The full story can be read at The Mercury. For more local news involving Manhattan, click here.
Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ basketball hosted undefeated Junction City in another classic between the two rivals but ultimately fell 66-62 in overtime on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays (6-0) entered the contest as favorites on paper with the Indians (2-5) carrying a below .500 record. Still, a packed MHS gym was treated to a classic before Junction City pulled away in overtime. “We just have to look at tonight as some proof that we are making progress,” head coach Benji George said. “We have what it takes to…
Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes After nearly a month-long break, Manhattan High girls’ basketball hit the floor and opened the floodgates on Junction City, winning 93-25 on Tuesday night. The Indians (5-2) won their 33rd straight in the rivalry matchup in front of a red-filled student section on winter homecoming night. Jelena Depusoir shined bright in the contest, scoring a game-high and career-high 19 points. The 5-foot-10 sophomore’s previous career high was three points. Juniors Delaney Larson and Kat Ball notched eight and nine points, respectively. To view the full article visit…
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 12:59 Segment 3: 25:51 Segment 4: 36:35 On Wednesday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke Gina Snyder the executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
Officers filed reports of theft between the dates of December 21- January 2, 2025, in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. Officers listed Wal-Mart as the victim when it was reported a known subject stole approximately $1,200 worth of merchandise. Thomas Scripter, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 14, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM in the 3000 block of Anderson Ave. Scripter was arrested for the probable cause offenses of driving under the influence- 4th or subsequent conviction and failure to have an ignition interlock device. Total bond was set at $8,000. Scripter was not confined at the time…