Precipitation data courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/">CoCoRaHS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">The National Weather Service</a>.

Following precipitation events, Salina Post will update this page with precipitation totals.&nbsp;

As of 05/15/2024 at 10:05 a.m.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/dceab434-5a0f-431a-8951-c8413870c905">Salina City Commissioners 'OK' next steps for possible shade structure in Downtown Salina</a>

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 </figure>Precipitation data courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/">CoCoRaHS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">The National Weather Service</a>.Following precipitation events, Salina Post will update this page with precipitation totals.&nbsp;As of 05/15/2024 at 10:05 a.m.Salina —&nbsp; 0.17 inchesConcordia — 0.0 inchesEllsworth — 0.28 inchesLindsborg —&nbsp; 0.08 inchesAbilene —&nbsp; 0.08 inchesClay Center — 0.0 inchesMinneapolis — 0.04 inchesTescott — 0.10 inchesMcPherson — 0.10 inchesGypsum — 0.07 inchesInman — 0.06 inchesPeabody — 0.06 inchesAssaria — 0.12 inchesREAD MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/dceab434-5a0f-431a-8951-c8413870c905">Salina City Commissioners 'OK' next steps for possible shade structure in Downtown Salina</a>

CoCoRahs 24-hour rain totals

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.&nbsp;Salina Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. To submit obituaries email the obituary text and a photo of the deceased to olivia.bergmeier@eagleradio.net

Recent obituaries and service times

On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture.

In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time in front of a public audience in a test screening of the short “Plane Crazy.” (Mickey made his formal screen debut with the release of “Steamboat Willie” six months later.)

In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its unanimous In re Gault decision, ruled that juveniles accused of crimes were entitled to the same due process afforded adults.

In 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-shootings-education-9ae298d6392dc6a4ed53c7c867371de8">killed as police opened fire during student protests</a>.

In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for president in Laurel, Maryland, by Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 years for attempted murder.

In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and captured the American merchant ship Mayaguez, which had been seized by the Khmer Rouge. (All 39 crew members had already been released safely by Cambodia; some 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in connection with the operation.)

In 1988, the Soviet Union began the process of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/e130cfcb747d43ecae2a496e6cb9e764">withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan</a>, more than eight years after Soviet forces entered the country.

In 2000, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a key provision of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, saying that rape victims could not sue their attackers in federal court.

In 2007, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, who built the Christian right into a political force, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.

In 2009, General Motors told about 1,100 dealers their franchises would be terminated.

In 2012, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving was named the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/nba-rookies-of-the-year-bedd802cc51060dae285315ca11415cb">NBA’s Rookie of the Year</a>.

In 2015, a jury sentenced<a href="https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-state-government-legal-proceedings-crime-boston-f32276fbfccb77fca2a08ae831d7f4df">&nbsp;Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) to death</a>&nbsp;for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and left more than 250 wounded.

In 2018, Seattle Mariners second baseman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-2553fb2d39e442e6a4847f6dc9eba5ce">Robinson Cano was suspended for 80 games&nbsp;</a>for violating baseball’s drug agreement, becoming one of the most prominent players disciplined under the sport’s anti-doping rules.

In 2020, President Donald Trump formally unveiled a coronavirus vaccine program he called “<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-us-news-international-news-politics-756e5b743058701c4a2ebefd0af1ade4">Operation Warp Speed</a>,” to speed development of COVID-19 vaccines and quickly distribute them around the country. Comedic actor Fred Willard, whose films included “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” died at 86.

In 2022, Police said the white 18-year-old who shot and killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket a day earlier had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-shooting-0475a5bd971d23a4e0a13ef840650bb1">researched the local demographics&nbsp;</a>while looking for places with a high concentration of Black residents.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715783293275.png" alt="Egyptian volunteer soldiers, who entered southern Palestine in early May to join forces fighting against the Jews, are shown with guns during training maneuvers in May 1948. (AP Photo)" />
 <figcaption>Egyptian volunteer soldiers, who entered southern Palestine in early May to join forces fighting against the Jews, are shown with guns during training maneuvers in May 1948. (AP Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture.In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time in front of a public audience in a test screening of the short “Plane Crazy.” (Mickey made his formal screen debut with the release of “Steamboat Willie” six months later.)In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its unanimous In re Gault decision, ruled that juveniles accused of crimes were entitled to the same due process afforded adults.In 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-shootings-education-9ae298d6392dc6a4ed53c7c867371de8">killed as police opened fire during student protests</a>.In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for president in Laurel, Maryland, by Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 years for attempted murder.In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and captured the American merchant ship Mayaguez, which had been seized by the Khmer Rouge. (All 39 crew members had already been released safely by Cambodia; some 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in connection with the operation.)In 1988, the Soviet Union began the process of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/e130cfcb747d43ecae2a496e6cb9e764">withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan</a>, more than eight years after Soviet forces entered the country.In 2000, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a key provision of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, saying that rape victims could not sue their attackers in federal court.In 2007, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, who built the Christian right into a political force, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.In 2009, General Motors told about 1,100 dealers their franchises would be terminated.In 2012, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving was named the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/nba-rookies-of-the-year-bedd802cc51060dae285315ca11415cb">NBA’s Rookie of the Year</a>.In 2015, a jury sentenced<a href="https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-state-government-legal-proceedings-crime-boston-f32276fbfccb77fca2a08ae831d7f4df">&nbsp;Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) to death</a>&nbsp;for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and left more than 250 wounded.In 2018, Seattle Mariners second baseman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-2553fb2d39e442e6a4847f6dc9eba5ce">Robinson Cano was suspended for 80 games&nbsp;</a>for violating baseball’s drug agreement, becoming one of the most prominent players disciplined under the sport’s anti-doping rules.In 2020, President Donald Trump formally unveiled a coronavirus vaccine program he called “<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-us-news-international-news-politics-756e5b743058701c4a2ebefd0af1ade4">Operation Warp Speed</a>,” to speed development of COVID-19 vaccines and quickly distribute them around the country. Comedic actor Fred Willard, whose films included “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” died at 86.In 2022, Police said the white 18-year-old who shot and killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket a day earlier had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-shooting-0475a5bd971d23a4e0a13ef840650bb1">researched the local demographics&nbsp;</a>while looking for places with a high concentration of Black residents.

Today in History, May 15

Participants on the northern routes of this year’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour saw some of the better-looking wheat that they’ve seen in years, while participants on the southern routes saw drought-stricken fields. They calculated yields based on head counts and number of spikelets in the heads; however, tour scouts saw stripe rust, wheat streak mosaic virus and freeze damage.

About 69 people from 19 U.S. states, traveled in 18 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s 66th Annual Hard Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour.

About half the participants had not been on the tour before. They were shown how to take yield measurements from tour alumni, using the formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This formula is based on 2014-2023 Kansas wheat objective yield data. Farmers can calculate their own field estimates using the same formula with instructions at <a href="http://kswheat.com">kswheat.com</a>.

Every tour participant makes yield calculations at each stop based on three to four different area samplings per field. These individual estimates are averaged with the rest of their route mates, and eventually added to a formula that produces a final yield estimate for the areas along the routes. While yields tend to be the spotlight of the Wheat Quality Tour, the real benefit is the ability to network among the ‘grain chain.’ This tour gives Kansas farmers the chance to interact with and influence their customers around the globe, on the tour, as well as at the #wheattour24 hashtag.

Tuesday’s cars of wheat tour scouts made 206 stops at wheat fields across north central, central and northwest Kansas, and into southern counties in Nebraska. The calculated yield is based on what scouts saw at this point in time. A lot can happen between now and harvest. The calculated yield from all cars was 49.9 bushels per acre, which was above trendline yields and is representative of areas of the state that are not most impacted by drought conditions. Day 2 of the tour will travel through southwest and south central Kansas, areas that have missed out on any recent precipitation.

Statewide, based on May 1 conditions, Kansas' 2024 winter wheat crop is forecast at 267.9 million bushels, up 66 million bushels from last year's crop, according to NASS. Average yield is forecast at 38 bushels per acre, up 3 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 7.05 million acres, up from last year’s 5.75 million acres.

For the week ending May 12, 2024, Kansas winter wheat condition rated 13% very poor, 22% poor, 34% fair, 28% good and 3% excellent. Kansas winter wheat jointed was 97%, ahead of 84% last year and 89% for the five-year average. Headed was 73%, well ahead of 48% last year and 43% average. Coloring was 1%.

In addition to Kansas reports, scouts from Nebraska and Colorado met the group in Colby to give reports from their states.

Royce Schaneman from Nebraska Wheat Board reported that USDA estimates the Nebraska crop at 40.8 million bushels, which is up from 36.96 million bushels last year. Yield is estimated at 48 bushels per acre.

A report from Colorado estimated the crop at 72 million bushels, based on a yield of 44 bushels per acre and 2.1 million acres planted. This is lower than the May 1 USDA estimate of 81.4 million bushels, based on slightly higher abandonment. Last year’s production was 74.62 million bushels.

These estimates are for this year’s hard winter wheat crop during this current snapshot in time.

Wheat Tour 24 continues Wednesday with six routes between Colby and Wichita, Kansas.

&nbsp; For audio version, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wh3RpXx0B7_GSFOSgk9TbDT0PUf7PknksYYwErQIIByE7xDUcs0bl-fzj2rDrXGcg1MEcrlblvt_CItmrrAdjoTeTOEy2TcTcQe6dbRJI9aLc9JAWjlrhQXMXWquC4kQ6f86jrUMPY7jvA727Y4h5lckUuda-PSafG5Tmnr5oxI=&amp;c=qhcRUhPnrDxUN179bRLottIl5E0Zj4PaFVq7EIVdgchKUUIuPNH7Rw==&amp;ch=wl3YeHeqydKJiL_l6aJs51rBAqBcKklO8QYki-kYG9Ffpdi303E0yg==" target="_blank">kswheat.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Kansas Wheat Commission logo.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas WheatParticipants on the northern routes of this year’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour saw some of the better-looking wheat that they’ve seen in years, while participants on the southern routes saw drought-stricken fields. They calculated yields based on head counts and number of spikelets in the heads; however, tour scouts saw stripe rust, wheat streak mosaic virus and freeze damage.About 69 people from 19 U.S. states, traveled in 18 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s 66th Annual Hard Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour.About half the participants had not been on the tour before. They were shown how to take yield measurements from tour alumni, using the formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This formula is based on 2014-2023 Kansas wheat objective yield data. Farmers can calculate their own field estimates using the same formula with instructions at <a href="http://kswheat.com">kswheat.com</a>.Every tour participant makes yield calculations at each stop based on three to four different area samplings per field. These individual estimates are averaged with the rest of their route mates, and eventually added to a formula that produces a final yield estimate for the areas along the routes. While yields tend to be the spotlight of the Wheat Quality Tour, the real benefit is the ability to network among the ‘grain chain.’ This tour gives Kansas farmers the chance to interact with and influence their customers around the globe, on the tour, as well as at the #wheattour24 hashtag.Tuesday’s cars of wheat tour scouts made 206 stops at wheat fields across north central, central and northwest Kansas, and into southern counties in Nebraska. The calculated yield is based on what scouts saw at this point in time. A lot can happen between now and harvest. The calculated yield from all cars was 49.9 bushels per acre, which was above trendline yields and is representative of areas of the state that are not most impacted by drought conditions. Day 2 of the tour will travel through southwest and south central Kansas, areas that have missed out on any recent precipitation.Statewide, based on May 1 conditions, Kansas' 2024 winter wheat crop is forecast at 267.9 million bushels, up 66 million bushels from last year's crop, according to NASS. Average yield is forecast at 38 bushels per acre, up 3 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 7.05 million acres, up from last year’s 5.75 million acres.For the week ending May 12, 2024, Kansas winter wheat condition rated 13% very poor, 22% poor, 34% fair, 28% good and 3% excellent. Kansas winter wheat jointed was 97%, ahead of 84% last year and 89% for the five-year average. Headed was 73%, well ahead of 48% last year and 43% average. Coloring was 1%.In addition to Kansas reports, scouts from Nebraska and Colorado met the group in Colby to give reports from their states.Royce Schaneman from Nebraska Wheat Board reported that USDA estimates the Nebraska crop at 40.8 million bushels, which is up from 36.96 million bushels last year. Yield is estimated at 48 bushels per acre.A report from Colorado estimated the crop at 72 million bushels, based on a yield of 44 bushels per acre and 2.1 million acres planted. This is lower than the May 1 USDA estimate of 81.4 million bushels, based on slightly higher abandonment. Last year’s production was 74.62 million bushels.These estimates are for this year’s hard winter wheat crop during this current snapshot in time.Wheat Tour 24 continues Wednesday with six routes between Colby and Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; For audio version, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wh3RpXx0B7_GSFOSgk9TbDT0PUf7PknksYYwErQIIByE7xDUcs0bl-fzj2rDrXGcg1MEcrlblvt_CItmrrAdjoTeTOEy2TcTcQe6dbRJI9aLc9JAWjlrhQXMXWquC4kQ6f86jrUMPY7jvA727Y4h5lckUuda-PSafG5Tmnr5oxI=&amp;c=qhcRUhPnrDxUN179bRLottIl5E0Zj4PaFVq7EIVdgchKUUIuPNH7Rw==&amp;ch=wl3YeHeqydKJiL_l6aJs51rBAqBcKklO8QYki-kYG9Ffpdi303E0yg==" target="_blank">kswheat.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Day One — Kansas Wheat Tour 2024

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for felony case

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ardis,Brittany NicoleREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Born,Corey KeithREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kincannon,Madison KurtREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715774379946.jpeg" alt="Mitchell,Sylvester Alexander" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell,Sylvester Alexander</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Mitchell,Sylvester AlexanderREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
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 <figcaption> Myers,Amanda Sue Beatrice</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Myers,Amanda Sue BeatriceREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponInterference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for felony case<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reyna,Preston JamesREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715774533619.jpeg" alt=" Roberts,Jeffrey Lee" />
 <figcaption> Roberts,Jeffrey Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Roberts,Jeffrey LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715774584930.jpeg" alt=" Viar,Lance Edward" />
 <figcaption> Viar,Lance Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Viar,Lance EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 15

JEFF HERNDON Dole VA Medical Center

WICHITA, Kan. — The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Tele-Emergency Care service. Tele-emergency care offers immediate access to medical assistance. 

Veteran patients can dial 888-878-6881, then press 3 to connect with a health care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary, and&nbsp;there is no copayment for your visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our team of experienced nurses and emergency medicine providers will quickly assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate care for your condition. Sometimes, a quick phone or video appointment can get your health back on track! Best of all, we coordinate with your primary care physician and specialists to cover your follow-up needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Conditions that can be managed virtually:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tele Emergency Care supports but does not replace in-person care. Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department if you believe your condition is life-threatening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As part of ongoing efforts to support Veteran health and well-being, Dole VA encourages Veterans across the region to take advantage of the Tele Emergency Care service and access medical assistance anytime, day or night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information about Tele Emergency Care and how to access our services, please visit Dole VA’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/health-services/#other-services" target="_blank">https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/health-services/#other-services</a>&nbsp;and click on the Telehealth tab, or call 316-685-2221, ext. 57875.

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 </figure>JEFF HERNDON Dole VA Medical CenterWICHITA, Kan. — The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Tele-Emergency Care service. Tele-emergency care offers immediate access to medical assistance. Veteran patients can dial 888-878-6881, then press 3 to connect with a health care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary, and&nbsp;there is no copayment for your visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our team of experienced nurses and emergency medicine providers will quickly assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate care for your condition. Sometimes, a quick phone or video appointment can get your health back on track! Best of all, we coordinate with your primary care physician and specialists to cover your follow-up needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Conditions that can be managed virtually:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Cough, cold, flu and COVID symptoms&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Sore throat&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>COPD and asthma flares&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Eye redness &amp; irritation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Tick and other insect bites&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Rashes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Skin infections&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Minor allergic reactions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>GI illness&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Urinary tract infections&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Gout flares&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Muscle sprains/strains&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Tele Emergency Care supports but does not replace in-person care. Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department if you believe your condition is life-threatening.&nbsp;&nbsp;As part of ongoing efforts to support Veteran health and well-being, Dole VA encourages Veterans across the region to take advantage of the Tele Emergency Care service and access medical assistance anytime, day or night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information about Tele Emergency Care and how to access our services, please visit Dole VA’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/health-services/#other-services" target="_blank">https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/health-services/#other-services</a>&nbsp;and click on the Telehealth tab, or call 316-685-2221, ext. 57875.

Dole VA announces Tele-Emergency Care

The Festival Medallion Quest marks the official countdown to the Smoky Hill River Festival, and that day is almost here.

The first Medallion Quest clue will be shared live from the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Ave., at 4 p.m. today, May 15, by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Arts Commissioners.&nbsp; Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Kansas is the sponsor for this year’s Quest.

Beginning in 2009, the <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/scavenger-hunt/2024-festival-medallion-quest/">Medallion Quest</a> brings the community together to celebrate the arts in a creative and connected way. Over the years, families and friends have searched side by side, solved riddles, and endeavored to find the Medallion.

Smoky Hill Museum Google Maps location&nbsp;

After the launch on May 15, two different Festival Medallion Quest clues will be provided daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until the Medallion is found.

There is no cost to participate in Festival Medallion Quest. Participants must be 18 years of age to claim any prize. See complete Medallion Quest rules at <a href="http://festivalmedallionquest.com">festivalmedallionquest.com</a>.

The Festival Medallion Quest 2024 prize package includes the following:

· $2,000 in Festival Gift Certificates, to be used for purchases in the Fine Art and Craft Show or Art/Craft Demonstration Area during the Festival weekend

· Four complimentary Festival admission wristbands

· One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)

· An invitation for four to attend the evening PREMIERE Art Patron Party on Thursday, June 13

· Four Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts

“The Festival Medallion Quest is the perfect way to kick off the festival season,” said Salina Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson. “Thousands of searchers get to see the town with new eyes as they interpret clues and get creative trying to find the Medallion.”

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/94d41c6a-d951-472c-bf65-c063439a560e">Smoky Hill River Festival call for volunteers</a>

Since the Medallion Quest’s inception, thousands have participated. The Medallion is a unique object designed each year by an artist. The custom-designed Medallion looks different each time. It has been made from wood, paper, clay, resin, or plastic, to resemble a wide variety of objects to ensure a challenging hunt.

The Medallion will be hidden on public property within the Salina city limits, which may include city parks. Curfews hours for all city parks remain in effect during the Quest and are posted at each park. It will not be hidden at Kenwood or Oakdale Parks, on private property, or on Salina Airport Authority property. Locating the Medallion does not require the destruction of property.

All clues and notifications will be posted on the Festival Medallion Quest and Smoky Hill River Festival websites, through participating local media partners, and physically outside the west entrance of the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Office at 211 West Iron Ave.

For more information on the Festival Medallion Quest or the Smoky Hill River Festival, call 785-309-5770, visit <a href="http://festivalmedallionquest.com,">festivalmedallionquest.com,</a> riverfestival.com, or <a href="http://Facebook.com/SHRiverFestival">Facebook.com/SHRiverFestival</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Festival Medallion Quest marks the official countdown to the Smoky Hill River Festival, and that day is almost here.The first Medallion Quest clue will be shared live from the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Ave., at 4 p.m. today, May 15, by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Arts Commissioners.&nbsp; Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Kansas is the sponsor for this year’s Quest. Beginning in 2009, the <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/scavenger-hunt/2024-festival-medallion-quest/">Medallion Quest</a> brings the community together to celebrate the arts in a creative and connected way. Over the years, families and friends have searched side by side, solved riddles, and endeavored to find the Medallion.Smoky Hill Museum Google Maps location&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3107.6550153021776!2d-97.61357202479216!3d38.840360950068735!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bcc5f58ea826e9%3A0xff52a5398c4522f1!2sSmoky%20Hill%20Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1715619078727!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>After the launch on May 15, two different Festival Medallion Quest clues will be provided daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until the Medallion is found.There is no cost to participate in Festival Medallion Quest. Participants must be 18 years of age to claim any prize. See complete Medallion Quest rules at <a href="http://festivalmedallionquest.com">festivalmedallionquest.com</a>.The Festival Medallion Quest 2024 prize package includes the following:· $1,000 in cash· $2,000 in Festival Gift Certificates, to be used for purchases in the Fine Art and Craft Show or Art/Craft Demonstration Area during the Festival weekend· Four complimentary Festival admission wristbands· One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)· An invitation for four to attend the evening PREMIERE Art Patron Party on Thursday, June 13· Four Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts“The Festival Medallion Quest is the perfect way to kick off the festival season,” said Salina Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson. “Thousands of searchers get to see the town with new eyes as they interpret clues and get creative trying to find the Medallion.”READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/94d41c6a-d951-472c-bf65-c063439a560e">Smoky Hill River Festival call for volunteers</a>Since the Medallion Quest’s inception, thousands have participated. The Medallion is a unique object designed each year by an artist. The custom-designed Medallion looks different each time. It has been made from wood, paper, clay, resin, or plastic, to resemble a wide variety of objects to ensure a challenging hunt.The Medallion will be hidden on public property within the Salina city limits, which may include city parks. Curfews hours for all city parks remain in effect during the Quest and are posted at each park. It will not be hidden at Kenwood or Oakdale Parks, on private property, or on Salina Airport Authority property. Locating the Medallion does not require the destruction of property.All clues and notifications will be posted on the Festival Medallion Quest and Smoky Hill River Festival websites, through participating local media partners, and physically outside the west entrance of the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Office at 211 West Iron Ave.For more information on the Festival Medallion Quest or the Smoky Hill River Festival, call 785-309-5770, visit <a href="http://festivalmedallionquest.com,">festivalmedallionquest.com,</a> riverfestival.com, or <a href="http://Facebook.com/SHRiverFestival">Facebook.com/SHRiverFestival</a>

Medallion Quest 2024 first clue revealed today at Smoky Hill Museum

The South Tag Office in Saline County will permanently close on June 7.

This decision comes after careful consideration of the financial operations governing this facility. This closure does not result in the loss of employment for any staff member.

The Tag Office, operating as an agent for the Kansas Department of Revenue, relies solely on the income generated through renewals and title fees. These fees have not been increased in the last 17 years, making it increasingly difficult to sustain the operational costs of the office.

"I am heartbroken about the decision to close the south office," said Richelle Leiker, South Office Coordinator. "But with the challenges we have been facing, I understand that this is the best decision at this time. I am grateful for the last 16 years serving the residents of Saline County and thankful to each and everyone for their kindness and support."

While services at the South Tag Office will no longer be available after June 7, Saline County residents can continue to access all necessary services at the City-County Building. Renewals are mailed out 45 days prior to their due date. To avoid long lines, residents are encouraged to utilize the No Wait Inside online scheduler or to process tag renewals and payments online. Additionally, there is no additional fee for mailing renewals.

"I know that the closure of the satellite office may be an inconvenience," said Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois. "We've asked the state legislature for the last seven years to try and come up with solutions to help us and it fell on deaf ears. I will say our local legislators were very good at working with us, it just didn't get done this year... We're not closing down, we're just closing the satellite office."&nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe South Tag Office in Saline County will permanently close on June 7.This decision comes after careful consideration of the financial operations governing this facility. This closure does not result in the loss of employment for any staff member.The Tag Office, operating as an agent for the Kansas Department of Revenue, relies solely on the income generated through renewals and title fees. These fees have not been increased in the last 17 years, making it increasingly difficult to sustain the operational costs of the office."I am heartbroken about the decision to close the south office," said Richelle Leiker, South Office Coordinator. "But with the challenges we have been facing, I understand that this is the best decision at this time. I am grateful for the last 16 years serving the residents of Saline County and thankful to each and everyone for their kindness and support."While services at the South Tag Office will no longer be available after June 7, Saline County residents can continue to access all necessary services at the City-County Building. Renewals are mailed out 45 days prior to their due date. To avoid long lines, residents are encouraged to utilize the No Wait Inside online scheduler or to process tag renewals and payments online. Additionally, there is no additional fee for mailing renewals."I know that the closure of the satellite office may be an inconvenience," said Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois. "We've asked the state legislature for the last seven years to try and come up with solutions to help us and it fell on deaf ears. I will say our local legislators were very good at working with us, it just didn't get done this year... We're not closing down, we're just closing the satellite office."&nbsp;

Saline County announces closure of Satellite Tag Office

The Congress and the President of the United States have declared the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024 as National Police Week. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The City of Salina honors the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide. All are invited to join in honoring the fallen at the 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park, 2465 Edward Street Salina.&nbsp;

Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty. These heroes are:

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Congress and the President of the United States have declared the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024 as National Police Week. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.The City of Salina honors the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide. All are invited to join in honoring the fallen at the 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park, 2465 Edward Street Salina.&nbsp;Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty. These heroes are:<h2>Officer End of Watch</h2>Officer John Stonebraker 02/12/1917Officer Tom Carson 11/29/1920Officer Olney E. Eaton 05/31/1942Officer Jerry R. Ivey 06/13/1975

Salina Police Department Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today

Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Phil Smith-Hanes

Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes&nbsp;on this episode of King in the Community.

They cover the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3279d356-f866-491e-a786-1928a4329620">unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app</a>&nbsp;and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f4b3c861-2a53-4b68-ac53-76b7f1e9cbf6">2025 budget requests</a>, and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7c2955b0-a7f7-4d70-96d9-46c861eb19cb#//">Enter the Symphony in the Flint Hills Sweepstakes</a>

Smith-Hanes discusses&nbsp;the closure of&nbsp;the South&nbsp;tag&nbsp;office in Saline County and its impact on residents.&nbsp;The&nbsp;importance of broadband access, particularly in rural areas,&nbsp;is highlighted, emphasizing&nbsp;the need for faster, more affordable internet speeds.

Tune&nbsp;in to learn about Saline County's path forward and the role of community involvement in shaping its future.

<div><iframe title="Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes talks Choose Saline County, broadband access and more" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=wqq54-1610e1e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Phil Smith-HanesBy SALINA POSTJoin Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes&nbsp;on this episode of King in the Community.They cover the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3279d356-f866-491e-a786-1928a4329620">unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app</a>&nbsp;and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f4b3c861-2a53-4b68-ac53-76b7f1e9cbf6">2025 budget requests</a>, and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7c2955b0-a7f7-4d70-96d9-46c861eb19cb#//">Enter the Symphony in the Flint Hills Sweepstakes</a>Smith-Hanes discusses&nbsp;the closure of&nbsp;the South&nbsp;tag&nbsp;office in Saline County and its impact on residents.&nbsp;The&nbsp;importance of broadband access, particularly in rural areas,&nbsp;is highlighted, emphasizing&nbsp;the need for faster, more affordable internet speeds.Tune&nbsp;in to learn about Saline County's path forward and the role of community involvement in shaping its future.<h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=&ss=24c81e070aece310ad3eba59df774bd0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Saline County Admin. Phil Smith-Hanes

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina Post

Early this morning, a person at the Salina Regional Health Center became disorderly and stormed out of the hospital, making threats toward security guards on his way out of the building.

According to Salina Police Department (SPD) Capt. James Feldman, at about 12:30 a.m., 60-year-old Ricky Lee James Hall became angry within the hospital and allegedly caused a disruption.

"There was a subject that stormed out of the hospital, and as he was leaving, he told the guards he would 'catch them&nbsp;outside' and mentioned a gun," Feldman said.

Feldman said that although the incomplete police report did not state when and where, officers later located Hall, arrested him and requested charges for two counts of criminal threat and trespass.

Salina Regional Health Center had barred or banned Hall from the hospital earlier, constituting the request for a trespassing charge.

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostEarly this morning, a person at the Salina Regional Health Center became disorderly and stormed out of the hospital, making threats toward security guards on his way out of the building.According to Salina Police Department (SPD) Capt. James Feldman, at about 12:30 a.m., 60-year-old Ricky Lee James Hall became angry within the hospital and allegedly caused a disruption.<figure>
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 </figure>"There was a subject that stormed out of the hospital, and as he was leaving, he told the guards he would 'catch them&nbsp;outside' and mentioned a gun," Feldman said.Feldman said that although the incomplete police report did not state when and where, officers later located Hall, arrested him and requested charges for two counts of criminal threat and trespass.Salina Regional Health Center had barred or banned Hall from the hospital earlier, constituting the request for a trespassing charge.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/62f4d102-d455-4876-a9ea-b3d164a098e3">📸 Graduation in Saline County — Ell-Saline, KWU and Sacred Heart</a>

SPD arrests man after alleged criminal threats at Salina Regional Health Center

Mental health is a hot topic in most states, but&nbsp;according&nbsp;to a national report, Kansas seems to have placed the mind at the bottom of the prioritization list.

In 2023, Mental Health America released its State of Mental Health in America report, which listed Kansas as 51st in the nation, including the District of Columbia, for access to mental health resources.

Earlier this month, the&nbsp;text-based mental health support app&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.counslr.com/">Counslr</a>&nbsp;announced its partnership with the Smoky Hill Education Center to help close this gap and broaden mental health access in the state.

Counslr is a text-based mental health support application that provides unlimited access to live texting sessions with licensed professionals 24/7/365. Users can access support on-demand within two minutes of opening the app or by scheduled appointment. Through real-time texting, users enjoy one-on-one, private communication with a licensed counselor anytime, anywhere

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2c099e07-0936-4830-8e6a-20a854f74185">Off the Shelf — Mental Health Awareness Month</a>

According to a statement by Counslr, the partnership was launched with two school districts in Kansas and will expand across the state by 2024.&nbsp;

"We are excited to further bolster the investment in mental health support services offered within the community by partnering with Counslr," said Chris Moddelmog, Smoky Hill Education Center Executive Director. "This partnership ensures all members receive access to industry-leading mental health support."

The partnership launched with the Catholic Diocese of Salina and Clifton-Clyde Unified School District 224, with plans to roll out to more schools later this year.

Counslr will be available to students at the Catholic Diocese of Salina in grades 8-12 and was made possible with a grant from Salina Regional Health Foundation.

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"We are pleased to begin working with the Smoky Hill Education Center to help reach the traditionally unreachable members of school communities throughout Kansas and empower those who need help but don't seek it," said Josh Liss, CEO and co-founder of Counslr.&nbsp;

Diane Mann, chief financial officer for the Smoky Hill Education Center, said Counslr reached out to them to form a partnership.&nbsp;

"They [Counslr] had talked to someone at the Kansas State Department of Education, and they suggested that they reach out to the service centers because they wanted to get into the State of Kansas," Mann said. "I visited with Chris and two other staff members who work in this area, and we decided we wanted to participate with them and become partners."

Counslr&nbsp;was designed&nbsp;to help individuals deal with&nbsp;life's day-to-day issues, empowering&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;to address concerns while they are&nbsp;"small"&nbsp;to help ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;they stay&nbsp;"small."

Moddlemog said the education center serves as a vetting process for businesses looking to partner with schools.&nbsp;

"Businesses always want to work with schools," Moddelmog said. "They're [businesses] calling them and saying, 'Hey, we want to sell you this.' But that's one of the roles that the service center plays, we always want to make sure that those companies are reputable, and that they're offering a good product or a good service for our member schools."

Moddlemog said that was the case with Counslr.

"One of the things that was attractive about Counslr is that it is text-based and we know that with young people today, that's one of their preferred methods of communication," Moddelmog said. "The other thing that we liked about text-based is just about everybody has the means in their pocket. You may not be able to Zoom, but we just like the ease of use with the text-based model. 

Counslr partners with organizations of all shapes and sizes (companies, unions, nonprofits, universities/colleges, high schools,&nbsp;etc.) so that these entities can provide&nbsp;Counslr's services to their employees/members/students at no direct cost.&nbsp;

"With such a meaningful percentage of students who use Counslr having never previously engaged with a school counselor, we're hopeful that Counslr will play a role in extending the reach of school-sponsored resources to serve previously unserved populations," Liss said.&nbsp;

For more information on Counslr, please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YuQYt2USJyJqnFX5aA-AvdknfaiYZi9jOkugtIl3MPGpTrebkOH2Hhn7Q_kk_nP7Jc2hP6D7wOmws0mK2H275A==">www.counslr.com</a>.

A Board of Directors - composed of one board member from each of the SHESC "clusters" (a group of Charter school district members)&nbsp;- governs the Smoky Hill Education Service Center. A Superintendents&nbsp;Advisory Council advises&nbsp;the Board of Directors.

Smoky Hill Education Service Center provides staff development and services to more than 2,700 teachers and administrators. The increased&nbsp;knowledge and skills of teachers benefit more than 31,000 students.

Providing&nbsp;ongoing, quality, outcome-directed staff development in a&nbsp;variety of areas.

Saving&nbsp;you money through a cooperative purchasing program.

Offering&nbsp;consultation and services in curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement.

Offering&nbsp;cooperative, cost-efficient services that are too difficult or expensive to support individually.

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 </figure> By NATE KING Salina PostMental health is a hot topic in most states, but&nbsp;according&nbsp;to a national report, Kansas seems to have placed the mind at the bottom of the prioritization list.In 2023, Mental Health America released its State of Mental Health in America report, which listed Kansas as 51st in the nation, including the District of Columbia, for access to mental health resources.Earlier this month, the&nbsp;text-based mental health support app&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.counslr.com/">Counslr</a>&nbsp;announced its partnership with the Smoky Hill Education Center to help close this gap and broaden mental health access in the state.Counslr is a text-based mental health support application that provides unlimited access to live texting sessions with licensed professionals 24/7/365. Users can access support on-demand within two minutes of opening the app or by scheduled appointment. Through real-time texting, users enjoy one-on-one, private communication with a licensed counselor anytime, anywhereREAD MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2c099e07-0936-4830-8e6a-20a854f74185">Off the Shelf — Mental Health Awareness Month</a>According to a statement by Counslr, the partnership was launched with two school districts in Kansas and will expand across the state by 2024.&nbsp;"We are excited to further bolster the investment in mental health support services offered within the community by partnering with Counslr," said Chris Moddelmog, Smoky Hill Education Center Executive Director. "This partnership ensures all members receive access to industry-leading mental health support."The partnership launched with the Catholic Diocese of Salina and Clifton-Clyde Unified School District 224, with plans to roll out to more schools later this year.Counslr will be available to students at the Catholic Diocese of Salina in grades 8-12 and was made possible with a grant from Salina Regional Health Foundation.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9be80744-00fa-4247-aa9b-8cac43fad33f">🎙King in the Community — Vickee Spicer, Prairieland Market</a>"We are pleased to begin working with the Smoky Hill Education Center to help reach the traditionally unreachable members of school communities throughout Kansas and empower those who need help but don't seek it," said Josh Liss, CEO and co-founder of Counslr.&nbsp;Diane Mann, chief financial officer for the Smoky Hill Education Center, said Counslr reached out to them to form a partnership.&nbsp;"They [Counslr] had talked to someone at the Kansas State Department of Education, and they suggested that they reach out to the service centers because they wanted to get into the State of Kansas," Mann said. "I visited with Chris and two other staff members who work in this area, and we decided we wanted to participate with them and become partners."Counslr&nbsp;was designed&nbsp;to help individuals deal with&nbsp;life's day-to-day issues, empowering&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;to address concerns while they are&nbsp;"small"&nbsp;to help ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;they stay&nbsp;"small."Moddlemog said the education center serves as a vetting process for businesses looking to partner with schools.&nbsp;"Businesses always want to work with schools," Moddelmog said. "They're [businesses] calling them and saying, 'Hey, we want to sell you this.' But that's one of the roles that the service center plays, we always want to make sure that those companies are reputable, and that they're offering a good product or a good service for our member schools."Moddlemog said that was the case with Counslr."One of the things that was attractive about Counslr is that it is text-based and we know that with young people today, that's one of their preferred methods of communication," Moddelmog said. "The other thing that we liked about text-based is just about everybody has the means in their pocket. You may not be able to Zoom, but we just like the ease of use with the text-based model. Counslr partners with organizations of all shapes and sizes (companies, unions, nonprofits, universities/colleges, high schools,&nbsp;etc.) so that these entities can provide&nbsp;Counslr's services to their employees/members/students at no direct cost.&nbsp;"With such a meaningful percentage of students who use Counslr having never previously engaged with a school counselor, we're hopeful that Counslr will play a role in extending the reach of school-sponsored resources to serve previously unserved populations," Liss said.&nbsp;For more information on Counslr, please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YuQYt2USJyJqnFX5aA-AvdknfaiYZi9jOkugtIl3MPGpTrebkOH2Hhn7Q_kk_nP7Jc2hP6D7wOmws0mK2H275A==">www.counslr.com</a>.<h2>The Smoky Hill Education Center</h2>The GovernanceA Board of Directors - composed of one board member from each of the SHESC "clusters" (a group of Charter school district members)&nbsp;- governs the Smoky Hill Education Service Center. A Superintendents&nbsp;Advisory Council advises&nbsp;the Board of Directors.The ClienteleSmoky Hill Education Service Center provides staff development and services to more than 2,700 teachers and administrators. The increased&nbsp;knowledge and skills of teachers benefit more than 31,000 students.The BenefitsProviding&nbsp;ongoing, quality, outcome-directed staff development in a&nbsp;variety of areas.Saving&nbsp;you money through a cooperative purchasing program.Offering&nbsp;consultation and services in curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement.Offering&nbsp;cooperative, cost-efficient services that are too difficult or expensive to support individually.

Text-based mental health support app partners with Smoky Hill Education Center

From May 14 through 17, Circle C Paving &amp; Construction of Goddard, Kansas, will continue to work on the City of Salina's annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting.

· Eastborough north of Country Club&nbsp;

The work will take place generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to properties within work zones will be maintained at all times. "Road Work Ahead" signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane closures are to be expected. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.

The annual crack and joint sealing program is an essential and cost-effective preventive maintenance component of the City of Salina's annual street repair program. Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water from penetrating the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in reducing the number of pavement problems, which include crack spreading, formation of voids under pavement, swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials, freeze-thaw action, alligator cracking, potholing; and complete failure. 

Because of its importance and cost-effectiveness, the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no less often than every seven years.

This $498,000 project is part of the City's $5.9 million 2024 street maintenance program.

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 </figure>SubmittedFrom May 14 through 17, Circle C Paving &amp; Construction of Goddard, Kansas, will continue to work on the City of Salina's annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting.· 5th, Grand to Pacific&nbsp;· 9th, Kirwin to Crawford&nbsp;· Armory south of South&nbsp;· Claflin, Santa Fe to Ohio· Eastborough north of Country Club&nbsp;· Monarch&nbsp;· Northeast of Ohio&nbsp;· Phillips south of Prescott&nbsp;· Pinecrest Circle&nbsp;· Southwest of Broadway&nbsp;· Sunrise, Ellsworth to RepublicThe work will take place generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to properties within work zones will be maintained at all times. "Road Work Ahead" signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane closures are to be expected. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.The annual crack and joint sealing program is an essential and cost-effective preventive maintenance component of the City of Salina's annual street repair program. Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water from penetrating the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in reducing the number of pavement problems, which include crack spreading, formation of voids under pavement, swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials, freeze-thaw action, alligator cracking, potholing; and complete failure. Because of its importance and cost-effectiveness, the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no less often than every seven years.This $498,000 project is part of the City's $5.9 million 2024 street maintenance program.

Pavement sealing work in Salina continues this week

On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-3996801695814b72aaca75e17a04b0ff">David Ben-Gurion</a>, who became its first prime minister; U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized the new nation.

In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 upon the death of his father, Louis XIII.

In 1796, English physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year-old James Phipps against smallpox by using cowpox matter.

In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois.

In 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II.

In 1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. (The Pact was dissolved in 1991.)

In 1961,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-voting-rights-0aead43c1f077f755144007f4be5f22a">&nbsp;Freedom Riders</a>&nbsp;were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.

In 1988, 27 people, mostly teens, were killed when their church bus collided with a pickup truck going the wrong direction on a highway near Carrollton, Kentucky. (Truck driver Larry Mahoney served 9 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter.)

In 1998, singer-actor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/frank-sinatra">Frank Sinatra</a>&nbsp;died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. The hit sitcom “Seinfeld” aired its final episode after nine years on NBC.

In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that there is no exception in federal law for people to use marijuana for medical purposes.

In 2003, more than 100 immigrants were abandoned in a locked trailer at a Texas truck stop; 19 of them died. (Truck driver Tyrone Williams was later sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for his role in the deaths.)

In 2008, the Interior Department declared the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/polar-bears-climate-change-endangered-species-86abf94e908e5f403577b0100dd878e1">polar bear a threatened species&nbsp;</a>because of the loss of Arctic sea ice.

In 2013, in an op-ed in The New York Times, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie said she’d&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/69251da2d9274db4898e544d6f5811ca" target="_blank">undergone a preventive double mastectomy</a>&nbsp;after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

In 2017,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/emmanuel-macron/">Emmanuel Macron</a>&nbsp;swept into office as France’s new president, pledging to fortify the European Union, redesign French politics and glue together his divided nation.

In 2018,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6408324d8cc3467b8012ff8dce877296">writer Tom Wolfe</a>, who chronicled the space race in “The Right Stuff” before turning his satiric wit to such novels as “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” died in New York at the age of 88.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors about a serious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-us-news-new-york-ny-state-wire-92f0d11dc10dbebc7e46c57d175f5317">rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus</a>.

In 2022, a gunman wearing body armor opened fire in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-supermarket-shooting-death-penalty-b6ab8eda541c2c0a0b512a89b0471b91">supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo</a>, New York, killing at least 10 people before being taken into custody.

<a href="https://apnews.com/today-in-history">Today in History</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715693837207.png" alt="FILE - In this May 14, 1948 file photo, Cabinet Ministers of the new state of Israel are seen at a ceremony at the Tel Aviv Art Museum, marking the creation of the new state.during Premier and Defense Minister David Ben Gurion’s speech. (AP Photo, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - In this May 14, 1948 file photo, Cabinet Ministers of the new state of Israel are seen at a ceremony at the Tel Aviv Art Museum, marking the creation of the new state.during Premier and Defense Minister David Ben Gurion’s speech. (AP Photo, File)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-3996801695814b72aaca75e17a04b0ff">David Ben-Gurion</a>, who became its first prime minister; U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized the new nation.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 upon the death of his father, Louis XIII.In 1796, English physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year-old James Phipps against smallpox by using cowpox matter.In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois.In 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II.In 1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. (The Pact was dissolved in 1991.)In 1961,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-voting-rights-0aead43c1f077f755144007f4be5f22a">&nbsp;Freedom Riders</a>&nbsp;were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.In 1988, 27 people, mostly teens, were killed when their church bus collided with a pickup truck going the wrong direction on a highway near Carrollton, Kentucky. (Truck driver Larry Mahoney served 9 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter.)In 1998, singer-actor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/frank-sinatra">Frank Sinatra</a>&nbsp;died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. The hit sitcom “Seinfeld” aired its final episode after nine years on NBC.In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that there is no exception in federal law for people to use marijuana for medical purposes.In 2003, more than 100 immigrants were abandoned in a locked trailer at a Texas truck stop; 19 of them died. (Truck driver Tyrone Williams was later sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for his role in the deaths.)In 2008, the Interior Department declared the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/polar-bears-climate-change-endangered-species-86abf94e908e5f403577b0100dd878e1">polar bear a threatened species&nbsp;</a>because of the loss of Arctic sea ice.In 2013, in an op-ed in The New York Times, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie said she’d&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/69251da2d9274db4898e544d6f5811ca" target="_blank">undergone a preventive double mastectomy</a>&nbsp;after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.In 2017,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/emmanuel-macron/">Emmanuel Macron</a>&nbsp;swept into office as France’s new president, pledging to fortify the European Union, redesign French politics and glue together his divided nation.In 2018,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6408324d8cc3467b8012ff8dce877296">writer Tom Wolfe</a>, who chronicled the space race in “The Right Stuff” before turning his satiric wit to such novels as “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” died in New York at the age of 88.In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors about a serious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-us-news-new-york-ny-state-wire-92f0d11dc10dbebc7e46c57d175f5317">rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus</a>.In 2022, a gunman wearing body armor opened fire in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-supermarket-shooting-death-penalty-b6ab8eda541c2c0a0b512a89b0471b91">supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo</a>, New York, killing at least 10 people before being taken into custody.<a href="https://apnews.com/today-in-history">Today in History</a>

Today in History, May 14

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption&nbsp;Assault, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688308908.jpeg" alt="Bomar,Suzanne Marie" />
 <figcaption>Bomar,Suzanne Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bomar,Suzanne Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688360330.jpeg" alt="Chaney,Chris Anthony" />
 <figcaption>Chaney,Chris Anthony</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Chaney,Chris AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688416928.jpeg" alt="Greenhalgh,David Wayne" />
 <figcaption>Greenhalgh,David Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Greenhalgh,David WayneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688471414.jpeg" alt="Hall,Ricky Lee James" />
 <figcaption>Hall,Ricky Lee James</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hall,Ricky Lee JamesREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption&nbsp;Assault, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688601027.jpeg" alt="Jones,Jayreece Tyrell" />
 <figcaption>Jones,Jayreece Tyrell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Probation ViolationREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715688650504.jpeg" alt="Miller,David Joseph" />
 <figcaption>Miller,David Joseph</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Miller,David JosephREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 14

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter- Salina Post

Hello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

On Monday, Hoisington’s regional softball tournament got underway and three of our area teams were whittled down to two going into the semifinal round

The Ellsworth Bearcats pulled off the upset in a 4-5 matchup with Minneapolis, piling on two big innings in a 13-3 rout of the Lady Lions

Meanwhile on the other side of the bracket the 1-seed in Southeast of Saline swiftly dispatched Russell 15-0, punching their ticket to Tuesday’s second round.

Both games were streamed 100% free on Salina Post with live video and commentary, and we will continue our coverage today with broadcasts of the 3:00 semifinal between SES and Ellsworth, and the regional championship between the winner of that game and either Beloit or Hoisington at 7:00

Today will also see the start of regional action for our 17 remaining area teams, including Salina South, Salina Central, Abilene, Chapman, SES, Ellsworth, Sacred Heart, Ell-Saline and Bennington. To see results for all of these games head on over to Salina Post, and be sure to follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SPostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@Spostsports</a>

And finally yesterday it was announced that with the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs schedule set to be released on Wednesday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale this Thursday

Tickets may be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday.

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/27DM9wU0JIw?si=gFWJn9plI3yAgL_T" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter- Salina PostHello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>_________On Monday, Hoisington’s regional softball tournament got underway and three of our area teams were whittled down to two going into the semifinal roundThe Ellsworth Bearcats pulled off the upset in a 4-5 matchup with Minneapolis, piling on two big innings in a 13-3 rout of the Lady LionsMeanwhile on the other side of the bracket the 1-seed in Southeast of Saline swiftly dispatched Russell 15-0, punching their ticket to Tuesday’s second round.Both games were streamed 100% free on Salina Post with live video and commentary, and we will continue our coverage today with broadcasts of the 3:00 semifinal between SES and Ellsworth, and the regional championship between the winner of that game and either Beloit or Hoisington at 7:00_________Today will also see the start of regional action for our 17 remaining area teams, including Salina South, Salina Central, Abilene, Chapman, SES, Ellsworth, Sacred Heart, Ell-Saline and Bennington. To see results for all of these games head on over to Salina Post, and be sure to follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SPostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@Spostsports</a>_________And finally yesterday it was announced that with the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs schedule set to be released on Wednesday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale this ThursdayTickets may be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday._________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

910 KINA Sports Headlines — May 14

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625789292.jpeg" alt="The Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School graduating class of 2024 celebrate with confetti cannons and tossing caps after concluding the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School graduating class of 2024 celebrate with confetti cannons and tossing caps after concluding the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POST<h2>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625082175.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline High School graduates stand together during the first moments of the 2024 Ell-Saline High School Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline High School graduates stand together during the first moments of the 2024 Ell-Saline High School Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625216074.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian Avery Richards addresses her class in the Salutatorian Welcome during the 2024 Ell-Saline Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian Avery Richards addresses her class in the Salutatorian Welcome during the 2024 Ell-Saline Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625270806.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Class of 2024 Valedictorian Reygan Schrock gives the Valedictorian Address during the Ell-Saline 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Class of 2024 Valedictorian Reygan Schrock gives the Valedictorian Address during the Ell-Saline 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625352387.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School 2024 Commencement Ceremony guest speaker Doug Wilson addresses the Ell-Saline class of 2024 with life advice for each student's diverse future on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School 2024 Commencement Ceremony guest speaker Doug Wilson addresses the Ell-Saline class of 2024 with life advice for each student's diverse future on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625412922.jpeg" alt="2024 Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School graduates celebrate next to the stage during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>2024 Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School graduates celebrate next to the stage during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625462803.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School faculty recognize outstanding graduates during the 2024 Ell-Saline Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School faculty recognize outstanding graduates during the 2024 Ell-Saline Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625546250.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian Avery Richards (left) and Valedictorian Reygan Schrock (right) stand after receiving honors during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier " />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian Avery Richards (left) and Valedictorian Reygan Schrock (right) stand after receiving honors during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier </figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715625646467.jpeg" alt="Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School class of 2024 graduate Hannah Umscheid walks off stage after receiving her diploma during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School class of 2024 graduate Hannah Umscheid walks off stage after receiving her diploma during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Brookville. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Kansas Wesleyan University</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715616373540.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University President Dr. Matthew Thompson smiles to the audience as friends and family members cheer for their graduates at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University President Dr. Matthew Thompson smiles to the audience as friends and family members cheer for their graduates at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715616311276.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University Masters Graduate Trey Duffy receives his hood during the Master's Degree Hooding Ceremony at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University Masters Graduate Trey Duffy receives his hood during the Master's Degree Hooding Ceremony at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715616691352.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) graduate Vivian Milan holds her degree triumphantly after crossing the stage at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) graduate Vivian Milan holds her degree triumphantly after crossing the stage at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715616981895.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Nicole Joplin takes a selfie with KWU President Dr. Matthew Thompson at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Nicole Joplin takes a selfie with KWU President Dr. Matthew Thompson at the 2024 KWU Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715617168958.jpeg" alt="Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School graduates line up in the Sacred Heart Cathedral lobby before beginning their 2024 graduate ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School graduates line up in the Sacred Heart Cathedral lobby before beginning their 2024 graduate ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715618012749.jpeg" alt="Graduates stand during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Graduates stand during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715618112695.jpeg" alt="Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School students bow while entering the Cathedral during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina.&nbsp;Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School students bow while entering the Cathedral during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina.&nbsp;Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715618642683.jpeg" alt="Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School Pastor and Chaplain Rev. Kevin Weber hands a diploma to a Sacred Heart student during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School Pastor and Chaplain Rev. Kevin Weber hands a diploma to a Sacred Heart student during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715618694447.jpeg" alt="Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School staff present the Sacred Heart Class of 2024 to the audience and faculty during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School staff present the Sacred Heart Class of 2024 to the audience and faculty during the 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715624890245.jpeg" alt="Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School graduates walk back through the Sacred Heart Cathedral after finishing their 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School graduates walk back through the Sacred Heart Cathedral after finishing their 2024 Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>

📸 Graduation in Saline County — Ell-Saline, KWU and Sacred Heart

Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland.

The band is scheduled to perform at the historic Stiefel Theatre on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are<a href="https://www.stiefeltheatre.org/shows/flatland-cavalry#transition-anchor"> on sale now.</a>&nbsp;

The Texas sextet––bandleader and chief lyricist Cleto Cordero, guitarist Reid Dillon, bassist Jonathan Saenz, drummer Jason Albers, fiddle player Wesley Hall, and utility instrumentalist Adam Gallegos––continue to embrace their trademark sound while further pushing into the wild unknown. When it was time to embark on recording a new album, resting on their laurels was simply out of the realm of possibilities.

Following the release of 2019's critically-acclaimed Homeland Insecurity and their 2016 full-length debut Humble Folks, they’ve been on a healthy trajectory rising through the country ranks. 

After years of working with Lubbock stalwart Scott Faris in the friendly confines of Amusement Park Studios, Flatland decided a change of scenery was necessary. Despite some hesitation and a mix of emotions, they instantly knew recording at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studio A with rising producer Jake Gear was the right move.

Since its release, Welcome To Countryland has garnered critical praise from Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Holler, Whiskey Riff, Brooklyn Vegan and many other outlets. The band concluded their hugely successful Welcome To Countryland Tour by selling out Billy Bob’s Texas in December 2021, and kicked off 2022 with the release of the Far Out West Sessions. 

These stripped-down, one-take acoustic performance videos of their 2021 hits recorded on-site in the vast deserts and mountain ranges of Far West Texas were an instant hit with fans, so the band released the tapes on streaming platforms and embarked on the Far Out West Tour.

With more new music on the horizon, 17 upcoming stadium shows with Luke Combs, and a stacked touring calendar, Flatland Cavalry is approaching global influence in the Country &amp; Folk music world.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715640006797.jpeg" alt="Flatland Cavalry Image Courtesy Stiefel" />
 <figcaption>Flatland Cavalry Image Courtesy Stiefel</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTFlatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland.The band is scheduled to perform at the historic Stiefel Theatre on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are<a href="https://www.stiefeltheatre.org/shows/flatland-cavalry#transition-anchor"> on sale now.</a>&nbsp;The Texas sextet––bandleader and chief lyricist Cleto Cordero, guitarist Reid Dillon, bassist Jonathan Saenz, drummer Jason Albers, fiddle player Wesley Hall, and utility instrumentalist Adam Gallegos––continue to embrace their trademark sound while further pushing into the wild unknown. When it was time to embark on recording a new album, resting on their laurels was simply out of the realm of possibilities.Following the release of 2019's critically-acclaimed Homeland Insecurity and their 2016 full-length debut Humble Folks, they’ve been on a healthy trajectory rising through the country ranks. After years of working with Lubbock stalwart Scott Faris in the friendly confines of Amusement Park Studios, Flatland decided a change of scenery was necessary. Despite some hesitation and a mix of emotions, they instantly knew recording at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studio A with rising producer Jake Gear was the right move.Since its release, Welcome To Countryland has garnered critical praise from Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Holler, Whiskey Riff, Brooklyn Vegan and many other outlets. The band concluded their hugely successful Welcome To Countryland Tour by selling out Billy Bob’s Texas in December 2021, and kicked off 2022 with the release of the Far Out West Sessions. These stripped-down, one-take acoustic performance videos of their 2021 hits recorded on-site in the vast deserts and mountain ranges of Far West Texas were an instant hit with fans, so the band released the tapes on streaming platforms and embarked on the Far Out West Tour.With more new music on the horizon, 17 upcoming stadium shows with Luke Combs, and a stacked touring calendar, Flatland Cavalry is approaching global influence in the Country &amp; Folk music world.

Flatland Cavalry performing at Stiefel Theatre next week

Red Lobster in Salina is closed for business.

On Monday, May 13, staff at the seafood restaurant at 2925 S. Ninth Street posted a flyer on the front doors announcing the closure.&nbsp;

Red Lobster's corporate website lists the Salina location as "closed."

The seafood chain also closed restaurants in Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas. In April, Red Lobster reported that the company was experiencing financial difficulties.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715638363133.jpeg" alt="Red Lobster guests were greeted by a closed sign on May 13. Salina Post has reached out to Red Lobster's corporate office for comment.&nbsp;Photo by Nate King" />
 <figcaption>Red Lobster guests were greeted by a closed sign on May 13. Salina Post has reached out to Red Lobster's corporate office for comment.&nbsp;Photo by Nate King</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTRed Lobster in Salina is closed for business.On Monday, May 13, staff at the seafood restaurant at 2925 S. Ninth Street posted a flyer on the front doors announcing the closure.&nbsp;Red Lobster's corporate website lists the Salina location as "closed."The seafood chain also closed restaurants in Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas. In April, Red Lobster reported that the company was experiencing financial difficulties.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f020ff13-1416-492f-9d23-4ddfce75713f">Sephora celebrates grand opening inside Kohl's</a>Salina Post reached out to Red Lobster's corporate office for comment and will update this post as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

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