Fort Riley News

The soldier who fought the Taliban in his boxers says he's glad to be back home in Fort Worth -- especially on the Fourth of July -- after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.

The soldier who fought the Taliban in his boxers says he's glad to be back home in Fort Worth - especially on the Fourth of July - after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.

Former Junction City Commissioner Michael R. 'Mick' Wunder, 52, Junction City, Kan., is charged in a federal indictment unsealed today with bank fraud, perjury, conspiracy, and unlawful monetary transactions, U.S. Attorney Lanny Welch said today.

Federal prosecutors have indicted a former Junction City commissioner on 11 counts, including bank fraud and conspiracy for allegedly taking $19,000 in bribes.

The Army has expanded its emergency notification system for the First Infantry Division and Fort Riley in Kansas, doubling the number of protected personnel at the fort to 10,000. The expansion includes the First Infantry Division and Irwin Army hospital, as well as the Fort Riley elementary schools on the base.

" Fort Riley hosted two professional drag bike racers, who signed autographs and handed out hundreds of complimentary tickets to unsuspecting Soldiers and their Families, June 28 in front of the AEFES Post Exchange.

Earlier this week we heard from Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins about her concerns regarding the house appropriations committee's stance on N-BAF Funding.

The last American patrol in Baghdad? The 75-minute hike was walked Saturday night in the northwest sector of the capital.

Maj. Gen. Vincent Brooks: The new division and post commander, seen here when he assumed command, held an introductory meeting with area press representatives Friday.

Miss Gladys Corby and Eugenia drove their family horse on an errand to a neighbora s and when Miss Gladys was out of the buggy the horse took fright at a paper she was handling and started to run toward home with Eugenia in the buggy.

This past Saturday, the streets of Poyntz Avenue were line with Manhattan citizens, who came for the 20th straight year to celebrate the end of slavery, better known as Juneteenth.

A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier/firefighter negotiates the self contained breathing apparatus Course at the Fort Hunter Liggett fire station, May 14, 2009.

The Army said Sgt. 1st Class Kevin A. Dupont died Wednesday at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio .

Most city commissioners appeared ready to accept at least one version of a proposed rental-inspection ordinance presented for discussion Tuesday.

The Army said late Monday that Actus Lend Lease will redevelop lodging facilities.

The weekend between Manhattan Day and Fathers Day/Juneteenth features a variety of smaller events designed to appeal to particular interests.

An 18-year-old Fort Riley soldier was arrested early Sunday after a Junction City man was stabbed several times, according to the Junction City police.

Lt. Col. Jim Crider deployed to Iraq with the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment from Fort Riley in 2007.

A South Dakota man is being charged with attempting to murder a Fort Riley man. Ryan Peterson of South Dakota is accused of attacking Joshua Webber .

Junction City , KS - Federal charges against a developer with plans in Junction City reveals a scandal inside the city commission.