A 30-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Monday on multiple warrants stemming from allegations including child endangerment, assault and resisting arrest.

According to the RCPD, Adrianna Fay Pratt was arrested just after 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on six Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear.

The warrants stem from original charges of marijuana possession, criminal trespass, speeding, two counts of resisting arrest or obstruction, fleeing or attempting to elude police, a hands-free cellphone violation and two parking violations.

Pratt was also arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for child endangerment and assault stemming from a report filed in September 2026.

Pratt was issued a total bond of $5,134 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 30-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Monday on multiple warrants stemming from allegations including child endangerment, assault and resisting arrest.

According to the RCPD, Adrianna Fay Pratt was arrested just after 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on six Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear.

The warrants stem from original charges of marijuana possession, criminal trespass, speeding, two counts of resisting arrest or obstruction, fleeing or attempting to elude police, a hands-free cellphone violation and two parking violations.

Pratt was also arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for child endangerment and assault stemming from a report filed in September 2026.

Pratt was issued a total bond of $5,134 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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Evergy’s growing number of data center customers could help reduce pressure on electricity rates by covering a larger share of the utility’s fixed costs, a company executive told Riley County commissioners Thursday.

Jason Klindt, Evergy’s senior director of external affairs, discussed the growth of data centers, their potential economic benefits and how the utility seeks to protect other customers from the costs of serving the large facilities.

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The RCPD is investigating a burglary and theft case in Manhattan involving a stolen vehicle and personal property, with an estimated loss of more than $10,000.

According to the RCPD, officers filed a report just before 7 a.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Conley Circle.

A 50-year-old man was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly stole a 2018 Ford Edge from his driveway, along with personal items from a 2024 Toyota Tundra.

The total estimated loss is approximately $10,380.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall to northeast and east-central Kansas Tuesday, followed by an increased risk of flooding Wednesday and Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Topeka says showers and thunderstorms are likely beginning late Tuesday afternoon, with rain chances ranging from 60% to 90% through Thursday.

A slight risk, or Level 2 of 5, for severe thunderstorms is in effect Tuesday for much of the region, including Manhattan, Junction City and Topeka. Storms are expected to develop along a cold front Tuesday afternoon and continue into the evening.

Forecasters say some storms could produce wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, hail between 1 and 1.5 inches in diameter and rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The location of the cold front will determine where the greatest severe weather threat develops.

Heavy rainfall is expected to become the primary concern Wednesday into Thursday morning. The Weather Service says portions of east-central Kansas have a 50% to 70% chance of receiving at least 2 inches of rain by Thursday morning.

Manhattan has about a 36% chance of receiving at least 2 inches, according to the Weather Service’s forecast graphic. Some areas of east-central Kansas could receive 3 to 4 inches, although confidence in rainfall totals exceeding 4 inches remains low.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Monday morning that Tuttle Creek Reservoir was utilizing 13% of its flood storage capacity, with conservation storage at 100%.

As of 8 a.m. Monday, the reservoir’s elevation stood at 1,092.44 feet, down 0.81 feet from the previous reporting period. Inflows were measured at 4,070 cubic feet per second, while outflows were running at 12,000 cubic feet per second.

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Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 6:27 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 54-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect used her personal information to make fraudulent purchases at various local businesses and online. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $2,334.52. 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.

Jayden Jarquese Tucker, 17, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:09 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. Tucker was issued no bond and is confined at a juvenile center.

Officers filed a report for three counts of battery of on a law enforcement officer, and one count each for assault on a law enforcement officer, battery, domestic battery, interference with a law enforcement officer, and violation of a protection order at approximately 1:42 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the 300 block of Poyntz Avenue. Listed victims included a 36-year-old female, a 38-year-old female, a 35-year-old female, a 26-year-old female and a 22-year-old male. A 34-year-old male was listed as the suspect when it was reported he was involved in a fight. Brandon Lee Gibson, 34, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2 a.m. on Oct. 4 for three counts of battery of on a law enforcement officer, and one count each for assault on a law enforcement officer, battery, domestic battery, interference with a law enforcement officer, and violation of a protection order. Gibson was issued a total bond of $27,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant and use /possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. A 62-year-old female was listed as the suspect. Sheri Lynn Fleener, 62, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:05 p.m. for possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant and use /possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body. Fleener was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. A 19-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his lost wallet was returned to him missing its contents. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $5,020. 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.

Giovani Gavaska Green, 26, of Jamaica (NY), was arrested at approximately 5:03 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for rape, aggravated sexual battery and three counts of lewd and lascivious behavior. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in August 2025 by a 20-year-old female victim, who knows the suspect. Green was issued a total bond of $100,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Due to the nature of these crimes, no further information will be released.

Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 2:34 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. A 41-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect scratched or keyed her 2018 Ford F-150. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,000. 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 two counts of violating the offender registration act and one count of perjury at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 28 in 100 block of Manhattan Tow Center. A 46-year-old male was listed as the suspect. James Clifton Toliver, 46, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for two counts of violating the offender registration act and one count perjury. Toliver was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Officers filed a report of criminal deprivation of property and two counts of probation violation at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 2 in Manhattan. A 44-year-old female was listed as the victim and a 29-year-old male, known to the victim, was listed as the suspect. Keyante Naquan Marvel White, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:06 a.m. for one count of criminal deprivation of property and two counts of probation violation. White was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 7:43 a.m. on Oct. 2 at Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 2010 Honda Element, driven by Spencer Lawson, 42, of Manhattan, had struck a pedestrian, Cheryl Caldwall, 68, of Manhattan, while she was using the crosswalk within the on-ramp. Caldwell was transported to KU Med in Kansas City for serious injuries. This accident remains under investigation.

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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K-State Foundation officials on Tuesday announced preliminary numbers for its planned Edge 3.0 development, which they said is projected to bring in $28 million in annual visitor spending.

Manhattan city commissioners pressed foundation president and CEO Greg Willems Tuesday for more details, such as the city’s share of tax-increment financing and how the project would affect existing city investments in the North Campus Corridor.

Willems presented Edge 3.0 as a $304-million development that would include the Champions Gate area, research and innovation facilities and housing. The proposed Champions Gate development would include five-story condominiums, a roughly 140-room hotel, a brewery, restaurants and flexible commercial space.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Officers filed a report for harassment by telecommunications device, transmitting/communicating false information to request emergency service assistance, and interference with LEO at approximately 5:40 p.m. on September 21, 2026, at 222 N. Juliette Ave. A 27-year-old female was reported to have called 911 sixteen times, each time remaining silent and never reporting an emergency when officers arrived in the area. The report explained that the 27-year-old female was in possession of a phone that did not belong to her and was using it to call 911. Officers attempted to issue the 27-year-old female a notice to appear, but she refused to sign the citations and resisted arrest when officers attempted to take her into custody. Tantaliyah Parson, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at 9:00 p.m. at 222 N. Juliette Ave., Manhattan, KS, for harassment by telecommunications device, transmitting/communicating false information to request emergency service assistance, and interference with LEO. Parson was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of domestic battery at approximately 10:05 p.m. on September 20, 2026, at 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS. A 25-year-old female was listed as the victim after it was reported that a known 27-year-old female suspect had battered her. Tantaliyah Parson, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS, for domestic battery. Parson was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined 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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Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across northeast and east-central Kansas Saturday evening, bringing a threat of damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall.

The National Weather Service in Topeka says areas along and southeast of a line from Salina to Marysville are under a slight, or Level 2 of 5, risk for severe thunderstorms. That includes the Manhattan area.

Forecasters say storms could begin developing between 5 and 7 p.m. along a cold front, with the location and speed of the front determining where and when storms develop.

The strongest storms are expected between 6 and 11 p.m. Damaging winds of 60 to 65 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter are the primary severe weather threats, along with heavy rainfall.

The strongest storms are expected to move east of the area around midnight, with the severe weather threat decreasing as the night continues.

The National Weather Service says confidence is high that thunderstorms will develop, while confidence in severe weather is considered medium and will depend on how conditions develop Saturday.

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Officers filed a report for theft by deception at approximately 9:36 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the 700 block of Allen Rd, Manhattan. A 40-year-old man reported an unknown suspect scammed him. The estimated total loss for this case is approximately $2,300.

Officers filed a report for theft and forgery at approximately 12:06 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the 3000 block of Dickens Ave. A 79-year-old man reported an unknown suspect made charges to his bank account. The estimated total loss for this case is approximately $5,901.

Officers filed a report for burglary at approximately 7:59 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the 200 block of Plymate Ln. A 51-year-old man reported a storage unit was entered and items were stolen by an unknown suspect. The estimated total loss of this case is approximately $2,000.

Jacque King, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:06 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Riley County Police Department for a probation violation warrant. King was issued no bond and remains confined at the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Joel Vance Jr., 44, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:18 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the 2200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. for multiple possession and distribution related charges and driving while suspended. Vance Jr. was issued a total bond of $30,000 and remains confined at 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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