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$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,...
Junction City Manager retires
Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel retired Wednesday after approximately nine and a half years in that job. He has completed about 35 years of career city management service that began March 1, 1989 in Oakley. During a program at the Municipal Building the City's HR Director Tammy Melton noted that...
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
Read note from Biden's doctor after President tests positive for COVID
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware,...
Sheriff reports alleged attempted abduction of girls in NW Kansas
THOMAS COUNTY—On Tuesday, the Thomas County Sheriff's Office and the Colby Police Department both received reports of an attempted abduction of two juvenile girls playing together in Colby, according to a media release from the sheriff's department. Information gathered from the reporting parties indicates that on Tuesday evening between...
EPA Region 7 to present Flint Hills Regional Council with a check for a Brownfields Grant
On Friday, July 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $1.5 million ceremonial check to the Flint Hills Regional Council . The ceremony will be held during the council’s Board of Directors Meeting at Kansas State University’s (KSU’s) Technology Development Institute (TDI) in Manhattan at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
Tree Limb pickup continues
The city clean up of tree limbs and branches began Monday July 8 and went south to north through Junction City. They are still picking up that material. Put the limbs and branches out by the curb and city crews will pick it up. For more information call the city 785-238-3103.
Drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a potentially unconstitutional budget provision forbidding pharmaceutical manufacturers from inhibiting the sale of discounted medications to pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens under contract with hospitals or clinics. Two drugmakers have challenged a proviso tucked into Senate Bill 28...
Geary County Booking Photos July 12-17
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. Royquez Lowe, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of THC; Possession...
Biden considering proposals on changes to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable, according to three people briefed on the plans. It would...
🎥Stolen car rammed KC area gun store before burglary
KANSAS CITY —Authorities in Kansas City are investigating a gun theft and the business owner is asking for help to identify and catch the suspects involved. Just before 4a.m. Tuesday, Adventure Outdoors, 117 North Main in Liberty, Missouri was robbed by couple of young cowards who drove a car into the store, the business described on social media.
Derek Schmidt reaps advantages of 4 statewide GOP campaigns to lead Kan. congressional race
TOPEKA — Name recognition developed during more than 20 years in elective office and participation in four statewide campaigns placed former Attorney General Derek Schmidt as the clear frontrunner in the Republican Party’s primary to replace departing U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, a Kansas political analyst says. In the...
JC Breakfast Optimist Club Learned About Harmony Fest
On July 17, JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s member/guest speaker was Martine Chery- Hilaire. Martine is originally from Haiti and has lived in Junction City for 15 years having been petitioned by her mother to be able to come to the United States. After five years, Martine joined the Army and ended up at Fort Riley. Martine owns and operates the Chez Matou Green Machine Food Truck located on North Washington Street in Junction City.
Voters select name for baby Masai giraffe at Kansas City Zoo
KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium asked for your help to name the new giraffe calf. The female Masai giraffe was born to mom Makali on June 30. The calf weighed in at 125 pounds and and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall and she is growing quickly.
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