Monday through Friday, APAC Shears of Salina will continue working on the City of Salina’s annual asphalt mill and inlay project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:

The work consists of milling the existing asphalt street surface 1.5” and replacing it with new asphalt to rehabilitate and preserve the pavement section. Permanent pavement markings will be placed shortly after the resurfacing.

All streets other than Riffel will be closed to through traffic while the work is completed. Cloud will be closed from Quincy to Norton while the work is being completed but detours will be provided. Traffic will be maintained on Riffel while the work is being completed. Motorists should expect modest delays and are encouraged to avoid the work zones altogether if possible.

The $916,000 project is a major component of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2022 maintenance capital improvement program.

City of SalinaMonday through Friday, APAC Shears of Salina will continue working on the City of Salina’s annual asphalt mill and inlay project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:<figure>
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 </figure>The work consists of milling the existing asphalt street surface 1.5” and replacing it with new asphalt to rehabilitate and preserve the pavement section. Permanent pavement markings will be placed shortly after the resurfacing.All streets other than Riffel will be closed to through traffic while the work is completed. Cloud will be closed from Quincy to Norton while the work is being completed but detours will be provided. Traffic will be maintained on Riffel while the work is being completed. Motorists should expect modest delays and are encouraged to avoid the work zones altogether if possible.The $916,000 project is a major component of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2022 maintenance capital improvement program.

Milling, paving, repair work for Salina streets this week

Eagle Radio operates&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/post-news-network">nine Post news sites</a>&nbsp;in communities across Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

Here is a sampling of stories from last week:

<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/47bfcabf-afa7-4c3b-94e5-afff2ed581fd">202 pints of blood donated during 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive in MHK</a> From Little Apple Post

<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/518365f3-5540-4182-81a8-87fafd6e53d9#//">Farm economy faces obstacles, says Missouri Agriculture Director</a> From St. Joseph Post

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/21dda4a8-df38-4c4f-9eb5-4928d4a64113">🎥 A Day in the Life: Reno County 911</a> From Hutch Post

<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/80726806-85fd-46a3-a28f-b9ceccfce8e0">North Platte resident returns home to find couple rummaging through fridge</a> From North Platte Post

<a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/90c5767a-c60d-48db-b868-aa81ef0413ec">Authorities report arrest in Enfinnity Hayes Lawson homicide case</a> From JC Post

<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/posts/bee5c059-bff3-4521-a6d4-0a311d20bb79">Brothers restaurant brings togetherness in Scottsbluff</a> From Panhandle Post

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/5d2b0b9e-9302-43c5-a90c-9032ac895f72">Hoisington residents using new pool to beat summer heat wave</a> From Great Bend Post

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/e153a0fc-fe06-4de4-b5c7-d6f0d57fa59b">Hays USD 489 to revisit dress code after parent complains about satanism ban</a> From Hays Post

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8eb22de0-0264-4ac0-87bd-4407f223638c">Pursuit through west, south Salina includes bags of weed being tossed</a> From Salina Post

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 </figure>Eagle Radio operates&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/post-news-network">nine Post news sites</a>&nbsp;in communities across Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.Here is a sampling of stories from last week:<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/47bfcabf-afa7-4c3b-94e5-afff2ed581fd">202 pints of blood donated during 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive in MHK</a> From Little Apple Post<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/518365f3-5540-4182-81a8-87fafd6e53d9#//">Farm economy faces obstacles, says Missouri Agriculture Director</a> From St. Joseph Post<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/21dda4a8-df38-4c4f-9eb5-4928d4a64113">🎥 A Day in the Life: Reno County 911</a> From Hutch Post<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/80726806-85fd-46a3-a28f-b9ceccfce8e0">North Platte resident returns home to find couple rummaging through fridge</a> From North Platte Post<a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/90c5767a-c60d-48db-b868-aa81ef0413ec">Authorities report arrest in Enfinnity Hayes Lawson homicide case</a> From JC Post<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/posts/bee5c059-bff3-4521-a6d4-0a311d20bb79">Brothers restaurant brings togetherness in Scottsbluff</a> From Panhandle Post<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/5d2b0b9e-9302-43c5-a90c-9032ac895f72">Hoisington residents using new pool to beat summer heat wave</a> From Great Bend Post<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/e153a0fc-fe06-4de4-b5c7-d6f0d57fa59b">Hays USD 489 to revisit dress code after parent complains about satanism ban</a> From Hays Post<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8eb22de0-0264-4ac0-87bd-4407f223638c">Pursuit through west, south Salina includes bags of weed being tossed</a> From Salina Post

News From Around the Post News Network

By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN – When it comes to helping their children achieve academic success, it sure doesn’t hurt if parents remember how to multiply fractions and diagram sentences.&nbsp;

But Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles said there is a more basic way that parents can spur their children’s growth.&nbsp;

“First and foremost,” he said, “parents need to be present with their children.”&nbsp;

“Parents are children’s first teacher (but) as they get into formal schooling, you don’t want to maintain that primary teaching role; you want that to be an in-classroom experience. But the support from the child’s family – or, the home and school congruence – is really critical to success.”&nbsp;

Wiles describes parent involvement as an effort to understand what is happening in their children’s lives.&nbsp;

“It really starts with an environment where what happens at school is something that adults are inquisitive about; that is, they want to know what’s going on,” he said. “That includes being able to have discussions with children about what’s happening at school. Parents should be engaged with their children’s lives.”&nbsp;

Parents should consider volunteering at school activities and boards, such as PTO. They should talk to the child’s homeroom teacher regularly, as well as other school personnel such as administrators, coaches, librarians and non-homeroom teachers.&nbsp;

Wiles said: “Ask them questions like, ‘are they paying attention and doing what they’re supposed to do?’ And then involve your child in those discussions. Learn to develop a comprehensive lens that includes your own view, your child’s view and the teacher’s view in order to understand the full picture.”&nbsp;

“Success in school really does start with having an open line of communication with your child’s classroom and the school at large.”&nbsp;

Wiles said the early years of a child’s education are especially important: “A lot of children are really anxious to get older, and yet there’s a lack of appreciation for what it takes to be older and successful which are – in my view – the things you learn in kindergarten through sixth or seventh grade. We need to recognize that is part of the developmental process. All the things they will learn after that are built on that foundation.”&nbsp;

Wiles encourages parents to establish a “family culture” that centers around two things: “My child is important and what they’re learning is important for their future.”&nbsp;

“Even if they are telling you they are doing things they shouldn’t be doing, that is not the time to be upset, angry or disappointed,” he said.&nbsp;

“The important thing is to let them know you care about them and you’re glad they shared with you. Once you’ve had a chance to process what they’ve said, you can figure out what needs to change. But being grateful and encouraging your child to share with you is the foundation of really solid adult-child relationships through late childhood, early adolescence and all the way through to emerging adulthood.”&nbsp;

More information on child development&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/extension/child-development" target="_blank">is available online</a>&nbsp;from K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;MANHATTAN – When it comes to helping their children achieve academic success, it sure doesn’t hurt if parents remember how to multiply fractions and diagram sentences.&nbsp;But Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles said there is a more basic way that parents can spur their children’s growth.&nbsp;“First and foremost,” he said, “parents need to be present with their children.”&nbsp;“Parents are children’s first teacher (but) as they get into formal schooling, you don’t want to maintain that primary teaching role; you want that to be an in-classroom experience. But the support from the child’s family – or, the home and school congruence – is really critical to success.”&nbsp;Wiles describes parent involvement as an effort to understand what is happening in their children’s lives.&nbsp;“It really starts with an environment where what happens at school is something that adults are inquisitive about; that is, they want to know what’s going on,” he said. “That includes being able to have discussions with children about what’s happening at school. Parents should be engaged with their children’s lives.”&nbsp;Parents should consider volunteering at school activities and boards, such as PTO. They should talk to the child’s homeroom teacher regularly, as well as other school personnel such as administrators, coaches, librarians and non-homeroom teachers.&nbsp;Wiles said: “Ask them questions like, ‘are they paying attention and doing what they’re supposed to do?’ And then involve your child in those discussions. Learn to develop a comprehensive lens that includes your own view, your child’s view and the teacher’s view in order to understand the full picture.”&nbsp;“Success in school really does start with having an open line of communication with your child’s classroom and the school at large.”&nbsp;Wiles said the early years of a child’s education are especially important: “A lot of children are really anxious to get older, and yet there’s a lack of appreciation for what it takes to be older and successful which are – in my view – the things you learn in kindergarten through sixth or seventh grade. We need to recognize that is part of the developmental process. All the things they will learn after that are built on that foundation.”&nbsp;Wiles encourages parents to establish a “family culture” that centers around two things: “My child is important and what they’re learning is important for their future.”&nbsp;“Even if they are telling you they are doing things they shouldn’t be doing, that is not the time to be upset, angry or disappointed,” he said.&nbsp;“The important thing is to let them know you care about them and you’re glad they shared with you. Once you’ve had a chance to process what they’ve said, you can figure out what needs to change. But being grateful and encouraging your child to share with you is the foundation of really solid adult-child relationships through late childhood, early adolescence and all the way through to emerging adulthood.”&nbsp;More information on child development&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/extension/child-development" target="_blank">is available online</a>&nbsp;from K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

Child development expert urges parents to be present with children

ABILENE - The next Eisenhower Library Lunch &amp; Learn program is scheduled to look at the Eisenhower presidency.

The program is scheduled for noon Thursday, either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building auditorium and will begin promptly at noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. Park in the south parking lot nearest the library building. A light box-lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you can't participate in person, you can join the program online via the following two options.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/418333463666030/posts/418333440332699">Facebook</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6w4jEOALvc">YouTube</a>

Continuing with this year's theme The Making of a Leader, this month's Lunch &amp; Learn features guest author David A. Nichols who will join the program remotely. Nichols is a prominent historian of the Eisenhower presidency and former academic dean at Southwestern College, with three books published by Simon &amp; Schuster. His most recent Eisenhower book is Ike and McCarthy: Dwight Eisenhower’s Secret Campaign against Joseph McCarthy.

The 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy the Eisenhower Foundation with support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the Eisenhower Foundation. To learn more, visit <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

ABILENE - The next Eisenhower Library Lunch &amp; Learn program is scheduled to look at the Eisenhower presidency.The program is scheduled for noon Thursday, either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building auditorium and will begin promptly at noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. Park in the south parking lot nearest the library building. A light box-lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.If you can't participate in person, you can join the program online via the following two options.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/418333463666030/posts/418333440332699">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6w4jEOALvc">YouTube</a>Continuing with this year's theme The Making of a Leader, this month's Lunch &amp; Learn features guest author David A. Nichols who will join the program remotely. Nichols is a prominent historian of the Eisenhower presidency and former academic dean at Southwestern College, with three books published by Simon &amp; Schuster. His most recent Eisenhower book is Ike and McCarthy: Dwight Eisenhower’s Secret Campaign against Joseph McCarthy.The 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy the Eisenhower Foundation with support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.About the Eisenhower Presidential Library The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the Eisenhower Foundation. To learn more, visit <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Ike Lunch & Learn: Assessing the Eisenhower presidency

Today is Sunday, July 24, the 205th day of 2022. There are 160 days left in the year.

On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, a passenger ship carrying more than 2,500 people, rolled onto its side while docked at the Clark Street Bridge on the Chicago River; an estimated 844 people died in the disaster.

In 1847, Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.

In 1866, Tennessee became the first state to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War.

In 1911, Yale University history professor Hiram Bingham III found the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu, in Peru.

In 1937, the state of Alabama dropped charges against four of the nine young Black men accused of raping two white women in the "Scottsboro Case."

In 1959, during a visit to Moscow, Vice President Richard Nixon engaged in his famous "Kitchen Debate" with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.

In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom had been the first men to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific.

In 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings to the Watergate special prosecutor.

In 1975, an Apollo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific, completing a mission which included the first-ever docking with a Soyuz capsule from the Soviet Union.

In 1998, the motion picture "Saving Private Ryan," starring Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg, was released.

In 2010, a stampede inside a tunnel crowded with techno music fans left 21 people dead and more than 500 injured at the famed Love Parade festival in western Germany.

In 2016, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In 2019, in a day of congressional testimony, Robert Mueller dismissed President Donald Trump's claim of "total exoneration" in Mueller's probe of Russia's 2016 election interference.

Ten years ago: In his first foreign policy speech since emerging as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney called for an independent investigation into claims the White House had leaked national security information for President Barack Obama's political gain; the White House replied that the president "has made abundantly clear that he has no tolerance for leaks." Actor Chad Everett died in Los Angeles at age 75. Actor Sherman Hemsley died in El Paso, Texas, at age 74.

Five years ago: In a speech to a national Boy Scout gathering in West Virginia, President Donald Trump railed against his enemies and promoted his political agenda, bringing an angry reaction from some parents and former Scouts from both parties. Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner answered questions from Senate investigators for four hours about contacts with Russians during and after Trump's campaign for the White House; he said he "did not collude with Russia" and that all of his actions "were proper." A Taliban suicide bomber killed 24 people in an early morning assault in a neighborhood of the Afghan capital where prominent politicians lived.

One year ago: Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian who took his sharp wit and piercing social commentary to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, died at 93.

Today's Birthdays: Actor John Aniston is 89. Political cartoonist Pat Oliphant is 87. Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 86. Actor Mark Goddard is 86. Actor Dan Hedaya is 82. Actor Chris Sarandon is 80. Comedian Gallagher is 76. Actor Robert Hays is 75. Former Republican national chairman Marc Racicot is 74. Actor Michael Richards is 73. Actor Lynda Carter is 71. Movie director Gus Van Sant is 70. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is 69. Country singer Pam Tillis is 65. Actor Paul Ben-Victor is 60. Basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Barry Bonds is 58. Actor Kadeem Hardison is 57. Actor-singer Kristin Chenoweth is 54. Actor Laura Leighton is 54. Actor John P. Navin Jr. is 54. Actor-singer Jennifer Lopez is 53. Basketball player-turned-actor Rick Fox is 53. Director Patty Jenkins ("Wonder Woman") is 51. Actor Jamie Denbo (TV: "Orange is the New Black") is 49. Actor Eric Szmanda is 47. Actor Rose Byrne is 43. Country singer Jerrod Niemann is 43. Actor Summer Glau is 41. Actor Sheaun McKinney is 41. Actor Elisabeth Moss is 40. Actor Anna Paquin is 40. Actor Sarah Greene is 38. NHL center Patrice Bergeron is 37. Actor Megan Park is 36. Actor Mara Wilson is 35. Actor Sarah Steele is 34. Rock singer Jay McGuiness (The Wanted) is 32. Actor Emily Bett Rickards is 31. Actor Lucas Adams is 29. TV personality Bindi Irwin is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, July 24, the 205th day of 2022. There are 160 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, a passenger ship carrying more than 2,500 people, rolled onto its side while docked at the Clark Street Bridge on the Chicago River; an estimated 844 people died in the disaster.On this date:In 1847, Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.In 1866, Tennessee became the first state to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War.In 1911, Yale University history professor Hiram Bingham III found the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu, in Peru.In 1937, the state of Alabama dropped charges against four of the nine young Black men accused of raping two white women in the "Scottsboro Case."In 1959, during a visit to Moscow, Vice President Richard Nixon engaged in his famous "Kitchen Debate" with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom had been the first men to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific.In 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings to the Watergate special prosecutor.In 1975, an Apollo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific, completing a mission which included the first-ever docking with a Soyuz capsule from the Soviet Union.In 1998, the motion picture "Saving Private Ryan," starring Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg, was released.In 2010, a stampede inside a tunnel crowded with techno music fans left 21 people dead and more than 500 injured at the famed Love Parade festival in western Germany.In 2016, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.In 2019, in a day of congressional testimony, Robert Mueller dismissed President Donald Trump's claim of "total exoneration" in Mueller's probe of Russia's 2016 election interference.Ten years ago: In his first foreign policy speech since emerging as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney called for an independent investigation into claims the White House had leaked national security information for President Barack Obama's political gain; the White House replied that the president "has made abundantly clear that he has no tolerance for leaks." Actor Chad Everett died in Los Angeles at age 75. Actor Sherman Hemsley died in El Paso, Texas, at age 74.Five years ago: In a speech to a national Boy Scout gathering in West Virginia, President Donald Trump railed against his enemies and promoted his political agenda, bringing an angry reaction from some parents and former Scouts from both parties. Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner answered questions from Senate investigators for four hours about contacts with Russians during and after Trump's campaign for the White House; he said he "did not collude with Russia" and that all of his actions "were proper." A Taliban suicide bomber killed 24 people in an early morning assault in a neighborhood of the Afghan capital where prominent politicians lived.One year ago: Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian who took his sharp wit and piercing social commentary to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, died at 93.Today's Birthdays: Actor John Aniston is 89. Political cartoonist Pat Oliphant is 87. Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 86. Actor Mark Goddard is 86. Actor Dan Hedaya is 82. Actor Chris Sarandon is 80. Comedian Gallagher is 76. Actor Robert Hays is 75. Former Republican national chairman Marc Racicot is 74. Actor Michael Richards is 73. Actor Lynda Carter is 71. Movie director Gus Van Sant is 70. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is 69. Country singer Pam Tillis is 65. Actor Paul Ben-Victor is 60. Basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Barry Bonds is 58. Actor Kadeem Hardison is 57. Actor-singer Kristin Chenoweth is 54. Actor Laura Leighton is 54. Actor John P. Navin Jr. is 54. Actor-singer Jennifer Lopez is 53. Basketball player-turned-actor Rick Fox is 53. Director Patty Jenkins ("Wonder Woman") is 51. Actor Jamie Denbo (TV: "Orange is the New Black") is 49. Actor Eric Szmanda is 47. Actor Rose Byrne is 43. Country singer Jerrod Niemann is 43. Actor Summer Glau is 41. Actor Sheaun McKinney is 41. Actor Elisabeth Moss is 40. Actor Anna Paquin is 40. Actor Sarah Greene is 38. NHL center Patrice Bergeron is 37. Actor Megan Park is 36. Actor Mara Wilson is 35. Actor Sarah Steele is 34. Rock singer Jay McGuiness (The Wanted) is 32. Actor Emily Bett Rickards is 31. Actor Lucas Adams is 29. TV personality Bindi Irwin is 24.

Today in History - July 24

TOPEKA—The&nbsp; <a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/25iA3i_UPIKM5Hk8H6a0jEA_n34OlxPiY0i90mYA_p8" target="_blank">9th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;has sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the new position.

The district judge post in the 9th Judicial District was among several certified by <a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/25iA3i_UPIKM5Hk8H6a0jGsBHqMNo7I9-Ua218VRI0o" target="_blank">Supreme Court Administrative Order 2022-JA-020</a> after the Kansas Legislature passed and the governor signed 2022 House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill No. 267 to fund them.  &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey and McPherson counties. &nbsp; The nominees are: &nbsp;

●Michael Llamas, Newton, self-employed with Llamas Law, LLC; city prosecutor in Hesston; and municipal court judge in Burrton, Florence, and Walton. 

●Matthew Treaster, Newton, assistant United States attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office . 

●Diane Sorensen, Newton, attorney and shareholder, Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock &amp; Kennedy, Chtd. 

Eligibility requirements &nbsp; Nominees for district judge must be: &nbsp;

●a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas and engaged in the practice of law for at least five years, whether as a lawyer, judge, or full-time teacher at an accredited law school; and

●a resident of the 9th Judicial District at the time of taking office and while holding office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Term of office &nbsp; After serving one year in office, the new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term. &nbsp; Nominating commission &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Melissa Standridge as the nonvoting chair;&nbsp;Glen Snell of Lindsborg;&nbsp;Thomas Adrian, George “Chip” Westfall, Jana McKinney, and John Robb, all of Newton; and David O’Dell, Brian Bina, and Ann Elliott, all of McPherson.

TOPEKA—The&nbsp; <a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/25iA3i_UPIKM5Hk8H6a0jEA_n34OlxPiY0i90mYA_p8" target="_blank">9th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;has sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the new position.The district judge post in the 9th Judicial District was among several certified by <a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/25iA3i_UPIKM5Hk8H6a0jGsBHqMNo7I9-Ua218VRI0o" target="_blank">Supreme Court Administrative Order 2022-JA-020</a> after the Kansas Legislature passed and the governor signed 2022 House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill No. 267 to fund them.  &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey and McPherson counties. &nbsp; The nominees are: &nbsp;●Michael Llamas, Newton, self-employed with Llamas Law, LLC; city prosecutor in Hesston; and municipal court judge in Burrton, Florence, and Walton. ●Matthew Treaster, Newton, assistant United States attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office . ●Diane Sorensen, Newton, attorney and shareholder, Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock &amp; Kennedy, Chtd. Eligibility requirements &nbsp; Nominees for district judge must be: &nbsp;●at least 30 years old;●a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas and engaged in the practice of law for at least five years, whether as a lawyer, judge, or full-time teacher at an accredited law school; and●a resident of the 9th Judicial District at the time of taking office and while holding office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Term of office &nbsp; After serving one year in office, the new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term. &nbsp; Nominating commission &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Melissa Standridge as the nonvoting chair;&nbsp;Glen Snell of Lindsborg;&nbsp;Thomas Adrian, George “Chip” Westfall, Jana McKinney, and John Robb, all of Newton; and David O’Dell, Brian Bina, and Ann Elliott, all of McPherson.

9th Judicial commission nominates 3 for district court judge

Heat indices Sunday afternoon will range from 102 to 109 across south-central and southeast Kansas. 

Also, a chance for scattered showers and storms exists Sunday night. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds and dime-size hail possible.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceHeat indices Sunday afternoon will range from 102 to 109 across south-central and southeast Kansas. Also, a chance for scattered showers and storms exists Sunday night. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds and dime-size hail possible.

Cooler temps on Sunday; greater chance for rain

The City of Salina has announced that&nbsp;Monday through Friday, Twin Traffic Marking Corporation of Kansas City, Kan., will refresh the pavement markings on various streets in Salina.

The streets scheduled to receive updates include the following.

Belmont Boulevard from S. Ninth Street to Highland Avenue

Broadway Boulevard from W. Ash Street to N. Chicago Street

W. Crawford Street from Centennial Road through the Interstate 135 interchange

Magnolia Road east and west of S. Ninth Street

North Street east and west of N. Broadway Boulevard

S. Ohio Street from E. Schilling Road to E. Magnolia Road

W. Schilling Road from west of Virginia Drive to Market Place

The paint is usually applied by a moving vehicle with minimum traffic control and therefore few inconveniences to traffic. The paint dries in minutes. 

Motorists should maintain their distance from the vehicle at all times and avoid contact with freshly painted lines. Motorists are also encouraged to seek alternate routes when they see that work is occurring.

 The $60,000 project is part of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2022 maintenance capital improvement program.

By SALINA POSTThe City of Salina has announced that&nbsp;Monday through Friday, Twin Traffic Marking Corporation of Kansas City, Kan., will refresh the pavement markings on various streets in Salina.The streets scheduled to receive updates include the following. Belmont Boulevard from S. Ninth Street to Highland AvenueBroadway Boulevard from W. Ash Street to N. Chicago StreetW. Crawford Street from Centennial Road through the Interstate 135 interchangeMagnolia Road east and west of S. Ninth StreetNorth Street east and west of N. Broadway BoulevardS. Ohio Street from E. Schilling Road to E. Magnolia RoadW. Schilling Road from west of Virginia Drive to Market PlaceThe paint is usually applied by a moving vehicle with minimum traffic control and therefore few inconveniences to traffic. The paint dries in minutes. Motorists should maintain their distance from the vehicle at all times and avoid contact with freshly painted lines. Motorists are also encouraged to seek alternate routes when they see that work is occurring. The $60,000 project is part of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2022 maintenance capital improvement program.

Some Salina streets set for pavement marking work Monday-Friday

With skyrocketing prices everywhere you turn these days, it’s more important than ever to take control of your money by making and sticking to a monthly budget. And I’m a big believer that every married couple should have a monthly budget meeting because it’s so important that you both have a say in the household finances.

But as a natural spender, I have to admit that budgeting is not always my favorite thing. The good news is there’s no rule that says the meeting can’t be fun! So here are my tips for having the most fun and productive budget meeting ever. (To all my single friends out there, you can and should still make a monthly budget. Find a trusted friend or family member to hold you accountable and cheer you on, and you’ll be well on your way to crushing your own financial goals.)

In our busy household, if we don’t actually schedule something, it’s not going to happen. Give your budget meeting a date and time just like you’d schedule a doctor’s appointment. If something comes up and you need to move it, that’s okay, but keep in mind that it should be at the very beginning of the month (or right before a new month starts) so you have a clear plan going in.

Limit the distractions. Turn the TV off, put the kids to bed or hire a babysitter for the night, play some quiet music in the background, and do whatever else you can to make this a stress-free experience. And don’t forget the snacks—because budgeting is 10 times better with pizza.

Before you start your meeting, get all the materials you’ll need to make your budget. That could mean the classic pen and paper, a geeky Excel spreadsheet, or a budgeting app like EveryDollar (this is our go-to because you don’t have to do nearly as much math).

Another important tool is a timer. This doesn’t need to be a long, drawn-out meeting—just 30 minutes should be perfect. And if you find you’re going longer than that and getting frustrated, take a break and come back to it later or even the next day. It can take a while to get the hang of budgeting, especially when you’re new to it.

One of the first things you should do when you sit down with your spouse to budget is remind each other why you’re budgeting in the first place. What are the things you hope to do with money in the future? Whether it’s getting out of debt, saving money for your kids’ college fund, vacationing in Aruba, or being able to give away thousands of dollars to people in need, those things will propel you forward and keep you motivated as you budget.

When you do a zero-based budget, your income minus your expenses equals zero. To make your budget, list all the income you’ll be taking home that month, then list all your expenses for the month in order of importance (for example—giving, necessities, debt payments, saving and fun money). Then give every single dollar of your income a job&nbsp;before&nbsp;you spend it by assigning it to a budget category. Make any adjustments you need to make until you can subtract your expenses from your income and get zero.

Once you have your budget all mapped out, make a pact with your spouse to stick to the plan. This means no extra spontaneous purchases at the grocery store or borrowing from next month’s budget so you can get a new couch this month.

To help you avoid overspending, keep track of your transactions throughout the month. You can do this by using the EveryDollar app or by using what I call the cash envelope system. That’s where you withdraw the exact amount of cash you’ll need for each budget category and keep it all in labeled envelopes so you always know exactly how much you have left.

Help each other stay encouraged throughout this process. Once you’re in the habit of having those budget meetings every month and sticking to the vision you’ve built together, I promise it will get a whole lot easier. You guys can do this!

For more tips on stress-free budgeting, including budgeting on an inconsistent income, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/the-truth-about-budgeting" target="_blank">this article</a>.

Rachel Cruze&nbsp;is a two-time No. 1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of&nbsp;The Rachel Cruze Show.&nbsp;She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly &amp; Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/rachelcruze" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelcruze" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rachelcruze.com/" target="_blank">rachelcruze.com</a>.

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 <figcaption>Rachel Cruze</figcaption>
 </figure>By RACHEL CRUZEWith skyrocketing prices everywhere you turn these days, it’s more important than ever to take control of your money by making and sticking to a monthly budget. And I’m a big believer that every married couple should have a monthly budget meeting because it’s so important that you both have a say in the household finances.But as a natural spender, I have to admit that budgeting is not always my favorite thing. The good news is there’s no rule that says the meeting can’t be fun! So here are my tips for having the most fun and productive budget meeting ever. (To all my single friends out there, you can and should still make a monthly budget. Find a trusted friend or family member to hold you accountable and cheer you on, and you’ll be well on your way to crushing your own financial goals.)Put it on your calendarIn our busy household, if we don’t actually schedule something, it’s not going to happen. Give your budget meeting a date and time just like you’d schedule a doctor’s appointment. If something comes up and you need to move it, that’s okay, but keep in mind that it should be at the very beginning of the month (or right before a new month starts) so you have a clear plan going in.Create the right environmentLimit the distractions. Turn the TV off, put the kids to bed or hire a babysitter for the night, play some quiet music in the background, and do whatever else you can to make this a stress-free experience. And don’t forget the snacks—because budgeting is 10 times better with pizza.Prep your toolsBefore you start your meeting, get all the materials you’ll need to make your budget. That could mean the classic pen and paper, a geeky Excel spreadsheet, or a budgeting app like EveryDollar (this is our go-to because you don’t have to do nearly as much math).Another important tool is a timer. This doesn’t need to be a long, drawn-out meeting—just 30 minutes should be perfect. And if you find you’re going longer than that and getting frustrated, take a break and come back to it later or even the next day. It can take a while to get the hang of budgeting, especially when you’re new to it.Dream together&nbsp;One of the first things you should do when you sit down with your spouse to budget is remind each other why you’re budgeting in the first place. What are the things you hope to do with money in the future? Whether it’s getting out of debt, saving money for your kids’ college fund, vacationing in Aruba, or being able to give away thousands of dollars to people in need, those things will propel you forward and keep you motivated as you budget.Make a zero-based budgetWhen you do a zero-based budget, your income minus your expenses equals zero. To make your budget, list all the income you’ll be taking home that month, then list all your expenses for the month in order of importance (for example—giving, necessities, debt payments, saving and fun money). Then give every single dollar of your income a job&nbsp;before&nbsp;you spend it by assigning it to a budget category. Make any adjustments you need to make until you can subtract your expenses from your income and get zero.Stick to the planOnce you have your budget all mapped out, make a pact with your spouse to stick to the plan. This means no extra spontaneous purchases at the grocery store or borrowing from next month’s budget so you can get a new couch this month.To help you avoid overspending, keep track of your transactions throughout the month. You can do this by using the EveryDollar app or by using what I call the cash envelope system. That’s where you withdraw the exact amount of cash you’ll need for each budget category and keep it all in labeled envelopes so you always know exactly how much you have left.Stay positiveHelp each other stay encouraged throughout this process. Once you’re in the habit of having those budget meetings every month and sticking to the vision you’ve built together, I promise it will get a whole lot easier. You guys can do this!For more tips on stress-free budgeting, including budgeting on an inconsistent income, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/the-truth-about-budgeting" target="_blank">this article</a>.Rachel Cruze&nbsp;is a two-time No. 1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of&nbsp;The Rachel Cruze Show.&nbsp;She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly &amp; Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/rachelcruze" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelcruze" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rachelcruze.com/" target="_blank">rachelcruze.com</a>.

CRUZE: Seven ways to have the best budget meeting ever 

A pattern change may be on the way late next week. Increased chances for rain and near-normal temperatures look to be in store across Kansas for the end of July.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA pattern change may be on the way late next week. Increased chances for rain and near-normal temperatures look to be in store across Kansas for the end of July.

NWS: Rain chance increase, near normal temps expected next week

ELLSWORTH COUNTY - Human remains found in rural Ellsworth County on Tuesday have been identified as those of a Salina man missing for more than a month.

In a statement released this morning, the Salina Police Department reported that on Friday, "a forensic odontologist was able to compare the dental records of Nathan Philip Thompson and the deceased remains and confirm the body's identity as that of Thompson."

Additionally, based on the autopsy performed, the medical examiner has determined that Thompson's death was a homicide.

On June 18, Salina police announced that they were investigating the disappearance of Thompson, 44, who hadn't been seen in more than a week. In information released on June 18, police reported that on June 13, the Salina Fire Department responded to a trailer home fire at 1635 Elgin in west Salina. No one was in the trailer at the time the blaze was extinguished, however the fire was classified as an arson. 

At the time of the fire, neighbors told police that Thompson had been living in the trailer, but had not been seen for approximately a week.

On June 22, Salina police released photos of a Chevrolet Express van that police believe was used in Thompson's disappearance. Salina police continue to seek information about the van.

"The Salina Police Department has the van in its possession. We are asking the public for any information they can provide with regards to the van since June 9th, 2022, especially any sightings in rural areas," the Salina Police Department noted in the June 22 statement.

If you have had contact with Nathan Thompson since June 1, 2022, have information concerning his disappearance or have information relative to the fire at 1635 Elgin please contact the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210. You may also call Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or make an online tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 and ask to speak to Detective Lemon, case 2022-17281.

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 </figure>ELLSWORTH COUNTY - Human remains found in rural Ellsworth County on Tuesday have been identified as those of a Salina man missing for more than a month.In a statement released this morning, the Salina Police Department reported that on Friday, "a forensic odontologist was able to compare the dental records of Nathan Philip Thompson and the deceased remains and confirm the body's identity as that of Thompson."Additionally, based on the autopsy performed, the medical examiner has determined that Thompson's death was a homicide.On June 18, Salina police announced that they were investigating the disappearance of Thompson, 44, who hadn't been seen in more than a week. In information released on June 18, police reported that on June 13, the Salina Fire Department responded to a trailer home fire at 1635 Elgin in west Salina. No one was in the trailer at the time the blaze was extinguished, however the fire was classified as an arson. At the time of the fire, neighbors told police that Thompson had been living in the trailer, but had not been seen for approximately a week.<figure>
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 </figure>On June 22, Salina police released photos of a Chevrolet Express van that police believe was used in Thompson's disappearance. Salina police continue to seek information about the van."The Salina Police Department has the van in its possession. We are asking the public for any information they can provide with regards to the van since June 9th, 2022, especially any sightings in rural areas," the Salina Police Department noted in the June 22 statement.If you have had contact with Nathan Thompson since June 1, 2022, have information concerning his disappearance or have information relative to the fire at 1635 Elgin please contact the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210. You may also call Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or make an online tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 and ask to speak to Detective Lemon, case 2022-17281.

Remains found in Ellsworth County ID'd as those of missing Salina man; homicide ruled

In its decision in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/05/04/seeking-clarity-on-prayer-at-school/" target="_blank">Kennedy v. Bremerton</a>, the Supreme Court strengthened First Amendment protection for religious speech by government officials.

Public high school football coach&nbsp;Joseph Kennedy&nbsp;filed a lawsuit alleging his rights to free speech and freedom of religion were violated when he was fired for praying at the 50-yard line after each game.

The Bremerton School District in Washington state argued that:

The school district’s “government speech” justification was somewhat of a Hail Mary pass that few believed would succeed, and the court quickly sacked. Kennedy’s prayers did not occur within the “ordinary scope” of his job duties. Once the game had ended, the court said Kennedy “was not seeking to convey a government-created message. He was not instructing players, discussing strategy, encouraging better on-field performance or engaged in any other speech the district paid him to produce as a coach.”

The court next approached the second argument. It quickly found that Kennedy’s prayer was sincere and held that the school district disciplined him as a result.

This shifted the burden onto the government to justify its policy against prayer as necessary and narrow. It argued the suspension was necessary because a “reasonable observer” would believe the school district was endorsing religion — and violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause — by allowing Kennedy to pray at midfield after games. The court disagreed. In this case, there was no fear of an establishment of religion just because “Mr. Kennedy’s proposal to pray quietly by himself on the field would have meant some people would have seen his religious exercise.” Justice&nbsp;Neil Gorsuch&nbsp;said there was nothing in the record indicating students felt coerced to pray. In fact, “learning how to tolerate speech or prayer of all kinds is ‘part of learning how to live in a pluralistic society,’ a trait of character essential to ‘a tolerant citizenry.’”

Gorsuch feared that the district’s protection of religious liberty was suppression that would be replicated in other ways: “Not only could schools fire teachers for praying quietly over their lunch, for wearing a yarmulke to school or for offering a midday prayer during a break before practice. Under the district’s rule, a school would be required to do so.”

UNBALANCING PROTECTION FOR RELIGIOUS EXERCISE AND PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHING RELIGION

Less than a week after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/07/13/perspectives-court-sets-new-rules-for-funding-religious-schools/" target="_blank">its decision in Carson v. Makin</a>, a case about funding for religious schools, the court again gave priority to the First Amendment’s free exercise clause’s protection for an individual’s religious practice over the establishment clause’s restriction against government endorsement of religion. With the same 6-3 lineup of justices on each side, the court said “the First Amendment doubly protects religious speech” through the rights of freedom of speech&nbsp;and&nbsp;freedom of religion. The decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton, combined with the earlier decision in Carson v. Makin, firmly rebalances the establishment clause and the exercise clause.

What’s different, in other words, is that the court came down twice in favor of “me” practicing my faith versus avoiding the appearance or intentional display of government endorsement.

This may not simply be a rebalancing of the prior understanding of the establishment clause versus exercise clause equation, it may be an unbalancing. The result is an ever-shrinking separation between church and state. As Justice&nbsp;Sonia Sotomayor&nbsp;said in a dissenting opinion, “[t]he Court now charts a different path, yet again paying almost exclusive attention to the free exercise clause’s protection for individual religious exercise while giving short shrift to the establishment clause’s prohibition on state establishment of religion.”

— Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum First Amendment specialist

The Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District represents a significant victory for freedom of speech.

A key issue in the case was whether Kennedy engaged in protected personal expression or unprotected government expression. The distinction is important, because under a case known as Garcetti v. Ceballos (2006), if a public employee is engaged in official, job-duty speech, that employee is engaged in government speech and has no First Amendment rights.

Writing for the majority, Justice&nbsp;Neil Gorsuch&nbsp;explained: “[Kennedy] did not speak to government policy. He was not seeking to convey a government-created message. He was not instructing prayers, discussing strategy, encouraging better on-field performance, or engaged in any other speech the District paid him to produce as speech. Simply put: Kennedy’s prayers did not owe their existence to Mr. Kennedy’s responsibilities as a public employee.”

The court got it right on this fundamental free-speech question. As I wrote in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/05/03/perspective-government-speech-doctrine-is-a-dangerous-path-toward-censorship/" target="_blank">previous commentary</a>,&nbsp;Joseph Kennedy&nbsp;was engaged in private speech, not government speech, when he prayed on the football field.

The government speech doctrine is dangerous and can lead to the evisceration of much personal expression for government employees.

As Justice&nbsp;Alito&nbsp;said, “If private speech could be passed off as government speech by simply affixing a government seal of approval, government could silence or muffle the expression of disfavored viewpoints.”

Fortunately, the Supreme Court understood this and limited application of the doctrine.

— David L. Hudson, Jr., Freedom Forum fellow

CONCERNING NEW QUESTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The decision will make it much more difficult for school officials to know where to draw the line on religious expression by teachers and administrators during the contract day. I have worked for 30 years to create a broad consensus, left to right, on how to handle religion in public schools under the First Amendment. While training school staff in hundreds of districts, I have made it clear: The establishment clause of the First Amendment requires that teachers and administrators to remain neutral among religions and between religion and non-religion.

Now the lines are blurry. To what extent are teachers allowed to practice their faith in the presence of students? Is that private speech or proselytizing? The court does not say.

By declaring Kennedy’s post-game prayer “private speech,” the court majority ignores that he engaged in religious practices with students for years. This upends years of court precedents in which, as the dissent explains, “this Court consistently has recognized that school officials leading prayer is constitutionally impermissible.”

Even more concerning than the result is the reasoning the majority uses to get there. Six justices declare past establishment clause tests no longer valid. We have been able to tell teachers to use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-religion/establishment-clause-overview/#:~:text=and%20neutrality%20tests.-,LEMON%20TEST,-The%20first%20of" target="_blank">Lemon test</a>&nbsp;or, more recently, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-religion/establishment-clause-overview/#:~:text=reached%20different%20results.-,ENDORSEMENT%20TEST,-The%20endorsement%20test" target="_blank">endorsement test</a>&nbsp;to determine when school action violates the First Amendment. No more. Now the test is to refer to “historical practices and understandings” and perhaps to consider “coercion.” What this means in practice, no one knows.

We face a new era of fights, lawsuits and confusion as people who are determined to promote their religion in public schools try to go through the door the Supreme Court has opened with this terrible decision.

— Charles C. Haynes, Freedom Forum senior fellow for religious liberty and founder, Religious Freedom Center

TROUBLING RULING UNDERMINES TOLERANCE AND PLURALISM

It is certainly praiseworthy to urge teaching values of pluralism and tolerance.

But far from promoting values of pluralism and tolerance, the assault on the establishment clause that Kennedy represents, taken&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/07/13/perspectives-court-sets-new-rules-for-funding-religious-schools/" target="_blank">together with the court’s decision less than a week earlier in Carson v. Makin</a>, undermines an essential instrument in protecting members of minority faiths and persons of no faith from intolerance and exclusion.

The court held that establishment clause cases should be determined by “‘reference to historical practices and understandings,” on the basis that this approach is more consistent with the religion clauses’ “complementary” purposes. It is far from clear where, in applying this new test, we are to look, and how far back, for guidance.

Kennedy also muddies the water as to how the coercion test is to be defined, seeming to put in question past school prayer cases that made clear that attendance at school events need not be mandatory or even expected for prayers at such events to have an impermissible coercive effect.

The decision, through its elimination of endorsement and weakening of coercion as tests for identifying when the government impermissibly identifies itself with religion, gravely undermines the imperative that schools remain neutral with respect to religion — and threatens the very values of tolerance and pluralism that it purports to promote.

— Richard Foltin, fellow for religious freedom

In its decision in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/05/04/seeking-clarity-on-prayer-at-school/" target="_blank">Kennedy v. Bremerton</a>, the Supreme Court strengthened First Amendment protection for religious speech by government officials.<h2>THE CASE</h2>Public high school football coach&nbsp;Joseph Kennedy&nbsp;filed a lawsuit alleging his rights to free speech and freedom of religion were violated when he was fired for praying at the 50-yard line after each game.The Bremerton School District in Washington state argued that:<ol>
 <li>As a government employee at work, Kennedy was engaged in “government speech,” which is afforded no protection under the First Amendment.</li><li>His prayer made it appear that the school district was officially endorsing a particular religion.</li>
 </ol><h2>THE RULING</h2>The school district’s “government speech” justification was somewhat of a Hail Mary pass that few believed would succeed, and the court quickly sacked. Kennedy’s prayers did not occur within the “ordinary scope” of his job duties. Once the game had ended, the court said Kennedy “was not seeking to convey a government-created message. He was not instructing players, discussing strategy, encouraging better on-field performance or engaged in any other speech the district paid him to produce as a coach.”The court next approached the second argument. It quickly found that Kennedy’s prayer was sincere and held that the school district disciplined him as a result.This shifted the burden onto the government to justify its policy against prayer as necessary and narrow. It argued the suspension was necessary because a “reasonable observer” would believe the school district was endorsing religion — and violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause — by allowing Kennedy to pray at midfield after games. The court disagreed. In this case, there was no fear of an establishment of religion just because “Mr. Kennedy’s proposal to pray quietly by himself on the field would have meant some people would have seen his religious exercise.” Justice&nbsp;Neil Gorsuch&nbsp;said there was nothing in the record indicating students felt coerced to pray. In fact, “learning how to tolerate speech or prayer of all kinds is ‘part of learning how to live in a pluralistic society,’ a trait of character essential to ‘a tolerant citizenry.’”Gorsuch feared that the district’s protection of religious liberty was suppression that would be replicated in other ways: “Not only could schools fire teachers for praying quietly over their lunch, for wearing a yarmulke to school or for offering a midday prayer during a break before practice. Under the district’s rule, a school would be required to do so.”<h2>EXPERT PERSPECTIVES</h2><h2>UNBALANCING PROTECTION FOR RELIGIOUS EXERCISE AND PROHIBITION ON GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHING RELIGION</h2>Less than a week after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/07/13/perspectives-court-sets-new-rules-for-funding-religious-schools/" target="_blank">its decision in Carson v. Makin</a>, a case about funding for religious schools, the court again gave priority to the First Amendment’s free exercise clause’s protection for an individual’s religious practice over the establishment clause’s restriction against government endorsement of religion. With the same 6-3 lineup of justices on each side, the court said “the First Amendment doubly protects religious speech” through the rights of freedom of speech&nbsp;and&nbsp;freedom of religion. The decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton, combined with the earlier decision in Carson v. Makin, firmly rebalances the establishment clause and the exercise clause.What’s different, in other words, is that the court came down twice in favor of “me” practicing my faith versus avoiding the appearance or intentional display of government endorsement.This may not simply be a rebalancing of the prior understanding of the establishment clause versus exercise clause equation, it may be an unbalancing. The result is an ever-shrinking separation between church and state. As Justice&nbsp;Sonia Sotomayor&nbsp;said in a dissenting opinion, “[t]he Court now charts a different path, yet again paying almost exclusive attention to the free exercise clause’s protection for individual religious exercise while giving short shrift to the establishment clause’s prohibition on state establishment of religion.”— Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum First Amendment specialist<h2>A VICTORY FOR PERSONAL EXPRESSION</h2>The Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District represents a significant victory for freedom of speech.A key issue in the case was whether Kennedy engaged in protected personal expression or unprotected government expression. The distinction is important, because under a case known as Garcetti v. Ceballos (2006), if a public employee is engaged in official, job-duty speech, that employee is engaged in government speech and has no First Amendment rights.Writing for the majority, Justice&nbsp;Neil Gorsuch&nbsp;explained: “[Kennedy] did not speak to government policy. He was not seeking to convey a government-created message. He was not instructing prayers, discussing strategy, encouraging better on-field performance, or engaged in any other speech the District paid him to produce as speech. Simply put: Kennedy’s prayers did not owe their existence to Mr. Kennedy’s responsibilities as a public employee.”The court got it right on this fundamental free-speech question. As I wrote in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/05/03/perspective-government-speech-doctrine-is-a-dangerous-path-toward-censorship/" target="_blank">previous commentary</a>,&nbsp;Joseph Kennedy&nbsp;was engaged in private speech, not government speech, when he prayed on the football field.The government speech doctrine is dangerous and can lead to the evisceration of much personal expression for government employees.As Justice&nbsp;Alito&nbsp;said, “If private speech could be passed off as government speech by simply affixing a government seal of approval, government could silence or muffle the expression of disfavored viewpoints.”Fortunately, the Supreme Court understood this and limited application of the doctrine.— David L. Hudson, Jr., Freedom Forum fellow<h2>CONCERNING NEW QUESTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS</h2>The decision will make it much more difficult for school officials to know where to draw the line on religious expression by teachers and administrators during the contract day. I have worked for 30 years to create a broad consensus, left to right, on how to handle religion in public schools under the First Amendment. While training school staff in hundreds of districts, I have made it clear: The establishment clause of the First Amendment requires that teachers and administrators to remain neutral among religions and between religion and non-religion.Now the lines are blurry. To what extent are teachers allowed to practice their faith in the presence of students? Is that private speech or proselytizing? The court does not say.By declaring Kennedy’s post-game prayer “private speech,” the court majority ignores that he engaged in religious practices with students for years. This upends years of court precedents in which, as the dissent explains, “this Court consistently has recognized that school officials leading prayer is constitutionally impermissible.”Even more concerning than the result is the reasoning the majority uses to get there. Six justices declare past establishment clause tests no longer valid. We have been able to tell teachers to use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-religion/establishment-clause-overview/#:~:text=and%20neutrality%20tests.-,LEMON%20TEST,-The%20first%20of" target="_blank">Lemon test</a>&nbsp;or, more recently, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-religion/establishment-clause-overview/#:~:text=reached%20different%20results.-,ENDORSEMENT%20TEST,-The%20endorsement%20test" target="_blank">endorsement test</a>&nbsp;to determine when school action violates the First Amendment. No more. Now the test is to refer to “historical practices and understandings” and perhaps to consider “coercion.” What this means in practice, no one knows.We face a new era of fights, lawsuits and confusion as people who are determined to promote their religion in public schools try to go through the door the Supreme Court has opened with this terrible decision.— Charles C. Haynes, Freedom Forum senior fellow for religious liberty and founder, Religious Freedom Center<h2>TROUBLING RULING UNDERMINES TOLERANCE AND PLURALISM</h2>It is certainly praiseworthy to urge teaching values of pluralism and tolerance.But far from promoting values of pluralism and tolerance, the assault on the establishment clause that Kennedy represents, taken&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/2022/07/13/perspectives-court-sets-new-rules-for-funding-religious-schools/" target="_blank">together with the court’s decision less than a week earlier in Carson v. Makin</a>, undermines an essential instrument in protecting members of minority faiths and persons of no faith from intolerance and exclusion.The court held that establishment clause cases should be determined by “‘reference to historical practices and understandings,” on the basis that this approach is more consistent with the religion clauses’ “complementary” purposes. It is far from clear where, in applying this new test, we are to look, and how far back, for guidance.Kennedy also muddies the water as to how the coercion test is to be defined, seeming to put in question past school prayer cases that made clear that attendance at school events need not be mandatory or even expected for prayers at such events to have an impermissible coercive effect.The decision, through its elimination of endorsement and weakening of coercion as tests for identifying when the government impermissibly identifies itself with religion, gravely undermines the imperative that schools remain neutral with respect to religion — and threatens the very values of tolerance and pluralism that it purports to promote.— Richard Foltin, fellow for religious freedom

FIRST 5: Court ruling shifts balance for religious expression

Salina South High School has released its spring 2022 honor roll. Students named to the honor roll include the following.

GRADE 12 Emily E. Adams, MiKaylee E. Aills, Grace M. Allen, Marcus A. Anariba, Peri A. Andrewson, Iliana E. Armbrust, Kylie M. Arnold, Abram. Baier, Kylie J. Bathon, Trey J. Berland, Seth R. Blase, Samantha J. Bowell, Jana S. Bray, Lainey R. Brown, Laura A. Brucker, Minh Thu. Bui, Xannah V. Camacho-Romero, Emma L. Campbell, Tiffani E. Campbell, Kylee M. Carter, Hayden E. Chamberlain, Audrey N. Chestnut, MacKinzie L. Clark, Kaylee D. Cooper, Irene O. Cortez Lopez, Grecia D. Cortez-Moreno, Rylee E. Cox, Zachary A. Davidson, Mia Q. Dennett, Kaydence J. Dickson, Kayson J. Dietz, Brandon. Dinh, Jennifer G. Duenas, Alexa L. Duncan, Alexander. Escobedo Dominguez, Malia N. Farrior, Brandon M. Fletcher, Joshua T. Frick, Jimmena I. Garcia, Khyra S. Gonzales, Guadalupe. Gonzalez, Jocelyn. Guerrero, Kalysa R. Hamel, Lilyian P. Hanks, Michael K. Hauser, Makenzie L. Hemberger, Rodolfo. Hernandez, Aidan S. Heusman, Trenton. Hodges, Journee C. Holcom, Lainey M. Howard, Rylan L. Humphrey, Colton A. Jensen, Darren M. Jester, Delilah V. Jimenez, Alexess M. Johnson, Trevor T. Johnson, Layla D. Jordan, Theresa A. Karber, Haydee A. Karell, Ethen R. Lainer, Tyler M. Lamia, Ana V. Lara-Castro, Emmy J. Latham, Hadley L. Lawson, Shae. LeFort, Izaac J. Leonard, De'nisha. Magee, Justice K. Martinson, Avery R. McComber, Daniel H. McMullen, Leslie. Mendez-Esparza, Deserae N. Miller, Brycen T. Mitchell, Chloe C. Mitchell, Thomas L. Moyer, Litzelin. Munoz, Brooklynn A. Needham, Drew E. Nelson, Jaylinn S. Nguyen, Jennifer. Nguyen, Phoebe A. Norris, Zoe B. Norton, Neon. Nouanlasy, Ariana A. Nunez, Kailyn J. Olson, Robert R. Pace, Alexandro. Palacios, Evan C. Patchett, Rohan P. Patel, Sydney A. Peterson, Ellie M. Power, Samantha E. Reyes, Leonardo. Reyes Puerta, Kylee M. Rivera, Elizabeth R. Rodden, Sebastian J. Rortina, Zachary R. Salas, Kevin Y. Salazar Sanchez, Kamdon B. Scheele, Elyza M. Searcy, De'Shawn O. Shackelford, Aleah D. Shaw, Emma C. Shulda, Rachel Y. Sims, Ashley L. Skieff, Braz C. Snook, Jackson S. Sprecker, Mercedes. Springsteen, Dalton. Stark, Lauren M. Stein, Shelby P. Stolzenburg, Jett A. Strifler, Marcus L. Sutherlin, Maci K. Sutton, Payton M. Tarver, Yesenia. Torres, Kylee A. Turner, Chase C. Umscheid, Samuel E. Urbina Urbina, Madisyn M. Vannoy, Addelyn M. Weishaar, Timothy D. Wilcher, Chana R. Wolfe, Tyler Woodhull, Yarixa P. Zelaya GRADE 11 Garrett C. Aills, Sydney A. Anderes, Emily C. Anderson, Adrian. Aranda, Vanessa M. Arceo, Peyton C. Augustine, Maritza. Avila Castro, Merissa E. Bailey Rios, Brooklyne M. Baird, Emory Z. Barth, Lily G. Bartley, Susie R. Beachy, Emily A. Bergmann, Micah E. Bixby, Alaina J. Boyer, Hannah L. Boyer, Baylee J. Brin, Abbey K. Carra, Julissa. Castellanos, Rylie A. Cooper, Addison E. Copeland, Samantha. Cox, Karen N. Cuevas, Tess L. Daily, Roman E. Dalme, Evan A. Dickson, Cecilia N. Dinh, Jake G. Disney, Yasmine F. Eison, Eva E. Elder, Yadira M. Escobedo, Alexander. Figueroa-Castro, Jackelyn G. Fischer, Janie R. Fletcher, Brianna N. Fortune, William J. Fulkerson, Rylie D. Gebhardt, Adele A. Gerry, Avah M. Glavin, Jonathan Jr. Goldwire, Francisco D. Guardado, Rebecca K. Guerra, Dillon L. Halton, Lauren R. Harris, Dylan C. Hayes, Elena F. Herbel, Ashli J. Herrera, Emma J. Hilbert, Dayton M. Hudson, Alyssa M. Hull, JoLee M. Hurren, Mia C. Ibarra, Andrew F. Kaiser, Kaitlyn N. Kieborz, Reese T. Kimmi, Payton N. Koop, Amaya F. Langen, Kady J. Latham, Sydney F. Lobato, Jayson R. Lucero, Olivia G. Mancino-Hinde, Isaac J. Martinez, Aliya T. Masse, Te'Jon J. McDaniel, Mallory. McKenna, Emma L. McNelly, Macy G. McNelly, Alondra L. Mendiola, Kreighton G. Modrow, Leah N. Modrow, Zoe. Moreland, Alexander. Mueller, Giselle. Nash, Katelyn R. Nielsen, Taegen S. Norris, Vincent. Nouanlasy, Gabriel J. Nunez, Makenzie G. Packard, Montanna A. Packett, Austin Z. Park, Faith Ethanie W. Pasngadan, Alyse B. Perkins, Tanner G. Peterson, Kenny D. Pham, Kailenna S. Pheuisomphou, Danee A. Phillips, Payton M. Phillips, Adam M. Phommachanh, Morgan R. Pickering, Adrie L. Powell, Katen M. Putman, Daniela V. Ramirez Ruiz, Devin M. Reidelberger, Marlee L. Reimold, Ayianna L. Revels, Araceli J. Rivas, Seth M. Robben, Conner C. Roberts, Alan. Romero, Bayli M. Saldibar-Lorenson, Aidan A. Sankey, Dalton L. Sawyers, Andrew A. Schrage, Porter N. Scoville, Jaserin R. Sheridan, Aubrey B. Siruta-Powell, Jula. Sonnen, Malina M. Szyndlar, Analisse Y. Telles, Noah W. Temple, Chase T. Toothman, Jaden J. Trembley, Amelia L. Tripp, Abigail. Valles, Denalyn. Vasquez, Zoe M. Velicoff, Cooper D. Vorarath, Brookelyn J. Webb, Riley A. Weber, Shayden L. Weikle, Hunter A. Wenger, Liberty M. Wilcox, Ava M. Williamson, Faith A. Workman, Madison M. Yost GRADE 10 David R. Adams, Angelica. Alvarado, Ian U. Andalon Silva, Ethan J. Anderson, Lillian P. Ardis, Ashlynn R. Armstrong, Micah R. Bailey, Jesse B. Baize, Katie L. Beaman, Tristan S. Bernhardt, Tyson. Bounyareth, Ryan R. Brown, Lane B. Brucker, Kaden C. Budke, Cristal. Castro-Cardona, Dillon J. Chartier, Emma M. Cole, Calyn R. Conner, Elijah J. Crabbs, Donald G. Crawford, Carson W. Crow, Alexa A. Cruz Rivera, Alex W. Davidson, Kara J. Davis, Raela A. Davis, Kiara M. Deniston-Perry, Emma L. Derting, Katie C. Devora, Ubaldo. Dominguez Garcia, Dawson T. Dooley, Kacee E. Doonan, Julius E. Dusseau, Jacklyn P. Dvorak, Rian E. Dye, Drew J. Emerson, Ariel I. Escalante, Allyson F. Exline, Brayden M. Fencl, Franklin R. Figueroa, Josten L. Fischer, Seth P. Flores, Isabel R. Fulkerson, Nardaicela. Garcia, Mason X. Gardner, Keegan M. Giersch, Dominique P. Girard, Megan E. Graff, Isabelle J. Greenemeyer, Destiny. Hamilton, Tianna L. Harle, Ethan C. Harris, Paul D. Hawksworth, Gabrielle M. Hendricks, Lesly. Hernandez Robles, Hanna R. Householter, Brady M. Howard, Hannah M. Hutton, Brandy. Huynh, Emily M. Jaramillo, Jozlyn S. Jones, Khianna R. Judd, Olivia L. Judd, Elyve. Keam, Leah B. Kelly, Kamryn R. Kelsey, Tierstyn K. Kershner, Sarah N. Kimani, Easton R. Kimmi, Dara M. Kinion, Danison R. Lagroon, Kirsten L. Lamia, Ava G. Lemaster, Jessica A. Leyva, Dillen P. Lidgett, Annabell R. Lovett, Kalex J. Lundgrin, Soren A. Mannebach, Isaac A. Mares, Kayla E. Masse, Lola O. McBride, Claire R. McCullough, Trevor W. McMurray-Dusseau, Nicole K. Medley, Cade A. Miles, Odessa J. Miller, Anahyssa D. Nash, Julissa A. Nash, Alexandria J. Needham, Zoe G. Needham, Emily S. Newman, Xavyer J. Nouanlasy, Brooklynn M. O'Neal, Lillian A. Patchett, Krish M. Patel, Genessis I. Perez-Sorto, Campbell K. Peterson, Kamden J. Phalen, Breanna L. Phillips, Alyah F. Piepho, Carson T. Power, Quevon. Purucker, Damian. Rodriguez, Rayne. Rowson, Layson M. Sajdak, Miralina L. Samreth, Mya A. Schafer, Maycie E. Scheele, Mathew J. Schutz, Addison M. Shelton, Harley J. Sierminski, Alison G. Sinnett, Kasen M. Stegman, Emily M. Streeter, Mercedes K. Tarver, Alena L. Tran-Nguyen, Jasmine J. Tromble, Derrick L. Vargas, Lauren M. Veit, Gabrielle J. Vieyra, Wyatt B. Vorarath, Lexi D. Walker, Alexia L. Walsh, Kieragan Y. Warhurst, Brittan E. Webb, Kenleigh R. Weiss, Kinsley N. Windhorst, Landon A. Woellhof, Lantis E. Wolfe, Maddox S. Xaysongkham GRADE 9 Alondra E. Alvarado, Kelly A. Amaro, Aidan F. Anderes, Camden J. Augustine, Owen. Bailey, Isabella F. Bastin, Olivia K. Benoit, Bryson P. Bettles, Jaci C. Blaha, Boston A. Blair, Kayetlynn E. Blair, Allie M. Bray, Natalie G. Brenneman, Lacy J. Brewer, Ayden. Brunsting, Minh Anh. Bui, Sofia D. Burns, Annabelle L. Burr, Nalyna. Butsanoy, Naomi A. Campa, Ashley. Cardona-Rodriguez, Savannah N. Carra, Elizabeth M. Carruthers, Baylee D. Castro, Marianna. Castro-Arceo, Tamia. Cheeks, Julia A. Clair, Jaycee B. Cook, Dave Joseph P. Cooper, Abraham. De La Torre, Linsey A. De Leon Montanez, Brianna P. Diaz, David B. Draper, Alejandro J. Duran, Madison D. Durr, Casey P. Edwards, Escarle. Encarnacion Yapul, Bianca R. Escalante, Andrea. Escobedo, Derek. Eustice, Tiara A. Fair, Bryan I. Fajardo Mares, Dayana D. Fishback, Erik. Franco, Addison. Frederking, Elena A. Garcia, Hannah J. Gardner, Brodie C. Garnett, Kaitlyn M. Geist, Destiny. Gonzalez-Keophaymany, Henslie G. Gunelson, Garrett A. Hamel, Jocelyn A. Hamilton, Andrew R. Harris, Mylee A. Hayes, Chloe J. Helsel, Haley A. Hemberger, Cali L. Hensley, Taelin J. Herbel, Diego A. Hernandez, Carson D. Heusman, Bethany P. Hicklin, Bryan. Hinojosa, Jace K. Humphrey, Sean J. Iselin, Morgan L. Janousek, Dajah A. Jenkins, Zachary P. Johnson, Bret M. Jones, Libby L. Kierscht, Trevor A. Kinderknecht, Connor R. Kitchen, Mackenzie J. Langer, Sydni K. Leonard, Elizabeth Y. Lovett, Mae V. Lumley, Ashlyn T. Maholland, Jesus. Mariscal-Valencia, Anahi. Martinez, Angel G. Martinez, Josiah J. Martinez, Kyler G. Masse, Luke M. Matto, Autumn D. McGill, Zachary D. McMurray-Dusseau, Noah B. Mincks, Talia C. Montgomery, Tania. Morales, Nash R. Murdock, Tailyn R. Needham, Dylan E. Norris, Jonathan. Nouanlasy, Jennifer N. Nowak, Kamila. Ojeda, Brady C. Oliver, Sophia M. Osborn, Guadalupe V. Palacios, Berklie R. Parson, Jose B. Perales-Flores, Xiomara A. Perez-Sorto, Jackson M. Perry, Isabella G. Price, Carter L. Purcell, Landon W. Putman, Lawson A. Rassette, Payton R. Rice, Myah C. Roudybush, Kaden M. Schroller, Hannah M. Schutz, Evie R. Sellers, Ava L. Sidebottom, Natalia. Silvestre, Grady J. Smith, Kaisen R. Snow, Lakin L. Soden, Shiloh A. Summers, Sarah R. Thongphetmanichanh, Hao T. Tran, Jacob M. Tran, Phuong N. Tran, Royce C. Tripp, Mark W. Trow, Emily. Truong, Danny. Tso, Carson B. Umscheid, Andres D. Vasquez, Kaidan R. Wachs, Kamryn L. Watts, Brooklyn M. Weaver, Cheyenne R. Webb, Carson D. Wellbrock, Cooper L. Wellbrock, Callie J. Werth, Mia J. White, Emma G. Wille, Grant D. Williams, Jermiah. Williams, Kathie D. Woker, Sadie J. Xaysongkham, Shane M. Yek, Macy C. Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina South High School has released its spring 2022 honor roll. Students named to the honor roll include the following.GRADE 12 Emily E. Adams, MiKaylee E. Aills, Grace M. Allen, Marcus A. Anariba, Peri A. Andrewson, Iliana E. Armbrust, Kylie M. Arnold, Abram. Baier, Kylie J. Bathon, Trey J. Berland, Seth R. Blase, Samantha J. Bowell, Jana S. Bray, Lainey R. Brown, Laura A. Brucker, Minh Thu. Bui, Xannah V. Camacho-Romero, Emma L. Campbell, Tiffani E. Campbell, Kylee M. Carter, Hayden E. Chamberlain, Audrey N. Chestnut, MacKinzie L. Clark, Kaylee D. Cooper, Irene O. Cortez Lopez, Grecia D. Cortez-Moreno, Rylee E. Cox, Zachary A. Davidson, Mia Q. Dennett, Kaydence J. Dickson, Kayson J. Dietz, Brandon. Dinh, Jennifer G. Duenas, Alexa L. Duncan, Alexander. Escobedo Dominguez, Malia N. Farrior, Brandon M. Fletcher, Joshua T. Frick, Jimmena I. Garcia, Khyra S. Gonzales, Guadalupe. Gonzalez, Jocelyn. Guerrero, Kalysa R. Hamel, Lilyian P. Hanks, Michael K. Hauser, Makenzie L. Hemberger, Rodolfo. Hernandez, Aidan S. Heusman, Trenton. Hodges, Journee C. Holcom, Lainey M. Howard, Rylan L. Humphrey, Colton A. Jensen, Darren M. Jester, Delilah V. Jimenez, Alexess M. Johnson, Trevor T. Johnson, Layla D. Jordan, Theresa A. Karber, Haydee A. Karell, Ethen R. Lainer, Tyler M. Lamia, Ana V. Lara-Castro, Emmy J. Latham, Hadley L. Lawson, Shae. LeFort, Izaac J. Leonard, De'nisha. Magee, Justice K. Martinson, Avery R. McComber, Daniel H. McMullen, Leslie. Mendez-Esparza, Deserae N. Miller, Brycen T. Mitchell, Chloe C. Mitchell, Thomas L. Moyer, Litzelin. Munoz, Brooklynn A. Needham, Drew E. Nelson, Jaylinn S. Nguyen, Jennifer. Nguyen, Phoebe A. Norris, Zoe B. Norton, Neon. Nouanlasy, Ariana A. Nunez, Kailyn J. Olson, Robert R. Pace, Alexandro. Palacios, Evan C. Patchett, Rohan P. Patel, Sydney A. Peterson, Ellie M. Power, Samantha E. Reyes, Leonardo. Reyes Puerta, Kylee M. Rivera, Elizabeth R. Rodden, Sebastian J. Rortina, Zachary R. Salas, Kevin Y. Salazar Sanchez, Kamdon B. Scheele, Elyza M. Searcy, De'Shawn O. Shackelford, Aleah D. Shaw, Emma C. Shulda, Rachel Y. Sims, Ashley L. Skieff, Braz C. Snook, Jackson S. Sprecker, Mercedes. Springsteen, Dalton. Stark, Lauren M. Stein, Shelby P. Stolzenburg, Jett A. Strifler, Marcus L. Sutherlin, Maci K. Sutton, Payton M. Tarver, Yesenia. Torres, Kylee A. Turner, Chase C. Umscheid, Samuel E. Urbina Urbina, Madisyn M. Vannoy, Addelyn M. Weishaar, Timothy D. Wilcher, Chana R. Wolfe, Tyler Woodhull, Yarixa P. Zelaya GRADE 11 Garrett C. Aills, Sydney A. Anderes, Emily C. Anderson, Adrian. Aranda, Vanessa M. Arceo, Peyton C. Augustine, Maritza. Avila Castro, Merissa E. Bailey Rios, Brooklyne M. Baird, Emory Z. Barth, Lily G. Bartley, Susie R. Beachy, Emily A. Bergmann, Micah E. Bixby, Alaina J. Boyer, Hannah L. Boyer, Baylee J. Brin, Abbey K. Carra, Julissa. Castellanos, Rylie A. Cooper, Addison E. Copeland, Samantha. Cox, Karen N. Cuevas, Tess L. Daily, Roman E. Dalme, Evan A. Dickson, Cecilia N. Dinh, Jake G. Disney, Yasmine F. Eison, Eva E. Elder, Yadira M. Escobedo, Alexander. Figueroa-Castro, Jackelyn G. Fischer, Janie R. Fletcher, Brianna N. Fortune, William J. Fulkerson, Rylie D. Gebhardt, Adele A. Gerry, Avah M. Glavin, Jonathan Jr. Goldwire, Francisco D. Guardado, Rebecca K. Guerra, Dillon L. Halton, Lauren R. Harris, Dylan C. Hayes, Elena F. Herbel, Ashli J. Herrera, Emma J. Hilbert, Dayton M. Hudson, Alyssa M. Hull, JoLee M. Hurren, Mia C. Ibarra, Andrew F. Kaiser, Kaitlyn N. Kieborz, Reese T. Kimmi, Payton N. Koop, Amaya F. Langen, Kady J. Latham, Sydney F. Lobato, Jayson R. Lucero, Olivia G. Mancino-Hinde, Isaac J. Martinez, Aliya T. Masse, Te'Jon J. McDaniel, Mallory. McKenna, Emma L. McNelly, Macy G. McNelly, Alondra L. Mendiola, Kreighton G. Modrow, Leah N. Modrow, Zoe. Moreland, Alexander. Mueller, Giselle. Nash, Katelyn R. Nielsen, Taegen S. Norris, Vincent. Nouanlasy, Gabriel J. Nunez, Makenzie G. Packard, Montanna A. Packett, Austin Z. Park, Faith Ethanie W. Pasngadan, Alyse B. Perkins, Tanner G. Peterson, Kenny D. Pham, Kailenna S. Pheuisomphou, Danee A. Phillips, Payton M. Phillips, Adam M. Phommachanh, Morgan R. Pickering, Adrie L. Powell, Katen M. Putman, Daniela V. Ramirez Ruiz, Devin M. Reidelberger, Marlee L. Reimold, Ayianna L. Revels, Araceli J. Rivas, Seth M. Robben, Conner C. Roberts, Alan. Romero, Bayli M. Saldibar-Lorenson, Aidan A. Sankey, Dalton L. Sawyers, Andrew A. Schrage, Porter N. Scoville, Jaserin R. Sheridan, Aubrey B. Siruta-Powell, Jula. Sonnen, Malina M. Szyndlar, Analisse Y. Telles, Noah W. Temple, Chase T. Toothman, Jaden J. Trembley, Amelia L. Tripp, Abigail. Valles, Denalyn. Vasquez, Zoe M. Velicoff, Cooper D. Vorarath, Brookelyn J. Webb, Riley A. Weber, Shayden L. Weikle, Hunter A. Wenger, Liberty M. Wilcox, Ava M. Williamson, Faith A. Workman, Madison M. Yost GRADE 10 David R. Adams, Angelica. Alvarado, Ian U. Andalon Silva, Ethan J. Anderson, Lillian P. Ardis, Ashlynn R. Armstrong, Micah R. Bailey, Jesse B. Baize, Katie L. Beaman, Tristan S. Bernhardt, Tyson. Bounyareth, Ryan R. Brown, Lane B. Brucker, Kaden C. Budke, Cristal. Castro-Cardona, Dillon J. Chartier, Emma M. Cole, Calyn R. Conner, Elijah J. Crabbs, Donald G. Crawford, Carson W. Crow, Alexa A. Cruz Rivera, Alex W. Davidson, Kara J. Davis, Raela A. Davis, Kiara M. Deniston-Perry, Emma L. Derting, Katie C. Devora, Ubaldo. Dominguez Garcia, Dawson T. Dooley, Kacee E. Doonan, Julius E. Dusseau, Jacklyn P. Dvorak, Rian E. Dye, Drew J. Emerson, Ariel I. Escalante, Allyson F. Exline, Brayden M. Fencl, Franklin R. Figueroa, Josten L. Fischer, Seth P. Flores, Isabel R. Fulkerson, Nardaicela. Garcia, Mason X. Gardner, Keegan M. Giersch, Dominique P. Girard, Megan E. Graff, Isabelle J. Greenemeyer, Destiny. Hamilton, Tianna L. Harle, Ethan C. Harris, Paul D. Hawksworth, Gabrielle M. Hendricks, Lesly. Hernandez Robles, Hanna R. Householter, Brady M. Howard, Hannah M. Hutton, Brandy. Huynh, Emily M. Jaramillo, Jozlyn S. Jones, Khianna R. Judd, Olivia L. Judd, Elyve. Keam, Leah B. Kelly, Kamryn R. Kelsey, Tierstyn K. Kershner, Sarah N. Kimani, Easton R. Kimmi, Dara M. Kinion, Danison R. Lagroon, Kirsten L. Lamia, Ava G. Lemaster, Jessica A. Leyva, Dillen P. Lidgett, Annabell R. Lovett, Kalex J. Lundgrin, Soren A. Mannebach, Isaac A. Mares, Kayla E. Masse, Lola O. McBride, Claire R. McCullough, Trevor W. McMurray-Dusseau, Nicole K. Medley, Cade A. Miles, Odessa J. Miller, Anahyssa D. Nash, Julissa A. Nash, Alexandria J. Needham, Zoe G. Needham, Emily S. Newman, Xavyer J. Nouanlasy, Brooklynn M. O'Neal, Lillian A. Patchett, Krish M. Patel, Genessis I. Perez-Sorto, Campbell K. Peterson, Kamden J. Phalen, Breanna L. Phillips, Alyah F. Piepho, Carson T. Power, Quevon. Purucker, Damian. Rodriguez, Rayne. Rowson, Layson M. Sajdak, Miralina L. Samreth, Mya A. Schafer, Maycie E. Scheele, Mathew J. Schutz, Addison M. Shelton, Harley J. Sierminski, Alison G. Sinnett, Kasen M. Stegman, Emily M. Streeter, Mercedes K. Tarver, Alena L. Tran-Nguyen, Jasmine J. Tromble, Derrick L. Vargas, Lauren M. Veit, Gabrielle J. Vieyra, Wyatt B. Vorarath, Lexi D. Walker, Alexia L. Walsh, Kieragan Y. Warhurst, Brittan E. Webb, Kenleigh R. Weiss, Kinsley N. Windhorst, Landon A. Woellhof, Lantis E. Wolfe, Maddox S. Xaysongkham GRADE 9 Alondra E. Alvarado, Kelly A. Amaro, Aidan F. Anderes, Camden J. Augustine, Owen. Bailey, Isabella F. Bastin, Olivia K. Benoit, Bryson P. Bettles, Jaci C. Blaha, Boston A. Blair, Kayetlynn E. Blair, Allie M. Bray, Natalie G. Brenneman, Lacy J. Brewer, Ayden. Brunsting, Minh Anh. Bui, Sofia D. Burns, Annabelle L. Burr, Nalyna. Butsanoy, Naomi A. Campa, Ashley. Cardona-Rodriguez, Savannah N. Carra, Elizabeth M. Carruthers, Baylee D. Castro, Marianna. Castro-Arceo, Tamia. Cheeks, Julia A. Clair, Jaycee B. Cook, Dave Joseph P. Cooper, Abraham. De La Torre, Linsey A. De Leon Montanez, Brianna P. Diaz, David B. Draper, Alejandro J. Duran, Madison D. Durr, Casey P. Edwards, Escarle. Encarnacion Yapul, Bianca R. Escalante, Andrea. Escobedo, Derek. Eustice, Tiara A. Fair, Bryan I. Fajardo Mares, Dayana D. Fishback, Erik. Franco, Addison. Frederking, Elena A. Garcia, Hannah J. Gardner, Brodie C. Garnett, Kaitlyn M. Geist, Destiny. Gonzalez-Keophaymany, Henslie G. Gunelson, Garrett A. Hamel, Jocelyn A. Hamilton, Andrew R. Harris, Mylee A. Hayes, Chloe J. Helsel, Haley A. Hemberger, Cali L. Hensley, Taelin J. Herbel, Diego A. Hernandez, Carson D. Heusman, Bethany P. Hicklin, Bryan. Hinojosa, Jace K. Humphrey, Sean J. Iselin, Morgan L. Janousek, Dajah A. Jenkins, Zachary P. Johnson, Bret M. Jones, Libby L. Kierscht, Trevor A. Kinderknecht, Connor R. Kitchen, Mackenzie J. Langer, Sydni K. Leonard, Elizabeth Y. Lovett, Mae V. Lumley, Ashlyn T. Maholland, Jesus. Mariscal-Valencia, Anahi. Martinez, Angel G. Martinez, Josiah J. Martinez, Kyler G. Masse, Luke M. Matto, Autumn D. McGill, Zachary D. McMurray-Dusseau, Noah B. Mincks, Talia C. Montgomery, Tania. Morales, Nash R. Murdock, Tailyn R. Needham, Dylan E. Norris, Jonathan. Nouanlasy, Jennifer N. Nowak, Kamila. Ojeda, Brady C. Oliver, Sophia M. Osborn, Guadalupe V. Palacios, Berklie R. Parson, Jose B. Perales-Flores, Xiomara A. Perez-Sorto, Jackson M. Perry, Isabella G. Price, Carter L. Purcell, Landon W. Putman, Lawson A. Rassette, Payton R. Rice, Myah C. Roudybush, Kaden M. Schroller, Hannah M. Schutz, Evie R. Sellers, Ava L. Sidebottom, Natalia. Silvestre, Grady J. Smith, Kaisen R. Snow, Lakin L. Soden, Shiloh A. Summers, Sarah R. Thongphetmanichanh, Hao T. Tran, Jacob M. Tran, Phuong N. Tran, Royce C. Tripp, Mark W. Trow, Emily. Truong, Danny. Tso, Carson B. Umscheid, Andres D. Vasquez, Kaidan R. Wachs, Kamryn L. Watts, Brooklyn M. Weaver, Cheyenne R. Webb, Carson D. Wellbrock, Cooper L. Wellbrock, Callie J. Werth, Mia J. White, Emma G. Wille, Grant D. Williams, Jermiah. Williams, Kathie D. Woker, Sadie J. Xaysongkham, Shane M. Yek, Macy C. Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina South releases spring honor roll

Today is Saturday, July 23, the 204th day of 2022. There are 161 days left in the year.

On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel while flying from Montreal to Edmonton; the pilots were able to glide the jetliner to a safe emergency landing in Gimli, Manitoba. (The near-disaster occurred because the fuel had been erroneously measured in pounds instead of kilograms at a time when Canada was converting to the metric system.)

In 1958, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II named the first four women to peerage in the House of Lords.

In 1967, five days of deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an early morning police raid on an unlicensed bar resulted in a confrontation with local residents, escalating into violence that spread into other parts of the city; 43 people, mostly Blacks, were killed.

In 1982, actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, 7-year-old Myca Dinh Le and 6-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen, were killed when a helicopter crashed on top of them during filming of a Vietnam War scene for "Twilight Zone: The Movie." (Director John Landis and four associates were later acquitted of manslaughter charges.)

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush announced his choice of Judge David Souter of New Hampshire to succeed the retiring Justice William J. Brennan on the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 1996, at the Atlanta Olympics, Kerri Strug made a heroic final vault despite torn ligaments in her left ankle as the U.S. women gymnasts clinched their first-ever Olympic team gold medal.

In 1997, the search for Andrew Cunanan, the suspected killer of designer Gianni Versace and others, ended as police found his body on a houseboat in Miami Beach, an apparent suicide.

In 1999, space shuttle Columbia blasted off with the world's most powerful X-ray telescope and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a U.S. space flight.

In 2003, Massachusetts' attorney general issued a report saying clergy members and others in the Boston Archdiocese probably had sexually abused more than 1,000 people over a period of six decades.

In 2006, Tiger Woods became the first player since Tom Watson in 1982-83 to win consecutive British Open titles.

In 2011, singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning.

In 2019, Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party, putting him in line to become the country's prime minister the following day.

In 2020, the virus-delayed and shortened major league baseball season began with the World Series champion Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees at an empty Nationals Park; Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the ceremonial first ball. (The Yankees won, 4-1, in a game halted by rain.)

Ten years ago: His hair dyed a shocking comic-book shade of orange-red, James Holmes, the former doctoral student accused of killing 12 moviegoers at a showing of the new Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, appeared in court for the first time. (Holmes was convicted of murder and attempted murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.) Penn State's football program was all but leveled by penalties for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal as the NCAA imposed an unprecedented $60 million fine, a four-year ban from postseason play and a cut in the number of football scholarships it could award. Sally Ride, 61, the first American woman in space, died in La Jolla, California.

Five years ago: A tractor-trailer was found in a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, Texas, crammed with dozens of immigrants; ten died and many more were treated at a hospital for dehydration and heat stroke. (The driver, James Bradley Jr., was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to transporting the immigrants resulting in death.) President Donald Trump tweeted that he had "complete power" to issue pardons. Jordan Spieth won the British Open for his third career major championship.

One year ago: The Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the pandemic, were officially declared open by Japan's Emperor Naruhito; tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony. Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, known as the Indians since 1915, announced that it would get a new name, the Guardians, at the end of the 2021 season; the change came amid a push for institutions and teams to drop logos and names that were considered racist.

Today's Birthdays: Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is 86. Actor Ronny Cox is 84. Actor Larry Manetti is 79. Rock singer David Essex is 75. Singer-songwriter-politician John Hall is 74. Actor Belinda Montgomery is 72. Rock musician Blair Thornton (Bachman Turner Overdrive) is 72. Actor-writer Lydia Cornell is 69. Actor Woody Harrelson is 61. Rock musician Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) is 61. Actor Eriq Lasalle is 60. Rock musician Yuval Gabay is 59. Rock musician Slash is 57. Model-actor Stephanie Seymour is 54. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is 53. Actor Charisma Carpenter is 52. R&amp;B singer Sam Watters is 52. Country singer Alison Krauss is 51. R&amp;B singer Dalvin DeGrate is 51. Rock musician Chad Gracey (Live) is 51. Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans is 50. Country singer Shannon Brown is 49. Actor Kathryn Hahn is 49. Retired MLB All-Star Nomar Garciaparra is 49. Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky is 49. Actor Stephanie March is 48. Actor Shane McRae is 45. R&amp;B singer Michelle Williams is 42. Actor Paul Wesley is 40. Actor Krysta Rodriguez is 38. Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 33. Country musician Neil Perry is 32. Actor Lili Simmons is 29. Country singer Danielle Bradbery (TV: "The Voice") is 26.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, July 23, the 204th day of 2022. There are 161 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel while flying from Montreal to Edmonton; the pilots were able to glide the jetliner to a safe emergency landing in Gimli, Manitoba. (The near-disaster occurred because the fuel had been erroneously measured in pounds instead of kilograms at a time when Canada was converting to the metric system.)On this date:In 1958, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II named the first four women to peerage in the House of Lords.In 1967, five days of deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an early morning police raid on an unlicensed bar resulted in a confrontation with local residents, escalating into violence that spread into other parts of the city; 43 people, mostly Blacks, were killed.In 1982, actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, 7-year-old Myca Dinh Le and 6-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen, were killed when a helicopter crashed on top of them during filming of a Vietnam War scene for "Twilight Zone: The Movie." (Director John Landis and four associates were later acquitted of manslaughter charges.)In 1990, President George H.W. Bush announced his choice of Judge David Souter of New Hampshire to succeed the retiring Justice William J. Brennan on the U.S. Supreme Court.In 1996, at the Atlanta Olympics, Kerri Strug made a heroic final vault despite torn ligaments in her left ankle as the U.S. women gymnasts clinched their first-ever Olympic team gold medal.In 1997, the search for Andrew Cunanan, the suspected killer of designer Gianni Versace and others, ended as police found his body on a houseboat in Miami Beach, an apparent suicide.In 1999, space shuttle Columbia blasted off with the world's most powerful X-ray telescope and Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a U.S. space flight.In 2003, Massachusetts' attorney general issued a report saying clergy members and others in the Boston Archdiocese probably had sexually abused more than 1,000 people over a period of six decades.In 2006, Tiger Woods became the first player since Tom Watson in 1982-83 to win consecutive British Open titles.In 2011, singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning.In 2019, Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party, putting him in line to become the country's prime minister the following day.In 2020, the virus-delayed and shortened major league baseball season began with the World Series champion Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees at an empty Nationals Park; Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the ceremonial first ball. (The Yankees won, 4-1, in a game halted by rain.)Ten years ago: His hair dyed a shocking comic-book shade of orange-red, James Holmes, the former doctoral student accused of killing 12 moviegoers at a showing of the new Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, appeared in court for the first time. (Holmes was convicted of murder and attempted murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.) Penn State's football program was all but leveled by penalties for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal as the NCAA imposed an unprecedented $60 million fine, a four-year ban from postseason play and a cut in the number of football scholarships it could award. Sally Ride, 61, the first American woman in space, died in La Jolla, California.Five years ago: A tractor-trailer was found in a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, Texas, crammed with dozens of immigrants; ten died and many more were treated at a hospital for dehydration and heat stroke. (The driver, James Bradley Jr., was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to transporting the immigrants resulting in death.) President Donald Trump tweeted that he had "complete power" to issue pardons. Jordan Spieth won the British Open for his third career major championship.One year ago: The Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the pandemic, were officially declared open by Japan's Emperor Naruhito; tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony. Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, known as the Indians since 1915, announced that it would get a new name, the Guardians, at the end of the 2021 season; the change came amid a push for institutions and teams to drop logos and names that were considered racist.Today's Birthdays: Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is 86. Actor Ronny Cox is 84. Actor Larry Manetti is 79. Rock singer David Essex is 75. Singer-songwriter-politician John Hall is 74. Actor Belinda Montgomery is 72. Rock musician Blair Thornton (Bachman Turner Overdrive) is 72. Actor-writer Lydia Cornell is 69. Actor Woody Harrelson is 61. Rock musician Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) is 61. Actor Eriq Lasalle is 60. Rock musician Yuval Gabay is 59. Rock musician Slash is 57. Model-actor Stephanie Seymour is 54. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is 53. Actor Charisma Carpenter is 52. R&amp;B singer Sam Watters is 52. Country singer Alison Krauss is 51. R&amp;B singer Dalvin DeGrate is 51. Rock musician Chad Gracey (Live) is 51. Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans is 50. Country singer Shannon Brown is 49. Actor Kathryn Hahn is 49. Retired MLB All-Star Nomar Garciaparra is 49. Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky is 49. Actor Stephanie March is 48. Actor Shane McRae is 45. R&amp;B singer Michelle Williams is 42. Actor Paul Wesley is 40. Actor Krysta Rodriguez is 38. Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 33. Country musician Neil Perry is 32. Actor Lili Simmons is 29. Country singer Danielle Bradbery (TV: "The Voice") is 26.

Today in History - July 23

Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a  seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.4% in June. This was an increase from 2.3 percent in May and a decrease from 3.5 percent in June 2021.

“Even with a slight uptick to 2.4 percent, the Kansas unemployment rate remained near historic lows in June,” said Secretary Amber Shultz. “This indicates strength in the Kansas job market as people continue to find employment across the state.” 

The jobless rate in Saline County rose from 2.3 percent in May to 2.6 percent in June. Dickinson, Ottawa all other counties in the region saw a&nbsp; slight increase in June.

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 4,600 from May. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers.  Private sector jobs increased by 700 over the month, while government increased by 3,900.

“The Kansas economy saw robust hiring in June, adding 4,600 jobs over the month,” said Labor Economist Nathan Kessler. “While the job market remains strong, real hourly earnings continue to decline as a result of persistently high inflation, falling 4.1% compared to June 2021.”

Since June 2021 Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 20,800. This change is due to an increase of 21,800 private sector jobs and a decrease of 1,000 government jobs.

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 </figure>Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.4% in June. This was an increase from 2.3 percent in May and a decrease from 3.5 percent in June 2021.“Even with a slight uptick to 2.4 percent, the Kansas unemployment rate remained near historic lows in June,” said Secretary Amber Shultz. “This indicates strength in the Kansas job market as people continue to find employment across the state.” The jobless rate in Saline County rose from 2.3 percent in May to 2.6 percent in June. Dickinson, Ottawa all other counties in the region saw a&nbsp; slight increase in June.Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 4,600 from May. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 700 over the month, while government increased by 3,900.“The Kansas economy saw robust hiring in June, adding 4,600 jobs over the month,” said Labor Economist Nathan Kessler. “While the job market remains strong, real hourly earnings continue to decline as a result of persistently high inflation, falling 4.1% compared to June 2021.”Since June 2021 Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 20,800. This change is due to an increase of 21,800 private sector jobs and a decrease of 1,000 government jobs.

Saline County jobless rate up slightly in June

Temperatures will soar into the 100 to 106 range on Saturday with similar heat indices across central and eastern Kansas. 

A weak cold front will settle south across northern Kansas on Sunday, so the more intense heat will be focused across southern Kansas. 

There is a slight chance for showers and storms north of the front across central and northeast Kansas on Sunday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceTemperatures will soar into the 100 to 106 range on Saturday with similar heat indices across central and eastern Kansas. A weak cold front will settle south across northern Kansas on Sunday, so the more intense heat will be focused across southern Kansas. There is a slight chance for showers and storms north of the front across central and northeast Kansas on Sunday.

Temperatures hover around century mark for the weekend

Salina Mayor Trent Davis and the Salina City Commission this morning released via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov">City of Salina Facebook page</a> the following statement concerning yard signs.

Salina Mayor Trent Davis and the Salina City Commission this morning released via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov">City of Salina Facebook page</a> the following statement concerning yard signs.<figure>
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Salina mayor, city commission release yard sign statement

Saline County Road and Bridge Department

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the following sections of road are open to through traffic.

Saline County Road and Bridge DepartmentThe Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the following sections of road are open to through traffic.●S. Cunningham Road between Kansas Highway 4 and E. McReynolds Road●Thacher Road between N. Ohio Street and Crystal Springs Road●Mentor Road between S. Gypsum Valley Road and S. Donmyer Road

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