Galena Kansas Police Department

08/25/2026

08/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2026
CONTACT: MPO Corky Hicks

Let’s Work Together to End Drunk Driving!

Galena, Kansas— From August 23rd through September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside local law enforcement to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
During the 2024 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. August 30 - 5:59 a.m. September 3), there were 505 traffic crash fatalities nationwide. Of these 505 fatalities, 34% (170) involved a drunk driver. 77% of the impaired drivers killed had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher. Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday in 2024, 40% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
“We want our community members to understand that it’s our first priority to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out drinking,” said Master Patrol Officer Corky Hicks. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.”
If a driver intends to drink during a Labor Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.
If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.



NHTSA Drive Safe Kansas Kansas Department of Transportation

07/25/2026

Good morning,

If you’re waking up this morning, and your car is parked at the Galena Library under the canopy next to Kicks Bar & Grill, please come and move them. We’d really appreciate it!

It’s making the nice folks at the farmers market job a little bit harder this morning, and has become slight common occurrence.

We all love Kicks (for the Burgers & fried green beans of course), and we can’t express enough how much we appreciate that folks find safe rides home if they’ve consumed alcohol!

Just please remember our farmers market operates under the canopy’s from 8am to noon on Saturdays, when choosing a parking space.

Thank you!

07/21/2026

It’s dress like A.C. (Assistant Chief) Cowdin today!!

07/10/2026

This sweetie is deaf. If you are the owner, or know who the owner is, please contact the Galena Animal Control.

07/07/2026

If either of these two look familiar, please contact the Galena Police Department.

07/01/2026

***NOTICE***

We have a great location for families to enjoy the park & swim.

Please, clean up after yourselves & help us keep the location clean & safe for everyone.

As posted at the gate, alcohol is prohibited, whether you’re legal drinking age or not.

Per numerous complaints from the previous year, we’d also like to remind the public that ma*****na use is not legalized in Kansas. It has no business being present at a family friendly public park.

Our officers will be patrolling frequently. Alcohol & illegal substance laws, will be strictly enforced.

06/15/2026

Huge shoutout! This was a great surprise and gift to our newly remodeled office!! Thank you Corey Osborne with Osborne Legacy Remodeling!

Surprised the Galena Police Department with a custom piece today!