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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on two outstanding warrants and is now facing additional charges. Riley County Police say William Benner, 24, was taken into custody Wednesday evening in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd on warrants for failure to appear, stemming from past charges of drug possession and driving without a license. During his arrest, Benner was additionally charged with interfering with law enforcement and trafficking contraband into the jail. He remains jailed on a total bond of $18,500. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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A Manhattan man is behind bars after a report of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness. According to the Riley County Police Department, 33-year-old Michael Brooks was arrested Wednesday evening. The victim in the case is a 27-year-old woman. Police say the two are known acquaintances. Brooks is confined on a $6,000 bond. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness or victim at approximately 6:34 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2025 in Manhattan. A 27-year-old woman was listed as the victim and 33-year-old man known to the victim was listed as the suspect. Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:08 p.m. in Manhattan for criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness or victim. Brooks was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. William Benner, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested…

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On today’s episode of The Game, Mitch brings us day two of Big 12 media days from Kansas City! We’ll hear from all three Wildcats who went to KC, talk with Jerome Tang, Matt Driscoll and Mark Vital of the coaching staff, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/CaS40EOjjX8?si=J70erIheofcyaUfH Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State head coach Jerome Tang Segment 2 – K-State guard #1 Abdi Bashir Jr. Segment 3 – K-State guard #14 Mobi Ikegwuruka Segment 4 – BU natty winner, now KSU grad assistant Mark Vital Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State associate head coach Matthew Driscoll Segment 2 – K-State guard…

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By Beth Day of The Times of Pott County Wamego High School senior Addison Douglass reached the zenith of her high school golfing career Tuesday, as she won the 4A individual state title for the fourth year in a row. She is just the fourth girl in Kansas history to hit that milestone. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more high school sports.

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A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning after officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle involving a suspect known to the victim. Officers with the Riley County Police Department filed a report of vehicle theft at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 22 in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive. An 85-year-old woman reported that a suspect she knew had stolen her 2002 Ford F-150. Shortly after, at approximately 2:07 a.m., officers arrested Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, in the 900 block of Humboldt Street. Brooks was taken into custody on multiple charges, including criminal deprivation of property,…

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Officers filed a report of vehicle theft in the 1900 block of Crescent Drive in Manhattan at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2025. An 85-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a suspect known to her stole her 2002 Ford F-150. Then at approximately 2:07 a.m., Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 900 block of Humboldt Street for criminal deprivation of property, driving while suspended, possession of marijuana, interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking of contraband into correction facility. He was issued a total bond of $7,500 and is no…

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Authorities are investigating a burglary and vehicle theft that occurred over the weekend at an east Manhattan car dealership. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Manhattan Ford Monday morning after learning someone had broken into the building and stolen property — including a 2025 Ford F-350 pickup valued at more than $100,000. The stolen truck was later recovered within the county. Detectives, with assistance from the Riley County Police Department, identified and located a 16-year-old Manhattan boy in connection with the case, who was interviewed. Some of the stolen items were recovered. The Sheriff’s Office says the case remains…

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Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com The dynasty is alive and well. For the second straight year, the Kansas Class 6A girls’ golf championship trophy is heading to Manhattan High, gleaming once again in MHS blue and red. The Indians clinched their second consecutive state title Tuesday at Hesston Golf Course, firing a two-day total of 617 — 12 strokes clear of runner-up Shawnee Mission East. The championship marks Manhattan’s 13th state title in program history and second in as many years, reestablishing the Indians as one of Kansas’ high school golf elites. “It’s always been a motivation, you look and you see…

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