On Thursday evening at approximately 6:15 PM, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and Kansas Highway 209, about two miles east of Woodbine, Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2011 GMC Acadia driven by Harold F. Hutton, 59, of Henderson, Nevada, was traveling eastbound on K-209 when it failed to stop at a stop sign. Upon entering the intersection, the GMC was struck on the passenger side by a northbound 2013 Ford Fiesta operated by Isaac N. Doolittle, 34, of Manhattan, Kansas. The impact caused both vehicles to veer into the east ditch;…
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Belleville man in connection to the death of his three-month-old daughter. 23-year-old William McLaughlin, of Belleville, was arrested Thursday around 11 a.m. for first-degree murder and felony abuse of a child. The unresponsive infant was initially brought to the Republic County Hospital on Christmas. She had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at an Omaha hospital on Dec. 29. Following the arrest, McLaughlin was booked into the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Jail in Nebraska. The KBI said in a press release that the investigation is ongoing.
Officers filed a report of theft by deception on December 31, 2024, at approximately 1:43 PM in the 300 block of Main Street. Officers list Meat Works of Kansas as the victim when it was reported the business was deceived by email for the purchase of 15,000 lbs of ground beef by an unknown subject. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $60,000. 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. Allyson Gann, 37, of Manhattan, was arrested on December 31,…
Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of December. Happy New Year! GOOD AS NEW — Repairing and resurfacing of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan between Wreath Avenue and Seth Child Road recently finished, as seen Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Ebert Construction had been working on the road since August. FUNDING — Bridgette Jobe, tourism director for the Kansas Department of Commerce, right, presents a check to Clay and Emily Graber, and their children, Ayda, 4, and Theodore, 2, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at an old schoolhouse located at 38130 Elm St. in rural Wamego. Clay Graber is spearheading…
The RCPD proudly announces the addition of the HERT Incident Response Vehicle to its fleet. This cutting-edge F550 vehicle, tailored to the unique needs of the Hazardous Evidence Recovery Team (HERT), represents a significant leap in operational capability. This achievement was made possible through federal appropriations secured with the support of Senator Jerry Moran. A Long-Term Vision Realized Planning for this advanced vehicle began in 2016, with the design phase and funding efforts officially launching in 2019. After years of dedication, RCPD secured federal funding in 2022, thanks to Senator Moran’s unwavering advocacy for law enforcement initiatives. State-of-the-Art Features The…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a boat and trailer reported on Monday from the 22000 block of Highway 24, in rural Belvue, Kansas. Authorities are seeking public assistance in recovering the stolen property and identifying those responsible. According to the owner, the boat and trailer were left at a business in the area on October 29, 2024. The items were last seen on December 23, suggesting they were stolen sometime in the intervening period. Details of the Stolen Items Boat: An 18-foot brown Lowe boat equipped with a Mercury outboard motor and a driving console.…
The RCPD has released a summary of incidents and arrests from December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Below are some of the notable cases: Incident Reports Accident (Non-Injury) Location: N 4th St & Bluemont Ave, Manhattan Date: December 31, 2024, 2:30 PM (MIP/MIC) Location: 1129 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan Date: January 1, 2025, 2:12 AM Viscous Animal Incident Location: 511 Fifteenth St, Ogden Date: December 31, 2024, 2:30 PM Larceny (Motor Vehicle) Location: 1119 Kearney St, Manhattan Date: December 31, 2024, 3:17 PM Fraud Report Location: GTB Custom Meats, 315 S Main St, Riley Date: December 31, 2024, 1:43 PM…
On Tuesday, legendary Kansas State Basketball Coach Jack Hartman was posthumously named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He died in 1998 at the age of 73. Hartman played both football and basketball at Oklahoma State University, then Quarterback in the Canadian Football League before turning his attention to coaching men’s basketball at the collegiate level. At K-State, Hartman lead the Wildcats to four Elite Eights during 16 seasons, finishing first or second in the Big Eight in 10 of those years. He was selected as the Big Eight Coach of the Year in 1975 and 1977, in…
Officers filed a report of burglary on December 30, 2024, at approximately 6:51 AM in the 700 block of S. 16th Street. Officers listed the business R.M Baril as the victim when it was reported an unknown subject stole various tools from a construction storage site. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $3,000. 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 a report of vehicle burglary in the 2700 block of Brookpark Drive on December 30, 2024 at…
The Wamego Police Department is warning local residents of a new scam popping up that involves fradulent rental properties. In a Monday Facebook post, the Department said that one person had fallen victim to fraud. The victim was searching on a legitimate webpage for an apartment to rent, where he contacted the fake “landlord” through the website and then on the phone. An appointment was made to meet at the property, but after the suspect didn’t show up, he called and apologized to the victim to schedule another appointment. The fradulent landlord then asked the victim to send the security…