By Beth Day WAMEGO — A raucous crowd of around 150 people gathered Wednesday to get answers from officials looking to build a data center in Pottawatomie County. Ryan Sanders and Charles Kontz, principals of Beltline Energy, spoke at a meeting at Iron Clad in Wamego. Beltline is based in Atlanta. The meeting originally had been set as a private event in Manhattan, but the invitation was widely shared on social media, so it became a public event and moved to Wamego. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The Manhattan Public Library board has approved a 2027 budget with an increase of nearly 8%. At its most recent meeting, the board passed a hike from $3.43 million in 2026 to $3.69 million for 2027, which is an increase of $260,000 or 7.59%. The biggest line-item changes are an additional $50,000 for personnel and $85,000 more for materials than the previous year. Maintenance was another area of significant increase. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The 1st Infantry Division and Kansas State University reaffirmed their longstanding partnership on May 5 during the annual proclamation signing at Victory Park on Fort Riley, strengthening one of the Army’s most enduring university–installation relationships. The ceremony highlighted shared commitments to education, research, spouse employment, and quality‑of‑life initiatives that benefit soldiers, families, students, veterans, and the broader Flint Hills community. Maj. Gen. Monté L. Rone, commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, signed the K‑State and Fort Riley Partnership Resolution Proclamation alongside Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton. Rone emphasized the enduring strength and future potential…
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:49 a.m. in the 3000 block of Tonga Street for aggravated violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act, violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act and perjury. Frank Martinez, 60, of Manhattan, was arrested on charges of aggravated violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act, violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act and perjury. Martinez was issued a bond of $100,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of…
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:31 p.m. in the 1200 block of Yuma Street for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or certain stimulants; distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school; and possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua Miller, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested on charges of possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or certain stimulants, distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of drug paraphernalia.…
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on drug charges and multiple outstanding warrants, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:21 p.m. May 6th, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or certain stimulants and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brian Havens, 47, of Manhattan, was arrested on charges of possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or certain stimulants and possession of drug paraphernalia, along with four Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear and one Riley…
Officers filed a report for possession of opiates, opium, narcotic or certain stimulants and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Rd. on May 6, 2026 at approximately 9:21 p.m. Brian Havens, 47, of Manhattan was arrested report for possession of opiates, opium, narcotic or certain stimulants and possession of drug paraphernalia as well four Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear and one Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The originating charges for the warrants are for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, and criminal…
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Riley County police officers arrested a fifth teenager Tuesday in connection to the report of an assault against a 15-year-old boy. Police arrested Elijah William Webber, 17, of Manhattan at 11:04 a.m. in the 300 block of Denison. He is charged with aggravated robbery inflicting bodily harm, battery and aggravated assault while disguised to conceal his identity. The Riley County Police Department released him to another facility. An RCPD spokesman said the charges are connected to an April 28 report at 42 Powerline Place concerning a stolen iPhone and Airpod headphones, with an approximate value of $650. Police arrested four…
Manhattan High boys’ golf continued its recent Centennial League dominance Tuesday, winning its third straight league championship at Lake Shawnee Golf Course. The Indians finished with a season-best team score of 301, finishing nine strokes ahead of runner-up Washburn Rural. It marked Manhattan’s fourth league title in the last five seasons. Sophomore Charlie Haney led the way, earning back-to-back individual Centennial League titles with an even-par 70. Haney won the tournament by four strokes, securing the fifth individual title of his high school career. Manhattan also placed two more golfers inside the top six, as Cade Cochran and Will Carpenter…