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2022 Mid-Term Election Results
NOTE: These numbers are the unofficial results. This page will be updated to reflect final numbers on 11/12/22. (Mobile users may need to scroll side to side to see current numbers.) UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
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Manhattan man dies in wrong way crash on I-70
A Manhattan man was among two killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash on Interstate 70 in Geary County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F-150 driven by 34-year-old John Wagnaar...
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Junction City man arrested amid weekend stabbing investigation
One person is behind bars after a stabbing incident in Junction City Sunday, which left one person with serious injuries. Junction City Police say 47-year-old Alexius Mims is charged with attempted...
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Former Junction City man sentenced to more than 51 years for 2017 crimes
A Maryland man, formerly of Junction City, convicted last year of kidnapping and strangling a woman in 2017, has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. Judge Kendra Lewison on Thursday...
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Police arrest two after fentanyl, crack cocaine seized in Junction City
Juan Castro (mugshot courtesy Geary County Sheriff’s Office) Justin West (mugshot courtesy Geary County Sheriff’s Office) Two Junction City men were arrested Wednesday after police seized over 2,500...
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USD 475 to commit $15 million in hopes of landing federal grant for early...
USD 475 school board members are moving forward with an application for a federal defense community infrastructure program (DCIP) grant to help fund a future early childhood education center proposed...
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Junction City man jailed after police pursuit, fiery crash
A police pursuit in Geary County ended in a fiery crash, with no serious injuries reported. The Kansas Highway Patrol says shortly after noon Sunday, officers were pursuing an eastbound Toyota Avalon...
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Geary County authorities rescue hunter who became stranded on Milford Lake
Click to view slideshow.Authorities in Geary County rescued a hunter who became stranded in the icy waters of Milford Lake Thursday morning as he attempted to gather his geese decoys. The Geary County...
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Kansas City man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Geary County
Authorities say one person was killed in a wreck on Interstate 70 Wednesday evening in Geary County, caused by slick roads. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Toyota Tacoma, driven by 33-year-old Zachary...
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Geary Co. authorities investigating accidental shooting involving pre-teen
Geary County authorities are investigating an apparent accidental shooting involving a pre-teen Friday evening, at a rural residence on Humboldt Creek Road. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s...
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Inaugural 15 Under 40 Class chosen by Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego...
There’s no shortage of young professionals in Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary Counties. But the Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce took on the challenge of choosing 15...
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Two killed in wrong way crash on I-70 in Geary County
Two people were killed Monday evening in a wrong way crash on Interstate 70 in Geary County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Chevy Cruze, driven by 32-year-old Kelly Clements, of Fort Riley,...
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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics raises more than $10K at Tuttle Creek State...
Click to view slideshow.Ice on top of the water at Tuttle Creek State Park didn’t stop plungers Sunday. The annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics topped $10,000 just as teams began jumping...
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Isolated thunderstorms will give way to potential winter storms by mid-week
The weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday is going to be a bit bumpy. Thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday as rain is expected most, if not all day. That includes the potential for strong of...
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Topeka woman arrested following brief pursuit in Geary County
A Topeka woman was arrested Thursday by the Geary County Sheriff’s Office following a short pursuit. Authorities say Destynee Thomas led law enforcement on a brief 14 mile pursuit Thursday just before...
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JCPD: Suspects in possible double homicide arrested in Michigan
Update: 8:30 p.m. Sunday Two people have been charged in connection to a suspected double homicide in Junction City. The Junction City Police Department says 33-year-old Steven Pierce and 29-year-old...
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Family searching for soldier thought to be missing from Junction City
Click to view slideshow. Family of a 24-year-old Florida man stationed at Fort Riley thought to be missing say they’re desperate for answers. Roberto Junior Familia is an inactive U.S. Army soldier...
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Suspects accused of killing Junction City couple returned to Kansas following...
Two people accused of killing a Junction City couple last month are now in custody in Geary County, following their extradition from Michigan. The Junction City Police Department says 33-year-old...
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Geary County hires new health director
Geary County officials announced the selection of the new health director on Monday. According to a news release, Mary Jo Fleming, Ph.D., will soon step into the role of director. Fleming has worked in...
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Manhattan man arrested for violating terms of offender registration
A 28-year-old Manhattan man was arrested this week for a violating terms of his offender registration. The Riley County Police Department says Ronald Haywood was charged Tuesday with two counts...
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