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Geary County Sheriff’s Department Report

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Between Saturday and Tuesday Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to three non-injury accidents.

On Saturday afternoon Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Henry Drive and Whiskey Lake Road. jacob Carscadden, Ft. Riley, was southbound in a Chevrolet Malibu when he attempted to make a U-turn and struck a Dodge Ram operated by Timothy Randolph, Kansas City, Missouri. No one was injured. The Chevrolet Malibu was removed by a private tow.

On Monday morning Deputies went to K-18 Highway and Crider Road for a single car accident. Cynthia Fazel, Concordia, was eastbound in a Chevrolet Cruz when the vehicle hydroplaned, causing it to leave the roadway. She was not injured and the car was not damaged.

Also on Monday afternoon Deputies responded to I-70 eastbound mile marker 300 for a single car accident. Matthew Norman, Snellville, Georgia, was eastbound when his Nissan Altima hydroplaned causing it to slid into the median. The vehicle sustained front end damage and required tow by TLC Wrecker. Norman was not injured.

Monster Myth by Moonlight

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Milford State Park will be the site for Monster Myth by Moonlight Saturday evening.

You can participate in a hayrack ride, explore the nature trail by moonlight, and learn the truth about spiders, snakes, bats, owls and other Halloween “monsters.” You can come in costume if you choose. Cookies and cider will be served.

The event is scheduled from 5 – 8:30 p.m.

The event is free but a vehicle pass is required for park entrance. A daily permit is $5.

In the event of rain the event will be held on Sunday.

Rainfall Update for Wildcat Creek

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UPDATE:

The flood warning for the Manhattan area has expired, but the National Weather Service said a flood watch remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Water levels are falling in Wildcat Creek and emergency managers will continue to monitor the situation closely.

The Kansas River is on the rise and could reach minor flood stage later Tuesday. Residents in the Hunter’s Island and Redbud areas should take precaution. No evacuations are necessary at this time but residents are advised not to bring vehicles back to low lying areas.

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(MANHATTAN, KS – 10:30 PM October 8, 2018) The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Riley County. Wildcat Creek is expected to rise above flood stage, reaching 21’ by 8:30 AM Wednesday morning. The Labor Day flood crest was 28’. Additional heavy rain is possible tonight and residents are encouraged to prepare for flooding in low lying areas.

No evacuations have been issued at this time but residents living near Wildcat Creek are being advised to move vehicles to higher ground. Officers from Riley County Police Department are going door to door to notify residents in Manhattan of the risk to vehicles.

No roads have been closed at this time. Emergency managers are monitoring water levels and are prepared to make closures if necessary. Do not drive through flooded roadways. The average automobile can be swept off the road in 12 inches of moving water, and roads covered by water are prone to collapse.

Tuesday Weather Forecast

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 69° Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Bramlage Family Walk a Mile Grand Prize Winners

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The Bramlage Family Walk a Mile event was held this past Friday in Junction City and Fort Riley elementary and middle schools.

The students’ names were entered into a grand prize drawing for an Xbox. It was conducted live on 1420 KJCK on Monday. The student who will receive the Xbox is Lucas McClintock at Milford Elementary School.

Administrators, teachers, support staff and parents who participated were also entered into a grand prize drawing for a fitbit waistband. Karen Bender of Jefferson Elementary School was the recipient.

The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, R2B4 Bramlage Family Foundation helped sponsor this event, and Safe Kids Kansas donated bicycle helmets given away at each school.

 

United Way Plans Fundraising Activities

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The Junction City – Geary County United Way will help sponsor a number of fundraising activities the week of October 29th through November 2nd.

They include raffle baskets where a drawing will be held November 2nd at either the Geary County Emergency Management or Geary County Office Building.  the annual bake sale Wednesday and Thursday October 31st and November 1st at the County Treasurer’s Office, and a soup / chili contest Friday, November 2nd. The location for that event has not yet been announced, but community members will be able to attend. The cost will be a donation.

Money raised helps support the annual United Way fundraising campaign.

Flood Watch Update for Manhattan

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(MANHATTAN, KS – October 8, 2018) The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for east central, north central, and northeast Kansas.  Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to occur through tomorrow night. Areas of heavy rainfall are expected across much of north central and central Kansas, causing an increasing threat of flooding.

Staff at the City of Manhattan are closely monitoring water levels in Wildcat Creek and are in communication with Riley County Emergency Management.

City crews are currently cleaning storm inlets throughout the city from weekend storms which produced 3” – 4” of rainfall locally. Crews have also been advised to prepare equipment and resources to respond if the river flow exceeds forecast levels.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts and to sign up for emergency notification from Riley County at https://www.rileycountyks.gov/917/Emergency-Notifications.

Swat Training Occurring

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Junction City police reported Monday that the JCPD is hosting a Basic SWAT school with the KBI this week. There are 35 units from across Kansas that are participating.

Captain Trish Giordano reported the officers will be training in different areas around Junction City later this week.

A Buffalo Soldier Remembered

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Buffalo Soldiers from Juncton City. Albert Curley was on the left on the back row.

The funeral service for the last surviving Buffalo Soldier of the 9th Horse Cavalry was held Monday morning at the Junction City Church of the Nazarene. Albert Curley, 96, died September 22nd at Brookdale Senior Living in Junction City.

Curley was remembered for his long service in the U.S. Army. He spent 28 years on active duty, and retired in 1969 with the rank of 1st Sergeant.  During his time in the service he received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and World War II Service Medal.

Interviews he gave during his lifetime included one given online in 2012 where he described the Buffalo Soldiers, and noted their name was given to them by the Cheyenne warriors.

After his retirement Curley and four other former Buffalo Soldier troopers in Junction City worked to raise money for the life-size Buffalo Soldier Monument which was built as a tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers. It is located in a park on 18th Street.

Albert Curley is survived by two children, eight grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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