By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A former Smoky Valley Middle School counselor whose 2014 convictions of rape of a child under the age of 14 were vacated by the Kansas Supreme Court in September has pleaded no contest to contributing to a child's misconduct in the case.

According to Saline County District Court documents, Judge Patrick H. Thompson accepted Brooke Dinkel's no contest plea Wednesday. Dinkel, now 40, was convicted in Saline County District Court in 2014. According to court records, the victim was a student at the middle school. When the case went to trial, Dinkel had been charged with 10 counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age, and 10 counts of criminal sodomy for allegedly engaging in sex acts with the student. A jury convicted Dinkel of two counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age, and acquitted her of the remaining 18 charges, according to information in a later Kansas Supreme Court ruling on the case.

In her defense, Dinkel argued the alleged victim had physically forced the first act of sexual intercourse and blackmailed Dinkel into continuing the sexual contact and that she had a mental disease or defect.

After the conviction in Saline County District Court, Dinkel appealed, alleging a number of errors, and the Court of Appeals remanded the case for a hearing on whether her trial counsel had been ineffective, according to information released by the Kansas Supreme Court with its ruling. The district court concluded that Dinkel's counsel had not been ineffective and the Court of Appeals agreed. Additionally, the Court of Appeals rejected Dinkel's claims of error, largely based on its conclusion that her intent was irrelevant because there is no mental culpability requirement for rape of a child.

"On review, the Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals conclusion that Dinkel's intent was irrelevant. It ruled that evidence the sexual intercourse was physically forced was relevant to the voluntary act requirement," the Kansas Supreme Court information noted.

The Kansas Supreme Court then remanded the case to the district court for a hearing concerning whether Dinkel's counsel had been ineffective for failing to argue the voluntary act requirement. According to the information from the Kansas Supreme Court, the district court concluded counsel had not been ineffective.

"In an opinion written by Justice Eric Rosen, a majority of the Supreme Court disagreed. It held that counsel had been ineffective when it failed to craft a defense that rendered Dinkel's claims of forced intercourse legally relevant. But it affirmed the Court of Appeals conclusion there is no mental culpability requirement for rape of a child," the Kansas Supreme Court noted when it vacated Dinkel's convictions in September.

The plea agreement According to plea agreement information provided in Saline County District Court documents, "The Defendant will plead no contest to contributing to a child’s misconduct, 21- 5603(a)(4), a SL8 person felony. Both parties will recommend the Defendant be sentenced to the maximum sentence in the applicable guideline grid box and one-year’s post release supervision. The State agrees it will not oppose an expungement when available under the statute, as long as the Defendant has had no convictions in that time period."

The maximum presumptive sentence for contributing to a child's misconduct, a felony, is 23 months in prison and a potential fine of $100,000, according to Saline County District Court documents.

Salina Post requested a comment from the Saline County Attorney's Office concerning why a plea deal was accepted over retrying the case. Check&nbsp;<a href="http://salinapost.com/" target="_blank">SalinaPost.com</a>&nbsp;for more as details become available.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632500056460.png" alt="Brook Dinkel.&nbsp;Photo courtesy Kansas Department of Corrections&nbsp;&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Brook Dinkel.&nbsp;Photo courtesy Kansas Department of Corrections&nbsp;&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA former Smoky Valley Middle School counselor whose 2014 convictions of rape of a child under the age of 14 were vacated by the Kansas Supreme Court in September has pleaded no contest to contributing to a child's misconduct in the case. According to Saline County District Court documents, Judge Patrick H. Thompson accepted Brooke Dinkel's no contest plea Wednesday. Dinkel, now 40, was convicted in Saline County District Court in 2014. According to court records, the victim was a student at the middle school. When the case went to trial, Dinkel had been charged with 10 counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age, and 10 counts of criminal sodomy for allegedly engaging in sex acts with the student. A jury convicted Dinkel of two counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age, and acquitted her of the remaining 18 charges, according to information in a later Kansas Supreme Court ruling on the case. In her defense, Dinkel argued the alleged victim had physically forced the first act of sexual intercourse and blackmailed Dinkel into continuing the sexual contact and that she had a mental disease or defect. After the conviction in Saline County District Court, Dinkel appealed, alleging a number of errors, and the Court of Appeals remanded the case for a hearing on whether her trial counsel had been ineffective, according to information released by the Kansas Supreme Court with its ruling. The district court concluded that Dinkel's counsel had not been ineffective and the Court of Appeals agreed. Additionally, the Court of Appeals rejected Dinkel's claims of error, largely based on its conclusion that her intent was irrelevant because there is no mental culpability requirement for rape of a child. "On review, the Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals conclusion that Dinkel's intent was irrelevant. It ruled that evidence the sexual intercourse was physically forced was relevant to the voluntary act requirement," the Kansas Supreme Court information noted. The Kansas Supreme Court then remanded the case to the district court for a hearing concerning whether Dinkel's counsel had been ineffective for failing to argue the voluntary act requirement. According to the information from the Kansas Supreme Court, the district court concluded counsel had not been ineffective. "In an opinion written by Justice Eric Rosen, a majority of the Supreme Court disagreed. It held that counsel had been ineffective when it failed to craft a defense that rendered Dinkel's claims of forced intercourse legally relevant. But it affirmed the Court of Appeals conclusion there is no mental culpability requirement for rape of a child," the Kansas Supreme Court noted when it vacated Dinkel's convictions in September. The plea agreement According to plea agreement information provided in Saline County District Court documents, "The Defendant will plead no contest to contributing to a child’s misconduct, 21- 5603(a)(4), a SL8 person felony. Both parties will recommend the Defendant be sentenced to the maximum sentence in the applicable guideline grid box and one-year’s post release supervision. The State agrees it will not oppose an expungement when available under the statute, as long as the Defendant has had no convictions in that time period." The maximum presumptive sentence for contributing to a child's misconduct, a felony, is 23 months in prison and a potential fine of $100,000, according to Saline County District Court documents. Salina Post requested a comment from the Saline County Attorney's Office concerning why a plea deal was accepted over retrying the case. Check&nbsp;<a href="http://salinapost.com/" target="_blank">SalinaPost.com</a>&nbsp;for more as details become available.

Dinkel pleads to lesser charge in case involving middle school student

SOLOMON - The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Solomon woman who was found unresponsive Wednesday afternoon at her residence.

According to information from Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis, sheriff's office personnel responded Wednesday afternoon to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the 300 block of 2500 Avenue. Life-saving measures had been initiated prior to first responders arrival at the residence.

Dickinson County Emergency Medical Services and Solomon and Abilene Fire Departments also responded, Davis noted.

The woman, identified as Mollie Danae Naill, 30, of Solomon, was pronounced dead at the scene, Davis reported. 

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSOLOMON - The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Solomon woman who was found unresponsive Wednesday afternoon at her residence.According to information from Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis, sheriff's office personnel responded Wednesday afternoon to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the 300 block of 2500 Avenue. Life-saving measures had been initiated prior to first responders arrival at the residence.Dickinson County Emergency Medical Services and Solomon and Abilene Fire Departments also responded, Davis noted.The woman, identified as Mollie Danae Naill, 30, of Solomon, was pronounced dead at the scene, Davis reported. An autopsy has been requested, he added.The investigation is ongoing.

Dickinson Co. Sheriff's Office investigating death of Solomon woman

Salina police are investigating two instances of shots fired on Wednesday night and early this morning.

In the first instance, officers were sent to the 3000 block of Castle Court in southwest Salina at approximately 8:25 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a residence being shot, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. 

When officers arrived on the scene, a 28-year-old Salina man told them that his residence had been shot six times. The man, who was not injured, said he was in bed when he heard what he described as an explosion and saw drywall dust in the air near his closet, Forrester said. He also found another hole inside the closet. 

While inspecting the exterior of the house, he discovered six bullet holes. According to Forrester, one of the rounds had gone through the wall and entered the back of the refrigerator. Total damage was estimated at $2,000.

Then, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers were sent to the 1500 block of Bachtold Avenue in west Salina for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, one of the officers saw what appeared to be damage from a bullet on the north side of a residence, Forrester noted. 

The man who lived in the residence told police that he had heard gun shots from the southeast side of his house. He reported hearing three gunshots, a car door closing, and then a vehicle taking off southbound on Sycamore Street. Damage to the residence was estimated at $100.

Officers located a total of four 9mm shell casings from the area of the intersection of Bachtold Avenue and Sycamore Street, Forrester noted.

Video from the neighborhood showed what appeared to be a white Mitsubishi Eclipse two-door vehicle with a black top driving westbound on Bachtold Avenue and then southbound on Sycamore Street.

At this time, police do not believe the two incidents are related, Forrester reported.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSalina police are investigating two instances of shots fired on Wednesday night and early this morning.In the first instance, officers were sent to the 3000 block of Castle Court in southwest Salina at approximately 8:25 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a residence being shot, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. When officers arrived on the scene, a 28-year-old Salina man told them that his residence had been shot six times. The man, who was not injured, said he was in bed when he heard what he described as an explosion and saw drywall dust in the air near his closet, Forrester said. He also found another hole inside the closet. While inspecting the exterior of the house, he discovered six bullet holes. According to Forrester, one of the rounds had gone through the wall and entered the back of the refrigerator. Total damage was estimated at $2,000.Then, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers were sent to the 1500 block of Bachtold Avenue in west Salina for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, one of the officers saw what appeared to be damage from a bullet on the north side of a residence, Forrester noted. The man who lived in the residence told police that he had heard gun shots from the southeast side of his house. He reported hearing three gunshots, a car door closing, and then a vehicle taking off southbound on Sycamore Street. Damage to the residence was estimated at $100.Officers located a total of four 9mm shell casings from the area of the intersection of Bachtold Avenue and Sycamore Street, Forrester noted.Video from the neighborhood showed what appeared to be a white Mitsubishi Eclipse two-door vehicle with a black top driving westbound on Bachtold Avenue and then southbound on Sycamore Street.At this time, police do not believe the two incidents are related, Forrester reported.

Two residences in west, southwest Salina damaged by gunfire

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;Allen, Benjamin Ecclesiastes; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Poss of marijuana Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Base, Claire Ivy; 23; Brookville CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Bratton, Clayton Kenneth Boyd; 26; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner Domestic Battery: rude physical contact Driving While Suspended Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Dale, Colton Wayne; 23; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Garcia, Felix Michael Alexander; 23; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Drive w/o lights when needed&nbsp; Driving While Suspended DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+ Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;Reavis, Dustin Wayne; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Sprague, Robert Randall; 56; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Poss of depressant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643294569719.png" alt="Allen, Benjamin Ecclesiastes" />
 <figcaption>Allen, Benjamin Ecclesiastes</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Allen, Benjamin Ecclesiastes; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Poss of marijuana Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643294721526.png" alt="Base, Claire Ivy" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Base, Claire Ivy; 23; Brookville CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643294826339.png" alt="Bratton, Clayton Kenneth Boyd" />
 <figcaption>Bratton, Clayton Kenneth Boyd</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bratton, Clayton Kenneth Boyd; 26; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner Domestic Battery: rude physical contact Driving While Suspended Failure to appear Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643294928783.png" alt="Dale, Colton Wayne" />
 <figcaption>Dale, Colton Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dale, Colton Wayne; 23; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643295011138.png" alt="Garcia, Felix Michael Alexander" />
 <figcaption>Garcia, Felix Michael Alexander</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garcia, Felix Michael Alexander; 23; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Drive w/o lights when needed&nbsp; Driving While Suspended DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+ Transporting an open container<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643295241609.png" alt="Reavis, Dustin Wayne" />
 <figcaption>Reavis, Dustin Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reavis, Dustin Wayne; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While SuspendedNO IMAGE AVAILABLENAME:&nbsp;Sprague, Robert Randall; 56; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Poss of depressant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, Jan. 27

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WICHITA – With the majority of winter still ahead, and an increasing number of calls coming in, AAA Kansas is urging motorists to pay attention to the two tire issues most likely to result in the need for emergency roadside service.

“In just the first few weeks of the year we have seen tire-related calls that amount to more than 20% of the total volume for all of last winter – and we still have almost two months to go,” said Jon Burgett, AAA Kansas Emergency Roadside Service supervisor in the Wichita area. “Drivers must make sure their tires are properly inflated and that they have sufficient tread to grip wet or snow-covered roads.”

At this time, AAA is seeing tire-related call volume in Kansas exceeding what it was pre-pandemic. From Jan. 1-18, 2022, AAA roadside assistance calls for tire problems are&nbsp;up nearly 23% when compared to the same period in 2019, so drivers are encouraged to pay attention to their tires – or pay a price.

“Neglecting basic vehicle maintenance, such as rotating tires, has been far too common throughout the pandemic, resulting in more wear and tear – and additional expense,” Burgett said. “Routines may have changed, but routine car care is still critical.”

Tires that have not been properly inflated to adjust for colder temperatures are more likely to result in a flat or blowout and tires with a worn tread are more likely to result in a crash. The good news, though, is that both of these tire troubles are easy to resolve.

Check Tire Pressure Keeping your vehicle’s tires properly inflated to the automaker’s recommended pressures is a critical element of tire maintenance. Tires that contain the specified amount of air pressure last longer and contribute to vehicle safety.

●Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare.

●As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

●The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side doorjamb (Do not use the pressure molded into the tire sidewall).&nbsp;

Check Tire Tread Adequate tread depth is necessary for a tire to maintain traction on slippery roads. You can measure tread depth with an inexpensive gauge available at any auto parts store or… you can use the traditional quarter test demonstrated in the photo.

Insert a quarter into a tread groove with the top of Washington's head facing down. If the top of his head is not visible, your tires are fine for continued use. If you can see above the top of Washington's head, it is time to start shopping for new tires. Take multiple measurements across the tread to help ensure accurate results.

●Winter storms, bad weather&nbsp;and&nbsp;sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

 ●Previous AAA research indicates that driving on worn tires at highway speeds increase stopping distance by a staggering 43% compared to new tires, putting drivers, and their passengers, at increased risk.

●AAA urges drivers to check tread depth, replace tires proactively, and increase following distances significantly when roadways are wet or snow-covered.

Tire and vehicle maintenance Regular and ongoing maintenance is important to keep vehicles running their best and to avoid the need for emergency roadside service. Whether it is to replace or repair a tire or other auto repair needs, having a trusted service provider provides peace of mind. Find your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair location&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503169&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">here</a>.

For more tips to ensure the performance and safety of your tires, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503168&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/TheExtraMile</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643255063424.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy AAA" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy AAA</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA – With the majority of winter still ahead, and an increasing number of calls coming in, AAA Kansas is urging motorists to pay attention to the two tire issues most likely to result in the need for emergency roadside service.“In just the first few weeks of the year we have seen tire-related calls that amount to more than 20% of the total volume for all of last winter – and we still have almost two months to go,” said Jon Burgett, AAA Kansas Emergency Roadside Service supervisor in the Wichita area. “Drivers must make sure their tires are properly inflated and that they have sufficient tread to grip wet or snow-covered roads.”At this time, AAA is seeing tire-related call volume in Kansas exceeding what it was pre-pandemic. From Jan. 1-18, 2022, AAA roadside assistance calls for tire problems are&nbsp;up nearly 23% when compared to the same period in 2019, so drivers are encouraged to pay attention to their tires – or pay a price.“Neglecting basic vehicle maintenance, such as rotating tires, has been far too common throughout the pandemic, resulting in more wear and tear – and additional expense,” Burgett said. “Routines may have changed, but routine car care is still critical.”Tires that have not been properly inflated to adjust for colder temperatures are more likely to result in a flat or blowout and tires with a worn tread are more likely to result in a crash. The good news, though, is that both of these tire troubles are easy to resolve.Check Tire Pressure Keeping your vehicle’s tires properly inflated to the automaker’s recommended pressures is a critical element of tire maintenance. Tires that contain the specified amount of air pressure last longer and contribute to vehicle safety.●Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare.●As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit.●The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side doorjamb (Do not use the pressure molded into the tire sidewall).&nbsp;Check Tire Tread Adequate tread depth is necessary for a tire to maintain traction on slippery roads. You can measure tread depth with an inexpensive gauge available at any auto parts store or… you can use the traditional quarter test demonstrated in the photo.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643254860176.jpeg" alt="Photos courtesy AAA" />
 <figcaption>Photos courtesy AAA</figcaption>
 </figure>Insert a quarter into a tread groove with the top of Washington's head facing down. If the top of his head is not visible, your tires are fine for continued use. If you can see above the top of Washington's head, it is time to start shopping for new tires. Take multiple measurements across the tread to help ensure accurate results.●Winter storms, bad weather&nbsp;and&nbsp;sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. ●Previous AAA research indicates that driving on worn tires at highway speeds increase stopping distance by a staggering 43% compared to new tires, putting drivers, and their passengers, at increased risk.●AAA urges drivers to check tread depth, replace tires proactively, and increase following distances significantly when roadways are wet or snow-covered.Tire and vehicle maintenance Regular and ongoing maintenance is important to keep vehicles running their best and to avoid the need for emergency roadside service. Whether it is to replace or repair a tire or other auto repair needs, having a trusted service provider provides peace of mind. Find your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair location&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503169&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">here</a>.For more tips to ensure the performance and safety of your tires, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503168&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/TheExtraMile</a>.

AAA: Two tire troubles to avoid this winter

The Salina Souper Bowl of Hope needs your help!

The annual soup collection for the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, Ashby House, and DVACK is going on now until Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. This year's goal is 56,000 cans of soup.

"We are asking businesses and churches to help us with our goal," Salina Souper Bowl of Hope organizers noted in a news release.

Donations of both cans of soup and money will be accepted. 

"$25 will allow us to buy 60 cans of soup," the organizers noted.

There are several ways for groups to make sure their contributions go toward Souper Bowl of Hope. They are as follows.

Contributions can be dropped off at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago, the week of Feb. 14 (9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday). Please take your contributions to the west side of the building by the garage door. 

You also can call 785-452-5008 to arrange for your contributions to be picked up.

The organizers ask that you have your contributions counted prior to pickup or drop off.

Additionally, contributions will be collected at Salina Dillons stores this Saturday and Sunday, and on Feb. 5, 6, and 12.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643251809120.jpeg" alt="Salina Souper Bowl of Hope organizers hope local churches and organizations will make a winning play and contribute to the annual soup collection.&nbsp;

Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@callemac?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Calle Macarone</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/soup-can?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a>" />
 <figcaption>Salina Souper Bowl of Hope organizers hope local churches and organizations will make a winning play and contribute to the annual soup collection.&nbsp;

Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@callemac?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Calle Macarone</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/soup-can?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Salina Souper Bowl of Hope needs your help!The annual soup collection for the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, Ashby House, and DVACK is going on now until Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. This year's goal is 56,000 cans of soup."We are asking businesses and churches to help us with our goal," Salina Souper Bowl of Hope organizers noted in a news release.Donations of both cans of soup and money will be accepted. "$25 will allow us to buy 60 cans of soup," the organizers noted.There are several ways for groups to make sure their contributions go toward Souper Bowl of Hope. They are as follows.Contributions can be dropped off at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago, the week of Feb. 14 (9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday). Please take your contributions to the west side of the building by the garage door. You also can call 785-452-5008 to arrange for your contributions to be picked up.The organizers ask that you have your contributions counted prior to pickup or drop off.Additionally, contributions will be collected at Salina Dillons stores this Saturday and Sunday, and on Feb. 5, 6, and 12.

Salina Souper Bowl of Hope seeks donations for annual soup collection

Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. 

In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. 

In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. 

In 1888, the National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C.

In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. 

In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. 

In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. 

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. 

In 2006, Western Union delivered its last telegram. 

In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," died in Cornish, New Hampshire, at age 91. 

In 2013, flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing 242 people. 

In 2018, a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital.

In 2020, China confirmed more than 2,700 cases of the new coronavirus with more than 80 deaths in that country; authorities postponed the end of the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home. U.S. health officials said they believed the risk to Americans remained low and that they had no evidence that the new virus was spreading in the United States; they advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to any part of China.

Ten years ago: A federal judge in Seattle sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts. (Harris-Moore was transferred from prison to a work-release facility in September 2016.) Former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White died at age 82.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months — and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely — declaring the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the nation.

One year ago: In an effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation's heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment. Ty Garbin, one of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Europe's aviation safety agency said a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max had been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes. Cloris Leachman, who won an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series, died at 94.

Today's Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 82. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 78. R&amp;B singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 76. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 74. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 73. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is 67. Country singer Cheryl White is 67. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 67. Actor Mimi Rogers is 66. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 65. Actor Susanna Thompson is 64. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 63. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 61. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 61. Actor Tamlyn Tomita is 59. Actor Bridget Fonda is 58. Actor Alan Cumming is 57. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 54. Rock singer Mike Patton is 54. Rapper Tricky is 54. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 53. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 53. Actor Josh Randall is 50. Country singer Kevin Denney is 44. Tennis player Marat Safin is 42. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 36. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 26.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. In 1888, the National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C.In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. In 2006, Western Union delivered its last telegram. In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," died in Cornish, New Hampshire, at age 91. In 2013, flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing 242 people. In 2018, a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital.In 2020, China confirmed more than 2,700 cases of the new coronavirus with more than 80 deaths in that country; authorities postponed the end of the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home. U.S. health officials said they believed the risk to Americans remained low and that they had no evidence that the new virus was spreading in the United States; they advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to any part of China.Ten years ago: A federal judge in Seattle sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts. (Harris-Moore was transferred from prison to a work-release facility in September 2016.) Former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White died at age 82.Five years ago: President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months — and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely — declaring the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the nation.One year ago: In an effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation's heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment. Ty Garbin, one of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Europe's aviation safety agency said a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max had been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes. Cloris Leachman, who won an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series, died at 94. Today's Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 82. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 78. R&amp;B singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 76. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 74. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 73. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is 67. Country singer Cheryl White is 67. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 67. Actor Mimi Rogers is 66. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 65. Actor Susanna Thompson is 64. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 63. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 61. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 61. Actor Tamlyn Tomita is 59. Actor Bridget Fonda is 58. Actor Alan Cumming is 57. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 54. Rock singer Mike Patton is 54. Rapper Tricky is 54. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 53. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 53. Actor Josh Randall is 50. Country singer Kevin Denney is 44. Tennis player Marat Safin is 42. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 36. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 26.

Today in History - Jan. 27

Pre-register now for the 2022 Salina Wedding Fair!

Not only will you gain access to the premiere wedding event in the area, but you also will receive a chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!

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The 2022 Salina Wedding Fair is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall of Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.

The Salina Wedding Fair will include prizes, cake sampling, and bridal fashion shows! And don't forget about the chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!

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Pre-register now for the 2022 Salina Wedding Fair!Not only will you gain access to the premiere wedding event in the area, but you also will receive a chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c7537d4-fbdb-4c84-b091-657cead8abd0#//">Click here to access the pre-registration page</a>The 2022 Salina Wedding Fair is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall of Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.The Salina Wedding Fair will include prizes, cake sampling, and bridal fashion shows! And don't forget about the chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c7537d4-fbdb-4c84-b091-657cead8abd0#//">Pre-register</a>&nbsp;today!

Pre-register for the Salina Wedding Fair, chance for $500 bridal gift card

ABILENE - With a theme of Dwight D. Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader, the Eisenhower Presidential Library will kick off its 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn program on Thursday.

The virtual presentation is scheduled for noon Thursday via Zoom. <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuuurD8jHjGbWz0IZ-9Fw_q003_y4yQ">Register in advance</a>. Registration details are available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Mary Jean Eisenhower will help those participating get to know her great-grandmother, Ida.

"Ida Eisenhower was a magnificent woman known for her strength and resilience. These character traits were passed down to each of her boys. She was a woman of strong moral fortitude with a gentle hand in teaching her children life-long lessons of character. Mary Jean will share family stories and experiences she uncovered while researching her great-grandmother's life," the Eisenhower Presidential Library noted in a news release.

The 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library The Dwight D.&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library and Museum&nbsp;is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzyr4VJXNFso6qY2ML5hzMRA5zAxZ9Pd0tkmrsGca9SfILVqu5ZWEmD2F5kAaNDpc6XrQKA45DucvPuR5grrrMYA==&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">National Archives and Records Administration</a>. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzoK7wzBeI1YvzTGMX4U0f-5ErzK8nHSCQf-E-dKFRBWnuQnOQF_8vBcr4UowYPmtufdbyb1IpgYgogJlL3xRDnMtmkzCJWyv0&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">Eisenhower&nbsp;Foundation</a>. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkz1M8dmnp_cujoDnYsMY7VYxJIJ2-OiVmNLepJBfrvpAS3layvJkFoMDa0sj-jIRIju6uMBYZlCUboCp0nBj6j5fnTp8pnU-gz&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

ABILENE - With a theme of Dwight D. Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader, the Eisenhower Presidential Library will kick off its 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn program on Thursday.The virtual presentation is scheduled for noon Thursday via Zoom. <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuuurD8jHjGbWz0IZ-9Fw_q003_y4yQ">Register in advance</a>. Registration details are available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.Mary Jean Eisenhower will help those participating get to know her great-grandmother, Ida."Ida Eisenhower was a magnificent woman known for her strength and resilience. These character traits were passed down to each of her boys. She was a woman of strong moral fortitude with a gentle hand in teaching her children life-long lessons of character. Mary Jean will share family stories and experiences she uncovered while researching her great-grandmother's life," the Eisenhower Presidential Library noted in a news release.The 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.About the Eisenhower Presidential Library The Dwight D.&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library and Museum&nbsp;is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzyr4VJXNFso6qY2ML5hzMRA5zAxZ9Pd0tkmrsGca9SfILVqu5ZWEmD2F5kAaNDpc6XrQKA45DucvPuR5grrrMYA==&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">National Archives and Records Administration</a>. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzoK7wzBeI1YvzTGMX4U0f-5ErzK8nHSCQf-E-dKFRBWnuQnOQF_8vBcr4UowYPmtufdbyb1IpgYgogJlL3xRDnMtmkzCJWyv0&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">Eisenhower&nbsp;Foundation</a>. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkz1M8dmnp_cujoDnYsMY7VYxJIJ2-OiVmNLepJBfrvpAS3layvJkFoMDa0sj-jIRIju6uMBYZlCUboCp0nBj6j5fnTp8pnU-gz&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Eisenhower Library Lunch & Learn: Getting to know Ida

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.

Three additional members of our community have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Friday.

Another 279 people have had COVID-19 positive test results reported to the Saline County Health Department.

The Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19.

There are a recorded 2,695 active cases of COVID-19. Due to this overwhelmingly high number of cases, the Saline County Health Department will only be contacting those under 18 years old or who have requested an isolation letter for their employers.

If you test positive and require a letter for work, please contact the Health Department at 785.826.6600.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxrAC3os3Ezvu-Y7VPWzE7jvP39FBVDBfsjr71a0C9A4zOZC6j0ka8MjTophVz-VvJWjmLKQDWyURIV4x-OZQT1IXGWjUSNNvIBXoWsmsU12m&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Saline County&nbsp;COVID Information</a>

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COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 125 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .2 percent.

●A total of 29,654 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 54.7 percent of the total population.

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLV5CPsCZcnx9s6xsLSHr3UtjlvyrwpjydnWDaC_ciQHafaQnZm89JpzAFwidrrSUDA17wPFu2R9FG-SRldQCJoA==&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Vaccine Finder</a>

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxmE7jRcGyE5iilzeFaDQ5Zpzgan1MElwWwn_1z9z0Vfmw1yTUKSa44HTam7fcpoybbtWPNsB8DkFaZwM5924WdrHC9QQ7Tc_MnIMT9gxY9nWPeMihCHWfGo=&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Vaccinate Saline County</a>

The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:

●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxqcPyrn10LFe883DRx6ytfyWmHAyr1bLF8YWXlX8WH9dkPuqKrGJUS4uPgVUOKYrzWxaKHNZ0vkeKS--RUswAgBFnKpQyjZBl-3pqC7DxQZi8BXGjD8QndE=&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLV5CPsCZcnx9s6xsLSHr3UtjlvyrwpjydnWDaC_ciQHafaQnZm89JpzAFwidrrSUDA17wPFu2R9FG-SRldQCJoA==&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLuYm-5DBqNTwjj_5eXwwrK75lye8qixdZgq1o4Cz69FPPMXX-LDaK4is2mXdMcYprvADDw159mOiWP3BFLmv1soFV2L3Xh7edZsUdrzJ-MrDjbIiRxWU8sZ9ICDwlmsaRiD_yLPSwj8Hwi2oM18hYCdVI9Y054Css&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.<figure>
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 </figure>Three additional members of our community have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Friday. Another 279 people have had COVID-19 positive test results reported to the Saline County Health Department. The Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19. There are a recorded 2,695 active cases of COVID-19. Due to this overwhelmingly high number of cases, the Saline County Health Department will only be contacting those under 18 years old or who have requested an isolation letter for their employers. If you test positive and require a letter for work, please contact the Health Department at 785.826.6600.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxrAC3os3Ezvu-Y7VPWzE7jvP39FBVDBfsjr71a0C9A4zOZC6j0ka8MjTophVz-VvJWjmLKQDWyURIV4x-OZQT1IXGWjUSNNvIBXoWsmsU12m&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Saline County&nbsp;COVID Information</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxo5yeK1PS3eOX_ifP-_MmmbndhfPLsR5hIkJreRMwyHl5MHiu_DwLnhH0X9GQ9MhL58nd32ZGoHAm-_jvL72GePo6QfIaI2Gq8QOeN4TTlERw1NPcH6loWJ-Jxli4hdxGtBJ32nbzigN&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Kansas&nbsp;COVID Overview</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxq-7iYmtARMNTDFKFpbBT16z2UyTDXyV-mwEfkf4DLgSTzFfzYpQDIn3ADEAYLiDpdgD81qucrGFqT9yMRs-itWvMqXqYiWYVdtpexg0E0Joi9aJLbOar_DcBApGCUJQSxIVRa68vXaP&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">US COVID Data Tracker</a><figure>
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 </figure>COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County ●An additional 125 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .2 percent.●A total of 29,654 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 54.7 percent of the total population.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLV5CPsCZcnx9s6xsLSHr3UtjlvyrwpjydnWDaC_ciQHafaQnZm89JpzAFwidrrSUDA17wPFu2R9FG-SRldQCJoA==&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Vaccine Finder</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxmE7jRcGyE5iilzeFaDQ5Zpzgan1MElwWwn_1z9z0Vfmw1yTUKSa44HTam7fcpoybbtWPNsB8DkFaZwM5924WdrHC9QQ7Tc_MnIMT9gxY9nWPeMihCHWfGo=&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">Vaccinate Saline County</a><figure>
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 </figure>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxqcPyrn10LFe883DRx6ytfyWmHAyr1bLF8YWXlX8WH9dkPuqKrGJUS4uPgVUOKYrzWxaKHNZ0vkeKS--RUswAgBFnKpQyjZBl-3pqC7DxQZi8BXGjD8QndE=&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLV5CPsCZcnx9s6xsLSHr3UtjlvyrwpjydnWDaC_ciQHafaQnZm89JpzAFwidrrSUDA17wPFu2R9FG-SRldQCJoA==&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLuYm-5DBqNTwjj_5eXwwrK75lye8qixdZgq1o4Cz69FPPMXX-LDaK4is2mXdMcYprvADDw159mOiWP3BFLmv1soFV2L3Xh7edZsUdrzJ-MrDjbIiRxWU8sZ9ICDwlmsaRiD_yLPSwj8Hwi2oM18hYCdVI9Y054Css&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 3 additional deaths, 279 new COVID-19 cases

You can get your first in-person look at the first southern white rhino born at the Rolling Hills Zoo as early as Thursday!

This afternoon, the zoo announced that it will start allowing guests to see the male rhino calf on a trial basis beginning Thursday.

"This is a trial schedule as we continue to monitor mother, Evey, and her calf to guests in the barn. They have been doing great since the first of the year with new faces," said Brenda Gunder, Rolling Hills Zoo curator. "Our first priority is to the mother and calf, so if we should start to see signs of distress during visitation hours, the barn will be closed."

The rhino barn visitation schedule, as provided by Rolling Hills Zoo, is as follows.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The barn will remain closed to the public on Wednesdays.

Guests will be required to bring their own facemasks to enter the rhino barn. Strollers will not be allowed in the barn.

The calf was born on Dec. 9 and will be seven weeks old on Thursday. 

"As a bouncing baby boy, this calf is very curious as he explores his indoor habitat and runs zoomies from one side to the other. He enjoys brush scratches from his keepers, is developing his 'wallowing' skills, and has been seeing munching on mama’s hay. As any toddler will, he has also been seen nudging Evey to play, mouthing her face, eyes and ears, and bumping her with his developing horn. He will even put his two front feet on her as she is laying down to indicate that he’s ready to nurse," the zoo noted in a news release.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTYou can get your first in-person look at the first southern white rhino born at the Rolling Hills Zoo as early as Thursday!This afternoon, the zoo announced that it will start allowing guests to see the male rhino calf on a trial basis beginning Thursday."This is a trial schedule as we continue to monitor mother, Evey, and her calf to guests in the barn. They have been doing great since the first of the year with new faces," said Brenda Gunder, Rolling Hills Zoo curator. "Our first priority is to the mother and calf, so if we should start to see signs of distress during visitation hours, the barn will be closed."The rhino barn visitation schedule, as provided by Rolling Hills Zoo, is as follows.Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.The barn will remain closed to the public on Wednesdays.Guests will be required to bring their own facemasks to enter the rhino barn. Strollers will not be allowed in the barn.The calf was born on Dec. 9 and will be seven weeks old on Thursday. "As a bouncing baby boy, this calf is very curious as he explores his indoor habitat and runs zoomies from one side to the other. He enjoys brush scratches from his keepers, is developing his 'wallowing' skills, and has been seeing munching on mama’s hay. As any toddler will, he has also been seen nudging Evey to play, mouthing her face, eyes and ears, and bumping her with his developing horn. He will even put his two front feet on her as she is laying down to indicate that he’s ready to nurse," the zoo noted in a news release.

Rolling Hills Zoo announces visitation hours to see rhino calf

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has updated the forecast for tonight. See below.

From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Low temperatures will fall into the teens to lower 20s overnight. 

Some freezing fog is possible after midnight in parts of central Kansas where visibility could be reduced to 1 mile with some slick spots on untreated roads and walks.

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 </figure>From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICELow temperatures will fall into the teens to lower 20s overnight. Some freezing fog is possible after midnight in parts of central Kansas where visibility could be reduced to 1 mile with some slick spots on untreated roads and walks.

UPDATE: Lows in the teens to lower 20s overnight

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The City of Salina announced this morning the appointment of Jeff Hammond as director of Parks &amp; Recreation.

Hammond, formerly the city's deputy director of Parks &amp; Recreation, has been serving as interim director of the department since October.

"Following a national search and selection process, Jeff emerged as our top candidate. Jeff is well rounded with his private and public sector experience," City Manager Schrage said. "He joined our organization in 2016, and since that time, has applied his leadership in aquatics, recreation, facilities, special events, and budget management. We are excited to have Jeff continue his professional journey within our organization."

Hammond is a certified Park and Recreation Professional. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Bowling Green State University, and a master’s degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Toledo, according to information from the city.

The director's position came open when&nbsp;Chris Cotten was appointed as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Kansas City, Mo., last fall.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe City of Salina announced this morning the appointment of Jeff Hammond as director of Parks &amp; Recreation.Hammond, formerly the city's deputy director of Parks &amp; Recreation, has been serving as interim director of the department since October."Following a national search and selection process, Jeff emerged as our top candidate. Jeff is well rounded with his private and public sector experience," City Manager Schrage said. "He joined our organization in 2016, and since that time, has applied his leadership in aquatics, recreation, facilities, special events, and budget management. We are excited to have Jeff continue his professional journey within our organization."Hammond is a certified Park and Recreation Professional. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Bowling Green State University, and a master’s degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Toledo, according to information from the city.The director's position came open when&nbsp;Chris Cotten was appointed as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Kansas City, Mo., last fall.

Hammond appointed director of Salina Parks & Recreation

Police are investigating the theft of an electric bicycle from a secured Salina backyard.

A 50-year-old Salina man told police that sometime between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole his ECO TRIC, pedal assist electric bicycle from his fenced-in back yard in the 200 block of Baker Street, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The fence is a privacy fence and the gate was secured with a padlock, so the bicycle had to have been lifted over the fence, Forrester noted.

The bicycle was described as being matte black with green and white lettering and having four-inch wide tires. The digital mileage display showed the bicycle to have approximately 1,600 miles on it.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating the theft of an electric bicycle from a secured Salina backyard.A 50-year-old Salina man told police that sometime between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole his ECO TRIC, pedal assist electric bicycle from his fenced-in back yard in the 200 block of Baker Street, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The fence is a privacy fence and the gate was secured with a padlock, so the bicycle had to have been lifted over the fence, Forrester noted.The bicycle was described as being matte black with green and white lettering and having four-inch wide tires. The digital mileage display showed the bicycle to have approximately 1,600 miles on it.The bicycle is valued at $1,000.

Electric bicycle stolen from secured backyard

A Salina man was arrested on multiple requested charges including battery of a law enforcement officer after an incident Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were sent to the 24/7 Travel Store, 2239 N. Ninth Street, at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday for the report of a male customer throwing credit cards, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. When they arrived, they found the man, identified as Maurio Williams, 38, of Salina, on the east side of the business.

Williams had an active warrant for failure to appear from Saline County District Court. The officers also learned that Williams had an active failure to appear warrant from Salina Municipal Court.

According to Forrester, when the officers attempted to take Williams into custody, Williams allegedly shoved one of the officers in the chest and a physical altercation ensued. Williams and the officers ended up on the ground, Forrester noted.

Williams was placed into a bodyguard restraint system for transport. While the restraint was being secured, Williams allegedly spit in the face of one of the officers. 

Williams was arrested on the following requested charges, according to Forrester.

●Two counts battery of a law enforcement officer

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man was arrested on multiple requested charges including battery of a law enforcement officer after an incident Tuesday afternoon.Officers were sent to the 24/7 Travel Store, 2239 N. Ninth Street, at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday for the report of a male customer throwing credit cards, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. When they arrived, they found the man, identified as Maurio Williams, 38, of Salina, on the east side of the business.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643208017495.png" alt="Maurio Williams. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
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 </figure>Williams had an active warrant for failure to appear from Saline County District Court. The officers also learned that Williams had an active failure to appear warrant from Salina Municipal Court.According to Forrester, when the officers attempted to take Williams into custody, Williams allegedly shoved one of the officers in the chest and a physical altercation ensued. Williams and the officers ended up on the ground, Forrester noted.Williams was placed into a bodyguard restraint system for transport. While the restraint was being secured, Williams allegedly spit in the face of one of the officers. Williams was arrested on the following requested charges, according to Forrester.●Two counts battery of a law enforcement officer●Interference with law enforcement

Local man arrested after incident at north Salina business

MINNEAPOLIS – A Salina man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, the Kansas Attorney General's Office announced this morning.

Robert Shepherd, 34, of Salina, was sentenced Tuesday in Ottawa County District Court by Chief Judge Rene S. Young to 69 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility for one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated assault, the attorney general's office noted in a news release.

Young ordered Shepherd to serve the sentences consecutively, along with four misdemeanor case convictions he was serving a sentence on and six felony cases he was serving probation on at the time the crime was committed. His entire sentence for the 11 cases will be 125 months in prison. Shepherd also was sentenced to pay $1,276.84 in restitution.

The crimes took place in September 2020 when Shepherd held a man at gunpoint, robbed him, and forced him to make withdraws of cash from several ATMs and gas stations. Codefendant, Chad Rico, 33, of Tescott, was sentenced last week to more than 22 years in prison on related charges, the attorney general's office noted. Shepherd was convicted of the crimes on Nov. 9, 2021.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5b01bd56-2ac0-43c6-bc24-e1576d1540d3">Tescott man sentenced to more than 22 years in prison</a>

The case was investigated by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, according to information from the attorney general's office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Amy Norton and Nicole Southall of the Kansas Attorney General's Office.

MINNEAPOLIS – A Salina man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, the Kansas Attorney General's Office announced this morning.<figure>
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 </figure>Robert Shepherd, 34, of Salina, was sentenced Tuesday in Ottawa County District Court by Chief Judge Rene S. Young to 69 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility for one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated assault, the attorney general's office noted in a news release.Young ordered Shepherd to serve the sentences consecutively, along with four misdemeanor case convictions he was serving a sentence on and six felony cases he was serving probation on at the time the crime was committed. His entire sentence for the 11 cases will be 125 months in prison. Shepherd also was sentenced to pay $1,276.84 in restitution.The crimes took place in September 2020 when Shepherd held a man at gunpoint, robbed him, and forced him to make withdraws of cash from several ATMs and gas stations. Codefendant, Chad Rico, 33, of Tescott, was sentenced last week to more than 22 years in prison on related charges, the attorney general's office noted. Shepherd was convicted of the crimes on Nov. 9, 2021.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5b01bd56-2ac0-43c6-bc24-e1576d1540d3">Tescott man sentenced to more than 22 years in prison</a>The case was investigated by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, according to information from the attorney general's office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Amy Norton and Nicole Southall of the Kansas Attorney General's Office.

Salina man gets 5+ years in prison for agg. robbery and assault

NAME:&nbsp;Griffin, Richard Lee; 45; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Haggard, Terrin James; 38; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Mallam, Jeremy Allen; 29; Hillsboro CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Jerry Derell; 36; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Maurio Del Lavon; 38; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO Failure to appear Failure to appear for Municipal Court Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Griffin, Richard Lee; 45; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Haggard, Terrin James; 38; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Mallam, Jeremy Allen; 29; Hillsboro CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Jerry Derell; 36; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Maurio Del Lavon; 38; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO Failure to appear Failure to appear for Municipal Court Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant