Just before 2:30p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 34-year-old Destiny Milam of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The original charge in this matter was for interference with an LEO. Milam has previous convictions for Interference with Law Enforcement; falsely accusing LEO of crime in felony case, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. She is being held on a $20,000 bond. Visit theMercury.com for more information.
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By Parker Eaves sports@themercury.com The first top-20 matchup at Bill Snyder Family since 2014 is on tap for this Friday when No. 20 Arizona comes to town to take on No. 14 Kansas State. Both teams have faced an FCS team and a Group of 5 team with and have come away 2-0, although not entirely convincingly. Arizona beat New Mexico in Week 1 61-39, but only led 27-24 at halftime, and beat Northern Arizona 22-10 after trailing 10-6 at halftime. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is one of the best receivers in college football with 304 receiving yards and four touchdowns…
Officers filed a report of theft in the 400 block of 3rd Place in Manhattan on September 11, 2024, at approximately 11:36 AM. Officers listed Dick’s Sporting Goods as the victim when it was reported two unknown male subjects stole over $3,000 worth of golf club heads. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed multiple reports of vehicle burglary in the 2500 block of Blueline Circle, Buttonwood, Brockman, and Ewing Streets, on September 11, 2024, at approximately 11:36 PM.…
Manhattan High dropped a pair of tightly contested matchups in a two-match set at Lawrence Free State on Monday. The Firebirds notched their win in two sets, winning each 25-23, while the second challenger in Blue Valley Northwest grabbed a three-set win, 25-19, 18-25, 25-18. “Great night of volleyball and saw a lot of good things,” head coach Nicole Jones said in a written statement. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Tim Everson teverson@themecury.com Kansas State sophomore forward Macaleab Rich was cited for possession of marijuana on Tuesday. Police pulled Rich over at the intersection of Claflin Road and Sunset Avenue in Manhattan just before noon. He was also cited for not having proof of insurance. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com.
Uncertainty about the health of Utah star quarterback Cam Rising wasn’t enough to sway voters in Week 2 of the Big 12 Power Rankings. The Utes tightened their grip on the top spot, receiving 12 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media that regularly covers the Big 12, including Mercury sports editor Tim Everson. The first-place total was an increase from seven Utah received after the opening week of the season. Oklahoma State received two first-place votes, while Kansas State and Iowa State each received one. Iowa State and Arizona State tied for the biggest jumps…
Manhattan city commissioners are looking at setting aside funds to cover unexpected costs for construction projects. The commission on Tuesday discussed adding a 5% contingency to all construction contracts to allow more efficiency in project management. The issue centers around change orders, which are amendments to the base contract between the city and an outside construction company. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 323 Rock Creek superintendent Joan Simoneau, USD 320 Wamego superintendent Rob McKim and US Army Corp of Engineers Tuttle Creek Park Operations Project Manager Brian McNulty and Park Manager Caleb Snider.
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Because of K-State hosting Arizona a day early, the Friday night lights designated for high school play are also shifting forward as the Indians welcome Lawrence Free State into town on Thursday. Head coach Joe Schartz describes having such a quick turnaround as a mental block first and foremost. “The hardest thing to get through their head is (Monday) is Tuesday, and you know that Tuesday is Wednesday,” Schartz said. “You just have to force yourself — I even have to force myself — to push fast forward.” To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
Officers filed a report of rape an aggravated battery in Manhattan on September 10, 2024 at approximately 1:07 PM. Due to the nature of this report no other information will be released at this time. Ronnie Summerset, Jr., 26, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 10, 2024, at approximately 9:05 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Summerset was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for criminal threat and disorderly property. Total bond was set at $6,000. Summerset was confined at the time of this report. Destiny Milam, 34, of Manhattan, was arrested on September…