The RCPD responded to a variety of incidents over the weekend, including multiple arrests, an animal bite, battery cases, and an unattended death. One of the arrests occurred early Sunday morning when officers took 23-year-old Kaiden Michael Burton of Wamego into custody in the 1000 block of Kearney Street. Burton was arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer during an encounter that began just after midnight. He was also booked on a parole violation warrant, with a total bond set at $2,000. In a separate incident, 30-year-old Aspeen Daiquan Markee Carlton of Ogden was arrested by the Kansas Highway…
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The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of incidents throughout Manhattan on Friday, July 18, resulting in ten arrests on a variety of charges. In the early hours of the morning, officers were called to the 1100 block of Moro Street for a reported fight. Two individuals, 20-year-old Edwin Wesley Daniels Jr. of Fort Riley and 27-year-old Sean Reeves Mahoney of Seneca, were arrested at the scene for disorderly conduct related to brawling or fighting. Both were issued a $500 bond. Later in the evening, another arrest occurred when officers took 23-year-old Mason Clay Moon of Manhattan into…
A Manhattan woman was hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on K-177 near mile marker 96. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 3:38 p.m. on July 18. Payton Schlieper was driving a Toyota Prius southbound when she failed to negotiate a right-hand turn onto the westbound ramp of I-70, reportedly due to excessive speed. The vehicle went through a guardrail and came to rest in a ditch. Schlieper and any additional occupants were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. No further details about the extent of injuries were immediately available. Click here…
A Manhattan woman sustained a minor injury Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near the junction of I-70 and K-177 in Geary County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. on July 18, when a pickup truck exited I-70 and attempted to cross K-177 to assist at another collision scene. The truck failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a 2019 Cadillac XT4 traveling northbound. The driver of the truck, 19-year-old Nicholas K. Newland of Kamuela, Hawaii, was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. The driver of the Cadillac, 33-year-old…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll have our first annual Game Night featuring some of your favorite games over the past years, including the return of several show hosts. You won’t want to miss it! https://www.youtube.com/live/t1tYChn1sOg?si=366zuSimPL57ki6o Full Show Segment 1 – Blindly Rank 5 Segment 2 – Stump the Shaw Segment 3 – K-State Classics with Cole Segment 4 – Mason v Music v John v Movies & Ask Us Anything
By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously voted to move forward with an application for a grant program to boost county income. The commission in next Monday’s meeting will be asked to permit MakeMyMove to apply on behalf of Riley County for the Home in the Heartland grant bringing households from out-of-state into Riley County. MakeMyMove is a company which facilitates the relocation of existing households to different areas in the United States looking for new residents. Its goal is to relocate 20 households into Riley county, each of which are required to have a minimum household income of $55,000.…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced a bill last week that would allow military base commanders to enter agreements with local officials. Moran is co-chair of the Senate Defense Communities Caucus. The legislation would expand the authority of Department of Defense base commanders to enter into intergovernmental service agreements (IGSA) in their local communities. IGSAs allow for military installations and communities to make mutually beneficial agreements. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
By Rose Gruenbacher Southeastern Riley County residents may soon see developments in the area while companies pursue natural hydrogen deposits. Interim county counselor Jacob Hansen said in Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting that someone from the Wabaunsee County government called him, saying a large hydrogen deposit was found which borders Wabaunsee County but is mainly located in Riley County. Hansen said HyTerra Ltd. found a deposit of 96.2% pure hydrogen in Riley County with their Nemaha Project. HyTerra is an Australian-based company drilling for white hydrogen in Kansas. White hydrogen is a naturally occurring gas, created when rainwater seeps underground…
Riley County Police are investigating a property damage incident that occurred Thursday evening in Manhattan. According to a report filed by officers, the incident happened around 5:14 p.m. on July 17 in the 800 block of Colorado Street. A 45-year-old man allegedly threw an item at a residence, damaging the windows. A 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were listed as victims in the case. The estimated total loss is approximately $750. No arrests have been made at this time. Click here for more local news.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on July 17, 2025, at approximately 5:14 p.m. A 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were listed as the victims when it was reported a 45-year-old man threw an item at the victim’s windows and damaged them. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $750. Anyone with information about a crime 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. Click here for past RCPD…