By Emma Loura The county adopted short-term rental criteria in January 2022, when land development regulations came into effect. Because it can be difficult to enforce short-term rental regulations when someone doesn’t have a license, a county can use help from the state’s authority to set rules in place. Amanda Webb, the county’s planning director, said Monday she has been researching how other counties and cities in Kansas and Missouri regulate short-term rental properties. Webb referred to Independence, Missouri’s regulations as an example. The city of Independence limits the number of short term rentals in its code, allowing only one…
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A structure fire in rural Geary County, thankfully, resulted in no injuries Sunday evening. According to a Facebook post from the Geary County Rural Fire Department, firefighters were called to a structure fire at a residence around 6 p.m. Sunday in the 24 hundred block of MIlford Lake Road. The fire was contained to the hot water room in the northwest part of the residence and firefighters were able to prevent it from spreading. The resident was able to safely exit the mobile home prior to units arriving on the scene and suffered no injuries. A dog and several cats…
An accident occurred on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:25 AM near Wabaunsee County, specifically on Buffalo Mound Road just south of Old Stone Church Road. A 2021 GMC Rockport cargo truck failed to yield at a railroad crossing and was struck by a railroad maintenance vehicle heading east. The collision caused the GMC to catch fire. The driver of the cargo truck, identified as 52-year-old Courtney L. Waddell of Auburn, Kansas, was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital with suspected minor injuries. He was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The vehicle was towed by Heartland…
Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, additional active-duty military members will soon deploy “to enhance Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection efforts to maintain security at the southern border,” officials said in a statement last week. The 19th Public Affairs Detachment from Fort Riley will provide public affairs support with visual information and media relations capabilities. The Army in January sent about 200 Fort Riley soldiers to the border as part of the 1,500 total deployed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Monday is had installed stop signs at the intersection of US Highway 24 (Tuttle Creek Boulevard) and Marlatt Avenue in Manhattan, following a crash that damaged the existing traffic signal system. Officials said drivers should use the intersection as a four-way stop sign-controlled intersection until repairs can be made. The timeline is about three weeks, conditions permitting. KDOT officials said in a statement they urge motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit NewsReleases/District1-NortheastKansas. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
Amari Gross, 22, of Fort Riley, was arrested on March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:24 AM in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Gross was taken into custody on charges including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and disorderly conduct. His total bond was set at $15,000, and he was confined at the time of the report. Click here for more local news.
Officers filed a report of fraud, theft, and criminal use of a financial card on March 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 AM in the 1100 block of Garden Way. The victim, an 86-year-old male, reported that individuals entrusted with his financial accounts had been using them for fraudulent purposes. The total loss associated with the incident is approximately $10,000, with the fraudulent activity dating back to at least August 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify those responsible. Click here for more local news.
Quintin Daniels, 20, of Junction City, was arrested on March 8, 2025, at approximately 10:20 PM in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Daniels was taken into custody on several charges, including domestic battery, criminal damage to property, battery on a law enforcement officer (LEO), and interference with an LEO. His total bond for these charges was set at $6,000. Daniels was later arrested again on the same day at approximately 5:13 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. He was charged with battery on an LEO for this second arrest, and his bond for this offense…
Officers filed a report of fraud, theft, and criminal use of a financial card on March 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 AM in the 1100 block of Garden Way. Officer listed an 86-year-old male as the victim when it was reported people entrusted with his accounts were using them to make fraudulent purposes. Total loss associated with the report is approximately $10,000 and dates back to at least August of 2024. Messiayah Nolte, 21, of Topeka, was arrested on March 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM in the 700 block of Vattier. Nolte was arrested on a Riley County District…