Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 9:03 p.m. on March 15, 2026 near Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Lincoln Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a 2005 Nissan Maxima driven by Morgan Saul, 28, of Manhattan, had crashed into a 2005 Toyota Camry driven by Ivan Perry, 21, of Manhattan. Leah Perry, 18, of Manhattan, was a passenger in the Camry. Saul and Leah Perry were both transported by Riley County EMS to Via Christi Hospital for injuries. Saul was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way and for not having a valid driver’s…
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One person is dead following a crash in rural Wabaunsee County over the weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 2009 Jeep Wrangler was westbound on Pavillion Road, northeast of Alma, sometime overnight Friday into Saturday when it left the roadway, went airborne, struck a ditch and then hit a tree. Investigators were not able to determine an exact time for the crash, but believe it occurred sometime between 11 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. The driver, 59-year-old Danny Miller was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash report indicates he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time…
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By Jon Grove Behind a balanced offensive attack and a dominant performance on the glass, the Lady Mustangs pulled away in the second half to defeat Wellington 66–48 in the Class 4A third-place game at the state tournament in Hutchinson. The victory secured a state trophy for Rock Creek and capped a remarkable season for a team that does not have a single senior on the roster. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss Casey Alexander being named the 24th head men’s basketball coach at K-State after being the Belmont coach for 7 seasons. https://www.youtube.com/live/RfNBIPeQGig?si=J2Ev2E5l5UF9k6Yc Full Show Segment 1 – Casey Alexander named K-State men’s basketball coach Segment 2 – What you can expect from Casey Alexander on the floor Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Discussions continued Thursday as Riley County commissioners met with department heads to discuss future plans for reorganization and development of a new administrator position. The meeting comes after commissioners on Monday moved to direct county counselor Jacob Hansen to draft a resolution moving human resources under his purview. “It’s the first step to get things going,” commissioner Greg McKinley told News Radio KMAN in an interview after Thursday’s regular meeting. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Police are investigating two separate fraud cases reported Thursday in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 11:52 a.m. March 12 in the 1300 block of Sharingbrook Drive. An 83-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect gained access to and used his American Airlines account. The estimated loss associated with the case is $1,239. Later that day, at approximately 12:11 p.m., officers filed another fraud report in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, the location of the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. A 38-year-old man reported that a known 39-year-old…
Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 12:11 p.m. on March 12, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. A 38-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 39-year-old woman removed money from banking accounts without his permission. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $6,000. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 11:52 a.m. on March 12 in the 1300 block of Sharingbook Drive. An 83-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect gained access and used his American Airlines account.…
Residents across northeast Kansas could see a wide range of weather conditions this weekend, including elevated fire danger, strong winds and the possibility of light snow, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Saturday afternoon brings an elevated fire danger, particularly across north-central Kansas, as dry air and breezy conditions combine to create conditions favorable for fire spread. Forecasters say relative humidity levels could fall into the 25–35% range, increasing the risk for rapidly spreading fires during the afternoon hours. Weather conditions will change quickly on Sunday as a cold front moves through the region. Meteorologists expect northwest winds…