Talent Acquisition Partner To apply, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>

Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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NWS: Cooler temperatures for Thursday

Week 3 of&nbsp; Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest&nbsp;begins Thursday night! Have you made your picks?

Not registered? What are you waiting for?&nbsp;

To get to the registration page,&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">click here</a>.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Register today</a>&nbsp;and prove that you have what it takes to win Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Week 3 of&nbsp; Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest&nbsp;begins Thursday night! Have you made your picks?Not registered? What are you waiting for?&nbsp;The Week 3 prize is $100.To get to the registration page,&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">click here</a>.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Register today</a>&nbsp;and prove that you have what it takes to win Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gridiron Glory: Don't forget to make your picks for Week 3!

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The Sunset Sinners opened the Salina Downtown entertainment season in May, so its only fitting that they close the summer with another downtown concert.

The End of Sinner Summer event is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the downtown stage at N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street.

"We're looking forward to playing back in Salina this Saturday. We kind of kicked off the new downtown stage the first part of May, so it will be cool to end the summer series with the End of Sinner Summer!" Sunset Sinners drummer Blake Blackim told Salina Post.

"The weather should be great! Live music and beer...What could go wrong?" Blackim continued, giving a hat tip to one of the band's songs, What Could Go Wrong.

Doc and The Disorder are scheduled to open the concert at 3 p.m. with the Sunset Sinners taking the stage at 4 p.m., according to information from Salina Downtown. The event, sponsored by Salina Downtown and Wedel Financial Group, is open to the public at no charge.

"We do ask that you please do not bring your dogs," Salina Downtown noted in a news release.

Beer, hard seltzer, and water will be available for sale in the beer garden and the Food by Bonnie food truck will be on hand.

Additionally, there will be information about BOOM!, the upcoming street art and mural festival.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c30e7886-4121-4150-95e2-7664f45a8bb8">Street art and mural festival coming to downtown Salina</a>

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Sunset Sinners opened the Salina Downtown entertainment season in May, so its only fitting that they close the summer with another downtown concert.The End of Sinner Summer event is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the downtown stage at N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street."We're looking forward to playing back in Salina this Saturday. We kind of kicked off the new downtown stage the first part of May, so it will be cool to end the summer series with the End of Sinner Summer!" Sunset Sinners drummer Blake Blackim told Salina Post. "The weather should be great! Live music and beer...What could go wrong?" Blackim continued, giving a hat tip to one of the band's songs, What Could Go Wrong.<figure>
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 </figure>Doc and The Disorder are scheduled to open the concert at 3 p.m. with the Sunset Sinners taking the stage at 4 p.m., according to information from Salina Downtown. The event, sponsored by Salina Downtown and Wedel Financial Group, is open to the public at no charge."We do ask that you please do not bring your dogs," Salina Downtown noted in a news release.Beer, hard seltzer, and water will be available for sale in the beer garden and the Food by Bonnie food truck will be on hand.Additionally, there will be information about BOOM!, the upcoming street art and mural festival.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c30e7886-4121-4150-95e2-7664f45a8bb8">Street art and mural festival coming to downtown Salina</a>

'End of Sinner Summer' set for Saturday on downtown stage

SALINE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3 a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Kenworth semi driven by William G. Ingels, 52, McPherson, was northbound on Interstate 135 exiting to eastbound Interstate 70.

The driver lost control of the vehicle when the driver side tire failed. The vehicle slid off the east side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment and came to rest facing east on I-70.

EMS transported&nbsp;Ingels to Salina Regional Health Center. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3 a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Kenworth semi driven by William G. Ingels, 52, McPherson, was northbound on Interstate 135 exiting to eastbound Interstate 70.The driver lost control of the vehicle when the driver side tire failed. The vehicle slid off the east side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment and came to rest facing east on I-70.EMS transported&nbsp;Ingels to Salina Regional Health Center. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

McPherson man hospitalized in Salina after semi's tire failed

Salina Area United Way is gearing up for its revamped annual kick-off event, United Happy Hour.

The event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Thursday in The Sullivan, a new event space at United Capital Management of Kansas, 227 N. Santa Fe Avenue.

Kick-off is a big event for the United Way that celebrates the start of the organization's 2022-2023 campaign season, raising dollars for local nonprofit organizations in our community.

This year, thanks to a generous donation by Richard and Sallie Morrison, there will be $25,000 in matching funds to share with the nine Salina Area United Way Funded Partners throughout the three-hour United Happy Hour event. This means that when community members attend the event this Thursday and make a donation to the 2022-2023 campaign or turn in their workplace Ccampaign pledge forms, their donation will be matched, up to 50 percent, to make an even greater impact on our community.

There are three different ways you can give back to the 2022-2023 campaign this Thursday:

●In person at the United Happy Hour kick-off event

●Online at <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org/give-0">www.unitedwaysalina.org/give-0</a>

●Text 2022Campaign to 41444 to complete your donation

For more information about Salina Area United Way’s 2022-2023 Funded Partners or the United Happy Hour Campaign Kick-Off event visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">www.unitedwaysalina.org</a>, or contact the Salina Area United Way office at 785-827-1312.

Salina Area United WaySalina Area United Way is gearing up for its revamped annual kick-off event, United Happy Hour.The event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Thursday in The Sullivan, a new event space at United Capital Management of Kansas, 227 N. Santa Fe Avenue.Kick-off is a big event for the United Way that celebrates the start of the organization's 2022-2023 campaign season, raising dollars for local nonprofit organizations in our community.This year, thanks to a generous donation by Richard and Sallie Morrison, there will be $25,000 in matching funds to share with the nine Salina Area United Way Funded Partners throughout the three-hour United Happy Hour event. This means that when community members attend the event this Thursday and make a donation to the 2022-2023 campaign or turn in their workplace Ccampaign pledge forms, their donation will be matched, up to 50 percent, to make an even greater impact on our community.There are three different ways you can give back to the 2022-2023 campaign this Thursday:●In person at the United Happy Hour kick-off event●Online at <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org/give-0">www.unitedwaysalina.org/give-0</a>●Text 2022Campaign to 41444 to complete your donationFor more information about Salina Area United Way’s 2022-2023 Funded Partners or the United Happy Hour Campaign Kick-Off event visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">www.unitedwaysalina.org</a>, or contact the Salina Area United Way office at 785-827-1312.

Salina Area United Way gears up for kick-off event Thursday

By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancher Over the past decade or two, farmhouse décor has been an in vogue style of interior design. It makes me chuckle when I think about people who don’t live on a farm trying to create clean and pretty spaces through white wash, distressed paint and vintage hardware. Real farmhouses are rarely as desirable as this style is made out to be. I live in a real farm house and can guarantee my house won’t be featured on HGTV anytime soon. I honestly don’t think there is anything in my house that resembles the farmhouse style. However, the character that inspired designers to want to recreate the functional, no frills feel of country living, can be seen in many places in this old farmhouse. Every house has its own story. Our house’s story began as a kit house made by Sears and Roebuck that was delivered by train and assembled by its owner. We don’t know the exact year the house was delivered but estimate it was likely around the 1920s. The house was built just a few yards from the original homestead, which was still standing until about a decade ago and could fit in our kitchen. I can imagine the excitement and pride that must have been felt when this model was selected. It was a statement of perseverance and success to move from a house that was merely shelter to what was likely the equivalent of a mansion for the time. The trade-off of our house’s cool story is it was built by farmers not professional carpenters. The house is sturdy and functional, even though it has lots of little imperfections that are a product of the original DIYers. The house has seen a lot of lifestyle change in the last century: the installation of indoor plumbing, electrification and the move from wood stoves and chimneys to a furnace and air conditioning. Some of the remnants of these eras can still be seen in things like a few push button light switches or nob and tub lights from the original electrification, which have been preserved as novelties. We have also seen glimpses of the interests and taste of former home owners as we have worked to make the house our own. While tearing out outdated carpeting to take advantage of the original hardwood floors, we found decorative room mats that were in style during the time of construction. Each time we discover a new detail in the house, it’s like the house is telling the story of generations that have lived here before. Though each family who has called this house their home has been unique, they all share some things in common. The kitchen has prepared many meals for families who work the land. The floors have been tracked with mud and dirt more times than they have been clean. The rooms have played host to moments of joy, hope, and love that hopefully outweighed the times of worry and grief. The bay windows provided protection for the extreme Kansas weather that has often been a blessing and a curse. Our house is worn and imperfect because it is a place where life has been lived. Character like that can’t be replicated for a home good store. This house will never be as pretty as homes designed to look like the farmhouse style, and that’s OK with me. I am happy to live in this old farmhouse.

"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.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

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 </figure>By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancher Over the past decade or two, farmhouse décor has been an in vogue style of interior design. It makes me chuckle when I think about people who don’t live on a farm trying to create clean and pretty spaces through white wash, distressed paint and vintage hardware. Real farmhouses are rarely as desirable as this style is made out to be. I live in a real farm house and can guarantee my house won’t be featured on HGTV anytime soon. I honestly don’t think there is anything in my house that resembles the farmhouse style. However, the character that inspired designers to want to recreate the functional, no frills feel of country living, can be seen in many places in this old farmhouse. Every house has its own story. Our house’s story began as a kit house made by Sears and Roebuck that was delivered by train and assembled by its owner. We don’t know the exact year the house was delivered but estimate it was likely around the 1920s. The house was built just a few yards from the original homestead, which was still standing until about a decade ago and could fit in our kitchen. I can imagine the excitement and pride that must have been felt when this model was selected. It was a statement of perseverance and success to move from a house that was merely shelter to what was likely the equivalent of a mansion for the time. The trade-off of our house’s cool story is it was built by farmers not professional carpenters. The house is sturdy and functional, even though it has lots of little imperfections that are a product of the original DIYers. The house has seen a lot of lifestyle change in the last century: the installation of indoor plumbing, electrification and the move from wood stoves and chimneys to a furnace and air conditioning. Some of the remnants of these eras can still be seen in things like a few push button light switches or nob and tub lights from the original electrification, which have been preserved as novelties. We have also seen glimpses of the interests and taste of former home owners as we have worked to make the house our own. While tearing out outdated carpeting to take advantage of the original hardwood floors, we found decorative room mats that were in style during the time of construction. Each time we discover a new detail in the house, it’s like the house is telling the story of generations that have lived here before. Though each family who has called this house their home has been unique, they all share some things in common. The kitchen has prepared many meals for families who work the land. The floors have been tracked with mud and dirt more times than they have been clean. The rooms have played host to moments of joy, hope, and love that hopefully outweighed the times of worry and grief. The bay windows provided protection for the extreme Kansas weather that has often been a blessing and a curse. Our house is worn and imperfect because it is a place where life has been lived. Character like that can’t be replicated for a home good store. This house will never be as pretty as homes designed to look like the farmhouse style, and that’s OK with me. I am happy to live in this old farmhouse."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.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: This Old Farmhouse

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2022. There are 101 days left in the year.

On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.

In 1937, "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published by George Allen &amp; Unwin, Ltd. of London.

In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives.

In 1957, the legal mystery-drama "Perry Mason," starring Raymond Burr, premiered on CBS-TV.

In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.

In 1973, the U.S. Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger to be Secretary of State.

In 1982, National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever.

In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program.

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit.

In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.)

In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks.

In 2011, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr.

Ten years ago: People lined up to buy Apple's iPhone5 as it went on sale in the United States and several other countries. A man was bitten multiple times after leaping from a monorail into a tiger exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in New York.

Five years ago: Millions on Puerto Rico faced the prospect of weeks or months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the ongoing crisis involving North Korea. Facebook said it would provide congressional investigators with the contents of 3,000 ads that had been bought by a Russian agency; it had already released the ads to federal authorities investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.

One year ago: In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden urged the world's nations to address the global issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. A coroner confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming were those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old who disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with a boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. (Laundrie's body would be found in a Florida swamp in October; the FBI later said he had admitted killing Petito in a notebook that was discovered near his body.) Melvin Van Peebles, a playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the "blaxploitation" films of the 1970s, died at his New York home; he was 89.

Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 81. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 79. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 78. Musician Don Felder is 75. Author Stephen King is 75. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 73. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 72. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 65. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 65. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 63. Actor David James Elliott is 62. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 61. Actor Nancy Travis is 61. Actor Rob Morrow is 60. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 59. Actor Cheryl Hines is 57. Country singer Faith Hill is 55. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 55. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 54. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 54. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 54. Actor Billy Porter is 53. Actor Rob Benedict is 52. Actor James Lesure is 51. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 51. Actor Luke Wilson is 51. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 44. Actor Bradford Anderson is 43. Actor Autumn Reeser is 42. TV personality Nicole Richie is 41. Actor Maggie Grace is 39. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 39. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 38. Rapper Wale is 38. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 36. Actor Ryan Guzman is 35. Actor Nikolas Brino is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2022. There are 101 days left in the year.Today's Highlights in History:On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.On this date:In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.In 1937, "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published by George Allen &amp; Unwin, Ltd. of London.In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives.In 1957, the legal mystery-drama "Perry Mason," starring Raymond Burr, premiered on CBS-TV.In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.In 1973, the U.S. Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger to be Secretary of State.In 1982, National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever.In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program.In 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit.In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.)In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks.In 2011, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr.Ten years ago: People lined up to buy Apple's iPhone5 as it went on sale in the United States and several other countries. A man was bitten multiple times after leaping from a monorail into a tiger exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in New York.Five years ago: Millions on Puerto Rico faced the prospect of weeks or months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the ongoing crisis involving North Korea. Facebook said it would provide congressional investigators with the contents of 3,000 ads that had been bought by a Russian agency; it had already released the ads to federal authorities investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.One year ago: In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden urged the world's nations to address the global issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. A coroner confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming were those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old who disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with a boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. (Laundrie's body would be found in a Florida swamp in October; the FBI later said he had admitted killing Petito in a notebook that was discovered near his body.) Melvin Van Peebles, a playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the "blaxploitation" films of the 1970s, died at his New York home; he was 89.Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 81. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 79. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 78. Musician Don Felder is 75. Author Stephen King is 75. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 73. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 72. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 65. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 65. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 63. Actor David James Elliott is 62. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 61. Actor Nancy Travis is 61. Actor Rob Morrow is 60. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 59. Actor Cheryl Hines is 57. Country singer Faith Hill is 55. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 55. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 54. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 54. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 54. Actor Billy Porter is 53. Actor Rob Benedict is 52. Actor James Lesure is 51. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 51. Actor Luke Wilson is 51. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 44. Actor Bradford Anderson is 43. Actor Autumn Reeser is 42. TV personality Nicole Richie is 41. Actor Maggie Grace is 39. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 39. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 38. Rapper Wale is 38. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 36. Actor Ryan Guzman is 35. Actor Nikolas Brino is 24.

Today in History - September 21

DICKINSON COUNTY —Three died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Tuesday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Kenworth semi driven by Dwight E. Morey, 63, Fairmont, Oklahoma, was southbound on Kansas 15 at 1500 Avenue.&nbsp;

The semi struck a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Joel C. Hynes, 54, Junction City, who was southbound on Kansas 15 and had made a u-turn at 1500 Avenue. 

After impact the pickup&nbsp; entered the east ditch and flipped onto its roof. The semi entered the east ditch and came to rest in a field.

Hynes and passengers in the pickup Mary L. Hynes, 64,&nbsp; and John L. Hynes, 78, Coal Valley, Illinois, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to&nbsp; Martin Becker Funeral Home. Morey was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. John Hynes was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY —Three died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Tuesday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Kenworth semi driven by Dwight E. Morey, 63, Fairmont, Oklahoma, was southbound on Kansas 15 at 1500 Avenue.&nbsp;The semi struck a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Joel C. Hynes, 54, Junction City, who was southbound on Kansas 15 and had made a u-turn at 1500 Avenue. After impact the pickup&nbsp; entered the east ditch and flipped onto its roof. The semi entered the east ditch and came to rest in a field.Hynes and passengers in the pickup Mary L. Hynes, 64,&nbsp; and John L. Hynes, 78, Coal Valley, Illinois, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to&nbsp; Martin Becker Funeral Home. Morey was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. John Hynes was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas man, woman among 3 dead in semi, pickup crash

There will be a wide range of temperatures today, as a cold front drops south across the region. 

Hot temperatures are still possible in southern Kansas with highs in the upper 90s. 

Cooler temperatures and scattered showers are possible across central Kansas, with morning highs in the middle 70s.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceThere will be a wide range of temperatures today, as a cold front drops south across the region. Hot temperatures are still possible in southern Kansas with highs in the upper 90s. Cooler temperatures and scattered showers are possible across central Kansas, with morning highs in the middle 70s.

Cooler temperatures, with scattered showers possible

In 1926, the same hurricane that had ravaged Miami on Sept. 18 ripped through Pensacola with 1-minute sustained speeds that reached around 150 mph. Sustained winds that were greater than 100 mph pounded Pensacola for four hours, while sustained speeds greater than 75 mph whip lashed the city for an amazing 20 hours.

In 1918, the temperature in Salina tumbled to 28 degrees. This is the earliest in the season that the city has had temperatures in the 20s.

In 1845, what's believed to have been a family of tornadoes reportedly covering a track 275 miles long extended from Lake Ontario, across upstate New York, to Lake Champlain. This family of tornadoes leveled thousands of acres of forest across upstate New York without causing a single fatality.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Weather ServiceIn 1926, the same hurricane that had ravaged Miami on Sept. 18 ripped through Pensacola with 1-minute sustained speeds that reached around 150 mph. Sustained winds that were greater than 100 mph pounded Pensacola for four hours, while sustained speeds greater than 75 mph whip lashed the city for an amazing 20 hours.In 1918, the temperature in Salina tumbled to 28 degrees. This is the earliest in the season that the city has had temperatures in the 20s.In 1845, what's believed to have been a family of tornadoes reportedly covering a track 275 miles long extended from Lake Ontario, across upstate New York, to Lake Champlain. This family of tornadoes leveled thousands of acres of forest across upstate New York without causing a single fatality.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Day in Weather History: Salina sets chilly record in 1918

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Tuesday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Western Star semi driven by Rodney E. Keller, 70, Hartley, Iowa, was eastbound on Kansas 156 at 15th Street.

The semi drifted off the right side of the road, struck the bridge rail and traveled down a steep embankment. 

The vehicle then traveled up a hill, went airborne at the hill crest, traveled back down another steep embankment before coming to rest in a soybean field

EMS transported Keller to the hospital in Ellsworth. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Tuesday in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Western Star semi driven by Rodney E. Keller, 70, Hartley, Iowa, was eastbound on Kansas 156 at 15th Street.The semi drifted off the right side of the road, struck the bridge rail and traveled down a steep embankment. The vehicle then traveled up a hill, went airborne at the hill crest, traveled back down another steep embankment before coming to rest in a soybean fieldEMS transported Keller to the hospital in Ellsworth. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Driver hospitalized after violent Ellsworth Co. semi crash

Due to tree damage caused by the storm on Saturday, City of Salina staff will perform a sweep of the entire city to pick up tree limbs beginning Monday.

The thunderstorm and wind event that impacted the City of Salina on Saturday caused damage to trees in all sectors of the community. While not catastrophic the damage to trees in the community was significant and subject to city forces providing services to help residents recover from this storm event.

Residents are asked to neatly stack tree limbs near the curb on their property for city pick-up by 7 a.m. Monday. City crews will work their way throughout the entire community to pick up piles of tree and limb debris in sanitation trucks, dump trucks, and where necessary, a grapple truck or a front-end loader to load the larger tree trunks. The tree limb pickup effort is expected to take one-two weeks to complete.

Residents do still have the option to take their tree limb debris to the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill for free during normal business hours. The landfill is located at 4292 S. Burma Road and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Please Note: Contractors providing a tree service are subject to fees and mixed residential loads containing sod, dirt, rock, lumber refuse, and grass will be charged $42 per ton).

For more information, please visit <a href="http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks">http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks</a> or with further questions, contact the City of Salina General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663710940642.jpeg" alt="A large limb that came down during the storm Saturday along Park Street.&nbsp;Salina Post file photo&nbsp;&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>City of SalinaDue to tree damage caused by the storm on Saturday, City of Salina staff will perform a sweep of the entire city to pick up tree limbs beginning Monday.The thunderstorm and wind event that impacted the City of Salina on Saturday caused damage to trees in all sectors of the community. While not catastrophic the damage to trees in the community was significant and subject to city forces providing services to help residents recover from this storm event.Residents are asked to neatly stack tree limbs near the curb on their property for city pick-up by 7 a.m. Monday. City crews will work their way throughout the entire community to pick up piles of tree and limb debris in sanitation trucks, dump trucks, and where necessary, a grapple truck or a front-end loader to load the larger tree trunks. The tree limb pickup effort is expected to take one-two weeks to complete.Residents do still have the option to take their tree limb debris to the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill for free during normal business hours. The landfill is located at 4292 S. Burma Road and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Please Note: Contractors providing a tree service are subject to fees and mixed residential loads containing sod, dirt, rock, lumber refuse, and grass will be charged $42 per ton).For more information, please visit <a href="http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks">http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks</a> or with further questions, contact the City of Salina General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

City of Salina to pick up storm tree debris beginning Monday

Salina Regional Health Center announced today that it has extended public availability of the hospital's main entrance.

The hospital’s main entrance on Santa Fe Avenue will now be open to the public from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Previously, the main entrance had been closing at 5:30 p.m. due to COVID-19.

Patients also can now pay their bill in person at Salina Regional’s Operational Services Building located at 333 S. Fourth Street (former Salina Journal building) instead of having to go to the hospital’s Registration Department. The Operational Services Building will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Masks will still be required for all who enter the hospital’s facilities following state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for healthcare facilities. Hospital inpatients will still only be allowed to have two visitors at the same time. Visitors can alternate in and out of the facility throughout the day.

Visitors experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or any other cold or flu symptoms should not visit.

Salina RegionalSalina Regional Health Center announced today that it has extended public availability of the hospital's main entrance.The hospital’s main entrance on Santa Fe Avenue will now be open to the public from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Previously, the main entrance had been closing at 5:30 p.m. due to COVID-19.Patients also can now pay their bill in person at Salina Regional’s Operational Services Building located at 333 S. Fourth Street (former Salina Journal building) instead of having to go to the hospital’s Registration Department. The Operational Services Building will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Masks will still be required for all who enter the hospital’s facilities following state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for healthcare facilities. Hospital inpatients will still only be allowed to have two visitors at the same time. Visitors can alternate in and out of the facility throughout the day.Visitors experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or any other cold or flu symptoms should not visit.

Salina Regional announces extended access for visitors

A Salina teen with a rare form of blood cancer is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant.

Calvin Davis, 14, has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant, according to DKMS, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating blood cancers. 

Calvin is looking forward to being a normal fourteen-year-old again and enjoying regular activities with his parents and three siblings, but first he must find his perfect match.

A transplant will enable Calvin to return to classes at Salina South High School, as he’s currently studying online while he undergoes treatment, and continue doing the things he loves – playing basketball and soccer, running track and listening to music.

"It is hard to remain positive, but I keep thinking about my dog and how happy she'll be to see me when I get home," Calvin said.

According to DKMS, 70 percent of people suffering from blood-related illnesses must rely on donors outside of their families to save their life.

DKMS, in partnership with 99KG's Shane McClintock, is sponsoring a blood stem cell donor registration drive to help find a matching donor for Calvin.

The donor registration drive is scheduled for noon-6 p.m. Friday at the Eagle Radio studios, 1825 S. Ohio.

“Look... We're in a time crunch and will do whatever it takes to make it the absolute easiest for the most amount of people to see if they’re a match!” McClintock said.

Anyone in good health between ages 18-55 is encouraged to attend the registration drive. Persons attending will review medical eligibility, fill out registration forms, swab the insides of their cheeks, and then drop off their completed packets before leaving the drive, according to DKMS.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663704702798.png" alt="Salinan Calvin Davis. Photo courtesy DKMS" />
 <figcaption>Salinan Calvin Davis. Photo courtesy DKMS</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTA Salina teen with a rare form of blood cancer is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant.Calvin Davis, 14, has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant, according to DKMS, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating blood cancers. Calvin is looking forward to being a normal fourteen-year-old again and enjoying regular activities with his parents and three siblings, but first he must find his perfect match.A transplant will enable Calvin to return to classes at Salina South High School, as he’s currently studying online while he undergoes treatment, and continue doing the things he loves – playing basketball and soccer, running track and listening to music."It is hard to remain positive, but I keep thinking about my dog and how happy she'll be to see me when I get home," Calvin said.According to DKMS, 70 percent of people suffering from blood-related illnesses must rely on donors outside of their families to save their life.Here's how you can helpDKMS, in partnership with 99KG's Shane McClintock, is sponsoring a blood stem cell donor registration drive to help find a matching donor for Calvin.The donor registration drive is scheduled for noon-6 p.m. Friday at the Eagle Radio studios, 1825 S. Ohio.“Look... We're in a time crunch and will do whatever it takes to make it the absolute easiest for the most amount of people to see if they’re a match!” McClintock said.Anyone in good health between ages 18-55 is encouraged to attend the registration drive. Persons attending will review medical eligibility, fill out registration forms, swab the insides of their cheeks, and then drop off their completed packets before leaving the drive, according to DKMS.

Salina teen seeks transplant match; 99KG hosting donor registration

CLAY COUNTY—A Clay Center man died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Tuesday in Clay Center.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Blue Bird school bus driven by Brenda G. Peterson, 71, Clay Center, was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue approaching Sixth Street.

The driver failed to see a pedestrian identified as Harold R. Mugler, 69, Clay Center, who was walking southbound across Lincoln Avenue in the crosswalk.&nbsp; The bus hit Mugler.&nbsp; &nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to USD 379.

Mugler was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported Neill Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and officials with USD 379 are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a school bus in Clay Center.&nbsp;

Just after 7a.m. Tuesday, officials notified the Kansas Highway Patrol of the accident at 6th and Lincoln in Clay Center.&nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to the school district.

The pedestrian crossing the road southbound at the time of being hit. This did not occur within a school zone, according to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

CLAY COUNTY—A Clay Center man died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Tuesday in Clay Center.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Blue Bird school bus driven by Brenda G. Peterson, 71, Clay Center, was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue approaching Sixth Street.The driver failed to see a pedestrian identified as Harold R. Mugler, 69, Clay Center, who was walking southbound across Lincoln Avenue in the crosswalk.&nbsp; The bus hit Mugler.&nbsp; &nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to USD 379.Mugler was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported Neill Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.---------------CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and officials with USD 379 are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a school bus in Clay Center.&nbsp;Just after 7a.m. Tuesday, officials notified the Kansas Highway Patrol of the accident at 6th and Lincoln in Clay Center.&nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to the school district.The pedestrian crossing the road southbound at the time of being hit. This did not occur within a school zone, according to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

KHP IDs man struck and killed by school bus in Clay Center

It's almost time for the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair!

The event is scheduled for Saturday in and around the museum, 211 W. Iron Avenue in downtown Salina. Entry to the street fair is open to the public at no charge. 

According to information from the museum, the street fair is a time to celebrate the Old West with a chili cook-off, music, activities, food vendors and, of course, the museum itself.

Salina's Old West is the theme for this year's parade, which is scheduled to kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. at the N. Santa Fe Avenue/Elm Street intersection. The parade will travel south on Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at South Street.

A variety of activities will then be available in the area of the museum, including an Old West chuck wagon, horseshoe tossing, roping, archery, blacksmithing, chili cook-off, free make-and-take crafts, a caricaturist, and Color Me Crazy airbrush tattoos, according to information from the museum.

Those attending will get the opportunity to taste a various chili samples and vote for the winner of the street fair chili cookoff from noon to 1:30 p.m.. The cost is $2 to sample chili from six booths. The People’s Choice Award and best decorated booth winners will be announced at 2 p.m. on the main stage.

Also on the main stage will be some returning favorites and some new acts. Following is the schedule and performer information as provided by the museum.

11 a.m.: Steel Skarecrow. The Wichita-area band's unique sound is a blend of '90s country, modern country, red dirt, and southern soul.

Noon: Everyday Lights. These Salina-based musicians have a love for folk and jazz rhythms. Their unique instrumentation and improvised harmony gives them a fresh, creative sound.

1 p.m.: Don Wagner and Friends. This group is comprised of four local musicians. Because of their diverse musical backgrounds, the band arranges and performs a variety of musical genres ranging from folk and country to rock and blues as well as original compositions.

2:15 p.m.: David Zerf. A singer-songwriter from Manhattan, this original Kansas Cowboy Minstrel's repertoire consists of Kansas cowboy and pioneer tunes, and original songs of Kansas frontier towns and characters.

The museum gallery is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with its special exhibit, Let’s Play. In addition, there is the popular hands-on interactive exhibit, The Curiosity Shop. The Museum Store also is scheduled to be open with selections of Kansas-made items and locally made artwork.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632690461850.jpeg" alt="Just a part of the crowd at the 2021 Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair. Salina Post file photo" />
 <figcaption>Just a part of the crowd at the 2021 Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair. Salina Post file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTIt's almost time for the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair!The event is scheduled for Saturday in and around the museum, 211 W. Iron Avenue in downtown Salina. Entry to the street fair is open to the public at no charge. According to information from the museum, the street fair is a time to celebrate the Old West with a chili cook-off, music, activities, food vendors and, of course, the museum itself.Salina's Old West is the theme for this year's parade, which is scheduled to kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. at the N. Santa Fe Avenue/Elm Street intersection. The parade will travel south on Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at South Street.A variety of activities will then be available in the area of the museum, including an Old West chuck wagon, horseshoe tossing, roping, archery, blacksmithing, chili cook-off, free make-and-take crafts, a caricaturist, and Color Me Crazy airbrush tattoos, according to information from the museum.Those attending will get the opportunity to taste a various chili samples and vote for the winner of the street fair chili cookoff from noon to 1:30 p.m.. The cost is $2 to sample chili from six booths. The People’s Choice Award and best decorated booth winners will be announced at 2 p.m. on the main stage.Also on the main stage will be some returning favorites and some new acts. Following is the schedule and performer information as provided by the museum.11 a.m.: Steel Skarecrow. The Wichita-area band's unique sound is a blend of '90s country, modern country, red dirt, and southern soul.Noon: Everyday Lights. These Salina-based musicians have a love for folk and jazz rhythms. Their unique instrumentation and improvised harmony gives them a fresh, creative sound.1 p.m.: Don Wagner and Friends. This group is comprised of four local musicians. Because of their diverse musical backgrounds, the band arranges and performs a variety of musical genres ranging from folk and country to rock and blues as well as original compositions.2:15 p.m.: David Zerf. A singer-songwriter from Manhattan, this original Kansas Cowboy Minstrel's repertoire consists of Kansas cowboy and pioneer tunes, and original songs of Kansas frontier towns and characters.3 p.m.: Steel SkarecrowThe museum gallery is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with its special exhibit, Let’s Play. In addition, there is the popular hands-on interactive exhibit, The Curiosity Shop. The Museum Store also is scheduled to be open with selections of Kansas-made items and locally made artwork.

Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair Saturday in downtown Salina

Changes at the federal level have forced an adjustment to commodities distribution in Saline County.

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, which coordinates the distribution for Saline County, can only get government commodities every other month now, according to information provided by the church this morning. As such, there will be no commodities distribution in September.

The next commodities distribution for Saline County is scheduled for Oct. 19, according to the church representative who spoke with Salina Post this morning.

By SALINA POSTChanges at the federal level have forced an adjustment to commodities distribution in Saline County.Sunrise Presbyterian Church, which coordinates the distribution for Saline County, can only get government commodities every other month now, according to information provided by the church this morning. As such, there will be no commodities distribution in September.The next commodities distribution for Saline County is scheduled for Oct. 19, according to the church representative who spoke with Salina Post this morning.

Federal change forces Saline Co. commodities distribution to adjust

A trusting employee learned the hard way to never give out login information to someone over the phone.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that on Friday morning, an employee of Great Plains Trucking received a call from someone claiming to be with a company that Great Plains Trucking works with. 

The caller said there was something wrong with Great Plains Trucking's account and asked for login information, which the employee provided. The caller then showed the employee how to look through various parts of the website, Forrester said.

On Monday, the employee was looking through Great Plains Trucking's transactions and discovered a transaction for $2,000 that no one had authorized. Further research found five total fraudulent transactions for a total loss of $14,000, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA trusting employee learned the hard way to never give out login information to someone over the phone.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that on Friday morning, an employee of Great Plains Trucking received a call from someone claiming to be with a company that Great Plains Trucking works with. The caller said there was something wrong with Great Plains Trucking's account and asked for login information, which the employee provided. The caller then showed the employee how to look through various parts of the website, Forrester said.On Monday, the employee was looking through Great Plains Trucking's transactions and discovered a transaction for $2,000 that no one had authorized. Further research found five total fraudulent transactions for a total loss of $14,000, Forrester said.

Salina business victim of fraud after employee gives login info to caller

Congratulations to Brodie Seely of Marquette, the Week 2 winner&nbsp; in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

Brodie, who scored 13 of 16 points, wins $100!

Although the season has begun, you still have time to win!

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up today</a>&nbsp;to make your picks for a chance to win great weekly prizes, including cash,&nbsp;gift cards, concert tickets, and Chiefs tickets.&nbsp;If you pick well, you'll also be in the running for the local season prize of $1,000 and a national season prize of a trip to Hawaii!

Don't miss out on the state's best pro football pick'em contest!&nbsp;

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Click here to register for Gridiron Glory</a>

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 </figure>Congratulations to Brodie Seely of Marquette, the Week 2 winner&nbsp; in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!Brodie, who scored 13 of 16 points, wins $100!Although the season has begun, you still have time to win!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up today</a>&nbsp;to make your picks for a chance to win great weekly prizes, including cash,&nbsp;gift cards, concert tickets, and Chiefs tickets.&nbsp;If you pick well, you'll also be in the running for the local season prize of $1,000 and a national season prize of a trip to Hawaii!Don't miss out on the state's best pro football pick'em contest!&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Click here to register for Gridiron Glory</a>

Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Brodie Seely!

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced that part of W. Hedberg Road has been closed for drainage work.

W. Hedberg Road between S. Hohneck Road and S. Muir Road is scheduled to be closed until Friday while crews replace a drainage structure, the department reported in a news release this morning.

Motorists should allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations if traveling in that area. Local and emergency traffic will always have access to private property within the sections of the closed road from the side upon which the property lies, the department noted.

"Driving around road closure barricades is not just unlawful but extremely unsafe. For your safety and the safety of the construction workers, please obey all traffic signs," the department urged in a news release.

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 </figure>By SALINA POST The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced that part of W. Hedberg Road has been closed for drainage work.W. Hedberg Road between S. Hohneck Road and S. Muir Road is scheduled to be closed until Friday while crews replace a drainage structure, the department reported in a news release this morning.Motorists should allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations if traveling in that area. Local and emergency traffic will always have access to private property within the sections of the closed road from the side upon which the property lies, the department noted."Driving around road closure barricades is not just unlawful but extremely unsafe. For your safety and the safety of the construction workers, please obey all traffic signs," the department urged in a news release.

Saline County closes part of W. Hedberg Road for drainage work

JEWELL COUNTY - A small earthquake shook part of southwestern Jewell County late Monday afternoon.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 5:17 p.m. Monday. It was centered southwest of the 40 Road/F Road intersection.

JEWELL COUNTY - A small earthquake shook part of southwestern Jewell County late Monday afternoon.<figure>
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 5:17 p.m. Monday. It was centered southwest of the 40 Road/F Road intersection.

Minor quake rattles part of Jewell County Monday afternoon

Dickinson County public information

ABILENE - Dickinson County Clerk/Election Office staff were delighted Wednesday morning when new election equipment was delivered, including a vote counting machine and voting machines for use at the polls.

The equipment replaces 20-year-old machines which were outdated and no longer tech supported. 

The new equipment will be in place during the Nov. 8 General Election.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663643379491.jpeg" alt="One of the three pallets of election equipment that were delivered was wider than the doorway, so boxes were opened outside and equipment was carried in. From left are Katelyn Messer, clerk’s office, Seth Johnson, county facilities manager, Jennifer Gaytan, clerk’s office, and County Clerk Jeanne Livingston. Photo by Kathy Hageman courtesy Dickinson County" />
 <figcaption>One of the three pallets of election equipment that were delivered was wider than the doorway, so boxes were opened outside and equipment was carried in. From left are Katelyn Messer, clerk’s office, Seth Johnson, county facilities manager, Jennifer Gaytan, clerk’s office, and County Clerk Jeanne Livingston. Photo by Kathy Hageman courtesy Dickinson County</figcaption>
 </figure>Dickinson County public informationABILENE - Dickinson County Clerk/Election Office staff were delighted Wednesday morning when new election equipment was delivered, including a vote counting machine and voting machines for use at the polls. The equipment replaces 20-year-old machines which were outdated and no longer tech supported. The new equipment will be in place during the Nov. 8 General Election.&nbsp;

New Dickinson County election equipment arrives

Summer is wrapping up, friends. Whether you spent your days super active or you took it easy, starting your senior year can feel like a wake-up call. There are new things on your plate, like applying to colleges, researching scholarships, and preparing for life after high school—plus all the normal stuff, like homework, practice and those ridiculously early mornings. I know, it can feel like a lot. That’s why it’s so important to get your priorities set and get your life organized as you start this year. And while that doesn’t sound quite as fun as hanging out with your friends, you’ll feel so much more confident once you do. And I promise,&nbsp;if I can do it, you can too.

Truthfully, I'm not a naturally organized person. And I have yet to find a great deal of joy in the organization process. While I love a productive life, the process of getting all my thoughts and priorities in order sometimes looks more like chaos. Because these skills don't come effortlessly to me, I've had to work even harder to find simple ways to stay organized and on track. So, instead of a list of 500 ways to be productive and organized written by someone who loves alphabetizing her to-do list, I'm going to give you three practical tips that will have a massive impact on your productivity (and get you organized as painlessly as possible).

Tip 1: Set goals and break them down

Thinking about your goals can be overwhelming, especially when they’re still in the dream phase. For example, you may be thinking things like,&nbsp;This semester I'd like to apply for college, win an award in cross country, get straight A’s, and earn a full-ride scholarship. While those are all great goals, you've got to break them down.

Write out your goals in a way that’s specific and measurable. Instead of saying,&nbsp;This semester, I'd like to apply for college, your goal could be,&nbsp;I will apply to eight schools I love by December 15.

Then, create action steps. Ask yourself,&nbsp;What needs to happen for me to reach my goal?&nbsp;And be specific. Create detailed steps and tasks you'll need to complete. For the goal of applying to eight schools, you'll need action steps like:

●Visit schools and take campus tours to cut down your list.

By breaking things down in advance, you'll have a road map to guide you through days when pressures and distractions are high. And when you do have downtime, you can quickly look at your task list and knock something out instead of wasting time wondering what should happen next. Which leads to my next point . . .

&nbsp;Tip 2:&nbsp;Identify your biggest distractions and minimize them

Most of us have something that crushes our productivity—bingeing Netflix, scrolling through social media, texting, etc. When you snap back to reality hours later, you're left wondering where your time went and how you're going to get everything done with the little time you have left.

Whatever your weak areas are, be honest with yourself, then figure out the lines you need to draw so you can be productive. If social media’s your biggest time-waster, set a timer for how long you'll stay on. When the alarm goes off, set your phone down no matter what—no excuses. If you manage to save yourself just one hour a day, that's 30 hours a month. Imagine what you could do with that time!

It's almost impossible to stay on track with your goals if you don’t have a daily reminder of what needs to happen next. (And if you find it easy to keep track of everything, you may not be pushing yourself to your full capabilities.)

The good news is, getting your to-do list and schedule organized is simple thanks to all the different planners that are available these days. They range from super simple checklist planners to highly elaborate, plan-every-detail-of-your-life planners. For me, the 2023 Ramsey Goal Planner works great. It's very thorough in breaking down my day, helping me set goals, and has personal touches I like, such as monthly encouragement from my friends Rachel Cruze, Dr. John Delony, and George Kamel. It's especially useful for people who have a lot to remember and lose track of their goals easily. But even if your version of a planner is just a checklist written on a blank piece of paper, take a few moments each morning to create a plan so you can get the most out of your day.

I hope you'll give these tips a try. They've worked wonders in my life, and I'm confident if you stick to them, you'll notice a productivity boost in yours, too!

After winning $500K in scholarships and graduating from her dream school with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/kristina-ellis?snid=personalities.ramsey-personalities.kristina-ellis" target="_blank">Kristina Ellis</a>&nbsp;set out to help students create their own plan to earn a debt-free education. She’s the best-selling author of&nbsp;Confessions of a Scholarship Winner&nbsp;and&nbsp;How to Graduate Debt-Free. She is a featured expert in the 2021 documentary&nbsp;Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, such as&nbsp;Fox &amp; Friends,&nbsp;The Katie Couric Show, CBN,&nbsp;USA Today, Reuters,&nbsp;Seventeen, and&nbsp;Money. As a Ramsey Personality, Kristina helps thousands of families nationwide navigate the complex waters of college finance and graduate debt-free.

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 <figcaption>Kristina Ellis</figcaption>
 </figure>By KRISTINA ELLISSummer is wrapping up, friends. Whether you spent your days super active or you took it easy, starting your senior year can feel like a wake-up call. There are new things on your plate, like applying to colleges, researching scholarships, and preparing for life after high school—plus all the normal stuff, like homework, practice and those ridiculously early mornings. I know, it can feel like a lot. That’s why it’s so important to get your priorities set and get your life organized as you start this year. And while that doesn’t sound quite as fun as hanging out with your friends, you’ll feel so much more confident once you do. And I promise,&nbsp;if I can do it, you can too.Truthfully, I'm not a naturally organized person. And I have yet to find a great deal of joy in the organization process. While I love a productive life, the process of getting all my thoughts and priorities in order sometimes looks more like chaos. Because these skills don't come effortlessly to me, I've had to work even harder to find simple ways to stay organized and on track. So, instead of a list of 500 ways to be productive and organized written by someone who loves alphabetizing her to-do list, I'm going to give you three practical tips that will have a massive impact on your productivity (and get you organized as painlessly as possible).Tip 1: Set goals and break them downThinking about your goals can be overwhelming, especially when they’re still in the dream phase. For example, you may be thinking things like,&nbsp;This semester I'd like to apply for college, win an award in cross country, get straight A’s, and earn a full-ride scholarship. While those are all great goals, you've got to break them down.Write out your goals in a way that’s specific and measurable. Instead of saying,&nbsp;This semester, I'd like to apply for college, your goal could be,&nbsp;I will apply to eight schools I love by December 15.Then, create action steps. Ask yourself,&nbsp;What needs to happen for me to reach my goal?&nbsp;And be specific. Create detailed steps and tasks you'll need to complete. For the goal of applying to eight schools, you'll need action steps like:●Create a list of 15 schools you like.●Visit schools and take campus tours to cut down your list.●Fill out all your applications.●Perfect your personal statement.●Ask for letters of recommendation.By breaking things down in advance, you'll have a road map to guide you through days when pressures and distractions are high. And when you do have downtime, you can quickly look at your task list and knock something out instead of wasting time wondering what should happen next. Which leads to my next point . . .&nbsp;Tip 2:&nbsp;Identify your biggest distractions and minimize themMost of us have something that crushes our productivity—bingeing Netflix, scrolling through social media, texting, etc. When you snap back to reality hours later, you're left wondering where your time went and how you're going to get everything done with the little time you have left.Whatever your weak areas are, be honest with yourself, then figure out the lines you need to draw so you can be productive. If social media’s your biggest time-waster, set a timer for how long you'll stay on. When the alarm goes off, set your phone down no matter what—no excuses. If you manage to save yourself just one hour a day, that's 30 hours a month. Imagine what you could do with that time!Tip 3: Use a plannerIt's almost impossible to stay on track with your goals if you don’t have a daily reminder of what needs to happen next. (And if you find it easy to keep track of everything, you may not be pushing yourself to your full capabilities.)The good news is, getting your to-do list and schedule organized is simple thanks to all the different planners that are available these days. They range from super simple checklist planners to highly elaborate, plan-every-detail-of-your-life planners. For me, the 2023 Ramsey Goal Planner works great. It's very thorough in breaking down my day, helping me set goals, and has personal touches I like, such as monthly encouragement from my friends Rachel Cruze, Dr. John Delony, and George Kamel. It's especially useful for people who have a lot to remember and lose track of their goals easily. But even if your version of a planner is just a checklist written on a blank piece of paper, take a few moments each morning to create a plan so you can get the most out of your day.I hope you'll give these tips a try. They've worked wonders in my life, and I'm confident if you stick to them, you'll notice a productivity boost in yours, too!After winning $500K in scholarships and graduating from her dream school with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/kristina-ellis?snid=personalities.ramsey-personalities.kristina-ellis" target="_blank">Kristina Ellis</a>&nbsp;set out to help students create their own plan to earn a debt-free education. She’s the best-selling author of&nbsp;Confessions of a Scholarship Winner&nbsp;and&nbsp;How to Graduate Debt-Free. She is a featured expert in the 2021 documentary&nbsp;Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, such as&nbsp;Fox &amp; Friends,&nbsp;The Katie Couric Show, CBN,&nbsp;USA Today, Reuters,&nbsp;Seventeen, and&nbsp;Money. As a Ramsey Personality, Kristina helps thousands of families nationwide navigate the complex waters of college finance and graduate debt-free.

ELLIS: Tips for high schools students to boost productivity

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2022. There are 102 days left in the year.

On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called "battle of the sexes," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome.

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)

In 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.

In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival, lasting 16 days, opened in France.

In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)

In 1964, The Beatles concluded their first full-fledged U.S. tour by performing in a charity concert at the Paramount Theater in New York.

In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2022. There are 102 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called "battle of the sexes," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome.On this date:In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)In 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival, lasting 16 days, opened in France.In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)In 1964, The Beatles concluded their first full-fledged U.S. tour by performing in a charity concert at the Paramount Theater in New York.In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland.In 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash near Natchitoches, Louisiana; he was 30.In 1995, in a move that stunned Wall Street, AT&amp;T Corporation announced it was splitting into three companies.In 2000, Independent Counsel Robert Ray announced the end of the Whitewater investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence to warrant charges against President and Mrs. Clinton.In 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinet-level office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director.In 2011, repeal of the U.S. military's 18-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" compromise took effect, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly.In 2019, Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, the 1979 site of the nation's worst commercial nuclear power accident, was shut down by its owner after producing electricity for 45 years.Ten years ago: On a day when thousands of angry Pakistanis tried to make their way to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the embassy aired an ad on Pakistani TV showing President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton denouncing an anti-Islamic video produced in the United States. Space shuttle Endeavour, riding atop a Boeing 747, landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California en route to its eventual retirement home, the California Science Center in Los Angeles.Five years ago: Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, struck the island, wiping out as much as 75 percent of the power distribution lines and causing an island-wide blackout. Rescuers worked furiously at a collapsed school in Mexico City where a girl was believed trapped under debris in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; it was later determined that no children were still trapped in the debris.One year ago: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won his third straight election, but failed to get the majority in Parliament that he wanted; Trudeau had voiced the concerns of Canadians who were increasingly upset with those who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine was effective for children ages 5 to 11; the vaccine was already available to anyone 12 and older. (U.S. health officials would approve the vaccine for children as young as 5 in November 2021.) In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the White House said it would allow foreigners to fly into the country starting in November if they had vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test. U.S. officials said more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants had been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town; the officials defended a response that included immediately expelling the migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country.Today's Birthdays: Actor Sophia Loren is 88. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 74. Actor Tony Denison is 73. Actor Debbi Morgan is 71. Jazz musician Peter White is 68. Actor Betsy Brantley is 67. Actor Gary Cole is 66. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 62. Country-rock musician Joseph Shreve (Flynnville Train) is 61. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 58. Actor Kristen Johnston is 55. Rock singers Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are 55. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 54. Actor Enuka Okuma is 50. Actor-model Moon Bloodgood is 47. Actor Jon Bernthal is 46. Singer The-Dream is 45. Actor Charlie Weber is 44. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (Lifehouse) is 43. Rapper Yung Joc is 42. Actor Crystle Stewart is 41. Actor Aldis Hodge is 36. Rock drummer Jack Lawless is 35. Actor Malachi Kirby is 33.