TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing, or rehabilitating public-use general aviation airports.

“Whether it be airplane manufacturing, a link in the supply chain logistics, or travel, the Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“These grants ensure the safety and longevity of Kansas airports, all while contributing to economic growth and job creation.”

The aviation industry represents over $20.6 billion in economic impact across a broad spectrum of supply chain and manufacturing industries in Kansas.

“Every mode of transportation is a link to the state’s economic vitality,”&nbsp;said Calvin Reed, Secretary of Transportation.&nbsp;“These airport improvements are a few of many important efforts to empower the aviation industry across Kansas.”

The KAIP typically receives $5 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and requires airport sponsors to participate in project costs by paying a minimum of 5% of the total project. This year, the program awarded more than $11 million to 66 approved projects, with a total project value of nearly $14.4 million.

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation received 153 applications seeking a combined total project value of more than $66 million for this round of KAIP grants. Projects were scored according to impact on flight safety, economic growth, and regional benefit.

“We’re grateful to satisfy 22% of the total airport improvements requested this year,”said Bob Brock, Director of the Division of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation.&nbsp;“We look forward to new and ongoing partnerships with aviation stakeholders to achieve stronger aviation infrastructure for the future.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Approved 2023 Kansas Airport Improvement Program projects:

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing, or rehabilitating public-use general aviation airports.“Whether it be airplane manufacturing, a link in the supply chain logistics, or travel, the Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“These grants ensure the safety and longevity of Kansas airports, all while contributing to economic growth and job creation.”The aviation industry represents over $20.6 billion in economic impact across a broad spectrum of supply chain and manufacturing industries in Kansas.<figure>
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 </figure>“Every mode of transportation is a link to the state’s economic vitality,”&nbsp;said Calvin Reed, Secretary of Transportation.&nbsp;“These airport improvements are a few of many important efforts to empower the aviation industry across Kansas.”The KAIP typically receives $5 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and requires airport sponsors to participate in project costs by paying a minimum of 5% of the total project. This year, the program awarded more than $11 million to 66 approved projects, with a total project value of nearly $14.4 million.The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation received 153 applications seeking a combined total project value of more than $66 million for this round of KAIP grants. Projects were scored according to impact on flight safety, economic growth, and regional benefit.<figure>
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 </figure>“We’re grateful to satisfy 22% of the total airport improvements requested this year,”said Bob Brock, Director of the Division of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation.&nbsp;“We look forward to new and ongoing partnerships with aviation stakeholders to achieve stronger aviation infrastructure for the future.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approved 2023 Kansas Airport Improvement Program projects:<ul>
 <li>Allen County&nbsp;– Replace Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), $153,000; taxiway rehabilitation, $157,500</li><li>Amelia Earhart, City of Atchison– Construct automated gate, $42,075</li><li>Chanute&nbsp;– North apron reconstruction, $424,570; perimeter fencing, $180,000</li><li>Cheyenne County&nbsp;– Replace AWOS system, $153,000</li><li>Coffeyville –&nbsp;Crack seal and remark runway, $42,750 design, $229,500 construct</li><li>Colonel James Jabara, Wichita – Relocate/widen taxiway, $114,000 design, $800,160 construct</li><li>Comanche&nbsp;County&nbsp;– Preserve concrete runway, $19,000 design, $225,000 construct</li><li>Cook Airfield, Rose Hill – Used Jet A truck, $30,000; electric hose reel for MOGAS pump, $3,000; Parking ramp, $148,500; pavement repairs, $18,000</li><li>Jack Thomas Memorial, El Dorado – Replace fuel system, $10,800</li><li>Elkhart Morton County&nbsp;– Rehabilitate terminal building, $29,750</li><li>Fort Scott Municipal&nbsp;– Taxiway rehabilitation, $57,600</li><li>Gardner&nbsp;– Taxiway, $47,500 design, $99,000 construct</li><li>Garnett&nbsp;– Replace fuel system, $90,000; terminal rehabilitation, $15,300</li><li>Great Bend Municipal&nbsp;– Replace primary wind cone, $5,588</li><li>Harper Municipal&nbsp;– Replace fuel farm card reader, $21,250</li><li>Hays Regional&nbsp;– Pavement repair materials, $25,500; upgrade security and access gates, $21,250; ARFF station gate automation, $17,000</li><li>Hugoton Municipal&nbsp;– AWOS update, $5,700 design; $165,600 construct; fuel dispenser, $4,750 design, $40,950 construct</li><li>Hutchinson Regional&nbsp;– Install wildlife dig barrier for perimeter fence, $32,504</li><li>Independence Municipal&nbsp;– Airport rotating beacon/tower, $23,750 design, $112,500 construct</li><li>Johnson County Executive&nbsp;– Pavement maintenance materials, $13,600; southwest fence, $129,600; north fence, $156,150</li><li>Kinsley Municipal&nbsp;– Fuel farm card reader, $13,500</li><li>Lawrence Regional&nbsp;– Airport master plan update, $360,000; apron rehabilitation, $130,500 design, $800,000 construct; runway extension, $99,750 design</li><li>Lyons-Rice County Municipal&nbsp;– Fuel system. $23,750 design, $282,600 construct</li><li>Mark Hoard Memorial, Leoti – AWOS III, $163,764</li><li>Medicine Lodge&nbsp;– AWOS update, $5,700 design, $165,600 construct</li><li>Montezuma Municipal&nbsp;– Seal, patch, overlay and stripe runway, $792,700</li><li>Moundridge Municipal&nbsp;– Resurface runway, $720,000</li><li>New Century Air Center,&nbsp;Johnson County– Airfield electrical vault building, $89,300 design, $338,400 construct; rehabilitation of central portion of the west apron, $133,000 design, $800,000 construct; maintenance materials, $13,600</li><li>Norton Municipal&nbsp;– Replace and relocate AWOS, $153,000</li><li>Oakley Municipal&nbsp;– Replace rotating beacon and tower, $76,500</li><li>Pratt Regional&nbsp;– Apron and hangar area rehabilitation, $59,850 design, $653,400 construct</li><li>Shalz Field, Colby – Card station for self-serve fuel pumps, $16,200</li><li>Syracuse-Hamilton County&nbsp;– Replace fuel system, $66,500, design, $486,000 construct; replace AWOS, $121,500</li><li>Tribune Municipal&nbsp;– Remove telecom tower to mitigate runway obstruction, $72,000</li><li>Wamego Municipal&nbsp;– Airport development plan/master plan (phase II), $66,500; reconstruct apron and connecting taxiway, $468,000</li>
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Gov. announces $11 million  for 66 Kan. airport improvement projects

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;

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;<figure>
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 </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;

Geary County Booking Photos Feb. 15

The Junction City Little Theater will present Tom Stoppard's 'Arcadia'&nbsp; at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26.

Click <a href="https://www.jcoperahouse.org/tickets">HERE</a> for ticket information.

From the man who gifted us Travesties and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
 comes this dazzling, time-bending story about math and heat and art and
 chaos. Taken in sum, these elements add up to just one thing: Love. 
Yes, even the math part. Because love is universal. And through these 
brilliant, flawed characters we can learn from it. Laugh at it. Maybe 
even figure out how not to screw it up. At least for the time at hand. 
A riveting, time-shifting love story about a brilliant young woman and 
her well-meaning tutor, told the way only Tom Stoppard can tell it. 
Thomasina is mesmerized by the link between physics and nature from a 
very young age, making brilliant deductions that her devoted tutor 
Septimus can hardly believe. While in the future (and also 
concurrently), a group of academics tries to make sense of their story 
through the clues they've left behind. A genius tragicomedy, muddling 
the relationships between past and present; romanticism and classicism; 
order and chaos.

The Junction City Little Theater will present Tom Stoppard's 'Arcadia'&nbsp; at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26.Click <a href="https://www.jcoperahouse.org/tickets">HERE</a> for ticket information.From the opera house:From the man who gifted us Travesties and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
 comes this dazzling, time-bending story about math and heat and art and
 chaos. Taken in sum, these elements add up to just one thing: Love. 
Yes, even the math part. Because love is universal. And through these 
brilliant, flawed characters we can learn from it. Laugh at it. Maybe 
even figure out how not to screw it up. At least for the time at hand. 
A riveting, time-shifting love story about a brilliant young woman and 
her well-meaning tutor, told the way only Tom Stoppard can tell it. 
Thomasina is mesmerized by the link between physics and nature from a 
very young age, making brilliant deductions that her devoted tutor 
Septimus can hardly believe. While in the future (and also 
concurrently), a group of academics tries to make sense of their story 
through the clues they've left behind. A genius tragicomedy, muddling 
the relationships between past and present; romanticism and classicism; 
order and chaos.

'Arcadia' opens this weekend

The Junction City First United Methodist Men will host a pancake dinner&nbsp; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 20 at the 8th and Jefferson Street Junction City Church.

Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.&nbsp; All proceeds will go toward United Methodist Men's Missions.&nbsp; Cost is a Free Will Offering at a suggested price o f $5 per person.

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 </figure>The Junction City First United Methodist Men will host a pancake dinner&nbsp; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 20 at the 8th and Jefferson Street Junction City Church.Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.&nbsp; All proceeds will go toward United Methodist Men's Missions.&nbsp; Cost is a Free Will Offering at a suggested price o f $5 per person.

Lenten Pancake dinner announced

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a drug bust.

On Tuesday, police conducted a search warrant for suspected distribution of controlled substances in the 700 block of Mission Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The search warrant resulted in the seizure of over 300 suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana. 

Police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Markham and 23-year-old Therriana Pittman both of Manhattan in the 1900 block of Casement in connection to the search warrant. 

Police found suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana in Markham's vehicle at the time of their arrests. 

Markham is in custody on requested charges that include violation of offender registration, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of an opiate, and possession of a controlled substance.&nbsp;Markham has been listed as a registered drug offender since Feb. 9, for a felony drug distribution conviction this month, according to the KBI Offender Registry.

Pittman is jailed on requested charges of felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of an opiate.

Officers also arrested 18-year-old Juliana Morgan, 18, of Junction City on a requested charges of interference with law enforcement as officers conducted the search warrant at a residence.Morgan was issued a total bond of $2,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676474690005.png" alt="Markham has been listed as a registered drug offender since Feb. 9 for a felony drug distribution conviction this month, according to the KBI Offender Registry." />
 <figcaption>Markham has been listed as a registered drug offender since Feb. 9 for a felony drug distribution conviction this month, according to the KBI Offender Registry.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a drug bust.On Tuesday, police conducted a search warrant for suspected distribution of controlled substances in the 700 block of Mission Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The search warrant resulted in the seizure of over 300 suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana. Police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Markham and 23-year-old Therriana Pittman both of Manhattan in the 1900 block of Casement in connection to the search warrant. Police found suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana in Markham's vehicle at the time of their arrests. Markham is in custody on requested charges that include violation of offender registration, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of an opiate, and possession of a controlled substance.&nbsp;Markham has been listed as a registered drug offender since Feb. 9, for a felony drug distribution conviction this month, according to the KBI Offender Registry.Pittman is jailed on requested charges of felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of an opiate.Officers also arrested 18-year-old Juliana Morgan, 18, of Junction City on a requested charges of interference with law enforcement as officers conducted the search warrant at a residence.Morgan was issued a total bond of $2,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

RCPD finds fentanyl pills, arrests registered Kansas offender

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - On Tuesday evening at 6:12 p.m., Manhattan Fire Department crews were called out to 913 Pierre Street on the report of a structure fire.

When crews arrived on scene they found dense smoke coming from the second floor of the two-story home.

The fire moved into the attic space and was extinguished within 30 minutes of crews arriving on scene.

Four fire companies, a Battalion Chief, and Rescue unit responded to the fire.

Firefighters rescued a cat and dog from the residence.

The building is a two-story single-family residence. Estimated loss is $60,000 in damage to the structure and $30,000 in damages to contents within the house.

The owner is listed as Georg Zsuzsics of the same address. The fire cause is under investigation at this time.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN - On Tuesday evening at 6:12 p.m., Manhattan Fire Department crews were called out to 913 Pierre Street on the report of a structure fire.When crews arrived on scene they found dense smoke coming from the second floor of the two-story home.The fire moved into the attic space and was extinguished within 30 minutes of crews arriving on scene.Four fire companies, a Battalion Chief, and Rescue unit responded to the fire.Firefighters rescued a cat and dog from the residence.The building is a two-story single-family residence. Estimated loss is $60,000 in damage to the structure and $30,000 in damages to contents within the house.The owner is listed as Georg Zsuzsics of the same address. The fire cause is under investigation at this time. <figure>
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📷: UPDATE: Structure fire causes $90K in damage on Tuesday evening

A winter weather warning is in effect in Geary County from 9 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday, the National Weather Service in Topeka reported.

There is a 90 percent chance of snow Wednesday night and into Thursday morning with accumulation of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds will gust to 35 mph, making travel hazardous, the NWS warned.

Click <a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/25ccab2e-8801-4eed-8bc5-87cfbf1a2a29">HERE</a> to submit your cancellations or delays to JC Post and Eagle Radio.

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 </figure>A winter weather warning is in effect in Geary County from 9 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday, the National Weather Service in Topeka reported.There is a 90 percent chance of snow Wednesday night and into Thursday morning with accumulation of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds will gust to 35 mph, making travel hazardous, the NWS warned.Click <a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/25ccab2e-8801-4eed-8bc5-87cfbf1a2a29">HERE</a> to submit your cancellations or delays to JC Post and Eagle Radio.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Winter Storm arrives later today! Near blizzard conditions for much of the area with strong northerly winds. Several inches of snow will be common over northern areas with lower amounts to the southeast. Travel should be delayed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://t.co/ego1WStFp1">pic.twitter.com/ego1WStFp1</a>&mdash; NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSTopeka/status/1625800662746537985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

NWS: 4 to 8 inches of snow possible in Junction City area

BY PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension news service

MANHATTAN — In small doses, anxiety might be a good thing, perhaps inspiring a person to act quickly in the face of danger, or think twice about a large expense.&nbsp;

But too much anxiety…not so much.&nbsp;

“The problem is when anxiety becomes debilitating and starts to interfere with our daily lives,” said Rachael Clews, a family and consumer sciences specialist at Kansas State University’s Southwest Research-Extension Center in Garden City.&nbsp;

“When anxiety becomes chronic and debilitating, it can lead to more serious mental health problems that require professional help.”&nbsp;

Clews and Jennifer LaSalle – a family and community wellness agent in K-State Research and Extension’s West Plains District – are the featured speakers during the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/fcs/livingwellwed/">Living Well Wednesday series</a>&nbsp;on Feb. 22.&nbsp;

Their talk, Declutter Your Mind: Tools to Tame Your Anxiety and Overthinking, will be held online from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. (CST). The session is free, but&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/LWW2023">participants must register in advance</a>&nbsp;to receive a link to the online presentation.&nbsp;

“For most of us, overthinking is a negative thing where our minds conjure up every negative possibility for a situation,” Clews said. In the Feb. 22 presentation, “we’ll talk about how we can interrupt the overthinking and rewrite the script to move from negative to positive thoughts.”&nbsp;

Some of the coping strategies, she adds, include deep breathing, muscle relaxation and silent reflection. “And it may sound funny, but even scheduling an ‘overthinking time’ where you can set aside a specific time of the day or week to just overthink, can be productive,” Clews said.&nbsp;

“This gives validity to one’s feelings, but sets a time limit so that you don’t spiral down an ‘overthinking rabbit hole’ of no return. Once that time is up, make a plan to actually solve the problem you are experiencing.”&nbsp;

Anxiety, like depression, is a mood disorder. Clews said talking about mental health is becoming more common in society.&nbsp;

“If we can take the taboo out of talking about mental health like we would any other health condition, we’d empower so many more to seek the help they need,” she said. “Talking about it – including our own struggles – can go a long way in showing someone else that they are not alone and that there is hope to overcome their anxiety with the right help.”&nbsp;

Living Well Wednesday is an online learning series hosted by K-State Research and Extension family and consumer science agents across the state. A list of upcoming topics, as well as past recorded sessions, is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/fcs/livingwellwed/">available online</a>.&nbsp;

<h2>Free webinar slated for Feb. 22&nbsp;</h2>BY PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN — In small doses, anxiety might be a good thing, perhaps inspiring a person to act quickly in the face of danger, or think twice about a large expense.&nbsp;But too much anxiety…not so much.&nbsp;“The problem is when anxiety becomes debilitating and starts to interfere with our daily lives,” said Rachael Clews, a family and consumer sciences specialist at Kansas State University’s Southwest Research-Extension Center in Garden City.&nbsp;“When anxiety becomes chronic and debilitating, it can lead to more serious mental health problems that require professional help.”&nbsp;Clews and Jennifer LaSalle – a family and community wellness agent in K-State Research and Extension’s West Plains District – are the featured speakers during the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/fcs/livingwellwed/">Living Well Wednesday series</a>&nbsp;on Feb. 22.&nbsp;Their talk, Declutter Your Mind: Tools to Tame Your Anxiety and Overthinking, will be held online from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. (CST). The session is free, but&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/LWW2023">participants must register in advance</a>&nbsp;to receive a link to the online presentation.&nbsp;“For most of us, overthinking is a negative thing where our minds conjure up every negative possibility for a situation,” Clews said. In the Feb. 22 presentation, “we’ll talk about how we can interrupt the overthinking and rewrite the script to move from negative to positive thoughts.”&nbsp;Some of the coping strategies, she adds, include deep breathing, muscle relaxation and silent reflection. “And it may sound funny, but even scheduling an ‘overthinking time’ where you can set aside a specific time of the day or week to just overthink, can be productive,” Clews said.&nbsp;“This gives validity to one’s feelings, but sets a time limit so that you don’t spiral down an ‘overthinking rabbit hole’ of no return. Once that time is up, make a plan to actually solve the problem you are experiencing.”&nbsp;Anxiety, like depression, is a mood disorder. Clews said talking about mental health is becoming more common in society.&nbsp;“If we can take the taboo out of talking about mental health like we would any other health condition, we’d empower so many more to seek the help they need,” she said. “Talking about it – including our own struggles – can go a long way in showing someone else that they are not alone and that there is hope to overcome their anxiety with the right help.”&nbsp;Living Well Wednesday is an online learning series hosted by K-State Research and Extension family and consumer science agents across the state. A list of upcoming topics, as well as past recorded sessions, is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/fcs/livingwellwed/">available online</a>.&nbsp;

‘Living Well Wednesday’ session to focus on anxiety, overthinking 

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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;<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676386781961.jpeg" alt="Richard Allen Drouant Junior, Distribute marijuana; &gt;30 kilograms; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; arrested 2/13" />
 <figcaption>Richard Allen Drouant Junior, Distribute marijuana; &gt;30 kilograms; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; arrested 2/13</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676387132372.jpeg" alt="Kristopher Charles Babylon, Distribute marijuana; &gt; 30 kilograms; Taxation; Drugs no drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Following another vehicle too closely; Maximum speed limits; Improper driving on laned roadway; arrested 2/13" />
 <figcaption>Kristopher Charles Babylon, Distribute marijuana; &gt; 30 kilograms; Taxation; Drugs no drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Following another vehicle too closely; Maximum speed limits; Improper driving on laned roadway; arrested 2/13</figcaption>
 </figure>

Geary County Booking Photos Feb. 14

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 p.m. THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds are expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will cause near blizzard conditions and drifting snow.




* WHEN...From 9 p.m. this evening to noon CST Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Travel is expected to become very difficult. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts may make
  roads impassable. These hazardous conditions are expected to
  impact the Thursday morning commute as well.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Any travel tonight and Thursday morning is strongly discouraged.
If you leave the safety of being indoors, you are putting your
life at risk. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668441425016.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 p.m. THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds are expected. Total snow
 accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
 will cause near blizzard conditions and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 p.m. this evening to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is expected to become very difficult. Blowing
 snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts may make
 roads impassable. These hazardous conditions are expected to
 impact the Thursday morning commute as well.* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Any travel tonight and Thursday morning is strongly discouraged.
If you leave the safety of being indoors, you are putting your
life at risk. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.&nbsp;

Winter Storm Warning for the region tonight

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Kansas Tourism on Tuesday announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. 

Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit groups, that are developing new or enhancing existing tourism attraction in the state. The deadline for applications is March 31.&nbsp;

“The projects that we are looking for with these grants are those that will bring new visitors to Kansas,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Each person that visits our state also supports our economy, by eating at our restaurants, staying at our hotels and shopping at our stores. These Attraction Development Grants will help entice more people to choose Kansas for their next adventure.”

The goals of Attraction Development Grants include:

●Improve the quality of life in communities across the state

“Attraction Development Grants are one of the many tools we have to assist travel industry partners across the state,”&nbsp;Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said. “With world-renowned destinations, history rich communities and spectacular natural wonders, every corner of Kansas is a vital part of the state’s tourism economy. These grants support our attractions and increase visitation to and throughout Kansas.”

Grant dollars may fund up to 40 percent of a project, with the community or business funding the remaining 60 percent. For more information, including grant applications please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTQuNzE1NjE2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRyYXZlbGtzLmNvbS90cmF2ZWwtaW5kdXN0cnkvcHJvZ3JhbXMtYW5kLXJlc291cmNlcy9ncmFudHMvIn0.y78g-0ONqQKLsXfUPHGe56_8ud26cbQKo4ug56zUo-I/s/1419840138/br/154505693324-l" target="_blank">https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/</a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bridgette.jobe@ks.gov" target="_blank">bridgette.jobe@ks.gov</a>.

Funding for Kansas Tourism grants, including the Tourism Marketing Grant, is provided by the Economic Development Initiatives Fund (EDIF) that is derived from state lottery proceeds.&nbsp;

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Kansas Tourism on Tuesday announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit groups, that are developing new or enhancing existing tourism attraction in the state. The deadline for applications is March 31.&nbsp;“The projects that we are looking for with these grants are those that will bring new visitors to Kansas,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Each person that visits our state also supports our economy, by eating at our restaurants, staying at our hotels and shopping at our stores. These Attraction Development Grants will help entice more people to choose Kansas for their next adventure.”The goals of Attraction Development Grants include:●Spur economic growth●Develop destination-based assets●Increase visitation to Kansas●Enhance visitor experience●Improve the quality of life in communities across the state“Attraction Development Grants are one of the many tools we have to assist travel industry partners across the state,”&nbsp;Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said. “With world-renowned destinations, history rich communities and spectacular natural wonders, every corner of Kansas is a vital part of the state’s tourism economy. These grants support our attractions and increase visitation to and throughout Kansas.”Grant dollars may fund up to 40 percent of a project, with the community or business funding the remaining 60 percent. For more information, including grant applications please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTQuNzE1NjE2NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRyYXZlbGtzLmNvbS90cmF2ZWwtaW5kdXN0cnkvcHJvZ3JhbXMtYW5kLXJlc291cmNlcy9ncmFudHMvIn0.y78g-0ONqQKLsXfUPHGe56_8ud26cbQKo4ug56zUo-I/s/1419840138/br/154505693324-l" target="_blank">https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/</a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bridgette.jobe@ks.gov" target="_blank">bridgette.jobe@ks.gov</a>.Funding for Kansas Tourism grants, including the Tourism Marketing Grant, is provided by the Economic Development Initiatives Fund (EDIF) that is derived from state lottery proceeds.&nbsp;

KS Tourism: $400K available in Attraction Development Grants

Junction City Blue Jays Basketball vs Hayden Wildcats LIVE STREAM - VIDEO ONLY

Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" are scheduled this weekend in Junction City.

Auditions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the rehearsal hall at the C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 W. Seventh.

Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/547949160715859/547949917382450?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">HERE</a> for more information.

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 </figure>Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" are scheduled this weekend in Junction City.Auditions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the rehearsal hall at the C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 W. Seventh.Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/547949160715859/547949917382450?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">HERE</a> for more information.

'Technicolor Dreamcoat' auditions scheduled in JC

GEARY COUNTY - On Saturday, March 25th at 6:00 pm, the Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Building Committee hosts the 'Back to our Roots' fundraiser to raise money for improvements and upgrades to the&nbsp;Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Building.

The fundraiser event includes both silent and live auction and a catered dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Originally constructed in 1978, the 4-H/Senior Citizen Building is used by multiple local groups&nbsp;including the Senior Citizen Center, 4-H clubs, and more. The building can also be rented out for private events by contacting the Geary County Extension Office.

Funding for upkeep of the building comes from rental fees and the annual fundraiser.

For more information, contact the Geary County K-State Research and Extension Office at 785-238-4161 or email ge@listserv.ksu.edu.

by BECKY GOFF JC PostGEARY COUNTY - On Saturday, March 25th at 6:00 pm, the Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Building Committee hosts the 'Back to our Roots' fundraiser to raise money for improvements and upgrades to the&nbsp;Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Building.The fundraiser event includes both silent and live auction and a catered dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.Originally constructed in 1978, the 4-H/Senior Citizen Building is used by multiple local groups&nbsp;including the Senior Citizen Center, 4-H clubs, and more. The building can also be rented out for private events by contacting the Geary County Extension Office.Funding for upkeep of the building comes from rental fees and the annual fundraiser.For more information, contact the Geary County K-State Research and Extension Office at 785-238-4161 or email ge@listserv.ksu.edu.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676404285881.jpeg" alt="'Back to our Roots' Building Fundraiser Flyer 2023" />
 <figcaption>'Back to our Roots' Building Fundraiser Flyer 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>

'Back to our Roots,' raising funds to improve Geary Co. 4-H/Senior Citizens Building

Nominations are open for Junction City Main Street's Love Downtown Awards.

Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 27, and winners will be announced an an award ceremony from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 7.

Submit nominations <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2MP6P2L">HERE</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676395746563.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nominations are open for Junction City Main Street's Love Downtown Awards.Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 27, and winners will be announced an an award ceremony from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 7.Submit nominations <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2MP6P2L">HERE</a>.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJCACCKS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02Lhf2EYUPUh6uDc37WqMd86daQbxMKTxmLC6bv8DN9zEsPpgSyXb2j1ES6pYphxUrl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="694" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Love Downtown Award nominations being accepted

The National Weather Service in Topeka is predicting up to 6 inches of snow in the Junction City area from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.&nbsp;

A winter storm watch will remain in effect until noon Thursday.

Snow is expected to arrive in the area after 5 p.m., accompanied by wind gusting up to 35 mph. The NWS is warning of hazardous travel conditions, as blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676387458897.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The National Weather Service in Topeka is predicting up to 6 inches of snow in the Junction City area from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.&nbsp;A winter storm watch will remain in effect until noon Thursday.Snow is expected to arrive in the area after 5 p.m., accompanied by wind gusting up to 35 mph. The NWS is warning of hazardous travel conditions, as blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Winter Storm Watch in effect Wed afternoon through Thu Morning for blue-shaded counties in the map on the left. Several inches of snow plus gusty winds will lead to hazardous travel. Now is the time to consider changing travel plans. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://t.co/0ECvt32nli">pic.twitter.com/0ECvt32nli</a>&mdash; NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSTopeka/status/1625445307105570817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

NWS: Up to 6 inches of snow possible in Wednesday winter storm

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect following an altercation in Manhattan.

Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, officers filed for battery in the 200 block of N. 9th Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 24-year-old man reported a 40-year-old man slapped him and bit him in the face. When officers arrived and attempted to place the suspect under arrest, he resisted by physically fighting the officers. 

Police arrested Wendell Parrish of Manhattan on requested charges of battery, battery on LEO, and interference with LEO. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $7,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect following an altercation in Manhattan.Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, officers filed for battery in the 200 block of N. 9th Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 24-year-old man reported a 40-year-old man slapped him and bit him in the face. When officers arrived and attempted to place the suspect under arrest, he resisted by physically fighting the officers. Police arrested Wendell Parrish of Manhattan on requested charges of battery, battery on LEO, and interference with LEO. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $7,000.

RCPD: Suspect allegedly bit man, fought with police

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6

  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph leading to

  reduced visibilities from blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slick road conditions.

  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The

  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Thursday.

Snow is forecast to accumulate in the affected areas causing

hazardous driving conditions. Those with travel plans are advised

to choose an alternate route, or should use extreme caution if

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676377024853.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph leading to reduced visibilities from blowing and drifting snow.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Kansas.* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slick road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Thursday.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Snow is forecast to accumulate in the affected areas causinghazardous driving conditions. Those with travel plans are advisedto choose an alternate route, or should use extreme caution iftravel is unavoidable.

Winter Storm Watch for the area

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

GREAT BEND — As the saying 
goes, choose your battles wisely. But sometimes, it's not a choice at 
all. Fifteen-year-old Owen Klug was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a 
degenerative form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures a day.
 When pharmaceuticals did not work, his parents found hope in hemp oil. 
With 37 states now offering medical cannabis, and 21 states allowing the
 drug to be used recreationally, Owen's mother, Kiley, simply wants 
those same opportunities for her child.

"If you would have told us
 we would have to go down this road 20 years ago, I would have said 
nope, no way, never," she said. "But when you love someone, and you do 
your research, and you're all in as a parent, this was the only path we 
had available to us. You don't understand it until you have to live it."

Dravet
 syndrome is chronic and medication-resistant. Many medications actually
 make the symptoms worse. The Klugs were hoping for a small break during
 Owen's teenage years, but improvements with seizures have been 
marginal.

"The teenage years are supposed to be that honeymoon period where 
they do get better," Kiley said. "I feel like they've gotten better. 
They have changed a little bit in presentation. Before any kind of 
therapy, he was having over 250 in an 18-hour period."

Owen has 
gone through 10 anti-epileptic medicines with little success. He's on a 
keto, high-fat, low-carb diet to help control seizures. He's had a 
feeding tube because a well-regulated diet can help with the seizures. 
And his parents use a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS), which acts like a 
pacemaker in the brain to shock the brain before the onset of a seizure.

But
 the best results have come from Haleigh's Hope, a hemp extract 
containing naturally occurring cannabinoids. By current law, the extract
 cannot have more than 0.3 percent THC content. The Klugs learned about 
medical cannabis from a California parent while attending a Dravet 
conference. Dravet parents have found Haleigh's Hope to be a more 
effective solution.

"I really feel like these children with Dravet
 syndrome have been at the forefront, these families, of the medical 
cannabis revolution," Kiley said. "This movement of, oh my gosh, this 
stuff actually can help these medical conditions where we've had 
roadblock after roadblock."

The Klugs eventually weaned Owen off all pharmaceuticals, using only 
the VNS, keto diet, and Haleigh's Hope. The results have been promising,
 but as with all drugs, Owen's body has built a tolerance to Haleigh's 
Hope, and the product has lost some of its healing power.

"He 
started gaining back these skills," Kiley said. "He started bearing 
weight again, he started vocalizing, he wasn't asleep all day, he 
started smiling when his brothers would get in trouble or make funny 
jokes. He would show meaningful, non-verbal conversation. It was such a 
gift."

Kiley has returned to teaching full-time, but she spent the
 first 11 years of Owen's life at home. During that time, she made four 
trips to Topeka to lobby and educate legislators about the importance of
 products like Haleigh's Hope, and their impact on patients. She found 
many conversations with legislators to be less than inspiring.

"Some
 of the responses I would get were fairly appalling," Kiley said. "I can
 recall, and this has really stuck with me, one legislator, as he's 
looking at my son and looking me in the face, he says, 'Well you know, 
I've got some of that stuff in the ditch behind my house. You're more 
than welcome to come check that out.' It just breaks my heart that the 
people who lead our state can't have the empathy to at least refrain 
from those stereotypical comments in the presence of my son, who 
struggles day-in, day-out."

The Klugs are not pushing legislation for the recreational use of 
cannabis. But they do want their son to have access to some of the 
products now available legally in Colorado and Missouri. Nebraska 
senators recently held a hearing on a revised medical marijuana bill in 
that state, and Oklahoma has already passed medical marijuana 
legislation.

"I think it's time," Kiley said. "We are surrounded 
by Colorado, Missouri, soon to be Oklahoma. They've had these laws in 
place for years now, and guess what? Those states are still standing. 
They're standing, and they're wealthy. Their schools are flourishing.

"We're
 not going to be a pioneer by any means, but I think we need to follow 
suit. I think it's time for Kansas to start looking after the people who
 need it most."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676297951566.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostGREAT BEND — As the saying 
goes, choose your battles wisely. But sometimes, it's not a choice at 
all. Fifteen-year-old Owen Klug was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a 
degenerative form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures a day.
 When pharmaceuticals did not work, his parents found hope in hemp oil. 
With 37 states now offering medical cannabis, and 21 states allowing the
 drug to be used recreationally, Owen's mother, Kiley, simply wants 
those same opportunities for her child."If you would have told us
 we would have to go down this road 20 years ago, I would have said 
nope, no way, never," she said. "But when you love someone, and you do 
your research, and you're all in as a parent, this was the only path we 
had available to us. You don't understand it until you have to live it."Dravet
 syndrome is chronic and medication-resistant. Many medications actually
 make the symptoms worse. The Klugs were hoping for a small break during
 Owen's teenage years, but improvements with seizures have been 
marginal.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676297981878.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>"The teenage years are supposed to be that honeymoon period where 
they do get better," Kiley said. "I feel like they've gotten better. 
They have changed a little bit in presentation. Before any kind of 
therapy, he was having over 250 in an 18-hour period."Owen has 
gone through 10 anti-epileptic medicines with little success. He's on a 
keto, high-fat, low-carb diet to help control seizures. He's had a 
feeding tube because a well-regulated diet can help with the seizures. 
And his parents use a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS), which acts like a 
pacemaker in the brain to shock the brain before the onset of a seizure.But
 the best results have come from Haleigh's Hope, a hemp extract 
containing naturally occurring cannabinoids. By current law, the extract
 cannot have more than 0.3 percent THC content. The Klugs learned about 
medical cannabis from a California parent while attending a Dravet 
conference. Dravet parents have found Haleigh's Hope to be a more 
effective solution."I really feel like these children with Dravet
 syndrome have been at the forefront, these families, of the medical 
cannabis revolution," Kiley said. "This movement of, oh my gosh, this 
stuff actually can help these medical conditions where we've had 
roadblock after roadblock."The Klugs eventually weaned Owen off all pharmaceuticals, using only 
the VNS, keto diet, and Haleigh's Hope. The results have been promising,
 but as with all drugs, Owen's body has built a tolerance to Haleigh's 
Hope, and the product has lost some of its healing power."He 
started gaining back these skills," Kiley said. "He started bearing 
weight again, he started vocalizing, he wasn't asleep all day, he 
started smiling when his brothers would get in trouble or make funny 
jokes. He would show meaningful, non-verbal conversation. It was such a 
gift."Kiley has returned to teaching full-time, but she spent the
 first 11 years of Owen's life at home. During that time, she made four 
trips to Topeka to lobby and educate legislators about the importance of
 products like Haleigh's Hope, and their impact on patients. She found 
many conversations with legislators to be less than inspiring."Some
 of the responses I would get were fairly appalling," Kiley said. "I can
 recall, and this has really stuck with me, one legislator, as he's 
looking at my son and looking me in the face, he says, 'Well you know, 
I've got some of that stuff in the ditch behind my house. You're more 
than welcome to come check that out.' It just breaks my heart that the 
people who lead our state can't have the empathy to at least refrain 
from those stereotypical comments in the presence of my son, who 
struggles day-in, day-out."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676298038815.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Klugs are not pushing legislation for the recreational use of 
cannabis. But they do want their son to have access to some of the 
products now available legally in Colorado and Missouri. Nebraska 
senators recently held a hearing on a revised medical marijuana bill in 
that state, and Oklahoma has already passed medical marijuana 
legislation."I think it's time," Kiley said. "We are surrounded 
by Colorado, Missouri, soon to be Oklahoma. They've had these laws in 
place for years now, and guess what? Those states are still standing. 
They're standing, and they're wealthy. Their schools are flourishing."We're
 not going to be a pioneer by any means, but I think we need to follow 
suit. I think it's time for Kansas to start looking after the people who
 need it most."

Kansas family sees benefit of medical cannabis

JUNCTION CITY - On Saturday, February 11th, Geary County 4-H members participated in the annual Geary County 4-H Day at the First Presbyterian Church.

Lyon Creek 4-H Club (Clara Gfeller, Hanna Miller, Amelia Strauss, Charles Strauss, Josie Strauss) – top purple

Lyon Creek 4-H Club (Declan Boehm, Gracen Gfeller, April Strauss, Arthur Strauss, Adrian Williams) – top purple

Public Speaking – Senior Division

Josie Strauss, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purple

Archer Anderes, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purple

Caden Goodyear, Humboldt 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purple

Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks – Senior Division

Clara Gfeller, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purple

Brittney Dibben &amp; Addison Gibson, Humboldt 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purple

Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks – Junior Division

Grant Slough, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purple

Gracen Gfeller, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purple

Amelia Strauss, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purple

Kara McDonald, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purple

Instrumental Solo – Junior Division

Aurora Garrison, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purple

The&nbsp;4-H members awarded top purple and 2nd purple ribbons are eligible to compete at Regional 4-H Club Day on March 25th in Clay Center.&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF JC PostJUNCTION CITY - On Saturday, February 11th, Geary County 4-H members participated in the annual Geary County 4-H Day at the First Presbyterian Church.Results of the 4-H Day event include:Model MeetingsBlue Line 4-H Club – top purpleGavel Games – Senior DivisionLyon Creek 4-H Club (Clara Gfeller, Hanna Miller, Amelia Strauss, Charles Strauss, Josie Strauss) – top purpleGavel Games – Junior DivisionLyon Creek 4-H Club (Declan Boehm, Gracen Gfeller, April Strauss, Arthur Strauss, Adrian Williams) – top purplePublic Speaking – Senior DivisionJosie Strauss, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purpleProject TalksArcher Anderes, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purpleCaden Goodyear, Humboldt 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purpleDemonstrations and Illustrated Talks – Senior DivisionClara Gfeller, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purpleBrittney Dibben &amp; Addison Gibson, Humboldt 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purpleDemonstrations and Illustrated Talks – Junior DivisionGrant Slough, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purpleGracen Gfeller, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – 2nd&nbsp;purpleReadings – Senior DivisionAmelia Strauss, Lyon Creek 4-H Club – top purpleReadings – Junior DivisionKara McDonald, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purpleInstrumental Solo – Junior DivisionKara McDonald, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purpleSolo Dance – Junior DivisionAurora Garrison, Blue Line 4-H Club – top purpleThe&nbsp;4-H members awarded top purple and 2nd purple ribbons are eligible to compete at Regional 4-H Club Day on March 25th in Clay Center.&nbsp;

Geary County 4-Hers compete in annual 4-H Day events

Mayor, Dr. Pat Landes was the guest speaker at “Celebration of Optimism” meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club.&nbsp; The Mayor shared that he has lived in our community and worked at our local hospital in the Radiology Department since 1997 and has been a Junction City Commissioner since 2011.

His wife, Kelley, and he were Chemistry majors at Wichita State University when they met. “I like science and helping people”, he said. So, working in radiology is a good fit for him. Being a Commissioner and now Mayor also provides him an opportunity to work with people to improve our city.

“When I became a commissioner, our city was in financial trouble and there were negatives about the Commission. I wanted to turn things around as a quiet leader and work behind the scenes. Our city was 130 million dollars in debt when I joined the Commission and we now have that debt down to 45 million dollars. We looked at what our needs were and what things we wanted. Then we made a plan that included not raising taxes, but improving roads, streets, and infrastructure while at the same time paying down the debt. We did these things and continue to work on them and maintain a positive attitude. There is more work to do, however.”

Economic development and work with soldiers in transition from the military to civilian life, bridge repair and extending the infrastructure in the area of Taylor Road, continuing to work on infrastructure and streets in town and paying down debt are some of the current Junction City Commission’s goals.

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at the Hampton Inn at 1039 S. Washington. Gathering time is 6:30 a.m. and the meetings begin at 6:50 a.m.&nbsp; Those who attend for the first time get a free breakfast buffet. Mike Taylor, Director of Religious Education at Fort Riley was also a guest at the meeting.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676311282791.jpeg" alt="Dr. Pat Landes with Nita Miller" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Pat Landes with Nita Miller</figcaption>
 </figure>Mayor, Dr. Pat Landes was the guest speaker at “Celebration of Optimism” meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club.&nbsp; The Mayor shared that he has lived in our community and worked at our local hospital in the Radiology Department since 1997 and has been a Junction City Commissioner since 2011.His wife, Kelley, and he were Chemistry majors at Wichita State University when they met. “I like science and helping people”, he said. So, working in radiology is a good fit for him. Being a Commissioner and now Mayor also provides him an opportunity to work with people to improve our city.“When I became a commissioner, our city was in financial trouble and there were negatives about the Commission. I wanted to turn things around as a quiet leader and work behind the scenes. Our city was 130 million dollars in debt when I joined the Commission and we now have that debt down to 45 million dollars. We looked at what our needs were and what things we wanted. Then we made a plan that included not raising taxes, but improving roads, streets, and infrastructure while at the same time paying down the debt. We did these things and continue to work on them and maintain a positive attitude. There is more work to do, however.”Economic development and work with soldiers in transition from the military to civilian life, bridge repair and extending the infrastructure in the area of Taylor Road, continuing to work on infrastructure and streets in town and paying down debt are some of the current Junction City Commission’s goals.The JC Breakfast Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at the Hampton Inn at 1039 S. Washington. Gathering time is 6:30 a.m. and the meetings begin at 6:50 a.m.&nbsp; Those who attend for the first time get a free breakfast buffet. Mike Taylor, Director of Religious Education at Fort Riley was also a guest at the meeting.

 Mayor Landes speaks to JC Breakfast Optimist Club

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged road rage incident in Manhattan.

Just before 6p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 1500 block of University Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Two 19-year-old men, a 19-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman reported a known male suspect followed them in a road rage incident and then accelerated towards them when crossing the road after leaving their vehicle.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged road rage incident in Manhattan.Just before 6p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 1500 block of University Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Two 19-year-old men, a 19-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman reported a known male suspect followed them in a road rage incident and then accelerated towards them when crossing the road after leaving their vehicle.

RCPD investigates alleged road-rage incident

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;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676301566282.jpeg" alt="Joel Alexis Nieves-Matos, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance; arrested 2/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676301710622.jpeg" alt="Jonathan Michael Sample, Probation violation; arrested 2/12" />
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Geary County Booking Photos Feb. 13

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Mahomes shook off an ankle injury, turned back into a magician and pulled out another comeback on the biggest stage to help the Kansas City Chiefs win their second Super Bowl in four years.

Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give the Chiefs a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

Mahomes and Hurts excelled in the first Super Bowl matchup featuring two Black starting QBs. But Mahomes, the two-time AP NFL MVP, turned it up in the second half after reaggravating a sprained right ankle.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who couldn't win the big game in Philadelphia, beat his former team to earn his second ring with Mahomes and the Chiefs.

With the score tied at 35-35, the Eagles tried to let the Chiefs score a touchdown with under two minutes left so they could get the ball back. But Jerick McKinnon slid at the 2, forcing the Eagles to use their last timeout.

After Mahomes took a knee two times, Butker nailed his kick, sending thousands of red-clad Chiefs fans into a frenzy.

The Chiefs won their second Super Bowl following the 2019 season, 50 years after the first one. It took just three years to get another Lombardi.

Chiefs fans were outnumbered in the stadium, but they did their part to silence the boisterous Philly fans with the tomahawk chop chant.

Down 24-14 with a limping Mahomes, the Chiefs followed up Rihanna's electrifying halftime performance with a sensational offensive outburst.

Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the divisional round, hurt it again on a 3-yard scramble late in the second quarter. He limped off the field but showed no ill effects on Kansas City's next possession.

Mahomes slipped — several players lost their footing on the natural grass surface — in the pocket yet somehow regained his balance and scrambled 14 yards to the Eagles 4, setting up Isiah Pacheco's 1-yard TD run that cut the deficit to 24-21.

After Jake Elliott's 33-yard field goal extended Philadelphia's lead to 27-21, the Chiefs struck again.

Mahomes tossed a 5-yard TD pass to a wide-open Kardarius Toney to give Kansas City its first lead, 28-27, early in the fourth quarter.

The Chiefs tightened up their defense, forcing Philly to punt. Then Toney returned a line-drive kick 65 yards to the Eagles 5 for the longest punt return in Super Bowl history.

On third down from the 4, Mahomes connected with Skyy Moore to extend their lead to 35-27. Moore also was wide open on the play.

Hurts hit DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard gain to the Chiefs and ran in for his third score of the game. He also ran in for the 2-point conversion to tie it at 35-35 with 5:15 to go.

As "Fly! Eagles! Fly!" reverberated throughout the stadium, Mahomes and the Chiefs went back to work.

The 27-year-old Mahomes became the third player to win his second NFL MVP award before age 28. He also became the youngest QB to start three Super Bowls. Then, Mahomes became the first player to win the Super Bowl the same season he was MVP after nine straight players lost.

Just five years after winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history, the Eagles came close with a new coach — Nick Sirianni — and new quarterback — Hurts.

Hurts set a Super Bowl record with 70 yards rushing and tied a record with three rushing scores.

The Eagles marched 75 yards down the field with Hurts scoring from the 1 for a 7-0 lead, and controlled the ball for almost 22 minutes in the first half.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676260249836.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the trophy after their win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the trophy after their win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football WriterGLENDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Mahomes shook off an ankle injury, turned back into a magician and pulled out another comeback on the biggest stage to help the Kansas City Chiefs win their second Super Bowl in four years.Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give the Chiefs a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.Mahomes and Hurts excelled in the first Super Bowl matchup featuring two Black starting QBs. But Mahomes, the two-time AP NFL MVP, turned it up in the second half after reaggravating a sprained right ankle.Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who couldn't win the big game in Philadelphia, beat his former team to earn his second ring with Mahomes and the Chiefs.With the score tied at 35-35, the Eagles tried to let the Chiefs score a touchdown with under two minutes left so they could get the ball back. But Jerick McKinnon slid at the 2, forcing the Eagles to use their last timeout.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676259849555.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates his field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates his field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)</figcaption>
 </figure>After Mahomes took a knee two times, Butker nailed his kick, sending thousands of red-clad Chiefs fans into a frenzy.The Chiefs won their second Super Bowl following the 2019 season, 50 years after the first one. It took just three years to get another Lombardi.Chiefs fans were outnumbered in the stadium, but they did their part to silence the boisterous Philly fans with the tomahawk chop chant.Down 24-14 with a limping Mahomes, the Chiefs followed up Rihanna's electrifying halftime performance with a sensational offensive outburst.Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the divisional round, hurt it again on a 3-yard scramble late in the second quarter. He limped off the field but showed no ill effects on Kansas City's next possession.Mahomes slipped — several players lost their footing on the natural grass surface — in the pocket yet somehow regained his balance and scrambled 14 yards to the Eagles 4, setting up Isiah Pacheco's 1-yard TD run that cut the deficit to 24-21.After Jake Elliott's 33-yard field goal extended Philadelphia's lead to 27-21, the Chiefs struck again.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676259636937.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)</figcaption>
 </figure>Mahomes tossed a 5-yard TD pass to a wide-open Kardarius Toney to give Kansas City its first lead, 28-27, early in the fourth quarter.The Chiefs tightened up their defense, forcing Philly to punt. Then Toney returned a line-drive kick 65 yards to the Eagles 5 for the longest punt return in Super Bowl history.On third down from the 4, Mahomes connected with Skyy Moore to extend their lead to 35-27. Moore also was wide open on the play.But the Eagles wouldn't go away.Hurts hit DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard gain to the Chiefs and ran in for his third score of the game. He also ran in for the 2-point conversion to tie it at 35-35 with 5:15 to go.As "Fly! Eagles! Fly!" reverberated throughout the stadium, Mahomes and the Chiefs went back to work.The 27-year-old Mahomes became the third player to win his second NFL MVP award before age 28. He also became the youngest QB to start three Super Bowls. Then, Mahomes became the first player to win the Super Bowl the same season he was MVP after nine straight players lost.Just five years after winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history, the Eagles came close with a new coach — Nick Sirianni — and new quarterback — Hurts.Hurts set a Super Bowl record with 70 yards rushing and tied a record with three rushing scores.The Eagles marched 75 yards down the field with Hurts scoring from the 1 for a 7-0 lead, and controlled the ball for almost 22 minutes in the first half.Hurts, who missed two games late in the season with a shoulder injury, had no trouble throwing a perfect deep ball to A.J. Brown, giving the Eagles a 14-7 lead with a 45-yard connection on the first play of the second quarter.But Hurts then made a rare mistake on the next drive when he fumbled without being hit while scrambling away from pressure. Nick Bolton picked it up and raced 36 yards for a score that made it 14-14. Hurts had just eight turnovers this season, six picks and two fumbles.Undeterred, Hurts kept running.He took off for 14 yards on the first play after the fumble. On fourth-and-5 from Chiefs 44, Hurts ran 28 yards. He finished off the drive with a 4-yard TD run to put Philadelphia ahead 21-14.Elliott kicked a 35-yard field goal to send the Eagles into halftime leading 24-14.Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an 18-yard TD pass in the right corner to tie it at 7-7 in the first quarter. The Chiefs' All-Pro tight end and Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce became the first set of brothers to play against each other in the Super Bowl.Their mom, Donna Kelce, wore a half-red, half-green jersey with No. 87 on the front for Travis and No. 62 on the back for Jason. She sat in a suite between NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Damar Hamlin.Eagles fans turned State Farm Stadium into a sea of green, chanting "E-A-G-L-E-S!" and singing the team's fight song after each score. But they left disappointed.Reid won more games than any coach in team history during 14 seasons with the Eagles but the one knock against him was that he couldn't win the big one. Reid finally earned his ring with the Chiefs when they beat San Francisco in the Super Bowl following the 2019 season. They went back the next year and lost to Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The first Super Bowl involving both No. 1 seeds since the Eagles beat the Patriots in February 2018 lived up to its hype. It was the third-highest scoring Super Bowl and the Eagles scored the most points by a losing team.Plenty of celebrities were the Eagles fans wearing, including Bradley Cooper and Kevin Hart, who wore a Reggie White No. 92 jersey.Paul McCartney and LeBron James also were in the crowd of 67,827.

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