Tracy Geisler is the new executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation. Hospital Officials have announced that Geisler has previously served as the primary source for rebuilding a 501C3 foundation and comes to the Healthcare Foundation with nearly 30 years of experience including foundation operations, branding and philanthropic recruitment. Geisler understands the process of raising funds through grants, donations and in-kind.

Geisler has worked closely with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation to ensure her previous foundation was part of the Grow Green match day which resulted in fiscal growth.&nbsp;

Geisler will be part of the mission to raise funds for healthcare programs in Geary County, and to support the needs of Geary Community Hospital. "Tracy brings energy and experience to this position, and a passion to support Junction City and the surrounding communities. We are excited to see the foundation grow to the next level and believe that Tracy is the right person to move it forward," Cecil Aska, Chair of the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation.

Tracy and her husband Jeff of 36 years have two children, Trevor and Lindsay and are looking forward to becoming first-time grandparents of twins this summer.

Tracy can be reached at the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation at 1310 West Ash St. or by calling 785-238-3787.

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 </figure>Tracy Geisler is the new executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation. Hospital Officials have announced that Geisler has previously served as the primary source for rebuilding a 501C3 foundation and comes to the Healthcare Foundation with nearly 30 years of experience including foundation operations, branding and philanthropic recruitment. Geisler understands the process of raising funds through grants, donations and in-kind.Geisler has worked closely with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation to ensure her previous foundation was part of the Grow Green match day which resulted in fiscal growth.&nbsp;Geisler will be part of the mission to raise funds for healthcare programs in Geary County, and to support the needs of Geary Community Hospital. "Tracy brings energy and experience to this position, and a passion to support Junction City and the surrounding communities. We are excited to see the foundation grow to the next level and believe that Tracy is the right person to move it forward," Cecil Aska, Chair of the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation.Tracy and her husband Jeff of 36 years have two children, Trevor and Lindsay and are looking forward to becoming first-time grandparents of twins this summer.Tracy can be reached at the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation at 1310 West Ash St. or by calling 785-238-3787.

New director named for Geary Community Healthcare Foundation

Junction City Public Works Director Ray Ibarra has informed the public that if you called about a frozen water meter, they are working on the issue. Please be patient.

Public Works staff will continue to work on unthawing the meters until their list is completed.

Junction City Public Works Director Ray Ibarra has informed the public that if you called about a frozen water meter, they are working on the issue. Please be patient.Public Works staff will continue to work on unthawing the meters until their list is completed.

Junction City Public Works personnel are working on the frozen water meter issue

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Kansas schools would be required to offer full, in-person instruction starting March 26 under a bill that was introduced Friday.

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said in news release announcing the bill that students must not continue to “languish in virtual learning.”

The state Department of Education recommended this week that school districts allow middle and high school students resume full-time in-person instruction if precautions are taken. Several of the state’s largest districts have been offering in-person classes only part-time for middle and high-schoolers or teaching students only online.

“Kansas parents have been patient, but they have seen their children struggling and they have had enough,” Masterson said. “It’s time to do what is desperately needed and get Kansas kids back to school.”

Marcus Baltzell, a spokesman for the Kansas National Education Association, said he hadn’t yet had a chance to review the bill.

But he noted: “Schools have been open since the beginning but returning to in-person instruction in a time of a pandemic should happen when it is safe to do so according to the medical experts. That has been our position all along and that will continue to be our position.”

The state is currently inoculating teachers as part of its second round of vaccinations, which also extended eligibility to people ages 65 and older, prisoners and essential workers such as law enforcement officers. The second phase covers as many as 1 million of the state’s 2.9 million residents.

As of Friday, 9.4% of the state’s population had been vaccinated, with 273,428 people receiving at least the first of two required doses, state health data showed.

Gov. Laura Kelly said the state is anticipating getting 90,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week, double what the state was receiving just two weeks ago,

“We are continuing to urge the federal government to increase the number of vaccines we receive and they are actually doing so,” Kelly said in her biweekly call with elected officials.

The number of cases has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The state’s health department added 1,208 new confirmed cases from Wednesday to Friday, pushing the state’s pandemic total to 286,102. The number of deaths rose by 61 to 4,364.

The number of hospitalized patients also is dropping and staffing problems are improving as the rollout continues.

Lee Norman, the head of the state’s health department, said that one hospital had seen the number of staff members who were out because of COVID-19 illnesses or quarantines drop into the single digits from an average of 80 to 90.

“Staff are back and healthy and absenteeism is extremely low,” Norman said.

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Kansas schools would be required to offer full, in-person instruction starting March 26 under a bill that was introduced Friday.Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said in news release announcing the bill that students must not continue to “languish in virtual learning.”The state Department of Education recommended this week that school districts allow middle and high school students resume full-time in-person instruction if precautions are taken. Several of the state’s largest districts have been offering in-person classes only part-time for middle and high-schoolers or teaching students only online.“Kansas parents have been patient, but they have seen their children struggling and they have had enough,” Masterson said. “It’s time to do what is desperately needed and get Kansas kids back to school.”Marcus Baltzell, a spokesman for the Kansas National Education Association, said he hadn’t yet had a chance to review the bill.But he noted: “Schools have been open since the beginning but returning to in-person instruction in a time of a pandemic should happen when it is safe to do so according to the medical experts. That has been our position all along and that will continue to be our position.”The state is currently inoculating teachers as part of its second round of vaccinations, which also extended eligibility to people ages 65 and older, prisoners and essential workers such as law enforcement officers. The second phase covers as many as 1 million of the state’s 2.9 million residents.As of Friday, 9.4% of the state’s population had been vaccinated, with 273,428 people receiving at least the first of two required doses, state health data showed.Gov. Laura Kelly said the state is anticipating getting 90,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week, double what the state was receiving just two weeks ago,“We are continuing to urge the federal government to increase the number of vaccines we receive and they are actually doing so,” Kelly said in her biweekly call with elected officials.The number of cases has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The state’s health department added 1,208 new confirmed cases from Wednesday to Friday, pushing the state’s pandemic total to 286,102. The number of deaths rose by 61 to 4,364.The number of hospitalized patients also is dropping and staffing problems are improving as the rollout continues.Lee Norman, the head of the state’s health department, said that one hospital had seen the number of staff members who were out because of COVID-19 illnesses or quarantines drop into the single digits from an average of 80 to 90.“Staff are back and healthy and absenteeism is extremely low,” Norman said.

Bill would require Kansas schools to fully reopen next month

Geary County is reporting that as of Friday at noon, a total of 1,889 persons have received COVID vaccines in Geary County. This includes the vaccines that have been given thru the Health Department, Geary Community Hospital, Konza Prairie Community Health Center, Brookdale Junction City, and Valley View Senior Life. We will also be reporting starting next week, the numbers from the local pharmacies that will be giving the COVID vaccine.

Emergency Management Director Garry Berges said out of the 1,809, they have all received their 1st vaccine. 788 of them have also received their 2nd vaccine. Depending on which vaccine they received as their first, they had to wait either 21 days or 28 days for their 2nd vaccine. These were all part of Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Geary County is scheduled to receive 500 doses of the vaccine next week. There is a by appointment only vaccine site scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2021. They will be administrating 300 doses of the vaccine. We will continue to schedule additional vaccination sites as vaccines arrive. Reminder, that we are still in Phase 2, which includes those over 65 years of age, school employees, firefighters and law enforcement. We encourage everyone to get signed up on the Geary County website (www.gearycounty.org) or contact the Health Department at 762-5788 to be placed on the list to receive your vaccine. You will be contacted when your Phase is scheduled. Please continue to be patient as we wait for additional vaccine to be received.

Geary County is reporting that as of Friday at noon, a total of 1,889 persons have received COVID vaccines in Geary County. This includes the vaccines that have been given thru the Health Department, Geary Community Hospital, Konza Prairie Community Health Center, Brookdale Junction City, and Valley View Senior Life. We will also be reporting starting next week, the numbers from the local pharmacies that will be giving the COVID vaccine.Emergency Management Director Garry Berges said out of the 1,809, they have all received their 1st vaccine. 788 of them have also received their 2nd vaccine. Depending on which vaccine they received as their first, they had to wait either 21 days or 28 days for their 2nd vaccine. These were all part of Phase 1 and Phase 2.Geary County is scheduled to receive 500 doses of the vaccine next week. There is a by appointment only vaccine site scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2021. They will be administrating 300 doses of the vaccine. We will continue to schedule additional vaccination sites as vaccines arrive. Reminder, that we are still in Phase 2, which includes those over 65 years of age, school employees, firefighters and law enforcement. We encourage everyone to get signed up on the Geary County website (www.gearycounty.org) or contact the Health Department at 762-5788 to be placed on the list to receive your vaccine. You will be contacted when your Phase is scheduled. Please continue to be patient as we wait for additional vaccine to be received.

More than 1,800 people have received COVID-19 vaccinations 

 Geary Community Hospital has welcomed Dr.&nbsp;Stephanie Baker,&nbsp;Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, to the Flint Hills Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine Clinic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baker&nbsp;performs comprehensive fracture care and operative and non-operative treatment of arthritis including hip, knee and shoulder replacements. also treats arthritis of the hands and feet, also nerve&nbsp;and&nbsp;tendon&nbsp;alignments&nbsp;such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and ganglion cysts. Baker&nbsp;evaluates and treats sports related injuries, workers compensation cases and many other general orthopedic conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baker&nbsp;received her&nbsp;B.S. in Bioinformatics at Baylor and earned her&nbsp;Medical Degree from&nbsp;Texas Tech University. She completed her orthopedic residency training at&nbsp;The&nbsp;University&nbsp;of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Baker&nbsp;is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.&nbsp;In addition&nbsp;to coming to Junction&nbsp;City,&nbsp;she practices&nbsp;orthopedics at&nbsp;Coastal Orthopedics in Corpus Christi, TX.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Flint Hills Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine Clinic&nbsp;is in&nbsp;Medical Arts Building 1&nbsp;in Suite 101. You can reach&nbsp;their office to schedule an appointment at 785-238-1391.&nbsp;

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 </figure> Geary Community Hospital has welcomed Dr.&nbsp;Stephanie Baker,&nbsp;Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, to the Flint Hills Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine Clinic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Baker&nbsp;performs comprehensive fracture care and operative and non-operative treatment of arthritis including hip, knee and shoulder replacements. also treats arthritis of the hands and feet, also nerve&nbsp;and&nbsp;tendon&nbsp;alignments&nbsp;such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and ganglion cysts. Baker&nbsp;evaluates and treats sports related injuries, workers compensation cases and many other general orthopedic conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Baker&nbsp;received her&nbsp;B.S. in Bioinformatics at Baylor and earned her&nbsp;Medical Degree from&nbsp;Texas Tech University. She completed her orthopedic residency training at&nbsp;The&nbsp;University&nbsp;of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Baker&nbsp;is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.&nbsp;In addition&nbsp;to coming to Junction&nbsp;City,&nbsp;she practices&nbsp;orthopedics at&nbsp;Coastal Orthopedics in Corpus Christi, TX.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Flint Hills Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine Clinic&nbsp;is in&nbsp;Medical Arts Building 1&nbsp;in Suite 101. You can reach&nbsp;their office to schedule an appointment at 785-238-1391.&nbsp;

Geary Community Hospital introduces a new doctor

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and asking the public for information in the case.

On Thursday officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1400 block of Waterford Place in Manhattan. 

A 32-year-old man reported an unknown heavy-set white male suspect driving a light-colored Nissan Frontier stole a Sig Sauer P365 handgun, a blue camo Vedder holster, and Ray-Ban sunglasses from his vehicle damaging a window in the process at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the Riley County Police Department Report.

 The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,230.00. 

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and asking the public for information in the case.On Thursday officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1400 block of Waterford Place in Manhattan. A 32-year-old man reported an unknown heavy-set white male suspect driving a light-colored Nissan Frontier stole a Sig Sauer P365 handgun, a blue camo Vedder holster, and Ray-Ban sunglasses from his vehicle damaging a window in the process at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the Riley County Police Department Report. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,230.00. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

RCPD asks for help in gun theft investigation

USD 475 Chief Operations Officer, David Wild, said Friday that the recent cold spell is not having a significant impact on the overall construction timeline for the new Junction City High School but is requiring a change in priorities on the path.

Cody Simon, General Superintended with Hutton Construction, updated District personnel this week explaining that the cold is preventing the pulling of wire in Zone 2, the Fine Arts area, as well as drywall finishing. Hutton also suspended rooftop work for safety reasons.

The crews continue to hang drywall while also applying finishes in heated Zone 1 academic areas. Work on masonry walls is also stalled and will be resumed after warmer temperatures return. Zone 1 flooring is being placed and covered for protection. District partner ABM is planning for final construction cleanup in the academic areas within the next four weeks.

High school administrators were briefed and given written guidance for preparing the relocation of staff, equipment and furnishings. The plan calls for an April start with a two week surge period when school is out in mid-June.

Plans for Munson Road improvements were adopted by the new County Commission and school District last week. Completion of that project is scheduled for the summer of 2021.

Wild noted that Allen Dinkel, Junction City Manager, recognized a developing urgency for safe site access and pushed ahead with development of Blue Jay Way north to Rucker Road. Wild states that Dinkel expressed concern for ensuring at least one eastern point of access to the new school as the Kansas Department of Transportation continues to work on development of a K-18 roundabout.

Wild concluded that the community can take satisfaction in knowing that the City, County and District are coming together in order to achieve a common objective of opening a new Junction City High School for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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 </figure>USD 475 Chief Operations Officer, David Wild, said Friday that the recent cold spell is not having a significant impact on the overall construction timeline for the new Junction City High School but is requiring a change in priorities on the path.Cody Simon, General Superintended with Hutton Construction, updated District personnel this week explaining that the cold is preventing the pulling of wire in Zone 2, the Fine Arts area, as well as drywall finishing. Hutton also suspended rooftop work for safety reasons.The crews continue to hang drywall while also applying finishes in heated Zone 1 academic areas. Work on masonry walls is also stalled and will be resumed after warmer temperatures return. Zone 1 flooring is being placed and covered for protection. District partner ABM is planning for final construction cleanup in the academic areas within the next four weeks.High school administrators were briefed and given written guidance for preparing the relocation of staff, equipment and furnishings. The plan calls for an April start with a two week surge period when school is out in mid-June.Plans for Munson Road improvements were adopted by the new County Commission and school District last week. Completion of that project is scheduled for the summer of 2021.Wild noted that Allen Dinkel, Junction City Manager, recognized a developing urgency for safe site access and pushed ahead with development of Blue Jay Way north to Rucker Road. Wild states that Dinkel expressed concern for ensuring at least one eastern point of access to the new school as the Kansas Department of Transportation continues to work on development of a K-18 roundabout.Wild concluded that the community can take satisfaction in knowing that the City, County and District are coming together in order to achieve a common objective of opening a new Junction City High School for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Artic cold impacts the new JCHS construction

Geary USD 475 officials have announced that due to predicted wind chill concerns, there will not be any in-person classes on Tuesday for the school district. Instead school will occur through remote learning.

Each school will send a Skyward email explaining the building schedule for that day. Watch your email for a message from your students' school. No breakfast or lunch services will be provided on Tuesday.

Also, a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, Feb. 15 due to a planned professional development day for staff.

Geary USD 475 officials have announced that due to predicted wind chill concerns, there will not be any in-person classes on Tuesday for the school district. Instead school will occur through remote learning.Each school will send a Skyward email explaining the building schedule for that day. Watch your email for a message from your students' school. No breakfast or lunch services will be provided on Tuesday.Also, a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, Feb. 15 due to a planned professional development day for staff.

USD 475 announces school plans for Tuesday

Dangerous wind chills will continue through Tuesday morning. Look for a cold weekend and start of the work week, with highs around zero to around 5 degrees. There will be a chance for light snow north of I-70 this afternoon and Tonight. A better chance of accumulating snow may occur on Sunday. Look for a slow warm up towards the end of the work week.

Geary County Emergency Management provided the information from the National Weather Service.

Dangerous wind chills will continue through Tuesday morning. Look for a cold weekend and start of the work week, with highs around zero to around 5 degrees. There will be a chance for light snow north of I-70 this afternoon and Tonight. A better chance of accumulating snow may occur on Sunday. Look for a slow warm up towards the end of the work week.<figure>
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 </figure>Geary County Emergency Management provided the information from the National Weather Service.

Bitter cold will continue into next week

Geary County health officials have included one more death in their latest COVID-19 report for the county. That brings the total to 24 since the pandemic began.

The active case number dropped by 22 on Thursday down to a total of 37. There were six confirmed positive cases, 28 recovered cases and no one from the county is hospitalized.

Geary County health officials have included one more death in their latest COVID-19 report for the county. That brings the total to 24 since the pandemic began.The active case number dropped by 22 on Thursday down to a total of 37. There were six confirmed positive cases, 28 recovered cases and no one from the county is hospitalized.

Health Department reports the latest COVID-19 numbers

Saint Francis Xavier Student Council sponsored the annual Homecoming Week activities, which commenced this past Monday, February 8th. Students were afforded the opportunity to exhibit their school spirit throughout the week via dress-up days, an all-school pep rally, and by voting on their 2021 Homecoming King and Queen. 

The crowning ceremony took place between the High School girls' and boys' basketball game vs. Smokey Valley on Monday evening. Events will conclude on Saturday, February 13th, with an on-campus movie night and meal for all Saint Francis Xavier High School students.

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 </figure>Saint Francis Xavier Student Council sponsored the annual Homecoming Week activities, which commenced this past Monday, February 8th. Students were afforded the opportunity to exhibit their school spirit throughout the week via dress-up days, an all-school pep rally, and by voting on their 2021 Homecoming King and Queen. The crowning ceremony took place between the High School girls' and boys' basketball game vs. Smokey Valley on Monday evening. Events will conclude on Saturday, February 13th, with an on-campus movie night and meal for all Saint Francis Xavier High School students.<figure>
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Saint Xavier School celebrates homecoming

The Board of Trustees of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library is seeking interested candidates to fill a seat that will become vacant on May 1.&nbsp; Interested parties can contact Susan Moyer, Library Director at 785-238-4311 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:susanm@jclib.org" target="_blank">susanm@jclib.org</a>.&nbsp;

Board seats are ultimately filled by the mayor with the approval of the city commission.&nbsp; The mayor is also an Ex Officio member of the board.&nbsp; Terms are set by state statute at four years and members can serve up to two full consecutive terms.&nbsp;

The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. with the exception of August.&nbsp; At present, meetings are being held by zoom. Current members include:&nbsp; Jane Handlos, President; Cecil Aska, Vice-President; Stuart Wells, Treasurer; Abby Allen; Michelle Custer; Beth Hudson; Mayor Jeff Underhill; and Ricardo Vieyra.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Board of Trustees of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library is seeking interested candidates to fill a seat that will become vacant on May 1.&nbsp; Interested parties can contact Susan Moyer, Library Director at 785-238-4311 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:susanm@jclib.org" target="_blank">susanm@jclib.org</a>.&nbsp; Board seats are ultimately filled by the mayor with the approval of the city commission.&nbsp; The mayor is also an Ex Officio member of the board.&nbsp; Terms are set by state statute at four years and members can serve up to two full consecutive terms.&nbsp; The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. with the exception of August.&nbsp; At present, meetings are being held by zoom. Current members include:&nbsp; Jane Handlos, President; Cecil Aska, Vice-President; Stuart Wells, Treasurer; Abby Allen; Michelle Custer; Beth Hudson; Mayor Jeff Underhill; and Ricardo Vieyra.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Library Board seeks candidates

Geary Community Hospital officials reported Thursday that one person is hospitalized there due to COVID-19. There were 24 positive tests in the past week and 152 negative tests.&nbsp; Eleven tests were pending.&nbsp;

Since the pandemic began there have been 1,043 positive tests and 6,756 negative tests at the hospital.

Geary Community Hospital officials reported Thursday that one person is hospitalized there due to COVID-19. There were 24 positive tests in the past week and 152 negative tests.&nbsp; Eleven tests were pending.&nbsp;Since the pandemic began there have been 1,043 positive tests and 6,756 negative tests at the hospital.

GCH provides an update on COVID-19 numbers

It's cold now but even colder temperatures arrive for the weekend and into early next week. Wind chills will be dangerously low for those outside for an extended period.

Geary County Emergency Management passed along information from the National Weather Service. In addition to the cold, there will be two chances for light snow through the weekend. The first will be coming Friday night into Saturday morning, with the higher amounts closer to the Nebraska border. The second arrives Sunday into Monday, but plenty of uncertainty still exists with this round.

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 </figure>It's cold now but even colder temperatures arrive for the weekend and into early next week. Wind chills will be dangerously low for those outside for an extended period.Geary County Emergency Management passed along information from the National Weather Service. In addition to the cold, there will be two chances for light snow through the weekend. The first will be coming Friday night into Saturday morning, with the higher amounts closer to the Nebraska border. The second arrives Sunday into Monday, but plenty of uncertainty still exists with this round.

Bitter cold weather is impacting the region

Previously I had talked about how long this cold snap may last and how far back do we have to go to find a week or longer of sub freezing weather which was late December 2017 into January 2018 for 12 consecutive below freezing days. I started digging deeper into the records to find the longest period of subfreezing as well as consecutive days below 20 below 10 or even below zero. Daytime highs that don’t get above zero are not very common. Overnight lows we see a lot of below zero records. In fact the earliest in the winter season that we’ve ever seen a low below zero is November 28 (-4 in 1952) and the latest in the season that we’ve seen below zero is March 15 (-2 in 1975).

As we go through the data set of daily high and low temperatures we can find numerous occurrences of 10 to 12 consecutive days where the daily high did not get above freezing and occasionally even two full weeks below freezing. But two extended cold periods stand out. During the late 1970s and into the 1980s much of the country went through an abnormally cool period that some climatologists referred to as a mini ice age. Since then we’ve seen an ongoing warm up across the country and the globe.

On December 28, 1978 the high for the day was an unusually warm 54 degrees. (Cold spells are often preluded with above average temperatures. Remember we hit 62 just a week ago on February 3.) The region wouldn’t see an above freezing temperature again until January 18, 1979 when we reached 37 degrees. A lot of those daytime highs were in the teens and twenties but the temperature didn’t reach 32 and above until the 18th. That was 20 consecutive days below freezing. That period also has the longest run of below 20 degree temperatures, specifically December 29, 1978 (high of 19) through January 7, 1979 (high of 18). That 10 day run is the longest period the Junction City region has been below 20.

We also had a 17 day run of below freezing temperatures from December 14, 1983 through December 30 1983. Within that span we also had a 9 day stretch below 20 from December 17 though December 25. This noteworthy cold spell contains within it a couple of other records. From December 18 through the 24, 1983 the temperature never got warmer than 5 degrees. That is the longest period of time of staying below 10 degrees.

When we start looking at continuous periods when the temperature stayed below zero we fin it is a very short list. There have only been three periods, since January 1948 that we have had daytime highs that stayed below zero. While January is our coldest month of the year, none of these three events occurred during the month of January. December 21 - 23, 1983 we had daytime highs of -2, -1, -2. Finally on the 24th it warmed up to 1 for an afternoon high. We don’t have the hourly records for those days but it is safe to say that we were below zero for over 72 hours! Interestingly December 21 and 22, 1989 was also brutally cold. The highs on those two days were -7 and -3. Obviously -7 on the 21st is the coldest daytime high on record. Lastly, February 4, 1989 saw an afternoon high of only -2. Those six days are the only days on record with high temperatures that failed to get above zero.

Both of these lengthy runs of cold weather not surprisingly line up with our coldest months on record. Our all time coldest month on record was January 1979 with a monthly average temperature of 12.1 degrees. The second coldest month on record was December 1983 with an average temperature of 13.6. Average monthly temperature is calculated as the average of the daily high and low temperatures across the entire month.

How our current cold snap will match up to some of these historic events is yet to be seen. Current long range forecasts indicate that it could be the end of next week before we move back above zero with some chilly, subzero nights forecast for the weekend. All we can do is bundle up and watch the weather.

Chuck&nbsp;Otte&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Previously I had talked about how long this cold snap may last and how far back do we have to go to find a week or longer of sub freezing weather which was late December 2017 into January 2018 for 12 consecutive below freezing days. I started digging deeper into the records to find the longest period of subfreezing as well as consecutive days below 20 below 10 or even below zero. Daytime highs that don’t get above zero are not very common. Overnight lows we see a lot of below zero records. In fact the earliest in the winter season that we’ve ever seen a low below zero is November 28 (-4 in 1952) and the latest in the season that we’ve seen below zero is March 15 (-2 in 1975). As we go through the data set of daily high and low temperatures we can find numerous occurrences of 10 to 12 consecutive days where the daily high did not get above freezing and occasionally even two full weeks below freezing. But two extended cold periods stand out. During the late 1970s and into the 1980s much of the country went through an abnormally cool period that some climatologists referred to as a mini ice age. Since then we’ve seen an ongoing warm up across the country and the globe. On December 28, 1978 the high for the day was an unusually warm 54 degrees. (Cold spells are often preluded with above average temperatures. Remember we hit 62 just a week ago on February 3.) The region wouldn’t see an above freezing temperature again until January 18, 1979 when we reached 37 degrees. A lot of those daytime highs were in the teens and twenties but the temperature didn’t reach 32 and above until the 18th. That was 20 consecutive days below freezing. That period also has the longest run of below 20 degree temperatures, specifically December 29, 1978 (high of 19) through January 7, 1979 (high of 18). That 10 day run is the longest period the Junction City region has been below 20. We also had a 17 day run of below freezing temperatures from December 14, 1983 through December 30 1983. Within that span we also had a 9 day stretch below 20 from December 17 though December 25. This noteworthy cold spell contains within it a couple of other records. From December 18 through the 24, 1983 the temperature never got warmer than 5 degrees. That is the longest period of time of staying below 10 degrees. When we start looking at continuous periods when the temperature stayed below zero we fin it is a very short list. There have only been three periods, since January 1948 that we have had daytime highs that stayed below zero. While January is our coldest month of the year, none of these three events occurred during the month of January. December 21 - 23, 1983 we had daytime highs of -2, -1, -2. Finally on the 24th it warmed up to 1 for an afternoon high. We don’t have the hourly records for those days but it is safe to say that we were below zero for over 72 hours! Interestingly December 21 and 22, 1989 was also brutally cold. The highs on those two days were -7 and -3. Obviously -7 on the 21st is the coldest daytime high on record. Lastly, February 4, 1989 saw an afternoon high of only -2. Those six days are the only days on record with high temperatures that failed to get above zero. Both of these lengthy runs of cold weather not surprisingly line up with our coldest months on record. Our all time coldest month on record was January 1979 with a monthly average temperature of 12.1 degrees. The second coldest month on record was December 1983 with an average temperature of 13.6. Average monthly temperature is calculated as the average of the daily high and low temperatures across the entire month. How our current cold snap will match up to some of these historic events is yet to be seen. Current long range forecasts indicate that it could be the end of next week before we move back above zero with some chilly, subzero nights forecast for the weekend. All we can do is bundle up and watch the weather. Chuck&nbsp;Otte&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Extension Agent Chuck Otte researches cold weather records

Economic Development Advisory Commission officials have received an update on Foot Locker in Junction City.

According to Chamber President Mickey Fornaro-Dean she recently talked with the leadership at Foot Locker and operations are going well. There was some restructuring on the leadership level with an eye towards better efficiency and operation, but no reduction of workforce.

Fornaro-Dean reported that Junction City is a strong location for Foot Locker out of their four logistics facilities. A large volume of their produce is moved through the distribution center in Junction City. There are more than 900 employees there.

Economic Development Advisory Commission officials have received an update on Foot Locker in Junction City.According to Chamber President Mickey Fornaro-Dean she recently talked with the leadership at Foot Locker and operations are going well. There was some restructuring on the leadership level with an eye towards better efficiency and operation, but no reduction of workforce.Fornaro-Dean reported that Junction City is a strong location for Foot Locker out of their four logistics facilities. A large volume of their produce is moved through the distribution center in Junction City. There are more than 900 employees there.

 EDC gets a positive update on Foot Locker

MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University veterinarian says the current frigid temperatures mean it's time to consider bringing some pets, especially dogs and cats, inside. "Pets that are not acclimated to the colder weather and those that are very young or old should be brought in during the colder temperatures," said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/clinical-sciences/faculty-staff/faculty/nelson/" target="_blank">Susan Nelson</a>, clinical professor at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksvhc.org/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center</a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Veterinary Medicine</a>. Even dogs with heavy coats may need to come inside during periods of frigid temperatures. Nelson recommends keeping dogs with heavy coats in a slightly cooler room or the garage to prevent them from getting too warm and uncomfortable. Short trips inside the house before a long period of cold can give pets a chance to become accustomed to the atmosphere indoors. Some pets may get nervous and panic while inside. Keeping them in a carrier or crate may help to ease the transition, Nelson said. If their nervousness is severe, talk with your veterinarian about calming medication. Make sure pets know their food and water locations, too, when you move them inside. If your pet is not housebroken, Nelson recommends keeping them on floors that are easily cleaned. Once inside, pets can be exposed to an environment that contains different hazards than those found outdoors. "Lilies, dieffenbachia and philodendron are just a few of the indoor plants that can be toxic to pets," Nelson said. "Take inventory of what plants you have and find out if they are poisonous before bringing pets inside." Some common items found in the home can be harmful to our furry friends. "Some human foods, such as chocolate, raisins and onions, can be dangerous to pets," Nelson said. "Pets also may chew on electrical cords. In addition, candles and potpourri can be hazardous, so keep pets supervised while in the house and take appropriate precautions." When given the proper care, pets can be comfortable outside during cold weather, Nelson said. "An outside pet shelter should not be too big in order to prevent the loss of insulation and heat," she said. "The door should face the south or west to reduce wind gusts. Use clean straw or hay for bedding as blankets tend to get trampled easily and then lose their insulating effect. If your pet will allow it, hang a blanket over the door or use a pet flap to keep out the wind."&nbsp;

For cats, consider a cozy box in a sheltered area, Nelson said. Straw bedding works great for them as well.&nbsp;

"Outside water bowls should be checked at least twice a day for ice, or better yet, a pet-friendly heated water bowl should be used," Nelson said. "Outside-dwelling pets also may benefit from an increase in calories through a higher caloric food or feeding more of their regular diet. This will help them maintain body heat." The age of the pet can make it more susceptible to cold weather, as younger and older pets are more prone to hypothermia and need extra attention. Nelson added that some diseases also can make it harder for pets to adjust to temperature changes. "Arthritic pets should be treated with extra care as well," Nelson said. "Keep them indoors in a warm and well-cushioned area. Talk to your veterinarian about pain medications and possible diet changes that may help with this problem." If you have a short-hair dog, sweaters are a good idea, Nelson said, preferably ones made out of cotton, fleece or natural fibers. Make sure that the sweater fits well and does not catch the dog's feet or can be easily pulled off. Sweaters with decorations that could be torn off and ingested should be avoided. Outdoor cats will seek warmth and this sometimes includes near or on a car engine. Nelson recommends honking the horn on your vehicle or banging on the hood before starting the engine in order to scare off any cats that may be warming themselves. Pets that walk on sidewalks and driveways run the risk of picking up rock salt, ice or other chemicals on the pads of their feet. "Rinse off the feet of pets if they have been on salted or chemically treated walkways; do not let them lick it off," Nelson said. "It is best to try to avoid treated driveways, but if your pet must frequently walking on these surfaces, consider booties." Antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Nelson said to be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle and consider using products that contain propylene glycol, rather than ethylene glycol, because it is more pet friendly — but still not entirely harmless. Frostbite can be an issue on the ears, feet and noses of pets. To avoid frostbite do not let your pet out in extreme cold for a long period of time. Chances are that if it is too cold for you to be outside for very long, it's probably too cold for your pet to stay out much longer as well, Nelson said.&nbsp;

K-State&nbsp;News and Communications Services

MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University veterinarian says the current frigid temperatures mean it's time to consider bringing some pets, especially dogs and cats, inside. "Pets that are not acclimated to the colder weather and those that are very young or old should be brought in during the colder temperatures," said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/clinical-sciences/faculty-staff/faculty/nelson/" target="_blank">Susan Nelson</a>, clinical professor at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksvhc.org/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center</a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Veterinary Medicine</a>. Even dogs with heavy coats may need to come inside during periods of frigid temperatures. Nelson recommends keeping dogs with heavy coats in a slightly cooler room or the garage to prevent them from getting too warm and uncomfortable. Short trips inside the house before a long period of cold can give pets a chance to become accustomed to the atmosphere indoors. Some pets may get nervous and panic while inside. Keeping them in a carrier or crate may help to ease the transition, Nelson said. If their nervousness is severe, talk with your veterinarian about calming medication. Make sure pets know their food and water locations, too, when you move them inside. If your pet is not housebroken, Nelson recommends keeping them on floors that are easily cleaned. Once inside, pets can be exposed to an environment that contains different hazards than those found outdoors. "Lilies, dieffenbachia and philodendron are just a few of the indoor plants that can be toxic to pets," Nelson said. "Take inventory of what plants you have and find out if they are poisonous before bringing pets inside." Some common items found in the home can be harmful to our furry friends. "Some human foods, such as chocolate, raisins and onions, can be dangerous to pets," Nelson said. "Pets also may chew on electrical cords. In addition, candles and potpourri can be hazardous, so keep pets supervised while in the house and take appropriate precautions." When given the proper care, pets can be comfortable outside during cold weather, Nelson said. "An outside pet shelter should not be too big in order to prevent the loss of insulation and heat," she said. "The door should face the south or west to reduce wind gusts. Use clean straw or hay for bedding as blankets tend to get trampled easily and then lose their insulating effect. If your pet will allow it, hang a blanket over the door or use a pet flap to keep out the wind."&nbsp;For cats, consider a cozy box in a sheltered area, Nelson said. Straw bedding works great for them as well.&nbsp;"Outside water bowls should be checked at least twice a day for ice, or better yet, a pet-friendly heated water bowl should be used," Nelson said. "Outside-dwelling pets also may benefit from an increase in calories through a higher caloric food or feeding more of their regular diet. This will help them maintain body heat." The age of the pet can make it more susceptible to cold weather, as younger and older pets are more prone to hypothermia and need extra attention. Nelson added that some diseases also can make it harder for pets to adjust to temperature changes. "Arthritic pets should be treated with extra care as well," Nelson said. "Keep them indoors in a warm and well-cushioned area. Talk to your veterinarian about pain medications and possible diet changes that may help with this problem." If you have a short-hair dog, sweaters are a good idea, Nelson said, preferably ones made out of cotton, fleece or natural fibers. Make sure that the sweater fits well and does not catch the dog's feet or can be easily pulled off. Sweaters with decorations that could be torn off and ingested should be avoided. Outdoor cats will seek warmth and this sometimes includes near or on a car engine. Nelson recommends honking the horn on your vehicle or banging on the hood before starting the engine in order to scare off any cats that may be warming themselves. Pets that walk on sidewalks and driveways run the risk of picking up rock salt, ice or other chemicals on the pads of their feet. "Rinse off the feet of pets if they have been on salted or chemically treated walkways; do not let them lick it off," Nelson said. "It is best to try to avoid treated driveways, but if your pet must frequently walking on these surfaces, consider booties." Antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Nelson said to be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle and consider using products that contain propylene glycol, rather than ethylene glycol, because it is more pet friendly — but still not entirely harmless. Frostbite can be an issue on the ears, feet and noses of pets. To avoid frostbite do not let your pet out in extreme cold for a long period of time. Chances are that if it is too cold for you to be outside for very long, it's probably too cold for your pet to stay out much longer as well, Nelson said.&nbsp;K-State&nbsp;News and Communications Services

K-State veterinarian shares tips to help pets cope with winter chill

Geary County health officials reported on Wednesday that there were four confirmed new positive cases of COVID-19 and 33 recovered cases. Three people were hospitalized.

Total active case numbers in the county decreased by 29 down to 59.

Since the pandemic began there have been 1,472 confirmed positive cases and 1,393 total recovered cases.

Geary County health officials reported on Wednesday that there were four confirmed new positive cases of COVID-19 and 33 recovered cases. Three people were hospitalized.Total active case numbers in the county decreased by 29 down to 59.Since the pandemic began there have been 1,472 confirmed positive cases and 1,393 total recovered cases.

COVID-19 case numbers are trending down

With the assistance of the Manhattan Soup Kitchen the Geary County Food Pantry has announced that they will be handing out food boxes from 11:15&nbsp; a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday ( Feb. 13 ) , or as long as the boxes last. This is a first  come first serve, anybody can receive this food.

A spokesman for the effort, Don Manley, said officials at the Food Pantry are not exactly sure about specific food items. "Meat, vegetables, produce. " Manley added, "We hope that everybody shows up that needs food."&nbsp;

The distribution will occur at the Geary County Food Pantry located at 138 W. 3th Street Junction City. Have space available in your trunk, volunteers will not be able to load the box in your front or back seat.

With the assistance of the Manhattan Soup Kitchen the Geary County Food Pantry has announced that they will be handing out food boxes from 11:15&nbsp; a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday ( Feb. 13 ) , or as long as the boxes last. This is a first come first serve, anybody can receive this food.A spokesman for the effort, Don Manley, said officials at the Food Pantry are not exactly sure about specific food items. "Meat, vegetables, produce. " Manley added, "We hope that everybody shows up that needs food."&nbsp;The distribution will occur at the Geary County Food Pantry located at 138 W. 3th Street Junction City. Have space available in your trunk, volunteers will not be able to load the box in your front or back seat.

Food Pantry to give away food on Saturday

&nbsp;The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library will be open for business on Presidents Day, Monday, February 15.&nbsp; Susan Moyer, Director, said&nbsp; regular operating hours will be observed, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; 

Contact Susan Moyer, Library Director at 785-238-4311 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:susanm@jclib.org" target="_blank">susanm@jclib.org</a>&nbsp;with any questions.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library will be open for business on Presidents Day, Monday, February 15.&nbsp; Susan Moyer, Director, said&nbsp; regular operating hours will be observed, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Contact Susan Moyer, Library Director at 785-238-4311 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:susanm@jclib.org" target="_blank">susanm@jclib.org</a>&nbsp;with any questions.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Library will be open on Presidents Day

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have made an arrest.

On August 8, officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A&nbsp; 22-year-old woman reported a 26-year-old man known to her was the suspect. 

On Tuesday afternoon, police arrested Dylan Fain, 26, of Junction City in connection with the crime. Fain was issued a total bond of $50,000.00 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.

Police released no additional details on Wednesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612970249954.png" alt="Fain from an earlier arrest in Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Fain from an earlier arrest in Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have made an arrest.On August 8, officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A&nbsp; 22-year-old woman reported a 26-year-old man known to her was the suspect. On Tuesday afternoon, police arrested Dylan Fain, 26, of Junction City in connection with the crime. Fain was issued a total bond of $50,000.00 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.Police released no additional details on Wednesday.

Junction City man arrested for alleged August rape

Merrier Jackson, Junction City High School Interim Principal was the guest speaker at the JC Breakfast Optimist Club meeting on Wednesday.&nbsp; The meeting was held at the Hampton Inn.

Jackson shared her background and experiences in working in the education field in Alabama and her goals for Junction City High School.&nbsp;

Merrier Jackson, Junction City High School Interim Principal was the guest speaker at the JC Breakfast Optimist Club meeting on Wednesday.&nbsp; The meeting was held at the Hampton Inn.Jackson shared her background and experiences in working in the education field in Alabama and her goals for Junction City High School.&nbsp;<figure>
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Optimist Club gets an update from JCHS Interim Principal

Eagle
Radio — including 107.9 FM, 1420 KJCK AM and JC Post in Junction City — recently opened new studios at 222 West Sixth Street. They relocated to
the downtown area from their former longtime home at 1039 Southwind
Drive. 

General Manager Jason Schlitz emphasized the move is a testament to the
station’s commitment to Junction City. 

“We are doubling down on
downtown.” he said. “We are not only in the center of the action
but being in the same building as the Chamber and the CVB allows us
an amazing opportunity to coordinate promotion of tourism, economic
development, military affairs, downtown revitalization, and the
overall community more closely than ever.

“The space also
allows us the room to expand staff including a spot for a reporter
from WIBW as part of a new content sharing program across the Eagle
radio stations and Post sites.” 

Schlitz also added that as the COVID
situation lessens, plans are in the works for a public open house and
that all four of the Eagle stations — 107.9 FM, 1420 KJCK AM, Power
Hits 97.5 FM, Q-Country 103.5 FM, and 92.7FM / 103.5 HD2 FM The X — will be broadcasting live from the location as well.

Over
the many years, including as far back as 1949 for KJCK AM , the media
outlets have worked to serve the community. 

"We never cease to be amazed at the generosity
of our Junction City and Geary County listeners. It's been amazing,
the support that they give to the community in times of need," Jerry Brecheisen, Program Director said. "The future is bright for 107.9 FM / 1420 KJCK and
JC Post in this great community."

107.9
FM / 1420 KJCK air a mix of '70s, '80s and '90s music with local
news, weather and sports including the Junction City Blue Jays and
Lady Jays, Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City
Chiefs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612961943143.jpeg" alt="Eagle Radio 107.9FM / 1420 KJCK AM studios" />
 <figcaption>Eagle Radio 107.9FM / 1420 KJCK AM studios</figcaption>
 </figure>Eagle
Radio — including 107.9 FM, 1420 KJCK AM and JC Post in Junction City — recently opened new studios at 222 West Sixth Street. They relocated to
the downtown area from their former longtime home at 1039 Southwind
Drive. General Manager Jason Schlitz emphasized the move is a testament to the
station’s commitment to Junction City. “We are doubling down on
downtown.” he said. “We are not only in the center of the action
but being in the same building as the Chamber and the CVB allows us
an amazing opportunity to coordinate promotion of tourism, economic
development, military affairs, downtown revitalization, and the
overall community more closely than ever.“The space also
allows us the room to expand staff including a spot for a reporter
from WIBW as part of a new content sharing program across the Eagle
radio stations and Post sites.” Schlitz also added that as the COVID
situation lessens, plans are in the works for a public open house and
that all four of the Eagle stations — 107.9 FM, 1420 KJCK AM, Power
Hits 97.5 FM, Q-Country 103.5 FM, and 92.7FM / 103.5 HD2 FM The X — will be broadcasting live from the location as well.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612962023884.jpeg" alt="107.9 FM / 1420 KJCK AM Program Director Jerry Brecheisen&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>107.9 FM / 1420 KJCK AM Program Director Jerry Brecheisen&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Over
the many years, including as far back as 1949 for KJCK AM , the media
outlets have worked to serve the community. "We never cease to be amazed at the generosity
of our Junction City and Geary County listeners. It's been amazing,
the support that they give to the community in times of need," Jerry Brecheisen, Program Director said. "The future is bright for 107.9 FM / 1420 KJCK and
JC Post in this great community."107.9
FM / 1420 KJCK air a mix of '70s, '80s and '90s music with local
news, weather and sports including the Junction City Blue Jays and
Lady Jays, Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City
Chiefs.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612962066205.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Junction City Area Director of Member Relations Dawn Stephens, left, and News Director Dewey Terrill conducting an interview." />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Junction City Area Director of Member Relations Dawn Stephens, left, and News Director Dewey Terrill conducting an interview.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612961962767.jpeg" alt="On-Air personality and Marketing Executive Jackson Schneider" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612961988434.jpeg" alt="Jerry Brecheisen and Dewey Terrill on-air during the morning show." />
 <figcaption>Jerry Brecheisen and Dewey Terrill on-air during the morning show.</figcaption>
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Eagle Radio opens new studios in Junction City

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft by deception in Manhattan.

Just after 6:30p.m. Tuesday, police filed a report for theft by deception in the 1600 block of Leavenworth Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;A 20-year-old man reported an unknown suspect made a transaction with fake money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $780.00. 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft by deception in Manhattan.Just after 6:30p.m. Tuesday, police filed a report for theft by deception in the 1600 block of Leavenworth Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;A 20-year-old man reported an unknown suspect made a transaction with fake money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $780.00. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

RCPD: Man allegedly used fake $780 to make purchase

Geary County health officials reported Tuesday that there were 88 active COVID-19 cases in the county.&nbsp; That was down 17 from Mondyay.

There were five confirmed positive cases and 22 recovered cases. Three people are currently hospitalized.

Geary County health officials reported Tuesday that there were 88 active COVID-19 cases in the county.&nbsp; That was down 17 from Mondyay.There were five confirmed positive cases and 22 recovered cases. Three people are currently hospitalized.

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