By Emma Loura Riley County commissioners on Monday agreed to pay an engineering firm for work on the new emergency medical services headquarters after previously rejecting a revised contract that more than doubled the estimated cost without prior notice. The county hired Kaw Valley Engineering to perform material testing and inspection for the construction of the building with an original estimated cost of $12,729. However, installation of masonry was time-consuming, resulting in extra on-site inspections and tests that drove up the bill to $28,394. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
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An Ogden man was arrested Friday and charged with several counts of violating the offender registration act. 41 year-old Marcus Grant, of Ogden, was arrested at the RCPD Headquarters for aggravated violation of the offender registration act, and 8 additional counts of violation of the offender registration act. Grant is confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report on a total bond of $15,000. Grant has been a registered offender since August of 2013 for an aggravated robbery conviction in Salina and aggravated battery conviction in Junction City, according to the Kansas Offender Registry. Click here…
His family said he had had a long struggle with cancer. Acker was president of the university from 1975 to 1986. He followed James McCain and was succeeded in the position by Jon Wefald. In his tenure, Acker established the provost position, united the women’s and men’s athletic programs as one department, raised money for Bramlage Coliseum and oversaw the football team’s first postseason bowl game in 85 years. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
A 23-year-old man sustained injuries after his foot was reportedly run over by a known individual driving a silver Ford F-150 early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at about 2:02 AM on December 15, 2024, in the 1000 block of Bluemont Avenue, prompting officers to file charges of aggravated battery and simple battery. Authorities have not released further details about the relationship between the victim and the driver or the events leading up to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers, where tips can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up…
By Tim Everson Manhattan High boys’ wrestling showed their still very much a force to be reckoned with after a stellar performance on Saturday. The defending state champion Indians hosted Smith Center, Dodge City, Blue Valley-Stilwell, Lincoln Southwest (Nebraska) and Paola for their annual dual tournament and rolled through all five, winning by a combined score of 347-51. “They wrestled really well,” head coach Shawn Bammes said. “Those football guys are getting in shape. It comes back to practices. This is how we practice so we can let it fly on the weekends.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
A local man is out $6,000 after a charitable donation took a costly turn. According to Riley County Police, the incident occurred on December 13, 2024, in the 500 block of Richards Drive. The 30-year-old victim reported that he agreed to donate $5 to a charity, but his card was instead charged $6,000 without authorization. They encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, where tips can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 8:04 Segment 3: 21:54 Segment 4: 29:32 On Monday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson guest host Megan Moser spoke with Tim Schrag the Editor of the K-Stater magazine. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
A Manhattan resident previously arrested in connection with a recent string of motor vehicle burglaries has been taken into custody again, now facing additional charges and a higher bond. On Tuesday, officers arrested 19-year-old Alexander Darnell in association with multiple vehicle burglaries reported over the last few weeks. In that arrest, Darnell was charged with probable cause offenses of motor vehicle theft valued between $1,500 and $25,000, interference with law enforcement, two counts of possession of an opiate or stimulant, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and vehicle burglary. At the time, he was confined on a $19,000 bond…
Officers filed a report of theft in the 500 block of Richards Drive on December 13, 2024 at approximately 10:19 AM. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when it was reported agreed to donate $5 to a charitable cause but his card was charged $6,000. Total loss associated with this report is $6,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of S. Seth Child Road and Farm Bureau…
By Tim Everson Another substantial part of the Kansas State’s offense has hit the transfer portal. Junior wide receiver Keagan Johnson is headed to this third school after transferring to K-State from Iowa heading into the 2023 season. “Thank you Kansas State and the community of Manhattan for the overwhelming support during my time as a Wildcat,” Johnson said in a statement on social media. “I will forever cherish my time here, and I will keep these memories forever. With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here…