A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a failure-to-appear warrant, according to authorities. Bryan Stephen Painter, 38, was taken into custody at approximately 8:04 p.m. April 2nd in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The Riley County District Court warrant stems from original charges that include four counts of unlawful acts concerning computers, four counts of identity theft, two counts of criminal use of a financial card and one count of attempted theft. Painter was issued a total bond of $30,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at…
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Pastor Tim Patrick from Manhattan Baptist Church was a guest Friday morning ahead of Easter. The church at 510 Tuttle Street hosts Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer is held at 7 p.m.
A Wichita woman was arrested late Thursday night at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on multiple felony charges tied to a 2025 case, according to authorities. Kelli Ruth Gill, 37, was taken into custody at approximately 11:51 p.m. April 2nd, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The Riley County District Court warrant stems from a report originally filed in September 2025. Gill was arrested on charges including distribution or possession with intent to distribute heroin, certain stimulants or fentanyl in an amount between 3.5 and 100 grams; distribution of heroin, certain stimulants or fentanyl in…
Kelli Ruth Gill, 37, of Wichita, was arrested at approximately 11:51 p.m. on April 2, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for distribution/possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants/fentanyl (3.5-100 grams), distribution of heroin/certain stimulants/fentanyl (less than 1 gram), distribution of a controlled substance, battery on law enforcement officer, two counts of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, two counts of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility; unauthorized possession of an item at facility, and attempted interference with law enforcement officer. This arrest stems from a report originally filed…
Kansas U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann (R-01) sat down this week to discuss ongoing pressures facing farmers, the conflict in Iran and the continuing partial government shutdown impacting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
On today’s edition of The Game, David Castillo becomes the 2nd player for KSU MBB to enter the portal, Brett Yormark and Cody Campbell disagree over Friday CFB games & Devin Hutcherson’s high school coach Mario Mays joins the show. https://www.youtube.com/live/m3yQ2rIMwJc?si=pY86sc0D1tIzjRHO Full Show Segment 1 – David Castillo will enter the portal Segment 2 – Audi Crooks to portal, KSU will be fine not getting Weeter Segment 3 – Brett Yormark and Cody Campbell bicker over scheduling Segment 4 – Devin Hutcherson’s high school coach Mario Mays Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything
A GoFundMe campaign launched on behalf of Parkside Station’s owners seeks to reopen the business after it closed in March because of “unexpected costs.” The campaign seeks $75,000 and sits at over $17,000 raised. According to the campaign page, “With a successful campaign, Parkside Station could reopen on May 1 under new management.” In a statement announcing Parkside Station’s closure, Hannah Pease said they’d “been fighting since day one to keep our heads above the water.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A Scott City woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a probation violation warrant, according to authorities. Nesa Marie Simms, 31, was taken into custody at approximately 5:32 p.m. April 1st in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The Riley County District Court warrant stems from original charges that include two counts of arson, aggravated arson and possession of methamphetamine. Simms was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Sarah Jean Richter, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:55 p.m. on April 1, 2026 in the 600 block of Yuma on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Richter was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nesa Marie Simms, 31, of Scott City, was arrested at approximately 5:32 p.m. on April 1 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges that include two counts of arson and one count each for…