Manhattan police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts reported over the weekend, many involving similar damage to steering columns, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed seven separate reports between March 20th and March 22nd across the city, with total reported losses exceeding $40,000. On March 22nd, officers filed a report at approximately 10:26 a.m. in the 700 block of Pebblebrook Circle after a 26-year-old man reported his 2018 Kia Soul had been stolen. The vehicle, valued at approximately $10,200, was later recovered. On March 21st, officers filed multiple reports, including an incident at…
Author: Paul Parker
A St. George man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan on a warrant alleging a violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act. According to the Riley County Police Department, Tayvon Nash, 26, was arrested at approximately 2:40 p.m. March 4 in the 1100 block of Moro Street on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant alleges Nash violated the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Police said Nash was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nash also has had prior encounters with local law enforcement in recent years In February, Nash…
Janet McCoy, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:33 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on an Ellis County District Court warrant for failure to appear. McCoy was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 4:04 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Drive. A 38-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took out student loans in her name. The total estimated…
A Manhattan man was arrested Friday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on multiple counts of violating a protection order, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 2:14 p.m. Feb. 20th in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, the location of the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. A 24-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a 29-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Tyrell Harper, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:53 p.m. on 15 counts of violating a protection order. Harper was issued a total bond of…
By Toby Hammes Kansas State baseball opened the 2026 season with a statement win over a power conference opponent. The Wildcats (1-0) defeated Iowa 15-6 in the first matchup of the MLB Desert Invitational in Goodyear, Ariz. It was the most runs for K-State in a season opener since 2009. K-State finished with 15 runs on 14 hits, drawing 11 walks and swiping three bases while committing no errors. The Wildcats scored in seven different innings and broke the game open with a six-run fourth, highlighted by shortstop Dee Kennedy’s grand slam. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Grace Hills TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would require kindergarteners to be potty trained before starting school, pulling the decision-making power about how to handle those students away from school districts. The House bill was introduced to reduce distractions in classrooms, supporters say. Opponents worry it would create a barrier for vulnerable children to access education, and argue the decision should be left to school districts. The bill was one of three the House Education Committee heard Thursday, along with two others regarding state-funded scholarships. House Bill 2486 would require school districts to get written assurance…
NBAF, the federal animal disease lab in Manhattan, is being exempted from the federal hiring freeze and is looking to fill 150 positions, officials said Wednesday. Alfonso Clavijo, director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, said lab, which is the only biosafety level-4 lab in the country that can house large livestock, told local leaders at the Regional Growth Summit on Friday he has received the green flag to begin hiring. “We have a unique opportunity at NBAF,” Clavijo said. “We are unique for the federal government and for USDA; we are being exempted from the hiring freeze, and…
One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash at a busy Manhattan intersection. Riley County Police say officers responded around 6:51 p.m. Jan. 20 to the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Bluemont Avenue. A 2017 Kia Niro driven by 24-year-old Anthony Corral of Manhattan collided with a 2014 Buick Encore driven by 22-year-old Adam Hopper, also of Manhattan. Corral was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.
Russell Spears, 44, of Wamego, was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated battery at approximately 11:17 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2025 in the 800 block of Colorado Street. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in March of 2025. Spears was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 6:51 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the intersection Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Bluemont Ave. Upon arrival, officers found a 2017 Kia Niro driven…
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