Two Manhattan residents were arrested early Tuesday morning following a reported domestic disturbance, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:10 p.m. April 20th, 2026, in Manhattan for criminal damage to property and domestic battery. A 51-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were both listed as victims and suspects. Jon Thomas Harold, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:34 a.m. April 21st on charges of criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Michelle Lynn Book, 51, of Manhattan, was also arrested at approximately 12:41 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery. Harold was…
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Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property and domestic battery at approximately 11:10 p.m. on April 20, 2026 in Manhattan. A 51-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were listed as victims and suspects. Jon Thomas Harold, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:34 a.m. on April 21 for criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Harold was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Michelle Lynn Book, 51, of Manhattan, was also arrested for domestic battery at approximately 12:41 a.m. Book was issued a…
Authorities in Pottawatomie County are investigating a suspected arson after a fire was reported early April 16 near a bridge in Louisville. According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:33 a.m. to a report of a wood post on fire near the bridge. Personnel from the Louisville Fire Department also responded to the scene. Investigators say evidence collected indicates the fire was intentionally set, and the case is being investigated as arson. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stephen Martinez with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353 or submit a tip through…
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Editor’s note: This is a continuing story. By Beth Day, Times of Pottawatomie County Updated: According to Wamego Police Chief Dale Burton, Beningo Aquino, Jr., who had been the subject of a standoff lasting around eight hours, was peacefully taken into custody. He had been in the attic at 613 Ash, Wamego. Wamego, April 20, 2026 — A standoff has closed a section of Wamego in the 600 block of Ash Street as law enforcement officials are attempting to remove a suspect wanted in Riley Co. Wamego Police Chief Dale Burton said that they were looking for Beningo Aquino, Jr.,…
On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, Alexander doesn’t land any of his Belmont players to KSU, spring ball winds down later this week, and “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson joins the show! https://www.youtube.com/live/LJW2v8UuxK4?si=T21AW86_okFcW5SD Hour 1 Segment 1 – Alexander doesn’t lands any of his Belmont players for KSU Segment 2 – Mittie adds French player, in the hunt for a top rebounder Segment 3 – Bat Cats win series in Arizona Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Spring football wraps up this week Segment 3 – This week in the Big…
Manhattan High softball split its Saturday trip to Olathe, falling 13-8 to Olathe North before bouncing back with a 9-7 win over Olathe South. In the opener, Manhattan couldn’t recover from a pair of big innings, as Olathe North used a five-run second and a six-run seventh to pull away. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High baseball used a pair of dominant performances to sweep its weekend trip to Garden City, defeating the Buffaloes 14-1 on Friday before beating Dodge City 10-1 on Saturday. The Indians pounded out 24 hits across the two games, getting standout efforts from Easton Duff and Asher Newton while also turning in strong outings on the mound. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High track and field delivered dominance on its home track Friday, sweeping both team titles at its invitational at Bishop Stadium. The Indians’ girls ran away with the meet, scoring 247 points, while the boys followed with 209.5 in another decisive victory. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball’s expected Belmont pipeline never materialized. Despite multiple Bruins entering the transfer portal following head coach Casey Alexander’s departure, no Belmont player with collegiate experience ultimately followed him to Manhattan. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.