Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas

Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK) will host its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser on Friday, November 21&nbsp;at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown (115 E Mulberry St).

The elegant evening event, themed&nbsp;Christmas Masquerade,&nbsp;begins at 6:00 pm and promises to be an unforgettable night of giving back to the community while supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Andrea Quill, CEO of DVACK, sat down to discuss the upcoming fundraiser and what attendees can expect from this year's celebration.

"Festival of Trees has become one of our most important fundraising events of the year," Quill explained. "It's an opportunity for our community to come together, enjoy a wonderful evening, and make a real difference in the lives of survivors and their families."

Tickets for the event are $150 per person and include a plated dinner and access to a premium open bar throughout the evening. Quill emphasized that the event offers excellent value while supporting a crucial cause. Attendees are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire or business casual, with the added festive touch of masks to complement the Christmas Masquerade theme.

Silent and Live Auctions Feature Unique Items

The highlight of the evening will be the silent and live auctions, featuring an impressive array of items donated by local businesses and community members. According to Quill, this year's auction inventory is particularly exciting.

"We have something for everyone," Quill said. "From beautiful artwork to stunning jewelry, household items that make perfect gifts, and of course, our signature decorated Christmas trees."

The themed Christmas trees have become a beloved tradition at Festival of Trees, with talented individuals creating uniquely decorated trees that attendees can bid on. Each tree showcases different themes and decorating styles, making them one-of-a-kind pieces that winners can take home to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Christmas décor items will also be available for bidding, perfect for those looking to add festive touches to their homes or find unique gifts for loved ones.

Vacation Package and Concert Experience Up for Grabs

Among the premium auction items is a vacation package to Avon, Colorado, offering the winning bidder a getaway to one of the state's premier mountain destinations. The package provides an opportunity to experience breathtaking scenery and mountain town charm.

In a particularly special donation, the band Soul Preachers has contributed a private concert performance to the auction. The winning bidder will receive a show performed by the band at a private party of their choosing.

"The Soul Preachers donation is incredibly generous," Quill noted. "It's not often you can bid on having a live band perform at your own private event. We're so grateful for their support and creativity in contributing something truly unique."

50/50 Raffle Offers Additional Chance to Win

In addition to the auctions, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 raffle throughout the evening. Half of the raffle proceeds will go to one lucky winner, while the other half will support DVACK's mission and programs.

When asked about the importance of events like the Festival of Trees, Quill became passionate about DVACK's mission and the community's role in supporting it.

"The funds raised at Festival of Trees directly support our shelter, our crisis hotline, our legal advocacy program, and all of our services for survivors," Quill explained. "Every dollar raised helps us provide safe housing, supportive counseling, support groups, and resources that help survivors rebuild their lives."

DVACK serves individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence throughout North Central Kansas. The organization operates a 24-hour crisis hotline, provides emergency shelter, and offers a range of outreach support services designed to help survivors achieve safety and independence.

"Domestic violence affects people from all walks of life," Quill said. "It doesn't discriminate based on income, education, or background. Our services are available to anyone who needs them, and events like this make that possible."

Quill emphasized that the success of Festival of Trees depends entirely on community support, both from those who donate items for the auction and those who attend the event.

"We're so fortunate to be part of a community that cares deeply about this issue," she said. "The generosity we see from local businesses, artists, and individuals who contribute to our auction is truly heartwarming. And when people choose to spend their evening with us, supporting our mission, it means everything."

Festival of Trees will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown.

Tickets are $150 per person and include a plated dinner, premium open bar, and participation in both the silent and live auctions.

For more information about purchasing tickets or to learn more about DVACK's programs and services, interested community members can contact DVACK at (785) 827-5862 or dvack@dvack.org.

"We hope to see a great turnout this year," Quill concluded. "It's going to be a beautiful evening, and every person who attends is making a direct impact on the lives of survivors in our community."

DVACK hosting elegant event for the purpose of supporting domestic violence survivors 

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, released the annual “Overview of the Health Insurance Market in Kansas.” This report details the 2026 Kansas Health Insurance Market (Marketplace). The report can be found&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://insurance.ks.gov/documents/healthlife/health/KID-Issue-Brief.pdf">here</a>.

Open enrollment is an opportunity for Kansans to make decisions about their health insurance coverage. They can stay on their current policy, if available, or enroll in a different policy from the same company or a different company.

“It is important for Kansans to make informed decisions when deciding which coverage is best for them and their families,” Schmidt said. “Open enrollment is the time to evaluate your coverage and chose a plan that is best for you and your family’s healthcare needs.”

<a></a>The open enrollment period for Kansans will be from November 1 until January 15. Kansans who would like to start their health insurance coverage effective January 1 must enroll by December 15. Health insurance purchased on the Marketplace between December 16 and January 15 will not begin coverage until February 1.

Rates listed in the report reflect the non-renewal of the enhanced subsidies by Congress after December 31, 2025.

For additional information on the 2026 Kansas Health Insurance Marketplace and open enrollment, please visit the Department’s website at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://insurance.kansas.gov/health-life/">insurance.kansas.gov/health-life</a>.

Department of Insurance releases 2026 overview of the Kansas Health Insurance Market

From&nbsp;November 2–8, Salina is joining communities across Kansas to celebrate the fifth annual&nbsp;Kansas Mobility Week, a statewide effort to promote accessible, safe and sustainable transportation options.

Local residents are invited to participate in a variety of activities, including:

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will officially recognize the week with a&nbsp;proclamation, underscoring the importance of connecting Kansans to jobs, healthcare, education, and recreation through accessible transportation.

"Kansas Mobility Week is about more than just buses and bikes—it’s about connecting communities, promoting health, and improving quality of life for all residents,"&nbsp;said Michelle Coats, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas.&nbsp;"We invite everyone to get involved, try new ways to move, and celebrate the options available right here in our community."

Additional events and activities across Kansas can be found at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.ksrides.org/">www.ksrides.org</a>.

Kansas Mobility Week is an annual celebration of transportation options across the state, highlighting walking, biking, transit, and other mobility choices. Participating agencies host events, offer free rides, and engage the public to promote safe and accessible travel for all Kansans.

Community invited to participate in various activities throughout Kansas Mobility Week 

Kansas State Department of Education&nbsp;

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has submitted a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education to align state and federal school accountability systems into a single, coherent model focused on student achievement and school improvement.

Kansas districts and schools currently operate under two separate systems: the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation framework and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act identification process. Both systems have the same goal of improving student outcomes, but the duplication increases administrative burden and creates confusion for districts. KSDE is seeking to streamline requirements so educators can focus their time and resources on student learning.

In a July 29, 2025,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ed.gov/dear-colleague-letters/july-29-2025">&nbsp;Dear Colleague letter</a>, the Education Department encouraged states to request “creative and effective waivers” that align federal programs with state priorities, maximize the impact of federal funds, and improve outcomes for students.

The waiver request submitted by Kansas would:

The waiver would provide the time necessary to bring state and federal accountability systems into alignment and create a single model of support that is clear, efficient, and focused on proven strategies for improving student outcomes.

“This is about coherence and stability,” said KSDE Deputy Commissioner Dr. Renee Nugent. “By aligning our state and federal systems, we are removing barriers and ensuring every Kansas school is working from the same set of goals. This unified approach allows educators to focus on what truly matters, supporting students and accelerating academic achievement.”

Schools currently identified under ESSA would:

Schools that meet exit criteria during the waiver period may exit identification. However, KSDE encourages schools to remain voluntarily to retain support and funding.

Schools that would have been newly identified will be invited to participate in a pilot program that aligns their existing KESA action plans with the new unified accountability system, without adding another federal designation during the transition.

KSDE believes this waiver will benefit students and educators by:

The waiver request is open for public comment. Kansans are encouraged to review the proposal and submit feedback at:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksde.gov/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Announcements-Special-Education-and-Title-Services">https://www.ksde.gov/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Announcements-Special-Education-and-Title-Services</a>

The U.S. Department of Education has 120 days from the date of submission to review the request and issue a decision.

If the waiver is not approved, KSDE will continue to meet all federal statutory requirements, including identifying schools under ESSA, while continuing its work to build a single accountability and improvement system that strengthens support for every Kansas school.

Kansas seeks federal waiver to create single accountability system, improve clarity for schools

High School Sports LIVE STREAMS

Here is the lineup for the Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor &amp; Nicolas Fierro on&nbsp;910 AM/107.5 FM KINA Salina for November 1:

- Vickee Spicer, Theatre Salina (news and updates)

- Chad Young, Salina Rescue Mission (Supporting community amidst Federal Gov. shutdown)

- Karen Babcock-Brassea, KWU Theatre Department and "Dracula"&nbsp;

- Michelle Peck, The Garage (new exhibits and new book)

All episodes are recorded and uploaded on the&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?CFID=05fb1ecb-7d68-4542-adb3-9b7c11d9b5e5&amp;CFTOKEN=0&amp;stationCallSign=KINA&amp;onDemandAutoStart=true&amp;p92136680=true&amp;relocateURL=true">910 AM and 107.5 FM KINA website</a>, under the 'KINA Saturday Mornings'&nbsp;tab.

Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor & Nicolas Fierro lineup, November 1

The <a href="https://www.kansasimpactcoalition.com/">Kansas Impact Coalition</a> (KIC) has added another location after starting the&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d6c6228e-f18e-48b7-a1a6-d39278ed386c">Salina Fridge &amp; Freezer</a> to provide food those in need, amidst the Federal Government shutdown.

ORIGINAL: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d6c6228e-f18e-48b7-a1a6-d39278ed386c">Salina Fridge &amp; Freezer starts at Bravo’s Sliders &amp; Bites</a>

According to Miranda Bachman of KIC, the additional location is at Salina Seventh-Day Adventist Church (834 N. Eleventh St.). This location&nbsp;will&nbsp;only be carrying&nbsp;have a fridge (for now) for people to be apart of a dignity-first model:

Those wishing to support, can donate fresh food for the fridge at this location. People can also leave non-perishable goods on top of the fridge as well.

- Other refrigerated food, drinks and goods

- Non perishable goods (leave on top of fridge)

Be sure to donate to the fridge and freezer at&nbsp;Bravo’s Sliders &amp; Bites, (1400 East Iron Avenue).&nbsp;The fridge and freezer will remain accessible 24 hours a day to anyone in the community at the Bravo's location. People can donate non-perishable goods at this location as well.

The fridge will remain accessible 24 hours at the church.

UPDATE: Another location announced for Salina Fridge and Freezer 

The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce helped Train in Vain Exotic Pets celebrate their first year of business in Salina.

On Thursday October 30th, Members of the Chamber and the public gathered at Train in Vain Exotic Pets for a ribbon cutting ceremony. This comes in anticipation for November 1st, which marks the one-year anniversary of the store. Train in Vain Exotic Pets offers a variety of pets, supplies, and educational resources for anyone interested in exotic animals.

Train in Vain announced that on the anniversary they will be hosting a celebration with a silent auction, raffles, more. This celebration will run from 10 am to 7 pm this Saturday, November 1st, at 314 S Broadway Blvd, Salina, KS.

To visit the Train in Vain Facebook page, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Train-In-Vain-Exotic-Pets-LLC/61555878241069/?rdid=HplS4Hm6oBQfK6b6&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15Fsf3ae8pZ%2F">here.</a>

Exotic pet store celebrates one-year anniversary

An 18-year old was cited for Reckless Driving after crashing into Kenwood Hall.

According to Saline County Sheriff, Roger Soldan on the early morning hours of Friday, deputies were dispatched to Kenwood Hall (near Bob Flaherty Dr.) for the report of a vehicle that struck the building.

Soldan stated an 18-year old female was operating the vehicle with a 17-year old female passenger before the crash. Reportedly, the driver was doing donuts in the parking lot and lost control of the vehicle, striking a dumpster and going through the south wall of Kenwood Hall.

The area of where the crash happened were bathrooms, which caused a flood in the building.

The 17-year old passenger was medically transported to Salina Regional Health Center for a wrist injury. The 18-year old driver was cited for Reckless Driving.

Eighteen year old cited for Reckless Driving after crashing into Kenwood Hall

The community is encouraged to donate towards a hygiene drive for the support of local families who are in need, during the Federal Government shutdown.

This drive will occur from Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 30 at various drop-off locations:

- City-County building (300 W. Ash Street) Room 209

- Ad Astra&nbsp;Books &amp; Coffee House (135 N. Santa Fe)

- Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank (255 S. Chicago)&nbsp;

- Eagle Communications (1825 S. Ohio)

- Saline County Sheriff's Office (800 E. Pacific Ave)&nbsp;

Once all donations are collected, items will be distributed to the <a href="https://www.kansasimpactcoalition.com/">Kansas Impact Coalition</a> and the <a href="https://www.salinafood.org/">Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank</a>.&nbsp;

Items collected for the drive include:

Two Salina County employees, Rebecca Nichols and Tonya Moran-Diaz started the drive.&nbsp;

Nichols told Salina Post the reason of starting the drive with other Salina organizations.

"We, (Rebecca Nichols and Tonya Moran-Diaz) are two ordinary women who recognized an important need within our community. We have heard and seen all of the worries of losing SNAP and we felt we needed to do our part to help the community," she said.

"With the ongoing government shutdown and the potential loss of SNAP benefits for many families in November, countless individuals may soon face a difficult decision at the grocery store, choosing between essential cleaning products or food," added Moran-Diaz. "We believe no one should have to make that choice. Everyone deserves access to both nourishment and hygiene. As we move deeper into cold, flu, and COVID season, maintaining good hygiene is one of the most effective ways to help reduce the spread of illness. Both the Salina Food Bank and the Kansas Impact Coalition actively distribute hygiene and personal care items, turning community donations into tangible care for those in need. Unfortunately, these essential items are among the least donated and will be taken off the grocery list because food is more important."

The Salina Food Bank offers scheduled hours for distribution, and the Kansas Impact Coalition provides support by appointment for individuals unable to visit the Food Bank. 

"Every contribution, no matter how small helps ensure that members of our community can meet their basic needs with dignity and health," said Moran-Diaz.

Salina/Saline Co. encouraged to donate towards hygiene drive in wake of Gov. shutdown

The Salina Police Department (SPD) are seeking tips regarding a motorcycle and with several work tools that were reportedly stolen.

ORIGINAL: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/1bd38b15-ff66-46d3-b8d9-f2692ad69ce9">Over $25,000 of items stolen from a home in Salina, investigation ongoing</a>

According to SPD, between Wednesday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 22, a residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of S. 10th.

Stolen from a shed at the residence was a “brandy wine” colored 1980 Harley Davidson Sturgis FXB. 

Also stolen from the residence were two Ithaca Model 37 12-gauge shotguns, a&nbsp; Winchester .22 rifle, several Dewalt tools, which included a concrete grinder, Sawzall, Rotar zip tool,&nbsp; impact drills and several batteries. A Scuba BCD, Scuba regulator, industrial countertop mixer and&nbsp; countertop ice maker were also reported stolen.&nbsp;

Total loss was valued at approximately $28,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call&nbsp; Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>.

You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, case 2025-28941.

UPDATE: Salina Police seeking tips for stolen and high in value Harley Davidson

<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, October 31 - November 2

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The US National Weather Service has announced events of showers and thunderstorms are expected to return this weekend in Salina and throughout Central Kansas.

Accordingly, showers and thunderstorms will overspread the area starting Thursday night, with the greatest coverage in southern Kansas. Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s and 50s throughout the area.

Forecast depicts that showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur throughout the span of this weekend, and into Monday, October 27.

Showers and thunderstorms expected to return to Salina this weekend

Three day weather forecast Salina, October 22 - October 24

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SEDGWICK COUNTY&nbsp; — A Kansas&nbsp; woman is in custody on a requested charge of first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, early Friday morning in southeast Wichita,

Just before 8a.m. Friday, police responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 1500 block of East Crowley in Wichita, according to a media release. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, identified from jail booking records&nbsp; as 47-year-old Angelynn Elizabeth Mock, outside the home.

&nbsp;Inside the residence, officers found Anita Avers unresponsive in her bed with multiple stab wounds.&nbsp;Sedgwick County EMS transported the victim to St. Francis Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased at 8:26 a.m.

Mock was transported to the hospital for treatment before being taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on the requested chargeof&nbsp; first-degree murder.

Halloween murder: Kan. woman accused of stabbing her mother

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you’ll get a shot at an extra hour’s sleep. But even with that, it might be one of the most dreaded weekends on the American calendar: the end of daylight saving time.

Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, according to a new AP-NORC poll, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.

Around the country, the clocks will go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday (respective local times) to mark the return to standard time and more daylight in the mornings. The poll from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnorc.org/" target="_blank">The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research</a>&nbsp;shows that for many Americans, it’s an unwelcome change — and if forced to choose, most would prefer to keep that extra hour of daylight in the evening.

Pranava Jayanti is among those who strongly oppose the switch. The 31-year-old Los Angeles resident grew up in India, where the clocks don’t change. When he came to the United States for graduate school, some relatives made sure he knew about it.

He thought he was prepared, “but when it actually happened, it still took me by surprise,” Jayanti said, because of how quickly it got dark in the latter half of the day.

There have been calls for the U.S. to stop making the twice-yearly changes, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daylight-saving-time-clock-change-us-europe-77b497a3ce679463c4ab47a210fb16ee">a piece of legislation</a>&nbsp;that stalled after the Senate passed it in 2022. Among those urging that the country stick to one time for the entire year are the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, as well as President Donald Trump,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-daylight-saving-time-dd756bcf1f923c72b47d862c43be75d3">who issued a social media post</a>&nbsp;about it earlier this year.

Permanent daylight saving (not daylight savings, as many people say colloquially) would be unpopular with a significant chunk of people, though, the poll found — particularly those who prefer mornings.

The United States first started&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/springing-forward-daylight-saving-time-c87a434fb84af044690ad0f48c80544e">using the time shift over a century ago</a>, during World War I, then again in World War II. Congress passed a law in 1966 that allowed states to decide if they would have it or not, but required their choices to be uniform across their territories. All states except Arizona and Hawaii make the time shifts; those two states remain on standard time year-round.

Time changes are also undertaken in some other parts of the world, like Canada and Europe, but not in others, like Asia. Europe and North America&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daylight-saving-time-clock-change-us-europe-77b497a3ce679463c4ab47a210fb16ee">change the clocks a week apart</a>, resulting in a short period where the time difference between the regions is an hour shorter than the rest of the year.

But although about half of U.S. adults are opposed to the switch — including 27% who are “strongly” opposed — many don’t care one way or another. That’s particularly true of adults under 30, with 51% saying they neither favor nor oppose the practice. Those over 30 are more likely to be opposed to it, with about half saying they dislike the twice-a-year switching of clocks.

If they had to choose one time for the country to use, more than half of adults — 56% - prefer making daylight saving time permanent, with less light in the morning and more light in the evening. About 4 in 10 prefer standard time, with more light in the morning and less in the evening.

Those who consider themselves “night people” are much more partial to permanent daylight saving time: 61% of them say this would be their choice.

“Morning people” were just about evenly split, with 49% of them preferring permanent daylight saving time, and 50% wanting permanent standard time.

Vicky Robson is one of those night people. If the 74-year-old retired nurse had to pick one time to go by, it would definitely be permanent daylight saving.

“I don’t get up early in the morning, so I don’t need the light in the mornings,” said Robson, of Albert Lea, Minnesota. “I need it more in the late afternoon, early evening. I like when it’s light later, because that’s when I do things. I’ve always worked the evening shift and now that I’m retired, I would go out and take a walk after supper if it was light.”

There’s no overwhelming evidence that daylight or standard time would be better for society, although&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daylight-saving-time-health-effects-body-b67f3f0c00774851514c7fc80913c7c4">there is advice for how to adjust</a>&nbsp;sleep and habits to deal with it.

New research from Stanford University has found that at least when it comes to humans and our internal clocks — our circadian rhythm — having a single time would be better for health than switching. It also found that standard time had slightly better health benefits than daylight saving time.

“The more light you have earlier in the morning, the more robust your clock is,” said Jamie Zeitzer, one of the study authors and co-director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences at Stanford.

But that’s only one aspect, he added. There are a range of others, from economics to people’s personal preferences.

“This is something that people feel very passionate about, and their passion is usually driven by ... themselves, what they would prefer,” he said. “There is no time policy that you can have that will make everyone happy.”

America did try once, in the mid-1970s, to switch to permanent daylight saving time. It was supposed to be a two-year experiment, but lasted less than a year because it was so unpopular.

At this point, the time shift and the resulting change in daylight hours in different seasons have become part of our culture, said Chad Orzel, professor of physics and astronomy at Union College and author of “A Brief History of Timekeeping.”

“People really like having the long evenings in the summer,” he said. But “we drop back in the fall so that we don’t have the thing that everybody hates, which is it being dark until after you get to work. ... We have earlyish sunrises in the winter and late sunsets in the summer. We like both of those things. The price we pay for that is we have to change the clocks twice a year.”

The AP-NORC poll of 1,289 adults was conducted Oct. 9-13, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.

How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll

SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Shawnee County man.

The whereabouts of 81-year-old Floyd Ragsdale are unknown, and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.

Ragsdale was last seen Friday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Topeka near NE Spring Creek Dr. He is likely driving a red 2018 Ford F-150 truck bearing Kansas tag 9106AGD.

Ragsdale is a white male who is around 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 185 pounds. He has blue eyes and white hair, and was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and glasses. Ragsdale's experiences symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

If you see Floyd Ragsdale, or his vehicle, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about his whereabouts, please call the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at (785) 251-2200.

KBI: Statewide Silver Alert for missing Kansas man

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a business burglary and asking the public for help&nbsp;to identify the suspects shown on security cameras, according KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.

The burglary occurred just after 2:30p.m. October 19,&nbsp; in the area of 12th Street and Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.

If you can identify the suspects, please contact the Central Patrol Property Crimes Section at 816- 413-3430 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Police ask for help to ID Kansas City burglary suspects

WASHINGTON (AP) —President Trump says he'll fund SNAP if the courts give more clarity.

On Friday evening, the president suggested on social media that the government would comply with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/snap-shutdown-lawsuits-deadline-4af8b0dec6cd31cddd023cc99c131b73">court rulings</a>&nbsp;to pay for food aid during the government shutdown but said more clarity is needed first.

“Even if we get immediate guidance, it will unfortunately be delayed while States get the money out,” Trump said. Federal funds for the program are expected to be frozen starting Saturday.

“If we are given the appropriate legal direction by the Court, it will BE MY HONOR to provide the funding.”

He sought to blame Democrats for the delay and urged SNAP recipients to call Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Trump: It will be my honor to fund SNAP if ....

HARVEY COUNTY —The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office has received confirmation as to the identity of human remains found in southeastern Harvey County on Oct. 1, according to a media release.

The individual was identified as Robert F. Williams, 35, of Wichita.

Williams’ identity was confirmed through DNA testing with living relatives conducted by the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center. The Ninth District Coroner’s Office assisted in the investigation.

Human remains later attributed to Williams were discovered in a hay field by a farmer in the 3000 block of South Hillside Road on Oct. 1. Information identifying Williams was not found at the scene.

The farmstead is southeast of Newton. It is unknown why Williams was in the area where he was found. It is suspected he died in the summer. No foul play is suspected in Williams’ death. No further investigation is anticipated.

HARVEY COUNTY —The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office has begun an investigation after human remains were found southeast of Newton.

Emergency personnel were dispatched around noon to the 3000 block of South Hillside Road after a farmer discovered the remains in a hay field.

The cause of death nor the identity of the individual have been determined. The Harvey County Coroner’s Office is assisting in the investigation.

Sheriff confirms identity of body found in rural Kan. hay field

BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.

The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or in full for November. That also brings uncertainty about how things will unfold and will delay payments for many beneficiaries whose cards would normally be recharged early in the month.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program starting Nov. 1 because it said it could no longer keep funding it due to the shutdown. The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net — and it costs about $8 billion per month nationally.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture committee that oversees the food aid program, said Friday's rulings from judges nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama confirm what Democrats have been saying: "The administration is choosing not to feed Americans in need, despite knowing that it is legally required to do so.”

Judges agree at least one fund must go toward SNAP

Democratic state attorneys general or governors from 25 states, as well as the District of Columbia, challenged the plan to pause the program, contending that the administration has a legal obligation to keep it running in their jurisdictions.

The administration said it wasn’t allowed to use a contingency fund of about $5 billion for the program, which reversed a USDA plan from before the shutdown that said money would be tapped to keep SNAP running. The Democratic officials argued that not only could that money be used, but that it must be. They also said a separate fund with around $23 billion is available for the cause.

In Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell ruled from the bench in a case filed by cities and nonprofits that the program must be funded using at least the contingency funds, and he asked for an update on progress by Monday.

Along with ordering the federal government to use emergency reserves to backfill SNAP benefits, McConnell ruled that all previous work requirement waivers must continue to be honored. The USDA during the shutdown has terminated existing waivers that exempted work requirements for older adults, veterans and others.

There were similar elements in the Boston case, where U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled in a written opinion that the USDA has to pay for SNAP, calling the suspension “unlawful.” She ordered the federal government to advise the court by Monday as to whether they will use the emergency reserve funds to provide reduced SNAP benefits for November or fully fund the program “using both contingency funds and additional available funds.

“Defendants’ suspension of SNAP payments was based on the erroneous conclusion that the Contingency Funds could not be used to ensure continuation of SNAP payments,” she wrote. “This court has now clarified that Defendants are required to use those Contingency Funds as necessary for the SNAP program.”

For many, benefits will still be delayed after the ruling

No matter how the rulings came down, the benefits for millions of people will be delayed in November because the process of loading cards can take a week or more in many states.

The administration did not immediately say whether it would appeal the rulings.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-snap-states-help-a5ab631a93a6d8087a4448117f026fb7">States, food banks and SNAP recipients</a>&nbsp;have been bracing for an abrupt shift in how low-income people can get groceries. Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.

The majority of states have announced more or expedited funding for food banks or novel ways to load at least some benefits onto the SNAP debit cards.

Across the U.S., advocates who had been sounding the alarm for weeks about the pending SNAP benefits cut off let out a small sigh of relief on Friday as the rulings came down, while acknowledging the win is temporary and possibly not complete.

"Thousands of nonprofit food banks, pantries and other organizations across the country can avoid the impossible burden that would have resulted if SNAP benefits had been halted,” said Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, one of the plaintiffs in the Rhode Island case.

The possibility of reduced benefits also means uncertainty

Cynthia Kirkhart, CEO of Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington, West Virginia, said her organization and the pantries it serves in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia will keep their extra hours this weekend, knowing that the people whose benefits usually arrive at the start of the month won’t see them.