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Driver hospitalized after semi overturns in the wind
GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Freightliner semi driven by Peterson Noe, 32, Key West, Florida, was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of Henry Drive. The vehicle traveled off the left...
JC Breakfast Optimist Club learned about the Geary County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Eric Coffman was the guest speaker at the JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s meeting at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom on June 26. The Sheriff told club members that he worked at the Junction City Police Department for 11 years and 8 years at the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.
Geary County Booking Photos June 27
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Kenneth Ford, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Use/possess with intent to use drug...
United Way seeks storm cleanup volunteers
Junction City / Geary County United Way is trying to get volunteers together to help with clean up as well as get a list of people who are needing help with clean up - elderly, disabled, disadvantaged, etc. People who want to help or need help can call the United...
Storms flood Geary Co., cause partial building collapse in Junction City
GEARY COUNTY —A strong thunderstorm brought flooding rain and did considerable damage in Junction City and other areas of Geary County on Friday. The storm cause a build to partially collapse in the 600 block of North Washington in Junction City. The structure was vacant and there were no injuries.
JC Breakfast Optimist Club Learned About The Geary County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Eric Coffman was the guest speaker at the JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s meeting at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom on June 26. The Sheriff told club members that he worked at the Junction City Police Department for 11 years and 8 years at the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.
Man airlifted to hospital after struck by boat propeller
GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident at Milford Lake on Wednesday. Just after noon, emergency crews responded to East Rolling Hills at Milford Lake after report of a man struck by a boat propeller while in the water, according to a media release from Geary County Emergency Management.
Geary County Booking Photos June 26
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Jasmine Huezo, Criminal damage to property, Domestic battery, arrested 06/25. Recent Booking Activity for the Geary...
Local group receives national recognition
The American Association of State & Local History has honored the local volunteer group, the Black History Trail of Geary County, Inc. The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) HAS announced that the Black History Trail of Geary County is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Phase 1, The Establishment of Six Sites in Junction City, Kansas. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 79th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.
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