GEARY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Micky L. Black, 33, Lost Springs, was southbound on U.S. 77 seven miles south of Junction City. The Pontiac rear-ended a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville driven by Ian A. Currier, 24, Woodbine.

The Grand Am entered the west ditch, traveled partially up the embankment, rolled, flipped over. and caught fire.

Black was transported to Geary County Hospital.
Currier was possibly injured but the KHP did not indicate where he was treated. Black was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Junction City police have reported that on Monday  at about 10:41 p.m. this subject entered Regelman Liquor Store located at 122 W. 18th St. brandishing a handgun and demanded money. They are attempting to identify him.

No injuries were reported.

Please call our tip line at 785-762-8477 or leave a webtip at https://www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx?AgencyID=1216 You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

If you perhaps need help with the Skyward enrollment program or may have just moved to the area and do not have computer access you can visit USD 475 schools for assistance.

According to USD 475 there will be open enrollment on August 1st. The hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the early childhood, elementary schools and middle schools. The hours at the high school will be 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Dewey Terrill will be broadcasting from the Geary County Free Fair 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-26 on 1420 KJCK. The reports will feature inverviews with 4-Her’s, Fair Leaders and Geary County Extention Service Staff. Complete on-line fair coverage and results will also be featured daily on the JC Post.

Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to three different accidents between 2 p.m. Tuesday and 5:27 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

Deputies responded to 6511 old Milford road for a lapsed hit and run accident. It was determined that the accident occurred between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday. A vehicle traveling northwest struck the mailbox at the residence, stopped, took the mailbox and then left the scene. That case is under investigation.

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Deputies responded to mile marker 304 eastbound I-7- for a hit and run accident at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday.

Dorsie Kizziar, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was eastbound in the inside lane of travel entering the construction zone when a commercial wrecker towing a semi-tractor attempted to pass them in the inside lane of travel, and struck the passenger’s side mirror. The case remains under investigation.

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Deputies responded to I-70, mile marker 293 eastbound at 5:27 a.m. Wednesday for a two vehicle non-injury accident.

Dustin Carter, Abilene, was driving his 2006 Pontiac when he came over a hill, almost hitting the rear end of a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo driven by Pamela Curtis, Chapman. Carter over corrected and his vehicle side swiped the vehicle driven by Curtis, causing both to enter the south ditch. No injuries were reported.

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club has donated funds to the Girl Scouts of Geary County and the Fort Riley Special Needs Rodeo.

The Club gave $150 to the girl scouts for their programs, and $200 to the rodeo in support of the Exceptional Family Members Program at Fort Riley. The Special Needs Rodeo will be held at the Geary County Fair Grounds Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

 

 

Riley County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of Westport Drive in Manhattan at the Taco Bell.

The victims said two suspects were wearing masks and were armed with a gun. The suspects were described as black males about six feet tall with a medium build. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.

If you have information on this crime contact the Riley County Police Department at 785-537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.

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