Manhattan mayor Susan Adamchak was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist Sunday afternoon, according to police reports. Riley County police reported an injury accident at about 12:26 p.m. in the 400 block of Zeandale Road. Officers said a 2022 Toyota Venza, driven by Adamchak, 72, of Manhattan, had crashed into a 2019 Yamaha Bolt motorcycle, ridden by Thaddues Thore, 21, of Manhattan. Adamchak said she pulled out for a left turn, and that Thore was driving at a high rate of speed. She hit the brakes and Thore hit her vehicle, taking off most of the front end of…
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Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 12:26 p.m. on May 17, 2026 in the 400 block of Zeandale Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 2022 Toyota Venza, driven by Susan Adamchak, 72, of Manhattan, had crashed into a 2019 Yamaha Bolt motorcycle, ridden by Thaddues Thore, 21, of Manhattan. Thore was transported to Via Christi Hospital for a serious leg injury. Officers filed a report for criminal threat and aggravated assault at approximately 12:20 a.m. on May 17 in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. A 17-year-old male and a 17-year-old female were listed as…
The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of a significant severe weather outbreak Monday across northeast Kansas, with strong tornadoes, softball-sized hail, destructive winds and flash flooding all possible. Forecasters have placed much of the region under a moderate risk, or level 4 out of 5, for severe storms. The National Weather Service says there is a 90% chance thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to begin developing between 3 and 5 p.m. across north-central Kansas before moving east-southeast through the night. The initial storms are expected to rapidly become severe, with the tornado threat highest…
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Northeast Kansas faces an increasing threat for severe weather Sunday and Monday, including the potential for large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters have placed much of central and northeast Kansas under an enhanced risk, or level 3 out of 5, for severe storms Sunday. Storms are expected to develop in western Kansas between 5 and 7 p.m. before moving east through the overnight hours. Hazards could include golf ball- to baseball-sized hail, wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, isolated tornadoes and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service said confidence…
A Manhattan woman was injured Friday night after her vehicle struck a deer on Interstate 70 in Dickinson County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. May 15 on eastbound I-70 near mile marker 274.8, about 0.4 miles west of K-15. Investigators said a 2018 Buick LaCrosse was traveling eastbound when a deer entered the roadway from the south and was struck by the vehicle. The driver, identified as 77-year-old Judith A. Hall of Manhattan, sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported to Abilene Memorial Hospital.
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City commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a $98,160 grant agreement for next year with the Riley County Police Department and the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency. The money would come from the Special Alcohol Funds balance, which is projected to begin 2027 with $227,475. Commissioners may also authorize an agreement with Olsson Inc. for design of pedestrian signal improvements, sidewalk improvements, landscaping and lighting at 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue and along Bluemont Avenue to North Manhattan Avenue for the 12th and Bluemont pedestrian crossing project. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Riley County Fire District #1 has deployed a task force of volunteer firefighters and apparatus to assist with ongoing wildfire operations in southwest Kansas. In response to a request from the Kansas fire marshal, the department announced Friday it is sending five fire apparatus staffed by 11 volunteer firefighters to support communities impacted by the fires. Crews will assist with wildfire suppression, structure protection and other emergency operations as needed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Fort Riley is partnering with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization and KDOT in a safe passage Lyft program giving discounted rides to soldiers and their families. For $30 a month, soldiers can buy a rideshare voucher for travel between Fort Riley, Manhattan, Junction City, Ogden, St. George and Wamego. Rides are available from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The program began May 8 and runs until July 5.