A Junction City man is in custody after police say he violated a protection order. Riley County Police arrested 41-year-old Antoine Jones Monday at the jail, charging him with four counts of violating a protection order. Police released no further information. He remains confined on a $27,000 bond.
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Officers filed a report criminal damage to property, domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal trespass at approximately 12:20 a.m. on April 27, 2026 in Manhattan. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a known 22-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Joseph Vernon Ray Chames Jr, 22, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:08 p.m. in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for criminal damage to property, domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal trespass. Chames Jr. was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Dylan Wayne McSherley,…
A K-State fraternity member is in critical condition after he fell out the window of his fraternity house Saturday, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Jack Fleischaker, 19, reportedly fell out of a second-story window of the two-story Sigma Chi fraternity house at 1224 Fremont St. at about 3:15 a.m., according to sources. Emergency personnel transported him to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, what were the best and worst K-State sports moments of 25-26, “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show, who was the MVP of Spring football, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/mY_Wmsm7Cz0?si=eZI1UuqFfl8toK5c Hour 1 Segment 1 – Did Tim complete the 9-9-9 challenge Segment 2 – Who was the MVP of Spring football? Segment 3 – Bat Cats swept by KU Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Best and worst of K-State Sports 2025-26 Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
By Toby Hammes Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 has no plans to add girls’ flag football for the upcoming fall season, following Thursday’s decision by the Kansas State High School Activities Association to officially sanction the sport beginning in 2026-27. Manhattan High athletics director Mike Marsh told The Mercury on Friday that, as of now, the district will not be implementing the sport next year. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
In a game that was delayed more than five hours by weather, No. 16 Kansas defeated Kansas State baseball, 9-7, to complete a Dillons Sunflower Showdown sweep at Tointon Family Stadium Sunday. With the victory, KU improved to 33-11 and 17-4 in Big 12 play, continuing its best conference start in school history. K-State fell to 26-18 and 9-12 in league games. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Bella Zarate The K-State Gardens welcomed runners and walkers of all ages Saturday for the fifth annual Run for the Roses 5k and 1-mile walk — and if one participant is any indication, the event is as much about community as it is competition. Marvin Hachmeister, 95, has seen the K-State Gardens go through quite a few changes. He remembers when the grounds were a dairy barn back in 1954. Decades later, he’s still showing up — this time, to run. “I like to see all the people,” Hachmeister said. “They’re a big encouragement for me so I can…
By Nathan Gaddie Little Apple Pride festivities brought Manhattan’s LGBTQ+ community together over the weekend. A parade through Aggieville kicked off the event, followed by a festival at City Park. Organizers estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 people showed up in support. Brad Everett, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, continued his family’s tradition of driving a toy train through the parade and at the festival to spread a little love. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Police are investigating a vehicle burglary and theft reported Saturday night in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 8:09 p.m. April 25th, 2026, in the 1100 block of Bertrand Street. A 20-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect stole her vehicle. The vehicle was later located and recovered. Items reported stolen from the vehicle include a camera and two suitcases. The total estimated loss associated with the case is approximately $6,500. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you…
Officers filed a report of a battery and aggravated assault which occurred in Ogden on April 24, 2026 at approximately 6:50 p.m. A 30-year-old female and a 37-year-old male are both are both listed a suspect and victim. Officers filed a vehicle burglary and theft report in the 1100 block of Bertrand St. in Manhattan on April 25, 2026 at approximately 8:09 p.m. A 20-year-old female was listed at the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect(s) stole her vehicle. The vehicle was later located and recovered. Taken from the vehicle was a camera and two suitcases. The estimated…