FORT RILEY — Army officials renamed a Fort Riley street after a Medal of Honor recipient during the grand opening of a space dedicated to fallen soldiers on Tuesday. The fort’s “Hall of Heroes” was previously housed in the Army community services building, but now has a dedicated space within the restored Grimes Hall. First constructed in 1931 as nurses’ quarters, the building houses a heroes wall, reflection room, digital displays and artifacts memorializing 97 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley who made the ultimate sacrifice. “This is a space that family and friends can go in…
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Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across northeast Kansas later today, with the primary threats including large hail, damaging winds and the potential for a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say storms are most likely to develop during the late afternoon and continue into the evening, with a medium level of confidence in severe weather. Heavy rainfall is also expected overnight into early Thursday morning, which could lead to localized flooding. Areas east of Manhattan have a high likelihood of receiving at least one inch of rain, with some locations possibly seeing more than…
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball has its first reported transfer portal departure under Casey Alexander. Sophomore Stephen Osei intends to enter the portal, according to a report from recruiting analyst Sam Kayser on Monday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Manhattan High track and field took care of business in the season opener, sweeping both team titles at the Topeka West Invitational on Friday. The girls finished first with 271 points, while the boys followed with a first-place finish of their own, scoring 190 points while battling windy conditions and early-season rust. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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A Manhattan man was arrested Monday night in connection with a domestic-related case reported last week, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:57 p.m. March 27th in Manhattan for aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and violation of a protection order. A 39-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 44-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Kevin Harbaugh, 44, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:25 p.m. March 30th in the 1000 block of Limey Place on charges of aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and…
Authorities are investigating after a body was found over the weekend in the Republican River. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to an area west of North Washington Street just after 6 p.m. Sunday and located the body of 40-year-old Ashley R. Hatcher. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say there are no signs of foul play. An official cause of death is pending autopsy results.
A Manhattan man is facing drug charges in Jackson County. The Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Adrian Leon was pulled over shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday on U.S. Hwy 75 near 134th Road on possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with driving while suspended. Leon was booked into the Jackson County Jail in Holton, but was no longer confined as of Tuesday morning.
Inocencio Antonio, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:08 p.m. on March 30, 2026 in the 400 block of Colorado Street on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Antonio was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness and violation of a protection order at approximately 4:57 p.m. on March 27 in Manhattan. A 39-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a known 44-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Kevin Harbaugh,…
A Manhattan man pleaded not guilty to multiple alleged crimes including attempted murder at his arraignment in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon. Jacques LaShawn Toliver, 38, pleaded not guilty to one count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and assault. Toliver was arrested Oct. 14 in connection to the shooting of 35-year-old Gustavo Sanchez three days earlier. Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Sanchez was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for treatment of his injuries. Toliver has…