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Woman arrested on child endangerment, meth possession allegations after Pottawatomie County search
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:24:03 +0000
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A 44-year-old Blaine woman was arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Pottawatomie County. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant Oct. 8 at a residence in the 12000 block of Bucksnort Road near Blaine. Authorities seized methamphetamine and numerous items of [...]
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A 44-year-old Blaine woman was arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Pottawatomie County.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant Oct. 8 at a residence in the 12000 block of Bucksnort Road near Blaine. Authorities seized methamphetamine and numerous items of drug paraphernalia during the search.
Katrina Taylor was arrested on allegations of aggravated endangering a child, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The sheriff’s office said additional charges could be filed pending laboratory testing of the seized items.
Taylor remained confined in the Pottawatomie County Jail on a $15,000 bond at the time of the report.
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Fort Riley prepares for deployment, leadership changes and Veterans Day events
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:57 +0000
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Fort Riley is entering a busy period as soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade begin deploying, while the post prepares for leadership changes, Veterans Day activities and the Army’s 250th anniversary. Christian Bishop, director of military relations for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, provided an update to Riley County commissioners on Thursday, [...]
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Fort Riley is entering a busy period as soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade begin deploying, while the post prepares for leadership changes, Veterans Day activities and the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Christian Bishop, director of military relations for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, provided an update to Riley County commissioners on Thursday, saying deployment is underway.
The deployment is expected to continue through the coming months, with the first redeployments anticipated to begin in December.
To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Riley County approves township road maintenance agreement
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:21:54 +0000
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Riley County commissioners unanimously approved a new agreement formalizing how the county will maintain roads for townships Thursday. Public works director John Ellerman said the county has provided maintenance for townships for years, but there has not been a clear written agreement outlining the work and associated costs. “We wanted to bring something to help [...]
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Riley County commissioners unanimously approved a new agreement formalizing how the county will maintain roads for townships Thursday.
Public works director John Ellerman said the county has provided maintenance for townships for years, but there has not been a clear written agreement outlining the work and associated costs.
“We wanted to bring something to help formalize the process,” Ellerman said.
To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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GOP candidate, Manhattan restaurant owner fined for violating federal labor laws
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:17:57 +0000
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A Kansas House representative and Republican candidate for secretary of state said it wasn’t his fault that employees in his restaurants were not paid minimum wage or overtime pay. District 41 Rep. Pat Proctor is running for the Kansas secretary of state seat after incumbent Scott Schwab chose to leave the post in a failed [...]
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A Kansas House representative and Republican candidate for secretary of state said it wasn’t his fault that employees in his restaurants were not paid minimum wage or overtime pay.
District 41 Rep. Pat Proctor is running for the Kansas secretary of state seat after incumbent Scott Schwab chose to leave the post in a failed attempt to run for governor. Proctor faces Democratic nominee Jennifer Day, of Lawrence and Scott Morgan, also of Lawrence, representing the Unite Kansas Party.
Proctor joined Within Reason with Mike Matson on KMAN news radio Tuesday to discuss his campaign, where Matson questioned him about more than $93,000 the U.S. Department of Labor said Proctor’s company owed employees for their work.
To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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RCPD Report: 10/10/26
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:30:43 +0000
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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
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Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Click here for past RCPD reports.
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19-year-old faces new allegations after allegedly fleeing during warrant arrest
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:32:02 +0000
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A 19-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple warrants and additional allegations of interfering with law enforcement. Cedric DeSean Swinson was arrested at about 12:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on Riley County District Court and Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. The warrants stemmed from original charges [...]
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A 19-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple warrants and additional allegations of interfering with law enforcement.
Cedric DeSean Swinson was arrested at about 12:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on Riley County District Court and Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. The warrants stemmed from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations.
Swinson was also arrested on two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a case originally filed in May.
During the arrest, Riley County Police filed an additional report and arrested Swinson on two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer, including allegedly resisting or obstructing misdemeanor warrant service and fleeing on foot in a misdemeanor case.
Swinson was issued a total bond of $24,000 and was no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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Manhattan man arrested on 20 offender registration, perjury allegations
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:25:33 +0000
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A 48-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on 20 allegations related to offender registration violations and perjury. Derrick Lee Milazzo was arrested at about 3:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender [...]
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A 48-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on 20 allegations related to offender registration violations and perjury.
Derrick Lee Milazzo was arrested at about 3:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act.
Riley County Police said the case was originally reported Sept. 28 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center.
According to offender registration information, Milazzo was convicted in March 2005 in Jackson County, Oregon, of second-degree rape, a felony. The offense was listed as occurring in January 2000 and involved a 13-year-old girl.
Milazzo was issued a $50,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
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RCPD Report: 10/9/26
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:06 +0000
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Officers filed a report for aggravated battery at approximately 5:26 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2026 in the 2900 block of Tatarrax Drive. A 71-year-old male was listed as the victim. A 78-year-old male, known to the victim, was listed as the suspect when it was reported he hit the victim’s arm with his truck while [...]
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Officers filed a report for aggravated battery at approximately 5:26 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2026 in the 2900 block of Tatarrax Drive. A 71-year-old male was listed as the victim. A 78-year-old male, known to the victim, was listed as the suspect when it was reported he hit the victim’s arm with his truck while driving.
Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 4:24 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1800 block of Platt Street. A 21-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his steel blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata from a parking lot. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act at approximately 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 28 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Derrick Lee Milazzo, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:22 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Milazzo was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Jamie Lee Ray, 32, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Ray was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Cedric DeSean Swinson, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:03 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations. Swinson was also arrested on two battery counts, and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a report originally filed in May 2026. During the course of the arrest, officers also filed a report and arrested Swinson for interference with a law enforcement officer; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution and interference with a law enforcement officer; knowingly flee by means other than a motor vehicle for misdemeanor case. Swinson was issued a total bond of $24,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Click here for past RCPD reports.
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MHS football prepares for homecoming against Emporia
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:08:40 +0000
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By Toby Hammes After bringing the Silver Trophy back to town, Manhattan High football shifts gears from rivalry week to facing another familiar foe as Emporia comes to Bishop Stadium for homecoming on Friday. Last Friday’s win against Junction City not only got Manhattan back to its winning ways against its rival, but moved the [...]
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By Toby Hammes
After bringing the Silver Trophy back to town, Manhattan High football shifts gears from rivalry week to facing another familiar foe as Emporia comes to Bishop Stadium for homecoming on Friday.
Last Friday’s win against Junction City not only got Manhattan back to its winning ways against its rival, but moved the Indians above .500 for the first time this season with their third straight win.
To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The Game – 10/8/26
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:07 +0000
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Today on The Game, Joseph Duarte joins the show to help us take a look at K-State’s Big 12 home opener against Houston. We’ll also speak to former K-State WR Curry Sexton, make our weekly betting picks, and more! Hour 1 Segment 1 – Houston preview with Joseph Duarte Segment 2 – Keys and matchups [...]
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Today on The Game, Joseph Duarte joins the show to help us take a look at K-State’s Big 12 home opener against Houston. We’ll also speak to former K-State WR Curry Sexton, make our weekly betting picks, and more!
Hour 1
Segment 1 – Houston preview with Joseph Duarte
Segment 2 – Keys and matchups vs. Houston
Segment 3 – Top five Big 12 games in week six
Hour 2
Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton
Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas
Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
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