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Superintendent weighs in on JCHS scuffle; Parent University planned Saturday

View this post on Instagram A post shared by ♡٨ﮩ٨ﮩﮩ٨ﮩﮩ٨ﮩ EᖇYKᗩᕼ😩ﮩ٨ﮩﮩ٨ﮩﮩ٨ﮩ٨♡ (@weeluvv._erykah) A police investigation continues following a series of large fights which broke out at Junction City High School one week ago. The above video, shared publicly following the incident on a student’s Instagram page, shows how quickly the situation escalated. Since [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-30T15:21:43-05:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Geary County, Junction City|Comments Off

Lawson hired as City of Manhattan PIO

The City of Manhattan has announced a new spokesperson who will lead the city’s communications efforts. Andrew Lawson has been hired as the Communications Manager and Public Information Officer, and will be tasked with strategic development and implementation of citywide communications for external and internal stakeholders. He will also provide and coordinate communication activities on [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-30T14:48:09-05:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Manhattan man who skipped his November trial is back in RCPD custody

A Manhattan man is now in custody after he reportedly failed to show for his trial last November and then disappeared for several months. 29-year-old John Galloway was brought into custody Friday on three counts of failure to appear and a single count of probation violation. Galloway has three pending cases in Riley County District [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-30T14:32:21-05:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Riley County|Comments Off

Riley County COVID update includes 0 COVID hospitalizations

Riley County is reporting 8 new COVID cases in the past week. Along with the new cases, there are 25 additional recoveries from last week. Those new cases are the only reported active cases in the county. Ascension Via Christi has reported they are caring for zero COVID positive patients at this time. Percent positive [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-30T14:12:04-05:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Take a swing at hunger with the Flint Hills Breadbasket

The Flint Hills Breadbasket is holding their 27th annual “Take a Swing at Hunger” golf tournament. The Flint Hills Breadbasket is a community food network that was founded inside a small shed which housed machinery for the city of Manhattan in 1983. Since then, they have grown and continue to offer much needed food assistance [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-30T08:17:14-05:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off

Preliminary hearing scheduled for former Northview paraprofessional charged with sex crimes

A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday in the case of a former Northview Elementary paraprofessional charged with sex crimes involving minors. Aaron Zachry will appear in person at 9 a.m. for a scheduled all-day setting with Magistrate Judge William Malcolm. An amended complaint filed online in October, lists 35 total counts, including six counts of [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-29T14:00:54-05:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Geary County, Riley County|Comments Off

Local social media, marketing expert to present at Kansas Minority Business Summit

A local entrepreneur will be speaking at the 2022 Kansas Minority Business (KMB) Summit in April. Sheila Ellis-Glasper is the founder of SEG Media Collective, a marketing agency based in Manhattan that provides a host of services from social media strategizing and management to IT consulting and brand design. Ellis-Glasper is also the founder and [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-29T13:25:49-05:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

14 Junction City High School students suspended after fights

A total of 14 Junction City High School students involved in altercations at the high school last week have been suspended, according to multiple media reports. The Junction City Police Department is continuing to investigate the case. The Junction City Union reports that after the fights, JCPD worked with high school staff and USD 475 [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-29T12:35:03-05:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Junction City|Comments Off

Riley County appoints interim county appraiser; begins search for new museum director

Riley County commissioners on Monday approved a resolution to appoint an interim county appraiser. Assistant County Appraiser Danny Williams will serve in the interim role until a permanent candidate is hired. The position was left vacant after the passing of Greg McHenry last month. State statute requires the commission appoint an interim in the position [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-29T11:22:15-05:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Riley County|Comments Off

Riley County adds 11 new households to protective home program

Riley County Community Corrections has recruited 11 new households for its protective home program. In January, community corrections hosted a series of classes for new home participants. When background checks and home investigations are completed, Riley County could have a total of 24 protective homes. These volunteers must complete a certification process that includes eight [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-29T10:49:00-05:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Riley County|Comments Off