Junction City police have reported that the March 14th arrest of James Tyshawn Carwell on suspicion of two counts of Aggravated Robbery stemming from a pair of incidents on March 12th.

According to Police, Carwell was arrested at 525 West 18th Street and is being held at the Gesary County Detention Center on $100,000 bond. Detectives have been actively working this case to identify the other subject involved. Police Public Information Officer, Captain Trish Giordano noted that If the public has information you are asked to contact the police department TIPS line at 785-762-8477 or leave a webtip at Gearycrimestoppers.com. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Police said that on Mrch 12th about 9:54 p.m. a subject reported being approached by two black men in the alley behind El Tapatio restaurant, 300 West 6th Street. The victim advised one of the men had a gun and demanded money. The victim ran several blocks to his home after giving the suspects his cell phone.

At approximately the same time, dispatch received a 911 call from a second victim that had been walking in the same area being approached by two black men, one with a gun and both wearing dark clothing. The subjects demanded money and took the second victim’s wallet and cell phone. The suspects ran west through the alley after the incident. It’s believed these incidents happened within several minutes of one another.

NEW YORK (AP) — Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The company has a dozen locations across Kansas including the Manhattan Town Center.

The accessories chain said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.

It’s just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely as more people skip the mall and shop online. Toys R Us, for example, announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.

Claire’s said it is “confident” it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It believes it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its “iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online.”

Besides the Claire’s chain, the company also operates Icing stores. Both sell earrings, lip gloss, iPhone cases and other accessories. Last year, it had more than 4,000 stores around the world.

Claire’s, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.

FORT RILEY, Kansas – The 1st Infantry Division will bid farewell to its
senior noncommissioned officer and welcome the newest division command sergeant major to the “Big Red One” in a 4 p.m. ceremony March 21 at the division’s headquarters building on Fort Riley.

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Cornelison, the division’s senior noncommissioned officer, will transfer responsibility of the 1st Inf. Div. to Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Bishop during the ceremony.

Cornelison assumed responsibility of the Big Red One on Sept. 25, 2015. He
entered the Army in January 1990 as an infantryman. He previously served at
every level of leadership, including as the command sergeant major for the
2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment in Grafenwohr, Germany, and as the
senior enlisted advisor for the Combined Joint Force Land Component Command
in Baghdad, Iraq. He was the 28th Big Red One command sergeant major.

Bishop enlisted in the Army in September 1992 and is from Sweetwater,
Tennessee. He comes to the division from Fort Benning, Georgia, where he
served as the 75th Ranger Regiment’s command sergeant major.

ELLIS COUNTY — A Manhattan man was involved in an accident just after 9a.m. Monday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Nissan Sentra driven by Nicholas Donohoue, 23, Manhattan, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of U.S. 183. The vehicle slid off the road due to the weather and struck a sign.

Donohoue was not transported for treatment. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group hosts the annual youth mentorship spring turkey hunt April 7 and 8 at Fort Riley. Experienced turkey hunters from the group will guide youth age 9 to 15, along with disabled, first-time hunters and family members of deployed Soldiers.

No hunting experience is needed.  Guides will mentor youth by teaching safety and ethics and will assist in cleaning turkeys at the end of the hunt.  Guides will arrange for transportation to and from the hunting areas.

Youth must have a Unit 3 turkey permit and are encouraged to bring their own shotgun and shells.  A limited number of shotguns, shells and hunter orange garments are available for those who have none.

An orientation session takes place April 6 where youth can learn about hunting turkey, what to bring and wear, and tips about safely firing a shotgun.

The deadline for registration is March 23.  For more information or to sign up, email fortrileyoutdoorsmengroup@yahoo.com or david@huntfortriley.com.

Steve Elstrom
Chief, External Engagement
Fort Riley Public Affairs Office

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded to I-70 mile marker 307 east of Junction City just after 11 p.m. Saturday for a single vehicle non-injury accident.

Christopher Nowell, Fort Riley, was traveling east bound when his vehicle left the roadway, causing him to strike a guard rail.

There will be a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Junction City Municipal Building.

The hours on Tuesday, the 20th, are 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Wednesday the 21st, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

You can call 1-800-RED CROSS or go online at redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Walk Ins are welcome.