A Marysville man was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a rollover crash in Pottawatomie County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred about two miles north of Havensville along southbound K-63 at mile marker 25. Authorities say the driver of a 2021 Kenworth semi-truck drove off the west edge of the highway, overcorrected, and rolled the vehicle, which came to rest in the east ditch. The driver, identified as 43-year-old Nathan Musil of Marysville, was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with suspected serious injuries. No…
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By Rose Gruenbacher RCPD director Brian Peete on Thursday said local CBD stores selling products not compliant with Kansas law could see police enforcement “at any time.” Some store owners and customers are complaining that Manhattan is enforcing the law differently than other places. Riley County police officers recently visited CBD stores in the area, instructing them to remove products that have illegal amounts of THC or otherwise don’t fall within Kansas law. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound that can cause a “high.” Peete said the initiative follows the January police raid of the CBD American Shaman store,…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of N 14th St. in Manhattan on June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:41 a.m. A 25-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,500. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Aaron Finch, 38, of Manhattan was arrested on a Riley…
Cooling shelters are available in the Manhattan area for the public to get a break from the heat. Daytime locations in Manhattan include Be Able, the Manhattan City Hall lobby, the Flint Hills Discovery Center, the Manhattan Public Library, Manhattan Senior Center, Manhattan Town Center, the Riley County Historical Museum and The Salvation Army. The Anthony, Douglass, and Eisenhower Recreation Centers are also available. The Ogden Community Center is available to residents in Ogden. Overnight shelters include the Manhattan Emergency Shelter on 4th Street and the Riley County Police Department’s public lobby at 1001 Seth Child Road. Hours of operation…
Between April 27 and May 31, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 35 visits to emergency departments in Riley County where overdose was suspected. These emergency department visits have been attributed to a variety of suspected substances, including but not limited to alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids such as fentanyl. The average age of the patients was 34. Of those affected, 46% were male. This number is significantly higher than average. Based on data from the previous 52-week period, a typical five-week span in Riley County would see approximately 16 overdose-related emergency visits. To view the full…
ALICE, or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a grassroots initiative that formed from collaboration between United Ways, corporations, nonprofits, and other foundations. Its mission is to stimulate action that improves the financial stability of families who earn just above the Federal Poverty Level. On today’s show, Konza United Way’s Tara Clausen discusses the impact of ALICE for an often overlooked pocket of those in need. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
A Manhattan woman has been charged in connection to drug-related offenses from Geary County. 40-year-old Angel Morgan was arrested by Riley County Police Tuesday in the 1900 block of Hunting Avenue. She’s charged with the distribution of over 100 grams of heroin and/or fentanyl, distribution of opiates or narcotics and the use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation. Bond was set at $100,000. Morgan was transferred to Geary County where she remains jailed. Click here for more local news.
By Rose Gruenbacher Ogden’s former city treasurer on Monday in Riley County District Court pleaded guilty to misappropriation of public funds and submitting false expenses. Jimmy Bond, 71, pleaded guilty to one count of misuse of between $25,000 and $100,000 public funds and one count of official misconduct by submitting false expenses over $25,000. He was serving as treasurer to the township of Ogden when he said the hiring he did for cemetery maintenance was not done legally. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
By Rose Gruenbacher The Riley County police board on Monday approved 5-1 a budget increase of 5.41% for 2026. The total increase from 2025 is $1.56 million, for a total budget of $30.34 million. The Manhattan city government pays 80% of the budget, and the Riley County government. This budget reflects one adjustment from the previous approval last month, the agreement between the Riley County Police Department and USD 383 for cost-sharing of the school resource officer program. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Manhattan High’s boys golf and girls soccer teams were well-represented in postseason awards following their 2025 campaigns, with multiple Indians earning all-league and all-state recognition. On the course, three MHS golfers were named to the Class 6A All-State team after helping the Indians to a third-place state finish. Freshman Charlie Haney and senior Tate Reid both earned second-team honors, while junior Cade Cochran landed on the honorable mention list. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.