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Author: Paul Parker
Officers executed a search warrant at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2026 in the 1600 block of Woodcrest Drive. The results of the search warrant led to the arrest of David Labombarbe, 39, and Bailey Crumpton, 27, both of Manhattan. Labombarbe was arrested for distribution or possession with intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl within 1000 feet of a school (3.5 grams but less than 100 grams), distribution of substance in 65-4105h (10 units but less than 100 units), possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, possession of depressant, criminal use of weapons, possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance…
By Lewis Marien Friday’s Victory with Honors ceremony at the 1st Infantry Division headquarters consisted of both goodbyes and hellos. Officials recognized Col. Travis Habhab for his 28-year career in the Army and serving as the division’s chief of staff, before welcoming Col. Gregory McLean as his successor. Maj. Gen. Monté Rone, the 1st Infantry Division commanding general, said in his remarks that the chief of staff’s role requires unmatched dedication to duty. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Fort Riley news.
City commissioners took their oaths of office Tuesday before unanimously approving Susan Adamchak as mayor. Commissioner and outgoing Mayor Karen McCulloh nominated Adamchak, and new commissioners Larry Fox, Jim Morrison and Andrew Von Lintel supported the decision. McCulloh was unanimously selected as mayor pro tem. “I look forward to working with the new commissioners as we try to achieve common goals for the betterment of Manhattan,” Adamchak said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
By Toby Hammes Big 12 seasons aren’t won in January — but they can be lost there. Kansas State knows that as well as anyone. Last season, the Wildcats opened the New Year by dropping six straight Big 12 games, a January slide that left little margin for error before February even arrived. By the time the season stabilized, the damage was already done. That recent memory is why January matters so much for the Wildcats again this season. In a league as deep as the Big 12, early conference games don’t decide the standings, but they often decide whether…
TOPEKA — The number of abortions performed in Kansas during 2024 surpassed 19,000 for the second consecutive year in wake of judicial and political decisions in other states restricting access to the medical procedure. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported clinics and hospitals in Kansas conducted a record 19,811 abortions in 2024, up from 19,467 in 2023, 12,319 in 2022 and 7,849 in 2021. Of the 2024 total, 4,763 were provided to residents of Kansas. Demand for abortion among Kansans increased 9.3% from 4,356 in 2023 and was above the 3,844 reported in 2022 and 3,937 in 2021.…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft reported Monday morning in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 10:33 a.m. Dec. 29 in the 2600 block of Bellerive Drive. U-Haul was listed as the victim after a known suspect failed to return a 2025 Ford cargo van. The vehicle’s estimated value is $42,000. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft and forgery case reported Thursday afternoon in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 2:10 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 1600 block of Charles Place. The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center was listed as the victim after staff reported that two business checks were stolen and later cashed by unknown suspects. The total loss is estimated at $7,756.42. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips may remain anonymous and could qualify the reporting party for a cash reward of up…
While this weekend will bring frigid conditions to the region, forecasters say a notable warmup is on the way and may carry through the days leading into Christmas. Above-normal temperatures are favored for the next couple of weeks, with outlooks showing a 70 to 80 percent chance that highs will exceed the typical lower-40s average for mid-December. Normal temperatures for this time of year are generally in the 40s for daytime highs and the 20s for overnight lows. No major storm systems are expected in the near term, offering a quiet pattern once the weekend’s cold snap passes. Mild weather…
Forget “say cheese!” Area kids this week said “six seven!” Bramlage Coliseum embraced the viral internet trend Wednesday during a women’s basketball game catering to local students. Kansas State faced San Diego state in an 11 a.m. contest, and about 3,400 students attended for Education Day. Instead of the usual cam shenanigans, like a kiss cam, flex cam or emoji cam, officials on Wednesday featured a “6-7” cam. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State ports.