By MARK TALLMAN Kansas Association of School Boards

Recent public opinion polls show high levels of interest and concern in public school education. That probably shouldn't be surprising, after the past few years with COVID-19 and subsequent policies to address the pandemic. But what do people want public schools to focus on, and how should schools respond? The good news is that what those who were surveyed said lines up with the "Kansans Can" school plan set by the State Board of Education.

According to a new poll for the&nbsp;<a href="https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22086577/education-poll.pdf">American Federation of Teachers</a>, the highest priority goals for schools to teach are “fundamental skills” in reading, math and science, followed by practical life skills, critical thinking and reasoning, and skills to succeed in college or careers. These results generally reinforce the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grinnell.edu/news/grinnell-poll-education-march-22">Grinnell College poll&nbsp;</a>released in March, which found that by far the highest priority is teaching reading, writing and math, followed by home economics and budgeting, then useful job skills.

Another new poll this summer commissioned by&nbsp;<a href="http://dfer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Baseline-Nationwide-BG-Education-Summer-2022-.pdf">Democrats for Education Reform&nbsp;</a>found that 87 percent of respondents believe most students lost ground during the COVID pandemic and only 12 percent believe students have mostly caught up. To help students recover, that poll found the strongest support for expanding one-on-one and small group tutoring, with improving school security and safety close behind. Increasing teacher salaries and increasing student mental health services ranked higher than expanding after school and summer school programs, hiring more teachers and expanding special education.

The public wants progress, not just getting back to the way it was. More respondents favored schools preparing students for future jobs (56 percent) than getting back to teaching the way they were before the pandemic (34 percent).

Those results seem clear. The public feels that teaching “the basics” - reading, writing, math, science – are the highest priority. However, academic basics are not the only priority. There are also concerns about “practical skills” and preparation for employment. There are concerns over safety and mental health. The public realizes that the impact of school closures, learning disruptions and health issues for students and families due to COVID set back learning and wants to see students recover. There are also concerns about the quality of educators in the classroom.

If those issues sound familiar to school leaders, it may be because they are all part of the State Board of Education’s “Kansans Can” vision and outcomes, which are becoming the basis of school accreditation and accountability. (More information on school accountability&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kasb.org/45132?articleID=108024">here</a>.) They are supported by recent legislation and federal assistance to schools.

Kansans Can asks school districts to focus on these areas: kindergarten readiness to help prepare students to learn, academic skills to prepare students for postsecondary training and jobs, addressing social-emotional needs which include mental health, helping students develop individual plans based on their interests, and increasing the percentage of students who graduate high school and transition to postsecondary training, from technical programs to four-year college and beyond.

Kansas has been increasing high school graduation rates and postsecondary completion – until the COVID pandemic. However, academic skills as measured by standardized tests – the only statewide measures we have – began declining a decade ago when school funding was reduced and fell further behind during the COVID pandemic. This school year, districts are receiving the final year of the six-year Gannon school funding plan. They are also receiving hundreds of millions in federal COVID aid and increased state aid for safety, mental health and supplemental math instruction, as well as new requirements for reading instruction.

What this means for school districts

These poll results suggest a strong focus on all the Kansans Can outcomes – implementation, communications and results – would demonstrate schools are working to address the highest priority public concerns and can help improve public confidence.

Implementation.&nbsp;School boards are adopting budgets this summer under a new state law requiring review of state assessments results, directing resources to improving those results, and estimating the time required to move students to postsecondary readiness. Going forward, school leaders should continue to review how their district is addressing all areas of Kansans Can outcomes, from kindergarten readiness to postsecondary success, especially as the State Board shifts more emphasis to these areas for accreditation.

Communications.&nbsp;Efforts to address public concerns will go unnoticed unless schools talk about what they are doing. Districts need to plan how they will share and explain their school improvement efforts with parents and community members, including elected officials.

Results.&nbsp;With increased school funding, districts have been adding new staff and programs to support student learning, address health and safety concerns, recover from COVID losses, and create more personalized learning to help students prepare for the workforce. They have also been raising teacher salaries. With those funds, schools will be under intense scrutiny over results – and the most important results, these polls say, are academic basics.

School leaders may contact KASB for more information about these polls, the school board’s role in school improvement and other topics.

In addition to writing The Tallman Education Report, Mark Tallman also serves as the associate executive director for advocacy for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kasb.org/">Kansas Association of School Boards</a>.

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 </figure>By MARK TALLMAN Kansas Association of School BoardsRecent public opinion polls show high levels of interest and concern in public school education. That probably shouldn't be surprising, after the past few years with COVID-19 and subsequent policies to address the pandemic. But what do people want public schools to focus on, and how should schools respond? The good news is that what those who were surveyed said lines up with the "Kansans Can" school plan set by the State Board of Education.According to a new poll for the&nbsp;<a href="https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22086577/education-poll.pdf">American Federation of Teachers</a>, the highest priority goals for schools to teach are “fundamental skills” in reading, math and science, followed by practical life skills, critical thinking and reasoning, and skills to succeed in college or careers. These results generally reinforce the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grinnell.edu/news/grinnell-poll-education-march-22">Grinnell College poll&nbsp;</a>released in March, which found that by far the highest priority is teaching reading, writing and math, followed by home economics and budgeting, then useful job skills.Another new poll this summer commissioned by&nbsp;<a href="http://dfer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Baseline-Nationwide-BG-Education-Summer-2022-.pdf">Democrats for Education Reform&nbsp;</a>found that 87 percent of respondents believe most students lost ground during the COVID pandemic and only 12 percent believe students have mostly caught up. To help students recover, that poll found the strongest support for expanding one-on-one and small group tutoring, with improving school security and safety close behind. Increasing teacher salaries and increasing student mental health services ranked higher than expanding after school and summer school programs, hiring more teachers and expanding special education.The public wants progress, not just getting back to the way it was. More respondents favored schools preparing students for future jobs (56 percent) than getting back to teaching the way they were before the pandemic (34 percent).Those results seem clear. The public feels that teaching “the basics” - reading, writing, math, science – are the highest priority. However, academic basics are not the only priority. There are also concerns about “practical skills” and preparation for employment. There are concerns over safety and mental health. The public realizes that the impact of school closures, learning disruptions and health issues for students and families due to COVID set back learning and wants to see students recover. There are also concerns about the quality of educators in the classroom.If those issues sound familiar to school leaders, it may be because they are all part of the State Board of Education’s “Kansans Can” vision and outcomes, which are becoming the basis of school accreditation and accountability. (More information on school accountability&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kasb.org/45132?articleID=108024">here</a>.) They are supported by recent legislation and federal assistance to schools.Kansans Can asks school districts to focus on these areas: kindergarten readiness to help prepare students to learn, academic skills to prepare students for postsecondary training and jobs, addressing social-emotional needs which include mental health, helping students develop individual plans based on their interests, and increasing the percentage of students who graduate high school and transition to postsecondary training, from technical programs to four-year college and beyond.Kansas has been increasing high school graduation rates and postsecondary completion – until the COVID pandemic. However, academic skills as measured by standardized tests – the only statewide measures we have – began declining a decade ago when school funding was reduced and fell further behind during the COVID pandemic. This school year, districts are receiving the final year of the six-year Gannon school funding plan. They are also receiving hundreds of millions in federal COVID aid and increased state aid for safety, mental health and supplemental math instruction, as well as new requirements for reading instruction.What this means for school districtsThese poll results suggest a strong focus on all the Kansans Can outcomes – implementation, communications and results – would demonstrate schools are working to address the highest priority public concerns and can help improve public confidence.Implementation.&nbsp;School boards are adopting budgets this summer under a new state law requiring review of state assessments results, directing resources to improving those results, and estimating the time required to move students to postsecondary readiness. Going forward, school leaders should continue to review how their district is addressing all areas of Kansans Can outcomes, from kindergarten readiness to postsecondary success, especially as the State Board shifts more emphasis to these areas for accreditation.Communications.&nbsp;Efforts to address public concerns will go unnoticed unless schools talk about what they are doing. Districts need to plan how they will share and explain their school improvement efforts with parents and community members, including elected officials.Results.&nbsp;With increased school funding, districts have been adding new staff and programs to support student learning, address health and safety concerns, recover from COVID losses, and create more personalized learning to help students prepare for the workforce. They have also been raising teacher salaries. With those funds, schools will be under intense scrutiny over results – and the most important results, these polls say, are academic basics.School leaders may contact KASB for more information about these polls, the school board’s role in school improvement and other topics.In addition to writing The Tallman Education Report, Mark Tallman also serves as the associate executive director for advocacy for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kasb.org/">Kansas Association of School Boards</a>.

TALLMAN EDUCATION REPORT: Poll results support Kansans Can outcomes

Today is Thursday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2022. There are 149 days left in the year.

On Aug. 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.)

In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.

In 1830, plans for the city of Chicago were laid out.

In 1916, the United States reached agreement with Denmark to purchase the Danish Virgin Islands for $25 million.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him.

In 1964, the bodies of missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney were found buried in an earthen dam in Mississippi.

In 1972, Arthur Bremer was convicted and sentenced in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to 63 years in prison for his attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace (the sentence was later reduced to 53 years; Bremer was released from prison in 2007).

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy.

In 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.

In 1993, a federal judge sentenced Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating Rodney King's civil rights.

In 2009, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

In 2019, a masked gunman fired on revelers enjoying summer nightlife in a popular entertainment district of Dayton, Ohio, leaving nine people dead and 27 wounded; police said officers shot and killed the shooter within 30 seconds of the start of his rampage.

In 2020, nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored for years in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 6,000 and devastating nearby neighborhoods; it was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded.

Ten years ago: Michael Phelps won the 18th Olympic gold medal of his career as the United States won the medley relay at the London Games. The United States set a world record to win the women's medley relay. Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to join Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam — winning the Olympics and the four majors. Three British athletes won gold medals in Olympic Stadium: Jessica Ennis in heptathlon; Greg Rutherford in men's long jump; and Mo Farah in the men's 10,000 meters.

Five years ago: Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for a price-gouging scandal, was convicted on federal charges that he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds. (Shkreli was sentenced months later to seven years in prison.) The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, matching the 16-year low that had been recorded in May, as employers added 209,000 jobs.

One year ago: Sydney McLaughlin smashed the world record and Dalilah Muhammad broke it as well in an American 1-2 finish in the women's 400 hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Andre De Grasse of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter race five years after finishing second to Usain Bolt in Rio; De Grasse won in a national record time of 19.62 seconds. Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Tina Cole is 79. Actor-comedian Richard Belzer is 78. Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 73. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is 67. Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 67. Actor Kym Karath (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 64. Hall of Fame track star Mary Decker Slaney is 64. Actor Lauren Tom is 63. Former President Barack Obama is 61. Producer Michael Gelman (TV: "Live with Kelly &amp; Ryan") is 61. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens is 60. Actor Crystal Chappell is 57. Author Dennis Lehane is 57. Rock musician Rob Cieka (Boo Radleys) is 54. Actor Daniel Dae Kim is 54. Actor Michael DeLuise is 53. Former race car driver Jeff Gordon is 51. Rapper-actor Yo-Yo is 51. R&amp;B singer-actor Marques Houston is 41. Britain's Duchess of Sussex, the former actor Meghan Markle, is 41. Actor Abigail Spencer is 41. Actor/director Greta Gerwig is 39. Country singer Crystal Bowersox (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse are 30. Singer Jessica Sanchez (TV: "American Idol") is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday in HistoryToday is Thursday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2022. There are 149 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in HistoryOn Aug. 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.)On this date:In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.In 1830, plans for the city of Chicago were laid out.In 1916, the United States reached agreement with Denmark to purchase the Danish Virgin Islands for $25 million.In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him.In 1964, the bodies of missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney were found buried in an earthen dam in Mississippi.In 1972, Arthur Bremer was convicted and sentenced in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to 63 years in prison for his attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace (the sentence was later reduced to 53 years; Bremer was released from prison in 2007).In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy.In 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.In 1993, a federal judge sentenced Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating Rodney King's civil rights.In 2009, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.In 2019, a masked gunman fired on revelers enjoying summer nightlife in a popular entertainment district of Dayton, Ohio, leaving nine people dead and 27 wounded; police said officers shot and killed the shooter within 30 seconds of the start of his rampage.In 2020, nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored for years in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 6,000 and devastating nearby neighborhoods; it was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded.Ten years ago: Michael Phelps won the 18th Olympic gold medal of his career as the United States won the medley relay at the London Games. The United States set a world record to win the women's medley relay. Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to join Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam — winning the Olympics and the four majors. Three British athletes won gold medals in Olympic Stadium: Jessica Ennis in heptathlon; Greg Rutherford in men's long jump; and Mo Farah in the men's 10,000 meters.Five years ago: Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for a price-gouging scandal, was convicted on federal charges that he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds. (Shkreli was sentenced months later to seven years in prison.) The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, matching the 16-year low that had been recorded in May, as employers added 209,000 jobs.One year ago: Sydney McLaughlin smashed the world record and Dalilah Muhammad broke it as well in an American 1-2 finish in the women's 400 hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Andre De Grasse of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter race five years after finishing second to Usain Bolt in Rio; De Grasse won in a national record time of 19.62 seconds. Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics.Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Tina Cole is 79. Actor-comedian Richard Belzer is 78. Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 73. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is 67. Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 67. Actor Kym Karath (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 64. Hall of Fame track star Mary Decker Slaney is 64. Actor Lauren Tom is 63. Former President Barack Obama is 61. Producer Michael Gelman (TV: "Live with Kelly &amp; Ryan") is 61. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens is 60. Actor Crystal Chappell is 57. Author Dennis Lehane is 57. Rock musician Rob Cieka (Boo Radleys) is 54. Actor Daniel Dae Kim is 54. Actor Michael DeLuise is 53. Former race car driver Jeff Gordon is 51. Rapper-actor Yo-Yo is 51. R&amp;B singer-actor Marques Houston is 41. Britain's Duchess of Sussex, the former actor Meghan Markle, is 41. Actor Abigail Spencer is 41. Actor/director Greta Gerwig is 39. Country singer Crystal Bowersox (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse are 30. Singer Jessica Sanchez (TV: "American Idol") is 27.

Today in History - Aug. 4

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Tri-Rivers Fair invites kids out Thursday night

A mild overnight period with chances for showers and thunderstorms in south-central and southeast Kansas.&nbsp;

Temperatures will not be as hot but still a little above normal on Thursday. Areas of southwest Kansas will still hold temperatures near 100 degrees. Precipitation chances will be minimal for Thursday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA mild overnight period with chances for showers and thunderstorms in south-central and southeast Kansas.&nbsp;Temperatures will not be as hot but still a little above normal on Thursday. Areas of southwest Kansas will still hold temperatures near 100 degrees. Precipitation chances will be minimal for Thursday.<figure>
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NWS: Mild overnight with Thursday highs in mid to upper 90s

In case you missed it or want to relive the experience, here's a link to the 2022 Tri-Rivers Fair parade on Tuesday evening:

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By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are looking for the person who rode off with a bicycle and other merchandise from a south Salina sporting good store Tuesday evening.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, a man entered Dunham Sports, 2259 S. Ninth Street, walked back out, and re-entered the store a short time later.

The man grabbed an Adidas backpack, valued at $55, and some other merchandise valued at approximately $100, and then rode out of the store and into the Central Mall on a Kamp bike, valued at $450, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The man was described as being a 5'9" to 6' white male weighing approximately 170-200 who had a tattoo sleeve on his left forearm, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for the person who rode off with a bicycle and other merchandise from a south Salina sporting good store Tuesday evening.At approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, a man entered Dunham Sports, 2259 S. Ninth Street, walked back out, and re-entered the store a short time later.The man grabbed an Adidas backpack, valued at $55, and some other merchandise valued at approximately $100, and then rode out of the store and into the Central Mall on a Kamp bike, valued at $450, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The man was described as being a 5'9" to 6' white male weighing approximately 170-200 who had a tattoo sleeve on his left forearm, Forrester said.

Man rides out of south Salina store on bike, also takes other items

BROOKVILLE - Three people were arrested after a disturbance in a Brookville residence Tuesday night.

Tiffany Miller, 25, of Salina, went to her ex-boyfriend's residence in the 500 block of Perry Street in Brookville to pick up some of her belongings that had been set out on the front porch for her, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. 

Miller believed that not all of her belongings were there, so she and two people with her - Peter McSpadden, 26, of Salina, and Tyson Robb, 19, of Minneapolis - kicked in the door and entered the residence. Once inside, they confronted Miller's ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. The encounter became a physical altercation, Soldan said.

The incident occurred shortly before 9:18 p.m. Tuesday.

Miller was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.

Robb was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.

McSpadden was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.

BROOKVILLE - Three people were arrested after a disturbance in a Brookville residence Tuesday night.<figure>
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 </figure>Tiffany Miller, 25, of Salina, went to her ex-boyfriend's residence in the 500 block of Perry Street in Brookville to pick up some of her belongings that had been set out on the front porch for her, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. Miller believed that not all of her belongings were there, so she and two people with her - Peter McSpadden, 26, of Salina, and Tyson Robb, 19, of Minneapolis - kicked in the door and entered the residence. Once inside, they confronted Miller's ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. The encounter became a physical altercation, Soldan said.The incident occurred shortly before 9:18 p.m. Tuesday.Miller was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.●Aggravated burglary●Domestic battery●Battery●Criminal damage to property●Possession of marijuana●Possession of drug paraphernalia<figure>
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 </figure>McSpadden was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.●Aggravated burglary●Battery●Criminal carrying of a weapon●Criminal damage to property

Disturbance in Brookville Tuesday night results in arrest of 3

A pursuit that began in Salina early this morning, ended with stop spikes in Ellsworth County.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a black Audi 7 was northbound on N. College Avenue at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday when it failed to signal that it was turning west onto W. Ash Street. An officer followed the car, and once it turned south onto N. Broadway Boulevard, another officer attempted to stop the car, but it took off west on State Street to Kansas Highway 140, then north on N. Halstead Road, and west on State Street.

The car reached speeds of more than 100 mph on K-140, and the officers terminated their pursuit in the 3900 block of State Street because of the excessive speed, Forrester said.

At approximately 2:10 a.m., a deputy spotted the car and attempted to stop it in the 8800 block of W. Crawford Street, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. The Audi took off again, sometimes reaching speeds of up to 130 mph on K-140, Soldan said.

The Audi was finally stopped when stop spikes were deployed on K-140 inside Ellsworth County, and the driver, Kaleb Beaugh, 29, of rural Saline County, was apprehended.

Soldan said Beaugh was arrested on the following requested charges.

●Possession of a firearm while under the influence

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA pursuit that began in Salina early this morning, ended with stop spikes in Ellsworth County.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a black Audi 7 was northbound on N. College Avenue at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday when it failed to signal that it was turning west onto W. Ash Street. An officer followed the car, and once it turned south onto N. Broadway Boulevard, another officer attempted to stop the car, but it took off west on State Street to Kansas Highway 140, then north on N. Halstead Road, and west on State Street.The car reached speeds of more than 100 mph on K-140, and the officers terminated their pursuit in the 3900 block of State Street because of the excessive speed, Forrester said.At approximately 2:10 a.m., a deputy spotted the car and attempted to stop it in the 8800 block of W. Crawford Street, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. The Audi took off again, sometimes reaching speeds of up to 130 mph on K-140, Soldan said.<figure>
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 </figure>The Audi was finally stopped when stop spikes were deployed on K-140 inside Ellsworth County, and the driver, Kaleb Beaugh, 29, of rural Saline County, was apprehended.Soldan said Beaugh was arrested on the following requested charges.●Flee and elude●Possession of methamphetamine●Possession of cocaine●Possession of marijuana●Possession of a firearm while under the influence●Driving under the influence●Possession of drug paraphernalia●Driving while suspended●Driving while a habitual violator

Saline County man arrested after high-speed pursuit

The City of Salina has announced a special Salina City Commission meeting for this afternoon.

The Salina City Commission is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in room 105 of the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash Street, for discussion and possible action regarding the city’s pending application for $24.9 million in funding from Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) 2022 grant funds for the Old Smoky Hill River Bridge Replacement Project.

The meeting is in response to an email received Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting confirmation by 5 p.m. EST Wednesday of the availability of additional matching funds or a reduction in project scope such that the project could be completed if the project were to receive a $20.1 million RAISE award.

A meeting notification, agenda, and related information will be posted to the city’s website prior to the meeting.

By SALINA POSTThe City of Salina has announced a special Salina City Commission meeting for this afternoon.The Salina City Commission is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in room 105 of the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash Street, for discussion and possible action regarding the city’s pending application for $24.9 million in funding from Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) 2022 grant funds for the Old Smoky Hill River Bridge Replacement Project.The meeting is in response to an email received Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting confirmation by 5 p.m. EST Wednesday of the availability of additional matching funds or a reduction in project scope such that the project could be completed if the project were to receive a $20.1 million RAISE award.A meeting notification, agenda, and related information will be posted to the city’s website prior to the meeting.

City of Salina announces special commission meeting today

A blaze destroyed a $40,000 tractor late Monday night south of Brookville.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Ronald Hazelton, McPherson, was driving his 1989 Ford 7710 diesel tractor in a field on the east side of the 6500 block of S. Brookville Road just before 11:30 p.m. Monday when a fire started near the battery of the tractor. That area of S. Brookville Road is on the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Soldan noted.

Hazelton attempted to extinguish the fire with water, but the blaze soon engulfed the tractor and destroyed it, Soldan said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659541312836.jpeg" alt="What's left of the tractor that was destroyed by fire late Monday south of Brookville. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>What's left of the tractor that was destroyed by fire late Monday south of Brookville. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA blaze destroyed a $40,000 tractor late Monday night south of Brookville.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Ronald Hazelton, McPherson, was driving his 1989 Ford 7710 diesel tractor in a field on the east side of the 6500 block of S. Brookville Road just before 11:30 p.m. Monday when a fire started near the battery of the tractor. That area of S. Brookville Road is on the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Soldan noted.Hazelton attempted to extinguish the fire with water, but the blaze soon engulfed the tractor and destroyed it, Soldan said.

Fire starts near battery, destroys tractor south of Brookville

By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” Warren Buffet is fond of saying. That line was running through my head recently as my wife and I were preparing to have some flooring replaced in our kitchen and living room. We had moved all the furniture out of the way and thought we might try to speed the process along, and save a little money, by starting the demolition process ourselves. The floating floor we installed in the kitchen when we first moved in came out without any problem. The linoleum underneath was a different story. Actually, it turned out there were two layers of vinyl covering. After working up a sweat removing a small section of flooring that was atomically bonded to the subfloor, we decided the cost savings weren’t as valuable as we initially thought. We left the rest to the professionals. It’s a good reminder that price is only one side of the equation, and it’s difficult to judge the utility of something by only looking at half the calculation. It’s something I hope everyone keeps in the back of their minds as budget season for cities, counties and school districts is in full swing. In the coming weeks the majority of Kansans are likely to receive letters from at least one of these governing bodies of their intent to raise property taxes. These notices will include the value of your property, the tax you paid in the last year and a variety of other information. The date, time and location of a public hearing on the budget also will be included, and that’s where community members can offer their input on the proposed tax increase. The direct notices are relatively new and add an extra layer of transparency to the usual public notices published in a local newspaper and posted on government websites. Hopefully they’ll function as intended and spur more public feedback on budgets. Whether it’s through people attending the public hearings or having private conversations with county commissioners, city councilors or school board members, more engagement in the process will help ensure the taxes levied match the value of services the community desires. I will note that these conversations should be approached with a degree of caution because the public hearing is toward the end of a months-long process of drafting a budget and setting tax rates. If, for some reason, you’re hoping for a larger tax increase than proposed, you’re going to be out of luck since the maximum mill levy will have already been established. But public pressure can still lower the levy and reduce tax bills if elected officials are persuaded to do so. Officials have to strike a balance between the services the public wants at a price they’re willing to pay. The wants are often well intentioned, even reasonable, but they’re also unlimited. The appetite for tax increases is usually more subdued, at least by the public. When offering your opinion on a budget, keep in mind the other side of the equation. Cutting taxes is popular until it results in service reductions. The same way saving money on a new floor sounds like a good idea until you’re on the ground with a pry bar trying to pull off two layers of linoleum. I have no doubt some are willing to pay that price. I, on the other hand, discovered that getting the lowest bid possible isn’t always the greatest value.

"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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574694551876.png" alt="Greg Doering. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau" />
 <figcaption>Greg Doering. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau</figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau“Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” Warren Buffet is fond of saying. That line was running through my head recently as my wife and I were preparing to have some flooring replaced in our kitchen and living room. We had moved all the furniture out of the way and thought we might try to speed the process along, and save a little money, by starting the demolition process ourselves. The floating floor we installed in the kitchen when we first moved in came out without any problem. The linoleum underneath was a different story. Actually, it turned out there were two layers of vinyl covering. After working up a sweat removing a small section of flooring that was atomically bonded to the subfloor, we decided the cost savings weren’t as valuable as we initially thought. We left the rest to the professionals. It’s a good reminder that price is only one side of the equation, and it’s difficult to judge the utility of something by only looking at half the calculation. It’s something I hope everyone keeps in the back of their minds as budget season for cities, counties and school districts is in full swing. In the coming weeks the majority of Kansans are likely to receive letters from at least one of these governing bodies of their intent to raise property taxes. These notices will include the value of your property, the tax you paid in the last year and a variety of other information. The date, time and location of a public hearing on the budget also will be included, and that’s where community members can offer their input on the proposed tax increase. The direct notices are relatively new and add an extra layer of transparency to the usual public notices published in a local newspaper and posted on government websites. Hopefully they’ll function as intended and spur more public feedback on budgets. Whether it’s through people attending the public hearings or having private conversations with county commissioners, city councilors or school board members, more engagement in the process will help ensure the taxes levied match the value of services the community desires. I will note that these conversations should be approached with a degree of caution because the public hearing is toward the end of a months-long process of drafting a budget and setting tax rates. If, for some reason, you’re hoping for a larger tax increase than proposed, you’re going to be out of luck since the maximum mill levy will have already been established. But public pressure can still lower the levy and reduce tax bills if elected officials are persuaded to do so. Officials have to strike a balance between the services the public wants at a price they’re willing to pay. The wants are often well intentioned, even reasonable, but they’re also unlimited. The appetite for tax increases is usually more subdued, at least by the public. When offering your opinion on a budget, keep in mind the other side of the equation. Cutting taxes is popular until it results in service reductions. The same way saving money on a new floor sounds like a good idea until you’re on the ground with a pry bar trying to pull off two layers of linoleum. I have no doubt some are willing to pay that price. I, on the other hand, discovered that getting the lowest bid possible isn’t always the greatest value."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: Price and Value

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By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinator

Dickinson County’s Emergency Communications Center, also known as 911 Dispatch, is pairing up with the National Child Safety Council (NCSC) to help coordinate the county’s annual Child Safety, Bullying and Drug Education program.

Through that partnership, the NCSC is contacting Dickinson County businesses seeking funds to purchase materials that will be used to educate children and adults on a variety of topics.

The materials include information on dozens of different topics, ranging from coloring books to activity sheets to brochures addressing topics like safety for children, kid sitting, human trafficking, safety precautions for seniors, and provides police badges for kids, stickers and more.

“The safety council provides training materials for public safety agencies and law enforcement agencies,” explained Emily Nichols, Dickinson County Emergency Communications director. “They didn’t have any contacts in Dickinson County and they reached out to me.”

Both Saline and Geary County have paired up with the NCSC in the past and Nichols said she has heard “nothing but good things.”

Nichols says her goal is to get the information out into the hands of the public.

“There’s just so much available. I was impressed by all the information. Just for the elderly they have things like internet safety, drugs and medications, health management and security, and scams like photo spoofing (where a caller deliberately falsifies information transmitted to caller ID to disguise their identity). Things that people don’t even think of,” Nichols said.

She also hopes that law enforcement agencies in the county will contact her to talk about information they would like to distribute.

“For example, Deputy Brandon Depew, who leads the county’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs &amp; Violence) program, can pick out things he would like to take to the schools,” Nichols said. “I think the information should come from people like Brandon, or Abilene School Resource Officer Kris Kobiskie. They are the officers the kids see every day. And I know Chapman is wanting to do a program where their officers get into the schools more,” Nichols said.

“The hope is to get the public better educated. In this day and age we live in, we literally have information at our fingertips, but nobody is pushing this out,” she continued.

Nichols also said she is willing to present information to local civic groups and organizations regarding topics of interest.

To help fund the cost of materials, Nichols said that she and the NCSC have sent a letter to local businesses seeking donations. The letter lists suggested sponsorship levels.

Due to the prevalence of scams nowadays, Nichols said anyone that might be concerned about the validity of the letter should call her at (785) 263-4041.

The National Child Safety Council is a not-for-profit charitable, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the safety of children. Its mission is to prevent needless accidents and save lives by providing meaningful safety educational materials and programs for children, adults and seniors, according to the council’s website.

Nichols hopes to be able to help distribute some of the materials at various venues throughout the county.

“It’s too late to get organized for this year, but I’d like to hand out this information at the fair in Abilene and Herington next year,” Nichols said.

“Knowledge is power and the more knowledge you have the better aware you are,” Nichols said.

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinatorDickinson County’s Emergency Communications Center, also known as 911 Dispatch, is pairing up with the National Child Safety Council (NCSC) to help coordinate the county’s annual Child Safety, Bullying and Drug Education program.Through that partnership, the NCSC is contacting Dickinson County businesses seeking funds to purchase materials that will be used to educate children and adults on a variety of topics.The materials include information on dozens of different topics, ranging from coloring books to activity sheets to brochures addressing topics like safety for children, kid sitting, human trafficking, safety precautions for seniors, and provides police badges for kids, stickers and more.“The safety council provides training materials for public safety agencies and law enforcement agencies,” explained Emily Nichols, Dickinson County Emergency Communications director. “They didn’t have any contacts in Dickinson County and they reached out to me.”Both Saline and Geary County have paired up with the NCSC in the past and Nichols said she has heard “nothing but good things.”Nichols says her goal is to get the information out into the hands of the public.“There’s just so much available. I was impressed by all the information. Just for the elderly they have things like internet safety, drugs and medications, health management and security, and scams like photo spoofing (where a caller deliberately falsifies information transmitted to caller ID to disguise their identity). Things that people don’t even think of,” Nichols said.She also hopes that law enforcement agencies in the county will contact her to talk about information they would like to distribute.“For example, Deputy Brandon Depew, who leads the county’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs &amp; Violence) program, can pick out things he would like to take to the schools,” Nichols said. “I think the information should come from people like Brandon, or Abilene School Resource Officer Kris Kobiskie. They are the officers the kids see every day. And I know Chapman is wanting to do a program where their officers get into the schools more,” Nichols said.“The hope is to get the public better educated. In this day and age we live in, we literally have information at our fingertips, but nobody is pushing this out,” she continued.Nichols also said she is willing to present information to local civic groups and organizations regarding topics of interest.LetterTo help fund the cost of materials, Nichols said that she and the NCSC have sent a letter to local businesses seeking donations. The letter lists suggested sponsorship levels.Due to the prevalence of scams nowadays, Nichols said anyone that might be concerned about the validity of the letter should call her at (785) 263-4041.The National Child Safety Council is a not-for-profit charitable, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the safety of children. Its mission is to prevent needless accidents and save lives by providing meaningful safety educational materials and programs for children, adults and seniors, according to the council’s website.Nichols hopes to be able to help distribute some of the materials at various venues throughout the county.“It’s too late to get organized for this year, but I’d like to hand out this information at the fair in Abilene and Herington next year,” Nichols said.“Knowledge is power and the more knowledge you have the better aware you are,” Nichols said.

Dickinson Co. 911 Dispatch, National Child Safety Council join forces

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2022. There are 150 days left in the year.

On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead; prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring Latinos into leaving the U.S., and that he had outlined the plot in a screed published online shortly before the attack. (A man who was wounded in the shooting died in April 2020 after months in the hospital, raising the death toll to 23. Crusius has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges; he also faces federal hate crime and gun charges.)

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that took him to the present-day Americas.

In 1916, Irish-born British diplomat Roger Casement, a strong advocate of independence for Ireland, was hanged for treason.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint.

In 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League.

In 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce, whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found dead in his Los Angeles home; he was 40.

In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)

In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike, despite a warning from President Ronald Reagan they would be fired, which they were.

In 1993, the Senate voted 96-to-three to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

In 1994, Arkansas carried out the nation's first triple execution in 32 years. Stephen G. Breyer was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice in a private ceremony at Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's Vermont summer home.

In 2005, fourteen Marines from a Reserve unit in Ohio were killed in a roadside bombing in Iraq.

In 2014, Israel withdrew most of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip in an apparent winding down of a nearly monthlong operation against Hamas that had left more than 1,800 Palestinians and more than 60 Israelis dead.

In 2018, Las Vegas police said they were closing their investigation into the Oct. 1, 2017, shooting that left 58 people dead at a country music festival without a definitive answer for why Stephen Paddock unleashed gunfire from a hotel suite onto the concert crowd.

Ten years ago: The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly denounced Syria's crackdown on dissent in a symbolic effort meant to push the deadlocked Security Council and the world at large into action on stopping the country's civil war. Michael Phelps rallied to win the 100-meter butterfly for his third gold of the London Games and No. 17 of his career. Missy Franklin set a world record in the 200 backstroke for the 17-year-old's third gold in London.

Five years ago: Senators introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump. (Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the effort was unnecessary, and that he wouldn't let the legislation reach the floor.) West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he was switching parties to join the Republicans, a move that came as President Donald Trump visited his increasingly conservative state.

One year ago: New York's state attorney general said an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he had sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees; the report brought increased pressure on Cuomo to resign, including pressure from President Joe Biden and other Democrats. (Cuomo resigned a week later.) New York became the nation's first big city to announce it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, shows and gyms. The Taliban pressed ahead with their advances in southern Afghanistan, capturing most of the Helmand provincial capital. After taking herself out of several competitions at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles returned to win a bronze medal in the balance beam.

Today's Birthdays: Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy is 97. Singer Tony Bennett is 96. Actor Martin Sheen is 82. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth is 82. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 81. Singer Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) is 81. Movie director John Landis is 72. Actor JoMarie Payton is 72. Actor Jay North (TV: "Dennis the Menace") is 71. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne is 71. Actor Philip Casnoff is 68. Actor John C. McGinley is 63. Rock singer-musician Lee Rocker (The Stray Cats) is 61. Actor Lisa Ann Walter is 61. Rock singer James Hetfield (Metallica) is 59. Rock singer-musician Ed Roland (Collective Soul) is 59. Actor Isaiah Washington is 59. Country musician Dean Sams (Lonestar) is 56. Rock musician Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) is 52. Hip-hop artist Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa) is 51. Actor Brigid Brannagh is 50. Actor Michael Ealy is 49. Country musician Jimmy De Martini (Zac Brown Band) is 46. NFL quarterback Tom Brady is 45. Actor Evangeline Lilly is 43. Actor Mamie Gummer is 39. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is 38. Country singer Whitney Duncan is 38. Actor Jon Foster is 38. Actor Georgina Haig is 37. Pop-rock musician Brent Kutzle (OneRepublic) is 37. Rapper Shelley FKA DRAM is 34.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2022. There are 150 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead; prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring Latinos into leaving the U.S., and that he had outlined the plot in a screed published online shortly before the attack. (A man who was wounded in the shooting died in April 2020 after months in the hospital, raising the death toll to 23. Crusius has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges; he also faces federal hate crime and gun charges.)On this date:In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that took him to the present-day Americas.In 1916, Irish-born British diplomat Roger Casement, a strong advocate of independence for Ireland, was hanged for treason.In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint.In 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League.In 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce, whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found dead in his Los Angeles home; he was 40.In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike, despite a warning from President Ronald Reagan they would be fired, which they were.In 1993, the Senate voted 96-to-three to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg.In 1994, Arkansas carried out the nation's first triple execution in 32 years. Stephen G. Breyer was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice in a private ceremony at Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's Vermont summer home.In 2005, fourteen Marines from a Reserve unit in Ohio were killed in a roadside bombing in Iraq.In 2014, Israel withdrew most of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip in an apparent winding down of a nearly monthlong operation against Hamas that had left more than 1,800 Palestinians and more than 60 Israelis dead.In 2018, Las Vegas police said they were closing their investigation into the Oct. 1, 2017, shooting that left 58 people dead at a country music festival without a definitive answer for why Stephen Paddock unleashed gunfire from a hotel suite onto the concert crowd.Ten years ago: The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly denounced Syria's crackdown on dissent in a symbolic effort meant to push the deadlocked Security Council and the world at large into action on stopping the country's civil war. Michael Phelps rallied to win the 100-meter butterfly for his third gold of the London Games and No. 17 of his career. Missy Franklin set a world record in the 200 backstroke for the 17-year-old's third gold in London.Five years ago: Senators introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump. (Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the effort was unnecessary, and that he wouldn't let the legislation reach the floor.) West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he was switching parties to join the Republicans, a move that came as President Donald Trump visited his increasingly conservative state.One year ago: New York's state attorney general said an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he had sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees; the report brought increased pressure on Cuomo to resign, including pressure from President Joe Biden and other Democrats. (Cuomo resigned a week later.) New York became the nation's first big city to announce it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, shows and gyms. The Taliban pressed ahead with their advances in southern Afghanistan, capturing most of the Helmand provincial capital. After taking herself out of several competitions at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles returned to win a bronze medal in the balance beam.Today's Birthdays: Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy is 97. Singer Tony Bennett is 96. Actor Martin Sheen is 82. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth is 82. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 81. Singer Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) is 81. Movie director John Landis is 72. Actor JoMarie Payton is 72. Actor Jay North (TV: "Dennis the Menace") is 71. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne is 71. Actor Philip Casnoff is 68. Actor John C. McGinley is 63. Rock singer-musician Lee Rocker (The Stray Cats) is 61. Actor Lisa Ann Walter is 61. Rock singer James Hetfield (Metallica) is 59. Rock singer-musician Ed Roland (Collective Soul) is 59. Actor Isaiah Washington is 59. Country musician Dean Sams (Lonestar) is 56. Rock musician Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) is 52. Hip-hop artist Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa) is 51. Actor Brigid Brannagh is 50. Actor Michael Ealy is 49. Country musician Jimmy De Martini (Zac Brown Band) is 46. NFL quarterback Tom Brady is 45. Actor Evangeline Lilly is 43. Actor Mamie Gummer is 39. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is 38. Country singer Whitney Duncan is 38. Actor Jon Foster is 38. Actor Georgina Haig is 37. Pop-rock musician Brent Kutzle (OneRepublic) is 37. Rapper Shelley FKA DRAM is 34.

Today in History - Aug. 3

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Following are the unofficial totals with all 80 precincts reporting in the Aug. 2 primary election in Saline County.&nbsp;

According to information from the Saline County Clerk's Office, voter turnout was 46.57 percent of 36,346 registered voters, more than double of what it usually is for a primary election in Saline County.

US House of Representatives First District -Democrat

US House of Representatives First District - Republican

Kansas Governor/Lieutenant Governor - Democrat

Kansas Governor/Lieutenant Governor - Republican

Kansas Secretary of State - Democrat

Kansas Secretary of State - Republican

Kansas Attorney General - Democrat

Kansas Attorney General - Republican

Kansas State Treasurer - Republican

Kansas Commissioner of Insurance - Democrat

Kansas Commissioner of Insurance - Republican

Kansas State Board of Education - 7th District

Kansas House of Representatives 69th District - Democrat

Kansas House of Representatives 69th District - Republican

Kansas House of Representatives 71st District - Democrat

Kansas House of Representatives 71st District - Republican

Kansas House of Representatives 107th District - Democrat

Kansas House of Representatives 107th District - Republican

Saline County Commissioner District 1

Saline County Commissioner District 4

Saline County Commissioner District 5

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTFollowing are the unofficial totals with all 80 precincts reporting in the Aug. 2 primary election in Saline County.&nbsp;According to information from the Saline County Clerk's Office, voter turnout was 46.57 percent of 36,346 registered voters, more than double of what it usually is for a primary election in Saline County.Constitutional AmendmentYes: 7,443No: 9,202US Senate - DemocratMike Andra: 129Paul Buskirk: 435Mark R Holland: 658Robert Klingenberg: 1,793Michael Soetaert: 127Patrick Wiesner: 281US Senate - RepublicanJoan Farr: 1,814Jerry Moran (I): 7,790US House of Representatives First District -DemocratJames "Jimmy" Beard: 2,755US House of Representatives First District - RepublicanTracey Mann (I): 9,025Kansas Governor/Lieutenant Governor - DemocratRichard S Karnowski/Barry J Franco: 271Laura Kelly/David Toland (I): 3,458Kansas Governor/Lieutenant Governor - RepublicanArlyn Briggs/Lance Berland: 1,697Derek Schmidt/Katie Sawyer: 7,578Kansas Secretary of State - DemocratJeanna Repass: 2,999Kansas Secretary of State - RepublicanMike Brown: 3,659Scott J Schwab (I): 5,131Kansas Attorney General - DemocratChris Mann: 3,005Kansas Attorney General - RepublicanKris Kobach: 3,588Tony Mattivi: 1,706Kellie Warren: 4,184Kansas State Treasurer - DemocratLynn W Rogers (I): 3,003Kansas State Treasurer - RepublicanSteven Johnson: 7,281Caryn Tyson: 1,953Kansas Commissioner of Insurance - DemocratKiel Corkran: 2,906Kansas Commissioner of Insurance - RepublicanVicki Schmidt (I): 8,538Kansas State Board of Education - 7th DistrictBen Jones (I): 3,218Dennis Hershberger: 5,209Kansas House of Representatives 69th District - DemocratSarah Crews: 752Molly Molina: 635Kansas House of Representatives 69th District - RepublicanClarke Sanders (I): 3,533Kansas House of Representatives 71st District - DemocratWrite-ins: 102Kansas House of Representatives 71st District - RepublicanSteven K Howe (I): 4,451Kansas House of Representatives 107th District - DemocratWrite-in: 35Kansas House of Representatives 107th District - RepublicanSusan L Concannon (I): 417Gerald W Johnson: 343Saline County Commissioner District 1Monte Shadwick (I): 1,199Saline County Commissioner District 4James L Weese (I): 1,413Saline County Commissioner District 5Randall Hardy: 315Joe A Hay, Jr.: 515Michael (Mike) J White (I): 445

UPDATE: Unofficial Saline County primary election results; all precincts reporting

The Stiefel Theatre this afternoon announced on its Facebook page the cancelation of the Million Dollar Quartet concert on Sept. 9. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stiefeltheatre/">Historic Stiefel Theatre in Salina, KS Facebook page</a>:

We are sorry to announce that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarquartet?__cft__[0]=AZUw0IdVJS_32GaX8wBKVXjbiJ0EYy140ZCFKSk3_-GPhm8qJPHMvA487n-r2f5HJMtu75Hpb3vUx2CFOanc6AwoNB9vHdpI7YLYVv8ZKbh_EJpfz3yYfXXvxI4njUJTANhZm6SQ_FMTVj7PdL6OSq2FmAl1Awuo718uN7lt52f7LR9VYMV9GkrgGAlSV1IZQEU&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Million Dollar Quartet</a> will cancel their show at the Stiefel on Sept. 9. Issues with Covid/cost/travel have made it necessary for them to cancel some dates. We hope to reschedule! All ticket purchasers will be contacted and will receive refunds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655926807903.jpeg" alt="The Million Dollar Quartet. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
 <figcaption>The Million Dollar Quartet. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre</figcaption>
 </figure>The Stiefel Theatre this afternoon announced on its Facebook page the cancelation of the Million Dollar Quartet concert on Sept. 9. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stiefeltheatre/">Historic Stiefel Theatre in Salina, KS Facebook page</a>:We are sorry to announce that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarquartet?__cft__[0]=AZUw0IdVJS_32GaX8wBKVXjbiJ0EYy140ZCFKSk3_-GPhm8qJPHMvA487n-r2f5HJMtu75Hpb3vUx2CFOanc6AwoNB9vHdpI7YLYVv8ZKbh_EJpfz3yYfXXvxI4njUJTANhZm6SQ_FMTVj7PdL6OSq2FmAl1Awuo718uN7lt52f7LR9VYMV9GkrgGAlSV1IZQEU&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Million Dollar Quartet</a> will cancel their show at the Stiefel on Sept. 9. Issues with Covid/cost/travel have made it necessary for them to cancel some dates. We hope to reschedule! All ticket purchasers will be contacted and will receive refunds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stiefel: Million Dollar Quartet to cancel concert in Salina

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Salina and Hutchinson restaurant owner for not paying some of their employees the minimum wage, among other violations.

Documents were filed last week by the U.S. Department of Labor against the owners of Dimaru in Salina and Mr. Cao in Hutchinson, demanding $783,000 alleging that defendants failed to pay two Daimaru employees according to law and including liquidated damages.

The allegations are for actions that are said to have taken place between 2018 and 2020. They are also accused of not paying time and a half for overtime hours and not maintaining correct records of hours worked.

The department also alleges that similar violations occurred in 2015 and that Diamaru agreed to comply going forward in 2016, but that they did not change their practices.

The department also alleges that a couple who both worked in Salina contracted COVID-19 and that Diamaru did not pay proper sick leave during that period.

The lawsuit lists 39 employees at Hutchinson and 52 at Salina. 

NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Salina and Hutchinson restaurant owner for not paying some of their employees the minimum wage, among other violations.Documents were filed last week by the U.S. Department of Labor against the owners of Dimaru in Salina and Mr. Cao in Hutchinson, demanding $783,000 alleging that defendants failed to pay two Daimaru employees according to law and including liquidated damages.The allegations are for actions that are said to have taken place between 2018 and 2020. They are also accused of not paying time and a half for overtime hours and not maintaining correct records of hours worked.The department also alleges that similar violations occurred in 2015 and that Diamaru agreed to comply going forward in 2016, but that they did not change their practices.The department also alleges that a couple who both worked in Salina contracted COVID-19 and that Diamaru did not pay proper sick leave during that period.The lawsuit lists 39 employees at Hutchinson and 52 at Salina.

Federal lawsuit filed against Salina, Hutchinson restaurant owner

OCCK Transportation, in partnership with Sunbelt Solomon, is offering a new daily regional route from Salina to Solomon and back.&nbsp; 

The route is part of the KanConnect program of OCCK, a plan to connect regions of rural Kansas through public transportation options.

The KanConnect East bus service will have two bi-directional trips each day, Monday through Friday.&nbsp; The first route will start in Salina at the Dillons on Planet Avenue at 5:10 a.m., then head north to S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street, and Pilot Travel Center, before heading out of town to Solomon.&nbsp; In Solomon, the bus will stop first at 307 W. Seventh Street and then stop at 123 N. Main Street. before heading back to the S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street stop in Salina.&nbsp; The second loop will start in Salina at S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street at 2:15 p.m. and finish in Salina at Dillons on Planet Avenue around 3:20 p.m. each day.

Salina – Dillons on Planet Avenue &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:10 a.m.

Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:20 a.m.

Salina – Pilot Travel Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:30 a.m.

Solomon – 307 W. 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:50 a.m.

Solomon – 123 Main St.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:55 a.m.

Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:30 a.m.

Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:15 p.m.

Solmon – 123 Main St.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:45 p.m.

Solomon – 307 W. 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:50 p.m.

OCCK TransportationOCCK Transportation, in partnership with Sunbelt Solomon, is offering a new daily regional route from Salina to Solomon and back.&nbsp; The route is part of the KanConnect program of OCCK, a plan to connect regions of rural Kansas through public transportation options.The KanConnect East bus service will have two bi-directional trips each day, Monday through Friday.&nbsp; The first route will start in Salina at the Dillons on Planet Avenue at 5:10 a.m., then head north to S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street, and Pilot Travel Center, before heading out of town to Solomon.&nbsp; In Solomon, the bus will stop first at 307 W. Seventh Street and then stop at 123 N. Main Street. before heading back to the S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street stop in Salina.&nbsp; The second loop will start in Salina at S. Seventh Street and W. Walnut Street at 2:15 p.m. and finish in Salina at Dillons on Planet Avenue around 3:20 p.m. each day.The official times are here:Link 1 Departure Times:Salina – Dillons on Planet Avenue &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:10 a.m.Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:20 a.m.Salina – Pilot Travel Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:30 a.m.Solomon – 307 W. 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:50 a.m.Solomon – 123 Main St.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:55 a.m.Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:30 a.m.Link 2 Departure Times:Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:15 p.m.Solmon – 123 Main St.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:45 p.m.Solomon – 307 W. 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:50 p.m.Salina – Pilot Travel Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:05 p.m.Salina – 7th&nbsp;&amp; Walnut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:20 p.m.For the remainder of 2022, complimentary fares will be offered for all riders.&nbsp; A Salina CityGo Day Pass is included for anyone riding to Salina.“We are so excited to for this new option for KanConnect,” said Trell Grinter, OCCK Transportation Director.&nbsp; “We have been working behind the scenes on new partnerships like this one.&nbsp; We hope people are as excited about the opportunity as we are.&nbsp; We are always looking for ways to serve rural communities and make connections.”

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