On Jan. 3, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1100 block of W. Grand Avenue in Saline County for a report of a burglary. 

Sometime between Jan. 2 and 3,&nbsp;unknown suspect(s) entered the business of D &amp; D Proves It, Inc., and stole several specific tools and supplies that include the following.

●Commemorative wood box of Budweiser beer bottles

Total loss and damage is estimated to be in excess of $2,500.

If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit these crimes, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="http://www.pd.salina.org">www.pd.salina.org</a> and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.

On Jan. 3, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1100 block of W. Grand Avenue in Saline County for a report of a burglary. Sometime between Jan. 2 and 3,&nbsp;unknown suspect(s) entered the business of D &amp; D Proves It, Inc., and stole several specific tools and supplies that include the following.●A Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauge●A Cygnus INOX probe●A Cygnus Digital Pit Gauge●3 boxes of 9mm ammo●3 boxes of .223 ammo●Commemorative wood box of Budweiser beer bottlesTotal loss and damage is estimated to be in excess of $2,500.If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit these crimes, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="http://www.pd.salina.org">www.pd.salina.org</a> and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about burglary just outside of Salina

MINNEAPOLIS - A Tescott man was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison Thursday for aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.

Chad Rico, 33, was sentenced Thursday in Ottawa County District Court by Chief Judge Rene S. Young to 228 months for aggravated robbery and 43 months for aggravated battery to be served consecutively in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility, according to information provided this morning by the Kansas Attorney General's Office. Rico was also ordered to pay $2,526.84 in restitution.

Rico's conviction stems from crimes in September 2020 when he held a man at gunpoint, robbed him, and forced him to make withdraws of cash from several ATMs and gas stations, Attorney General Derek Schmidt noted in a news release. Rico was convicted on Nov. 8, 2021.

The case was investigated by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Amy Norton and Nicole Southall of Schmidt’s office, Schmidt noted.

By SALINA POSTMINNEAPOLIS - A Tescott man was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison Thursday for aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.Chad Rico, 33, was sentenced Thursday in Ottawa County District Court by Chief Judge Rene S. Young to 228 months for aggravated robbery and 43 months for aggravated battery to be served consecutively in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility, according to information provided this morning by the Kansas Attorney General's Office. Rico was also ordered to pay $2,526.84 in restitution.Rico's conviction stems from crimes in September 2020 when he held a man at gunpoint, robbed him, and forced him to make withdraws of cash from several ATMs and gas stations, Attorney General Derek Schmidt noted in a news release. Rico was convicted on Nov. 8, 2021.The case was investigated by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Amy Norton and Nicole Southall of Schmidt’s office, Schmidt noted.

Tescott man sentenced to more than 22 years in prison

More than $2,500 worth of equipment and tools were stolen early Thursday morning from a construction company pickup north of Salina.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that video from a neighboring business showed a vehicle drive up to a 2014 GMC pickup owned by T&amp;R Construction, 1334A N. Ohio Street, at approximately 3 a.m. Thursday. He said a couple of people got out and broke into a work toolbox on the pickup.

The total amount of the theft was $2,570, Soldan said. Additionally, $100 worth of damage was done to the toolbox.

More than $2,500 worth of equipment and tools were stolen early Thursday morning from a construction company pickup north of Salina.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that video from a neighboring business showed a vehicle drive up to a 2014 GMC pickup owned by T&amp;R Construction, 1334A N. Ohio Street, at approximately 3 a.m. Thursday. He said a couple of people got out and broke into a work toolbox on the pickup.Items stolen include the following.●A 450 piece Craftsman tool set●A Rhino gas-powered post driver●A Milwaukee rechargable drill●Assorted wrenches and socketsThe total amount of the theft was $2,570, Soldan said. Additionally, $100 worth of damage was done to the toolbox.

Construction pickup burgled; more than $2,500 worth of items taken

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced this morning the re-opening of two sections of roadway.

S. Holmes Road between Country Club Road and E. Crawford Street is open to traffic.

Watkins Road between N. Link Road and N. Reese Road also is open to traffic.

Both stretches of roadway were closed for the replacement of cross-road drainage structures.

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced this morning the re-opening of two sections of roadway.S. Holmes Road between Country Club Road and E. Crawford Street is open to traffic.Watkins Road between N. Link Road and N. Reese Road also is open to traffic.Both stretches of roadway were closed for the replacement of cross-road drainage structures.

Saline County re-opens S. Holmes Road, Watkins Road

Our son is 13, and he has been doing some part-time work for a friend of the family. He makes $40 to $60 a week, and he would like to begin investing the majority of what he earns. Do you have a suggestion for a good place he could put his money?

Well, here’s the thing. At this point in his life, the goal of this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/daves-investing-philosophy" target="_blank">investment</a>&nbsp;isn’t wealth. Number one, it’s not a lot of money. Number two, well, it’s not a lot of money. The goal is to create knowledge, reward his interest in the subject and teach him how to handle his finances when he’s an adult.

I’ve got no problem with you helping him open checking or savings accounts at a local bank or credit union. There are lots of good lessons to be learned in reconciling a bank statement, and the value of spending, saving and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/give-a-little-until-you-can-give-a-lot" target="_blank">giving</a>. Then, you could get with a good financial pro, one with the heart of a teacher, and let him open a mutual fund for $50 a month with you as the custodian. He could learn about compound interest, how to calculate the value of his shares and other things, and all that would be a good learning exercise, too.

We did these things with our kids. But keep in mind that over the course of a year—and when you’re 13, that’s an eternity—there’s not going to be a lot of action on the investing side of things. It could be kind of boring for him at times. But he’s better off to learn now that good things don’t always come with flashing lights and whistles.

When it comes to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/how-to-build-wealth" target="_blank">wealth building</a>, things aren’t sexy. Slow and steady wins the race!

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 </figure>Dear Dave,Our son is 13, and he has been doing some part-time work for a friend of the family. He makes $40 to $60 a week, and he would like to begin investing the majority of what he earns. Do you have a suggestion for a good place he could put his money?LindsayDear Lindsay,Well, here’s the thing. At this point in his life, the goal of this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/daves-investing-philosophy" target="_blank">investment</a>&nbsp;isn’t wealth. Number one, it’s not a lot of money. Number two, well, it’s not a lot of money. The goal is to create knowledge, reward his interest in the subject and teach him how to handle his finances when he’s an adult.I’ve got no problem with you helping him open checking or savings accounts at a local bank or credit union. There are lots of good lessons to be learned in reconciling a bank statement, and the value of spending, saving and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/give-a-little-until-you-can-give-a-lot" target="_blank">giving</a>. Then, you could get with a good financial pro, one with the heart of a teacher, and let him open a mutual fund for $50 a month with you as the custodian. He could learn about compound interest, how to calculate the value of his shares and other things, and all that would be a good learning exercise, too.We did these things with our kids. But keep in mind that over the course of a year—and when you’re 13, that’s an eternity—there’s not going to be a lot of action on the investing side of things. It could be kind of boring for him at times. But he’s better off to learn now that good things don’t always come with flashing lights and whistles.When it comes to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/how-to-build-wealth" target="_blank">wealth building</a>, things aren’t sexy. Slow and steady wins the race!Dave

DAVE SAYS: Where should he park the money?

Today is Friday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2022. There are 344 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 21, 2010, a bitterly divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, vastly increased the power of big business and labor unions to influence government decisions by freeing them to spend their millions directly to sway elections for president and Congress. 

In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.

In 1910, the Great Paris Flood began as the rain-swollen Seine River burst its banks, sending water into the French capital.

In 1915, the first Kiwanis Club, dedicated to community service, was founded in Detroit. 

In 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin died at age 53. 

In 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York City after a court ruled they were gambling devices that relied on chance rather than skill (the ban was lifted in 1976). 

In 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss, accused of being part of a Communist spy ring, was found guilty in New York of lying to a grand jury. (Hiss, who proclaimed his innocence, served less than four years in prison.)

In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at Groton, Connecticut (however, the Nautilus did not make its first nuclear-powered run until nearly a year later). 

In 1976, British Airways and Air France inaugurated scheduled passenger service on the supersonic Concorde jet. 

In 1977, on his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. 

In 2003, the Census Bureau announced that Hispanics had surpassed blacks as America's largest minority group. 

In 2009, the Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. 

In 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the new virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who had returned the previous week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle; U.S. officials stressed that they believed the overall risk of the virus to the American public remained low. 

Ten years ago: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich scored an upset win in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, dealing a sharp setback to Mitt Romney.

Five years ago: A day after Donald Trump's inauguration, more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches in the nation's capital and cities around the world to send the new president an emphatic message that they wouldn't let his agenda go unchallenged. The Southeast saw the beginning of a weekend outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms; sixteen people were killed in Georgia, four people died in Mississippi and one death was reported in Florida.

One year ago: On his first full day in office, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic, including one broadening the use of the Defense Production Act to expand vaccine production; he also signed an order mandating masks for travel, including in airports and on planes, ships, trains, buses and public transportation. After being largely sidelined in the final months of the Trump administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room to provide an update on the pandemic. The U.S. said it would resume funding for the World Health Organization; the funding had been halted by the Trump administration.

Today's Birthdays: World Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus is 82. Opera singer-conductor Placido Domingo is 81. Actor Jill Eikenberry is 75. Country musician Jim Ibbotson is 75. Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean is 72. Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke is 72. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is 71. Actor-director Robby Benson is 66. Actor Geena Davis is 66. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is 59. Actor Charlotte Ross is 54. Actor John Ducey is 53. Actor Karina Lombard is 53. Actor Ken Leung is 52. Rock musician Mark Trojanowski (Sister Hazel) is 52. Rock singer-songwriter Cat Power is 50. Rock DJ Chris Kilmore (Incubus) is 49. Actor Vincent Laresca is 48. Singer Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) is 46. Actor Jerry Trainor is 45. Country singer Phil Stacey is 44. R&amp;B singer Nokio is 43. Actor Izabella Miko is 41. Actor Luke Grimes is 38. Actor Feliz Ramirez is 30.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2022. There are 344 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 21, 2010, a bitterly divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, vastly increased the power of big business and labor unions to influence government decisions by freeing them to spend their millions directly to sway elections for president and Congress. On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.In 1910, the Great Paris Flood began as the rain-swollen Seine River burst its banks, sending water into the French capital.In 1915, the first Kiwanis Club, dedicated to community service, was founded in Detroit. In 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin died at age 53. In 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York City after a court ruled they were gambling devices that relied on chance rather than skill (the ban was lifted in 1976). In 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss, accused of being part of a Communist spy ring, was found guilty in New York of lying to a grand jury. (Hiss, who proclaimed his innocence, served less than four years in prison.)In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at Groton, Connecticut (however, the Nautilus did not make its first nuclear-powered run until nearly a year later). In 1976, British Airways and Air France inaugurated scheduled passenger service on the supersonic Concorde jet. In 1977, on his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. In 2003, the Census Bureau announced that Hispanics had surpassed blacks as America's largest minority group. In 2009, the Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. In 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the new virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who had returned the previous week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle; U.S. officials stressed that they believed the overall risk of the virus to the American public remained low. Ten years ago: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich scored an upset win in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, dealing a sharp setback to Mitt Romney. Five years ago: A day after Donald Trump's inauguration, more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches in the nation's capital and cities around the world to send the new president an emphatic message that they wouldn't let his agenda go unchallenged. The Southeast saw the beginning of a weekend outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms; sixteen people were killed in Georgia, four people died in Mississippi and one death was reported in Florida.One year ago: On his first full day in office, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic, including one broadening the use of the Defense Production Act to expand vaccine production; he also signed an order mandating masks for travel, including in airports and on planes, ships, trains, buses and public transportation. After being largely sidelined in the final months of the Trump administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room to provide an update on the pandemic. The U.S. said it would resume funding for the World Health Organization; the funding had been halted by the Trump administration.Today's Birthdays: World Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus is 82. Opera singer-conductor Placido Domingo is 81. Actor Jill Eikenberry is 75. Country musician Jim Ibbotson is 75. Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean is 72. Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke is 72. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is 71. Actor-director Robby Benson is 66. Actor Geena Davis is 66. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is 59. Actor Charlotte Ross is 54. Actor John Ducey is 53. Actor Karina Lombard is 53. Actor Ken Leung is 52. Rock musician Mark Trojanowski (Sister Hazel) is 52. Rock singer-songwriter Cat Power is 50. Rock DJ Chris Kilmore (Incubus) is 49. Actor Vincent Laresca is 48. Singer Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) is 46. Actor Jerry Trainor is 45. Country singer Phil Stacey is 44. R&amp;B singer Nokio is 43. Actor Izabella Miko is 41. Actor Luke Grimes is 38. Actor Feliz Ramirez is 30.

Today in History - Jan. 21

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Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas, is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.

Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.

Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

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 </figure>Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas, is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

Minor quake strikes southwest of Woodbine Thursday evening

LINDSBORG - A recently formed music ensemble has received a significant grant to help it with its mission.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley has received a $10,000 grant from the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that include Bethany College faculty members, as well as musicians from Salina, Hutchinson, and Wichita, according to information from Bethany College. The chamber orchestra is under the direction of Keith Dodson, assistant professor of music and director of instrumental studies, and led by Concertmaster Ann Samuelson, assistant professor of upper strings, both of Bethany College.

"While there are many symphonic orchestras in the central Kansas area, this ensemble is unique in terms of its smaller size, fostering a level of intimacy in their performance and venues and creating a different concert experience from the large halls of symphonic orchestras," the college noted in a news release.

Dodson noted that the chamber orchestra will have "another opportunity to share classical music with the Lindsborg and Salina/McPherson communities in large part due to the Nutt grant."

According to information from Bethany College, the fund was "originally established as an endowment in 2004 to provide a resource to organizations serving the Lindsborg community and the invested endowment gift earnings allows for approximately $350,000 in annual grant distributions."

"Mr. Nutt first shared his support of Bethany in 1988 when he felt compelled to match a gift to Bethany after reading a Lindsborg News Record article about a gift the college had received to improve library facilities," the college noted. "Based on all the kindness shown to him as a child, Nutt desired to support any contribution that he knew his neighbors and former Bethany librarians Vendla (’14) and Elda (’14) Wahlin would support.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum. Seats are limited and should be reserved, the college noted. Each concert is to have 25 preferred seats at $25 each and 50 general admission seats at no charge, according to information from the college.

Contact Anne Hassler Heidel at (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235 or by email at <a href="mailto:hasslerheidelas@bethanylb.edu">hasslerheidelas@bethanylb.edu</a> to reserve tickets.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTLINDSBORG - A recently formed music ensemble has received a significant grant to help it with its mission.The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley has received a $10,000 grant from the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that include Bethany College faculty members, as well as musicians from Salina, Hutchinson, and Wichita, according to information from Bethany College. The chamber orchestra is under the direction of Keith Dodson, assistant professor of music and director of instrumental studies, and led by Concertmaster Ann Samuelson, assistant professor of upper strings, both of Bethany College."While there are many symphonic orchestras in the central Kansas area, this ensemble is unique in terms of its smaller size, fostering a level of intimacy in their performance and venues and creating a different concert experience from the large halls of symphonic orchestras," the college noted in a news release.Dodson noted that the chamber orchestra will have "another opportunity to share classical music with the Lindsborg and Salina/McPherson communities in large part due to the Nutt grant."About the David Nutt FundAccording to information from Bethany College, the fund was "originally established as an endowment in 2004 to provide a resource to organizations serving the Lindsborg community and the invested endowment gift earnings allows for approximately $350,000 in annual grant distributions.""Mr. Nutt first shared his support of Bethany in 1988 when he felt compelled to match a gift to Bethany after reading a Lindsborg News Record article about a gift the college had received to improve library facilities," the college noted. "Based on all the kindness shown to him as a child, Nutt desired to support any contribution that he knew his neighbors and former Bethany librarians Vendla (’14) and Elda (’14) Wahlin would support.Upcoming performanceThe Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum. Seats are limited and should be reserved, the college noted. Each concert is to have 25 preferred seats at $25 each and 50 general admission seats at no charge, according to information from the college.Contact Anne Hassler Heidel at (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235 or by email at <a href="mailto:hasslerheidelas@bethanylb.edu">hasslerheidelas@bethanylb.edu</a> to reserve tickets.

Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley gets grant, announces concerts

LINDSBORG - Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School Principal Deena Hilbig is a finalist for Smoky Valley USD 400 superintendent. According to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD400SmokyValley">Smoky Valley USD 400 Facebook page</a>, Hilbig was to interview with the district today.

Other finalists who have been introduced on the district's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD400SmokyValley">Facebook page</a> include the following.

Heath Hogan, deputy superintendent of Garden City USD 457

Corey Burton, superintendent of Ellis USD 388

Monte Couchman, Smoky Valley USD 400 director of student learning

Ryan Jilka, Goddard USD 265 assistant superintendent of human resources and student services.

LINDSBORG - Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School Principal Deena Hilbig is a finalist for Smoky Valley USD 400 superintendent. According to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD400SmokyValley">Smoky Valley USD 400 Facebook page</a>, Hilbig was to interview with the district today.Other finalists who have been introduced on the district's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD400SmokyValley">Facebook page</a> include the following.Heath Hogan, deputy superintendent of Garden City USD 457Corey Burton, superintendent of Ellis USD 388Monte Couchman, Smoky Valley USD 400 director of student learningRyan Jilka, Goddard USD 265 assistant superintendent of human resources and student services.<figure>
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Meadowlark principal a finalist for USD 400 superintendent

Child Advocacy and Parenting Services received a boost from a local church. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/capsofsalina/">Child Advocacy &amp; Parenting Services</a> Facebook page:

Child Advocacy and Parenting Services received a boost from a local church. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/capsofsalina/">Child Advocacy &amp; Parenting Services</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcapsofsalina%2Fposts%2F10158829860293722&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="648" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Local church's Advent project benefits CAPS

From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

The potential for dangerous wind chills will continue Friday morning. The worst may come after sunrise when the wind picks up making it feel colder.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0d61ed8e-0f54-4832-a530-4287f49eea9a">Watch out for hypothermia and frostbite!</a>

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 </figure>From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEThe potential for dangerous wind chills will continue Friday morning. The worst may come after sunrise when the wind picks up making it feel colder.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0d61ed8e-0f54-4832-a530-4287f49eea9a">Watch out for hypothermia and frostbite!</a>

Dangerous wind chills expected Friday morning

UPDATE 8:59 a.m. Thursday: A second earthquake has struck southeastern Saline County this morning.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude quake struck at 8:21 a.m. Thursday southwest of Gypsum. It was centered just east of S. Niles Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.

ASSARIA - A small earthquake shook part of southeastern Saline County this morning.

The 2.2 magnitude quake struck at 7:52 a.m. Thursday east-southeast of Assaria, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. The quake was centered just west of S. Woodward Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.

UPDATE 8:59 a.m. Thursday: A second earthquake has struck southeastern Saline County this morning.<figure>
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude quake struck at 8:21 a.m. Thursday southwest of Gypsum. It was centered just east of S. Niles Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.ASSARIA - A small earthquake shook part of southeastern Saline County this morning.<figure>
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 </figure>The 2.2 magnitude quake struck at 7:52 a.m. Thursday east-southeast of Assaria, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. The quake was centered just west of S. Woodward Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.

UPDATE: Small quakes strike SE Saline County Thursday

EMPORIA - Emporia State University congratulates more than 750 undergraduates named to the university honor roll. Students from this area who qualified are:

To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

EMPORIA - Emporia State University congratulates more than 750 undergraduates named to the university honor roll. Students from this area who qualified are:Whitney Gilbert of Abilene, KansasColton Rankin of Abilene, KansasLewis Trotter of Abilene, KansasMichelle Young of Abilene, KansasPaige Goddard of Beloit, KansasSam Gantenbein of Bennington, KansasLaura Marinhagen of Beverly, KansasPeyton Kitchens of Chapman, KansasDaniel Carr of Clay Center, KansasJillian Dreher of Clay Center, KansasBrandon Spielman of Clay Center, KansasEmma Spachek of Ellsworth, KansasLogan Cool of Glasco, KansasLauren Campuzano of Herington, KansasAmber Brockmeier of Hope, KansasErica Linder of Hope, KansasKirstan DeVore of Inman, KansasRyan August of Lincolnville, KansasJalee Ortman of Mankato, KansasKyle Brinker of Marion, KansasMelanie Garrett of Marion, KansasVictoria Holub of Marion, KansasAllison Molleker of Marion, KansasLindsey Sigel of Marion, KansasMaria Stuchlik of Marion, KansasLauren Hein of McPherson, KansasAislinn Hughes of McPherson, KansasJace Kinnamon of McPherson, KansasKelsey Wilson of McPherson, KansasRoss Brungardt of Salina, KansasLiza Cooper of Salina, KansasDiana Geist of Salina, KansasBlake Olmsted of Salina, KansasAvery Smith of Salina, KansasBrayden Soper of Salina, KansasMaddison Craig of Wakefield, KansasTo qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

Local, area students earn academic honors at Emporia State

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Park University has promoted Kena Wolf to the role of chief enrollment management officer. Wolf’s new duties began on Jan. 1.

Wolf (née Tague) is a 1990 graduate of Salina Central High School.

As the CEMO, Wolf will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of University departments, including admissions, student marketing, student success, student financial services, strategic alliances, military and veteran student affairs, and campus center operations.

“Kena provides Park University with a critical perspective on the changing national enrollment landscape,” said Park President Shane Smeed. “Her extensive experience working with traditional, distance and military learners has prepared her for this role.”

Wolf previously served as interim chief operating officer since December 2020 when Smeed was appointed as interim president. Wolf has been with the University since April 2016 when she was hired as the associate vice president of campus center and distance operations to oversee Park’s network of campuses across the country (other than the Parkville Campus) and provide strategic insight and leadership for both enrollment and fiscal growth.

Wolf has more than 20 years of progressive experience in higher education and also served as a debate and speech teacher/coach at two high schools in Kansas.

Wolf earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature (with teaching certification) from Kansas State University.

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 </figure>PARKVILLE, Mo. - Park University has promoted Kena Wolf to the role of chief enrollment management officer. Wolf’s new duties began on Jan. 1.Wolf (née Tague) is a 1990 graduate of Salina Central High School.As the CEMO, Wolf will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of University departments, including admissions, student marketing, student success, student financial services, strategic alliances, military and veteran student affairs, and campus center operations.“Kena provides Park University with a critical perspective on the changing national enrollment landscape,” said Park President Shane Smeed. “Her extensive experience working with traditional, distance and military learners has prepared her for this role.”Wolf previously served as interim chief operating officer since December 2020 when Smeed was appointed as interim president. Wolf has been with the University since April 2016 when she was hired as the associate vice president of campus center and distance operations to oversee Park’s network of campuses across the country (other than the Parkville Campus) and provide strategic insight and leadership for both enrollment and fiscal growth.Wolf has more than 20 years of progressive experience in higher education and also served as a debate and speech teacher/coach at two high schools in Kansas.Wolf earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature (with teaching certification) from Kansas State University.

Wolf to head enrollment management at Park University

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Do you have a reliable vehicle? Are you looking to start your own business as an Independent Courier?

Henry Industries has open routes available for contract in Salina.

The optimal delivery vehicle, per customer request, would be an SUV and/or a Sprinter Van.

●Reliable delivery vehicle with up-to-date and appropriate insurance.

●Valid driver’s license with a driving record with no more than 3 traffic violations within the last 12 months.

●Able to pass customer required drug screen and 7-year background check.

This is a&nbsp;CONTRACTED, NON-EMPLOYEE&nbsp;opportunity. Serious inquiries only.

Please contact Henry Industries by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csd@henryind.net">csd@henryind.net</a>&nbsp;or call 888-662-7222.

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 </figure>Do you have a reliable vehicle? Are you looking to start your own business as an Independent Courier?Henry Industries has open routes available for contract in Salina.The optimal delivery vehicle, per customer request, would be an SUV and/or a Sprinter Van.You can negotiate your rates.Customer requirements include:●Reliable delivery vehicle with up-to-date and appropriate insurance.●Smart phone with data plan.●Valid driver’s license with a driving record with no more than 3 traffic violations within the last 12 months.●Able to pass customer required drug screen and 7-year background check.This is a&nbsp;CONTRACTED, NON-EMPLOYEE&nbsp;opportunity. Serious inquiries only.Please contact Henry Industries by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csd@henryind.net">csd@henryind.net</a>&nbsp;or call 888-662-7222.

AAA Kansas: Safer headlights coming

Today is Thursday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2022. There are 345 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 20, 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Europe's Jews. 

In 1265, England's first representative Parliament met for the first time. 

In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States. 

In 1841, the island of Hong Kong was ceded by China to Great Britain. (It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.)

In 1936, Britain's King George V died after his physician injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death; the king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne 11 months later to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. 

In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States. 

In 1964, Capitol Records released the album "Meet the Beatles!" 

In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. 

In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th, as well as first African American, president. 

In 2011, federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history, charging 127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades. 

In 2020, Chinese government experts confirmed human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus, saying two people caught the virus from family members and that some health workers had tested positive.

Ten years ago: France threatened to withdraw early from Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier killed four French troops and wounded 15 in a setback for the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to build a national army and allow foreign troops to go home. Singer Etta James, 73, died in Riverside, California.

Five years ago: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, pledging emphatically to empower America's "forgotten men and women." Protesters registered their rage against the new president in a chaotic confrontation with police just blocks from the inaugural parade.

One year ago: Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris – the first female vice president, and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position – was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. With Washington on edge, troops in riot gear lined the streets, and armored vehicles and concrete barriers blocked the empty streets around the Capitol building. Three new senators were sworn into office after Biden's inauguration, securing a Senate majority for Democrats. Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida by the time Biden was sworn in; he was the first president in modern history to boycott his successor's inauguration. Leaving the White House, Trump hinted at a comeback, saying, "We'll see each other again."

Today's Birthdays: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is 92. Olympic gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss is 82. Singer Eric Stewart is 77. Movie director David Lynch is 76. Country-rock musician George Grantham (Poco) is 75. Israeli activist Natan Sharansky is 74. Actor Daniel Benzali is 72. Rock musician Paul Stanley (KISS) is 70. Rock musician Ian Hill (Judas Priest) is 70. Comedian Bill Maher is 66. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 64. Actor James Denton is 59. Rock musician Greg K. (The Offspring) is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is 57. Actor Rainn Wilson is 56. Actor Stacey Dash is 55. TV personality Melissa Rivers is 54. Actor Reno Wilson is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 52. Rap musician ?uestlove (questlove) (The Roots) is 51. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is 50. Rock musician Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park) is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Rock singer Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) is 36. Actor Evan Peters is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2022. There are 345 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 20, 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Europe's Jews. On this date: In 1265, England's first representative Parliament met for the first time. In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States. In 1841, the island of Hong Kong was ceded by China to Great Britain. (It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.)In 1936, Britain's King George V died after his physician injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death; the king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne 11 months later to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States. In 1964, Capitol Records released the album "Meet the Beatles!" In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th, as well as first African American, president. In 2011, federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history, charging 127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades. In 2020, Chinese government experts confirmed human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus, saying two people caught the virus from family members and that some health workers had tested positive.Ten years ago: France threatened to withdraw early from Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier killed four French troops and wounded 15 in a setback for the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to build a national army and allow foreign troops to go home. Singer Etta James, 73, died in Riverside, California.Five years ago: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, pledging emphatically to empower America's "forgotten men and women." Protesters registered their rage against the new president in a chaotic confrontation with police just blocks from the inaugural parade. One year ago: Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris – the first female vice president, and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position – was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. With Washington on edge, troops in riot gear lined the streets, and armored vehicles and concrete barriers blocked the empty streets around the Capitol building. Three new senators were sworn into office after Biden's inauguration, securing a Senate majority for Democrats. Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida by the time Biden was sworn in; he was the first president in modern history to boycott his successor's inauguration. Leaving the White House, Trump hinted at a comeback, saying, "We'll see each other again." Today's Birthdays: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is 92. Olympic gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss is 82. Singer Eric Stewart is 77. Movie director David Lynch is 76. Country-rock musician George Grantham (Poco) is 75. Israeli activist Natan Sharansky is 74. Actor Daniel Benzali is 72. Rock musician Paul Stanley (KISS) is 70. Rock musician Ian Hill (Judas Priest) is 70. Comedian Bill Maher is 66. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 64. Actor James Denton is 59. Rock musician Greg K. (The Offspring) is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is 57. Actor Rainn Wilson is 56. Actor Stacey Dash is 55. TV personality Melissa Rivers is 54. Actor Reno Wilson is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 52. Rap musician ?uestlove (questlove) (The Roots) is 51. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is 50. Rock musician Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park) is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Rock singer Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) is 36. Actor Evan Peters is 35.

Today in History - Jan. 20

Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser are bringing their Country Cadillac Tour to the Stiefel Theatre.

Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser: A Special Acoustic Performance Together, Part 2 is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 14 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $49 and go on sale at noon on Friday. Tickets may be be purchased online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>. Tickets also are available at the Stiefel box office from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by calling 785-827-1998.

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

Following is performer information as provided by the Stiefel Theatre.

Jamey Johnson Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs. His 2008 album, That Lonesome Song, was certified platinum for 1 million in sales, and his 2010 ambitious double album, The Guitar Song, received a gold certification. In addition, he won two Song of the Year trophies, for Give It Away&nbsp; and&nbsp; In Color, both from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has received tremendous praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal and other publications, many of which have hailed his albums as masterpieces.

In 2012, the Alabama native released his fifth studio album, a tribute project to late songwriter Hank Cochran. The Grammy-nominated Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran paired him with Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ray Price, Elvis Costello, George Strait, Vince Gill, and Merle Haggard. In 2013, the Nashville Scene’s 13th annual Country Music Critics’ Poll named it the year’s best album. Two years earlier, the same poll named Johnson’s The Guitar Song&nbsp;as the year's best album, and Johnson himself as best male vocalist, best songwriter and artist of the year.

Randy Houser With an inimitable voice the New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits with his album, How Country Feels, plus earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated Like A Cowboy. Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalog with We Went from his 2016 album, Fired Up.

Houser’s fourth studio album, Magnolia, marks a new era for the singer/songwriter which many have called “Houser at his best.” Listeners got their first taste of Houser’s critically acclaimed rootsy project with the Top 30 hit What Whiskey Does,&nbsp; which debuted at Country radio as No. 1 Most Added and Rolling Stone immediately dubbed “a classic tears-and-twang drinking song.” The album, which NPR claims is home to “some of the most expressive performances of his career,” also includes his single, No Stone Unturned, a gypsy-hearted traveling song that Whiskey Riff calls “the best song, from the best album of 2019.”

In early 2021, Houser teamed up with good friend Jamey Johnson to share the stage on their unforgettable co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour. The tour, amongst the first routed tours in 2021 consisted of 18 social distanced tour dates and a one-of-a-kind live stream: Live from Graceland from the iconic home of Elvis Presley.

By SALINA POSTJamey Johnson and Randy Houser are bringing their Country Cadillac Tour to the Stiefel Theatre.Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser: A Special Acoustic Performance Together, Part 2 is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 14 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale at noon on Friday. Tickets may be be purchased online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>. Tickets also are available at the Stiefel box office from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by calling 785-827-1998.Check the <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">Stiefel website</a> for current COVID-19 policies.Following is performer information as provided by the Stiefel Theatre.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642645559669.jpeg" alt="Jamey Johnson.&nbsp; Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
 <figcaption>Jamey Johnson.&nbsp; Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman courtesy Stiefel Theatre</figcaption>
 </figure>Jamey Johnson Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs. His 2008 album, That Lonesome Song, was certified platinum for 1 million in sales, and his 2010 ambitious double album, The Guitar Song, received a gold certification. In addition, he won two Song of the Year trophies, for Give It Away&nbsp; and&nbsp; In Color, both from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has received tremendous praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal and other publications, many of which have hailed his albums as masterpieces.In 2012, the Alabama native released his fifth studio album, a tribute project to late songwriter Hank Cochran. The Grammy-nominated Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran paired him with Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ray Price, Elvis Costello, George Strait, Vince Gill, and Merle Haggard. In 2013, the Nashville Scene’s 13th annual Country Music Critics’ Poll named it the year’s best album. Two years earlier, the same poll named Johnson’s The Guitar Song&nbsp;as the year's best album, and Johnson himself as best male vocalist, best songwriter and artist of the year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642645640765.jpeg" alt="Randy Houser. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
 <figcaption>Randy Houser. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre</figcaption>
 </figure>Randy Houser With an inimitable voice the New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits with his album, How Country Feels, plus earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated Like A Cowboy. Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalog with We Went from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s fourth studio album, Magnolia, marks a new era for the singer/songwriter which many have called “Houser at his best.” Listeners got their first taste of Houser’s critically acclaimed rootsy project with the Top 30 hit What Whiskey Does,&nbsp; which debuted at Country radio as No. 1 Most Added and Rolling Stone immediately dubbed “a classic tears-and-twang drinking song.” The album, which NPR claims is home to “some of the most expressive performances of his career,” also includes his single, No Stone Unturned, a gypsy-hearted traveling song that Whiskey Riff calls “the best song, from the best album of 2019.” In early 2021, Houser teamed up with good friend Jamey Johnson to share the stage on their unforgettable co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour. The tour, amongst the first routed tours in 2021 consisted of 18 social distanced tour dates and a one-of-a-kind live stream: Live from Graceland from the iconic home of Elvis Presley.

Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser coming to the Stiefel Theatre

Following is a COVID-19 update from the McPherson County Health Department.

McPherson County continues to experience extremely high infection rates. McPherson County Health Department (MCHD) strongly urges all county residents 2 years of age and above to mask up. We also strongly urge all county residents 5 years of age and above to get vaccinated. If you completed a COVID-19 vaccine series prior to July 2021, you are likely due for a booster dose. Vaccination remains to be our best tool to prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death. Our local hospitals, and surrounding hospitals we may normally transfer patients to, are at maximum capacity and response. Please help our healthcare workers and our community by masking up, getting vaccinated and staying home if you’re ill.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have changed the isolation and quarantine guidelines, which may be referred to as “the 5/5 rule.” People who test positive continue to have a 10 day isolation period, however, if the case is 24 hours fever free without fever-reducing medication and feels significantly better on day 5, they may leave home isolation on day 6 but only if they mask when around others through their 10 day period. If they cannot mask, they cannot leave home isolation. People who are named a close contact will continue to have a 10 day quarantine period, however, if the close contact is asymptomatic and/or tests negative on day 5, they may leave home quarantine on day 6 but only if they mask when around&nbsp; others through their 10 day period. If they cannot mask, they cannot leave home quarantine. An infographic explaining this further can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1086/Isolation-Quarantine-Release-Graphic-KS-PDF---11922">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1086/Isolation-Quarantine-Release-Graphic-KS-PDF---11922</a>.

The KDHE and MCHD will no longer contact trace effective February 1, 2022. This does not mean close contacts no longer need to quarantine. This means that close contacts will not be called by the state agency or local health department. This is in response to the overwhelming case counts and will allow the state agency and the local health department to prioritize case investigations. Positive cases will be instructed to contact their close contacts to notify them of the exposure.

The KDHE has also adopted a temporary 30 day suspension of K-12 school contact tracing, effective January 18, 2022, in response to the current surge of cases and pressure that is being placed on the school system. MCHD staff has met with county public schools to discuss the impact of this decision. MCHD has encouraged McPherson County schools to continue to notify families of school-related exposures and implement mask policies. MCHD encourages families that have students in school to regularly monitor your children for symptoms of illness, keep them home if ill and seek medical care and testing. Please continue to notify your children’s school if your child is ill. Two school districts in McPherson County participate in the KDHE Test-to-Stay program and MCHD encourages those programs to continue to function as they have been.

In December 2021, McPherson County reported 596 cases of COVID-19. As of January 2022, we have reported 1,124 cases of COVID-19. This is an all-time high that will likely continue to get worse before it gets better. With over 700 active cases of COVID-19 in our community at the time of this release, MCHD begs you to take appropriate precautions. Our schools, businesses and healthcare system depend on each person to do their part.

As of this release, there are 82 confirmed variant cases out of 96 tested specimens. More information regarding COVID19 variants can be found at <a href="https://www.who.int/.../tracking-SARS-CoV-2-variants">https://www.who.int/.../tracking-SARS-CoV-2-variants</a>/.

The travel and exposure related quarantine list can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-ExposureRelated-Isolation-Quaran">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-ExposureRelated-Isolation-Quaran</a>.

COVID-19 data in McPherson County can be found on the home page of mcphersoncountyks.us, under “McPherson County COVID-19 Dashboard.” This data will continue to be updated Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

Following is a COVID-19 update from the McPherson County Health Department.McPherson County continues to experience extremely high infection rates. McPherson County Health Department (MCHD) strongly urges all county residents 2 years of age and above to mask up. We also strongly urge all county residents 5 years of age and above to get vaccinated. If you completed a COVID-19 vaccine series prior to July 2021, you are likely due for a booster dose. Vaccination remains to be our best tool to prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death. Our local hospitals, and surrounding hospitals we may normally transfer patients to, are at maximum capacity and response. Please help our healthcare workers and our community by masking up, getting vaccinated and staying home if you’re ill.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have changed the isolation and quarantine guidelines, which may be referred to as “the 5/5 rule.” People who test positive continue to have a 10 day isolation period, however, if the case is 24 hours fever free without fever-reducing medication and feels significantly better on day 5, they may leave home isolation on day 6 but only if they mask when around others through their 10 day period. If they cannot mask, they cannot leave home isolation. People who are named a close contact will continue to have a 10 day quarantine period, however, if the close contact is asymptomatic and/or tests negative on day 5, they may leave home quarantine on day 6 but only if they mask when around&nbsp; others through their 10 day period. If they cannot mask, they cannot leave home quarantine. An infographic explaining this further can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1086/Isolation-Quarantine-Release-Graphic-KS-PDF---11922">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1086/Isolation-Quarantine-Release-Graphic-KS-PDF---11922</a>.The KDHE and MCHD will no longer contact trace effective February 1, 2022. This does not mean close contacts no longer need to quarantine. This means that close contacts will not be called by the state agency or local health department. This is in response to the overwhelming case counts and will allow the state agency and the local health department to prioritize case investigations. Positive cases will be instructed to contact their close contacts to notify them of the exposure.The KDHE has also adopted a temporary 30 day suspension of K-12 school contact tracing, effective January 18, 2022, in response to the current surge of cases and pressure that is being placed on the school system. MCHD staff has met with county public schools to discuss the impact of this decision. MCHD has encouraged McPherson County schools to continue to notify families of school-related exposures and implement mask policies. MCHD encourages families that have students in school to regularly monitor your children for symptoms of illness, keep them home if ill and seek medical care and testing. Please continue to notify your children’s school if your child is ill. Two school districts in McPherson County participate in the KDHE Test-to-Stay program and MCHD encourages those programs to continue to function as they have been.In December 2021, McPherson County reported 596 cases of COVID-19. As of January 2022, we have reported 1,124 cases of COVID-19. This is an all-time high that will likely continue to get worse before it gets better. With over 700 active cases of COVID-19 in our community at the time of this release, MCHD begs you to take appropriate precautions. Our schools, businesses and healthcare system depend on each person to do their part.As of this release, there are 82 confirmed variant cases out of 96 tested specimens. More information regarding COVID19 variants can be found at <a href="https://www.who.int/.../tracking-SARS-CoV-2-variants">https://www.who.int/.../tracking-SARS-CoV-2-variants</a>/.• Variant B.1.1.7 (Alpha): 6• Variant B.1.617.2 (Delta): 28• Variant AY.2 (Delta): 17• Variant AY.3 (Delta): 16• Variant AY.4 (Delta): 10• Variant AY.7 (Delta): 1• Variant BA.1 (Omicron): 4The travel and exposure related quarantine list can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-ExposureRelated-Isolation-Quaran">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-ExposureRelated-Isolation-Quaran</a>.COVID-19 data in McPherson County can be found on the home page of mcphersoncountyks.us, under “McPherson County COVID-19 Dashboard.” This data will continue to be updated Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

McPherson Co. Health Dept. begs residents to take COVID precautions

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.

Since our last update on Friday, a staggering 734 people have had COVID-19 positive test results reported to the Saline County Health Department. Over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Saline County, just 19 days in 2022. This is the highest number of new cases to hit our county since we began keeping records.

The Salina Regional Health Center reports that 28 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19.

There are a recorded 2,448 active cases of COVID-19. Due to this overwhelmingly high number of cases, the Saline County Health Department will only be contacting those under 18 years old or who have requested an isolation letter for their employers.

If you test positive and require a letter for work, please contact the Health Department at 785-826-6600.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 234 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .5 percent.

●A total of 29,529 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 54.5 percent of the total population.

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The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:

●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2cOvYR8NNa4Cv_E17G0h-ZzxL1TaO2sltuAwhHOSRUFDiAhPJuWEYQHIcDJh5vOTbGQm2vXptmStN-KvQqL96cw4hYJBIjIllfRfsJVG_EYUUtJlYEwrT7g=&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2fWRzOQPJW65UZmkAUNF5aguzf2KW2jeQh0kvC6kZnc0vJZGPpva-y422aux_3M4Y3FTiI_2xQBiBOZ7wmA0grY6L9t3pUuQBw==&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2fWRzOQPJW65OqJpE3HVV4eQPs7wJishgOqLbzUfQ8FXHWlV0NDjjUWRqiOAF6HYqI-mo0PPeBkiJ7962kfu3XNwIYKIAQpBFII8DzQtZMk_eO71MYbC1jDzfTpmKgoKQ2G79Uaoc6WRzDW5_wEgt7T5nIslPIi-5p2hrVDvf-O9&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642633565998.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.Since our last update on Friday, a staggering 734 people have had COVID-19 positive test results reported to the Saline County Health Department. Over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Saline County, just 19 days in 2022. This is the highest number of new cases to hit our county since we began keeping records. The Salina Regional Health Center reports that 28 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19. There are a recorded 2,448 active cases of COVID-19. Due to this overwhelmingly high number of cases, the Saline County Health Department will only be contacting those under 18 years old or who have requested an isolation letter for their employers. If you test positive and require a letter for work, please contact the Health Department at 785-826-6600.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2Qw9EfWwB1qp9_qGL0eYCNzvI_V6oZ43IgvLJ8GJeQTkAiBDuG0iYkmQII_PuLeRnrZTYpN-No38mG-Oqd9N-oHW431YUO7VXnVVkUvRXJJU&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">Saline County&nbsp;COVID Information</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2cK4OCur6iab1tx1vn9ZG9t1MKjpWJgv_JwDmSzaEiaj7c0YFNtskaLUeLQC5w_gkVeTosVue2FIPkHpQ6jurPYN9uBL9bRyrjJ3dgdg2AF1ouEmmvp9nISEpOrIY8oPB3oV1O8iNoN3&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">Kansas&nbsp;COVID Overview</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2Z8NMLIv90WjgyJviOOS4oSklHdUyetmeTwX5ajNCEpxKaEsGuD0FPZarUq26F8qncAFe1uq2fY7oGFx1YF7fluC8KJcG8eK_42kcqd89V-JB3_CScVsz0_ildK0qNNp50mTVB7g878j&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">US COVID Data Tracker</a><figure>
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 </figure>COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County ●An additional 234 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .5 percent.●A total of 29,529 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 54.5 percent of the total population.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2fWRzOQPJW65UZmkAUNF5aguzf2KW2jeQh0kvC6kZnc0vJZGPpva-y422aux_3M4Y3FTiI_2xQBiBOZ7wmA0grY6L9t3pUuQBw==&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">Vaccine Finder</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2RYmgWlQbf2DrK5-Z5WxqPxXAf7iuzSH-bSHPmr6cYhLkxXfPEc1KfsCJvm4dng7oPRMVXwMDWFPtZh4kddwvjQKdqazJ6zhwL_R_wJEuhDMYV6nsH8OaDA=&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">Vaccinate Saline County</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642633243892.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2cOvYR8NNa4Cv_E17G0h-ZzxL1TaO2sltuAwhHOSRUFDiAhPJuWEYQHIcDJh5vOTbGQm2vXptmStN-KvQqL96cw4hYJBIjIllfRfsJVG_EYUUtJlYEwrT7g=&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2fWRzOQPJW65UZmkAUNF5aguzf2KW2jeQh0kvC6kZnc0vJZGPpva-y422aux_3M4Y3FTiI_2xQBiBOZ7wmA0grY6L9t3pUuQBw==&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DVcArR0ELWwZzVPpdy-9CC_MwDMfuR-3MJ5gukqv8UzI9aED5c_T2fWRzOQPJW65OqJpE3HVV4eQPs7wJishgOqLbzUfQ8FXHWlV0NDjjUWRqiOAF6HYqI-mo0PPeBkiJ7962kfu3XNwIYKIAQpBFII8DzQtZMk_eO71MYbC1jDzfTpmKgoKQ2G79Uaoc6WRzDW5_wEgt7T5nIslPIi-5p2hrVDvf-O9&amp;c=GMZabvnTC7n6OX3wWtW99HE-Sv1qHBeipWTyU9BY3py9VQ1OgDwfaA==&amp;ch=wyFFtlHougY2h3W_Ul7VhdVZEdEyyFunVVHrMle4CyhLo7VBewaY4g==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 734 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Potentially dangerous wind chills may be in store Thursday morning. Temperatures in the single digits and breezy winds will send wind chills down to 5 to 10 below zero.

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 </figure>From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEPotentially dangerous wind chills may be in store Thursday morning. Temperatures in the single digits and breezy winds will send wind chills down to 5 to 10 below zero.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0d61ed8e-0f54-4832-a530-4287f49eea9a">Watch out for hypothermia and frostbite!</a>

Below zero wind chills expected Thursday morning

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A local man turned himself in after he shattered the front glass door at the Salina Police Department Tuesday night.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local man turned himself in after he shattered the front glass door at the Salina Police Department Tuesday night.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642605238078.png" alt="Craig Gilbert. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Craig Gilbert. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>At approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Craig Gilbert, 53, of Salina, walked into the Salina Police Department lobby and used the phone to call the dispatch center and report that he had just shattered the front door of the police department, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Officers located a rock in the foyer area and found that the glass door was, indeed, shattered. Damage was estimated at $800.Gilbert was arrested on the requested charge of damage to property, Forrester reported.