Three people were injured in two related crashes late Friday night on K-18 eastbound, about half a mile east of the K-114 junction. The first incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. when 18-year-old Trinity Sproul of Wamego lost control of her 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer and struck a parked 2007 Pontiac G6 on the shoulder. The Pontiac then hit two pedestrians who were standing in front of the vehicle. The pedestrians—29-year-old Koltyn Moore of Manhattan and 40-year-old Rod Marti of Milwaukee, Wisconsin—were both transported to Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan with suspected serious injuries. Sproul reported possible injuries but was not transported.…
Author: KMAN Staff
Multiple arrests and incidents were reported across Manhattan on July 25, according to Riley County Police Department records. Among the more serious incidents, officers responded to a reported robbery just after 11 p.m. in the 3600 block of Everett Drive and to a burglary early the next morning at Manhattan Christian College on Anderson Avenue. Several battery cases were also reported Friday night, including one in the 300 block of South 3rd Street and another on Moro Street. A vehicle theft was reported earlier in the day at the Lamplighter Apartments on North Manhattan Avenue, and officers also responded to…
By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man was sentenced Tuesday in Riley County District Court to serve over 10 years with the Kansas Department of Corrections. Jonathan Maldonado, 27, in November pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping, aggravated residential burglary, aggravated assault, interference with law enforcement and domestic battery. Judge Grant Bannister sentenced him to 10 years two months with the KDOC for the first four counts, and six months in jail for domestic battery. Just under one year three months will be credited to Maldonado’s sentence, for time he’s already served in the case. To view the full article visit…
By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man on Monday pleaded guilty to charges including burglary and assault, after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Michael Calvert, 33, appeared for arraignment with judge Kendra Lewison and entered a guilty plea to counts of attempted aggravated robbery, residential burglary, aggravated assault and criminal threat. In return, Deputy Riley County Attorney Trinity Muth has dropped three remaining charges against Calvert. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
By Emma Loura The multiple talents of 4-H children were on display at Pottorf Hall Friday, giving the event space a splash of colors and life. Children and their families brought in their projects or sat down with their projects before a judge. On one display wall hung the visual arts — drawings and photography made by contestants. Another section of the hall had the textile display with sewn, knitted or embroidered projects. In a case sat brightly decorated cakes. Other children brought Lego structures for the building block category. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more…
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Tyler Hodges, 40, of Manhattan was arrested on July 24, 2025, at approximately 7:32 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant stems from original offenses of aggravated battery, violation of a protection order, two counts of domestic battery, and intimidation of a witness/victim. Hodges was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for…
Two drivers were transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound just south of the K-177 junction. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol a 2024 Tesla, driven by 73-year-old Terry Roehr of Colorado Springs, was attempting to enter I-70 from the eastbound on-ramp at K-177 when the vehicle hydroplaned due to wet conditions. The Tesla collided with a pickup truck as it was spinning on the highway. The pickup was driven by 16-year-old Sawyer Ibarra of Alma, Kansas. Both drivers were taken to Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan with possible injuries. Both were wearing seat…
By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan resident pleaded guilty to charges of crimes against children Monday in Riley County District Court. Dkuwasi Oscar, 20, and his attorney Trey Bryant, chief public defender, reached a deal with county prosecutor Bethany Fields and entered Oscar’s plea before judge Kendra Lewison. Oscar pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor and two counts of contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation. His case goes forward for sentencing Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more…
By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges of child sex crimes, and now will go to trial in December. Joseph Ray Marlow, 25, appeared in Riley County District Court before judge John Bosch and pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy of a child under 14 years old and two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under 14 years old. His lawyer, chief public defender Trey Bryant, will plead Marlow’s case to a jury in a four-day trial set to begin Dec. 2. To view the full article visit…