The executive director of the Manhattan Area Resettlement Team is resigning amid federal funding freezes affecting refugee assistance. Ana Mendonca said her last day as leader of the nonprofit organization will be Feb. 7. Virginia Rodriguez, the agency’s program manager, will serve as interim executive director until the position can be filled permanently. Mendonca said she will continue to volunteer her time helping refugees resettle. Mendonca told The Mercury she decided to resign after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January halting new refugee arrivals and suspending grant funding used to offset those arrivals. The Associated Press reported…
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Clayson Creed Joyce, 22, faces reduced charges after Riley County District Court Judge Jeremy Larchick decreased the initial 12 counts of attempted first-degree murder to three counts during Joyce’s first appearance Friday. Joyce also is charged with two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery, seven counts of aggravated child child endangerment, unlawful discharge of a firearm and criminal damage to property. In a separate case also addressed Friday, Joyce faces a charge of domestic battery, to which he pleaded not guilty. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Beverly Lynette Hall, 48, was arrested on January 31, 2025, after deputies with the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in her residence on West 1st Avenue. Deputies initially responded to a suspicious activity call and developed probable cause for illegal drugs. The Drug Enforcement Unit assisted, obtaining and executing a search warrant. Hall was booked into the Dickinson County Detention Facility on drug possession charges. Authorities encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 785-263-4081 or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com. Click here for more local…
On Monday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke with Ned Seaton the Manhattan Mercury publisher and General Manager of Manhattan Broadcasting Company. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
A Manhattan man was arrested on February 1, 2025, following a reported incident of aggravated domestic battery and aggravated intimidation of a witness. Officers responded to the report at approximately 1:58 PM, and later that afternoon, Gage Ellis, 21, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at 3:14 PM on probable cause for the listed offenses. His bond was set at $20,000, and he remained confined at the time of the report. Due to the nature of the crime, authorities have not released further details. For more information on available resources, visit www.RileyCountyPolice.org. Click here for more local news.
Two women were arrested in Riley County on January 31, 2025, in connection with multiple felony charges, including burglary and theft. Leslie Young, 26, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 8:45 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant. She faces charges of burglary, theft of property or services, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass. Young’s bond was set at $8,000, and she remained confined at the time of the report. At the same time and location, Brittany Conrad, 27, of Manhattan, was also arrested on similar charges,…
Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Oxford Place on January 31, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM. Officers listed a 19-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown subject had keyed his 2024 Kia Forte GT. Total estimated loss associated with this report exceeds $1,000. Anyone with information 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. Leslie Young, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 31, 2025, at approximately 8:45 AM in the 1000 block…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ basketball ran into a buzzsaw in the Mid-America Classic championship game, falling to Olathe South 56-25 on Saturday. The Indians (8-4) finished in second place in its first championship game berth since 2018. Junior Kat Ball, who scored nine points, was named to the All-Tournament team. “I thought the girls did a good job, we competed really well (during the tournament),” head coach Scott Mall said. “We weren’t flawless in the first two rounds, but the girls just competed and competed, even when things didn’t go our way, we just made plays and got…
The RCPD has released its incident and arrest reports for the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, included are reports of criminal threats, domestic disturbances, DUI arrests, and violent offenses. In total there were 18 incidents and 7 arrests. Key Incidents Reported Criminal Threats & Disorderly Conduct Criminal Threats were reported at Westwood Motel (2108 Fort Riley Blvd.) on Feb. 1 at 1:33 PM and at O’Malley’s Alley (1210 Moro St.) in Aggieville at 2:59 AM on Feb. 2. Disorderly Conduct occurred at Tubby’s Alley (1127 Moro St.) around 12:56 AM on Feb. 2. Domestic Incidents Two domestic-related incidents were reported…
By Tim Everson One would be hard-pressed to find a regular-season victory sweeter than Kansas State’s 80-61 win at No. 3 Iowa State on Saturday. It gave the Wildcats a win over a top-five team in one of the hardest places to win in the country. It also gave K-State its first three-game winning streak of the season. But perhaps most importantly, the Wildcats snapped a 15-game road losing streak that stretches back to January of 2024. “Obviously, it’s huge,” head coach Jerome Tang said. “(Iowa State) is a great team, I think they are a team that can win…