The Galena Journal

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24/11/2023

UPDATE: At approximately 5:40 p.m., the KBI was notified that Paisley Thompson was located in Butler County, Kansas. She is now safe, and the suspects are in police custody. Thank you to the public and law enforcement for your diligent response to this child abduction.

EARLIER: KANSAS AMBER ALERT -- PLEASE SHARE:
The KBI has issued an AMBER ALERT for 3-year-old Paisley Thompson, taken from Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Suspects are likely driving a bright orange 2015 BMW X1 bearing tag 769-RXZ.

Paisley was taken by gunpoint from her mother by the suspects and is believed to be in imminent danger. The suspects left from a residence located at 4465 3 Lee St. in Ft. Riley, Kansas, headed in an unknown direction.

The suspects are 24-year-old Jordan Thompson, white male, 6 ft. 250 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes and 41-year-old Melanie Allison, white female, 5 ft. 4 in., 200 lbs., with blonde hair and brown eyes.

Paisley was last wearing a pink shirt with a dinosaur on it and blue tennis shoes. Jordan was wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Melanie was wearing a blue shirt, black slacks and possibly a windbreaker.

Call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you see the missing child, suspects, or the vehicle. Relay all other information to 1-800-KS-CRIME.

07/09/2023

Permits can be purchased at the Clerks office located at 211 W 7th St Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm.

05/09/2023

The Cherokee County Road and Bridge Department will be replacing failing culverts east of Highway 69 / US 400 on Center Star Road. The repairs will be made on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 and Center Star Road will be closed while repairs are being made. If this route is on your regular commute, please plan accordingly to use an alternate route.

05/09/2023

31/07/2023

🚧Traffic Alert Reminder 🚧

As you plan your Monday morning commute, please remember the below information from Kansas Department of Transportation.

12/07/2023

10/07/2023

Charles L. Amos, 61, homeless, was captured just before midnight on July 9, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Amos was being sought ...

06/07/2023

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Inmate Work Detail spent some time earlier this week cleaning up trash in the parks along Spring River in Baxter Springs. It was a great opportunity for them to get out and contribute to the betterment of our community.

02/07/2023

With afternoon heat indexes forecasted to reach 110° over the next couple of days, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves reminds ...

30/06/2023

For Immediate ReleaseJune 30, 2023For more information, contact:Matthew [email protected] Water Advisory Issued for the City of Galena, Cherokee CountyTOPEKA – The Kansas Departme

30/06/2023

Due to a water main break in the city of Galena, we will be under a boil advisory so WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY JULY 1st. We apologize for the inconvenience - Have a safe 4th of July and we will see you back on Thursday, July 6th regular business hours.

19/06/2023

A very clever upcycle out of 2 old doors!

Photo Amanda Sevall

18/06/2023

A thunderstorm complex will move through the area late tonight into Sunday. Damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph and large hail to the size of quarters will be the primary threats. Heavy rainfall and isolated flooding are also possible.

17/06/2023

A thunderstorm complex will move through the area tonight into Sunday. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. Heavy rainfall and isolated flooding is also possible.

16/06/2023

Hope you love my high quality map here lol. This is Saturday at 7pm. Saturday will be dry but Saturday night strong to severe storms will drive into the area with high winds and large hail possible. I will keep you updated

14/06/2023

13/06/2023

Mr. VanCleave took over his duties as the Superintendent of Galena USD 499 tonight at the regular June meeting of the Board of Educatuon.