USD 475 board weighing site options for proposed early childhood development center

Members of the Geary County USD 475 school board appear to have two sites in mind for a proposed early childhood development center. The idea is being proposed to help make the district more appealing to service members at Fort Riley and help grow the district’s reach. Having narrowed its options from 11 potential sites, [...]

By |2022-10-06T15:46:32-05:00October 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on USD 475 board weighing site options for proposed early childhood development center

Wildcat Region applies for KDHE opioid prevention grant; RCHD updating sign

Riley, Geary, and Pottawatomie Counties have joined forces as The Wildcat Region to apply for a grant. Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs explains to the Riley County Commissioners Thursday morning. The grant is offered by KDHE and is intended to help support efforts to prevent opioid abuse. The counties plan to use the possible grant by [...]

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Milford couple arrested following reported rape

Geary County authorities are investigating a Milford couple accused of an early morning rape Tuesday at a residence on Old Highway 77. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded to Junction City High School around 8:30 a.m. in response to the allegation. Following an investigation, deputies arrested 43-year-old Christopher James Beem on a single [...]

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Morris Hill among 3 Kansas schools recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools

A Geary County school was among three in Kansas to be recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2022. Morris Hill Elementary is that school, now inducted in the NBRS Program’s 39th cohort. The announcement was released Friday by Gov. Laura Kelly’s office. The program is under the purview of the U.S. Department of Education, [...]

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Seven teens arrested in connection to burglary, damage at Junction City business

Officials in Geary County are investigating a Sunday burglary at a Junction City business, involving multiple suspects. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Monday in reference to a burglary with damage to property. Authorities say several individuals entered a locked business property at 1729 North Monroe Street in Junction City. Damage was [...]

By |2022-09-07T16:44:10-05:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Seven teens arrested in connection to burglary, damage at Junction City business

USD 475 to pay $95k settlement to former teacher who refused to use student’s preferred pronouns

The Geary County School District will pay a former Fort Riley Middle School math teacher $95,000 to settle a lawsuit filed after she was disciplined for refusing to use the student’s preferred pronouns, according to her attorneys. Pamela Ricard filed the suit in March after being suspended three days in the spring of 2021 for [...]

By |2022-08-31T22:09:36-05:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on USD 475 to pay $95k settlement to former teacher who refused to use student’s preferred pronouns

Charges filed against Junction City standoff suspect

Junction City Police have released more information about Tuesday’s standoff in the 800 block of Skyline Drive, including the suspect’s name and charges filed against him. Police say 35-year-old Curtis McDaniel, of Junction City, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated child endangerment, felony possession of a firearm and criminal threat. According to police, [...]

By |2022-08-31T13:34:33-05:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Charges filed against Junction City standoff suspect

Junction City standoff ends peacefully with one person in custody

Junction City Police say one person is in custody following a 4 and a half hour standoff Tuesday afternoon with law enforcement. Authorities with JCPD and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded sometime after 5 p.m. to a disturbance between neighbors in the 800 block of Skyline Drive. Upon arrival, an unidentified person barricaded himself [...]

By |2022-08-31T06:47:23-05:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Junction City standoff ends peacefully with one person in custody

Geary County USD 475 Dr. Eggleston talks safety, programs, and proposed budget

Geary County USD 475 Superintendent, Dr. Reginald Eggleston, says safety and security are priorities this school year as usual, but in light of recent events nationally, he wants everyone to make it their personal responsibility, too. Eggleston reminds all to show and wear ID, and make sure doors are secure. He says everyone needs to [...]

By |2022-08-24T22:23:17-05:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Geary County USD 475 Dr. Eggleston talks safety, programs, and proposed budget

Two indicted on federal charges involving gun purchase

Federal prosecutors allege a Kansas man and woman lied when trying to purchase firearms last year from a Junction City business. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Topeka this week indicted 32-year-old Fatima Jaghoori, of Milford and 39-year-old Habibullah Jaghoori, of Wichita on one count of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States and [...]

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