Major Water Leak
The City of Galena has a major water leak in the area of 11th Street. This leak is having an inpact throughout the City. Please be patient while the City Crew works hard to repair this issue.
The City of Galena has a major water leak in the area of 11th Street. This leak is having an inpact throughout the City. Please be patient while the City Crew works hard to repair this issue.
Just before 9:00pm on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, emergency personnel were dispatched to a shooting in the 800 block of Columbus Street in Galena.
Cherokee County Emergency Medical Personnel attempted to revive the victim but were unsuccessful.
Levi Porter, age 27, of Riverton, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cherokee County Deputy Coroner.
Billy Barker, 49, of Galena, was arrested at the scene and transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of 2nd Degree Murder.
Formal charges have not yet been filed.
The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Galena Police Department.
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory
for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued
because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may
result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a
system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil
water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Galena indicate no evidence of bacteriological
contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by
KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 620-783-5265 or you may call KDHE at
785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:
Drivers are advised that during the period of August 20 through Labor Day, September 7, The Galena Police Department will join other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.
It is illegal to drive while impaired, yet one person is killed in a drunk driving crash every 52 minutes in the United States. Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger, because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination.
Driving after consuming alcohol or any other potentially impairing substance is a choice you make. According to Chief Charles, The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers to take a moment to consider how it would be to begin every day with the memory of your decision if it resulted in injury or death. If you are driving impaired, you are not only more likely to crash, but that crash is much more likely to cause serious injury or death. Think about your family, your friends, your coworkers, and neighbors. Also always wear your seat belt, it’s your best defense against impaired drivers. Every trip, every time.
You can count on this agency to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year in order to save lives.
As the 4th of July approaches people are starting to ask about the city ordnance on fire works with in the City Limits.
Fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 9:00 am through 10:30 pm on July 1st, 2nd , and 3rd. On July 4th they can be discharged between the hours of 9:00 am and ending at midnight.
BOTTLE ROCKETS PROHIBITED. Bottle rockets and other similar self-propelled firework or fireworks devices consisting of a tube and attached guiding stock or rod shall not be sold or discharged in the city.
DISCHARGE ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, ignite or fire any fireworks upon any public street, alley or avenue or in any park or public place within the city.
THROWING PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, cast or propel fireworks of any kind in the direction of or into the path of any animal, person or group of persons, or from, in the direction of or into any vehicle of any kind.
Galena City Wide Yard Sales have been set for April 30th. Permits can be purchased at City Hall for $5.00. Residential Clean up will be the week following. May 2nd – May 6th. All items must be taken to Jordan Disposal located at 1040 E Front Street. You must bring a current City of Galena Utility Bill and proof of identity. Jordan Disposal will accept items Monday May 2 through Friday May 6th from 7am to 5pm.
NEWS RELEASE
Subject: PAWPRINTS/GALENA
2/18/22
The Pawprints on the Heartland’s low-cost spay/neuter van will be operating in GALENA on TUESDAY, MARCH 8th.
The fee for the spay/neuter surgery for cats and small dogs is $40.00. Assistance is available for low-income, disabled, and elderly.
All pets must be at least three months old and, on a leash, or in a carrier. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 620-232-0907 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Only 25 slots are open and will be filled on first call basis.
To date, over approximately 90,000 pets have been spayed/neutered with this program preventing the birth of millions of homeless animals.
Pawprints is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping control the overpopulation of animals. Each year thousands of pets in southeast Kansas must be put to death simply because there are not enough homes for them. Pawprints’ motto is “PREVENTION, NOT DESTRUCTION”.
If you would like to sponsor a spay/neuter for a disadvantaged animal, send your $40.00 donation to PAWPRINTS, P.O. Box 644, Pittsburg, KS 66762
$350 per week
For more information please call the City Clerks office at 620-783-5265 ext. 1. Applications can be found online at www.galenaks.gov. All applications can be returned to the City Clerks office located at 211 W 7th, Galena, Kansas 66739.
Job details
Pay scale: $10.50 – $19.00 an hour
Job Type Full-time with benefits
Number of hires for this role 1
HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, RETIREMENT PLAN, VACATION TIME AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE
Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for the Municipal Court by providing clerical support to the Municipal Court Judge, data entry, and payment processing.
General Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Enters data into the court software.
2. Prints letters, dockets, warrants, and other records as required.
3. Assists the Judge during court.
4. Combines case dockets, tickets, and other case paperwork that may be included in the packet to be used by the Judge.
5. Processes cases during court.
6. Fills out paperwork for defendants, probation orders, receipts, and prisoner dispositions.
7. Locates files for the Municipal Judge.
8. Provides reports of case dockets, warrants issued, and subpoenas issued.
9. Maintains and destroys court records as required by law. Provides customer assistance; answers the phone and addresses customers questions and complaints.
10. Files forms and attachments that are produced daily with their respective cases in preparation for court.
11. Research ordinances and statutes.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
1. Legal requirements pertaining to court procedures and the maintenance of official court documents.
2. Office management procedures as they apply to the preparation and care of legislative records including computerized records management and accounting principles and procedures.
3. Computerized systems for indexing and archiving municipal legislative documents/activities.
4. MS Office programs.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have met the following qualifications:
1. General Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Ability to:
4. Physical Demands
5. Work Environment
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
6. Training:
How to Apply:
Visit our website at www.galenaks.gov to download an application and return to City Hall. Address: 211 W 7th St. Galena, Kansas 66739.
Galena Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.