RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.

Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp;

 DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond.

 Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp; DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond. Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

Search warrant drug bust led to arrest of 3 in Manhattan

Approximately three dozen archers from across the region will compete in the fourth annual Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include static displays of military equipment, a military working dog demonstration, a bus tour of Fort Riley, a free Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks archery clinic and video games.

The Meet Your Army event is free. The Bow Slinger archery tournament requires a registration fee.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Bow&nbsp;Slinger&nbsp;archery tournament requires a registration fee and registration is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://riley.armymwr.com/" target="_blank">https://riley.armymwr.com</a>. Both events are open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Approximately three dozen archers from across the region will compete in the fourth annual Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include static displays of military equipment, a military working dog demonstration, a bus tour of Fort Riley, a free Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks archery clinic and video games.The Meet Your Army event is free. The Bow Slinger archery tournament requires a registration fee.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Bow&nbsp;Slinger&nbsp;archery tournament requires a registration fee and registration is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://riley.armymwr.com/" target="_blank">https://riley.armymwr.com</a>. Both events are open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Riley will host a Bow Slinger Tournament and Meet Your Army event

MANHATTAN — Governor Laura Kelly kicked off the seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, a meeting of more than 400 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas, according to a media release from her office.

“The Kansas Ag industry is the life blood of this state, and I’m grateful for the opportunity today to celebrate their accomplishments and the critical goods and services they provide to our communities, our state, and our world,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly.&nbsp;“Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s ability to lead our state toward continued success.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Governor Kelly touted the importance of the industry to Kansas: In 2021, agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs – 12% of Kansas’ workforce. Earlier this year, she announced that Kansas exported $5.35 billion of agricultural goods – the most in the state’s history.&nbsp;

At the conference, attendees spent their morning attending breakout sessions focused on specific agricultural sectors including traditional agricultural areas like beef, pork, corn, and wheat, as well as sectors such as specialty livestock, agricultural technology, and cotton. Since the first Ag Growth Summit in 2016, these sectors have worked to identify strategies for driving growth in their sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Many of the initiatives that we have seen realized in recent years were born at previous Kansas Ag Growth Summits,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;“As leaders from across all sectors of agriculture engage in active discussion about how we can move this industry forward, we know that collaboration benefits the entire state of Kansas.”&nbsp;

The afternoon session will include a report on the 2022 Ag Workforce Needs Assessment Survey followed by a panel discussion about how agribusinesses can better recruit and retain employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Secretary Beam will close the conference by recognizing the 2022 Kansas Ag Heroes, with a special tribute to the many individuals and organizations who stepped up to help with the wildfires that devastated many parts of the state this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy">Click here for more</a> about the 2022 Kansas Ag Growth Summit and the full Ag Growth Project —including materials shared in the sessions and a full list of the Kansas Ag Heroes —&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN — Governor Laura Kelly kicked off the seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, a meeting of more than 400 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas, according to a media release from her office.“The Kansas Ag industry is the life blood of this state, and I’m grateful for the opportunity today to celebrate their accomplishments and the critical goods and services they provide to our communities, our state, and our world,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly.&nbsp;“Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s ability to lead our state toward continued success.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Governor Kelly touted the importance of the industry to Kansas: In 2021, agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs – 12% of Kansas’ workforce. Earlier this year, she announced that Kansas exported $5.35 billion of agricultural goods – the most in the state’s history.&nbsp;At the conference, attendees spent their morning attending breakout sessions focused on specific agricultural sectors including traditional agricultural areas like beef, pork, corn, and wheat, as well as sectors such as specialty livestock, agricultural technology, and cotton. Since the first Ag Growth Summit in 2016, these sectors have worked to identify strategies for driving growth in their sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Many of the initiatives that we have seen realized in recent years were born at previous Kansas Ag Growth Summits,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;“As leaders from across all sectors of agriculture engage in active discussion about how we can move this industry forward, we know that collaboration benefits the entire state of Kansas.”&nbsp;The afternoon session will include a report on the 2022 Ag Workforce Needs Assessment Survey followed by a panel discussion about how agribusinesses can better recruit and retain employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary Beam will close the conference by recognizing the 2022 Kansas Ag Heroes, with a special tribute to the many individuals and organizations who stepped up to help with the wildfires that devastated many parts of the state this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy">Click here for more</a> about the 2022 Kansas Ag Growth Summit and the full Ag Growth Project —including materials shared in the sessions and a full list of the Kansas Ag Heroes —&nbsp;

Governor kicks off 2022 Kansas Agricultural Growth Summit

KDHE has a grant program that would fund improved air filtration to mitigate COVID-19.&nbsp; The amount would for $345,204.

In session Thursday night, the USD 475 Board of Education approved submission of an application to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment for the grant.

KDHE has a grant program that would fund improved air filtration to mitigate COVID-19.&nbsp; The amount would for $345,204.This would be a one-time grant.In session Thursday night, the USD 475 Board of Education approved submission of an application to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment for the grant.

USD 475 authorizes an application for a COVID-19 mitigation grant

&nbsp;Join the virtual Lunch &amp; Learn scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at noon central time. Eisenhower Presidential Library's former deputy director, Tim Rives, will be the guest speaker. Continuing with this year's theme "The Making of a Leader," Rives will look at the alleged role of luck or providence in Eisenhower's career, with a special emphasis on the fate of Ike and the other young men who took the service academy examination with him in 1910.

Rives is currently the deputy director for archival operations for the National Archives and Records Administration in Kansas City, MO. He is the former deputy director and supervisory archivist of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, an army veteran and Kansan. He is a graduate of Wichita State University and Emporia State University. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Military History, the Baseball Research Journal and Prologue, among others.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Join the virtual Lunch &amp; Learn scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at noon central time. Eisenhower Presidential Library's former deputy director, Tim Rives, will be the guest speaker. Continuing with this year's theme "The Making of a Leader," Rives will look at the alleged role of luck or providence in Eisenhower's career, with a special emphasis on the fate of Ike and the other young men who took the service academy examination with him in 1910. Rives is currently the deputy director for archival operations for the National Archives and Records Administration in Kansas City, MO. He is the former deputy director and supervisory archivist of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, an army veteran and Kansan. He is a graduate of Wichita State University and Emporia State University. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Military History, the Baseball Research Journal and Prologue, among others.&nbsp; JOIN ONLINE!<ul>
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As is the case with many school districts Geary USD 475 is looking for teachers.&nbsp; Tim Winters, Executive Director for Personnel Services, noted that they are approximately 22-23 teachers short. "That's teachers in the classroom where we could be at full capacity. Last year we were in the mid 30's and there for quite some time. So we've made some progress but we still have a ways to go."

Meeting Thursday night the Board of Education approved a personnel report that included the hiring of eight certified staff and 55 classified employees for payroll.&nbsp;

The plan to deal with the shortage of teachers will be to use a plan similar to last school year. "Their class sizes are increasing. In some cases they've reduced the number of sections if it's at a secondary level but they have all students covered."

This is the first week of the 2022-23 school year.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostAs is the case with many school districts Geary USD 475 is looking for teachers.&nbsp; Tim Winters, Executive Director for Personnel Services, noted that they are approximately 22-23 teachers short. "That's teachers in the classroom where we could be at full capacity. Last year we were in the mid 30's and there for quite some time. So we've made some progress but we still have a ways to go."Meeting Thursday night the Board of Education approved a personnel report that included the hiring of eight certified staff and 55 classified employees for payroll.&nbsp;The plan to deal with the shortage of teachers will be to use a plan similar to last school year. "Their class sizes are increasing. In some cases they've reduced the number of sections if it's at a secondary level but they have all students covered."This is the first week of the 2022-23 school year.

USD 475 continues to search for teachers 

Vote canvasses have been completed in the 68th District Kansas House Republican primary election race. Nate Butler, Junction City, had&nbsp;1,369 votes and John Seibel, Burdick 1,133 votes. Election results are not final until they are certified by the State Board of Canvassers on Sept. 1.

Portions of Geary, Riley and Morris Counties are in the 68th District.

The primary election winner advances to meet Democrat Michael Seymour II, Council Grove, in the general election in November.

Vote canvasses have been completed in the 68th District Kansas House Republican primary election race. Nate Butler, Junction City, had&nbsp;1,369 votes and John Seibel, Burdick 1,133 votes. Election results are not final until they are certified by the State Board of Canvassers on Sept. 1.Portions of Geary, Riley and Morris Counties are in the 68th District.The primary election winner advances to meet Democrat Michael Seymour II, Council Grove, in the general election in November.

Vote totals are updated in the 68th District House race

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

Riley County teen, Mikey Silva from Randolph, is one of the top 11 teens with mullets competing in the USA Teen Mullet Championship.

Silva has been growing out his mullet for the last 3 years, maintaining it by getting it trimmed every 8 weeks.

You can vote for Mikey in the USA Teen Mullet Championship by following <a href="https://mulletchamp.com/2022-teens-division-voting/">this link, an email address is required to vote</a>. Voting ends Friday, August 19th, 2022.

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 </figure>By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRiley County teen, Mikey Silva from Randolph, is one of the top 11 teens with mullets competing in the USA Teen Mullet Championship.Silva has been growing out his mullet for the last 3 years, maintaining it by getting it trimmed every 8 weeks.You can vote for Mikey in the USA Teen Mullet Championship by following <a href="https://mulletchamp.com/2022-teens-division-voting/">this link, an email address is required to vote</a>. Voting ends Friday, August 19th, 2022.

Riley Co. teen finalist in USA Teen Mullet championship competition

Job seekers, both military and civilian, can attend the 10th annual Patriot Day Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13th from 1-6 p.m. at the Junction City Municipal Building.&nbsp;

Employers can register at a cost of $100 per booth.

For information contact Jordan McCann at Jordan@jcacc.org or 785-762-2632 or Andre.Heath@ks.cov or 785-762-8870.

Job seekers, both military and civilian, can attend the 10th annual Patriot Day Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13th from 1-6 p.m. at the Junction City Municipal Building.&nbsp;Employers can register at a cost of $100 per booth.For information contact Jordan McCann at Jordan@jcacc.org or 785-762-2632 or Andre.Heath@ks.cov or 785-762-8870.

Patriot Day Career Fair will occur in September

Junction City Commissioners have approved a resolution authorizing staff to seek a low-cost state revolving loan to help with both the southwest and east wastewater plant Phase II improvements.

The goal is to create efficiencies, operational capacity and meet federal requirements for discharge of treated wastewater. Improvements would range from sludge thickening and storage to new or upgraded administration buildings at the plants.

The estimated cost would be approximately $59 million with a two year, nine-month construction time frame.&nbsp;

The improvements to the wastewater plants are being done to meet&nbsp; federal mandated requirements. The plan is to&nbsp; repay the loan through future sewer rates.

Junction City Commissioners have approved a resolution authorizing staff to seek a low-cost state revolving loan to help with both the southwest and east wastewater plant Phase II improvements.The goal is to create efficiencies, operational capacity and meet federal requirements for discharge of treated wastewater. Improvements would range from sludge thickening and storage to new or upgraded administration buildings at the plants.The estimated cost would be approximately $59 million with a two year, nine-month construction time frame.&nbsp;The improvements to the wastewater plants are being done to meet&nbsp; federal mandated requirements. The plan is to&nbsp; repay the loan through future sewer rates.

Junction City will seek a low-cost loan for wastewater plant improvements 

Around 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, Riley County Police Department responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Westloop Place.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by 78-year old Anna McCormick of Manhattan, had been hit by a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by 17-year old Carly Pearsall of Manhattan.

Officers determined McCormick failed to yield at the intersection.

Pearsall was transported by Riley County EMS to Ascension Via Christi for treatment of head pain.

McCormick was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostAround 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, Riley County Police Department responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Westloop Place.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3740.585060221264!2d-96.61123428439288!3d39.190075937243456!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xdc45d848c308fcd6!2zMznCsDExJzI0LjMiTiA5NsKwMzYnMzIuNiJX!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1660834720766!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by 78-year old Anna McCormick of Manhattan, had been hit by a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by 17-year old Carly Pearsall of Manhattan.Officers determined McCormick failed to yield at the intersection.Pearsall was transported by Riley County EMS to Ascension Via Christi for treatment of head pain.McCormick was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

17-year old MHK woman injured in Wednesday evening crash

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

The Riley County Police Department responded to a&nbsp;motorcycle crash on westbound K-18 on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers found a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by 23-year old Haley Dunn of Manhattan had rear-ended a 2008 Honda Odyssey, driven by 39-year-old Lindsay Wells of Junction City.

Dunn was life-flighted to&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment of her injuries, Dunn was conscious and breathing at the time of transport.&nbsp; Wells was not injured.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostThe Riley County Police Department responded to a&nbsp;motorcycle crash on westbound K-18 on Wednesday afternoon.Officers found a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by 23-year old Haley Dunn of Manhattan had rear-ended a 2008 Honda Odyssey, driven by 39-year-old Lindsay Wells of Junction City.Dunn was life-flighted to&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment of her injuries, Dunn was conscious and breathing at the time of transport.&nbsp; Wells was not injured.

Manhattan woman airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley has posted a social media notice on delays in patient care. The hospital is experiencing technical difficulties which may create delays in patient care including appointment scheduling, pharmacy, lab and radiology.

The estimated time for resolution is noon Thursday.

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley has posted a social media notice on delays in patient care. The hospital is experiencing technical difficulties which may create delays in patient care including appointment scheduling, pharmacy, lab and radiology.The estimated time for resolution is noon Thursday.

IACH posts notice of temporary delays in patient care 

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a jail officer in Riley County.

Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for battery on a law enforcement officer and aggravated robbery at the Riley County Jail in Manhattan, according to the police department activity report.

A 20-year-old inmate body slammed a 29-year-old corrections officer in his cell and stole the officer's radio and keys.&nbsp; Other corrections officers quickly restrained the inmate.

EMS transported the injured corrections officer to Via Christi for treatment of back pain and scrapes. He was later released. 

The inmate was transported to Osawatomie State Hospital for mental health evaluation.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a jail officer in Riley County.Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for battery on a law enforcement officer and aggravated robbery at the Riley County Jail in Manhattan, according to the police department activity report.A 20-year-old inmate body slammed a 29-year-old corrections officer in his cell and stole the officer's radio and keys.&nbsp; Other corrections officers quickly restrained the inmate.EMS transported the injured corrections officer to Via Christi for treatment of back pain and scrapes. He was later released. The inmate was transported to Osawatomie State Hospital for mental health evaluation.

Corrections officer injured after body slammed by inmate

Fall semester classes begin Monday at Kansas State University. In Manhattan that's good news since it means thousands of KSU students are arriving in the community.&nbsp;

There is increased traffic and longer lines&nbsp; in stores and restaurants but the addition of thousands of students is considered by many welcome news.

Jason Smith, Chamber of Commerce President, said Manhattan is a college town. "So we sort of feel empty when we don't have students here. So just culturally I think the town feels more vibrant and engaging when the students are here. It's who we are."

Smith noted that's important economically because students shop and their return helps the local businesses and restaurants. Many of the students work in the local establishments as well. "Certainly now when we're in the labor crunch we're in across the country, being able to have workers of all types is important and we have a lot of students that fill those spots."&nbsp;

Smith noted that just having the students back make the residents feel better and makes Manhattan who they are as a community.

Dennis Cook, Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, considers Aggieville the heart of the town and the "excitement part of coming back to K-State." We have a lot of businesses that depend on the college students to not only come down and be a part of who we are but they're also a big number of our employees so we're anxious to have school back."

For the businesses in Aggieville Cook noted that the biggest part of the year is the fall. "The fall semester, this is where businesses really make it so we're excited."

Students coming into Aggieville will find a brand new parking garage that holds more than 450 vehicles. "We're going to be encouraging people to use the new parking garage because one of the main streets, North Manhattan Ave., is under construction and it will be for probably the whole fall and part-way through the spring semester. So it's important for people to come down here and use the parking garage. It's very accessible and it's going to be free until the end of the year."

Riley County Police Patrol Captain Greg Steere noted that there is a lot of construction under way in the community and that changes on a week-to-week and month-to-month basis. Motorists should be mindful of that as they travel in and around Manhattan.&nbsp;

Steere said a lot of students are coming back for school so more people will be on the roadway. "Also in the last year or so we've had a bit of an increase in our overall accident numbers so we're trying to do everything that we can to just let folks know that we need their help to do everything they can to be safe and be aware of other motorists."

Police are starting an accident reduction initiative called ARC, Accident Reduction Citation. "We're going to be out doing a little more enforcement and we're trying to focus on behaviors that we know cause accidents." Steere added that almost always, some kind of distracted driving or inattention play a big factor. "Our historical three things are almost always related to following too close, failure to yield or other aggressive driving actions like speeding or things like that." RCPD is trying to focus on measures that will affect some of those behaviors.

Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect at locations across the city and where large groups of people can congregate at locations Steele encouraged people to be aware of their surroundings. "We always encourage students especially, to try as much as you can, especially late at night. Be together, stay in groups is always a good thing to do." If you see something suspicious call the Riley County Police Department.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostFall semester classes begin Monday at Kansas State University. In Manhattan that's good news since it means thousands of KSU students are arriving in the community.&nbsp;There is increased traffic and longer lines&nbsp; in stores and restaurants but the addition of thousands of students is considered by many welcome news.Community and Economic ImpactJason Smith, Chamber of Commerce President, said Manhattan is a college town. "So we sort of feel empty when we don't have students here. So just culturally I think the town feels more vibrant and engaging when the students are here. It's who we are."Smith noted that's important economically because students shop and their return helps the local businesses and restaurants. Many of the students work in the local establishments as well. "Certainly now when we're in the labor crunch we're in across the country, being able to have workers of all types is important and we have a lot of students that fill those spots."&nbsp;Smith noted that just having the students back make the residents feel better and makes Manhattan who they are as a community.<figure>
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 </figure>AggievilleDennis Cook, Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, considers Aggieville the heart of the town and the "excitement part of coming back to K-State." We have a lot of businesses that depend on the college students to not only come down and be a part of who we are but they're also a big number of our employees so we're anxious to have school back."For the businesses in Aggieville Cook noted that the biggest part of the year is the fall. "The fall semester, this is where businesses really make it so we're excited."Students coming into Aggieville will find a brand new parking garage that holds more than 450 vehicles. "We're going to be encouraging people to use the new parking garage because one of the main streets, North Manhattan Ave., is under construction and it will be for probably the whole fall and part-way through the spring semester. So it's important for people to come down here and use the parking garage. It's very accessible and it's going to be free until the end of the year."<figure>
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 </figure>RCPDRiley County Police Patrol Captain Greg Steere noted that there is a lot of construction under way in the community and that changes on a week-to-week and month-to-month basis. Motorists should be mindful of that as they travel in and around Manhattan.&nbsp;Steere said a lot of students are coming back for school so more people will be on the roadway. "Also in the last year or so we've had a bit of an increase in our overall accident numbers so we're trying to do everything that we can to just let folks know that we need their help to do everything they can to be safe and be aware of other motorists."Police are starting an accident reduction initiative called ARC, Accident Reduction Citation. "We're going to be out doing a little more enforcement and we're trying to focus on behaviors that we know cause accidents." Steere added that almost always, some kind of distracted driving or inattention play a big factor. "Our historical three things are almost always related to following too close, failure to yield or other aggressive driving actions like speeding or things like that." RCPD is trying to focus on measures that will affect some of those behaviors.Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect at locations across the city and where large groups of people can congregate at locations Steele encouraged people to be aware of their surroundings. "We always encourage students especially, to try as much as you can, especially late at night. Be together, stay in groups is always a good thing to do." If you see something suspicious call the Riley County Police Department.

KSU students roll into Manhattan

Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday ( Aug. 20 ) from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum.&nbsp;

Participants can learn basic principles of archaeology in this activity. People of all ages can try their hand at site mapping, excavation and artifact handling. Cookies will be used in the process.

No RSVP is required and admission will be free.

Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday ( Aug. 20 ) from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum.&nbsp;Participants can learn basic principles of archaeology in this activity. People of all ages can try their hand at site mapping, excavation and artifact handling. Cookies will be used in the process.No RSVP is required and admission will be free.

Principles of archaeology will covered during STEAM Saturday

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City are beginning interviews to fill the vacant Military Affairs Director position.

Nathan Butler, MAC Advisory Committee Chair, updated&nbsp; the search this week by noting that they were starting interviews for the position. 'Reviewed 40-some resumes now. So we're going to do some interviews.

The position has been vacant since the recent resignation of Craig Bender, who entered private industry.

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City are beginning interviews to fill the vacant Military Affairs Director position.Nathan Butler, MAC Advisory Committee Chair, updated&nbsp; the search this week by noting that they were starting interviews for the position. 'Reviewed 40-some resumes now. So we're going to do some interviews.The position has been vacant since the recent resignation of Craig Bender, who entered private industry.

Chamber searches for a new MAC Director

Aug. 27th is the date for the 5th annual Brandon Stroda Fishing Derby at Homer's Pond in Junction City. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a free event that will include fishing, food and prizes.&nbsp;

Aug. 27th is the date for the 5th annual Brandon Stroda Fishing Derby at Homer's Pond in Junction City. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.This is a free event that will include fishing, food and prizes.&nbsp;

Kids can try their luck with fishing at Homer's Pond

Geary County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 County budget on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the County Office Building.

Trish Giordano said the planned County budget includes a drop in the property tax mill levy from 70.4 this year to 60.1 mills next year. "$1.1 million we're asking less from the taxpayers." The amount is four mills under the revenue neutral rate

Giordano cited the use of detailed budgeting as a factor in the ability to make a reduction, "and you know where your money is going. " There was excess carryover cash in some of the accounts. "I think that actually freed up some monies to where we were actually able to take care of the hospital, our employees with our wage study and the taxpayers so I feel it's a win win this year."

Following the public hearing the commission can adopted the 2023 budget.

Geary County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 County budget on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the County Office Building.Trish Giordano said the planned County budget includes a drop in the property tax mill levy from 70.4 this year to 60.1 mills next year. "$1.1 million we're asking less from the taxpayers." The amount is four mills under the revenue neutral rateGiordano cited the use of detailed budgeting as a factor in the ability to make a reduction, "and you know where your money is going. " There was excess carryover cash in some of the accounts. "I think that actually freed up some monies to where we were actually able to take care of the hospital, our employees with our wage study and the taxpayers so I feel it's a win win this year."Following the public hearing the commission can adopted the 2023 budget.

Geary County taxes could drop in 2023

UPDATE: Riley County Police Department says Alejandra was located on August 19th. Her picture has been removed for privacy purposes.

The Wamego Police Department (WPD),&nbsp;along with the Riley County Police Department (RCPD), are asking the community's help in locating two runaway teen girls.

WPD had previously <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/5ae2aab2-d674-41b5-949d-28dea5cf0e02">requested assistance on Monday, August 15th</a> in locating missing 15-year old, Trinity after she ran away from a residence in Salina, Kansas on August 12, 2022.

Trinity is 5'2" and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She had red and black hair when she was last seen.&nbsp;

She is believed to be in the Manhattan, Junction City or Fort Riley areas, and may be accompanied by now missing 16-year old Alejandra.

Alejandra is a female runaway from Manhattan. She is 5'7" and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Alejandra has brown eyes and frequently changes the color of her hair.

If you have information on the location of either Trinity or Alejandra or both girls, please contact the&nbsp;Wamego Police at (785) 456-9553, RCPD at (785) 537-2112, or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostUPDATE: Riley County Police Department says Alejandra was located on August 19th. Her picture has been removed for privacy purposes.The Wamego Police Department (WPD),&nbsp;along with the Riley County Police Department (RCPD), are asking the community's help in locating two runaway teen girls.WPD had previously <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/5ae2aab2-d674-41b5-949d-28dea5cf0e02">requested assistance on Monday, August 15th</a> in locating missing 15-year old, Trinity after she ran away from a residence in Salina, Kansas on August 12, 2022.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660664828476.jpeg" alt="Missing Kid Trinity, picture from Wamego Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Missing Kid Trinity, picture from Wamego Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>Trinity is 5'2" and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She had red and black hair when she was last seen.&nbsp;She is believed to be in the Manhattan, Junction City or Fort Riley areas, and may be accompanied by now missing 16-year old Alejandra.Alejandra is a female runaway from Manhattan. She is 5'7" and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Alejandra has brown eyes and frequently changes the color of her hair.If you have information on the location of either Trinity or Alejandra or both girls, please contact the&nbsp;Wamego Police at (785) 456-9553, RCPD at (785) 537-2112, or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

UPDATE: Alejandra located, Trinity remains missing; Law enforcement searching for runaway teens

RILEY COUNTY—Six people were injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Tuesday in Riley County.

A 2011 Ford F-150 driven by Gabriel Anderson, 24, of Clay Center was&nbsp; westbound on Madison Road at North Billings Street and rear-ended a 2016 Lincoln Navigator driven by Mohammad Nomani, 40, of Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The impact caused the Navigator to spin into the eastbound lane where it was rear-ended again by a 2017 Ford F-150 driven by Nathan Mead, 45, of Manhattan. 

EMS transported an adult female and three juvenile passengers in the Lincoln and&nbsp; an adult female and one juvenile passenger in the 2017 Ford to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.

 Anderson was issued a citation for following too closely, according to the RCPD.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660700143795.jpeg" alt="Crash at Madison and N. Billings -photo by Becky Goff, Little Apple Post" />
 <figcaption>Crash at Madison and N. Billings -photo by Becky Goff, Little Apple Post</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Six people were injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Tuesday in Riley County.A 2011 Ford F-150 driven by Gabriel Anderson, 24, of Clay Center was&nbsp; westbound on Madison Road at North Billings Street and rear-ended a 2016 Lincoln Navigator driven by Mohammad Nomani, 40, of Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The impact caused the Navigator to spin into the eastbound lane where it was rear-ended again by a 2017 Ford F-150 driven by Nathan Mead, 45, of Manhattan. EMS transported an adult female and three juvenile passengers in the Lincoln and&nbsp; an adult female and one juvenile passenger in the 2017 Ford to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries. Anderson was issued a citation for following too closely, according to the RCPD.

6 hospitalized after 3-vehicle Riley Co. crash

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s guest speakers on August 17 were Melanie Laster and Jim Sands, who are among those working on the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project in Geary County. Melanie is the Secretary/Treasurer and Jim is the President. Others involved in the project include Margy Stewart, Delilah Hamilton, Fred Reid, and Heather Hagedorn.

Both expressed concern that “our rich history of the Black community in Geary County be celebrated and not get lost.” Jim Sands also said that “we need stories and artifacts brought to the Geary County Museum to remind us about the Black families and experiences of those families that lived and worked here.

The source of funding for this project to this point has come from a $10,000 grant provided by the Kansas Humanities Foundation. “Goals of the project are to educate people about the diversity and what we can continue to do to work together. Ways community members can help with the project is by donating lumber, printing, helping with signage, marketing, and concrete work.”

Laster stated that “this will not be a walking tour on a trail, but sites will be visited by car or bus around different parts of the city.” The sites currently identified on the Buffalo Soldier Trail will include the Geary County Historical Society Museum; Ward Chapel AME Church; Buffalo Soldier Monument; Pawnee Park and Village; The Buffalo Soldier Service Organization (USO); The Pentecostal Church; Church of God; VFW Post 8773; Highland Cemetery; Second Missionary Baptist Church and the entrance to Rathert Field. The plan is to have signage with information at or near the site to explain the significance of that site to the visitor.

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at the Hampton Inn located at 1029 S. Washington Street in Junction City. A free breakfast buffet is available for those who attend a meeting for the first time, which is served at 6:30 AM. The Optimist Club meeting begins at 6:50 AM. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660746136095.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right: Jim Sands, President of the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project; Melanie Laster, Secretary/Treasurer of the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project and Don Manley, President of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club." />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right: Jim Sands, President of the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project; Melanie Laster, Secretary/Treasurer of the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project and Don Manley, President of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club.</figcaption>
 </figure>By Dr. Ferrell MillerThe JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s guest speakers on August 17 were Melanie Laster and Jim Sands, who are among those working on the Buffalo Soldier Trail Project in Geary County. Melanie is the Secretary/Treasurer and Jim is the President. Others involved in the project include Margy Stewart, Delilah Hamilton, Fred Reid, and Heather Hagedorn.Both expressed concern that “our rich history of the Black community in Geary County be celebrated and not get lost.” Jim Sands also said that “we need stories and artifacts brought to the Geary County Museum to remind us about the Black families and experiences of those families that lived and worked here.The source of funding for this project to this point has come from a $10,000 grant provided by the Kansas Humanities Foundation. “Goals of the project are to educate people about the diversity and what we can continue to do to work together. Ways community members can help with the project is by donating lumber, printing, helping with signage, marketing, and concrete work.”Laster stated that “this will not be a walking tour on a trail, but sites will be visited by car or bus around different parts of the city.” The sites currently identified on the Buffalo Soldier Trail will include the Geary County Historical Society Museum; Ward Chapel AME Church; Buffalo Soldier Monument; Pawnee Park and Village; The Buffalo Soldier Service Organization (USO); The Pentecostal Church; Church of God; VFW Post 8773; Highland Cemetery; Second Missionary Baptist Church and the entrance to Rathert Field. The plan is to have signage with information at or near the site to explain the significance of that site to the visitor.The JC Breakfast Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at the Hampton Inn located at 1029 S. Washington Street in Junction City. A free breakfast buffet is available for those who attend a meeting for the first time, which is served at 6:30 AM. The Optimist Club meeting begins at 6:50 AM.

JC Breakfast Optimist Club Learns About The Buffalo Soldier Trail Project

RILEY COUNTY—A Manhattan woman was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Tuesday.

A 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by 71-year-old Beth Bergsten of Manhattan, was traveling near&nbsp; the intersection of Wildcat Creek Road and N. Scenic Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. 

The Jeep flipped into the trees near Wildcat Creek. EMS transported Bergsten to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660693163318.jpeg" alt="Car crash south of Anderson and Scenic roundabout-photo by Beck Goff, Little Apple Post" />
 <figcaption>Car crash south of Anderson and Scenic roundabout-photo by Beck Goff, Little Apple Post</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—A Manhattan woman was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Tuesday.A 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by 71-year-old Beth Bergsten of Manhattan, was traveling near&nbsp; the intersection of Wildcat Creek Road and N. Scenic Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The Jeep flipped into the trees near Wildcat Creek. EMS transported Bergsten to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

Manhattan woman injured after jeep flips into trees

Legacy Kansas is the official name while the subtitle for the new restaurant in Abilene is Munson's Prime Steaks Brookville Family Style Chicken. Deanna and Chuck Munson purchased the former Brookville Hotel that has been closed for several months and have combined it with their former Munson Prime restaurant which was destroyed by a fire.&nbsp;

Deanna Munson said the history of both entities dates back into the 1800's. "The Brookville Hotel and the family that started it goes back to 1870. If you look at the Munson history of establishing the meat which is the reason why we had the restaurant, Munson's Prime, that all started in 1869 when Carl Munson came to Junction City." Munson began to acquire cattle and in 1924 the family went to a registered cow herd. Munson's Prime was opened in 2014. "So we're talking legacy of both entities."

Deanna said right now reservations only are required to eat at Legacy Kansas. Challenges hiring enough staff to do walk in open seating is the reason why. Currently about 100 people can be served. "This facility could seat 225 people at a setting, but right now we have 12 people ( employees ). We need 40 to 50 employees in order to truly do the whole thing. "

At this point the restaurant is serving the fried chicken dinner with all of the sides that the Brookville Hotel served. They are also serving an option of country fried steak instead of the chicken. Eventually there will be gourmet steaks and burgers served, and at that time there will be a plated menu as well as the family style chicken dinners. Later homemade Munson ice cream will be served, and in the meantime Call Hall ice cream is being brought in from K-State.

The restaurant is open 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday, and 11 until 2 and 4:30 - 7:30 on Sundays. You can make reservations at legacykansasabilene.com or by calling 1-785-200-3973 Thursday through Monday from 2:30 to 6:30.

One thing that has already occurred is the location of the diner's cities. They have come from numerous cities in Kansas.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660698775533.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of the Abilene Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy of the Abilene Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau</figcaption>
 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostLegacy Kansas is the official name while the subtitle for the new restaurant in Abilene is Munson's Prime Steaks Brookville Family Style Chicken. Deanna and Chuck Munson purchased the former Brookville Hotel that has been closed for several months and have combined it with their former Munson Prime restaurant which was destroyed by a fire.&nbsp;Deanna Munson said the history of both entities dates back into the 1800's. "The Brookville Hotel and the family that started it goes back to 1870. If you look at the Munson history of establishing the meat which is the reason why we had the restaurant, Munson's Prime, that all started in 1869 when Carl Munson came to Junction City." Munson began to acquire cattle and in 1924 the family went to a registered cow herd. Munson's Prime was opened in 2014. "So we're talking legacy of both entities."Deanna said right now reservations only are required to eat at Legacy Kansas. Challenges hiring enough staff to do walk in open seating is the reason why. Currently about 100 people can be served. "This facility could seat 225 people at a setting, but right now we have 12 people ( employees ). We need 40 to 50 employees in order to truly do the whole thing. "At this point the restaurant is serving the fried chicken dinner with all of the sides that the Brookville Hotel served. They are also serving an option of country fried steak instead of the chicken. Eventually there will be gourmet steaks and burgers served, and at that time there will be a plated menu as well as the family style chicken dinners. Later homemade Munson ice cream will be served, and in the meantime Call Hall ice cream is being brought in from K-State.The restaurant is open 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday, and 11 until 2 and 4:30 - 7:30 on Sundays. You can make reservations at legacykansasabilene.com or by calling 1-785-200-3973 Thursday through Monday from 2:30 to 6:30.One thing that has already occurred is the location of the diner's cities. They have come from numerous cities in Kansas.&nbsp;

Long awaited dining destination opens in Abilene

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Kansas Chapter 21-1 will host their annual 9 / 11 Dice Run to benefit local Soldiers and Veterans.

The event is scheduled on Sept. 10 with registration going from 9 - 10 a.m. at City Cycle Sales in Junction City. The first bike is out at 9:30 a.m. and the last bike at 10:15 a.m.&nbsp; The last bike will be due in at 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Chapman.

There will be breakfast available for purchase.&nbsp;

Cost per card for the run is $15 for the first one, $5 for an additional card and $1 for a bug Dot challenge. Pay outs for highest overall score, lowest overall score and 100%&nbsp; payout for the Bug dot.&nbsp;

Raffle tickets will be available on site for the raffle to be awarded at&nbsp; the final stop in Chapman. The cost is $20 for a stretch of tickets and $1 per ticket.

Weapon raffle tickets and drawing the day of the ride are $10 for one ticket and $25 for three tickets.

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Kansas Chapter 21-1 will host their annual 9 / 11 Dice Run to benefit local Soldiers and Veterans.The event is scheduled on Sept. 10 with registration going from 9 - 10 a.m. at City Cycle Sales in Junction City. The first bike is out at 9:30 a.m. and the last bike at 10:15 a.m.&nbsp; The last bike will be due in at 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Chapman.There will be breakfast available for purchase.&nbsp;Cost per card for the run is $15 for the first one, $5 for an additional card and $1 for a bug Dot challenge. Pay outs for highest overall score, lowest overall score and 100%&nbsp; payout for the Bug dot.&nbsp;Raffle tickets will be available on site for the raffle to be awarded at&nbsp; the final stop in Chapman. The cost is $20 for a stretch of tickets and $1 per ticket.Weapon raffle tickets and drawing the day of the ride are $10 for one ticket and $25 for three tickets.

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