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Former Kan. school employee accused of child sex crimes
JOHNSON COUNTY—A man who worked for over two dozen years in a Kansas school district is in jail on child sex crime allegations. On June 26, police arrested 43-year-old Jason Barrett on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties and furnishing alcohol to a minor for illicit purposes. The victim was under the age of 16 but over than 14, according to court records.
Kan. sheriff's K9 helped catch man allegedly selling meth
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 9p.m. June 30, Sac and Fox Police and Brown County Sheriff's deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle which was disabled int he vicinity of 320th and Kestrel Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant. K-9 Carla indicated...
US will pay Moderna $176 million for new mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) —The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. The funds are targeted for release...
City will begin cleanup of tree debris on Monday
Junction City Public Works personnel begin collecting three and brush debris next Monday from the recent severe thunderstorm. Residents should place their debris at the curb of their property. Pubic Works Director Ray Ibarra confirmed that personnel will work from the south to north end of town on the pick...
City hires new employeees
Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel has confirmed the hiring of both a new finance director and a community development director. Jamel Wilcox was scheduled to begin Tuesday as the new finance director. He is a former employee of the Central National Bank Trust Department and in recent years was employed by credit unions in Lawrence and Topeka.
Freedom Fest begins Wednesday
The annual Freedom Fest celebration in downtown Junction City begins Wednesday. Here is the schedule of activities in Heritage Park. 6:50 PM--Downtown BINGO Card Carnival Wristbands Drawing, Big Stage. 7:00 PM--Get Lucky: Tribute to Loverboy. 8:30 PM--Revelation: Tribute to Journey. Freedom Fest continues through Sunday.
County employees support Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters have received $7,288 from the Geary County Employee Task Force. The funds were raised during a golf tournament at Rolling Meadows Golf Course on June 1. A total of $1,000 0f the amount raised was for the Geary County Community Foundation for future matches for Big...
Arson fire under investigation at SW Kansas home
FINNEY COUNTY —Fire officials in Finney County are investigating an arson fire. Just before 6 a.m. on Monday, the Garden City Fire Department was dispatched to the report of house fire 1027 N. Boots Road, Garden City, Kansas, according to a media release. Fire personnel identified a single-story home...
Father and son arrested in Kansas apartment complex killing
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita have arrested a man and his father. Just after 11a.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a call reporting a shooting at the Rockborough apartment complex, 202 N Rock Road in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. First responders...
The Politics of Regulating Fireworks
Brianne Heidbreder, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University. Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments.
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth...
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing after high court immunity ruling
NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case was postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The delay is a major reprieve for Trump, who had...
Kan. Air Force base completes nonstop, around-the-world KC-46 flight
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing put its global mission to the test by flying a KC-46 nonstop, around the world, June 29-July 1, according to a media release from the base. The flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A...
Man who killed Kansas K9 officer is headed to prison
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for killing a Sedgwick County Sheriff's K9 officer. Kaylon Kirkwood, 25, Wichita, was sentenced to nearly 2 and one half years for battery of a law enforcement officer and and another year in jail for harming or killing the the K9, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Geary County Booking Photos June 28-July 2
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. Rajen Campbell, Theft >$1,500 < $25,000, Pocket picking, arrested 06/27. Luis Dominguez, Use/possess with intent to...
Trump's sentencing may be delayed after Supreme Court ruling
NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11...
Tree and debris cleanup kept the Landfill site busy
Following the Friday night storm the Geary County landfill was opened Saturday night for people to bring tree and brush debris. According to County Public Works Director Corey Trumpp 320 truck loads were brought to the Landfill on Saturday and another 254 loads on Sunday or 574 for the weekend.
Police: Kansas bank robbery suspect wore black beanie, mask
DOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and searching for a suspect. Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Bank of America at 900 Ohio Street in Lawrence, after a bank robbery was reported, according to a media release from Lawrence Police. Police are looking for a...
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