Manhattan’s city attorney of over a decade left her position Monday. Katie Jackson had worked in the role since 2016. She had also previously served as city attorney from May to December 2012. Deputy city attorney Rachel Sherck will fill Jackson’s role as interim city attorney.
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A Leonardville man was arrested Thursday after police investigated a reported aggravated assault. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded around 9:10 a.m. to an incident in Leonardville. David Ahlerich, 77, was arrested around 3 p.m. on suspicion of aggravated assault. A 70-year-old woman was listed as the victim. Ahlerich was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a $5,000 bond and remained confined at the time of the report.
A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday evening after police say she violated court-issued protection orders and interfered with law enforcement. According to the Riley County Police Department, Niomi Beth Nickel, 36, was arrested around 9:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Nickel is accused of two counts of violating Riley County District Court protection orders. During the incident, officers also arrested her on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement officer. Nickel was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total bond of $6,750 and remained confined at the time of the report.
A Manhattan man has been arrested in connection with the theft of more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart earlier this week. According to the Riley County Police Department, Mark Christopher Chapman, 54, was arrested Thursday evening in the 2100 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. The arrest stems from Wednesday’s theft at the Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue, where police say two suspects stole two lawn mowers, a grass trimmer and a bottle of cranberry juice. Chapman was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and theft of property or services valued at less than $1,500, along with…
Niomi Beth Nickel, 36, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:12 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2026 in the 1100 block of Moro Street on two counts of violating Riley County District Court protection orders. Officers also filed a report for interference with a law enforcement officer, resulting in a second arrest. Nickel was issued a total bond of $6,750 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Mark Christopher Chapman, 54, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 6 in the 2100 block of Fort Riley Blvd. for theft of property…
On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues with a look at some defensive breakout candidates for K-State football, KU beat writer Henry Greenstein joins the show and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/iTZTkfea9bM?si=G-MWLxLY4nNcd_tg Full Show Segment 1 – KU preview with Henry Greenstein Segment 2 – Which Big 12 team has the most interesting September? Segment 3 – K-State’s breakout player on defense in 2026 Segment 4 – Why was Linda McMahon in Manhattan? Segment 5 – Travis Kelce might have sights set on new gig after football/ Ask Us Anything
Linda McMahon took a firsthand look at just what goes on in Kansas schools. McMahon, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, marked the Sunflower State as her 40th stop of a “Returning Education to the States Tour” on Wednesday, visiting both Manhattan High School and Kansas State University. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
After four years away from the Kansas competition, past winner Tim Keane of rural Manhattan returned and claimed the championship of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest in both the serious and humorous divisions. “It’s a sweep for Tim Keane, who won back in 2022,” said poetry contest chair Ron Wilson of the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan. “This is the sixth time in the 16-year history of the contest that the same person won both divisions. We were especially pleased that the finals attracted an audience of 162 people, which is an all-time record in attendance.” To view the full…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft after more than $1,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from the Manhattan Walmart. According to police, officers responded around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday to the store in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Investigators say two unknown suspects stole two lawn mowers, a grass trimmer and a bottle of cranberry juice. The estimated loss is $1,009. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report theft of property of services at approximately 8:26 p.m. on Aug. 5. 2026 in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Walmart was listed as the victim when it was reported two unknown suspects stole two lawn mowers, one grass trimmer and a bottle of cranberry juice. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,009. 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. Officers filed a report of forgery…