A Manhattan man was injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a car while riding an electric bicycle, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to the crash Oct. 1 around 12:35 p.m. near Bluemont Avenue and 4th Street. Police said a 2011 Toyota Prius driven by Ahmed Azizi, 24, of Manhattan, struck Bowen Hou, 32, of Manhattan, who was riding an E-bike. Hou was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Azizi was cited for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing. Click here for more local news.
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Vladimir Tamayo, 35, of Fort Riley, was arrested on Oct. 1, 2025 at approximately 11 p.m. at Fort Riley on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery and criminal threat. This arrest stems from a report filed in July 2025. Tamayo was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Bluemont Ave. and 4th Street on Oct. 1 at approximately 12:35 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2011 Toyota Prius driven by Ahmed Azizi, 24,…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll hear from KSO’s Drew Galloway about K-State’s win over UCF. We’ll also talk to “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus on recent win vs. the Ravens, and hear from Baylor writer Ashley Hodge on upcoming matchup for KSU. https://www.youtube.com/live/m7Ms_hJEgd8?si=UIitJNVhDpe5egAa Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – Baylor preview with Ashley Hodge Segment 2 – The demise of the Chiefs was greatly exaggerated Segment 3 – Toby talks Cats Segment 4 -…
K-State enrollment is up for the third year in a row after a decade of declines. The university has 21,213 total students according to data released Wednesday. That’s up 4.5% from the fall 2024 enrollment of 20,295 across all campuses. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
A Wabaunsee County man was arrested this week following an investigation into allegations of unlawful sexual solicitation involving an 18-year-old woman, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said the report was filed Sept. 27, stating that a 58-year-old man met with the woman near Eskridge, provided her with cash and a condom, and is alleged to have solicited her. Following an investigation, authorities on Sept. 30 arrested JD Hill, 58, of Eskridge, without incident. Hill was booked into the Wabaunsee County Jail on a $5,000 bond. He faces a charge of attempted buying sexual relations, hiring a person to engage.…
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple probation violation warrants stemming from theft and drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Conner Bruce, 21, of Manhattan, was taken into custody Sept. 30 at about 2:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. Police said the arrest was based on four Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. The warrants stem from original charges that include four counts of theft and one count each of criminal deprivation of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempted theft and making false information. Bruce was…
Conner Bruce, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on Sept. 30, 2025 at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan on four Riley County District Court warrants for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges that include four counts of theft and one count each for criminal deprivation of a firearm, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempted theft and making false information. Bruce was issued a total bond of $17,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated battery in Manhattan…
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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll hear from K-State head coach Chris Klieman at his press conference earlier this week, name a Jabroni of the Week, listen to media interviews with both Sterling Lockett and Luis Rodriguez and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/XpkuE3855Uw?si=ccn3Ujx_2QagpXih Hour 1 Segment 1 – The good and bad vs. UCF, Klieman’s message this week Segment 2 – WR/PR Sterling Lockett with media Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Saturday vs. Baylor feels like a massive swing game Segment 2 – Kicker Luis Rodriguez with media Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Manhattan High cross country left its mark at Saturday’s Rim Rock Farm Classic, as the girls won the Gold Division team championship. It was the program’s first girls title at the historic meet under head coach Susan Melgares, and the second MHS varsity gold crown of her tenure, following the 2013 boys. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.