Author: KMAN Staff

A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple felony charges involving an alleged child victim, according to Geary County authorities. Brandon Bryant Ingram Jr., 39, of Junction City, was arrested just before 9 a.m. June 24 at the Geary County District Court on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. According to the Geary County Detention Center inmate roster, Ingram was booked into the jail just after 10 a.m. As of Thursday morning, no bond had been set and Ingram remained confined in the Geary County…

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A week after Brian Peete announced his upcoming resignation from the Riley County Police Department, the Riley County law enforcement agency board on Tuesday voted to approve an amendment to his contract allowing for a departure at the end of the year. Additionally, the amended document allows for Peete to establish a residency in Topeka, “at his request and should he so choose,” for the remainder of his time at the department, provided he continues to fulfill of his obligations as director. Peete, 50, told The Mercury on Thursday he is resigning as director of the department effective Dec. 31.…

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A Colorado man died Wednesday afternoon after his SUV left I-70 and rolled into a creek in Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. June 24 on westbound I-70 about a half-mile west of Vera Road. Troopers said a 2025 Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound when, for an unknown reason, it left the roadway, crossed the median, traveled down an embankment and rolled into a creek, where it came to rest submerged in water. The driver, Blake Ronald Turner, 79, of Aurora, Colorado, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The Kansas…

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll wrap up nominations for the 7th annual Gamey Awards, which will take place on Thursday, as well as talk to Derek Young from K-State Online for the latest K-State recruiting update. https://www.youtube.com/live/FnldlLqRgsI?si=vTONinXPMNfQcesS Full Show Segment 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online Segment 2 – Derek Young continued Segment 3 – 7th annual Gamey Award nominations

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The Kansas Department of Transportation has extended the closure of a portion of K-13 north of Manhattan after weather-related delays slowed construction progress. K-13 between U.S. 24 and Tuttle Cove Road has been closed since January and was originally expected to reopen this spring. KDOT now anticipates reopening the highway by the end of July, weather permitting. Detours will remain in place during the closure. Motorists east of K-13 are encouraged to use K-99 and K-16, while those west of K-13 can utilize U.S. 77 and K-16. Drivers may follow the signed detour routes or choose alternate routes as appropriate.…

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They’re blowing bubbles at Tuttle Creek again. That is, officials have begun work on the lake’s water injection dredging project, which involves a barge that shoots water at the sediment that has accumulated on the lake floor so the current can carry it toward the dam. Phase 2 of the project ended in April, and Phase 3 began Tuesday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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On today’s edition of The Game, we continue the 7th annual Gamey Award festivities with the second round of nominations, no supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby in the NFL & Mitch names his Jabroni of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/live/adUXAHO9zeI?si=yKVTEwLfH-gef5DU Full Show Segment 1 – No supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby Segment 2 – 7th annual Gamey Award nominations Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week/Ask Us Anything

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On today’s edition of The Game, we begin the 7th annual Gamey Award festivities with the first round of nominations, the Big 12 has not yet pulled its lawsuit against Tech surrounding the Sorsby situation, and Iowa State makes a smart money move! https://www.youtube.com/live/UkBchICSlhs?si=1FZemD3xBU6G7s2u Full Show Segment 1 – Big 12 not rushing to pull lawsuit against Texas Tech Segment 2 – Iowa State athletics makes a smart decision Segment 3 – 7th annual Gamey Award nominations

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Sean David Downey, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 23, 2026 in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on an Arapahoe (Colo.) County District Court warrant under the uniform criminal extradition act. Downey was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.

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