A trial scheduled to begin Thursday in Riley County District Court has instead been postponed until the defendant receives a competency evaluation. Daniel Francis Lee was arrested in August 2024 for battering four county corrections officers. His case was scheduled for trial Thursday and Friday, but was continued after Lee’s defense attorney made a motion Thursday morning for a competency evaluation. Phylemon Yau requested the court order an evaluation of his client, “to determine his competency to assist his counsel in the preparation of his defense.”
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One person was killed Thursday when a semi left the roadway on Interstate 70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes, about two miles west of Junction City. The truck reportedly left the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, re-entered the roadway and then rolled. The driver, 41-year-old Christopher Poare, of Wichita, was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball head coach Don Hess reached a milestone few achieve this past weekend, earning his 500th career win during the Indians’ trip to Garden City. Now sitting at a record of 501-149 as a head coach, Hess’ mark reflects nearly four decades of consistency within the program. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High baseball split with Centennial League foe Washburn Rural on Wednesday evening at CiCo Park. “When you play against a quality opponent in a doubleheader, it’s really hard to sweep a team,” head coach Don Hess said. “You hope you learn something from good competition, and sometimes it’s OK if you walk away with a split. You just hope that the lessons that come with that split are very visible to the players as well.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Bryan Richardson Local brewing companies are able to fully realize their vision for a new CiCo Park event after the Riley County Commission on Thursday approved alcohol sales for the festivities. Manhattan Brewing Company and Aggieville Brewing Company are planning to hold Little Apple Mayfest from 4 to 10 p.m. May 16. The companies have described the event as a family-friendly outdoor festival. Mayfest will include craft vendors, food vendors, a kids zone, a cornhole tournament and, of course, beer. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online scam in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:44 a.m. April 22nd in the 1500 block of Harry Road for theft by deception and identity theft. A 69-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect he met online defrauded him of money and personal information. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $5,500. No additional information was immediately released.
Police are investigating a reported theft case involving a vehicle loan in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:38 a.m. April 22nd, 2026, in the 2600 block of Anderson Avenue. K-State Federal Credit Union was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 34-year-old man was given a loan for a 2017 Ford truck and then sold the vehicle without paying off the loan. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $25,000. No arrests had been reported as of the time of the report. Click here for more…
Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 11:38 a.m. on April 22, 2026 in the 2600 block of Anderson Avenue. K-State Federal Credit Union was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 34-year-old male suspect was given a loan for a 2017 Ford truck and then sold the truck without paying off the loan. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $25,000. Officers filed a report of theft by deception and identity theft at approximately 10:44 a.m. on April 22 in the 1500 block of Harry Road. A 69-year-old man…
On today’s edition of The Game, Derek Young from KSO joins the show to talk football and basketball headlines, Lyle Graversen also joins the show to talk Chiefs draft & Royals moving to downtown KC, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/68cieDGW_Ig?si=QqULa9Yet-IpxAue Hour 1 Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Lyle Graversen from Arrowhead Addict Segment 2 – Royals announce new downtown stadium Segment 3 – The Game Draft theme and order & AUA