An inmate at the Riley County Jail died Thursday night after being found unresponsive inside the facility, according to the Riley County Police Department. Corrections officers discovered 60-year-old Michael Lee Stanfield of Manhattan unresponsive at approximately 9:22 p.m. June 25. Riley County EMS was dispatched and arrived at the jail at 9:29 p.m. Despite life-saving efforts, Stanfield was pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m. Authorities said there does not appear to be any criminal activity associated with the death. Stanfield’s next of kin has been notified. In accordance with department policy and Kansas law, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation responded to…
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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on a Riley County District Court warrant alleging multiple violations of the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Tayvon Nalijiah Agnew Nash, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:30 a.m. June 25 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. Nash was wanted on a warrant charging him with six counts of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act and two counts of perjury. He was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating the theft of a cellphone reported Thursday night in Aggieville. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just after 11 p.m. June 25, 2026, in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole her iPhone 16 after it had been misplaced. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $1,600. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may…
Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 11:09 p.m. on June 25, 2026 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her iPhone 16 after it was misplaced in Aggieville. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,600. 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 up to $1,000. Santez Altonio Miracle White, 21, of…
On today’s edition of The Game, it’s finally time for the 7th Annual Gamey Awards! We’ve got the best moments, coaches, athletes, and more of the 2025-26 season, with 12 total categories. Also, K-State FB gets commit #27 & Cole reviews Remember the Titans! https://www.youtube.com/live/nEO668m3Wuw?si=lFpVdMzygmv3bhdC Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State’s 2027 class reaches 27 Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Remember the Titans Segment 3 – Boomtown Pyro Crew interview Hour 2 Segment 1 – 7th Annual Gamey Awards Segment 2 – 7th Annual Gamey Awards Segment 3 – 7th Annual Gamey Awards
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Former Riley County girls’ basketball coach Harold Oliver was inducted into the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame over the weekend, honoring one of the most successful coaching careers in Kansas high school basketball history. Oliver’s teams appeared in 24 sub-state championship games and produced 13 20-win seasons. Riley County also captured three state championships under Oliver, while finishing as state runner-up once and placing third once. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Tim Everson When it comes to NCAA Tournament expansion, Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie believes you can’t have too much of a good thing. Beginning with the 2026-27 season, the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will expand from 68 teams to 76 teams, adding eight at-large berths to the field. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes Since arriving in Manhattan, Kansas State men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander has spoken often about the advantages of moving from the mid-major ranks into the Big 12. The NCAA’s latest change may be another one. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Former Kansas State guard Nate Johnson quickly found an NBA opportunity after going undrafted Wednesday night, agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed NBA deal that includes a training camp invitation while allowing a team to retain a player’s G League rights if he is waived. To view on the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.