TOPEKA - It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state right of way.

By law, all right of way on state highways is exclusively for public highway purposes. Only regulatory, guide signs and warning signs placed by KDOT are allowed on the 9,500-mile state highway system. KDOT has jurisdiction over all interstate, Kansas and U.S. routes.

When KDOT maintenance crews find political or business advertising on state right of way, the signs will be removed immediately and without notice. All such signs will then be taken to the closest KDOT Subarea office. Political campaign signs not retrieved from the Subarea offices will be disposed of after the election.

Political campaign advertising is allowed on private property bordering state right of way. However, people placing or erecting signs on private property must first obtain permission from the property owner.

A state law passed in 2015 related to placement of campaign signs on city- or county-owned right of way does not apply to state highway right of way. Persons placing signs on city street or county road right of way should consult the local jurisdiction on any rules.

KDOTTOPEKA - It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state right of way.By law, all right of way on state highways is exclusively for public highway purposes. Only regulatory, guide signs and warning signs placed by KDOT are allowed on the 9,500-mile state highway system. KDOT has jurisdiction over all interstate, Kansas and U.S. routes.When KDOT maintenance crews find political or business advertising on state right of way, the signs will be removed immediately and without notice. All such signs will then be taken to the closest KDOT Subarea office. Political campaign signs not retrieved from the Subarea offices will be disposed of after the election.Political campaign advertising is allowed on private property bordering state right of way. However, people placing or erecting signs on private property must first obtain permission from the property owner.A state law passed in 2015 related to placement of campaign signs on city- or county-owned right of way does not apply to state highway right of way. Persons placing signs on city street or county road right of way should consult the local jurisdiction on any rules.

Political signs not allowed on highway right of way

By TAYLOR JAMISON K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — As summer rains fall across Kansas, many people may see mushrooms pop up in their lawns a day or two afterwards.&nbsp;

Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said that while most of these mushrooms are harmless or even beneficial, those that form an arc-like or circular pattern called fairy rings can harm lawns.&nbsp;

“The ring pattern is caused by the outward growth of fungal mycelium,” Upham said. “They form a dense, mat-like structure in the soil that decomposes organic matter.”&nbsp;

Upham said the decomposition stimulates the growth of dark green or brownish grass around the outer portion of the fairy ring. However, the thick mat formed by the fungus underneath the grass interferes negatively with water availability. &nbsp;

“The fungus may also release certain byproducts that are toxic to the turf,” Upham said. “This may lead to dieback of the turf close to the ring.”&nbsp;

Unfortunately, fairy rings are difficult to control. One method Upham suggests is digging to a depth of 6-8 inches and a 12 inch width on both sides of the ring, then refilling those holes with non-infested soil. “This is a great deal of work and should only be considered in extreme cases,” he said.&nbsp;

Upham does not recommend fertilizing the rest of the lawn to match the dark green color, or the use of commercial-grade fungicides. He said those tactics may cause other problems to home lawns. &nbsp;

“Spraying a fungicide to the mushroom itself does little good,” he said. “Remember, the mushroom is simply the fruiting structure of the organism. Most of the fungus is below ground and inaccessible to the chemical.”&nbsp;

More effective methods may be to simply pick or mow them as soon as they appear.&nbsp;

“Removing sources of organic debris from the soil can help, if possible,” Upham said. “Also, mushrooms tend to go away as the soil dries. Patience may be the best control.”&nbsp;

Upham and his colleagues in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticulture Newsletter with tips for maintaining home landscapes. The newsletter is&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">available to view online</a>&nbsp;or can be delivered by email each week.&nbsp;

Interested persons can also send their garden- and yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wupham@ksu.edu" target="_blank">wupham@ksu.edu</a>, or contact your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension office</a>.&nbsp;

By TAYLOR JAMISON K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;MANHATTAN — As summer rains fall across Kansas, many people may see mushrooms pop up in their lawns a day or two afterwards.&nbsp;Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said that while most of these mushrooms are harmless or even beneficial, those that form an arc-like or circular pattern called fairy rings can harm lawns.&nbsp;“The ring pattern is caused by the outward growth of fungal mycelium,” Upham said. “They form a dense, mat-like structure in the soil that decomposes organic matter.”&nbsp;Upham said the decomposition stimulates the growth of dark green or brownish grass around the outer portion of the fairy ring. However, the thick mat formed by the fungus underneath the grass interferes negatively with water availability. &nbsp;“The fungus may also release certain byproducts that are toxic to the turf,” Upham said. “This may lead to dieback of the turf close to the ring.”&nbsp;Unfortunately, fairy rings are difficult to control. One method Upham suggests is digging to a depth of 6-8 inches and a 12 inch width on both sides of the ring, then refilling those holes with non-infested soil. “This is a great deal of work and should only be considered in extreme cases,” he said.&nbsp;Upham does not recommend fertilizing the rest of the lawn to match the dark green color, or the use of commercial-grade fungicides. He said those tactics may cause other problems to home lawns. &nbsp;“Spraying a fungicide to the mushroom itself does little good,” he said. “Remember, the mushroom is simply the fruiting structure of the organism. Most of the fungus is below ground and inaccessible to the chemical.”&nbsp;More effective methods may be to simply pick or mow them as soon as they appear.&nbsp;“Removing sources of organic debris from the soil can help, if possible,” Upham said. “Also, mushrooms tend to go away as the soil dries. Patience may be the best control.”&nbsp;Upham and his colleagues in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticulture Newsletter with tips for maintaining home landscapes. The newsletter is&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">available to view online</a>&nbsp;or can be delivered by email each week.&nbsp;Interested persons can also send their garden- and yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wupham@ksu.edu" target="_blank">wupham@ksu.edu</a>, or contact your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension office</a>.&nbsp;

KSRE: Rains bring tough mushrooms to lawns

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinator

While the cities in Dickinson County have their own fireworks ordinances, people who live outside city limits must have a permit to discharge fireworks.

“Dickinson County Resolution 032416 states that fireworks may be used in the unincorporated areas of Dickinson County with a permit,” said County Clerk Jeanne Livingston.

Fireworks may be discharged in the unincorporated areas of the county between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. July 1 through July 4.

Applicants must be 21 years of age and be the owner or renter of the property where the fireworks will be discharged.

The permits are free, must be signed by the clerk’s office and assigned a number to be valid.

Since July 4 falls on a Monday, applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. July 1. The courthouse will be closed July 4.

Permits can be obtained from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dickinson County Clerk’s office, located at 109 E. First Street in Abilene, the Herington City Office, or by going to the home page of the county website at <a href="http://dkcoks.org">dkcoks.org</a> and following the instructions listed.

Permits may be faxed to the county clerk’s office at (785) 263-2045. If you want a permit faxed, applicants must supply a fax number on the form; to email, the address is <a href="mailto:fireworks@dkcoks.org">fireworks@dkcoks.org</a>

Anyone with questions can contact the county clerk’s office at (785) 263-3774.

For information on city policies, contact the city in question.

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinatorWhile the cities in Dickinson County have their own fireworks ordinances, people who live outside city limits must have a permit to discharge fireworks.“Dickinson County Resolution 032416 states that fireworks may be used in the unincorporated areas of Dickinson County with a permit,” said County Clerk Jeanne Livingston.Fireworks may be discharged in the unincorporated areas of the county between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. July 1 through July 4.Applicants must be 21 years of age and be the owner or renter of the property where the fireworks will be discharged.The permits are free, must be signed by the clerk’s office and assigned a number to be valid.Since July 4 falls on a Monday, applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. July 1. The courthouse will be closed July 4.Permits can be obtained from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dickinson County Clerk’s office, located at 109 E. First Street in Abilene, the Herington City Office, or by going to the home page of the county website at <a href="http://dkcoks.org">dkcoks.org</a> and following the instructions listed.Permits may be faxed to the county clerk’s office at (785) 263-2045. If you want a permit faxed, applicants must supply a fax number on the form; to email, the address is <a href="mailto:fireworks@dkcoks.org">fireworks@dkcoks.org</a>Anyone with questions can contact the county clerk’s office at (785) 263-3774.For information on city policies, contact the city in question.

Fireworks permit required in rural areas of Dickinson County

Rainfall varied across the area once again overnight as storms rumbled across Kansas.

For instance, a location in McPherson County reported 0.01 of an inch, while a location in Republic County reported 1.66 inches.

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.07 of an inch was reported. In southeastern Salina near the Eagle Radio Studios, 0.20 of an inch was reported.

More rain is expected Tuesday evening as storms, some severe, are forecast to roll across the area.

Read: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/210153b7-ee96-47ee-b95c-95abde5d6166">NWS: More storms tonight across the area</a>

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Tuesday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.10 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)

Concordia 0.6 SW, 0.12 of an inch (reported 5:35 a.m.)

Brookville 5.5 W, 0.09 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)

Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.09 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)

Lindsborg 0.7 NNW, 0.04 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)

McPherson 1.2 N, 0.03 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)

Galva 1.5 NE, 0.03 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)

Galva 1.4 N, 0.02 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)

Inman 4.6 NW, 0.13 of an inch (reported at 7:39 a.m.)

Beloit 0.5 WNW, 0.53 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.34 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Cuba 5.0 NNW, 0.97 of an inch (reported at 7:25 a.m.)

Salina 6.2 ENE, 0.07 of an inch (reported 5:46 a.m.)

Brookville 8.1 N, 0.11 of an inch (reported 6:55 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTRainfall varied across the area once again overnight as storms rumbled across Kansas.For instance, a location in McPherson County reported 0.01 of an inch, while a location in Republic County reported 1.66 inches.At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.07 of an inch was reported. In southeastern Salina near the Eagle Radio Studios, 0.20 of an inch was reported.More rain is expected Tuesday evening as storms, some severe, are forecast to roll across the area.Read: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/210153b7-ee96-47ee-b95c-95abde5d6166">NWS: More storms tonight across the area</a>Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Tuesday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;CLAY COUNTYWakefield 0.2 NW, 0.10 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.07 of an inchMorganville 3.2 SW, 0.03 of an inchCLOUD COUNTYConcordia 0.6 SW, 0.12 of an inch (reported 5:35 a.m.)Jamestown 2.4 NW, 0.12 of an inchConcordia 9.3 SSW, 0.98 of an inchConcordia 1.8 S, 0.10 of an inchClyde 0.2 SW, 0.06 of an inchDICKINSON COUNTYEnterprise 0.3 NW, 0.72 of an inchChapman 6.0 NNE, 0.26 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 0.12 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E, 0.55 of an inchAbilene 5.9 NNW, 0.85 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 0.49 of an inchHope 7.5 NNW, 0.31 of an inchAbilene 10.3 S, 0.55 of an inchAbilene 0.7 W, 0.15 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.33 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 0.26 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 0.76 of an inchChapman 3.8 NNW, 0.93 of an inchHerington 0.4 W, 0.15 of an inchELLSWORTH COUNTYBrookville 5.5 W, 0.09 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.09 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)Geneseo 4.1 N, 0.97 of an inchEllsworth 0.3 E, 0.08 of an inchLorraine 1.4 S, 0.08 of an inchHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.10 of an inchJEWELL COUNTYFormoso 0.3 W, 0.25 of an inchJewell 0.2 SSW, 0.06 of an inchLINCOLN COUNTYNo totals reportedMARION COUNTYNewton 9.4 N, 0.04 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYLindsborg 0.7 NNW, 0.04 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)McPherson 1.2 N, 0.03 of an inch (reported 6 a.m.)Galva 1.5 NE, 0.03 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)Galva 1.4 N, 0.02 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 0.07 of an inchLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.05 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.12 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.37 of an inchMoundridge 0.4 SW, 0.55 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.12 of an inchCanton 3.2 N, 0.05 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.26 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 0.73 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.05 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.55 of an inchMcPherson 0.9 NE, 0.05 of an inchMoundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.43 of an inchMcPherson 6.6 ENE, 0.02 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.05 of an inchGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.04 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.04 of an inchMcPherson 0.8 SW, 0.05 of an inchMarquette 2.1 NNE, 0.05 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.13 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 0.01 of an inchInman 4.6 NW, 0.13 of an inch (reported at 7:39 a.m.)MITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 0.47 of an inchBeloit 9.9 SSW, 1.21 inchesHunter 2.1 NNW, 0.54 of an inchBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.18 of an inchBeloit 0.5 WNW, 0.53 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.34 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 0.16 of an inchMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 0.13 of an inchCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.15 of an inchBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.40 of an inchREPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 1.66 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 0.16 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.89 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.36 of an inchCuba 5.0 NNW, 0.97 of an inch (reported at 7:25 a.m.)SALINE COUNTYSalina 6.2 ENE, 0.07 of an inch (reported 5:46 a.m.)Brookville 8.1 N, 0.11 of an inch (reported 6:55 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.09 of an inchSalina 0.8 S, 0.08 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.11 of an inchSalina 5.7 NNW, 0.07 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.14 of an inchSalina 2.9 NE, 0.09 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 0.12 of an inchCulver 1.8 SE, 0.12 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.07 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.07 of an inchAssaria 6.2 SE, 0.18 of an inchFalun 3.2 SW, 0.05 of an inchGypsum 5.6 S, 0.42 of an inchSalina 6.0 WNW, 0.08 of an inchSalina 0.4 SE, 0.08 of an inchSalina 2.3 SSE, 0.07 of an inchNew Cambria 4.5 NE, 0.11 of an inch

Overnight rainfall varies across the area

UPDATE 10:15 p.m. Tuesday: The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

UPDATE 10:15 p.m. Tuesday: The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyDickinson CountyEllsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountyOttawa CountySaline CountyThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.Cloud CountyJewell CountyMitchell CountyRepublic County

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watches have expired

A flood watch has been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch effective from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning for the following counties in our area.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Heavy rain over wet and saturated soils will create rapid runoff and flooding potential during the night. Flash flooding is a distinct possibility in areas where heavy rain has recently fallen. Due to current soil conditions areas that are prone to flooding are likely to flood quickly, even in brief heavy rain.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

National Weather ServiceA flood watch has been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch effective from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyFlooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.Heavy rain over wet and saturated soils will create rapid runoff and flooding potential during the night. Flash flooding is a distinct possibility in areas where heavy rain has recently fallen. Due to current soil conditions areas that are prone to flooding are likely to flood quickly, even in brief heavy rain.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

UPDATE: Flood watch issued for counties in our area has expired

UPDATE: The warning is no longer in effect.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning in effect until just after midnight for the Saline River at Tescott.

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

IMPACTS: At 25.0 feet, low lying areas near the river flood.

At 8:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, the river level was 25.0 feet. The river was expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet late this morning, then fall below flood stage this afternoon.

UPDATE: The warning is no longer in effect.National Weather ServiceThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning in effect until just after midnight for the Saline River at Tescott.Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.IMPACTS: At 25.0 feet, low lying areas near the river flood.At 8:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, the river level was 25.0 feet. The river was expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet late this morning, then fall below flood stage this afternoon.Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

UPDATE: Flood warning for Saline River at Tescott canceled

Tuesday through Thursday, Twin Traffic Marking Corporation of Kansas City, Kan., will refresh the pavement markings on various streets in Salina. 

The streets receiving updates include the following.

S. Ninth Street from Water Well Road to Riffel Drive

S. Ninth Street from Saturn Avenue to Broadway Boulevard

Magnolia Road from S. Ohio Street to the soccer complex

Markley Road from the water tower to E. Crawford Street 

 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 $44,000 project is a holdover of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2021 maintenance capital improvement program.

City of SalinaTuesday through Thursday, Twin Traffic Marking Corporation of Kansas City, Kan., will refresh the pavement markings on various streets in Salina. The streets receiving updates include the following.S. Ninth Street from Water Well Road to Riffel DriveS. Ninth Street from Saturn Avenue to Broadway BoulevardEdward Street south of Magnolia RoadMagnolia Road from S. Ohio Street to the soccer complexMagnoliaRoad over Interstate 135Markley Road from the water tower to E. Crawford Street S. Ohio Street south of Schilling RoadWater Well Road over Interstate 135 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 $44,000 project is a holdover of the City of Salina's $4.7 million 2021 maintenance capital improvement program.

Pavement markings being refreshed on some City of Salina streets

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move southeast across the region this evening and tonight. 

Large hail, damaging winds, an isolated tornado, heavy rain, and localized flash flooding are possible. Ensure you have a way to receive warnings.

You can track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DS&amp;O Electric Cooperative. To check the radar, <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">click here</a>.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAnother round of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move southeast across the region this evening and tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, an isolated tornado, heavy rain, and localized flash flooding are possible. Ensure you have a way to receive warnings.You can track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DS&amp;O Electric Cooperative. To check the radar, <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">click here</a>.

NWS: More storms tonight across the area

ABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for a&nbsp; Jeans Day fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of May. 

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

A total donation of $600 was presented to the Abilene Public Swimming Pool. The money is to go towards paying the admission fee for kids to swim this summer. 

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

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 <figcaption>From left are Sara Boyd, EOC committee member; Danette Whiteley, Abilene Public Swimming Pool manager; Kellee Timbrook, Abilene Parks and Recreation director; and Pam Schoemaker, EOC committee member. Photo courtesy Memorial Health System</figcaption>
 </figure>Memorial Health SystemABILENE - Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for a&nbsp; Jeans Day fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of May. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $600 was presented to the Abilene Public Swimming Pool. The money is to go towards paying the admission fee for kids to swim this summer. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

Memorial Health System employees contribute to Abilene pool

Today is Tuesday, June 7, the 158th day of 2022. There are 207 days left in the year.

On June 7, 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Griswold v. Connecticut, struck down, 7-2, a Connecticut law used to prosecute a Planned Parenthood clinic in New Haven for providing contraceptives to married couples.

In 1712, Pennsylvania's colonial assembly voted to ban the further importation of slaves.

In 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress stating "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."

In 1848, French painter and sculptor Paul Gauguin was born in Paris.

In 1892, Homer Plessy, a "Creole of color," was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only car of the East Louisiana Railroad. (Ruling on his case, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld "separate but equal" racial segregation, a concept it renounced in 1954.)

In 1929, the sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence as copies of the Lateran Treaty were exchanged in Rome.

In 1942, the Battle of Midway ended in a decisive victory for American naval forces over Imperial Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.

In 1967, author-critic Dorothy Parker, famed for her caustic wit, died in New York at age 73.

In 1981, Israeli military planes destroyed a nuclear power plant in Iraq, a facility the Israelis charged could have been used to make nuclear weapons.

In 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious groups could sometimes meet on school property after hours. Ground was broken for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

In 1998, in a crime that shocked the nation, James Byrd Jr., a 49-year-old Black man, was hooked by a chain to a pickup truck and dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas. (Two white men were later sentenced to death; one of them, Lawrence Russell Brewer, was executed in 2011 and the other, John William King, was executed in April 2019. A third defendant received life with the possibility of parole.)

In 2006, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of al-Qaida in Iraq, was killed by a U.S. airstrike on his safe house. The U.S. Senate rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.

In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations following contests in New Jersey, California, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Ten years ago: Attorney General Eric Holder clashed with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee seeking more information about a flawed gun-trafficking investigation in Arizona known as "Operation Fast and Furious." Bob Welch, a former member of Fleetwood Mac who went on to write songs and record several hits during a solo career, died in Nashville.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump announced his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director's congressional testimony, tapping Christopher Wray, a white-collar defense lawyer with a strong law enforcement background. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a stunning pair of deadly attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Keith Urban picked up four CMT Music Awards in Nashville, including video of the year.

One year ago: A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons were ineligible to apply to become permanent residents. Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and her son Paul Murdaugh, 22, from a prominent South Carolina legal family, were found shot and killed on their family's land. (In the aftermath of the deaths, Maggie Murdaugh's husband, Alex Murdaugh, would be jailed on dozens of charges, including the theft of millions of dollars in legal settlements.) An express train barreled into another train that had derailed minutes earlier in southern Pakistan, killing more than 60 people.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director James Ivory is 94. Actor Virginia McKenna is 91. Singer Tom Jones is 82. Poet Nikki Giovanni is 79. Former talk show host Jenny Jones is 76. Americana singer-songwriter Willie Nile is 74. Actor Anne Twomey is 71. Actor Liam Neeson is 70. Actor Colleen Camp is 69. Author Louise Erdrich is 68. Actor William Forsythe is 67. Record producer L.A. Reid is 66. Latin pop singer Juan Luis Guerra is 65. Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is 63. Rock singer-musician Gordon Gano (The Violent Femmes) is 59. Rock musician Eric Kretz (Stone Temple Pilots) is 56. Rock musician Dave Navarro is 55. Actor Helen Baxendale is 52. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is 50. Actor Karl Urban is 50. TV personality Bear Grylls is 48. Rock musician Eric Johnson (The Shins) is 46. Actor Adrienne Frantz is 44. Actor-comedian Bill Hader is 44. Actor Anna Torv is 43. Actor Larisa Oleynik is 41. Former tennis player Anna Kournikova is 41. Actor Michael Cera is 34. Actor Shelley Buckner is 33. Rapper Iggy Azalea is 32. Actor-model Emily Ratajkowski is 31. Rapper Fetty Wap is 31.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, June 7, the 158th day of 2022. There are 207 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 7, 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Griswold v. Connecticut, struck down, 7-2, a Connecticut law used to prosecute a Planned Parenthood clinic in New Haven for providing contraceptives to married couples.On this date:In 1712, Pennsylvania's colonial assembly voted to ban the further importation of slaves.In 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress stating "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."In 1848, French painter and sculptor Paul Gauguin was born in Paris.In 1892, Homer Plessy, a "Creole of color," was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only car of the East Louisiana Railroad. (Ruling on his case, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld "separate but equal" racial segregation, a concept it renounced in 1954.)In 1929, the sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence as copies of the Lateran Treaty were exchanged in Rome.In 1942, the Battle of Midway ended in a decisive victory for American naval forces over Imperial Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.In 1967, author-critic Dorothy Parker, famed for her caustic wit, died in New York at age 73.In 1981, Israeli military planes destroyed a nuclear power plant in Iraq, a facility the Israelis charged could have been used to make nuclear weapons.In 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious groups could sometimes meet on school property after hours. Ground was broken for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.In 1998, in a crime that shocked the nation, James Byrd Jr., a 49-year-old Black man, was hooked by a chain to a pickup truck and dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas. (Two white men were later sentenced to death; one of them, Lawrence Russell Brewer, was executed in 2011 and the other, John William King, was executed in April 2019. A third defendant received life with the possibility of parole.)In 2006, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of al-Qaida in Iraq, was killed by a U.S. airstrike on his safe house. The U.S. Senate rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations following contests in New Jersey, California, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota.Ten years ago: Attorney General Eric Holder clashed with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee seeking more information about a flawed gun-trafficking investigation in Arizona known as "Operation Fast and Furious." Bob Welch, a former member of Fleetwood Mac who went on to write songs and record several hits during a solo career, died in Nashville.Five years ago: President Donald Trump announced his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director's congressional testimony, tapping Christopher Wray, a white-collar defense lawyer with a strong law enforcement background. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a stunning pair of deadly attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Keith Urban picked up four CMT Music Awards in Nashville, including video of the year.One year ago: A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons were ineligible to apply to become permanent residents. Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and her son Paul Murdaugh, 22, from a prominent South Carolina legal family, were found shot and killed on their family's land. (In the aftermath of the deaths, Maggie Murdaugh's husband, Alex Murdaugh, would be jailed on dozens of charges, including the theft of millions of dollars in legal settlements.) An express train barreled into another train that had derailed minutes earlier in southern Pakistan, killing more than 60 people.Today's Birthdays: Movie director James Ivory is 94. Actor Virginia McKenna is 91. Singer Tom Jones is 82. Poet Nikki Giovanni is 79. Former talk show host Jenny Jones is 76. Americana singer-songwriter Willie Nile is 74. Actor Anne Twomey is 71. Actor Liam Neeson is 70. Actor Colleen Camp is 69. Author Louise Erdrich is 68. Actor William Forsythe is 67. Record producer L.A. Reid is 66. Latin pop singer Juan Luis Guerra is 65. Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is 63. Rock singer-musician Gordon Gano (The Violent Femmes) is 59. Rock musician Eric Kretz (Stone Temple Pilots) is 56. Rock musician Dave Navarro is 55. Actor Helen Baxendale is 52. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is 50. Actor Karl Urban is 50. TV personality Bear Grylls is 48. Rock musician Eric Johnson (The Shins) is 46. Actor Adrienne Frantz is 44. Actor-comedian Bill Hader is 44. Actor Anna Torv is 43. Actor Larisa Oleynik is 41. Former tennis player Anna Kournikova is 41. Actor Michael Cera is 34. Actor Shelley Buckner is 33. Rapper Iggy Azalea is 32. Actor-model Emily Ratajkowski is 31. Rapper Fetty Wap is 31.

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Housing, allocation requests among county agenda items for Tuesday

Dustin Lynch is bringing his Party Mode Tour to the historic Stiefel Theatre!

Lynch is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 15.

Tickets start at $54 and go on sale at noon Thursday in the box office of the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

The Stiefel box office is open for walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You also can buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998.

Please check the <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">Stiefel website</a> for COVID-19 policies.

About Dustin Lynch courtesy the Stiefel Theatre

Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight No. 1s, four Top 5 albums, nine gold and platinum-certified singles, and tallying over 3.3 billion global on-demand streams. Expanding his Party Mode Tour into the fall, Lynch’s fifth studio album, Blue in the Sky, is out now and features platinum, six-week No. 1 Thinking 'Bout You (featuring MacKenzie Porter) plus current neon-buzzed single Party Mode.

“Dustin Lynch's New Music Will Have You Embracing the Party 24/7,” hails E! News, as the good time follow-up to Tullahoma – which delivered consecutive platinum chart-toppers: Ridin’ Roads and Good Girl, in addition to gold, Top 5 hit Momma's House.

Since his platinum breakout Cowboys and Angels in 2012, Lynch’s headlined packed venues and toured with country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and Brad Paisley. Likewise, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTDustin Lynch is bringing his Party Mode Tour to the historic Stiefel Theatre!Lynch is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 15.Tickets start at $54 and go on sale at noon Thursday in the box office of the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.The Stiefel box office is open for walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You also can buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. Please check the <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">Stiefel website</a> for COVID-19 policies. About Dustin Lynch courtesy the Stiefel TheatreDustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight No. 1s, four Top 5 albums, nine gold and platinum-certified singles, and tallying over 3.3 billion global on-demand streams. Expanding his Party Mode Tour into the fall, Lynch’s fifth studio album, Blue in the Sky, is out now and features platinum, six-week No. 1 Thinking 'Bout You (featuring MacKenzie Porter) plus current neon-buzzed single Party Mode. “Dustin Lynch's New Music Will Have You Embracing the Party 24/7,” hails E! News, as the good time follow-up to Tullahoma – which delivered consecutive platinum chart-toppers: Ridin’ Roads and Good Girl, in addition to gold, Top 5 hit Momma's House. Since his platinum breakout Cowboys and Angels in 2012, Lynch’s headlined packed venues and toured with country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and Brad Paisley. Likewise, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

Dustin Lynch to perform in Salina on July 15

TOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZRENuB6rpIg1F6RAGuGFBxU" target="_blank">9th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene by videoconference at noon Thursday, June 9, to discuss the schedule to fill a new district judge post. &nbsp; The district judge post in the 9th Judicial District was among several certified by Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZfDzu9eEM0tkzzM0FsTLnho" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2022-JA-020</a>&nbsp;after the Kansas Legislature passed and the governor signed 2022 House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill No. 267 to fund them. &nbsp; &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey and McPherson counties. Public access &nbsp; The meeting is open to the public. It will take place via videoconference and will be livestreamed on the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZaIiB9A8hzneBqefxgsTAOA" target="_blank">Kansas judicial branch YouTube channel</a>.<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZaIiB9A8hzneBqefxgsTAOA" target="_blank"> </a>To comment,&nbsp;call 1-866-705-2554 and enter guest passcode 895421#.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Accommodation Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible: ADA Coordinator <a href="mailto:ADA@kscourts.org" target="_blank">ADA@kscourts.org</a> 785-296-2256 TTY at 711 Eligibility requirements A nominee for district judge must be:

●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 judicial district at the time of taking office and while holding office.

The nominating commission seeks nominations and then meets to interview nominees. Interviews are open to the public. &nbsp; &nbsp; Nominees to governor &nbsp; The nominating commission will select three to five people whose names will be submitted to the governor to fill this position according to statutory qualification and residency requirements. The governor has 60 days after receiving the names to decide whom to appoint. &nbsp; If there are not sufficient nominees who reside in the judicial district who are deemed qualified by the commission, the commission may consider nominees who reside outside the district. &nbsp; Term of office &nbsp; After serving one year in office, a 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; Thomas Adrian, George “Chip” Westfall, Jana McKinney, and John&nbsp; Robb, all of Newton; and David O’Dell, Brian Bina, Glenn Snell, and Ann Elliott, all of McPherson.

Kansas Judicial BranchTOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZRENuB6rpIg1F6RAGuGFBxU" target="_blank">9th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene by videoconference at noon Thursday, June 9, to discuss the schedule to fill a new district judge post. &nbsp; The district judge post in the 9th Judicial District was among several certified by Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZfDzu9eEM0tkzzM0FsTLnho" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2022-JA-020</a>&nbsp;after the Kansas Legislature passed and the governor signed 2022 House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill No. 267 to fund them. &nbsp; &nbsp; The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey and McPherson counties. Public access &nbsp; The meeting is open to the public. It will take place via videoconference and will be livestreamed on the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZaIiB9A8hzneBqefxgsTAOA" target="_blank">Kansas judicial branch YouTube channel</a>.<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/Qr0BvzhQo-udeFbKCkvLZaIiB9A8hzneBqefxgsTAOA" target="_blank"> </a>To comment,&nbsp;call 1-866-705-2554 and enter guest passcode 895421#.&nbsp;&nbsp;Accommodation Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible: ADA Coordinator <a href="mailto:ADA@kscourts.org" target="_blank">ADA@kscourts.org</a> 785-296-2256 TTY at 711 Eligibility requirements A nominee for district judge must be: ●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 judicial district at the time of taking office and while holding office.The nominating commission seeks nominations and then meets to interview nominees. Interviews are open to the public. &nbsp; &nbsp; Nominees to governor &nbsp; The nominating commission will select three to five people whose names will be submitted to the governor to fill this position according to statutory qualification and residency requirements. The governor has 60 days after receiving the names to decide whom to appoint. &nbsp; If there are not sufficient nominees who reside in the judicial district who are deemed qualified by the commission, the commission may consider nominees who reside outside the district. &nbsp; Term of office &nbsp; After serving one year in office, a 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; Thomas Adrian, George “Chip” Westfall, Jana McKinney, and John&nbsp; Robb, all of Newton; and David O’Dell, Brian Bina, Glenn Snell, and Ann Elliott, all of McPherson.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet

Tasers, the Downtown Arts, Commerce, and Entertainment District, and a zoning request are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.

Study sessions and city commission meetings will take place in–person in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, and via Zoom until further notice. Meetings also can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.

To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.

The meeting also can be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID:892 7598 4587 when prompted.

If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hands so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.

Citizens also can send written comments or questions to city commissioners via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citycommission@salina.org">citycommission@salina.org</a>.

In order for the commissioners to have an opportunity to review comments in advance of the meeting, please email your comments or questions by 5 p.m. the Sunday prior to the Monday meetings.

The commissioners' regular session is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

Commissioners are scheduled to consider approving a request for the city manager to execute a five-year agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of 68 new AXON Taser 7 Conductive Energy Weapons (CEW), cartridges, software licensing, training equipment, and ancillary equipment.

According to the commission meeting packet, "The police department's current inventory of Taser CEWs were purchased in 2017. Like many technological products, especially sophisticated electronic devices, a CEW's high voltage capacitor and other electronic components wear out or become obsolete over time. Therefore there is a need to replace them on an ongoing basis."

Additionally, the company recommends CEW equipment be replaced every five years.

The proposed agreement with AXON would allow the city to make annual interest-free payments in the following amounts over five years.

The new tasers would be compatible with the Salina Police Department's current AXON body-worn and in-car camera systems, the request noted.

Additionally, in anticipation of the need to upgrade its taser equipment, the Salina Police Department included $52,000 in its 2022 operating budget, according to the request.

Other items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday include the following.

●Consider approving a resolution amending fees in the 2022 Comprehensive Fee Schedule related to ambulance fees.

●Consider approving a resolution setting the date for a public hearing to consider whether a dangerous structure at 1123 W. Ash Street should be condemned and ordered demolished or repaired.

●Consider approving a proposed ordinance on second reading that would amend the Salina Code to "authorize, permit and regulate food trucks, horse-drawn vehicles and pedicabs, outdoor merchandise and minor sidewalk dining areas, sidewalk vending, and street performers within the area designated as the Downtown Arts, Commerce, and Entertainment District."

●Consider approving a resolution establishing fees for downtown activity permits.

●Consider approving on first reading a proposed ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 22-11099 exempting certain property in the city from ad valorem taxation for economic development purposes pursuant to Article 11, Section 13 of the Kansas Constitution.

●Consider approving on first reading a proposed ordinance that would change the zoning district classification from R (single-family residential) to C-3 (shopping center) district on property located at the southwest corner of Magnolia Road and Highland Avenue.

Additionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel the legal implications of the district court ruling in the initiative ordinance case. Possible action to follow.

To see the Salina City Commission meeting packet for Monday, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=491480&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.

By SALINA POSTTasers, the Downtown Arts, Commerce, and Entertainment District, and a zoning request are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.About the meetingStudy sessions and city commission meetings will take place in–person in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, and via Zoom until further notice. Meetings also can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.The meeting also can be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID:892 7598 4587 when prompted.If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hands so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.Citizens also can send written comments or questions to city commissioners via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citycommission@salina.org">citycommission@salina.org</a>.In order for the commissioners to have an opportunity to review comments in advance of the meeting, please email your comments or questions by 5 p.m. the Sunday prior to the Monday meetings.Regular meetingThe commissioners' regular session is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.Commissioners are scheduled to consider approving a request for the city manager to execute a five-year agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of 68 new AXON Taser 7 Conductive Energy Weapons (CEW), cartridges, software licensing, training equipment, and ancillary equipment.According to the commission meeting packet, "The police department's current inventory of Taser CEWs were purchased in 2017. Like many technological products, especially sophisticated electronic devices, a CEW's high voltage capacitor and other electronic components wear out or become obsolete over time. Therefore there is a need to replace them on an ongoing basis."Additionally, the company recommends CEW equipment be replaced every five years.The proposed agreement with AXON would allow the city to make annual interest-free payments in the following amounts over five years.<figure>
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 </figure>The new tasers would be compatible with the Salina Police Department's current AXON body-worn and in-car camera systems, the request noted.Additionally, in anticipation of the need to upgrade its taser equipment, the Salina Police Department included $52,000 in its 2022 operating budget, according to the request.Other items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday include the following.●Consider approving a resolution amending fees in the 2022 Comprehensive Fee Schedule related to ambulance fees.●Consider approving a resolution setting the date for a public hearing to consider whether a dangerous structure at 1123 W. Ash Street should be condemned and ordered demolished or repaired.●Consider approving a proposed ordinance on second reading that would amend the Salina Code to "authorize, permit and regulate food trucks, horse-drawn vehicles and pedicabs, outdoor merchandise and minor sidewalk dining areas, sidewalk vending, and street performers within the area designated as the Downtown Arts, Commerce, and Entertainment District."●Consider approving a resolution establishing fees for downtown activity permits.●Consider approving on first reading a proposed ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 22-11099 exempting certain property in the city from ad valorem taxation for economic development purposes pursuant to Article 11, Section 13 of the Kansas Constitution.●Consider approving on first reading a proposed ordinance that would change the zoning district classification from R (single-family residential) to C-3 (shopping center) district on property located at the southwest corner of Magnolia Road and Highland Avenue.Additionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel the legal implications of the district court ruling in the initiative ordinance case. Possible action to follow.To see the Salina City Commission meeting packet for Monday, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=491480&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.

Tasers, downtown district, zoning request on Salina city agenda

GYPSUM - A minor earthquake rattled part of southeastern Saline County early Monday afternoon.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.3 magnitude quake struck at 12:42 p.m. Monday south-southwest of Gypsum. It was centered just south of E. Hedberg Road between S. Gypsum Valley Road and S. Kipp Road.

GYPSUM - A minor earthquake rattled part of southeastern Saline County early Monday afternoon.<figure>
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.3 magnitude quake struck at 12:42 p.m. Monday south-southwest of Gypsum. It was centered just south of E. Hedberg Road between S. Gypsum Valley Road and S. Kipp Road.

Small quake strikes south-southwest of Gypsum Monday

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are looking for the person seen on video firing a gun into the air and battering a local man in a Salina park Sunday evening.

The 33-year-old man told police that he had words with a group of "kids" near the stage in Oakdale Park at approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

One of the group members fired a gun into the air and then got into a physical altercation with the man. The man sustained injuries to his face, Forrester said.

Video from the area shows a light-skinned Black male in a white t-shirt and shorts discharge the gun near the stage and then hand the gun to a White male who put the gun into a backpack. The male who fired the gun is then seen getting into a physical altercation with the 33-year-old man, Forrester said.

The male sought in the case was described as being about 5'9" and a light-skinned Black male, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for the person seen on video firing a gun into the air and battering a local man in a Salina park Sunday evening.The 33-year-old man told police that he had words with a group of "kids" near the stage in Oakdale Park at approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.One of the group members fired a gun into the air and then got into a physical altercation with the man. The man sustained injuries to his face, Forrester said.Video from the area shows a light-skinned Black male in a white t-shirt and shorts discharge the gun near the stage and then hand the gun to a White male who put the gun into a backpack. The male who fired the gun is then seen getting into a physical altercation with the 33-year-old man, Forrester said.The male sought in the case was described as being about 5'9" and a light-skinned Black male, Forrester said.

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