Riley County clerk Rich Vargo wants voters to know that their elections have never been more secure. He spoke to The Mercury on Tuesday, a week before Election Day, in the recently renovated Elections Department space. That project has provided more space for elections personnel, and it means no other departments are in the same [...]

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Local Democratic candidates in the last three months have raised and spent more money campaigning for the state legislature than their Republican opponents, campaign finance reports show Democratic state Sen. Usha Reddi has a substantial fundraising advantage over Republican challenger Brad Starnes. Reddi raised $63,283.23 between July 26 and Oct. 24 in her quest to [...]

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Beto Aguilar on Tuesday showed off the interior of a new Aggieville restaurant, Loco Lime. But even at lunchtime, the space was conspicuously empty, which he said highlights the difficulties of running a business in the district. Aguilar is the kitchen and operations manager for the restaurant, Loco Lime Tacos and Tequila, owned by Xochil [...]

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The Riley County Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon that it has arrested a local man for attempted murder and aggravated battery. The RCPD put out a press release around 1:30 p.m. to announce that 53-year-old Marcus Washington was arrested for attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with Tuesday night’s stabbing. On Tuesday, RCPD officers [...]

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On October 29, 2024, at approximately 5:22 p.m., officers in Manhattan filed a report involving domestic battery, violation of a protection order, and assault on a law enforcement officer. A 43-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were listed as victims in the incident. Justin Staley, 42, was subsequently arrested on charges of domestic battery, violation [...]

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The National Weather Service has issued an enhanced risk for severe storms, with the most critical period expected between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The storms are anticipated to exit the region by midnight. The primary threat from these storms is damaging winds. Additionally, there’s a possibility of a strong tornado or two forming. Hail [...]

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Manhattan’s new city manager says she’s looking forward to working with local leaders to improve the community. Danielle Dulin on Monday introduced herself to officials from several regional agencies at the monthly intergovernmental meeting at K-State and said she’s excited about getting started. “The vibrancy of this community immediately draws you in and the energy [...]

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County commission chair John Ford on Monday told other local officials at an intergovernmental meeting that the process is moving along. “We’re hoping to have interviews done shortly,” Ford said. The county health director position has been open since county documents revealed that Julie Gibbs was not employed in that position as of Aug. 29. [...]

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A Manhattan man is behind bars following an arrest Monday evening for robbery. 39-year-old Evan Lied was confined in the Riley County Jail following an arrest before 11 p.m. for aggravated domestic battery, robbery, violating a protection order and theft. Police listed a 36-year-old woman as the victim when Lied violated a protection order, battered [...]

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