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Taking Down DUI (New Year)

Beginning December 26, and continuing through January 3rd, The Galena Police Department will join many other police agencies across the state, including the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office & Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).  

            The winter holidays are upon us, but this winter holiday is different. We are in the middle of a COVID pandemic. While we are all aware of the effects COVID has had on us, it has had a dramatic and devastating effect on our roads as well.

Marijuana, opioid, and alcohol use have increased substantially in general during the pandemic, but also with motor vehicle drivers.  These impairing substances now identified in nearly 25% of serious and fatal crashes. Remember, these crashes do not just affect the impaired driver- these crashes involve others that share the vehicle and road with us –passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes are completely preventable.

According to KDOT, in comparison with other holidays, the New Year’s Holiday period outranks most of the other holidays in number of crashes in which at least one of the drivers is impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs.  Your choice to drive or to take other safe transportation rests solely with you.

A DUI will change your life forever. A DUI arrest and conviction results in jail time, the suspension or permanent revocation of driver’s license, thousands of dollars for fines, bail, court costs, attorney fees and increased insurance costs.  

“If you plan on using an impairing substance over the holiday season; Line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation BEFORE you go out.     On the drive to zero, you are in the driver’s seat.” 

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Up to $5000 in rental assistance available per tenant household

Dear Partners and Friends,

Home has never been more important. Our homes have always provided shelter, but in the midst of the COVID pandemic, home has become so much more. Home is where we receive our health care, educate our children, conduct business, and connect virtually for worship services, community meetings, and social gatherings.

The economic impact of the pandemic has left many Kansans unemployed or underemployed, uncertain how they will pay rent. While moratoriums provide temporary protection from eviction, rent continues to accrue each month, leaving tenants unsure how they will pay arrears, and leaving landlords without monthly income to pay bills and manage maintenance and upkeep.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has worked closely with the Kelly administration, the Office of Recovery, and the Department of Children and Families to create the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) .

KEPP is designed to decrease evictions and increase housing stability by assisting landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic.

Through the KEPP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1, 2020. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or to charge late fees for the months KEPP assistance is received.

The KEPP program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. Program funds are limited and only available for a short time, and applications will be processed in the order received. Submit your application as soon as possible to increase your likelihood of receiving assistance.

Ready to learn more and apply? Visit the KEPP web page to get started: Kansas Eviction Prevention Program

Please reach out to your contacts, colleagues, and community members who may benefit from this assistance and encourage them to apply.

We appreciate your partnership as we work to preserve home and support Kansans in need.

Questions? Please contact KEPP@kshousingcorp.org. |

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation | 611 S Kansas Ave., Suite 300 | Topeka, KS 66603

1st Responder’s Meet & Greet

Thursday October 8, 2020 starting at 6:00pm at the Galena Municipal Building there will be a Community Meet and Greet for all area 1st responders. There will be a meal provided by Local Business owner Bob Mitchell. This is a chance for the Community to meet, visit and get to know your area first responders.

Main Street Closed for Maintenance

Main Street from 7th to Front Street will be closed on Saturday September 19 through Sunday September 20th. There will be a crew working to Seal, Paint Traffic Lines and Parking Spots.

Please make other arrangements for parking during this time and avoid this section to allow the workers to complete their work without delay.

We understand this may be an inconvenience but appreciate your cooperation while improvements and needed maintenance are being performed.

The City of Galena is Accepting Sealed Bids

The City of Galena is accepting sealed bids for a

2010 Ford Crown Victoria

Mileage: 163316

VIN: 2FABP7BV2AX125628

This vehicle is parked at the Galena Police Department at 210 Turner Drive in Galena. If you would like to look at it before bidding. (620) 783-1900.

The bids must be sealed in an envelope and turned into the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 PM Friday September 18, 2020. Bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting held on September 21, 2020.

You Drink. You Drive. You Lose- is Just Ahead

The Galena Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Kansas from August 20 through Labor Day, September 7, in an effort in removing drunk and other impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. 

It is illegal to drive while impaired, yet, in 2018 one person was killed in a drunk driving crash every 50 minutes in the United States.

Driving after consuming alcohol or any other potentially impairing substance is a choice

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers: 

To have a sober driver lined up BEFORE you drink alcohol away from home. Or take a sober ride to and from the location. Remember, this is your decision.

Check your medications for driving warnings.  More and more in Kansas, DUI arrests are occurring during daytime hours, largely due to the side effects of prescription drugs. 

BEFORE you choose to drink and drive, think about your family, your friends, your coworkers, neighbors.  

Always wear your seat belt, it is your best defense against impaired drivers. Every trip, every time. 

You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year. 

Burglary / Damage to City Property / One in Custody

On August 7, 2020 at approximately 12:30pm, the Galena Police Department was notified by City Employees that someone had broke into the City Pool and damaged property in the City Park. Once on scene officers investigated and a suspect was identified. Officers located the suspect at approximately 2:30pm, took him into custody and transported him to the Cherokee County Jail.  

Charges are being submitted for Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property on 27-year-old Bazil M. Hudson of Galena, KS. He is being held on $2500.00 bond.

Imagine Your Story

The Galena Library Summer Program “Imagine Your Story” stopped by with bags of goodies for all the Police Department Staff today. They just wanted to show their appreciation for Law Enforcement and everything our officers do for the community.  

Patrol Officer Position

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time & Part 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 will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, physiological, physical, and drug and ahocale 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.