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Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 7
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance, Failure to appear. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+Improper stopping, standing, parkingOperate a MV w/o a valid licenseTransporting an open container. NAME: Jarquin Vallejos,Wilmer Eduardo. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. Improper driving on...
SPD arrest Salina woman after low-speed U-Haul chase
Early Saturday morning, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a woman following a low-speed chase involving a U-Haul truck that had struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene. According to SPD Cpt. James Feldman, at around 12:45 a.m. on October 5 officers received a report that a U-Haul truck...
Geary County Booking Photos Oct. 4-7
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. Dariana Harden, Failure to appear, arrested 10/03. Cameron Baker, Outside warrant, arrested 10/04. Collin Bluhm, Probation...
SPD investigating theft of commercial truck from outdoor storage area
Salina Police Department (SPD) officers are investigating the theft of a commercial truck that occurred yesterday, October 7, from an outdoor storage area in northwest Salina. According to a witness, a blue 1996 Freightliner truck was seen driving through a gate belonging to Ferco Rental before turning north onto Broadway Avenue.
Oktoberfest draws people to downtown Junction City
It was a good weekend for Oktoberfest. Organizer Justin Hoover estimated the total attendance at about 25,000 people in downtown Junction City. This was the fourth year for the event. "Well I think they like the contests a lot. Stein holding is always a favorite and stein carrying is a favorite," said Hoover. "
Burglary on Maple Avenue in Salina results in stolen electric bike
Salina Police Department (SPD) officers are investigating the theft of an electric bike after a burglary was reported on Maple Avenue on Friday. According to SPD Cpt. James Feldman, on Oct. 4, a suspect forced entry into a detached garage located in the 500 Block of Maple Avenue between 2:30 p.m. and 5:40 p.m.
Fort Riley holding one-stop hiring fair
Fort Riley has announced that they will host a one-stop hiring fair beginning October 28 at Riley’s Conference Center. This multi-day event offers prospective job applicants the opportunity to apply for open positions on post and, if qualified, participate in interviews. Qualified applicants may receive job offers by the end of the week-long event.
UPDATED The 2024 Great Potato Giveaway: Salina Food Bank gives out more than 37,000 pounds of spuds
On Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank received a phone call asking if they would accept a free delivery of 37,000 pounds of potatoes from Idaho. "Of course, we said yes," said Salina Food Bank Executive Director Karen Couch. "It is the great potato giveaway, and we'd love for everyone in the community and surrounding area to come grab boxes and boxes of potatoes from us."
Stewart Elementary student named Fire Safety Poster contest winner
Annabelle Gibson, fifth grader from Stewart Elementary School, has won a Fire Safety Poster Contest. Her poster will be showcased on the Salina Fire Department’s Mobile Fire Safety House, in local fire stations and in the hallway of Stewart Elementary. Each year, the Mobile Fire Safety House visits Salina...
Saline County monthly outdoor warning siren test at 4 p.m. today
Saline County will conduct regular testing of the outdoor warning sirens today, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. The outdoor warning sirens are a system intended to notify residents outside their homes or places of business that severe weather is imminent. It is just one part of a multi-layered system to alert residents of potential life-threatening storms.
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