Join the Leslie W. Kreps American Legion Post 62 on Friday for a Flag Day ceremony at VFW POST 1432 in Salina, Kansas.

Flag Day, in the United States, is a day honoring the national flag, observed on June 14. The event starts at 9:00 a.m.

The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. Flag Day stands for the sacred idea that we are all created equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives.

According to event organizers, the ceremony will feature the disposal of thousands of worn and tattered flags.&nbsp;&nbsp;

All members of the public are welcomed to attend.

This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution was made following the report of a special committee which had been assigned to suggest the flag’s design.

A flag of this design was first carried into battle on September 11, 1777, in the Battle of the Brandywine. The American flag was first saluted by foreign naval vessels on February 14, 1778, when the Ranger, bearing the Stars and Stripes and under the command of Captain Paul Jones, arrived in a French port. The flag first flew over a foreign territory in early 1778 at Nassau, Bahama Islands, where Americans captured a British fort.

Observance of the adoption of the flag was not soon in coming, however. Although there are many claims to the first official observance of Flag Day, all but one took place more than an entire century after the flag’s adoption in 1777.

The first claim was from a Hartford, Conn., celebration during the first summer of 1861. In the late 1800s, schools all over the United States held Flag Day programs to contribute to the Americanization of immigrant children, and the observance caught on with individual communities.

The most recognized claim, however, comes from New York. On June 14, 1889, Professor George Bolch, principal of a free kindergarten for the poor of New York City, had his school hold patriotic ceremonies to observe the anniversary of the Flag Day resolution. This initiative attracted attention from the State Department of Education, which arranged to have the day observed in all public schools thereafter.

Soon the state legislature passed a law making it the responsibility of the state superintendent of public schools to ensure that schools hold observances for Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day and Flag Day. In 1897, the governor of New York ordered the displaying of the flag over all public buildings in the state, an observance considered by some to be the first official recognition of the anniversary of the adoption of the flag outside of schools.

Another claim comes from Philadelphia. In 1893, the Society of Colonial Dames succeeded in getting a resolution passed to have the flag displayed on all of the city’s public buildings. Elizabeth Duane Gillespie, a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin and the president of the Colonial Dames of Pennsylvania, that same year tried to get the city to call June 14 Flag Day. Resolutions by women were not granted much notice, however, and it was not until May 7, 1937, that Pennsylvania became the first state to establish the June 14 Flag Day as a legal holiday. Flag Day is a nationwide observance today, but Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes it as a legal holiday.

Bernard J. Cigrand, a school teacher in Waubeka, Wisconsin, reportedly spent years trying to get Congress to declare June 14 as a national holiday. Although his attempts failed, the day was widely observed. “Father of Flag Day” honors have been given to William T. Kerr, who was credited with founding the American Flag Day Association in 1888 while still a schoolboy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Both President Wilson, in 1916, and President Coolidge, in 1927, issued proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as the National Flag Day. But it wasn’t until August 3, 1949, that Congress approved the national observance, and President Harry Truman signed it into law. 

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTJoin the Leslie W. Kreps American Legion Post 62 on Friday for a Flag Day ceremony at VFW POST 1432 in Salina, Kansas.Flag Day, in the United States, is a day honoring the national flag, observed on June 14. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. Flag Day stands for the sacred idea that we are all created equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. According to event organizers, the ceremony will feature the disposal of thousands of worn and tattered flags.&nbsp;&nbsp;All members of the public are welcomed to attend.<h2>More about Flag Day</h2>This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution was made following the report of a special committee which had been assigned to suggest the flag’s design.A flag of this design was first carried into battle on September 11, 1777, in the Battle of the Brandywine. The American flag was first saluted by foreign naval vessels on February 14, 1778, when the Ranger, bearing the Stars and Stripes and under the command of Captain Paul Jones, arrived in a French port. The flag first flew over a foreign territory in early 1778 at Nassau, Bahama Islands, where Americans captured a British fort.Observance of the adoption of the flag was not soon in coming, however. Although there are many claims to the first official observance of Flag Day, all but one took place more than an entire century after the flag’s adoption in 1777.The first claim was from a Hartford, Conn., celebration during the first summer of 1861. In the late 1800s, schools all over the United States held Flag Day programs to contribute to the Americanization of immigrant children, and the observance caught on with individual communities.The most recognized claim, however, comes from New York. On June 14, 1889, Professor George Bolch, principal of a free kindergarten for the poor of New York City, had his school hold patriotic ceremonies to observe the anniversary of the Flag Day resolution. This initiative attracted attention from the State Department of Education, which arranged to have the day observed in all public schools thereafter.Soon the state legislature passed a law making it the responsibility of the state superintendent of public schools to ensure that schools hold observances for Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day and Flag Day. In 1897, the governor of New York ordered the displaying of the flag over all public buildings in the state, an observance considered by some to be the first official recognition of the anniversary of the adoption of the flag outside of schools.Another claim comes from Philadelphia. In 1893, the Society of Colonial Dames succeeded in getting a resolution passed to have the flag displayed on all of the city’s public buildings. Elizabeth Duane Gillespie, a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin and the president of the Colonial Dames of Pennsylvania, that same year tried to get the city to call June 14 Flag Day. Resolutions by women were not granted much notice, however, and it was not until May 7, 1937, that Pennsylvania became the first state to establish the June 14 Flag Day as a legal holiday. Flag Day is a nationwide observance today, but Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes it as a legal holiday.Bernard J. Cigrand, a school teacher in Waubeka, Wisconsin, reportedly spent years trying to get Congress to declare June 14 as a national holiday. Although his attempts failed, the day was widely observed. “Father of Flag Day” honors have been given to William T. Kerr, who was credited with founding the American Flag Day Association in 1888 while still a schoolboy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Both President Wilson, in 1916, and President Coolidge, in 1927, issued proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as the National Flag Day. But it wasn’t until August 3, 1949, that Congress approved the national observance, and President Harry Truman signed it into law.

Leslie W. Kreps American Legion Post 62 honors Flag Day on Friday

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina Post

Late last night, two Salina residents making their way west to Culver, Kan., realized they were heading the wrong way on North Lightville Road and attempted a three-point turn. 

At some point in the turn, the two men in the truck realized the truck became stuck in the ditch, and after attempting to pull the white 2008 2500 Dodge pickup from the ditch, it injured one of the truck's passengers when it rolled over him.

Saline County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Brent Melander said that at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, deputies arrived north of the intersection of Lightville and Armstrong Roads and met the two occupants of the pickup, a 36-year-old man and a 42-year-old man.

"While the deputy was there, he was going to, if needed, make arrangements to have the tow truck come out, but the two occupants of the vehicle said they had a friend of theirs' coming out from Salina," Melander said. "So a 53-year-old man arrived shortly after in his 1500 Dodge pickup truck."

Melander said the 53-year-old friend of the 2500 Dodge pickup owner then began attempting to free the vehicle from the ditch, but it only caused the white Dodge to go further into the grass and mud on the side of the dirt road.

Before the three men stopped the attempt to get the pickup unstuck, the 43-year-old man went into the ditch to get a closer look but unknowingly put himself in harm's way.

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"Before they stopped, the 43-year-old white male from the original stuck truck, who was a passenger, originally fell down in the ditch and got run over by the 2500 stuck pickup truck," Melander said. "They decided to stop towing, and the deputy is like 'Well stop you got a guy underneath the truck,' and they're like 'What?' something similar to that. They get out and they find the 43-year-old male climbing out from underneath the stuck pickup truck."

The man was coherent and conversing with the Sheriff's Office deputy alongside the two other men. Still, he quickly began complaining about pain and the deputy called for emergency services to transport him to Salina Regional Health Center.

Melander said EMS ambulance staff recognized some severe injuries, and at the hospital, they found a significant spinal injury and a few more injuries in his shoulders and lower back.

Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies found no evidence of impaired driving or drug use in or around the trucks. Melander said the 43-year-old man will likely undergo surgery due to his injuries.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718209551495.jpeg" alt="The stuck white 2500 Dodge pickup late Tuesday night, June 11, in rural Saline County on North Lightville Road. Image courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The stuck white 2500 Dodge pickup late Tuesday night, June 11, in rural Saline County on North Lightville Road. Image courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostLate last night, two Salina residents making their way west to Culver, Kan., realized they were heading the wrong way on North Lightville Road and attempted a three-point turn. At some point in the turn, the two men in the truck realized the truck became stuck in the ditch, and after attempting to pull the white 2008 2500 Dodge pickup from the ditch, it injured one of the truck's passengers when it rolled over him.Saline County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Brent Melander said that at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, deputies arrived north of the intersection of Lightville and Armstrong Roads and met the two occupants of the pickup, a 36-year-old man and a 42-year-old man.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d2214.0395839448647!2d-97.70623473663414!3d38.856763185856785!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1718209637280!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>"While the deputy was there, he was going to, if needed, make arrangements to have the tow truck come out, but the two occupants of the vehicle said they had a friend of theirs' coming out from Salina," Melander said. "So a 53-year-old man arrived shortly after in his 1500 Dodge pickup truck."Melander said the 53-year-old friend of the 2500 Dodge pickup owner then began attempting to free the vehicle from the ditch, but it only caused the white Dodge to go further into the grass and mud on the side of the dirt road.Before the three men stopped the attempt to get the pickup unstuck, the 43-year-old man went into the ditch to get a closer look but unknowingly put himself in harm's way.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8bdf71db-697a-4b4f-94a6-a99474e9d780">UPDATED: 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup announced</a>"Before they stopped, the 43-year-old white male from the original stuck truck, who was a passenger, originally fell down in the ditch and got run over by the 2500 stuck pickup truck," Melander said. "They decided to stop towing, and the deputy is like 'Well stop you got a guy underneath the truck,' and they're like 'What?' something similar to that. They get out and they find the 43-year-old male climbing out from underneath the stuck pickup truck."The man was coherent and conversing with the Sheriff's Office deputy alongside the two other men. Still, he quickly began complaining about pain and the deputy called for emergency services to transport him to Salina Regional Health Center.Melander said EMS ambulance staff recognized some severe injuries, and at the hospital, they found a significant spinal injury and a few more injuries in his shoulders and lower back.Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies found no evidence of impaired driving or drug use in or around the trucks. Melander said the 43-year-old man will likely undergo surgery due to his injuries.

Salina resident hospitalized after stuck pickup runs him over in rural Saline County

By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/skyler-rossi">SKYLER ROSSI </a>Harvest Public Media

The number of tornadoes and severe storms in the U.S. so far this year has been well above average.

There were nearly 6,300 severe storms reported in May, many concentrated in the Midwest and Great Plains,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/" target="_blank">according to preliminary data</a>&nbsp;from the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. That includes more than 570 tornadoes, the most recorded in recent years. That number continues to climb as the center updates its data.

It was the second-most active May for severe storms since 2004. The most active remains May 2011, the month a massive tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri.

The storms have resulted in 39 deaths this year, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Tornadoes in Oklahoma have killed eight people and demolished homes and businesses. In Iowa, a large tornado&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornado-iowa-wind-farm-turbines-feb9913c3d53915ffa420e277af4bb6d" target="_blank">crumbled five massive wind turbines</a>&nbsp;and killed five.

A main reason for the activity was weather conditions that made it more likely for tornadoes to form, said Patrick Marsh, the chief of science and support at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Throughout the spring, a pocket of cold air called a “trough” put winds from the Southwest across the middle of the country, Marsh said. Winds from the Southeast carried warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico closer to the ground.

The combination created a good environment for tornado-producing storms known as supercell thunderstorms.

“We’ve had ingredients in place for supercell thunderstorms over the Plains for pretty much the entire month of May,” Marsh said. “And when you have that many of these kinds of thunderstorms, inevitably you will have an increase in tornadoes as well.”

Damage in Greenfield, Iowa, is shown on May 22, 2024 after a large tornado touched down the day before. Last month was one of the most active Mays for tornadoes and other severe storms in the past 20 years.

Three tornadoes this year ranked EF4, which is the second-highest ranking on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This spring produced higher-ranking tornadoes than in recent years, Marsh said. But, this system is also based on the amount of damage caused, rather than just the size and strength of a tornado.

“If a tornado producing wind speeds equivalent to an EF5 – so 205 miles per hour or stronger – if it never hits a structure that has an engineer rating to withstand 205 mile per hour winds, we can't assign the rating of an EF5,” Marsh said.

The increased number of tornado reports could also be due in part to more available data.

An advancement in radar technology more than a decade ago allows weather trackers to better detect weak tornadoes by radar. Plus, there are more potential eyewitnesses with cameras, thanks to smartphones, and more structures that can be in the path of a tornado.

These are all factors to consider when comparing current and historical data, said Zack Leasor, the Missouri state climatologist.

“It's really hard to disentangle, is this a greater number of tornadoes themselves? Or are there just more buildings that can be damaged by those tornadoes? Are there more people out that can see those tornadoes, report those tornadoes with their smartphones?” Leasor said. “All of these kinds of characteristics go into those trends as well.”

Quincy Vagell started storm chasing across the Midwest and Great Plains in 2014. He said he often sends reports of what he sees to the National Weather Service.

“Sometimes storm chasers may be the first people on the scene, especially if it's in a very rural area where there's not a lot of people,” he said.

The activity this season allows him to choose which storms to chase. He said he tries to stay closer to Oklahoma, where he’s based.

“I've only seen, actually, two or three tornadoes this year, but I've had an active season,” Vagell said. “I've seen plenty of supercells, great storms and all that. So it's definitely been a busy season for me.”

A more active spring season for tornadoes is difficult to link directly to climate change, according to Marsh. However, warm and moist air in the wintertime could cause more tornadoes in off-peak times, he said.

Warmer weather earlier this year has opened the door to a longer season for severe storms in Missouri, Leasor said. There have been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-05-30/missouri-is-having-one-of-its-most-active-tornado-seasons-on-record-whats-behind-the-numbers" target="_blank">184 tornado warnings in the state</a>&nbsp;this year so far. This is the fourth highest number of warnings for that timeframe since records began in 1986.

Marsh expects storm activity to be calmer in early June. Beyond that, it’s more uncertain, he said.

This story was produced in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/harvestpublicmedia" target="_blank">Harvest Public Media</a>, a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest. It reports on food systems, agriculture and rural issues.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718137703371.png" alt="Storm chaser Quincy Vagell captured this image during a tornado on May 23, 2024 in Eldorado, Oklahoma. Vagell has been storm chasing since 2014. Provided By Quincy Vagell" />
 <figcaption>Storm chaser Quincy Vagell captured this image during a tornado on May 23, 2024 in Eldorado, Oklahoma. Vagell has been storm chasing since 2014. Provided By Quincy Vagell</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/skyler-rossi">SKYLER ROSSI </a>Harvest Public MediaThe number of tornadoes and severe storms in the U.S. so far this year has been well above average.There were nearly 6,300 severe storms reported in May, many concentrated in the Midwest and Great Plains,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/" target="_blank">according to preliminary data</a>&nbsp;from the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. That includes more than 570 tornadoes, the most recorded in recent years. That number continues to climb as the center updates its data.It was the second-most active May for severe storms since 2004. The most active remains May 2011, the month a massive tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri.The storms have resulted in 39 deaths this year, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Tornadoes in Oklahoma have killed eight people and demolished homes and businesses. In Iowa, a large tornado&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornado-iowa-wind-farm-turbines-feb9913c3d53915ffa420e277af4bb6d" target="_blank">crumbled five massive wind turbines</a>&nbsp;and killed five.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718137833041.png" alt="Chart:&nbsp;Skyler Rossi/ Harvest Public MediaSource:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/">National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center on June 6, 2024</a>Created with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datawrapper.de/_/e5mQv" target="_blank">Datawrapper</a>" />
 <figcaption>Chart:&nbsp;Skyler Rossi/ Harvest Public MediaSource:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/">National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center on June 6, 2024</a>Created with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datawrapper.de/_/e5mQv" target="_blank">Datawrapper</a></figcaption>
 </figure>A main reason for the activity was weather conditions that made it more likely for tornadoes to form, said Patrick Marsh, the chief of science and support at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.Throughout the spring, a pocket of cold air called a “trough” put winds from the Southwest across the middle of the country, Marsh said. Winds from the Southeast carried warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico closer to the ground.The combination created a good environment for tornado-producing storms known as supercell thunderstorms.“We’ve had ingredients in place for supercell thunderstorms over the Plains for pretty much the entire month of May,” Marsh said. “And when you have that many of these kinds of thunderstorms, inevitably you will have an increase in tornadoes as well.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718137892768.png" alt="&nbsp; Damage in Greenfield, Iowa, is shown on May 22, 2024 after a large tornado touched down the day before. Last month was one of the most active Mays for tornadoes and other severe storms in the past 20 years." />
 <figcaption>&nbsp; Damage in Greenfield, Iowa, is shown on May 22, 2024 after a large tornado touched down the day before. Last month was one of the most active Mays for tornadoes and other severe storms in the past 20 years.</figcaption>
 </figure>Damage in Greenfield, Iowa, is shown on May 22, 2024 after a large tornado touched down the day before. Last month was one of the most active Mays for tornadoes and other severe storms in the past 20 years.Three tornadoes this year ranked EF4, which is the second-highest ranking on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This spring produced higher-ranking tornadoes than in recent years, Marsh said. But, this system is also based on the amount of damage caused, rather than just the size and strength of a tornado.“If a tornado producing wind speeds equivalent to an EF5 – so 205 miles per hour or stronger – if it never hits a structure that has an engineer rating to withstand 205 mile per hour winds, we can't assign the rating of an EF5,” Marsh said.The increased number of tornado reports could also be due in part to more available data.An advancement in radar technology more than a decade ago allows weather trackers to better detect weak tornadoes by radar. Plus, there are more potential eyewitnesses with cameras, thanks to smartphones, and more structures that can be in the path of a tornado.These are all factors to consider when comparing current and historical data, said Zack Leasor, the Missouri state climatologist.“It's really hard to disentangle, is this a greater number of tornadoes themselves? Or are there just more buildings that can be damaged by those tornadoes? Are there more people out that can see those tornadoes, report those tornadoes with their smartphones?” Leasor said. “All of these kinds of characteristics go into those trends as well.”Quincy Vagell started storm chasing across the Midwest and Great Plains in 2014. He said he often sends reports of what he sees to the National Weather Service.“Sometimes storm chasers may be the first people on the scene, especially if it's in a very rural area where there's not a lot of people,” he said.The activity this season allows him to choose which storms to chase. He said he tries to stay closer to Oklahoma, where he’s based.“I've only seen, actually, two or three tornadoes this year, but I've had an active season,” Vagell said. “I've seen plenty of supercells, great storms and all that. So it's definitely been a busy season for me.”A more active spring season for tornadoes is difficult to link directly to climate change, according to Marsh. However, warm and moist air in the wintertime could cause more tornadoes in off-peak times, he said.Warmer weather earlier this year has opened the door to a longer season for severe storms in Missouri, Leasor said. There have been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-05-30/missouri-is-having-one-of-its-most-active-tornado-seasons-on-record-whats-behind-the-numbers" target="_blank">184 tornado warnings in the state</a>&nbsp;this year so far. This is the fourth highest number of warnings for that timeframe since records began in 1986.Marsh expects storm activity to be calmer in early June. Beyond that, it’s more uncertain, he said.This story was produced in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/harvestpublicmedia" target="_blank">Harvest Public Media</a>, a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest. It reports on food systems, agriculture and rural issues.

More tornadoes reported this year than usual; a look behind numbers

The newly elected&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/clubs-organizations/student-governing-association/">Student Governing Association</a>&nbsp;president and vice president at&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;are ready to implement their ideas for the 2024-2025 school year.&nbsp;

Students at K-State Salina elected Keenan Lippert, junior in uncrewed aircraft systems flight and operations,&nbsp;Sabetha, as president and Stephen Watson, sophomore dual majoring in aviation maintenance management and professional pilot,&nbsp;Tomball, Texas, as vice president in the annual Student Governing Association, or SGA, campus elections. Lippert and Watson plan to focus their leadership efforts on maximizing student involvement on campus.&nbsp;

"We want to emphasize involvement and being a voice for students," Lippert said. "K-State Salina has a good culture of student involvement when it comes to clubs and service projects that benefit our community. We want to build upon that foundation and continue to make campus a productive environment for students to learn and develop leadership skills. We hope that this involvement will progress into ideas that bring new activities to the campus and connect students with one another."

Both students have been involved with K-State Salina's SGA this past year. Lippert held the role of secretary, and Watson was a senator and community service coordinator. This experience has allowed the duo to develop and learn more about their passions for serving the campus, its students and the broader community.

"I've always been huge on community service," Watson said. "Being the community service coordinator allowed me to exercise my passion and share that with other students. I think when students become a part of SGA, it allows them to have a large say in what happens around campus, which is a huge step in their professional careers because they can see how an organization runs and the difficult decisions that allow it to progress."

SGA at K-State Salina meets weekly to discuss and address the issues and concerns of campus. The meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff. The organization is responsible for filling many student leadership roles, including cabinet chairs that focus on different campus initiatives like programming events for students, diversity affairs and community service. SGA also nominates students to be senators to help have input and vote on matters of importance. This representation is diverse and includes many members studying different academic focuses.&nbsp;

"I think SGA is important because it gives our students a voice. It gives a reason for students to give input on important decisions involving this campus," Lippert said. "Stephen and I are students ourselves and are excited to be able to support the campus to the best of our ability."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718202759886.jpeg" alt="Lippert-and-Watson-sm.jpg" />
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 </figure>The newly elected&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/clubs-organizations/student-governing-association/">Student Governing Association</a>&nbsp;president and vice president at&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;are ready to implement their ideas for the 2024-2025 school year.&nbsp;Students at K-State Salina elected Keenan Lippert, junior in uncrewed aircraft systems flight and operations,&nbsp;Sabetha, as president and Stephen Watson, sophomore dual majoring in aviation maintenance management and professional pilot,&nbsp;Tomball, Texas, as vice president in the annual Student Governing Association, or SGA, campus elections. Lippert and Watson plan to focus their leadership efforts on maximizing student involvement on campus.&nbsp;"We want to emphasize involvement and being a voice for students," Lippert said. "K-State Salina has a good culture of student involvement when it comes to clubs and service projects that benefit our community. We want to build upon that foundation and continue to make campus a productive environment for students to learn and develop leadership skills. We hope that this involvement will progress into ideas that bring new activities to the campus and connect students with one another."Both students have been involved with K-State Salina's SGA this past year. Lippert held the role of secretary, and Watson was a senator and community service coordinator. This experience has allowed the duo to develop and learn more about their passions for serving the campus, its students and the broader community."I've always been huge on community service," Watson said. "Being the community service coordinator allowed me to exercise my passion and share that with other students. I think when students become a part of SGA, it allows them to have a large say in what happens around campus, which is a huge step in their professional careers because they can see how an organization runs and the difficult decisions that allow it to progress."SGA at K-State Salina meets weekly to discuss and address the issues and concerns of campus. The meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff. The organization is responsible for filling many student leadership roles, including cabinet chairs that focus on different campus initiatives like programming events for students, diversity affairs and community service. SGA also nominates students to be senators to help have input and vote on matters of importance. This representation is diverse and includes many members studying different academic focuses.&nbsp;"I think SGA is important because it gives our students a voice. It gives a reason for students to give input on important decisions involving this campus," Lippert said. "Stephen and I are students ourselves and are excited to be able to support the campus to the best of our ability."

K-State Salina student body elects Lippert and Watson to serve as SGA leadership

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter-Salina Post

Hello and happy Wednesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

In case you missed it earlier this week KSHSAA unveiled the official sites for the 2025 state basketball tournaments and many will remain the same across the board.

The 6A tournament will still be hosted at Koch Arena in Wichita, 5A at White Auditorium in Emoporia, 4A at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina, 3A at the Hutch Sports Arena, 2A at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan and 1A split between Dodge City and Colby

Speaking of hoops, Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;secured the services of one of the top shot blockers with the signing of elite big man&nbsp;oo-gah-na On-yen-so

A 7-foot, 247-pound center and former consensus top-25 recruit, Onyenso arrives at K-State after spending the last 2 seasons at Kentucky, where he was a part of 45 wins, including 25 in SEC play, and consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. He played in 40 games in his 2 seasons as a Wildcat, and recently withdrew his name after declaring for the NBA draft

And finally Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run into the fountains last night, as the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 for their 11th win in 14 games.

Game two is set for this evening at 7:10 as the Royals look to even the series in KC

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GXr0Cv8wazw?si=UX8RvpKpscJ-7vrK" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter-Salina PostHello and happy Wednesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715807615208.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>_________In case you missed it earlier this week KSHSAA unveiled the official sites for the 2025 state basketball tournaments and many will remain the same across the board.The 6A tournament will still be hosted at Koch Arena in Wichita, 5A at White Auditorium in Emoporia, 4A at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina, 3A at the Hutch Sports Arena, 2A at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan and 1A split between Dodge City and Colby_________Speaking of hoops, Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;secured the services of one of the top shot blockers with the signing of elite big man&nbsp;oo-gah-na On-yen-soA 7-foot, 247-pound center and former consensus top-25 recruit, Onyenso arrives at K-State after spending the last 2 seasons at Kentucky, where he was a part of 45 wins, including 25 in SEC play, and consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. He played in 40 games in his 2 seasons as a Wildcat, and recently withdrew his name after declaring for the NBA draft_________And finally Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run into the fountains last night, as the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 for their 11th win in 14 games.Game two is set for this evening at 7:10 as the Royals look to even the series in KC_________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

910 KINA Sports Headlines — June 12

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;&nbsp;Branting,Erin Johnson REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance.

NAME: Darby,Craig Cassanova REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME: Gordon,Shawn Curtis REQUESTED CHARE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Harris,Jordan Christopher REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

NAME:&nbsp;Hoffman,Dylan Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Murrell, Xavier Levi REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Patterson,Gregory Arvell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

NAME:&nbsp;Sorden,Michael Paul REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000

NAME: Wright,Jacob Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

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/2024/6/1718198777918.jpeg" alt="Branting,Erin Johnson" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Branting,Erin Johnson REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718198836168.png" alt="Darby,Craig Cassanova" />
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 </figure>NAME: Darby,Craig Cassanova REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199186542.jpeg" alt="Gordon,Shawn Curtis" />
 <figcaption>Gordon,Shawn Curtis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Gordon,Shawn Curtis REQUESTED CHARE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199243502.jpeg" alt="Harris,Jordan Christopher" />
 <figcaption>Harris,Jordan Christopher</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Harris,Jordan Christopher REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199368489.jpeg" alt="Hoffman,Dylan Dean" />
 <figcaption>Hoffman,Dylan Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hoffman,Dylan Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199456483.jpeg" alt="Murrell,Xavier Levi" />
 <figcaption>Murrell,Xavier Levi</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Murrell, Xavier Levi REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199495550.jpeg" alt="Patterson,Gregory Arvell" />
 <figcaption>Patterson,Gregory Arvell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Patterson,Gregory Arvell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199552367.jpeg" alt="Sorden,Michael Paul" />
 <figcaption>Sorden,Michael Paul</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Sorden,Michael Paul REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718199667971.png" alt="Wright,Jacob Allen" />
 <figcaption>Wright,Jacob Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Wright,Jacob Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

Saline County Jail Bookings, June 12

This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Rain is an ironic concern for this year’s wheat crop, but producers are asking Mother Nature to hold off just a bit so they can get a quickly ripening crop out of the field and into the bin before weed pressure sets in.&nbsp;

Harvest is a family affair near Garden Plain in Sedgwick County, where Martin Kerschen is harvesting alongside his son Justin — the sixth generation on the farm. Since starting harvest on Wednesday, June 5, they are seeing yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre on fields planted to SY Monument. Proteins range from 12 to 13 percent. Rains from the weekend took a slight toll on test weights, but Martin Kerschen is extremely pleased with how this year’s crop is turning out — especially compared to last year.&nbsp;

“I enjoy years like this,” he said. “You try the best you can, and we’re happy with yields and how our wheat looks this year. There’s a big smile on my face.”

While still variable across some fields, the wheat crop is also looking much better in Dickinson County, where fourth-generation producer Bryant Olson farms near Gypsum with his father Gary, brother Trenton and uncle David. The family started cutting on Friday, June 7, in hopes of getting as much cut as possible ahead of last weekend’s storms.

While still good quality, test weights did fall after the rain — from 62 pounds per bushel to 60 pounds per bushel. Protein is ranging from 12 percent to above 13 percent. High quality is essential as 10 percent of the Olsons' wheat acres are grown for their certified seed operation.&nbsp;

The operation planted several varieties, including LCS Atomic AX, LSC Helix AX, KS Mako, KS Providence, KS Larry and Bob Dole. Two more weeks and harvest should be wrapped up for this family.&nbsp;

“Wheat harvest will be early enough that we won’t have to worry about weed pressure,” Olson said. “Hopefully it doesn’t rain too much before we get it all up, and we will be sitting a lot better than last year.”

Sumner County missed the recent rains and Tim Turek, who farms near South Haven, is praying rain stays out of the forecast so farmers do not have to worry dealing with pigweeds or crabgrass until harvest is over. Then, he welcomes the moisture to benefit his cattle and fall crops.&nbsp;

Turek started cutting at least a week earlier compared to a normal year and avoiding the rain delays meant he kept cutting over the weekend. He’s seeing field yields anywhere from 40 bushels per acre to above 70 bushels per acre. Test weights are hitting 62 pounds per bushel thus far, with proteins averaging between 10 and 12 percent. He has been especially pleased with the varieties AP Prolific, AP18 AX, AP24 AX and Bob Dole.&nbsp;

“There is no comparison to last year,” Turek said, “Honestly, I can’t believe the recovery we’ve had with the whirlwind weather this year. You have to attribute it to the progress of the genetics over the past several years because when I was a kid, wheat wouldn’t have survived what this wheat has been through.”

Turek hauls quite a bit of his wheat to the Scoular Grain elevator in Wellington, where grain merchandiser Doug Zeller is seeing both excellent yield and proteins across the board.&nbsp;

Zeller reported they started taking in wheat about two weeks ago and plans on receiving grain for at least 10 more days. Test weights are averaging 62 to 63 pounds per bushel and proteins are staying steady at 11 to 12.5 percent.&nbsp;

“This year is much better than expected on both spectrums,” he said. “With higher yields, we typically see lower protein and test weights. This year that isn’t the case.”&nbsp;

With heat indices estimated to reach 100 degrees by Thursday, harvest is likely to continue progressing quickly across the lower two-thirds of the state.

The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wheatharvest24&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansaswheat" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kswheat" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KansasWheat" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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<figure>
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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatThis is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Rain is an ironic concern for this year’s wheat crop, but producers are asking Mother Nature to hold off just a bit so they can get a quickly ripening crop out of the field and into the bin before weed pressure sets in.&nbsp;Harvest is a family affair near Garden Plain in Sedgwick County, where Martin Kerschen is harvesting alongside his son Justin — the sixth generation on the farm. Since starting harvest on Wednesday, June 5, they are seeing yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre on fields planted to SY Monument. Proteins range from 12 to 13 percent. Rains from the weekend took a slight toll on test weights, but Martin Kerschen is extremely pleased with how this year’s crop is turning out — especially compared to last year.&nbsp;“I enjoy years like this,” he said. “You try the best you can, and we’re happy with yields and how our wheat looks this year. There’s a big smile on my face.”While still variable across some fields, the wheat crop is also looking much better in Dickinson County, where fourth-generation producer Bryant Olson farms near Gypsum with his father Gary, brother Trenton and uncle David. The family started cutting on Friday, June 7, in hopes of getting as much cut as possible ahead of last weekend’s storms.While still good quality, test weights did fall after the rain — from 62 pounds per bushel to 60 pounds per bushel. Protein is ranging from 12 percent to above 13 percent. High quality is essential as 10 percent of the Olsons' wheat acres are grown for their certified seed operation.&nbsp;The operation planted several varieties, including LCS Atomic AX, LSC Helix AX, KS Mako, KS Providence, KS Larry and Bob Dole. Two more weeks and harvest should be wrapped up for this family.&nbsp;“Wheat harvest will be early enough that we won’t have to worry about weed pressure,” Olson said. “Hopefully it doesn’t rain too much before we get it all up, and we will be sitting a lot better than last year.”Sumner County missed the recent rains and Tim Turek, who farms near South Haven, is praying rain stays out of the forecast so farmers do not have to worry dealing with pigweeds or crabgrass until harvest is over. Then, he welcomes the moisture to benefit his cattle and fall crops.&nbsp;Turek started cutting at least a week earlier compared to a normal year and avoiding the rain delays meant he kept cutting over the weekend. He’s seeing field yields anywhere from 40 bushels per acre to above 70 bushels per acre. Test weights are hitting 62 pounds per bushel thus far, with proteins averaging between 10 and 12 percent. He has been especially pleased with the varieties AP Prolific, AP18 AX, AP24 AX and Bob Dole.&nbsp;“There is no comparison to last year,” Turek said, “Honestly, I can’t believe the recovery we’ve had with the whirlwind weather this year. You have to attribute it to the progress of the genetics over the past several years because when I was a kid, wheat wouldn’t have survived what this wheat has been through.”Turek hauls quite a bit of his wheat to the Scoular Grain elevator in Wellington, where grain merchandiser Doug Zeller is seeing both excellent yield and proteins across the board.&nbsp;Zeller reported they started taking in wheat about two weeks ago and plans on receiving grain for at least 10 more days. Test weights are averaging 62 to 63 pounds per bushel and proteins are staying steady at 11 to 12.5 percent.&nbsp;“This year is much better than expected on both spectrums,” he said. “With higher yields, we typically see lower protein and test weights. This year that isn’t the case.”&nbsp;With heat indices estimated to reach 100 degrees by Thursday, harvest is likely to continue progressing quickly across the lower two-thirds of the state.The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wheatharvest24&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansaswheat" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kswheat" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KansasWheat" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Salina Fire Department (SFD) staff responded to reports of an explosion in town shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11.&nbsp;

Five SFD engines and multiple emergency staff arrived at 400 block of South 10th Street to investigate a possible small explosion.

The house appeared to have smoke billowing from the front, but there were no visible signs of fire.

Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVeCp1G6Bgs?si=RZC6--u96XBRlpFJ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By SALINA POSTSalina Fire Department (SFD) staff responded to reports of an explosion in town shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11.&nbsp;Five SFD engines and multiple emergency staff arrived at 400 block of South 10th Street to investigate a possible small explosion.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718160528604.jpeg" alt="Multiple Salina Fire Department (SFD) engines respond to a home at 400 block of South 10th Street to investigate a possible explosion while smoke leaks from the front of the residence at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, in central Salina. Photo by Nate King" />
 <figcaption>Multiple Salina Fire Department (SFD) engines respond to a home at 400 block of South 10th Street to investigate a possible explosion while smoke leaks from the front of the residence at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, in central Salina. Photo by Nate King</figcaption>
 </figure>The house appeared to have smoke billowing from the front, but there were no visible signs of fire.Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8bdf71db-697a-4b4f-94a6-a99474e9d780">UPDATED: 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup announced</a>

🎥Possible explosion at central Salina home, large SFD and emergency response

The night is almost here - <a href="https://fb.watch/sEvAbRDayS/">the 38th year of the SM Hanson Festival Jam</a>. This is the opening night event of the Smoky Hill River Festival and the highest-attended event of the Festival. According to event organizers, attendance for this single-night event in 2023 was over 13,000.

SM Hanson Festival Jam is fast-paced evening of music is fun for all. Four hours of music. 17 bands play for 12 minutes. This year, 27 bands applied from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas. Our selection process and goals are to offer a variety of musicfrom the region.

Festival Jam 2024 will have four new bands, three second timers, and a mix of other past performers. Never a dull moment. 

The music changes every 15 minutes on the quarter hour. Quick set changes are possible through the backline equipment and stage staff provided by SM Hanson Music. The musicians get tuned back stage and then the frantic 3 minutes of switching bands begins. Thirty seven years of practice makes this switch-out appear easy. 

Come be part of the SM Hanson Festival Jam - the largest single evening music event in the Midwest. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday June 13 – music begins at 5:45 p.m. with a special-by-invitation band.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>

Wristbands for 12 years and up are your admission. SM Hanson Music and many other local/regional merchants have wristbands for sale today.

5:45 p.m. Salina South High School Jazz Band - Invitational band&nbsp;

6:00 p.m. Visual Lies New to Festival Jam. Self-described as Hair Metal/80s rock. Based in Lindsborg and ready to rock!

6:15 p.m. Downtown Funk 2023’s invitation band Making their 2nd appearance. Salina Central HS jazz and funk band

6:30 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and Friends A new lineup adding a dobro and stand-up bass playing an Americana mix

6:45 p.m. Lix This Salina 4pc band. Playing a mix of classic rock for 40+ years.

7:00 p.m. King Tones They have played the jam previously, but it has been several years. 4pc band playing blues/rock.

7:15 p.m. Fed Up UPDATED - Salina-based 5pc band will play Rock &amp; Classic Rock&nbsp;

7:30 p.m. Hey Radio Wichita based band – a repeat – they promise more energy with a mix of Skate Punk and Pop!!!!.

7:45 p.m. Soul Preachers &nbsp;A Salina 3pc band – playing classic rock

8:00 p.m. Drop Everything New to the Jam. Scheduled in 2022 as The Box Turtles - lightning ended the show. Based in Manhattan – this 4pc band with a new member lineup and new name will play their mix of Midwest rock

8:15 p.m. Kyndred This Hays based band played in 2022. A 5pc band is here to Rock a 2nd time – Heavy Metal

8:30 p.m. HyWay 14 New to Festival Jam. Pretty Prairie is home for this 4pc band. They describe their music as grunge-rock/red-dirt country.

8:45 p.m. Bootleg Mercy Multiple Rock Music award nominations. This 4pc band rocked in 2023 – playing Rock/Grunge

9:00 p.m. Dune Buggy This talented 5pc group has years of experience. Their 12 minute set will include Rock &amp; Pop.

9:15 p.m. Love Like War New to Festival Jam. Central Kansas roots – 5pc band playing Alt Rock. Lead singer is known as ‘Chewy’ – I was told it is a Star Wars thing??

9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson &amp; Co. The founder of SM Hanson Music– their 38th time at the Jam. Always a variety – always great.

9:45 p.m. The Blades You gotta love a rock/pop/funk band with horns! We have requested a larger stage area for the members (hard to count that high). Always a great end to the SM Hanson Festival Jam

SM Hanson Music created a new time slot in 2023 for the Festival Jam - adding a seventeenth band!&nbsp;

This new spot is by invitation. The invitation is extended to a band outside of the normal selection process.&nbsp;

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8bdf71db-697a-4b4f-94a6-a99474e9d780">UPDATED: 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup announced</a>

This year’s invitation band is a group of young musicians from Salina South High School – South HS Jazz Ensemble.&nbsp;

This Jazz band has twenty-one (21) players under the guidance of Darren Brooks – Band Director at South HS.&nbsp;

The musicians include: Arturo Mendiola (9) – Alto Saxophone Carter Purcell (11) – Alto Saxophone&nbsp; Zach Grummert (11) - Tenor Saxophone Xander Fauci-Wills (9) – Tenor Sax&nbsp; Landon Woellhof (12) – Baritone Saxophone&nbsp; Dylan Kimmi (9) – Trombone Daimean Brown (10) – Trombone&nbsp; Cooper Hutton (9) – Trombone Wyatt Rector (9) – Trombone&nbsp; Trinity Burch (10) – Trumpet Trenton Hemberger (12) – Trumpet&nbsp; Easton Kimmi (12) – Trumpet Izaac Konzem (9) – Trumpet&nbsp; Xavyer Nouanlasy (12) – Trumpet&nbsp; Ella Baird (10) – Guitar Dariyan Garmen (9) – Guitar&nbsp; Andres Vasquez (11) – Guitar Rogan Scoville (9) – Bass&nbsp; Thomas Cochran (10) – Percussion Amelia Mall (9) – Percussion&nbsp; Cale Witt (10) - Percussion&nbsp;

One more reason to arrive early on Thursday June 13 for the SM Hanson Festival Jam – gates open at 4pm.&nbsp;

The SM Hanson Festival Jam is a fast-paced evening of Live music for everyone. The 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam is the opening night of the Smoky Hill River Festival. The Jam has become the - Can’t Miss - Festival event. Seventeen bands from the region will perform a wide variety of music over the four plus hours. Each band plays for 12 minutes. A quick 3-minute change and another band is on the stage – be sure to watch the action on stage between bands! The SM Hanson Festival Jam 2023 attendance was estimated at over 13,000 – making this night the largest single music event in the Midwest. Gates open at 4:00 pm on Thursday June 13 – music starts at 5:45. Wristbands for 12 years and up are your admission.&nbsp;

If you have never been to the SM Hanson Festival Jam – this is a show to see! Bring the family to a GREAT night of music, friends, FOOD, and fun. This is the best way to start your Smoky Hill River Festival.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626982189744.jpeg" alt="SM Hanson Festival Jam" />
 <figcaption>SM Hanson Festival Jam</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedThe night is almost here - <a href="https://fb.watch/sEvAbRDayS/">the 38th year of the SM Hanson Festival Jam</a>. This is the opening night event of the Smoky Hill River Festival and the highest-attended event of the Festival. According to event organizers, attendance for this single-night event in 2023 was over 13,000.SM Hanson Festival Jam is fast-paced evening of music is fun for all. Four hours of music. 17 bands play for 12 minutes. This year, 27 bands applied from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas. Our selection process and goals are to offer a variety of musicfrom the region.Festival Jam 2024 will have four new bands, three second timers, and a mix of other past performers. Never a dull moment. The music changes every 15 minutes on the quarter hour. Quick set changes are possible through the backline equipment and stage staff provided by SM Hanson Music. The musicians get tuned back stage and then the frantic 3 minutes of switching bands begins. Thirty seven years of practice makes this switch-out appear easy. Come be part of the SM Hanson Festival Jam - the largest single evening music event in the Midwest. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday June 13 – music begins at 5:45 p.m. with a special-by-invitation band.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>Wristbands for 12 years and up are your admission. SM Hanson Music and many other local/regional merchants have wristbands for sale today.5:45 p.m. Salina South High School Jazz Band - Invitational band&nbsp; 6:00 p.m. Visual Lies New to Festival Jam. Self-described as Hair Metal/80s rock. Based in Lindsborg and ready to rock!6:15 p.m. Downtown Funk 2023’s invitation band Making their 2nd appearance. Salina Central HS jazz and funk band6:30 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and Friends A new lineup adding a dobro and stand-up bass playing an Americana mix6:45 p.m. Lix This Salina 4pc band. Playing a mix of classic rock for 40+ years.7:00 p.m. King Tones They have played the jam previously, but it has been several years. 4pc band playing blues/rock.7:15 p.m. Fed Up UPDATED - Salina-based 5pc band will play Rock &amp; Classic Rock&nbsp;7:30 p.m. Hey Radio Wichita based band – a repeat – they promise more energy with a mix of Skate Punk and Pop!!!!.7:45 p.m. Soul Preachers &nbsp;A Salina 3pc band – playing classic rock8:00 p.m. Drop Everything New to the Jam. Scheduled in 2022 as The Box Turtles - lightning ended the show. Based in Manhattan – this 4pc band with a new member lineup and new name will play their mix of Midwest rock8:15 p.m. Kyndred This Hays based band played in 2022. A 5pc band is here to Rock a 2nd time – Heavy Metal8:30 p.m. HyWay 14 New to Festival Jam. Pretty Prairie is home for this 4pc band. They describe their music as grunge-rock/red-dirt country.8:45 p.m. Bootleg Mercy Multiple Rock Music award nominations. This 4pc band rocked in 2023 – playing Rock/Grunge9:00 p.m. Dune Buggy This talented 5pc group has years of experience. Their 12 minute set will include Rock &amp; Pop.9:15 p.m. Love Like War New to Festival Jam. Central Kansas roots – 5pc band playing Alt Rock. Lead singer is known as ‘Chewy’ – I was told it is a Star Wars thing??9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson &amp; Co. The founder of SM Hanson Music– their 38th time at the Jam. Always a variety – always great.9:45 p.m. The Blades You gotta love a rock/pop/funk band with horns! We have requested a larger stage area for the members (hard to count that high). Always a great end to the SM Hanson Festival Jam<h2>Learn more about the invited band</h2>SM Hanson Music created a new time slot in 2023 for the Festival Jam - adding a seventeenth band!&nbsp;This new spot is by invitation. The invitation is extended to a band outside of the normal selection process.&nbsp;The band will play at 5:45.&nbsp;READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8bdf71db-697a-4b4f-94a6-a99474e9d780">UPDATED: 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup announced</a>This year’s invitation band is a group of young musicians from Salina South High School – South HS Jazz Ensemble.&nbsp;This Jazz band has twenty-one (21) players under the guidance of Darren Brooks – Band Director at South HS.&nbsp;The musicians include: Arturo Mendiola (9) – Alto Saxophone Carter Purcell (11) – Alto Saxophone&nbsp; Zach Grummert (11) - Tenor Saxophone Xander Fauci-Wills (9) – Tenor Sax&nbsp; Landon Woellhof (12) – Baritone Saxophone&nbsp; Dylan Kimmi (9) – Trombone Daimean Brown (10) – Trombone&nbsp; Cooper Hutton (9) – Trombone Wyatt Rector (9) – Trombone&nbsp; Trinity Burch (10) – Trumpet Trenton Hemberger (12) – Trumpet&nbsp; Easton Kimmi (12) – Trumpet Izaac Konzem (9) – Trumpet&nbsp; Xavyer Nouanlasy (12) – Trumpet&nbsp; Ella Baird (10) – Guitar Dariyan Garmen (9) – Guitar&nbsp; Andres Vasquez (11) – Guitar Rogan Scoville (9) – Bass&nbsp; Thomas Cochran (10) – Percussion Amelia Mall (9) – Percussion&nbsp; Cale Witt (10) - Percussion&nbsp;One more reason to arrive early on Thursday June 13 for the SM Hanson Festival Jam – gates open at 4pm.&nbsp;The SM Hanson Festival Jam is a fast-paced evening of Live music for everyone. The 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam is the opening night of the Smoky Hill River Festival. The Jam has become the - Can’t Miss - Festival event. Seventeen bands from the region will perform a wide variety of music over the four plus hours. Each band plays for 12 minutes. A quick 3-minute change and another band is on the stage – be sure to watch the action on stage between bands! The SM Hanson Festival Jam 2023 attendance was estimated at over 13,000 – making this night the largest single music event in the Midwest. Gates open at 4:00 pm on Thursday June 13 – music starts at 5:45. Wristbands for 12 years and up are your admission.&nbsp;If you have never been to the SM Hanson Festival Jam – this is a show to see! Bring the family to a GREAT night of music, friends, FOOD, and fun. This is the best way to start your Smoky Hill River Festival.&nbsp;

UPDATED: 38th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup announced

Hello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

On Monday, Carlos Rodón pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his return to the mound where he hit his low point last September, winning his seventh straight start and leading Yankees over the Royals 4-2

Juan Soto rejoined the Yankees lineup after missing a three-game series against the Dodgers because of left forearm inflammation. He went 1 for 3 with a run and a walk as the designated hitter.

Unfortunately this loss came at an additional cost to the Royals, as outfielder Hunter Renfroe fractured his left big toe when fouled off two pitches from Rodón in the third inning

Renfroe was removed from the game in the fifth inning of play, to this point in the season the nine-year major league veteran is batting .200 with six homers and 26 RBI.

And finally this evening don’t miss the Coach O Show airing LIVE from the Alley at 6:00 p.m.

Devin Hanney will catch up with Heron O’Neal after an emphatic victory over the Washington Wolfpack this weekend, and chat with your favorite coaches, players, and members of the front office

If you can’t make it out to the Alley we’ve got you covered with the Coach O show streaming on Salina Post and on our YouTube channel.

The Liberty will play in Wichita this Saturday, and that game can be heard right here on KINA

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<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3FL7G5Lhzac?si=KkZUKqQE3wE9ND-d" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter-Salina PostHello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
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 </figure>_________On Monday, Carlos Rodón pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his return to the mound where he hit his low point last September, winning his seventh straight start and leading Yankees over the Royals 4-2Juan Soto rejoined the Yankees lineup after missing a three-game series against the Dodgers because of left forearm inflammation. He went 1 for 3 with a run and a walk as the designated hitter._________Unfortunately this loss came at an additional cost to the Royals, as outfielder Hunter Renfroe fractured his left big toe when fouled off two pitches from Rodón in the third inningRenfroe was removed from the game in the fifth inning of play, to this point in the season the nine-year major league veteran is batting .200 with six homers and 26 RBI._________And finally this evening don’t miss the Coach O Show airing LIVE from the Alley at 6:00 p.m.Devin Hanney will catch up with Heron O’Neal after an emphatic victory over the Washington Wolfpack this weekend, and chat with your favorite coaches, players, and members of the front officeIf you can’t make it out to the Alley we’ve got you covered with the Coach O show streaming on Salina Post and on our YouTube channel.The Liberty will play in Wichita this Saturday, and that game can be heard right here on KINA_________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.____________________________________________

910 KINA Sports Headlines — June 11

Click the play button above to hear Nate’s conversation with the Friends of the River Puppets. By SALINA POST

Join host Nate King on The King in the Community Podcast for a special episode featuring Smoky Hill River critters Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and Timmy the Turtle.

These hand puppets, hand crafted by Anne Hoekstra, education outreach coordinator for the Friends of the River Foundation, are brought to life by Anne and the Foundation's Executive Director, Jane Anderson.

The discussion centers on protecting the Smoky Hill River through responsible waste management, community education and teamwork. Anne and Jane share their experiences with using puppetry to engage both children and adults in learning about river ecosystems.

LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d65fcc61-d99e-4df1-9ab9-a2ec97d8cc73">🎙King in the Community — Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival</a>

 This is an episode the whole family will love. Hear from the cast of critters as they share their stories of living on the river in Saline County.&nbsp;

Want to meet the puppets in person? Friends of the River Foundation’s river puppets are on the loose at the <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/performer/river-puppet-palooza/">48th Annual Smoky Hill River Festival</a> on FRIDAY ONLY. Watch for Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and other characters from their educational outreach program as they share stories of the Smoky Hill River.

<div><iframe title="Friends of the River Foundation Puppets" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=afybb-163c0b7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Click the play button above to hear Nate’s conversation with the Friends of the River Puppets. By SALINA POSTJoin host Nate King on The King in the Community Podcast for a special episode featuring Smoky Hill River critters Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and Timmy the Turtle.These hand puppets, hand crafted by Anne Hoekstra, education outreach coordinator for the Friends of the River Foundation, are brought to life by Anne and the Foundation's Executive Director, Jane Anderson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718129058819.jpeg" alt="Jane Anderson, pictured left and Anne Hoekstra, pictured right, animate Bella Beaver, Timmy the Turtle, Bartholomew Bullfrog and Edna C. Channel Cat puppets to help convey the educational mission of the Friends of the River Foundation. Photo by Oliva Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Jane Anderson, pictured left and Anne Hoekstra, pictured right, animate Bella Beaver, Timmy the Turtle, Bartholomew Bullfrog and Edna C. Channel Cat puppets to help convey the educational mission of the Friends of the River Foundation. Photo by Oliva Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>The discussion centers on protecting the Smoky Hill River through responsible waste management, community education and teamwork. Anne and Jane share their experiences with using puppetry to engage both children and adults in learning about river ecosystems.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d65fcc61-d99e-4df1-9ab9-a2ec97d8cc73">🎙King in the Community — Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival</a> This is an episode the whole family will love. Hear from the cast of critters as they share their stories of living on the river in Saline County.&nbsp;Want to meet the puppets in person? Friends of the River Foundation’s river puppets are on the loose at the <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/performer/river-puppet-palooza/">48th Annual Smoky Hill River Festival</a> on FRIDAY ONLY. Watch for Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and other characters from their educational outreach program as they share stories of the Smoky Hill River.<h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=11&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-06-10&ss=e1fb7c3bd0252dc83d5fe95fd66449f7&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Friends of the River Foundation Puppets

Powerful supercell thunderstorms erupted along a cold front across Central Kansas during the early evening hours of Wednesday, June 11 2008. 

These storms quickly became severe as they tracked east producing several tornadoes along with extremely large hail. Tornadoes with damage were first reported across the Northeast portion of Barton County, around 8 miles north-northwest of Claflin around 6:40 p.m.

 Initial reports are that there was roof damage along with damage to rural homes and outbuildings. This same storm tracked through Ellsworth County causing damage to trees and power poles. A few hours later another intense thunderstorm developed and tracked through Saline County around 9:40 p.m. producing a tornado. This tornado moved east-northeast with a path length of about 14 miles and a maximum intensity of EF-3.

The tornado first touched down just west of I-135 and just south of the Salina Airport. 

It then traveled  along the southeast outskirts of Salina where it damaged several homes, outbuildings, trees and power lines. EF-3 damage was noted near the intersection of East Shilling Road and South Holmes Road.

The tornado continued east of Salina with some EF-2 damage near East Crawford Street and South Whitmore Road. The tornado continued northeast before crossing into Dickinson County, just south of Solomon. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries.

Along with tornadoes, these powerful storms also produced extremely large  hail, some to the size of softballs.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718121939044.jpeg" alt="Tornado about 2-3 miles southeast of Wilson, Ellsworth County, at around 7 p.m. on June 11, 2008. Picture courtesy of Henry Diehl.	" />
 <figcaption>Tornado about 2-3 miles southeast of Wilson, Ellsworth County, at around 7 p.m. on June 11, 2008. Picture courtesy of Henry Diehl.	</figcaption>
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 <figcaption>Map of tornado touchdowns across Barton County on June 11, 2008. Photos/Images Courtesy NWS-Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>NWS-WichitaPowerful supercell thunderstorms erupted along a cold front across Central Kansas during the early evening hours of Wednesday, June 11 2008. These storms quickly became severe as they tracked east producing several tornadoes along with extremely large hail. Tornadoes with damage were first reported across the Northeast portion of Barton County, around 8 miles north-northwest of Claflin around 6:40 p.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718121753462.png" alt="Radar image of the storm as it affected Northeast Barton County.	" />
 <figcaption>Radar image of the storm as it affected Northeast Barton County.	</figcaption>
 </figure> Initial reports are that there was roof damage along with damage to rural homes and outbuildings. This same storm tracked through Ellsworth County causing damage to trees and power poles. A few hours later another intense thunderstorm developed and tracked through Saline County around 9:40 p.m. producing a tornado. This tornado moved east-northeast with a path length of about 14 miles and a maximum intensity of EF-3.The tornado first touched down just west of I-135 and just south of the Salina Airport. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718121791261.jpeg" alt="Map showing the tornado path through Saline County." />
 <figcaption>Map showing the tornado path through Saline County.</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718121850696.jpeg" alt="Damage to a machine shed 5 miles east of Salina." />
 <figcaption>Damage to a machine shed 5 miles east of Salina.</figcaption>
 </figure>It then traveled along the southeast outskirts of Salina where it damaged several homes, outbuildings, trees and power lines. EF-3 damage was noted near the intersection of East Shilling Road and South Holmes Road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718121894876.jpeg" alt="Tornado damage near the intersection of East Shilling Road and South Holmes Road. 	" />
 <figcaption>Tornado damage near the intersection of East Shilling Road and South Holmes Road. 	</figcaption>
 </figure>The tornado continued east of Salina with some EF-2 damage near East Crawford Street and South Whitmore Road. The tornado continued northeast before crossing into Dickinson County, just south of Solomon. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries.Along with tornadoes, these powerful storms also produced extremely large hail, some to the size of softballs.

Today in weather history — June 11, 2008 central Kansas tornadoes

BY NATE KING Salina Post

On Monday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Salina Police Department (SPD) dispatched officers to the 1100 block of State Street following a reported burglary.

According to SPD Cpt. James Feldman, a 41-year-old woman from Salina informed officers that she was moving out of her residence on June 9. When she returned on June 10, she discovered numerous items missing.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/48d5b028-8e16-42b6-9d11-a3542087d259">UPDATED: Charges dismissed in Saline County attempted murder investigation</a>

"She noticed she was missing a Black and Decker toaster, sewing supplies, storage containers, tools, printer, scanner, some food items, a shelving unit, a pot, a couple of cameras, a violin and an AC unit," Feldman said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $560. The Salina Police Department is currently investigating the incident.

Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.

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 </figure>BY NATE KING Salina PostOn Monday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Salina Police Department (SPD) dispatched officers to the 1100 block of State Street following a reported burglary.According to SPD Cpt. James Feldman, a 41-year-old woman from Salina informed officers that she was moving out of her residence on June 9. When she returned on June 10, she discovered numerous items missing.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/48d5b028-8e16-42b6-9d11-a3542087d259">UPDATED: Charges dismissed in Saline County attempted murder investigation</a>"She noticed she was missing a Black and Decker toaster, sewing supplies, storage containers, tools, printer, scanner, some food items, a shelving unit, a pot, a couple of cameras, a violin and an AC unit," Feldman said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $560. The Salina Police Department is currently investigating the incident.Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.

Burglary during house move — Salina woman reports multiple items stolen

Rolling Hills Zoo Rolling Hills Zoo&nbsp;is&nbsp;thrilled to announce that their&nbsp;newly remodeled and expanded Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop&nbsp;has&nbsp;officially opened its doors. &nbsp;Renovations&nbsp;taking place over the last few months&nbsp;have transformed the gift shop into a more spacious, accessible, and customer-friendly destination, doubling its previous square footage.&nbsp;

One of the most notable improvements is the addition of three new admission windows. These will significantly enhance customer service by reducing wait times and ensuring a smoother entry experience for&nbsp;the zoo’s&nbsp;guests. Accessibility has also been a key focus, with the installation of a new exit door designed to make exiting the shop easier for everyone.

The gift shop now features a stunning wall of windows that brighten both the shop and the lobby. This design choice creates a welcoming, open atmosphere that&nbsp;the zoo is&nbsp;sure&nbsp;their&nbsp;visitors will love.

Inside, new displays are being installed, along with a beautiful natural edge wood countertop, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the space.&nbsp;As the&nbsp;final&nbsp;touches are being&nbsp;finished,&nbsp;a&nbsp;new Rolling Hills Zoo&nbsp;logo sign&nbsp;is being&nbsp;installed&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;the gift shop’s&nbsp;fresh, modern look.

Additionally,&nbsp;the zoo’s&nbsp;inventory management has improved with the introduction of a new storeroom, providing much-needed space for gift shop staff to organize and manage merchandise efficiently.

To ensure a seamless experience from the moment guests arrive,&nbsp;a&nbsp;new sidewalk&nbsp;has&nbsp;also&nbsp;been added&nbsp;leading up to the admission windows&nbsp;along with&nbsp;a walkway that takes visitors directly into the zoo. These additions guarantee smooth and easy access, enhancing the overall guest experience.&nbsp;

Rolling Hills Zoo invites their guests&nbsp;to visit the Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop to see the beautiful renovations for&nbsp;themsel<a></a>ves. Whether you're picking up a souvenir or simply enjoying the new space,&nbsp;Rolling Hills Zoo is&nbsp;confident that the improvements will make your visit even more enjoyable.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718109950708.jpeg" alt="Photos Courtesy Rolling Hills Zoo" />
 <figcaption>Photos Courtesy Rolling Hills Zoo</figcaption>
 </figure>Rolling Hills Zoo Rolling Hills Zoo&nbsp;is&nbsp;thrilled to announce that their&nbsp;newly remodeled and expanded Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop&nbsp;has&nbsp;officially opened its doors. &nbsp;Renovations&nbsp;taking place over the last few months&nbsp;have transformed the gift shop into a more spacious, accessible, and customer-friendly destination, doubling its previous square footage.&nbsp;One of the most notable improvements is the addition of three new admission windows. These will significantly enhance customer service by reducing wait times and ensuring a smoother entry experience for&nbsp;the zoo’s&nbsp;guests. Accessibility has also been a key focus, with the installation of a new exit door designed to make exiting the shop easier for everyone.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718109990013.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>The gift shop now features a stunning wall of windows that brighten both the shop and the lobby. This design choice creates a welcoming, open atmosphere that&nbsp;the zoo is&nbsp;sure&nbsp;their&nbsp;visitors will love.Inside, new displays are being installed, along with a beautiful natural edge wood countertop, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the space.&nbsp;As the&nbsp;final&nbsp;touches are being&nbsp;finished,&nbsp;a&nbsp;new Rolling Hills Zoo&nbsp;logo sign&nbsp;is being&nbsp;installed&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;the gift shop’s&nbsp;fresh, modern look.Additionally,&nbsp;the zoo’s&nbsp;inventory management has improved with the introduction of a new storeroom, providing much-needed space for gift shop staff to organize and manage merchandise efficiently.To ensure a seamless experience from the moment guests arrive,&nbsp;a&nbsp;new sidewalk&nbsp;has&nbsp;also&nbsp;been added&nbsp;leading up to the admission windows&nbsp;along with&nbsp;a walkway that takes visitors directly into the zoo. These additions guarantee smooth and easy access, enhancing the overall guest experience.&nbsp;Rolling Hills Zoo invites their guests&nbsp;to visit the Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop to see the beautiful renovations for&nbsp;themsel<a></a>ves. Whether you're picking up a souvenir or simply enjoying the new space,&nbsp;Rolling Hills Zoo is&nbsp;confident that the improvements will make your visit even more enjoyable.

Rolling Hills Zoo’s Elephant’s Trunk Gift Shop reopens

Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order

NAME:&nbsp;Filkins,Carolyn Faye REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body Poss of marijuana

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

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;Benoit,Marcell DejonREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationDriving While SuspendedTransporting an open container<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Combs,Johnny EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Disney,Timothy ScottREQUESTED CHARGE(S): &nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstanceCrim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1KCriminal trespass; Defiance of restraining orderViol protection order; Abuse order<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718108017881.jpeg" alt="Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body Poss of marijuana" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Filkins,Carolyn Faye REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body Poss of marijuana<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718108087510.jpeg" alt="Lopez-Ramirez,Jorge Javier" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Lopez-Ramirez,Jorge JavierREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718108135375.jpeg" alt="McConnell,Jacky Wayne" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McConnell,Jacky WayneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyFailure to appearPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantFailure to appearFailure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718108203418.jpeg" alt="Perdue,Michael Eugene" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Perdue,Michael EugeneREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Viol of a protection order

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