Officials Estimate 20K Damage In Apartment Fire
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Junction City Fire Department officials say discarded smoking materials by an unknown patron caused a fire at an apartment building on the west side of Junction City Thursday afternoon. There were no injuries.
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Dragon Brigade Soldiers Set For Deployment
Thursday, May 17, 2012
During the next week, hundreds of soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat team are set to depart Fort Riley for Afghanistan. In fact, some have already started to deploy. The first ‘Dragon’ Brigade soldiers left Kansas for Afghanistan late last month. The brigade will serve under the Big Red One Headquarters in Regional Command East.
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Chamber To Host Open House
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on the morning of June 12, and again during lunch on June 14, for businesses and individuals interested in joining the organization. There will be a breakfast session at 7:30 a.m. on June 12 and a luncheon June 14 at noon. Both sessions will be held at the JCACC office at 701 N. Jefferson Street.
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Run For The Wall Coming Through Junction City
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Approximately 300 riders participating in the cross country Run for the Wall motorcycle ride will stop in Junction City on Sunday.
Organizers report the riders, who are enroute to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D. C. are expected to arrive in Junction City about 4:45 Sunday afternoon.
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Fatality Accident Victims Identified
May14
The two fatality victims in an early Monday morning accident on K-18 Highway near Manhattan have been identified by the Kansas Highway Patrol. They were Elizabeth Young, 31, of White City and Micheal Stanley, 32, of Ogden.
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K-18 Closed
May 14
K-18 Highway from Manhattan southwest to Ogden and I-70 has been closed in both lanes this morning due to a major accident.
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Baseball Pairings Set
May 13
The Junction City Blue Jays , 10-10, will play Leavenworth, 12-8, in the first round of the Class Six-A Regional Tournament Wednesday.
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Water Restrictions Lifted In Council Grove
May 13
Zebra mussels forced water restrictions in Council Grove Friday.
But on Saturday City Administrator Danny Matthews workers were able to bypass around the restricted area at the city lake intake tower.
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Shooting Under Investigation
May 13
One person was taken by Life Star helicopter to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka following an early morning shooting in Junction City Sunday.
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JCHS Commencement
May 13
Taylor Williamson was named the Valedictorian for the class of 2012 at Junction City High School.
During her commencement remarks Sunday evening Williamson focused on diversity, and urged those in attendance to look around them.
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Seniors Receive Scholarships
May 11
Whether it was for their success in the classroom or for their achievements in sports, Junction City High School seniors were recognized for their hard work throughout their high school careers Wednesday night.
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Patterson Files for Election
May 11
A 72-year-old rural Dwight man who feels taxes are too high has filed in the race in the race for the Third District seat on the Geary County Commission.
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Groundbreaking Set
May 11
Groundbreaking has been set for the new science classroom and laboratory building on the Cloud County Community College Geary County campus.
School officials said it has been scheduled at 4 p.m. May 16th at the campus adjacent to Caroline Avenue on the west side of Junction City. The groundbreaking is open to the public.
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Chamber Searching for Possible New Home
May 9
Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce leaders are beginning the process of searching for a possible new home for the organization. The current organizations under the chamber umbrella are all located in a city owned building at 701 North Jefferson, but the convention and visitor's bureau is located in another facility at 823 North Washington.
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Sales Tax Revenues Flat
May 9
Population numbers are up and the sales tax rate has increased.
But local chamber of commerce officials in Junction City are concerned about the relatively stable sales tax revenues.
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Fort Riley Concert Announced
May 9
Musical performing star and former American Idol Television Show participant Chris Daughtry will perform in concert June 10 at Fort Riley.
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Mud Bogg Excites Crowd, Raises Funds
Sunday, May 6, 2012
The biggest fundraiser for the annual Sundown Salute event in Junction City was a success on Saturday. Several hundred people gathered at Randy's Marina for the 11th Annual Mud Bogg event. Sharon Glesner, Sundown Salute coordinator, says they raised $17,200 to help juimpstart Sundown Salute.
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Car -Deer Accident Sends One to Hospital
May 6
The Kansas Highway Patrol has reported a 53 year old Junction City woman went to Mercy Hospital in Manhattan for treatment of a possible injury Saturday night.
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Celebration of Teaching Banquet Planned
May 6
The Geary Community Schools Foundation will host the annual Celebration of Teaching Banquet Monday night at the convention center in Junction City.
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Attendance Boundary Changes Proposed
May 6
USD 475 officials are proposing changes in some elementary school student attendance boundaries on post for next school year.
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Army Investigating Death Of Big Red One Soldier
Friday, May 4, 2012
United States Army officials say they are investigating the death of a 32-year-old Fort Riley soldier who was found unresponsive in his living quarters in Afghanistan this week. Staff Sergeant Zachary Hargrove, of Wichita, died Thursday at a medical facility at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
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Konza Prairie Community Health Center Announces Expansion
Friday, May 4, 2012
Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services were on hand as Konza Prairie Community Health Center officially announced their expansion plans in Junction City on Friday. The local health center on Grant Avenue was awarded $4.5 million from the Affordable Care Act earlier this week.
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Junction City Man Charged With Rape In Manhattan
Friday, May 4, 2012
A 65-year-old Junction City man is still confined in the Riley County Jail after being arrested in connection with an alleged 1980 rape case in Manhattan. Jesse Hammond, who resides at 238 West 14th Street, was originally arrested by Junction City Police on Thursday for an outside warrant and for being a fugitive from justice.
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Two Cars Vandalized In Ogden
Friday, May 4, 2012
Riley County Police say approximately $6,000 in damage was done to two vehicles in Ogden Thursday night. The incident of criminal damage to property occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. at 431 Pine Alley in Ogden. The victims were 18-year-old Jordan Wallace, of 431 Pine Alley, and 25-year-old Alexandra Padilla, a Fort Riley resident.
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Subway Rebuilding South Washington Location
Thursday, May 3, 2012
After a fire forced the restaurant to close in early December, Subway will rebuild and open again in Junction City. The fire in December caused an estimated $100,000 loss to the 1128 South Washington location. Officials later demolished the building.
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Aggieville Bar Has Window Broken
Sometime between 12:15 a.m. and 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Riley County Police say a glass window was broken at Shot Stop, an Aggieville Bar. The bar owner, Brett Allred, reported the incident at 1222 Moro Street to RCPD.
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Aggieville Bar Has Window Broken
Sometime between 12:15 a.m. and 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Riley County Police say a glass window was broken at Shot Stop, an Aggieville Bar. The bar owner, Brett Allred, reported the incident at 1222 Moro Street to RCPD.
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Fire Damages Junction City House
There were no injuries in a house fire at 732 West 11th Street in Junction City Tuesday night. Fire Department Battalion Chief Craig Paxton reported Sokhann Ou and five other family members got out of the residence safely. He estimated damage at $20,000 to the structure and $5,000 to contents.
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RCPD Make Arrest Following Multiple Hit and Run Accident and Aggravated Battery
Riley County Police have arrested 18-year-old Dylon Babcock, of Manhattan, following a multiple hit and run accident and aggravated battery in Manhattan. There were no injuries. The incident occured at approximately 8:50 p.m. Tuesday.
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Kansas Lottery Offers New State Parks Game
The Kansas Lottery has partnered with the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association to promote benefits of local and state parks in Kansas. The “Art in the Park” lottery tickets will feature colorful park scenes painted by renowned landscape artist Louis Copt.
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Junction City's April Weather Summary
Geary County K-State Research and Extension Agent Chuck Otte says area temperatures in Junction City were above normal for the seventh straight month. And for the third consecutive month, precipitation fell slightly below normal. The average daily high during April was 70.2, which is 4.3 degrees above normal.
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Konza Prairie Community Health Center To Expand in Junction City
Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City will double its capacity after the announcement of funds from the Department of Health and Human Services. The local health center will receive $4.5 million from the Affordable Care Act to expand their Grant Avenue location.
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Clay County Co-Defendants Plead No Contest to Medicaid Fraud and Theft
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says two Clay Center co-defendants pled no contest to Medicaid fraud related charges on Tuesday. April “Michelle” Hockett, 49, pled no contest to unlawful acts relating to the Medicaid program, making a false claim to the Medicaid program and theft.
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Fire Damages Junction City Apartment
There were no injuries in a fire at a Junction City apartment Tuesday. Junction City Fire Department officials say the fire caused approximately $15,000 damage to an apartment in the Green Park complex at 1436 North Calhoun.
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Fire Damages Home
April 30
The Junction City Fire Department responded to 1205 Hoover Road Sunday evening to a mobile home fire. There were no injuries to the family that lived there but officials put the damage estimate to the double wide mobile home at $80,000.
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Childs to Retire
April 30
The longtime director of the Geary County Historical Society and Museum Gaylynn Childs is planning to retire at the end of the year.
Childs confirmed her plans this past weekend.
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Zimmerman Named Team Captain
April 30
Former Junction City Blue Jay football standout Ty Zimmerman has been named one of the captains for the 2012 Kansas State Wildcat football team.
Zimmerman has started at safety for the Wildcat defense the past two years.
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City Cycle Sales Honored
April 30
City Cycle Sales owned by Wayne Jaecke received the Business / Citizen of the Year award Saturday night at the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. Jaecke has owned and operated City Cycle Sales for 50 years.
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Storms Move Through Area
April 27
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the Junction City area Friday, but no major damage is being reported by authorities.
Hail ranging in size from pea size to quarter size fell on Junction City during the five o'clock hour Friday afternoon as a storm moved through quickly.
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Filing In Sheriff's Race
April 27
Geary County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Sam Niecymzk has filed for election to sheriff. A Republican, he will join Republican Tony Wolf and Democrat Tony Ricks in the race for sheriff. The current sheriff Jim Jensen plans to retire when his term ends next January.
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JCHS Sports Postponed
April 27
The entire Friday slate of Junction City High School was postponed due to concern about severe weather.
The Blue Jay varsity baseball doubleheader with Hayden will be made up Saturday beginning at one p-m at Rathert Stadium.
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KSU Spring Game Saturday
April 27
The Kansas State spring football game will kick off at 1:10 p.m.Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Prior to kickoff there will be a groundbreaking for the new West Center project at the stadium.
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Army Going Through Changes
April 26
Command Sergeant Major Miguel Rivera says the Army is going through many changes and it faces many challenges ahead.
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Fourth Brigade Cases Colors
April 26
The Fourth Brigade Combat Team took their symbolic last step towards their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan as the unit cased its colors Thursday on Fort Riley's Cavalry Parade Field.
Approximately 3,000 Dragon Brigade soldiers are set to deploy to Eastern Afghanistan for a nine-month tour.
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Accident Claims One Life
April 26
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 67-year-old Texas man was killed in a rest area on Interstate 70 Thursday afternoon.
Authorities confirm that Martin Bal of Pointblank, Texas was killed at the scene of the accident.
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RCPD Arrests Two
April 25
Riley County police are reporting the arrest of two people in connection with the case involving the robbery of the Wendy's Restaurant at 3006 Anderson Avenue in Manhattan Sunday night.
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Baseball Splits - Softball Sweeps
April 25
The Junction City Blue Jays got a single from Tyler Leclear and a triple from Tyler Cox in the bottom of the sixth inning to help score the go ahead and winning runs against Highland Park in a 4-2 baseball win Tuesday.
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Fire Causes Damage
April 25
The Junction City Fire Department responded to 701 South Eisenhower apartment four Tuesday evening . There were no injuries in the blaze, which was contained to the kitchen, but authorities estimated damage at $3,000.
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Picerne Receives Top Rating
April 25
Picerne Military Housing has announced it has been awarded the number one resident satisfaction ranking for portfolios with at least 10,000 homnes. It is based on the 2011 SatisFacts Annual Resident Survey.
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Forensics Team Raising Funds
April 25
The Junction City High School Forensics team has three major events planned to raise money to fund a trip for 10 students to the Catholic Forensic League National Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland over Memorial Day weekend.
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Fort Riley Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
April 20
A Fort Riley soldier Captain Michael Braden, 31, has been pronounced dead at a medical facility on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. First Infantry Division officials reported he had been found unresponsive in his living quarters Wednesday morning.
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 19
The Fort Riley Main Post Exchange will be the site of National Prescription Take Back Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m next Friday, April 27.
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Fort Riley Unit to Case Colors
April 19
The 4th Heavy Brigade Combat Team at Fort Riley will case its unit colors for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan next Thursday, April 26th.
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Junction City Woman Indicted
April 19
Federal authorities have indicted a 22-year-old Junction City woman and three others who prosecutors say used spas as fronts for a prostitution operation in Omaha, Nebraska.
The charges against Tabatha Ashburn include conspiracy, money laundering and racketeering. Federal prosecutors say that the spas attracted customers from the Omaha area, elsewhere in Nebraska and from other
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Police Bust One
April 19
Police are reporting the arrest of Devante Charles Moore, 19, of Junction City on multiple drug counts ranging from possession of marijuana with intent to distribute to criminal acquisition of drug proceeds.
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USD 475 School Honored
April 18
Geary USD 475 officials are announcing that Fort Riley Middle School has been selected as the 2012 Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators "Middle School of the Year."
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Landes Re-Elected
April 18
The Junction City Commission has re-elected Pat Landes to serve as mayor for the coming year. The vote was 4-1.
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Blue Jays Win
April 18
The Junction City Blue Jays got a complete game pitching performance from Jeremy Thomas enroute to a 6-0 baseball win over the Emporia Spartans. The Blue Jays then won the second half of the doubleheader 4-3 Tuesday night in Emporia.
The Blue Jays have now won six games in a row. They are 7-3 on the season.
Junction City will play a doubleheader at Great Bend Saturday.
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Healthcare Foundation Announces New Board Members, Officers
During its Annual Meeting this week, the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation elected their new board members and officers for next year. Board members Graham Foust and Sam Steiner were re-elected to second three-year terms. Rhonda Sharp and Lance Custer were elected to three-year terms, filling seats vacated by Dr. Larry McGary and Richard Rook.
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New Vehicles Arrive At Fort Riley
The Army’s newest versions of two vehicles have arrived at Fort Riley. Nearly 200 M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams Tanks and M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicles were delivered to soldiers for the Second Heavy Brigade Combat Team earlier this month.
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New Principal Named
April 16
The USD 475 Board of Education has approved the hiring of longtime district staff member Kathi Teeter to serve as the new principal for Lincoln Elementary School..
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Two Transported Following One Vehicle Accident
April 16
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Rogelo Guel, 40, of Wichita was initially taken to Geary Community Hospital in Junction City and then flown to Stormont Vail.
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Two Killed, Six Injured in Traffic Accident Near Milford
A head-on collision in Geary County has killed two drivers and injured several members of a construction crew riding in a van.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 7:15 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 77 about one mile north of Milford.
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Storm Recap
April 15
Mother Nature blitzed Kansas with tornadoes, hail, and rain Saturday and early Sunday. It was one of the busiest storm days in recent memory across the state.
Geary County escaped major storm damage, although a tornado warning was issued at one point early Sunday morning for the city of Milford and the Milford Township. That storm cell quickly moved off into Clay and Riley
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Weather Service Warns of Severe Storm Potential
April 13
The National Weather Service on Friday warned of the potential for severe storms Saturday evening.
In Geary County officials including emergency management director Garry Berges noted the storms were forecast to begin between five and seven p.m. Saturday,and run in a line generally between Belleville on the north to Salina, south toward Wichita.
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Blue Jays Sweep Washburn Rural
April 13
The Junction City Blue Jays scored nine runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat Washburn Rural in baseball 15-5 in five innings Friday in the first game of a doubleheader at Rathert Stadium. In the second game Tyler Leclear picked up the pitching win as Junction City held off the Junior Blues 6-5.
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Opat Files For Re-Election
Geary County Attorney Steve Opat confirmed that he has filed re-election papers at the Geary County Clerk’s Office. Opat will be seeking his third consecutive term at the post since being elected in 2004.
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Opera House Has High Hopes For 2012-13 Season
When it’s all said and done, C.L. Hoover Opera House director Mary Louis Stahl would like to have 16 shows plus six classical movies for 2012-13 season. The season kicks off August 5 in Junction City with Nine Plus One Kansas City Jazz.
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"F" Company Activated At Fort Riley
Although the F Company, 1st Aviation Regiment was activated to the Combat Aviation Brigade last month, the 128 soldiers in the company were officially activated during a ceremony at Fort Riley’s Marshal Army Airfield on Thursday. The F Company soldiers are learning to fly Gray Eagle, something CAB Commander Col. Mike Morgan calls the most capable unmanned aerial system in the world.
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Academics, Eligibility Part Of Equation For JCHS Sports
Academics and keeping athletes eligible is part of the equation with Junction City High School sports teams. Coaches work at multiple buildings in the school distric. And, at times, practices start at the Senior High before classes are dismissed at other buildings, which can result in coaches being late to their own practice.
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Manhattan Regional Airport Improvements Discussed
Manhattan Regional Airport director Peter Van Kuren says the Manhattan City Commission was encouraged by the proposed projects at the airport during a work session this week. During the work session, Van Kuren outlined three main improvement projects to be completed between later this year and 2017.
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Foundation Honored At White House
The Our Family For Families First Foundation, the charitable arm of Picerne Military Housing, was honored Wednesday at the White House for its work on behalf of military families. The Foundation was recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden as the People's Choice Winner of the Joining Forces Community Challenge during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Chamber Discusses Arts Council, Opera House Funding Support
The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors received an update on the issue involving funding support for the Junction City Arts Council and C.L. Hoover Opera House on Wednesday. At a Geary County Commission meeting this week, JC Arts Council director Gail Parsons was encouraged to seek funding help from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, which is now under the umbrella of the new Chamber.
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O'Malley's Alley Bar Door Damaged
A Fort Riley soldier was arrested on Tuesday after an altercation amongst a group of males at O’Malley’s Alley in Manhattan’s Aggieville District. Riley County Police arrested 24-year-old Nicholas Andreason for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
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Blue Jays Sweep Topeka High
April 10
The Junction City Blue Jays swept a baseball doubleheader from the Topeka High Trojans Tuesday night at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka. Junction City won the first game 11-2 and the nightcap 14-4 in five innings.
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Devine Out for Season
April 10
Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine will miss the season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his right elbow for the second time in three years. The surgery was performed in Florida by Dr. James Andrews. Devine had already been on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis.
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Lady Jays Fall to Topeka High
April 10
Topeka High defeated the Junction City Lady Jay softball team 16-0 and 14-3 in softball at Cleary Park on Tuesday. Both games were called after five innings due to the 10 run rule.
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Fire Damages Junction City House
There were no injuries but a fire damaged the home of the Richard and Patricia Mansker family at 310 South Webster in Junction City. That information was provided by Junction City Fire Department Battalion Chief Craig Paxton, who reported the fire was called into authorities at 10:47 a.m. Tuesday.
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Corps Hoping to Avoid Algae Problem
The Corps of Engineers is hopeful toxic blue green algae problems will not surface this summer at Milford Lake.
But the Operations Manager for the corps at Milford Lake R. J. Harms said it’s possible. “All that water that came into the lake the last two years.
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Whitebread to Seek Re-election
Florence Whitebread will seek re-election to the Geary County Commission. She will be seeking a sixth term on the commission. Whitebread is currently completing her 20th year as a member of the governing body. Whitebread noted budget issues and continued work to implement the ATA public bus transportation system in Geary County will be goals for her if elected.
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Accident Claims One Life
April 8
An Abilene teenager has died as a result of a one vehicle accident near Chapman.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Riley O. Knox, 19, of Abilene was the fatality victim in the accident about 2 a.m. Sunday.
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Over 400 Participate in Easter Egg Hunt
April 8
Approximately 475 children participated in the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by VFW 8773 and Acacia Lodge 91 in Junction CIty. They ranged in age from infant to 10. In addition to eggs kids also received tickets that made them eligible in a drawing for prizes.
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Vilsack To Appear at K-State
April 7
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will deliver a Landon Lecture at Kansas State University Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in McCain Auditorium. Vilsack has served since January of 2009 at the nation's 30th secretary of agriculture. Vilsack's lecture is expected to be "Why America Needs Agriculture."
During his time as the secretary of agriculture Vilsack has focused on strengthening
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Deputies Work Non-Injury Accidents
April 7
Geary County Sheriff's deputies worked two non-injury accidents Friday. They responded to the School Creek ORV area for a single vehicle accident. Kyle Hinrichs of Fort Riley was the driver.
Deputies responsed to K-177 for a two-vehicle non-injury hit and run accident. John Slaymaker of Emporia was traveling southbound in a 2007 Dodge van when an unknown vehicle traveling toward him
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One Lifeflighted, Two Others Injured In Traffic Accident
Geary County Emergency Management officials responded to an injury accident on Thursday afternoon in northwest Junction City. The accident occured at approximately 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Elmdale and the North K-57 Junction when a van and passenger car collided.
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New Fort Riley Middle School To Be "Green"
After receiving official word from the Office of Economic Adjustment this past week that a new Fort Riley Middle School will begin construction this fall, USD 475 officials announced it will be the second “green” school in the district.
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State-Wide Test Conducted On New Vehicle System
A state-wide test of the new vehicle system to be implemented next month was conducted on Thursday, including in Geary County. The new system, that goes into effect on May 1, will replace the current system that has been in place since 1988 and will connect the law enforcement agencies, driver’s licenses and some financial institutions together.
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Fort RileyâÂÂs New UAS Company Activation Ceremony Set
The 1st Infantry Division’s newest unmanned aerial system company is scheduled to be officially activated during a ceremony April 12 at 10 a.m. in building 727 on Marshall Army Airfield.
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Geary County Ranks Near Bottom Of Kansas County Health Rankings
Out of 100, Geary County ranks 90th amongst Kansas counties for health outcomes and health factors in the 2012 County Health Rankings. The third annual rankings were released this week by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Abilene Chamber To Host Bill Snyder
The Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting “An Evening With K-State Coach Bill Snyder” Thursday May 17.
The chamber fundraiser will begin with a private meet and greet session at the Eisenhower Presidential Library Courtyard from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Guests will be able to meet Snyder and have picture and autograph opportunities.
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Authorities Arrest Two On Drug Counts
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department is reporting the arrest of Mikolaj Bykowski of Arvada, Colorado on I-70 on the south side of Junction City on drug related counts. The S-O reports Bykowski was arrested on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana, No Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Windshield.
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Furloughs Announced For Kansas Court Employees
Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss has announced furloughs for judicial branch employees. That will impact district court employees in the Eighth Judicial District that includes Geary, Dickinson, Marion, and Morris counties along with other state courts across Kansas.
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JCPD Detective Honored
Junction City police detective Josh Brown has been named the Kansas Narcotics Officer Association 2011 Officer of the Year.
Brown was honored for his work in the investigation into an alleged drug distribution ring in the Junction City – Manhattan area.
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New Gate Hours
April 3
Fort Riley officials will implement new gate hours at the 12th Street and Ogden gates for traffic on and off post.. Effective Friday the 12th Street Gate will no longer be open 24 hours per day.
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City To Use Collection Agency
April 3
The Junction City Commission has approved the hiring of a collection agency to help collect on bad debts.They have agreed to a three year contract with CBK of Topeka.
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Detective Honored
April 3
Junction City police detective Josh Brown has been named the Kansas Narcotics Association 2011 Officer of the Year. He was honored for his work in the investigation into a drug distribution ring in the Junction City - Manhattan area.
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Lady Jay Soccer Team Wins
April 2
The Junction City Lady Jay soccer team improved their record to 4-0 with a 3-2 win over Wichita Southeast Monday night in Wichita. Cassidy Meadows scored the winning goal with about 20 minutes to play in the match. Junction City will host Leavenworth Wednesday night and Highland Park Thursday night.
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USD 475 Board of Education Approves Hirings
April 2
The Geary USD 475 Board of Education has approved a series of hirings for the school district. Melissa Sharp will become the principal at Junction City High School. Sharp, 43, will succeed Stanley Dodds who has resigned following the current school year.
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Auction Raises Funds for Four-H / Senior Center
April 2
The annual auction for the Geary County Four-H / Senior center raised more than $6,000. Extension Agent Chuck Otte reports 210 people attended the event Saturday night.
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Lady Jay Softball Falls to Topeka West
April 1
The Junction City Lady Jay softball team dropped a doubleheader against Topeka West at Hummer Sports Park in the capitol city. Junction City lost the first game 4-1 and the nightcap 5-4 in eight innings.
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Lady Jays Second in JCHS Invitational
April 1
The Junction City Lady Jays turned in a second place finish out of six teams in the JCHS Invitational at Al Simpler Stadium. Junction City finished with 101 team points behind Salina Central with 110.
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Slow Pace for Legislature
April 1
The slow pace of accomplishments in the legislative session drew attention during an Eggs and Issues session in Junction City. State Representative Vern Swanson noted the governor proposed a lot of change to the state and the way it's governed. "in many of the policies. And I think there's a lot of pushback, because I don't mind if you change yours just don't change mine. "
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Weber introduced as K-State's new coach
After a short search process, Kansas State University has selected Bruce Weber as the 24th head men's basketball coach in school history.
Weber was introduced during a press conference at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday.
The 55-year-old Weber agreed to a five-year contract, which was approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors and University President Kirk Schulz.
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Blue Jays Split Two In Baseball
March 31
The Junction City Blue Jay baseball team rallied twice to defeat the Topeka West Chargers 13-12 in the opening game of a baseball doubleheader at Rathert Field. The Chargers won the nightcap 7-0.
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Funding Approved for Middle School
March 31
Geary USd 475 officials have been notified the funding for a new Fort Riley Middle School has been approved. Associated Superintendent Pat Anderson estimated the total amount at about 39 and a half million dollars.
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US-77 Improvements highlighted during public meeting
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The eight-mile stretch of US-77 Highway improvement projects was the focus of the final public meeting in Junction City on Wednesday. Members of the general public met with Kansas Department of Transportation and local task force members to discuss six recommended projects along the corridor from Interstate 70 to the North Junction K-57.
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Uncle Kracker to headline Sundown Salute
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Recording artist Uncle Kracker will take the stage for the annual Sundown Salute in Junction City this year. Sharon Glesner, event director, made announcement during the Your Town program on the Talk of JC. Uncle Kracker's Hometown Tour will make a stop in Junction City on Saturday, July 7.
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Milford State Park to host open house Saturday
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
An open house set for Saturday at Milford State Park will help kick off the spring and summer season. The free event has events throughout the park and will run from approximately 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Schulz, Currie discuss Martin's departure from Kansas State
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Despite the public perception in recent days, John Currie, Kansas State athletic director, said that he and former men's basketball coach Frank Martin had a strong working relationship and denied that their relationship was the key factor in Martin's decision to leave the university to take the same position at the University of South Carolina.
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KDOT, local offcials to highlight US-77 improvements at open house
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
There will be six recommended improvement projects for US-77 Highway showcased at an open house on Wednesday. Kansas Department of Transportation and a local task force will have the six recommended projects on display from 4 to 7 p.m. at Junction City Middle School. Officials will also be able to discuss the projects and answer questions.
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Fort Riley soldiers begin deploying to Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The First Infantry Division's Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion began departing Fort Riley for Afghanistan last Thursday. Soldiers' luggage was weighed at each company's area to ensure the planes would not be overweight. The soldiers were then bused to a Fort Riley building where they ensured their carry-on bags fit in the airplane cabins.
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Police Investigating Vehicle Burglaries
March 26
Junction City police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that have been reported the past two weeks. Police Chief Tim Brown said there were six in the Westwood area last week and more over the weekend....two on North Washington, one at South Jefferson, and another at West First Street.
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KDOT Survey Finds Surprising Results
March 26
The numbers do not support the call for sidewalk improvements along K-18 between Junction City Middle School and Rucker Road. That was a surprise message to city and county officials from KDOT spokesperson Debbie Tanking Monday.
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FHRC highlights housing, funding during monthly meeting
Friday, March 23, 2012
After conducting a housing survey within its seven county corridor, the Flint Hills Regional Council released total housing projections on Friday to help Fort Riley officials plan for single, unaccompanied soldiers that come to the region.
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Last Minute Change for MAC Breakfast
March 22
There was a late change for the Military Affairs Council breakfast in Junction City Thursday. The scheduled speaker, Brigadier Felix Gedney was stuck in Washington D. C. on business and could not make the trip back to Fort Riley. So his wife Polly Gedney filled in to talk about her life as a military spouse, their family, and their life stationed at Fort Riley. Aopproximately 50
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JC Chamber hires Weigand as CEO
Thursday, March 22, 2012
After an extensive search process, the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce has named Tom Weigand the new CEO/President for the consolidated organization. Chamber officials announced on Thursday that Weigand accepted the position and will start no later than May 1.
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JC Chamber interviews final two candidates for CEO post
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce had their final round of interviews for the two candidates in line for the Chief Executive Officer position for the consolidated organization this week. The final two candidates are Tom Weigand, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Robert Herrington, of Lamar, MIssouri.
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Kansas Senate approves legislation to help Junction City's debt
Friday, March 16, 2012
Rep. Jim Fawcett introduced House Bill 2420 to give the City of Junction City more flexibility in managing its debt last December. And now, the measure is going to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's office for his signature. The Kansas Senate approved the legislation 36-4 on Thursday.
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Army CID offers reward for information on stolen property
Friday, March 16, 2012
The United States Army Criminal Common, commonly referred to as CID, is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of 14 sets of Night Vision Goggles from Fort Riley.
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KDOT to hold public hearing on K-177 Highway study
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting a public open house to provide information on a study to be conducted for the K-177 Highway modernization project. The study will be conducted on the highway beginning five miles north of the K-177/US 56 intersection northward to south of the Interstate 70/K-177 interchange.
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Acts announced for Jammin' in JC
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Jammin' in JC Blues and BBQ Festival is returning for its second year. The festival will be September 28-29 at Heritage Park in downtown Junction City and will include nine performing acts; three on Friday, Sept. 28 and six on Saturday, Sept. 29.
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McGruder, K-State outlast So. Miss
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The eighth-seeded Kansas State Wildcat men's basketball overcame a five-point second half deficit on Thursday to defeat ninth-seeded Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats (22-10) were led by junior guard Rodney McGruder with 30 points.
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Geary County Perinatal Coalition introduces new community initiative
Tuesday, March 13, 2013
A community-wide program that aims to improve maternal health and decrease infant illness and death was introduced in Junction City on Tuesday. The intiative is called Delivering Change: Health Moms-Health Babies. It is a project of the local Geary County Perinatal Coalition, made up of individuals and organizations that impact maternal and infant health in Geary County.
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Fort Riley soldier dies in Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
A Fort Riley soldier has died in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Thirty-year-old Staff Sergeant Jesse Grindey, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died on Monday. Grindey was a military policeman assigned to the 287th Military Police Company, 97th Military Police Battalion at Fort Riley.
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Dickinson County District Magistrate Judge announces retirement
Monday, March 12, 2012
After 25 years on the bench, Dickinson County District Magistrate Judge John E. Barker has announced his retirement, effective April 16. Barker was appointed District Magistrate Judge in the 8th Judicial District in 1987 and has a mixed docket including criminal and traffic cases, limited actions, probate and juvenile offender cases.
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Riley County Police, EMS busy for Fake Patty's Day
Monday, March 12, 2012
It was a busy day for the Riley County Police Department on Saturday due to the annual Fake Patty's Day event in Manhattan. From midnight to midnight, RCPD officials responded to 746 calls for service. That was down 1.8 percent from 760 total calls in 2011. However, the number of arrests increased dramatically.
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Santorum Wins Republican Caucus
March 12
Rick Santorum was the winner of both the Geary County and statewide Republican caucuses held Saturday. In Geary County Santorum received 64 votes, Mitt Romney 45, Newt Gingrich 39, and Ron Paul 18 votes.
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K-State, KU,Wichita State Invited to NCAA Tournament
The Kansas State Wildcats will play Southern Mississippi in the second round of the East Regional in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. K-State is a number eight seed and Southern Miss a nine seed.
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JC Chamber narrows CEO search
Friday, March 9, 2012
The search for a president/CEO for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commcerce has been narrowed down to two final candidates. The newly hired CEO would oversee the consolidated area Chamber of Commerce, which includes the Chamber Activities division, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Economic Development Commission and the Military Affairs Council.
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KDOT officials announce more K-18 traffic changes
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Kansas Department of Transportation will make more traffic changes as construction crews continue to work on the K-18 Highway improvement project. Starting Monday, March 12, KDOT officials report there will be lane closures on the highway at the crossover west of Manhattan Regional Airport.
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Manhattan Fire Department to put emphasis on bar overcrowding for Fake Patty's e
Friday, March 9, 2012
The overcrowding of Aggieville bars will be the big emphasis on Saturday for the annual Fake Patty's Day event in Manhattan. Ryan Almes, fire department deputy chief, said their main objective this year is to make sure bar and restaurant ownders are staying in their legal occupant loads.
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Kansas Ag Exports have record year
Friday, March 9, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foriegn Agricultural Service reports Kansas agricultural exports reached a record-high in 2011. New data shows more than $3.68 billion in agricultural exports were recorded last year, which passed the previous record of $3.06 billion set in 2008.
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First Infantry Division Headquarters cases colors
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The final step in the First Infantry Division Headquarters' preparation for deployment to Afghanistan is complete. The Division Headquarters cased their colors at Calvary Parade Field on Fort Riley Wednesday afternoon.
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Fort Riley Commissary ready to celebrate next week
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Fort Riley Commissary is gearing up to celebrate the final completion of their rennovation project. The project took over two years to complete. The grand celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 13 at 9 a.m. and there will be activities and contests throughout the week.
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ABA looking to rebrand Fake Patty's Day event
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Aggieville Business Association is working to rebrand the annual Fake Patty's Day event in Manhattan to Green Break. Officials want to focus on safety and personal responsibility. City of Manhattan officials report the ABA has obtained a special event permit from the city to authorize the closure of Moro Street from North Manhattan to 11th Street
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Geary County Democrats to hold caucus next month
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Geary County Democrats will hold their presidential caucus on Saturday, April 14. Melody Saxton, party spokeswoman, said the caucus will begin at 1 p.m. at the 4-H and Senior Center on Spring Valley Road in Junction City.
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Gathering Pond reopens
Monday, March 5, 2012
After being closed for more than a year, the Gathering Pond at Milford Lake opened again on Monday. Located below the Milford Lake Dam, the Gathering Pond was closed while Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism officials worked to secure the nearby Milford Fish Hatchery from the possibility of Zebra Mussel invasion.
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Firefighters Work Grass Fire
March 4
Firefighters were called to the north side of Fort Riley Sunday afternoon to battle a large natural vegetation fire. Geary County Rural Firefighters also assisted in battling the blaze.
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Accident Claims One Life
April 8
An Abilene teenager has died as a result of a one vehicle accident near Chapman.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Riley O. Knox, 19 was the fatality victim in the accident about 2 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 40 one half mile east of Chapman.
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