You talk a lot about budgeting, and how important it is in getting control of your money. But don’t most people already have a good idea of what they’re spending, and how much they have in the bank, without going through all the time and trouble of developing an actual budget?

Well, if that were true, why are people paying billions in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/banking/what-is-an-overdraft-fee" target="_blank">overdraft</a>&nbsp;fees every year? Why are so many people deep in debt and living paycheck to paycheck, even without taking the effects of a pandemic into account? It’s because most people&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;really know where their money’s going each month.

Let’s start with a simple definition of&nbsp;budgeting. A budget is just a plan. It’s not a restriction on spending, it’s a strategy for what you’ll do with all your money. It’s tracking what’s coming in and what’s going out. When you budget every month, you’re giving your money purpose. You’re controlling your money, and telling it where to go, instead of scratching your head and wondering where it all went.

The word&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget</a>&nbsp;gets a bum rap, because some people think it’ll be like putting a straitjacket on their spending and their lives. But that really isn’t true at all. Budgeting actually gives you the power to spend&nbsp;wisely&nbsp;and with purpose.&nbsp;Budgeting even causes feelings of fear, intimidation, and anger in some folks. Sure,&nbsp;it takes a little time and effort&nbsp;at first to create a budget that really works. But once you get the hang of it, and it doesn’t take long, the hard part is over.

Still, to make your cash flow plan work, you have to&nbsp;do it consistently. That means sitting down every month, and making a budget for the upcoming month. Don't let the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/conquering-fear" target="_blank">fear</a>&nbsp;of what you might find stop you, and don't over-complicate things. It’s easy as writing down your income and everything that requires money for the month, then doing a little basic math. And once you have a plan in place, stick to it! Too many people get lazy, or "forget" to do a monthly budget.

Give it a shot, Carter. You’ll experience a sense of freedom,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/protect-yourself-from-identity-theft" target="_blank">security</a>, and accomplishment like you’ve never felt before once you’ve taken that first step toward gaining control of your money!

<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of&nbsp;The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He&nbsp;has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596845065840.jpeg" alt="Dave Ramsey" />
 <figcaption>Dave Ramsey</figcaption>
 </figure>Dear Dave,You talk a lot about budgeting, and how important it is in getting control of your money. But don’t most people already have a good idea of what they’re spending, and how much they have in the bank, without going through all the time and trouble of developing an actual budget?CarterDear Carter,Well, if that were true, why are people paying billions in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/banking/what-is-an-overdraft-fee" target="_blank">overdraft</a>&nbsp;fees every year? Why are so many people deep in debt and living paycheck to paycheck, even without taking the effects of a pandemic into account? It’s because most people&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;really know where their money’s going each month.Let’s start with a simple definition of&nbsp;budgeting. A budget is just a plan. It’s not a restriction on spending, it’s a strategy for what you’ll do with all your money. It’s tracking what’s coming in and what’s going out. When you budget every month, you’re giving your money purpose. You’re controlling your money, and telling it where to go, instead of scratching your head and wondering where it all went.The word&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget</a>&nbsp;gets a bum rap, because some people think it’ll be like putting a straitjacket on their spending and their lives. But that really isn’t true at all. Budgeting actually gives you the power to spend&nbsp;wisely&nbsp;and with purpose.&nbsp;Budgeting even causes feelings of fear, intimidation, and anger in some folks. Sure,&nbsp;it takes a little time and effort&nbsp;at first to create a budget that really works. But once you get the hang of it, and it doesn’t take long, the hard part is over.Still, to make your cash flow plan work, you have to&nbsp;do it consistently. That means sitting down every month, and making a budget for the upcoming month. Don't let the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/conquering-fear" target="_blank">fear</a>&nbsp;of what you might find stop you, and don't over-complicate things. It’s easy as writing down your income and everything that requires money for the month, then doing a little basic math. And once you have a plan in place, stick to it! Too many people get lazy, or "forget" to do a monthly budget.Give it a shot, Carter. You’ll experience a sense of freedom,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/protect-yourself-from-identity-theft" target="_blank">security</a>, and accomplishment like you’ve never felt before once you’ve taken that first step toward gaining control of your money!Dave<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of&nbsp;The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He&nbsp;has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

DAVE SAYS: Don’t most people already know?

JEWELL COUNTY -- No damages or injuries were reported after seven earthquakes struck part of Jewell County Thursday.

That's the word from Jewell County Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Peroutek. 

"We've had calls, especially from those in the Formoso area but not as many you might think. The area has a history of small quakes," he said.

Another earthquake shook part of Jewell County late last night, bring the temblor total to seven.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude quake struck southwest of Formoso at 11:12 p.m. Thursday. It was centered north of N Road and east of 260 Road.

JEWELL COUNTY -- Six earthquakes have rocked Jewell County thus far since early this morning, with the strongest being a 4.1 magnitude temblor.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 4.1 magnitude quake struck at 6:35 a.m. Thursday. It was located southwest of Formoso, just north of M Road between 250 Road and 260 Road.

A magnitude 2.6 quake then struck at 6:47 a.m. Thursday. It also was located southwest of Formoso, a little more than a mile north of the first quake, between N Road and O Road on the south and north and 250 Road and 260 Road on the west and east.

At 7:16 a.m. Thursday, a magnitude 2.3 quake rattled the area west-southwest of Formoso. It was centered just north of O Road and just east of 260 Road.

At 8:04 a.m., a 3.2 magnitude quake struck further southwest of Formoso. It was centred north of L Road and east of 250 Road

A 3.5 magnitude quake then struck at 1:20 p.m. approximately a mile east of the 8:04 a.m. quake. It was centered north of L Road and east of 260 Road.

At 4:52 p.m., a magnitude 2.5 quake struck southwest of Formoso. It was on 270 Road between N Road and O Road.

JEWELL COUNTY -- No damages or injuries were reported after seven earthquakes struck part of Jewell County Thursday.That's the word from Jewell County Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Peroutek. "We've had calls, especially from those in the Formoso area but not as many you might think. The area has a history of small quakes," he said.Another earthquake shook part of Jewell County late last night, bring the temblor total to seven.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620397621729.png" alt="Maps courtesy Kansas Geological Survey" />
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude quake struck southwest of Formoso at 11:12 p.m. Thursday. It was centered north of N Road and east of 260 Road.JEWELL COUNTY -- Six earthquakes have rocked Jewell County thus far since early this morning, with the strongest being a 4.1 magnitude temblor.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620341324460.png" alt="Maps courtesy Kansas Geological Survey" />
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 4.1 magnitude quake struck at 6:35 a.m. Thursday. It was located southwest of Formoso, just north of M Road between 250 Road and 260 Road.<figure>
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 </figure>A magnitude 2.6 quake then struck at 6:47 a.m. Thursday. It also was located southwest of Formoso, a little more than a mile north of the first quake, between N Road and O Road on the south and north and 250 Road and 260 Road on the west and east.<figure>
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 </figure>At 7:16 a.m. Thursday, a magnitude 2.3 quake rattled the area west-southwest of Formoso. It was centered just north of O Road and just east of 260 Road.<figure>
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 </figure>At 8:04 a.m., a 3.2 magnitude quake struck further southwest of Formoso. It was centred north of L Road and east of 250 Road<figure>
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 </figure>A 3.5 magnitude quake then struck at 1:20 p.m. approximately a mile east of the 8:04 a.m. quake. It was centered north of L Road and east of 260 Road.<figure>
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 </figure>At 4:52 p.m., a magnitude 2.5 quake struck southwest of Formoso. It was on 270 Road between N Road and O Road.

UPDATE: Seven quakes rattled Jewell County on Thursday

It is a day that means so much to college students near and far, whether they are first-generation graduates or coming from a long line of alumni. It’s a day that can change lives, and it’s a true rarity in life — it’s both a start and an end. It’s a collegiate commencement ceremony, and Kansas Wesleyan’s is fast approaching.

Commencement week begins Sunday with the traditional baccalaureate service. For the second consecutive year, the service will be conducted virtually. Streaming will begin promptly at 2 p.m., and the service will feature words from multiple KWU students and performances from the Rise Up! ensemble.

The annual nursing pinning will take place at 5:30 p.m. on May 14 in Mabee Arena. The ceremony will include numerous traditions, including the Nightingale Pledge, and will send the first graduating class to experience the Nursing Education Center into the workforce.&nbsp;

The following day is Commencement Saturday, and doors will open at 8:30 a.m. at Tony’s Pizza Events Center for graduates and guests. RSVP’s were required for all in attendance at the ceremony, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. This year’s featured speaker, Montric Santee ’12, will address the more than 150 individuals expected to walk across the stage.&nbsp;

All three events will be streamed free of charge at <a href="http://portal.stretchinternet.com/KWU">portal.stretchinternet.com/KWU</a>. In addition, many of the traditional senior awards will be announced via two videos that will launch during the week on the KWU social media outlets.&nbsp;

Both graduates and those participating in the nursing pinning were allowed up to 10 guests each. This was a university decision to facilitate appropriate social distancing in both venues. Face coverings will be required for all who are in attendance.&nbsp;

For more information on Commencement 2021, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwu.edu/graduation2021" target="_blank">https://www.kwu.edu/graduation2021</a>.

It is a day that means so much to college students near and far, whether they are first-generation graduates or coming from a long line of alumni. It’s a day that can change lives, and it’s a true rarity in life — it’s both a start and an end. It’s a collegiate commencement ceremony, and Kansas Wesleyan’s is fast approaching.Commencement week begins Sunday with the traditional baccalaureate service. For the second consecutive year, the service will be conducted virtually. Streaming will begin promptly at 2 p.m., and the service will feature words from multiple KWU students and performances from the Rise Up! ensemble.The annual nursing pinning will take place at 5:30 p.m. on May 14 in Mabee Arena. The ceremony will include numerous traditions, including the Nightingale Pledge, and will send the first graduating class to experience the Nursing Education Center into the workforce.&nbsp;The following day is Commencement Saturday, and doors will open at 8:30 a.m. at Tony’s Pizza Events Center for graduates and guests. RSVP’s were required for all in attendance at the ceremony, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. This year’s featured speaker, Montric Santee ’12, will address the more than 150 individuals expected to walk across the stage.&nbsp;All three events will be streamed free of charge at <a href="http://portal.stretchinternet.com/KWU">portal.stretchinternet.com/KWU</a>. In addition, many of the traditional senior awards will be announced via two videos that will launch during the week on the KWU social media outlets.&nbsp;Both graduates and those participating in the nursing pinning were allowed up to 10 guests each. This was a university decision to facilitate appropriate social distancing in both venues. Face coverings will be required for all who are in attendance.&nbsp;For more information on Commencement 2021, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwu.edu/graduation2021" target="_blank">https://www.kwu.edu/graduation2021</a>.

KWU readies for Commencement Week

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Renovations for a west Salina neighborhood park are the subject of a meeting scheduled for next week by a group of concerned citizens.

"We have been trying to get the City of Salina to do what has been promised for several years with Centennial Park. There are many older residents who were here back in the late 60s when these promises started," Molly Van Auken, Friends of Centennial Park president, told Salina Post.

"The reason for this meeting stems from us meeting with the city and the parks department last month. We were told that Centennial Park is next on the list," Van Auken explained. "Not completely sure what list they are referring to but we want to make sure that all Salina residents, but especially the residents who use Centennial Park, have their voices heard." 

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Friendship Center at Centennial Park, 746 Commanche Avenue. For persons who will not be able to attend, an online survey is available at <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TH6LL3S">surveymonkey.com/r/TH6LL3S</a>.

According to the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Master Plan dated July 23, 2018, the condition of the above amenities "is rather tired and in need of updating."

Master plan recommendations for the park include the following.

●Remove old driveways from the south end of the park.

●Upgrade play equipment and surfacing and consider making it a destination playground.

●Improve turf in southern half of the park and remove trees to allow for active play areas.

●Construct a loop trail or perimeter sidewalks.

●Add three to four small to medium size shelters with two to four picnic tables and one large shelter with six to eight tables.

●Remove and relocate the skate park to Kenwood Park.

●Develop pickle ball courts in the area where the skate park is currently located.

Van Auken provided her own list of issues with the park.

She noted that "the skate park is made of unsafe metal ramps and the concrete they sit on contains gaps that catch the skaters wheels causing injuries."

According to Van Auken, "the soccer field mentioned in the master plan as already existing is inaccurate. There are two goals that have been sat in the middle of an uneven area of ground surrounded by trees."

She also expressed concern that the sand in the volleyball court and sand in the playground area has broken glass and debris in it. She noted that the park is mowed only once every three weeks, has four-foot weeds around the perimeter, and has broken limbs that have fallen from past storms. Additionally, Van Auken expressed concern about weak and incorrectly positioned lighting, as well as about homeless men sleeping in the park during the past several months.

Not the first time Centennial Park neighborhood residents have met

In October of 2019, a group of park neighbors met to express concern about the undeveloped southern part of the park being rezoned so it could be used for low income housing.

“Centennial Park was to be renovated years ago. This hasn’t happened yet. Now, city officials want to zone the property for more low income housing homes. We want to hear your voices on this issue. If you live near Centennial Park or visit it frequently please come share your opinion," a flier for the meeting stated.

In an Oct. 7, 2019, interview with Salina Post, City Manager Mike Schrage said that the issue hadn't gotten that far. He said that there had only been a discussion about what might be done with the south end of the park.

"Since the master plan was published, there has been talk by the city commission about using this 2.2 acre area for housing. However, instead of houses being built, an apartment complex would be developed. Citizens within the community held an open meeting and invited the city commissioners, the mayor, and members of the parks department to attend. This meeting ended without resolution," Van Auken told Salina Post.

"Even though this section of the park is undeveloped and hardly maintained, it is still utilized. My children and I use it for flying kites, playing frisbee, catching butterflies, blowing bubbles that span as far as we can see, and so much more. I see people daily utilizing it to play with their dogs, take daily walks, and play a game of soccer with their friends," she explained. "If we are using it this much, I can only imagine how much it would be used if it was improved."  

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620358101209.jpeg" alt="The playground and skate park area at the north end of Centennial Park. The basketball court can be seen behind the skate park. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>The playground and skate park area at the north end of Centennial Park. The basketball court can be seen behind the skate park. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostRenovations for a west Salina neighborhood park are the subject of a meeting scheduled for next week by a group of concerned citizens."We have been trying to get the City of Salina to do what has been promised for several years with Centennial Park. There are many older residents who were here back in the late 60s when these promises started," Molly Van Auken, Friends of Centennial Park president, told Salina Post.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620358271422.png" alt="Centennial Park map courtesy Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Master Plan" />
 <figcaption>Centennial Park map courtesy Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Master Plan</figcaption>
 </figure>"The reason for this meeting stems from us meeting with the city and the parks department last month. We were told that Centennial Park is next on the list," Van Auken explained. "Not completely sure what list they are referring to but we want to make sure that all Salina residents, but especially the residents who use Centennial Park, have their voices heard." The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Friendship Center at Centennial Park, 746 Commanche Avenue. For persons who will not be able to attend, an online survey is available at <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TH6LL3S">surveymonkey.com/r/TH6LL3S</a>.Centennial Park includes the following.●A basketball court●A playground with swings●A sand volleyball court●Two medium-sized shelters●The community center●A drinking fountain and restrooms●A skate park ●A spraygroundAccording to the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Master Plan dated July 23, 2018, the condition of the above amenities "is rather tired and in need of updating."Master plan recommendations for the park include the following.●Remove old driveways from the south end of the park.●Upgrade play equipment and surfacing and consider making it a destination playground.●Improve turf in southern half of the park and remove trees to allow for active play areas.●Construct a loop trail or perimeter sidewalks.●Add three to four small to medium size shelters with two to four picnic tables and one large shelter with six to eight tables.●Remove and relocate the skate park to Kenwood Park.●Develop pickle ball courts in the area where the skate park is currently located.Van Auken provided her own list of issues with the park.She noted that "the skate park is made of unsafe metal ramps and the concrete they sit on contains gaps that catch the skaters wheels causing injuries."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620358444661.jpeg" alt="The undeveloped south end of Centennial Park as seen from Plum Drive. A white soccer goal can be seen amongst the trees. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>The undeveloped south end of Centennial Park as seen from Plum Drive. A white soccer goal can be seen amongst the trees. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>According to Van Auken, "the soccer field mentioned in the master plan as already existing is inaccurate. There are two goals that have been sat in the middle of an uneven area of ground surrounded by trees."She also expressed concern that the sand in the volleyball court and sand in the playground area has broken glass and debris in it. She noted that the park is mowed only once every three weeks, has four-foot weeds around the perimeter, and has broken limbs that have fallen from past storms. Additionally, Van Auken expressed concern about weak and incorrectly positioned lighting, as well as about homeless men sleeping in the park during the past several months.Not the first time Centennial Park neighborhood residents have metIn October of 2019, a group of park neighbors met to express concern about the undeveloped southern part of the park being rezoned so it could be used for low income housing.“Centennial Park was to be renovated years ago. This hasn’t happened yet. Now, city officials want to zone the property for more low income housing homes. We want to hear your voices on this issue. If you live near Centennial Park or visit it frequently please come share your opinion," a flier for the meeting stated.In an Oct. 7, 2019, interview with Salina Post, City Manager Mike Schrage said that the issue hadn't gotten that far. He said that there had only been a discussion about what might be done with the south end of the park."Since the master plan was published, there has been talk by the city commission about using this 2.2 acre area for housing. However, instead of houses being built, an apartment complex would be developed. Citizens within the community held an open meeting and invited the city commissioners, the mayor, and members of the parks department to attend. This meeting ended without resolution," Van Auken told Salina Post."Even though this section of the park is undeveloped and hardly maintained, it is still utilized. My children and I use it for flying kites, playing frisbee, catching butterflies, blowing bubbles that span as far as we can see, and so much more. I see people daily utilizing it to play with their dogs, take daily walks, and play a game of soccer with their friends," she explained. "If we are using it this much, I can only imagine how much it would be used if it was improved."

Group seeks input about Centennial Park; meeting next week

Today is Friday, May 7, the 127th day of 2021. There are 238 days left in the year. 

On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims (rams), France, ending its role in World War II.

In 1833, composer Johannes Brahms was born in Hamburg, Germany.

In 1840, composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Votkinsk, Russia.

In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board. 

In 1928, the minimum voting age for British women was lowered from 30 to 21 — the same age as men. 

In 1939, Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis. 

In 1946, Sony Corp. had its beginnings as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp. was founded in the Japanese capital by Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka. 

In 1954, the 55-day Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam ended with Vietnamese insurgents overrunning French forces. 

In 1963, the United States launched the Telstar 2 communications satellite. 

In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford formally declared an end to the "Vietnam era." In Ho Chi Minh City — formerly Saigon — the Viet Cong celebrated its takeover. 

In 1998, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz agreed to buy Chrysler Corp. for more than $37 billion. Londoners voted overwhelmingly to elect their own mayor for the first time in history. (In May 2000, Ken Livingstone was elected.) 

In 2010, a BP-chartered vessel lowered a 100-ton concrete-and-steel vault onto the ruptured Deepwater Horizon well in an unprecedented, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to stop most of the gushing crude fouling the sea.

In 2019, two gunmen opened fire inside a charter school in a Denver suburb not far from Columbine High School, killing a student, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, who authorities said had charged at the shooters to protect classmates; two students at the school were charged in the attack. (A 16-year-old, Alec McKinney, pleaded guilty to 17 felonies and was sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years; 19-year-old Devon Erickson pleaded not guilty to the same charges; his trial has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.) 

Ten years ago: The U.S. released videos seized from Osama bin Laden's hideout showing the terrorist leader watching newscasts of himself amid shabby surroundings. Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 9-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. World Golf Hall of Famer Seve Ballesteros, 54, died in Pedrena, Spain.

Five years ago: A Tesla Model S sedan that was in self-driving mode crashed into the side of a tractor-trailer in Williston, Florida, killing its occupant, Joshua D. Brown. President Barack Obama told the graduating class at Howard University in Washington, D.C. that the country was "a better place" than when he left college more than 30 years earlier, but acknowledged that gaps persisted, citing racism and inequality.

One year ago: Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood near the port city of Brunswick. In an abrupt about-face, the Justice Department dropped a criminal case against Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, who was accused of lying to the FBI about conversations with the Russian ambassador. The White House said a member of the military serving as one of Trump's valets tested positive for the coronavirus. A Texas hair salon owner, Shelley Luther, sentenced to a week behind bars for keeping her business open despite Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency orders, was freed after less than 48 hours; Abbott had removed jail as a punishment for defying virus safeguards. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug that was promoted as a treatment for the coronavirus. Neiman Marcus said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first department store chain to be toppled by the pandemic.

Today's Birthdays: R&amp;B singer Thelma Houston is 78. Actor Robin Strasser is 76. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff is 75. Rock musician Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 75. Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is 74. Rock musician Prairie Prince is 71. Movie writer-director Amy Heckerling is 69. Actor Michael E. Knight is 62. Rock musician Phil Campbell (Motorhead) is 60. Rock singer-musician Chris O'Connor (Primitive Radio Gods) is 56. Actor Traci Lords is 53. Actor Morocco Omari is 51. Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is 50. Actor Breckin Meyer is 47. Rock musician Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) is 35. Actor-comedian Aidy Bryant is 34. Actor Taylor Abrahamse is 30. Actor Alexander Ludwig is 29. Actor Dylan Gelula is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, May 7, the 127th day of 2021. There are 238 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims (rams), France, ending its role in World War II.On this date: In 1833, composer Johannes Brahms was born in Hamburg, Germany.In 1840, composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Votkinsk, Russia.In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board. In 1928, the minimum voting age for British women was lowered from 30 to 21 — the same age as men. In 1939, Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis. In 1946, Sony Corp. had its beginnings as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp. was founded in the Japanese capital by Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka. In 1954, the 55-day Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam ended with Vietnamese insurgents overrunning French forces. In 1963, the United States launched the Telstar 2 communications satellite. In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford formally declared an end to the "Vietnam era." In Ho Chi Minh City — formerly Saigon — the Viet Cong celebrated its takeover. In 1998, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz agreed to buy Chrysler Corp. for more than $37 billion. Londoners voted overwhelmingly to elect their own mayor for the first time in history. (In May 2000, Ken Livingstone was elected.) In 2010, a BP-chartered vessel lowered a 100-ton concrete-and-steel vault onto the ruptured Deepwater Horizon well in an unprecedented, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to stop most of the gushing crude fouling the sea.In 2019, two gunmen opened fire inside a charter school in a Denver suburb not far from Columbine High School, killing a student, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, who authorities said had charged at the shooters to protect classmates; two students at the school were charged in the attack. (A 16-year-old, Alec McKinney, pleaded guilty to 17 felonies and was sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years; 19-year-old Devon Erickson pleaded not guilty to the same charges; his trial has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.) Ten years ago: The U.S. released videos seized from Osama bin Laden's hideout showing the terrorist leader watching newscasts of himself amid shabby surroundings. Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 9-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. World Golf Hall of Famer Seve Ballesteros, 54, died in Pedrena, Spain. Five years ago: A Tesla Model S sedan that was in self-driving mode crashed into the side of a tractor-trailer in Williston, Florida, killing its occupant, Joshua D. Brown. President Barack Obama told the graduating class at Howard University in Washington, D.C. that the country was "a better place" than when he left college more than 30 years earlier, but acknowledged that gaps persisted, citing racism and inequality.One year ago: Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood near the port city of Brunswick. In an abrupt about-face, the Justice Department dropped a criminal case against Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, who was accused of lying to the FBI about conversations with the Russian ambassador. The White House said a member of the military serving as one of Trump's valets tested positive for the coronavirus. A Texas hair salon owner, Shelley Luther, sentenced to a week behind bars for keeping her business open despite Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency orders, was freed after less than 48 hours; Abbott had removed jail as a punishment for defying virus safeguards. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug that was promoted as a treatment for the coronavirus. Neiman Marcus said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first department store chain to be toppled by the pandemic.Today's Birthdays: R&amp;B singer Thelma Houston is 78. Actor Robin Strasser is 76. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff is 75. Rock musician Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 75. Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is 74. Rock musician Prairie Prince is 71. Movie writer-director Amy Heckerling is 69. Actor Michael E. Knight is 62. Rock musician Phil Campbell (Motorhead) is 60. Rock singer-musician Chris O'Connor (Primitive Radio Gods) is 56. Actor Traci Lords is 53. Actor Morocco Omari is 51. Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is 50. Actor Breckin Meyer is 47. Rock musician Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) is 35. Actor-comedian Aidy Bryant is 34. Actor Taylor Abrahamse is 30. Actor Alexander Ludwig is 29. Actor Dylan Gelula is 27.

Today in History - May 7

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact central and eastern portions of Kansas through early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita. 

While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few of the stronger storms may be capable of dime to quarter size hail, along with brief heavy rain.

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 </figure>Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact central and eastern portions of Kansas through early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few of the stronger storms may be capable of dime to quarter size hail, along with brief heavy rain.

Showers and storms expected through early afternoon

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), continues to maintain a public health warning for Marion County Lake due to blue-green algae.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

 ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MDYuNDAwNTg0NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.KF4PBoAYsdDpomJBRCUzozQnSrprXocyuOKeAhgGOgQ/s/1305935158/br/106017094223-l" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), continues to maintain a public health warning for Marion County Lake due to blue-green algae.When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.●Water contact should be avoided.●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.●Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible. ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MDYuNDAwNTg0NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.KF4PBoAYsdDpomJBRCUzozQnSrprXocyuOKeAhgGOgQ/s/1305935158/br/106017094223-l" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.

Blue-green algae warning continues for Marion County Lake

TOPEKA – Two lucky Kansas Lottery PlayOn®&nbsp;members have each won an incredible home entertainment package that will turn their homes into the hottest hangout in town!

The Home Entertainment Package Giveaway gave players the choice to enter to win either an indoor prize package or an outdoor prize package. The indoor prize package winner is Laura Agosto of Hutchinson, and the outdoor prize package winner is Dennis Clark of McPherson.

To enter a drawing, PlayOn members would spend the points they had earned by entering both winning and non-winning tickets into the loyalty program. The indoor prize package cost 1,100 points per entry, and there were 48,427 overall entries in the drawing. The indoor prize package included the following:

●Samsung 85” - QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV

●Microsoft Xbox One S with Star Wars: Fallen Jedi - (1TB)

●Supersonic WiFi Karaoke Speaker with 15" Touch Display

●LG 700W 2.1CH Mini Shelf With Built In Subwoofer and Bluetooth

●Elite Gourmet Classic 2.5Oz Kettle Popcorn Maker

●State and federal income tax withholding paid by Lottery

The outdoor prize package cost 1,157 points per entry, and there were 45,216 overall entries into the drawing. The outdoor prize package included the following:

●Broil King Regal Pellet 500 Smoker and Grill. 

●Omaha Steaks - Omaha Specialties Package (Value Approx. $623). 

●Hanover Orleans 3-Piece Fire Pit Chat Set with 2 Woven Swivel Sliders and a Fire Pit. 

●Bose Environmental Speakers with Bracket. 

TOPEKA – Two lucky Kansas Lottery PlayOn®&nbsp;members have each won an incredible home entertainment package that will turn their homes into the hottest hangout in town!The Home Entertainment Package Giveaway gave players the choice to enter to win either an indoor prize package or an outdoor prize package. The indoor prize package winner is Laura Agosto of Hutchinson, and the outdoor prize package winner is Dennis Clark of McPherson.To enter a drawing, PlayOn members would spend the points they had earned by entering both winning and non-winning tickets into the loyalty program. The indoor prize package cost 1,100 points per entry, and there were 48,427 overall entries in the drawing. The indoor prize package included the following:●Samsung 85” - QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV●Microsoft Xbox One S with Star Wars: Fallen Jedi - (1TB)●Supersonic WiFi Karaoke Speaker with 15" Touch Display●LG 700W 2.1CH Mini Shelf With Built In Subwoofer and Bluetooth●Elite Gourmet Classic 2.5Oz Kettle Popcorn Maker●$500 cash●State and federal income tax withholding paid by LotteryThe outdoor prize package cost 1,157 points per entry, and there were 45,216 overall entries into the drawing. The outdoor prize package included the following:●Broil King Regal Pellet 500 Smoker and Grill. ●Omaha Steaks - Omaha Specialties Package (Value Approx. $623). ●Hanover Orleans 3-Piece Fire Pit Chat Set with 2 Woven Swivel Sliders and a Fire Pit. ●Thor Kitchen 46 Bottle Cooler. ●Portable Projector Bundle. ●Bose Environmental Speakers with Bracket. ●$500 cash. ●State and federal income tax withholding paid by Lottery

McPherson's Clark wins KS Lottery outdoor prize package

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Trigard Concrete Products in Lindsborg is hiring for Service Technician and Construction help. This precast Concrete Manufacturing Company wants you to join their team today.

This position if full time with benefits.

· Must have a valid Drivers license, CDL a bonus, but not required

Competitive pay starting at $16.00 an hour.

Contact at 800 310 7099 or apply at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:trigard@nckcn.com">trigard@nckcn.com</a>.

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 </figure>Trigard Concrete Products in Lindsborg is hiring for Service Technician and Construction help. This precast Concrete Manufacturing Company wants you to join their team today.This position if full time with benefits.· Health insurance· IRA benefits· Vacation and sick leave· Must have a valid Drivers license, CDL a bonus, but not required· immediate openingCompetitive pay starting at $16.00 an hour.Experience preferred, but will train.Contact at 800 310 7099 or apply at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:trigard@nckcn.com">trigard@nckcn.com</a>.

Those are some hefty wall panels!

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has revised its storm forecast for Friday morning.

A cluster of storms may develop during the predawn hours on Friday, but it appears that, as of now, the strongest of the storms will be to our southwest. 

Some of these storms may be capable of producing half dollar sized hail during the morning hours on Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has revised its storm forecast for Friday morning.<figure>
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 </figure>A cluster of storms may develop during the predawn hours on Friday, but it appears that, as of now, the strongest of the storms will be to our southwest. Some of these storms may be capable of producing half dollar sized hail during the morning hours on Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

UPDATE: Cluster of storms may develop early Friday morning

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today announced new gathering recomendations.

Beginning today, the following recommendations are in place.

●No gathering limit when all persons wear masks

●Practice 6-foot distancing where possible

●If all persons in a gathering have been fully vaccinated for at least 2 weeks, masks and distancing may not be necessary

●Entities and businesses may continue to be more stringent in both private and public situations at their discretion

The health department developed the new guidelines after assessing vaccination rates and new case trends in McPherson County.

Currently, McPherson County is vaccinating anyone 16 years of age or older for COVID-19. The health department provided the following information concerning vaccinations in the county.

●As of May 5, 2021, according to the Kansas Immunization Registry, KSWebIZ, 14,757 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to McPherson County residents. The majority of doses administered have been Moderna (10,413), followed by Pfizer (3,798) and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen (546).

●As of May 5, 2021, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker (<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#countyview">https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#countyview</a>), 34.2% of McPherson County’s population has been fully vaccinated. 44.1% of the population 18 years old and above are vaccinated and 76.6% of the population 65 years old and above are vaccinated. More information can be found on their website.

COVID-19 data in McPherson County can be found on the home page of <a href="http://mcphersoncountyks.us">mcphersoncountyks.us</a>, under “McPherson County COVID-19 Dashboard.” This data will continue to be updated Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today announced new gathering recomendations.Beginning today, the following recommendations are in place.●No gathering limit when all persons wear masks●Practice 6-foot distancing where possible●If all persons in a gathering have been fully vaccinated for at least 2 weeks, masks and distancing may not be necessary●Entities and businesses may continue to be more stringent in both private and public situations at their discretionThe health department developed the new guidelines after assessing vaccination rates and new case trends in McPherson County.Currently, McPherson County is vaccinating anyone 16 years of age or older for COVID-19. The health department provided the following information concerning vaccinations in the county.●As of May 5, 2021, according to the Kansas Immunization Registry, KSWebIZ, 14,757 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to McPherson County residents. The majority of doses administered have been Moderna (10,413), followed by Pfizer (3,798) and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen (546).●As of May 5, 2021, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker (<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#countyview">https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#countyview</a>), 34.2% of McPherson County’s population has been fully vaccinated. 44.1% of the population 18 years old and above are vaccinated and 76.6% of the population 65 years old and above are vaccinated. More information can be found on their website.COVID-19 data in McPherson County can be found on the home page of <a href="http://mcphersoncountyks.us">mcphersoncountyks.us</a>, under “McPherson County COVID-19 Dashboard.” This data will continue to be updated Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

McPherson Co. Health Dept.: New gathering recommendations

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Akers, Bradley Sanford; 36; Salina CHARGES REQUESTD:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Boast, Simon Anthony; 28; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Theft of prop/services; Value $1,500 to $25,000

NAME:&nbsp;Brown, James Randell; 37; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Clouston, Paige Allison; 28; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Graybeal, Joseph William; 25; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;McGaha, Brittani Ann; 29; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

NAME:&nbsp;Rodriguez, Christian Isiah; 22; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Rodriguez, Rolando Cirilo; 30; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Justin Corey; 35; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Witt, Trevor Allen; 31 CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Akers, Bradley Sanford; 36; Salina CHARGES REQUESTD:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317107624.jpeg" alt="Boast, Simon Anthony" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Boast, Simon Anthony; 28; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Theft of prop/services; Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317182202.jpeg" alt="Brown, James Randell" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Brown, James Randell; 37; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317272124.jpeg" alt="Clouston, Paige Allison" />
 <figcaption>Clouston, Paige Allison</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Clouston, Paige Allison; 28; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317371555.jpeg" alt="Graybeal, Joseph William" />
 <figcaption>Graybeal, Joseph William</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Graybeal, Joseph William; 25; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317462226.jpeg" alt="McGaha, Brittani Ann" />
 <figcaption>McGaha, Brittani Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McGaha, Brittani Ann; 29; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317534148.jpeg" alt="Rodriguez, Christian Isiah" />
 <figcaption>Rodriguez, Christian Isiah</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Rodriguez, Christian Isiah; 22; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317613726.jpeg" alt="Rodriguez, Rolando Cirilo" />
 <figcaption>Rodriguez, Rolando Cirilo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Rodriguez, Rolando Cirilo; 30; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317775881.jpeg" alt="Williams, Justin Corey" />
 <figcaption>Williams, Justin Corey</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Justin Corey; 35; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317892910.jpeg" alt="Witt, Trevor Allen" />
 <figcaption>Witt, Trevor Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Witt, Trevor Allen; 31 CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, May 6

A senior from Chapman High School is the 2020-2021 recipient of the Cash Hollistah Scholarship.

Hollistah announced this morning that Noah Peck, Abilene, is the fifth "Hollistah Scholah."

A senior at Chapman High School, Peck has a 3.8 GPA. In addition to his studies, Peck participates in various community activities in his town, primarily volunteering at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene. Peck has also traveled to Oklahoma and Kentucky, doing clean-up labor and working for the International Disaster Emergency Service. 

A musician, Peck plays banjo, and performs with his worship team at Abilene First Christian Church. 

Peck plans to attend Kansas State Polytechnic in the fall to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.

The Cash Hollistah Scholarship, presented by Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House, is awarded to a graduating senior in central Kansas who shows merit in the field of community enrichment through, poetry, music, art or design. To learn more about the scholarship, go to <a href="http://thecashscholarship.org">thecashscholarship.org</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620317730170.jpeg" alt="Noah Peck. Photo courtesy Cash Hollistah" />
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 </figure>A senior from Chapman High School is the 2020-2021 recipient of the Cash Hollistah Scholarship.Hollistah announced this morning that Noah Peck, Abilene, is the fifth "Hollistah Scholah."A senior at Chapman High School, Peck has a 3.8 GPA. In addition to his studies, Peck participates in various community activities in his town, primarily volunteering at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene. Peck has also traveled to Oklahoma and Kentucky, doing clean-up labor and working for the International Disaster Emergency Service. A musician, Peck plays banjo, and performs with his worship team at Abilene First Christian Church. Peck plans to attend Kansas State Polytechnic in the fall to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.The Cash Hollistah Scholarship, presented by Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House, is awarded to a graduating senior in central Kansas who shows merit in the field of community enrichment through, poetry, music, art or design. To learn more about the scholarship, go to <a href="http://thecashscholarship.org">thecashscholarship.org</a>.

Chapman High senior selected for Cash Hollistah Scholarship

TOPEKA – Kansans all over the state are on a roll with hitting the $50,000 Powerball prize, this time in north-central Kansas! The lucky player’s ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball to win the prize!

 The winning numbers on May 5, 2021, were 16 – 23 – 28 – 40 – 63 Powerball 1 and PowerPlay 2X.

This win is the third time a Kansas Lottery player has won the $50,000 Powerball prize in just the last week! On April 28, a $150,000 PowerPlay ticket was sold in north-central Kansas and a $50,000 ticket was sold in south-central Kansas.

The counties in north-central Kansas include Smith, Jewell, Republic, Washington, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay, Russell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline, and Dickinson counties.

The next Powerball drawing is Saturday with an estimated jackpot of $157 million. Players have until 8:59 p.m. Central Time on draw days to purchase tickets.

The Kansas Lottery is now taking appointments for in-person claims. If you would like to claim a prize of $600 or higher in person, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claims.appointment@kslottery.net" target="_blank">claims.appointment@kslottery.net</a>&nbsp;with your name, phone number, prize amount, and preferred day and time. To see more information about the requirements of claiming a prize in person, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/news-releases/kansas-lottery-resumes-in-person-claims-by-appointment/" target="_blank">here</a>.

TOPEKA – Kansans all over the state are on a roll with hitting the $50,000 Powerball prize, this time in north-central Kansas! The lucky player’s ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball to win the prize! The winning numbers on May 5, 2021, were 16 – 23 – 28 – 40 – 63 Powerball 1 and PowerPlay 2X.This win is the third time a Kansas Lottery player has won the $50,000 Powerball prize in just the last week! On April 28, a $150,000 PowerPlay ticket was sold in north-central Kansas and a $50,000 ticket was sold in south-central Kansas.The counties in north-central Kansas include Smith, Jewell, Republic, Washington, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay, Russell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline, and Dickinson counties.The next Powerball drawing is Saturday with an estimated jackpot of $157 million. Players have until 8:59 p.m. Central Time on draw days to purchase tickets.The Kansas Lottery is now taking appointments for in-person claims. If you would like to claim a prize of $600 or higher in person, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claims.appointment@kslottery.net" target="_blank">claims.appointment@kslottery.net</a>&nbsp;with your name, phone number, prize amount, and preferred day and time. To see more information about the requirements of claiming a prize in person, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/news-releases/kansas-lottery-resumes-in-person-claims-by-appointment/" target="_blank">here</a>.

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in north-central Kansas!

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced 16 counties have received approximately $8.5 million through the Kansas High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program.

The HRRR program is a state/local partnership initiative designed to improve safety on off-system rural roads. This year’s HRRR selections include 16 counties with total projects costs of $11 million. When Coronavirus Relief Funds and Highway Infrastructure Program funds became available earlier this year, KDOT was able to distribute twice the funds typically available for HRRR annually.&nbsp;

“This $8.5 million will go a long way to improve critical local roadways, protect Kansans, and spur economic growth,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly. “As our economy continues to recover from COVID-19, we must use every tool in our disposal to ensure a strong, resilient foundation for years to come. Congratulations to the 16 Kansas counties that submitted successful applications.”

Kansas HRRR funds cover 90-100 percent of total project cost with the counties making up the difference if required. KDOT was able to select six additional HRRR projects for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 and several projects previously scheduled for FFY 2023 have moved up to FFY 2022.

“When additional federal coronavirus relief funds became available, KDOT recognized the need to move quickly to expand the HRRR program to as many counties as possible,”&nbsp;said Lorenz. “Even with the additional money, we are only able to fund half the applications received, which shows the high demand for rural safety projects.”

KDOT received more than 30 applications for 2021 HRRR safety-related funding for off-system rural roadways. HRRR project funding ranged from $62,000 to $1.4 million. Counties sent in applications for this program from November 2020 to the end of February 2021.

Projects in this program fall into one of two categories: Systemic (encompassing a local roadway collector network) or Site Specific. Projects in the Systemic category are 100 percent federally funded and do not require a local match. Site Specific projects are 90 percent federally funded with the county contributing at least 10 percent of the cost.

The county, category, amount awarded, federal fiscal year (FFY) and brief description for HRRR projects receiving funds are shown below:

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced 16 counties have received approximately $8.5 million through the Kansas High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program.The HRRR program is a state/local partnership initiative designed to improve safety on off-system rural roads. This year’s HRRR selections include 16 counties with total projects costs of $11 million. When Coronavirus Relief Funds and Highway Infrastructure Program funds became available earlier this year, KDOT was able to distribute twice the funds typically available for HRRR annually.&nbsp;“This $8.5 million will go a long way to improve critical local roadways, protect Kansans, and spur economic growth,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly. “As our economy continues to recover from COVID-19, we must use every tool in our disposal to ensure a strong, resilient foundation for years to come. Congratulations to the 16 Kansas counties that submitted successful applications.”Kansas HRRR funds cover 90-100 percent of total project cost with the counties making up the difference if required. KDOT was able to select six additional HRRR projects for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 and several projects previously scheduled for FFY 2023 have moved up to FFY 2022.“When additional federal coronavirus relief funds became available, KDOT recognized the need to move quickly to expand the HRRR program to as many counties as possible,”&nbsp;said Lorenz. “Even with the additional money, we are only able to fund half the applications received, which shows the high demand for rural safety projects.”KDOT received more than 30 applications for 2021 HRRR safety-related funding for off-system rural roadways. HRRR project funding ranged from $62,000 to $1.4 million. Counties sent in applications for this program from November 2020 to the end of February 2021.Projects in this program fall into one of two categories: Systemic (encompassing a local roadway collector network) or Site Specific. Projects in the Systemic category are 100 percent federally funded and do not require a local match. Site Specific projects are 90 percent federally funded with the county contributing at least 10 percent of the cost.The county, category, amount awarded, federal fiscal year (FFY) and brief description for HRRR projects receiving funds are shown below:<figure>
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Area counties among those receiving High Risk Rural Roads funds

Police are investigating an incident in which windows on a minivan were smashed in a central Salina neighborhood Wednesday night.

An officer was sent to the 500 block of S. Phillips Street at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday after a witness called police to report someone breaking his neighbor's vehicle windows. The witness saw a white male wearing a white shirt hitting the windows of a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country minivan belonging to Mark Smith, 69, of Salina, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

After breaking the windows, the man ran north on S. Phillips Street and then east on Morrison Avenue.

The windshield of the minivan had three holes in it and all three driver-side windows were shattered. It appeared that the windshield may have been struck with a hammer, Forrester reported. Damage was estimated at $1,500.

Police are investigating an incident in which windows on a minivan were smashed in a central Salina neighborhood Wednesday night.An officer was sent to the 500 block of S. Phillips Street at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday after a witness called police to report someone breaking his neighbor's vehicle windows. The witness saw a white male wearing a white shirt hitting the windows of a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country minivan belonging to Mark Smith, 69, of Salina, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.After breaking the windows, the man ran north on S. Phillips Street and then east on Morrison Avenue.The windshield of the minivan had three holes in it and all three driver-side windows were shattered. It appeared that the windshield may have been struck with a hammer, Forrester reported. Damage was estimated at $1,500.

Police looking for person who broke minivan windows

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has announced the winners of its 2021 Scott Mecham Student of Integrity Award Scholarships from The Kansas Plains.

These awards were created to promote ethics and integrity among young people so they may be motivated to continue incorporating moral values into every aspect of their lives. Public, private and home-schooled high school seniors from BBB’s service area were invited to apply.

Twelve graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding community service, leadership and personal integrity annually receive $2,000 scholarships from BBB’s Education Foundation for their post-secondary education expenses at any accredited institution. Winners were chosen across BBB’s service area of The Kansas Plains, Omaha/Southwest Iowa; Lincoln/Greater Nebraska; and South Dakota. They were chosen by independent panels of judges based mainly on the content of a required essay about a situation the students were personally involved in that tested their ethical philosophy.

2021 BBB Students of Integrity from The Kansas Plains

Makenna Roths&nbsp;will be graduating from Southeast of Saline High School, Gypsum. She will attend Wichita State University Cohen Honors College and pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree. Makenna said, “I have chosen my intended major to be geology because it has many career opportunities, all of which will allow me to continue to learn, research and discover. My passion for learning new things and discovering the unknown will be my driving force as I work to make a positive impact on my society that will carry on to make a positive impact on the world.”

Audrey Rymer&nbsp;is from Hays and she is graduating from Hays High School. Audrey will be attending the Fort Hays State University, where she plans to begin pursuing a career in medicine. She would like to be an orthopedic or cardiac surgeon. She said, “I am fascinated with the human body and how just a minor fault in the body can have drastic repercussions.” Audrey has come to love being in hospitals through her parents who both work in them as well as the time she has had to spend in them because of injuries she has sustained in her life.

Jaylah Hurley&nbsp;will be a graduate of Inman High School, Inman. At Fort Hays State University she plans to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in radiologic technology and then a Bachelor of Science Degree in medical diagnostic imaging. Along with observation experiences in different radiology departments and clinical experience during college, Jaylah plans to begin a career as a radiologist technologist upon graduating.&nbsp;

“These ‘Students of Integrity’ personify all of the best aspects of ethical behavior and fine character in their personal choices and actions. They serve as role models for others to emulate,” said BBB President and CEO Jim Hegarty.&nbsp;“Unlike many other scholarships, grades, financial need and ethnicity are not factors in selecting the recipients. Makenna, Audrey and Jaylah are receiving these scholarships because of their commitment to honesty and accountability inside and outside of the classroom. The Better Business Bureau and its Foundation are proud to honor these amazing young adults with this prestigious award!”

ABOUT BBB:&nbsp;Better Business Bureau has been assisting U.S. consumers and businesses since 1912. It is a nonprofit, business-supported organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB services to consumers are free of charge. BBB provides objective advice, free BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.3 million companies, 11,000 charity reviews, dispute resolution services, alerts and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://bbb.org/" target="_blank">BBB.org</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has announced the winners of its 2021 Scott Mecham Student of Integrity Award Scholarships from The Kansas Plains.BBB Student of Integrity AwardsThese awards were created to promote ethics and integrity among young people so they may be motivated to continue incorporating moral values into every aspect of their lives. Public, private and home-schooled high school seniors from BBB’s service area were invited to apply.Twelve graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding community service, leadership and personal integrity annually receive $2,000 scholarships from BBB’s Education Foundation for their post-secondary education expenses at any accredited institution. Winners were chosen across BBB’s service area of The Kansas Plains, Omaha/Southwest Iowa; Lincoln/Greater Nebraska; and South Dakota. They were chosen by independent panels of judges based mainly on the content of a required essay about a situation the students were personally involved in that tested their ethical philosophy.2021 BBB Students of Integrity from The Kansas PlainsMakenna Roths&nbsp;will be graduating from Southeast of Saline High School, Gypsum. She will attend Wichita State University Cohen Honors College and pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree. Makenna said, “I have chosen my intended major to be geology because it has many career opportunities, all of which will allow me to continue to learn, research and discover. My passion for learning new things and discovering the unknown will be my driving force as I work to make a positive impact on my society that will carry on to make a positive impact on the world.”Audrey Rymer&nbsp;is from Hays and she is graduating from Hays High School. Audrey will be attending the Fort Hays State University, where she plans to begin pursuing a career in medicine. She would like to be an orthopedic or cardiac surgeon. She said, “I am fascinated with the human body and how just a minor fault in the body can have drastic repercussions.” Audrey has come to love being in hospitals through her parents who both work in them as well as the time she has had to spend in them because of injuries she has sustained in her life.Jaylah Hurley&nbsp;will be a graduate of Inman High School, Inman. At Fort Hays State University she plans to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in radiologic technology and then a Bachelor of Science Degree in medical diagnostic imaging. Along with observation experiences in different radiology departments and clinical experience during college, Jaylah plans to begin a career as a radiologist technologist upon graduating.&nbsp;“These ‘Students of Integrity’ personify all of the best aspects of ethical behavior and fine character in their personal choices and actions. They serve as role models for others to emulate,” said BBB President and CEO Jim Hegarty.&nbsp;“Unlike many other scholarships, grades, financial need and ethnicity are not factors in selecting the recipients. Makenna, Audrey and Jaylah are receiving these scholarships because of their commitment to honesty and accountability inside and outside of the classroom. The Better Business Bureau and its Foundation are proud to honor these amazing young adults with this prestigious award!”ABOUT BBB:&nbsp;Better Business Bureau has been assisting U.S. consumers and businesses since 1912. It is a nonprofit, business-supported organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB services to consumers are free of charge. BBB provides objective advice, free BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.3 million companies, 11,000 charity reviews, dispute resolution services, alerts and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://bbb.org/" target="_blank">BBB.org</a>&nbsp;for more information.

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