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Riley County police launch sober driving campaign ahead of Labor Day

Increased patrols will target impaired motorists from Aug. 23 through Sept. 7

Greg Loving, Cronkite

21 Aug 2026 • 1 min read

Courtesy of RCPD

The Riley County Police Department will increase its presence on local roads starting Sunday as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign ahead of Labor Day. The safety initiative, running through Sept. 7, aims to deter impaired driving, with the department warning that a first-time drunken driving offense can cost a motorist upward of $10,000 in fines and legal fees.

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