Fort Riley welcomed new soldiers Wednesday with a Victory Reception Company patching ceremony and a “welcome run” through historic sites. The VRC serves as a dedicated in-processing and reception unit for the division.

Army officials said the 3-mile run serves as a traditional morning formation to build camaraderie, teach unit history, and set physical readiness standards from day one. The route guides in-processing soldiers through Fort Riley to teach them about the 1st Infantry Division’s heritage.

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USDA undersecretary Luke Lindberg said Wednesday that Kansas farmers have an important role in democracy and fighting global hunger.

Lindberg, undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, spoke during a press conference at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan.

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A Riley County District Court judge on Wednesday sentenced a Texas man to over 14 years in prison after he was convicted by a jury in March of distributing drugs.

Jose Miguel Rivera, 33, will serve 14 years 2 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for distributing at least 1 kilogram of cocaine. Rivera was also sentenced to four years one month for distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of psilocybin — also known as mushrooms — and eight months for using a cell phone to distribute controlled substances.

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A Fort Riley man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after four young children were reportedly left unattended in a hot vehicle in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 11:26 a.m. May 27 in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue for four counts of aggravated endangering of a child.

Listed victims included a 4-year-old girl, a 5-year-old boy, a 2-year-old girl and an 11-month-old boy. Police said the children were allegedly left unattended in a hot vehicle for an extended period of time.

Regobert Yuh Manigha, 36, of Fort Riley, was arrested at approximately 12:35 p.m. on four counts of aggravated endangering of a child.

Manigha was transferred to the Pottawatomie County Jail pending judicial review of the case.

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A St. George man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple stalking and harassment-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 8:14 a.m. May 26 in Manhattan for four counts of stalking, two counts of harassment by telecommunications device and two counts of criminal trespass.

A 30-year-old woman was listed as the victim, while a known 37-year-old man was identified as the suspect.

Nicholas Llewellen Hawes, 37, of St. George, was arrested at approximately 1:45 p.m. May 27 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center, on four counts of stalking, two counts of harassment by telecommunications device and two counts of criminal trespass.

Hawes was issued a total bond of $30,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Police are investigating a criminal damage to property case involving damage to a newly poured concrete parking lot in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 4:02 p.m. May 27, 2026, in the 700 block of East Poyntz Avenue.

Hutton Corp. was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect drove through a freshly poured concrete parking lot.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $15,000.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Fort Riley’s 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division underwent a formal transition of leadership Tuesday.

Lt. Col. Gary Klein relinquished command to Lt. Col. Michael Culler II. Brigade officials awarded Klein the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his leadership and service.

During the ceremony, organizers presented flowers to Klein’s wife, Andrea Klein, and Culler’s wife, Amy Culler. Army officials said the gesture recognizes the vital support and sacrifice of military families during unit leadership transitions.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Dave’s Hot Chicken will join the Manhattan fast food scene late this year, according to an announcement from the company.

A job listing for general manager of the restaurant lists its future location as 214 Leavenworth St. — the former location of Taco John’s, which closed Feb. 23.

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Police are investigating a reported identity theft scam that resulted in financial losses for a Manhattan woman and KS State Bank, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 9:27 a.m. May 26, 2026, in the 2500 block of Rogers Boulevard for identity theft.

KS State Bank and a 60-year-old woman were listed as the victims after it was reported an unknown suspect used personal information obtained through emails and phone calls to scam the victims out of money.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $1,200.

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A Manhattan woman will go to trial in August after pleading not guilty at an arraignment in Riley County District Court for drug distribution and child endangerment charges.

Brittanie Michelle Vaughn, 31, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to distributing between 3.5 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of aggravated child endangerment by exposure to the sale of meth and possession of marijuana. The charges are all alleged to have happened on May 8, 2025.

Two children born in 2020 and 2021 were listed as victims.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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