A Manhattan man already being held in the Riley County Jail is facing 20 new felony charges involving alleged sex crimes against a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Police said officers filed a report on July 10 following an ongoing investigation alleging rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Due to the nature of the investigation, no victim information has been released. Kevin Kendre Brown, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Riley County Jail on 10 counts of rape and 10 counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a…
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Dwayne Lamont Wright, 52, of New Century, was arrested at approximately 11:35 a.m. on July 14, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Clay County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Wright was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Anyone with information, 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 up to $1,000.…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway. Lillian Parker, 16, of Westmoreland, was last seen at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the Westmoreland area. Deputies describe Parker as a white female who is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. She has short red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue-gray T-shirt, pale pink pants, and possibly a black pullover hoodie featuring a “Murder Drones” graphic. She may also be wearing blue Converse sneakers with…
On today’s edition of The Game, college football preview magazine publisher Phil Steele joins the show to take a closer look at both K-State and the Big 12, ESPN thinks K-State has 2nd easiest Power 4 schedule and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/IGQS03Zgj8c?si=pIh6uWeK9j3F8_xq Hour 1 Segment 1 – Good D Scott news & K-State super easy schedule, says ESPN Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Field of Dreams Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – College football preview magazine publisher Phil Steele Segment 2 – More with Phil Steele Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Beef-a-Roo permanently closed all corporate-owned locations, the company announced July 7, reversing its July 2 statement that the shutdowns were temporary. The Manhattan location on Anderson Avenue was corporate-owned and has been permanently shut down. Parent company Elysian Capital initially closed the 15 restaurants following employee walkouts and financial instability. On July 7, Elysian Capital shut down its website and issued layoff notices to hundreds of employees, including Vice President Jeremy Wise. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a residential burglary reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. Officers filed a report of theft and criminal damage to property just after 5 p.m. July 13 in the 3500 block of Hudson Circle. A 35-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect entered her residence and stole multiple items. The estimated total loss associated with the burglary exceeds $10,000. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
Christopher J’mael Barnes, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:10 p.m. on July 13, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a pair of Geary County District Court warrants for probation violation. Barnes was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Officers filed a report of theft and criminal damage to property at approximately 5:20 p.m. on July 13 in the 3500 block of Hudson Circle. A 35-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered her residence and stole various items. The…
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A pilot suffered minor injuries after a crop duster crashed Monday afternoon in rural Jackson County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. July 13 near K-9 Highway and Allen Road, about 2 miles east of Whiting. A 1973 Botzko HP11-15 plane was flying north when it struck a communication pole while approximately 100 feet in the air. The aircraft then came to rest west of Allen Road. The plane caught fire and the pilot was able to walk to a nearby house to call for help. The pilot was identified as David Brocklehurst,…
On today’s edition of The Game, get ready to destroy your sleep schedule if you want to watch KSU MBB in the Players Era 16 tourney, Powercat Gameday host Zach Nemechek joins the show & where does Avery Johnson rank amongst Big 12 QBs? https://www.youtube.com/live/sED9hx_HH-4?si=spNrs6tCNx_Gcn6n Hour 1 Segment 1 – Four Bat Cats selected in the draft Segment 2 – Is Avery Johnson a “middle of the pack” Big 12 QB? Segment 3 – Former KU player charged with attempted murder Hour 2 Segment 1 – Powercat Gameday host Zach Nemechek Segment 2 – Gross tip time for K-State in…