The Junction City Union

12/09/2024

Blue Jays stomp Atchison in season opener

The Junction City High School varsity boys basketball team opened the 2024-25 season Friday with a win by more than 20 points, defeating Atchison 74-51 on the road.

The Blue Jays outscored Atchison in all but one quarter, starting with one in which they scored twice as many points, 18-9 in the first quarter. Larkin Turner scored 6 of those points with a couple of field goals and two free throws; Isiah Handy scored 4 with a field goal and two free throws; Lovell Autry, a field goal and a free throw; Jackson Austin, a 3-pointer; and JaTwaan Williams, a field goal. Atchison scored 5 points on free throws and the rest on a couple of field goals in the first quarter.

In the second quarter the Blue Jays scored almost four times the points, 23-6 to put the score at 41-15 going into the half. Autry scored the most points, 13, including four field goals, a 3-pointer and two free throws. Williams scored a couple of field goals; Austin, a 3-pointer and a free throw and Jayden Mears, a field goal. Atchinson scored a couple of field goals and a couple of free throws.

In the third quarter, the Blue Jays were outscored by Atchinson, whom put 18 points on the board, 5 more points than the Blue Jays, for a score of 54-33 at the end of the third quarter. Atchinson put up five field goals, two 3-points and made a couple of free throws.

For the Blue Jays Autry scored two field goals and a free throw in the third quarter; Turner, a field goal and two free throws; Cedric Albanese, a field goal and Williams and Brody Boeckman both landed a free throw.

The Blue Jays finished Atchinson off with 20 points, while they scored 18. Handy dropped in a 3-pointer and a field goal, Jordan Weston, a 3-pointer; and Turner, Mears, Autry, Williams, Boeckman, and Austin all scored a field goal.

Autry led in scoring with 23 points, followed by Tuner, who scored 12. Austin, Handy, and Williams all scored 9; Mears, 4; Boeckman and Weston, 3 and Albanese, 2.

The Blue Jays will be back in action 7:30 p.m.Friday, Dec. 13 with another game on the road at Hays. The Lady Jays will open their season there with a game at 6 p.m.

12/09/2024

Report of major incidents, occurrences, and crimes occurring during the 24-hour period on the 8th day of December 2024.

During the day tour of duty: 00 Calls for Service were answered, 01 Citation was issued, and 01 Arrest was made.

24-23217 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: At 1253 hours in the 800 block E Chestnut St.

24-23221 WARRANT ARREST: At 1503 hours at 219 Custer Ave, Ft Riley the following subject was arrested on an active Junction City Municipal Court warrant:
ARRESTED: DANYEL RUSHIELYNN LANE, 20 YOA, W/F, JUNCTION CITY

24-23224 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: At 1541 hours in the area of S Jackson St/W Spruce St.

During the night tour of duty: 12 Calls for Service were answered, 00 Citations were issued, and 03 Arrests were made.

24-23231 HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT: At 1857 hours at 436 W 9th St

24-23237 VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER: At 2336 hours at 1038 W Ash St, the following subject was arrested on the above charge:
ARRESTED: ERICKA BREANA POWELL, 38 YOA, W/F (JUNCTION CITY)

24-23237 VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, INTERFERENCE WITH LEO, UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT AND RESISTING ARREST: At 2330 hours at 1038 W Ash St, the following subject was arrested on the above charges:
ARRESTED: KRISTIAN DEVAUGHN STARKS, 30 YOA, B/M (JUNCTION CITY)

24-23239 DOMESTIC BATTERY, ASSAULT, CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY, AND UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT: At 2352 hours at 1350 Parkside Dr, the following subject was arrested on the above charges:
ARRESTED: ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER MEADOWS, 36 YOA, W/M (JUNCTION CITY)

12/09/2024

Summary of Activities for the 48-hour period from Saturday December 7 th , 2024, 0700 hours through Monday December 9 th , 2024, 0700 hours.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded to or self-initiated a total of (54) Incidents, resulting in (12) cases, (5) citations and (5) arrests.

On 12072024 at 1438 hours- Deputies arrested Michael Lafitte of Junction City, KS in the 400 Block of West 14 th Street, on two Geary County District Court Warrants for Probation Violation.

On 12072024 at 1438 hours- Deputies arrested Korina Lafitte of Junction City, KS in the 400 Block of West 14 th Street, on two Geary County District Court Warrants for Probation Violation.

At 12082024 at 0208 hours- Deputies arrested Anthony McMillan Harris of Lindsborg, KS on I70 mile marker 300 for Possession of Ma*****na and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On 12082024 at 0445 hours- Deputies arrested Mamadou Traoure of Fort Riley, KS at 219 Custer Ave, on a Geary County District Court Warrant for Failure to Appear.

On 12082024 at 2147 hours- Deputies arrested Ardlanders Gibson of Las Vegas, NV at 826 N Franklin St, on a Geary County District Court Warrant for probation violation.

12/09/2024

JCPD Report of major incidents, occurrences, and crimes occurring during the 24-hour period on the 7th day of December 2024.

During the day tour of duty: 22 Calls for Service were answered, 7 Citations were issued, and 1 Arrests were made.

24-23144 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: At 0934 hours at 621 W 6th Street (Peerless Tires)
24-23158 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: At 1302 hours in the 400 block of E Chestnut Street
24-23159 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: At 1444 hours at 1005 W 5th Street (Playground Park)

24-23162 UNLAWFUL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: at 1757hrs at 104 W 4th St Apt 304 the following subject was arrested for the above charge.
ARRESTED: MONCERRAT CHAVEZ, 21 YOA W/F, JUNCTION CITY

During the night tour of duty: 46 Calls for Service were answered, 32 Citations were issued, and 04 Arrests were made.

24-23197 CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY, DOMESTIC BATTERY, AND UNLAWFUL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: at 0040hrs at 624 W 13th St the following subject was arrested for the above charges.
ARRESTED: ISLEY TEKYAH LEWIS, 23 YOA B/F, JUNCTION CITY

24-23197 CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY: at 0101hrs at 624 W 13th St the following subject was arrested for the above charge.
ARRESTED: TORIANO JUWAIN THOMAS, 31 YOA B/M, (WESTLAND, MI)

24-23205 DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN NEEDED, DUI (1ST
OFFENSE), MINOR IN POSSESSION/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, TRANSPORTING AN OPEN CONTAINER: at0309hrs at the 1300 block of N Washington St the following subject was arrested for the above charges.
ARRESTED: BRADEN LEE SIMMONS-KOOPING, 20 YOA W/M, (FORT RILEY, KS)

24-23208 AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY AND CRIMINAL RESTRAINT: at 0353 hours at the 1900block of Ehlers Court the following subject was arrested for the above charges.
ARRESTED: DAVID JUNIOR BROWN, 35 YOA B/M (JUNCTION CITY, KS)

12/08/2024

Warning shots:

By Van Yandell

12/08/2024

On November 21, 2024 Tracy Geisler and Wendy King Luttman from The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation presented a check for $4,184.00 to Quality Play for All for continued park improvements.

The funds were raised in the fall of 2024 and the BOO BASH costume skating party that was held at Spin City for participants of all ages in October. Also in the pictures are Kendall Schoenrock and Angie Greenwood from QPA.

12/08/2024

On Friday Ware Elementary sudents really rocked their “plaid” apparel. On Monday, they will wear blue and white to celebrate Hanukkah. (Courtesy of USD 475)

12/08/2024

On Dec. 3 Staff at JCHS went on an Elf hunt!! Courtesy of JCHS

12/08/2024

Congratulations to the class of 2031 again! The 6th grade class at JCMS was November's grade-level pride winner of the month, and they earned the grade level's second token on the GOAT trophy!! They won a close race and beat 7th grade by two with 136 PRIDE tickets. Way to go, 6th grade! Courtesy of JCMS

12/08/2024

Earlier this week, fifth-grade students at Washington Elementary took a trip to the senior center to brighten the day and warm the hearts of the residents through their singing and Ukulele playing. (Courtesy of Washington Elementary)

12/08/2024

It was a great day at Lincoln Elementary USD 475 on Thursday as fifth grade students filled the gymnasium with pure joy as they sang from the bottom of their hearts during their Elfis and the Sleigh Riders holiday performance. View USD 475 Holiday Events: https://tinyurl.com/mr37m6cv

12/08/2024

CMS Chess Club won the Founder’s Award for creativity and originality with their float in the JC Community Christmas Parade last weekend. Way to go, team! Thank you Del Motors for sponsoring the Founder’s Award prize. Courtesy of JCMS

12/08/2024

Earlier this week 1st Graders enjoyed some awesome Holiday Math Stations at Westwood Elementary (Courtesy of USD 475)

12/07/2024

Mrs. Knolton’s and Mrs. Beames’s class worked together to create melting snowmen today! Courtesy of Washington Elementary

12/07/2024

Check out some of our absolutely amazing artwork done by Geary County Schools USD 475 Early Childhood Center and elementary students on display at the Bartell Place and Municipal Building. As you can see, we are truly blessed to have a lot of young talented artists in USD 475. Courtesy of USD 475.

12/07/2024

It's a fantastic day at Morris Hill Elementary USD 475 on Friday as students are learning about math, reading and story structure. Courtesy of USD 475.

12/07/2024

Earlier this week, Joanna Erichsen’s Junction City High School USD 475 culinary and FCCLA students were able to visit Amanda's Bakery & Bistro in Abilene thanks to a grant from the Geary Community Schools Foundation.
During the visit, students not only made yeast bagels, but also learned about cake decorating and so much more. (Courtesy of USD 475)

12/07/2024

On Wednesday, the Junction City FFA chapter traveled to Belleville for the NCD Food Science CDE. Students completed sensory panels (aromas and triangle tests), food safety, customer complaints, product comparison, and a knowledge test
Congratulations to our Greenhand team who placed first overall! Seniors came in 9th! It was a great day for JC FFA!
Greenhand-1st Overall
Individually:
Tristin O.- 2nd
Tyler P.- 3rd
Addison W.- 4th
Hayden R.- 10th
Senior-9th Overall
Shevy O.- 3rd
Blake P.- 15th