The family of a young woman who was allegedly attacked near Aggieville is offering a reward for finding her attacker. On Wednesday, RCPD posted on social media that they’re seeking assistance in the case regarding Kenna Hibbs, and the family is offering a $10,000 reward to the person who assists in finding the attacker. Hibbs said [...]
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a scam involving a suspect posing as a victim’s boss. RCPD officers filed a report of theft on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of Chimney Rock Road, where they listed a 27-year-old female as the victim when an unknown suspect sent emails and text messages [...]
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The Commerce Bank branch at 727 Poyntz Ave. will become a drive-thru only location on Friday. In a letter sent to customers, Commerce Bank officials said they are “finalizing plans for a new Manhattan regional headquarters.” Officials in the letter said the bank’s traditional banking services will move to its Westport Commons location at 2740 [...]
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The total number of students at the university’s campuses in Manhattan, Olathe and Salina is 20,295 after there were 19,745 students in 2023-24. It is the second straight year K-State’s enrollment has grown after nearly a decade of decline. “Our plan to broaden the university’s reach in a strategic and measured manner is a responsibility [...]
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Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of September. Buy Now ON THE WAY UP — Construction progresses Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Building K on Kretschmer Drive in Manhattan. The warehouse facility of more than 112,000 square feet broke ground in April and is slated for completion in December. The building aims at [...]
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By Annie Wolfe/Pott County Times The City of Wamego’s burn pile has always been intended for city resident use only, however city officials have never enforced the rule and county residents have been allowed to haul debris there. That may soon change. Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem on Monday informed the Pottawatomie County Commissioners maintaining [...]
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By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Oct. 15 is the last day to register for the Nov. 5 general election for anyone in Riley County who has yet to do so. “Anyone who is new to the community, or college students, high school students, anyone who wants to vote here, please register here in Riley County,” Rich [...]
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A Manhattan man is being held behind bars following an early morning arrest Sunday in Aggieville. 31-year-old Deitrich Daventa Duncan was arrested in the 1100 block of Moro St. around 2:45 a.m. on one charge of possession of firearm while under influence, and one charge of Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. Duncan [...]
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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a recent theft at was reported Sunday at Weisner’s Sewing Center at approximately 12:30 p.m. RCPD officers filed the report of theft by deception in the 300 block of Poyntz Ave. when it was reported a known subject passed a check for two sewing machines that did not [...]
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