Riley County commissioners Thursday unanimously approved applying for nearly $970,000 in federal funding to support and expand the county’s recovery court program. Megan Lewis, director of Riley County Community Corrections, presented the application for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Treatment Court Program grant. The county is requesting $969,667 through a four-year grant to maintain staffing and provide additional resources for participants recovering from substance use disorders. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Manhattan Brewing Company is rushing to sell its stock of THC-infused drinks in the next month before a new law hits the books. Federal restrictions take effect Dec. 11 targeting specific hemp-derived products over 0.4 milligrams of total Tetrahydrocannabinol per container. Co-owner Jacob Voegeli said the company is on track to sell all remaining products and has sold approximately 1,000 cases since March. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A 36-year-old St. George man was arrested Wednesday on multiple allegations, including drug possession, theft and probation violation. According to the RCPD, Colton Brian Magnuson was arrested just before 6 p.m. in the 600 block of South Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation stemming from an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer. During the arrest, officers filed additional reports for theft of property or services, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of an opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant. Magnuson was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in…
More than 40 headstones in one of Manhattan’s two city cemeteries were damaged some time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The Riley County Police Department filed a report of criminal desecration at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Cemetery. Police said 41 headstones were damaged and knocked down. City officials announced an updated count Thursday evening. “We have discovered a total of 49 damaged headstones as of today,” a city representative said. “The total estimated damages — based on the cost to restore the headstones to their bases — is now $19,600.” The city of Manhattan was the victim of…
Colton Brian Magnuson, 36, of St. George, was arrested at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2026 in the 600 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation with an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer. During the arrest, officers filed a report for theft of property or services, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant. Magnuson was then also arrested for theft of property or services, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant and…
On today’s edition of The Game, the guys discuss Casey Alexander’s disappointing debut loss, interviews with Mason Voth from K-State Online, and “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus. https://www.youtube.com/live/Al-zyYR0EpU?si=oRpCTzKvmh_Hhe1h Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Segment 4 – The honeymoon phase has ended for KSU MBB Segment 5 – Really rough loss for Kansas City brings questions moving forward Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything
Manhattan voters on Election Day approved a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase dedicated to funding street maintenance over the next 10 years. The votes totaled 8,291 in favor and 7,279 against, according to unofficial final results. City officials estimate the sales tax increase will generate $8 million annually compared to the $5 million generated annually with the current 0.2% street maintenance sales tax, which expires March 31, 2027. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The RCPD is investigating a burglary involving the theft of construction equipment valued at approximately $2,750. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report just after 8 a.m. Tuesday near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard. Ebert Construction was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly broke into a trailer and stole a Stihl pipe saw, a Predator generator and a Leica Rugby 680 Dual Slope kit. The total estimated loss is approximately $2,750. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers…
A 37-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday on allegations of perjury and violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act. According to the RCPD, Corneal Arnez Johnson was arrested just before noon in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in September 2026. Kansas Offender Registry records show Johnson is a registered sex offender following an April 2024 conviction for sexual exploitation of a child involving possession of media depicting a minor under 18. The registry lists two offenses from May 2023. Johnson was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remained confined in the…