Many stories in this world are untold, unrecognized, unheard and unseen. 

However, Salina Post is giving people a chance to tell stories about their personal lives as a way to inspire each reader.

"Salina Sees You" will be an edition of articles, that tell the stories of individuals who have conquered obstacles, battled and overcome stigmas/barriers, people currently facing unique circumstances and recognizing others for their tireless hours of local service work. This&nbsp;will not be confined to telling stories only in the Salina or Saline County area, but will be reached across the Central Kansas region!

Up first to kick off this special edition of stories will be: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ff26b439-5896-4f53-b3e1-1be7bc15d058">A 'man of the people' is beloved by the community through his service at the YMCA</a>

Every Thursday, an article will be published and click on the "Salina Sees You" option under the "Local" tab on <a href="https://salinapost.com/">salinapost.com</a>

If you would like to share your personal story or know anyone who may have a story that will inspire each reader, please email Salina Post News Director, Nicolas Fierro: nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com or&nbsp;newstips@salinapost.com (during regular business hours)

You can also contact: (785) 656-9856 (during regular business hours)

The community of Salina "sees you."

Introducing: Salina Sees You

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged school threat in Dickinson County.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an altercation that occurred between students at Solomon School in the 400 Block of Pine Street in Solomon, according to a social media report from the Dickinson County Sheriff's office.&nbsp; Since then, the Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible threats of violence to occur at the school on Wednesday. 

 An investigation was conducted Tuesday evening.  There will be a law enforcement presence in the area Wednesday as the investigation into the altercation continues.

  The Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is a threat to the safety of the students, staff, or community in Solomon as the information and evidence obtained does not support that a school threat was made

Sheriff investigating alleged threat after fight at school

Governor Laura Kelly recently appointed Allie Burris of Salina to a judgeship position in the 28th&nbsp;Judicial District. Burris will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Rene Young.

“Allie Burris has significant experience in the field of criminal law and a robust involvement in her community that will serve the 28th&nbsp;Judicial District well,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“I look forward to her continued contributions to her community as a district court judge.”&nbsp;

Burris is currently an attorney at Blackwell &amp; Struble and serves as an appointed defense counsel in drug court. She is active in the Salina community and is a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina and the Salina Child Care Association.

“I am truly honored by the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity. The 28th&nbsp;Judicial District has cultivated not only my personal development, but my professional one as well,”&nbsp;said Allie Burris. “Service to my community is what lead me to the legal profession, and I intend to carry that sentiment with me in this new role.”

District court judges in the 28th&nbsp;Judicial District are appointed by the governor and selected from among nominees chosen by a district nominating commission. Judges in nominating commission districts are subject to retention elections every four years. The two other nominees selected by the district nominating commission were Michelle Martin and Brad Sutton.

Allie Burris fills vacant position in the 28th judicial district 

WHAT TAX CHANGES ARE IN THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL?

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings with it a sweeping package of tax changes and budget measures that will have a broad impact on individuals, families and businesses. The legislation makes permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while introducing new incentives for workers and business owners. 

As taxpayers try to make sense of what’s changed, many are asking practical questions:&nbsp;Will I pay less in taxes? What do the changes mean for my retirement or business planning? And how long will these provisions last?&nbsp;

One of the most notable elements of the bill is the extension and, in some cases, expansion of tax cuts for individuals and small businesses. The lower individual tax rates enacted under the TCJA, which were originally set to expire in 2025, have now been made permanent. This offers continued relief for middle-income earners and provides more predictability for long-term financial planning. The standard deduction remains high, reducing the number of people who itemize and simplifying tax filings for millions of Americans.&nbsp;

For business owners, this bill offers more than tax simplification. It creates actionable planning opportunities across multiple areas: entity structuring, equipment investment,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/services/retirement-plans/">retirement planning</a>&nbsp;and even employee compensation strategies.

FOR BUSINESSES: KEY TAX BREAKS &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGES

Bigger Tax Incentives for Investment and Expansion

The bill introduces or expands several provisions aimed at encouraging capital investment, manufacturing and innovation:&nbsp;

100% Bonus Depreciation Made Permanent. Now retroactive to qualifying property purchased or placed in service on or after Jan. 19, 2025. Section 179 Expensing Limit Increased. Businesses can now deduct up to $2.5 million in qualifying property (up from $1.16 million limit 2023 level). The deduction begins to phase out at $4 million in asset cost. New Deduction for Qualifying Production Property. Allows 100% expensing of structures used in manufacturing. Applies to construction that begins between Jan. 19, 2025, and Jan. 19, 2029, if placed in service before Jan. 1, 2031. R&amp;D Expensing Restored for Small Businesses.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/expanding-rd-tax-credits-kansas/">Domestic R&amp;D </a>costs&nbsp;can now be expensed immediately for businesses with gross receipts under $31 million. These businesses may also retroactively deduct expenses from tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2021. Businesses with average gross receipts under $31 million can begin expensing these costs in 2025. Also, large business taxpayers with R&amp;D expenses after 2021 and before 2025 may deduct remaining expenses over a one- or two- year period, beginning in 2025. Advanced Manufacturing Credit. Increases from 25% to 35%, incentivizing U.S.-based production facilities. Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit. Made permanent, providing continued support for employers offering leave benefits. Qualified Small Business Stock (Sec. 1202) Exclusion Expanded.&nbsp; For stock acquired after enactment, gain exclusions increase: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;50% if held for three years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;75% if held for four years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;100% if held for five years or more Opportunity Zones and New Markets Tax Credit. Both made permanent to support community investment.&nbsp; Farmland Sale Deferral (Sec. 1062). Tax from farmland sales to a qualified farmer can now be paid in four annual installments. Interest Exclusion for Ag Loans. Allows a 25% exclusion of interest received on loans secured by agricultural land. The borrower’s deduction is reduced proportionally.&nbsp; Percentage of Completion Exception. Certain residential construction contracts are now exempt from this revenue recognition method, helping small builders manage taxable income timing. EBITDA-Based Limitation on Business Interest Deduction Reinstated (IRC Sec. 163(j)). The bill permanently reinstates the EBITDA-based (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) formula for calculating the business interest expense limitation. This replaces the more restrictive EBIT-based standard that had been phased in. This change provides broader deductibility for leveraged businesses. Modifications to the Excess Business Loss Limitation. The legislation also includes technical and structural changes to the excess business loss calculation, offering additional clarity and predictability in tax planning for pass-through owners and investors. QBI Deduction Expanded. The 20% deduction is now permanent and adds a $400 minimum deduction for taxpayers with at least $1,000 in qualified business income from active participation.

WORKFORCE &amp; CHILDCARE INCENTIVES

Employer Childcare Credit Increased Rises from 25% to 40%, up to $600,000 annually—encouraging more employers to offer on-site or subsidized childcare solutions.&nbsp;

REPORTING &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGES&nbsp;

1099-K Threshold Restored Returns to the previous $20,000 and 200 transaction threshold, reducing the burden on casual sellers and small e-commerce businesses.&nbsp; 1099-NEC/MISC Threshold Increased Starting in 2026, reporting is only required for non-employee payments of $2,000 or more (indexed for inflation). This change may reduce the number of 1099s businesses must issue. ERC Compliance Tightened The Employee Retention Credit program now includes stricter claim deadlines and new penalties for non-compliance.&nbsp; New 1% Remittance Transfer Tax Applies to certain outbound cash transfers, such as money orders or cashier’s checks. Withdrawals from bank accounts or credit cards are excluded.&nbsp; SSN Requirements for Education Credits Taxpayers must provide a valid SSN to claim the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits.

CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDIT PHASE-OUT&nbsp;

Most Clean Energy Credits Sunset by 2026–2028 This includes credits for electric vehicles, solar panel installations and home energy upgrades.&nbsp; Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) Extended through 2029, maintaining incentives for low-carbon fuel producers.&nbsp;

FOR INDIVIDUALS: LOWER RATES AND NEW DEDUCTIONS

TAX RATES AND DEDUCTIONS Permanent Lower Tax Brackets The TCJA's individual tax brackets are now permanent. Annual adjustments for inflation will continue.&nbsp; Higher Standard Deductions for 2025 &nbsp; &nbsp; $15,750 – Single &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$23,625 – Head of Household&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$31,500 – Married Filing Jointly SALT Deduction Cap Temporarily Increased The state and local tax deduction cap is raised to $40,000 for 2025, increasing by 1% annually through 2029. A phaseout begins for incomes over $500,000. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Exemption Increased Now permanently set at $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint returns, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;

Child Tax Credit Increased to $2,200 per child in 2025. The refundable portion of $1,400 is now permanent.&nbsp; Child &amp; Dependent Care Credit Rises to 50% of eligible expenses. Adoption Credit Now up to $5,000 and fully refundable. Dependent Care Assistance Exclusion from income raised from $5,000 to $7,500.

SENIOR BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT PLANNING

Temporary Senior Deduction (2025–2028) A $6,000 deduction is available for individuals age 65+ with modified adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). This helps shield Social Security income from federal tax. Estate &amp; Gift Tax Exemption Increased Starting in 2026, the exemption rises to $15 million per individual and $30 million per couple, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;

OTHER NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONS

Mortgage Interest Deduction Cap Made Permanent Limited to interest on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt. Casualty Losses Expanded Now includes losses from certain state-declared disasters. Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers A new above-the-line deduction is available for up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for joint filers) in charitable contributions. Trump Accounts New savings accounts for children, capped at $5,000 per year. Includes a $1,000 tax credit for children born between 2025 and 2028. Employers may contribute on a tax-free basis. 529 Plan Expansion Distributions now permitted for K–12 tuition, qualified postsecondary credentialing programs and traditional higher education expenses, offering greater&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/529-savings-plans/">flexibility for education-related savings</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tip Income Deduction Up to $25,000 in tip income may be excluded for individuals earning under $150,000 ($300,000 joint filers). Overtime Income Deduction Up to $12,500 per person ($25,000 joint returns) of overtime wages may be excluded. Car Loan Interest Deduction Up to $10,000 may be deducted for new U.S.-assembled vehicles, even for non-itemizers.&nbsp;

What This Means for Business Owners: Permanent deductions and accelerated expensing create new opportunities for reinvestment.

Workforce credits and&nbsp;childcare incentives could offset benefit costs.

Compliance relief for 1099s and&nbsp;tax certainty on business income helps with long-term planning. What This Means for you Personally: Lower tax rates and new deductions&nbsp;provide expanded savings potential.&nbsp;

Estate planning thresholds and retirement-related deductions&nbsp;support multigenerational planning.

Temporary exclusions for tips, overtime and car loan interest&nbsp;offer near-term cash flow opportunities.&nbsp;

What to Do Now: Adjust your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/withholding-tax-from-your-paycheck/">tax withholdings</a>&nbsp;and estimated payments.&nbsp;

Evaluate the timing of equipment purchases and charitable giving. Review employee benefit offerings and payroll systems.

Work with your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/">tax advisor</a>&nbsp;to identify new credits,&nbsp;deductions and compliance responsibilities.&nbsp; Need help interpreting how these provisions apply to your situation?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/contact/">Contact an Adams Brown tax advisor</a>&nbsp;for a personalized analysis of how the One Big Beautiful Bill could impact your business, your family and your future.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ag -<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/">&nbsp;https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/</a> Construction -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/</a> Manufacturing -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/</a> Individuals -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/</a>

Memorial Health System in Abilene opens outreach clinic for Salina Regional Health Center visiting specialists 

The Saline County Sheriff's Office have made an arrest from the&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c9c2eaf5-ac85-4bd0-b09e-b1d074d89fb7">Most Wanted list for September 2025</a>.

According to the Sheriff's Office,&nbsp;Trenton Ponting was arrested and is currently being held in Sedgwick County.&nbsp;Ponting was taken into custody for the following requested charges:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Felony Failure to appear / Agg. Assault / Crim. Restraint / Att. Flee &amp; Elude / DUI / Interference w/ LEO / Poss. Marijuana x3 / Intimidate Witness.

View <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c9c2eaf5-ac85-4bd0-b09e-b1d074d89fb7">Saline County's Most Wanted list for September 2025</a>.

Arrest made from Saline County Sheriff's September Most Wanted list

A community health seminar meant to inform the public about the benefits of naturopathic practices, is set to occur in Salina this late September.

John and Deb Boesen from the Health Liberty Forum, are the co-hosts of this seminar. The Boesen's purpose for organizing this event is to inform community members about the benefits and cost-effective medical practices, naturopathy provides in holistic medicine. Holistic medicine focuses on treating the whole person by considering the interconnectedness of their physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being, rather than just treating the symptoms of an illness.

This seminar will occur on Wednesday, September 24 at the Salina Public Library, Prescott room (301 W Elm St) from 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm. The seminar is free and open to the public, with donations.

The Boesen's are inviting naturopathic practitioner <a href="https://isom.ca/profile/ron-hunninghake/">Dr. Ron Hunninghake MD</a>, from Riordan Clinic in Wichita. Dr. Hunninghake&nbsp;specializes in the care of people with chronic disease, cancer, nutritional deficiency and mental health. He will be teaching event goers about the 'Evolution of Naturopathy to Integrative Medicine' during the seminar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Naturopathy is a form of holistic medicine that emphasizes the body's natural healing abilities and uses natural remedies to treat and prevent disease.&nbsp;According to <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-naturopathic-medicine">WebMD</a>, the goal of naturopathic medicine is to treat the whole person -- that means mind, body and spirit. It also aims to heal the root causes of an illness -- not just stop the symptoms. Naturopathic medicine is used to treat health issues such as allergies, headaches, fertility issues, digestive problems, obesity, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome

John stated naturopathy throughout history has been 'suppressed.' Naturopathy from 1938-1978&nbsp;led to the legal and economic suppression and growth of allopathic medicine, fueled by the drug industry, even so far as naturopathic physicians were accused of ‘dishonest medical practices.’

John hopes the information brought forth at the seminar will help others be more aware of holistic practices.

“Alot of the&nbsp;holistic practices are coming back into use and we want to share the information with people,” said John.&nbsp;“We want to expand this practice into people’s lives, so they can find help that does not have as many costs or side effects as traditional allopathic medicine does.”

He added that many health professionals have stated they want to 'restore bodies' with naturopathic practices.

“We have access to professionals who are saying we need to restore our bodies health with good information and that we need to keep the predatory medical model from advancing, because it has proven that it does not work,” said Boesen. "We are excited to host Dr. Ron Hunninghake for this seminar."

For more information about event call (316) 617-3501&nbsp;or by email: health.libertyforum@yahoo.com&nbsp;and mention the “Community Health Seminar” by the Health Liberty Forum.

Community health seminar informing the public about naturopathic practices planned late September 

After another KS state fair, General Manager Bryan Schulz gave a recap of how the 112th annual fair went.

This year, the state fair welcomed a total of 300,784 attendees from the day it opened on September 5 - 14th. Schulz mentioned this number was down from last year's total. After 2020's cancellation due to COVID-19, which ended a 107 year streak since 1913, the following year in 2021 had a total of 278,000 people in attendance. In 2022, the fair welcomed 313,000. 2023 welcomed 330,000 and last year had 328,000 people.

The state fair had to resort to closing a few parking lots due to heavy rainfall. Shuttle routes were incorporated to accommodate fairgoers by transporting them to and from the fair. Schulz stated the heavy rainfall could have affected this year's total attendance numbers.&nbsp;

Schulz added that he and fair staff are looking into continuing and using the shuttle routes in a more effective way next year.

"This year we had an enormous amount of rain come through." said Schulz. "The water levels out in the parking lots and our fairgrounds were so high that there was no way people could have parked out there, but everything worked out fine."

On Saturday the fair was able to open back up to full parking.

According to Schulz, a study conducted by KSU showed that in 2017, the local economic impact for the city of Hutchinson, Reno County and the State of KS was about a $117 million. Schulz said they plan on receiving results of the local economic impact for this year's fair turnout. Schulz stated they should obtain those numbers closer to the end of fall or early winter of this year.

He commented they received alot of great feedback on the entertainment and food on the fairgrounds.

"Overall we heard alot of great compliments on all of the free stage entertainment and also heard alot of great things about the food as well," he said. "For our concert series, the numbers were up drastically from what they have been in the past. There was just so many different opportunities for everybody."

Next year marks the 250th anniversary since the US became an independent nation, along with 25 years since 9/11. Schulz said they plan on recognizing this for next year's fair.

GM Schulz gives recap of state fair 

Salina Police arrest a man after he allegedly stole a vehicle East of town.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Monday at around 6:00 pm, a victim reported their vehicle had been stolen from the 900 block of E. Prescott. The victim stated they could not find their vehicle, after they drove to work and were there for about 90 minutes.

The victim reported their 1998 Toyota Camry had been stolen from the area.

That same day at around 7:30 pm, SPD received a call from the Salina Rescue Mission (1716 Summers Rd.) about a man who showed up with a vehicle, which they knew the vehicle did not belong to him. Staff then took the keys from him and the man left scene. 

Staff also confirmed to police, the vehicle he arrived in was a Toyota Camry.

At around 10:30 pm, SPD found a man in the area of S. 9th and Broadway that matched the description staff from the Rescue Mission reported. Officers went to the man and arrested 35-year old Justin Chappell.&nbsp;

Chappell was booked into the Saline County Jail and was charged with Felony Theft.

SPD stated the victim left the car key on the door handle, key lock. SPD is reminding everyone to make sure in securing your property before leaving it unoccupied.

Suspect arrested after stealing a vehicle in East Salina

A Motorcyclist was injured after crashing into a deer on the K-4 Highway.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office on Monday, September 15 at around 8:20 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of K-4 Highway for the report of a motorcycle crash. Reportedly, deputies found a 1993&nbsp;Harley Davidson, with no driver and dead deer on the scene.

Later on at around 8:50 pm, a family member of the motorcyclist told authorities they were headed to a medical facility in town with 49-year old, Derek Blaha (Gypsum) who reportedly was the driver of the motorcycle.

The Sheriff's Office stated Blaha was going westbound on K-4 when he struck a deer, ejecticing him off the motorcycle. Blaha suffered non-life threatening injuries that included, scrapes/abrasions on his body and stitches to the forehead. 

It was reported that Blaha was not wearing a helmet.

Motorcyclist injured after crashing into deer on K-4 Highway

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.

NAME:&nbsp;Ambrosio Ruiz, Rigobero

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Operate a MV w/o a valid license

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Driving while habitual violator

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;McMillin, Shane Douglas

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct; Failure to appear (2 requested charges)

&nbsp;NAME:&nbsp;Meadows, Theodore Clovis

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Reimler, Austen Michael

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; No Proof Of Insurance; Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; Outside warrant/NCIC hit (2 requested charges)&nbsp;

*No image available for&nbsp;Rose, Justin Michael*

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Crim damage to prop;without consent &gt;$25K; Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 16

<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, September 15 - September 17

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 12 - September 14

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 10 - September 12

The US National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Saline County, that has officially taken into effect now and will remain until Wednesday of this week.

According to Saline County Emergency Management, water levels for rivers and creeks have continued to rise from Monday's heavy rainfall. It was estimated between 4 to 10 inches of rain have already fallen across the county, leading to&nbsp;flooded roadways in Brookville&nbsp;and&nbsp;many rural routes that are waterlogged or impassable.

Additional rainfall is expected to occur late tonight (Monday, September 8) into Tuesday morning.&nbsp;Scattered showers and storms are possible, mainly east of Saline County.

Moreover, additional showers and storms are expected to develop from the west on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing extra heavy rainfall.

Then late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, another round of storms are possible.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, allow extra time for commutes and use alternate routes where needed.

Expected to crest at 26.5 feet late tonight into Tuesday afternoon (Moderate Flood Stage). At this level, widespread agricultural flooding is expected. If high flow continues on the Saline River, water could back up on Mulberry Creek, flooding properties including the KOA campground.

Expected to crest at 26.6 feet late Wednesday morning or early afternoon (Minor Flood Stage).

UPDATE: Flood warning issued through Wednesday in Saline County

Storms from this morning throughout Central KS are expected to now continue past noon.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) the scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout Central KS are expected to now continue past noon on Monday.

The National Weather Service also expects a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms to occur tonight in Salina.

Please be aware of the roads as localized flooding is possible.

UPDATE: Central KS storms continue past noon

W. Old 40 Highway between S. Reese and S. Wyman roads in Saline County, are reportedly closed due to flooding.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has placed road-closed barricades on W. Old 40 Highway between S. Reese and S. Wyman due to flooding.

The Sheriff's Office will update Salina Post once the highway reopens.

Flooding causes Saline County highway to close

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 8 - September 10

Cold temperatures are expected during the evening hours this weekend, with lows in the 40s.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), after a cold front passed through Central Kansas on early Friday morning, evening lows for tonight and Saturday evening are expected to be from 48-56 degrees.

Temperatures tonight and Saturday evening drop 20-25 degrees below normal, with highs in the 60s for Friday.

Temperatures dropping to the 40s during the evening hours this weekend

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 5 - September 7

Possibilities of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to occur throughout Central Kansas this evening.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), these storms will gradually increase from the west later tonight and persist through early to mid-evening on Friday. Pockets of heavy rainfall are likely, with a few isolated storms capable of dime to nickel size hail.

Salina has a 68% chance of showers and thunderstorms for tonight.

Another round of thunderstorms anticipated throughout Central Kansas tonight

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

Just before 6a.m. on Monday at police were dispatched to a report of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred in the 1500 block of South Kansas, according to a media release.

The investigation revealed that the minor was waiting for the school bus when they were approached by a 31-year-old male suspect, not known to her. The suspect, identified according to Sedgwick County booking records as Gonzalo Ramirez, lured the minor into a vehicle and committed the assault.

Officers quickly located Ramirez who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact WPD Investigations at (316) 268-4407. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111.

The Wichita Police Department reminds parents and guardians to:

Kan. man accused of sex assault of child waiting for school bus

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —On Sunday, Muang Kyi was reported missing after being dropped off by a family member to go fishing near the Kaw River, according to a statement from Kansas City, Kansas. police.

 When the family returned, Mr. Kyi was no longer at the location other than his personal items. A multi-agency search effort was launched, including the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department Canine Search and Rescue, Overland Park Dive Team, and aerial support via police drones.  

On Tuesday, during the ongoing search, a call for service was received from a fisherman near Kaw Point who reported discovering a body in the river. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas City, KCKPD Detectives, and Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) responded to the scene and recovered the body.  He was positively identified by detectives as the missing man. At this time, no foul play is suspected.

Police: Body discovered in river identified as missing Kan. man

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See that he is praying for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-court-death-penalty-f541df08a936e06497ee2342296bc398">Charlie Kirk</a>, the conservative activist assassinated in Utah last week, as well as his wife and children, the Vatican spokesman said Tuesday.

Leo also “expressed concern about political violence and spoke of the need to refrain from rhetoric and exploitation that lead to polarization rather than dialogue,” spokesman Matteo Bruni said in comments reported by Vatican News.

The pope made the comments on Saturday when he received Ambassador Brian Burch in an audience to receive his credentials. The protocol visit marked their first meeting.

“The pope confirmed that he is praying for Charlie Kirk,” Bruni said.

Kirk was shot dead Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, outside Salt Lake City.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tyler-robinson-charlie-kirk-charges-criminal-counts-34e0a6e790222a9a915df383eea281ee">Tyler Robinson, 22,</a>&nbsp;has been charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's killing.

Leo had sent a telegram of condolences Aug. 27 after a shooting in a Catholic church in Minneapolis in which two children were killed, but didn’t send a telegram about the Kirk slaying.

Burch hosted a welcome diplomatic reception Monday in which he said it was a “remarkable time to be in Rome,” with an American pope for the first time.

He spoke about his papal audience, saying Leo “reminded me he is not an American pope. He is a pope of America for the world,” Burch told the assembled ambassadors, cardinals and guests.

Burch’s Chicago-based organization, CatholicVote, endorsed Trump in the 2024 election and helped lead a successful effort to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-trump-catholic-voters-f73f2c74b1e21cc96ff42a671220dbdb">boost Catholic support</a>&nbsp;for the Republican winner.

Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/ap-twir">collaboration</a>&nbsp;with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

Pope talks with new US ambassador about Charlie Kirk and family

WASHINGTON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 3p.m. Tuesday in Washington County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022&nbsp;Moto Guzzi motorcycle driven by Thomas G. Lewis, 68, Firestone, Colorado,&nbsp;&nbsp;was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Osage Road.&nbsp;

The motorcycle rear-ended a 1981 John Deere Tractor driven by&nbsp;Schmidt, Jonathan E. Schmidt, 26, Diller, Nebraska.&nbsp; Lewis was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Schmidt was not injured. The KHP did not information on if Lewis was wearing a helmet at the time of an accident.

Man dies after motorcycle rear-ends tractor on Kan. highway

JOHNSON COUNTY—A former school paraprofessional has admitted having a sexual relationship with a student.

In August, Kassidy Alexander, 27, was charged with unlawful sexual relations, according to online jail records in Johnson County.&nbsp; She is a former USD 232 Desoto school district employee at&nbsp;Lexington Trails Middle School.

On September 11,&nbsp; Alexander pleaded guilty to a single count of unlawful sexual relations with a student, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. Two other counts of unlawful sexual relations were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

The charge involves events occurring from July 25, 2022, to March 2024, according to court documents.&nbsp; Alexander is accused of "unlawfully and feloniously engaging in consensual sexual intercourse" with someone 16 years or older, a student in the school, according to court documents.

Plea deal: Kansas middle school teacher admits sex with student

BROWN COUNTY —The search for a wanted suspect is over in northeast Kansas.

Just after 10:30a.m. Sunday, deputies aprehanded 39-year-old Josh Heideman of Corning at the Brown County State fishing lake, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

A deputy had received a tip that Heideman was staying at the lake in a tent.&nbsp; A coordinated effort with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officers and Sheriff's deputies resulted in an arrest without incident at the campsite.

Heideman is being held on requested chargesof Interference of Law enforcement officer and a parole violation stemming from an incident on September 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a series of criminal activity in Brown and Jackson County are asking the public for help in locating 38-year-old&nbsp; Joshua Heideman of Centralia, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

Heideman is&nbsp; &nbsp;Heideman is described as a 38-year-old&nbsp; white male,&nbsp; 6-foot tall and he weighs approximately 230 pounds.&nbsp;

Wanted suspect was hiding in a tent at a Kansas lake

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/lindsey-bahr">LINDSEY BAHR</a> Associated Press

When you’re a larger-than-life, generation-spanning star like&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-redford-reaction-tributes-b3f22682a10aaf2b587a7fa7318e6d86">Robert Redford</a>, the hard truth is that every movie is notable in some way. He was iconic in his own time, whether in front of the camera, or behind it. And in his lifetime, so many of his films transcended their original reviews to find passionate fanbases: Just ask older millennials about the 1992 hacker movie “Sneakers” or the “Sex and the City” generation about “The Way We Were.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-redford-dies-be240607d3f2f3374c00a3bdc79154e4">Redford died Tuesday at 89,</a>&nbsp;leaving behind an arsenal of great roles that he owned, whether he was playing a quiet CIA agent, a con man, a baseball player, a grizzled mariner, an ambitious journalist, or a charming WASP in love. You could make a feast out of his Sydney Pollack collaborations alone, staring with “Jeremiah Johnson” (streaming on&nbsp;<a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/100042107/jeremiah-johnson" target="_blank">Tubi</a>&nbsp;), a classic that also took on a surprising afterlife as a meme that became so popular, younger generations didn’t even realize it was Redford behind that beard. His very last role came this year, a cameo in “Dark Winds,” the AMC show about Navajo police officers he produced.

This is a list of some of Redford’s most memorable performances, but don’t forget about the films he directed, too: among them are the all-timers “Ordinary People” (&nbsp;<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/ordinary-people/umc.cmc.yeqorbtu1t41epsy01fu3dmi?playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A272603413" target="_blank">streaming on MGM+</a>&nbsp;), which won him the best director Oscar, and “Quiz Show” (rent on&nbsp;<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/quiz-show/umc.cmc.20y3lua6vjlz9ntnlzglueiah?playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A442087681" target="_blank">Apple TV+</a>&nbsp;), which got him another nod.

Redford and Jane Fonda play a passionate but mismatched newlywed couple whose relationship is tested by their walk-up New York apartment in this&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/85fec2b821fa47ddab7920b1c9b11a1b">Neil Simon comedy.</a>&nbsp;Reprising the role he’d played on Broadway, Redford is the uptight, conservative foil to her more free-spirited character and they’re both stunningly beautiful and fun to watch. Fonda told The Guardian in 2015 that she was “always in love with Robert Redford.” He later responded that he wasn’t aware. The two also appeared together in “The Chase” (1966), “The Electric Horseman” (1979) and “Our Souls at Night” (2017).

WHERE TO WATCH: Stream on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/13001141" target="_blank">Kanopy</a>; rent on several services, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0315c529-0e5e-4ba7-99b0-5802d59418c2?tag=justus1ktp-20&amp;token=ADE07EB7B9E7DB86DEEEF0D5D4FC5F0B5FB44D3F" target="_blank">Prime Video</a>

“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969)

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