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Riley County Arrest Report July 5
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LOGAN PHILLIP ZEILINGER, 17, Silver Lake, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or >; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake.
Deputies respond to accident and make an arrest
On July 4th at 11:33 p.m.The Sheriff's Department reported that Deputies responded to the intersection of US 77 Highway and Rucker Road for a two-vehicle accident. Michael Cordray of Junction City was traveling northbound in a 2016 Mazda CX3 when he ran a red light and struck a 2021 F450 driven by Andre Roache of Fort Riley. No injuries reported. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A pleasant Friday, severe storms return this weekend
Waking up cool across Kansas, temperatures in the 50s and 60s to start. A couple of showers in western Kansas will continue to drift south and east through the morning, but rain will not be a major factor for our Friday. Highs today range from the low 80s to the...
Heritage Park hosts Freedom Fest
Best of Motown & More, Arena Rock Giants and a Fireworks Extravaganza were among the highlights Thursday evening during Freedom Fest in Heritage Park. There were numerous activities ranging from vendors to carnival rides. Freedom Fest continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule on Friday ranges from performances by Goddesses...
Can you put political campaign signs by the road in Kansas? Here are state and local rules
With election season heating up, you may have noticed political campaign signs going up along roads. With the Aug. 6 primary election is a little more than a month away, here's what to know about political campaign sign rules. ...
Boomtown, USA lights up the Fourth of July sky
WAMEGO (KSNT) – Watch the #1 ranked fireworks show in the Sunflower State. According to VisitWamego.com, Wamego is home to the #1 ranked fireworks show in Kansas. This accomplishment has earned Wamego the name “Boomtown, USA”. The 30-minute firework display is choreographed with a curated soundtrack. Along with the firework show, Wamego has fun planned […]
Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
Freedom Fest Parade is a July 4th highlight.
Sunny skies and a big audience greeted the Freedom Fest Parade on July 4th in Junction City. There was a flyover to open the entries. The parade traveled from Eisenhower to 6th Street and then to Adams Street in Junction City. Here are some of the photos. Freedom Fest activities...
INSIGHT KANSAS: The politics of regulating fireworks
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. Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase in 49 of...
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