Manhattan City commissioners on Tuesday will vote on adding a question to the general election ballot that would impose a general citywide retailers’ sales tax of 0.5% for street maintenance for 10 years.

The proposed 0.5% would replace the existing 0.2% to fund the street maintenance program. The 2016 sales tax will expire March 31, 2027. The new tax would take effect April 1, 2027 and is proposed to last 10 years through March 31, 2037.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple allegations stemming from reports filed earlier this year.

According to the Riley County Police Department, Austin Dean Carter, 29, was arrested around 4 p.m. in the 1800 block of Humboldt Street.

Carter was arrested on suspicion of three counts of aggravated assault, five counts of harassment by telecommunications device, two counts of criminal threat and one count of stalking. The allegations stem from reports originally filed in April.

Carter was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total bond of $12,000 and remained confined at the time of the report.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday evening on multiple Riley County District Court warrants and additional allegations stemming from an earlier police investigation.

According to the Riley County Police Department, Adrian Tyrone Watson, 56, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard.

Watson was arrested on two failure-to-appear warrants and a probation violation warrant. The warrants stem from original charges including violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threat, battery and violating a protection order.

Police also arrested Watson on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement officer, theft and criminal deprivation of property stemming from a report filed in April.

Watson was booked into the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a total bond of $201,000 and remained confined at the time of the report.

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Adrian Tyrone Watson, 56, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:34 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on a pair of Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear, and another for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count each of criminal threat, and battery, as well as violation of a protection order. Waston was also arrested for interference with a law enforcement officer, theft of property or services and criminal deprivation of property on a report originally filed in April 2026. Watson was issued a total bond of $201,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Austin Dean Cater, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault, five counts of harass by telecom, two counts of criminal threat and one count of stalking at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Aug. 13 in 1800 block of Humboldt Street. This arrest stems from reports originally filed in April 2026. Carter was issued a total bond of $12,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery at approximately 3:28 a.m. on Aug. 13 in Manhattan. A 20-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 22-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Daniel Devon Leverette, 22, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:52 a.m. in the 3300 block of Kennsington Court. Leverette was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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.

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Dangerous heat will continue across the Manhattan area through Saturday, with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday evening.

The National Weather Service in Topeka says an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for most of the area into Saturday evening. Heat index values in Manhattan are expected to reach about 106 degrees Friday afternoon and around 105 degrees Saturday before significantly cooler conditions arrive Sunday.

Forecasters also have the Manhattan area under a marginal risk, level 1 of 5, for severe thunderstorms Friday evening. Storms are possible between 6 p.m. and midnight, with damaging winds of 60 to 65 mph the primary threat. Small hail is also possible. Forecast confidence remains low on the exact coverage and timing of the storms.

Another round of storms could develop Saturday between about 4 and 10 p.m. The National Weather Service again lists damaging winds as the main severe-weather threat, with a lower risk for small hail.

Relief from the prolonged heat is expected Sunday, when Manhattan’s afternoon heat index is forecast to remain in the low to mid-90s.

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A Garnett daycare provider was arrested Thursday on allegations she abused two young children who were under her supervision, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

KBI agents arrested 28-year-old Tregon J. Guernsey around 2:45 p.m. on a warrant for two counts of abuse of a child, aggravated endangering a child and two counts of making false information. The Garnett Police Department assisted with the arrest.

Investigators allege Guernsey severely injured a 5-month-old infant in November 2025. During the investigation, agents discovered a separate incident from July 2024 in which Guernsey is accused of striking a 4-year-old child. The KBI said both children were under Guernsey’s supervision at her daycare when the alleged incidents occurred.

Guernsey was booked into the Anderson County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the Anderson County Attorney is expected to prosecute the case.

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On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues with a look at K-State’s Big 12 road game slate, we’ll get a Utah football preview with Steve Bartle, and another international add for Jeff Mittie and K-State WBB!

Hour 1

Segment 1 – K-State WBB adds 6’2″ Italian forward Cristina Osazuwa

Segment 2 – Utah preview with Steve Bartle

Segment 3 – Manhattan High is officially a Mahomes school

Hour 2

Segment 1 – How many Big 12 road games will K-State win?

Segment 2 – More on the Big 12 road games

Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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Kansas State volleyball enters the 2026 season with something it has not had much of in recent years: uncertainty at nearly every position.

That may sound like a concern for a team coming off an 18-10 season and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Instead, coach Jason Mansfield sees it as an opportunity.

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Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as forward Cristina Osazuwa from Italy has signed with the Wildcats.

“Cristina gives us a power forward that is versatile enough to play away from the basket and powerful enough at the rim to make plays at a high level,” Mittie said in a statement. “We are looking forward to her joining our team this fall.”

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