A Manhattan man was arrested early Thursday following a reported domestic disturbance in Aggieville. Officers filed a report for domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal deprivation of property just after 1 a.m. July 16 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. An 18-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 24-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Jayleen Jackson, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested just before 2 a.m. on charges of domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal deprivation of property. Jackson was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time…
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal deprivation of property at approximately 1:12 on July 16, 2026 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. An 18-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 24-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Jayleen Jackson, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:50 a.m. for domestic battery, criminal restraint and criminal deprivation of property. Jackson was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail. Kurtis Andrew Foster, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:47 p.m. on July 15 in the 100…
A Hope man has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge nearly six months after a house fire claimed the life of his 2-year-old son in rural Dickinson County. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and firefighters responded to a structure fire at approximately 5:48 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 1500 block of 1400 Avenue. When first responders arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Deputies contacted James Bradley Crump, 33, and another child outside the residence. Crump told authorities his 2-year-old son was unaccounted for and may still be inside the home. After firefighters brought the blaze…
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On today’s edition of The Game, Drew Galloway from K-State Online joins the show to go over the most recent K-State headlines, K-State has gained a new celebrity fan, the Summer of Coleture continues, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/YGMV8gTmjwY?si=05OSO8cVM5ewaERw Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – World Cup final is set Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State has a new celebrity fan Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Board of Directors has officially appointed Gene Taylor to serve as the association’s first vice president for the 2026-27 academic year. “Gene is one of the most respected and accomplished leaders in collegiate athletics, and we are thrilled to welcome him into NACDA’s officer leadership team for the 2026-27 membership year,” NACDA Chief Executive Officer Pat Manak said. “Gene has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing our profession while serving his institutions, student-athletes and colleagues with distinction. His experience, leadership and perspective will be invaluable as NACDA continues to support athletics…
Kansas State track & field added one of the nation’s top collegiate discus throwers Wednesday, landing Princeton graduate transfer Casey Helm for the 2027 season. A Madison, Kansas, native and two-time NCAA All-American, Helm returns to his home state after setting Princeton’s school record in the discus with a throw of 63.37 meters (207 feet, 11 inches) this spring. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
City commissioners provided positive feedback on a planned subdivision that hopes to use a benefit district and workforce housing sales tax (WHST) dollars. Craig Lauppe and Lindsay Lauppe of New Place Development presented to commissioners on Tuesday an early plan for a housing project in a new subdivision off of Stagg Hill Road and Davis Drive in Manhattan. The developers proposed using a benefit district to pay for the public infrastructure, and then WHST to help to pay down the special assessments on some of the lots. The Halcyon Park subdivision would include two home lots, with one of the…
A Manhattan man already being held in the Riley County Jail is facing 20 new felony charges involving alleged sex crimes against a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Police said officers filed a report on July 10 following an ongoing investigation alleging rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Due to the nature of the investigation, no victim information has been released. Kevin Kendre Brown, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Riley County Jail on 10 counts of rape and 10 counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a…
Dwayne Lamont Wright, 52, of New Century, was arrested at approximately 11:35 a.m. on July 14, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Clay County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Wright was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. 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.…