Author: KMAN Staff

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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

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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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Riley County Police are investigating after a trailer valued at about $5,000 was reportedly stolen Monday. Officers filed the theft report at about 5:09 p.m. in the 5500 block of Turkeyfoot Lane. A 38-year-old man was listed as the victim. Police said an unknown suspect stole a black, single-axle 8-by-12-foot Karavan trailer with a wood deck from the victim’s property. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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A 19-year-old Manhattan woman was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle near the K-State campus. Riley County Police responded at about 5:22 p.m. to the intersection of Denison Avenue and Jardine Drive, where a 2027 BMW X6 driven by 27-year-old Vismel Johazel Candelaria-Correa of Junction City had struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Elizabeth Lyle, 19, of Manhattan, was transported to Via Christi Hospital with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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Tucker Lee Lamore, 23, of Morganville (Kan.), was arrested at approximately 9:39 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of aggravated battery; driving under the influence and battery. Lamore was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident with a pedestrian at approximately 5:22 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Denison Avenue and Jardine Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a…

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