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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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UPDATE:

6:36 PM

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  West central Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  West central Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 715 PM CDT

* At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Keats, moving
  east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Northern Manhattan, Riley, Leonardville, Tuttle Creek Lake and
  Keats.
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6:31PM:

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN RILEY AND WEST CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...

At 631 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leonardville,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Northern Manhattan, Riley, Leonardville, Randolph, Tuttle Creek Lake
and Keats.

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6:25 PM:

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Geary County in east central Kansas...
  Eastern Morris County in east central Kansas...
  Southwestern Shawnee County in east central Kansas...
  Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
  Western Osage County in east central Kansas...
  Northwestern Coffey County in east central Kansas...
  Lyon County in east central Kansas...

* Until 715 PM CDT

* At 624 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Alta Vista to 6 miles south of Council Grove to
  3 miles east of Florence, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
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6:23PM:

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN DICKINSON...SOUTHERN GEARY...MORRIS AND SOUTHWESTERN
WABAUNSEE COUNTIES...

At 618 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Grandview Plaza to 4 miles east
of Parkerville to 11 miles southeast of Burdick, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Junction City, Herington, Council Grove, Chapman, White City, Alta
Vista, Hope, Dwight, Woodbine, Wilsey, Parkerville, Dunlap, Latimer,
Council Grove Lake, Volland and Burdick.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 285 and 296.
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6:21PM:

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GEARY...NORTHEASTERN MORRIS AND SOUTHWESTERN WABAUNSEE
COUNTIES...

At 620 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dwight, moving east at 40 mph. A second tornado is
possible 2 miles south southeast of Dwight.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.
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6:12 PM:

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Geary County in east central Kansas...
  Northern Morris County in east central Kansas...
  Southwestern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...

* Until 645 PM CDT

* At 611 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near White City, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree
           damage is likely.
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5:45PM:

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Dickinson County in central Kansas...
  Geary County in east central Kansas...
  Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Morris County in east central Kansas...
  Western Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
  Southwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
  Southern Clay County in north central Kansas...

* Until 645 PM CDT

* At 545 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 7 miles south of Clay Center to near Moonlight to 5
  miles west of Tampa, moving west at 25 mph.

  These are very dangerous storms.

  HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
           considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
           Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Manhattan, Junction City, Abilene, Herington, Council Grove,
  Westmoreland, Ogden, Grandview Plaza, Chapman, Solomon, Wakefield,
  Riley, Enterprise, St. George, White City, Milford, Alta Vista,
  Hope, Dwight and Woodbine.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 325.
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5:33pm:

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR DICKINSON...SOUTHWESTERN GEARY AND NORTHWESTERN MORRIS
COUNTIES...

At 532 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carlton, moving
east at 60 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported a 70 mph wind gust 2
         miles north of Lindsborg at 530 PM.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
         will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses
         will have substantial roof and window damage. Expect
         extensive tree damage and power outages.

This severe storm will be near...
  Hope and Woodbine around 545 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 282.
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5:29 pm:

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Central Clay County in north central Kansas...
  Southeastern Cloud County in north central Kansas...

* Until 615 PM CDT

* At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast
  of Oak Hill, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Clay Center, Riley, Miltonvale, Leonardville, Morganville, Green
  and Idana.
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5:24pm:

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN DICKINSON...NORTHWESTERN GEARY...SOUTHWESTERN RILEY...
EASTERN OTTAWA AND SOUTHERN CLAY COUNTIES...

At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Talmage, moving
east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported a 60 mph wind gust 4
         miles northwest of Solomon at 525 PM.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Junction City, Grandview Plaza, Chapman, Wakefield, Riley,
Bennington, Milford, Wells, Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, Niles,
Talmage, Milford Lake and Moonlight.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 282 and 300.
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5:05 pm:

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR DICKINSON...SOUTHWESTERN GEARY AND NORTHWESTERN MORRIS
COUNTIES...

At 505 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Woodbine, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Abilene, Herington, Chapman, Solomon, Enterprise, Hope, Woodbine,
Carlton and Latimer.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 283.
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4:57 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Dickinson County in central Kansas...
  Southwestern Geary County in east central Kansas...
  Northwestern Morris County in east central Kansas...

* Until 545 PM CDT

* At 454 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of
  Hope, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Junction City, Abilene, Herington, Grandview Plaza, Chapman,
  Solomon, Enterprise, Hope, Woodbine, Carlton, Latimer, Talmage and
  Moonlight.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 300.
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1:43 PM

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Geary, Dickinson, Morris, Clay, Pottawatomie, Riley, and Wabaunsee Counties until 7:00 pm.

This includes the cities of Abilene, Alta Vista, Clay Center, Council Grove, Herington, Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego.

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There is a strong possibility of severe weather later this afternoon in Geary County.

Garry Berges, Geary County Emergency Management Director, said that golf ball sized hail and straight line winds are very likely this evening.

“Southern Geary County is where it looks like the worst part is going to be, but as we know – we need to be ready everywhere across the county,” said Berges. “We want to give everybody a heads up.”

Berges was contacted by the National Weather Service today indicating that winds in excess of 70 mph and large hail are possible today sometime around 5:30 pm.

“Further to our west is where those individual cells will start, probably around the Hays, Ellsworth area and move toward the east, southeast at a pretty good clip coming aligned and that’s when we’re going to get those high winds in Geary County.”

There are currently no active watches or warnings for the immediate area. The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central and northeast Kansas:  Severe thunderstorms are possible across the entire outlook area this afternoon through tonight. By early this afternoon, discrete supercells will likely develop across central Kansas before congealing into a complex of storms as it advances into eastern Kansas. The primary hazards will be large hail and damaging straight-line winds, with some very large hail and possibly even a few tornadoes possible with the initial discrete storms over central Kansas. These thunderstorms should gradually diminish over eastern Kansas overnight tonight.


	







	

		
Regents approve tuition hikes for universities in Kansas
			

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition rates for the state’s six universities mostly ranging from 2.5 percent to 2.9 percent.


The rates for the next school year approved Thursday for resident and non-resident tuition include 2.5 percent increases at the University of Kansas; 2.9 percent at Kansas State University; 2.5 percent at Wichita State; 2.7 percent at Emporia State; 2.8 percent at Pittsburg State and 2.9 percent at Fort Hays State.


The exceptions are a 5.5 percent increase for the compact rate at Kansas, a 5 percent increase at the University of Kansas Medical Center and no increase at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The compact rate allows incoming freshmen to lock in tuition for four years.

	







	

		
Crime Numbers Report
			

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Part One crimes in Junction City were up eight percent in 2016, but in the first quarter of this year violent crime decreased by 15 percent, and property crime went down 18 percent. Total Part one crimes dropped by 17 percent.


Those numbers were contained in a budget report to Junction City Commissioners.


It was noted that in the first four months of this year adult arrests have increased by seven percent and narcotics cases have increased by ten percent. Part One crimes range from murder, rape and robbery to aggravated assault and battery, plus burglary, theft and motor vehicle thefts.


The report indicated that domestic violence involving military and former military subjects continue to be problematic in Junction City.

	







	

		
Police Captain to Retire
			

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Cpt. Chuck Leithoff, photo courtesy: https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov


 


Junction City Police Captain Chuck Leithoff will retire, effective January 1st. His final work day will be December 15th.


The information was provided by Police Chief Dan Breci during a budget report to the Junction City Commission.


The Commission also learned that police are continuing to develop their social media communication presence. Breci pointed to the importance of communicating with the public via social media.


He reported that Lieutenant Trish Giordano was sent to Police Information Officer School, and will become the public information officer for the JCPD, serving as a spokesperson for major events. Giordano and Sergeant Eliel Borges will be in charge of the social web site for the department.

	







	

		
Time for a Bi-Annual Cleanup?
			

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Commissioner Mick McCallister at work during an earlier Junction City Commission meeting.


Junction City Commissioner Mick McCallister has a suggestion for a biannual city-wide cleanup.


McCallister made the suggestion during a Junction City Commission budget work session. “Folks that have suggested during this budget time things to look at…one of the main things that people have asked about and talked about was a cleanup day in the fall and in the spring. It seems that there’s a lot of folks that would like to do their spring cleanup and get rid of stuff. And they don’t because they don’t have the capability of hauling it off.”


McCallister noted there are other communities that do spring and fall cleanups. “I think it’s something that we need to look at.”


Other suggestions from commissioners during the work session ranged from planning for a long term playground ( park ) on the west side of town to placement of no littering signs at city entrances.

	







	

		
BBQ Like A Pro will play prominent role at National Festival of Breads bakeoff
			

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MANHATTAN, Kan. , June 2017 – While National Festival of Breads will have bodacious baking from eight finalists inside Manhattan Conference Center, things will be cooking outside, too. Cooking with a different flavor. The tangy, zesty savor of bar-be-cue.


Yes! National Festival of Breads also has a decidedly meaty flavor!


Grilling season is in fine form once Memorial Day weekend rolls around. As Manhattan hosts National Festival of Breads amateur baking competition June 17, temperatures will also rise in Blue Earth Plaza with “BBQ Like A Pro” events just outside. Events include barbecue demonstrations, live music, food and beer sales and a carnival-like atmosphere to accompany the hearty amateur baking efforts inside.


Barbecue fans can enhance outdoor-grill techniques from national champion Rod Gray of BBQ Pitmasters fame. Gray has a flair for the dramatic around a BBQ grill, and he’ll demonstrate best grilling practices with three animated, not-to-miss demos. Also, spectators can learn the latest supplemental barbecue tools from Manhattan’s own Aaron Nickell with Backyard Kitchen, which furnishes high-quality outdoor kitchen supplies and equipment.


Cox BBQ will be available in Blue Earth Plaza with traditional menu favorites. Tallgrass Brewery products and domestic beers will be among the hearty beverage selections. Music on the plaza will come from southeast Kansas legends The Past Blasters, who feature a trio of members in the Kansas music hall of fame. Events begin Friday, June 16, with complimentary, race-eve pasta dinner for Enrich Your Life 5K runners. Young music sensation Bryton Stoll will provide entertainment that night in Blue Earth Plaza.


All-in-all, a 20-hour extravaganza of events to accompany fifth biennial National Festival of Breads (#NFOB2017) in Manhattan, Kansas.


“The National Festival of Breads is the nation’s only amateur yeast bread-baking competition,” said Cindy Falk, co-chair of the event and nutrition educator for Kansas Wheat Commission. “This contest builds upon a rich tradition of grassroots support and is a way for amateur bakers to be recognized for their baking skills and creativity.”


2017 National Festival of Breads is presented by King Arthur Flour, Red Star Yeast and Kansas Wheat Commission. Additional sponsors include C&H Sugar, Domino Sugar, USA Pans, Hy-Vee Manhattan, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas State Bank and Manhattan area Walmart, Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond stores.

	









	

		
Champion Cowboy Poets Recognized with Trophy Buckles
			

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L to R: Tim Keane, Danny McCurry


PRESS RELEASE


Manhattan, KS –Missouri and Manhattan are the homes of the two winners of the 2017 Kansas Cowboy Poetry contest held on June 9 at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Danny McCurry from Ash Grove, Missouri won first place in the serious poem category and Tim Keane of rural Manhattan won in the humorous poem category.


“These poets each did an outstanding job and we are proud that they have earned the coveted Governor’s Buckle,” said state poetry contest chair Ron Wilson of Manhattan. Final results were as follows: Serious – 1 st, Danny McCurry, Ash Grove, Missouri; 2nd, Tim Keane, Manhattan; and 3rd Dennis Russell, Cimarron, New Mexico. Humorous – 1st, Tim Keane, Manhattan; 2nd, Dennis Russell, Cimarron, New Mexico; and 3rd, Danny McCurry, Ash Grove, Missouri.


Only those who finished in the top tier of the regional qualifying contests could compete at the state finals. Others who qualified for the state finals included (towns in Kansas unless listed otherwise) Terry Arnwine, Cherryvale; Betty Burlingham, Manhattan; John J. Cannon,

Fredonia; Barbara Lilyhorn, Hutchinson; Dana Moodie, Neodesha; Donna Penley, Haysville;

and Carl Stueve, Olpe.


As Kansas state champions, McCurry and Keane received the coveted Governor’s Buckle, the

Saddlejack Bradrick Award, discounts and gift certificates from leading western wear stores, a one-year membership in the Kansas Chapter of the Western Music Association, two tickets to the Symphony in the Flint Hills, and the opportunity to present their poems at the Ranchland Trust luncheon and at the story circle following the symphony. Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer presented the buckles to the winners during story circle time. In addition, the state winners will be invited to compete in the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo. It is not necessary to go through the state contest to enter the national rodeo because anyone can enter the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo directly, but the Kansas winners will have their entry fees paid by the Kansas contest.


For more information, go to www.cowboypoetrycontest.com

	







	

		
KSHSAA member schools approve classification changes
			

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Kansas State High School Activities Association member schools have voted to approve classification changes that will go in effect for the 2018-19 school year.


For football classes 6A and 5A will stay the same as in previous years with the largest 32 schools falling under 6A and the next 32 being 5A.


Class 4A will return to one division and will also have 32 schools. The playoffs will also be the same as classes 6A and 5A with a team’s record determining their seed.


Under the proposal class 3A and 2A will have 48 teams and the rest of the 11-man football teams will make up 1A. 8-man will stay two divisions which will be made up of approximately 100 teams.


Only the 288 schools in classes 4-1A voted on the proposal to reclassify and 215 voted in favor of the measure with 76 voting now. Of those 76, 37 schools abstained from voting. Schools in 6A and 5A did not vote on the measure because there were not changes purposed.


The member schools also approved the reclassification for all other activities.


Under the new proposal 6A, 5A and 4A will each have 36 schools. Classes 3A and 2A will consist of 64 schools and the remainder of the schools will fall under 1A.


Member schools approved the proposal 207 to 145. Thirty-seven school abstained.


The changes will go into effect in September 2018.

	







	

		
Kansas State University police officer graduates from FBI National Academy
			

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MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University Police Department’s Lt. Jessica Brooks is one of 228 law enforcement officers to graduate from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia, on June 7.


“Being selected for the FBI National Academy Program is a remarkable honor,” Police Chief Ronnie Grice said. “Lt. Brooks is the third officer in K-State Police Department history to be selected. Fewer than 1 percent of law enforcement officers worldwide will ever attend the National Academy. The value that her participation and graduation bring to her career, the K-State Police Department and Kansas State University is immeasurable because the education is second to none.”


The 10-week program helps individuals with exceptional law enforcement experience improve their communication, leadership and fitness training, while also providing undergraduate or graduate credit hours through the University of Virginia. Participants in the 268th session of the FBI National Academy came from 47 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, five military organizations and seven federal civilian organizations.


“From the challenging academics ranging from cyberthreats to counterterrorism to the physical fitness regimen, the program was both challenging and rewarding,” Brooks said. “In addition to the academics, the contacts I made with law enforcement professionals throughout the U.S. and abroad are a valuable asset that I bring back to the department.”


Brooks has been with the university police department since 2006 and oversees police patrol operations. She is a graduate of Hays High School and has a Bachelor of Science from Fort Hays State University.

	





	
		

	



	




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