USD 475 to require masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status
Students and staff in Geary County schools are now required to wear masks indoors. The USD 475 school board voted unanimously Monday to update the district’s COVID-19 mitigation plan, given the...
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USD 475 Geary Co. Schools extends contract for superintendent
Dr, Eggleston (left) and board vice president Schmidt (right). Courtesy USD 475 media relations The superintendent of schools in Geary County will be in place for another three years. USD 475 school...
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School districts weighing mask mandates amid growing frustrations with pandemic
An empty classroom at the new Oliver Brown Elementary in Blue Township ahead of the 2021-2022 school year. (Photo by Derek Simmons/KMAN) Three months ago, following the end of perhaps the most unusual...
View ArticleFormer Northview paraeducator charged with sexual exploitation, faces...
A former Northview Elementary paraprofessional charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation will appear in court Tuesday afternoon for a status hearing. Online court documents show that...
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Ex-Junction City High athletic trainer sentenced on sexual exploitation charge
Brandon Martino (courtesy Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office) A former Junction City High School athletic trainer will spend two months in jail and three years on probation for sending obscene photos and text...
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Suspect in multi-county pursuit, manhunt arrested in Ogden
Joshua Adam Jones (Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office mugshot – July 20, 2021) The suspect involved in a multi-county pursuit Monday involving a stolen vehicle was brought into custody Tuesday afternoon in...
View ArticleFlint Hills Regional Leadership Program unveils class of 2022
The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program recently announced its newest class for the 2021-22 program year. The class includes 20 individuals from Riley, Geary and Pottawatomie counties who will...
View ArticleNew directory to bring visibility to minority owned Flint Hills businesses
A new directory is being launched this fall, to bring more visibility and support to underrepresented businesses in the Flint Hills. The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce says the directory, created...
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Geary County authorities arrest Dickinson County suspect after brief search...
David Paul Jones (Kansas Dept. of Corrections mugshot – 2019) Geary County authorities apprehended a wanted man Tuesday morning after he briefly eluded police officers. The Geary County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleRent Backlog Tied to Coronavirus Estimated at $9M for Flint Hills Counties
The coronavirus pandemic and the federal foreclosure moratorium have resulted in what one study says is nine million dollars in outstanding rent being built up in Flint Hills counties. The Manhattan...
View ArticleUPDATE: Geary County investigators identify victim in shooting death
Update as of 4:00 pm on 10/04/21 The Geary County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a shooting that took place on Sunday. 22 year old Enfinnity Latania Hayes, of Fort Riley was the victim....
View ArticleUSD 475 extends mask mandate
Geary County USD 475 will continue to require students, staff and visitors to wear masks through at least early spring. The school board voted Monday to extend its mask requirement for all patrons...
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Open houses for MFD, area schools, highlight busy weekend ahead in Manhattan...
Manhattan Fire Department courtesy photo showcasing the 2019 event. With no K-State football this weekend, there are still plenty of events to keep people busy in the Little Apple and surrounding...
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Authorities say social media threat wasn’t aimed at Junction City High School
Photo by Brandon Peoples/KMAN An alleged threat made against Junction City High School over social media Wednesday morning was determined to be a false alarm. According to a Facebook post by Junction...
View ArticleJunction City man injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-70
A Junction City man was injured Thursday evening following a 3 vehicle crash on I-70, just after 4 p.m.. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 63-year-old Bradley Johnson was westbound, about six miles east...
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Ft. Riley Middle School swimmer to compete in 2021 Paralympic National...
Fort Riley Middle Student and Paralympic Swimmer Kenley Teller (Photo Courtesy of Geary County USD 475) A Fort Riley Middle School student will be the youngest competitor in 2021 US Paralympics...
View ArticleAuthorities in Geary Co. investigating deaths of two dogs found with gunshot...
The Geary County Sheriff’s Office and Junction City Animal Shelter are investigating two deceased dogs found about a week apart in the Burley Hill area, south of Junction City. The first was found Nov....
View ArticleJunction City residents asked to conserve water Thursday
Water conservation is highly recommended for Junction City residents due to electric problems. The Geary County Emergency Operation Center held a meeting with Officials in attendance to update everyone...
View ArticleJunction City officials investigating actions of contract employee during...
An investigation is underway to determine why a contract employee, working at Junction City’s Water Treatment Plant, switched from a backup generator back to Evergy power after winds knocked out power...
View ArticleGeary County to get new interchange as part of KDOT program
Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced earlier this month the addition of 25 highway modernization and expansion projects totaling $750 million. It’s part of the 10-year...
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