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Manhattan municipal Judge Sarah Smith Barr has resigned but is characterizing an investigation that prompted her to leave as “half-truths and misrepresentations.” Barr told The Mercury on Monday she “felt sick” about resigning and loved the job. She’d been in the position since July 1; her resignation came in an announcement Friday. Before that, she [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Monday afternoon involving a vehicle that was allegedly taken and not returned. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 12:23 p.m. June 8 in the 2000 block of Casement Road. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported a known [...]

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Police filed a report of an unattended death Monday morning after a man was found deceased in City Park. The man was found before 9 a.m. in the park restroom between the splash pad play area and the playground. The area has since been cleared and a police representative said there is no threat to [...]

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

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By Bryan Richarson A tornado hit northern Riley County early Thursday evening with wind speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, but the area wasn’t under a tornado watch and some residents reported not hearing sirens. Why? Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey explained the circumstances to county commissioners Monday morning. As far as the lack of [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating two separate vehicle thefts reported Sunday in Manhattan. Officers first filed a report of motor vehicle theft at approximately 7:26 a.m. June 7 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. A 37-year-old woman reported that her 2012 Toyota Camry had been stolen from her driveway by an [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Sunday afternoon following a reported domestic disturbance involving multiple alleged offenses, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:12 p.m. June 7 in Manhattan for aggravated assault, domestic battery, criminal threat and criminal damage to property. A 24-year-old man was listed as the victim, [...]

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A 4-year-old Geary County boy who was reported missing Friday has died, according to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the child was autistic and non-verbal. He was reported missing Friday from the Swenson Road area in rural Geary County, prompting an extensive search involving numerous law enforcement agencies, first responders and community volunteers. [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission will discuss its options for Moro Street construction during Tuesday’s work session. Commissioners will provide guidance and feedback on the future design of Moro Street between 11th Street and North Manhattan Avenue. City administration has been engaged with BHS, Olsson and the Aggieville Business Association regarding plans for the area. The [...]

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