A Wamego man who ran an LSD lab out of an abandoned missile silo is set to be released from prison on Sunday after President Joe Biden commuted his sentence. Biden announced earlier this month he was commuting the sentences of 1,500 Americans. One of them, Clyde Apperson, 69, was charged in 2000 for running [...]

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By Emma Loura USD 383’s superintendent says communication issues between the district’s special education department and families receiving services that surfaced recently are “not acceptable.” Eric Reid apologized at Wednesday’s Manhattan-Ogden school board meeting after four parents with kids in special ed on Dec. 4 voiced their concerns about poor accountability and communication, particularly as [...]

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A senior citizen was scammed out of $1,000 after they were deceived into purchasing gift cards from the company she worked at. The report was filed by RCPD officers in the 3300 block of Mercer Drive on Thursday just prior to 11:30 a.m. and lists a 73-year-old female as the victim. Anyone with information in [...]

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A Manhattan man who was recently sentenced to four years in prison for child sex crimes was arrested and charged on Thursday night after he got into a fight with another inmate. Tristian Gooden-Heit, 29, has been charged with single counts of battery by making physical contact in a rude, insulting or angry manner and [...]

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Riley County’s new health department director has gotten started. Diane Creek on Dec. 9 began work in the role, in which she also will serve as the county’s local health officer, leading the department’s mission to promote and protect the health of residents. As health department director, Creek will oversee department programs and services; review [...]

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By Annie Wolfe – The Pott Co Times Pottawatomie County Commissioners signed off on three resolutions involving tax incentives for a future auto dealership to be located south of Hwy 24 near Excel Rd. The new business, known as Flint Hills Motor Group LLC, will offer service and detailing in addition to auto sales. The [...]

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By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer When you think of the holidays, what’s a movie that comes to mind? Manhattan resident Doug “Chappie” Chapman always has been a big fan of Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The 1937 film’s cast of characters in cutout form can be found outside of 508 N. [...]

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By Emma Loura RCPD director Brian Peete on Thursday told Riley County commissioners crime in Riley County in November was 18% below the five-year average, though he acknowledged it may not seem that way to residents. “Now I know saying that, actual stats and perception of crime are two entirely different things,” Peete said. “For [...]

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An Eskridge man is set to be sentenced next month after accepting a plea agreement for two counts of child rape. According to a report from KVOE, Manuel Thomas Bailey, 24, will be sentenced on Jan. 14, 2025. He was initially accused of aggravated indecent liberties with a child back in July. He was later [...]

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