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A Manhattan is behind bars after following a Thursday morning incident that led to multiple felony charges. According to the Riley County Police Department, 30-year-old Nathan Bell is charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic battery, two counts of mistreatment of a dependent adult and two counts of criminal damage to property. The victim in the case is a 65-year-old woman. Bell was issued a total bond of $48,000 and remained in custody as of Friday’s arrest report.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at approximately 5:36 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2025 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan. A 60-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect hit him in the back of the head. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. William Bivens, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 in the 3500 block of…
Design work for the next major infrastructure project at Manhattan Regional Airport is about to take off. Airport Director Brandon Keazer shared details of the upcoming Taxiway Alpha upgrade on Monday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. “Taxiway Alpha is our piece of pavement that runs parallel to the primary runway,” he said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ve got a busy show as we preview K-State’s matchup vs. #13 Texas Tech on Saturday. We’ll talk to Ryan Hyatt and Curry Sexton, as well as make our weekly picks for Mitch in Vegas and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/LrqL7BWmo-U?si=7rLGXN39D49EzO9a Hour 1 Segment 1 – Who is in and out for KSU & Tech Segment 2 – Texas Tech preview with Ryan Hyatt Segment 3 – Blindly Rank 5: Royals 2015 postseason moments Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Keys for KSU vs.…
By Toby Hammes When Manhattan High senior JJ Dunnigan returned to the field late this regular season, the change was immediate. The defensive secondary regained its swagger and the offense brought back its most explosive playmaker. But for JJ, one of Kansas’ top football prospects, there’s been something even more meaningful than his own resurgence — watching his younger brother Adonis “Donnie” Dunnigan take the field beside him. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football’s playoff push begins the same way its season did — against Garden City. After rolling to a 43-13 win in the season opener, the Indians will host the Buffaloes again Friday night at Bishop Stadium to kick off the Class 6A postseason. But this time, both teams look far different from the ones that met back in August. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Tim Everson Kansas State will be without star junior running back Dylan Edwards for another week, as an injury sustained in the first game of the season continues to be a stumbling block. Edwards, who was injured in Dublin, Ireland, following the first punt return of the season, has only recorded stats in three of the Wildcats’ eight games so far this season. Saturday will be his fifth game missed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Emma Loura Family members testified Thursday that two women who say they were raped showed emotional changes after their attacks. The trial for Gavin Haberman, a Manhattan man charged for the rape and aggravated sexual battery of two women in 2024, entered its third day Thursday in Riley County District Court. Haberman denies both charges. The Mercury doesn’t identify the victims of sexual crimes. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
First round of playoff high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. 6A #13 Garden City Buffaloes (1-8) 15 @ #4 Manhattan Indians (7-2) 47 #12 Wichita Heights Falcons (1-8) 0 @ #5 Wichita Southeast Golden Buffalo (7-2) 7 #11 Topeka High Trojans (3-6) 0 @ #6 Derby Panthers (6-3) 49 #14 Wichita West Pioneers (1-8) 7 @ #3 Junction City Bluejays (7-2) 55 4A #14 Winfield Vikings (1-8) 14 @ #3 Wamego Red Raiders (7-2) 50 #11 Independence Bulldogs (3-6) 22 @ #6 Buhler Crusaders (6-3) 52 #9…