Author: KMAN Staff

A Junction City man was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he violated a protection order and got into an altercation with officers while being taken into custody. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers were called to the 100 block of Griffith Drive around 10:30 a.m. for a report involving multiple alleged violations of a protection order. Police arrested 33-year-old Austin Cody Edge on two counts of violating a protection order, two counts of stalking, as well as criminal tresspass, and charges of interference, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. Four victims were mentioned in the…

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Riley County Police are investigating an alleged theft of jewelry from a Manhattan hotel room this week. Authorities filed a report for theft of property lost or mislaid just after 1 p.m. Tuesday after a 57-year-old woman said she left jewelry in a hotel room after checking out from the Holiday Inn at 1641 Anderson Avenue. The item is now missing. The total estimated loss associated is $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to call RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.

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Officers filed a report of theft of property lost or mislaid at approximately 1:03 p.m. on March 24, 2026 in the 1600 block of Anderson Avenue. A 57-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported she left jewelry in a hotel room after checking out and the item is now missing. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $10,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000 Officers filed a…

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On today’s edition of The Game, K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie calls into the show after the end of the season for the Wildcats, Mitch names another Jabroni of the Week and will we see Cinderella runs again in the future? https://www.youtube.com/live/3BS9qnBMgUI?si=8KTtteMmh3BtDmXc Full Show Segment 1 – Is the Cinderella run a thing of the past? Segment 2 – Concerning trend with March Madness this year Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – K-State WBB coach Jeff Mittie Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything

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Riley County officials gave no clear signal Monday on how they plan to approach more than $1.5 million in upcoming capital improvement projects. County commissioners discussed several proposals in the 2026 plan but ultimately took no action, instead opting to revisit discussions next week. “My recommendation to the board would be to not approve everything on the list today,” budget and finance officer Brittany Phillips said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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The trial of a Texas man facing a slew of drug distribution charges began Tuesday with jury selection in Riley County District Court. Jose Miguel Rivera, 33, of Balch Springs, Texas, was arrested on March 23, 2025. Police released him on a $40,000 bond the same day. Rivera is charged with distribution of at least 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of psilocybin — also known as mushrooms — and distribution of between 25 and 450 grams of marijuana. He is also charged with…

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Following his tenure as interim dean, Dan Moser was made the permanent Eldon Gideon Dean of K‑State’s College of Agriculture on Sunday. “Dean Moser knows how to get the best out of K‑State’s network of promising students, world-leading agricultural researchers and change-making alumni, because he’s long been among them,” said Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president. “We’re setting a standard as a next-generation land-grant university, and Dean Moser’s leadership will ensure the College of Agriculture is a crucial component of that work.” Moser, who earned his undergraduate degree from the college, said it is an honor to lead…

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Manhattan Christian College’s president announced his resignation Tuesday and said he’ll take a new position as director of player development for the Kansas State football team. Kevin Ingram said this move “has not been an easy decision at all.” “Many factors played into my decision, both personal and professional,” he said in a public announcement. “But, as I have considered this, I have become convinced that as MCC prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it is time for a new leader to take the helm and lead MCC into the next 100 years of faithful service.” To view the full…

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By Morgan Chilson TOPEKA — A contingent of House Republicans united with Democrats on Monday to push through a bill that reins in the middlemen operating between drug companies and pharmacies, offering more transparency for a system that can drive up prescription drug costs. Senate Bill 360 was the original bill introduced to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. At the end of last week, it appeared House Speaker Dan Hawkins was going to make sure the bill didn’t move forward this session, along with another bill that addressed the federal 340B program controlling prescription costs for certain clinics and hospitals. While…

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