Jessica Cutright, 44, of Wamego, was arrested at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in October 2024. Cutright was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nicholas McDaniel, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:33 p.m. on March 25 near Casement Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. for aggravated violation of the offender registration act, seven counts of violating the offender registration act…
Author: KMAN Staff
Following the recovery of a submerged fuel tank last week at Tuttle Creek Lake, officials with the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that water quality samples collected by state and federal officials at the lake have shown no fuel-related contaminants above drinking water standards. As a result, a stream advisory issued for Tuttle Creek Cove was rescinded Wednesday by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The state agency has worked closely with the Corps and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Heartland Region on a comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan since the March…
By Tim Everson With the Kansas State women’s basketball team wrapping up its season over the weekend in a second-round WBIT loss to California, the focus has already shifted to next season. Following the 2024-25 campaign, the Wildcats suffered a mass exodus through both graduation and the transfer portal. Junior guard Taryn Sides was the only returning K-State player to have recorded any meaningful playing time, and so the cupboard had to be restocked. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports
A 24-year college coaching veteran who has 12 years of coordinator experience, Marcel Yates will lead the Kansas State cornerbacks, head coach Collin Klein announced Tuesday. Yates replaces co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson, who left to coach at Ole Miss, the school announced on March 19. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss the comments from new HC Collin Klein from his first press conference leading up to spring practices starting tomorrow, and we’ll speak to Drew Galloway from KSO. https://www.youtube.com/live/-B_lX_w0c-U?si=AEtX7EXhZW_cs3HT Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – There will be no beer crisis in Houston Segment 4 – Previewing Royals opener Hour 2 Segment 1 – Collin Klein holds first spring football press conference Segment 2 – More from Collin Segment 3 – Rumors going around about Bill Self & AUA
Drew Grego’s five RBI lifted No. 24 Nebraska to a 14-9 win over Kansas State at Tointon Family Stadium Tuesday night. “Key point in the game was the top of the fifth,” said head coach Pete Hughes in a statement. “We did a great job in the bottom of the fourth building a big inning with six runs. It is critical to have a shutdown inning when we go back on defense and keep the momentum of the game on our side. We were unable to do that, and it was the turning point in the game.” To view the…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ soccer kicked off its new season with a 1-1 draw against Seaman on Tuesday night. “A positive result. I’ll take a tie over a loss,” head coach Mike Sanchez said. “Of course, we’d much rather have a win, but that’s all right. We’ll take it in Game 1, getting some overtime play under our belt.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more high school sports
Drivers may want to avoid construction near the Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 99 interchange next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a bridge repair project on westbound I-70 in Wabaunsee County on Monday. The project includes deck patching, concrete surface repairs and overlay on the structure over Pretty Creek just east of the K-99 interchange. During the project, westbound I-70 will go down to one lane through the work zone. A 12-foot width restriction and reduced speed limit of 60 mph will be in place. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Junction City man was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he violated a protection order and got into an altercation with officers while being taken into custody. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers were called to the 100 block of Griffith Drive around 10:30 a.m. for a report involving multiple alleged violations of a protection order. Police arrested 33-year-old Austin Cody Edge on two counts of violating a protection order, two counts of stalking, as well as criminal tresspass, and charges of interference, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. Four victims were mentioned in the…
Riley County Police are investigating an alleged theft of jewelry from a Manhattan hotel room this week. Authorities filed a report for theft of property lost or mislaid just after 1 p.m. Tuesday after a 57-year-old woman said she left jewelry in a hotel room after checking out from the Holiday Inn at 1641 Anderson Avenue. The item is now missing. The total estimated loss associated is $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to call RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.