By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

McDonald's employees called the Salina Police Department on Thursday evening after a resident allegedly kissed an employee's hand after repeatedly attempting to conversate with her.

Restaurant employees reported that the man, later identified as 41-year-old Aaron Werner, had been in the store for three to four hours.

Eventually, between 7 and 7:14 p.m., he approached a 20-year-old female employee and allegedly became disorderly.

"[Werner] kept trying to talk to her, shake her hand, and touch her — eventually, he grabbed her hand and kissed it. She said, 'Whoa,' that wasn't working for her," said SPD Capt. David Villanueva. Right before he left, he was belligerent, yelling in the store and becoming disorderly." 

Villanueva said that after employees had told Werner to leave the store, management called SPD. Werner then left McDonald's and crossed Planet Avenue, where officers found him shortly after.

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After talking with Werner across the street, officers arrested him. They requested charges for battery, disorderly conduct and interference with a law enforcement officer for crossing the street away from the business.

"Even though it's a misdemeanor offense, the issue is with grabbing a female's hand and kissing it," Villanueva said. "Definitely wasn't welcome conduct or anything like that."  

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574271818216.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostMcDonald's employees called the Salina Police Department on Thursday evening after a resident allegedly kissed an employee's hand after repeatedly attempting to conversate with her.Restaurant employees reported that the man, later identified as 41-year-old Aaron Werner, had been in the store for three to four hours.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710507054822.jpeg" alt="Werner, Aaron Thomas. Image courtesy Saline County Jail Bookings" />
 <figcaption>Werner, Aaron Thomas. Image courtesy Saline County Jail Bookings</figcaption>
 </figure>Eventually, between 7 and 7:14 p.m., he approached a 20-year-old female employee and allegedly became disorderly."[Werner] kept trying to talk to her, shake her hand, and touch her — eventually, he grabbed her hand and kissed it. She said, 'Whoa,' that wasn't working for her," said SPD Capt. David Villanueva. Right before he left, he was belligerent, yelling in the store and becoming disorderly." Villanueva said that after employees had told Werner to leave the store, management called SPD. Werner then left McDonald's and crossed Planet Avenue, where officers found him shortly after.READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a550354-6897-43ad-9ea4-e99803bd1d61">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - the township of Hedville - Vol. 33</a> After talking with Werner across the street, officers arrested him. They requested charges for battery, disorderly conduct and interference with a law enforcement officer for crossing the street away from the business."Even though it's a misdemeanor offense, the issue is with grabbing a female's hand and kissing it," Villanueva said. "Definitely wasn't welcome conduct or anything like that."

Salina man arrested after allegedly becoming disorderly in McDonald's

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: Cathey, Author Vernon REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Duty of driver to report accident with an unattended vehicle/property; 1st conv

NAME:&nbsp;Darby, Anthony Marquez REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Espino-Rodriguez, Victor Roberto REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation Outside warrant/NCIC hit Defective tail lamps Driving While Suspended Driving while habitual violator Interfere w/ LEO; False report felony to obstruct License carried/exhibited Driving While Suspended Identity theft; Receive benefits &lt; $100K Interfere w/ LEO; False report to obstruct Aggravated false impersonation; Liable to payment of debt Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body DWS; 2nd or subs conviction Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument Interfere w/ LEO; False report to obstruct Poss of marijuana Speeding; maximum limits

NAME:&nbsp;Fawcett, Nancy Elizabeth REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Glanzer,Brian J REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

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NAME: Horr, Jason Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Longstaff, Shelby Joan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Paxson, Tyler Nelson REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:Simpson-Nelsen, Michelle Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Stanley, Rami Jade REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

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/2024/3/1710597327124.jpeg" alt="Cathey, Author Vernon" />
 <figcaption>Cathey, Author Vernon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Cathey, Author Vernon REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Duty of driver to report accident with an unattended vehicle/property; 1st conv<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597361459.jpeg" alt="Darby, Anthony Marquez" />
 <figcaption>Darby, Anthony Marquez</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Darby, Anthony Marquez REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597464998.jpeg" alt="Espino-Rodriguez, Victor Roberto" />
 <figcaption>Espino-Rodriguez, Victor Roberto</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Espino-Rodriguez, Victor Roberto REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation Outside warrant/NCIC hit Defective tail lamps Driving While Suspended Driving while habitual violator Interfere w/ LEO; False report felony to obstruct License carried/exhibited Driving While Suspended Identity theft; Receive benefits &lt; $100K Interfere w/ LEO; False report to obstruct Aggravated false impersonation; Liable to payment of debt Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body DWS; 2nd or subs conviction Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument Interfere w/ LEO; False report to obstruct Poss of marijuana Speeding; maximum limits<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597508700.jpeg" alt="Fawcett, Nancy Elizabeth" />
 <figcaption>Fawcett, Nancy Elizabeth</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Fawcett, Nancy Elizabeth REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597546103.jpeg" alt="Glanzer,Brian J" />
 <figcaption>Glanzer,Brian J</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Glanzer,Brian J REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantREAD MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a550354-6897-43ad-9ea4-e99803bd1d61">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - the township of Hedville - Vol. 33</a> <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597578354.jpeg" alt="Horr, Jason Scott" />
 <figcaption>Horr, Jason Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Horr, Jason Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597613848.jpeg" alt="Longstaff, Shelby Joan" />
 <figcaption>Longstaff, Shelby Joan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Longstaff, Shelby Joan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597665698.jpeg" alt="Paxson, Tyler Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Paxson, Tyler Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Paxson, Tyler Nelson REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597704934.jpeg" alt="Simpson-Nelsen, Michelle Lee" />
 <figcaption>Simpson-Nelsen, Michelle Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Simpson-Nelsen, Michelle Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710597735718.jpeg" alt="Stanley, Rami Jade" />
 <figcaption>Stanley, Rami Jade</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Stanley, Rami Jade REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, March 16

Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/">Smoky Hill Museum</a>. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays."

Although the township of Hedville was never officially incorporated, its impact on the Saline County rural community still holds weight today.

On Mulberry Creek Crossing in 1905, two brothers, Axel and Elmer Hedquist, opened a general store and blacksmith shop on the site that would become the town of Hedville.

The brothers continued business in the area, witnessing a few more homes pop up around their stores until a decade later when a regional rail line brought business to the town.

Situated in its small valley, Hedville began to grow in 1915 after the Salina Northern Railroad built a line nearby, according to the Smoky Hill Museum.

After the railroad arrived, so did local business. Soon, the town boasted a lumberyard, hardware store, grain elevator and filling station. The Hedville State Bank opened the same year, and only two years later, the founders established the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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Hedville continued its business, growing with more families arriving and establishing themselves in the community. Hardships would soon strike with the arrival of The Great Depression.

Like similar Great Plains towns, the 1930s arrived in Hedville with ruthless consequences. According to the Smoky Hill Museum, the bank and many businesses closed in town, with the Immanuel Church closing its doors for good in 1938.

Only two decades after the decimating Great Depression for the town, Hedville's rural school closed from the 1960s statewide consolidation of public schools.

A few residents of Hedville stayed in the town, and although little remains of its early 20th-century growth, the small community found a new revival at the turn of this century with the Rolling Hills Zoo.

Rolling Hills Zoo opened in 1999 with only a few barn animals just south of town, and today, it has become a major Kansas tourist attraction.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691164615840.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/">Smoky Hill Museum</a>. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710534157083.jpeg" alt="Hedville welcome sign. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum" />
 <figcaption>Hedville welcome sign. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTAlthough the township of Hedville was never officially incorporated, its impact on the Saline County rural community still holds weight today.On Mulberry Creek Crossing in 1905, two brothers, Axel and Elmer Hedquist, opened a general store and blacksmith shop on the site that would become the town of Hedville.The brothers continued business in the area, witnessing a few more homes pop up around their stores until a decade later when a regional rail line brought business to the town.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710534300234.jpeg" alt="Hedville Main Street, date unknown. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum" />
 <figcaption>Hedville Main Street, date unknown. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>Situated in its small valley, Hedville began to grow in 1915 after the Salina Northern Railroad built a line nearby, according to the Smoky Hill Museum.After the railroad arrived, so did local business. Soon, the town boasted a lumberyard, hardware store, grain elevator and filling station. The Hedville State Bank opened the same year, and only two years later, the founders established the Immanuel Lutheran Church.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710534513138.jpeg" alt="On the back reads, "Headville Band." (sic Hedville) The donor labeled this as the Mulberry Band, 1908. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum" />
 <figcaption>On the back reads, "Headville Band." (sic Hedville) The donor labeled this as the Mulberry Band, 1908. Image courtesy Smoky Hill Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6e33afb3-987d-4a83-9700-eb1655512aac">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Salina Natatorium - Vol. 32</a>Hedville continued its business, growing with more families arriving and establishing themselves in the community. Hardships would soon strike with the arrival of The Great Depression.Like similar Great Plains towns, the 1930s arrived in Hedville with ruthless consequences. According to the Smoky Hill Museum, the bank and many businesses closed in town, with the Immanuel Church closing its doors for good in 1938.Only two decades after the decimating Great Depression for the town, Hedville's rural school closed from the 1960s statewide consolidation of public schools.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706543859875.jpeg" alt="The entrance to Rolling Hills Zoo, RHZ, in rural Saline County. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The entrance to Rolling Hills Zoo, RHZ, in rural Saline County. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>A few residents of Hedville stayed in the town, and although little remains of its early 20th-century growth, the small community found a new revival at the turn of this century with the Rolling Hills Zoo.Rolling Hills Zoo opened in 1999 with only a few barn animals just south of town, and today, it has become a major Kansas tourist attraction.&nbsp;

📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - the township of Hedville - Vol. 33

By&nbsp;RANJIT ARAB <a href="https://news.ku.edu/news/article/ku-department-of-physics-astronomy-professor-receives-prestigious-nsf-award-for-black-hole-research">University of Kansas News Service</a>

A prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation will help a University of Kansas Department of Physics &amp; Astronomy professor continue her groundbreaking research on supermassive black holes.

Elisabeth Mills, assistant professor of physics &amp; astronomy, received the five-year, $821,724 grant from the NSF for her research on how supermassive black holes grow.

Every galaxy, including our own Milky Way galaxy, has a supermassive black hole at its center, yet very little is known about how black holes gather gas from their surroundings to grow bigger. Mills will use some of the world’s most powerful telescopes — the Very Large Array in New Mexico and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile — to observe supermassive black holes in neighboring galaxies.

She said the goal is to study the gas and dust in the centers of these galaxies to better understand when they might become the next meal for the black holes.

“This work helps us understand how our own Milky Way galaxy has been formed and how the growth of its black hole might change our galaxy in the future,” Mills said.

The NSF’s CAREER Award is the most prestigious awards given to faculty members beginning their independent careers, providing support to advance outstanding research through commitment to teaching, learning and disseminating knowledge. Along with helping to develop her research, Mills said the award will also support department outreach efforts, like the popular KU AstroNights telescope viewing events, as well as provide important opportunities for KU students.

“It gives students in my group the opportunity to make connections with internationally renowned astronomers from all over the world and makes KU visible on an international stage,” she said.&nbsp;

Arash Mafi, executive dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences, said the award is a reflection of the high caliber of research taking place within the College.

“We are thrilled that the NSF has recognized Professor Mills’ innovative work,” Mafi said. “It is further proof of the world-class research being conducted across the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.”

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710532122281.jpeg" alt="Sunset photo. Image courtesy University of Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Sunset photo. Image courtesy University of Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;RANJIT ARAB <a href="https://news.ku.edu/news/article/ku-department-of-physics-astronomy-professor-receives-prestigious-nsf-award-for-black-hole-research">University of Kansas News Service</a>A prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation will help a University of Kansas Department of Physics &amp; Astronomy professor continue her groundbreaking research on supermassive black holes.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710532141264.png" alt="Elisabeth Mills. Image courtesy University of Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Elisabeth Mills. Image courtesy University of Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>Elisabeth Mills, assistant professor of physics &amp; astronomy, received the five-year, $821,724 grant from the NSF for her research on how supermassive black holes grow.Every galaxy, including our own Milky Way galaxy, has a supermassive black hole at its center, yet very little is known about how black holes gather gas from their surroundings to grow bigger. Mills will use some of the world’s most powerful telescopes — the Very Large Array in New Mexico and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile — to observe supermassive black holes in neighboring galaxies.She said the goal is to study the gas and dust in the centers of these galaxies to better understand when they might become the next meal for the black holes.“This work helps us understand how our own Milky Way galaxy has been formed and how the growth of its black hole might change our galaxy in the future,” Mills said.The NSF’s CAREER Award is the most prestigious awards given to faculty members beginning their independent careers, providing support to advance outstanding research through commitment to teaching, learning and disseminating knowledge. Along with helping to develop her research, Mills said the award will also support department outreach efforts, like the popular KU AstroNights telescope viewing events, as well as provide important opportunities for KU students.“It gives students in my group the opportunity to make connections with internationally renowned astronomers from all over the world and makes KU visible on an international stage,” she said.&nbsp;Arash Mafi, executive dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences, said the award is a reflection of the high caliber of research taking place within the College.“We are thrilled that the NSF has recognized Professor Mills’ innovative work,” Mafi said. “It is further proof of the world-class research being conducted across the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.”READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b6c10977-d282-4a31-84f4-b5b0caaeabac">Suspect steals credit card machine and breaks window at The Mattress Hub</a>

KU Department of Physics & Astronomy professor receives prestigious NSF award for black hole research

Surrounded by friends, family and coworkers, Bob Wege retired from Propane Central last Friday after a 26-year career at the company. Long before that, though, Wege started his career driving gas trucks almost half a century ago.

Before Wege started his quarter-century-long career at Propane Central, he began hauling propane in Manhattan for a different company in 1977.

Eventually, he and his family moved to the Salina area to work for a company that would become Propane Central.

"I've been hauling gas for 47 years," Wege said. "I do know it's been that many years, same job — the company's just got a different name."

At his retirement celebration, staff and family members surprised Wege with hamburgers, bratwursts, cake, flowers, a signed wooden plaque and a wooden Propane Central model truck with his name.

Wege's grandaughter, Scarlett Bigney, 9, his wife Shirley Wege, and his other immediate family members joined the celebration on Friday, joining the group photos next to the Propane Central truck.

"This was nice," Wege said. "I wasn't expecting that I had it coming."

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710433904962.jpeg" alt="Bob Wege sits in the break room at Propane Central for his retirement ceremony on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Bob Wege sits in the break room at Propane Central for his retirement ceremony on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostSurrounded by friends, family and coworkers, Bob Wege retired from Propane Central last Friday after a 26-year career at the company. Long before that, though, Wege started his career driving gas trucks almost half a century ago.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710434015977.jpeg" alt="Bob Wege, right and his granddaughter, Scarlett Bigney, 9, left, pose in front of a Propane Central truck for Wege's retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Bob Wege, right and his granddaughter, Scarlett Bigney, 9, left, pose in front of a Propane Central truck for Wege's retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Before Wege started his quarter-century-long career at Propane Central, he began hauling propane in Manhattan for a different company in 1977.Eventually, he and his family moved to the Salina area to work for a company that would become Propane Central."I've been hauling gas for 47 years," Wege said. "I do know it's been that many years, same job — the company's just got a different name."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710434050811.jpeg" alt="The gifts to Bob Wege for his retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The gifts to Bob Wege for his retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>At his retirement celebration, staff and family members surprised Wege with hamburgers, bratwursts, cake, flowers, a signed wooden plaque and a wooden Propane Central model truck with his name.Wege's grandaughter, Scarlett Bigney, 9, his wife Shirley Wege, and his other immediate family members joined the celebration on Friday, joining the group photos next to the Propane Central truck.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710434095976.jpeg" alt="Bob Wege stands with staff from Propane Central in front of one of their hauling trucks on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Bob Wege stands with staff from Propane Central in front of one of their hauling trucks on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>"This was nice," Wege said. "I wasn't expecting that I had it coming."READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710434155409.jpeg" alt="Bob Wege poses in front of a Propane Central company truck with his immediate family members during his retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Bob Wege poses in front of a Propane Central company truck with his immediate family members during his retirement celebration on Friday, March 8, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>

Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee

On March 15, 44 B.C., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.

In 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived back in the Spanish harbor of Palos de la Frontera, two months after concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.

In 1917, Czar Nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother, Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich, who declined the crown, marking the end of imperial rule in Russia.

In 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I convened in Paris for a three-day meeting to found the American Legion.

In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing a joint session of Congress, called for new legislation to guarantee every American’s right to vote; the result was passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

In 1972, “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s epic gangster movie based on the Mario Puzo novel and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York.

In 1977, the situation comedy “Three’s Company,” starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers, premiered on ABC-TV.

In 2005, former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers was convicted in New York of engineering the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history. (He was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.)

In 2011, the Syrian civil war had its beginnings with Arab Spring protests across the region that turned into an armed insurgency and eventually became a full-blown conflict.

In 2012, convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) walked into a federal prison in Colorado, where the 55-year-old Democrat began serving a 14-year sentence for corruption. (He was released in February 2020 after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence.)

In 2018, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8fd11de0c60c4041ade962f9b65f9522">pedestrian bridge that was under construction collapsed</a>&nbsp;onto a busy Miami highway, crushing vehicles beneath massive slabs of concrete and steel; six people died and 10 were injured.

In 2019, a gunman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-ap-top-news-international-news-arrests-immigration-ce9e1d267af149dab40e3e5391254530">killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, streaming the massacre&nbsp;</a>live on Facebook. (Brenton Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder and other charges.)

In 2020, the Federal Reserve took massive emergency action to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-financial-markets-us-news-business-ap-top-news-cf1d8e5487eee5e9eb649f0c6700ded6">slashing its benchmark interest rate to near zero</a>&nbsp;and saying it would buy $700 billion in treasury and mortgage bonds. After initially trying to keep schools open, New York City Mayor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-us-news-ap-top-news-new-york-city-a514b654b61395e8bc236b6678040bf0">Bill de Blasio said the nation’s largest public school system would close</a>&nbsp;in hopes of curbing the spread of the virus.

In 2021,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yaphet-kotto-dead-67f3d422866c3cf74fec1b0e628fd874">actor Yaphet Kotto,&nbsp;</a>whose films included “Midnight Run,” the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die” and “Alien,” died in the Philippines at 81.

In 2022, Russia stepped up its bombardment of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, while an estimated<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-kyiv-business-moscow-d357f90e5a332e10abd8e2b7c7be67c7">&nbsp;20,000 civilians fled&nbsp;</a>the desperately encircled port city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor.

In 2023, the American Kennel Club announced that the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b">French bulldog had become the most popular breed in the U.S</a>., overtaking the Labrador retriever, which had been on top for more than three decades.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710512436578.jpeg" alt="This is an undated sketch of Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman. (AP Photo)" />
 <figcaption>This is an undated sketch of Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman. (AP Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On March 15, 44 B.C., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived back in the Spanish harbor of Palos de la Frontera, two months after concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state.In 1917, Czar Nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother, Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich, who declined the crown, marking the end of imperial rule in Russia.In 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I convened in Paris for a three-day meeting to found the American Legion.In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing a joint session of Congress, called for new legislation to guarantee every American’s right to vote; the result was passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.In 1972, “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s epic gangster movie based on the Mario Puzo novel and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York.In 1977, the situation comedy “Three’s Company,” starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers, premiered on ABC-TV.In 2005, former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers was convicted in New York of engineering the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history. (He was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.)In 2011, the Syrian civil war had its beginnings with Arab Spring protests across the region that turned into an armed insurgency and eventually became a full-blown conflict.In 2012, convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) walked into a federal prison in Colorado, where the 55-year-old Democrat began serving a 14-year sentence for corruption. (He was released in February 2020 after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence.)In 2018, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8fd11de0c60c4041ade962f9b65f9522">pedestrian bridge that was under construction collapsed</a>&nbsp;onto a busy Miami highway, crushing vehicles beneath massive slabs of concrete and steel; six people died and 10 were injured.In 2019, a gunman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-ap-top-news-international-news-arrests-immigration-ce9e1d267af149dab40e3e5391254530">killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, streaming the massacre&nbsp;</a>live on Facebook. (Brenton Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder and other charges.)In 2020, the Federal Reserve took massive emergency action to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-financial-markets-us-news-business-ap-top-news-cf1d8e5487eee5e9eb649f0c6700ded6">slashing its benchmark interest rate to near zero</a>&nbsp;and saying it would buy $700 billion in treasury and mortgage bonds. After initially trying to keep schools open, New York City Mayor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-us-news-ap-top-news-new-york-city-a514b654b61395e8bc236b6678040bf0">Bill de Blasio said the nation’s largest public school system would close</a>&nbsp;in hopes of curbing the spread of the virus.In 2021,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yaphet-kotto-dead-67f3d422866c3cf74fec1b0e628fd874">actor Yaphet Kotto,&nbsp;</a>whose films included “Midnight Run,” the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die” and “Alien,” died in the Philippines at 81.In 2022, Russia stepped up its bombardment of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, while an estimated<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-kyiv-business-moscow-d357f90e5a332e10abd8e2b7c7be67c7">&nbsp;20,000 civilians fled&nbsp;</a>the desperately encircled port city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor.In 2023, the American Kennel Club announced that the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b">French bulldog had become the most popular breed in the U.S</a>., overtaking the Labrador retriever, which had been on top for more than three decades.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b6c10977-d282-4a31-84f4-b5b0caaeabac">Suspect steals credit card machine and breaks window at The Mattress Hub</a>

Today in History, March 15

A heavily clothed suspect allegedly broke into <a href="https://mattresshub.com/">The Mattress Hub</a> in town on Tuesday and stole a <a href="https://www.clover.com/">Clover</a> credit card machine after breaking a window to gain entry.

Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said on Tuesday, March 12, Mattress Hub employees at 2346 Planet Avenue called SPD around 10 a.m. to report a suspected burglary.

According to Feldman, staff arrived at the business Tuesday morning and found a broken window on the north side of the building and the Clover machine missing. 

"An employee arrived at approximately 9:45 that morning and found a window on the north side had been shattered," Feldman said. "It looks like, from what they can say from the video, a subject wearing all dark clothing, a hood and a face covering entered the business. Another video shows that the subject ran westbound away from the business."

The Clover machine was valued at $400, and the broken window caused $1,000 in damage. SPD officers continue to investigate the crime.

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

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostA heavily clothed suspect allegedly broke into <a href="https://mattresshub.com/">The Mattress Hub</a> in town on Tuesday and stole a <a href="https://www.clover.com/">Clover</a> credit card machine after breaking a window to gain entry.Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said on Tuesday, March 12, Mattress Hub employees at 2346 Planet Avenue called SPD around 10 a.m. to report a suspected burglary.According to Feldman, staff arrived at the business Tuesday morning and found a broken window on the north side of the building and the Clover machine missing. "An employee arrived at approximately 9:45 that morning and found a window on the north side had been shattered," Feldman said. "It looks like, from what they can say from the video, a subject wearing all dark clothing, a hood and a face covering entered the business. Another video shows that the subject ran westbound away from the business."The Clover machine was valued at $400, and the broken window caused $1,000 in damage. SPD officers continue to investigate the crime.Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e75818b1-80eb-49fc-a472-5e13faca548b">Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee</a>

Suspect steals credit card machine and breaks window at The Mattress Hub

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, about 8:00 AM, a subject broke out a window to The Mattress Hub, 2346 Planet Avenue, to gain entry to the business. The subject then entered the store and stole a Clover credit card machine. The subject then fled westbound behind the building towards the rear of Dillon’s Superstore, 2350 Planet Avenue. Total loss was valued at $1400.&nbsp;

The subject was wearing black hoodie, black pants, and had a face mask.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedOn Tuesday, March 12, 2024, about 8:00 AM, a subject broke out a window to The Mattress Hub, 2346 Planet Avenue, to gain entry to the business. The subject then entered the store and stole a Clover credit card machine. The subject then fled westbound behind the building towards the rear of Dillon’s Superstore, 2350 Planet Avenue. Total loss was valued at $1400.&nbsp;The subject was wearing black hoodie, black pants, and had a face mask.&nbsp;READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b6c10977-d282-4a31-84f4-b5b0caaeabac">Suspect steals credit card machine and breaks window at The Mattress Hub</a>

Mattress Hub burglary is this week's Crimestoppers

OCCK, Inc. Transportation will have shortened hours on Friday, March 29, 2024, in observation of Good Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On March 29th, CityGo buses will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no peak routes running.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Regional paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia vehicles will run a reduced number of trips.

81 Connection and KanConnect will run normal schedules.

Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, March 30th.

OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives.&nbsp; OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.

OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, KanConnect, a regional fixed route system, and the newest program, GoConcordia.&nbsp;

For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp; For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e75818b1-80eb-49fc-a472-5e13faca548b">Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedOCCK, Inc. Transportation will have shortened hours on Friday, March 29, 2024, in observation of Good Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;On March 29th, CityGo buses will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no peak routes running.&nbsp;&nbsp;Regional paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia vehicles will run a reduced number of trips.81 Connection and KanConnect will run normal schedules.Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, March 30th.OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives.&nbsp; OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, KanConnect, a regional fixed route system, and the newest program, GoConcordia.&nbsp;For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp; For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e75818b1-80eb-49fc-a472-5e13faca548b">Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee</a>

OCCK will shorten hours in observation of Good Friday

NAME: Bishop, Courtney Adele REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Detlefson, Joshua Andrew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

NAME:&nbsp;Dorantes Ortega, Yoel Rafael REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; ID card; display fictitious Operate a MV w/o a valid license Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

NAME:&nbsp;Gordon, Jamie Nichole REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Ostendorf, Jeremy Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Display of license plate No Proof Of Insurance

NAME:&nbsp;Shields, Christopher Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation Failure to appear Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Werner, Aaron Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for misdemeanor case

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: Bishop, Courtney Adele REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Detlefson, Joshua Andrew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710507006106.jpeg" alt="Dorantes Ortega, Yoel Rafael" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dorantes Ortega, Yoel Rafael REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; ID card; display fictitious Operate a MV w/o a valid license Fail to yield at stop or yield sign <figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Gordon, Jamie Nichole REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ostendorf, Jeremy Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Display of license plate No Proof Of Insurance<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Shields, Christopher Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation Failure to appear Failure to appear Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710507054822.jpeg" alt="Werner, Aaron Thomas" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Werner, Aaron Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for misdemeanor caseREAD MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e75818b1-80eb-49fc-a472-5e13faca548b">Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee</a>

Saline County Jail Bookings, March 15

<a href="mailto:melgares@ksu.edu" target="_blank">By PAT MELGARES</a> K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;&nbsp;

A trio of Kansas State University graduate students recently reported their findings regarding threats to the animals that graze the Kansas prairie – and the impact of prescribed fire on those threats.

They reported their findings&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/cattlemens-day/">during K-State’s recent Cattlemen’s Day</a>, which highlights cattle-related research being conducted at the university.

The students’ multi-year research projects compared the effects of prescribed burning of pastures in spring, summer and fall.

Zach Duncan, who completed the doctoral degree in ruminant nutrition last December, compared the effects of burning in the three seasons on the growth performance of stocker cattle. The study zeroed in on how fire reduces the growth of sericea lespedeza, an invasive weed that has degraded more than 600,000 acres of native Kansas rangeland – most of that in the Flint Hills region.

“Flint Hills ranches traditionally apply a spring-season fire in April, then intensively graze yearling beef cattle from May to August,” Duncan said. “Unfortunately, this practice has not limited the proliferation of sericea lespedeza.”

Previous research at K-State led by range management specialist KC Olson determined that burning in August or September reduces the presence of sericea lespedeza, but that practice has been limited, Duncan said, “because burning pastures later in the year could have unknown major effects on the growth performance of stocker cattle during the next grazing season.”

The six-year study studied the effects of fire in spring, summer and fall with nearly 2,000 yearling beef cattle grazing the land. Duncan said the results indicate shifting burning from August to October reduced yearling stocker cattle weight gains by 10-14 pounds during a 90-day grazing season.

Ranchers should weigh that finding, however, against the reduced need for herbicides against sericea lespedeza, improved wildlife habitat, and the reduced downwind impacts of smoke on air quality, Duncan said.

In another study, Andrea Salazar – a K-State doctoral candidate in entomology – found that spring- and summer-burned pastures had lower counts of ticks compared to fall-burned areas.

High tick burdens on cattle, Salazar said, results in decreased production, anemia, skin irritations, pruritus (itching) and stress.

“Furthermore, ticks serve as vectors for diverse pathogens, such as bacteria, protozoa and parasites, leading to diseases in animals and humans,” she said.

The study was conducted at K-State’s Beef Stocker Unit west of the Manhattan campus. Salazar said three tick species were found: The Lone Star tick, American dog tick, and the Gulf Coast tick. “Significantly fewer ticks were collected from fire-treated areas compared to non-burned areas during eight months of sampling,” she said.

“Among seasonally burned areas, tick counts in fall pastures were higher than summer and spring pastures,” Salazar added.

“The findings suggest that consistent annual burning of grazing areas, particularly when conducted in the spring, holds the potential to substantially diminish tick populations. This approach presents an efficient non-chemical method for tick control. The strategic timing of prescribed fires is crucial, aligning them with conditions that target specific tick species during vulnerable phases in their life cycle to optimize the impact on tick control.”

The choice of when to burn does not seem to make a difference in protecting populations of dung beetles, an important part of the pasture ecosystem. First-year entomology graduate student Herman Griese said “the difference was not significant” in a study that looked at spring, summer and fall prescribed burns.

Dung beetles feed on or store feces to provide housing and food for their young, which in turn transports nutrients to the subsoil and improves nutrient cycling, soil structure and forage growth on the prairie.

For farmers, the benefits to their land and livestock herds also are real: reduced parasite pressure, better aeration, reduced compaction, reduced runoff after rain events and decreased ammonia levels.

“Based on our study, ranchers who are worried about killing their decomposers (such as dung beetles) by burning their pastures can choose what time of year to burn based on other desired outcomes,” Griese said.

The full listing of research reports presented during the 2024 K-State Cattlemen’s Day is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef/focusareas/24_CattlemensDaySummary.pdf">available online</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710440580581.jpeg" alt="Recent research on the effects of prescribed burning in Kansas has looked at benefits to the ecosystem. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension" />
 <figcaption>Recent research on the effects of prescribed burning in Kansas has looked at benefits to the ecosystem. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="mailto:melgares@ksu.edu" target="_blank">By PAT MELGARES</a> K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;&nbsp;A trio of Kansas State University graduate students recently reported their findings regarding threats to the animals that graze the Kansas prairie – and the impact of prescribed fire on those threats.They reported their findings&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/cattlemens-day/">during K-State’s recent Cattlemen’s Day</a>, which highlights cattle-related research being conducted at the university.The students’ multi-year research projects compared the effects of prescribed burning of pastures in spring, summer and fall.Zach Duncan, who completed the doctoral degree in ruminant nutrition last December, compared the effects of burning in the three seasons on the growth performance of stocker cattle. The study zeroed in on how fire reduces the growth of sericea lespedeza, an invasive weed that has degraded more than 600,000 acres of native Kansas rangeland – most of that in the Flint Hills region.“Flint Hills ranches traditionally apply a spring-season fire in April, then intensively graze yearling beef cattle from May to August,” Duncan said. “Unfortunately, this practice has not limited the proliferation of sericea lespedeza.”Previous research at K-State led by range management specialist KC Olson determined that burning in August or September reduces the presence of sericea lespedeza, but that practice has been limited, Duncan said, “because burning pastures later in the year could have unknown major effects on the growth performance of stocker cattle during the next grazing season.”The six-year study studied the effects of fire in spring, summer and fall with nearly 2,000 yearling beef cattle grazing the land. Duncan said the results indicate shifting burning from August to October reduced yearling stocker cattle weight gains by 10-14 pounds during a 90-day grazing season.Ranchers should weigh that finding, however, against the reduced need for herbicides against sericea lespedeza, improved wildlife habitat, and the reduced downwind impacts of smoke on air quality, Duncan said.In another study, Andrea Salazar – a K-State doctoral candidate in entomology – found that spring- and summer-burned pastures had lower counts of ticks compared to fall-burned areas.High tick burdens on cattle, Salazar said, results in decreased production, anemia, skin irritations, pruritus (itching) and stress.“Furthermore, ticks serve as vectors for diverse pathogens, such as bacteria, protozoa and parasites, leading to diseases in animals and humans,” she said.The study was conducted at K-State’s Beef Stocker Unit west of the Manhattan campus. Salazar said three tick species were found: The Lone Star tick, American dog tick, and the Gulf Coast tick. “Significantly fewer ticks were collected from fire-treated areas compared to non-burned areas during eight months of sampling,” she said.“Among seasonally burned areas, tick counts in fall pastures were higher than summer and spring pastures,” Salazar added.“The findings suggest that consistent annual burning of grazing areas, particularly when conducted in the spring, holds the potential to substantially diminish tick populations. This approach presents an efficient non-chemical method for tick control. The strategic timing of prescribed fires is crucial, aligning them with conditions that target specific tick species during vulnerable phases in their life cycle to optimize the impact on tick control.”The choice of when to burn does not seem to make a difference in protecting populations of dung beetles, an important part of the pasture ecosystem. First-year entomology graduate student Herman Griese said “the difference was not significant” in a study that looked at spring, summer and fall prescribed burns.Dung beetles feed on or store feces to provide housing and food for their young, which in turn transports nutrients to the subsoil and improves nutrient cycling, soil structure and forage growth on the prairie.For farmers, the benefits to their land and livestock herds also are real: reduced parasite pressure, better aeration, reduced compaction, reduced runoff after rain events and decreased ammonia levels.“Based on our study, ranchers who are worried about killing their decomposers (such as dung beetles) by burning their pastures can choose what time of year to burn based on other desired outcomes,” Griese said.The full listing of research reports presented during the 2024 K-State Cattlemen’s Day is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef/focusareas/24_CattlemensDaySummary.pdf">available online</a>.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e75818b1-80eb-49fc-a472-5e13faca548b">Propane Central celebrates retirement for 26-year employee</a>

K-State Cattleman’s Day: Students present research on impacts of prescribed burning

After thunderstorms and a few tornadoes struck the central and northeast parts of Kansas, mild weather is expected for most residents over the weekend.

The National Weather Service Topeka forecasted calmer weather for the rest of the week and weekend. 

Northern Kansas has a chance for more rain today, but forecasters suspect sunshine to return soon alongside slightly cooler temperatures in the mid-50s to mid-60s.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/1a468272-9201-48a3-92d0-0d0ed0cf7f32">Storm carrying tornadoes, massive hail hits parts of Kansas and Missouri</a>

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTAfter thunderstorms and a few tornadoes struck the central and northeast parts of Kansas, mild weather is expected for most residents over the weekend.The National Weather Service Topeka forecasted calmer weather for the rest of the week and weekend. Northern Kansas has a chance for more rain today, but forecasters suspect sunshine to return soon alongside slightly cooler temperatures in the mid-50s to mid-60s.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/1a468272-9201-48a3-92d0-0d0ed0cf7f32">Storm carrying tornadoes, massive hail hits parts of Kansas and Missouri</a>

Three-Day weather forecast — sunshine expected through the weekend

The Salina Police Department SWAT team and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) High-Risk Warrant Team conducted five search warrants in central and west Salina yesterday and found multiple suspected drugs and illegal firearms.

SPD Capt. James Feldman said officers found 2,000 counterfeit pills during the operation. The teams sent them to KBI for further testing for their chemical components.

"This operation is a culmination of work by the I-70 I-135 Drug Task Force in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies," Feldman said. "The focus of the investigation was the distribution of fentanyl in and around Salina."

Feldman said during the search warrant operations, officers found other substances that they suspected were methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, THC wax and psilocybin mushrooms.

Officers also found multiple illegal firearms within the residences. The SPD Drug Task Force, SWAT team and KBI High-Risk Warrant Team are still investigating the searches.

"At the time, the investigation is still ongoing, and arrests are imminent," Feldman said. "The operation wasn't possible without the cooperation and assistance of residents of the Salina community."

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a>

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostThe Salina Police Department SWAT team and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) High-Risk Warrant Team conducted five search warrants in central and west Salina yesterday and found multiple suspected drugs and illegal firearms.SPD Capt. James Feldman said officers found 2,000 counterfeit pills during the operation. The teams sent them to KBI for further testing for their chemical components."This operation is a culmination of work by the I-70 I-135 Drug Task Force in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies," Feldman said. "The focus of the investigation was the distribution of fentanyl in and around Salina."Feldman said during the search warrant operations, officers found other substances that they suspected were methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, THC wax and psilocybin mushrooms.Officers also found multiple illegal firearms within the residences. The SPD Drug Task Force, SWAT team and KBI High-Risk Warrant Team are still investigating the searches."At the time, the investigation is still ongoing, and arrests are imminent," Feldman said. "The operation wasn't possible without the cooperation and assistance of residents of the Salina community."Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a>

SPD and KBI conduct five search warrants, finds 2,000 counterfeit pills

On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry.

In 1879, Albert Einstein, who would revolutionize physics and the human understanding of the universe, was born in Ulm, Germany.

In 1939, the republic of Czechoslovakia was dissolved, opening the way for Nazi occupation of Czech areas and the separation of Slovakia.

In 1951, during the Korean War, United Nations forces recaptured Seoul.

In 1962, Democrat Edward M. Kennedy officially launched in Boston his successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts once held by his brother, President John F. Kennedy. (Edward Kennedy served in the Senate for nearly 47 years.)

In 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, and sentenced him to death. (Both the conviction and death sentence were overturned, but Ruby died before he could be retried.)

In 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved from a temporary grave to a permanent memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

In 1980, a LOT Polish Airlines jet crashed while attempting to land in Warsaw, killing all 87 people aboard, including 22 members of a U.S. amateur boxing team.

In 1990, the Soviet Congress of People’s Deputies held a secret ballot that elected Mikhail S. Gorbachev to a new, powerful presidency.

In 1995, American astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to enter space aboard a Russian rocket as he and two cosmonauts blasted off aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, headed for the Mir space station.

In 2011, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Darlene Love, Dr. John and Leon Russell were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 2015, Robert Durst, a wealthy eccentric linked to two killings and his wife’s disappearance, was arrested by the FBI in New Orleans on a murder warrant a day before HBO aired the final episode of a serial documentary about his life. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-robert-durst-new-york-los-angeles-sentencing-acfbf0782219f3199a1d62c0d4db72cc">Durst would be convicted in the shooting death of his friend</a>, Susan Berman;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-durst-dead-5ba03308d57f288f05078883419b6445">he died in January 2022</a>&nbsp;while serving a life sentence in California.)

In 2018,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/a9153b89a99143d4ac43ee4bb353176e">&nbsp;Stephen Hawking,</a>&nbsp;the best-known theoretical physicist of his time, died at his home in Cambridge, England, at the age of 76; he had stunned doctors by living with the normally fatal illness ALS for more than 50 years.

In 2021, female performers including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/beyonce-most-grammys-who-won-taylor-swift-women-b42f66a40a633a46b38d879c18c6453c">Beyoncé and Taylor Swift swept the top honors at the Grammy Awards</a>; Beyoncé’s 28th win made her the most decorated woman in Grammy history.

In 2022, country music legend Dolly Parton announced she was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-dolly-parton-lionel-richie-chet-atkins-elvis-presley-3ede3796031fe13e99bd6b0d74f635a9">pulling out of the nominations for the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</a>, saying she hadn’t “earned that right.” (She would later reverse course and accept induction into the hall.)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710425188285.jpeg" alt="This is an undated sketch of American inventor Eli Whitney. Whitney invented the cotton-gin, which separated the cotton fibre from the seeds. It was patented in 1793. (AP Photo)" />
 <figcaption>This is an undated sketch of American inventor Eli Whitney. Whitney invented the cotton-gin, which separated the cotton fibre from the seeds. It was patented in 1793. (AP Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1879, Albert Einstein, who would revolutionize physics and the human understanding of the universe, was born in Ulm, Germany.In 1939, the republic of Czechoslovakia was dissolved, opening the way for Nazi occupation of Czech areas and the separation of Slovakia.In 1951, during the Korean War, United Nations forces recaptured Seoul.In 1962, Democrat Edward M. Kennedy officially launched in Boston his successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts once held by his brother, President John F. Kennedy. (Edward Kennedy served in the Senate for nearly 47 years.)In 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, and sentenced him to death. (Both the conviction and death sentence were overturned, but Ruby died before he could be retried.)In 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved from a temporary grave to a permanent memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.In 1980, a LOT Polish Airlines jet crashed while attempting to land in Warsaw, killing all 87 people aboard, including 22 members of a U.S. amateur boxing team.In 1990, the Soviet Congress of People’s Deputies held a secret ballot that elected Mikhail S. Gorbachev to a new, powerful presidency.In 1995, American astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to enter space aboard a Russian rocket as he and two cosmonauts blasted off aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, headed for the Mir space station.In 2011, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Darlene Love, Dr. John and Leon Russell were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.In 2015, Robert Durst, a wealthy eccentric linked to two killings and his wife’s disappearance, was arrested by the FBI in New Orleans on a murder warrant a day before HBO aired the final episode of a serial documentary about his life. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-robert-durst-new-york-los-angeles-sentencing-acfbf0782219f3199a1d62c0d4db72cc">Durst would be convicted in the shooting death of his friend</a>, Susan Berman;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-durst-dead-5ba03308d57f288f05078883419b6445">he died in January 2022</a>&nbsp;while serving a life sentence in California.)In 2018,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/a9153b89a99143d4ac43ee4bb353176e">&nbsp;Stephen Hawking,</a>&nbsp;the best-known theoretical physicist of his time, died at his home in Cambridge, England, at the age of 76; he had stunned doctors by living with the normally fatal illness ALS for more than 50 years.In 2021, female performers including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/beyonce-most-grammys-who-won-taylor-swift-women-b42f66a40a633a46b38d879c18c6453c">Beyoncé and Taylor Swift swept the top honors at the Grammy Awards</a>; Beyoncé’s 28th win made her the most decorated woman in Grammy history.In 2022, country music legend Dolly Parton announced she was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-dolly-parton-lionel-richie-chet-atkins-elvis-presley-3ede3796031fe13e99bd6b0d74f635a9">pulling out of the nominations for the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</a>, saying she hadn’t “earned that right.” (She would later reverse course and accept induction into the hall.)

Today in History, March 14

The Granny Brigade will host its next meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at the Friendship Center, 746 Commanche Ave., Salina, Kan.

Harrison Skye from America for Prosperity will be a guest speaker at the meeting.&nbsp;The Granny Brigade event organizer, Rosemary Mai said the Brigade will provide refreshments.

This event is open to the public and is not a "Republicans only" event. All residents, regardless of political party, are welcome to attend.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686241220831.png" alt="Image courtesy The Granny Brigade" />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy The Granny Brigade</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Granny Brigade will host its next meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at the Friendship Center, 746 Commanche Ave., Salina, Kan.Harrison Skye from America for Prosperity will be a guest speaker at the meeting.&nbsp;The Granny Brigade event organizer, Rosemary Mai said the Brigade will provide refreshments.This event is open to the public and is not a "Republicans only" event. All residents, regardless of political party, are welcome to attend.&nbsp;

Granny Brigade to host meeting Tuesday, America for Prosperity guest speaker

The Central Kansas Extension District will host an&nbsp;Upland Game Bird Biology and Management program on Wednesday, April 10&nbsp;in the Saline County 4-H Building in Salina.&nbsp;This informational session is an opportunity for land managers and wildlife enthusiasts who have an interest in developing habitat and enhancing game populations to learn about the various programs, services, and resources that are available to help them meet their goals.

Starting at&nbsp;5:30 p.m.,&nbsp;the Central Kansas District 4-H Shooting Sports project members will be serving a BBQ dinner&nbsp;by freewill donation. &nbsp;Youth will also be selling raffle tickets for various&nbsp;prize drawings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds will go to support&nbsp;4-H&nbsp;youth enrolled in the shotgun, archery, bb gun, air rifle, muzzleloader, and hunting skills disciplines.

Dr. Drew Ricketts, K-State Research&nbsp;and&nbsp;Extension Wildlife Specialist,&nbsp;will begin the&nbsp;educational&nbsp;program&nbsp;at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;with a presentation on the biology, habitat requirements and general management&nbsp;of&nbsp;pheasant, quail and other upland game birds in Kansas. &nbsp;Following will be Pat Riese, Wildlife Biologist with Kansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks. &nbsp;He&nbsp;will highlightnumerous technical assistance and financial resources&nbsp;including&nbsp;cost-share and incentive programs&nbsp;available throughout the state. &nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;an outlook and forecast&nbsp;on game bird populations and strategy&nbsp;will&nbsp;be offered.

To get an accurate count for the meal, registrations&nbsp;are requested by Wednesday, April 3. &nbsp;For more information&nbsp;or to RSVP, please contact the CKD Extension Office in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;at (785) 309-5850.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710424355987.jpeg" alt="A pair of pheasants. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension" />
 <figcaption>A pair of pheasants. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Research and ExtensionThe Central Kansas Extension District will host an&nbsp;Upland Game Bird Biology and Management program on Wednesday, April 10&nbsp;in the Saline County 4-H Building in Salina.&nbsp;This informational session is an opportunity for land managers and wildlife enthusiasts who have an interest in developing habitat and enhancing game populations to learn about the various programs, services, and resources that are available to help them meet their goals.Starting at&nbsp;5:30 p.m.,&nbsp;the Central Kansas District 4-H Shooting Sports project members will be serving a BBQ dinner&nbsp;by freewill donation. &nbsp;Youth will also be selling raffle tickets for various&nbsp;prize drawings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds will go to support&nbsp;4-H&nbsp;youth enrolled in the shotgun, archery, bb gun, air rifle, muzzleloader, and hunting skills disciplines.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710424434971.jpeg" alt="Upland Game Bird Biology and Management flyer. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension" />
 <figcaption>Upland Game Bird Biology and Management flyer. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension</figcaption>
 </figure>Dr. Drew Ricketts, K-State Research&nbsp;and&nbsp;Extension Wildlife Specialist,&nbsp;will begin the&nbsp;educational&nbsp;program&nbsp;at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;with a presentation on the biology, habitat requirements and general management&nbsp;of&nbsp;pheasant, quail and other upland game birds in Kansas. &nbsp;Following will be Pat Riese, Wildlife Biologist with Kansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks. &nbsp;He&nbsp;will highlightnumerous technical assistance and financial resources&nbsp;including&nbsp;cost-share and incentive programs&nbsp;available throughout the state. &nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;an outlook and forecast&nbsp;on game bird populations and strategy&nbsp;will&nbsp;be offered.To get an accurate count for the meal, registrations&nbsp;are requested by Wednesday, April 3. &nbsp;For more information&nbsp;or to RSVP, please contact the CKD Extension Office in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;at (785) 309-5850.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a>

4-H Shooting Sports fundraiser featuring upland game bird program to be held in Salina

The Friends of the Salina Public Library will host another book sale this weekend, but with a twist — all books and media will cost only 50 cents.

Attendees will have the chance to browse through the Friends of the SPL donated inventory in the lower levels of the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. 

SPL Head of Marketing Katie Zey said The Friends of the SPL regularly host book sales in the library. For this event, everything from the donated inventory, including books, CDs, movies, and other media, will be on sale for only 50 cents.

Zey said she posted a Facebook event on the SPL page [LINK], and many followers were interested in the new event.

"I think it says about 1,300 people have responded to the event, which is more than we've ever had respond to any of our events, ever," Zey said. "There's no limit to how much people can buy, and it includes all of the audio books, they have music, CDs, movies, books, anything that they [Friends of the SPL] have in their collection."

The Friends of the Library collects donations from community members and some books and media from the SPL. Still, any visitor can donate to the collection for the book sales.

Friends of the Library Board President Greta Kontas said the funds from each book sale usually have a program that the cash is for, and for the 50-Cent Book Sale, the money will help the library's summer reading programs.

"We would love to see a big turnout and to have people find something exciting to read," Kontas said. "We've got almost anything, any genre you'd want we have a sampling of."

Any visitor can participate in the book sale — Zey said attendees do not need a library card to purchase from the collection of donated media.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5c035236-8057-4520-af42-1a6c07aee2a3">UPDATED: Severe weather moving into Kansas, Salina at front of dangerous system</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1701877207420.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Friends of the Salina Library" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Friends of the Salina Library</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostThe Friends of the Salina Public Library will host another book sale this weekend, but with a twist — all books and media will cost only 50 cents.Attendees will have the chance to browse through the Friends of the SPL donated inventory in the lower levels of the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. SPL Head of Marketing Katie Zey said The Friends of the SPL regularly host book sales in the library. For this event, everything from the donated inventory, including books, CDs, movies, and other media, will be on sale for only 50 cents.Zey said she posted a Facebook event on the SPL page [LINK], and many followers were interested in the new event."I think it says about 1,300 people have responded to the event, which is more than we've ever had respond to any of our events, ever," Zey said. "There's no limit to how much people can buy, and it includes all of the audio books, they have music, CDs, movies, books, anything that they [Friends of the SPL] have in their collection."The Friends of the Library collects donations from community members and some books and media from the SPL. Still, any visitor can donate to the collection for the book sales.Friends of the Library Board President Greta Kontas said the funds from each book sale usually have a program that the cash is for, and for the 50-Cent Book Sale, the money will help the library's summer reading programs."We would love to see a big turnout and to have people find something exciting to read," Kontas said. "We've got almost anything, any genre you'd want we have a sampling of."Any visitor can participate in the book sale — Zey said attendees do not need a library card to purchase from the collection of donated media.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5c035236-8057-4520-af42-1a6c07aee2a3">UPDATED: Severe weather moving into Kansas, Salina at front of dangerous system</a>

Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend

NAME: Ardis, Brittany Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

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READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a>

NAME:&nbsp;Post, Leland Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

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;Louangrath, Bounmy REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Improper driving on laned roadway Improper stop/turn signal Improper turn on approach DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+ Fleeing a LEO; fail/refuse to stop; 1st conviction<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Martinez, Adrian Angel REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Outside warrant/NCIC hit Failure to appearREAD MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bfae00cf-9d5c-4084-a675-5f85ba625793">Friends of the Salina Public Library will host first 50-Cent Book Sale this weekend</a><figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Post, Leland Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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