Geary County / Junction City United Way is accepting funding application requests for 2020 funding from viable 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations whose programming provides for health, education or income needs in the county.

Applications will be accepted through March 5th at 4 p.m. They can be found on the United Way website at www.unitedwayjcgc.org under the About Us tab. Look for the “Agency Login” tab. If you are a new agency you will need to create a new account. Agencies that are requesting funding may decide on the online application or the paper application. Paper applications can be downloaded from the application page, filled out and uploaded online.

All applications must be accompanied by the nonprofit organization’s most recent audit or review, and compilations will not be accepted. New agencies must provide their 501 ( c ) 3 verification form.

For more information contact the Geary County / Junction City United Way office at ( 785 ) 238-2117.

Junction City fire trucks rolled to Junction City High School during the 11 o’clock hour Wednesday morning. A check with the Fire Department revealed that it was a false alarm. There were no injuries.

The building was evacuated for approximately 15-20 minutes, and then everyone was allowed to return inside.

The Open Door Community Emergency Shelter will host an indoor yard sale fundraiser Friday and Saturday February 22nd and 23rd at their 136 West 3rd Street location.

All proceeds will benefit the Open Door, the only homeless shelter in Junction City.

The hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, February 22nd and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 23rd. Items for sale will range from blankets and comforters, clothing and microwaves to dishes.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded on Wednesday morning to the intersection of U.S. 77 Highway and Old Highway 77 for a two-vehicle accident blocking traffic. Upon arrival they learned that Hoon Lim, Junction City, was attempting to turn east onto Old Highway 77 in his 2007 Ford van and failed to yield the right of way to Richard Flores, Junction City, who had been traveling northbound on U.S. 77 in his 1990 Nissan truck.

Lim had complaints of soreness around his head. No other injuries were reported.

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60°

Not as cool. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

Geary County 4-H Club Day will be held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City. Events will begin at 8 a.m. and are scheduled to be completed around noon.

Extension Agent Ginger Kopfer said 4-H members will be presenting speeches, music numbers, drama programs and parliamentary procedure demonstrations. Members will also be able to participate in photography and family and consumer sciences judging contests throughout the morning.

The public is welcome to attend 4-H Club Day.

For more information contact Ginger Kopfer at 785-238-4161 or gkopfer@ksu.edu.

 

The annual storm spotter & severe weather training meeting in Geary County is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Senior Citizen Center located at 1025 South Spring Valley Road in Junction City.

This session is sponsored by Geary County Emergency Management. There is no cost to attend.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged attempted-murder and have a suspect in custody.

At approximately 1 a.m. on January 6, police responded to an unknown call for EMS in the 2400 block of south Glendale in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old man who had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body.  EMS transported the victim to an area hospital in serious condition. He remains hospitalized.

The investigation revealed the victim and 25-year-old Jeffrey Vermont Porter were in the parking lot of the Wildwood Apartments, 5001 E. Pawnee in Wichita.  While at this location, Porter fired multiple shots from a handgun, striking the victim.  The victim was able to run to a nearby residence and ask for help.

On Monday, police  located Porter in Riley County where he was arrested.  His is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated and a Bond $250,000.

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RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged attempted-homicide and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 9a.m. Monday, the Riley County Police Department, in coordination with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and the Wichita Police Department, responded to 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd in Manhattan, according to a media release.

Authorities arrested without incident Jeffrey Vermont Porter, Jr, 25, of Wilsey, KS, on a $250,000 Sedgwick County warrant for attempted homicide and a no bond Harvey County warrant for probation violation.

Authorities will present the case to the Sedgwick County attorney. Porter’s first appearance in court is expected later this week.