Riley County Police are investigating three vehicle thefts reported over the weekend in Manhattan, including two involving Kia vehicles. The most recent theft was reported at about 9:38 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of South Seth Child Road. Police said an unknown suspect stole a 2010 Chrysler 200 belonging to an 18-year-old woman. The vehicle, valued at about $6,000, was later recovered. On Saturday evening, a 19-year-old woman reported her gray 2014 Kia Optima stolen from the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue. The vehicle was valued at about $14,000. Earlier Saturday, a 19-year-old man reported his 2015 Kia Soul…
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft at approximately 9:38 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the 300 block of S. Seth Child Rd, Manhattan, KS. A 18-year-old victim was listed as the victim when it was reported and unknown suspect stole her 2010 Chrysler 200. The vehicle was later located and recovered. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $6,000. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the 600 block of Hanly St. A 99-year-old woman is listed as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect has fraudulently issued…
A 17-year-old Wamego teen was killed early Sunday in a UTV crash northeast of Wamego that also left another passenger with minor injuries. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office identified the passenger who died as Dylan Higgins, 17, of Wamego. The driver, Harry Costa, 18, of Wamego, was not injured. A second passenger, Emily Crocker, 16, of Wamego, sustained minor injuries and was not transported by EMS. The crash was reported at about 12:50 a.m. near Old Post Road and Genn Road. Authorities said the UTV was traveling eastbound on Old Post Road when Costa attempted to turn south onto Genn…
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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday will conduct separate public hearings for the revenue-neutral rate and proposed 2027 budget. Commissioners will then vote on adopting the city budget and a property tax rate exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. The recommended annual operating budget for fiscal year 2027 for all funds is a total of $262.721 million. This includes projected ending fund balances. Actual budgeted expenditures for all funds in 2027 are $186.637 million. This is an increase of 2% over FY 2026 budgeted expenditures. The city commission discussed the recommended budget on June 30, and on July 7 voted to exceed…
A 32-year-old Topeka woman was arrested Saturday night in Junction City on multiple allegations, including possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Tiara Jade Newman was arrested at about 10:25 p.m. in the 400 block of West Fifth Street in Junction City on allegations of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, interference with a law enforcement officer by obstructing warrant service and concealing, altering or destroying evidence in a felony case. She was also arrested on allegations of operating a vehicle with a defective tail lamp and without registration. Newman was issued a $20,000 bond and was confined in the Geary…
By Tim Everson It’s a sign of growth when a team can make multiple key errors and still find a way to win convincingly. That’s exactly what happened Saturday in Kansas State’s 34-7 win over Washington State. The Wildcats lost the turnover battle and made some mistakes on special teams and still found a way to win convincingly against the Cougars. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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By Toby Hammes SHAWNEE — In a battle between two of Kansas’ best high school programs in recent years, Mill Valley proved too much to handle on its home field Friday night, sending Manhattan High football to its first 0-2 start in the Joe Schartz era with a 21-7 win. “It’s really important how we respond to this, especially in our actions and our words,” Schartz said. “The next 24 to 48 hours are really going to determine whether or not we end up losers or being successful this season. Nobody likes losing, and but we have to keep this…
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. Click here for past RCPD reports.