A former Leavenworth Planning Commission member was arrested Friday on eight counts of sexual exploitation of a child. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Jonathan D. Kesler, 43, of Leavenworth, was arrested around 3 p.m. on a Leavenworth County warrant. The charges involve allegations of possessing media depicting children under 18. The investigation began in March 2026 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children forwarded more than 30 cyber tips to the KBI involving suspected child sexual abuse material. KBI agents executed a search warrant May 20 at a residence near Sherman Avenue and Terrace Road in…
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Anderson Avenue will close to through traffic starting Wednesday for paving of the westbound lanes between College Heights Road and Elling Drive. Access to Willard Place, Wildwood Lane and other nearby commercial businesses is from the east. Access to the Wildcat Ridge area and Unger Complex is from the west via Timberlane Drive. Local traffic will still be able to access these locations, but no through traffic will be allowed. Anderson Avenue improvements include more than one mile of new waterlines beneath the road, in addition to water mains under ten adjacent side streets, concrete pavement replacement, drainage infrastructure improvements…
On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, the guys discuss K-State getting destroyed at home against Oklahoma State 66-28, Alexander picking up first win, and “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show. https://www.youtube.com/live/2plNyKrSBOQ?si=ZT72Rsstq0GCK0Ki Full Show Segment 1 – K-State had no shot against Oklahoma State Segment 2 – Alexander picks up first win Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Segment 4 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 5 – K-State’s defense hits rock bottom Segment 6 – This week in the Big 12
Tim Everson The Kansas State women continue to show progress on the court through an opening stretch of four games in eight days. The Wildcats easily handled UT-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 68-39 Sunday afternoon, putting up their best defensive outing of the season while displaying growth on the offensive end. The Wildcats held UTRGV to 25.9% shooting overall (15-of-58) and 8.7% from beyond the arc (2-of-23) with 21 turnovers. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Wamego continued its postseason run Friday night, knocking off rival No. 7 seed Rock Creek 34-21 to claim its seventh consecutive regional championship and advance to the Class 4A sectional round. “These guys have worked really hard,” Wamego coach Weston Moody said. “These guys want to live up to past teams, and they put the work in over the summer, and it feels good to have them step into a game like this, having to play their rival twice and win a regional game.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A 45-year-old Clay Center woman was arrested Friday evening in Manhattan on multiple drug-related allegations, including distribution and possession of controlled substances. According to the RCPD, Candice Dawn Renton was arrested just after 6 p.m. near Allen Road and Casement Road. Renton faces allegations of distribution or possession with intent to distribute heroin, certain stimulants or fentanyl, possession of an opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant, possession of a depressant, two counts of distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Renton was issued a total bond of $35,000 and remained confined…
A 33-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Saturday on allegations of aggravated arson and theft following an incident at Burlington in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, Cheyenne Nicole Ely was arrested just after 8 a.m. on allegations of aggravated arson, attempted unlawful possession of a tool to remove a theft detection device and theft of property or services. The arrest stems from an incident reported Friday afternoon at Burlington in the 400 block of Third Place, where a female suspect reportedly stole a purse and set fire to a package in an attempt to steal another item. Ely was issued a…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 8:42 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026 in the 1000 block of Moro Street. A 25-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect keyed her 2025 Kia K5 in a parking lot. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. 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. Officers filed a report for aggravated arson,…
Two people were injured Saturday afternoon in a rollover crash on K-18 in Riley County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:27 p.m. Saturday, about one-tenth of a mile east of 12th Street. Troopers say an unknown vehicle entered the lane of an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, causing the driver to leave the roadway. The SUV overturned multiple times before coming to rest in the north ditch. The driver, 18-year-old Ethan McCollum of Fort Riley, and a passenger, 20-year-old Dwayne Thomas of Junction City, were transported to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan with suspected minor injuries.…
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.