The Fe For A Cure is one of the biggest, most fun and most affordable races in Salina! This year's race will be held on Saturday, September 20th and will start and finish at Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

The Fe For A Cure 5K race is one of only two running events in Salina that is USATF Certified (Salina Crossroads Marathon is the other certified event). In addition to the 5K a new one mile fun run was added in 2024. It makes the Fe For A Cure Race/Walk an event the entire family can participate in. 

The 5K race will be starting at 8:00 am with the one mile fun run following at 8:10 am Registration is $25.00 for anyone 12 and older and $10.00 for anyone 11 and younger and includes a race t-shirt and breakfast food provided by Salina Regional Health Center Food Services.

Last year's race had a record 834 registered participants.&nbsp;The Fe for a Cure is excited to have runners registered&nbsp;from 38 communities in Kansas and registrations are significantly higher than last year at this time.&nbsp;

“This year our theme is ‘Celebrating a Decade of Hope,’” said Marla McElderry, executive director at the Salina Regional Health Foundation. “The support for Fe for a Cure and the Tammy Walker Cancer Center continues to grow, and this event provides incredibly meaningful assistance for area cancer patients who are going through one of the most challenging periods of their lives.”

Nearly 6,500 people have participated in the event over the years and the event has raised $321,546 through entry fees and donations. Below are just a few of the ways our fundraising events help support patients at Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Patients undergoing long chemotherapy infusions are offered a meal (lunch), Monday thru Thursday. The patient meal program started in November 2022 and over 3800 meals have been served. What an amazing gift to our patients! During the school year the patient meal program provides our Project Search interns the opportunity to learn work skills and business soft-skills with the goal of helping them gain employment. During the summer we have volunteers who help out.

Patients are able to get wigs, hats, scarves, and other items at no cost. Wigs and other items from the appearance center can help empower patients and help them feel more comfortable and confident as well as provide a sense of normalcy during treatment.&nbsp;

Transportation shouldn't be a roadblock to cancer treatment. Our partnership with OCCK allows us to offer transportation services to those who need it at no cost.

The Morrison House is a guest residence for those living outside Salina with a loved one who is a patient at Salina Regional Health Center and outpatients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Fe for a Cure needs about 90 Road Guard Volunteers to direct participants, cheer on runners and re-route traffic at intersections along the race course. Volunteers will report for duty from 7:30 am to 9:30 am on race day (September 20).

To sign up to be a road guard register at the link <a href="https://feforacurevolunteers.srhc.com/volunteer-registration/">https://feforacurevolunteers.srhc.com/volunteer-registration/</a>

The Fe for a Cure&nbsp;could also use a few volunteers to help out with packet pickup on Friday, September 19th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (shifts are 7:00 - 10:00 am, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 6:00 pm) at Tammy Walker Cancer Center and on Saturday morning (shifts are 5:45 - 8:00 am and 8:00 - 10:30 am) to help with packet pickup and vendor set up/tear down.

If you are interested in helping out at packet pickup or vendor set up/tear down email Daniel Craig at dacraig@srhc.com and indicate which shift you prefer.

Want to participate or support cancer patients, but have a conflict? Register as a Couch Potato ($25 adults/$10 kids) and secure yourself a commemorative t-shirt from the event.

The Fe for a Cure is proud to be a part of the Run Salina Series.&nbsp;

Run Salina is a collaborative effort of local organizations to encourage the community to participate in multiple events. Events already held include Love, Chloe Fun Run, Smoky Hill River Run, and Run for the Hills. The Salina Crossroads Marathon on November 8th and Frosty Fun Run on November 22nd are the final races of the year.&nbsp;Participants who complete 4 of the 6 events will receive an exclusive Run Salina Series shirt.&nbsp;By participating in the Run Salina Series, you are making a big difference in the lives of many. Your participation turns into funding for these non-profits who help children and adults within our community.&nbsp;

Register at <a href="http://feforacure.com">feforacure.com</a>.

Registration open for annual Fe For a Cure in September, volunteers needed

Both Taco John's restaurants in Salina are reportedly closing down permanently after confirmation from management.

According to management from both locations on Iron and Riffel, the reason was due to an "ownership decision."&nbsp;

The manager from the Iron location stated they were expecting to close down on Friday, but instead will close 'once they run out of products.'&nbsp;

The Riffel location is permanently closed as of now, as confirmed by the manager.

Taco John's restaurants in Hutchinson are reportedly closing as well.&nbsp;

Taco John's locations in Salina reportedly closing down permanently 

As Kansas State University fans prepare to cross the Atlantic to watch the 'Cats face off against the Iowa State Cyclones in Dublin's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2024/6/13/Ireland2025Tickets">Aer Lingus College Football Classic</a>, a group of K-State business students is heading toward the Emerald Isle with another goal in mind: to partner with Cyclones and Irish professionals in an international business case competition.

Four students from K-State's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/">College of Business Administration</a>&nbsp;will represent the university in the Leaders of Tomorrow challenge:

Adam Ackerman, senior in finance,&nbsp;Endicott, New York; Max Kice, senior in entrepreneurship and innovation,&nbsp;Wichita; Kiera Rader, senior in professional strategic selling,&nbsp;Overland Park; and Sara Smith, sophomore in management,&nbsp;Clay Center.

K-State is funding the students' travels, allowing them to focus on the competition instead of worrying about fundraising. The student leaders will also have the opportunity to interact with local Irish businesses and professionals during their trip, making the journey for these Wildcats one of competition, camaraderie and career development.

The competition pairs students from both universities with young professionals from two prominent Irish companies: Eversheds Sunderland and Grant Thornton.

Four teams — each consisting of one K-State student, one Iowa State student and two Irish professionals — will tackle a real-world challenge: developing market strategies for a U.S. agri-food or agri-tech company expanding into Ireland.

Each team must develop a comprehensive market strategy that addresses:

The competition culminates on Thursday, August 21, when the teams will present their strategies in a "Shark Tank" format — 12-minute pitches followed by eight-minute Q&amp;A sessions with industry judges. The winning team will be honored with a trophy presentation on Aviva Field at halftime of the football game on August 23.

Chad Jackson, Jack Vanier director of entrepreneurship at K-State, said the Leaders of Tomorrow experience gives students the chance to apply their business knowledge in a global context as they collaborate with peers and professionals across cultures to solve real-world challenges.

"It's a unique opportunity to engage in global teamwork, strengthen leadership skills and contribute to high-impact strategy work alongside industry leaders in Ireland," Jackson said. "This is a transformative experience that allows our students to lead and learn on an international stage."

Summer preparation: Building international collaboration skills

Throughout the summer, the teams have met virtually to share research, build financial models and prepare their presentations.

Rader has been reviewing relevant case studies, practicing presentations and staying up to date with industry trends in agriculture. Smith's team has been meeting weekly to prep their presentation.

"I hope to create new connections with other students and gain knowledge about international business during the Leaders of Tomorrow challenge," Smith said. "I'm really looking forward to meeting my team in person and getting to see K-State play in Ireland."

Ackerman said he looks forward to seeing how the ideas come together in person and how his team can adapt in a high-stakes, real-time setting. During a recent team meeting, his group had a lively debate about the risks of market saturation in Ireland's mushroom industry.

"It was a great moment where we all brought unique perspectives to the table and challenged each other to think differently," he said. "Experiences like that have shown me the power of cross-cultural collaboration, and I'm excited to continue learning and building those connections in Dublin."

From courses to competition: Academic foundation meets global application

The competition allows students to apply classroom learning in an international context. The Wildcats participating in the Leaders of Tomorrow competition can draw a direct connection from courses they've taken at K-State to the skills they need for this competition and for their futures.

Kice credits his foundational economics classes in the College of Arts and Sciences as being helpful when developing his research on the Irish market, and Ackerman said several College of Business Administration courses have set him up for success in the competition.

"My entrepreneurship courses have taught me how to develop and present strong business ideas, think creatively, and build confidence as a leader," Ackerman said. "My finance capstone, Cases in Finance, helped me approach complex business problems from multiple angles and strengthened my ability to make sound recommendations backed by data. These courses have played a big role in preparing me for this competition."

Rader highlighted how courses like Advanced Selling, Brand Marketing and Leadership Studies have strengthened her communication skills and strategic thinking about positioning and value, crucial abilities for fast-paced, collaborative environments like the Leaders of Tomorrow competition and the business workforce.

Beyond the classroom: Hands-on experience

The students bring a variety of practical experiences to the competition.

Smith and Rader are both members of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/national-strategic-selling-institute/sales-ambassadors.html">Sales Ambassadors</a>&nbsp;organization — a group that assists with the retention and recruitment of K-State sales students and supports the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/national-strategic-selling-institute/">National Strategic Selling Institute</a>&nbsp;— and the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/national-strategic-selling-institute/sales-team.html">K-State Sales Team</a>, which gives students the opportunity to compete in national sales competitions. These experiences allow students to enhance their skills and begin preparing for a career in any sales organization.

Smith, who's in the second year of her program at K-State, is also a real estate agent with Yellow Brick Realty. She says the experience has increased her sales abilities and analytical thinking.Ackerman and Kice have both gained experience from Wildcat Consulting, a student-run, faculty-led organization that works with small companies and entrepreneurs in Kansas to provide business insights.

"Through Wildcat Consulting, I've worked in small teams to solve real problems for Kansas businesses," Ackerman said. "That experience helped me become a stronger communicator, better teammate and more creative thinker. It also taught me how to manage ambiguity and deliver results on tight timelines, which has been relevant throughout this project."

Dawn Deeter-Schmelz, professor and director of the National Strategic Selling Institute, emphasized the connection between the competition and K-State's experiential learning approach.

"Our students' abilities to compete successfully in a competition such as this are a direct result of the outstanding hands-on learning opportunities provided by K-State's entrepreneurship program and the National Strategic Selling Institute," she said.

Looking ahead: Business and Wildcat pride

Beyond the competition, students anticipate building professional connections and exploring the international industry environment.

"While in Ireland, I plan to explore local businesses and learn more about international markets and cultural business practices," Rader said. "I am also hoping to connect with professionals in my field and use this experience to grow my global perspective — something that complements what I have studied at K-State and where I see my career heading. "This experience represents a unique convergence of academics, athletics and international collaboration, with Wildcat pride spanning both the business competition and the football field. "Outside of the competition, I'm excited to explore Ireland's business landscape and learn more about the agri-food sector from a global perspective," Ackerman said. "I'm also looking forward to cheering on K-State in the football game while we're there. Go 'Cats!"

The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2024/6/13/Ireland2025Tickets">Aer Lingus College Football Classic</a>&nbsp;kicks off at 11:00 am Central time on August 23, with coverage on ESPN. Watch for the recognition of the winning Leaders of Tomorrow team at halftime.

Four KSU students represent university for international business case competition in Ireland

Four suspects were arrested, after being connected to a home burglary that included several stolen power tools.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD), between the dates of August 12 - 13th, several suspects allegedly broke into a home under remodel, and stole an undisclosed amount of power/work tools in the 800 block of S. Santa Fe. The homeowner who was not at the house, reported to police about the incident.

Afterwards, SPD stated on Tuesday, August 19 a search warrant was conducted for the stolen power tools at a home in the 400 block of S. 11th. During the search warrant, authorities found four people and located some of the stolen tools. Those four individuals were arrested.

Moreover, further investigation indicated an unoccupied home in Northern Ottawa County possessed more of the stolen power tools. Minneapolis Police Department and Ottawa County Sheriff's Office assisted SPD for this investigation.

The suspects arrested are all facing requested charges of burglary, theft and possession of marijuana and methamphetamine.&nbsp;

Those suspects arrested were identified as:

Loss of value is currently listed at $2,000.

The investigation is currently ongoing, with more anticipated arrests and pending charges.

Four suspects arrested after being connected to home burglary, investigation ongoing

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Three day weather forecast Salina, August 20 - August 22

ABILENE - The annual Impact the Cause running and walking fundraiser, hosted by Memorial Health System’s Impact Sports and Fitness, is set for Saturday, September 13.

This year’s event will include some changes from past years – most importantly the location.

For 2025, Impact the Cause will be held at Memorial Hospital, 511 NE. 10th Street, Abilene, including Memorial View Park and Walking Trail. The event will include

the traditional 5K Run at 8:00 am immediately followed by a 2-Mile Fun Walk, on all new courses. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at the walking trail, free kid’s races, breakfast and other activities also are planned.

Impact the Cause is an annual fundraiser with proceeds directed through the Memorial Health Foundation, which chooses and supports causes that align with the mission of Memorial Health System. 

Funds raised from last year’s event were directed to support the new playground at the walking trail. This year’s funds will support a Youth Health Initiative, providing a one-month membership and a personal training session at Impact Sports and Fitness for local youth ages 12 to 19. 

The initiative is aimed at encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.

“This is a great time to celebrate the recent completion of the playground through the Memorial Health Foundation,” said Joneè Crump, Memorial Health Foundation Manager. “It’s a wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy. So, plan to attend, and contribute to ‘Impact the Cause!’”

Early registration for the 5K and 2-Mile Fun Walk is now open online at <a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/86749">register.chronotrack.com/r/86749</a>. A link also can be found on the Impact Sports and Fitness Facebook page. Early shirt and packet pickup will be held September 11-12 from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm in the Memorial Hospital front lobby.

The pre-registration entry fee is $30&nbsp;for the run or walk and includes a short-sleeve T-shirt. Non-participants can receive a T-shirt for $30 and support the cause. Race day entry fees are $35 and T-shirts are not guaranteed.

Breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for purchase from the Abilene High School FCCLA club, with all proceeds going to the club. Breakfast will be served on the west side of Memorial Hospital and is open to the entire community. Stop by for some delicious food to start your Saturday, and support the students!

The free kid’s races start at 8:45 am&nbsp;and include races for kindergarten and under; second and third graders; and fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Top three medals will be awarded in each category. All kids receive a participant’s ribbon.

Plus, there are additional activities planned for kids. All activities are subject to change. A medals ceremony will follow the completion of all events at approximately 9:15 am 5K medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.

The fun walk is non-competitive with no awards.

For more information on Impact the Cause, contact Impact Sports and Fitness at (785) 263-3888 or visit <a href="http://mhsks.org/impact-the-cause">mhsks.org/impact-the-cause</a>.

Memorial Health System hosting annual Impact the Cause running and walking fundraiser in September

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;Herwig, Jacqueline Loraine

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crime; Theft of prop./services; Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor; Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crime; Theft of prop./services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Use/poss. drug paraphernalia/human body; Poss. of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Mullins II, Malik Khari

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Phommachanh, William Kao

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Interfere. w/ LEO; Conceal/destroy evidence; Criminal littering; Private property; Poss. of marijuana; 1 prior conviction

REQUESTED CHARGE: Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Use/poss. drug paraphernalia/human body; Poss. of marijuana; Poss. of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont. substance

REQUESTED CHARGES: Failure to appear (2 requested charges)

Saline County Jail Bookings, August 20

A building along with farming equipment was destroyed by a fire, valuing over $50,000 in rural Saline County.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office on the morning hours of Tuesday, August 19 a metal building was reportedly on fire at&nbsp;6304 W. Thorstenberg Rd.

The fire destroyed 150 large round hay bales, unknown year/model&nbsp;Massey Ferguson swather and the building itself.&nbsp;

Saline County Rural Fire Districts 2, 6 and McPherson County Rural Fire District 8 all responded and extinguished the fire.

Sheriff's Office believes the cause of the fire was suspected to be wet hay bales that spontaneously combusted.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Loss of value was determined to be over $52,000.

Over $50,000 worth of farming equipment destroyed by fire in rural Saline County

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/josh-funk">JOSH FUNK</a>

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in the remote southwest corner of the state as President Donald Trump’s administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-immigration-kristi-noem-alligator-alcatraz-02daf485e8a499022491c35f7c656fe8">races to expand</a>&nbsp;the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations.

The facility will be dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink,” a play on Nebraska’s nickname of the Cornhusker State and an old slang term for jail. The alliterative name follows in the vein of the previously announced “Alligator Alcatraz” and “Deportation Depot” detention centers in Florida and the “Speedway Slammer” in Indiana.

Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said he and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had agreed to use an existing minimum security prison work camp in McCook — a remote city of about 7,000 people in the middle of the wide-open prairies between Denver and Omaha — to house people awaiting deportation and being held for other immigration proceedings. It’s expected to be a Midwest hub for detainees from several states.

“This is about keeping Nebraskans – and Americans across our country – safe,” Pillen said in a statement.

The facility can accommodate 200 people with plans to expand to 300. McCook is about 210 miles (338 kilometers) west of Lincoln, the state capital.

“If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Nebraska’s Cornhusker Clink. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App,” Noem&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/08/19/cornhusker-clink-new-partnership-dhs-and-state-nebraska-expand-detention-space" target="_blank">said in a separate statement.</a>

Noem’s agency&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/dhsgov/status/1957931320044138759?s=46" target="_blank">posted a picture</a>&nbsp;on social media showing ears of corn wearing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hats, standing in front of a prison fence.

The governor said later at a news conference in McCook that the center will have the advantage of being located at an existing facility and near a regional airport. He told reporters he didn’t know if the center would house women as well as men or if children could be held there. He said he first learned the federal government was interested in the facility on Friday.

Pillen also announced he would order the Nebraska National Guard to provide administrative and logistical support to Nebraska-based immigration agents. About 20 soldiers will be involved. And he said the Nebraska State Patrol would allow six troopers to help federal immigration agents make arrests.

Adding detention facilities to hold growing number of immigrants arrested

The Trump administration is adding new detention facilities across the country to hold the growing number of immigrants it has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/immigration">arrested and accused</a>&nbsp;of being in the country illegally. ICE centers were holding more than 56,000 immigrants in June, the most since 2019.

The new and planned facilities include the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-immigration-ice-trump-alligator-alcatraz-2edf0cd03409b3526f34d4d7b33074be">remote detention center in the Florida Everglades</a>&nbsp;known as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detainees-florida-cc2fb9e34e760a50e97f13fe59cbf075">“Alligator Alcatraz,”</a>&nbsp;which opened last month. It’s designed to hold up to 3,000 detainees in temporary tent structures. When Trump toured it,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-everglades-immigrant-detention-facility-visit-5dc5568ec15534947c29c9149b773d1d">he suggested it could be a model</a>&nbsp;for future lockups nationwide.

The Florida facility also been the subject of legal challenges by attorneys who allege violations of due process there, including the rights of detainees to meet with their attorneys, limited access to immigration courts and poor living conditions. Critics have been trying to stop further construction and operations until it comes into compliance with federal environmental laws.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-immigration-detention-center-desantis-dce8b6b8f634152a604eb06bfc2fb461">announced last week</a>&nbsp;that his administration is preparing to open a second facility, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” at a state prison in north Florida. It’s expected to have 1,300 immigration beds, though that capacity could be expanded to 2,000, state officials said.

Also last week, officials in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-immigration-detention-facility-a4cbf17febb9c345282d2fc33087fc2b">rural Tennessee town of Mason</a>&nbsp;voted to approve agreements to turn a former prison into an immigration detention facility operated by a private company, despite loud objections from residents and activists during a contentious public meeting.

And the Trump administration announced plans earlier this month for a 1,000-bed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-detention-indiana-prison-immigrants-f4af2d5ad5ece8481b0750dad53fb743">detention center in Indiana</a>&nbsp;that would be dubbed “Speedway Slammer,” prompting a backlash in the Midwestern state that hosts the Indianapolis 500 auto race.

Corrections director Rob Jeffreys said the 186 inmates currently at the McCook work camp will be transferred to other state facilities over the next 45 to 60 days. The repurposed facility will be run by the state but will be paid for by the federal government. He said it’s already set up and accredited to hold prisoners, so detainees won’t be housed in tents or other temporary quarters.

The Nebraska plan has already raised concerns

In a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/758115393643071" target="_blank">video</a>&nbsp;posted to social media, state Sen. Megan Hunt, an independent, blasted a lack of transparency about plans for a detention center, citing her unfulfilled request to the governor and executive branch for emails and other records.

She urged people to support local immigrant rights groups.

“The No. 1 thing we need to do is protect our neighbors, protect the people in our communities who are being targeted by these horrible people, these horrible organizations that are making choices to lock up, detain, disappear our neighbors and families and friends,” Hunt said.

Around a half-dozen protesters sat in the hallway outside the governor’s office Tuesday afternoon making signs that said, “No Nazi Nebraska” and “ICE = Gestapo.”

Maghie Miller-Jenkins of Lincoln said she doesn’t think an ICE detention center is a good idea, adding the state should tackle problems like child hunger and homelessness. “This state has numerous things they could focus on that would benefit the constituents,” she said.

Associated Press reporters Steve Karnowski in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jack Dura in Fargo, North Dakota, and Scott McFetridge in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this story.

‘Cornhusker Clink’ immigration detention center to open near NW Kansas

Central Kansas shoppers now have a brand-new way to score deals on jewelry, dining, entertainment, and more with the launch of&nbsp;<a href="http://SalinaMarketplace.com">SalinaMarketplace.com</a>.

The&nbsp;Salina Marketplace&nbsp;features over&nbsp;$10,000 worth of items and experiences, including restaurant gift cards, jewelry, zoo passes, concert tickets, advertising packages and unique gifts from local businesses. Shoppers can browse the catalog and&nbsp;pay what they want&nbsp;for each item.

From dinner-and-a-show packages at the Stiefel Theatre and Martinelli’s, to premium jewelry from Vernon Jewelers, to radio advertising campaigns and family experiences, there’s something for everyone.

But hurry—all Marketplace items close this Friday, August 22nd at 5:00 pm. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.salinamarketplace.com/">www.SalinaMarketplace.com</a>&nbsp;today to shop, save, and discover something new!

Chances of showers and t-storms expected for Tuesday & Wednesday

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 18 - August 20

High temperatures and breezy winds are expected to occur throughout Central Kansas this weekend and into Monday, August 18.&nbsp;

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), heat indices are expected to reach as high as 105 in Central Kansas this weekend. Breezy conditions are anticipated to occur as well.

Hot and dry weather will remain through the weekend before chances rain return moving into next week on Monday.

High temps returning this weekend with breezy conditions, rain expected on Monday  

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 15 - August 17

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 13 - August 15

After isolated scattered storms until Wednesday, heat indices are expected to reach back up to the 100's from Thursday and into the weekend in Central Kansas.

According to the US National Weather Service, isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will remain possible areawide on Tuesday and over southeast Kansas till Wednesday. 

A return to triple digit heat indices is expected by Thursday and persisting through at least the weekend.

Central Kansas Weather Forecast: August 12 - August 16

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 11 - August 13

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 8 - August 10

Temperatures are ramping back up after a dropdown last week in Central Kansas.

According the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), heat indices throughout the Central Kansas region are expected to reach over 100 degrees. 

Areas such as Salina, Russell, Hutchinson, Wichita, Harper and Winfield are under a heat advisory for Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8. 

Additional areas include Emporia, Eureka, Chanute and Coffeyville for Friday

US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) advises everyone to take precaution during these times.

Temperatures ramping back up in Central Kansas with heat indices over 100

KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City area man was sentenced in federal court&nbsp; for producing child pornography and possession of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney.

Cecil Pulluaim, 54, Raytown, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 35 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Pulluaim to serve supervised release for Life following his incarceration.

Pulluaim pleaded guilty to video recording and possessing images of his sexual abuse of a minor victim.&nbsp; 

According to the plea agreement, Pulluaim admitted to recording himself sexually abusing the minor victim on at least 10 separate dates between April 27, 2023, and June 15, 2023.&nbsp; In connection with their investigation of a report that the defendant had produced child pornography of the minor victim, officers with the Raytown Missouri Police Department located and seized the defendant’s cell phone.&nbsp;

 Pursuant to a search warrant, a forensic analysis of the phone by the United States Secret Service located the videos the defendant had produced of the minor victim, along with several photos the defendant made by taking screen shots of those videos.

KC area man admits producing videos of child pornography

HODGEMAN COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Wednesday in Hodgeman County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Kenworth semi driven by Michael L.&nbsp;Burke, 76, Hanston, was westbound on T Road at 231 Road two and one half miles north of Kansas 156.

The driver failed to yield to a southbound 2007 Dodge Dakota driven by&nbsp; Wyatt A. Thompson, 16, Hanston. The two vehicles collided in the intersections.&nbsp;

EMS transported&nbsp;Thompson and passengers William H. Thompson, 13, Hanston to the Hodgeman County Health Center and Annabeth M. Thompson, 9, Hanston to the hospital in Larned.&nbsp; Burke was not injured. The passengers in the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

3 Kansas juveniles injured after pickup, semi crash

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an incident in Missouri.

Just after 10:30a.m. Tuesday, Nodaway County, Missouri law enforcement notified Brown County law enforcement dispatch about a man, identified as 41-year-old Matthew Olson from Hiawatha, Kansas who was involved as a suspect in a&nbsp; "shots fired" incident in their county, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

Olson was reported driving a gold or tan SUV type vehicle with a Kansas license plate.&nbsp; Brown County deputies , KHP, Hiawatha Police, Sac and Fox, Iowa and Kickapoo Police all staged at various areas of the county to try and intercept the vehicle should Olson try and returnt o Hiawatha.&nbsp;

Just before noon, the vehicle was stopped in Hiawatha in the Carpet Plus parking lot and Olson taken into custody without incident.

Olson is being held in the Brown County jail on requested Nodaway County charges of Criminal Discharge of a Weapon, Telecom Harassment, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Kansas man captured after alleged crimes in Missouri

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/jim-vertuno">JIM VERTUNO</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/nicholas-riccardi">NICHOLAS RICCARDI</a>

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward approving new congressional maps that would give their party as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives, spurring what’s likely to be a national battle over redistricting.

The approval by the Texas House of Representatives came at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-congress-house-republicans-texas-redistricting-d18e8280a32872d9eefcbb26f66a0331">urging of President Donald Trump</a>, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The maps need to be approved by the GOP-controlled state Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott before they become official.

But the Texas House presented the best chance for Democrats to derail the redraw.

Democratic legislators delayed the vote by two weeks by fleeing Texas earlier this month in protest, and they were assigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-california-redistricting-battle-dc42d64df69e6d8e922a0aa72fb0a2d8">round-the-clock police monitoring</a>&nbsp;upon their return to ensure they attended Wednesday’s session.

The approval of the Texas maps on an 88-52 party-line vote is likely to prompt California’s Democratic-controlled state Legislature this week to approve of a new House map creating five new Democratic-leaning districts. But the California map would require voter approval in November.

Democrats have also vowed to challenge the new Texas map in court and complained that Republicans made the political power move before passing legislation responding to deadly floods that swept the state last month.

Texas Republicans openly said they were acting in their party’s interest. State Rep. Todd Hunter, who wrote the legislation formally creating the new map, noted that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed politicians to redraw districts for nakedly partisan purposes.

“The underlying goal of this plan is straight forward: improve Republican political performance,” Hunter, a Republican, said on the floor. After nearly eight hours of debate, Hunter took the floor again to sum up the entire dispute as nothing more than a partisan fight. “What’s the difference, to the whole world listening? Republicans like it, and Democrats do not.”

Democrats said the disagreement was about more than partisanship.

“In a democracy, people choose their representatives,” State Rep. Chris Turner said. “This bill flips that on its head and lets politicians in Washington, D.C., choose their voters.”

State Rep. John H. Bucy blamed the president. “This is Donald Trump’s map,” Bucy said. “It clearly and deliberately manufactures five more Republican seats in Congress because Trump himself knows that the voters are rejecting his agenda.”

Redistricting becomes tool nationwide in battle for US House

The Republican power play has already triggered a national tit-for-tat battle as Democratic state lawmakers prepared to gather in California on Thursday to revise that state’s map to create five new Democratic seats.

“This is a new Democratic Party, this is a new day, this is new energy out there all across this country,” California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said on a call with reporters on Wednesday. “And we’re going to fight fire with fire.”

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