The RCPD responded to 19 incidents over the weekend of June 7 and 8, including a mix of accidents, property crimes, and drug-related activity. One injury accident was reported in the 1800 block of College Avenue, while two other non-injury crashes occurred at N. 10th and Bluemont and at Sherman Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard near Leonardville. Officers also investigated a burglary, several reports of larceny, and a criminal threat incident near S. Manhattan Avenue and Fort Riley Boulevard. A domestic incident was reported at Georgetown Apartments early Sunday morning, and a drug-related arrest occurred hours later on Laramie Street.…
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Seven individuals were arrested on various charges. Among them was Kaleb Henry Nelson Israel Taft Antonucci, 23, of Manhattan, who was taken into custody late Friday night for driving while suspended. Zachary Dewayne Tilton, 37, also of Manhattan, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear, with a $10,000 bond. Michael Salvador Gamboa, 41, faced two counts of criminal trespass. Ammanuel Jonathan Simpson, 23, was arrested for property damage and drug-related charges on Colorado Street. Robert Adonis West, 29, was arrested for failure to appear, and Kylie Leann Petty, 25, of Junction City, was arrested on multiple charges including…
On today’s host, guest host Brandon Peoples is joined by representatives from American Legion Boys State. Occurring in Manhattan this week, the event is geared toward boys entering their junior year of high school. Boys State leaders help students, or “Staters,” learn critical thinking skills and conduct civic discourse. 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.
Gary Bouck Jr, 51, of Manhattan was arrested on June 5, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m. on a Riley County District court warrant for distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin and use communication facility; attempted commission of felony drug violation. Bouck was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Shiheem Reid, 28, of Ogden was arrested on June 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on two Riley County District court warrants for two counts of failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of aggravated robbery, domestic battery, aggravated residential…
A man was arrested late Wednesday evening after following his ex-wife in a car from the St. George area to the Wabaunsee County Courthouse. 37-year-old Jaron Taitano was taken into custody but was released on Thursday. The incident leading to his arrest began shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday when his ex-wife reported the car she was driving was being followed by Taitano. Wabaunsee County officers were alerted to the situation when the woman called 911 while driving south on K-99 from Pottawatomie County into Wabaunsee County. Taitano’s ex-wife continued driving into Alma and was met in the county courthouse parking…
Multiple area baseball standouts earned all-league and all-state honors after the season wrapped up last Friday. Starting in 4A with state runners-up Rock Creek, pitchers Brock Lubbers and Ryker Zoeller were garnered all-North Central Kansas League honors with senior Cooper Sieben earning honorable mention. Subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury to read the rest of the story!
An officer with the Riley County Police Department is on administrative leave after he was arrested Wednesday on charges of unlawful computer acts. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. at 1024 Lobdell Drive and issued a $4,000 bond. He was no longer confined as of Thursday’s arrest report. His arrest follows an RCPD investigation into a domestic related incident. He was placed on administrative leave on Monday after a report was filed, listing a 36-year-old woman as the victim. RCPD officials have refused to release any additional information about the arrest.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan operates as a partnership between the public and private sectors. The City of Manhattan owns and manages the facility, while the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation supports it through fundraising and community engagement. Today Mike is joined by Lesley White, Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation director, and Mary Ice, a member of its governing board. 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.
Joseph Hodges, 49, of Manhattan was arrested on June 4, 2025, at approximately 9:13 a.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hodges was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. A Riley County Police Department Police Officer was arrested following an investigation into a domestic related incident. On June 2, 2025, officers filed a report for unlawful acts concerning computers. A 36-year-old woman was listed as…
The K-State football hot streak for recruiting continues, specifically in the Lone Star State, with their most recent addition in Miles Toedecki, a three-star quarterback out of Austin, Texas. Toedecki, playing at Vendegrift High School, finished his junior season with some ridiculous numbers, including 48 touchdowns through the air to just 7 interceptions and over 3,000 yards passing, leading VHS to a 6A State Championship with a 15-1 record on the season. Toedecki picked up several honors, such as District 25-6II Offensive MVP, Texas 6A-II State Championship MVP, and the Austin Sports Journal’s 2024 Mr. Austin Football award. Toedecki makes…