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Steam Saturday will focus on Flinthills Tallgrass Prairie
The Geary County Historical Society will host STEAM Saturday: Prairie Ecosystems on Saturday, August 17th from 1:00-3:30pm. at the museum at 530 N. Adams to learn about the local Flint Hills Tallgrass Prairie - one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. The event will include an interactive table by the Milford Nature Center as well as hands on art and science activities for all ages.
There has been a filing for sheriff
Geary County Clerk Courtney Gilbert has announced that Nathan J. Boeckman has filed as an independent candidate for Geary County Sheriff. He will run in the November election against Republican Eric Coffman. Boeckman filed for election by petition. Gilbert said the petition has been verified.
Keith Ascher looks ahead after primary election win
Keith Ascher was the winner in this week's Third District Geary County Commission primary election. During a JC Post interview he thanked those who voted for him. Looking toward the future Ascher identified the Jail - Sheriff's Office needs and continued upgrades for Stormont Vail Health Flint hills Campus as priorities.
Harvesting hay on the Geary County landfill
Geary County Public Works Dept. will be accepting quotes for harvesting of hay on the Geary County Closed Landfill, located just south of I-70 - exit 298. There is approximately 54.7 acres of grassland available for hay harvesting. Rental of the property shall be paid for by cash rent only. The term of the agreement will be for 3-years in (2025, 2026 and 2027.
Geary County commissioners speak up about Trooper Gate
Geary County Commission Chair Trish Giordano spoke up about the choice by Fort Riley leadership to close Trooper Access Control Point, which is accessed via Washington Street, indefinitely. Giordano said she believed the move could hurt Junction City businesses.
Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 6
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. 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.
Officials tackle a jail - sewer problem
Geary County officials are searching for solutions to sewer blockage at the Sheriff's Department administrative offices which are located one floor below jail cells. Officials point to inmates stuffing items into toilets, resulting in backups. Current piping is old and small, so one suggestion is to move forward with larger piping if it is determined to be feasible.
Geary County Rural Fire report
Geary County Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges reported this week that his department had responded year to 66 fires in July, down from 88 one year ago at this time. There were eight fires in July of this year including one building fire at a Skiddy Road location. A barbecue grill caught fire to the inside of a garage causing about $85,000 damage.
Agreement is reached on EMS fees for 2024
Geary County Commissioners have voted to accept an offer from the City of Junction City on payment of monthly EMS fees to the city in 2024. The amount will be $145,000. The County is proposing a 5% increase for 2025. The two sides had been negotiating the 2024 fees for...
The Purple Door opens on Lincoln Ave.
An art teacher now working for Geary County USD 475 has moved her pottery business from Miltonvale to downtown Clay Center. The Purple Door opened at 406 Lincoln Ave. and held a ribbon cutting on Saturday after relocating the final major piece of the business – their commercial-sized kiln to their new address.
One dead, two seriously injured in I-70 wreck in Geary Co.
Update 7:19 p.m.: The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) has released the narrative of the fatal crash near Junction City Monday afternoon. According to the KHP crash log, a Toyota Tacoma was driving west on I-70 near milepost 298 and a Ford Bronco Sport was driving east. The Tacoma blew its front driver-side tire and veered into the eastbound lane, and struck the Bronco Sport head-on.
UPDATE: One killed, two seriously injured in a Monday afternoon crash on I-70 near Junction City
UPDATE #2 (6:17 AM TUESDAY) – The Kansas Highway Patrol is reporting that 72-year-old Robert Cleveland of Junction City was killed in the accident on Monday. The accident occurred when Cleveland’s 1996 Toyota Tacoma traveling westbound on I-70 blew its front driver side tire and veered into the Eastbound lane striking a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport head-on.
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