By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are looking for two individuals who were seen on surveillance video stealing a $300 bat from a downtown business Tuesday night.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that the owner of Restore, 210 E. Walnut Street, arrived at work Wednesday morning and found the back door to the construction office pried open and a $300 Walkoff wood bat missing. Damage to the door was estimated at $1,000.

Surveillance video showed two individuals with crowbars enter the business. One was wearing a white t-shirt with the word "Hustle" on it, a facemask, hood, and black pants, Forrester said. The other wore a long-sleeved shirt with Toy Story characters on it.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for two individuals who were seen on surveillance video stealing a $300 bat from a downtown business Tuesday night.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that the owner of Restore, 210 E. Walnut Street, arrived at work Wednesday morning and found the back door to the construction office pried open and a $300 Walkoff wood bat missing. Damage to the door was estimated at $1,000.Surveillance video showed two individuals with crowbars enter the business. One was wearing a white t-shirt with the word "Hustle" on it, a facemask, hood, and black pants, Forrester said. The other wore a long-sleeved shirt with Toy Story characters on it.

Two persons seen on video stealing bat from downtown business

MINNEAPOLIS - Registration is now open for the third annual Central Kansas District 4-H 5K walk/run.

The 4-H fundraising event is scheduled for 7:30-10 a.m. July 9 in Rock City at Minneapolis. The registration fee is $25 before the June 27 registration deadline, and includes a t-shirt and a medal for finishing. The entry fee at the event is $30.

Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places for the top male and female in each age group, according to information from the Central Kansas District.

To register or sign up to be a volunteer, got <a href="http://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/4-h/">www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/4-h/</a>.

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 </figure>MINNEAPOLIS - Registration is now open for the third annual Central Kansas District 4-H 5K walk/run.The 4-H fundraising event is scheduled for 7:30-10 a.m. July 9 in Rock City at Minneapolis. The registration fee is $25 before the June 27 registration deadline, and includes a t-shirt and a medal for finishing. The entry fee at the event is $30.Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places for the top male and female in each age group, according to information from the Central Kansas District.To register or sign up to be a volunteer, got <a href="http://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/4-h/">www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/4-h/</a>.

Central Kansas District 4-H 5K walk/run registration open

Today is Thursday, June 16, the 167th day of 2022. There are 198 days left in the year.

On June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party's nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was incorporated.

In 1933, the National Industrial Recovery Act became law with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's signature. (The Act was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was founded as President Roosevelt signed the Banking Act of 1933.

In 1941, National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) opened for business with a ceremony attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In 1963, the world's first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; Tereshkova spent 71 hours in flight, circling the Earth 48 times before returning safely.

In 1970, Kenneth A. Gibson of Newark, New Jersey, became the first Black politician elected mayor of a major Northeast city. Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, 26, died at a New York hospital after battling cancer.

In 1977, Soviet Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev was named president, becoming the first person to hold both posts simultaneously.

In 1978, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos signed the instruments of ratification for the Panama Canal treaties during a ceremony in Panama City.

In 1999, Thabo Mbeki took the oath as president of South Africa, succeeding Nelson Mandela.

In 2011, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., announced his resignation from Congress, bowing to the furor caused by his sexually charged online dalliances with a former porn performer and other women. Osama bin Laden's longtime second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, took control of al-Qaida.

In 2015, real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign to become president of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan.

In 2016, President Barack Obama traveled to Orlando, Florida, the scene of a deadly nightclub shooting that claimed 49 victims; the president embraced grieving families and cheered on Democrats' push for new gun control measures. Walt Disney Co. opened Shanghai Disneyland, its first theme park in mainland China.

In 2020, federal authorities announced murder and attempted murder charges against an Air Force sergeant, Steven Carrillo, in the fatal shooting of a federal security officer outside a U.S. courthouse in Oakland, California. (Carrillo, who had ties to the far-right, anti-government "boogaloo" movement, pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge after prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty.) A statue of Christopher Columbus that stood in a St. Louis park for 134 years was removed; park officials said it had symbolized a "historical disregard for indigenous peoples."

Ten years ago: Egyptians began going to the polls for a two-day runoff to choose their first freely elected president; Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi emerged the winner. China launched its most ambitious space mission to date, carrying its first female astronaut, Liu Yang, and two male colleagues on a 13-day mission to an orbiting module that ended safely.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time that he was under federal investigation as part of the expanding probe into Russia's election meddling as he lashed out at a top Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry. A St. Anthony, Minnesota, police officer was acquitted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Black motorist who had just informed the officer that he was carrying a gun. Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl died at his home in Ludwigshafen; he was 87. Actor Stephen Furst, who played naive fraternity pledge Flounder in the hit movie "Animal House," died in Moorpark, California, at age 63.

One year ago: After a three-hour summit in Geneva, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin emerged largely where they started, with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more. Actor Frank Bonner, best known as salesman Herb Tarlek on the TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati," died at 79.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Eileen Atkins is 88. Actor Bill Cobbs is 88. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 84. Country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock is 84. Songwriter Lamont Dozier is 81. R&amp;B singer Eddie Levert is 80. Actor Joan Van Ark is 79. Actor Geoff Pierson is 73. Boxing Hall of Famer Roberto Duran is 71. Pop singer Gino Vannelli is 70. Actor Laurie Metcalf is 67. Actor Arnold Vosloo is 60. Actor Danny Burstein is 58. Model-actor Jenny Shimizu is 55. Actor James Patrick Stuart is 54. Rapper MC Ren is 53. Actor Clifton Collins Jr. is 52. Golfer Phil Mickelson is 52. Actor John Cho is 50. Actor Eddie Cibrian is 49. Actor Fred Koehler is 47. Actor China Shavers is 45. Actor Daniel Bruhl is 44. Bluegrass musician Caleb Smith (Balsam Range) is 44. Actor Sibel Kekilli is 42. Actor Missy Peregrym is 40. Actor Olivia Hack is 39. Singer Diana DeGarmo (TV: "American Idol") is 35. Actor Ali Stroker is 35. Tennis player Bianca Andreescu is 22.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, June 16, the 167th day of 2022. There are 198 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party's nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."On this date:In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was incorporated.In 1933, the National Industrial Recovery Act became law with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's signature. (The Act was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was founded as President Roosevelt signed the Banking Act of 1933.In 1941, National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) opened for business with a ceremony attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.In 1963, the world's first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; Tereshkova spent 71 hours in flight, circling the Earth 48 times before returning safely.In 1970, Kenneth A. Gibson of Newark, New Jersey, became the first Black politician elected mayor of a major Northeast city. Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, 26, died at a New York hospital after battling cancer.In 1977, Soviet Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev was named president, becoming the first person to hold both posts simultaneously.In 1978, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos signed the instruments of ratification for the Panama Canal treaties during a ceremony in Panama City.In 1999, Thabo Mbeki took the oath as president of South Africa, succeeding Nelson Mandela.In 2011, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., announced his resignation from Congress, bowing to the furor caused by his sexually charged online dalliances with a former porn performer and other women. Osama bin Laden's longtime second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, took control of al-Qaida.In 2015, real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign to become president of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan.In 2016, President Barack Obama traveled to Orlando, Florida, the scene of a deadly nightclub shooting that claimed 49 victims; the president embraced grieving families and cheered on Democrats' push for new gun control measures. Walt Disney Co. opened Shanghai Disneyland, its first theme park in mainland China.In 2020, federal authorities announced murder and attempted murder charges against an Air Force sergeant, Steven Carrillo, in the fatal shooting of a federal security officer outside a U.S. courthouse in Oakland, California. (Carrillo, who had ties to the far-right, anti-government "boogaloo" movement, pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge after prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty.) A statue of Christopher Columbus that stood in a St. Louis park for 134 years was removed; park officials said it had symbolized a "historical disregard for indigenous peoples."Ten years ago: Egyptians began going to the polls for a two-day runoff to choose their first freely elected president; Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi emerged the winner. China launched its most ambitious space mission to date, carrying its first female astronaut, Liu Yang, and two male colleagues on a 13-day mission to an orbiting module that ended safely.Five years ago: President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time that he was under federal investigation as part of the expanding probe into Russia's election meddling as he lashed out at a top Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry. A St. Anthony, Minnesota, police officer was acquitted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Black motorist who had just informed the officer that he was carrying a gun. Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl died at his home in Ludwigshafen; he was 87. Actor Stephen Furst, who played naive fraternity pledge Flounder in the hit movie "Animal House," died in Moorpark, California, at age 63.One year ago: After a three-hour summit in Geneva, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin emerged largely where they started, with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more. Actor Frank Bonner, best known as salesman Herb Tarlek on the TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati," died at 79.Today's Birthdays: Actor Eileen Atkins is 88. Actor Bill Cobbs is 88. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 84. Country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock is 84. Songwriter Lamont Dozier is 81. R&amp;B singer Eddie Levert is 80. Actor Joan Van Ark is 79. Actor Geoff Pierson is 73. Boxing Hall of Famer Roberto Duran is 71. Pop singer Gino Vannelli is 70. Actor Laurie Metcalf is 67. Actor Arnold Vosloo is 60. Actor Danny Burstein is 58. Model-actor Jenny Shimizu is 55. Actor James Patrick Stuart is 54. Rapper MC Ren is 53. Actor Clifton Collins Jr. is 52. Golfer Phil Mickelson is 52. Actor John Cho is 50. Actor Eddie Cibrian is 49. Actor Fred Koehler is 47. Actor China Shavers is 45. Actor Daniel Bruhl is 44. Bluegrass musician Caleb Smith (Balsam Range) is 44. Actor Sibel Kekilli is 42. Actor Missy Peregrym is 40. Actor Olivia Hack is 39. Singer Diana DeGarmo (TV: "American Idol") is 35. Actor Ali Stroker is 35. Tennis player Bianca Andreescu is 22.

Today in History - June 16

UPDATE 6:30 a.m. Thursday: Marion and McPherson counties are now included in the hear advisory. See below.

Heat advisories and an excessive heat watch have been issued in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area. 

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from Friday morning through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.

Hot conditions with heat index values 100 to 105 degrees are possible for several days during each afternoon. Each afternoon will be followed by warm and muggy nights, especially for Saturday and Sunday nights when low temperatures will only dip into the mid to upper 70s.

Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

UPDATE 6:30 a.m. Thursday: Marion and McPherson counties are now included in the hear advisory. See below.National Weather ServiceHeat advisories and an excessive heat watch have been issued in our area.<h2>Heat advisories</h2>The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyHeat index values up to 105 degrees are expected.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area. Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyHeat index values up to 105 degrees are expected.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.<h2>Excessive heat watch</h2>The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from Friday morning through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyHot conditions with heat index values 100 to 105 degrees are possible for several days during each afternoon. Each afternoon will be followed by warm and muggy nights, especially for Saturday and Sunday nights when low temperatures will only dip into the mid to upper 70s.Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

UPDATE: Heat advisories, excessive heat watch issued for our area

CONCORDIA - Cloud County Community College has announced the names of students on the spring 2022 Honor Roll. 

To be named to this honor roll, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.66-3.899. Local and area students on the list are:

Valeria Diaz, Salina Jordan Murphy, Salina Cole Schneider, Tescott Trinity Blundred, Bennington Zachary Travis, Minneapolis Chasyn Vogan, Bennington

To be named to the President’s List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.9-4.0. Local students on the President’s Honor Roll are:

Zeneida Gordon, Salina Mariah Janda, Salina Karsen Loader, Salina Avery Regier, Salina Daniel Watson, Salina

Cloud County Community CollegeCONCORDIA - Cloud County Community College has announced the names of students on the spring 2022 Honor Roll. To be named to this honor roll, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.66-3.899. Local and area students on the list are:Valeria Diaz, Salina Jordan Murphy, Salina Cole Schneider, Tescott Trinity Blundred, Bennington Zachary Travis, Minneapolis Chasyn Vogan, BenningtonTo be named to the President’s List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.9-4.0. Local students on the President’s Honor Roll are:Zeneida Gordon, Salina Mariah Janda, Salina Karsen Loader, Salina Avery Regier, Salina Daniel Watson, Salina

Local, area students earn academic honors at Cloud County

Forty-one Kansas Gas customers were affected when a single-vehicle wreck damaged a natural gas pipeline east of Salina Tuesday morning.

Public Relations Manager Liza Steger said the Kansas Gas pipeline has been repaired and a portable regulator station installed. 

"The car hit a power pole and hit a Kansas Gas Service regulator station as well as it took out the barricade that was adjacent to that area," Steger told Salina Post.

Gas was shut off for about three and a half hours, but has been restored to all customers.

"Our team was able to conduct the repairs needed within this time to ensure gas service could be restored promptly," Steger noted.

The single-vehicle wreck occurred Tuesday morning in the vacinity of E. Old Highway 40 and N. Simpson Road. Just after the accident, part of Old Highway 40 was shut down and residents within a one-mile radius north and east of the area were encouraged to evacuate their homes until the pipeline could be repaired, according to information from Saline County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655227989040.jpeg" alt="First responders on the scene of the accident Tuesday morning.&nbsp;Photo courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page</a>" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTForty-one Kansas Gas customers were affected when a single-vehicle wreck damaged a natural gas pipeline east of Salina Tuesday morning.Public Relations Manager Liza Steger said the Kansas Gas pipeline has been repaired and a portable regulator station installed. "The car hit a power pole and hit a Kansas Gas Service regulator station as well as it took out the barricade that was adjacent to that area," Steger told Salina Post.Gas was shut off for about three and a half hours, but has been restored to all customers."Our team was able to conduct the repairs needed within this time to ensure gas service could be restored promptly," Steger noted.The single-vehicle wreck occurred Tuesday morning in the vacinity of E. Old Highway 40 and N. Simpson Road. Just after the accident, part of Old Highway 40 was shut down and residents within a one-mile radius north and east of the area were encouraged to evacuate their homes until the pipeline could be repaired, according to information from Saline County.

Gas service restored after pipeline damaged in single-vehicle wreck

By JULIA DEBES Kansas Wheat

Kansas wheat producers are in the cab and cutting now across a wide swath of the state, battling short, thin stands as they work to maximize the bushels delivered to the elevator. Quality continues to be a welcome positive note, with protein reflecting drought stress and test weights heavy.

“Moisture has been pretty dry; the hot winds took care of that,” said Levi Benjamin, who leads the Bucklin branch of Offerle Coop Grain &amp; Supply Co.

With no rain in the forecast, he expects harvest to go quick in Edwards County. Bucklin took in the first load of wheat on Monday, taking 40,000 bushels thus far. Moisture has been around 9 percent. Protein has been pretty variable, ranging from 10.5 to 14 percent. Test weights are averaging a little over 60 pounds per bushel, thanks to a couple of inches of rain that arrived too late to help yields but did improve ending quality.

Benjamin noted the wheat is coming in first from continuous wheat fields, which producers expected to be a disaster after the area did not receive any moisture to speak of all late fall and winter.

“I always say, we grow better wheat in a dry year,” said Sumner County farmer Tim Turek. “We needed just one rain, and we would’ve hit it. But that was the one we missed.”

Turek was harvesting 40 bushel-per-acre wheat on Wednesday south of Wellington, which he said, “isn’t bad for as thin as it is.” At the end of March, that field looked like it was going to yield 20 bushels better, but it didn’t rain when the wheat was heading. The rain did come during grain fill, which helped finish off the wheat.

The field of AP EverRock, planted after corn, will be saved for seed wheat. Forty bushels per acre will likely be Turek’s farm average this year, although the wheat planted behind soybeans is not looking as good.

Harvest started for Turek on June 12, but it will go faster than most with the short, thin wheat, expecting to finish up in about two weeks. Despite the weather challenges that are limiting yield, the quality is excellent. Test weights are averaging 60 pounds per bushel and better, and proteins are ranging from 11.5 percent up to 14 percent.

His daughter Paige just came back to join him last fall as the fifth generation on the farm. With a lot of acres of wheat to cut between Tim, his brother and his father, they have a custom cutter who will be arriving at the end of this week to help them wrap up harvest.

Farmers in Kingman and Sedgwick counties are also waiting for custom crews, with about half still to arrive. Some farmers have opted to harvest their own wheat, however, due to the extreme increases in fuel costs.

Even with the wait, all 10 locations of Garden Plain Co-op received wheat by June 13, having taken in the first load just two days earlier around the Belmont location, according to Shawn Talkington, operations manager.

Area yields are expected to average below the five-year average, depending on location and how much rainfall they received. Test weights are averaging above 62 pounds per bushel, and proteins are north of 13 percent for many loads. Talkington said the straw height is very short, noting that in about half the territory the wheat is only boot high.

SY Rugged has been a good variety, yielding up to 10 bushels per acre above other varieties. Double-cropped wheat is yielding 10 bushels less than fallow fields. CoAxium varieties have also been great for the area, controlling rye and making a noticeable decrease in dockage.

Although yields are down this year, acres were up, so they are expecting to bring in about five million bushels, which would be close to their five-year average. By the end of the day Tuesday, they were about 10 percent of the way done.

The 2022 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use&nbsp;#wheatharvest22. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001paOgiJB7UQg0Jy-B1OkFjL4IZiha7i9cHvOSpqjIGCLvX__SMfeIB-QAfAb86cu8FTbaUaDsqd6j8Kcdw-H33_sJlccwGPy_i8oDLiB0NeceTwSAWhRT6nBPWE4E830z5dikkojsyKz8uLh9a3-Cu0OeHkPq5Ojs&amp;c=nKvJeeNsK0K_Y_qnrUBDtWAaDa5yfrB1udU9ahUYu10RXATOPxza6A==&amp;ch=AyJcibwoV7Za3pc5b4ZSKOnp3G5KSqt7R75xA8YKydm4efRIm9njLA==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001paOgiJB7UQg0Jy-B1OkFjL4IZiha7i9cHvOSpqjIGCLvX__SMfeIBzZCMtSaZHouJjClu7Oes40LV2tymBVbVzrfq4b0LvA46-K2lHOu9tK9hAx7f-ADTA3J4HT-93vTbTFee2cLW_drPe22zRO3_DPfdjNpLmU_&amp;c=nKvJeeNsK0K_Y_qnrUBDtWAaDa5yfrB1udU9ahUYu10RXATOPxza6A==&amp;ch=AyJcibwoV7Za3pc5b4ZSKOnp3G5KSqt7R75xA8YKydm4efRIm9njLA==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001paOgiJB7UQg0Jy-B1OkFjL4IZiha7i9cHvOSpqjIGCLvX__SMfeIB2_Xrd5stTW5WAf7rhnuuPMA39tPDZ40RKiaPTVob0KTi4Kh9OI39qJwG4TG9uGhl5Q1E2rtFYFPoDIZNtGRZhGvxxKu8P_TA4R2--5Cb7qk&amp;c=nKvJeeNsK0K_Y_qnrUBDtWAaDa5yfrB1udU9ahUYu10RXATOPxza6A==&amp;ch=AyJcibwoV7Za3pc5b4ZSKOnp3G5KSqt7R75xA8YKydm4efRIm9njLA==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatKansas wheat producers are in the cab and cutting now across a wide swath of the state, battling short, thin stands as they work to maximize the bushels delivered to the elevator. Quality continues to be a welcome positive note, with protein reflecting drought stress and test weights heavy.“Moisture has been pretty dry; the hot winds took care of that,” said Levi Benjamin, who leads the Bucklin branch of Offerle Coop Grain &amp; Supply Co.With no rain in the forecast, he expects harvest to go quick in Edwards County. Bucklin took in the first load of wheat on Monday, taking 40,000 bushels thus far. Moisture has been around 9 percent. Protein has been pretty variable, ranging from 10.5 to 14 percent. Test weights are averaging a little over 60 pounds per bushel, thanks to a couple of inches of rain that arrived too late to help yields but did improve ending quality.Benjamin noted the wheat is coming in first from continuous wheat fields, which producers expected to be a disaster after the area did not receive any moisture to speak of all late fall and winter.“I always say, we grow better wheat in a dry year,” said Sumner County farmer Tim Turek. “We needed just one rain, and we would’ve hit it. But that was the one we missed.”Turek was harvesting 40 bushel-per-acre wheat on Wednesday south of Wellington, which he said, “isn’t bad for as thin as it is.” At the end of March, that field looked like it was going to yield 20 bushels better, but it didn’t rain when the wheat was heading. The rain did come during grain fill, which helped finish off the wheat.The field of AP EverRock, planted after corn, will be saved for seed wheat. Forty bushels per acre will likely be Turek’s farm average this year, although the wheat planted behind soybeans is not looking as good.Harvest started for Turek on June 12, but it will go faster than most with the short, thin wheat, expecting to finish up in about two weeks. Despite the weather challenges that are limiting yield, the quality is excellent. Test weights are averaging 60 pounds per bushel and better, and proteins are ranging from 11.5 percent up to 14 percent.His daughter Paige just came back to join him last fall as the fifth generation on the farm. With a lot of acres of wheat to cut between Tim, his brother and his father, they have a custom cutter who will be arriving at the end of this week to help them wrap up harvest.Farmers in Kingman and Sedgwick counties are also waiting for custom crews, with about half still to arrive. Some farmers have opted to harvest their own wheat, however, due to the extreme increases in fuel costs.Even with the wait, all 10 locations of Garden Plain Co-op received wheat by June 13, having taken in the first load just two days earlier around the Belmont location, according to Shawn Talkington, operations manager.Area yields are expected to average below the five-year average, depending on location and how much rainfall they received. Test weights are averaging above 62 pounds per bushel, and proteins are north of 13 percent for many loads. Talkington said the straw height is very short, noting that in about half the territory the wheat is only boot high.SY Rugged has been a good variety, yielding up to 10 bushels per acre above other varieties. Double-cropped wheat is yielding 10 bushels less than fallow fields. CoAxium varieties have also been great for the area, controlling rye and making a noticeable decrease in dockage.Although yields are down this year, acres were up, so they are expecting to bring in about five million bushels, which would be close to their five-year average. By the end of the day Tuesday, they were about 10 percent of the way done.The 2022 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use&nbsp;#wheatharvest22. 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Day 3: Kansas wheat harvest report

An organization that has ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of Salinans for 125 years plans to celebrate that milestone achievement in July.

The Salina Salvation Army will be celebrating 125 years in the city on July 22-24.

The weekend celebration is scheduled to begin with a free concert at 5 p.m. July 22 at the Eric Stein Stage in Oakdale Park. Headlining will be contemporary Christian group Christafari. Local artists Dru Davis, Cash Hollistah, and Into Forever, also are scheduled to perform.

On July 23, the free fun continues with a huge block party in and around the Salina Salvation Army Community Center, 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue. Those planning to participate include the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Fire Department, and a number of local non-profit organizations.

Games and face painting are planned. The Armed Forces Obstacle Course is scheduled to be there, as are five bounce houses and activities from Bounce-A-Roos. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served. Additionally, tours of the local Salvation Army facility will be given.

July 24 is scheduled as a time to worship with The Salvation Army during an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. Territorial and divisional leaders will be present along with The Salvation Army Divisional Brass Band, according to information from the local organization.

Volunteers are needed to help with the July 22 and 23 events. If you can help please contact Roxanne at The Salvation Army by email or phone <a href="mailto:Roxanne.matous@usc.salvationarmy.org">Roxanne.matous@usc.salvationarmy.org</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTAn organization that has ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of Salinans for 125 years plans to celebrate that milestone achievement in July.The Salina Salvation Army will be celebrating 125 years in the city on July 22-24.<figure>
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 </figure>The weekend celebration is scheduled to begin with a free concert at 5 p.m. July 22 at the Eric Stein Stage in Oakdale Park. Headlining will be contemporary Christian group Christafari. Local artists Dru Davis, Cash Hollistah, and Into Forever, also are scheduled to perform.<figure>
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 </figure>On July 23, the free fun continues with a huge block party in and around the Salina Salvation Army Community Center, 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue. Those planning to participate include the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Fire Department, and a number of local non-profit organizations.Games and face painting are planned. The Armed Forces Obstacle Course is scheduled to be there, as are five bounce houses and activities from Bounce-A-Roos. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served. Additionally, tours of the local Salvation Army facility will be given.July 24 is scheduled as a time to worship with The Salvation Army during an outdoor service at 10:45 a.m. Territorial and divisional leaders will be present along with The Salvation Army Divisional Brass Band, according to information from the local organization.Volunteers are needed to help with the July 22 and 23 events. If you can help please contact Roxanne at The Salvation Army by email or phone <a href="mailto:Roxanne.matous@usc.salvationarmy.org">Roxanne.matous@usc.salvationarmy.org</a>.

It's a celebration: Salvation Army to mark 125 years in Salina

The Salina Fire Department announced late this afternoon the death of the department's first arson K-9, Ashes. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>:

It is with great sadness that we report that Ashes the Salina Fire Departments first Arson K9 has passed away today. She served the department from 2009-2017. She will be missed.

For additional photos and videos, go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>.

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 </figure>The Salina Fire Department announced late this afternoon the death of the department's first arson K-9, Ashes. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>:It is with great sadness that we report that Ashes the Salina Fire Departments first Arson K9 has passed away today. She served the department from 2009-2017. She will be missed.For additional photos and videos, go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>.

Salina Fire Department's first arson K-9 dies

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed four members to the Kansas Sentencing Commission.

The reappointed members will serve two-year terms ending June 30, 2024. They are:

●District Judge W. Lee Fowler, who serves in the 5th Judicial District, composed of Chase and Lyon counties. 

●Chief Judge Benjamin Sexton, who serves in the 8th Judicial District, composed of Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris counties. 

●Spence Koehn, court services specialist in the Kansas judicial branch Office of Judicial Administration.

The Legislature established the commission to evaluate sentencing guidelines and advise and recommend changes to the secretary of corrections and legislators. The chief justice or a designee of the Supreme Court serves on the 17-member commission, and the Supreme Court also appoints two district court judges and a court services officer. Other commission members represent the attorney general, public defenders, defense counsel, district attorneys, the secretary of corrections, the state parole board, community corrections, legislators, and the general public.

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed four members to the Kansas Sentencing Commission.The reappointed members will serve two-year terms ending June 30, 2024. They are:●District Judge W. Lee Fowler, who serves in the 5th Judicial District, composed of Chase and Lyon counties. ●Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Hill. ●Chief Judge Benjamin Sexton, who serves in the 8th Judicial District, composed of Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris counties. ●Spence Koehn, court services specialist in the Kansas judicial branch Office of Judicial Administration.The Legislature established the commission to evaluate sentencing guidelines and advise and recommend changes to the secretary of corrections and legislators. The chief justice or a designee of the Supreme Court serves on the 17-member commission, and the Supreme Court also appoints two district court judges and a court services officer. Other commission members represent the attorney general, public defenders, defense counsel, district attorneys, the secretary of corrections, the state parole board, community corrections, legislators, and the general public.

Supreme Court reappoints 4 to Kansas Sentencing Commission

Weather history for June 15 from the National Weather Service In 1992, it was the first of a two day outbreak of 123 tornadoes. Of the total, 58 struck on the 15th and 65 on the 16th.

Four of the tornadoes were violent F4s. Among them were two that struck north-central and central Kansas. 

An F4 that struck Beloit had a track only three miles long, while the F4 that struck McPherson had a track six miles long. 

In all, the tornadoes caused $242 million damage. At the time, it was the third largest tornado outbreak on record spanning a two day period.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Weather history for June 15 from the National Weather Service In 1992, it was the first of a two day outbreak of 123 tornadoes. Of the total, 58 struck on the 15th and 65 on the 16th. Four of the tornadoes were violent F4s. Among them were two that struck north-central and central Kansas. An F4 that struck Beloit had a track only three miles long, while the F4 that struck McPherson had a track six miles long. In all, the tornadoes caused $242 million damage. At the time, it was the third largest tornado outbreak on record spanning a two day period.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Day in Weather History: Twisters strike central, north-central Kansas

MCPHERSON - The McPherson Fire Department is gearing up for the 2022 edition of Fireworks with a Fireman.

The event is scheduled for 4-10 p.m. June 30 at 214 E. Euclid Street in McPherson, and will feature a musical performance by Sam Unruh.

Additionally, there will be fire detector and extinguisher training, a fire demonstration, and fireworks safety training.

In addition to the fireworks, Fireworks with a Fireman will include a bounce house, a dunk tank, a magician, food trucks, Domino's pizza, and more, according to information on the McPherson Fire Department Facebook page.

All donations will benefit the McPherson Fire Department.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTMCPHERSON - The McPherson Fire Department is gearing up for the 2022 edition of Fireworks with a Fireman.The event is scheduled for 4-10 p.m. June 30 at 214 E. Euclid Street in McPherson, and will feature a musical performance by Sam Unruh.Additionally, there will be fire detector and extinguisher training, a fire demonstration, and fireworks safety training.In addition to the fireworks, Fireworks with a Fireman will include a bounce house, a dunk tank, a magician, food trucks, Domino's pizza, and more, according to information on the McPherson Fire Department Facebook page.All donations will benefit the McPherson Fire Department.

Fireworks with a Fireman set for June 30 in McPherson

Garage sales and politics and fireworks! Oh my! Realty and pumpkin patches and lemonade stands! Oh my!

It's that time of year again and more than wildflowers are popping up in yards and on the right of way of public streets. The Saline County Department of Road and Bridge would like to remind residents that obstructions like yard signs are not allowed in the right of way of public property. These signs cause problems as crews work to keep these public areas mowed and properly maintained.

●Be sure to ask permission from the property owner before placing your sign

●State law prohibits political campaign signs or billboards from being placed on state right of way

●Signs causing an obstruction to maintenance crews will be removed without notice.﻿

Saline CountyGarage sales and politics and fireworks! Oh my! Realty and pumpkin patches and lemonade stands! Oh my! It's that time of year again and more than wildflowers are popping up in yards and on the right of way of public streets. The Saline County Department of Road and Bridge would like to remind residents that obstructions like yard signs are not allowed in the right of way of public property. These signs cause problems as crews work to keep these public areas mowed and properly maintained. Other reminders●Be sure to ask permission from the property owner before placing your sign●State law prohibits political campaign signs or billboards from being placed on state right of way●Signs causing an obstruction to maintenance crews will be removed without notice.﻿

Saline County asks residents to be mindful of sign placement

Two rounds of isolated strong storms are possible this evening and again overnight. 

Since storm coverage will be isolated, not everyone in the highlighted areas will see a storm. However, any storm that develops may be able to produce up to quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceTwo rounds of isolated strong storms are possible this evening and again overnight. Since storm coverage will be isolated, not everyone in the highlighted areas will see a storm. However, any storm that develops may be able to produce up to quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

NWS: Storms possible tonight, bringing hail, wind with them

By LESLIE EIKEBERRY Salina Post

An $1,100 electric bicycle was stolen Tuesday afternoon from a south Salina sporting goods store.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, a man in his 50s who had been walking around looking at various items took a black 20-inch Swagtron EB8 electric bicycle from Dunham's Sports, 2259 S. Ninth Street. The man was reported to have pushed the bicycle out into the Central Mall and then disappeared.

Forrester said the man was described as being in his 50s and wearing a ballcap, blue jeans, and a facemask with a skull on it.

By LESLIE EIKEBERRY Salina PostAn $1,100 electric bicycle was stolen Tuesday afternoon from a south Salina sporting goods store.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, a man in his 50s who had been walking around looking at various items took a black 20-inch Swagtron EB8 electric bicycle from Dunham's Sports, 2259 S. Ninth Street. The man was reported to have pushed the bicycle out into the Central Mall and then disappeared.The bicycle was valued at $1,100.Forrester said the man was described as being in his 50s and wearing a ballcap, blue jeans, and a facemask with a skull on it.

Man with skull facemask steals electric bike from south Salina store

A motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital Tuesday morning after the three-wheeled cycle was struck by a pickup just south of Salina.

Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Mike Ascher said this morning that Sarah Whitenack, 38, was northbound on S. Ohio Street, just south of E. Schilling Road on a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the motorcycle was struck by a southbound 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Gabriel Luthi, 18, of Bennington, that was attempting to turn left at the construction site on the southeast corner of E. Schilling Road and S. Ohio Street. 

The wreck occurred at approximately 7:41 a.m. Tuesday.

Ascher said he believed Whitenack had been thrown from the motorcycle. She was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with undisclosed injuries.

The investigation into the wreck is ongoing, Ascher said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital Tuesday morning after the three-wheeled cycle was struck by a pickup just south of Salina.Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Mike Ascher said this morning that Sarah Whitenack, 38, was northbound on S. Ohio Street, just south of E. Schilling Road on a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the motorcycle was struck by a southbound 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Gabriel Luthi, 18, of Bennington, that was attempting to turn left at the construction site on the southeast corner of E. Schilling Road and S. Ohio Street. The wreck occurred at approximately 7:41 a.m. Tuesday.Ascher said he believed Whitenack had been thrown from the motorcycle. She was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with undisclosed injuries.The investigation into the wreck is ongoing, Ascher said.

Motorcycle driver injured in wreck with pickup Tuesday

Police are looking for a pickup that was stolen early this morning in north Salina after it was left unlocked with the keys inside.

William Suenram, 65, of Salina, told police that his son had borrowed his red 1999 Dodge Ram pickup, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

According to Forrester, the son left the pickup parked in the 500 block of N. 13th from 12:30-2:30 a.m. Wednesday while he went to a local bar on N. Santa Fe Avenue. The doors were left unlocked and the keys were left inside the pickup. When he returned at 2:30 a.m., the pickup was gone.

The pickup had a topper on the back, a large dent in the rear bumper, and a Kansas license plate of 172PBG, Forrester said. 

Additionally, approximately $500 worth of power tools were inside the pickup, he said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for a pickup that was stolen early this morning in north Salina after it was left unlocked with the keys inside.William Suenram, 65, of Salina, told police that his son had borrowed his red 1999 Dodge Ram pickup, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.According to Forrester, the son left the pickup parked in the 500 block of N. 13th from 12:30-2:30 a.m. Wednesday while he went to a local bar on N. Santa Fe Avenue. The doors were left unlocked and the keys were left inside the pickup. When he returned at 2:30 a.m., the pickup was gone.The pickup had a topper on the back, a large dent in the rear bumper, and a Kansas license plate of 172PBG, Forrester said. Additionally, approximately $500 worth of power tools were inside the pickup, he said.Total loss was estimated at $4,500.

Unlocked pickup with keys inside stolen in north Salina

LAWRENCE — The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas recognized the academic, research and teaching achievements of department majors by awarding over $170,000 in awards and scholarships at the Awards and Graduation Recognition Ceremony on May 7. In addition to presenting awards and scholarships, students graduating with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry were recognized.

Special guests at the ceremony — the first in-person student award gathering since 2019 — included KU Endowment donors, Chemistry Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) members, emeritus faculty, chemistry department staff and faculty, and friends and family of those being honored.

Undergraduate scholarships and awards were presented to chemistry majors to recognize their academic and research achievements for the 2021-2022 academic year. Chemistry graduate students also earned awards and scholarships to recognize their contributions to academics, research and/or teaching.

With over $170,000 provided in scholarships and awards, 2022 marks the highest amount awarded in the past five years. In addition to the spring awards, the department announced the 2022 Chemistry Summer Scholars, a program in its third year that provides both graduate and undergraduates with a summer stipend to focus on research. The fund is made possible through gifts made via KU Endowment.

2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Awards &amp; Scholarships for freshmen, sophomores and juniors:

Joshua Abbey, Gardner, Walter Gubar Memorial Scholarship

Eleazar Abraham, Indonesia, Jacob Kleinberg Award

Eden Brenneman, Wichita, Walter Gubar Memorial Scholarship

Kelsey Butler, Goddard, Walter Gubar Memorial Scholarship

Claire Dopp, Olathe, Kristina May Paquette Scholarship &amp; Post Beckman Scholar Award

Spencer Einhaus, Salina, Roger Munsinger Scholarship

Brian Faintich, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Leland &amp; Jill Weigel Scholarship

Thomas Finn, Overland Park, K. Barbara Schowen Scholarship

Samara Haenggi, Wichita, Chemistry Department Scholarship

Celine Khalife, Wichita, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Scholarship

Caitlyn Korte, Rose Hill, Walter Gubar Memorial Scholarship

Caden Kussatz, Gardner, James P. &amp; Sharon A. Elrod Scholarship

Maria Matulis, Lenexa, Bijan &amp; Mary Taylor Amini Scholarship

Taryn McNickle, Arkansas City, Frances Gayetta Hanna Lenser Scholarship

Trisha Nair, Overland Park, Owen W. Maloney Scholarship

Brandon Nguyen, Liberal, Bijan &amp; Mary Taylor Amini Scholarship

Jiani Osborn, Olathe, Floyd &amp; Ruth Fassnacht Scholarship &amp; Kenyon Latham Award

Audrey Rips-Goodwin, Overland Park, Frances Gayetta Lenser Scholarship

Riley Stegmaier, Wichita, John Shapley Award for Excellence in Research and Leland &amp; Jill Weigel Scholarship

Marcus Stevenson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Kristina May Paquette Scholarship

Kaytlin Todd, Olathe, Chemistry Department Scholarship

Cole VandeVelde, Topeka, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie Scholarship

Gavin Wolfmule, Salina, Leonard V. Sorg Scholarship

Elaine Yeh, Overland Park, Ralph E. &amp; Esther Weik Badgley Award

2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Awards for Seniors:

Katherine Armstrong, Palisades Park, New Jersey, Chemistry Department Scholar Award

Rachel Walton, Bloomington, Minnesota, Chemistry Department Scholar Award

Jessica Bair, Sharon Springs, Keith &amp; Dona Darlington Award

Robert Castaneda, Lawrence, Frank Newby Physical Science Award

Stephanie Castillo, Paola, Frank Newby Physical Science Award

Anh-Dao Do, Kansas City, Frank Newby Physical Science Award

Christian McCoy, Park City, Frank Newby Physical Science Award

Ambrosee Wilkinson, Salina, Frank Newby Physical Science Award

2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Top Senior Awards:

Benjamin Fuller, Bettendorf, Iowa, Wakarusa Valley ACS Section Award

Jonah Stiel, Topeka, American Institute of Chemists Award, Ted M. Gardiner Award and Chemistry Departmental Honors

Emma Cosner, Lawrence, Richard J. Bearman Chemistry Award and Chemistry Departmental Honors

Anton Barybin, Lawrence, Alpha Chi Sigma Award, Gini Adams Research Award in Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Departmental Honors

2022 Chemistry Graduate Awards &amp; Scholarships:

Neiley Karns, New Hampton, Missouri, Dains Memorial Scholarship

Davis Curry, Broussard, Louisiana, H. P. Cady Award

Rashmi Binjawadagi, India, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi Scholarship

Miyuru De Silva, Sri Lanka, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi Scholarship

James Martinez, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi Scholarship

Taylor Parsons, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi Scholarship

Jacob Theismann, Bel-Air, Maryland, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi Scholarship

Sayuri Niyangoda, Sri Lanka, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Scholarship

Prabhavie Opallage, Sri Lanka, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Scholarship

Jenna Williams, St. Louis, Missouri, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Scholarship

Piyanka Hettiarachchi, Sri Lanka, Walter and Roy Cross Memorial Fund

KU Office of Public AffairsLAWRENCE — The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas recognized the academic, research and teaching achievements of department majors by awarding over $170,000 in awards and scholarships at the Awards and Graduation Recognition Ceremony on May 7. In addition to presenting awards and scholarships, students graduating with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry were recognized.Special guests at the ceremony — the first in-person student award gathering since 2019 — included KU Endowment donors, Chemistry Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) members, emeritus faculty, chemistry department staff and faculty, and friends and family of those being honored.Undergraduate scholarships and awards were presented to chemistry majors to recognize their academic and research achievements for the 2021-2022 academic year. Chemistry graduate students also earned awards and scholarships to recognize their contributions to academics, research and/or teaching.With over $170,000 provided in scholarships and awards, 2022 marks the highest amount awarded in the past five years. In addition to the spring awards, the department announced the 2022 Chemistry Summer Scholars, a program in its third year that provides both graduate and undergraduates with a summer stipend to focus on research. The fund is made possible through gifts made via KU Endowment.2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Awards &amp; Scholarships for freshmen, sophomores and juniors:Joshua Abbey, Gardner, Walter Gubar Memorial ScholarshipEleazar Abraham, Indonesia, Jacob Kleinberg AwardEden Brenneman, Wichita, Walter Gubar Memorial ScholarshipKelsey Butler, Goddard, Walter Gubar Memorial ScholarshipClaire Dopp, Olathe, Kristina May Paquette Scholarship &amp; Post Beckman Scholar AwardSpencer Einhaus, Salina, Roger Munsinger ScholarshipBrian Faintich, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Leland &amp; Jill Weigel ScholarshipThomas Finn, Overland Park, K. Barbara Schowen ScholarshipSamara Haenggi, Wichita, Chemistry Department ScholarshipCeline Khalife, Wichita, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell ScholarshipCaitlyn Korte, Rose Hill, Walter Gubar Memorial ScholarshipCaden Kussatz, Gardner, James P. &amp; Sharon A. Elrod ScholarshipMaria Matulis, Lenexa, Bijan &amp; Mary Taylor Amini ScholarshipTaryn McNickle, Arkansas City, Frances Gayetta Hanna Lenser ScholarshipTrisha Nair, Overland Park, Owen W. Maloney ScholarshipBrandon Nguyen, Liberal, Bijan &amp; Mary Taylor Amini ScholarshipJiani Osborn, Olathe, Floyd &amp; Ruth Fassnacht Scholarship &amp; Kenyon Latham AwardAudrey Rips-Goodwin, Overland Park, Frances Gayetta Lenser ScholarshipRiley Stegmaier, Wichita, John Shapley Award for Excellence in Research and Leland &amp; Jill Weigel ScholarshipMarcus Stevenson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Kristina May Paquette ScholarshipKaytlin Todd, Olathe, Chemistry Department ScholarshipCole VandeVelde, Topeka, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie ScholarshipGavin Wolfmule, Salina, Leonard V. Sorg ScholarshipElaine Yeh, Overland Park, Ralph E. &amp; Esther Weik Badgley Award2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Awards for Seniors:Katherine Armstrong, Palisades Park, New Jersey, Chemistry Department Scholar AwardRachel Walton, Bloomington, Minnesota, Chemistry Department Scholar AwardJessica Bair, Sharon Springs, Keith &amp; Dona Darlington AwardRobert Castaneda, Lawrence, Frank Newby Physical Science AwardStephanie Castillo, Paola, Frank Newby Physical Science AwardAnh-Dao Do, Kansas City, Frank Newby Physical Science AwardChristian McCoy, Park City, Frank Newby Physical Science AwardAmbrosee Wilkinson, Salina, Frank Newby Physical Science Award2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Top Senior Awards:Benjamin Fuller, Bettendorf, Iowa, Wakarusa Valley ACS Section AwardJonah Stiel, Topeka, American Institute of Chemists Award, Ted M. Gardiner Award and Chemistry Departmental HonorsEmma Cosner, Lawrence, Richard J. Bearman Chemistry Award and Chemistry Departmental HonorsAnton Barybin, Lawrence, Alpha Chi Sigma Award, Gini Adams Research Award in Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Departmental Honors2022 Chemistry Graduate Awards &amp; Scholarships:Neiley Karns, New Hampton, Missouri, Dains Memorial ScholarshipDavis Curry, Broussard, Louisiana, H. P. Cady AwardRashmi Binjawadagi, India, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi ScholarshipMiyuru De Silva, Sri Lanka, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi ScholarshipJames Martinez, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi ScholarshipTaylor Parsons, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi ScholarshipJacob Theismann, Bel-Air, Maryland, Kenneth &amp; Gertrude Marsi ScholarshipSayuri Niyangoda, Sri Lanka, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell ScholarshipPrabhavie Opallage, Sri Lanka, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell ScholarshipJenna Williams, St. Louis, Missouri, Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell ScholarshipPiyanka Hettiarachchi, Sri Lanka, Walter and Roy Cross Memorial FundIndika Warnakula, Sri Lanka, Walter and Roy Cross Memorial FundPJ Srivastava, India, Cornelius McCollum Research ScholarshipDhanushka Weerasekara, Sri Lanka, Cornelius McCollum Research ScholarshipEbbin Joseph, India, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie ScholarshipChathurika Rathnayaka, Sri Lanka, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie ScholarshipHasini Senanayake, Sri Lanka, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie ScholarshipPriya Singh, India, Burton &amp; Cheryle MacKenzie ScholarshipAshley Borkowski, Grayson, Georgia, Luther &amp; Eleanore Hall Student SupportIan Freed, Swansea, Illinois, Luther &amp; Eleanore Hall Student SupportEmily Kurfman, Greenville, South Carolina, Steve &amp; Susan Snyder Chemistry AwardKaihua Zhang, China, Steve &amp; Susan Snyder Chemistry AwardGeorgii Griaznov, Russia, Ray Q. Brewster AwardDimuthu Vithanage, Sri Lanka, The Richard &amp; Sue Givens ScholarshipRiddhi Golwankar, India, Reynold T. Iwamoto ScholarshipSachindra Gamage, Sri Lanka, Bijan &amp; Mary (Taylor) Amini ScholarshipKristen Burns, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, Takeru &amp; Aya Higuchi Award in Physical Chemistry and Women in Chemistry Opportunity AwardElizabeth Grotemeyer, Orangevale, California, Glen &amp; Karen Cox Chemistry ScholarsGalina Bulgakova, Russia, The George Wilson Prize2022 Chemistry Graduate Top Overall Awards:Alex Meier, Newton, Frank B. Dains Award in Organic ChemistryJulie Leseberg, De Soto, Ernest Griswold Award in Inorganic ChemistryChase Stucky, Moundridge, J.K. Lee Award in Analytical ChemistryTy Balduf, Davenport, Iowa, Paul &amp; Helen Gilles Award in Physical ChemistryWade Henke, Shawnee, Takeru Higuchi Doctoral Progress Award, Overall Superior Achievement in Chemistry2022 Chemistry Undergraduate Summer Scholars:Eleazar Abraham, Indonesia, Jack &amp; Carolyn Landgrebe Research ScholarshipBrian Faintich, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Jack &amp; Carolyn Landgrebe Research Scholarship2022 Chemistry Graduate Summer Scholars:Ashley Borkowski, Grayson, Georgia, Berger Summer ScholarKristen Burns, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, Berger Summer ScholarGeorgii Griaznov, Russia, Berger Summer ScholarPiyanka Hettiarachchi, Sri Lanka, Berger Summer ScholarPrabhavie Opallage, Sri Lanka, Berger Summer ScholarTaylor Parsons, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Berger Summer ScholarDhanushka Weerasekara, Sri Lanka, Berger Summer ScholarChad Vietz, Lincoln, Nebraska, Berger Summer ScholarJames Martinez, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Higuchi Summer ScholarJenna Williams, St. Louis, Missouri, Higuchi Summer ScholarRafael Diaz Hernandez, Mexico, Landgrebe Summer ScholarRiddhi Golwankar, India, Landgrebe Summer ScholarDimuthu Vithanage, Sri Lanka, Landgrebe Summer ScholarKasun Wekasinghe, Sri Lanka, Landgrebe Summer ScholarMiyuru De Silva, Sri Lanka, Lee Summer ScholarElizabeth Grotemeyer, Orangevale, California, Lee Summer ScholarEbbin Joseph, India, Lee Summer ScholarChase Stucky, Moundridge, Lee Summer ScholarAlex Meier, Newton, Schowen Summer ScholarPriya Singh, India, Schowen Summer Scholar.