Get yourself downtown Friday morning for the announcement of SculptureTour Salina's 2022 People's Choice Award winner.

And if you can't make it downtown, you can watch the announcement via Facebook Live on the Salina Downtown, Inc. Facebook page.

The announcement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday on the northeast corner of the N. Santa Fe Avenue-E. Iron Avenue intersection in downtown Salina.

By SALINA POSTGet yourself downtown Friday morning for the announcement of SculptureTour Salina's 2022 People's Choice Award winner.And if you can't make it downtown, you can watch the announcement via Facebook Live on the Salina Downtown, Inc. Facebook page.The announcement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday on the northeast corner of the N. Santa Fe Avenue-E. Iron Avenue intersection in downtown Salina.

SculptureTour Salina to announce People's Choice Award winner

Governor Laura Kelly mentioned Kansas’ water crisis in her 2023 State of the State Address, but so far she has proposed few specific policies to alleviate the problem.&nbsp; Will this be the year that Kansas policymakers step up?

Some 90 years ago, the state endured the catastrophic Dust Bowl from 1931 to 1939.&nbsp; This tragedy was not caused by drought alone.&nbsp; The Dust Bowl was aided and abetted by the removal of natural grasslands for farmland.&nbsp; Tilling the soil made it vulnerable to drought and wind, and much of the topsoil blew away.&nbsp; Agricultural policies during the New Deal era aimed to prevent a second disaster.&nbsp; They included planting trees as windbreaks, offering incentives for low- and no-till farming, paying farmers to leave land fallow on a rotating basis, and the creation of soil and water conservation districts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today, we face a similar crisis with the High Plains Aquifer.&nbsp; Discovered in the late 1800s, the Aquifer is the reason why much of today’s agriculture in Western Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma is possible.&nbsp; Large-scale reliance on the Aquifer followed, with center-pivot irrigation becoming popular by the late Twentieth Century.&nbsp; Once known as the “Great American Desert,” suddenly this land could support non-drought resistant crops including soybeans and corn, in addition to winter wheat, which was already being grown there. In those earlier days, there were minimal limitations on how much water could be pumped and the level fell accordingly. &nbsp; Rainfall amounts vary greatly from year to year, and water levels vary in different places, but on balance, the water levels in the Aquifer have been falling for some time.&nbsp; Agriculture accounts for 94% of groundwater use in Kansas, according to the Kansas Geological Survey.

Thirty-seven years ago, author Marc Reisner’s 1986 book Cadillac Desert concluded that the Aquifer would one day reach a level where no more water could be pumped, effectively shutting down most agriculture in and around Western Kansas.&nbsp; Reisner also chronicled various proposals, some of which were downright bizarre, such as making entire rivers flow in the opposite direction.&nbsp; Wisely, policymakers rejected such foolishness.&nbsp; Not so wisely, they chose instead to implement only limited solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today, climate change complicates the problem further.&nbsp; Droughts have become more common, and average temperatures around here have risen by 1.5 degrees.&nbsp; Hotter temperatures mean more evaporation.&nbsp; Rainfall patterns throughout the year are changing, necessitating more adaptations.

Unfortunately, our farmers still face strong incentives to pump as much water as possible.&nbsp; Water rights have been set for well users for some time, but regulation and compliance are complicated.&nbsp; Droplines reduce lost water from center-pivot systems, but they are not enough without additional changes such as increased crop rotation.&nbsp; The United States continues to overproduce corn, a water-intensive, heat-sensitive crop that is not the best fit for Western Kansas’ climate, though newer farm legislation has begun to move away from that.&nbsp; Other waterways are threatened, too.

Without strong, bipartisan leadership, this issue could be yet another one sucked into our country’s wider culture wars, sowing distrust and making it harder to reach agreements between farmers and other conservation advocates.&nbsp; That would be a shame.&nbsp; Kansas farmers proudly help feed the world.&nbsp; The decisions we make today will decide if they can do so in the future.

Michael A. Smith is a professor at Emporia State University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639601062071.jpeg" alt="Michael A. Smith" />
 <figcaption>Michael A. Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>By MICHAEL A. SMITHGovernor Laura Kelly mentioned Kansas’ water crisis in her 2023 State of the State Address, but so far she has proposed few specific policies to alleviate the problem.&nbsp; Will this be the year that Kansas policymakers step up?Some 90 years ago, the state endured the catastrophic Dust Bowl from 1931 to 1939.&nbsp; This tragedy was not caused by drought alone.&nbsp; The Dust Bowl was aided and abetted by the removal of natural grasslands for farmland.&nbsp; Tilling the soil made it vulnerable to drought and wind, and much of the topsoil blew away.&nbsp; Agricultural policies during the New Deal era aimed to prevent a second disaster.&nbsp; They included planting trees as windbreaks, offering incentives for low- and no-till farming, paying farmers to leave land fallow on a rotating basis, and the creation of soil and water conservation districts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, we face a similar crisis with the High Plains Aquifer.&nbsp; Discovered in the late 1800s, the Aquifer is the reason why much of today’s agriculture in Western Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma is possible.&nbsp; Large-scale reliance on the Aquifer followed, with center-pivot irrigation becoming popular by the late Twentieth Century.&nbsp; Once known as the “Great American Desert,” suddenly this land could support non-drought resistant crops including soybeans and corn, in addition to winter wheat, which was already being grown there. In those earlier days, there were minimal limitations on how much water could be pumped and the level fell accordingly. &nbsp; Rainfall amounts vary greatly from year to year, and water levels vary in different places, but on balance, the water levels in the Aquifer have been falling for some time.&nbsp; Agriculture accounts for 94% of groundwater use in Kansas, according to the Kansas Geological Survey.Thirty-seven years ago, author Marc Reisner’s 1986 book Cadillac Desert concluded that the Aquifer would one day reach a level where no more water could be pumped, effectively shutting down most agriculture in and around Western Kansas.&nbsp; Reisner also chronicled various proposals, some of which were downright bizarre, such as making entire rivers flow in the opposite direction.&nbsp; Wisely, policymakers rejected such foolishness.&nbsp; Not so wisely, they chose instead to implement only limited solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, climate change complicates the problem further.&nbsp; Droughts have become more common, and average temperatures around here have risen by 1.5 degrees.&nbsp; Hotter temperatures mean more evaporation.&nbsp; Rainfall patterns throughout the year are changing, necessitating more adaptations.Unfortunately, our farmers still face strong incentives to pump as much water as possible.&nbsp; Water rights have been set for well users for some time, but regulation and compliance are complicated.&nbsp; Droplines reduce lost water from center-pivot systems, but they are not enough without additional changes such as increased crop rotation.&nbsp; The United States continues to overproduce corn, a water-intensive, heat-sensitive crop that is not the best fit for Western Kansas’ climate, though newer farm legislation has begun to move away from that.&nbsp; Other waterways are threatened, too.Without strong, bipartisan leadership, this issue could be yet another one sucked into our country’s wider culture wars, sowing distrust and making it harder to reach agreements between farmers and other conservation advocates.&nbsp; That would be a shame.&nbsp; Kansas farmers proudly help feed the world.&nbsp; The decisions we make today will decide if they can do so in the future.Michael A. Smith is a professor at Emporia State University.

INSIGHT KANSAS: Not a drop to drink

DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating 54-year-old Patrick Paul Woodcox.

He is wanted for a Saline County District Court felony arrest warrant on charges&nbsp; of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Battery, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Office. He had a previous conviction for aggravated robbery in Lyon County, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

 Woodcox was last known to live in the Abilene area. He is described as 5-foot- 10, 230 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.

The sheriff's office warned the public to not attempt to apprehend him. 

If you know his location in Abilene or Dickinson County, contact the Abilene Police Department at 785-263-1213 or the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081.  If outside of Dickinson County, please call the Salina Police Department Dispatch at 785-826-7210, the Saline County Sheriff's Office at 785-826-6500 or Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or TEXT SATIPS to CRIMES (274637). 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675961380237.png" alt="Patrick Paul Woodcox. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Paul Woodcox. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating 54-year-old Patrick Paul Woodcox.He is wanted for a Saline County District Court felony arrest warrant on charges&nbsp; of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Battery, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Office. He had a previous conviction for aggravated robbery in Lyon County, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Woodcox was last known to live in the Abilene area. He is described as 5-foot- 10, 230 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.The sheriff's office warned the public to not attempt to apprehend him. If you know his location in Abilene or Dickinson County, contact the Abilene Police Department at 785-263-1213 or the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081. If outside of Dickinson County, please call the Salina Police Department Dispatch at 785-826-7210, the Saline County Sheriff's Office at 785-826-6500 or Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or TEXT SATIPS to CRIMES (274637).

Sheriff asks for help to locate wanted robbery suspect

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Three Salina residents have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Dylan Eugene Garman.

The Salina Police Department announced today that Dalton Levi Palmer, 29, of Salina, Dakota Wayne Bunting, 24, of Salina, and Tataum Elois Escamilla, 19, of Salina, all have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Garman, 25, of Salina.

At approximately 3:20 a.m. on May 7, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of S. College Avenue in Salina for a report of several gunshots in the area. Although they located multiple spent ammunition casings in the street at that location, officers did not find any victims or witnesses at the scene, the department noted in a news release.

That same morning, at 3:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to the emergency department of Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, for the report of two gunshot victims there: an 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man. The man, who was pronounced deceased by medical staff, was later identified as Garman.

At 3:34 a.m. on May 7, 2022, officers were sent to a residence in the 500 block of E. Cloud Street in Salina for the report of a person lying in the front yard who had been shot multiple times. Officers located a 23-year-old man who had multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by EMS to Salina Regional where he underwent emergency surgery. He later was transferred to a hospital in Wichita, the Salina Police Department noted.

Also on May 7, 2022, police identified Palmer as a person of interest and warned the public that due to Palmer's past criminal behavior, he should be considered armed and dangerous. Palmer was located at a north Salina residence and arrested by agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation on Jan. 31, the Salina Police Department noted in a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.

Additionally, Escamilla was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Benton County, Ark., on Feb. 1 and Bunting was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Bryant County, Okla., on Monday, according to information provided today by the Salina Police Department.

"The Salina Police Department would like to thank the public, the U.S. Marshals, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation for their assistance with this investigation," the Salina Police Department noted.

Following are the requested charges for each individual as provided by the Salina Police Department.

Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle

Criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThree Salina residents have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Dylan Eugene Garman.The Salina Police Department announced today that Dalton Levi Palmer, 29, of Salina, Dakota Wayne Bunting, 24, of Salina, and Tataum Elois Escamilla, 19, of Salina, all have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Garman, 25, of Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675262559179.jpeg" alt="Dalton Levi Palmer. Photos courtesy Salina Police Department" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675889269229.png" alt="Tataum Elois Escamilla" />
 <figcaption>Tataum Elois Escamilla</figcaption>
 </figure>At approximately 3:20 a.m. on May 7, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of S. College Avenue in Salina for a report of several gunshots in the area. Although they located multiple spent ammunition casings in the street at that location, officers did not find any victims or witnesses at the scene, the department noted in a news release.That same morning, at 3:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to the emergency department of Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, for the report of two gunshot victims there: an 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man. The man, who was pronounced deceased by medical staff, was later identified as Garman.At 3:34 a.m. on May 7, 2022, officers were sent to a residence in the 500 block of E. Cloud Street in Salina for the report of a person lying in the front yard who had been shot multiple times. Officers located a 23-year-old man who had multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by EMS to Salina Regional where he underwent emergency surgery. He later was transferred to a hospital in Wichita, the Salina Police Department noted.Also on May 7, 2022, police identified Palmer as a person of interest and warned the public that due to Palmer's past criminal behavior, he should be considered armed and dangerous. Palmer was located at a north Salina residence and arrested by agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation on Jan. 31, the Salina Police Department noted in a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.Additionally, Escamilla was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Benton County, Ark., on Feb. 1 and Bunting was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Bryant County, Okla., on Monday, according to information provided today by the Salina Police Department."The Salina Police Department would like to thank the public, the U.S. Marshals, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation for their assistance with this investigation," the Salina Police Department noted.Following are the requested charges for each individual as provided by the Salina Police Department.Dalton Levi PalmerFirst degree murderAttempted first degree murderCriminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicleDakota Wayne BuntingVoluntary manslaughterCriminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felonUnlawful possession of marijuanaTataum Elois EscamillaFirst degree murderAttempted first degree murder

Three Salinans arrested in connection to Garman shooting death

Police are investigating an incident in which windows at six adjoining businesses were damaged in downtown Salina.

The six businesses are in a building in the 100 block of S. Seventh Street that is owned by Neustrom and Associates. The windows were believed to be damaged midday on Jan. 23, but the incident was just recently reported, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

Windows at three of the businesses - Action Travel, Inc., McKenna Law Office PA, and Salina Liberty - will need to be replaced, he said. The other windows can be repaired.

The total estimate for replacement/repair is $4,400.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating an incident in which windows at six adjoining businesses were damaged in downtown Salina.The six businesses are in a building in the 100 block of S. Seventh Street that is owned by Neustrom and Associates. The windows were believed to be damaged midday on Jan. 23, but the incident was just recently reported, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.Windows at three of the businesses - Action Travel, Inc., McKenna Law Office PA, and Salina Liberty - will need to be replaced, he said. The other windows can be repaired.The total estimate for replacement/repair is $4,400.

Windows damaged at six downtown Salina businesses

Online scammers have gotten so sneaky lately that it’s not just your elderly grandparents at risk—boomers, millennials and even Gen Z-ers can get taken advantage of if they’re not careful. That’s because these shady weirdos keep switching up their scamming tactics based on current events and our constantly changing digital culture.

But the good news is, if you keep your guard up and follow these tips, you’ll be way more likely to spot the scam and hold on to your hard-earned money. Here are five of the biggest internet scams to be aware of right now.

Crypto continues to be a trendy thing for the people who enjoy the thrill (and anxiety) of losing money at any given moment. And much like gambling, it can be addictive—a fact that scammers take advantage of. Cryptocurrency scams can happen in all kinds of ways. Scammers might set up fake websites that look like popular crypto sites in an attempt to get innocent people to send them money. They might also prey on people’s fears of missing out on an investment with massive returns by creating a fake early investment opportunity and pitching it to people online.

Scammers know people are desperate to get their loans forgiven, and they’ll often make fake forgiveness application sites in hopes of stealing people’s social security numbers, bank account info and cash. And because these people have absolutely no shame, these sites are often paired with urgent phone messages or emails trying to convince broke college grads it’s their last chance to apply.

Nothing can make you broke like the fluttery feelings of love—and with the growing popularity of online dating, this kind of scam is becoming more and more common. Someone creates a fake dating profile, reels in an unsuspecting victim, steals their heart with witty banter, and asks them to send money or buy them stuff due to some weird circumstance. This sucks because the poor scammee (that’s what I’m calling someone who was scammed—just go with it) loses out on cash&nbsp;and&nbsp;a chance at true love.

If you buy something online and it never shows up, you might be a victim of this type of scam. Scammers will often “sell” stuff on sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, or set up fake online storefronts, take your money, then never deliver what you ordered. Don’t get me wrong, I love Facebook Marketplace as much as the next guy, but you have to be extra careful.

Scammers have figured out how to make almost identical copies of certain popular apps in order to get your money via in-app purchases. They’ll even create apps that steal your personal info once you download them. Triple-check that you’re getting the legit version of well-known apps, and think twice about downloading apps you’re unfamiliar with.

Also, beware of payment apps, like Zelle. Recently, there have been some situations where scammers claim to be the bank’s fraud department and call or text you to walk you through the problem. They’ll tell you to fix it by sending yourself money, but the money goes to their account instead, with little to no way of preventing it on your end.

Okay, so we’ve talked through a few internet scams you need to be aware of. Now let’s talk about four keys to steering clear of them:

It’s a good idea to change passwords for important accounts (like email, social media, bank accounts, etc.) every 90 days. And make them hard to guess by using combinations of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Even better, make your password a phrase and switch up some of the letters and characters. For example, I might pick the phrase Dog Dad Life, but in password form that could be D0gDadL1fe!

Also, if you ever get notified about a data breach, that means your password could’ve been leaked and you should change it&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;to be safe. While you’re at it, set up two-factor authentication on every possible password—this creates an extra layer of security and makes it way harder for scammers and hackers to get your personal info.

Take a close look at the email subject line and sender before opening an email. And if you get an email from an address you’re unfamiliar with, don’t click on&nbsp;any&nbsp;links until you know more about where it came from—especially if you’re being told you won $2 million. Be extra cautious of people asking for personal information or anything money-related. When in doubt, mark it as spam.

Check your online bank account every day

Most banks will let you know if they see any suspicious activity in your account, but in case they miss anything, it’s still super important to log in every day to make sure there aren’t any weird charges. You’re in charge of your money, so think of yourself like your own personal armored guard with those aviator sunglasses. You can even pretend you have a cool van and everything.

If something or someone online seems&nbsp;off&nbsp;to you, listen to that Spidey-Sense. That goes for websites, iPads you might’ve won, and potential spouses. When in doubt, don’t click on or agree to anything that seems suspicious. And if you’re having a hard time telling if something’s a scam or not, have someone else weigh in. Better safe than sorry!

One of the biggest reasons it’s important to protect yourself against scams is because scammers can take this one step further by trying to steal your whole identity and use it for their own personal (and financial) gain. Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/insurance/protect-yourself-from-identity-theft" target="_blank">this article</a>&nbsp;for more tips on steering clear of sleazy situations like this.

George Kamelis a personal finance expert with a countercultural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can make the most of their money. Follow George on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeKamel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgekamel/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeorgeKamel" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;or find out more about him online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personalities" target="_blank">ramseysolutions.com/personalities</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636603961231.jpeg" alt="George Kamel" />
 <figcaption>George Kamel</figcaption>
 </figure>By GEORGE KAMELOnline scammers have gotten so sneaky lately that it’s not just your elderly grandparents at risk—boomers, millennials and even Gen Z-ers can get taken advantage of if they’re not careful. That’s because these shady weirdos keep switching up their scamming tactics based on current events and our constantly changing digital culture.But the good news is, if you keep your guard up and follow these tips, you’ll be way more likely to spot the scam and hold on to your hard-earned money. Here are five of the biggest internet scams to be aware of right now.Cryptocurrency ScamsCrypto continues to be a trendy thing for the people who enjoy the thrill (and anxiety) of losing money at any given moment. And much like gambling, it can be addictive—a fact that scammers take advantage of. Cryptocurrency scams can happen in all kinds of ways. Scammers might set up fake websites that look like popular crypto sites in an attempt to get innocent people to send them money. They might also prey on people’s fears of missing out on an investment with massive returns by creating a fake early investment opportunity and pitching it to people online.Student Loan Forgiveness ScamsScammers know people are desperate to get their loans forgiven, and they’ll often make fake forgiveness application sites in hopes of stealing people’s social security numbers, bank account info and cash. And because these people have absolutely no shame, these sites are often paired with urgent phone messages or emails trying to convince broke college grads it’s their last chance to apply.Romance ScamsNothing can make you broke like the fluttery feelings of love—and with the growing popularity of online dating, this kind of scam is becoming more and more common. Someone creates a fake dating profile, reels in an unsuspecting victim, steals their heart with witty banter, and asks them to send money or buy them stuff due to some weird circumstance. This sucks because the poor scammee (that’s what I’m calling someone who was scammed—just go with it) loses out on cash&nbsp;and&nbsp;a chance at true love.Online Purchase ScamsIf you buy something online and it never shows up, you might be a victim of this type of scam. Scammers will often “sell” stuff on sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, or set up fake online storefronts, take your money, then never deliver what you ordered. Don’t get me wrong, I love Facebook Marketplace as much as the next guy, but you have to be extra careful.App ScamsScammers have figured out how to make almost identical copies of certain popular apps in order to get your money via in-app purchases. They’ll even create apps that steal your personal info once you download them. Triple-check that you’re getting the legit version of well-known apps, and think twice about downloading apps you’re unfamiliar with.Also, beware of payment apps, like Zelle. Recently, there have been some situations where scammers claim to be the bank’s fraud department and call or text you to walk you through the problem. They’ll tell you to fix it by sending yourself money, but the money goes to their account instead, with little to no way of preventing it on your end.Okay, so we’ve talked through a few internet scams you need to be aware of. Now let’s talk about four keys to steering clear of them:Change your passwordsIt’s a good idea to change passwords for important accounts (like email, social media, bank accounts, etc.) every 90 days. And make them hard to guess by using combinations of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Even better, make your password a phrase and switch up some of the letters and characters. For example, I might pick the phrase Dog Dad Life, but in password form that could be D0gDadL1fe!Also, if you ever get notified about a data breach, that means your password could’ve been leaked and you should change it&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;to be safe. While you’re at it, set up two-factor authentication on every possible password—this creates an extra layer of security and makes it way harder for scammers and hackers to get your personal info.Pay attention to your emailsTake a close look at the email subject line and sender before opening an email. And if you get an email from an address you’re unfamiliar with, don’t click on&nbsp;any&nbsp;links until you know more about where it came from—especially if you’re being told you won $2 million. Be extra cautious of people asking for personal information or anything money-related. When in doubt, mark it as spam.Check your online bank account every dayMost banks will let you know if they see any suspicious activity in your account, but in case they miss anything, it’s still super important to log in every day to make sure there aren’t any weird charges. You’re in charge of your money, so think of yourself like your own personal armored guard with those aviator sunglasses. You can even pretend you have a cool van and everything.Trust your gutIf something or someone online seems&nbsp;off&nbsp;to you, listen to that Spidey-Sense. That goes for websites, iPads you might’ve won, and potential spouses. When in doubt, don’t click on or agree to anything that seems suspicious. And if you’re having a hard time telling if something’s a scam or not, have someone else weigh in. Better safe than sorry!One of the biggest reasons it’s important to protect yourself against scams is because scammers can take this one step further by trying to steal your whole identity and use it for their own personal (and financial) gain. Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/insurance/protect-yourself-from-identity-theft" target="_blank">this article</a>&nbsp;for more tips on steering clear of sleazy situations like this.George Kamelis a personal finance expert with a countercultural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can make the most of their money. Follow George on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeKamel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgekamel/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeorgeKamel" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;or find out more about him online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personalities" target="_blank">ramseysolutions.com/personalities</a>.

KAMEL: Latest internet scams and how to avoid them

AAA Kansas provides tips for party-goers and party hosts to avoid drunk driving tragedy

WICHITA – Festivities for Sunday’s big game are fast approaching, with scores of Chiefs fans and others making plans for where to watch and what they will eat and drink. AAA Kansas advises party planners and football fans to prepare by designating a sober driver or arranging for alternate transportation options before the party starts.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities often spike on holidays and popular drinking days, like Super Bowl Sunday. Every day, about 32 people in the U.S die in drunk driving crashes – that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people nationwide died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic crashes – a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths were all preventable.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) tracks crash statistics on Super Bowl weekend. From 2017 to 2021, during the 78-hour reporting period surrounding the big game, there were an average of 25 alcohol-related crashes, resulting in an average of,13 injuries and 16 instances of property damage only each year. According to KDOT Super Bowl weekend statistics from 2021, the most recent official data available, there were 33 alcohol-related crashes, resulting in 19 instances of property damage, 22 people injured and one fatality.

Drunk driving is an ongoing and significant traffic safety problem. For the year 2021, 86 people were killed on Kansas roads in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 20.3% of all crash fatalities in the state.

“Drinking and driving is not a game – it’s a deadly combination and a crime,” said Shawn Steward, AAA Kansas spokesman. “Make your winning drive a sober one and designate a driver or make plans for a ride share or cab home&nbsp;before&nbsp;indulging in alcohol. Drunk driving only leads to disaster and tragedy, and it is 100 percent preventable.”

●If you plan to drink, select a designated driver and give them your car keys. If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; arrange a ride share or cab, or stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.

●Buckle up—it’s your best defense against other impaired drivers.

●Collect all drivers' keys in a bowl when guests arrive.

●Designate someone who's not drinking to assess guests when they are ready to leave and make sure they are not intoxicated. The "roadwise" host is in charge of the bowl of keys and hands them out only to those who aren't showing signs of intoxication.

●Offer food and non-alcoholic beverages.

●Mix drinks yourself; avoid open bars. Limit mixing drinks with carbonated beverages; they increase alcohol absorption.

●Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game. Don’t offer “one for the road.” Only TIME can make guests sober- not coffee or cold showers. It takes about 1 hour to burn off an average drink, 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1 ½ ounces of liquor. They all contain about the same amount of alcohol.

●Guests who are sleepy, giddy, overly talkative or uncoordinated could be too impaired to drive. Arrange rides for them or invite them to sleep over. If guests get irate, 'hide' their keys until they find a ride home.

●The&nbsp;first ability affected by alcohol is judgment and decision-making. For some people, it only takes one drink for reflexes and judgment needed for driving to be impaired. It's not a weakness. It's a reality.

●If a guest would be unsafe behind the wheel,&nbsp;call a cab or ride-share service such as Lyft or Uber.

About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 63&nbsp;million&nbsp;members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZq7fhzRb2URGDQo-2F50oBEr-2Fbwhu8fPUyM1UGHM2bacFFA3Jf5NCJEcqU1rYMpo-2B7BEohQndgte3obSbPOg00n9FouHS9x9pGXl1JHu0Vl-2FaLIg69vty8Q3jtYMEA-2BXbOA-3D-3DDgjX_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53oE7RIdIjzVjVErbcfv7F0kHhCFCOdeQWpzw7USe9aabDj3EdHf5Z-2B0C1vRKwaiAieqpDj6pKg8L2MEyfHBlftoKMNBlZaSnh4tnOweOTv9NFTK1kJR1NwbMSdVM35dAodUgcaee6TdR-2F7QhwNYZFJE-3D" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUf5vDzC6voLYAPhUgWPKW1SAOm0OriNB3cOVo30c-2Fc520vJb_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53hoHpNuXadihbBsFqjQthYwzWE9pYxYFgqG9lBs9jIMvPqUAW03psJD0re-2F7QsbdBx7dXng4EwYi6pfyi51n7muupMaHKyWpt25MqaVqzzPKfqx3S6xld7htbpMQStvv7vAVuTdhwPhWtkJfcCcnFCA-3D" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9hd7gt5w4RnNVYldceL1C0Mr-2BgWuTHSr0gcdduVCeTe62Dce_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53s2eXDGQ1t7d-2B6dfEkPhHcEyxevzeBmS-2FGThsnDeJjTeRMitZeAf6X7GNRKKt9Xa2nCeWTyVot8FvN4PAeVOSf4XJN7oaPpOE9l068yFgD3tMM-2Ftnylv4n0giygAz-2FL8MyaKvEajrUWxjfxGBmSchhA-3D" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a Membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9jbf-2FfQz5ExMUplWZDyodiQ-3DJIMn_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53g-2BWORPyZDpLXD-2BZYybb44w9-2F89QmtEffMbLGfmOJD2zQSXFyj8vrBOooZyBtuacn950JnJxaaXdwD-2Bvijbx0pHdmt0gbUnfj6CG-2Btu2KB3V8x-2BRLB4narWgDL-2BCkyn8W0oXyOLYGx-2B6P99CMlkOQKM-3D" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.

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 </figure><h2>AAA Kansas provides tips for party-goers and party hosts to avoid drunk driving tragedy</h2>WICHITA – Festivities for Sunday’s big game are fast approaching, with scores of Chiefs fans and others making plans for where to watch and what they will eat and drink. AAA Kansas advises party planners and football fans to prepare by designating a sober driver or arranging for alternate transportation options before the party starts.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities often spike on holidays and popular drinking days, like Super Bowl Sunday. Every day, about 32 people in the U.S die in drunk driving crashes – that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people nationwide died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic crashes – a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths were all preventable.The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) tracks crash statistics on Super Bowl weekend. From 2017 to 2021, during the 78-hour reporting period surrounding the big game, there were an average of 25 alcohol-related crashes, resulting in an average of,13 injuries and 16 instances of property damage only each year. According to KDOT Super Bowl weekend statistics from 2021, the most recent official data available, there were 33 alcohol-related crashes, resulting in 19 instances of property damage, 22 people injured and one fatality.Drunk driving is an ongoing and significant traffic safety problem. For the year 2021, 86 people were killed on Kansas roads in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 20.3% of all crash fatalities in the state.“Drinking and driving is not a game – it’s a deadly combination and a crime,” said Shawn Steward, AAA Kansas spokesman. “Make your winning drive a sober one and designate a driver or make plans for a ride share or cab home&nbsp;before&nbsp;indulging in alcohol. Drunk driving only leads to disaster and tragedy, and it is 100 percent preventable.” <h2>Tips for a safe big game party</h2>Be a responsible party-goer:●If you plan to drive, don’t drink.●If you plan to drink, select a designated driver and give them your car keys. If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; arrange a ride share or cab, or stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.●Buckle up—it’s your best defense against other impaired drivers.Be a responsible host:●Collect all drivers' keys in a bowl when guests arrive.●Designate someone who's not drinking to assess guests when they are ready to leave and make sure they are not intoxicated. The "roadwise" host is in charge of the bowl of keys and hands them out only to those who aren't showing signs of intoxication.●Offer food and non-alcoholic beverages.●Mix drinks yourself; avoid open bars. Limit mixing drinks with carbonated beverages; they increase alcohol absorption.●Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game. Don’t offer “one for the road.” Only TIME can make guests sober- not coffee or cold showers. It takes about 1 hour to burn off an average drink, 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1 ½ ounces of liquor. They all contain about the same amount of alcohol.●Guests who are sleepy, giddy, overly talkative or uncoordinated could be too impaired to drive. Arrange rides for them or invite them to sleep over. If guests get irate, 'hide' their keys until they find a ride home.●The&nbsp;first ability affected by alcohol is judgment and decision-making. For some people, it only takes one drink for reflexes and judgment needed for driving to be impaired. It's not a weakness. It's a reality.●If a guest would be unsafe behind the wheel,&nbsp;call a cab or ride-share service such as Lyft or Uber.About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 63&nbsp;million&nbsp;members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZq7fhzRb2URGDQo-2F50oBEr-2Fbwhu8fPUyM1UGHM2bacFFA3Jf5NCJEcqU1rYMpo-2B7BEohQndgte3obSbPOg00n9FouHS9x9pGXl1JHu0Vl-2FaLIg69vty8Q3jtYMEA-2BXbOA-3D-3DDgjX_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53oE7RIdIjzVjVErbcfv7F0kHhCFCOdeQWpzw7USe9aabDj3EdHf5Z-2B0C1vRKwaiAieqpDj6pKg8L2MEyfHBlftoKMNBlZaSnh4tnOweOTv9NFTK1kJR1NwbMSdVM35dAodUgcaee6TdR-2F7QhwNYZFJE-3D" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUf5vDzC6voLYAPhUgWPKW1SAOm0OriNB3cOVo30c-2Fc520vJb_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53hoHpNuXadihbBsFqjQthYwzWE9pYxYFgqG9lBs9jIMvPqUAW03psJD0re-2F7QsbdBx7dXng4EwYi6pfyi51n7muupMaHKyWpt25MqaVqzzPKfqx3S6xld7htbpMQStvv7vAVuTdhwPhWtkJfcCcnFCA-3D" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9hd7gt5w4RnNVYldceL1C0Mr-2BgWuTHSr0gcdduVCeTe62Dce_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53s2eXDGQ1t7d-2B6dfEkPhHcEyxevzeBmS-2FGThsnDeJjTeRMitZeAf6X7GNRKKt9Xa2nCeWTyVot8FvN4PAeVOSf4XJN7oaPpOE9l068yFgD3tMM-2Ftnylv4n0giygAz-2FL8MyaKvEajrUWxjfxGBmSchhA-3D" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a Membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9jbf-2FfQz5ExMUplWZDyodiQ-3DJIMn_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRD1CsAa4SoFVlUx0KAH1XjUZ-2B9M-2BhFBVpmJBPcqFgmrh5kOUvDshxr0kg3EGHuOSX3WajGDySa9qlPZV0g1Ey53g-2BWORPyZDpLXD-2BZYybb44w9-2F89QmtEffMbLGfmOJD2zQSXFyj8vrBOooZyBtuacn950JnJxaaXdwD-2Bvijbx0pHdmt0gbUnfj6CG-2Btu2KB3V8x-2BRLB4narWgDL-2BCkyn8W0oXyOLYGx-2B6P99CMlkOQKM-3D" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.

AAA: Make Sunday’s big game about friends, family, football, not fatalities

Today is Thursday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2023. There are 331 days left in the year.

On Feb. 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in California's San Fernando Valley claimed 65 lives. The crew of Apollo 14 returned to Earth after man's third landing on the moon.

In 1825, the House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams president after no candidate received a majority of electoral votes.

In 1942, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff held its first formal meeting to coordinate military strategy during World War II.

In 1943, the World War II battle of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific ended with an Allied victory over Japanese forces.

In 1950, in a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin charged that the State Department was riddled with Communists.

In 1962, an agreement was signed to make Jamaica an independent nation within the British Commonwealth later in the year.

In 1963, the Boeing 727 went on its first-ever flight as it took off from Renton, Washington.

In 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," broadcast from New York on CBS. The G.I. Joe action figure was introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

In 1984, Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov, 69, died 15 months after succeeding Leonid Brezhnev; he was followed by Konstantin U. Chernenko.

In 1986, during its latest visit to the solar system, Halley's Comet came closest to the sun (its next return will be in 2061).

In 2002, Britain's Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died in London at age 71.

In 2009, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs, telling ESPN he'd used banned substances while with the Texas Rangers for three years.

In 2020, "Parasite," from South Korea, won the best picture Oscar, becoming the first foreign-language film to take home the biggest honor in film.

Ten years ago: Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries, including first lady Michelle Obama, packed the funeral service for Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old honor student who was shot and killed Jan. 29 as she stood with friends at a neighborhood park about a mile from President Barack Obama's Chicago home in the Kenwood neighborhood.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosted spending, swelling the federal deficit; the measure ended a brief overnight federal government shutdown. At the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea, North and South Korean athletes entered Olympic Stadium together, waving flags showing a unified Korea; it was their first joint Olympic march in more than a decade.

One year ago: It was revealed that Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian figure skating superstar who had just led her team to an Olympic gold medal, tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Games. Actor Bob Saget's family revealed that it was an accidental blow to the head that led to his death in a Florida hotel room a month earlier.

Today's birthdays:&nbsp;Actor Janet Suzman is 84. Nobel Prize-winning author J.M. Coetzee is 83. Actor-politician Sheila James Kuehl (TV: "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis") is 82. Singer-songwriter Carole King is 81. Actor Joe Pesci is 80. Singer Barbara Lewis is 80. Author Alice Walker is 79. Actor Mia Farrow is 78. Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., is 77. Singer Joe Ely is 76. Actor Judith Light is 74. Actor Charles Shaughnessy is 68. Actor Ed Amatrudo is 67. Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is 66. Jazz musician Steve Wilson is 62. Country singer Travis Tritt is 60. Actor Julie Warner is 58. Country singer Danni Leigh is 53. Actor Sharon Case is 52. Actor Jason George is 51. Actor Amber Valletta is 49. Actor-producer Charlie Day is 47. Rock singer Chad Wolf (Carolina Liar) is 47. Actor A.J. Buckley is 46. Rock musician Richard On (O.A.R.) is 44. Actor Ziyi Zhang is 44. Olympic silver and bronze medal figure skater Irina Slutskaya is 44. Actor Tom Hiddleston is 42. Actor David Gallagher is 38. Actor Michael B. Jordan is 36. Actor Rose Leslie is 36. Actor Camille Winbush is 33. Actor Jimmy Bennett is 27. Actor Evan Roe (TV: "Madam Secretary") is 23.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2023. There are 331 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in California's San Fernando Valley claimed 65 lives. The crew of Apollo 14 returned to Earth after man's third landing on the moon.On this date:In 1825, the House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams president after no candidate received a majority of electoral votes.In 1942, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff held its first formal meeting to coordinate military strategy during World War II.In 1943, the World War II battle of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific ended with an Allied victory over Japanese forces.In 1950, in a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin charged that the State Department was riddled with Communists.In 1962, an agreement was signed to make Jamaica an independent nation within the British Commonwealth later in the year.In 1963, the Boeing 727 went on its first-ever flight as it took off from Renton, Washington.In 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," broadcast from New York on CBS. The G.I. Joe action figure was introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York.In 1984, Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov, 69, died 15 months after succeeding Leonid Brezhnev; he was followed by Konstantin U. Chernenko.In 1986, during its latest visit to the solar system, Halley's Comet came closest to the sun (its next return will be in 2061).In 2002, Britain's Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died in London at age 71.In 2009, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs, telling ESPN he'd used banned substances while with the Texas Rangers for three years.In 2020, "Parasite," from South Korea, won the best picture Oscar, becoming the first foreign-language film to take home the biggest honor in film.Ten years ago: Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries, including first lady Michelle Obama, packed the funeral service for Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old honor student who was shot and killed Jan. 29 as she stood with friends at a neighborhood park about a mile from President Barack Obama's Chicago home in the Kenwood neighborhood.Five years ago: President Donald Trump signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosted spending, swelling the federal deficit; the measure ended a brief overnight federal government shutdown. At the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea, North and South Korean athletes entered Olympic Stadium together, waving flags showing a unified Korea; it was their first joint Olympic march in more than a decade.One year ago: It was revealed that Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian figure skating superstar who had just led her team to an Olympic gold medal, tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Games. Actor Bob Saget's family revealed that it was an accidental blow to the head that led to his death in a Florida hotel room a month earlier.Today's birthdays:&nbsp;Actor Janet Suzman is 84. Nobel Prize-winning author J.M. Coetzee is 83. Actor-politician Sheila James Kuehl (TV: "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis") is 82. Singer-songwriter Carole King is 81. Actor Joe Pesci is 80. Singer Barbara Lewis is 80. Author Alice Walker is 79. Actor Mia Farrow is 78. Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., is 77. Singer Joe Ely is 76. Actor Judith Light is 74. Actor Charles Shaughnessy is 68. Actor Ed Amatrudo is 67. Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is 66. Jazz musician Steve Wilson is 62. Country singer Travis Tritt is 60. Actor Julie Warner is 58. Country singer Danni Leigh is 53. Actor Sharon Case is 52. Actor Jason George is 51. Actor Amber Valletta is 49. Actor-producer Charlie Day is 47. Rock singer Chad Wolf (Carolina Liar) is 47. Actor A.J. Buckley is 46. Rock musician Richard On (O.A.R.) is 44. Actor Ziyi Zhang is 44. Olympic silver and bronze medal figure skater Irina Slutskaya is 44. Actor Tom Hiddleston is 42. Actor David Gallagher is 38. Actor Michael B. Jordan is 36. Actor Rose Leslie is 36. Actor Camille Winbush is 33. Actor Jimmy Bennett is 27. Actor Evan Roe (TV: "Madam Secretary") is 23.

Today in History - Feb. 9

ABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. 

Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. 

A total donation of $780 was presented to the Abilene High School Trapshooting Club. The money will be used for the purchasing of supplies for the 2023 spring season. 

The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675911847560.jpeg" alt="From left are Aaron Ehrich, coach and range safety officer; Tyler Brown, Travis Fick, Conner Krenzin, Zoe Cox, Carson Woodworth, Sara Boyd, MHS EOC committee member; Paden Meyer, and Todd Callahan, head coach. Photo courtesy Memorial Health System" />
 <figcaption>From left are Aaron Ehrich, coach and range safety officer; Tyler Brown, Travis Fick, Conner Krenzin, Zoe Cox, Carson Woodworth, Sara Boyd, MHS EOC committee member; Paden Meyer, and Todd Callahan, head coach. Photo courtesy Memorial Health System</figcaption>
 </figure>Memorial Health SystemABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $780 was presented to the Abilene High School Trapshooting Club. The money will be used for the purchasing of supplies for the 2023 spring season. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

MHS employees donate to Abilene High School Trapshooting Club

Homestead Ministries will host a free informational/fundraising event on April 27 to celebrate the local chapter in Salina. 

Homestead Ministries is a recovery and transitional program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking. The Salina chapter of Homestead has been in operation for almost two years.

This informational/fundraising event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at 3320 S. Ninth Street in Salina. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m.

This is a free event, however, reservations are requested for the meal at www.homesteadministry.org . Walk-ins are welcome.

All proceeds from the event will be used to fund the Salina chapter of the Homestead which provides hope, healing, and career training to sex trafficking survivors!

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 </figure>Homestead MinistriesHomestead Ministries will host a free informational/fundraising event on April 27 to celebrate the local chapter in Salina. Homestead Ministries is a recovery and transitional program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking. The Salina chapter of Homestead has been in operation for almost two years.This informational/fundraising event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at 3320 S. Ninth Street in Salina. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m.This is a free event, however, reservations are requested for the meal at www.homesteadministry.org . Walk-ins are welcome.All proceeds from the event will be used to fund the Salina chapter of the Homestead which provides hope, healing, and career training to sex trafficking survivors!

Homestead Ministries plans info, fundraising event April 27

ATCHISON - Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended December 12. 

Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point average through the spring term is named to the President's list. Full time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the Dean's List. Of the 2,135 students on campus for 2022-2023 academic year, 171 made the President's List and 794 made the Dean's List.

Those local and area residents who have earned these honors include the following.

Marion Elise Schlehuber, Dean's List Salina Rieker Rutherford, President's List Israel Torres, Dean's List&nbsp;&nbsp;

Benedictine CollegeATCHISON - Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended December 12. Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point average through the spring term is named to the President's list. Full time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the Dean's List. Of the 2,135 students on campus for 2022-2023 academic year, 171 made the President's List and 794 made the Dean's List.Those local and area residents who have earned these honors include the following.Marion Elise Schlehuber, Dean's List Salina Rieker Rutherford, President's List Israel Torres, Dean's List&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local, area students earn academic honors a Benedictine College

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineSheriffKS">Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas Facebook page</a>:

Attention Abilene and Dickinson County

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Matthew Scott Picking. Picking is wanted for a Saline County District Court felony arrest warrant with charges of: one count of Aggravated Robbery and one count of Aggravated Battery. Picking was last known to live in the Abilene, Kansas area.

Date of Birth: 02/09/1969 Race: White - Sex: Male Height: 5' 9" - Weight: 192 Eyes: Blue - Hair: Brown

Do not attempt to apprehend this subject. If you know his location in Abilene or Dickinson County, please contact the Abilene Police Department at 785-263-1213 or the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081. If outside of Dickinson County, please call the Salina Police Department Dispatch at 785-826-7210, the Saline County Sheriff's Office at 785-826-6500 or Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or TEXT SATIPS to CRIMES (274637). A confidential number will be assigned to you so if your information qualifies, you may claim a cash reward from Crimestoppers. Notice: Any person is innocent of wrongdoing unless proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineSheriffKS">Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas Facebook page</a>:Attention Abilene and Dickinson CountyThe Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Matthew Scott Picking. Picking is wanted for a Saline County District Court felony arrest warrant with charges of: one count of Aggravated Robbery and one count of Aggravated Battery. Picking was last known to live in the Abilene, Kansas area.Date of Birth: 02/09/1969 Race: White - Sex: Male Height: 5' 9" - Weight: 192 Eyes: Blue - Hair: BrownDo not attempt to apprehend this subject. If you know his location in Abilene or Dickinson County, please contact the Abilene Police Department at 785-263-1213 or the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081. If outside of Dickinson County, please call the Salina Police Department Dispatch at 785-826-7210, the Saline County Sheriff's Office at 785-826-6500 or Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or TEXT SATIPS to CRIMES (274637). A confidential number will be assigned to you so if your information qualifies, you may claim a cash reward from Crimestoppers. Notice: Any person is innocent of wrongdoing unless proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Saline Co. Sheriff's Office asks Dickinson Co. residents for tips about Picking

●Assist in Planning, management, and overseeing of all elements of production.

●Develop, draft, and recommend improved production processes particularly focused on waste elimination.

●Follow product specifications and quality control measures.

●Assist in developing best practices to increase speed, repeatability, and efficiency of processes without compromising quality.

●Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures that effectively monitor products and guarantee desired results.

●Ensure all functions of production run smoothly and efficiently.

●Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.

●Perform analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.

●Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.

●Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.

●Assist in developing operating instructions and processes for production activities.

●Investigate problems, determine corrective actions, analyze root causes, and recommend resolutions.

●Assist in development, design, and supervision of production tooling projects.

●Assist in production goal planning, development, and execution.

●Ability to effectively lead production activities in multiple fast paced departments.

●Ability to read, interpret and train staff on production drawings.

●Ability to lead, guide, train, mentor, and coach supervisory personnel.

●Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules and regulations.

●Identify and correct unsafe operations and practices.

●Associates degree in Applied Science preferred.

●5+ years proven experience in production and engineering environment.

●Previous supervisory experience required.

●Possess a wide breadth of knowledge in mechanics and metal fabrication, welding, and machining in particular.

●Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

●Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.

●Ability to maintain positive relationships.

Full-time Regular benefits include:&nbsp;Progressive pay scale, Health Insurance w/ Dental, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Bonus and Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan and company supplied uniforms.

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 </figure><h2>Production Foreman</h2>Responsibilities●Assist in Planning, management, and overseeing of all elements of production.●Develop, draft, and recommend improved production processes particularly focused on waste elimination.●Follow product specifications and quality control measures.●Assist in developing best practices to increase speed, repeatability, and efficiency of processes without compromising quality.●Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures that effectively monitor products and guarantee desired results.●Ensure all functions of production run smoothly and efficiently.●Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.●Perform analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.●Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.●Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.●Assist in developing operating instructions and processes for production activities.●Investigate problems, determine corrective actions, analyze root causes, and recommend resolutions.●Assist in development, design, and supervision of production tooling projects.●Assist in production goal planning, development, and execution.●Ability to effectively lead production activities in multiple fast paced departments.●Ability to read, interpret and train staff on production drawings.●Ability to lead, guide, train, mentor, and coach supervisory personnel.●Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules and regulations.●Identify and correct unsafe operations and practices.Job Requirements:●Associates degree in Applied Science preferred.●Familiarity with CAD software a plus.●Proficiency using Microsoft office.●5+ years proven experience in production and engineering environment.●Previous supervisory experience required.●Possess a wide breadth of knowledge in mechanics and metal fabrication, welding, and machining in particular.●Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.●Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.●Detail-oriented and efficient.●Ability to maintain positive relationships.Full-time Regular benefits include:&nbsp;Progressive pay scale, Health Insurance w/ Dental, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Bonus and Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan and company supplied uniforms.

Find notorious Kansans in the Smoky Hill Museum this February

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations after a traffic stop on Interstate 70.

Just after 10a.m. Tuesday, a Dickinson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop with a 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup for a traffic infraction on Interstate 70, according to Undersheriff Jeff Vaughan.

The deputy made contact with the driver of the vehicle identified as Darren James Denter, 49, out of Old Monroe, Missouri.

The deputy detected the strong odor of marijuana during the traffic stop which led to a search of the vehicle. The search revealed 182 pounds of marijuana, 49 pounds of THC wax, 1000 Psilocybin Mushroom candy bars, 11 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms, 550 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes packaged for sale, and 128 pre-packaged four gram marijuana packages. The estimated street value is over $500,000.

The sheriff booked Denter into the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute certain hallucinogenic and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Sheriff’s Office encouraged parents to talk to their children about accepting and consuming anything they don’t know the origin of as items such as chocolate bars and candy can be laced with illegal and harmful substances.

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 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations after a traffic stop on Interstate 70.Just after 10a.m. Tuesday, a Dickinson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop with a 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup for a traffic infraction on Interstate 70, according to Undersheriff Jeff Vaughan.The deputy made contact with the driver of the vehicle identified as Darren James Denter, 49, out of Old Monroe, Missouri.<figure>
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 </figure>The deputy detected the strong odor of marijuana during the traffic stop which led to a search of the vehicle. The search revealed 182 pounds of marijuana, 49 pounds of THC wax, 1000 Psilocybin Mushroom candy bars, 11 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms, 550 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes packaged for sale, and 128 pre-packaged four gram marijuana packages. The estimated street value is over $500,000.<figure>
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 </figure>The sheriff booked Denter into the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute certain hallucinogenic and possession of drug paraphernalia.The Sheriff’s Office encouraged parents to talk to their children about accepting and consuming anything they don’t know the origin of as items such as chocolate bars and candy can be laced with illegal and harmful substances.

More than $500K worth of pot, mushroom candy seized on I-70

Police are investigating an incident in which a west Salina building was damaged earlier this week.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that sometime on Monday or Tuesday, a front window of a building in the 600 block of W. Cloud Street appeared to have been shot twice by a pellet gun. Not only were there two pellet marks, but the shots also caused the 4.5-foot by 6.75-foot window to crack.

The replacement cost of the window was estimated at $2,500.

The building is owned by a 43-year-old Lincoln woman.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating an incident in which a west Salina building was damaged earlier this week.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that sometime on Monday or Tuesday, a front window of a building in the 600 block of W. Cloud Street appeared to have been shot twice by a pellet gun. Not only were there two pellet marks, but the shots also caused the 4.5-foot by 6.75-foot window to crack.The replacement cost of the window was estimated at $2,500.The building is owned by a 43-year-old Lincoln woman.

Window damaged by pellet gun in west Salina

MCPHERSON - McPherson County Sheriff's Office personnel show they have some moves! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office Facebook page</a>:

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🎥McPherson County Sheriff, deputy add 'dance squad' to resumes

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher Six more weeks of winter for 2023. At least that’s the prediction based on a rodent in Pennsylvania.&nbsp; My 7-year-old daughter has recently taken to studying calendars. She can tell you when all of the important and slightly less important days are. She’s also memorized birthdays and does an impressively good job at reminding the rest of us about what a particular day holds. So when she woke up and announced it was Groundhog Day, there was a sense of excitement in the air.&nbsp; While eating breakfast we feverishly switched television channels trying to catch the festivities of the morning live to learn of our future.&nbsp; By the time the kids had to bundle up and head out to their bus stop, my daughter tried to talk me into letting her skip the bus to school so she could watch the revelation unfold in real time. She just had to know what the future would hold. I denied her request to skip the morning bus and told her we’d watch the exciting announcement together on YouTube when she got home that afternoon.&nbsp; By the time I searched for the prognostication that had taken place earlier in the day, I already knew what had been seen and what had been declared but kept that knowledge to myself. As we gathered around my iPad to watch the replay of that morning’s events unfold, you could sense my daughter anxiously awaiting the announcement of her future.&nbsp; We watched as the stage of gathered gentlemen wearing top hats revealed a royal red carpet and scrolls. We cheered with the crowd as they chanted for a groundhog named Phil while a man formally knocked on a tiny, padlocked door at the base of tree stump located on the stage.&nbsp; We waited in anticipation as the groundhog was awakened from his wintery slumber and brought forth from his den to hint at the scroll containing his discovery. The prognostication was revealed when we heard the statement, “I see a shadow upon my stage. No matter how you measure, it’s six more weeks of winter weather.” My daughter refused to accept the prophesy. She argued that she didn’t see his shadow and suggested that the rodent was misguided. In her distraught state, she demanded to watch other videos from that morning that would surely show different angles of the events. She needed better proof. I assured her that taking weather advice from a rodent is not the only way one should plan for the future and challenged her to look around the farm for her own observed signs of spring. And in her brief time of discovery and reflection before dinner she saw three newborn lambs cuddled together in a bed of straw with their mother. She saw how much more space she had to roller skate in the machine shop as we’ve begun to make room for future seed deliveries. And after moving a pile of leaves, she uncovered the tiny tip of a crocus beginning to peek through the soil. Whether we’ll experience more winter weather or not this year, there are definitely hints of another season beginning to appear.&nbsp; And as my daughter learned, we just have to rely less on a soothsaying rodent and keep our own eyes open for other signs of spring.&nbsp;

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher Six more weeks of winter for 2023. At least that’s the prediction based on a rodent in Pennsylvania.&nbsp; My 7-year-old daughter has recently taken to studying calendars. She can tell you when all of the important and slightly less important days are. She’s also memorized birthdays and does an impressively good job at reminding the rest of us about what a particular day holds. So when she woke up and announced it was Groundhog Day, there was a sense of excitement in the air.&nbsp; While eating breakfast we feverishly switched television channels trying to catch the festivities of the morning live to learn of our future.&nbsp; By the time the kids had to bundle up and head out to their bus stop, my daughter tried to talk me into letting her skip the bus to school so she could watch the revelation unfold in real time. She just had to know what the future would hold. I denied her request to skip the morning bus and told her we’d watch the exciting announcement together on YouTube when she got home that afternoon.&nbsp; By the time I searched for the prognostication that had taken place earlier in the day, I already knew what had been seen and what had been declared but kept that knowledge to myself. As we gathered around my iPad to watch the replay of that morning’s events unfold, you could sense my daughter anxiously awaiting the announcement of her future.&nbsp; We watched as the stage of gathered gentlemen wearing top hats revealed a royal red carpet and scrolls. We cheered with the crowd as they chanted for a groundhog named Phil while a man formally knocked on a tiny, padlocked door at the base of tree stump located on the stage.&nbsp; We waited in anticipation as the groundhog was awakened from his wintery slumber and brought forth from his den to hint at the scroll containing his discovery. The prognostication was revealed when we heard the statement, “I see a shadow upon my stage. No matter how you measure, it’s six more weeks of winter weather.” My daughter refused to accept the prophesy. She argued that she didn’t see his shadow and suggested that the rodent was misguided. In her distraught state, she demanded to watch other videos from that morning that would surely show different angles of the events. She needed better proof. I assured her that taking weather advice from a rodent is not the only way one should plan for the future and challenged her to look around the farm for her own observed signs of spring. And in her brief time of discovery and reflection before dinner she saw three newborn lambs cuddled together in a bed of straw with their mother. She saw how much more space she had to roller skate in the machine shop as we’ve begun to make room for future seed deliveries. And after moving a pile of leaves, she uncovered the tiny tip of a crocus beginning to peek through the soil. Whether we’ll experience more winter weather or not this year, there are definitely hints of another season beginning to appear.&nbsp; And as my daughter learned, we just have to rely less on a soothsaying rodent and keep our own eyes open for other signs of spring.&nbsp; "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: Signs of spring

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2023. There are 332 days left in the year.

On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

In 1693, a charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg in the Virginia Colony.

In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.

In 1922, President Warren G. Harding had a radio installed in the White House.

In 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death.

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed her accession to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI.

In 1960, work began on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles.

In 1965, Eastern Air Lines Flight 663, a DC-7, crashed shortly after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport; all 84 people on board were killed. The Supremes' record "Stop! In the Name of Love!" was released by Motown.

In 1968, three Black students were killed in a confrontation between demonstrators and highway patrolmen at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg in the wake of protests over a whites-only bowling alley.

In 1971, NASDAQ, the world's first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading day.

In 1973, Senate leaders named seven members of a select committee to investigate the Watergate scandal, including its chairman, Democrat Sam J. Ervin of North Carolina.

In 2007, model, actor and tabloid sensation Anna Nicole Smith died in Hollywood, Florida, at age 39 of an accidental drug overdose.

In 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing said a 60-year-old U.S. citizen who'd been diagnosed with the coronavirus had died on Feb. 5 in Wuhan; it was apparently the first American fatality from the virus.

Ten years ago: A massive storm packing hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions began sweeping through the Northeast, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to more than a half a million customers.

Five years ago: The federal government stumbled into a shutdown that would end by morning, its second in less than a month, as rogue Senate Republicans blocked a speedy vote on a massive, bipartisan, budget-busting spending deal. For the second time in a week, the Dow Jones industrials plunged by more than 1,000 points as a sell-off in the stock market deepened. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets of Philadelphia as the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a parade.

One year ago: Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but denied any personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent report criticized his actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. "The Power of the Dog" topped the 2022 Oscar nominations with 10. (It would go on to win just one, best director for Jane Campion.)

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2023. There are 332 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.On this date:In 1693, a charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg in the Virginia Colony.In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.In 1922, President Warren G. Harding had a radio installed in the White House.In 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death.In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed her accession to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI.In 1960, work began on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles.In 1965, Eastern Air Lines Flight 663, a DC-7, crashed shortly after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport; all 84 people on board were killed. The Supremes' record "Stop! In the Name of Love!" was released by Motown.In 1968, three Black students were killed in a confrontation between demonstrators and highway patrolmen at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg in the wake of protests over a whites-only bowling alley.In 1971, NASDAQ, the world's first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading day.In 1973, Senate leaders named seven members of a select committee to investigate the Watergate scandal, including its chairman, Democrat Sam J. Ervin of North Carolina.In 2007, model, actor and tabloid sensation Anna Nicole Smith died in Hollywood, Florida, at age 39 of an accidental drug overdose.In 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing said a 60-year-old U.S. citizen who'd been diagnosed with the coronavirus had died on Feb. 5 in Wuhan; it was apparently the first American fatality from the virus.Ten years ago: A massive storm packing hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions began sweeping through the Northeast, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to more than a half a million customers.Five years ago: The federal government stumbled into a shutdown that would end by morning, its second in less than a month, as rogue Senate Republicans blocked a speedy vote on a massive, bipartisan, budget-busting spending deal. For the second time in a week, the Dow Jones industrials plunged by more than 1,000 points as a sell-off in the stock market deepened. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets of Philadelphia as the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a parade.One year ago: Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but denied any personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent report criticized his actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. "The Power of the Dog" topped the 2022 Oscar nominations with 10. (It would go on to win just one, best director for Jane Campion.)Today's birthdays: Composer-conductor John Williams is 91. Broadcast journalist Ted Koppel is 83. Actor Nick Nolte is 82. Comedian Robert Klein is 81. Actor-rock musician Creed Bratton is 80. Singer Ron Tyson is 75. Actor Brooke Adams is 74. Actor Mary Steenburgen is 70. Author John Grisham is 68. Retired NBA All-Star and College Basketball Hall of Famer Marques Johnson is 67. Actor Henry Czerny is 64. Rock singer Vince Neil (Motley Crue) is 62. Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa P. Jackson is 61. Movie producer Toby Emmerich is 60. Actor Missy Yager is 55. Actor Mary McCormack is 54. Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning is 53. Actor Susan Misner is 52. Dance musician Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk) is 49. Actor Seth Green is 49. Actor Joshua Morrow is 49. Rock musician Phoenix (Linkin Park) is 46. Actor William Jackson Harper is 43. Actor Jim Parrack is 42. Folk singer-musician Joey Ryan (Milk Carton Kids) is 41. Actor-comedian Cecily Strong is 39. Rock musician Jeremy Davis is 38. Hip-hop artist Anderson.Paak is 37. Actor Ryan Pinkston is 35. NBA star Klay Thompson is 33. Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is 33. Actor Karle Warren is 31.