Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property, criminal deprivation of property; motor vehicle, computer unlawful acts, and criminal deprivation of property; all other larceny at 2:52 p.m. on April 5, 2026 in the 900 block of Moro Street. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported that a 21-year-old known female suspect took his car and cell phone. Isabella Paige Maska Kelle Counts, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:56 a.m. on April 6. Maska Kelle Counts was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County…
Author: KMAN Staff
A recent scam threatens Kansas residents via text message with looming court action for fictitious unpaid tolls or traffic violations. The Kansas judicial branch is raising awareness about the scam, which imitates messages from the traffic division in a Kansas district court. They list fake case numbers and the name of a judge who does not exist. The messages attempt to pressure targets to send payments through a scannable QR code. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A rivalry renewed on the baseball diamond on Thursday as Rock Creek and Wamego met on the Red Raiders’ turf for an early-season clash. The result was a stalemate, with Rock Creek (3-1) winning Game 1 27-16, while Wamego (3-2) won the second game 6-0. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes A sixth Kansas State men’s basketball player is reported to be entering the transfer portal. According to a report from On3 on Tuesday, K-State junior forward Taj Manning intends to finish his career away from Manhattan after four years in purple, including a redshirt year. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss Jordan Speiser shockingly entering the transfer portal, hear from “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/PjpUvTyT30s?si=Z8_hvpRLSmzDLL8q Full Show Segment 1 – Jordan Speiser has entered the transfer portal, & Andrej Kostic returning Segment 2 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 3 – Big 12 new hires/extensions
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball has its first returning piece of the offseason. In a social media announcement on Monday, K-State freshman wing Andrej Kostic stated plans to remain in Manhattan and continue his career under new head coach Casey Alexander. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
The City of Wamego is gearing up for the 2026 Tulip Festival this weekend. Wamego Chamber of Commerce tourism and events coordinator Corey Reeves stopped by our studios to preview the annual community event.
Authorities are investigating an alleged knife chase involving a pair of teenagers in Manhattan. The Riley County Police Department filed a report just after 9 p.m. Friday when a 15-year-old boy told police a 14-year-old boy chased him with a knife. No further details were immediately provided.
It’s going to cost more for Riley County to upgrade infrastructure for the information technology and geographic information systems remodel project. Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a $53,753 increase in design services, bringing the total cost to $132,603. Public works director John Ellermann said after the commission on March 19 approved installing a generator at the former EMS facility to power the server room and elections office, Baker McMillan Architects revised its estimates given the new scope of the project. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.