ELLSWORTH COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Thursday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Volkswagen Tigan driven by Jose Manuel&nbsp;Quintanilla, 42, Garden City, was westbound on Kansas 156 three mile north of Kansas 14.

The SUV struck a pedestrian identified as Timothy Lee&nbsp;Fosdick, 63, Holyrood, who was crossing the road.

Fosdick was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics. Quintanilla and four passengers in the SUV were properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies in pedestrian accident

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Looking for a new podcast to keep you informed and connected within your local community? Look no further than Eagle Media's latest podcast, "King in the Community."&nbsp;

Join Eagle Media Salina News Director Nate King as he talks with local and regional government officials, first responders, non-profit leaders and unique individuals with fascinating stories from north central Kansas and beyond. Learn about how organizations in your neighborhood leverage their partnerships to create a more interconnected community.

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our news tip email address. Have a breaking news story, a community event, or a feel-good story that deserves to be shared? 

Submit your news tips via email to <a href="http://newstips@salinapost.com">newstips@salinapost.com</a>

Whether you're a Salina local, a native Kansan, or have moved out of state, we want to hear from you. Your contributions help us keep our community informed and engaged. 

So, if you have a story to tell or a photo of breaking news we should know about, send it to newstips@salinapost.com.

Salina Post news tip email address

Salina Post is thrilled to announce an exciting update - we are now accepting letters to the editor from our readers. We believe that our community's voices deserve to be heard, and providing a platform for open dialogue and constructive discussions is essential to a strong free press.&nbsp;

With the new letters to the editor offering, we aim to create a space where readers can express their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on a wide range of local topics that impact their daily lives.&nbsp;

Submitting a letter to the editor is simple. Just email your letter to <a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>

Ensure that your letter is concise and respectful. We value thoughtful and constructive discussions, so please make sure to present your arguments in a clear and coherent manner.

While we appreciate and encourage diverse perspectives, we also have certain guidelines in place. Letters should be free from hate speech, name-calling or any form of discrimination. We believe in promoting a respectful and inclusive environment for all readers.

Our editorial team will review all submissions and select letters that align with our guidelines and contribute positively to the conversation. We may edit letters for clarity, grammar, and length, but we will strive to maintain the essence of your message.

We are excited about this new opportunity to amplify your voice and encourage you to take advantage of this platform.

So, whether you have a burning issue or an important message to share, we invite you to submit a letter to the editor. Let's come together, learn from each other, and build a stronger community through the power of words.

All letters must include the author's name. No anonymous letters to the editor will be published, but if you have a news tip or an issue you would like us to know about still reach out via email at newstips@salinapost.com

<a href="https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/letters-to-editor/main">Information Courtesy University of Kansas Community Toolbox</a>

You feel strongly about an issue, and you want to let people know what you think. You believe you can even influence people to take some action if you speak your mind. But, you want to reach an audience larger than just your friends or your group membership. Letters to the editor can be an effective way to get the word out.

A letter to the editor is a written way of talking to a newspaper, magazine, or other regularly printed publication. Letters to the editor are generally found in the first section of the newspaper, or towards the beginning of a magazine, or in the editorial page. They can take a position for or against an issue, or simply inform, or both. They can convince readers by using emotions, or facts, or emotions and facts combined. 

Letters to the editor are usually short and tight, rarely longer than 300 words.

Using a few carefully placed letters, you can generate plenty of community discussion. You can also keep an issue going by preventing it from disappearing from the public eye. You can stimulate the interest of the news media and create more coverage for the matters you're working on. You can also send a "good news" letter to bring recognition to people who deserve it or acknowledge the success of an effort.

Salina Post accepting letters to the editor

The Salina League of Women Voters held its 2024 General Election Forum on Oct. 20 at 1:30 in the Watson Room at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. 

Click the link above to watch the candidates answer questions from the media and the public. Candidates present at the forum included Senate District 24-John Baker, House District 69-Lori Blake, and Clarke Sanders; Saline County Commission District 2-Annie Grevas and Kathleen Malone Crouch.

Noticeably absent from the forum was State Senator J.R. Claeys, whose empty chair and name card can be seen on the far left of the table of candidates.&nbsp;

Check Salina Post for an article about the candidate's responses on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

2024 League of Women Voters General Election Candidate Forum

Due to damages from Sunday's severe weather, the bridge and road south of Wilson, Kansas will NOT be open by Memorial Day, May 27.&nbsp;

According to the Ellsworth County Highway Department, a date has not been set for the road/bridge to reopen.&nbsp;

Plan an alternate route if you plan to travel in the area.&nbsp;

READ MORE<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3969fc82-b07d-4d4e-885d-fe75a7799560">:&nbsp;🎥UPDATED: Severe weather coverage May 19 — Salina Airport reports 100 mph winds</a>

River bridge, road project south of Wilson closed indefinetly 

Cope Notes is a text message-based service that provides individuals with randomly timed messages that contain anything from psychology facts to exercises and journaling prompts. Every subscriber’s text sequence is unique so that no two users ever receive the same message at the same time. 

Each <a href="https://copenotes.com/">Cope Notes</a> text must first undergo a thorough review process by a panel of peer-support advocates and mental health professionals, in order to ensure that the messages will have a positive effect on the subscriber’s health. The ultimate goal of the service is to train the brain to disrupt negative thoughts and promote a more positive pattern of thinking.

"We believe in the importance of mental health. We want to ensure our residents have access to the resources they need to stay healthy and thriving," said Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller. "In my own personal experience with Cope Notes, I have found that the right messages seem to come at exactly the right time. It was been an uplifting experience for me, and I am thrilled we get to continue this service to our residents."

In 2022, Saline County initially offered the service for free to 300 residents. Because of the overwhelming response and in an effort to provide the service to more Saline County residents, the program is being offered at a 50 percent discount, according to information from the county.

To sign up for Cope Notes, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scLNLAEK27GI7j38iOkmbBLY7glKLN0Wy6uF_d-8TLam2TPUzrfQlc9LS5oNICbDRUIbIxFeAe9F9t_3cBzqfldl0v4T9wLfMfxV5qLVYcHiyw0WBSsZFYJWzG17ByUTXv2fd3MbRsZWmxNokDZI85TAvv_DybpQ8u3RGpTS-VoOBpVKw3mIuQf0KEWbdEz2&amp;c=e8h8gccDrdCcdY1GLzjAyWQ83iic1YREdFKlJQ0cHZXKLBBGRtWzSA==&amp;ch=qH131SvBWUOQqWkIzjrjNennoWrg5mcmyLAePutxO-lGfSWshstgHw==" target="_blank">this link&nbsp;</a>and enter code&nbsp;SACOHALF&nbsp;and your credit or debit card information.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Saline County continues to offer Cope Notes at 50-percent discount

Not seeing precipitation totals from your area after a rain or snow event? Consider becoming a CoCoRaHS volunteer.

"CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive website, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications," the organization noted on its website.

After rain, hail, or snow storms, CoCoRaHS volunteers take precipitation measurements. Those totals are then recorded on the CoCoRaHS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">website</a>&nbsp;(Kansas reporting).

The precipitation totals are used by various organizations and individuals, including the National Weather Service, other meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, insurance adjusters, farmers and ranchers, and, of course, Salina Post.

For more information about CoCoRaHS and its March recruiting efforts or to sign up as a CoCoRaHS volunteer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/marchmadness.aspx">click here</a>.

Precipitation reporting organization seeks local, area volunteers

By ROSARIO MENDEZ Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

What’s worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The FTC has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/spot-and-stop-dishonest-charity-fundraisers">called people</a>&nbsp;to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth?

Ask the caller specific questions.

What is the charity’s name, phone number, or address? Write these down so you can confirm them later. Keep in mind that many charity names sound alike, and that sham charities often use names that are sound and look like names of legitimate charities.

How much of your donation will go directly to the programs you want to support?

Will your donation be tax-deductible? Not every call seeking a donation is from a charity. Some calls might be from Political Action Committees or other groups where donations are not deductible. See more questions to ask here.

Resist the pressure to donate on the spot.

After you’ve listened to the caller, hang up the phone and think about what they said. Then, go online and do your own research:

Search for the organization’s name and phone number, plus the word “scam” or “complaint.” What you find might help you decide if you want to make that donation.

Look up the organization’s name and address. Does it show up? If it doesn’t, that could be a sign the caller was lying to you.

See what these rating organizations say about the charity: BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, and Candid.

If you get a donation request in the mail, do some research online before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

If you get a donation request in the mail,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/charity">do some research online</a>&nbsp;before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/www.reportfraud.ftc.gov">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

FTC: How to spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services, there are programs to help you stay connected.

During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in encouraging those in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program.&nbsp; Both programs help low-income individuals and families stay connected so they can access health care, attend classes, find employment, and call for help in an emergency.

Lifeline provides federal and state discounts up to $17.02 per month on phone service (wireless or residential) and broadband. Seven million Americans currently benefit from the program, including approximately 30,000 Kansans.

The Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Plan&nbsp; provides a monthly internet service discount of up to $30 and a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. According to FCC data, more than 20 million U.S. households are currently enrolled, including approximately 120,000 in Kansas.

Eligibility&nbsp;is based on income&nbsp;(at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Lifeline and at or below 200% for Affordable Connectivity Plan)&nbsp;or participation in certain assistance programs&nbsp;such as:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) •&nbsp; Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) •&nbsp; Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA) •&nbsp; Veterans Pensions &amp; Survivors Pension Benefit •&nbsp; Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance •&nbsp; Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families •&nbsp; Head Start Tribal Programs (income based) •&nbsp; Food Distribution Program on Tribal Lands&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone who qualifies for Lifeline is automatically eligible to participate in Affordable Connectivity Plan. Others may still qualify for the plan if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Are approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including the&nbsp;USDA Community Eligibility Provision.&nbsp; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.&nbsp; • Meet the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.&nbsp;

Due to higher income maximums, Affordable Connectivity Plan  also has the potential to help families that may not qualify for other types of assistance. The maximum income for a family of four to qualify for the&nbsp; program is&nbsp;$60,000 per year compared to $40,500 for Lifeline. Both Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Plan offer additional discounts for subscribers living on tribal lands.

More information on income eligibility, participating providers, and the enrollment process is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvdGVsZWNvbW11bmljYXRpb25zL2xpZmVsaW5lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MTEuODIzOTEwMjEifQ.SgutPMf7jc8B89ZmFqxVxA5ZBkjKYdszBMiWwbYC7oo/s/1510803030/br/225606126077-l" target="_blank">KCC’s website</a>.

Plans available to help Kansans unable to pay for phone, internet services stay connected

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.

*No image available for&nbsp;Bowen, Hunter Matthew*

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Imlay, Christian Matthew

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Simmons, Antwonn Lenell

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 23

High quality homes that are built at a cost-effective price have made some noise across Salina.

Aero Plains Homes is Salina's newest neighborhood, which has proudly sold 16 homes and will continue to sell more with its affordable costs. Realtor, Mari Loder mentioned that these homes are suitable for people wanting to buy high quality homes at an affordable price. Every home is built by local contractors as well.

"It is nearly impossible to find brand new homes that is affordable to every single buyer," said Loder. These houses have exceeded the expectations on what was required for these projects."

According to Loder, homeowners do not need to pay anything when it comes to special assessment property taxes (these are any local taxes put on a new home to pay for infrastructure costs). The homes consist of 3 different floor plans. Those floor plans include, 2 bedroom, 2 bath and a 2 car garage called the "citation," which means it is a one-level living home, costing $199,000. 

The other plan is the "gulfstream," that includes 3 bedroom, 2 bath and a 2 car garage, two-level living home. This plan costs $229,000. The last floor plan are meant for families, which includes a 3 bedroom, 3 bath and 2 car garage. All bedrooms for this plan is on the 2nd floor that includes a master-suite and a walk-in shower.

"These houses were built by people who would love to live in these homes themselves. This is something that Salina and the surrounding areas desperately need," said Loder.

All homes are ADA compliant, meaning these homes are built to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities. Each home has a storm shelter, with stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, energy efficient materials, sound and safety barrier walls between homes, landscape, sprinkler and sod systems.

The Aero Plains neighborhood is located on Tim Rogers Ln., near Centennial Rd. and Salina Area Technical College.

To purchase a home today, you can call Mari Loder at (785) 452-5314 or by email:&nbsp;<a href="http://maridloder@gmail.com">maridloder@gmail.com</a>

For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://aeroplainsks.com/">https://aeroplainsks.com/</a>

Salina's newest neighborhood is selling homes across town at affordable prices

↓ Sacred Heart Baseball at the Class 2-1A Regional in Hays

↓ Minneapolis Softball vs Beloit in the Class 3A Regional

↓ Salina Central &amp; South at the Class 5A Regional

↓ Chapman Irish at the Class 4A Regional

↓ Minneapolis Softball at the 3A Regional - 5/19

High School Sports LIVE STREAMS

ABILENE - The list for the top 10 best scenic train rides from USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards 2025 was just released, and the Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad stands as the 5th best in the nation.

The historic and beloved Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) has just been named in the <a href="https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/abilene-smoky-valley-railroad-abilene-kansas/">top 5 best scenic train rides in America.</a>&nbsp;The ASVRR is among the nations most well renowned train rides from all over the U.S. ASVRR President and General Manager, Ross Boelling gave his comments on how it feels to be in the top 5 list.

"It feels great, albeit&nbsp;a bit unexpected," said Boelling. Outside of Kansas, many folks unfortunately view us as the vast, vacant flatlands. Kansans on the other hand,&nbsp; know the beauty of a Kansas sunrise or sunset, the wildlife, the waving wheat or other crops and the prairie hills and rivers that&nbsp;criss-cross our state.&nbsp; This award will help affirm that there is more to Kansas than folks' general perception of our state."

Since the tourist attraction was established in 1993, ASVRR has been a fan favorite across Abilene and other surrounding communities. Boelling stated that the award means their "strategy is working," as far as bringing the rich history of Abilene and Smoky Valley "alive" through its train rides.

"Since 1993 we have strived to bring history alive through our museum and train rides between&nbsp;Abilene and Enterprise.&nbsp; This award tells us this strategy is working, since passengers that have ridden our trains were likely those that voted for us. We have a very very dedicated group of volunteers and seasonal staff that&nbsp;work extremely hard to bring railroad history to life for our passengers. I view this as an affirmation of their efforts," stated Boelling.

Boelling hopes this award and recognition will bring in more tourists from all over the nation and even the world.

To see the full list, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-scenic-train-ride/">https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-scenic-train-ride/</a>

For more information about the ASVRR, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/">https://asvrr.org/</a>

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad rated #5 nationally for the best scenic train ride

Saline County has introduced a new, fully integrated web chat assistant, Ask Sal, developed in partnership with Citibot, a leader in AI-powered chat solutions for local government. This automated assistant, available 24/7 on the county’s website, enables residents to get fast answers, submit service requests, and connect directly with county staff.

Ask Sal, powered by the latest generative AI technology, is designed to handle routine inquiries and support residents with ease. With the ability to communicate in 75 languages, Ask Sal makes government resources more accessible and provides a seamless, inclusive experience for all users.

Residents can access Ask Sal by visiting the county’s website (www.salinecountyks.gov) and clicking the chat icon in the bottom right of the screen, available on both desktop and mobile. Ask Sal greets visitors and prompts them to type their questions. If a resident needs additional support, they can request staff assistance directly through the chat.

“Municipal websites contain a wealth of information, which can sometimes make it hard for residents to locate what they need quickly,” said Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot. “We’re thrilled to launch Ask Sal with Saline County, providing an enhanced web experience and improving efficiency and customer service.”

Citibot, founded in Charleston, SC in 2016, aims to make government services accessible to all residents. This partnership underscores Saline County’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its community with innovative, efficient solutions.

Saline County is one of the first municipalities in Kansas to implement Citibot’s AI-powered customer service platform.

Learn more about Ask Sal at: www.salinecountyks.gov

About Citibot: Citibot provides cutting-edge AI chatbot solutions for streamlined communication between residents and local government, offering solutions like web chat and text messaging to help citizens report issues, get answers, and receive timely updates. Learn more at <a href="http://citibot.io">http://citibot.io.</a>

Saline County launches 24/7 Multilingual web chat assistant to enhance customer service

A great opportunity for people to learn and get their questions answered for medicare, will be offered at the campus of K-State Salina.

On Thursday, June 5th from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, people who attend the class will receive helpful resources, listen in on a 1 hour presentation about medicare and will get a chance to ask any questions for a Q&amp;A session at the end.

Melissa Schrag will be offering the presentation and resources on June 5th. Schrag is with the K-State Salina's Research and Extension program. She has led the medical counseling program in Sedgwick County and has a background in&nbsp;Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK). Schrag has also been apart of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

The class will be held inside the college center conference room 103 at the K-State Salina Campus on 2310 Centennial Rd.

The class is free, but registration is required.&nbsp;To register call, 785-309-5850 or email meliss89@ksu.edu

Registration is open to attend a free and helpful Medicare resource class at K-State Salina

Volunteers are being sought and called for this year's highly anticipated Smoky Hill River Festival.&nbsp;

There are many ways people can volunteer for the festival and registration is now open to fill those spots. Volunteer jobs include, ambassadors, assisting with the art show, arts/crafts demonstration, parking guides, gates, festival hospitality, festival set up/tear down and more.

To register go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinaareaunitedway.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=87807&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawKcHxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3T1o2eGUyN2dubzM2eHR1AR5twoNEiqpxrXkqlhgTqLcQ4JgaTiOWyvUZP-H_m0DELaDR1gBxowlQOvI08g_aem_3zqOasIXCEMHes7A5__pdA">https://salinaareaunitedway.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=87807&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawKcHxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3T1o2eGUyN2dubzM2eHR1AR5twoNEiqpxrXkqlhgTqLcQ4JgaTiOWyvUZP-H_m0DELaDR1gBxowlQOvI08g_aem_3zqOasIXCEMHes7A5__pdA</a>

If you are interested in volunteering at the Committee level or if you have questions or need assistance, call Salina Arts &amp; Humanities at 785-309-5770 or email <a href="http://sah@salina.org">sah@salina.org</a>.

Smoky Hill River Festival seeking for volunteers

NAME:&nbsp;Balentine, Savannah Rae

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Assault; Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

NAME:&nbsp;Briscoe, Haiden Geraldine

*No image available for&nbsp;McGowan, Deron Malcolm*

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Crim. carry weapon; Concealed billy/blackjack; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment

NAME:&nbsp;Nunez Cendejas, Victor Manuel

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Sanderson, Levi Matthew

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Outside warrant/NCIC hit

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 22

&nbsp;A new exhibit is now on display at the Smoky Hill Museum and you can see all of the different artifacts the museum has to showcase.

The themes for the&nbsp;different items on display in four exhibit areas of the main gallery include, “Settling the Crossroads,” “Milling at the Crossroads,” “The Good Life” and “A Military Presence.” This is apart of the museum's new exhibit, "Kansas: Battleground for Freedom."

According to the museum this exhibit will feature artifacts such as, part of a log cabin that stood by the Saline River from c1855 to c1930. Gloves made from an otter trapped on the Smoky Hill River. A cupboard that came with the first load of goods and furniture brought to Salina in 1858. Bag, tools, rigging kit and harness for a parachute used for training purposes at the Central States Parachute Loft in Salina, KS.

Furthermore, a WWII Marine uniform and purse belonging to Sylvia H. Gould Bigler. Life Magazine with Shirley Temple on the cover. Sheet music for an Elvis Presley song. A Lassie coloring book An avocado-green crockpot from the 1970s and a Sony Walkman.&nbsp;

The Smoky Hill Museum replaces most of the artifacts in the main gallery every&nbsp;12 - 18 months.

See the museum's new exhibit, which explores how Kansas found itself a hotbed of political turmoil and a foreshadowing of the coming Civil War. 

The museum is open every Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Smoky Hill Museum displays new exhibit with intriguing artifacts 

Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC) just announced a new partnership with Rimidi to improve hypertension management with remote patient monitoring (RPM).&nbsp;

As part of its participation in Million Hearts®, SFHC’s clinical goal is to bring 80% of its patients diagnosed with hypertension under control. Under a Collaborative Practice Agreement with Salina’s primary care providers, patients are referred to SFHC’s pharmacist-led hypertension clinic for medication management, blood pressure monitoring, and specialty referral.&nbsp;

With this partnership, SFHC leverages Rimidi's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://9ea41cec.streaklinks.com/Cbv2ZBxyMvxp7AqRLgBQaJ7b/https%3A%2F%2Frimidi.com%2Fsoftware%2Fremote-patient-monitoring">Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solution</a>&nbsp;within&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://9ea41cec.streaklinks.com/Cbv2Y9RTU-tQy-BCvA9Srura/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.athenahealth.com%2F">Athenahealth</a>, the FQHC’s electronic health record (EHR), and cellular-enabled connected blood pressure cuffs to track trends in patients’ blood pressure in between in-person visits in order to provide appropriate and timely interventions. The integration will improve hypertension control among the Salina community, optimize patient intervention, and assist in reaching its Million Hearts®&nbsp;initiative goal.

Rimidi, is a market-leading digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices.

“Many of our patients have social determinants of health impacting their healthcare, and monitoring blood pressure in-person can be challenging,” said&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://9ea41cec.streaklinks.com/Cbv2Y9VmJvCbJKGc8gSI3n2c/https%3A%2F%2Fsalinahealth.org%2Fdirectory%2Fcassandra-shields-pharmd%2F">Cassandra Shields, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor at SFHC</a>. “With Rimidi’s RPM blood pressure devices, our clinic has been able to effectively bring a significant number of our patients’ hypertension under control and they have been able to make better decisions about their care.”

Nearly&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://9ea41cec.streaklinks.com/Cbv2Y9VS0pmFCXixygTWHOnR/https%3A%2F%2Fmillionhearts.hhs.gov%2Fdata-reports%2Fhypertension-prevalence.html">half of adults in the United States, 119 million, have hypertension</a>, and only 1 in 4 have it under control. Understanding more about a patient’s level of hypertension control can help identify avoidable complications and appropriate treatment.

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To learn more about Rimidi’s cardiovascular disease module, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://rimidi.com/patient-populations/cardiovascular-disease">rimidi.com</a>.&nbsp;

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Salina Family Healthcare improves hypertension management with new partnership

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

Southeast of Saline’s Lady Trojans battled to the very end of a low-scoring pitchers’ duel on Thursday, but came up a run shy of Silver Lake, falling in the regional final 4-3.

Karlee Zurfluh and Kendra Cook were both masterful in the circle, allowing just seven runs on eleven hits in a game that came down to a thrilling seventh inning.

Silver Lake wasted no time opening the scoring, as Kailyn Hanni led the game off with a walk, stole second, and came in to score on an RBI knock from Taylor Zordell.

SES quickly responded with a Kyiah Samuelson RBI single and a Kimber Ogorzolka solo shot to take a 2-1 lead in the second.

The Lady Eagles would flip that script two innings later when Kira Lowry drove a ball into the gap, plating two more runs to flip a one-run deficit to a one-run lead.

After surrendering those runs in the bottom of the first, Cook tightened the screws, setting down 15 batters in a row and taking a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh.

Southeast did manage to get the bats going in the final frame, scoring a run on three singles, but the Lady Trojans left the tying run on second as the curtain fell on their season.

Silver Lake improves to 23-6, the defending state runners-up will have an opportunity to finish the job in Topeka next week.

For SES, another fantastic campaign comes to a close at 22-5.

🥎 Lady Trojan season comes to a close at hands of Silver Lake

MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;With the landscape of college athletics changing at a rapid pace, which includes evolving calendar and recruiting demands for both coaches and student-athletes, K-State Athletics and the K-State Alumni Association have adjusted the long-time Catbacker Club program following discussions with club leadership.

While there will no longer be a formal two-week tour, the clubs across the state and region will continue to provide support and outreach for the University. The department will work closely with each club moving forward to facilitate the financial support to the Ahearn Fund as well as the K-State Alumni Association’s funding and awarding of local scholarships.&nbsp;

“The history of our Catbacker Clubs and the support they provide is very unique to college athletics and a benefit that we do not take for granted,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “Talking internally and with our Catbacker Club leaders, we looked at factors such as the recruiting calendars, transfer portal dates, finals calendar for our student-athletes, and the recent overall attendance trends at some of our summer stops, and determined that adjustments are best as we move forward. But, I do want to be clear that the Catbacker Clubs are not going away, and their support and interaction with our coaches and student-athletes will remain. It will just be done more on a case-by-case basis with each club.”

The annual tour has been unlike any other across the country for decades as golf tournaments, social gatherings, dinner, live auctions and a program that features Wildcat coaches and athletics staff highlighted each stop. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the department announced some adjustments that included a shorter summer schedule for the events throughout the state.

K-State Athletics and Alumni Association Announce Adjustments to Catbacker Outreach

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — North Florida coach Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 years with the Ospreys on Thursday and accepted a job as the associate head coach on Jerome Tang's staff at Kansas State.

The 60-year-old Driscoll and Tang have known each other for more than two decades, spending six seasons together on Scott Drew's staff at Baylor. Driscoll left to become head coach at North Florida in 2009, and led the Ospreys to three Atlantic Sun regular-season titles, the NCAA Tournament in 2015 and the NIT the following year.

North Florida finished 15-17 last season.

“Coach Driscoll is a proven program builder and an exceptional teacher of the game,” Tang said in a statement released by Kansas State. “His ability to develop players and implement high-level offensive systems is second to none.”

Driscoll also has been the head coach at the high school level and at La Roche, a Division III school in Pennsylvania, along with an assistant at Slippery Rock, Wyoming, Clemson and Valparaiso.

“I know some will wonder why I would leave being a head coach to become an assistant coach, but this was a no-brainer in every aspect for us,” Driscoll said. “We all know that work brings profit and if you have studied Coach Tang and his program, that’s what they do. My responsibility will be to continue to nurture, encourage and expound upon this foundation.”

🏀 Tang adds Driscoll to K-State staff as associate head coach

The Sacred Heart baseball season met an unfortunate end in Wednesday’s regional semifinals as the bats went cold and the Knights fell to Ellis 4-3.

It was an incredibly quick, 90-minute affair that saw just seven runs and eight hits throughout the seven-inning runtime.

Ellis did all of their damage in the bottom of the second, where a walk and four hits brought in four Railer runs.

Sacred Heart responded with a 2-RBI single of their own by Leo Ngiraindong in the fourth inning, but from there, both pitchers buckled down, and there would be no more hits for the rest of the game.

The Knights did capitalize on a walk in the bottom of the seventh, cutting the lead to one on a sacrifice fly, but that was as close as Sacred Heart got, dropping the semifinal 4-3.

Cayson Ivey and Brady Wells both pitched well on the hill, their effort matched by Ben Byers, who allowed just three runs on four hits, walking three and striking out two in a complete game win.

Sacred Heart’s season drew to a close at 18-8 while Ellis advanced to play TMP in the regional final, a game the Monarchs would dominate, winning 15-0 to punch their ticket to state.

⚾️ Sacred Heart tripped up by Ellis in regional semis

MARION, Ind. - <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5bea085a-1216-4d46-b4ac-a598564acfc0?elinkdata=26924">Madelyn Wolf</a> simply wanted to qualify for the NAIA Women's National Track and Field Championships in her first season at Kansas Wesleyan.

She never imagined she would head home as the javelin national champion - the first in any sport in KWU history.

"It's just crazy, I can't believe it. I feel so blessed," Wolf said Wednesday night after her throw of 44.65 meters (146 feet, 6 inches) propelled her to the title.

Wolf's All-American and championship effort came on her first throw of the evening.

"She got up on that runway and just let it rip from the get-go," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1334d42b-2a23-4e7f-a6bf-b4f9e42409de?elinkdata=26924">Kyle Hiser</a> said. "Some freshmen might be a little intimidated at that stage but that's not Maddy Wolf. She just gets out there and just goes."

"I was like 'I just need to not foul it, I just need to get a mark and if it's a big mark we can keep going,'" Wolf said. "I needed something and to have it be a PR (personal record) was really amazing. It was surreal."

Her distance was 10 centimeters (four inches) better than runner-up Kendra Odegard of Valley City State at 44.55m (146-2). Mary Lorang of Benedictine placed third with a mark of 44.07m (144-7).

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