The Salvation Army will begin their bell ringing Red Kettle campaign on Nov. 21 at Dillons on West 6th Street in Junction City. The hours for the campaign that day will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for the 21st and the upcoming holiday season. Call the Salvation Army Office at 579-6250. Volunteers can work two-hour shifts.
US Highway 75. The main hazards include damaging winds and hail, with a small chance for tornadoes. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for tomorrow covering the entire area. Keep checking for updates to the forecast and stay weather aware.Tonight: Warmer. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
Veterans Day: Windy. Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the morning…then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph shifting to the west 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday Night: Windy…colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night: Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday: Partly sunny with slight chance of rain showers. Highs around 60
The Geary County Commission has addressed the issue of mental health care for inmates detained in the county detention center.
Chairman Ben Bennett said there had been discussions with the 
Advanced Correctional Healthcare organization, the detention centers healthcare contractor.
“We’re adding the mental health and drug and alcohol addiction programs to that contract, and we just approved that today,” said Bennett.
Bennett said that the contract will cost roughly $127,000 per year and will be a savings from when they were trying to provide those services on their own.
The money does come out of the Sheriff’s Department Budget.
There will be no trash/garbage pick-up by the City of Junction City on Wednesday, November 11th due to the Veterans Day Holiday.
However, trash/garbage pick-up will be picked up the next work day as follows:
Wednesday’s pickup day will be Thursday, November 12th
Thursday’s pickup day will be Friday, November 13th
Friday’s pickup day will be Saturday, November 14th
In order to ensure pick-up, your trash should be set out by 6 AM, Wednesday morning.
Carts should be removed from the curb-alley by the following day of their scheduled pick up. Example: Tuesday’s pickup will need to be set out by 6 AM Wednesday morning and removed by 6 AM Thursday morning.
Additional items that are set out may require making arrangements for a special pick up.
Customers with questions should call the City of Junction City, Department of Public Works at785-238-7142.
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The top 10% of the Junction City High School Senior class honored at the KU Honors Banquet held at Chapman High School on Wednesday, November 4 are pictured ascending the staircase.
L-R, Samantha Rodriguez, Jennifer Knight; Christopher Hogue, Hannah Hanson; Sierra Mortimer, Kelly Ann DelaCruz, Maurice Powell, Jr.; Gunner Palmgren, Isabella Omann, Henry Escobar; Eliezer Soto, Jr., Madison Roether, Shannie Refumanta; Paige Dacus, Keaton Petite; Ricardo Erans, Natalie Wells, Heather Gambrell, Bobby Khoury; Nick Arneson, Robert Day, Nenah Hewins, Kaiser Kim; Trey Reynolds, Kaylee Stutz, Deshon Brooks, Trae McDaniels and Ryan Boland. Standing on the side of the stairs, L-R, are Ciara Brown, Reagan Wood and Kate Westerhaus. Unable to attend were Andrew Beamer, Maximillian Jenkins, Joseph Kyser, Jay Patel and Kai Robert.
The Kansas Honors Program recognizes and awards high school seniors for their academic achievements. Each year KU alumni gather in more than 37 locations across the state for an awards ceremony and honorary dinner or reception. All high-school seniors who rank academically in the top 10 percent of their class are asked to attend as guests of the Association with their parents, principals, counselors and superintendents.
The Kansas Honors Program has been a KU tradition since 1971. It is designed to promote academic excellence in secondary education, to reward high school seniors for their hard work and dedication, and to support our Kansas communities.
Each Kansas Honor Scholar receives a certificate and a special edition of Webster’s New College Dictionary, and has a chance to qualify for a $4,000 scholarship to KU. Scholars are selected based on academic records through the previous semester that are provided by high school principals. Selections are made regardless of curricula (weighted or non-weighted), majors, occupational plans or higher-education goals.
( Information provided by Margie Pinaire )
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department reported that Deputies responded to mile marker 313, eastbound I-70 about 14 miles east of Junction City to a single vehicle accident with air bag deployment.
Conor Milne of Topeka was traveling eastbound in a Volkswagon Jetta when the vehicle struck a guard rail. Minor scrapes were reported as a result of the accident.
Deputies responded to the accident at 3:31 a.m. on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Department reported that at 4:15 a.m. Saturday following the accident on I-70, Conor Milne was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the public water supply in the City of Hope in Dickinson County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure due to a water main break. Inadequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
The advisory took effect last Friday, Nov. 6, and will remain in effect until pressure is restored and all other conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be adequately resolved.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
–Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use of bottled water.
–Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a houehold automatic icemaker.
–Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water
–Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
–If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
MANHATTAN – Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating an altercation involving a police officer.
Kiontaria Brown, 22, Fort Riley, was being escorted out of an establishment, in the 600 Block of North 12th Street, she was not welcomed in when just after 1.a.m. on Sunday.
She pushed and scratched a uniformed police officer after grabbing his neck in a rude, angry and violent manner, according to a media release from Riley County police.
Brown was arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer.
The officer received minor injuries in the form of lacerations, according to police.
Brown was transported to the Riley County Jail and was given a bond of $5,000.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department and Geary County Rural Fire Department responded to the Milford Lake area near the Fish Hatchery Sunday night for a report of a burning vehicle.
Sheriff’s Department Detective Lieutenant Brian L. Hornaday reported that on scene, Deputies found a 2008 Dodge Charger owned by Korey Wainwright, Fort Riley, fully engulfed in flames. Investigators have determined that it was an act of arson.
No one was injured during the incident.
If you have information related to this case contact the Geary County Sheriff’s Department at 238-2261 or Crime Stoppers at 785-762-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the person ( s ) responsible.
Following protests and unrest at the University of Missouri, Pat Bosco, Vice President of Student Life at K-State released the following letter regarding racial discrimination at K-State.
“Recent events around the country provide an opportunity for this university to reaffirm our commitment to respect, human dignity and social justice. At our school, we strongly support the principles of community and continue efforts to provide a welcoming, supportive and, most importantly, a responsive climate for our students, faculty and staff. Sadly, racism and other forms of discrimination exist everywhere, including here. This is not the K-State way.Release from Pat Bosco as published on ksu.edu:
It’s our job to make sure everyone has the chance to be successful — in the classroom, at work and in our communities. This is America 2015 and we must all do better…now. By living these principles, we provide all K-Staters a voice to show respect for one another and recognize every person’s value.
We pledge to educate, listen, and respond to anything that interferes with success at our university. We know we are not perfect, but we care and want to do better. Our hearts of purple are extended to all who are working toward ending all kinds of discrimination on college campuses.
As members of the K-State family, we all can be part of the solution by speaking up when we see something that we know is not right. Administrators cannot be everywhere nor do you want us to be. Let’s all ask ourselves: “What can I do to make a difference and encourage change?” Educate yourself, be a role model for positive action, help others and speak up.
Please help us continue to make all in our family feel welcome.”