Sarah Drake, 35, of Park City, was arrested on September 7, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Riley County District warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of burglary, interference with a law enforcement officer and theft of property or services. Drake was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for vehicle theft in the 1100 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan on September 6, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m. An…
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By Brandon Peoples Downtown Manhattan merchants are finding new ways to lure customers into their establishments. A new common consumption area was established in July, opening the opportunity for customers to freely roam a specified area with an alcoholic beverage. Jake Voegeli, co-owner of Manhattan Brewing Company, said after seven weeks in place, they’ve seen no issues. “For special events like the Third Thursdays, we set up on our patio, and we’ll serve people as they walk by,” he said. “We might get one or two people that want to walk around and finish their beer, and they just come…
By Emma Loura K-State’s Anderson Hall will be looking good as new after upcoming renovations, with restored bricks, new balconies and a walking plaza in place of Mid-Campus Drive. At Friday’s State of the University address, K-State president Richard Linton presented the Campus Master Plan and explained changes planned for the university, from a new walking trail along Campus Creek to renovating Ahearn Field House into an event space. The master plan is still pending formal approval from the Kansas Board of Regents. K-State will bring this before KBOR at its next meeting on Sept. 17. To view the full…
Riley County Police recorded 18 incidents over the weekend, including a stolen vehicle, multiple larceny cases, and an unattended death, according to activity logs. Among the incidents, officers responded to two non-injury crashes Saturday afternoon, a larceny report at Popeyes on Bluemont Avenue, and a stolen vehicle report at 1121 Claflin Road. Police also reported a drug case near Anderson Avenue and North 52nd Street in Riley and a violation of a court order Saturday morning. Four arrests were made during the reporting period. A sixteen-year-old from Junction City was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence…
Photos by Lewis Marien The Army offense could not be stopped Saturday evening, as Kansas State fell 24-21 to the Black Knights in a game where the defense struggled to find stops, and the offense couldn’t muster enough firepower. The Black Knights executed multiple touchdown drives of 14 or more plays, as the Wildcat offense was kept off the field for the vast majority of the second half. Army ended the game outgaining the Wildcats by almost 90 yards, including getting out-rushed by 163 yards.
The Riley County Police Department responded to 25 incidents on September 5 and early September 6, ranging from injury accidents and thefts to drug-related arrests and welfare checks. Two injury accidents were reported, one at South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard at 11:29 a.m., and another at North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Anderson Avenue around 2:08 p.m. Non-injury accidents occurred at Tuttle Creek Boulevard and North 60th Street, South Juliette Avenue and Yuma Street, and North Manhattan Avenue and Pioneer Lane. Officers handled a variety of other incidents, including an animal bite on Moehlman…
Today on Scoreboard Saturday we’ll hear from several coaches including Manhattan’s Joe Schartz and Wamego’s Weston Moody following week one action for high school football in Kansas. We’ll also introduce our coverage of the Flint Hills League with a matchup between Wabaunsee and Council Grove, hearing from both coaches after the game. Segment 1 – Manhattan wins 8th straight season opener, interview with Joe Schartz Segment 2 – NCKL/Big East League scores, interview with Wamego HC Weston Moody Segment 3 – Flint Hills League, recap of Wabuansee/Council Grove Segment 4 – Twin Valley League
Toby Hammes – sports@themercury.com https://youtu.be/DqFusiI4tx4 Manhattan High football wasted no time showing off its two-quarterback system Friday night, rolling to a 43-13 win over Garden City in the 2025 season opener at Bishop Stadium. The Indians (1-0) started senior quarterback Finn Watson who went 8-of-10 for 133 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. Sophomore quarterback Mclain Aslin ran 13 times for 108 yards and two touchdowns and completed 4 of 5 passes for 36 yards. Head coach Joe Schartz said both signal-callers gave the team what it needed. “I think it’s good that both of them got…
Week 1 high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. Centennial League Garden City Buffaloes (0-1) 13 @ Manhattan Indians (1-0) 43 Haysville Campus Colts (0-1) 3 @ Junction City Bluejays (1-0) 41 Washburn Rural Junior Blues (1-0) 51 @ Shawnee Heights T-Birds (0-1) 41 Wichita West Pioneers (0-1) 14 @ Topeka High Trojans (1-0) 40 Pittsburg Purple Dragons (1-0) 24 @ Emporia Spartans (0-1) 14 NCKL Concordia Panthers (0-1) 6 @ Wamego Red Raiders (1-0) 40 Rock Creek Mustangs (1-0) 51 @ Bishop Ward Cyclones (0-1) 0 Clay…
A Manhattan man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after police said he violated the state’s offender registration act. Riley County Police arrested 34-year-old John Deem around 3:13 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road. The arrest stems from a report filed in August. Deem was booked into the Riley County Jail on a $15,000 bond, where he remains confined at the time of this report.