By NATE KING Salina Post

Officers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) are investigating a burglary that occurred between August 30 and September 3 in the 1000 block of Brock Avenue, resulting in the theft of two paint sprayers.

"It was reported that unknown subjects entered a construction trailer and stole two paint sprayers, a red Titan 440 and a Graco Quick Shot paint sprayer," Feldman said.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/09cb486f-51dc-4d50-b8b2-75ed3ddb321c">SPD investigating wire theft from Salina construction site</a>

The Titan was valued at $2,000 and the Craco CO was valued at $1,500 for a&nbsp; total loss of $3,500. Feldman said there was there was no evidence of a forced entry.

SPD continues its investigation and is seeking any information related to the incident.&nbsp;

By NATE KING Salina PostOfficers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) are investigating a burglary that occurred between August 30 and September 3 in the 1000 block of Brock Avenue, resulting in the theft of two paint sprayers.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1042.9841829136112!2d-97.5962911059972!3d38.80953265287476!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bcc6115e322c67%3A0xebbf0cd7c80cfec4!2s1000%20Brock%20Rd%2C%20Salina%2C%20KS%2067401!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1725462630896!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>"It was reported that unknown subjects entered a construction trailer and stole two paint sprayers, a red Titan 440 and a Graco Quick Shot paint sprayer," Feldman said.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/09cb486f-51dc-4d50-b8b2-75ed3ddb321c">SPD investigating wire theft from Salina construction site</a>The Titan was valued at $2,000 and the Craco CO was valued at $1,500 for a&nbsp; total loss of $3,500. Feldman said there was there was no evidence of a forced entry.SPD continues its investigation and is seeking any information related to the incident.&nbsp;

SPD investigating another construction site burglary

RILEY COUNTY —Officers with the Riley County Police Department are investigating a Saline County man for alleged child sex crimes.

Just after 3:30p.m. on Tuesday, police arrested 38-year-old Evan Volker of Assaria, Kansas, in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a warrant for rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

On August 31, authorities in Saline County arrested Volker after a warrant/National Crime Information Center hit.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Volker is being held on a $50,000 bond&nbsp;

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 </figure> RILEY COUNTY —Officers with the Riley County Police Department are investigating a Saline County man for alleged child sex crimes.Just after 3:30p.m. on Tuesday, police arrested 38-year-old Evan Volker of Assaria, Kansas, in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a warrant for rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.On August 31, authorities in Saline County arrested Volker after a warrant/National Crime Information Center hit.&nbsp; &nbsp; Volker is being held on a $50,000 bond&nbsp;

Saline County man jailed in Manhattan for alleged child sex crimes

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

On Tuesday Kansas Football was officially ranked No. 19 in the week two Associated Press Poll and No. 20 in the &nbsp;Coaches Poll.

This is Kansas’ earliest ranking in the regular season since being ranked&nbsp;No. 14 on Sept. 2, 2008. Kansas opened the season at No. 22 in the AP poll and No. 24 in the Coaches Poll, marking the first time Kansas has been ranked in both major polls entering the season since 2008.

The ranking comes after Kansas won its season opener for the fourth straight season, defeating Lindenwood 48-3 to start the year 1-0. Kansas compiled 530 yards of offense, including 331 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns.

Tuesday also say 9-hole hitter Brayan Rocchio drive in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night, extending the Royals’ losing streak to a season-high seven.

Since tying Cleveland for the AL Central lead on Aug. 27, the Royals have dropped 5.5 games behind the Guardians, who have won five of six. Kansas City maintained a 4.5game lead for the final AL wild card.

And finally with high school football season getting underway this week our season previews for all 11 of our area high schools are going live on Salina Post, check it out for all the latest on Central, South, Abilene, Chapman, SES, Ellsworth, Minneapolis, Sacred Heart, Ell-Saline, Solomon and Bennington

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 </figure>BY SALINA POST(Transcript)Hello and happy Wednesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…_________On Tuesday Kansas Football was officially ranked No. 19 in the week two Associated Press Poll and No. 20 in the &nbsp;Coaches Poll.This is Kansas’ earliest ranking in the regular season since being ranked&nbsp;No. 14 on Sept. 2, 2008. Kansas opened the season at No. 22 in the AP poll and No. 24 in the Coaches Poll, marking the first time Kansas has been ranked in both major polls entering the season since 2008.The ranking comes after Kansas won its season opener for the fourth straight season, defeating Lindenwood 48-3 to start the year 1-0. Kansas compiled 530 yards of offense, including 331 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns._________Tuesday also say 9-hole hitter Brayan Rocchio drive in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night, extending the Royals’ losing streak to a season-high seven.Since tying Cleveland for the AL Central lead on Aug. 27, the Royals have dropped 5.5 games behind the Guardians, who have won five of six. Kansas City maintained a 4.5game lead for the final AL wild card._________And finally with high school football season getting underway this week our season previews for all 11 of our area high schools are going live on Salina Post, check it out for all the latest on Central, South, Abilene, Chapman, SES, Ellsworth, Minneapolis, Sacred Heart, Ell-Saline, Solomon and Bennington_________

910 KINA Sports Headlines — September 4

Michelle Coats, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas and Daniel Craig, Cancer Outreach Coordinator at Tammy Walker Cancer Center, presented at the Kansas Local Food Summit in Wichita on August 28 on efforts in Saline County to leverage funding to address food bank access and safety at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. 

Their presentation highlighted grant funded initiatives that expanded the community garden, funded site plan development, solar lighting, car and bike parking improvements, and sidewalks connecting to the local business corridor and public transportation.

Craig said events like the Kansas Local Foods Summit allows organizations, like Live Well Saline County, to network and share ideas.&nbsp;

"Events like this provide the opportunity for us to share with professionals across the state the work that we're doing, and we also get to learn from other communities and see the types of projects that they're working on, and if there's opportunities to partner," Craig said.&nbsp;

The summit also gives organizations a platform to reach potential funders.&nbsp; "There's a lot of local and statewide funders that attend events like this, and so it's great for them to hear the types of work that we're doing, and so I think just creating partnerships and potential collaborations is a great opportunity," Craig said.&nbsp;

K-State Research and Extension with support from many state agencies including the Kansas Health Foundation, From The Land of Kansas, North Central SARE, and Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center put on the Kansas Local Food Summit. It was attended by local producers, public health professionals, city/county staff members, university staff members, and farmer’s market vendors from the across the state of Kansas.

The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank community garden was revitalized through a project that began in 2017. Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Greater Salina Community Foundation held a series of “Strategic Doing” meetings that guided Saline County residents through a quick and sophisticated process of prioritizing, planning and implementing (or “doing”) community improvement projects. 

Local foods was one of the top priorities identified and revitalization of the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank community garden was the project selected. A Local Foods planning committee worked with the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to draw up plans for the revitalized community garden and through a series of grants and sponsorships from over 20 agencies.

 The project was completed in 2021 and additional enhancements to the garden continue to be made. The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank currently has five handicapped accessible garden beds, 27-community garden raised beds, a children’s garden for neighborhood kids, and a Master Gardener’s section raising produce for the Food Bank &amp; running vegetable trails for K-State Extension.

Following the completion of the community garden revitalization program Live Well Saline County, a local health and wellness coalition, received a four-year $500,000 Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant initiative from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Tammy Walker Cancer Center was the designated fiscal agent for the grant and Daniel Craig who was the lead grant writer was selected to be the project manager.

Live Well Saline County worked with the Pathways to A Healthy Kansas technical assistance providers and through a series of community surveys identified enhancing safety and access at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank as the priority project for the grant. The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank conducted interviews with clients and three projects emerged based on that feedback. 

The first was development of a site plan and addition of solar lighting that was supported through a $45,288 implementation grant. The second project was a sidewalk that connects the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to the Broadway business corridor including links to two City Go Bus stops that was supported through a $100,000 implementation grant and additional matching funding by the City of Salina. 

The third project which will be starting soon is the addition of 12 additional parking spaces and six bike racks which was supported by a $100,000 implementation grant and matching funding from several sponsors and donors. In total $245,288 of the Pathways funding was allocated to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank projects.

Live Well Saline County is planning a community celebration event to highlight the initiatives at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. The event will be held this fall once the parking lot project at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank is complete and will serve as a celebration of the 15th anniversary of Live Well Saline County. 

Live Well Saline County is currently helping to support a $20,000 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant from the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment that was received by the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. 

The coalition is also working through a strategic planning process and will be adding mental health and tobacco prevention/cessation as new focus areas. 

The coalition recently developed a new vision statement: Liveable Healthy Saline County and mission statement: Engaging community partners to cultivate a holistic approach to well-being in Saline County.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTMichelle Coats, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas and Daniel Craig, Cancer Outreach Coordinator at Tammy Walker Cancer Center, presented at the Kansas Local Food Summit in Wichita on August 28 on efforts in Saline County to leverage funding to address food bank access and safety at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. Their presentation highlighted grant funded initiatives that expanded the community garden, funded site plan development, solar lighting, car and bike parking improvements, and sidewalks connecting to the local business corridor and public transportation.Craig said events like the Kansas Local Foods Summit allows organizations, like Live Well Saline County, to network and share ideas.&nbsp;"Events like this provide the opportunity for us to share with professionals across the state the work that we're doing, and we also get to learn from other communities and see the types of projects that they're working on, and if there's opportunities to partner," Craig said.&nbsp;The summit also gives organizations a platform to reach potential funders.&nbsp; "There's a lot of local and statewide funders that attend events like this, and so it's great for them to hear the types of work that we're doing, and so I think just creating partnerships and potential collaborations is a great opportunity," Craig said.&nbsp;K-State Research and Extension with support from many state agencies including the Kansas Health Foundation, From The Land of Kansas, North Central SARE, and Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center put on the Kansas Local Food Summit. It was attended by local producers, public health professionals, city/county staff members, university staff members, and farmer’s market vendors from the across the state of Kansas.The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank community garden was revitalized through a project that began in 2017. Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Greater Salina Community Foundation held a series of “Strategic Doing” meetings that guided Saline County residents through a quick and sophisticated process of prioritizing, planning and implementing (or “doing”) community improvement projects. Local foods was one of the top priorities identified and revitalization of the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank community garden was the project selected. A Local Foods planning committee worked with the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to draw up plans for the revitalized community garden and through a series of grants and sponsorships from over 20 agencies. The project was completed in 2021 and additional enhancements to the garden continue to be made. The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank currently has five handicapped accessible garden beds, 27-community garden raised beds, a children’s garden for neighborhood kids, and a Master Gardener’s section raising produce for the Food Bank &amp; running vegetable trails for K-State Extension.Following the completion of the community garden revitalization program Live Well Saline County, a local health and wellness coalition, received a four-year $500,000 Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant initiative from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Tammy Walker Cancer Center was the designated fiscal agent for the grant and Daniel Craig who was the lead grant writer was selected to be the project manager.Live Well Saline County worked with the Pathways to A Healthy Kansas technical assistance providers and through a series of community surveys identified enhancing safety and access at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank as the priority project for the grant. The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank conducted interviews with clients and three projects emerged based on that feedback. The first was development of a site plan and addition of solar lighting that was supported through a $45,288 implementation grant. The second project was a sidewalk that connects the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to the Broadway business corridor including links to two City Go Bus stops that was supported through a $100,000 implementation grant and additional matching funding by the City of Salina. The third project which will be starting soon is the addition of 12 additional parking spaces and six bike racks which was supported by a $100,000 implementation grant and matching funding from several sponsors and donors. In total $245,288 of the Pathways funding was allocated to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank projects.Live Well Saline County is planning a community celebration event to highlight the initiatives at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. The event will be held this fall once the parking lot project at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank is complete and will serve as a celebration of the 15th anniversary of Live Well Saline County. Live Well Saline County is currently helping to support a $20,000 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant from the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment that was received by the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. The coalition is also working through a strategic planning process and will be adding mental health and tobacco prevention/cessation as new focus areas. The coalition recently developed a new vision statement: Liveable Healthy Saline County and mission statement: Engaging community partners to cultivate a holistic approach to well-being in Saline County.&nbsp;

Salina wellness leaders highlight Salina’s local foods initiatives at Local Food Summit

<a></a><a>Lisa Peters has been awarded the 2023 Justin Sports Medicine Committee Person of the Year Award for her volunteer work with the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas.</a>

The Abilene resident is chairman of hospitality for the rodeo, making sure food is ordered and served to contestants and contract personnel during each of the four nights of the rodeo, plus for two breakfasts as well.

She also makes cookies, providing 200 dozen of them individually wrapped for people to take with them.

Peters’ nephew, Dusty Kuntz, vice-president of the Abilene rodeo committee, asked her to help when the new committee took over two years ago.

“All he told me was ‘you’ll have to bake 200 dozen cookies,’ and I said, well, sure. You can do anything for a week,” she joked. “I had no idea what I was getting into.”

Sponsors provide the nightly meals, which range from barbecue beef to Mexican to pulled pork sandwiches, followed with homemade ice cream each night. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy is one of the meals, which the contestants love. “They don’t get fried chicken very often,” on the road, she said.

Peters and her helpers also serve breakfast two mornings: pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. About 100 people are served for breakfast, with 150 for the evening meals.

Peters grew up in Dickinson County, rarely missing the rodeo as a kid. She has a photo her parents took of her as she slept as a seven-year-old, with her boots and jeans laid out for the next day, ready to dress for the fair. “It was the biggest event of the year,” she said. “It still gives me goosebumps.”

<a>She spent her adult life in Texas, Colorado Springs and Sioux City, Iowa, managing horse ranches and showing cutting horses. When she married Roger Peters, who also showed cutting horses, the two began showing together. She was the 1996 Reserve World Champion in the $20,000 Non-Pro Cutting Class.</a>

She never enjoyed baking, preferring to be outside and with horses. But when she married, her husband, who loved to cook, got her involved.

“I love to do cookies,” she said. “We’d go to cutting horse shows and I would always give cookies to my helpers. I got to be known for my cookies.”

She makes about fifteen varieties of cookies for rodeo hospitality, including not only the traditional types like chocolate chip and peanut butter, but also toffee sandies, double chocolate, lemon poppyseed, and her favorite, jelly-filled linzer cookies. The cookie tradition is one started by Wava Marston with the previous rodeo committee.

She also makes sure the hospitality pavilion is set up in a welcoming manner, with tablecloths, decoration, lights, and entertainment like cornhole, cards and board games.

“That’s the goal,” she said, “to make people feel at home and comfortable.

“It’s so much fun to have everybody come in here. It’s like a family, and everybody sits around and visits, and when they leave they’re happy and content. It’s a great service we can provide.”

Matt Farson, president of the rodeo committee, along with other committee members, presented Peters with her award during the rodeo on August 1.

“Lisa is one of the most willing-to-help people I have ever met,” he said. “She took on a huge role when she decided she would take care of the hospitality area, and never complained and doesn’t ask for help. She’s just a worker that loves to give back and make people smile. We are honored to have people like her on our committee.”

1She is quick to praise her fellow volunteers. “Everyone on our committee works hard all year to make this the best rodeo possible, and I am deeply honored to be selected for this award.”

She loves being involved with the rodeo. “It’s a challenge, and it’s exhausting, but it is very rewarding.”

She was awarded a pair of Justin Boots for winning the award.

Peters moved back to Abilene in 2015; her husband passed away in 2010.

The 2025 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo will be July 29-August 1.

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 </figure>Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo<a></a><a>Lisa Peters has been awarded the 2023 Justin Sports Medicine Committee Person of the Year Award for her volunteer work with the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas.</a>The Abilene resident is chairman of hospitality for the rodeo, making sure food is ordered and served to contestants and contract personnel during each of the four nights of the rodeo, plus for two breakfasts as well.She also makes cookies, providing 200 dozen of them individually wrapped for people to take with them.Peters’ nephew, Dusty Kuntz, vice-president of the Abilene rodeo committee, asked her to help when the new committee took over two years ago.“All he told me was ‘you’ll have to bake 200 dozen cookies,’ and I said, well, sure. You can do anything for a week,” she joked. “I had no idea what I was getting into.”Sponsors provide the nightly meals, which range from barbecue beef to Mexican to pulled pork sandwiches, followed with homemade ice cream each night. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy is one of the meals, which the contestants love. “They don’t get fried chicken very often,” on the road, she said.Peters and her helpers also serve breakfast two mornings: pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. About 100 people are served for breakfast, with 150 for the evening meals.Peters grew up in Dickinson County, rarely missing the rodeo as a kid. She has a photo her parents took of her as she slept as a seven-year-old, with her boots and jeans laid out for the next day, ready to dress for the fair. “It was the biggest event of the year,” she said. “It still gives me goosebumps.”<a>She spent her adult life in Texas, Colorado Springs and Sioux City, Iowa, managing horse ranches and showing cutting horses. When she married Roger Peters, who also showed cutting horses, the two began showing together. She was the 1996 Reserve World Champion in the $20,000 Non-Pro Cutting Class.</a>She never enjoyed baking, preferring to be outside and with horses. But when she married, her husband, who loved to cook, got her involved.“I love to do cookies,” she said. “We’d go to cutting horse shows and I would always give cookies to my helpers. I got to be known for my cookies.”She makes about fifteen varieties of cookies for rodeo hospitality, including not only the traditional types like chocolate chip and peanut butter, but also toffee sandies, double chocolate, lemon poppyseed, and her favorite, jelly-filled linzer cookies. The cookie tradition is one started by Wava Marston with the previous rodeo committee.She also makes sure the hospitality pavilion is set up in a welcoming manner, with tablecloths, decoration, lights, and entertainment like cornhole, cards and board games.“That’s the goal,” she said, “to make people feel at home and comfortable.“It’s so much fun to have everybody come in here. It’s like a family, and everybody sits around and visits, and when they leave they’re happy and content. It’s a great service we can provide.”Matt Farson, president of the rodeo committee, along with other committee members, presented Peters with her award during the rodeo on August 1.“Lisa is one of the most willing-to-help people I have ever met,” he said. “She took on a huge role when she decided she would take care of the hospitality area, and never complained and doesn’t ask for help. She’s just a worker that loves to give back and make people smile. We are honored to have people like her on our committee.”1She is quick to praise her fellow volunteers. “Everyone on our committee works hard all year to make this the best rodeo possible, and I am deeply honored to be selected for this award.”She loves being involved with the rodeo. “It’s a challenge, and it’s exhausting, but it is very rewarding.”She was awarded a pair of Justin Boots for winning the award.Peters moved back to Abilene in 2015; her husband passed away in 2010.The 2025 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo will be July 29-August 1.

Cookies and hospitality — Abilene rodeo honors volunteer

At approximately 2:50 p.m. on September 2, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a call reporting unusual behavior by a female in the 600 block of West Prescott. 

According to Salina Police Cpt. James Feldman, a Salina resident called SPD to report that a woman wearing a bikini swimsuit had accessed a cooler on their front porch and took a beer before leaving the area.

Officers were dispatched to the neighborhood but did not initially spot the suspect. 

"One of the other officers was flagged down by a subject in the 600 block of West Prescott Avenue, and they indicated the female was southbound on 11th Street," Feldman said. "They also indicated she [suspect] had flashed them by lifting up her bikini top."

SPD officers located the suspect, identified as Nicole Hoffschneider, 39, of Bennington in the 600 block of South 11th Street. 

Hoffschneider was taken into custody on requested charges of public nudity.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTAt approximately 2:50 p.m. on September 2, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a call reporting unusual behavior by a female in the 600 block of West Prescott. According to Salina Police Cpt. James Feldman, a Salina resident called SPD to report that a woman wearing a bikini swimsuit had accessed a cooler on their front porch and took a beer before leaving the area.Officers were dispatched to the neighborhood but did not initially spot the suspect. "One of the other officers was flagged down by a subject in the 600 block of West Prescott Avenue, and they indicated the female was southbound on 11th Street," Feldman said. "They also indicated she [suspect] had flashed them by lifting up her bikini top."SPD officers located the suspect, identified as Nicole Hoffschneider, 39, of Bennington in the 600 block of South 11th Street. Hoffschneider was taken into custody on requested charges of public nudity.

SPD arrest Bennington woman for alleged public nudity

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) has released its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report, covering the period from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024. 

During this time, KHP personnel assisted 575 motorists and responded to one fatal non-DUI related crash, resulting in one fatality.

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KHP Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk.

“Trevor Rusk’s selflessness and courage will be remembered by his colleagues, friends, and family,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“Kansas owes him a debt of gratitude for his service and sacrifice. My condolences go out to his loved ones and the Arkansas City community during this difficult time.”

To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flnks.gd%252Fl%252FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZ292ZXJub3Iua2Fuc2FzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9rYW5zYXMtZmxhZy1ob25vciIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA4MDYuOTg2NDkzNjEifQ.AiYR5BQA3x1jW9QPDj62IRCNCGeV13kIc8szNUjYJeg%252Fs%252F3103296892%252Fbr%252F246961992824-l%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C1abce6577eef463c614308dcb6298a43%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638585536734042509%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=spU1NM1RC%252FXKHsbA4LmMVI4MCIRH8LntORqe3zVAZFY%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010191b87bb3c5-d21480a7-1fd9-41e1-a964-9e4de76cba0a-000000/DoHc8BAx8FbQ1ap1GPUSyk3ITTN7xDL23AYYFY_mt0E=368">https://governor.kansas.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honor</a>.

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 </figure>Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk.“Trevor Rusk’s selflessness and courage will be remembered by his colleagues, friends, and family,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“Kansas owes him a debt of gratitude for his service and sacrifice. My condolences go out to his loved ones and the Arkansas City community during this difficult time.”To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flnks.gd%252Fl%252FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZ292ZXJub3Iua2Fuc2FzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9rYW5zYXMtZmxhZy1ob25vciIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA4MDYuOTg2NDkzNjEifQ.AiYR5BQA3x1jW9QPDj62IRCNCGeV13kIc8szNUjYJeg%252Fs%252F3103296892%252Fbr%252F246961992824-l%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C1abce6577eef463c614308dcb6298a43%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638585536734042509%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=spU1NM1RC%252FXKHsbA4LmMVI4MCIRH8LntORqe3zVAZFY%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010191b87bb3c5-d21480a7-1fd9-41e1-a964-9e4de76cba0a-000000/DoHc8BAx8FbQ1ap1GPUSyk3ITTN7xDL23AYYFY_mt0E=368">https://governor.kansas.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honor</a>.

Gov. Kelly orders flags at half-staff in honor of fallen Ark City firefighter

By COLLEEN TRESSLER Federal Trade Commission

Most of us frequently use ATMs to withdraw cash, but Bitcoin ATMs (or BTMs) are different. These machines, often found in convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and similar locations, allow users to buy or send cryptocurrency. 

Unfortunately, scammers are increasingly using BTMs to steal money. A new FTC Data Spotlight reveals how people are losing millions to fraud at BTMs and offers tips on how to protect yourself and others.

These scams often begin with a call or message claiming something is wrong—such as suspicious activity on your Amazon account or unauthorized charges on your bank account. The caller may say your money is at risk or that you're linked to illegal activities like money laundering or drug smuggling, but they can help. 

They then instruct you to withdraw cash from your bank, investment, or retirement accounts and deposit it into a specific BTM to supposedly protect your money or resolve the issue. However, once you deposit the cash, it goes straight into the scammer’s wallet.

Do not trust anyone who tells you to use a Bitcoin ATM to protect your money or solve a problem. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will never ask you to do this. Never withdraw cash in response to an unexpected call or message. Only scammers will make such a request. Verify the story independently. If you suspect there’s a genuine issue with one of your accounts, contact your bank, investment, or retirement company using a phone number, website, or app you know is legitimate. &nbsp;Avoid using any contact information provided in the unexpected call or message, as it will likely lead you back to the scammer. Report the scam by visiting <a href="http://ReportFraud.ftc.gov">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

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 </figure>By COLLEEN TRESSLER Federal Trade CommissionMost of us frequently use ATMs to withdraw cash, but Bitcoin ATMs (or BTMs) are different. These machines, often found in convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and similar locations, allow users to buy or send cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, scammers are increasingly using BTMs to steal money. A new FTC Data Spotlight reveals how people are losing millions to fraud at BTMs and offers tips on how to protect yourself and others.These scams often begin with a call or message claiming something is wrong—such as suspicious activity on your Amazon account or unauthorized charges on your bank account. The caller may say your money is at risk or that you're linked to illegal activities like money laundering or drug smuggling, but they can help. They then instruct you to withdraw cash from your bank, investment, or retirement accounts and deposit it into a specific BTM to supposedly protect your money or resolve the issue. However, once you deposit the cash, it goes straight into the scammer’s wallet.To avoid falling victim to this scam:Do not trust anyone who tells you to use a Bitcoin ATM to protect your money or solve a problem. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will never ask you to do this. Never withdraw cash in response to an unexpected call or message. Only scammers will make such a request. Verify the story independently. If you suspect there’s a genuine issue with one of your accounts, contact your bank, investment, or retirement company using a phone number, website, or app you know is legitimate. &nbsp;Avoid using any contact information provided in the unexpected call or message, as it will likely lead you back to the scammer. Report the scam by visiting <a href="http://ReportFraud.ftc.gov">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

FTC: Scammers use Bitcoin ATMs to steal your money

Salina Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a 45-year-old Salina man after he allegedly kicked in a door and stole an iPhone during an argument that occurred early Saturday morning in Salina.

SPD Cpt. James Feldman said the incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, in the 1900 block of Hagaman Avenue. A neighbor reported it to SPD officers.

"At 3:30 p.m., contact was made with a 39-year-old female who reported that they lived in the 1900 block of Hagaman," Feldman said. When they had a friend come over to the residence, it looked like they got into some sort of slight argument. He left and she shut the door behind him. A few minutes later, he kicked in the door."

Feldman said the suspect entered the house and took the victim's iPhone valued at $1,000. He then promptly left the residence. 

Later that day, around 12:45 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Albert and Ohio Streets. During the stop, they identified the driver as Andrew Guebara, the suspect in the earlier incident. 

Guebara was taken into custody without incident and charged with aggravated burglary, theft, and criminal property damage.

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 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostSalina Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a 45-year-old Salina man after he allegedly kicked in a door and stole an iPhone during an argument that occurred early Saturday morning in Salina.SPD Cpt. James Feldman said the incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, in the 1900 block of Hagaman Avenue. A neighbor reported it to SPD officers."At 3:30 p.m., contact was made with a 39-year-old female who reported that they lived in the 1900 block of Hagaman," Feldman said. When they had a friend come over to the residence, it looked like they got into some sort of slight argument. He left and she shut the door behind him. A few minutes later, he kicked in the door."Feldman said the suspect entered the house and took the victim's iPhone valued at $1,000. He then promptly left the residence. Later that day, around 12:45 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Albert and Ohio Streets. During the stop, they identified the driver as Andrew Guebara, the suspect in the earlier incident. Guebara was taken into custody without incident and charged with aggravated burglary, theft, and criminal property damage.

Man arrested for alleged burglary after kicking in door, stealing phone

<a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu">By LISA MOSER</a> K-State Research and Extension news service

The decision to eliminate someone’s job after years of solid performance is not one that many employers make without serious consideration.

In the case of a beef cattle operation, the decision to sell the cow from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities among others, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.

Speaking on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/calf-performance-cow-cullling">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast, the experts addressed a question from a listener who asked about how a calf’s performance should be factored into the decision to sell its mother.

“The decision to cull a cow from the herd is a complex decision and it usually isn’t just one thing that drives that decision,” K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers said.

Specific to a calf’s performance, if the cow is in good body condition but the calf is not at the appropriate weight for its age, K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said it is likely that the cow is not supplying enough milk to meet that calf’s dietary needs.

“If the calf looks rough and the cow is in good shape, it tells me that calf is relying too much on the grass to meet its nutritional needs, and in a drought environment that can be challenging,” Lancaster said.

K-State veterinarian Bob Larson agreed and advised producers to evaluate the cow’s udder.

“If the calves are smaller than expected, make sure to confirm the cow has a functional udder,” Larson said

The experts agreed that studying the individual records can help make the decision to sell a cow that, historically, has raised small calves.

“By looking at the year-over-year records, a producer can see what the trend has been,” K-State agricultural economist Dustin Pendell said.

Those records can also tell producers the breeding date, pregnancy status and date of calving, and Larson said those are important to know when evaluating the performance of the cow-calf pair.

“If the calf’s performance is lower than average, I’d look at when the cow calved relative to the others in the herd and her pregnancy status,” Larson said. “If she has a calf each year that is within a reasonable weight per day of age, then I’d keep her in the herd rather than replacing her with a cow whose performance is unknown.”

Larson added that the weaning weights of the calves will vary depending on the dam’s age.

Another factor that can influence the size of the calf is the cow’s diet during pregnancy, according to Lancaster.

“If those smaller calves are born to cows that aren’t getting enough nutrition in the mid-to-late gestation, it can have a stunting effect on those calves,” he said.

To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/calf-performance-cow-cullling">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu">By LISA MOSER</a> K-State Research and Extension news serviceThe decision to eliminate someone’s job after years of solid performance is not one that many employers make without serious consideration.In the case of a beef cattle operation, the decision to sell the cow from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities among others, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.Speaking on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/calf-performance-cow-cullling">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast, the experts addressed a question from a listener who asked about how a calf’s performance should be factored into the decision to sell its mother.“The decision to cull a cow from the herd is a complex decision and it usually isn’t just one thing that drives that decision,” K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers said.Specific to a calf’s performance, if the cow is in good body condition but the calf is not at the appropriate weight for its age, K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said it is likely that the cow is not supplying enough milk to meet that calf’s dietary needs.“If the calf looks rough and the cow is in good shape, it tells me that calf is relying too much on the grass to meet its nutritional needs, and in a drought environment that can be challenging,” Lancaster said.K-State veterinarian Bob Larson agreed and advised producers to evaluate the cow’s udder.“If the calves are smaller than expected, make sure to confirm the cow has a functional udder,” Larson saidThe experts agreed that studying the individual records can help make the decision to sell a cow that, historically, has raised small calves.“By looking at the year-over-year records, a producer can see what the trend has been,” K-State agricultural economist Dustin Pendell said.Those records can also tell producers the breeding date, pregnancy status and date of calving, and Larson said those are important to know when evaluating the performance of the cow-calf pair.“If the calf’s performance is lower than average, I’d look at when the cow calved relative to the others in the herd and her pregnancy status,” Larson said. “If she has a calf each year that is within a reasonable weight per day of age, then I’d keep her in the herd rather than replacing her with a cow whose performance is unknown.”Larson added that the weaning weights of the calves will vary depending on the dam’s age.Another factor that can influence the size of the calf is the cow’s diet during pregnancy, according to Lancaster.“If those smaller calves are born to cows that aren’t getting enough nutrition in the mid-to-late gestation, it can have a stunting effect on those calves,” he said.To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/calf-performance-cow-cullling">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

KSRE Cattle Chat: How offspring performance influences culling decision

A dispute over an alleged vehicle burglary escalated into a physical fight and an alleged BB gun shooting in Salina on Friday, resulting in the arrests of two men.

According to Salina Police Department (SPD) Cpt. James Feldman, officers were sent to the area of North Ninth Street and Stimmel Road after receiving reports of a physical altercation between two men. 

Upon arrival, officers contacted Ekko Okey, a 51-year-old Salinan and 43-year-old Joshua Angley, also of Salina. 

"Ekko stated that he believed that Joshua Angley had entered his vehicle, so he tracked him down to confront him," Cpt. Feldman said. "He [Ekko] exited his vehicle with a BB gun after supposedly after Joshua Angley commented, either that he would put a bullet in Mr. Ekko's head, or the other comment was that he was going to whoop his [Ekko's] ass."

In response, Ekko claimed he shot Angley five to seven times in the chest with the BB gun. Angley, however, denied being shot with the BB gun.

Due to conflicting statements, no immediate arrests were made at the scene. 

Officers later visited the Budget Host Inn at 222 East Diamond Drive, where Ekko stayed. The management provided video evidence showing Angley entering Ekko's vehicle and possibly removing an item. Although Ekko stated he did not notice anything missing from his vehicle, officers arrested Ekko for aggravated assault and battery.

Officers located Angley at 809 North Broadway. When officers attempted to arrest him, he resisted and tried to flee. He was apprehended and was charged with burglary of a vehicle, theft, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostA dispute over an alleged vehicle burglary escalated into a physical fight and an alleged BB gun shooting in Salina on Friday, resulting in the arrests of two men.According to Salina Police Department (SPD) Cpt. James Feldman, officers were sent to the area of North Ninth Street and Stimmel Road after receiving reports of a physical altercation between two men. Upon arrival, officers contacted Ekko Okey, a 51-year-old Salinan and 43-year-old Joshua Angley, also of Salina. "Ekko stated that he believed that Joshua Angley had entered his vehicle, so he tracked him down to confront him," Cpt. Feldman said. "He [Ekko] exited his vehicle with a BB gun after supposedly after Joshua Angley commented, either that he would put a bullet in Mr. Ekko's head, or the other comment was that he was going to whoop his [Ekko's] ass."In response, Ekko claimed he shot Angley five to seven times in the chest with the BB gun. Angley, however, denied being shot with the BB gun.Due to conflicting statements, no immediate arrests were made at the scene. Officers later visited the Budget Host Inn at 222 East Diamond Drive, where Ekko stayed. The management provided video evidence showing Angley entering Ekko's vehicle and possibly removing an item. Although Ekko stated he did not notice anything missing from his vehicle, officers arrested Ekko for aggravated assault and battery.Officers located Angley at 809 North Broadway. When officers attempted to arrest him, he resisted and tried to flee. He was apprehended and was charged with burglary of a vehicle, theft, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Two arrested in Salina after dispute leads to alleged BB gun shooting

WASHINGTON – As educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300.&nbsp;

This deduction allows educators to offset the cost of supplies, materials and other classroom essentials, providing some financial relief for those who spend their own money to improve their students' learning experience.&nbsp;

Under federal law, this $300 cap is unchanged from 2023, continuing the adjustment for inflation that began in 2022 when the limit was raised from $250.&nbsp;

Who qualifies for educator expense deductions?

This deduction is available for teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aides who work at least 900 hours a school year in a school providing elementary or secondary education. 

Educators filing jointly can claim up to $600 if both spouses are eligible, but no more than $300 per person. Educators can claim this deduction even if they take the standard deduction, and both public and private school educators qualify.&nbsp;

Educators can claim deductions for out-of-pocket expenses on classroom items like books, supplies, equipment (including computers and software) and COVID-19 safety measures such as masks, disinfectants and air purifiers.

They may also deduct costs for professional development courses relevant to their teaching, though it could be more advantageous to use other educational tax benefits like the lifetime learning credit (refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fforms-pubs%2Fabout-publication-970/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/qjIrg-ZbUxs4hjtWtFh9dz4XxiXKu6IKDBbur3fHaL8=367">Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education</a>, Chapter 3).&nbsp;

Expenses for homeschooling or nonathletic supplies for health or physical education are not eligible

. The IRS recommends educators maintain detailed records, such as receipts and canceled checks, to substantiate their deductions.&nbsp;

Use E-file to claim educator expenses

For educators who have been granted a tax filing extension or qualify for a disaster extension, or for any other pertinent reason are still in the process of completing their 2023 tax return, the rules for claiming deductions remain consistent for the 2024 tax year. The filing extension deadline is Oct. 15, 2024. However, submitting a return before this date can aid in averting processing delays.&nbsp;

The IRS advises taxpayers to file electronically for a smoother process, whether they use tax software or a professional. Choose direct deposit for faster refunds. For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fefile/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/TVHxAnJ2W1XArcwV7eTqrNBhz_Ca7Ols5TblKY6jDMY=367">E-file options to file your return</a>.&nbsp;

Individuals who owe taxes should consider using&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fpayments%2Fdirect-pay/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/ST2BjQAvOmCGxqJrJ2i8M6q8Q9xlKBvKd4IhA2q3b7U=367">IRS Direct Pay</a>&nbsp;or other electronic payment options available at IRS’&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fpayments/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/t8Y3-cU8Z3Zl7ypoucLpkPQXbhP5ZOwKCwDjyI3tNqc=367">Make a payment</a>&nbsp;page for convenience.

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 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON – As educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300.&nbsp;This deduction allows educators to offset the cost of supplies, materials and other classroom essentials, providing some financial relief for those who spend their own money to improve their students' learning experience.&nbsp;Under federal law, this $300 cap is unchanged from 2023, continuing the adjustment for inflation that began in 2022 when the limit was raised from $250.&nbsp;Who qualifies for educator expense deductions?This deduction is available for teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aides who work at least 900 hours a school year in a school providing elementary or secondary education. Educators filing jointly can claim up to $600 if both spouses are eligible, but no more than $300 per person. Educators can claim this deduction even if they take the standard deduction, and both public and private school educators qualify.&nbsp;What's deductible?Educators can claim deductions for out-of-pocket expenses on classroom items like books, supplies, equipment (including computers and software) and COVID-19 safety measures such as masks, disinfectants and air purifiers. They may also deduct costs for professional development courses relevant to their teaching, though it could be more advantageous to use other educational tax benefits like the lifetime learning credit (refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fforms-pubs%2Fabout-publication-970/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/qjIrg-ZbUxs4hjtWtFh9dz4XxiXKu6IKDBbur3fHaL8=367">Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education</a>, Chapter 3).&nbsp;Expenses for homeschooling or nonathletic supplies for health or physical education are not eligible. The IRS recommends educators maintain detailed records, such as receipts and canceled checks, to substantiate their deductions.&nbsp;Use E-file to claim educator expensesFor educators who have been granted a tax filing extension or qualify for a disaster extension, or for any other pertinent reason are still in the process of completing their 2023 tax return, the rules for claiming deductions remain consistent for the 2024 tax year. The filing extension deadline is Oct. 15, 2024. However, submitting a return before this date can aid in averting processing delays.&nbsp;The IRS advises taxpayers to file electronically for a smoother process, whether they use tax software or a professional. Choose direct deposit for faster refunds. For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fefile/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/TVHxAnJ2W1XArcwV7eTqrNBhz_Ca7Ols5TblKY6jDMY=367">E-file options to file your return</a>.&nbsp;Individuals who owe taxes should consider using&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fpayments%2Fdirect-pay/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/ST2BjQAvOmCGxqJrJ2i8M6q8Q9xlKBvKd4IhA2q3b7U=367">IRS Direct Pay</a>&nbsp;or other electronic payment options available at IRS’&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fpayments/1/0100019175e9d5dc-38b01c64-fe1c-4429-8351-2eead3ec0d04-000000/t8Y3-cU8Z3Zl7ypoucLpkPQXbhP5ZOwKCwDjyI3tNqc=367">Make a payment</a>&nbsp;page for convenience.

IRS reminds educators — $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. 300 W Ash Room 107 Salina, Kansas 67401 Board of County Commissioners

Unless otherwise noted, county offices will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you need any assistance in participating in any meeting or event due to a disability as defined under ADA, please call the County’s ADA Coordinator at (785) 309-5812 or email leamerm@salinecountyks.gov prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request accommodations.

Board of County Commissioners meetings are live-streamed on YouTube. For a library of past meetings and to view this week's meeting, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125/streams">click here.</a>

B. Flag Salute &amp; Moment of Silence

Concurrence with Salina's Urban Area Boundary (UAB)  

Approval of County Commission Minutes for August 27, 2024

Replacement SUV for Sheriff’s Office, 2024-129  

Home Health Recruiting Bonus Follow Up, 2024-127

Health Department Update September 2024, 2024-128  

National Co-Responder Week Proclamation  

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTTuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. 300 W Ash Room 107 Salina, Kansas 67401 Board of County Commissioners<h2>County Commissioners</h2>Monte Shadwick - District 1 Robert Vidricksen II - District 2 Rodger Sparks - District 3 James Weese - District 4 Chairman, Joe Hay Jr. - District 5<h2>Meeting Information</h2>Unless otherwise noted, county offices will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.If you need any assistance in participating in any meeting or event due to a disability as defined under ADA, please call the County’s ADA Coordinator at (785) 309-5812 or email leamerm@salinecountyks.gov prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request accommodations.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDOX2KHGPos?si=4ZfsssQ_oXOnVl0r" 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>Board of County Commissioners meetings are live-streamed on YouTube. For a library of past meetings and to view this week's meeting, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125/streams">click here.</a><h2>Regular Meeting Agenda</h2>A. Call To OrderB. Flag Salute &amp; Moment of SilenceC. Public ForumD. Consent AgendaApproval of Tax Roll Adjustments Approval of Accounts Payable Approval of Public Forum Agenda Concurrence with Salina's Urban Area Boundary (UAB) Approval of County Commission Minutes for August 27, 2024E. Action ItemsReplacement SUV for Sheriff’s Office, 2024-129 Home Health Recruiting Bonus Follow Up, 2024-127F. Informational ItemsHealth Department Update September 2024, 2024-128 Commissioner Comments AnnouncementsG. Concept DiscussionH. Executive SessionNon-Elected PersonnelI. September 10th Agenda ItemsNational Co-Responder Week Proclamation RFD #1 New Fire Station Bid Award Executive Session: Non-Elected PersonnelJ. Adjournment

🎥Saline County Board of Commissioners Sept. 3 meeting agenda

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

Last night, Gavin Williams pitched seven sharp innings, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2.

Williams allowed one run and one hit, retiring his last 16 batters faced.

The Guardians began the day with a 3 1/2-game lead over Minnesota and Kansas City in the division, and held the Royals to just two hits in their season-high sixth consecutive loss.

Kansas City has tumbled to the bottom of the AL Wild Card standings but still holds the third spot with a 4.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox

Staying in KC on Monday the Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football injury list, which removes him from the active 53-man roster and means he will be out for at least the first four games of the season. Kansas City plays Baltimore, Cincinnati, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Chargers during that span.

Edwards-Helaire has been dealing with PTSD and vomiting after a 2018 shooting incident when he was in college at LSU.

And finally Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer picked up its first win of the 2024 campaign on Monday, knocking off the Southwestern Christian Eagles 3-2 in the Baker Labor Day Classic.

It was a comeback story for the Coyotes who trailed 2-0 heading into the final 10 minutes of the match, but persevered and overcame the deficit for the win.

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 </figure>BY SALINA POST(Transcript)Hello and happy Tuesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…_________Last night, Gavin Williams pitched seven sharp innings, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2.Williams allowed one run and one hit, retiring his last 16 batters faced.The Guardians began the day with a 3 1/2-game lead over Minnesota and Kansas City in the division, and held the Royals to just two hits in their season-high sixth consecutive loss.Kansas City has tumbled to the bottom of the AL Wild Card standings but still holds the third spot with a 4.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox_________Staying in KC on Monday the Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football injury list, which removes him from the active 53-man roster and means he will be out for at least the first four games of the season. Kansas City plays Baltimore, Cincinnati, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Chargers during that span.Edwards-Helaire has been dealing with PTSD and vomiting after a 2018 shooting incident when he was in college at LSU._________And finally Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer picked up its first win of the 2024 campaign on Monday, knocking off the Southwestern Christian Eagles 3-2 in the Baker Labor Day Classic.It was a comeback story for the Coyotes who trailed 2-0 heading into the final 10 minutes of the match, but persevered and overcame the deficit for the win._________

910 KINA Sports Headlines — September 3

Today Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night A 30%&nbsp; chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.

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 </figure>Today Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.Thursday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%.Thursday Night A 30%&nbsp; chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.

NWS three day weather forecast

A Salina church group is safely home after the assistance of the Kansas Highway Patrol and a tire shop in Abilene.

According to a social media report, "KHP Trooper Mullins encountered a situation that reminds us all of the importance of being prepared.”

Just before 8:30a.m. Monday, Trooper Mullins pulled up to a bus stranded in the&nbsp; median just east of the Chapman exit on Interstate 70 in Dickinson county. The bus, carrying about 20 members of a church group from Salina, had blown both front tires while returning home from Kentucky.

Despite calls to several wreckers, no one had the equipment to tow the bus. Trooper Mullins advised the group to arrange rides for the passengers and reached out to <a href="https://www.donstire.net/">Don’s Tire in Abilene.</a> Even on his holiday off, a gentleman from<a href="https://www.donstire.net/"> Don’s Tire </a>stepped up to change the tires, ensuring everyone got home safely. After six hours of traffic control by Trooper Mullins, the bus was back on the road.

This incident is a reminder to always check your vehicles—whether big or small—before embarking on trips. 

"A special thank you to Trooper Mullins for his dedication and to <a href="https://www.donstire.net/">Don’s Tire</a> for going above and beyond."

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTA Salina church group is safely home after the assistance of the Kansas Highway Patrol and a tire shop in Abilene.According to a social media report, "KHP Trooper Mullins encountered a situation that reminds us all of the importance of being prepared.”Just before 8:30a.m. Monday, Trooper Mullins pulled up to a bus stranded in the&nbsp; median just east of the Chapman exit on Interstate 70 in Dickinson county. The bus, carrying about 20 members of a church group from Salina, had blown both front tires while returning home from Kentucky.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725314365635.png" alt="Don's Tire in Abilene stepped up to help on Labor Day-photo KHP" />
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 </figure>Despite calls to several wreckers, no one had the equipment to tow the bus. Trooper Mullins advised the group to arrange rides for the passengers and reached out to <a href="https://www.donstire.net/">Don’s Tire in Abilene.</a> Even on his holiday off, a gentleman from<a href="https://www.donstire.net/"> Don’s Tire </a>stepped up to change the tires, ensuring everyone got home safely. After six hours of traffic control by Trooper Mullins, the bus was back on the road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725314084496.png" alt="Photo KHP" />
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 </figure>This incident is a reminder to always check your vehicles—whether big or small—before embarking on trips. "A special thank you to Trooper Mullins for his dedication and to <a href="https://www.donstire.net/">Don’s Tire</a> for going above and beyond."

Salina church group home safely thanks to KHP, Abilene tire shop

"Life is the bubbles under the sea!"

Theatre Salina is putting the finishing touches on its 64th season opener, Disney's The Little Mermaid. The production also marks the theatre's 364th production. The musical will run from Sept. 6-29 on Friday, and Saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoons.&nbsp;There are also two Thursday evening performances on September 19 and 26.

Tickets are going fast. For tickets and showtimes go to <a href="http://salinatheatre.com">salinatheatre.com</a>&nbsp;or call the box office at (785) 827-3033.

Based on the book by Doug Wright, music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story and the classic animated film promises to be a wonderfully magic performace for all ages.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/01730ab2-f3b8-4019-ad54-e16cfd4ce2ce">Theatre Salina announces technical upgrades, prepares for 64th season</a>

The musical follows the journey of Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, who dreams of living in the human world. Her adventure begins when she bargains with the malevolent sea witch, Ursula, trading her tail for legs in a bid to pursue Prince Eric. However, the deal comes with unforeseen consequences, and Ariel must rely on her friends—Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab—to help restore harmony under the sea.

Featuring timeless songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” The Little Mermaid offers a visual and auditory underwater spectacle, with opportunities for elaborate costumes, imaginative sets, and performances that bring the underwater world to life.

AQUATA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – BRANDY SANDOVAL

ARISTA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – MACKENZIE MARTINEZ*

ANDRINA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – CAMILLE GRABER

ATINA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – TASHA DEISER

ADELLA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – MARI BROWN-MERELES

ALLANA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – EVETTE STOSKOPF*

WINDWARD/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – FORTUNATO CARRAZCO*

LEEWARD/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – MASON LEONARD

PILOT/SAILOR/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – DOMINIC FREELAND

GULLS, MAIDS, SAILORS, CHEFS, SEA ENSEMBLE:

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 </figure>By SALINA POST"Life is the bubbles under the sea!"Theatre Salina is putting the finishing touches on its 64th season opener, Disney's The Little Mermaid. The production also marks the theatre's 364th production. The musical will run from Sept. 6-29 on Friday, and Saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoons.&nbsp;There are also two Thursday evening performances on September 19 and 26.Tickets are going fast. For tickets and showtimes go to <a href="http://salinatheatre.com">salinatheatre.com</a>&nbsp;or call the box office at (785) 827-3033.Based on the book by Doug Wright, music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story and the classic animated film promises to be a wonderfully magic performace for all ages.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/01730ab2-f3b8-4019-ad54-e16cfd4ce2ce">Theatre Salina announces technical upgrades, prepares for 64th season</a>The musical follows the journey of Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, who dreams of living in the human world. Her adventure begins when she bargains with the malevolent sea witch, Ursula, trading her tail for legs in a bid to pursue Prince Eric. However, the deal comes with unforeseen consequences, and Ariel must rely on her friends—Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab—to help restore harmony under the sea.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724767129187.jpeg" alt="Community Theatre actors sing at Barolo Grille on Saturday, Aug. 24 to spread the word about the upcoming show of The Little Mermaid at Theatre Salina on Sept. 6. Pictured from left: Underwater sea creature characters and Ariel's mersisters, Donovan Johnson as Sebastian, Zander Flener as Prince Eric and Grace Corman as Ariel. Photo Courtesy Theatre Salina" />
 <figcaption>Community Theatre actors sing at Barolo Grille on Saturday, Aug. 24 to spread the word about the upcoming show of The Little Mermaid at Theatre Salina on Sept. 6. Pictured from left: Underwater sea creature characters and Ariel's mersisters, Donovan Johnson as Sebastian, Zander Flener as Prince Eric and Grace Corman as Ariel. Photo Courtesy Theatre Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>Featuring timeless songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” The Little Mermaid offers a visual and auditory underwater spectacle, with opportunities for elaborate costumes, imaginative sets, and performances that bring the underwater world to life.<h2>CAST OF THE LITTLE MERMAID</h2>ARIEL – GRACE CORMANPRINCE ERIC – ZANDER FLENER*URSULA – BARBARA HILTKING TRITON – MICHAEL FREELANDSEBASTIAN – DONOVAN JOHNSON*FLOUNDER – ISAIAH BOSWELL*FLOTSAM – WYATT ANGELLJETSAM – MADISON BERNDT*CHEF LOUIS – KRISTINA FREELANDSCUTTLE – ANDREW GRABERGRIMSBY – NATHAN KINGAQUATA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – BRANDY SANDOVALARISTA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – MACKENZIE MARTINEZ*ANDRINA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – CAMILLE GRABERATINA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – TASHA DEISERADELLA/PRINCESS/GULL/SEA ENSEMBLE – MARI BROWN-MERELESALLANA/PRINCESS/SEA ENSEMBLE – EVETTE STOSKOPF*WINDWARD/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – FORTUNATO CARRAZCO*LEEWARD/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – MASON LEONARDPILOT/SAILOR/CHEF/SEA ENSEMBLE – DOMINIC FREELANDGULLS, MAIDS, SAILORS, CHEFS, SEA ENSEMBLE:MAGGIE BROWN-MERELESMAYA BROWN-MERELESKAIDEN COMEAU*LYDIA GERRYPERRY GREWELL*CAROLINE HIATTKEIRA HOFFMANVIVIENNE HOFFMANSLOAN HOMELVIGLILY LEONARDAUSTIN MILLER*SARAH ROSARIOZACH SWANSONELIAS TORRES*- indicates Theatre Salina Mainstage debut