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MANHATTAN —&nbsp;More than 4,200 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2022 semester.&nbsp;

Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.&nbsp;

Some cities may listed be outside of the geographical area of their county based on the student's records.

Local and area students who earned academic honors at K-State in the fall include the following.

Clay Center:&nbsp;Alex Benson, Caden Brond, Allyson Dye, Molly Gaug, Jerriann Holte, Isaac Lee, Lexi Liby, McKinley Mellies, Jenna Melton, Keath Meyer, Katherine Sleichter, Brandon Spielman, Tegan Stratton, Adelyn Wichman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clifton:&nbsp;Lane Musselman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wakefield:&nbsp;Stephanie Ehlers, Emily Looney, Alan Salazar-Munoz, Joel Tilley

Clyde:&nbsp;Emily Genereux, Haley Hollon, Douglas Koch, Emma Nobert, James Nobert, Joshua Skocny, Olivia Williams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Concordia:&nbsp;Juana Ayala, Ashley Bartlett, Katelin Donovan, Abby Fredrickson, Tyler Hobrock, Macy McMillan, Corben Monzon, Ivon Owen, Terin Rundus, Phillip Shirkey, Cole Stahlman, Isaiah Steffen, Joshua Timme, Wyatt Trost, Lauren Wheeler, Jacob Williams, Ethan Wilson&nbsp;&nbsp;

Abilene:&nbsp;Harley Adams, Bret Ambrosier, Josiah Brundage, Joy Clemence, Lucas Cook, Wesley Emberlin, Danny Espinoza, Kade Funston, Jose Holguin-Ruiz, Lauren Hoover, Alyvia Johnson, Jendaya Leder, Abigail Lillard, Sarah Samsel, Taylor Scoggins, Joshua Stuber, Rylie Volkman, Claire Weishaar, Anna Zey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carlton:&nbsp;Josiah Schwarz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chapman:&nbsp;Haley Frey, Pierce Hayden, Michael Spohn, Erik Woodbury&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Herington:&nbsp;Lucas Anschutz, Sarah Biehler, Makayla Coup, Adam Henely, Nathen Hover&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hope:&nbsp;Meghan Brockmeier, Tanner Medrano, Katelyn Reiff

Ellsworth:&nbsp;Jordyn Coonrod, Kara Hays, Parker McGowan, Jay Nienke, Hannah Wilson, Sydney Wilson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorraine:&nbsp;David Wesseler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Burr Oak:&nbsp;Jaclyn Yelken&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Esbon:&nbsp;Katherine Reinert&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lincoln:&nbsp;Jillian Canterbury, Elizabeth Huskey, Carson Walter, Taegen Walter, Amanda Wollesen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hillsboro:&nbsp;Madison Daniels, Caleb Diener, Anna Guhr, Kinsey Kleiner, Samantha Schwindt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marion:&nbsp;Macy Sigel, Abigail Stuchlik, Carter Wiens, Tristan Williams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Peabody:&nbsp;Tyler Entz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tampa:&nbsp;Cassandra Meyer, Maleah Meyer, Maura Meyer

Canton:&nbsp;Keaton Littrell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Galva:&nbsp;Megan Maltbie, Jay Nightingale, Grace Pearson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Inman:&nbsp;Cross Allen, Jennifer Hagen, Katie Krehbiel, Bradi Regehr, Ashtyn Schroeder, Lily Tatro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lindsborg:&nbsp;Cole Brumbaugh, Carson Byers, Ava Goss, Timothy Lambert, Emma Littich, Andrew Peters, Ellise Peterson, Joshua Peterson, Lane Schrag, Jacqueline Waugh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marquette:&nbsp;Aubrey Boldra, Pierce Hamma, Madison Loder, Michelle Loder&nbsp;

McPherson:&nbsp;Isabella Alexander, Tyler Bontrager, Tanner Cheatham, Kari Ellet, Nathan Grosland, Naomi Grubbs, Gabe Hoover, Avery Howard, Zane Myers, Nehemiah Scott, Harper Smith, Andrea Sweat, Zoey Whorton, Wesley Wurm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Moundridge:&nbsp;Emma Blough, Alea Durst, Kaela Helms, Bethany Rice

Beloit:&nbsp;Brandon Bates, Kail Dubbert, Elle Eilert, Kara Eilert, Owen Eilert, Reagan Eilert, Kiran Elam, Maddison File, Kaiden Hardin, Anthony Henke, Caleigh Hewitt, Avery Johnson, Abigail Laflen, Tyler Long, David Lutgen, Kimberlyn Nichols, Jacob Porter, Jackson Rexroat, Lauren Schmitt, Breanna Schroeder, Drake Thompson, Phillip Thompson&nbsp;

Glen Elder:&nbsp;Tanna Cunningham, Morgan Eberle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tipton:&nbsp;Tara Ellenz, Brooke Hollerich

Bennington:&nbsp;Kyler Cox, Erin Rounds, Jayci Shepard, Helen Winters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Culver:&nbsp;August Hulse&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delphos:&nbsp;Hunter Allison&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Minneapolis:&nbsp;Jacob Atkinson, Courtney Forte, Derek Freel, Lauri Goheen, Braeden Jackson, Caleb Kindall, Hayden Lott, Kersti Nelson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Agenda:&nbsp;Maycee Callihan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Belleville:&nbsp;Julia Blazek, Brody Boyer, Alexis Hansen, Claire Jensik, Brianna Maldonado, Trevor Martin, Hayley Piroutek, Daniel Rieke, Tobi Wilber&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Courtland:&nbsp;Ethan Benne, Jony Dahl, Ethan Frerichs, Jessica Jensen, Kaylee Larson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cuba:&nbsp;Nicole Popelka&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Norway:&nbsp;McCaela Nelson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Assaria:&nbsp;Rebecca Kuhn, Hope Nurnberg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Falun:&nbsp;Kaylee Hansen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mentor:&nbsp;Olivia Perry&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina:&nbsp;Benjamin Monday, Ashley Abbott, Reese Altman, Iliana Armbrust, Drew Baird, Kaitlyn Bergmann, Leya Bixby, Sadie Bradley, Jana Bray, Tyler Breeding, Ethan Brown, Audrey Burgoon, Natalie Butts, Hayden Chamberlain, Kyle Crickman, Maya Daily, Malachi Dehaan, John Denning, Alexander Disberger, Ryan Dix, Benjamin Driver, Alexander Escobedo, Keegan Exline, Madison Fear, Tyler Findley, Jessica Fischer, Erin Flax, Nolan Foth, Lukas Freelove, Isaac French, Peyton Froome, Sarah Galliardt, Gavin Giroux, Clayton Gish, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Karter Granzella, Lilyian Hanks, Greyson Hardesty, Jackson Hayes, Samuel Haynes, Leah Hennes, Yulissa Hernandez, Samuel Hieger, Noah Hopkins, Blair Huffman, Kyle Iselin, Abigail Johnson, Douglass Johnson, Landon Johnson, Aubrey Kaiser, Michael Kerr, Lauren King, Laine Kinion, Hannah Kipp, Caleb Kline, Sadie Kossow, Alisha Laguerre, Nicholas Lake, Sophie Lenkiewicz, Robyn Logan, Logan Losey, Cielo Lubaton, Makenzie Maring, America Martin-Escobedo, Isabella Matteucci, Jared McCartney, Abigail Miller, Alexander Mull, Brennan Norwood, Ella Payne, Elyse Ramsey, Cristiana Rivera, Keat Robinson, Kiersten Rogers, Jonathan Ryan, Holly Sanderson, Meghan Sankey, Kameron Shaw, Elizabeth Shugart, Emma Shulda, Sarah Snyder, Nolan Soukup, Aidan Speer, Lauren Stein, Katherine Stevens, Nathan Streeter, Luke Streit, Annie Taggart, Bailey Talbott, Molly Temple, Seth Thompson, Travis Truong, Douglas Turney, Bailey Underwood, Bradon Vandervoort, Michael Vernon, Samantha Vogan, Andrew Wallace, Kaylee Warren, Addelyn Weishaar, Max Wellbrock-Talley, Allison Wentzel, Harper Williams, Mallorie Wisbey, Demi Wolters, Andrea Xidis, Jordan Zimmerman, Joshua Zrubek

K-State News &amp; Communications ServicesMANHATTAN —&nbsp;More than 4,200 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2022 semester.&nbsp;Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.&nbsp;

Some cities may listed be outside of the geographical area of their county based on the student's records.Local and area students who earned academic honors at K-State in the fall include the following.Clay&nbsp;CountyClay Center:&nbsp;Alex Benson, Caden Brond, Allyson Dye, Molly Gaug, Jerriann Holte, Isaac Lee, Lexi Liby, McKinley Mellies, Jenna Melton, Keath Meyer, Katherine Sleichter, Brandon Spielman, Tegan Stratton, Adelyn Wichman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Clifton:&nbsp;Lane Musselman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wakefield:&nbsp;Stephanie Ehlers, Emily Looney, Alan Salazar-Munoz, Joel Tilley<a></a>Cloud&nbsp;CountyClyde:&nbsp;Emily Genereux, Haley Hollon, Douglas Koch, Emma Nobert, James Nobert, Joshua Skocny, Olivia Williams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Concordia:&nbsp;Juana Ayala, Ashley Bartlett, Katelin Donovan, Abby Fredrickson, Tyler Hobrock, Macy McMillan, Corben Monzon, Ivon Owen, Terin Rundus, Phillip Shirkey, Cole Stahlman, Isaiah Steffen, Joshua Timme, Wyatt Trost, Lauren Wheeler, Jacob Williams, Ethan Wilson&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamestown:&nbsp;Taegen LarsenDickinson&nbsp;CountyAbilene:&nbsp;Harley Adams, Bret Ambrosier, Josiah Brundage, Joy Clemence, Lucas Cook, Wesley Emberlin, Danny Espinoza, Kade Funston, Jose Holguin-Ruiz, Lauren Hoover, Alyvia Johnson, Jendaya Leder, Abigail Lillard, Sarah Samsel, Taylor Scoggins, Joshua Stuber, Rylie Volkman, Claire Weishaar, Anna Zey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlton:&nbsp;Josiah Schwarz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chapman:&nbsp;Haley Frey, Pierce Hayden, Michael Spohn, Erik Woodbury&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Herington:&nbsp;Lucas Anschutz, Sarah Biehler, Makayla Coup, Adam Henely, Nathen Hover&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hope:&nbsp;Meghan Brockmeier, Tanner Medrano, Katelyn ReiffEllsworth&nbsp;CountyEllsworth:&nbsp;Jordyn Coonrod, Kara Hays, Parker McGowan, Jay Nienke, Hannah Wilson, Sydney Wilson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lorraine:&nbsp;David Wesseler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wilson:&nbsp;Rachel SebestaJewell&nbsp;CountyBurr Oak:&nbsp;Jaclyn Yelken&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Esbon:&nbsp;Katherine Reinert&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jewell:&nbsp;Caleb EilertRandall:&nbsp;Cameron SadlerLincoln&nbsp;CountyLincoln:&nbsp;Jillian Canterbury, Elizabeth Huskey, Carson Walter, Taegen Walter, Amanda Wollesen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sylvan Grove:&nbsp;Kylie RahmeierMarion&nbsp;CountyHillsboro:&nbsp;Madison Daniels, Caleb Diener, Anna Guhr, Kinsey Kleiner, Samantha Schwindt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marion:&nbsp;Macy Sigel, Abigail Stuchlik, Carter Wiens, Tristan Williams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peabody:&nbsp;Tyler Entz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tampa:&nbsp;Cassandra Meyer, Maleah Meyer, Maura MeyerMcPherson&nbsp;CountyCanton:&nbsp;Keaton Littrell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Galva:&nbsp;Megan Maltbie, Jay Nightingale, Grace Pearson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inman:&nbsp;Cross Allen, Jennifer Hagen, Katie Krehbiel, Bradi Regehr, Ashtyn Schroeder, Lily Tatro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lindsborg:&nbsp;Cole Brumbaugh, Carson Byers, Ava Goss, Timothy Lambert, Emma Littich, Andrew Peters, Ellise Peterson, Joshua Peterson, Lane Schrag, Jacqueline Waugh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marquette:&nbsp;Aubrey Boldra, Pierce Hamma, Madison Loder, Michelle Loder&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Isabella Alexander, Tyler Bontrager, Tanner Cheatham, Kari Ellet, Nathan Grosland, Naomi Grubbs, Gabe Hoover, Avery Howard, Zane Myers, Nehemiah Scott, Harper Smith, Andrea Sweat, Zoey Whorton, Wesley Wurm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Moundridge:&nbsp;Emma Blough, Alea Durst, Kaela Helms, Bethany RiceMitchell&nbsp;CountyBeloit:&nbsp;Brandon Bates, Kail Dubbert, Elle Eilert, Kara Eilert, Owen Eilert, Reagan Eilert, Kiran Elam, Maddison File, Kaiden Hardin, Anthony Henke, Caleigh Hewitt, Avery Johnson, Abigail Laflen, Tyler Long, David Lutgen, Kimberlyn Nichols, Jacob Porter, Jackson Rexroat, Lauren Schmitt, Breanna Schroeder, Drake Thompson, Phillip Thompson&nbsp;Glen Elder:&nbsp;Tanna Cunningham, Morgan Eberle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tipton:&nbsp;Tara Ellenz, Brooke HollerichOttawa&nbsp;CountyBennington:&nbsp;Kyler Cox, Erin Rounds, Jayci Shepard, Helen Winters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Culver:&nbsp;August Hulse&nbsp;&nbsp;Delphos:&nbsp;Hunter Allison&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minneapolis:&nbsp;Jacob Atkinson, Courtney Forte, Derek Freel, Lauri Goheen, Braeden Jackson, Caleb Kindall, Hayden Lott, Kersti Nelson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wells:&nbsp;Weston SchraderRepublic&nbsp;CountyAgenda:&nbsp;Maycee Callihan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville:&nbsp;Julia Blazek, Brody Boyer, Alexis Hansen, Claire Jensik, Brianna Maldonado, Trevor Martin, Hayley Piroutek, Daniel Rieke, Tobi Wilber&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Courtland:&nbsp;Ethan Benne, Jony Dahl, Ethan Frerichs, Jessica Jensen, Kaylee Larson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cuba:&nbsp;Nicole Popelka&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Norway:&nbsp;McCaela Nelson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scandia:&nbsp;Dane ThompsonSaline CountyAssaria:&nbsp;Rebecca Kuhn, Hope Nurnberg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Falun:&nbsp;Kaylee Hansen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mentor:&nbsp;Olivia Perry&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salina:&nbsp;Benjamin Monday, Ashley Abbott, Reese Altman, Iliana Armbrust, Drew Baird, Kaitlyn Bergmann, Leya Bixby, Sadie Bradley, Jana Bray, Tyler Breeding, Ethan Brown, Audrey Burgoon, Natalie Butts, Hayden Chamberlain, Kyle Crickman, Maya Daily, Malachi Dehaan, John Denning, Alexander Disberger, Ryan Dix, Benjamin Driver, Alexander Escobedo, Keegan Exline, Madison Fear, Tyler Findley, Jessica Fischer, Erin Flax, Nolan Foth, Lukas Freelove, Isaac French, Peyton Froome, Sarah Galliardt, Gavin Giroux, Clayton Gish, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Karter Granzella, Lilyian Hanks, Greyson Hardesty, Jackson Hayes, Samuel Haynes, Leah Hennes, Yulissa Hernandez, Samuel Hieger, Noah Hopkins, Blair Huffman, Kyle Iselin, Abigail Johnson, Douglass Johnson, Landon Johnson, Aubrey Kaiser, Michael Kerr, Lauren King, Laine Kinion, Hannah Kipp, Caleb Kline, Sadie Kossow, Alisha Laguerre, Nicholas Lake, Sophie Lenkiewicz, Robyn Logan, Logan Losey, Cielo Lubaton, Makenzie Maring, America Martin-Escobedo, Isabella Matteucci, Jared McCartney, Abigail Miller, Alexander Mull, Brennan Norwood, Ella Payne, Elyse Ramsey, Cristiana Rivera, Keat Robinson, Kiersten Rogers, Jonathan Ryan, Holly Sanderson, Meghan Sankey, Kameron Shaw, Elizabeth Shugart, Emma Shulda, Sarah Snyder, Nolan Soukup, Aidan Speer, Lauren Stein, Katherine Stevens, Nathan Streeter, Luke Streit, Annie Taggart, Bailey Talbott, Molly Temple, Seth Thompson, Travis Truong, Douglas Turney, Bailey Underwood, Bradon Vandervoort, Michael Vernon, Samantha Vogan, Andrew Wallace, Kaylee Warren, Addelyn Weishaar, Max Wellbrock-Talley, Allison Wentzel, Harper Williams, Mallorie Wisbey, Demi Wolters, Andrea Xidis, Jordan Zimmerman, Joshua Zrubek

Kansas State University students earn fall semester honors

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By EIAN PRACHT Smoky View 4-H Club reporter

Junior officers were in charge of Smoky View 4-H Club’s most recent meeting on Feb. 19. Officers Kate Griffin, Wyatt Griffin, and Beau Johnson learned how to run a 4-H meeting by leading one. The club also gained another member - Ames Ast.&nbsp;

Many important topics were also discussed during the meeting, including voting on the club’s budget, congratulating 4-H Quiz Bowl and Gavel Games participants, fundraising, and preparations for the upcoming Club Day on Feb. 25.

Members then had some fun singing a song and playing a game similar to football.&nbsp;

The club will meet again to have fun and discuss business at 4 p.m., March 19 in the Salemsborg Fellowship Center.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By EIAN PRACHT Smoky View 4-H Club reporterJunior officers were in charge of Smoky View 4-H Club’s most recent meeting on Feb. 19. Officers Kate Griffin, Wyatt Griffin, and Beau Johnson learned how to run a 4-H meeting by leading one. The club also gained another member - Ames Ast.&nbsp;Many important topics were also discussed during the meeting, including voting on the club’s budget, congratulating 4-H Quiz Bowl and Gavel Games participants, fundraising, and preparations for the upcoming Club Day on Feb. 25.Members then had some fun singing a song and playing a game similar to football.&nbsp;The club will meet again to have fun and discuss business at 4 p.m., March 19 in the Salemsborg Fellowship Center.&nbsp;

Smoky View 4-H’s junior officers lead meeting

Today is Sunday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2023. There are 308 days left in the year.

On Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of the North Tower of New York's World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others. (The bomb failed to topple the North Tower into the South Tower, as the terrorists had hoped; both structures were destroyed in the 9/11 attack eight years later.)

In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba and headed back to France in a bid to regain power.

In 1904, the United States and Panama proclaimed a treaty under which the U.S. agreed to undertake efforts to build a ship canal across the Panama isthmus.

In 1942, "How Green Was My Valley" won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1941, beating out nine other films, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "Citizen Kane."

In 1945, authorities ordered a midnight curfew at nightclubs, bars and other places of entertainment across the nation.

In 1952, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain had developed its own atomic bomb.

In 1966, South Korean troops sent to fight in the Vietnam War massacred at least 380 civilians in Go Dai hamlet.

In 1987, the Tower Commission, which had probed the Iran-Contra affair, issued its report, which rebuked President Ronald Reagan for failing to control his national security staff.

In 1998, a jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Winfrey's talk show for a price fall after a segment on food safety that included a discussion about mad cow disease.

In 2005, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered his country's constitution changed to allow presidential challengers in an upcoming fall election.

In 2012, Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot to death in Sanford, Florida, during an altercation with neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who said he acted in self-defense. (Zimmerman was later acquitted of second-degree murder.)

In 2014, Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill pushed by social conservatives that would have allowed people with sincerely held religious beliefs to refuse to serve gays.

In 2016, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stunned the Republican establishment by endorsing Donald Trump for president.

In 2017, At the 89th Academy Awards, "Moonlight," an LGBT coming of age drama, won three Oscars, including best picture of 2016 (in a startling gaffe, the musical "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner before the error was corrected).

In 2020, the World Health Organization reported that the number of new coronavirus cases outside China had exceeded the number of new infections in China for the first time.

Ten years ago: A deeply divided Senate voted, 58-41, to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be U.S. defense secretary. A hot air balloon burst into flames during a sunrise flight over the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor and then plummeted 1,000 feet to earth, killing 19 tourists.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump, who had been highly critical of the law enforcement response to the Florida school shooting, told a roomful of governors at the White House that if he had been there, he would have rushed in, unarmed. Thousands of people from all walks of life, including former President George W. Bush and his wife, filed slowly past the casket of the Rev. Billy Graham in Charlotte, North Carolina.

One year ago: Kyiv residents braced for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts. Ukraine's leader, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowed to continue fighting the Russian assault as he appealed for more outside help. He accused Russia of hitting infrastructure and civilian targets. John Landy, an Australian runner who dueled with Roger Bannister to be the first person to run a four-minute mile, died at age 91.

Today's birthdays: Actor-director Bill Duke is 80. Singer Mitch Ryder is 78. Actor Marta Kristen (TV: "Lost in Space") is 78. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is 73. Singer Michael Bolton is 70. The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is 69. Actor Greg Germann is 65. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is 65. Bandleader John McDaniel is 62. Actor-martial artist Mark Dacascos is 59. Actor Jennifer Grant is 57. Rock musician Tim Commerford (Audioslave) is 55. Singer Erykah Badu is 52. Actor Maz Jobrani (TV: "Superior Donuts") is 51. R&amp;B singer Rico Wade (Society of Soul) is 51. Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny Thompson is 50. R&amp;B singer Kyle Norman (Jagged Edge) is 48. Actor Greg Rikaart is 46. Rock musician Chris Culos (O.A.R.) is 44. R&amp;B singer Corinne Bailey Rae is 44. Pop singer Nate Ruess (fun.) is 41. Former tennis player Li Na is 41. Latin singer Natalia Lafourcade is 39. Actor Teresa Palmer is 37.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2023. There are 308 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of the North Tower of New York's World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others. (The bomb failed to topple the North Tower into the South Tower, as the terrorists had hoped; both structures were destroyed in the 9/11 attack eight years later.)On this date:In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba and headed back to France in a bid to regain power.In 1904, the United States and Panama proclaimed a treaty under which the U.S. agreed to undertake efforts to build a ship canal across the Panama isthmus.In 1942, "How Green Was My Valley" won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1941, beating out nine other films, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "Citizen Kane."In 1945, authorities ordered a midnight curfew at nightclubs, bars and other places of entertainment across the nation.In 1952, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain had developed its own atomic bomb.In 1966, South Korean troops sent to fight in the Vietnam War massacred at least 380 civilians in Go Dai hamlet.In 1987, the Tower Commission, which had probed the Iran-Contra affair, issued its report, which rebuked President Ronald Reagan for failing to control his national security staff.In 1998, a jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Winfrey's talk show for a price fall after a segment on food safety that included a discussion about mad cow disease.In 2005, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered his country's constitution changed to allow presidential challengers in an upcoming fall election.In 2012, Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot to death in Sanford, Florida, during an altercation with neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who said he acted in self-defense. (Zimmerman was later acquitted of second-degree murder.)In 2014, Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill pushed by social conservatives that would have allowed people with sincerely held religious beliefs to refuse to serve gays.In 2016, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stunned the Republican establishment by endorsing Donald Trump for president.In 2017, At the 89th Academy Awards, "Moonlight," an LGBT coming of age drama, won three Oscars, including best picture of 2016 (in a startling gaffe, the musical "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner before the error was corrected).In 2020, the World Health Organization reported that the number of new coronavirus cases outside China had exceeded the number of new infections in China for the first time.Ten years ago: A deeply divided Senate voted, 58-41, to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be U.S. defense secretary. A hot air balloon burst into flames during a sunrise flight over the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor and then plummeted 1,000 feet to earth, killing 19 tourists.Five years ago: President Donald Trump, who had been highly critical of the law enforcement response to the Florida school shooting, told a roomful of governors at the White House that if he had been there, he would have rushed in, unarmed. Thousands of people from all walks of life, including former President George W. Bush and his wife, filed slowly past the casket of the Rev. Billy Graham in Charlotte, North Carolina.One year ago: Kyiv residents braced for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts. Ukraine's leader, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowed to continue fighting the Russian assault as he appealed for more outside help. He accused Russia of hitting infrastructure and civilian targets. John Landy, an Australian runner who dueled with Roger Bannister to be the first person to run a four-minute mile, died at age 91.Today's birthdays: Actor-director Bill Duke is 80. Singer Mitch Ryder is 78. Actor Marta Kristen (TV: "Lost in Space") is 78. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is 73. Singer Michael Bolton is 70. The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is 69. Actor Greg Germann is 65. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is 65. Bandleader John McDaniel is 62. Actor-martial artist Mark Dacascos is 59. Actor Jennifer Grant is 57. Rock musician Tim Commerford (Audioslave) is 55. Singer Erykah Badu is 52. Actor Maz Jobrani (TV: "Superior Donuts") is 51. R&amp;B singer Rico Wade (Society of Soul) is 51. Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny Thompson is 50. R&amp;B singer Kyle Norman (Jagged Edge) is 48. Actor Greg Rikaart is 46. Rock musician Chris Culos (O.A.R.) is 44. R&amp;B singer Corinne Bailey Rae is 44. Pop singer Nate Ruess (fun.) is 41. Former tennis player Li Na is 41. Latin singer Natalia Lafourcade is 39. Actor Teresa Palmer is 37.

Today in History - Feb. 26

Staff members from Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) gathered at Tammy Walker Cancer Center earlier this month with community leaders, elected officials, and others to celebrate the role the center and Salina Regional played in the University of Kansas Cancer Center earning comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

In 2012, KU Cancer Center became the 67th cancer center to be designated by the NCI; today there are 71 NCI-designated cancer centers. Last summer, KU Cancer Center earned comprehensive cancer center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI. Only 52 other cancer centers have earned comprehensive status. Comprehensive cancer centers are leaders in cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Comprehensive designation is a crucial milestone in the journey to conquer all cancers. This designation brings increased access to more federal funding and research dollars. For the 4.5 million people living in KU Cancer Center’s catchment area – all of Kansas and 18 counties in western Missouri – comprehensive status provides access to more tools and more funding to help minority and at-risk populations. This includes finding better ways to prevent cancer, diagnose it earlier, accelerate treatment and clinical trial access, increase survival rates, and improve overall quality of life.

Without the collective strength of KU Cancer Center and MCA partners like Tammy Walker Cancer Center, comprehensive designation would not have been possible. As a clinical research partner of the Masonic Cancer Alliance, Tammy Walker Cancer Center played a critical role in earning comprehensive designation. Tammy Walker Cancer Center has consistently been one of the highest enrolling sites for clinical trials in the MCA.

“We are blessed to have a wonderful team of physicians and staff members at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center delivering state-of-the-art care to patients from Salina and north central Kansas,” said Joel Phelps, president/CEO at Salina Regional Health Center. “Our partnership with the University of Kansas Cancer Center through the Masonic Cancer Alliance allows our patients access to many of the same clinical trials patients in Kansas City have access to – right here, close to home.”

“We are so pleased with and proud of the work being done across KU Cancer Center’s catchment area at our Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) member sites,” said Gary Doolittle, M.D., professor of clinical oncology and medical director of the MCA. “As the outreach network of KU Cancer Center, MCA sites like Tammy Walker Cancer Center have done a tremendous job for more than a decade now bringing outreach activities to their communities, offering access to clinical trials to their patients close to home, participating in professional development and much more. We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Tammy Walker Cancer Center and look forward to continuing to work toward conquering cancer together.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677367790666.jpeg" alt="Salina medical oncologist/hematologist Jeffrey Geitz, MD, and Gary Doolittle, MD, medical director for the Masonic Cancer Alliance spoke at a recent celebration at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center recognizing the TWCC’s role in helping the University of Kansas Cancer Center achieve comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute last summer. Photo courtesy Salina Regional Health Center" />
 <figcaption>Salina medical oncologist/hematologist Jeffrey Geitz, MD, and Gary Doolittle, MD, medical director for the Masonic Cancer Alliance spoke at a recent celebration at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center recognizing the TWCC’s role in helping the University of Kansas Cancer Center achieve comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute last summer. Photo courtesy Salina Regional Health Center</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Regional Health CenterStaff members from Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) gathered at Tammy Walker Cancer Center earlier this month with community leaders, elected officials, and others to celebrate the role the center and Salina Regional played in the University of Kansas Cancer Center earning comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).In 2012, KU Cancer Center became the 67th cancer center to be designated by the NCI; today there are 71 NCI-designated cancer centers. Last summer, KU Cancer Center earned comprehensive cancer center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI. Only 52 other cancer centers have earned comprehensive status. Comprehensive cancer centers are leaders in cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.Comprehensive designation is a crucial milestone in the journey to conquer all cancers. This designation brings increased access to more federal funding and research dollars. For the 4.5 million people living in KU Cancer Center’s catchment area – all of Kansas and 18 counties in western Missouri – comprehensive status provides access to more tools and more funding to help minority and at-risk populations. This includes finding better ways to prevent cancer, diagnose it earlier, accelerate treatment and clinical trial access, increase survival rates, and improve overall quality of life.Without the collective strength of KU Cancer Center and MCA partners like Tammy Walker Cancer Center, comprehensive designation would not have been possible. As a clinical research partner of the Masonic Cancer Alliance, Tammy Walker Cancer Center played a critical role in earning comprehensive designation. Tammy Walker Cancer Center has consistently been one of the highest enrolling sites for clinical trials in the MCA.“We are blessed to have a wonderful team of physicians and staff members at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center delivering state-of-the-art care to patients from Salina and north central Kansas,” said Joel Phelps, president/CEO at Salina Regional Health Center. “Our partnership with the University of Kansas Cancer Center through the Masonic Cancer Alliance allows our patients access to many of the same clinical trials patients in Kansas City have access to – right here, close to home.”“We are so pleased with and proud of the work being done across KU Cancer Center’s catchment area at our Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) member sites,” said Gary Doolittle, M.D., professor of clinical oncology and medical director of the MCA. “As the outreach network of KU Cancer Center, MCA sites like Tammy Walker Cancer Center have done a tremendous job for more than a decade now bringing outreach activities to their communities, offering access to clinical trials to their patients close to home, participating in professional development and much more. We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Tammy Walker Cancer Center and look forward to continuing to work toward conquering cancer together.”

Tammy Walker Cancer Center recognized for aiding KU Cancer Center

By GARY DEMUTH Salina Symphony

Stir up a bit of Bizet, Broadway and The Beatles, and what do you get?

A soufflé of a pops concert from the Salina Symphony titled, appropriately enough, Love is All You Need.

The concert’s title comes from the lyrics of one of The Beatles’ most popular songs and will feature an orchestral tribute to the Fab Four encompassing the range of their unmatched musical legacy.

“I’ve done this Beatles tribute before, and it’s great,” said Yaniv Segal, conductor and music director of the Salina Symphony. “It includes both well-known and less known Beatles songs. It follows the scope of their music, which I think is timeless and generation-less.”

The Salina Symphony’s All You Need is Love concert will begin at 4 p.m. March 5 at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Guest performer will be Samantha Rose Williams, a Philadelphia-based mezzo-soprano and crossover singer who has performed in numerous operas and such classic musicals as My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd.

Williams will perform several Broadway-based romantic ballads during the concert, including I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady, I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables, Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,&nbsp; from Evita and&nbsp; On the Steps of the Palace from&nbsp; Into the Woods.

“(Williams) is a wonderful singer joining us,” Segal said. “She has such a great stage presence and can sing both Broadway and opera.”

Orchestral selections performed by the Salina Symphony, in addition to The Beatles tribute, will be a mixture of timeless romantic classical works and contemporary romantic symphonic movie scores.

Selections will include the overture from the Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast, Claire de lune by Debussy, L’amour est un oiseau from Carmen by Bizet, the waltz from Sleeping Beauty&nbsp;by Tchaikovsky and Across the Stars, the love theme from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by John Williams.

“Somewhere you’ve heard a lot of this music, whether it’s in movies or commercials,” Segal said. “In this concert, I’m trying to blur the lines between what's considered pop and light classical.

The concert will end with Love is All You Need, the Beatles tribute arranged and orchestrated by Bruce Healey.

“The Beatles laid it down - it’s just incredible what they accomplished,” Segal said. “Everyone knows their music, so if people want to sing along with it, I’ll be more than happy.”

Segal will host a pre-concert talk beginning at 3 p.m. March 5 in the Stiefel Theatre’s Watson Room. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Those attending are instructed to enter through the main theater doors.

Samantha Rose Williams earned a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University and a master's degree in music in voice performance at the University of Michigan. In addition to performing on opera and musical stages throughout the U.S., Williams is manager of institutional giving for Opera Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

Williams said she was invited by Segal to sing with the Salina Symphony after a previous collaboration at Ann Arbor, Mich., was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic.

“We had done all of our rehearsals just before everything shut down,” she said. “Then he sent an email asking what I was doing this year and said he would be honored if I would do this concert with him.”

Segal said that after their first concert was canceled, he wanted to work with Williams again if given the opportunity.

“Some tunes I had suggested she do, but I also asked what she would like to sing,” he said.

During her visit to Salina, Williams plans to visit Southeast of Saline High School and Kansas Wesleyan University to perform selections from her most recent artistic project American Patriots, a staged song cycle that seeks to examine patriotism from three different American perspectives: African American, Native American and white working class American.

“It’s a newly commissioned work that encourages people to think about American patriotism,” she said.

Williams said she is excited about performing with the Salina Symphony.

“Singing in front of an orchestra is what it’s all about, using every centimeter of your body to make sure you project over all those instruments,” she said.

Segal said he didn’t want to limit himself to one genre of music when putting together what he called a “pops crossover” concert.

“It’s meant to be a lighter concert, and now is a good time for that,” he said. “It’s just an afternoon of great music that just happens to be about love.”

Tickets for the Salina Symphony Love is All You Need concert start at $29. Tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre box office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.

The concert is sponsored by Bank of Tescott, Heritage Real Estate Advisors and Tom and Maggie Hemmer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677361803989.jpeg" alt="Image courtesy Salina Symphony" />
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 </figure>By GARY DEMUTH Salina SymphonyStir up a bit of Bizet, Broadway and The Beatles, and what do you get?A soufflé of a pops concert from the Salina Symphony titled, appropriately enough, Love is All You Need.The concert’s title comes from the lyrics of one of The Beatles’ most popular songs and will feature an orchestral tribute to the Fab Four encompassing the range of their unmatched musical legacy.“I’ve done this Beatles tribute before, and it’s great,” said Yaniv Segal, conductor and music director of the Salina Symphony. “It includes both well-known and less known Beatles songs. It follows the scope of their music, which I think is timeless and generation-less.”The Salina Symphony’s All You Need is Love concert will begin at 4 p.m. March 5 at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Guest performer will be Samantha Rose Williams, a Philadelphia-based mezzo-soprano and crossover singer who has performed in numerous operas and such classic musicals as My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd.Williams will perform several Broadway-based romantic ballads during the concert, including I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady, I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables, Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,&nbsp; from Evita and&nbsp; On the Steps of the Palace from&nbsp; Into the Woods.“(Williams) is a wonderful singer joining us,” Segal said. “She has such a great stage presence and can sing both Broadway and opera.”Timeless classicsOrchestral selections performed by the Salina Symphony, in addition to The Beatles tribute, will be a mixture of timeless romantic classical works and contemporary romantic symphonic movie scores.Selections will include the overture from the Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast, Claire de lune by Debussy, L’amour est un oiseau from Carmen by Bizet, the waltz from Sleeping Beauty&nbsp;by Tchaikovsky and Across the Stars, the love theme from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by John Williams.“Somewhere you’ve heard a lot of this music, whether it’s in movies or commercials,” Segal said. “In this concert, I’m trying to blur the lines between what's considered pop and light classical.The concert will end with Love is All You Need, the Beatles tribute arranged and orchestrated by Bruce Healey.“The Beatles laid it down - it’s just incredible what they accomplished,” Segal said. “Everyone knows their music, so if people want to sing along with it, I’ll be more than happy.”Segal will host a pre-concert talk beginning at 3 p.m. March 5 in the Stiefel Theatre’s Watson Room. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Those attending are instructed to enter through the main theater doors.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677361854906.jpeg" alt="Samantha Williams. Photo courtesy Salina Symphony" />
 <figcaption>Samantha Williams. Photo courtesy Salina Symphony</figcaption>
 </figure>Guest performerSamantha Rose Williams earned a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University and a master's degree in music in voice performance at the University of Michigan. In addition to performing on opera and musical stages throughout the U.S., Williams is manager of institutional giving for Opera Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.Williams said she was invited by Segal to sing with the Salina Symphony after a previous collaboration at Ann Arbor, Mich., was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic.“We had done all of our rehearsals just before everything shut down,” she said. “Then he sent an email asking what I was doing this year and said he would be honored if I would do this concert with him.”Segal said that after their first concert was canceled, he wanted to work with Williams again if given the opportunity.“Some tunes I had suggested she do, but I also asked what she would like to sing,” he said.During her visit to Salina, Williams plans to visit Southeast of Saline High School and Kansas Wesleyan University to perform selections from her most recent artistic project American Patriots, a staged song cycle that seeks to examine patriotism from three different American perspectives: African American, Native American and white working class American.“It’s a newly commissioned work that encourages people to think about American patriotism,” she said.Williams said she is excited about performing with the Salina Symphony.“Singing in front of an orchestra is what it’s all about, using every centimeter of your body to make sure you project over all those instruments,” she said.Pops crossoverSegal said he didn’t want to limit himself to one genre of music when putting together what he called a “pops crossover” concert.“It’s meant to be a lighter concert, and now is a good time for that,” he said. “It’s just an afternoon of great music that just happens to be about love.”Tickets for the Salina Symphony Love is All You Need concert start at $29. Tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre box office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.The concert is sponsored by Bank of Tescott, Heritage Real Estate Advisors and Tom and Maggie Hemmer.

Salina Symphony pops crossover concert March 5

By KIRA KROWN FTC consumer education specialist

When big things in your home break — like your dishwasher or air conditioning system — they can cost lots of money to fix. Some people buy “<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/warranties-new-homes#service">home warranties</a>”&nbsp;(which are really service contracts) to help cover these costs. But what exactly is a so-called home warranty?

There are different types and options depending on the company and amount you pay, but home warranties typically cover replacements and repairs for things like appliances or air conditioning systems. They last for a set amount of time and — unlike builder warranties for new homes, or warranties included with some products — they cost extra.

And after looking at the details, you may find that a home warranty duplicates coverage you already have. Or covers only part of a product. Or makes it nearly impossible to get repairs done when you need them.

So here are some things to think about before committing to a home warranty:

●Is it likely to save you money?&nbsp;Consider both the upfront cost&nbsp;and&nbsp;costs that may be hidden, like deductibles or fees you need to pay each time products are serviced.

●What are the limitations?&nbsp;Are there limits on the amounts you can be reimbursed? Is accidental damage covered? Are certain appliances or systems not included? Are there restrictions or fees for cancellation?

●Does the claims process seem difficult or slow?&nbsp;Waiting a long time to get paid back can reduce the value of having coverage.

●Does the company have a good reputation?&nbsp;A home warranty is only as good as the company responsible for coverage. Search for the name of the company and words like “review” or “complaint” to see if people have had issues in the past.

Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/extended-warranties-service-contracts">Extended Warranties and Service Contracts</a>.

Getting unwanted calls about service contracts? Those might be&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/extended-warranties-service-contracts#calls">telemarketers looking for your money or personal information</a>. &nbsp;

If you’ve had a bad experience with your home warranty, tell the FTC:&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

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 </figure>By KIRA KROWN FTC consumer education specialistWhen big things in your home break — like your dishwasher or air conditioning system — they can cost lots of money to fix. Some people buy “<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/warranties-new-homes#service">home warranties</a>”&nbsp;(which are really service contracts) to help cover these costs. But what exactly is a so-called home warranty?There are different types and options depending on the company and amount you pay, but home warranties typically cover replacements and repairs for things like appliances or air conditioning systems. They last for a set amount of time and — unlike builder warranties for new homes, or warranties included with some products — they cost extra.And after looking at the details, you may find that a home warranty duplicates coverage you already have. Or covers only part of a product. Or makes it nearly impossible to get repairs done when you need them.So here are some things to think about before committing to a home warranty:●Is it likely to save you money?&nbsp;Consider both the upfront cost&nbsp;and&nbsp;costs that may be hidden, like deductibles or fees you need to pay each time products are serviced.●What are the limitations?&nbsp;Are there limits on the amounts you can be reimbursed? Is accidental damage covered? Are certain appliances or systems not included? Are there restrictions or fees for cancellation? ●Does the claims process seem difficult or slow?&nbsp;Waiting a long time to get paid back can reduce the value of having coverage.●Does the company have a good reputation?&nbsp;A home warranty is only as good as the company responsible for coverage. Search for the name of the company and words like “review” or “complaint” to see if people have had issues in the past.Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/extended-warranties-service-contracts">Extended Warranties and Service Contracts</a>.Getting unwanted calls about service contracts? Those might be&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/extended-warranties-service-contracts#calls">telemarketers looking for your money or personal information</a>. &nbsp;If you’ve had a bad experience with your home warranty, tell the FTC:&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

So what’s the deal with “home warranties”?

LAWRENCE — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned&nbsp;honor roll&nbsp;distinction for the fall 2022 semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The&nbsp;honor roll&nbsp;comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Architecture &amp; Design, Business, Education &amp; Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism &amp; Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.&nbsp;Honor roll&nbsp;criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10% of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the&nbsp;honor roll.

Local and area students who earned academic honors in the fall semester include the following.

Shaylea Lawson, Clyde, School of Health Professions

Aidan Poore, Concordia, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Paul Rundus, Concordia, School of Pharmacy

Conner Thrash, Concordia, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Sophia Barrett, Abilene, School of Nursing

Maddie Beswick, Abilene, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

 Emily Burt, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Liz Collins, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

 Kolten Coup, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

 Jennifer Davies, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Maci Debenham, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Beth Holmes, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

 Josie Parks, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

McKenna Scott, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Ivy Tompkins, Abilene, School of Architecture &amp; Design

Joshua Young, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Emma Frieze, Chapman, School of Business and School of Journalism &amp; Mass Communications

Chauntel Burpee, Herington, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Lainey Monnington, Herington, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Grant Gwinner, Ellsworth, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Hayden Rogers, Ellsworth, School of Business

Noelle Mcmeen, Webber, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Zachary Obermueller, Lincoln, School of Business

Lainie White, Lincoln, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Jaina White, Sylvan Grove, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Carson Linnens, Hillsboro, School of Business

Emmy Hess, Marion, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Emily Hutchison, Marion, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Tyler Nickel, Ramona, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Jerron Schroeder, Inman, School of Business

Mickalee Kerns, Lindsborg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Caden Kibler, Lindsborg, School of Business

Alyssa Larson, Lindsborg, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Avery Van Der Wege, Lindsborg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Tessa Boesker, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Levi Cromwell, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Conner Glazner, McPherson, School of Engineering

Hannah Hageman, McPherson, School of Business

Laura Hale-Embers, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

 Alexander Houston, McPherson, School of Business

Kade Kaufman, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Charles Kinzel, McPherson, School of the Arts

Matthew Powers, McPherson, School of Engineering

Jonah Scott, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Avery Strathman, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Emma Green, Moundridge, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Jaimie Drum, Beloit, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Elizabeth Overmiller, Beloit, School of Pharmacy

Camden Waters, Beloit, School of Business

Hart Nurnberg, Assaria, School of Engineering

Grace Allen, Salina, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Chloee Andrewson, Salina, School of Nursing

David Beachy, Salina, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences

Austin Beatty, Salina, School of Business

Vidhi Bhakta, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Quinton Burger, Salina, School of Pharmacy

Gage Burmaster, Salina, School of Engineering

Emmalie Corn, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Chase Courbot, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

Lauren Cullins, Salina, School of Nursing

Avery Darby, Salina, School of Social Welfare

Zachary Davidson, Salina, School of Business

Kobe Davis, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences

KU NewsLAWRENCE — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned&nbsp;honor roll&nbsp;distinction for the fall 2022 semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;honor roll&nbsp;comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Architecture &amp; Design, Business, Education &amp; Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism &amp; Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.&nbsp;Honor roll&nbsp;criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10% of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the&nbsp;honor roll.Local and area students who earned academic honors in the fall semester include the following.Cloud CountyShaylea Lawson, Clyde, School of Health ProfessionsAidan Poore, Concordia, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesPaul Rundus, Concordia, School of PharmacyConner Thrash, Concordia, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesDickinson CountySophia Barrett, Abilene, School of NursingMaddie Beswick, Abilene, School of Education &amp; Human Sciences Emily Burt, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLiz Collins, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences Kolten Coup, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences Jennifer Davies, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMaci Debenham, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesBeth Holmes, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMaren Meneley, Abilene, School of Music Josie Parks, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMcKenna Scott, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesIvy Tompkins, Abilene, School of Architecture &amp; DesignJoshua Young, Abilene, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEmma Frieze, Chapman, School of Business and School of Journalism &amp; Mass CommunicationsChauntel Burpee, Herington, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLainey Monnington, Herington, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEllsworth CountyGrant Gwinner, Ellsworth, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesHayden Rogers, Ellsworth, School of BusinessJewell CountyNoelle Mcmeen, Webber, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLincoln CountyZachary Obermueller, Lincoln, School of BusinessLainie White, Lincoln, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesJaina White, Sylvan Grove, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMarion CountyCarson Linnens, Hillsboro, School of BusinessEmmy Hess, Marion, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEmily Hutchison, Marion, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesTyler Nickel, Ramona, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMcPherson CountyJerron Schroeder, Inman, School of BusinessMickalee Kerns, Lindsborg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesCaden Kibler, Lindsborg, School of BusinessAlyssa Larson, Lindsborg, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesAvery Van Der Wege, Lindsborg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesTessa Boesker, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLevi Cromwell, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesConner Glazner, McPherson, School of EngineeringHannah Hageman, McPherson, School of BusinessLaura Hale-Embers, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences Alexander Houston, McPherson, School of BusinessKade Kaufman, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesCharles Kinzel, McPherson, School of the ArtsMatthew Powers, McPherson, School of EngineeringJonah Scott, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesAvery Strathman, McPherson, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEmma Green, Moundridge, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMitchell CountyJaimie Drum, Beloit, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesElizabeth Overmiller, Beloit, School of PharmacyCamden Waters, Beloit, School of BusinessSaline CountyHart Nurnberg, Assaria, School of EngineeringRachel Weis, Falun, School of BusinessKate Weis, Gypsum, School of NursingGrace Allen, Salina, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesChloee Andrewson, Salina, School of NursingDavid Beachy, Salina, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesAustin Beatty, Salina, School of BusinessMiraj Bhakta, Salina, School of BusinessVidhi Bhakta, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesQuinton Burger, Salina, School of PharmacyGage Burmaster, Salina, School of EngineeringEmmalie Corn, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesChase Courbot, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLauren Cullins, Salina, School of NursingAvery Darby, Salina, School of Social WelfareZachary Davidson, Salina, School of BusinessKobe Davis, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEmily Demars, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesAva Denning, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesMorgan Dolton, Salina, School of PharmacySpencer Einhaus, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesJacob Eisenhauer, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesEmilee Everett, Salina, School of BusinessAlessandra Fischer, Salina, School of Journalism &amp; Mass CommunicationsGabby Fischer, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesTaylor Fishburn, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesJacob Geisen, Salina, School of the ArtsAubrey Givens, Salina, School of the ArtsMadison Goertzen, Salina, School of NursingCharles Goldbach, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesCandace Marie Gomendoza, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences Phoebe Helton, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesGrace Hoge, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesJadyn Humphrey, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesAryan Kevat, Salina, School of EngineeringBenjamin Kraft, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLucina Leon Gonzalez, Salina, School of NursingAvery Mccomber, Salina, School of BusinessChristian Mendez, Salina, School of the ArtsCara Moritz, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLillie Myers, Salina, School of BusinessDavid Ollenberger, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesRohan Patel, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesCamryn Phelps, Salina, School of BusinessAnastasia Phomchaleun, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences Colton Prothro, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesKayleb Qualls, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesBrynna Rowley, Salina, School of BusinessSavannah Ruiz, Salina, School of Social WelfareKarsyn Schlesener, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesRashada Smith, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesDorothy Ann Sparacino, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesLuke Stanford, Salina, School of BusinessReagan Stein, Salina, School of Education &amp; Human SciencesMeredith Tillberg, Salina, School of NursingCindy Tran, Salina, School of Architecture &amp; DesignJustin Tran, Salina, School of Health ProfessionsLauren Tubal, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesZane Varvel, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesSantiago Vasquez, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; SciencesRegan Weatherd, Salina, School of PharmacyGavin Wolfmule, Salina, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences