OGDEN – Law enforcement officers in Riley County arrested a suspect for assault of an officer on Tuesday night.

According to police Timothy Flanagan, 29, Ogden, was involved in a fight in the 300 Block of Elm Street in Ogden just after 8:30 p.m.

A police officer driving a marked patrol car made contact with Flanagan. The suspect approached the patrol car and entered its open passenger window (with his torso, arms, and head).

He began yelling obscene language at the officer in a rude, angry, and aggressive manner.

In an attempt to calm Flanagan, the officer exited his vehicle and attempted to speak with him.

Flanagan moved to the driver’s side of the patrol car and attempted to provoke a fight with the uniformed officer.

At this time he was detained, however, a struggle ensued according to police.

Flanagan, who was in possession of a pocketknife, was ultimately taken to the ground and placed in handcuffs after the officer felt that he was in immediate danger of bodily harm.

Flanagan was transported to Via Christi Hospital for minor injury, which included “road rash” from the struggle.
At the time of this report he had been released from medical care and was housed at the Riley County Jail. The officer did not receive injury.

Teacher contract negotiations in Geary USD 475 picked back up on Wednesday at the Devin Center in Junction City.

During the meeting the teachers association and district staff were able to come to an agreement on a number of topics ranging from professional leave for teachers pursuing their masters degree, to workers compensation.

Cathy Rankin, JCEA President explained they were also able to get the majority of a new policy written.

“Teacher discipline is a whole new policy that’s going to be going to be going into the contract, and so we were able to work out most of the verbiage today. There’s a few things that we need to go back and research before we finish,” said Rankin.

Negotiations are expected to continue Thursday at the Devin Center. The focus of Thursday’s negotiations will be on the professional work day.

Ahead of its deployment to Kuwait, the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade will conduct a ceremony 10 a.m. June 10 on Cavalry Parade Field in which leaders will case the brigade colors and conduct a change of command and responsibility ceremony.

The current command team of Col. Robert A. Law III and Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal will transfer authority to Col. Allen T. Cassell and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen M. Harris.

Later this month, about 260 Soldiers from the brigade headquarters will deploy for nine months in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve.

 

In celebration of the “Big Red One” and the 240th birthday of the Army itself, the 1st Infantry Division will host its annual Victory Week June 8-12. The public is invited to attend.

The Victory Celebration on June 6 will function as a prelude to Victory Week. The 7 p.m. event will be at Rally Point Field on post, and will feature live music, including the 1st Infantry Division Band, food, carnival games, and fireworks.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend Victory Week sporting events, which will begin on June 9 with combatives, and event that will continue through Thursday. Also beginning June 9, there will be Soldiers competing in 5-on-5 basketball, softball, soccer, flag football, golf, tug of war, arm wrestling, the Victory Warrior Competition, volleyball and the Mission Essential Fitness Competitiion.

On June 10 competition begins for fishing, water polo, weight lifting, archery, color guard and the Victory 10-Miler race.

Traditionally, the names of troops who died in the previous year while serving with the division are etched into stones that are unveiled in Victory Park during Victory Week. With no new stones to add this year, all those from the 1st Infantry Division who have made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered in a Memorial and Rededication Ceremony at 9 a.m. June 9 in Victory Park.

Victory Week concludes June 12 with a division-wide run at 6:30 a.m. on Custer Hill followed by the Victory Cup Awards Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Custer Hill Parade Field.

 

Geary County Extension Agent Chuck Ottee says in May it rained and it rained and it rained.

Otte is out with his monthly weather summary. The average May rainfall for Geary County totals 4.79 inches, but Milford Lake received 10.22 inches and Junction City 8.32 inches. Normal January through May rainfall total is 11.85 inches. Milford Lake has received 14.20 inches of precipitation so far in 2015, and Junction City 12.46 inches.

Otte noted this is the first time since December of 2013 that the county has had cumulative rainfall above average.

The average daily high during May was 72.2, 2.9 degrees below average. The average overnight low was 53.6, six-tenths of a degree above average. That is consistent with having a lot of cloudy days and nights. The monthly mean temperature was 62.9, 1.1 degree below average. The highest temperature for the month was 84 on May 4. The coldest temperature was 40 on the mornings of May 10 and 11.

For three consecutive days in mid-May new record low high temperatures were set or tied. The high of 55 on the 19th tied that record low high set in 1993. The high of 54 on he 20th broke the old record of 59 set in 1983, and the high of 65 on the 21st also tied that record, first set in 1971 and reached again in 1983.

May was he coldest May since 2003, when the monthly mean temperature was 61.6.

There is the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop across much of the outlook area Wednesday afternoon and evening.

That information provided by the National Weather Service said the threat for strong to severe storms increases by around 4 p.m. and the threat should continue through late this evening.

Most of the outlook area has the potential for strong to severe storms, with the best chances to be focused generally along and north of Interstate 70.

 

The Junction City Arts Council and Juneteenth Committee are teaming up on Saturday June 13th in Heritage Park.

The Arts Council will conduct  combined art, history, and sales festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. The 20th annual Juneteenth observance will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be a 3K fun run, musical presentations, art, and shopping. For information on prices and how to register for the run go to www.junctioncityac.org.

Juneteenth also celebrates and provides education about the African-American culture.

 

SALINA – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday in Saline County.

The Saline County Sheriff’s office reported a 1999 Honda Accord driven by Tammy Armstrong, 42, Beloit, was northbound on U.S. 81 near the K143 Junction north of Salina.

Armstrong said she fell asleep according to the sheriff’s office. The vehicle left the road and rolled.

Armstrong was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Salina Regional Medical Center with cuts, bruises and a possible broken collarbone according to the sheriff.

MANHATTAN -K-State University President Kirk Schulz released the following statement regarding possible furloughs if the Kansas legislature does not agree on a state budget.

“As the state budget is being debated in Topeka there have been many questions based on media reports about potential furloughs of state employees. Without an approved budget by the Legislature, there is no funding authority to distribute funds to cover the first pay period in Fiscal Year 2016, which begins June 7.

If the Legislature comes to an agreement on increasing revenues and passes a budget by midnight Saturday, June 6, or if the Legislature passes a bill authorizing short-term expenditures for payroll by midnight Saturday, there will be no furloughs.

In anticipation of the worse-case scenario, the Department of Administration will be providing guidelines to Human Capital Services within the next few days of how the university should implement potential furloughs. University employees will be informed no later than noon Friday if furloughs are to be implemented and the plan for implementation.

Since the legislative session has continued much longer than expected, the Kansas Board of Regents has not started the review of tuition proposals. The Board of Regents has tentatively scheduled first reading of tuition proposals for Monday, June 8, with second reading and approval on the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17.

In addition, the university has not distributed any budget information to units. There have been many questions regarding salary increases and preparation of employee contracts. The only salary increases that will be approved in Fiscal Year 2016 will be for faculty promotions, awards and targeted faculty salary enhancements. There will be no across-the-board salary increases approved for any university employees. Therefore departments can begin contract preparations and budget allocation information will be distributed to unit heads later this week.

We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes known over the next week. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Bontrager at cab@k-state.edu or Ethan Erickson at eerickson@k-state.edu.”

According to the National Weather Service of Topeka, two rounds of thunderstorms are expected today, with strong to severe storms possible tonight. This morning a line of storms was tracking southeastward across farnorthern/northeast KS and should weaken and diminish through mid/late morning as it tracks toward east central KS. Temperatures should warm up into the mid/upper 80s today before the next round of storms develop.

A complex of storms should develop over southern Nebraska and track into north central/northern KS as early as late this afternoon through this evening. Some of these storms may be severe, with the main threats being damaging winds, large hail, and possibly an isolated tornado threat. Locally heavy rain and localized flooding will also be possible, primarily across far north central and northern KS. Make sure to stay tuned to the latest forecast details today regarding this potential for severe storms!

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Today: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 87. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening…then thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows around 69. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

Saturday Night Through Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s