A Fort Riley soldier will serve 40 years in prison after he exploited children to make child pornography by pretending to be a woman. The U.S. attorney’s office on Monday said Bebak Gurung, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor by producing child pornography. The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into Gurung in 2025 after it received a report that a child in New York was victimized in online message platforms. The FBI received saved files of communication between the child and Gurung. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A 32-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Monday in connection with a reported burglary at a Manhattan hotel earlier this month. According to the RCPD, Sydney Mychal Brannon was arrested just before 3 p.m. in the 900 block of South Seth Child Road on allegations of burglary and violating protection orders. The arrest stems from an Oct. 18 incident at the Hilton Garden Inn in the 400 block of South Third Street, where a male suspect reportedly gained unauthorized access to a hotel room. A 55-year-old man, a 52-year-old woman and the hotel were listed as victims. Brannon was issued a…
A 34-year-old Topeka woman was arrested Monday in Manhattan on multiple allegations, including burglary, theft and fleeing law enforcement. According to the RCPD, Kimberlea Jean Becklund was arrested just before noon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes allegations of vehicle burglary with intent to steal a firearm, theft from a motor vehicle, residential burglary, reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement during the commission of a felony, and theft of property or services. The allegations stem from a report originally filed in December 2024. Becklund was issued…
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Julie Joanne Kenfield, 54, of Leonardville, was arrested at approximately 8:55 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2026 in the 400 block of N. Main Street in Riley on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of violating probation for driving while suspended/revoked. Kenfield was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nichole Lynn Cochrun, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:05 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the 100 block of S. 10th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest…
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball fought to the end in its second straight exhibition, but the Wildcats fell 88-84 to Nebraska on Monday in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Huskers entered the matchup coming off a school-record 28-win season that included a run to the Sweet 16. K-State, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a difficult season under former coach Jerome Tang as first-year coach Casey Alexander rebuilds the program. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, the guys discuss the Wildcats falling to Arizona St 28-17 in Tempe, an update on Avery Johnson’s status after missing last game, and how MBB did in their exhibition game on Friday against Mizzou. https://www.youtube.com/live/eyYSvlCmuAI?si=3Y-WgOdmPBlmgxJS Full Show Segment 1 – Cats crumble in 2nd half and lose at Arizona State 28-17 Segment 2 – K-State men hosted Mizzou Friday, play Nebraska tonight Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Segment 4 – Avery Johnson’s status heading into Colorado Segment 5 – This week in the Big 12
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High volleyball saw its season come to an end one win short of the Class 6A state tournament, falling to Centennial League rival Washburn Rural in three sets Saturday in the Class 6A West sub-state championship at MHS. The Indians won the opening set 25-17, but Washburn Rural responded with 25-15 and 25-21 victories to secure its state tournament berth. Manhattan, looking for its fourth straight state trip, finished the season 27-11. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove COUNCIL GROVE — Riley County closed the regular season sending shockwaves across the state Friday night, defeating 2A No. 3 Council Grove 22-21 at Legion Stadium to hand the Braves their first loss of the season. The Falcons, ranked No. 14 in 2A, built a 14-point lead in the first half, weathered a 21-point response from Council Grove and reclaimed the lead in the fourth quarter. A safety and a late touchdown proved decisive as Riley County secured second place in District 5 and earned a home playoff game Friday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High cross country opened the postseason with a dominant performance, sweeping the team titles at its home sub-state meet Saturday under near-perfect conditions at Warner Park. “The kids have been excited, and you love to see that. With Warner being a challenging course, they have been really excited to have others come here and race us on our course,” head coach Susan Melgares said. “And with the weather being nice, that takes a lot of the headache potential. We wanted everything to go smoothly. It was certainly a blessing overall.” To view the full article visit…