Author: KMAN Staff

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…

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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…

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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…

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On today’s edition of The Game, financial advisor Mark Ewing joins the show to discuss the private equity deal the Big 12 made with RedBird Capital, we’ll talk with 2025 Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year Wendell Gregory and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/DyYINogI4nA?si=RHr0RJmSc23dc6wT Hour 1 Segment 1 – Welcome to the Summer of Coleture Segment 2 – Mark Ewing discusses the Big 12’s private equity deal Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Brendan Sorsby hires attorney to regain eligibility Segment 2 – K-State defensive end Wendell Gregory Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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By Toby Hammes Casey Alexander brought in another piece to Kansas State men’s basketball’s roster on Monday, adding depth with Class of 2026 recruit Nash Stark. Stark, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Lipscomb Academy from the Nashville area, was offered a preferred walk-on spot by the new staff at Belmont in April. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.

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By Bryan Richardson Some Riley County Health Department employees have been placed on administrative leave as the county conducts an investigation into a financial situation. “There’s just been some allegations that gave some concern with financial processes and certain personnel management,” county counselor Jacob Hansen told The Mercury on Monday. Hansen said he and the human resources department are spearheading the internal investigation. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Retirees of United School District 383 Manhattan-Ogden will be celebrated Wednesday in a reception hosted by the Manhattan-Ogden NEA and the board of education. The reception, held at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Education Center commons at 901 Poyntz Avenue, will honor the 2025-2026 retirees from the school district. The public is invited to attend and help celebrate. Celebrated retirees include: Darren Allman, Manhattan High School, Art Teacher Diana Aschenbrenner, Amanda Arnold Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher Brooke Blanck, Manhattan Virtual Academy, Principal Joel Gittle, Manhattan High School, Instrumental Instructor Christine Grosnick, Infant & Toddler Services, Speech Language Pathologist Julie Head,…

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