The Geary County Sheriff’s Department reports that Deputies responded to Dillons at 618 West Sixth Street in Junction City to an aggravated battery. Daniel Bergman, Junction City, was shot with a B-B gun.
No arrests have been reported.
The Sheriff’s Department said the case is still under investigation. The incident was reported at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday.
dime to quarter size hail. Thunderstorms will redevelop late this afternoon across north central Kansas and move east across the area Tonight. Some of the storms across north central and northeast Kansas may be strong to severe late this afternoon and evening, with the primary hazards being large hail and damaging wind gusts.Today: Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department is rolling out new decals on their newer vehicles.
Sheriff Tony Wolf said Wednesday that they did change-up the 
decals that they’re putting on their vehicles now, but they all won’t change right away.
“It’s a slow process, I’m not going to do this all at once because of the cost, but as we get newer cars we’re putting on the new decal scheme. Some of the older stickers that we had slated to be replaced, we’re replacing them with the newer ones now,” said Wolf.
One of the changes is the size of the new decal is smaller than the older one and according to Wolf that did create a savings about roughly $200 per vehicle. The new decals are being paid for using drug forfeiture funds.
FORT RILEY, Kansas – Soldiers assigned to 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, are providing around-the-clock medevac support to civilian and military agencies fighting the massive wildfire in northeastern Washington state.
The unit is supporting Task Force First Round, which was formed 
around the 17th Field Artillery Brigade from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to combat what is being called the Tower Fire. About 95 large wildfires are burning 1.1 million acres in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada and Colorado, according to information from U.S. Northern Command.
“The 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley are once again on point for our nation,” said Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., commanding general of the 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley. “Fort Riley’s central location in Kansas is key to the ‘Big Red One’s’ ability to provide ready Soldiers to support operations on either coast or around the world. Our brave and responsible Big Red One Soldiers are proud to support this interagency effort – they can and will accomplish any mission set in front of them.”
On Aug. 17, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, mobilized active-duty Soldiers to serve as firefighters to assist with wildfire suppression efforts, according to information from NORTHCOM. This is the first time since 2006 the NIFC has called upon active-duty Soldiers to assist in firefighting efforts.
There is a growing concern about mental illness throughout the region and out of that concern a task force in Riley County will study how to approach the issue. There has been some discussion about the possible need for a regional approach.
Last week Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf talked with JCPost about a growing concern dealing with mental health issues among inmates at the Geary County Detention Center. He updated JCPost Wednesday saying that he believes the regional approach being discussed in Riley County is the,”right direction to go.”
“It is more of a regional issue, and I think by getting together and working with this, bringing more people to the table, it will bring different points of views and hopefully a better solution to at least get us through these tough times,” said Wolf.
It is still early as the task force is expected to continue to investigate what kind of issues are out there and what kind of things can be done.
Funding is the bottom line according to Wolf.
“When you boil this all down, it comes down to funding. The State has cut so much out of mental health services it’s become a real, real issue, and now the counties are having to pick up the bill for this.”
Wolf is in favor at looking at the issue and addressing it through a regional approach, but that will likley take quite some time. In the mean time he has contracted with the detention centers medical contractor, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, to bring in a specialist for about six hours a week to work with the inmates who suffer from mental illness.
The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has directed Chamber Staff to look into a proposed regional partnership with Riley and Pottawatomie Counties.
Mark Ediger, Board Chairman explained that they directed 
Chamber CEO Dennis Beson to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that would allow the Chamber to look into the possible partnership further.
“We’re going to get into the details about what all is involved in this, and we’ve got no commitment at this point to anything except for the theory and the idea that a regional partnership would be good for all involved. It gives us the opportunity to move forward and pursue this further,” said Ediger.
The partnership is still in the early stages, and no final decisions have been made at this point.
Riley County police are searching for a suspect in the Wednesday morning robbery of the Sunflower Bank in the 2700 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan.
Police spokesman Matt Droge told Little Apple Post that 
officers set up a perimeter searching for a suspect. The description of that suspect described him as a white man, approximately 5’10, a larger build, wearing dark clothes, had a dark backpack, and was wearing glasses and a ball cap. The suspect left the scene in an unknown direction.
Investigators are trying to track down leads. Droge stated no arrests
have been made. “We are currently asking that anyone in the public that has information about this crime to utilize the Manhattan / Riley County Crimestoppers. ” That telephone number is 785-539-7777. You can contact them online at manhattanrileycountycrimestoppers.com. You can also call the Riley County Police Department at 785-537-2112.
Droge said the robbery occurred just before 10:20 a.m.
The Junction City Police Department has confirmed the arrest of two men on drug related allegations following a traffic stop within the eastern city limits on Tuesday.
Police said Derrick James Lowery, 26, of Colorado and Matthew D. Markey, 28, of Tennessee were arrested on suspicion of Transporting Drug Proceeds, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Following Too Close. The arrests occurred near mile marker 297 on Interstate 70.
Police confirmed the men were traveling in a 2004 BMWi automobile. Cash totaling $78,540 was seized.
Local performers, Quittin’ Time, will perform over the noon hour at No. 105 Bliss Bistro at 105 West Seventh Street in Junction City on Thursday.
No. 105 Bliss Bistro owner Tammy Moritz made the announcement. A buffet will be set up for lunch patrons while Quittin’ Time performs. Members of the group include Bob Cevera, Mary Louise Stahl, and Brian Clark.
Quittin’ Time has been a popular local group, performing at venues ranging from Acoustic Junction at the C. L. Hoover Opera House to local churches.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas State University student who was killed in Chicago was remembered for her positive attitude and beaming smile.
The Kansas State Black Student Union organized a memorial Tuesday night for 22-year-old Briona White, who was shot to death Aug. 6 in Chicago. White was killed days before she was to return to Manhattan to finish her degree to be an orthodontist.
KMAN reports about 60 people attended the memorial, including White’s parents. Her parents said White was anxious to return to Kansas State. They urged those in attendance to strive to be the best they can be and thanked them for remembering their daughter.
Associate biology professor Kent Kerby spoke fondly of White’s attitude and smile, while other speakers urged students to confront the issue of gun violence.