A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday in the 1800 block of Claflin Road on an Ellsworth County District Court warrant. Riley County Police say 18-year-old Gavin Moyer is accused of aggravated battery in a past incident. No further details were released. Moyer was issued a total bond of $50,000 but was no longer confined as of Friday’s incident report. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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One person is jailed after an apparent scuffle with police this week. The Riley County Police Department says 27-year-old Janai Snyder, of Manhattan was arrested just after noon on Thursday near Hayed Drive and McCall Road. Snyder is accused of battery on a law enforcement officer and interference with a law enforcement officer. Snyder remains jailed on a $9,000 bond. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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Gavin Moyer, 18, of Manhattan, was arrested on an Ellsworth County District Court warrant for aggravated battery at approximately 6:52 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2026 in the 1800 block of Claflin Road. Moyer was issued a total bond of $50,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Officers filed a report for battery on a law enforcement officer and interference with a law enforcement officer at approximately 12:14 p.m. on Jan. 29 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Janai Snyder, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:31 p.m. for battery on a law enforcement officer and…
Manhattan High girls’ basketball wasted little time Thursday night at the Mid America Classic, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back in a 54-30 win over Shawnee Mission East at the Roundhouse. The Indians raced out to a 27-2 advantage before the Lancers could settle in, turning early defensive pressure into points on the other end. Manhattan took a 28-9 lead into halftime, with the outcome largely decided by the break. Sophomore Evie Banks led Manhattan with 14 points, while senior Kat Ball added 12 with three triples. Avery Ingram chipped in 8, and Jorryn Hall scored…
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang released a statement Thursday regarding junior wing Mobi Ikegwuruka, who has missed the Wildcats’ last six games. “Mobi is dealing with a private matter and remains a member of our team,” Tang said in a written statement. “He is eligible to be with us but is not personally ready. We love him and he has our full support.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO9sP1XdPpY The statement follows reporting from WIBW, which noted that Ikegwuruka has been away from the program for several weeks. According to WIBW, Ikegwuruka’s absence is not injury-related. Ikegwuruka has been consistently listed as out on…
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve has announced plans to conduct prescribed fires now through April, weather conditions and moisture levels permitting. For current conditions and trail closures, people can call the park, or visit the Alerts section on the website or park Facebook page. Prescribed fire is one method used to promote a healthy prairie and maintain the cultural landscape of the preserve, park officials said in a statement. It is also used by preserve land managers to control woody vegetation and promote native plant and animal diversity. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced Friday that he, as a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a $5 million federal investment for the Kansas State University Research Reactor project. “This investment will help support improvements to K-State’s TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Facility and strengthen America’s energy independence, expand job opportunities in Kansas and invest in the cutting-edge research taking place at our universities,” Moran said in a statement yesterday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
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Chevin Scheib, 47, of Randolph, was arrested at approximately 5:53 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2026 on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of contributing to child misconduct; encourage to commit a traffic infraction, two counts of theft of property or services; value last than $1,500 and one count each for contributing to child misconduct; encourage to commit a felony, and theft of property or services; $1,500 to $25,000. This arrest stems from an original report filed in September 2025. Scheib was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.…