Solid Waste Pickup Update
The Public Works Department will be picking up Thursday and Fridays routes today Friday, February 4, 2022. Please be patient with us as we try and catch up under these weather conditions.
Author: Billy Charles
Inclement Weather Information
Due to Inclement weather the City Clerks Office and the Court Clerks Office will be closed today Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Trash Services have been postponed until futher notice.
For utility emergencies please call 620-783-1991 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After hours utility emergencies please call 620-783-5065.
Regular Meeting 01/17/2022 Canceled
Due to the lack of quorum, illnesses, and lack of President of Council the scheduled meeting for today, Monday, January 17th, 2022 is canceled. All agenda items will be addressed at the Regular Meeting on Monday, February 07, 2022.
Toys for Kids
On November 26, 2021, members of the Galena Police Department, Galena Fire Department and the City Clerks office participated in a Boot Block at 7th and Main Street in Galena to raise money for the annual Toys for Kids program. During the Boot Block we were able to collect over $2900.00 for this program.
Members of the City Clerks office, the City Court, and the Public Works Department used this money to buy toys for the Toys for Kids Program.
On December 14, 2021, Santa visited the Spring Grove School to pass out toys for each child enrolled.
We would like to thank the community their support and donating to help make this another successful year for the program.
Arrest Made as a Result of an Ongoing Investigation
On Thursday December 9, 2021, at approximately 3:40 pm, Officers with the Galena Police Department were dispatched to 1606 South Main Street for a disturbance. Once officers arrived, they identified one of the persons involved in the disturbance as Bazil Hudson. Mr. Hudson has been part of a separate investigation by the Galena Police Department.
The Galena Police Department has been investigating allegations of Sex Crime reported to them a few months prior. Investigators submitted charges through the Cherokee County Attorneys Office last week in that case. As officers were working the disturbance they were initially called for; they were notified a Warrant had been issued by the Cherokee County District Court for the prior crimes.
Bazil V. Hudson, 29, of Galena was taken into custody for the active warrant. The following charges were listed on the warrant: Rape, two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, and Aggravated Indecent Solicitation of a child. As officer’s were arresting Mr. Hudson; additional charges are being submitted to the County Attorney’s office for two counts of Criminal Threat, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Bazil Hudson was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $111,000 bond.
Road Closure Notification
North Main Street from Clark Street to Front Street will be closed to make repairs beginning December 7th at 7am and ending on December 9th at 5pm. Please see attached photo for detour route.
Road Closure for Railroad Repair
UPDATE!!!!
North Main in Galena will be closed from Front Street to Clark Street starting DECEMBER 7th at 7:00am through DECEMBER 9TH at 5:00pm. BNSF Railroad will be conducting Crossing Repairs during this time.
Please plan accordingly: There will be a DETOUR using Clark and Front Streets to bypass this work zone.
Officer Position Available
The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.
TYPE: Full Time
SALARY: Dependent on Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character. Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.
The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants are required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an application; Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.