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Category: Local
Congressman to participate in legislative coffee
The office of 1st District Congressman Roger Marshall says the congressman will be in Junction City on Saturday for the Chamber of Commerce legislative coffee.
That event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the 12th Street Community Center.
Marshall will provide updates and answer questions from constituents from 8:30 to 9 a.m.
State Representatives Lonnie Clark and Dave Baker plus State Senators Jeff Longbine and Tom Hawk are also invited to attend. They will provide updates on Kansas legislative activities and respond to questions.
Grand Opening Postponed
The 5th Street Park Grand Opening has been postponed.
According to Kendall Schoenrock, a member of the Quality Play for All Committee, the Turf Company has not been able to install the final area of turf due to inclement weather. A new grand opening date will be announced when the turf company is able to complete its work.
Walk Kansas registration open
Registration opened Monday for the Walk Kansas 2019 program.
Geary County Extension Agent Deb Andres said it remains open until March 31st but the program begins March 17th.
Walk Kansas is an annual health and wellness program sponsored by KSU Research and Extension. The goal of the eight-week program is to increase physical activity, increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables and have fun with family and friends while improving your lifestyle.
The program uses a six-member team approach to be more active with friends and family, make better nutrition choices and walk away stress.
New natatorium not rated high on the needs list for new JCHS
By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
There has been discussion about the possibility of a new natatorium with the new Junction City High School project, but the cost may be prohibitive.
Board of Education President Tom Brungardt stated staff did a needs assessment. “The cost of a natatorium is $7 million. So the staff at the high school put that as a very low priority. So I don’t know how live that is.”
There are decisions to be made by the BOE in the future on possible add-on or alternate projects for the new high school, but no final action has been taken. Other possible projects could range from an orchestra room to a third gymnasium.
Kansas Gas Service customers should get bill credit
The Kansas Corporation Commission has told Kansas Gas Service to return just over $16.6 million in tax savings to its customers. KGS serves Junction City.
This will be a one time bill credit of $21.06.
The savings resulted when the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent in January of last year. The KCC required utilities to track savings resulting from the tax cut and maintain those funds in a separate interest bearing regulatory account pending commission review.
JCHS JROTC achieve at drill meet
JUNCTION CITY, KAN. – The Junction City High School AJROTC Drill Team competed at the Lee’s Summit North High School Drill Meet on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and returned home with several honors. The team competed against 14 schools and won trophies in the following categories;
1st Place – First Year Cadet Team
1st Place – Armed Regulation
2nd Place – In-Ranks Inspection
3rd Place – Armed Color Guard
4th Place – Unarmed Exhibition
4th Place – Armed Exhibition
This Junction City High School program remains a point of pride for Geary County Schools, JCHS, and the Junction City community. JROTC provides leadership, teamwork, and philanthropic experience to area youth through the year and allows students to become accustomed to life in a military-rich atmosphere.
Jazz at the Junction set for Friday evening
Jazz at the Junction comes to the C. L. Hoover Opera House on Friday evening at 7 p.m.
The Lars Quincke Quintet will be featured, said Opera House Co-Director Sheila Markley. “Lars is a student at K-State, a jazz pianist, and doing a great job. He’s rounded up a group.” There will also be a singer with the group.
Markley said Quincke has performed at the Opera House on two prior occasions, and is also the organist at the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City. She added admission is $10 at the door, and the program will be in an intimate setting like you would experience in New York City.
Manhattan man held on $250K bond for alleged kidnapping, assault
RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged assault, robbery and kidnapping and have a suspect in custody.
Just after 2:15p.m. Saturday, police arrested 22-year-old Joshua Christopher Miller of Manhattan, in connection with a report of aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Moro in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police activity report.
Miller is being held on a total bond of $250,000.00 for Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/ dangerous 1 weaponAggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, sex 1 Aggravated kidnapping 1 Aggravated assault; With intent to commit any 1 felonyKidnapping; Inflict bodily harm or terrorize the 1 victimCriminal damage to property; Without consent 1 value $1000 to $25,000. Police released no additional details on Monday morning.
Sheriff’s Department worked non-injury accidents Saturday
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department worked non-injury accidents on Saturday during the snowy weather. There was one on U.S. 77 and three on I-70 including one where a Ford 150 struck a tractor-trailer. In the other three cases vehicles slid into a ditch.
No injuries were reported in those accidents.