An Emmett man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities investigated two domestic violence incidents that allegedly occurred at Pottawatomie County State Lake No. 3. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were initially dispatched at approximately 3:18 p.m. June 24 after receiving a report of a reckless motorcyclist near Little Noxie Road and McDonald Road in rural Onaga. During the investigation, deputies learned a female victim had allegedly been battered earlier Wednesday and stabbed with a knife during a separate domestic violence incident Tuesday at Pottawatomie County State Lake No. 3. The victim’s identity has not been released. Investigators identified…
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Officers filed a report of theft by deception at approximately 8:35 p.m. on June 24, 2026 in the 14000 block of Grandview Drive in Randolph. A 36-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported he sent money electronically to an unknown suspect who was impersonating a police officer who said payment was required on a warrant. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward…
A Junction City man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading law enforcement on a pursuit while committing multiple traffic violations. Justin Ryan Kendrick, 29, of Junction City, was arrested just before 11 p.m. June 24 in the 1000 block of Grant Avenue. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, Kendrick was arrested on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by engaging in reckless driving, reckless driving, defective headlamps, speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to signal turns, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and driving on the wrong side…
A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple felony charges involving an alleged child victim, according to Geary County authorities. Brandon Bryant Ingram Jr., 39, of Junction City, was arrested just before 9 a.m. June 24 at the Geary County District Court on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. According to the Geary County Detention Center inmate roster, Ingram was booked into the jail just after 10 a.m. As of Thursday morning, no bond had been set and Ingram remained confined in the Geary County…
A week after Brian Peete announced his upcoming resignation from the Riley County Police Department, the Riley County law enforcement agency board on Tuesday voted to approve an amendment to his contract allowing for a departure at the end of the year. Additionally, the amended document allows for Peete to establish a residency in Topeka, “at his request and should he so choose,” for the remainder of his time at the department, provided he continues to fulfill of his obligations as director. Peete, 50, told The Mercury on Thursday he is resigning as director of the department effective Dec. 31.…
A Colorado man died Wednesday afternoon after his SUV left I-70 and rolled into a creek in Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. June 24 on westbound I-70 about a half-mile west of Vera Road. Troopers said a 2025 Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound when, for an unknown reason, it left the roadway, crossed the median, traveled down an embankment and rolled into a creek, where it came to rest submerged in water. The driver, Blake Ronald Turner, 79, of Aurora, Colorado, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The Kansas…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll wrap up nominations for the 7th annual Gamey Awards, which will take place on Thursday, as well as talk to Derek Young from K-State Online for the latest K-State recruiting update. https://www.youtube.com/live/FnldlLqRgsI?si=vTONinXPMNfQcesS Full Show Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – Derek Young continued Segment 3 – 7th annual Gamey Award nominations
The Kansas Department of Transportation has extended the closure of a portion of K-13 north of Manhattan after weather-related delays slowed construction progress. K-13 between U.S. 24 and Tuttle Cove Road has been closed since January and was originally expected to reopen this spring. KDOT now anticipates reopening the highway by the end of July, weather permitting. Detours will remain in place during the closure. Motorists east of K-13 are encouraged to use K-99 and K-16, while those west of K-13 can utilize U.S. 77 and K-16. Drivers may follow the signed detour routes or choose alternate routes as appropriate.…
They’re blowing bubbles at Tuttle Creek again. That is, officials have begun work on the lake’s water injection dredging project, which involves a barge that shoots water at the sediment that has accumulated on the lake floor so the current can carry it toward the dam. Phase 2 of the project ended in April, and Phase 3 began Tuesday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
On today’s edition of The Game, we continue the 7th annual Gamey Award festivities with the second round of nominations, no supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby in the NFL & Mitch names his Jabroni of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/live/adUXAHO9zeI?si=yKVTEwLfH-gef5DU Full Show Segment 1 – No supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby Segment 2 – 7th annual Gamey Award nominations Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week/Ask Us Anything