The 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley will deploy approximately 200 Soldiers to the southern border as part of a mission to protect and defend the territorial integrity of the United States. The deployment, directed by the President, will support Customs and Border Protection’s efforts at the border. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North, the 41st Combat Engineer Company-Armored and the 977th Military Police Company will join the 2,500 forces already stationed at the border. These forces are tasked with augmenting ongoing operations to enhance border security. This deployment reflects the continued military support…
Author: KMAN Staff
Photos by Lewis Marien – Article by Tim Everson After several near misses, the Kansas State men are back in the winner’s circle. A six-game losing streak was snapped Saturday evening as an incredible start by the Wildcats propelled them to a 73-60 win over No. 23 West Virginia, their first victory since a win over Cincinnati to open Big 12 play on Dec. 30. “There’s definitely a weight lift,” head coach Jerome Tang said. “Man, losing sucks, and even though we saw that we were getting better and we were close, that doesn’t satisfy you. But what’s really important…
Recent Incidents: On January 25 and 26, RCPD officers responded to a variety of calls including a theft: Fraud and Larceny: A fraud case was reported at Commerce Bank on Claflin Road, and a pair of larceny incidents took place at Menards on McCall Road in Manhattan, both on January 25. Recent Arrests: Several individuals were arrested by RCPD officers on charges ranging from domestic battery to criminal offenses involving weapons and impersonation: Dashaun Isaac Kareem Edwards (21, Manhattan) was arrested early on January 26 for criminal use of weapons, trespassing, and violating protection orders. He remains in custody at…
Accident Reports Multiple Non-Injury Accidents Reported in Manhattan Riley County Police logged three non-injury vehicle accidents on January 24th and 25th. Incidents occurred at 5th & Pierre, 400 Blk 3rd Pl., and N 11th & Bluemont. Battery Incident Battery Incident Behind Manhattan Apartment Complex Police responded to a reported battery behind 601 Highland Ridge Dr. on January 24th at 5:36 PM. Disorderly Conduct Disorderly Conduct at Riley County Jail An incident of disorderly conduct was reported at Riley County Jail on January 24th at 12:47 PM. Larceny Cases Theft Incidents Reported at Local Businesses Two thefts were reported in Manhattan…
On January 23, 2024, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Chapman Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 Block of Nicholson Road in Chapman. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. During the search, authorities discovered THC edible products, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and firearms. Following the investigation, Emma Gomez was arrested and booked into the Dickinson County Detention Facility. She faces multiple charges, including possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, unlawful manufacturing of controlled substances, aggravated endangering a…
Two roundabouts are going in on Tuttle Creek Boulevard north of town, with a stretch of the road set to shut down for most of the year starting in April. Kansas Department of Transportation officials on Thursday said work is underway on a roundabout at the junction between Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Kansas Highway 13, which goes over the dam. Meanwhile, construction will start at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Seth Child Road in the coming weeks. Currently, both intersections have stop signs on the roads crossing Tuttle Creek Boulevard, and traffic on Tuttle Creek Boulevard is unimpeded.…
By Megan Moser A path to economic growth for Manhattan could include proactively approaching investors, opening a regional business research center hiring a development director. Matt Tarleton, an Atlanta-based consultant specializing in community development spoke Friday at the Regional Growth Summit, which is the new name for the Regional Leaders’ Retreat. The event is organized by the chambers of commerce of Manhattan, Junction City and Wamego. The Tarleton’s firm, Matt Tarleton LLC, made an economic assessment in June that showed Manhattan was lagging in several areas that indicate economic health. Manhattan posted 0% job growth, according to the 2024 report,…
Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.6% in December. This is an increase from 3.5% in November and an increase from 2.6% in December 2023. Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,200 from November. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 500 over the month, while government increased by 700. Since December 2023 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased…
Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of S. 10th Street and Fort Riley Blvd. on January 24, 2024, at approximately 1:53 PM. Officers report Eugene Fells, 85, of Herrington, failed to yield at a red light. Subsequently, his Lincoln MKZ struck a Mazda Tribute riven by Carrie Baker, 50, also of Manhattan. Baker was transported via EMS to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Fells was issued a citation for failure to yield. Jalisa Carson, 36, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 23, 2025, at approximately 12:58 PM in the 1000 block of S.…
By Rose Gruenbacher Scorpius BioManufacturing officials on Thursday told The Mercury the original deal they made with the state to construct a $650-million, 500,000-square-foot vaccine and biologic medicine plant is off after they failed to meet an end-of-year timeline, though they said the door is open to renegotiate a new agreement. “I think there’s a desire on everyone’s part to see this happen,” said Scorpius founder and CEO Jeff Wolf in a phone interview. “But you know, I think given the amount of time that it’s taking, the original deal with the state is no more.” In April 2022, Scorpius,…