MORRIS COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just 9a.m. Thursday in Morris County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Journey driven by&nbsp; Julian&nbsp; Navarrete, 43, Wichita, was northbound on U.S. 77 eleven miles south of Interstate 70.

The SUV crossed the center line and struck a 2005 Kenworth semi driven by Jose Luis Garcia-Parra, 34, Salina, head-on. 

The semi continued into a spin and collided with a 2022 Hyundai Tucson driven by Kathleen Nicole&nbsp;Steeves, 43, Wamego. After impact the semi came to&nbsp;rest jack knifed in the east ditch where a 2001 Ford Econoline driven by&nbsp; Bell, John Allen Bell, 57, Amado, Arizona, struck the semi.

EMS transported&nbsp;&nbsp;Navarrete and Bell to the hospital in Manhattan,&nbsp;&nbsp;

EMS transported Steeves and a passenger in the Hyundai Lisa Kristine Ross, 52, Manhattan, to the hospital in Junction City.

Garcia-Parra has a possible injury but was not transported, according to the KHP.&nbsp; All five were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

MORRIS COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just 9a.m. Thursday in Morris County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Journey driven by&nbsp; Julian&nbsp; Navarrete, 43, Wichita, was northbound on U.S. 77 eleven miles south of Interstate 70.The SUV crossed the center line and struck a 2005 Kenworth semi driven by Jose Luis Garcia-Parra, 34, Salina, head-on. The semi continued into a spin and collided with a 2022 Hyundai Tucson driven by Kathleen Nicole&nbsp;Steeves, 43, Wamego. After impact the semi came to&nbsp;rest jack knifed in the east ditch where a 2001 Ford Econoline driven by&nbsp; Bell, John Allen Bell, 57, Amado, Arizona, struck the semi.EMS transported&nbsp;&nbsp;Navarrete and Bell to the hospital in Manhattan,&nbsp;&nbsp;EMS transported Steeves and a passenger in the Hyundai Lisa Kristine Ross, 52, Manhattan, to the hospital in Junction City.Garcia-Parra has a possible injury but was not transported, according to the KHP.&nbsp; All five were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

4 hospitalized after 4-vehicle head-on crash

JUNCTION CITY - The Junction City Police Department was called out to the 1400 block of N. Calhoun Street at just before 11:45pm on Wednesday, June 14th, on the report of a possible overdose.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a 40-year-old female suffering from an apparent overdose. The Junction City Fire Department transported the woman to the Stormont Vail Flint Hills Campus and then on to Stormont Vail in Topeka where she is in critical condition.

Following an investigation, Junction City Drug Task Force Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of W. 13th Street in Junction City.

After the search detectives arrested 40-year-old, Alex D. Schooler, of Junction City in connection with the overdose.&nbsp;

Schooler was booked into the Geary County Detention Center on requested charges of:&nbsp; -Distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death -Distribution of certain stimulants within 1000 feet of a school -Criminal use of a weapon by a prohibited person -Distribution of opiates within 1000 feet of a school -Possession of marijuana -Possession of drug paraphernalia -Acquisition of drug proceeds

Detectives found cocaine, fentanyl pills, marijuana, 9 firearms and approximately $17,000 in US Currency.

Schooler is being held without bond, at the Geary County Detention Facility, while he awaits his first appearance in the Geary County District Court.

JCPD will release no further details at this time.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686846316601.jpeg" alt="Alex Djuane Schooler" />
 <figcaption>Alex Djuane Schooler</figcaption>
 </figure>JUNCTION CITY - The Junction City Police Department was called out to the 1400 block of N. Calhoun Street at just before 11:45pm on Wednesday, June 14th, on the report of a possible overdose.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2881.1652798072987!2d-96.84549192432907!3d39.0366709716946!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bc4ea9d5bc7769%3A0x4284f2884819f9ef!2s1400%20N%20Calhoun%20St%2C%20Junction%20City%2C%20KS%2066441!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1686860549474!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>When officers arrived on scene, they found a 40-year-old female suffering from an apparent overdose. The Junction City Fire Department transported the woman to the Stormont Vail Flint Hills Campus and then on to Stormont Vail in Topeka where she is in critical condition.Following an investigation, Junction City Drug Task Force Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of W. 13th Street in Junction City.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2881.2061227556096!2d-96.83590482432916!3d39.035552971694834!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bc4955183ed2b7%3A0xe12d45ffba079fa5!2s300%20W%2013th%20St%2C%20Junction%20City%2C%20KS%2066441!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1686861042918!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>After the search detectives arrested 40-year-old, Alex D. Schooler, of Junction City in connection with the overdose.&nbsp;Schooler was booked into the Geary County Detention Center on requested charges of:&nbsp; -Distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death -Distribution of certain stimulants within 1000 feet of a school -Criminal use of a weapon by a prohibited person -Distribution of opiates within 1000 feet of a school -Possession of marijuana -Possession of drug paraphernalia -Acquisition of drug proceedsDetectives found cocaine, fentanyl pills, marijuana, 9 firearms and approximately $17,000 in US Currency.Schooler is being held without bond, at the Geary County Detention Facility, while he awaits his first appearance in the Geary County District Court.JCPD will release no further details at this time.

JCPD: 40 y.o. JC man arrested, 40 y.o. woman hospitalized for apparent overdose

BY PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Changes in how cattle are raised -- including genetic improvements and matching animals to the environment in which they’re raised – has likely led to changes in consumer’s perceptions of what makes a good beef product, according to two Kansas State University animal scientists.

“If we look at the last 30 years in the beef industry, when we talk about eating quality, tenderness for a long time was viewed as the No. 1 driver of customer satisfaction,” said K-State meat scientist Travis O’Quinn.

“But we’ve made massive improvements in beef tenderness and right now we can go to the grocery store and less than 10% of that beef will be considered tough by today’s consumers. What that has done is it’s changed how consumers view beef. Today, when we feed consumers in our studies and you ask them what they consider the most important palatability trait, flavor consistently comes up by about 70% of consumers as the reason they choose beef.”

A.J. Tarpoff, a beef extension veterinarian at K-State, said genetic improvements in the beef industry have led to producers being able to select and raise cattle that provide desired traits.

“So we can choose what we want our animals to be with better accuracy than we ever have had in history,” Tarpoff said. “That being said, we have answered the call of consumers for what their preferences are, what a profitable animal can be within all stages of production, and match that to their environment. We raise cattle in all 50 states, so we have to be able to match the animal to whatever environment they’re raised in, while maintaining the high quality, palatability traits that our consumers demand.”

O’Quinn said the changes have led to a higher percentage of beef meeting USDA’s standard for ‘Prime’ and ‘Choice,’ and less receiving the lower grading of ‘Select.’

“Cattle in the United States are grading better today than they ever have in history,” O’Quinn said. “That’s a direct result of a lot of things, including genetic improvement, feeding changes, selection management and programs that give economic incentives for producers to produce higher eating quality beef. That resonates throughout the beef chain, and ultimately to consumers in restaurants and in retail.”

“It’s a great time to be a beef consumer in the United States when we talk about the quality of product that we’re putting on the plate.”

Tarpoff noted that improvements in the consumer product have paralleled improvements in animal comfort and care.

“Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that is voluntary for cattle producers,” he said. (Since its inception in the 1980s) “BQA has become the standardized best management practice certification in the beef industry. Up to 85% of U.S. beef comes from BQA certified, independent producers.”

Tarpoff called BQA a “critical piece” of caring for cattle, assuring a quality product and that producers are implementing best management practices backed by science.

“We want to care for these animals the right way,” he said, “and we’re always looking for better ways to be able to do that.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686778336293.jpeg" alt="Nearly 70% of consumers say flavor is their top consideration when choosing beef products, according to K-State meat scientist Travis O'Quinn. Improvements in how cattle are raised has contributed to consumer satisfaction. Photo Courtesy K-State Research and Extension" />
 <figcaption>Nearly 70% of consumers say flavor is their top consideration when choosing beef products, according to K-State meat scientist Travis O'Quinn. Improvements in how cattle are raised has contributed to consumer satisfaction. Photo Courtesy K-State Research and Extension</figcaption>
 </figure>BY PAT MELGARES K-State Research and ExtensionMANHATTAN, Kan. – Changes in how cattle are raised -- including genetic improvements and matching animals to the environment in which they’re raised – has likely led to changes in consumer’s perceptions of what makes a good beef product, according to two Kansas State University animal scientists.“If we look at the last 30 years in the beef industry, when we talk about eating quality, tenderness for a long time was viewed as the No. 1 driver of customer satisfaction,” said K-State meat scientist Travis O’Quinn.“But we’ve made massive improvements in beef tenderness and right now we can go to the grocery store and less than 10% of that beef will be considered tough by today’s consumers. What that has done is it’s changed how consumers view beef. Today, when we feed consumers in our studies and you ask them what they consider the most important palatability trait, flavor consistently comes up by about 70% of consumers as the reason they choose beef.”A.J. Tarpoff, a beef extension veterinarian at K-State, said genetic improvements in the beef industry have led to producers being able to select and raise cattle that provide desired traits.“So we can choose what we want our animals to be with better accuracy than we ever have had in history,” Tarpoff said. “That being said, we have answered the call of consumers for what their preferences are, what a profitable animal can be within all stages of production, and match that to their environment. We raise cattle in all 50 states, so we have to be able to match the animal to whatever environment they’re raised in, while maintaining the high quality, palatability traits that our consumers demand.”O’Quinn said the changes have led to a higher percentage of beef meeting USDA’s standard for ‘Prime’ and ‘Choice,’ and less receiving the lower grading of ‘Select.’“Cattle in the United States are grading better today than they ever have in history,” O’Quinn said. “That’s a direct result of a lot of things, including genetic improvement, feeding changes, selection management and programs that give economic incentives for producers to produce higher eating quality beef. That resonates throughout the beef chain, and ultimately to consumers in restaurants and in retail.”“It’s a great time to be a beef consumer in the United States when we talk about the quality of product that we’re putting on the plate.”Tarpoff noted that improvements in the consumer product have paralleled improvements in animal comfort and care.“Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that is voluntary for cattle producers,” he said. (Since its inception in the 1980s) “BQA has become the standardized best management practice certification in the beef industry. Up to 85% of U.S. beef comes from BQA certified, independent producers.”Tarpoff called BQA a “critical piece” of caring for cattle, assuring a quality product and that producers are implementing best management practices backed by science.“We want to care for these animals the right way,” he said, “and we’re always looking for better ways to be able to do that.”

K-State beef experts say industry continues to improve animal care

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

CHARLES CLIFTON KENDRICK, 38, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Failure to appear; Bond $6,065

<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/1d1f5250-0f85-465a-917d-7d9e697b1f4a">JOSE REYES TORRES</a>, 54, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; Transporting an open container; Failure to stop at accident; Result in great bodily harm; Passing on left with insufficient clearance; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $15,000

SONYA SIMONE MONAE LARRK WILLIAMS, 25, Manhattan, Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Failure to yield from private road or driveway; Bond $1,000

JAVONTAE DASHON DARBY, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

AUSTON LEE KOSZENIEWSKI, 25, Manhattan, Violation of Court Order x4

DOUGLAS LEE CARSON, 40, Kansas, Failure to appear; Bond $250

KURTIS HAYES RICH, 26, Manhattan, Manhattan, Failure to appear; arrested and released to

ZACARIAS ADAM SALAS BOYD, 22, Manhattan, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All other larceny; Arrested and released by Junction City Police Department on 06/07/2023

DAKOTA DANIEL GRIFFEE, 21, Belvue, Probation Violation; Arrested and released by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 06/06/2023

ZACHARY DEWAYNE TILTON, 35, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Arrested and released by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 05/28/2023

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;CHARLES CLIFTON KENDRICK, 38, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Failure to appear; Bond $6,065<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/1d1f5250-0f85-465a-917d-7d9e697b1f4a">JOSE REYES TORRES</a>, 54, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; Transporting an open container; Failure to stop at accident; Result in great bodily harm; Passing on left with insufficient clearance; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $15,000SONYA SIMONE MONAE LARRK WILLIAMS, 25, Manhattan, Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Failure to yield from private road or driveway; Bond $1,000JAVONTAE DASHON DARBY, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County JailAUSTON LEE KOSZENIEWSKI, 25, Manhattan, Violation of Court Order x4DOUGLAS LEE CARSON, 40, Kansas, Failure to appear; Bond $250KURTIS HAYES RICH, 26, Manhattan, Manhattan, Failure to appear; arrested and released toZACARIAS ADAM SALAS BOYD, 22, Manhattan, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All other larceny; Arrested and released by Junction City Police Department on 06/07/2023DAKOTA DANIEL GRIFFEE, 21, Belvue, Probation Violation; Arrested and released by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 06/06/2023ZACHARY DEWAYNE TILTON, 35, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Arrested and released by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 05/28/2023

Riley County Arrest Report June 15

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - The Sunset Zoo celebrated the 69th birthday of it's oldest chimpanzee, Susie last week. 

Suzie is the oldest known chimpanzee in human care, with the average age of wild chimpanzees being closer to 40 years of age.

Suzie came to the Sunset Zoo in 1974 and is the matriarch of the troop. She has three babies, with the most recent one, Siri being born when Suzie was 56 years old.

The birth of Siri became the first documented birth by a chimpanzee at age 56, it was unknown that chimpanzee were able to reproduce at that age until this occurred.

Visitors will notice Susie as the chimpanzee who will approach babies and young children near the glass. 

Susie's signature 'kiss' is something she shares with visitors and keepers she recognizes.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post<figure>
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 </figure>MANHATTAN - The Sunset Zoo celebrated the 69th birthday of it's oldest chimpanzee, Susie last week. Suzie is the oldest known chimpanzee in human care, with the average age of wild chimpanzees being closer to 40 years of age.Suzie came to the Sunset Zoo in 1974 and is the matriarch of the troop. She has three babies, with the most recent one, Siri being born when Suzie was 56 years old.<div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/lARuEMac-Kjb0luCJ.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Susie's B-day" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The birth of Siri became the first documented birth by a chimpanzee at age 56, it was unknown that chimpanzee were able to reproduce at that age until this occurred.Visitors will notice Susie as the chimpanzee who will approach babies and young children near the glass. Susie's signature 'kiss' is something she shares with visitors and keepers she recognizes.

Sunset Zoo celebrated oldest chimp in human care

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an injury crash and have made an arrest.

Just after 7p.m. Wednesday, officers arrested 54-year-old Jose Torres of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated battery, transporting an open container, failure to stop at an accident, passing with insufficient clearance and driving with no license, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

This warrant stems from a March 24 crash near the intersection of E. Marlatt Avenue and Brookepointe Circle in Manhattan.

 It was reported that Torres left the scene of the crash after his westbound 2007 Chevrolet van crossed the center line of E. Marlatt and struck an eastbound 2002 Chevy Silverado driven by Jesus Maldonado, 60, of Manhattan.

 A passenger of the Silverado, Juan Maldonado, 31, of Manhattan was trapped in the passenger side and was eventually transported to Via Christi for treatment of a broken wrist and other cuts, scrapes, and bruises. 

Officers also found an open container of alcohol in the unoccupied van when they arrived on scene. Torres was issued a total bond of $15,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an injury crash and have made an arrest.Just after 7p.m. Wednesday, officers arrested 54-year-old Jose Torres of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated battery, transporting an open container, failure to stop at an accident, passing with insufficient clearance and driving with no license, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.This warrant stems from a March 24 crash near the intersection of E. Marlatt Avenue and Brookepointe Circle in Manhattan. It was reported that Torres left the scene of the crash after his westbound 2007 Chevrolet van crossed the center line of E. Marlatt and struck an eastbound 2002 Chevy Silverado driven by Jesus Maldonado, 60, of Manhattan. A passenger of the Silverado, Juan Maldonado, 31, of Manhattan was trapped in the passenger side and was eventually transported to Via Christi for treatment of a broken wrist and other cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Officers also found an open container of alcohol in the unoccupied van when they arrived on scene. Torres was issued a total bond of $15,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

RCPD makes arrest in hit-and-run injury crash 

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Ford Focus driven by Daniel Charles Ricci, 47, Abington, Maryland, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just east of McDowell Creek Road.&nbsp;

The car struck road debris. EMS transported Ricci to Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Ford Focus driven by Daniel Charles Ricci, 47, Abington, Maryland, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just east of McDowell Creek Road.&nbsp;The car struck road debris. EMS transported Ricci to Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Driver hospitalized after car strikes road debris on I-70

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

AARON BLANTON JR, 18, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

JUSTIN ALAN BROWN, 33, Manhattan, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Failure to appear; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $3,000

KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;AARON BLANTON JR, 18, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000JUSTIN ALAN BROWN, 33, Manhattan, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Failure to appear; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $3,000KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 14

RILEY COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Tuesday in Riley County.

A 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Jack Bowen, 51, of Marysville, was eastbound at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd and Marlatt Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The pickup rear-ended&nbsp;A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Rodney Dugan, 48, of Leonardville who had stopped on Tuttle Creek Blvd. when he drove upon a 2002 Chrysler Concorde driven by Steven Cortez, 25, of Ellinwood that was on fire.

EMS transported passengers in Bowen's truck Heidi Bowen, 38, and two minors to Via Christi for treatment of various pain and non-life-threatening injuries.

RILEY COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Tuesday in Riley County.A 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Jack Bowen, 51, of Marysville, was eastbound at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd and Marlatt Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The pickup rear-ended&nbsp;A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Rodney Dugan, 48, of Leonardville who had stopped on Tuttle Creek Blvd. when he drove upon a 2002 Chrysler Concorde driven by Steven Cortez, 25, of Ellinwood that was on fire.EMS transported passengers in Bowen's truck Heidi Bowen, 38, and two minors to Via Christi for treatment of various pain and non-life-threatening injuries.

RCPD: Woman, 2 juveniles hospitalized after rear-end crash

MANHATTAN— Fire investigators have determined the fire that occurred early Monday morning was caused by used staining rags that ignited due to spontaneous combustion, according to a media release from the Manhattan Fire Department.

Two cats were rescued by firefighters and provided oxygen by Riley County EMS, and another cat was found deceased due to smoke inhalation. &nbsp;

The one-story building was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan.

MANHATTAN—Authorities are working to determine the cause of an early morning fire at a home in Manhattan.

At 1:17 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1726 Colorado Street for a report of a garage on fire, according to a media release.

Upon arrival, crews found a single-story home with fire showing in the attached garage and heavy smoke coming from the interior of the residence. 

Fire crews contained the fire to the garage within 15 minutes. A total of 17 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus.&nbsp; Three cats were removed from the structure, 2 were alive and were provided oxygen by fire crews, and one was found deceased due to smoke inhalation. The one-story home was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN— Fire investigators have determined the fire that occurred early Monday morning was caused by used staining rags that ignited due to spontaneous combustion, according to a media release from the Manhattan Fire Department. Two cats were rescued by firefighters and provided oxygen by Riley County EMS, and another cat was found deceased due to smoke inhalation. &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686685266337.png" alt="This photo, provided by Manhattan Fire Department, isof the inside of the door between the garage and the house. While there was heavy fire and smoke on the other side of this door in the garage, the fire did not extend into the living area of the house. A fire separation is required by city building codes between a garage and living space, and this picture shows how effective a closed door can be in preventing fire spread." />
 <figcaption>This photo, provided by Manhattan Fire Department, isof the inside of the door between the garage and the house. While there was heavy fire and smoke on the other side of this door in the garage, the fire did not extend into the living area of the house. A fire separation is required by city building codes between a garage and living space, and this picture shows how effective a closed door can be in preventing fire spread.</figcaption>
 </figure>The one-story building was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan.------------MANHATTAN—Authorities are working to determine the cause of an early morning fire at a home in Manhattan.At 1:17 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1726 Colorado Street for a report of a garage on fire, according to a media release.Upon arrival, crews found a single-story home with fire showing in the attached garage and heavy smoke coming from the interior of the residence. Fire crews contained the fire to the garage within 15 minutes. A total of 17 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus.&nbsp; Three cats were removed from the structure, 2 were alive and were provided oxygen by fire crews, and one was found deceased due to smoke inhalation. The one-story home was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan.&nbsp;

Investigators determine cause of $50K garage fire in Manhattan

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Monday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle at Tuttle Cove Road.

Pre-Genzer was riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita and they collided at the intersection. 

EMS transported Pre-Genzer to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.

Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle Cove Rd. on June 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. 

After arriving on scene, officers found Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle while riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita causing them to collide at the intersection. Pre-Genzer was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.

Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle Cove Rd. on June 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers found Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle while riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita causing them to collide at the intersection. Pre-Genzer was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.

UPDATED: Original story posted with wrong intersection, it has been updated to correct information.

MANHATTAN - Just before 3:30 pm, Riley County Police Department posted an alert on social media asking the public to avoid the area of Northbound Highway 13 and Tuttle Creek Boulevard while emergency crews work the scene of a two motorcycle crash.

The intersection will be closed while crews work the scene, travelers should plan to take alternate routes until the roadway is reopened.

Access to Tuttle Cove Road will also be affected while crews work the scene of the crash.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Monday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle at Tuttle Cove Road.Pre-Genzer was riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita and they collided at the intersection. EMS transported Pre-Genzer to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.----------------Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle Cove Rd. on June 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers found Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle while riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita causing them to collide at the intersection. Pre-Genzer was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle Cove Rd. on June 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers found Parker Pre-Genzer, 21, of Junction City had been riding northbound on Highway 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his motorcycle while riding next to Pedro Pedroza, 20, of Wichita causing them to collide at the intersection. Pre-Genzer was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.--------UPDATED: Original story posted with wrong intersection, it has been updated to correct information.MANHATTAN - Just before 3:30 pm, Riley County Police Department posted an alert on social media asking the public to avoid the area of Northbound Highway 13 and Tuttle Creek Boulevard while emergency crews work the scene of a two motorcycle crash.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2872.5463281014554!2d-96.6079343243181!3d39.247460971651385!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdce4f56ec480d%3A0xdfa0dea753dfdbcc!2sUS-24%20%26%20KS-13%2C%20Manhattan%2C%20KS%2066502!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1686602070159!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The intersection will be closed while crews work the scene, travelers should plan to take alternate routes until the roadway is reopened.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Northbound Highway 13 at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. (Highway 24) is currently shut down as emergency crews work to respond to an injury crash involving two motorcycles. Please plan an alternate route if traveling through the area. <a href="https://t.co/X9eAQwnZiD">pic.twitter.com/X9eAQwnZiD</a>&mdash; RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyCountyPD/status/1668353668045758477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Access to Tuttle Cove Road will also be affected while crews work the scene of the crash.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/g6whTy2vNb">pic.twitter.com/g6whTy2vNb</a>&mdash; RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyCountyPD/status/1668356315461173248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Update: 1 hospitalized after motorcycles collide on Highway 13

CHRIS WAYNE HUNTER, 58, Manhattan, Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Violation of court order; Bond $1,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;CHRIS WAYNE HUNTER, 58, Manhattan, Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Violation of court order; Bond $1,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 13

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post/JC Post

FORT RILEY - On Tuesday, June 13th, Fort Riley will host a ribbon cutting at the U.S. Cavalry Museum, celebrating the grand reopening after the the completion of renovations to the museum.

Updates to the museum include new displays, structural improvements, updated lighting and technology throughout the museum.

The Cavalry Museum tells the story of the U.S. Cavalry from 1775 to present day, highlighting life on the Great Plains prior to the arrival of settlers, the role of Fort Riley and the cavalry, the life of the cavalry Soldier, and traces the history of the cavalry from the days of the horse soldier to the modern era of the air cavalry.

Following the ribbon cutting, the museum will be open to the public year-round, Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post/JC Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686588113068.jpeg" alt="Dr. Bob giving a sneak peek tour of the US Cavalry Museum to members of media" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Bob giving a sneak peek tour of the US Cavalry Museum to members of media</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT RILEY - On Tuesday, June 13th, Fort Riley will host a ribbon cutting at the U.S. Cavalry Museum, celebrating the grand reopening after the the completion of renovations to the museum.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/JGm8raXp-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Fort Riley Museum Preview" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Updates to the museum include new displays, structural improvements, updated lighting and technology throughout the museum.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686594351845.jpeg" alt="Dr. Bob touring US Cavalry Museum" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Bob touring US Cavalry Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>The Cavalry Museum tells the story of the U.S. Cavalry from 1775 to present day, highlighting life on the Great Plains prior to the arrival of settlers, the role of Fort Riley and the cavalry, the life of the cavalry Soldier, and traces the history of the cavalry from the days of the horse soldier to the modern era of the air cavalry.Following the ribbon cutting, the museum will be open to the public year-round, Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;

SNEAK PEEK: Fort Riley's US Cavalry Museum to reopen Tuesday

MACAIAH LEVY ANDERSON, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $12,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;MACAIAH LEVY ANDERSON, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $12,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 12

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and domestic incident and have a teen in custody.

Just before 7a.m. Friday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

An alarm had been activated at Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry. After arriving on scene, officers found the business had been broken into and an Aero Precision M4E1 rifle worth approximately $1,100 had been stolen. 

Around 8:30 a.m. officers were called to the 1400 block of Flint Hills Pl. to investigate a possible stolen car. The suspect was identified to be the same suspect in the burglary from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry.

Police ultimately arrested 18-year-old Keimon Webster of Manhattan on requested charges of burglary, domestic battery and criminal deprivation of property after further investigation revealed he had taken a car belonging to a 42-year-old woman known to him without her permission and hit a 41-year-old man also known to him in the face. 

Webster remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $7,000.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and domestic incident and have a teen in custody.Just before 7a.m. Friday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.An alarm had been activated at Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry. After arriving on scene, officers found the business had been broken into and an Aero Precision M4E1 rifle worth approximately $1,100 had been stolen. Around 8:30 a.m. officers were called to the 1400 block of Flint Hills Pl. to investigate a possible stolen car. The suspect was identified to be the same suspect in the burglary from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry.Police ultimately arrested 18-year-old Keimon Webster of Manhattan on requested charges of burglary, domestic battery and criminal deprivation of property after further investigation revealed he had taken a car belonging to a 42-year-old woman known to him without her permission and hit a 41-year-old man also known to him in the face. Webster remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $7,000.

Burglary: Teen accused of taking rifle from pawn shop

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities in Manhattan filed a report for battery, disorderly conduct, and interference with law enforcement in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on June 9, 2023, around 10:30 p.m. after being called to the AMC Theater for the report of a fight in progress. 

After arriving on scene, officers found a 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old girls had engaged in a physical fight with a 41-year-old woman and 45-year-old man after a verbal interaction between the two parties in the lobby area of the theater. 

While officers attempted to speak with and detain the three teenagers they resisted and interfered with them. 

Ultimately, Amari Nichols, 14, of Ogden, Niara Norris, 15 of Manhattan, and Alisiana Morgan, 15, of Junction City were all arrested on requested charges of interference with law enforcement. 

Morgan was also accused of battery in connection to the fight. All three were processed through juvenile intake and released to guardians.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities in Manhattan filed a report for battery, disorderly conduct, and interference with law enforcement in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on June 9, 2023, around 10:30 p.m. after being called to the AMC Theater for the report of a fight in progress. After arriving on scene, officers found a 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old girls had engaged in a physical fight with a 41-year-old woman and 45-year-old man after a verbal interaction between the two parties in the lobby area of the theater. While officers attempted to speak with and detain the three teenagers they resisted and interfered with them. Ultimately, Amari Nichols, 14, of Ogden, Niara Norris, 15 of Manhattan, and Alisiana Morgan, 15, of Junction City were all arrested on requested charges of interference with law enforcement. Morgan was also accused of battery in connection to the fight. All three were processed through juvenile intake and released to guardians.

RCPD: 3 teens arrested after fight in lobby of AMC Theater

Kansas wheat farmers will reap the smallest harvest in more than 60 years. Persistent drought withered much of the crop.

&nbsp;By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/people/frank-morris">Frank Morris</a> <a href="https://www.kcur.org/">KCUR</a>

SYLVAN GROVE— Kansas is “the wheat state,” the officially adopted moniker that embraces its place as the country’s breadbasket.

Tall white grain elevators, some decorated with wheat murals, loom over tiny farm towns. For decades, Kansas led the nation in wheat production, and the U.S. led the world in wheat exports.

But this year’s meager wheat harvest turns that proud tradition on its head.

Kansas flour mills will likely buy wheat grown in Eastern Europe. It’s like Texas importing oil, West Virginia hauling in coal, or the Saudis shipping in sand.

Aaron Harries, vice president of research and operations at Kansas Wheat, said it’s never happened before.

“That truly is unfortunate,” he said. “And it’s another hit against our domestic farmers.”

The High Plains is dry in the best of times. For the last two years, a deep drought withered much of this prime wheat-producing region.

This year’s Kansas wheat harvest is shaping up to be the smallest since 1957 when the Eisenhower administration intentionally suppressed wheat production.

It’s much the same in Oklahoma. The crop is so poor, some farmers are dousing their measly crops with herbicide to contain their losses and collect insurance.

That creates searing economic pain radiating through prairie towns where summer wheat sales are the staff of life.

Seen from a highway, the wheat crop doesn’t look horrible. A lot of it’s green. But step into one of the fields that John Thaemert farms near Sylvan Grove and you start to see the damage.

“All of my wheat looks pretty bad, but this is by far the worst. Thin. Short. Dead spots,” Thaemert said. “You could not justify taking this crop to harvest.”

The surviving plants here are less than half as tall as they should be this year and have hardly produced any grain. It isn’t worth the cost of harvesting, let alone all the money Thaemert spent on seed, chemicals and fuel to plant and nurture this wheat.

About a quarter of the wheat fields in Kansas are in the same abysmal state. They’re worth more dead than alive.

Farmer Mike McClellan in Palco said he’ll probably kill his entire 1,500-acre wheat crop with herbicide. That will cost him another $20,000, but it will allow him to collect crop insurance. It will also keep the failed plants from drawing any more water from the parched soil and help check soil erosion.

McClellan said he’s got nothing but bad options.

“You’re seeing a lot of depression out here in farm country because of it,” McClellan said. “It’s a hard decision to destroy your crop.”

Like many farmers, McClellan said he’s never seen a worse wheat crop. That’s a problem for the whole region. The regional economy depends on wheat to bring an influx of money in the summer. When the wheat dries up, so does the local economy.

Most farmers have crop insurance to keep them in business in bad years, but other rural businesses don’t have the same government-subsidized cushion against bad times. Farm cooperatives that make their money buying and selling grain and farm supplies have laid off employees at a time of year when most would be staffing up for harvest, according to a COOP manager.

Clothing shops, restaurants and equipment dealerships are hunkering down. Dave Marmie, who’s been selling Fords in downtown Great Bend for more than half a century, said sales have already slumped.

“It gets felt up and down Main Street,” he said. “When you have no wheat crop, a lot of people suffer. It’s not just the farmer.”

The short wheat crop in Kansas and Oklahoma comes at a terrible time for the global wheat supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates wheat stocks among major exporting countries will sink to a 16-year<a href="https://www.nass.usda.gov/Newsroom/Executive_Briefings/2023/05-12-2023.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;low</a>&nbsp;next year.

Wheat prices spiked last year because of disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Those prices dropped, but they still hover above historical averages and the lousy harvest in Kansas helps to sustain higher prices.

Still, Kansas wheat farmers are already making plans for next year. McClellan, who’s harvesting none of his crop this summer, said he’ll probably plant even more wheat for next year’s harvest.

“We’re always optimistic,” he said. “All droughts come to an end. I just hope we’re around to see it when it does.”

<h2>Kansas wheat farmers will reap the smallest harvest in more than 60 years. Persistent drought withered much of the crop.</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686237402124.png" alt="Drought-stricken wheat that’s been finished off with herbicide in Ellsworth County Kansas.&nbsp;Frank Morris/KCUR/NPR" />
 <figcaption>Drought-stricken wheat that’s been finished off with herbicide in Ellsworth County Kansas.&nbsp;Frank Morris/KCUR/NPR</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/people/frank-morris">Frank Morris</a> <a href="https://www.kcur.org/">KCUR</a> SYLVAN GROVE— Kansas is “the wheat state,” the officially adopted moniker that embraces its place as the country’s breadbasket.Tall white grain elevators, some decorated with wheat murals, loom over tiny farm towns. For decades, Kansas led the nation in wheat production, and the U.S. led the world in wheat exports.But this year’s meager wheat harvest turns that proud tradition on its head.Kansas flour mills will likely buy wheat grown in Eastern Europe. It’s like Texas importing oil, West Virginia hauling in coal, or the Saudis shipping in sand.Aaron Harries, vice president of research and operations at Kansas Wheat, said it’s never happened before.“That truly is unfortunate,” he said. “And it’s another hit against our domestic farmers.”Thank Mother Nature.The High Plains is dry in the best of times. For the last two years, a deep drought withered much of this prime wheat-producing region.This year’s Kansas wheat harvest is shaping up to be the smallest since 1957 when the Eisenhower administration intentionally suppressed wheat production.It’s much the same in Oklahoma. The crop is so poor, some farmers are dousing their measly crops with herbicide to contain their losses and collect insurance.That creates searing economic pain radiating through prairie towns where summer wheat sales are the staff of life.<h2>Thin Short Dead</h2>Seen from a highway, the wheat crop doesn’t look horrible. A lot of it’s green. But step into one of the fields that John Thaemert farms near Sylvan Grove and you start to see the damage.“All of my wheat looks pretty bad, but this is by far the worst. Thin. Short. Dead spots,” Thaemert said. “You could not justify taking this crop to harvest.”The surviving plants here are less than half as tall as they should be this year and have hardly produced any grain. It isn’t worth the cost of harvesting, let alone all the money Thaemert spent on seed, chemicals and fuel to plant and nurture this wheat.About a quarter of the wheat fields in Kansas are in the same abysmal state. They’re worth more dead than alive.Farmer Mike McClellan in Palco said he’ll probably kill his entire 1,500-acre wheat crop with herbicide. That will cost him another $20,000, but it will allow him to collect crop insurance. It will also keep the failed plants from drawing any more water from the parched soil and help check soil erosion.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686237455118.png" alt="Farmer John Thaemert enjoys the first big rain in months on his farm near Sylvan Grove. Photo by&nbsp;Frank Morris/KCUR" />
 <figcaption>Farmer John Thaemert enjoys the first big rain in months on his farm near Sylvan Grove. Photo by&nbsp;Frank Morris/KCUR</figcaption>
 </figure>McClellan said he’s got nothing but bad options.“You’re seeing a lot of depression out here in farm country because of it,” McClellan said. “It’s a hard decision to destroy your crop.”Like many farmers, McClellan said he’s never seen a worse wheat crop. That’s a problem for the whole region. The regional economy depends on wheat to bring an influx of money in the summer. When the wheat dries up, so does the local economy.Most farmers have crop insurance to keep them in business in bad years, but other rural businesses don’t have the same government-subsidized cushion against bad times. Farm cooperatives that make their money buying and selling grain and farm supplies have laid off employees at a time of year when most would be staffing up for harvest, according to a COOP manager.Clothing shops, restaurants and equipment dealerships are hunkering down. Dave Marmie, who’s been selling Fords in downtown Great Bend for more than half a century, said sales have already slumped.“It gets felt up and down Main Street,” he said. “When you have no wheat crop, a lot of people suffer. It’s not just the farmer.”The short wheat crop in Kansas and Oklahoma comes at a terrible time for the global wheat supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates wheat stocks among major exporting countries will sink to a 16-year<a href="https://www.nass.usda.gov/Newsroom/Executive_Briefings/2023/05-12-2023.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;low</a>&nbsp;next year.Wheat prices spiked last year because of disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Those prices dropped, but they still hover above historical averages and the lousy harvest in Kansas helps to sustain higher prices.Still, Kansas wheat farmers are already making plans for next year. McClellan, who’s harvesting none of his crop this summer, said he’ll probably plant even more wheat for next year’s harvest.“We’re always optimistic,” he said. “All droughts come to an end. I just hope we’re around to see it when it does.”

High plains drought so bad Kansas importing wheat from Europe

CARLOS CELSOS MORALES SANCHEZ, 48, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of driving safely; Bond $750

HUNTER LEE MCALPIN, 24, Sunrise Beach, MO, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $2,000

KATHARINE ELIZABETH CAPLINGER, 29, Lee's Summit, MO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv.; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $500

JOHN FREDERICK MCKELLIPS JR, 38, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; Unknown severity; Attempted possession of stolen property; Value less than $1,500; Vehicles; Operate without registration or expired tag; Vehicle; Unlawful Acts; e.g. registration; Bond $5,000

MISTY DAWN PANKRATZ, 36, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $750

JEFFREY JOHN BLACK, 45, Manhattan, Stalking; after served a protection order prohibiting contact; Violate protection order; Stalking/sexual assault/human trafficking per KSA 631a05, 631a06 x2; Bond $5,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;CARLOS CELSOS MORALES SANCHEZ, 48, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of driving safely; Bond $750HUNTER LEE MCALPIN, 24, Sunrise Beach, MO, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $2,000KATHARINE ELIZABETH CAPLINGER, 29, Lee's Summit, MO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv.; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $500JOHN FREDERICK MCKELLIPS JR, 38, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; Unknown severity; Attempted possession of stolen property; Value less than $1,500; Vehicles; Operate without registration or expired tag; Vehicle; Unlawful Acts; e.g. registration; Bond $5,000MISTY DAWN PANKRATZ, 36, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $750JEFFREY JOHN BLACK, 45, Manhattan, Stalking; after served a protection order prohibiting contact; Violate protection order; Stalking/sexual assault/human trafficking per KSA 631a05, 631a06 x2; Bond $5,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 11

RAMIRO CORTEZ, 21, Fort Riley, Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $750

NIARA NECOLE NORRIS, 15, Manhattan, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

ALISANA MORGAN, 15, Junction City; Interference with LEO: obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner;&nbsp;Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

AMARI SANANTE NICHOLS, 14, Ogden, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution;&nbsp;Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

DONTE RAYCON ROBERTS, 40, Junction City; Failure to appear; Bond $10,000

ANDREA DION LARS, 49, Belton, MO; Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

BRAXTON NICOLE WARNUM, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,500

DAIZHA NICOLE BROOKS, 25, Junction City, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All Other Larceny; Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument; 1st conviction; Bond $2,500

CHANCELLOR BLAIR COPEN HAVER, 31, Failure to appear, Bond $500

KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Manhattan, Burglary; Locked non-dwelling to steal firearm; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal deprivation of property; Motor vehicle; Bond $7,000

ANDREA DION LARS, 49, Belton, MO, Failure to appear x2;&nbsp;

SHEIKHANHA ELON MUHAMMAD, 24, Ogden, Criminal restraint; Bond $2,000

DARREL LADEL SMITH, 42, Junction City, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 05/18/2023

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;RAMIRO CORTEZ, 21, Fort Riley, Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $750NIARA NECOLE NORRIS, 15, Manhattan, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianALISANA MORGAN, 15, Junction City; Interference with LEO: obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner;&nbsp;Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianAMARI SANANTE NICHOLS, 14, Ogden, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution;&nbsp;Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianDONTE RAYCON ROBERTS, 40, Junction City; Failure to appear; Bond $10,000ANDREA DION LARS, 49, Belton, MO; Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Remains confined to Riley County JailBRAXTON NICOLE WARNUM, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,500DAIZHA NICOLE BROOKS, 25, Junction City, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All Other Larceny; Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument; 1st conviction; Bond $2,500CHANCELLOR BLAIR COPEN HAVER, 31, Failure to appear, Bond $500KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Manhattan, Burglary; Locked non-dwelling to steal firearm; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal deprivation of property; Motor vehicle; Bond $7,000ANDREA DION LARS, 49, Belton, MO, Failure to appear x2;&nbsp;SHEIKHANHA ELON MUHAMMAD, 24, Ogden, Criminal restraint; Bond $2,000DARREL LADEL SMITH, 42, Junction City, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 05/18/2023

Riley County Arrest Report June 10

by BECKY GOFF JC Post/Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Kansas Boys State attendees have selected two peer representatives as delegates to the 2023 American Legion Boys Nation.

Senior-to-be, Adiel Garcia, of Olathe and senior-to-be, Creytin Sanner, of Junction City, were chosen to represent Kansas Boys State as senators at Boys Nations July 21st -29th.

Boys Nation is held at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

Jasper Kimball of Andover and Max Mitchell of Lawrence were both selected as alternates, should Garcia or Sanner be unable to attend.

Representatives from the 49 Boys State programs across the country(Hawaii does not have a Boys State program) will gather at Boys Nation to learn more about the structure and function of the federal government.&nbsp;

High Schoolers from across Kansas participated in the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas event from June 4th through June 10th, at Kansas State University.

The objective of the ALBSK is to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to community, state and nation. Kansas Boys State provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. 

Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.

by BECKY GOFF JC Post/Little Apple Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686347471221.png" alt="Adiel Garcia from Olathe and Creytin Sanner from Junction City were selected as senators to attend American Legion Boys Nation event" />
 <figcaption>Adiel Garcia from Olathe and Creytin Sanner from Junction City were selected as senators to attend American Legion Boys Nation event</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN - Kansas Boys State attendees have selected two peer representatives as delegates to the 2023 American Legion Boys Nation.Senior-to-be, Adiel Garcia, of Olathe and senior-to-be, Creytin Sanner, of Junction City, were chosen to represent Kansas Boys State as senators at Boys Nations July 21st -29th.Boys Nation is held at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.Jasper Kimball of Andover and Max Mitchell of Lawrence were both selected as alternates, should Garcia or Sanner be unable to attend.Representatives from the 49 Boys State programs across the country(Hawaii does not have a Boys State program) will gather at Boys Nation to learn more about the structure and function of the federal government.&nbsp;High Schoolers from across Kansas participated in the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas event from June 4th through June 10th, at Kansas State University.The objective of the ALBSK is to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to community, state and nation. Kansas Boys State provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.

📷: Kansas Boys State elects delegates to attend 2023 Boys Nation

The organization "Stronghold" is expanding its operations to Fort Riley in partnership with The Society of the First Infantry Division to aid the one in four military families facing food insecurity.&nbsp;

Monica Bassett, Founder and CEO of Stronghold, delivered $50 worth of nonperishable groceries and $75 worth of basic necessities to Fort Riley families in need today.&nbsp; Phyllis Fitzgerald (CW3 (Retired) and Executive Director of The Society of the First Infantry Division and Bassett purchased fresh protein and produce, dairy items, and bread for the community to ensure nutritious foods are available for patrons. Through this partnership, military families will be able to stock their shelves and refrigerators to alleviate food stress during the summer, according to Fitzgerald. 

Basset said, "We are grateful that The Society of the First Infantry Division is linking arms with Stronghold to stand in the gap to ease the burden of this silent crisis within our military community."&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Food aid delivered to Fort Riley families on Wednesday

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kayla Cullens and Roberta Myers to discuss the situation at Wilson schools&nbsp; USD 112 and the upcoming vote to disorganize the district.

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