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A Manhattan man was arrested Monday evening following a report of criminal damage to property and interference with law enforcement, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed the report at approximately 7:48 p.m. June 15, 2026, in Manhattan. A 46-year-old woman was listed as the victim, while a known 26-year-old man was identified [...]

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A Topeka man will spend 18 years in prison after a Riley County District Court sentenced him Monday for multiple crimes, including two counts of attempted murder. Dontreveon Stephon Temple-McGlory, 22, was sentenced to 18 years in custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections for attempted murder, 4 years 11 months for a second count [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating the theft of a bicycle reported Sunday morning in Manhattan. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 6:32 a.m. June 14, 2026, in the 300 block of North Fifth Street. A 73-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported an [...]

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esidents across northeast Kansas could see multiple rounds of thunderstorms over the next several days, with the greatest potential for severe weather arriving Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Forecasters say there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday night, followed by slightly warmer conditions Tuesday with highs [...]

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Drivers should prepare for upcoming traffic delays and detours as the city prepares for two asphalt maintenance projects later this month. Bayer Construction will begin a one-week mill and overlay project on Westwood Road from Fort Riley Boulevard to Oak Street on Monday. The city expects work to wrap up around June 22 depending on [...]

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A Newton man suffered serious injuries Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in rural Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 1:35 p.m. June 13 on Old K-4, about 0.8 miles west of Chalk Road. Troopers said Michael Ray Rohr, 65, of Newton, was traveling westbound on a 2024 [...]

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By Nathan Gaddie Sinkers Lounge in Downtown Manhattan has officially closed its doors. Anna Amsden Stevens, former Sinkers general manager, took to FaceBook June 5 to announce the news. “Please do not do online bookings as the site has not been closed down,” Stevens said. “If you have booked online and are needing a refund [...]

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City commissioners will vote next week on establishing funding districts for Kansas State University Foundation’s Edge District. As previously reported by The Mercury, the commission last month agreed to vote on establishing a sales tax and revenue (STAR) bond district for the Edge District and a tax increment financing (TIF) district for Champion’s Gate. Andrew [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a fraud case after a Manhattan woman reportedly lost money and had her personal information compromised through an online job scam. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 9 a.m. June 11 in Manhattan. A 47-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an [...]

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The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board held a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, less than a week before its monthly meeting coming up Monday. The board’s only agenda item was an executive session for a non-elected personnel matter. The discussion spread over three back-to-back sessions that ended at 6:20 p.m. Representatives of the [...]

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