Riley County needs to grow its population, businesses and tax base rather than continually asking existing property owners to pay more, Democrat Riley County commission candidate Rob Voelker says. Voelker joined Within Reason Tuesday with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. He is challenging Republican incumbent John Ford for the District 1 seat on the Riley County Commission. The seat is the only commission position on the ballot this year. A former sports director for News Radio KMAN, Voelker said he decided to run after becoming increasingly interested in local government. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A 25-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple allegations, including three counts of criminal threat and domestic battery. Jose Luis Baez Medina was arrested just after 11 a.m. in Manhattan on three counts of criminal threat, one count of domestic battery and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer. Riley County Police listed four men, ages 60, 38, 49 and 43, as victims. Medina was issued a $10,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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Riley County Police are investigating after nearly $20,000 was reportedly embezzled from Kaw Valley Greenhouses. Officers filed the theft report at about 10:41 a.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Zeandale Road. Police said a known 44-year-old male suspect allegedly embezzled money from the business. The total estimated loss was $19,425.
A 29-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple allegations, including burglary and violation of a protection order. Cru Kalen Eaves Foster was arrested at about 1:43 p.m. in Manhattan on allegations of burglary, criminal damage to property, contribution to child misconduct and violation of a protection order. Riley County Police listed two men, ages 47 and 43, and a 26-year-old woman as victims. Police said Foster was known to the victims. Foster was issued a $15,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
A 32-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night on allegations of assault and criminal damage to property. Jacob Bernard Underwood was arrested at about 10:39 p.m. in Manhattan. The arrest stems from a report filed earlier Wednesday involving allegations of assault and criminal damage to property. Riley County Police listed a 34-year-old woman known to Underwood as the victim. Underwood was issued a $10,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
Officers filed a report for assault and criminal damage to property at approximately 5:46 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026 in Manhattan. A 34-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A 32-year-old man, known to the victim, was listed as the suspect. Jacob Bernard Underwood, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:39 p.m. in Manhattan. Underwood was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for burglary, criminal damage to property, contribution to child misconduct, and violation of a protection order at approximately 12:01…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk to multiple guests including a Washington State preview with Greg Woods. We’ll also hear from Drew Galloway from K-State Online, “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/Izvi8G6-wwQ?si=m2KvIc5pLhsY2vJ7 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – Washington State preview with Greg Woods Segment 2 – Where does K-State need to get better for Week 2? Segment 3 – The NFL season starts tonight & AUA
By Toby Hammes Back under the lights at Bishop Stadium, Manhattan High boys’ soccer welcomed Free State for the Indians’ home opener Tuesday night. The Indians fell 4-2 to the Firebirds, who entered the matchup with back-to-back wins over De Soto and Shawnee Heights. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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