aTa Bus is in the process of preparing fixed bus routes for Junction City.
City officials learned this week that the cost of the signs will be approximately $15,000 to $20,000.
aTa Bus is looking at grant options for the City to help pay that cost. The public bus service can be used for transportation to numerous locations including work and other appointments.
Early This Morning: Mostly clear. West winds around 5 mph.
Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening… Then rain or snow likely after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Friday: Cooler. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain… Possibly mixed with snow in the morning…then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Monday: Warmer…sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night: Not as cool. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
The annual fundraising auction for Saint Xavier schools in Junction City has been scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at the Bradley Gym.
ABILENE, Kansas – Bunnies, eggs, and games await you at the fourth annual Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll, Saturday March 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas. This event is free and open to the public.
The egg hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m. when the siren sounds, so plan to be early! Featured activities include the egg hunt, games, face painting, bunny photos, and a scavenger hunt. Back by popular demand this year is the 4-H petting zoo!
“We are pleased to host this event in partnership with the Abilene Parks and Recreation department along with the Eisenhower Foundation. This is a great opportunity for the community to gather on the grounds of the Eisenhower campus and enjoy the fun and games with their families,” states Karl Weissenbach, director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.
“Partnering with the Eisenhower Foundation and Eisenhower Presidential Library has allowed us to really increase the size and scope of the event and it’s one that we look forward to each year. Having the ability to add so many games and activities and seeing the children run all over the grounds of the Eisenhower Library is a complete joy,” states Jane Foltz, director of the Abilene Parks and Recreation Department.
The Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll is modeled after the White House Easter Egg Roll that began in 1878. The Egg Roll is one of the oldest annual events in White House history, although the event was canceled over the years during times of war and austerity. The Egg Roll resumed in 1953 during the Eisenhower Administration and under Mamie’s direction was open to all children regardless of race for the first time.
This event is made possible thanks to the donation of Pinnacle Bank and the volunteer groups. The volunteer organizations include the Abilene Kid’s Council and students from the Abilene High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Student Council (StuCo). Additional volunteers this year include local 4-H and National Honor Society students.
Junction City Police Detective Sergeant Cory Odell has been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the Fourth District Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
The award, presented at this week’s Junction City Commission meeting, stems from his investigative work into a September 2013 homicide involving an 8-month old victim.
Odell investigated the case which led to the conviction of Christopher Lyman, 31, Junction City on charges including 1st Degree Felony Murder, Child Abuse and Aggravated Battery in the case. Lyman Received a controlling life prison term. He will be eligible for parole in 20 years.
The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group will host the annual youth mentorship spring turkey hunt April 2 and 3 at Fort Riley. Experienced turkey hunters from the group will guide youth age 9 to 15, disabled, first-time hunters, or those whose sponsor is deployed.
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.
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.
The hunt is designed to give youth hunters an opportunity to hunt turkeys
and gain valuable experience at a time when only youth are authorized to
hunt. There will be an orientation April 1 for youth to learn about hunting
turkeys, what to bring and wear and tips about firing a shotgun.
The deadline for registration is March 25. For more information, or to sign
up, email the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group at fortrileyoutdoorsmengroup@yahoo.com.
Junction City has made it to the fourth round of the 2016 Kansas Hometown Showdown but to make it to the next round we need a lot of support. To support Junction City go to Facebook, find the League of Kansas Municipalities and under the album Kansas Hometown Showdown 2016-Round 4 find Junction City’s picture of the Junction City/Geary County Law Enforcement Memorial and click like.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Army’s top general says military forces on the ground face a high level of risk if the United States gets into a large-scale conflict against a power such as Russia or China.
Testifying Wednesday on Capitol Hill, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley says years of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, constrained budgets and troop cuts have had a cumulative effect on the service.
Milley says the Army is ready to fight the Islamic State group and other terrorist organizations.
But what Milley describes as a “great power war” against one or two of four countries – China, Russia, Iran and North Korea – would pose greater challenges.
Milley says the Army’s readiness is not at a level that is appropriate for what the American people expect to defend them.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Luis Aguirre will have a status check in his Riley County District Court case on May 26. According to prosecutor Barry Disney, Aguirre on Tuesday waived his right to a speedy trial.
Aguirre was initially convicted in Riley County and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole stemming from the 2009 deaths of Tanya and Juan Maldonado of Ogden. But the Kansas Supreme Court later overturned his capital murder conviction. The case is now back in Riley County District Court.