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By Tim Everson Former Kansas State basketball All-American Michael Beasley was arrested Sunday morning for possession of marijuana at Manhattan Regional Airport. Beasley was found with just under six grams of marijuana while trying to board a plane, according to Riley County Police Department director Brian Peete. He was booked and released on $750 bond. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Accidents and Incidents: The Riley County Police Department responded to a variety of incidents on February 8 and February 9, 2025, including accidents, criminal activity, and other law enforcement matters: Accidents: On February 8, two notable accidents were reported, including one injury accident at 7:34 PM at 1011 Westloop Place (McDonald’s), Manhattan. Additionally, a non-injury accident occurred at Bluemont Ave & North 4th Street at 11:34 AM. Battery and Domestic Incidents: A battery incident was reported at 11:54 PM on the 1200 block of Fremont Street, Manhattan. Another domestic-related incident occurred later in the evening at 10:43 PM. Reckless Driving:…
By Lewis Marien A former Kansas State men’s basketball All-American returned to Manhattan ahead of the latest Sunflower Showdown. Through the collective Wildcat NIL — which aims to enhance name, image and likeness opportunities for K-State student-athletes — Michael Beasley held a meet-and-greet Saturday at Rockin K’s to chat with fans and sign autographs. He also sold some of his “We Them Ones” merchandise at the event. Beasley said it felt good to return with a lot of old memories coming back, and he felt déjà vu driving down some of the streets. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more…
Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer Kansas State defeats 16th-ranked Kansas, 81-73, in the latest meeting of the Sunflower Showdown, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. The Wildcats have won five straight games, improving to 12-11 overall and 6-6 in Big 12 Conference play. Kansas State huddles before their Big 12 Conference game against Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins protects the ball against defensive pressure by Kansas forward KJ Adams during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage…
Senior David N’Guessan led four Wildcats in double figures with 20 points, as Kansas State extended its winning streak to 5 games with a near wire-to-wire 81-73 win over No. 16/17 Kansas in the 303rd edition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown before a sold-out crowd of 11,010 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State (12-11, 6-6 Big 12) led for more than 37 minutes, using an 18-5 run midway through the first half to assert control of the game en route to a 44-36 lead at the half. The lead grew to as many as 15 points in the second half, as…
Accidents and Traffic Incidents: The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of traffic-related incidents on February 7 and February 8, 2025. A non-injury accident occurred on the 1100 block of North 3rd Street on February 7 at 10:38 AM. Another accident was reported on Woodland Street & Anderson Avenue around 1:00 PM on February 7. A third accident occurred near Fancy Creek Rd & Tuttle Creek Blvd in Randolph at 9:46 PM on February 7. Several other traffic-related incidents, including traffic stops and property findings, were also reported, including a traffic stop on North 16th St & Anderson…
By Emma Loura Assistant superintendent Nathan Downs on Wednesday reported the district’s total enrollment as of Monday was 6,567 students. “Since our Sept. 20 count, we’ve had 272 new enrollments, 219 exits, 51 transfers within the district,” Downs said. “And then we approved 39 mid-year graduates. Our overall increase is 17 students. However, if you factor in the mid-year graduates and so on and so forth, we’re continuing to thrive. Students are continuing to come into our area and be a great part of our school district.” Elementary schools had 3,040 students, middle schools had 1,483 students, and Manhattan High…
At Tuesday’s work session, Manhattan city commissioners will discuss a housing rehabilitation and repair assistance program. Commissioners in October expressed interest in funding a housing rehabilitation program with the workforce housing sales tax, according to city government documents. Stephanie Peterson, director of community development, on Tuesday will give information on a possible framework for such a program and seek feedback from commissioners and the public. The proposal calls for $100,000 a year of the sales tax money to go toward the program. Eligible units would be owner occupied and within city limits. There also would be an income limit for…
By Rose Gruenbacher A jury found a Manhattan man guilty of aggravated kidnapping and other charges. After the defense and prosecution rested in Jose Fuentes-Trinidad’s trial, the jury returned Thursday afternoon with a guilty verdict on all charges in Riley County District Court. Fuentes-Trinidad’s charges included aggravated kidnapping, aggravated residential burglary, two counts of criminal threat against different victims, criminal deprivation of property and two counts of domestic battery, for which he’s been convicted two or more times in the past five years. The Mercury is not publishing the victims’ names because of the nature of the crimes. Fuentes-Trinidad will…