Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 5:21 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026 in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 50-year-old male suspect took money from the sale of a 2023 Honda motorcycle and took the motorcycle back and wouldn’t return it. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $1,160. Story Lee Stanley, 46, of White City, was arrested at approximately 3:23 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the 1300 block of Fort Riley Blvd. on a Morris County District Court warrant for possession…
Author: KMAN Staff
Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall to northeast and east-central Kansas Tuesday, followed by an increased risk of flooding Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service in Topeka says showers and thunderstorms are likely beginning late Tuesday afternoon, with rain chances ranging from 60% to 90% through Thursday. A slight risk, or Level 2 of 5, for severe thunderstorms is in effect Tuesday for much of the region, including Manhattan, Junction City and Topeka. Storms are expected to develop along a cold front Tuesday afternoon and continue into the evening. Forecasters say some storms could…
Manhattan city commissioners will discuss three public works agenda items during Tuesday’s work session, including lane closure policies and road salt storage. The commission will consider its lane closure permit policy for city streets, sidewalks and parking stalls. In May 2026, public works presented a draft policy to require a permit and fee for temporary lane closures of city rights of way. Staff members seek feedback from the commission on the decision points necessary to draft the implementing ordinance. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A 26-year-old Fort Riley man was taken to the hospital Sunday morning following a two-vehicle crash on I-70 in Riley County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 7 a.m. near mile marker 319, approximately three miles west of Tallgrass Road. A 2016 Jeep Patriot driven by Elijah Isaiah Daniels, 26, of Fort Riley, was stopped in the westbound right lane when it was struck from behind by a 2020 Volvo truck driven by Sukhrob Rakhimov, 25, of Powell, Ohio. Both vehicles came to rest in the right lane. Daniels was transported to Ascension Via Christi…
A man died Sunday night after suffering an apparent stab wound in Junction City. The Junction City Police Department said officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the 500 block of West Ninth Street for a report of a person suffering from a stab wound. Officers located an adult man with what appeared to be a stab wound and began lifesaving measures. The victim was transported by Junction City EMS to Stormont Vail Flint Hills Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family members. Police said all individuals present during the incident…
Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
A 44-year-old Blaine woman was arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Pottawatomie County. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant Oct. 8 at a residence in the 12000 block of Bucksnort Road near Blaine. Authorities seized methamphetamine and numerous items of drug paraphernalia during the search. Katrina Taylor was arrested on allegations of aggravated endangering a child, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office said additional charges could be filed pending laboratory testing of the seized items. Taylor remained confined in the…
Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
A 19-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple warrants and additional allegations of interfering with law enforcement. Cedric DeSean Swinson was arrested at about 12:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on Riley County District Court and Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. The warrants stemmed from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations. Swinson was also arrested on two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a case originally filed in May. During the arrest, Riley County Police filed an additional report and arrested Swinson on two counts…
A 48-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on 20 allegations related to offender registration violations and perjury. Derrick Lee Milazzo was arrested at about 3:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Riley County Police said the case was originally reported Sept. 28 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. According to offender registration information, Milazzo was convicted in March 2005 in Jackson County, Oregon, of second-degree rape, a felony. The offense was listed as…