A 19-year-old Riley man was arrested early Wednesday on multiple allegations, including aggravated assault, attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude police. According to the RCPD, Austin Keith Truesdale was arrested just before 4 a.m. Wednesday near K-18 and 12th Street following a reported reckless driving incident Tuesday night in the 500 block of Pierre Street in Manhattan. Truesdale faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, one…
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Officers filed a report for two counts of aggravated assault, two attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer, and one count of flee or attempt to elude law enforcement officer by engaging in reckless driving at approximately 10:01 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026 in the 500 block of Pierre Street. A 32-year-old female and a 27-year-old male were listed as victims when it was reported a 19-year-old male was driving recklessly. Austin Keith Truesdale,…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High senior Maddie Myers spent four years chasing an individual state championship. In her final high school tournament, she left little doubt that it was finally hers. Myers shot a two-day total of 8-under-par 136 to win the Class 6A individual state championship Tuesday at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta. She finished seven strokes ahead of Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ soccer couldn’t keep pace early with one of the top teams in Class 6A, falling 4-0 to Blue Valley West on Tuesday night at Bishop Stadium. The Indians dropped to 5-8-1, while the Jaguars, who entered the matchup ranked No. 1 in the 6A East, improved to 14-1-1. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
For the second year in a row and fourth since 2021, Wamego girls’ golf walked away with a state title, shooting a two-day team score of 653 (327-326) at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The meet was originally scheduled to be played at Emporia Municipal, but was moved to McPherson to avoid poor grounds conditions. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Today, Mason Voth from K-State Online joins the show to discuss the 18th straight win for K-State over KU and more. Can K-State keep that momentum going on the road later this week? Also, an important game for the Chiefs on Sunday and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/uaoHp2I7sdY?si=h1R4O8GVXAz97XXm Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Will K-State carry over Sunflower Showdown momentum on the road? Segment 5 – Chiefs remain perfect, headed towards their toughest battle yet Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything
Council Grove continued its historic start Friday night, knocking off No. 2-ranked Inman 36-21 on the road to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 2006. The Braves, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, built an early lead against the No. 2 team in Class 1A, then answered when Inman threatened to rally in the second half. Luke Stewart accounted for four touchdowns, throwing for two scores and running for two more, as Council Grove secured its third victory over a top-five opponent this season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Tim Everson After a successful showing last Saturday in Kansas State’s 18th-straight victory over rival Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown, the Wildcats’ received recognition after two standout performances on defense and special teams. Junior kicker Luis Rodriguez and freshman defensive back Nick McClellan were named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week and Big 12 Freshman of the Week, respectively, the conference office announced on Monday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
The next director of the Riley County Police Department may not be required to live in Riley County if the candidate chosen is an existing department employee and lives within a 30-minute drive. The Riley County law enforcement agency board made the decision Monday during its monthly meeting as it looks to begin the hunt for a new director. Board member Craig Beardsley said a committee was working on putting together the search for current RCPD director Brian Peete’s replacement and said the board had to decide whether there would be a residency requirement for the next person in Peete’s…
Leadership of the 1st Infantry Division will change hands this week after Fort Riley hosts a change of command ceremony, officials announced Monday. Brig. Gen. Kevin Williams will take command of the Big Red One from Maj. Gen. Monté Rone at 9 a.m. on Friday. Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral, III Armored Corps, will preside over the ceremony. Rone took over command of the division in June 2024. “The change of command ceremony is a longstanding military tradition that demonstrates the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another,” Army officials said in their announcement. “The colors…