Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686060805992.jpeg" alt="Addie Beatrice Cook, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror evacuation or disruption; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Addie Beatrice Cook, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror evacuation or disruption; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686060950980.jpeg" alt="Kristopher David Cowart, Failure to appear x2; Outside warrant x2; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance x2; Criminal possession of a weapon by felon; firearm not used in commission of crime; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Kristopher David Cowart, Failure to appear x2; Outside warrant x2; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance x2; Criminal possession of a weapon by felon; firearm not used in commission of crime; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686061283674.jpeg" alt="Ashley Nicole Demercurio, Battery; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Robbery; Criminal restraint; Taxation; Drugs; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Ashley Nicole Demercurio, Battery; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Robbery; Criminal restraint; Taxation; Drugs; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686060726283.jpeg" alt="Eleanor Kate Fisher, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Eleanor Kate Fisher, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686061582020.jpeg" alt="Earl Dexter Green-Bey, Contempt of Court, indirect; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Earl Dexter Green-Bey, Contempt of Court, indirect; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686061644592.jpeg" alt="Taj Johari Neal, Flee or attempt to elude, five or more moving violations; Basic rule governing speed of vehicles; Unsafe turning or stopping; Failure to give proper signal; Official traffic control devices; Required obedience; Driving on left in no-passing zone; Reckless driving; Operate motorized bicycle on highway without proper license; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Taj Johari Neal, Flee or attempt to elude, five or more moving violations; Basic rule governing speed of vehicles; Unsafe turning or stopping; Failure to give proper signal; Official traffic control devices; Required obedience; Driving on left in no-passing zone; Reckless driving; Operate motorized bicycle on highway without proper license; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686061794317.jpeg" alt="Wendy Devonna-Anne Poston, Battery; Aggravated assault; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Robbery; Criminal restraint; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Wendy Devonna-Anne Poston, Battery; Aggravated assault; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Robbery; Criminal restraint; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686061871093.jpeg" alt="Michael Louis Rogel, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Battery; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Criminal restraint; Robbery; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Criminal possession of a weapon by felon; firearm not used in the commission of crime; All Adult Pit Balls shall have an ID microchip implanted in dog traceable to the current owner and registered with the city; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023" />
 <figcaption>Michael Louis Rogel, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Battery; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Criminal restraint; Robbery; Distribute certain substances in 65-4105(h) within 1000' school; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute marijuana w/in 1000' school; 25-&lt;450 gm; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Criminal possession of a weapon by felon; firearm not used in the commission of crime; All Adult Pit Balls shall have an ID microchip implanted in dog traceable to the current owner and registered with the city; Distribute or poss w/int to distribute drug paraph for illegal use; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 06/05/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686062402705.jpeg" alt="Jonavan Lamont Walker, Failure to appear; arrested 06/06/2023" />
 <figcaption>Jonavan Lamont Walker, Failure to appear; arrested 06/06/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686062476060.jpeg" alt="Monique Shawnae Walker, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; To injure or defraud value $1,000 to $25,000; Arrested 06/06/2023" />
 <figcaption>Monique Shawnae Walker, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; To injure or defraud value $1,000 to $25,000; Arrested 06/06/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 6

The&nbsp; Geary County&nbsp; Convention and&nbsp; Visitor's Bureau (GCCVB) 2023 "Float Your Boat" cardboard boat races were this past Saturday at Acorns Resort at Farnum Creek, Milford Lake. The annual event for the first time was moved from the&nbsp; August time frame to early June.&nbsp; "Float Your Boat" race results follow.

Open:&nbsp; 1st&nbsp;Place – Team El Sinko

Teen: 1st&nbsp;Place – Team Hippo Captains

Open:&nbsp; 1st&nbsp;Place – Team Twinkle Stars

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 </figure>JC PostThe&nbsp; Geary County&nbsp; Convention and&nbsp; Visitor's Bureau (GCCVB) 2023 "Float Your Boat" cardboard boat races were this past Saturday at Acorns Resort at Farnum Creek, Milford Lake. The annual event for the first time was moved from the&nbsp; August time frame to early June.&nbsp; "Float Your Boat" race results follow.Open:&nbsp; 1st&nbsp;Place – Team El SinkoTeen: 1st&nbsp;Place – Team Hippo CaptainsOpen:&nbsp; 1st&nbsp;Place – Team Twinkle Stars2nd&nbsp;Place – Team Hulk Smash3rd&nbsp;Place – Team Silver Bullet<figure>
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Weekend GCCVB "Float Your Boat"

GEARY COUNTY - On June 1st, officers from the Riley County Police Department, Fort Riley, the Junction City Police Department and Geary County Sheriff's Office carried the 'Flame of Hope' torch for Special Olympics Kansas, as part of the 1,600-mile journey across Kansas for the ceremonial 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Officers from the Riley County Police Department met with Special Olympics athletes at the Ogden Community Center, where they started their leg of the 2023 Torch Run.

The Riley County group ran to the Ogden Gate at Fort Riley, where they met a group of soldiers from Fort Riley, handing off the torch to them to continue the trek.

"So this is actually a little bit more near and dear to my heart. My older brother, he was a Special Olympics athlete and I grew up watching him compete in bowling and track and baseball and get to do all of these amazing things because of Special Olympics. So it has meant a lot to me to be able to then become a law enforcement officer and support Special Olympics through all these fundraisers, these athletes are amazing. They come out and they run with us and it's just a great event." RCPD Corporal and FOP President, Rachel Pate says.

Officers from Fort Riley carried the torch along Huebner Road across Fort Riley exiting post at the Grant Gate where they were met by officers from Junction City Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement officers raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Kansas throughout the year by participating in fundraisers, including the Torch Run, Tip-A-Cop, Polar Plunge and Cover the Cruiser events.

Special Olympics athletes joined the officers in running from Grant Gate to Heritage Park in Junction City to complete the region's section of the annual Torch Run.

Funds raised are used to support Special Olympics athletes have access to participate in sports events throughout the year.

"It's just a wonderful event to help raise awareness for Special Olympics. And I mean, it's just something I just near dear to my heart. I just enjoy doing it. Just get some good running shoes. No, it's a slow pace. You got to kind of be a little prepared for a little slower paced, but truly, we all out here having a good time and enjoying each other's company and just helping raise awareness." JCPD Lieutenant Matt Paquette says.

"This year is the most Special Olympic Athletes with Junction City Pacesetters that we've had out here in several, several years, and that John Haggerty and his group does a great job with the athletes and so we're just happy to participate with them." State Representative Jeff Underhill says.

The Torch Run is the lead up to the annual summer Special Olympics games held in Wichita in June.

By BECKY GOFF JC Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685972062120.jpeg" alt="JCPD with Fort Riley meet to exchange the 'Flame of Hope' for Special Olympics Torch Run" />
 <figcaption>JCPD with Fort Riley meet to exchange the 'Flame of Hope' for Special Olympics Torch Run</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY - On June 1st, officers from the Riley County Police Department, Fort Riley, the Junction City Police Department and Geary County Sheriff's Office carried the 'Flame of Hope' torch for Special Olympics Kansas, as part of the 1,600-mile journey across Kansas for the ceremonial 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run.Officers from the Riley County Police Department met with Special Olympics athletes at the Ogden Community Center, where they started their leg of the 2023 Torch Run.The Riley County group ran to the Ogden Gate at Fort Riley, where they met a group of soldiers from Fort Riley, handing off the torch to them to continue the trek."So this is actually a little bit more near and dear to my heart. My older brother, he was a Special Olympics athlete and I grew up watching him compete in bowling and track and baseball and get to do all of these amazing things because of Special Olympics. So it has meant a lot to me to be able to then become a law enforcement officer and support Special Olympics through all these fundraisers, these athletes are amazing. They come out and they run with us and it's just a great event." RCPD Corporal and FOP President, Rachel Pate says.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/Rav1jt01-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Why Torch Run" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Officers from Fort Riley carried the torch along Huebner Road across Fort Riley exiting post at the Grant Gate where they were met by officers from Junction City Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff's Office.Law enforcement officers raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Kansas throughout the year by participating in fundraisers, including the Torch Run, Tip-A-Cop, Polar Plunge and Cover the Cruiser events.Special Olympics athletes joined the officers in running from Grant Gate to Heritage Park in Junction City to complete the region's section of the annual Torch Run.Funds raised are used to support Special Olympics athletes have access to participate in sports events throughout the year."It's just a wonderful event to help raise awareness for Special Olympics. And I mean, it's just something I just near dear to my heart. I just enjoy doing it. Just get some good running shoes. No, it's a slow pace. You got to kind of be a little prepared for a little slower paced, but truly, we all out here having a good time and enjoying each other's company and just helping raise awareness." JCPD Lieutenant Matt Paquette says."This year is the most Special Olympic Athletes with Junction City Pacesetters that we've had out here in several, several years, and that John Haggerty and his group does a great job with the athletes and so we're just happy to participate with them." State Representative Jeff Underhill says.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/0HrLRlf0-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="2023 Torch Run Trek" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>The Torch Run is the lead up to the annual summer Special Olympics games held in Wichita in June.

🎥: Law Enforcement complete Torch Run to support local Special Olympics athletes

On Friday Sept. 22 The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation will host the Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 6514 Old Milford Rd, Milford, Kansas

To reserve your spot call Tracy Geisler at 785-770-2685

GCHF Annual Fall Classic Golf TournamentOn Friday Sept. 22 The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation will host the Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 6514 Old Milford Rd, Milford, Kansas<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685979427872.png" alt="Event Poster Courtesy of Geary Community Healthcare Foundation" />
 <figcaption>Event Poster Courtesy of Geary Community Healthcare Foundation</figcaption>
 </figure>To reserve your spot call Tracy Geisler at 785-770-2685

Mark your calendars: GCHF Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament 

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685971652854.jpeg" alt="Collin McKale Bluhm, Identity fraud; Use/supplying to obtain documentation with personal info; Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Interference with LEO; Falsely report information, intending to obstruct; Driving without headlights when needed; Arrested 06/04/2023" />
 <figcaption>Collin McKale Bluhm, Identity fraud; Use/supplying to obtain documentation with personal info; Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Interference with LEO; Falsely report information, intending to obstruct; Driving without headlights when needed; Arrested 06/04/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 5

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman for alleged driving under the influence with children in the vehicle.

Just after 1a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were called to 1300 block of Wreath Ave. in Manhattan to the report of a car hitting a parked car, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Officers arrested 26-year-old&nbsp;Elizabeth Bennett of Manhattan who also had children in the car she was driving. Officers determined she was also intoxicated, according to the report.&nbsp; She was booked on requested charges of&nbsp;driving under the influence, endangering a child, and two counts of aggravated endangering a child.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman for alleged driving under the influence with children in the vehicle.Just after 1a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were called to 1300 block of Wreath Ave. in Manhattan to the report of a car hitting a parked car, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Officers arrested 26-year-old&nbsp;Elizabeth Bennett of Manhattan who also had children in the car she was driving. Officers determined she was also intoxicated, according to the report.&nbsp; She was booked on requested charges of&nbsp;driving under the influence, endangering a child, and two counts of aggravated endangering a child.

RCPD: Woman accused of DUI after crash with children in car

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas reminds everyone that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a season of increased risk, especially for teen drivers, on the roadways, making the summer days the 100 Deadliest Days of the year.

"There is a lot of unstructured time for teen drivers," Steward said. "They are not in school. They are out having fun with their friends, maybe going to summer jobs, spending a lot more time driving at night than they do during the school year, which can be a risky element."

The numbers of people killed in crashes involving teens during the summer is significant.

"In Kansas, 105 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days in a ten-year period from 2012 to 2021," Steward said. "That represents 34% of all vehicle crash fatalities during that time period."&nbsp; 

The&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUexnY4iafRqMYLC8d6AcYHq8mgf5xQDgce8Zl8Rc9lQAuytgHljnGTIk0qWM3dFNWg-3D-3D5u3p_WNeAFANdVbitjk7LWYjgmCGTl6KezMUVOMKAx15NbxtPvHRUjvESGTmd7OCjsgY30JFCU1CX5UC1q7EoHfy22HnoBP3CmwONonk-2FkFe12es5bljmBjyPZibp70oKRwj4NhOSIHcK8R3BN996L8h0cjlVz0mWkFOM1Umf2vD80LegQxumkmGCWudfEeOYY-2BrbrwuOSOj20nyT-2FN9Kn12LYLpVLmbRq4vzwgKoelViAG9v1N566VPRmstPcld1yX-2B9pb9EezTzk5VQu6jNAIPyqqaCQfYPeNu4TyuAAX32PiqeIU9i3D4LvEKLbSSwbfwFH-2FXjX1Yt1w9t-2FiuxUPdcvEqPYvjR00Esrv2OQZPjBF0-3D" target="_blank">AAA Teen Driver Website</a>&nbsp;has a variety of tools to help prepare parents and teens for the dangerous summer driving season.&nbsp; &nbsp;

"Speak with your teens about those risky behaviors," Steward said. "Speeding, distracted driving, not wearing seatbelts, impaired driving, basics that we always talk about, but they are especially important during this summer period where teenagers are out."

More than half of those killed in the summer months of 2022 were someone other than the driver, including nearly 1,600 pedestrians and almost 2,200 motorcyclists.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685806217066.jpeg" alt="100 Deadliest Days-Photo Courtesy AAA Kansas" />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas reminds everyone that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a season of increased risk, especially for teen drivers, on the roadways, making the summer days the 100 Deadliest Days of the year."There is a lot of unstructured time for teen drivers," Steward said. "They are not in school. They are out having fun with their friends, maybe going to summer jobs, spending a lot more time driving at night than they do during the school year, which can be a risky element."The numbers of people killed in crashes involving teens during the summer is significant."In Kansas, 105 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days in a ten-year period from 2012 to 2021," Steward said. "That represents 34% of all vehicle crash fatalities during that time period."&nbsp; The&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUexnY4iafRqMYLC8d6AcYHq8mgf5xQDgce8Zl8Rc9lQAuytgHljnGTIk0qWM3dFNWg-3D-3D5u3p_WNeAFANdVbitjk7LWYjgmCGTl6KezMUVOMKAx15NbxtPvHRUjvESGTmd7OCjsgY30JFCU1CX5UC1q7EoHfy22HnoBP3CmwONonk-2FkFe12es5bljmBjyPZibp70oKRwj4NhOSIHcK8R3BN996L8h0cjlVz0mWkFOM1Umf2vD80LegQxumkmGCWudfEeOYY-2BrbrwuOSOj20nyT-2FN9Kn12LYLpVLmbRq4vzwgKoelViAG9v1N566VPRmstPcld1yX-2B9pb9EezTzk5VQu6jNAIPyqqaCQfYPeNu4TyuAAX32PiqeIU9i3D4LvEKLbSSwbfwFH-2FXjX1Yt1w9t-2FiuxUPdcvEqPYvjR00Esrv2OQZPjBF0-3D" target="_blank">AAA Teen Driver Website</a>&nbsp;has a variety of tools to help prepare parents and teens for the dangerous summer driving season.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Speak with your teens about those risky behaviors," Steward said. "Speeding, distracted driving, not wearing seatbelts, impaired driving, basics that we always talk about, but they are especially important during this summer period where teenagers are out."More than half of those killed in the summer months of 2022 were someone other than the driver, including nearly 1,600 pedestrians and almost 2,200 motorcyclists.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

AAA: Teen drivers should focus on task during '100 Deadliest Days'

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685890539534.jpeg" alt="Piper Rayne Brewer, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Fail to yield at stop/yield sign; Arrested 06/04/2023" />
 <figcaption>Piper Rayne Brewer, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Fail to yield at stop/yield sign; Arrested 06/04/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 4

Few addiction treatment centers in Kansas let children come to treatment. That makes it harder for parents to get help

By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/blaise-mesa">Blaise Mesa</a> <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/kansasnewsservice">Kansas News Service</a>

TOPEKA—&nbsp;&nbsp;Keandra Hoskins had a thing for cannabis and MDMA, or ecstasy.

She also had a son. And some denial about her dependence on drugs, how she’d take a hit of something to deal with the stress about her grandmother catching COVID-19, the fact that she was homelessness or that child welfare officials had an open case on whether she was a fit mother.

She ultimately realized she needed to get into a serious, residential drug rehab center.

But what to do with her son while she worked through her problems? She was one of the lucky ones who found treatment that made room for the children of patients.

“It’s just helped me become better at everything,” Hoskins said, “give you the life tools that you need so you can continue living your life.”

Addiction treatment taught her how to budget and to avoid things that could trigger a relapse.

The place she went, CKF Addiction Treatment, allowed her to bring her son to live with her. If she had to pick between treatment and motherhood, well, she would have picked motherhood.

Parents across Kansas struggle to find ways to battle addiction while tending to the 24/7 job of looking after their children.

One Kansas mother, who is now in prison on drug charges, said finding child care while in treatment is one “huge obstacle that a single mother could never possibly overcome.”

Inability to pay or finding housing is also an issue, but treatment providers say they lack enough child-friendly options.

Consequently, those who can’t get child care are less likely to get help for their addictions.

“If everyone who needed care showed up for care, our system would not be able to serve the need,” said Shane Hudson, president and CEO of CKF Addiction Treatment in Salina.

And if those parents don’t tend to their drug problems, they could die from drug use, could face criminal charges or child maltreatment investigations from the foster care system.

Hudson estimates about 10 percent of people who need help seek care. He has seen parents try to go through addiction treatment while finding child care on the side. Some may be a few weeks into treatment with a few weeks left, then life gets in the way.

“We’ve had people (in treatment) say … ‘I just need to get home. There’s things going on with my kid and I need to be with them,’” he said. “Some (come back), but some don’t. And some don’t even come to treatment in the first place.”

Treatment providers say they need more child-friendly rehabilitation programs.

But to create those programs requires mental health services for children, coordinating schooling and finding community partnerships to maintain a range of other services kids might need.

Then come difficulties from running facilities that have both adults and children. That means more space, extra staffing and additional programming. Treatment facilities might not be reimbursed for housing children, even though those children are taking up resources.

“It can be complicated,” Hudson said.

Treatment providers, like CKF, offer programs that do not require overnight stays. That alleviates some child care concerns, but that could still mean five to nine hours of child care a week because children aren’t allowed at those sessions. And some parents need more intensive programming only a residential stay could offer.

Hudson said that children old enough to understand what is going on could end up in rooms listening to people recount sensitive and private moments in their lives — very adult conversations. If the child is too young to understand what is happening, then they could be a distraction.

Telehealth programs, which have expanded since the pandemic, offer one possible solution. Or scheduling appointments while the child is at school. But parents who find themselves with an evening appointment and nowhere to take their children will need to leave them at home.

“Once you bring a child into the same setting as everyone, it’s not as simple as muting your mic when your child has needs going on,” Hudson said. “(The child) could actually disrupt the group process that’s happening.”

Treatment program Mirror Inc. used to have a designated women’s program in Newton. That facility shut down partly because of staffing shortages and the cost of running it, staffers told the Kansas News Service.

Cynthia Breitenbach worked for Mirror. She is retired now but has plenty of experience with women’s programs. She started the first one in Kansas in the 1980s. She said those models of care are expensive and people sometimes shy away from the program because they don’t want to be seen as bad parents.

Using drugs could mean losing your kid to the foster care system and entering treatment means telling people you do use.

“(They think) ‘I’m a female. I’m an addict. So, therefore I am a bad mother,’ which is not the case,” Breitenbach said.

Addressing substance use for one person is complex and involves dealing with past trauma. Programs that take in kids now have another patient to deal with: the child.

Breitenbach said children need as much care as their mothers when entering treatment. That means facilities likely need to call in specialists who help kids. That could be everything from a child therapist to qualified day care workers.

Getting licensed child care at drug treatment is difficult and grants for drug treatment programs typically can’t be used for day care. Centers could try to cut costs by taking those children to a day care center in the community, but those can be hard to find.

Plus, day care is expensive. In Kansas, full-time daycare for a 4-year-old in a child care center is $800 a month. For an infant, that is $1,250 a month. And prices are headed up. For some Kansans, the cost of child care for their family is more than a mortgage payment.

Finding temporary day care can be trickier than a long-term set-up. Day care providers usually prefer taking a child who will stay longer so they don’t need to fill an open slot in a few weeks.

“We did try to access care in the community,” Breitenbach said. “Sometimes we were successful, sometimes we were not.”

Navigating grant funding is yet another barrier to operating these programs.

A $200,000 federal grant given to foster care agency KVC Kansas will help expand an existing program in the state. The previous program was also offering family-based addiction treatment, but the requirements of the grant meant only Native American families could access it. Now the program will take more people.

Without the new grant, KVC Kansas wouldn’t be able to operate the program. Even with the grant, KVC has one year to prove the program is worth funding or it could risk losing the money.

“Sustainability is always a source of anxiety when you have a grant like this and you really believe in the program,” said Megan Hosterman, director of permanency services for Johnson and Douglas Counties for KVC.

The federal money that funds women’s programs doesn’t exist for men. For a facility to create a space for single fathers would mean funding that construction with fewer grants available. That’s financially risky for businesses that might already be struggling with tight budgets.

Despite grant-fueled anxiety, Hosterman is confident she can show the success of treatment.

The money will help hire workers, pay for space and pay for child care. The program is a 14-week long course. It starts with family meals so parents and children can spend time together. Then they break off for separate child and parent therapy sessions.

Hosterman said her agency has always wanted to focus more on the prevention side of substance use treatment. More investment in these systems could prevent kids from entering foster care in the first place.

All told, parent or child substance abuse was the reason a child was put into foster care 13 percent of the time. The most common reasons for removal was physical abuse — 18 percent of the time — and lack of supervision led to 15 percent of foster cases.

Hoskins, the mother who is now in recovery, said she isn’t sure she would still have custody of her child if not for addiction treatment. She not might have her house or even be in school.

The operators of programs that include children say they serve a very specific need and can help families who have few other options. Hoskins didn’t have family in the area. And while she had friends, there wasn’t anyone she trusted enough to care for her child.

Day care could have been an option, but her child had unique medical needs and she was worried that could overwhelm day care staff or friends. That means keeping the child with her was best for the mother and her baby.

“I could see myself not going down the right path. Even with the child, I probably still would have (gone) down the wrong path,” she said. “And now, after treatment, I shocked myself. I’m a completely different person. I never thought that I would be working again. I never thought I would have my own place.”

Blaise Mesa reports on criminal justice and social services for the Kansas News Service in Topeka. You can follow him on Twitter @Blaise_Mesa or email him at blaise@kcur.org.

The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy.&nbsp;

<h2>Few addiction treatment centers in Kansas let children come to treatment. That makes it harder for parents to get help</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685637380562.png" alt="CKF Addiction Treatment has a designated women's program. That allows kids to join their mothers for treatment.&nbsp;Blaise Mesa/Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>CKF Addiction Treatment has a designated women's program. That allows kids to join their mothers for treatment.&nbsp;Blaise Mesa/Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/blaise-mesa">Blaise Mesa</a> <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/kansasnewsservice">Kansas News Service</a>TOPEKA—&nbsp;&nbsp;Keandra Hoskins had a thing for cannabis and MDMA, or ecstasy.She also had a son. And some denial about her dependence on drugs, how she’d take a hit of something to deal with the stress about her grandmother catching COVID-19, the fact that she was homelessness or that child welfare officials had an open case on whether she was a fit mother.She ultimately realized she needed to get into a serious, residential drug rehab center.But what to do with her son while she worked through her problems? She was one of the lucky ones who found treatment that made room for the children of patients.“It’s just helped me become better at everything,” Hoskins said, “give you the life tools that you need so you can continue living your life.”Addiction treatment taught her how to budget and to avoid things that could trigger a relapse.The place she went, CKF Addiction Treatment, allowed her to bring her son to live with her. If she had to pick between treatment and motherhood, well, she would have picked motherhood.Parents across Kansas struggle to find ways to battle addiction while tending to the 24/7 job of looking after their children.One Kansas mother, who is now in prison on drug charges, said finding child care while in treatment is one “huge obstacle that a single mother could never possibly overcome.”Inability to pay or finding housing is also an issue, but treatment providers say they lack enough child-friendly options.Consequently, those who can’t get child care are less likely to get help for their addictions.“If everyone who needed care showed up for care, our system would not be able to serve the need,” said Shane Hudson, president and CEO of CKF Addiction Treatment in Salina.And if those parents don’t tend to their drug problems, they could die from drug use, could face criminal charges or child maltreatment investigations from the foster care system.Hudson estimates about 10 percent of people who need help seek care. He has seen parents try to go through addiction treatment while finding child care on the side. Some may be a few weeks into treatment with a few weeks left, then life gets in the way.“We’ve had people (in treatment) say … ‘I just need to get home. There’s things going on with my kid and I need to be with them,’” he said. “Some (come back), but some don’t. And some don’t even come to treatment in the first place.”<h2>‘It can be complicated’</h2>Treatment providers say they need more child-friendly rehabilitation programs.But to create those programs requires mental health services for children, coordinating schooling and finding community partnerships to maintain a range of other services kids might need.Then come difficulties from running facilities that have both adults and children. That means more space, extra staffing and additional programming. Treatment facilities might not be reimbursed for housing children, even though those children are taking up resources.“It can be complicated,” Hudson said.Treatment providers, like CKF, offer programs that do not require overnight stays. That alleviates some child care concerns, but that could still mean five to nine hours of child care a week because children aren’t allowed at those sessions. And some parents need more intensive programming only a residential stay could offer.Hudson said that children old enough to understand what is going on could end up in rooms listening to people recount sensitive and private moments in their lives — very adult conversations. If the child is too young to understand what is happening, then they could be a distraction.Telehealth programs, which have expanded since the pandemic, offer one possible solution. Or scheduling appointments while the child is at school. But parents who find themselves with an evening appointment and nowhere to take their children will need to leave them at home.“Once you bring a child into the same setting as everyone, it’s not as simple as muting your mic when your child has needs going on,” Hudson said. “(The child) could actually disrupt the group process that’s happening.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685638011659.png" alt="Shane Hudson with CKF Addiction Treatment says about 10 percent of people who need help get it. " />
 <figcaption>Shane Hudson with CKF Addiction Treatment says about 10 percent of people who need help get it. </figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Finding slots</h2>Treatment program Mirror Inc. used to have a designated women’s program in Newton. That facility shut down partly because of staffing shortages and the cost of running it, staffers told the Kansas News Service.Cynthia Breitenbach worked for Mirror. She is retired now but has plenty of experience with women’s programs. She started the first one in Kansas in the 1980s. She said those models of care are expensive and people sometimes shy away from the program because they don’t want to be seen as bad parents.Using drugs could mean losing your kid to the foster care system and entering treatment means telling people you do use.“(They think) ‘I’m a female. I’m an addict. So, therefore I am a bad mother,’ which is not the case,” Breitenbach said.Addressing substance use for one person is complex and involves dealing with past trauma. Programs that take in kids now have another patient to deal with: the child.Breitenbach said children need as much care as their mothers when entering treatment. That means facilities likely need to call in specialists who help kids. That could be everything from a child therapist to qualified day care workers.Getting licensed child care at drug treatment is difficult and grants for drug treatment programs typically can’t be used for day care. Centers could try to cut costs by taking those children to a day care center in the community, but those can be hard to find.Plus, day care is expensive. In Kansas, full-time daycare for a 4-year-old in a child care center is $800 a month. For an infant, that is $1,250 a month. And prices are headed up. For some Kansans, the cost of child care for their family is more than a mortgage payment.Finding temporary day care can be trickier than a long-term set-up. Day care providers usually prefer taking a child who will stay longer so they don’t need to fill an open slot in a few weeks.“We did try to access care in the community,” Breitenbach said. “Sometimes we were successful, sometimes we were not.”<h2>Finding money</h2>Navigating grant funding is yet another barrier to operating these programs.A $200,000 federal grant given to foster care agency KVC Kansas will help expand an existing program in the state. The previous program was also offering family-based addiction treatment, but the requirements of the grant meant only Native American families could access it. Now the program will take more people.Without the new grant, KVC Kansas wouldn’t be able to operate the program. Even with the grant, KVC has one year to prove the program is worth funding or it could risk losing the money.“Sustainability is always a source of anxiety when you have a grant like this and you really believe in the program,” said Megan Hosterman, director of permanency services for Johnson and Douglas Counties for KVC.The federal money that funds women’s programs doesn’t exist for men. For a facility to create a space for single fathers would mean funding that construction with fewer grants available. That’s financially risky for businesses that might already be struggling with tight budgets.Despite grant-fueled anxiety, Hosterman is confident she can show the success of treatment.The money will help hire workers, pay for space and pay for child care. The program is a 14-week long course. It starts with family meals so parents and children can spend time together. Then they break off for separate child and parent therapy sessions.Hosterman said her agency has always wanted to focus more on the prevention side of substance use treatment. More investment in these systems could prevent kids from entering foster care in the first place.All told, parent or child substance abuse was the reason a child was put into foster care 13 percent of the time. The most common reasons for removal was physical abuse — 18 percent of the time — and lack of supervision led to 15 percent of foster cases.Hoskins, the mother who is now in recovery, said she isn’t sure she would still have custody of her child if not for addiction treatment. She not might have her house or even be in school.The operators of programs that include children say they serve a very specific need and can help families who have few other options. Hoskins didn’t have family in the area. And while she had friends, there wasn’t anyone she trusted enough to care for her child.Day care could have been an option, but her child had unique medical needs and she was worried that could overwhelm day care staff or friends. That means keeping the child with her was best for the mother and her baby.“I could see myself not going down the right path. Even with the child, I probably still would have (gone) down the wrong path,” she said. “And now, after treatment, I shocked myself. I’m a completely different person. I never thought that I would be working again. I never thought I would have my own place.”Blaise Mesa reports on criminal justice and social services for the Kansas News Service in Topeka. You can follow him on Twitter @Blaise_Mesa or email him at blaise@kcur.org.The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;ksnewsservice.org.

For Kansas parents, a lack of child care can mean a lack of addiction treatment

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685806961538.jpeg" alt="Leron Allen Byrd-Dixon, Failure to appear; Arrested 06/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Leron Allen Byrd-Dixon, Failure to appear; Arrested 06/02/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809023233.jpeg" alt="Christopher Michael Dansro, Probation Violation; Arrested 06/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Christopher Michael Dansro, Probation Violation; Arrested 06/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809183591.jpeg" alt="Schuyler Grady Emery Munn, DUI-Liquor/drugs(1st offense); Exceeding posted speed limits, Arrested 06/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Schuyler Grady Emery Munn, DUI-Liquor/drugs(1st offense); Exceeding posted speed limits, Arrested 06/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809283298.jpeg" alt="Neko Jacob Allen Jones, Parole violation; Arrested 06/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Neko Jacob Allen Jones, Parole violation; Arrested 06/02/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809574622.jpeg" alt="Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant x2; Arrested 06/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant x2; Arrested 06/02/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809651171.jpeg" alt="Christina Seldon, Failure to appear; Arrested 06/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Christina Seldon, Failure to appear; Arrested 06/03/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685809709005.jpeg" alt="Kiara Luann Vazquez Bezares, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Domestic battery; rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship 2nd/5yrs" />
 <figcaption>Kiara Luann Vazquez Bezares, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Domestic battery; rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship 2nd/5yrs</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 3

The city, like other local governmental&nbsp;units, is in the process of developing the budget for 2024. Of course, this is an important process as it sets the amount of money the city will have to operate with for the coming year. Meanwhile it &nbsp;sets the amount of property taxes that will be assessed to property owners. Even though the governing body will now focus on the budget, it is not something that just “happens”.&nbsp;

I often say&nbsp;budgeting&nbsp;is a year-round process. &nbsp;For the past couple of months City staff have work to develop&nbsp;the&nbsp;budget they will need for the upcoming year. Since this is being done, six to nine months before the end of the present year, there is a bit of “guessing” that has to occur. Let’s take the cost of fuel. &nbsp; At this time a year ago, the price of gasoline was quite a bit higher than it is now. &nbsp;Last year we used a $5 a gallon number for fuel, and so far, this year, fortunately the price is lower than a year ago. When we mentioned the $5 a year ago, there was some that felt that was&nbsp;still&nbsp;too low, but we compromised at the $5 mark. &nbsp;Even if something happens in the world and fuel prices rise, we should have enough money budgeted for this expense- and we all&nbsp;know&nbsp;the price of certain items is increasing greatly. We have to look into a “Crystal Ball” to make a prediction.&nbsp;

After each Department Head develops their budget they meet with Lindsay Miller, Finance Director, and me. We sit down and review each of the line items in that Department’s Budget. We focus on the “increases” from the current budget and try to figure out if an increase is warranted. We look at how much has been used in&nbsp;that line for this year, and also how much was spent each year of the past couple of years. Of course, that gives us some indication if there is a trend, and if there is,&nbsp;we try to see if we are meeting that trend. &nbsp;

Now yes, as we go through each line item, we sometimes make cuts in what has been requested because we feel the request was a bit “lofty” and there is room to cut back a bit in a line item. &nbsp;However, there are times, we feel the request is a bit low and we “up” the amount.

Now, I know some will say that the budgeted expenses should be cut, so taxes can be cut. Ok, I understand, but there are some items that can’t be cut. &nbsp; We talked about fuel expenses above. &nbsp;Regardless is the price of gas is at $3, $4 or $5 &nbsp;a gallon, the number of gallons needed for the city each year really does not change. Police Officers still need to patrol streets and we all want fire trucks and ambulances to “roll” when we make the call for them. Vehicles and equipment still has to be purchased or repaired. &nbsp;During the “tougher” financial times the city had to stretch the life of vehicles and equipment because there was no money available to spend.

Yes, it cut the expenses, but there was a “Day of Reckoning” when the city did not have adequate equipment to get the job done. For items such as police cars and ambulances we try to now have a rotation in place and attempt to make purchases on an “every-so-many years or miles” basis. &nbsp;When it is time to “roll” we have to able to do so.&nbsp;Not always a perfect system, but a goal&nbsp;

We all know that since COVID-19, there are some items such as vehicles, they are difficult to get. &nbsp;It used to be that we looked for the lowest cost, but now “how soon can we get it” may be a factor on making a purchase or an expense. &nbsp;We have had trash trucks purchased&nbsp;that took more than a year&nbsp;to arrive&nbsp;so they could be used here. &nbsp;Just a part of the game. We also have to live within “Cash Basis” laws. &nbsp;

If the City Commission approves a purchase this year, but even though it does not arrive for a year or two, it still is a current year expense and there has to be adequate budget authority and cash available. &nbsp;

We have talked about line items in each budget. &nbsp;Even though we try to “get it right” there will be times when a line item does&nbsp;not have enough “dollars”. &nbsp;In that case we are okay as we then look at the total spending authority for the total department.&nbsp;

The city budget includes a number of funds. &nbsp;Funds such as street, police, dispatch, fire, ambulance, and parks are all&nbsp;funded in most part by “tax” dollars as they are “General Fund” expenditures. &nbsp;Even though we want each of those budgets to stand on their own, we do have the ability to look at the total for all of these, just on case something happens and one of those&nbsp;exceedswhat was budgeted. &nbsp;Of course, we don’t want that to occur, but “things happens” &nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;have to be prepared.

If there is one thing that we learned during the financial crisis was that in the General Fund Departments, the “bigger” expenses had to rotate between the departments on a given year. &nbsp;In other words, big purchases were moved around, and every department could not fill their “wish list” each year. &nbsp;This financial management skill is still used today.&nbsp;

As I said earlier budgeting is a year-round process. &nbsp;Each month expenses are looked at and we see if adjustments have to be made. Staff monitors expenses and determines if city financial practices are followed.&nbsp;

Allen Dinkel, City ManagerThe city, like other local governmental&nbsp;units, is in the process of developing the budget for 2024. Of course, this is an important process as it sets the amount of money the city will have to operate with for the coming year. Meanwhile it &nbsp;sets the amount of property taxes that will be assessed to property owners. Even though the governing body will now focus on the budget, it is not something that just “happens”.&nbsp;I often say&nbsp;budgeting&nbsp;is a year-round process. &nbsp;For the past couple of months City staff have work to develop&nbsp;the&nbsp;budget they will need for the upcoming year. Since this is being done, six to nine months before the end of the present year, there is a bit of “guessing” that has to occur. Let’s take the cost of fuel. &nbsp; At this time a year ago, the price of gasoline was quite a bit higher than it is now. &nbsp;Last year we used a $5 a gallon number for fuel, and so far, this year, fortunately the price is lower than a year ago. When we mentioned the $5 a year ago, there was some that felt that was&nbsp;still&nbsp;too low, but we compromised at the $5 mark. &nbsp;Even if something happens in the world and fuel prices rise, we should have enough money budgeted for this expense- and we all&nbsp;know&nbsp;the price of certain items is increasing greatly. We have to look into a “Crystal Ball” to make a prediction.&nbsp;After each Department Head develops their budget they meet with Lindsay Miller, Finance Director, and me. We sit down and review each of the line items in that Department’s Budget. We focus on the “increases” from the current budget and try to figure out if an increase is warranted. We look at how much has been used in&nbsp;that line for this year, and also how much was spent each year of the past couple of years. Of course, that gives us some indication if there is a trend, and if there is,&nbsp;we try to see if we are meeting that trend. &nbsp;Now yes, as we go through each line item, we sometimes make cuts in what has been requested because we feel the request was a bit “lofty” and there is room to cut back a bit in a line item. &nbsp;However, there are times, we feel the request is a bit low and we “up” the amount.Now, I know some will say that the budgeted expenses should be cut, so taxes can be cut. Ok, I understand, but there are some items that can’t be cut. &nbsp; We talked about fuel expenses above. &nbsp;Regardless is the price of gas is at $3, $4 or $5 &nbsp;a gallon, the number of gallons needed for the city each year really does not change. Police Officers still need to patrol streets and we all want fire trucks and ambulances to “roll” when we make the call for them. Vehicles and equipment still has to be purchased or repaired. &nbsp;During the “tougher” financial times the city had to stretch the life of vehicles and equipment because there was no money available to spend.Yes, it cut the expenses, but there was a “Day of Reckoning” when the city did not have adequate equipment to get the job done. For items such as police cars and ambulances we try to now have a rotation in place and attempt to make purchases on an “every-so-many years or miles” basis. &nbsp;When it is time to “roll” we have to able to do so.&nbsp;Not always a perfect system, but a goal&nbsp;We all know that since COVID-19, there are some items such as vehicles, they are difficult to get. &nbsp;It used to be that we looked for the lowest cost, but now “how soon can we get it” may be a factor on making a purchase or an expense. &nbsp;We have had trash trucks purchased&nbsp;that took more than a year&nbsp;to arrive&nbsp;so they could be used here. &nbsp;Just a part of the game. We also have to live within “Cash Basis” laws. &nbsp;If the City Commission approves a purchase this year, but even though it does not arrive for a year or two, it still is a current year expense and there has to be adequate budget authority and cash available. &nbsp;We have talked about line items in each budget. &nbsp;Even though we try to “get it right” there will be times when a line item does&nbsp;not have enough “dollars”. &nbsp;In that case we are okay as we then look at the total spending authority for the total department.&nbsp;The city budget includes a number of funds. &nbsp;Funds such as street, police, dispatch, fire, ambulance, and parks are all&nbsp;funded in most part by “tax” dollars as they are “General Fund” expenditures. &nbsp;Even though we want each of those budgets to stand on their own, we do have the ability to look at the total for all of these, just on case something happens and one of those&nbsp;exceedswhat was budgeted. &nbsp;Of course, we don’t want that to occur, but “things happens” &nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;have to be prepared.If there is one thing that we learned during the financial crisis was that in the General Fund Departments, the “bigger” expenses had to rotate between the departments on a given year. &nbsp;In other words, big purchases were moved around, and every department could not fill their “wish list” each year. &nbsp;This financial management skill is still used today.&nbsp;As I said earlier budgeting is a year-round process. &nbsp;Each month expenses are looked at and we see if adjustments have to be made. Staff monitors expenses and determines if city financial practices are followed.&nbsp;

Five Fifteen Report 

MARION COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Nissan Maxima driven by Mallory Anne&nbsp;Seirer, 19, Newton was westbound on U.S. 50. three and one half miles east of the U.S. 77 Junction.

The Nissan was passing a 2004 Freightliner semi driven by David Allen Williams, 52, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Seirer observed an eastbound vehicle. She swerved, lost control of the Nissan and struck the semi. After impact the Nissan traveled across the eastbound lanes and came to a rest in the south ditch.

EMS transported Seirer to Wesley Medical Center. Williams was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>MARION COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Marion County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Nissan Maxima driven by Mallory Anne&nbsp;Seirer, 19, Newton was westbound on U.S. 50. three and one half miles east of the U.S. 77 Junction.The Nissan was passing a 2004 Freightliner semi driven by David Allen Williams, 52, Cedar Falls, Iowa.Seirer observed an eastbound vehicle. She swerved, lost control of the Nissan and struck the semi. After impact the Nissan traveled across the eastbound lanes and came to a rest in the south ditch.EMS transported Seirer to Wesley Medical Center. Williams was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas woman hospitalized after crash with a semi

JUNCTION CITY - The Konza Prairie Community Health Center hosted Family 'Fun N Fit' Day on Friday, June 2nd at Playground Park.

Community members enjoyed fun family fitness activities, learned about safety awareness and how to make healthy choices.

More than 35 community organizations provided games, crafts and information, a fitness activity area, and local first responders brought out vehicles for families to explore.

Kids had the opportunity to receive a free bike helmet or life jacket while supplies lasted.

Family Fun-n-Fit Day is hosted by Konza Prairie Community Health Center WIC, the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, and Pawnee Mental Health.

Learn more about Konza Prairie Community Health &amp; WIC at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kpchc.org/">www.kpchc.org</a>&nbsp;Learn more about the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gchcf.org/">www.gchcf.org</a>&nbsp;Learn more about Pawnee Mental Health at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pawnee.org/">www.pawnee.org</a>

by BECKY GOFF JC PostJUNCTION CITY - The Konza Prairie Community Health Center hosted Family 'Fun N Fit' Day on Friday, June 2nd at Playground Park.Community members enjoyed fun family fitness activities, learned about safety awareness and how to make healthy choices.More than 35 community organizations provided games, crafts and information, a fitness activity area, and local first responders brought out vehicles for families to explore.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/p2vOIUsr-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Fit N Fun Day" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Kids had the opportunity to receive a free bike helmet or life jacket while supplies lasted.Family Fun-n-Fit Day is hosted by Konza Prairie Community Health Center WIC, the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation, and Pawnee Mental Health.Learn more about Konza Prairie Community Health &amp; WIC at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kpchc.org/">www.kpchc.org</a>&nbsp;Learn more about the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gchcf.org/">www.gchcf.org</a>&nbsp;Learn more about Pawnee Mental Health at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pawnee.org/">www.pawnee.org</a>

'Fit N Fun' Day at Playground Park

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - The Riley County Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Neveah, who is believed to have run away sometime between midnight and 10:30 a.m. on May 31st.&nbsp;

Neveah was last known to be in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd and RCPD says it's believed she may still be in the Manhattan area.

Neveah is approximately 5'8" tall and weighs 150 lbs. She has blue eyes and brown hair with highlights.

RCPD says it is unknown what she was wearing when she went missing.&nbsp;

RCPD also noted that Neveah's top braces have been removed since the picture was taken.

If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact us at (785) 537-2112 or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MHKCrimeStoppers?__cft__[0]=AZUo7dSr1RBev_UtJtIBllDWJE8vbSOcLRHeqaJWNzcaJlQ87NByYa6qXVbhDybA2ooiFVVclqgCJ80gamD7zNoGw_-JQ5I0KRTAFEzlV65gUWh1oqewzVswt6UJ7IAmc68bOLqv0koyoTLthzlwEAiCspx7JBNgEmvDO6dUMxb4KMusNWEnWvwso7Jmdz-atPc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a> at (785) 539-7777.&nbsp;&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685740779406.jpeg" alt="Neveah, picture from RCPD" />
 <figcaption>Neveah, picture from RCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN - The Riley County Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Neveah, who is believed to have run away sometime between midnight and 10:30 a.m. on May 31st.&nbsp;Neveah was last known to be in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd and RCPD says it's believed she may still be in the Manhattan area.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2873.629533247069!2d-96.5799161243195!3d39.221007171656794!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdce01fe8f2d7d%3A0x7f7dbd734dd86ae2!2s3000%20Tuttle%20Creek%20Blvd%2C%20Manhattan%2C%20KS%2066502!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1685740729085!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Neveah is approximately 5'8" tall and weighs 150 lbs. She has blue eyes and brown hair with highlights.RCPD says it is unknown what she was wearing when she went missing.&nbsp;RCPD also noted that Neveah's top braces have been removed since the picture was taken.If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact us at (785) 537-2112 or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MHKCrimeStoppers?__cft__[0]=AZUo7dSr1RBev_UtJtIBllDWJE8vbSOcLRHeqaJWNzcaJlQ87NByYa6qXVbhDybA2ooiFVVclqgCJ80gamD7zNoGw_-JQ5I0KRTAFEzlV65gUWh1oqewzVswt6UJ7IAmc68bOLqv0koyoTLthzlwEAiCspx7JBNgEmvDO6dUMxb4KMusNWEnWvwso7Jmdz-atPc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a> at (785) 539-7777.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MISSING from MHK: Have you seen Nevaeh?

WASHINGTON –&nbsp;U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) – members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation – introduced legislation to invest new federal resources into the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence (CoE) formed by Wichita State University and the University of Washington, according to a statement from his office. The&nbsp;Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act&nbsp;broadens the scope of research conducted at the Centers of Excellence to include testing for accessible air travel for people with disabilities, including in-cabin wheelchair users and passengers with mobility challenges, as well as increases federal resources for the consortium to accommodate additional research capabilities. The bill also strengthens the centers’ research into advanced aerospace technologies such as carbon fiber polymers, thermoplastic composites and additive manufacturing. This research supports innovative future commercial aircraft designs. “Our universities are necessary partners and pivotal contributors to aviation safety research,”&nbsp;said Sen. Moran, Ranking Member of the Commerce Aviation Subcommittee. “As the aviation industry continues to evolve, this legislation will help make certain the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials can continue identifying solutions for advanced structures and materials issues, while meeting the demands of a changing ecosystem to ensure that any passenger who chooses to fly can do so and in a safe manner. I am pleased this legislation will continue to support and invest in the important research conducted at Wichita State University in the Air Capital of the World.” “Continuing the mission of FAA’s Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials is critical to advancing U.S. leadership in advanced materials and composites that will make planes lighter, safer, and more fuel-efficient. Extending the Centers’ research to advance the safe use of wheelchair restraint systems and personal wheelchairs in flight is key to improving the passenger experience for individuals with disabilities,”&nbsp;said Sen. Cantwell, Chair of the Commerce Committee.&nbsp;“With this bill, Senator Moran and I will continue investing in collaborative research between the University of Washington and Wichita State University to make air travel safer and more accessible for all passengers.” “As the aerospace industry continues to advance, the need for high-performance materials is more critical than ever and Wichita State University strongly supports the continuation of the FAA Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials,”&nbsp;said John Tomblin, WSU senior V.P. for Industry and Defense Programs and director of the Center of Excellence for Composites and Advanced Materials (CECAM). “At the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), we recognize the importance of investing in the development and testing of advanced materials to ensure the safety and sustainability of all aircraft and passengers. That's why we proudly support the FAA Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and its critical role in identifying, adopting, and testing the next generation of advanced materials. We're also proud to support the expansion of this center and the Aviation Safety Act and its goals, such as identifying cost-efficient options for wheelchair space on commercial aircraft while ensuring safety for all passengers. We at NIAR, and the South-Central Kansas region, applaud Senator Moran for his efforts and continued support to ensure the safety and accessibility of our skies and for being an advocate for our economy by promoting research and workforce development in advanced materials for aerospace and the expanded focus on accessibility to travel for individuals with disabilities.” “At the University of Washington, we pride ourselves in leading transformative research in partnership with industry leaders to make new and safe applications of advanced materials and composites possible,”&nbsp;said Dr. Marco Salviato, Associate Professor in the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics &amp; Astronautics (A&amp;A) and Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures (AMTAS) at the University of Washington.&nbsp;“We welcome the opportunity to advance our work with our JAMS COE partners to research aircraft accessibility for all passengers using AMTAS expertise in computational crashworthiness modeling and CECAM’s state-of-the-art crash test facilities. We thank Senator Cantwell and Senator Moran for their continued support of the Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials and appreciate Senator Cantwell’s ongoing work to ensure Washington state continues to be a leader in aerospace research and innovation for years to come.” “All Wheels Up is very encouraged by the progress being made through the great support and leadership of Senator Cantwell and Senator Moran to achieve safe, accessible air travel for all,”&nbsp;said Michele Erwin, Founder and President of All Wheels Up.&nbsp;“The Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act is an important and vital step towards making air travel truly accessible. Expanding the scope of the FAA Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials to include further research in aircraft accessibility and wheelchair restraint systems, among other areas which would enable individuals to use their personal wheelchairs in flight, is a significant milestone for our vision of accessible air travel where passengers remain safely in their personal wheelchairs when flying on commercial airplanes. We unequivocally support this Act and appreciate the work of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation to propel accessible air travel forward and inevitably achieve a shared goal - a wheelchair spot on airplanes that provides passengers a dignified, equitable and safe travel experience."

WASHINGTON –&nbsp;U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) – members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation – introduced legislation to invest new federal resources into the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence (CoE) formed by Wichita State University and the University of Washington, according to a statement from his office. The&nbsp;Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act&nbsp;broadens the scope of research conducted at the Centers of Excellence to include testing for accessible air travel for people with disabilities, including in-cabin wheelchair users and passengers with mobility challenges, as well as increases federal resources for the consortium to accommodate additional research capabilities. The bill also strengthens the centers’ research into advanced aerospace technologies such as carbon fiber polymers, thermoplastic composites and additive manufacturing. This research supports innovative future commercial aircraft designs. “Our universities are necessary partners and pivotal contributors to aviation safety research,”&nbsp;said Sen. Moran, Ranking Member of the Commerce Aviation Subcommittee. “As the aviation industry continues to evolve, this legislation will help make certain the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials can continue identifying solutions for advanced structures and materials issues, while meeting the demands of a changing ecosystem to ensure that any passenger who chooses to fly can do so and in a safe manner. I am pleased this legislation will continue to support and invest in the important research conducted at Wichita State University in the Air Capital of the World.” “Continuing the mission of FAA’s Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials is critical to advancing U.S. leadership in advanced materials and composites that will make planes lighter, safer, and more fuel-efficient. Extending the Centers’ research to advance the safe use of wheelchair restraint systems and personal wheelchairs in flight is key to improving the passenger experience for individuals with disabilities,”&nbsp;said Sen. Cantwell, Chair of the Commerce Committee.&nbsp;“With this bill, Senator Moran and I will continue investing in collaborative research between the University of Washington and Wichita State University to make air travel safer and more accessible for all passengers.” “As the aerospace industry continues to advance, the need for high-performance materials is more critical than ever and Wichita State University strongly supports the continuation of the FAA Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials,”&nbsp;said John Tomblin, WSU senior V.P. for Industry and Defense Programs and director of the Center of Excellence for Composites and Advanced Materials (CECAM). “At the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), we recognize the importance of investing in the development and testing of advanced materials to ensure the safety and sustainability of all aircraft and passengers. That's why we proudly support the FAA Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and its critical role in identifying, adopting, and testing the next generation of advanced materials. We're also proud to support the expansion of this center and the Aviation Safety Act and its goals, such as identifying cost-efficient options for wheelchair space on commercial aircraft while ensuring safety for all passengers. We at NIAR, and the South-Central Kansas region, applaud Senator Moran for his efforts and continued support to ensure the safety and accessibility of our skies and for being an advocate for our economy by promoting research and workforce development in advanced materials for aerospace and the expanded focus on accessibility to travel for individuals with disabilities.” “At the University of Washington, we pride ourselves in leading transformative research in partnership with industry leaders to make new and safe applications of advanced materials and composites possible,”&nbsp;said Dr. Marco Salviato, Associate Professor in the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics &amp; Astronautics (A&amp;A) and Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures (AMTAS) at the University of Washington.&nbsp;“We welcome the opportunity to advance our work with our JAMS COE partners to research aircraft accessibility for all passengers using AMTAS expertise in computational crashworthiness modeling and CECAM’s state-of-the-art crash test facilities. We thank Senator Cantwell and Senator Moran for their continued support of the Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials and appreciate Senator Cantwell’s ongoing work to ensure Washington state continues to be a leader in aerospace research and innovation for years to come.” “All Wheels Up is very encouraged by the progress being made through the great support and leadership of Senator Cantwell and Senator Moran to achieve safe, accessible air travel for all,”&nbsp;said Michele Erwin, Founder and President of All Wheels Up.&nbsp;“The Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act is an important and vital step towards making air travel truly accessible. Expanding the scope of the FAA Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials to include further research in aircraft accessibility and wheelchair restraint systems, among other areas which would enable individuals to use their personal wheelchairs in flight, is a significant milestone for our vision of accessible air travel where passengers remain safely in their personal wheelchairs when flying on commercial airplanes. We unequivocally support this Act and appreciate the work of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation to propel accessible air travel forward and inevitably achieve a shared goal - a wheelchair spot on airplanes that provides passengers a dignified, equitable and safe travel experience."

Moran introduces legislation to support aviation safety, accessibility

🎤 Forward Ever: State Library of Kansas director of reference Cindy Roupe

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new allegations.

Just after 2 p.m. Thursday, police arrested Tavian Garrett, 26, of Junction City on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

This warrant stems from a violation of probation from an original charge of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. 

Garrett was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer in custody. He has been listed as a registered offender since August, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 <figcaption>Garrett-photo KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new allegations.Just after 2 p.m. Thursday, police arrested Tavian Garrett, 26, of Junction City on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.This warrant stems from a violation of probation from an original charge of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. Garrett was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer in custody. He has been listed as a registered offender since August, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Junction City sex offender accused of new charges

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685714019639.jpeg" alt="Kamel Dequan Brooks, Aggravated indecent liberties w/child; Intercourse with child 14&lt;16 YOA; Arrested 06/02/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685713002598.jpeg" alt="Donald Dean McDaniel, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 Kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Donald Dean McDaniel, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 Kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685713127466.jpeg" alt="Tanya Lynn Minks, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Tanya Lynn Minks, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685713237014.jpeg" alt="Michael Corey Peterson, Distribute opiate/narc/certain stim/heroin; Dose 10 - &lt; 100 in 1000' of school; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Michael Corey Peterson, Distribute opiate/narc/certain stim/heroin; Dose 10 - &lt; 100 in 1000' of school; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685713323947.jpeg" alt="Hannah Ruth Pupillo, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt;1 kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Hannah Ruth Pupillo, Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt;1 kilogram; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685713744226.jpeg" alt="Donald Ray Thomas Second, Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Possession of paraphernalia w/intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicles; Unlawful acts; e.g. registration; Vehicle liability insurance; Knowingly drive; uninsured vehicle; Criminal possession of weapon; convicted of person/drug felony; firearm used in crime; Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams -&lt; 1 kilogram; Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage &gt; 1,000 units; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Donald Ray Thomas Second, Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Possession of paraphernalia w/intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicles; Unlawful acts; e.g. registration; Vehicle liability insurance; Knowingly drive; uninsured vehicle; Criminal possession of weapon; convicted of person/drug felony; firearm used in crime; Distribute certain stimulant; 100 grams -&lt; 1 kilogram; Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage &gt; 1,000 units; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 2

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects for an alleged violent crime in Manhattan.

Just before 11p.m. Thursday, police arrested&nbsp;Edwin Gonzalez, 28, of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and kidnapping, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

This warrant stems from a February 18, case where it was reported Gonzalez and Cecilia Chavez, 29, also of Manhattan held two men known to them inside a Manhattan apartment in the 700 block of Allison Avenue. Gonzalez and Chavez were armed with a shotgun.

 It was also reported they hit the men several times. Gonzalaz remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $50,000. Chavez was arrested in connection to this case on February 19.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects for an alleged violent crime in Manhattan.Just before 11p.m. Thursday, police arrested&nbsp;Edwin Gonzalez, 28, of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and kidnapping, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.This warrant stems from a February 18, case where it was reported Gonzalez and Cecilia Chavez, 29, also of Manhattan held two men known to them inside a Manhattan apartment in the 700 block of Allison Avenue. Gonzalez and Chavez were armed with a shotgun. It was also reported they hit the men several times. Gonzalaz remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $50,000. Chavez was arrested in connection to this case on February 19.

Police capture 2nd suspect in alleged Manhattan kidnapping

By NATE KING Salina Post

Twin Valley Communications announced earlier this year that they are bringing fiber internet service to Junction City’s 22,000 residents this year – with more than 500 residential homes and businesses slated for 2022, adding to the 300 businesses in the first phase of the project. Construction on Phase 2 is set to begin in June, and the company will roll out a new faster internet speed at 2 Gbps download and upload.&nbsp;

On this episode of "King in the Community" I sit down for a conversation with Twin Valley employees, Eric and Shaley, to hear how this expansion will positively impact not only the Junction City business community but also provide a faster and affordable internet option for home residences.

Twin Valley is a fourth-generation family-owned broadband and communications company based in Kansas. They have been innovating for more than 80 years to help unlock possibilities for families, businesses and communities for generations. As a full-service entertainment provider, they deliver hometown service with the cutting-edge technology of the most connected cities.

<div><iframe title="Shaley Johnson and Eric Tabor, Twin Valley Communications" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jfiqp-1422430-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b&size=315" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By NATE KING Salina PostTwin Valley Communications announced earlier this year that they are bringing fiber internet service to Junction City’s 22,000 residents this year – with more than 500 residential homes and businesses slated for 2022, adding to the 300 businesses in the first phase of the project. Construction on Phase 2 is set to begin in June, and the company will roll out a new faster internet speed at 2 Gbps download and upload.&nbsp;On this episode of "King in the Community" I sit down for a conversation with Twin Valley employees, Eric and Shaley, to hear how this expansion will positively impact not only the Junction City business community but also provide a faster and affordable internet option for home residences.Twin Valley is a fourth-generation family-owned broadband and communications company based in Kansas. They have been innovating for more than 80 years to help unlock possibilities for families, businesses and communities for generations. As a full-service entertainment provider, they deliver hometown service with the cutting-edge technology of the most connected cities.

🎙King in the Community: Twin Valley Communications

According to a social media post made by the Junction City Brigade Facebook page,&nbsp; JC Brigade's season opening game tonight against the KC Knights has been cancelled.

JC BrigadeAccording to a social media post made by the Junction City Brigade Facebook page,&nbsp; JC Brigade's season opening game tonight against the KC Knights has been cancelled.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685644510678.png" alt="J.C. Brigade post regarding June 1 game at Rathert Stadium&nbsp;" />
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JC Brigade season opening game cancelled

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685631440193.jpeg" alt="Derrick Alphonso Black Junior, Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact; Violate protection order; Stalking order per KSA 60-31a05, 60-31a06; Arrested 05/31/2023" />
 <figcaption>Derrick Alphonso Black Junior, Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact; Violate protection order; Stalking order per KSA 60-31a05, 60-31a06; Arrested 05/31/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685631507581.jpeg" alt="James L Pratt, DUI-liquor/drugs(2nd offense); Improper driving on laned road; improper turn; Fail to yield at stop/yield sign; no proof of insurance; Arrested 06/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>James L Pratt, DUI-liquor/drugs(2nd offense); Improper driving on laned road; improper turn; Fail to yield at stop/yield sign; no proof of insurance; Arrested 06/01/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685631825069.jpeg" alt="Joshua Andrew Reyes, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/31/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685631865195.jpeg" alt="Israyelle D Russell. Failure to appear; Arrested 05/31/2023" />
 <figcaption>Israyelle D Russell. Failure to appear; Arrested 05/31/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos June 1

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen on multiple allegations after an incident at a home in Manhattan.

Just after 7a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the report of a domestic situation near the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave. and Fair Ln. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

First responders found an 18-year-old man had threatened to shoot a 43-year-old man known to him, prevented him from leaving a residence by standing in front of his car, and took the key from his car and refused to give it back. 

The suspect was also found to be in possession of opiate pills that had been reported stolen by him and drug paraphernalia. 

Officers arrested Darryl Klemick, 18, of Manhattan on requested charges of criminal threat, possession of stolen property, criminal restraint, criminal deprivation of property, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of an opiate, and two counts of theft. 

Klemick remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $61,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen on multiple allegations after an incident at a home in Manhattan.Just after 7a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the report of a domestic situation near the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave. and Fair Ln. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.First responders found an 18-year-old man had threatened to shoot a 43-year-old man known to him, prevented him from leaving a residence by standing in front of his car, and took the key from his car and refused to give it back. The suspect was also found to be in possession of opiate pills that had been reported stolen by him and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested Darryl Klemick, 18, of Manhattan on requested charges of criminal threat, possession of stolen property, criminal restraint, criminal deprivation of property, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of an opiate, and two counts of theft. Klemick remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $61,000.

Teen accused of criminal threat, theft at Manhattan home

RILEY COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities investigating two previously unreported knife attacks have arrested 45-year-old&nbsp; Jarman Morgan of Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

The stabbings occurring in the summer months of 2020 and spring months of 2021 in Manhattan.

Morgan is reported to have stabbed the same 35-year-old man in the head and face area on these occasions. The victim did not receive medical care for either of the stabbings and is still alive, according to the RCPD.

Officers arrested Morgan Wednesday on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery.

He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, theft, burglary, disorderly conduct, DUI, violations of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He has been listed as a registered Kansas drug offender since March of 2018.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685629295392.png" alt="Morgan-KBI offender Registry. He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, theft, burglary, disorderly conduct, DUI, violations of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Morgan-KBI offender Registry. He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, theft, burglary, disorderly conduct, DUI, violations of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities investigating two previously unreported knife attacks have arrested 45-year-old&nbsp; Jarman Morgan of Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.The stabbings occurring in the summer months of 2020 and spring months of 2021 in Manhattan.Morgan is reported to have stabbed the same 35-year-old man in the head and face area on these occasions. The victim did not receive medical care for either of the stabbings and is still alive, according to the RCPD.Officers arrested Morgan Wednesday on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery.He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, theft, burglary, disorderly conduct, DUI, violations of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He has been listed as a registered Kansas drug offender since March of 2018.

RCPD jails registered offender for alleged attempted murder

By BECKY GOFF&nbsp; JC Post

JUNCTION CITY - The Geary Community Farmers Market is held on&nbsp; &nbsp;Thursdays May through October from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Farmers Market is located in the JC Naz Church parking lot at 1025 South Washington Street.

Thursday, June 1st is "Kids Day" at the Market and community members are invited to visit the information booth for family friendly games, educational activities, prizes and fresh foods from local farmers.

More details on the Geary Community Farmers Market <a href="https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market">can be found here</a>.

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 </figure>By BECKY GOFF&nbsp; JC PostJUNCTION CITY - The Geary Community Farmers Market is held on&nbsp; &nbsp;Thursdays May through October from 4:00-7:00 p.m.The Farmers Market is located in the JC Naz Church parking lot at 1025 South Washington Street.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d5442.3927870452135!2d-96.8296224012693!3d39.0090077105353!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bc4933a3a20351%3A0xe8f17aa84dc38db0!2s1025%20S%20Washington%20St%2C%20Junction%20City%2C%20KS%2066441!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1685570241135!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Thursday, June 1st is "Kids Day" at the Market and community members are invited to visit the information booth for family friendly games, educational activities, prizes and fresh foods from local farmers.More details on the Geary Community Farmers Market <a href="https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market">can be found here</a>.

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