Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan man was arrested Monday afternoon on multiple warrants, according to authorities. LaMichael Fewell, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 1:15 p.m. Feb. 23rd in the 800 block of Yuma Street on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Kansas Department of Corrections warrant for probation and parole violations. The warrants stem from original charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Fewell was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Police are investigating two separate fraud cases reported Monday in Manhattan, with combined losses totaling more than $13,000. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a fraud report at approximately 4:04 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Drive. A 38-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect took out student loans in her name. The estimated loss associated with the case is $9,914. Earlier that day, at approximately 1:54 p.m., officers filed a report of larceny in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. A 76-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect conducted a telephone scam…

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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss interim head coach Matthew Discolls 1-1 start, Bat Cats 6-1 to start year, speak to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, coaches wish list, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/CpgQMPSRIQQ?si=QRIrQKj0axNNeVYT Full Show Segment 1 – Matthew Driscoll is 1-1 as interim head coach Segment 2 – Bat Cats go 2-1 in Arlington, but not ranked Segment 3 – Tim’s coaching wish list Segment 4 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 5 – This week in the Big 12

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A Junction City man was arrested Friday morning in Manhattan on two Riley County District Court warrants, according to authorities. Tyrea Stewart, 27, was taken into custody at approximately 9:15 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Riley County Courthouse on two warrants for probation violations. The warrants stem from original charges of endangering a child, driving under the influence, improper child passenger safety restraint and transportation of liquor in an open container. Stewart was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Two Manhattan men were arrested early Saturday following a reported disturbance in the Aggieville area, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 12:58 a.m. Feb. 21st in the 1100 block of Moro Street for aggravated battery, criminal threat and disorderly conduct. Christopher Barnes, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and disorderly conduct. Tavon Goodman, 28, of Manhattan, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, criminal threat and disorderly conduct. Both men were also listed as victims in the report. Barnes was issued a total bond of $25,000 and is no…

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A Manhattan man was arrested early Saturday morning following a reported theft and drug-related incident, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:14 a.m. Feb. 21st in the 1600 block of Sunnyslope Lane for theft of property lost or mislaid and possession of a stimulant. Joshua Albrecht, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:37 a.m. on charges of theft of property lost or mislaid and possession of a stimulant. Albrecht was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Shane Amaro, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2026 in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd., on a Geary County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Amaro was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Jeramia Dorsey, 46, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a pair of Pottawatomie County District Court warrants for failure to appear. Dorsey was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the…

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By Jon Grove Championship habits show up early — and Rock Creek boys’ basketball wasted no time proving it. The Mustangs set the tone early and never looked back, using relentless defensive pressure and red-hot perimeter shooting to power past Clay Center 70-43 and clinch back-to-back outright NCKL titles Friday night. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Jon Grove FLUSH — When you control the paint and win the turnover battle, good things usually follow — and for Rock Creek girls’ basketball, that formula turned into a record-breaking night. The Mustangs delivered a dominant performance Friday night, rolling past Clay Center 68-36 to improve to 18-3 overall and 10-1 in NCKL play. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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TOPEKA — State officials are delving into the language of the law that will force people to use bathroom and private facilities in government buildings that match their sex at birth, challenged by vague language that makes it difficult to know what to do. The Kansas Department of Administration on Thursday created a new policy section to address changes that will go into effect once Senate Bill 244 is enacted. That will occur upon publication in the Kansas Register, likely within two weeks. “The administration believed it was important to provide timely initial guidance to state agencies regarding the implementation of SB…

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