NEW CAMBRIA - Peace Lutheran Church in New Cambria, KS will be hosting a community-wide event that includes a car show, crafts show, delicious food and a city-wide garage sale.

On Saturday, June 21st, Peach Lutheran Church (212 1st St.) in New Cambria will be hosting their annual car show from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Those wanting to register their vehicle can do so beforehand from 8:00 am - 10:00 am.

According to Jean Curry from Peace Lutheran Church, lunch will be available with homemade pies, pulled pork, hot dogs and walking tacos. A city-wide garage sale will take place as well and Peace Lutheran Church will be holding a craft show during the event.

Saline County Fire District #5 will be making an appearance during the car show from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, as they will give handouts to children attending the event.&nbsp;

Curry stated they are still looking for more cars to register. Those wanting to register, can do so by leaving a donation of any amount towards the youth program at Peace Lutheran Church.

Contact Jean Curry: <a href="http://jeancurry56@gmail.com">jeancurry56@gmail.com</a> for any questions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750448087131.jpeg" alt="Car Show Flyer at Peace Lutheran Church on&nbsp;212 1st St. New Cambria, KS; photo courtesy of Jean Curry" />
 <figcaption>Car Show Flyer at Peace Lutheran Church on&nbsp;212 1st St. New Cambria, KS; photo courtesy of Jean Curry</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostNEW CAMBRIA - Peace Lutheran Church in New Cambria, KS will be hosting a community-wide event that includes a car show, crafts show, delicious food and a city-wide garage sale.On Saturday, June 21st, Peach Lutheran Church (212 1st St.) in New Cambria will be hosting their annual car show from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Those wanting to register their vehicle can do so beforehand from 8:00 am - 10:00 am.According to Jean Curry from Peace Lutheran Church, lunch will be available with homemade pies, pulled pork, hot dogs and walking tacos. A city-wide garage sale will take place as well and Peace Lutheran Church will be holding a craft show during the event.Saline County Fire District #5 will be making an appearance during the car show from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, as they will give handouts to children attending the event.&nbsp;Curry stated they are still looking for more cars to register. Those wanting to register, can do so by leaving a donation of any amount towards the youth program at Peace Lutheran Church.Contact Jean Curry: <a href="http://jeancurry56@gmail.com">jeancurry56@gmail.com</a> for any questions.

New Cambria's Peace Lutheran Church hosting annual car show on Saturday 

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with James Bowden on the new Kernza wheat variety that was developed in Kansas.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4QTsxCp1QbE?si=RGRJXWET7f5HPrA6" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with James Bowden on the new Kernza wheat variety that was developed in Kansas.

🎤 Forward Ever: James Bowden on new wheat variety

The Salina Art Center Cinema has announced three films that will be premiering at the end of this month and the start of July. Tickets are on sale now for these films.

Mike Flanagan has directed Stephen King tales to gruesome, horrific effect (Gerald’s Game,&nbsp;Doctor Sleep) but his latest film might be the crown jewel of King Cinema. It’s not gross-out horror or tidal waves of blood. This isn’t the pulpy stuff of&nbsp;Pet Sematary, but a heartfelt, resonant meditation on King’s favorite recurring subject:&nbsp;death—and how people deal (or try not to deal) with its inevitability.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Life&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chuck&nbsp;is based on a King novella, which allows Flanagan to create a more delicate, haunting atmosphere, rather than rush to fill in plot points. 

It starts with the ultimate terror: the end of the world. Additional uneasiness comes from Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Tom Hiddleston), whose image keeps appearing on billboards and ads for an undefined reason; while&nbsp;Chuck&nbsp;hovers in the background, a divorced couple (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Karen Gillan) try to maintain normalcy as the Earth literally falls apart. The film is comprised of three chapters introduced by Nick Offerman’s narration and presented in backward order, taking us from the Apocalypse to the origins of the mysterious “Chuck.” We see a spectacular, inexplicable display of dancing prowess from Hiddleston, then flash back to his childhood when he’s played by Benjamin Sajak (in elementary school) and Jacob Tremblay (as a teenager). 

This section recalls the nostalgia of wistful&nbsp;Stand By Me, smartly utilizing the gravitas of Mark Hamill and Mia Sara as&nbsp;Chuck’s grandparents, and showcases King’s underappreciated strength for creating realistic, three-dimensional adolescent male characters. As we see&nbsp;Chuck’s development, including his growing love of dance, we start to see the whole picture, and the full meaning of the final chapter becomes clear. 

The result is emotionally shattering and unforgettable,&nbsp;The Shawshank Redemption’s equal in how effectively it moves audiences, but with a poetic tone that lingers long after the film’s last frames. 

(Rated R for profanity and thematic material.)

'The Life of Chuck' showings are from Friday, June 20th - Monday, June 23rd. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=492671~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/20/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets

Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.

'Summer Series: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' showing is on Friday, June 26th at 6:00 pm. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=497096~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/26/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets.&nbsp;

Summer Series is in collaboration with our summer exhibition,&nbsp;High Strangeness: Encounters with the Unexplained in Kansas and Beyond.

If Stanley Kubrick’s obsessively precise framing and detailed set design were combined with the quirky characterizations and lunatic unpredictability of the Coen Brothers, it might come close to explaining the aesthetic of director Wes Anderson. But what’s missing from that description is an underlying warmth and humanity that is special to Anderson.&nbsp;

'The Phoenician Scheme' is an exemplar of his style, featuring oddball cameos from unexpected scene-stealers like Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, and Benedict Cumberbatch, plenty of absurdly perfect symmetrical compositions, lots of funny visual jokes in the background—and at its core, a genuinely moving relationship between the main characters: Benicio del Toro as ruthless mogul Zsa-zsa Korda and his daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton). 

After a failed assassination attempt gives Korda a look at the afterlife, he takes Liesl on a trip to meet with various relatives and associates to complete some business chicanery called the Phoenician Scheme—but it’s also a pretext to reconnect with Liesl, who’s training to become a nun. Korda wants Liesl to inherit his vast fortune, but she doesn’t approve his avaricious, back-stabbing ways (turns out lots of people want to kill him). The interactions between them are sharp and funny: del Toro sinks his teeth into the best role he’s had in years, and his cutthroat greed and one-percenter cluelessness find a humorous foil in Liesl, who’s not the typically meek and mild novitiate. 

The Phoenician Scheme is ridiculously complicated (it involves finding shoe boxes full of blueprints) but the important plot is Korda’s spiritual journey as Liesl continually challenges his win-at-all-costs mindset. Like most Anderson films, it’s highly stylized (people talk in rapid-fire patter out of a ‘30s screwball comedy) but the artifice makes the emotional moments surprising and thus more impactful. Visually dazzling, weird, yet also sublime, it’s a great introduction to Anderson’s unique, beguiling world.&nbsp; 

(Rated PG-13 for violent content, nude images, and smoking.)

'The Phoenician Scheme' showings are from Friday, June 27th - Monday, June 30th &amp; Friday, July 4th - Monday, July 7th. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=497014~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/27/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1617230245463.jpeg" alt="Art Center Cinema feat 3-31-2021; photo courtesy of Salina Art Center" />
 <figcaption>Art Center Cinema feat 3-31-2021; photo courtesy of Salina Art Center</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Art Center CinemaThe Salina Art Center Cinema has announced three films that will be premiering at the end of this month and the start of July. Tickets are on sale now for these films.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750431960850.jpeg" alt="'The Life of Chuck'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema" />
 <figcaption>'The Life of Chuck'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema</figcaption>
 </figure>Mike Flanagan has directed Stephen King tales to gruesome, horrific effect (Gerald’s Game,&nbsp;Doctor Sleep) but his latest film might be the crown jewel of King Cinema. It’s not gross-out horror or tidal waves of blood. This isn’t the pulpy stuff of&nbsp;Pet Sematary, but a heartfelt, resonant meditation on King’s favorite recurring subject:&nbsp;death—and how people deal (or try not to deal) with its inevitability.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Life&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chuck&nbsp;is based on a King novella, which allows Flanagan to create a more delicate, haunting atmosphere, rather than rush to fill in plot points. It starts with the ultimate terror: the end of the world. Additional uneasiness comes from Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Tom Hiddleston), whose image keeps appearing on billboards and ads for an undefined reason; while&nbsp;Chuck&nbsp;hovers in the background, a divorced couple (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Karen Gillan) try to maintain normalcy as the Earth literally falls apart. The film is comprised of three chapters introduced by Nick Offerman’s narration and presented in backward order, taking us from the Apocalypse to the origins of the mysterious “Chuck.” We see a spectacular, inexplicable display of dancing prowess from Hiddleston, then flash back to his childhood when he’s played by Benjamin Sajak (in elementary school) and Jacob Tremblay (as a teenager). This section recalls the nostalgia of wistful&nbsp;Stand By Me, smartly utilizing the gravitas of Mark Hamill and Mia Sara as&nbsp;Chuck’s grandparents, and showcases King’s underappreciated strength for creating realistic, three-dimensional adolescent male characters. As we see&nbsp;Chuck’s development, including his growing love of dance, we start to see the whole picture, and the full meaning of the final chapter becomes clear. The result is emotionally shattering and unforgettable,&nbsp;The Shawshank Redemption’s equal in how effectively it moves audiences, but with a poetic tone that lingers long after the film’s last frames. (Rated R for profanity and thematic material.)'The Life of Chuck' showings are from Friday, June 20th - Monday, June 23rd. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=492671~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/20/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750432100267.jpeg" alt="'Summer Series: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema" />
 <figcaption>'Summer Series: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema</figcaption>
 </figure>Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.'Summer Series: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' showing is on Friday, June 26th at 6:00 pm. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=497096~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/26/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets.&nbsp;Summer Series is in collaboration with our summer exhibition,&nbsp;High Strangeness: Encounters with the Unexplained in Kansas and Beyond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750432432870.jpeg" alt="'The Phoenician Scheme'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema" />
 <figcaption>'The Phoenician Scheme'; poster courtesy of the Salina Art Center Cinema</figcaption>
 </figure>If Stanley Kubrick’s obsessively precise framing and detailed set design were combined with the quirky characterizations and lunatic unpredictability of the Coen Brothers, it might come close to explaining the aesthetic of director Wes Anderson. But what’s missing from that description is an underlying warmth and humanity that is special to Anderson.&nbsp;'The Phoenician Scheme' is an exemplar of his style, featuring oddball cameos from unexpected scene-stealers like Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, and Benedict Cumberbatch, plenty of absurdly perfect symmetrical compositions, lots of funny visual jokes in the background—and at its core, a genuinely moving relationship between the main characters: Benicio del Toro as ruthless mogul Zsa-zsa Korda and his daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton). After a failed assassination attempt gives Korda a look at the afterlife, he takes Liesl on a trip to meet with various relatives and associates to complete some business chicanery called the Phoenician Scheme—but it’s also a pretext to reconnect with Liesl, who’s training to become a nun. Korda wants Liesl to inherit his vast fortune, but she doesn’t approve his avaricious, back-stabbing ways (turns out lots of people want to kill him). The interactions between them are sharp and funny: del Toro sinks his teeth into the best role he’s had in years, and his cutthroat greed and one-percenter cluelessness find a humorous foil in Liesl, who’s not the typically meek and mild novitiate. The Phoenician Scheme is ridiculously complicated (it involves finding shoe boxes full of blueprints) but the important plot is Korda’s spiritual journey as Liesl continually challenges his win-at-all-costs mindset. Like most Anderson films, it’s highly stylized (people talk in rapid-fire patter out of a ‘30s screwball comedy) but the artifice makes the emotional moments surprising and thus more impactful. Visually dazzling, weird, yet also sublime, it’s a great introduction to Anderson’s unique, beguiling world.&nbsp; (Rated PG-13 for violent content, nude images, and smoking.)'The Phoenician Scheme' showings are from Friday, June 27th - Monday, June 30th &amp; Friday, July 4th - Monday, July 7th. Click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=497014~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=6/27/2025&amp;">here</a> to purchase tickets.

Art Center Cinema showing three different films end of June and start of July

The Salina Police Department are currently seeking tips and informing the public about two suspects who allegedly 'jumped' a male victim.

According to the Salina Police Department, On Wednesday, May 7th, a male reported he was walking along the northside of Pump Mart on 1118 N. 9th, between 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The man reported he was 'jumped' by two males. 

The victim described the suspects as Hispanic or Black. Police stated, the victim could not provide any other description.

A witness in the area later reported seeing a small red Chevy passenger car pull into the parking lot and two black males exit the back of the vehicle. The two males then began striking the victim before jumping back into the vehicle and leaving the area. 

The vehicle was also occupied by two females. The victim was treated at the hospital for facial injuries.

Surveillance video was recently obtained for the incident.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750428227108.png" alt="Two suspects who allegedly 'jumped' a male victim and suspect vehicle (red Chevy passenger car). Crime reported Wednesday, May 7th; photo courtesy of the Salina Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Two suspects who allegedly 'jumped' a male victim and suspect vehicle (red Chevy passenger car). Crime reported Wednesday, May 7th; photo courtesy of the Salina Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostThe Salina Police Department are currently seeking tips and informing the public about two suspects who allegedly 'jumped' a male victim.According to the Salina Police Department, On Wednesday, May 7th, a male reported he was walking along the northside of Pump Mart on 1118 N. 9th, between 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The man reported he was 'jumped' by two males. The victim described the suspects as Hispanic or Black. Police stated, the victim could not provide any other description.A witness in the area later reported seeing a small red Chevy passenger car pull into the parking lot and two black males exit the back of the vehicle. The two males then began striking the victim before jumping back into the vehicle and leaving the area. The vehicle was also occupied by two females. The victim was treated at the hospital for facial injuries.Surveillance video was recently obtained for the incident.&nbsp;

Salina Police searching and seeking tips for two suspects who allegedly 'jumped' a male victim

By <a href="https://www.kcur.org/anna-pope">ANNA POPE</a> <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-06-19/high-beef-prices">Harvest Public Media</a>

Shoppers are seeing record high beef prices at the grocery store. That’s in part because the number of cattle in the U.S. is at an all-time low, while consumer demand has remained strong.

In the past, ranchers used to worry whether people would eat beef.

That’s not a concern anymore, according to Mark Gardiner. Today, he said producers like himself are seeing the greatest demand in history.

“Beef has differentiated itself as the protein of choice, not only in the U.S., but worldwide,” he said.

The fourth-generation producer, who runs Gardiner Angus Ranch in southwest Kansas with his family, believes that’s largely because of the quality of beef consumers get today.

But even as beef prices hit record highs in May, demand does not appear to be slowing.

The average price of a pound of ground beef hit a record $5.98 in May, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 16% increase from a year before, and with a short supply of cattle, experts say they don’t expect prices to fall anytime soon.

The cattle inventory in the U.S. is at its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fb.org/market-intel/u-s-cattle-inventory-smallest-in-73-years" target="_blank">lowest since 1951</a>, according to USDA data.

Ranchers have shrunk their herds for several reasons; including inflation and the rising costs of caring for cattle. Drought throughout the Great Plains, where most of the country’s cattle are raised, also means higher feed costs for ranchers.

“So we are continuing to be very small and again, smaller than we intended to be,” said Derrell Peel, a livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension, to KOSU last February. “And that's gonna lead to growing incentives, I think, for the industry to try to rebuild and when we can, if Mother Nature lets us.”

Because producers have been seeing strong demand at high prices, Peel said they are in the driver’s seat in this market. Although high prices likely will encourage rebuilding herd sizes, he said producers have not responded so far.

When they do, it may shrink supply even further, as ranchers hold back cows to breed more calves.

“If you're not familiar with the beef industry, you don't turn this thing around rapidly,” Peel said. “Just the nature of cattle production is a slow process.”

Cortney Cowley, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said producers are looking at their input costs and looking at the prices for cattle to make decisions on whether to sell cattle or hold them back.

“And it’s really difficult to not sell right now at the historically high prices that ranchers are seeing,” Cowley said.

Because there are fewer cattle going through the system, Cowley said meatpackers at the wholesale level are paying more for cattle resulting in lower margins. Ultimately, those high prices get passed on to the consumers, because everyone else in the supply chain has had to pay more.

At the same time, Cowley said the U.S. consumes more beef than it produces — importing meat to make up the difference — which can contribute to higher prices.

“We actually have a trade deficit for beef right now … ,” Cowley said. “and with some of the trade policies that are in effect now, whenever you have to import more beef, that can be more expensive.”

Peel said while the beef industry hasn’t been directly affected yet, he expects it will be down the line.

“I mean, “the export markets are all messed up” is not a very technical term, but there's a lot of disruption and more importantly, a lot of uncertainty about those markets,” Peel said. “But those effects don't show up necessarily immediately, at least not to a great extent, but they will continue to build over time.”

Peel said he’s more concerned about the broader economy. While demand for beef is solid, he said if consumers face factors like unemployment, demand could be impacted at some point.

For the moment, beef producers like Gardiner are taking the markets in stride.

A few years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said producers had a difficult time because cattle could not get through the system while meat processing plants were shut down.

“So, it was frustrating to producers because the price that they were receiving was nowhere close to what they would see retail prices,” Gardiner said.

Currently, it’s a different story. He said producers are seeing record high prices as processors see the lows. Despite uncertainty over tariffs, Gardiner said producers are having a good moment.

“It's never been better in the beef industry, and I've been bullish my entire life,” he said, “But we have more opportunity today than any time in the history of American beef production.”

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750343718499.png" alt="Packages of ground beef, beef patties and steaks line grocery store shelves in an Oklahoma City grocery store. Photo by Anna Pope/Harvest Public Media" />
 <figcaption>Packages of ground beef, beef patties and steaks line grocery store shelves in an Oklahoma City grocery store. Photo by Anna Pope/Harvest Public Media</figcaption>
 </figure>By <a href="https://www.kcur.org/anna-pope">ANNA POPE</a> <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-06-19/high-beef-prices">Harvest Public Media</a><h2>Shoppers are seeing record high beef prices at the grocery store. That’s in part because the number of cattle in the U.S. is at an all-time low, while consumer demand has remained strong.</h2>In the past, ranchers used to worry whether people would eat beef.That’s not a concern anymore, according to Mark Gardiner. Today, he said producers like himself are seeing the greatest demand in history.“Beef has differentiated itself as the protein of choice, not only in the U.S., but worldwide,” he said.The fourth-generation producer, who runs Gardiner Angus Ranch in southwest Kansas with his family, believes that’s largely because of the quality of beef consumers get today.But even as beef prices hit record highs in May, demand does not appear to be slowing.The average price of a pound of ground beef hit a record $5.98 in May, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 16% increase from a year before, and with a short supply of cattle, experts say they don’t expect prices to fall anytime soon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750343441661.png" alt=" " />
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 </figure><h2>The smallest herd in decades</h2>The cattle inventory in the U.S. is at its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fb.org/market-intel/u-s-cattle-inventory-smallest-in-73-years" target="_blank">lowest since 1951</a>, according to USDA data.Ranchers have shrunk their herds for several reasons; including inflation and the rising costs of caring for cattle. Drought throughout the Great Plains, where most of the country’s cattle are raised, also means higher feed costs for ranchers.“So we are continuing to be very small and again, smaller than we intended to be,” said Derrell Peel, a livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension, to KOSU last February. “And that's gonna lead to growing incentives, I think, for the industry to try to rebuild and when we can, if Mother Nature lets us.”Because producers have been seeing strong demand at high prices, Peel said they are in the driver’s seat in this market. Although high prices likely will encourage rebuilding herd sizes, he said producers have not responded so far.When they do, it may shrink supply even further, as ranchers hold back cows to breed more calves.“If you're not familiar with the beef industry, you don't turn this thing around rapidly,” Peel said. “Just the nature of cattle production is a slow process.”Cortney Cowley, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said producers are looking at their input costs and looking at the prices for cattle to make decisions on whether to sell cattle or hold them back.“And it’s really difficult to not sell right now at the historically high prices that ranchers are seeing,” Cowley said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750343548365.png" alt="Derrell Peel, a livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension, said prices usually increase ahead of summer grilling going into Memorial Day. "But it's more than that," Peel said. "It's also because beef production has actually dropped since the first of April. And so now we've got a tighter supply that's pushing prices even higher." Photo by Maria Altman/Harvest Public Media&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Derrell Peel, a livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension, said prices usually increase ahead of summer grilling going into Memorial Day. "But it's more than that," Peel said. "It's also because beef production has actually dropped since the first of April. And so now we've got a tighter supply that's pushing prices even higher." Photo by Maria Altman/Harvest Public Media&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>High prices likely to continue</h2>Because there are fewer cattle going through the system, Cowley said meatpackers at the wholesale level are paying more for cattle resulting in lower margins. Ultimately, those high prices get passed on to the consumers, because everyone else in the supply chain has had to pay more.At the same time, Cowley said the U.S. consumes more beef than it produces — importing meat to make up the difference — which can contribute to higher prices.“We actually have a trade deficit for beef right now … ,” Cowley said. “and with some of the trade policies that are in effect now, whenever you have to import more beef, that can be more expensive.”Tariffs could push prices even higher.Peel said while the beef industry hasn’t been directly affected yet, he expects it will be down the line.“I mean, “the export markets are all messed up” is not a very technical term, but there's a lot of disruption and more importantly, a lot of uncertainty about those markets,” Peel said. “But those effects don't show up necessarily immediately, at least not to a great extent, but they will continue to build over time.”Peel said he’s more concerned about the broader economy. While demand for beef is solid, he said if consumers face factors like unemployment, demand could be impacted at some point.For the moment, beef producers like Gardiner are taking the markets in stride.A few years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said producers had a difficult time because cattle could not get through the system while meat processing plants were shut down.“So, it was frustrating to producers because the price that they were receiving was nowhere close to what they would see retail prices,” Gardiner said.Currently, it’s a different story. He said producers are seeing record high prices as processors see the lows. Despite uncertainty over tariffs, Gardiner said producers are having a good moment.“It's never been better in the beef industry, and I've been bullish my entire life,” he said, “But we have more opportunity today than any time in the history of American beef production.”This story was produced in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/harvestpublicmedia" target="_blank">Harvest Public Media</a>, a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest and Great Plains. It reports on food systems, agriculture and rural issues.

Beef prices are at an all-time high. Why it's gotten so expensive

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

Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday with temperatures topping out about 100 degrees. There will be more information available on how yields and quality will compare to average by the beginning of next week when reports start to come in.

In central Kansas, harvest came to a halt after Tuesday’s rainfall but will pick back up by the weekend with high winds and nearly triple digit temperatures in the forecast.

Derek Sawyer who farms in McPherson County reports that before Tuesday’s rain they were cutting wheat that was yielding 80 bushels per acre. But Tuesday brought the area 5 to 6 inches of rain, up to 10 inches in some places, and 80 mile per hour sustained winds. This took kernels out of the heads in many wheat fields. He estimates that they probably lost 25% of the yield potential. Test weights were good, but will no doubt decrease with the rain. Some fields are in standing water and may not be able to be harvested. While he should be over halfway done with harvest, Sawyer reports that he barely even got started, and won’t be able to get into even the fields with the least amount of rainfall until the weekend at the earliest. The creek is out of its banks and roads are flooded in the area.

Lee Scheufler who farms in Rice and Ellsworth counties reports that harvest began on June 10 and that yields were average up to 20 percent above average. They’ve had a couple rain delays, including Tuesday’s rainfall which ranged from 1.75 to 4 inches in the area, with localized flooding. He was able to find dry ground on Thursday and get back to harvest before the weekend. After the rains, test weight has decreased slightly but is still around average. He is only about 15 to 20 percent of the way done with harvest and has at least a week left.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 2025 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on social media, use&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RBQl_GT3aEsX0ESQwwMAUvSoXou4YEV69JJqtvxgy4Hu3DC_8JCtbM7kQ4XottcAivE-qPOsfgFl6PvTnZHOjUeKWbbRZiC5UqeWdIF0UJMXaH3yKUblZ3KG666WUxEwe1_Fy2QXZlTuXOtbukvo1Edc4dZgTFvyBPmtQiJHVGr1ZOt5NTwHbQd6V6VTu3jPXNKHExEtyNLPshwBtAxrQCbdE1Bo4wXR&amp;c=TMLa8DiFW4kqs47l_eHok70MNX1y7Zin77wTmxF1a5ivs-T9m8cUMA==&amp;ch=pQO21TEmsGAJEJjUfinXmglbntkW1tqSUSL9I_OgQ863IAVHSOjzJA==">#wheatharvest25</a>. Use tag for @kansaswheat to share your harvest story and photos.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750374328494.png" alt="Kansas Wheat Harvest Report Day 2; photo courtesy of Kansas Wheat.png" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wheat Harvest Report Day 2; photo courtesy of Kansas Wheat.png</figcaption>
 </figure>By: MARSHA BOSWELLKansas WheatThis is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday with temperatures topping out about 100 degrees. There will be more information available on how yields and quality will compare to average by the beginning of next week when reports start to come in.In central Kansas, harvest came to a halt after Tuesday’s rainfall but will pick back up by the weekend with high winds and nearly triple digit temperatures in the forecast.Derek Sawyer who farms in McPherson County reports that before Tuesday’s rain they were cutting wheat that was yielding 80 bushels per acre. But Tuesday brought the area 5 to 6 inches of rain, up to 10 inches in some places, and 80 mile per hour sustained winds. This took kernels out of the heads in many wheat fields. He estimates that they probably lost 25% of the yield potential. Test weights were good, but will no doubt decrease with the rain. Some fields are in standing water and may not be able to be harvested. While he should be over halfway done with harvest, Sawyer reports that he barely even got started, and won’t be able to get into even the fields with the least amount of rainfall until the weekend at the earliest. The creek is out of its banks and roads are flooded in the area.Lee Scheufler who farms in Rice and Ellsworth counties reports that harvest began on June 10 and that yields were average up to 20 percent above average. They’ve had a couple rain delays, including Tuesday’s rainfall which ranged from 1.75 to 4 inches in the area, with localized flooding. He was able to find dry ground on Thursday and get back to harvest before the weekend. After the rains, test weight has decreased slightly but is still around average. He is only about 15 to 20 percent of the way done with harvest and has at least a week left.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2025 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on social media, use&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RBQl_GT3aEsX0ESQwwMAUvSoXou4YEV69JJqtvxgy4Hu3DC_8JCtbM7kQ4XottcAivE-qPOsfgFl6PvTnZHOjUeKWbbRZiC5UqeWdIF0UJMXaH3yKUblZ3KG666WUxEwe1_Fy2QXZlTuXOtbukvo1Edc4dZgTFvyBPmtQiJHVGr1ZOt5NTwHbQd6V6VTu3jPXNKHExEtyNLPshwBtAxrQCbdE1Bo4wXR&amp;c=TMLa8DiFW4kqs47l_eHok70MNX1y7Zin77wTmxF1a5ivs-T9m8cUMA==&amp;ch=pQO21TEmsGAJEJjUfinXmglbntkW1tqSUSL9I_OgQ863IAVHSOjzJA==">#wheatharvest25</a>. Use tag for @kansaswheat to share your harvest story and photos.

Kansas Wheat: 2025 Harvest day two

Working hard is an understatement for a Salina man. After 40 years of working with all of his heart, soul and might, Stewart Merrick has retired from work at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.&nbsp;

Originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Kansas City when he was 2, to&nbsp;Belleville, then to Salina, Merrick is known for his never ending hard-working spirit, attitude and love for people. His journey of service work has been one that is selfless, hardly taking any days off and without any excuses.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, June 19th Merrick retired from the&nbsp;Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center as a Floor Technician after 40 years. His employees and residents always spoke highly of him and even tears ran down from his supervisor's face, Tracey Jordan.

"I have been blessed to work alongside Stewart," said Jordan (as she was in tears). "He never once disrespected me, we worked great together, he is very reliable and was always loyal and dedicated. I see him as a brother."

Jordan worked alongside Merrick for 30 years and comments that he would 'come in at nights and always did the little things right.'

Merrick was known for his work ethic and genuine love for others. Before Merrick applied for the rehabilitation center, he lived with his father at a motel that his dad owned, while doing construction work on the side. Merrick stated he started doing construction/concrete work when was in junior high. His father ended up selling the motel and Merrick then moved to Salina, where his journey at the rehab center started.

Merrick began his work at the rehab center by cleaning floors for a part-time position. However, Merrick stated he worked around 80-100 hours every two weeks. He also accepted a part-time job where he cleaned at the old Salina Journal location.&nbsp;

After countless hours of service work at the Journal and the rehab center, Merrick commented that his physical health started to decline. He realized he was experiencing some heart complications and was diagnosed with Afib (Atrial Fibrillation). Merrick joined a group where they assisted people with Afib and also joined a group with people that were diagnosed with diabetes. Merrick stated that doctors even told him to that he needed to 'slack off' from working so hard. But despite his health complications, Merrick still had the will to work.

He talked about how his father taught him how to work and that it is difficult for him to stop from working hard.

"That is just how I was taught how to work and I can probably still outdue 20 year olds," said Merrick. "When you were taught how to work, it is hard to retrain yourself to stop working so hard."

When Merrick started working full-time at the rehab center, he continued to clean floors on top of, windows, dining rooms, basement and the rest of the building.&nbsp;

Working for retirees and others is something that Merrick was never new to before working at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center. He commented how he did alot of work for retirees during his time in Belleville and started to grow a love for service work before coming to Salina.

"Here (Salina) some of the residents do not like being here, but they have to be, so you got to make them feel glad and keep them from not getting depressed," said Merrick. "I love it here, I love the residents, I have fun and love to keep them laughing."

He talks about how when one of the residents at the rehab center passes away, that he 'remembers the memories they made.' Merrick's love for people was what allowed him to do the quality of work he put in daily, instead of doing it solely for a paycheck.

"Work because you want to work and do it for the love of the of the people," said Merrick. "It is not that hard to work and nowadays kids want do it for a paycheck, but they do not want to work. It is good feeling for me to work for these people here."

Merrick talked about how he will still visit residents at the rehab center by giving them cards that his mother makes. He also said he is willing to voluntarily work at the rehab center if someone is taking days off, so they are not short of staff.

His wife, Barb Merrick also works at the rehab center as a kitchen&nbsp;dietary aide and has done so for 39 years (40 years in October). Merrick met Barb at the rehab center before they got married in 1988. Stewart started working at the rehab center in June of 1985 and Barb started in October that same year.

"It is going to be alot different now that I am retired," said Merrick. "My body says it is time."

Merrick will be spending time with his dog 'Chewie,' as he will continue to do work around his house.

He has missed only about 4 months total of work through his 40 years at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750348454121.jpeg" alt="Stewart Merrick; photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Stewart Merrick; photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostWorking hard is an understatement for a Salina man. After 40 years of working with all of his heart, soul and might, Stewart Merrick has retired from work at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.&nbsp;Originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Kansas City when he was 2, to&nbsp;Belleville, then to Salina, Merrick is known for his never ending hard-working spirit, attitude and love for people. His journey of service work has been one that is selfless, hardly taking any days off and without any excuses.&nbsp;On Tuesday, June 19th Merrick retired from the&nbsp;Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center as a Floor Technician after 40 years. His employees and residents always spoke highly of him and even tears ran down from his supervisor's face, Tracey Jordan."I have been blessed to work alongside Stewart," said Jordan (as she was in tears). "He never once disrespected me, we worked great together, he is very reliable and was always loyal and dedicated. I see him as a brother."Jordan worked alongside Merrick for 30 years and comments that he would 'come in at nights and always did the little things right.'<h2>Work ethic and genuine love for others</h2>Merrick was known for his work ethic and genuine love for others. Before Merrick applied for the rehabilitation center, he lived with his father at a motel that his dad owned, while doing construction work on the side. Merrick stated he started doing construction/concrete work when was in junior high. His father ended up selling the motel and Merrick then moved to Salina, where his journey at the rehab center started.Merrick began his work at the rehab center by cleaning floors for a part-time position. However, Merrick stated he worked around 80-100 hours every two weeks. He also accepted a part-time job where he cleaned at the old Salina Journal location.&nbsp;After countless hours of service work at the Journal and the rehab center, Merrick commented that his physical health started to decline. He realized he was experiencing some heart complications and was diagnosed with Afib (Atrial Fibrillation). Merrick joined a group where they assisted people with Afib and also joined a group with people that were diagnosed with diabetes. Merrick stated that doctors even told him to that he needed to 'slack off' from working so hard. But despite his health complications, Merrick still had the will to work.He talked about how his father taught him how to work and that it is difficult for him to stop from working hard."That is just how I was taught how to work and I can probably still outdue 20 year olds," said Merrick. "When you were taught how to work, it is hard to retrain yourself to stop working so hard."When Merrick started working full-time at the rehab center, he continued to clean floors on top of, windows, dining rooms, basement and the rest of the building.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750351379346.jpeg" alt="Tracey Jordan and Stewart Merrick at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center for Merrick's retirement party after 40 years; photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Tracey Jordan and Stewart Merrick at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center for Merrick's retirement party after 40 years; photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Merrick's why</h2>Working for retirees and others is something that Merrick was never new to before working at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center. He commented how he did alot of work for retirees during his time in Belleville and started to grow a love for service work before coming to Salina."Here (Salina) some of the residents do not like being here, but they have to be, so you got to make them feel glad and keep them from not getting depressed," said Merrick. "I love it here, I love the residents, I have fun and love to keep them laughing."He talks about how when one of the residents at the rehab center passes away, that he 'remembers the memories they made.' Merrick's love for people was what allowed him to do the quality of work he put in daily, instead of doing it solely for a paycheck."Work because you want to work and do it for the love of the of the people," said Merrick. "It is not that hard to work and nowadays kids want do it for a paycheck, but they do not want to work. It is good feeling for me to work for these people here."Merrick talked about how he will still visit residents at the rehab center by giving them cards that his mother makes. He also said he is willing to voluntarily work at the rehab center if someone is taking days off, so they are not short of staff.His wife, Barb Merrick also works at the rehab center as a kitchen&nbsp;dietary aide and has done so for 39 years (40 years in October). Merrick met Barb at the rehab center before they got married in 1988. Stewart started working at the rehab center in June of 1985 and Barb started in October that same year."It is going to be alot different now that I am retired," said Merrick. "My body says it is time."Merrick will be spending time with his dog 'Chewie,' as he will continue to do work around his house.He has missed only about 4 months total of work through his 40 years at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.

Salina man retires from service work after 40 years of 'diligence and genuine love for others'

ABILENE - Many upcoming events are happening in Abilene, KS before the month ends and here is a look at what will occur.

This Saturday, June 21st at 6:00 pm&nbsp;the Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) will take a trip to Enterprise, KS on the Limited train for a two-hour train ride. ASVRR encourages those wanting to participate to join them for home cooking that will include a choice of roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, or marinated baked chicken breast in white wine cream sauce and mashed potatoes.&nbsp;Both entrees come with a seasoned vegetable medley, dinner rolls, side salad and for dessert, a key lime pie square. Iced tea and water accompany your meal, prepared by Amanda Collins of Amanda’s Bakery and Bistro in Abilene.

The ride begins at&nbsp;Abilene’s Rock Island Depot and stops in Enterprise at the Hoffman Mill and Country Store. Tickets are&nbsp;$100.85.&nbsp;

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/event/dinner-train-summer-arrives-in-kansas/abilene-smoky-valley-railroad/">https://asvrr.org/event/dinner-train-summer-arrives-in-kansas/abilene-smoky-valley-railroad/</a>

Running from June 20–29 at the Great Plains Theatre (215 N. Campbell St.)&nbsp;in Abilene, the musical 'Big Fish' takes center stage. According to Visit Abilene, this musical is expected to bring a 'a heartwarming, whimsical journey that’s part fairy tale, part family drama and magic.'

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, 'Big Fish' follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman known for spinning tall tales that dance somewhere between truth and myth. His stories complete with giants, witches and circus adventures have enchanted everyone around him, especially his devoted wife, Sandra. But when his grown son, Will sets out to discover the truth behind the legends, what unfolds is a deeply moving exploration of family, imagination and legacy.

'Big Fish' is expected to showcase 'stunning visuals, a heartfelt score and plenty of humor.'&nbsp;

Evening shows start at 7:30 pm;&nbsp;Matinees on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 pm,&nbsp;(House doors open 30 minutes prior).

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: <a href="https://abilenekansas.org/blog/2025/06/09/broadway-in-the-heartland-big-fish-swims-into-abilene">https://abilenekansas.org/blog/2025/06/09/broadway-in-the-heartland-big-fish-swims-into-abilene</a>

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene has announced the opening of a temporary exhibit dedicated to honoring the contributions of American veterans from varied backgrounds and experiences. "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" is now on display in the Museum Special Gallery located on&nbsp;200 SE. 4th St.&nbsp;through December 2025.

According to the Museum, this showcase features '50 stunning large-scale watercolor portraits' by internationally acclaimed artist from Charleston, SC, Mary Whyte. 

Among the featured "hidden heroes" are a Kansas welder, a Missouri dairy farmer, a Texas construction worker and a Pennsylvania science teacher. This exhibit is meant to celebrate the individual stories of its featured veterans, but also means to solidify the museum's original purpose and President Eisenhower's commitment to honoring the sacrifices and achievements of our veterans.

"This exhibit perfectly aligns with year's programming theme, 'Saluting our Veterans,' but also serves as a pivotal bridge toward the celebration of America's 250th birthday next year," says Eisenhower Library Director Todd Arrington. "We are thrilled to host this powerful exhibit that pays tribute to our nation's heroes and ignites curiosity and engagement in the rich tapestry of our American story."

Additional details for "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patriotartfoundation.org/exhibition.php" target="_blank">www.patriotartfoundation.org/exhibition.php</a>&nbsp;

To visit the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum website, go to: <a href="https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/">https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/</a>

To find more events, go to Visit Abilene's website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://abilenekansas.org/events">https://abilenekansas.org/events</a>

For more information on events and news for the ASVRR, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/">https://asvrr.org/</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708556571909.png" alt="Visit Abilene" />
 <figcaption>Visit Abilene</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostABILENE - Many upcoming events are happening in Abilene, KS before the month ends and here is a look at what will occur.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712765477121.jpeg" alt="Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad" />
 <figcaption>Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad</figcaption>
 </figure>This Saturday, June 21st at 6:00 pm&nbsp;the Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) will take a trip to Enterprise, KS on the Limited train for a two-hour train ride. ASVRR encourages those wanting to participate to join them for home cooking that will include a choice of roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, or marinated baked chicken breast in white wine cream sauce and mashed potatoes.&nbsp;Both entrees come with a seasoned vegetable medley, dinner rolls, side salad and for dessert, a key lime pie square. Iced tea and water accompany your meal, prepared by Amanda Collins of Amanda’s Bakery and Bistro in Abilene. The ride begins at&nbsp;Abilene’s Rock Island Depot and stops in Enterprise at the Hoffman Mill and Country Store. Tickets are&nbsp;$100.85.&nbsp;For more information or to purchase tickets, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/event/dinner-train-summer-arrives-in-kansas/abilene-smoky-valley-railroad/">https://asvrr.org/event/dinner-train-summer-arrives-in-kansas/abilene-smoky-valley-railroad/</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750342775249.png" alt="'Big Fish' musical performing at Abilene's Great Plains Theatre from June 20-29; photo courtesy of Visit Abilene" />
 <figcaption>'Big Fish' musical performing at Abilene's Great Plains Theatre from June 20-29; photo courtesy of Visit Abilene</figcaption>
 </figure>Running from June 20–29 at the Great Plains Theatre (215 N. Campbell St.)&nbsp;in Abilene, the musical 'Big Fish' takes center stage. According to Visit Abilene, this musical is expected to bring a 'a heartwarming, whimsical journey that’s part fairy tale, part family drama and magic.'Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, 'Big Fish' follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman known for spinning tall tales that dance somewhere between truth and myth. His stories complete with giants, witches and circus adventures have enchanted everyone around him, especially his devoted wife, Sandra. But when his grown son, Will sets out to discover the truth behind the legends, what unfolds is a deeply moving exploration of family, imagination and legacy.'Big Fish' is expected to showcase 'stunning visuals, a heartfelt score and plenty of humor.'&nbsp;Evening shows start at 7:30 pm;&nbsp;Matinees on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 pm,&nbsp;(House doors open 30 minutes prior).For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: <a href="https://abilenekansas.org/blog/2025/06/09/broadway-in-the-heartland-big-fish-swims-into-abilene">https://abilenekansas.org/blog/2025/06/09/broadway-in-the-heartland-big-fish-swims-into-abilene</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750343440744.jpeg" alt="'WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America' Special from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum in Abilene, KS ; photo courtesy of Visit Abilene" />
 <figcaption>'WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America' Special from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum in Abilene, KS ; photo courtesy of Visit Abilene</figcaption>
 </figure>The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene has announced the opening of a temporary exhibit dedicated to honoring the contributions of American veterans from varied backgrounds and experiences. "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" is now on display in the Museum Special Gallery located on&nbsp;200 SE. 4th St.&nbsp;through December 2025.According to the Museum, this showcase features '50 stunning large-scale watercolor portraits' by internationally acclaimed artist from Charleston, SC, Mary Whyte. Among the featured "hidden heroes" are a Kansas welder, a Missouri dairy farmer, a Texas construction worker and a Pennsylvania science teacher. This exhibit is meant to celebrate the individual stories of its featured veterans, but also means to solidify the museum's original purpose and President Eisenhower's commitment to honoring the sacrifices and achievements of our veterans."This exhibit perfectly aligns with year's programming theme, 'Saluting our Veterans,' but also serves as a pivotal bridge toward the celebration of America's 250th birthday next year," says Eisenhower Library Director Todd Arrington. "We are thrilled to host this powerful exhibit that pays tribute to our nation's heroes and ignites curiosity and engagement in the rich tapestry of our American story."Additional details for "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patriotartfoundation.org/exhibition.php" target="_blank">www.patriotartfoundation.org/exhibition.php</a>&nbsp;To visit the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum website, go to: <a href="https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/">https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/</a>To find more events, go to Visit Abilene's website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://abilenekansas.org/events">https://abilenekansas.org/events</a>For more information on events and news for the ASVRR, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/">https://asvrr.org/</a>

Upcoming events taking place in Abilene before the end of the month, here is what will occur

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.

*No image available for&nbsp;Akers, Bradley Sanford*

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Crotzer, Christopher James

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Darcy, Catherine Rosemary

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Theft of prop./serv.;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv. in 5yr

NAME:&nbsp;Hulsey, Lonnie Thomas James

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Abandon w/o care; 1st; No rabies vaccine

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity; Driving While Suspended; Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;McDowell, Tristian Pacey

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Moore, Christopher Eugene

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Rosells, Eduardo Carnona

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Failure to appear (2 charges)

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.*No image available for&nbsp;Akers, Bradley Sanford*NAME:&nbsp;Akers, Bradley SanfordREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338388451.jpeg" alt="Crotzer, Christopher James&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Crotzer, Christopher James&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Crotzer, Christopher JamesREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338441795.jpeg" alt="Darcy, Catherine Rosemary&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Darcy, Catherine Rosemary&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Darcy, Catherine RosemaryREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338490206.jpeg" alt="Dirksen, Alicia Marie&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Dirksen, Alicia Marie&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dirksen, Alicia MarieREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Theft of prop./serv.;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv. in 5yr<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338548552.jpeg" alt="Hulsey, Lonnie Thomas James&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Hulsey, Lonnie Thomas James&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hulsey, Lonnie Thomas JamesREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Abandon w/o care; 1st; No rabies vaccine<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338602147.jpeg" alt="Martinez, George&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Martinez, George&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Martinez, GeorgeREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity; Driving While Suspended; Transporting an open container<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338653141.jpeg" alt="McDowell, Tristian Pacey&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>McDowell, Tristian Pacey&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McDowell, Tristian PaceyREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338697301.jpeg" alt="Moore, Christopher Eugene&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Moore, Christopher Eugene&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Moore, Christopher EugeneREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338739558.jpeg" alt="Nelson, Tiffany Nicole&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Nelson, Tiffany Nicole&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Nelson, Tiffany NicoleREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338786535.jpeg" alt="Rosells, Eduardo Carnona&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Rosells, Eduardo Carnona&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Rosells, Eduardo CarnonaREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338824327.jpeg" alt="Troxel, Kayla Gene&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Troxel, Kayla Gene&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Troxel, Kayla GeneREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750338864202.jpeg" alt="Young, Daniel Alden&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Young, Daniel Alden&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Young, Daniel AldenREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Failure to appear (2 charges)

Saline County Jail Bookings, June 19

ELLSWORTH&nbsp;– The Bureau of Land Management will offer the public an opportunity to adopt a wild horse at an adoption event held at the Svaty Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture on Saturday, June 21.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature 12 yearling and 2-year-old wild horses available for adoption. Pictures and more information about the wild horses available for adoption&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/svatyranch/posts/pfbid02RbQsjJKUmaF14iWbjeoVFCgksMdavk5oHtP2K1Pdfh93DewEjQ6rhmqpW1CTtLql">can be found on Facebook</a>. The Svaty Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture is located at 1016 Avenue J, Ellsworth.

BLM staff will be onsite to assist with and approve applications. To qualify to adopt, applicants must be at least 18 years old, with no record of animal abuse. Qualified homes must have a minimum of four hundred square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter. A six-foot corral fence is required for adult horses; five-feet for yearlings; and four-and-a-half feet for burros. All animals must be loaded in covered, stock-type trailers with swing gates and sturdy walls and floors.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoptions-and-sales">Find more information about the BLM’s Adoption and Sales programs</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750178427565.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Bureau of Land ManagementELLSWORTH&nbsp;– The Bureau of Land Management will offer the public an opportunity to adopt a wild horse at an adoption event held at the Svaty Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture on Saturday, June 21.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature 12 yearling and 2-year-old wild horses available for adoption. Pictures and more information about the wild horses available for adoption&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/svatyranch/posts/pfbid02RbQsjJKUmaF14iWbjeoVFCgksMdavk5oHtP2K1Pdfh93DewEjQ6rhmqpW1CTtLql">can be found on Facebook</a>. The Svaty Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture is located at 1016 Avenue J, Ellsworth.BLM staff will be onsite to assist with and approve applications. To qualify to adopt, applicants must be at least 18 years old, with no record of animal abuse. Qualified homes must have a minimum of four hundred square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter. A six-foot corral fence is required for adult horses; five-feet for yearlings; and four-and-a-half feet for burros. All animals must be loaded in covered, stock-type trailers with swing gates and sturdy walls and floors.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoptions-and-sales">Find more information about the BLM’s Adoption and Sales programs</a>.

Adopt wild horse at Svaty Ranch wild horse pasture in Ellsworth

The only textured hair care service shop in Salina  has recently opened and currently provides 100% natural products to its customers.

'Blessed and Highly Favored (BHF) Beauty Supply' provides 100% natural hair care products with braiding services and is open and running for business.

Owner, Bre Reddin started BHF because she noticed&nbsp;there was a “lack of hair care options for the textured hair care community” in Salina. She&nbsp;realized most people in Salina were traveling as far as Kansas City to receive textured hair care services, and Reddin wanted to make a change after that.

“I just wanted people to have access here (Salina) after seeing the empty void that needed to be filled,” said Reddin.

Before BHF opened, Reddin stated that she was thinking&nbsp;about opening her own business for the last 2 years.&nbsp;She describes what took her so long to start it, was due to a “lack of confidence in herself." Reddin then came to the realization that there was 'never going to be a perfect moment and to just jump on the opportunity.'

“I knew that God placed this on my heart to do this and I did not want this blessing to pass me up,” said Reddin.

Reddin also had many life changes before BHF opened. Reddin was in the process of getting married, buying a house with her husband Zack Reddin and was looking around for awhile for a location.

“He’s (God) has given me this drive and passion to do this,” said Reddin “This is definitely something He (God) has blessed me with by allowing me to use my ability to be creative and be a businesswoman."

Reddin wants her customers to expect to find&nbsp;natural hair care products such as shampoo and conditioners. BHF also supplies braiding services with braiders as well as providing wigs, hair oils and more.&nbsp;

According to Reddin, BHF is a 100% natural hair care shop and there are no chemical products.

Reddin was also won 3rd place in the 2025 "Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge," where she received&nbsp;$3,000 for her business.

Reddin thanked God, her mother, her friend Kayla, "brother in Christ" Zay, her husband Zack Reddin and her church community for BHF.

BHF is located on 1825 S. 9th St. and operates on Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

You can also order products at the BHF Beauty Supply online store at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bhfbeautysupplyllc.com/">https://www.bhfbeautysupplyllc.com/</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750209228952.jpeg" alt="Owner, Bre Reddin celebrating opening up Blessed and Highly Favored (BHF) Beauty Supply on&nbsp;1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin" />
 <figcaption>Owner, Bre Reddin celebrating opening up Blessed and Highly Favored (BHF) Beauty Supply on&nbsp;1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostThe only textured hair care service shop in Salina has recently opened and currently provides 100% natural products to its customers.'Blessed and Highly Favored (BHF) Beauty Supply' provides 100% natural hair care products with braiding services and is open and running for business.Owner, Bre Reddin started BHF because she noticed&nbsp;there was a “lack of hair care options for the textured hair care community” in Salina. She&nbsp;realized most people in Salina were traveling as far as Kansas City to receive textured hair care services, and Reddin wanted to make a change after that.“I just wanted people to have access here (Salina) after seeing the empty void that needed to be filled,” said Reddin.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750209028491.png" alt="BHF (Blessed and Highly Favored) Beauty Supply hair products inside BHF on 1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin" />
 <figcaption>BHF (Blessed and Highly Favored) Beauty Supply hair products inside BHF on 1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin</figcaption>
 </figure>Before BHF opened, Reddin stated that she was thinking&nbsp;about opening her own business for the last 2 years.&nbsp;She describes what took her so long to start it, was due to a “lack of confidence in herself." Reddin then came to the realization that there was 'never going to be a perfect moment and to just jump on the opportunity.'“I knew that God placed this on my heart to do this and I did not want this blessing to pass me up,” said Reddin.Reddin also had many life changes before BHF opened. Reddin was in the process of getting married, buying a house with her husband Zack Reddin and was looking around for awhile for a location.“He’s (God) has given me this drive and passion to do this,” said Reddin “This is definitely something He (God) has blessed me with by allowing me to use my ability to be creative and be a businesswoman."Reddin wants her customers to expect to find&nbsp;natural hair care products such as shampoo and conditioners. BHF also supplies braiding services with braiders as well as providing wigs, hair oils and more.&nbsp;According to Reddin, BHF is a 100% natural hair care shop and there are no chemical products.Reddin was also won 3rd place in the 2025 "Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge," where she received&nbsp;$3,000 for her business.Reddin thanked God, her mother, her friend Kayla, "brother in Christ" Zay, her husband Zack Reddin and her church community for BHF.BHF is located on 1825 S. 9th St. and operates on Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.You can also order products at the BHF Beauty Supply online store at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bhfbeautysupplyllc.com/">https://www.bhfbeautysupplyllc.com/</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750207806965.png" alt="BHF (Blessed and Highly Favored) Beauty Supply hair products inside BHF on 1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin" />
 <figcaption>BHF (Blessed and Highly Favored) Beauty Supply hair products inside BHF on 1825 S. 9th St. Salina, KS; photo courtesy of Owner, Bre Reddin</figcaption>
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Salina woman recently opened the only textured hair care service shop in town, shares how it began

The 'Roboyotes,' a robotics program in Salina that builds and crafts robots has just received a $1,000 grant to help fund their program.&nbsp;

At the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University, Clearwave Fiber (internet service provider) presented a $1,000 grant towards the funding of a high school aged student robotics program in Salina, the Roboyotes.&nbsp;

"We love robotics and we want to shift our investment into organizations that meet our goals," said&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Marketing for Clearwave Fiber, Shelley Hallier.

According to Hallier, Clearwave Fiber wants to help&nbsp;rural communities and smaller towns to have all of the “technological advantage” as bigger cities do.&nbsp;

The 'Roboyotes' is a robotics program comprised of high school aged students, ranging from the Saline County and surrounding areas. They are part of the nationwide program "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" (FIRST), which has over 10,000 teams/programs in the US.&nbsp;

The Roboyotes are the 10682nd team to join the program, also known as 'Team 10682.'

Team 10682 built "Zippy," a robot that competed at the First Robotics Competition (FRC) in the '2025 Reefscape' which was the team's first robot competition to compete in.&nbsp;

Lead Mentor and Coach for the Roboyotes, Sheila Alstatt stated that any high school aged student whether from any of the surrounding areas of Saline County, is welcome to join. She also commented that students can&nbsp;get involved by doing many tasks and not just by building a robot. 

These tasks include design, marketing, crafts, technology and much more.

“Even if you are not necessarily that much in to building robots, you can still join and we can find jobs for everybody," said Alstatt.

Before the Roboyotes started, they were formerly known as "3172" and the team was unable to be hosted by their former location. After having to rebuild connections with sponsors and mentors, they successfully managed to relocate to Kansas Wesleyan University.

For those interested in wanting join the Roboyotes you can email Sheila Alstatt: <a href="http://alstatt6@gmail.com">alstatt6@gmail.com</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750199170158.jpeg" alt="Team 10682 Roboyotes receiving $1,000 grant from Clearwave Fiber at Kansas Wesleyan University; photo by Nicolas Fierro, Salina Post" />
 <figcaption>Team 10682 Roboyotes receiving $1,000 grant from Clearwave Fiber at Kansas Wesleyan University; photo by Nicolas Fierro, Salina Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostThe 'Roboyotes,' a robotics program in Salina that builds and crafts robots has just received a $1,000 grant to help fund their program.&nbsp;At the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University, Clearwave Fiber (internet service provider) presented a $1,000 grant towards the funding of a high school aged student robotics program in Salina, the Roboyotes.&nbsp;"We love robotics and we want to shift our investment into organizations that meet our goals," said&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Marketing for Clearwave Fiber, Shelley Hallier.According to Hallier, Clearwave Fiber wants to help&nbsp;rural communities and smaller towns to have all of the “technological advantage” as bigger cities do.&nbsp;The 'Roboyotes' is a robotics program comprised of high school aged students, ranging from the Saline County and surrounding areas. They are part of the nationwide program "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" (FIRST), which has over 10,000 teams/programs in the US.&nbsp;The Roboyotes are the 10682nd team to join the program, also known as 'Team 10682.'Team 10682 built "Zippy," a robot that competed at the First Robotics Competition (FRC) in the '2025 Reefscape' which was the team's first robot competition to compete in.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalinapost%2Fvideos%2F1024354349812925%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Lead Mentor and Coach for the Roboyotes, Sheila Alstatt stated that any high school aged student whether from any of the surrounding areas of Saline County, is welcome to join. She also commented that students can&nbsp;get involved by doing many tasks and not just by building a robot. These tasks include design, marketing, crafts, technology and much more.“Even if you are not necessarily that much in to building robots, you can still join and we can find jobs for everybody," said Alstatt.Before the Roboyotes started, they were formerly known as "3172" and the team was unable to be hosted by their former location. After having to rebuild connections with sponsors and mentors, they successfully managed to relocate to Kansas Wesleyan University.For those interested in wanting join the Roboyotes you can email Sheila Alstatt: <a href="http://alstatt6@gmail.com">alstatt6@gmail.com</a>

🎥 High school aged robotics program in Salina receives $1,000 grant  

Transformative scattered homes across Salina are now available for those who want 'quality affordable housing.'&nbsp;

Thanks to the help of various partners and investors, Salina Housing Authority's 'Salina RAD Homes' also known as "Vanguard Apartments," has completed with co-developer, Knight Development a 118 scattered-site project that are located at various addresses throughout Salina. This $24 million project, consists of&nbsp;single-family homes, duplexes, quadruplexes, and row houses. These units include 10 one-bedroom, 56 two-bedroom and 52 three-bedroom homes with each unit receiving critical upgrades to meet modern standards for energy efficiency, accessibility and safety.

These 'quality affordable homes' were made possible through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which is a program designed to preserve and improve public housing and certain HUD-assisted properties.&nbsp;

CEO of Knight Development Co., Holly Knight stated that they wanted to make "home ownership available for those who want it." She commented on how long this project took, before it came into fruition.

"From start to finish it took about 3 years," said Knight. "These homes are all scattered into the fabrics of each neighborhood and when people have a sense of home it is just more of a sense of pride."

Knight explained that the Salina Housing Authority along with CHDO (Community Housing Development Corporation of Central Kansas) are 'doing a really good job' of moving people from rental homes into home ownership.

According to the Salina Housing Authority, Holly Knight since 2017 has specialized in helping Public Housing Authorities and non-profit entities create and rehabilitate affordable housing communities. With 15 years of (HUD) experience and a growing list of award-winning developments, Knight has established herself as a preeminent Housing Authority Development expert.

Amenities and upgrades for the Salina RAD Homes include:

Kitchen and bathroom renovations, new HVAC systems, new windows and flooring, washer and dryer connections, new appliances, interior/exterior paint, new energy efficient building upgrades and upgrades landscaping, sidewalks and signage.

Salina Homes realtor, Kimberly Trigg wants to 'guide' those wanting to obtain home ownership.&nbsp;

"As realtors we have a fiduciary responsibility to guide them in what it is to be home ownership," said Trigg. "We will help direct you to resources to look at your credit, resources in how to make your credit better and from there we will go over the process to make sure we give you the best offer."

The various investors and partners who helped achieve this $24 million project includes:

Salina Housing Authority Board of Directors, Kansas Housing Resources Corp., CHDO of Central Kansas, Central Rapids Bank and Trust, Red Stone Equity, Snyder Construction, Perez and Royal American Management.

According to the Salina Housing Authority, those who are interested in investing in a home can contact Salina RAD Homes by calling:&nbsp;(785) 827-3892.&nbsp;

To contact Salina Homes or to get in touch with any of their realtors, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://salinahomes.com/contact/">https://salinahomes.com/contact/</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750263602475.jpeg" alt="Saina RAD Homes on 1309 Osage Ct., Salina, KS; photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Saina RAD Homes on 1309 Osage Ct., Salina, KS; photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostTransformative scattered homes across Salina are now available for those who want 'quality affordable housing.'&nbsp;Thanks to the help of various partners and investors, Salina Housing Authority's 'Salina RAD Homes' also known as "Vanguard Apartments," has completed with co-developer, Knight Development a 118 scattered-site project that are located at various addresses throughout Salina. This $24 million project, consists of&nbsp;single-family homes, duplexes, quadruplexes, and row houses. These units include 10 one-bedroom, 56 two-bedroom and 52 three-bedroom homes with each unit receiving critical upgrades to meet modern standards for energy efficiency, accessibility and safety.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750267266017.jpeg" alt="Board Chair of Salina Housing Authority, Rodney Denholm speaking at the Salina RAD Homes ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, June 18th; photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Board Chair of Salina Housing Authority, Rodney Denholm speaking at the Salina RAD Homes ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, June 18th; photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure>These 'quality affordable homes' were made possible through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which is a program designed to preserve and improve public housing and certain HUD-assisted properties.&nbsp;CEO of Knight Development Co., Holly Knight stated that they wanted to make "home ownership available for those who want it." She commented on how long this project took, before it came into fruition."From start to finish it took about 3 years," said Knight. "These homes are all scattered into the fabrics of each neighborhood and when people have a sense of home it is just more of a sense of pride."Knight explained that the Salina Housing Authority along with CHDO (Community Housing Development Corporation of Central Kansas) are 'doing a really good job' of moving people from rental homes into home ownership.According to the Salina Housing Authority, Holly Knight since 2017 has specialized in helping Public Housing Authorities and non-profit entities create and rehabilitate affordable housing communities. With 15 years of (HUD) experience and a growing list of award-winning developments, Knight has established herself as a preeminent Housing Authority Development expert.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750267966969.jpeg" alt="CEO of Knight Development, Holly Knight speaking at the Salina RAD Homes ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, June 18th; photo by Nicolas Fierro.jpg" />
 <figcaption>CEO of Knight Development, Holly Knight speaking at the Salina RAD Homes ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, June 18th; photo by Nicolas Fierro.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Amenities and upgrades for the Salina RAD Homes include:Kitchen and bathroom renovations, new HVAC systems, new windows and flooring, washer and dryer connections, new appliances, interior/exterior paint, new energy efficient building upgrades and upgrades landscaping, sidewalks and signage.Salina Homes realtor, Kimberly Trigg wants to 'guide' those wanting to obtain home ownership.&nbsp;"As realtors we have a fiduciary responsibility to guide them in what it is to be home ownership," said Trigg. "We will help direct you to resources to look at your credit, resources in how to make your credit better and from there we will go over the process to make sure we give you the best offer."The various investors and partners who helped achieve this $24 million project includes:Salina Housing Authority Board of Directors, Kansas Housing Resources Corp., CHDO of Central Kansas, Central Rapids Bank and Trust, Red Stone Equity, Snyder Construction, Perez and Royal American Management.According to the Salina Housing Authority, those who are interested in investing in a home can contact Salina RAD Homes by calling:&nbsp;(785) 827-3892.&nbsp;To contact Salina Homes or to get in touch with any of their realtors, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://salinahomes.com/contact/">https://salinahomes.com/contact/</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750267510684.jpeg" alt="Salina RAD Homes Interior Kitchen; photo courtesy of Knight Development Co." />
 <figcaption>Salina RAD Homes Interior Kitchen; photo courtesy of Knight Development Co.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750267577817.jpeg" alt="Salina RAD Homes Exterior; photo courtesy of Knight Development Co." />
 <figcaption>Salina RAD Homes Exterior; photo courtesy of Knight Development Co.</figcaption>
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'Quality affordable housing' includes 118 scattered homes across Salina

R&amp;B/Soul band "Rudy Love &amp; The Encore" from Wichita, will be providing a free concert on Friday, June 20th as part of “R&amp;B in the Park” at 6:00 pm in Oakdale Park. 

Presented by the Salina Juneteenth Committee, the night features music from Rudy Love &amp; The Encore comprised of Rudy Love Jr.&nbsp;(vocals &amp; keys),&nbsp;Marrque Nunley&nbsp;(drums),&nbsp;Rachelle Love&nbsp;(percussion),&nbsp;Mariel Jacoda&nbsp;(vocals),&nbsp;Sherdeill (DJ) Breathett&nbsp;(bass) and&nbsp;Willy Simms&nbsp;(guitar), a Smoky Hill River Festival favorite in 2022 and 2023. They will be alongside special guests DJ Detroit and Cash Hollistah.

Food trucks will be on site and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and coolers (no glass bottles permitted). This family-friendly event is free to the public.

"R&amp;B in the Park" is a part of the Salina Juneteenth Celebration weekend. 

For more&nbsp;information, go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://salinajuneteenth.org/">salinajuneteenth.org</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750176133112.jpeg" alt="Rudy Love &amp; The Encore; photo courtesy of Cash Hollistah" />
 <figcaption>Rudy Love &amp; The Encore; photo courtesy of Cash Hollistah</figcaption>
 </figure>R&amp;B/Soul band "Rudy Love &amp; The Encore" from Wichita, will be providing a free concert on Friday, June 20th as part of “R&amp;B in the Park” at 6:00 pm in Oakdale Park. Presented by the Salina Juneteenth Committee, the night features music from Rudy Love &amp; The Encore comprised of Rudy Love Jr.&nbsp;(vocals &amp; keys),&nbsp;Marrque Nunley&nbsp;(drums),&nbsp;Rachelle Love&nbsp;(percussion),&nbsp;Mariel Jacoda&nbsp;(vocals),&nbsp;Sherdeill (DJ) Breathett&nbsp;(bass) and&nbsp;Willy Simms&nbsp;(guitar), a Smoky Hill River Festival favorite in 2022 and 2023. They will be alongside special guests DJ Detroit and Cash Hollistah.Food trucks will be on site and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and coolers (no glass bottles permitted). This family-friendly event is free to the public."R&amp;B in the Park" is a part of the Salina Juneteenth Celebration weekend. For more&nbsp;information, go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://salinajuneteenth.org/">salinajuneteenth.org</a>.

Salina Juneteenth's "R&B in the Park" hosting Wichita R&B/Soul band to perform on Friday at Oakdale

Salina Police arrest three suspects who allegedly forced entry into an abandoned building and attempted to steal items.

According to the Salina Police Department on Tuesday, June 17th at around 6:45 pm, police were called to respond to an abandoned building in the 600 block of Reynolds. It was reported that neighbors in the area saw three individuals enter into the building.

When officers arrived to the scene, they were able to determine that a window on the building had been 'forced open.' Furthermore, officers heard movement inside the building and began to order the people to exit the building.

After officers informed the individuals to exit the building, they reportedly arrested two females and one male suspects. The suspects were identified as:&nbsp;

Brittney Smith (25) of Holton, KS; Stephanie Judd (38) of Salina and Joseph Mastin (25) of Salina.

Salina PostSalina Police arrest three suspects who allegedly forced entry into an abandoned building and attempted to steal items.According to the Salina Police Department on Tuesday, June 17th at around 6:45 pm, police were called to respond to an abandoned building in the 600 block of Reynolds. It was reported that neighbors in the area saw three individuals enter into the building.When officers arrived to the scene, they were able to determine that a window on the building had been 'forced open.' Furthermore, officers heard movement inside the building and began to order the people to exit the building.After officers informed the individuals to exit the building, they reportedly arrested two females and one male suspects. The suspects were identified as:&nbsp;Brittney Smith (25) of Holton, KS; Stephanie Judd (38) of Salina and Joseph Mastin (25) of Salina.Allegedly, the suspects had 'forced entry and were attempting to take miscellaneous items from the building.' Police determined that total attempted loss and damage was valued at $485.Smith, Judd and Mastin are facing charges of&nbsp;Burglary, Theft and Damage to Property.

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