OTTAWA COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Sunday in Ottawa County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Sterling truck driven by Kenneth J. Fuller, 68, Miltonvale, was westbound on Kansas 106 just west of U.S. 81.

The diver fell asleep and the truck veered off across the center line and struck the guard rail and a wood post on the south side of the road.

Fuller was transported to the Ottawa County Hospital in Minneapolis. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

You can sponsor a child through the Saint Francis Ministries Christmas for Kids program.

To adopt a child call 785-223-2299 or email Cristina.Buchanan@st-francis.org. There is no limit on how many children can be adopted.

All donations will be used for children in foster care out of Geary and Dickinson counties. A wish list will be provided for each child. Financial donations can be sent to: SFCS ( Attention: Cristina Buchanan ), 1013 West 8th Street, Junction City, KS 66441. Make checks payable to Saint Francis Ministries Junction City office.

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WABAUNSEE COUNTY—  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wrong-way driver and asking the public for assistance.

Just after 11a.m. Friday, the KHP troopers were involved with a pursuit with a stolen work truck from Colorado on Interstate 70 near the Maple Hill exit in Wabaunsee County, according to a media release.  Troopers apprehended the driver identified a 22-year-old Adrianne Ray Johnson. He is being held in Wabaunsee County for fleeing, attempting to elude law enforcement, attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, felony conspiracy theft of property or services, aggravated assault and reckless driving.

During the pursuit the suspect fled eastbound toward Topeka and drove through median into oncoming traffic. Due to concern for safety of the public, troopers discontinued the pursuit.  The suspect continued eastbound in the westbound lanes and head-on toward a Wabaunsee County deputy driving with his emergency lights activated. The deputy was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision with the stolen truck.

The KHP is asking for anyone who may have been involved with this truck, any victims the truck swerved at or witnesses who may have witnessed the truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes to contact the KHP at 785-296-3102.

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WABAUNSEE COUNTY—  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wrong-way driver and asking the public for assistance.

Just after 11a.m. Friday, the KHP troopers were involved with a pursuit with a stolen work truck from Colorado on Interstate 70 near the Maple Hill exit in Wabaunsee County, according to a media release.  Troopers apprehended the driver.

During the pursuit the suspect fled eastbound toward Topeka and drove through median into oncoming traffic. Due to concern for safety of the public, troopers discontinued the pursuit.  The suspect continued eastbound in the westbound lanes and head-on toward a Wabaunsee County deputy driving with his emergency lights activated. The deputy was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision with the stolen truck.

The KHP is asking for anyone who may have been involved with this truck, any victims the truck swerved at or witnesses who may have witnessed the truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes to contact the KHP at 785-296-3102.

 

World War II historian James Holland will discuss his new book titled Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War Ii during an Evenings at Ease program at the Eisenhower Presidential Library Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. This free program will be open to the public and will be held in the Visitors Center Auditorium.

Code-named Operation ARGUMENT, the aerial offensive is considered a turning point for the Allies in World War II. Holland’s research shows the operation in detail leading up to the D-Day invasion–June 6,1944.

Posted By: USD 475 Lincoln Elementary

To honor those who have served our military, Lincoln Elementary students spent a day talking with local veterans about their military experiences. Students came up with questions to ask and took notes on their conversations. They will be using these interviews to complete projects in honor of the heroes they had the opportunity to meet, as well as those serving our country around the world.

Living so close to Fort Riley, it is important for our community to remember why we celebrate Veterans Day and take the time to recognize those who have served our country. Lincoln Elementary students enjoyed this opportunity and now have a better understanding of what it means to serve our country through the stories of veterans.

 

The Open Door Homeless Shelter at 136 West Third Street will try to help members of the community with a give-away as we head into the winter months.

Director Mickey Davies explained they’ll try to help folks stay warm. “We have free winter coats, hats and gloves to help people stay warm this winter. The Open Door  is going to invite everybody in on Monday the 19th, nine until four, and Tuesday, the 20th, same time nine to four.”

They want to help those in need. “There is no charge. We would like it if it was those folks who actually needed the clothing, that cannot afford anything to keep warm this winter.”