Officers filed a report of two counts of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and criminal deprivation of property at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2026 in Manhattan. A 36-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 33-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Brandon Lee Gibson, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:55 a.m. for two counts of criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and criminal deprivation of property. Gibson was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County…
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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon after police investigated a case involving multiple felony allegations. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers began investigating around 10:35 a.m. after receiving a report of aggravated assault, theft, criminal use of a financial card, aggravated kidnapping and cruelty to animals. Kansas State Bank and a 22-year-old woman were listed as victims. Kieshawn Valorean Nolan, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested around 1:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue on suspicion of aggravated assault and cruelty to animals. Nolan was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total…
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.
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.
The Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps were beneficiaries of a community grant from family-owned rural broadband company Twin Valley. The camps received a $4,300 grant from Twin Valley to be used for purchasing paddleboards, kayaks, life jackets and launch-area improvements, creating more opportunities for foster teens to build confidence and enjoy summer camp. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
On the Aug. 4 primary ballot, Kansas voters will decide whether to return the state Supreme Court judicial selection process to a popular vote through the Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment. The current selection system uses a nine-member commission made up of five attorneys and four gubernatorial appointees. Their job is to evaluate applicants for vacant seats on the Supreme Court. Members of the Kansas bar elect the five attorneys to serve four-year terms. One attorney is selected from each of the four congressional districts, and the fifth spot is for the chair of the commission, who is…
Governor Laura Kelly is looking for aid to Kansas counties to address damages caused by a series of severe weather events in Kansas during the period of June 4-15. Kelly on Thursday made a request with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail and flooding. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Ziggy’s Pizza, a family-owned pizza and sandwich restaurant founded in Wichita in 2012, announced Friday the opening of its newest location in Manhattan. Ziggy’s Manhattan will be at 1026 Poyntz Ave. in the former Parkside Station building across from City Park. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 24-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday in connection with multiple felony allegations, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Westloop Plaza at approximately 10:35 a.m. Thursday, where they filed a report alleging aggravated assault, theft of property or services, criminal use of a financial card, aggravated kidnapping and cruelty to animals. Police identified Kansas State Bank and a 22-year-old woman as the victims. Authorities listed Kieshawn Valorean Nolan, 24, of Manhattan, as the suspect. Nolan was arrested at approximately 1:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue on charges of aggravated…
The organizers of a country music festival near Manhattan have announced they’re postponing until 2027, about a week after the land owner first announced the event wasn’t happening. Rock the Plains was planned for Aug. 7-8 at 32750 Wabaunsee Road in Alma. The lineup included names such as Travis Tritt, Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry. Organizers made an announcement Wednesday night. “We have some news to share, and we wanted you to hear the official statement straight from us: Rock the Plains 2026 is not canceled. It is postponed. We’re targeting spring 2027 for the rescheduled event, and we’ll confirm…