MANHATTAN, KAN. — Christopher George Summers, 30, of Satanta (Kan.), was arrested at approximately 1:01 a.m. on July 22, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from an original charge of criminal damage to property. Summers 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 of criminal threat, harass by telecom device, and stalking at approximately 4:18 p.m. on July 21 in the 800 block of Pebblebrook Circle.…
Author: KMAN Staff
The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved two rezoning requests Tuesday, clearing the way for a new Planet Fitness location on the city’s east side and advancing plans for the proposed Yuma Street Cultural Center. Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning property north of the intersection of East Poyntz Avenue and Sarber Lane from neighborhood commercial to a commercial planned unit development (PUD). Planning director Stephanie Peterson said the Planet Fitness project would redevelop part of the existing commercial center near Academy Sports + Outdoors and Goodwill. The proposal calls for demolishing a portion of the existing L-shaped building and constructing a standalone…
Northeast Kansas could see multiple rounds of heavy rainfall through Friday before hot and humid conditions return for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say two rounds of thunderstorms are expected between Wednesday night and Friday morning, bringing widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches across much of the region. While the threat of severe weather remains low, the repeated rainfall could produce isolated flooding, especially Thursday night into Friday. The National Weather Service said the chance for severe thunderstorms is less than 5%, with heavy rain expected to be the primary hazard. Some…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’re joined by the First Lady of K-State FB Shalin Klein, as well as K-State men’s basketball player Brandon Rechsteiner. Also, we’ll preview the TBT opener between Purple Reign and JHX hoops later tonight, and name a Jabroni of the Week. Hour 1 Segment 1 – No Jacob Pullen for Purple Reign Segment 2 – K-State Men’s Basketball player Brandon Rechsteiner Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Shalin Kein Segment 2 – JHX Hoops has more stars than Purple Reign Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
By Toby Hammes When Kansas State men’s basketball coach Casey Alexander landed his first transfer of the offseason in April, Brock Vice’s résumé didn’t exactly jump off the page. The 6-foot-10 forward had appeared in just 35 Division I games across three schools, averaging 1.9 points in limited minutes at Creighton, North Texas and, most recently, Murray State. It wasn’t the type of addition that generated much excitement among a fan base eager to see Alexander rebuild the Wildcats’ roster. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Nine home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including a visit from Big East foe Creighton, highlight the non-conference schedule for first-year head coach Casey Alexander and his Kansas State men’s basketball team in 2026-27. In addition to its nine home games, K-State will play locally at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Friday, Dec. 11 in the 14th Wildcat Classic. Season ticket holders can request discounted tickets for the Wildcat Classic during the renewal process or after purchasing new seats. Public tickets will go on sale through the K-State ticket office this fall. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
By Toby Hammes Just weeks after coming within one playoff hole of a Class 6A state championship, Charlie Haney found himself playing for an even bigger title. The Manhattan High rising junior advanced to the championship match of the 116th Kansas Amateur Championship, becoming the youngest runner-up in tournament history after falling to fellow teenage standout Kaden Leivian in a sudden-death playoff Sunday at Mission Hills Country Club. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
A Junction City woman facing a variety of drug charges including distribution causing death is scheduled to appear in Riley County District Court on Thursday for a plea hearing in her case. Ashley Nicole Price, 24, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance causing death on June 1, 2023. Leilani Alize Johnson, 20, was originally from Trona, California, but lived in Manhattan and worked as a cashier at Short Stop. Johnson died on June 1, 2023, and several of her family members have been subpoenaed in Price’s case. Price is also charged with distribution or possession with intent to…
During the highest-attended Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board meeting this year, community members asked the board on Monday not to apply for a federal grant that would fund improvements and expansions for the jail, but require more cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies. However, the board granted approval to continue pursuing the grant with a 4-1 vote, with the caveat that any formal offer or contract could still be denied by the board. Crowding at the Riley County jail is not a new issue. Police officials and jail captain Maj. Mark French have reported for several years that the…
Republican candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives Kaleb James is fueling up for his campaign to succeed Rep. Angel Roser for District 67. James spoke with Mike Matson on KMAN Tuesday discussing his views on property taxes, education, immigration, law enforcement and artificial intelligence. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.