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Free Fair begins on Sunday
The Geary County Free Fair opens on Sunday. The location for the Free Fair is at 1025 South Spring Valley Road on the west side of Junction City. Sunday the 21st activities will kick off with the Pedal Pull at 5 p.m. and the 4-H Horse Show at 6 p.m.
Read Thurs. update from Biden's doctor on the President's health
WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas. On Thursday afternoon, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, provided an update on Biden's recovery. The president's diagnosis comes amid intense scrutiny of his health and stamina after a disastrous debate with former President Donald...
Bob Newhart, the low-key comedian and sitcom star, has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of...
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
TOPEKA — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling in Washington, D.C. During a televised WIBW forum with all five Republican candidates in the 2nd District primary, Young said he would never...
Obama, Pelosi now make push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former president Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he didn’t step away from the 2024 race, according to several people familiar with the sensitive internal matters.
Homicide: Kansas City woman found in the grass near a road
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces multiple felony charges in connection with fatal shooting of a woman found in the grass near a Kansas City street, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Richard Gerard Harris Jr, 37, faces Murder 2nd Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use...
KHP: Man dies from injuries in car rollover crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 2a.m. Thursday in Montgomery County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Toyota Avalon driven by Zachary L Evans, 24, New Blaine, Arkansas, was eastbound on Woodland Avenue approaching N Buckeye Street in the city of Coffeyville. The driver...
The Junction City Rodeo is this weekend
The 30th annual Junction City Rodeo is this Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at the Geary County 4-H Fairgrounds Arena. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. The theme for Friday night is 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink' and Saturday night's theme is 'Red, White and Blue.'
DA rules on Kansas high school baseball animal cruelty case
SEDGWICK COUNTY —In April, USD 262 Valley Center suspended the schools baseball season due to an investigation of alleged animal cruelty after a chicken was killed on the baseball field at the high school before a game, according to the Valley Center Department of Public Safety. A school employee contacted a school resource officer about the incident.
Geary County Booking Photos July 18
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. Kizzie Sherman, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/17. Chara Baca, Failure to appear, arrested 07/17. Recent...
Blue green algae warning is in effect for the Gathering Pond
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has placed the Gathering Pond at Milford Lake under a blue green algae warning. According to the Milford Lake Corps of Engineers that means water is unsafe for humans and animals, visitors should avoid all contact with the water, DO NOT let pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water and if fish are caught, clean well with potable water and eat fillets only.
Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Deputies arrest one person on K-177
According to a Geary County Sheriff's Department report, Deputies on Wednesday arrested Jose A. Nunez of Gardner, KS on K-177 Highway at mile marker 75 for Felony Flee and Elude by Engaging in Reckless Driving, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana and No Drug Tax Stamp.
KCPD: Victim dies when dragged by suspect in carjacking
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal carjacking in Kansas City. Just after 1p.m. Wednesday, a suspect was attempting to steal a white Ford F350 in the 2900 Block of Paseo in Kansas City, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The owner attempted to stop the suspect from...
🎥Trump vice presidential pick talks Appalachian ties in speech at RNC
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn't the first time he had shared his personal story. Long before he was a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance rose...
$230M U.S. military built Gaza pier is permanently shut down
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission that has been fraught with repeated weather and security problems that limited how much food and other supplies could get to starving Palestinians. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper,...
Kansas City man charged in attack on his girlfriend's children
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces felony Assault in the 1st Degree and other charges as a result of the stabbings this week of two juveniles in a Kansas City residence, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Gabriel Martinez, 26, faces Assault 1st Degree, an A...
Prominent House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw
WASHINGTON (AP) — California Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the party pushed ahead with plans for a virtual vote to formally make Biden its nominee in the first week of August. The...
Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Kan. boy safe, suspect in custody
KANSAS CITY — The Amber Alert for a missing Kansas boy is canceled, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. At 8:06 p.m., law enforcement confirmed 2-year-old Jaxon was found safe in Missouri. Darryl Livingston Jr. is now in custody, according to Kansas City, Kansas police. -------------- KANSAS CITY,...
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