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Sheriff’s Department Works Two Accidents

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geary county sheriff badge to useThe Geary County Sheriff’s Department reported that Deputies responded to k-244 mile marker one Saturday night for a car vs. deer accident. Brandon White, Rochester, New Hampshire, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz westbound when a deer entered the roadway, causing front end damage to the vehicle. There were no injuries reported.

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Deputies responded to the 5700 block of Davis Creek Road Sunday night for a one vehicle non-injury accident. Cheyenne Koppa, White City, was traveling southbound in a 2006 Honda Element when a deer entered the roadway.

 

UPDATE: Water Main Break

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JUNCTION CITYUPDATE:Repairs have been made and water restored for the 100-200 blocks of W. 5th St.

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The Junction City Public Works Department has announced that water will be shut off in the 100-200 block of West 5th Street for a water main repair for a four to six hour period that began in the first half of the nine o’clock hour Monday morning.

JCHS Marching Band Director TJ Taylor to Retire

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T. J. Taylor

The longtime Junction City High School band director and District Instrumental Coordinator T.J. Taylor has announced his plan to retire from USD 475 at the end of the current school year.

Taylor made the announcement on his Facebook page. He stated after 36 years in music education, his age and increasing struggle to keep up with the physical demands of the job it has caused him to realize that it is time for him to step down and let a younger generation take over. “I believe this decision is what will be best for me as well as the JCHS students. I will depart with many friends and many great memories of my time at JCHS.”

Under Taylor’s direction JCHS marching bands have travelled to numerous college football bowl games for performances, ranging from the Cotton Bowl to the Fiesta Bowl. This May 29th the band will also participate in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.

Kansas man hospitalized after pickup overturns

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DICKINSON COUNTY – A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. on Saturday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by Darren Ray Gfeller, 34, Chapman, was westbound on Kansas 18 three miles north of Chapman.

The pickup left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned.

Gfeller was transported to the hospital in Salina. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Impact of K-State Athletics – NBAF On Region

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17-threeKansas State University athletics do make an economic impact on the Riley – Geary – Pottawatomie County region.

That was one of the topics at the 2017 regional leaders retreat. Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel noted there is an impact from KSU athletics when people come to the area for games. “It does have an economic impact, and luckily K-State has had some pretty good sports teams to attract crowds. ”

Dinkel added during an interview from the retreat on Saturday, “Now we’ve moved on to probably more of the NBAF impact and what it will have on Manhattan, and hopefully the entire region. I think we’ll have to be aggressive in trying to get some of the impact swung our direction. ”

Chamber of Commerce members and community leaders from Manhattan, Junction City and Wamego attended the retreat in Olathe on Friday and Saturday.

Deputies Respond to Injury Accident

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geary county sheriff badge to useThe Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Humboldt Creek Road for an injury accident on Friday.

Craig Stoll, Alta Vista, was traveling northbound when his vehicle left the roadway. Stoll was transported to the hospital for a complaint of back pain.

VA Clinic Making Progress, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for April

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as of January 21, 2017
new VA clinic as of January 21, 2017

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz VA Clinic in Junction City has been set for Friday, April 14, 2017.

The new clinic is under construction on Southwind Drive adjacent to US Highway 77 on the south side of Junction City.

The new clinic will be approximately 10,000 square feet, replacing the existing 3400 square foot facility in Junction City.

US Highway 77 Clear, K-18 Overpass Bridge No Longer Present

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KDOT logo (1)The K-18 overpass bridge over US Highway 77 in Junction City was imploded Friday (Jan. 20) night just after 8:00 pm.

The blast halted traffic flow for about 10 minutes in order to prepare for the implosion and then wait for the smoke to clear.

Crews worked overnight to clear the debris from the roadway.

The purpose of the US 77/K-18 Corridor Management Plan is toward long-term comprehensive land use, transportation, and access management strategy for US 77 and K-18.

The primary reasons, as assessed by KDOT, for the plan include:

  • Development pressures associated with future population and employment resulting from Fort Riley growth.
  •  Impacts of the Junction City Middle School located on K-18.
  •  Increasing congestion along US 77 through Junction City.
  • Safety concerns at a number of key intersections.

A video of the demolition on Friday can be seen on our Facebook page.

Topeka Symphony Orchestra – Sunday at C.L. Hoover Opera House

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tsoThe Topeka Symphony Orchestra will perform at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City on Sunday, January 22nd at 2 p.m. They will perform a program of Baroque and Classical Treasurers, including works by Handel, Vivaldi, Bach, Respighi and Mozart.

The performance is being sponsored by the Central National Bank and the Jellison Foundation.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 military and senior 65+, and $5 for students 18 and under.

For tickets call the Box Office at the Opera House at 785-238-3906.

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