Evergy As winter approaches and cold nights set in, many Evergy customers will turn to portable space heaters and electric blankets to stay warm. However, improper use of these devices can pose serious fire hazards. The Electrical Safety Foundation reports that heating equipment causes more than 65,000 home fires each year.

Evergy is reminding customers how to use electric blankets and space heaters safely this winter.

When using space heaters, always review and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions. Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet—never into a power strip or extension cord. Place heaters on flat surfaces like the floor and avoid putting them anywhere they could fall. Keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable items such as blankets or curtains. Make sure the heater has proper certifications, such as UL approval, indicating it has been tested for safety standards. Consider choosing a space heater with a timer and avoid using one while sleeping. Select a heater that is appropriately sized for the room to avoid wasting energy or causing overheating.

For electric blankets, inspect them regularly for dark, charred, or frayed spots and discard any with damaged cords. Do not place anything on top of a heating pad or electric blanket while in use, including other blankets or pets, as this can cause overheating. Never fold electric blankets while they are on, as folded sections can overheat and start a fire. Avoid using electric blankets or heating pads while sleeping and turn them off when not in use.

By following these safety tips, Evergy customers can stay warm and safe throughout the winter season.

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 </figure>Evergy As winter approaches and cold nights set in, many Evergy customers will turn to portable space heaters and electric blankets to stay warm. However, improper use of these devices can pose serious fire hazards. The Electrical Safety Foundation reports that heating equipment causes more than 65,000 home fires each year.Evergy is reminding customers how to use electric blankets and space heaters safely this winter.When using space heaters, always review and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions. Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet—never into a power strip or extension cord. Place heaters on flat surfaces like the floor and avoid putting them anywhere they could fall. Keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable items such as blankets or curtains. Make sure the heater has proper certifications, such as UL approval, indicating it has been tested for safety standards. Consider choosing a space heater with a timer and avoid using one while sleeping. Select a heater that is appropriately sized for the room to avoid wasting energy or causing overheating.For electric blankets, inspect them regularly for dark, charred, or frayed spots and discard any with damaged cords. Do not place anything on top of a heating pad or electric blanket while in use, including other blankets or pets, as this can cause overheating. Never fold electric blankets while they are on, as folded sections can overheat and start a fire. Avoid using electric blankets or heating pads while sleeping and turn them off when not in use.By following these safety tips, Evergy customers can stay warm and safe throughout the winter season.

Evergy urges space heater safety as winter approaches

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner

Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

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 </figure>NAME:Glavin,Destne DonnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 9

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Tonight Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Tonight Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

NWS three day weather forecast

The Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 9, 2024. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.&nbsp;

As with previous meetings, this one will be available for viewing via the City of Salina’s YouTube channel at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>. Citizens can participate in the meeting via Zoom using the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>, or by phone at&nbsp;<a href="tel:1-346-248-7799">1-346-248-7799</a>, entering the Meeting ID: 892&nbsp;<a href="tel:7598 4587">7598 4587</a>when prompted.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME

(3.1) Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of Resolution 24-8259, Resolution of Advisability to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds in the amount of $56,700,000 for Phase II of the Salina Destination Development project.

(4.1) Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 25, 2024.

(4.2) Consider the acceptance of seven donated sculptures into the City’s public art collection.

(4.3) Consider authorizing the rehabilitation of the Chlorine Scrubber at the Downtown Water Treatment Plant by Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC of Poway, CA in the amount of $100,220.

(4.4) Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of a Lime Sludge Pump for the

Downtown Water Treatment Plant from FTC Equipment, LLC of Kansas City, MO in the amount of $52,792.

(4.5) Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of operator workstations and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system software for the Downtown Water Treatment Plant from R.E. Pedrotti Company, Inc. of Mission, KS in an amount not to exceed $90,000.

(4.6) Consider awarding the bid for purchase of a Wastewater Collection TV Van to Elliott Equipment Company of Grimes, IA in the amount of $253,356.

(4.7) Consider awarding the bid for maintenance and painting of three water towers within Salina to Cunningham Sandblasting &amp; Painting Co. of Joplin, MO in an amount not to exceed $1,196,750.

(4.8) Consider authorizing the purchase and approval of a replacement High Service Pump for the Downtown Water Treatment Plant from Fluid Equipment Co., Inc of Riverside, MO in the amount of $164,700.

(4.9) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8262 receiving and accepting the 2024 Salina Land Bank Conveyance Report.

(4.10) Consider authorizing the City Manager to accept a COPS 2023 Technology and Equipment Program Grant in the amount of $240,000 and execute a purchase agreement with Leonardo Company for 21 ELSAG Advanced License Plate Recognition Systems.

(5.1) Consider approval of Resolution 24-8260 adopting the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

(5.2) Consider approval of the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda.

(5.3) Consider approval of a Change Order to Project No. 24017 to include concrete work at Bull Burke Park in an amount not to exceed $137,703.30.

(6.1) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8266 amending the Aero Plains Development Agreement with Building Kansas, LLC.

(6.2) Consider authorizing a Special Assessment Engineering Feasibility Study for Phase III of the Wheatland Valley Addition.

(6.3a) Consider approval of Ordinance No. 24-11230 amending City of Salina Municipal

Code sections 2-206 through 2-211 and adding a new section 2-212.

(6.3b) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8264 updating the Design Guidelines and Design Review Matrix for Downtown Salina.

(6.4) Consider approval of Ordinances Nos. 24-11228 and 24-11229 correcting the annexation and zoning of the 80.42 acre tract of land at the southwest corner of Water Well Road and Centennial Road (Salina Airport Authority Project 80).

(9.1) Request for Executive Session – Attorney/Client Privilege

(9.1a) I move that the City Commission recess into executive session for __ minutes to discuss with legal counsel the subject of legal considerations and points of

negotiation related to the City of Salina’s current and proposed agreements with the

Salina Area Chamber of Commerce based upon the need for consultation with an

attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-

client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will

<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Study Session</h2>2:00 p.m. Park Maintenance Budget&nbsp;<h2>About the regular meeting 12/9/2024</h2>The Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 9, 2024. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.&nbsp;As with previous meetings, this one will be available for viewing via the City of Salina’s YouTube channel at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>. Citizens can participate in the meeting via Zoom using the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>, or by phone at&nbsp;<a href="tel:1-346-248-7799">1-346-248-7799</a>, entering the Meeting ID: 892&nbsp;<a href="tel:7598 4587">7598 4587</a>when prompted.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME(3.1) Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of Resolution 24-8259, Resolution of Advisability to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds in the amount of $56,700,000 for Phase II of the Salina Destination Development project.CONSENT AGENDA(4.1) Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 25, 2024.(4.2) Consider the acceptance of seven donated sculptures into the City’s public art collection.(4.3) Consider authorizing the rehabilitation of the Chlorine Scrubber at the Downtown Water Treatment Plant by Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC of Poway, CA in the amount of $100,220.(4.4) Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of a Lime Sludge Pump for theDowntown Water Treatment Plant from FTC Equipment, LLC of Kansas City, MO in the amount of $52,792.(4.5) Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of operator workstations and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system software for the Downtown Water Treatment Plant from R.E. Pedrotti Company, Inc. of Mission, KS in an amount not to exceed $90,000.(4.6) Consider awarding the bid for purchase of a Wastewater Collection TV Van to Elliott Equipment Company of Grimes, IA in the amount of $253,356.(4.7) Consider awarding the bid for maintenance and painting of three water towers within Salina to Cunningham Sandblasting &amp; Painting Co. of Joplin, MO in an amount not to exceed $1,196,750.(4.8) Consider authorizing the purchase and approval of a replacement High Service Pump for the Downtown Water Treatment Plant from Fluid Equipment Co., Inc of Riverside, MO in the amount of $164,700.(4.9) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8262 receiving and accepting the 2024 Salina Land Bank Conveyance Report.(4.10) Consider authorizing the City Manager to accept a COPS 2023 Technology and Equipment Program Grant in the amount of $240,000 and execute a purchase agreement with Leonardo Company for 21 ELSAG Advanced License Plate Recognition Systems.ADMINISTRATION(5.1) Consider approval of Resolution 24-8260 adopting the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program.(5.2) Consider approval of the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda.(5.3) Consider approval of a Change Order to Project No. 24017 to include concrete work at Bull Burke Park in an amount not to exceed $137,703.30.DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS(6.1) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8266 amending the Aero Plains Development Agreement with Building Kansas, LLC.(6.2) Consider authorizing a Special Assessment Engineering Feasibility Study for Phase III of the Wheatland Valley Addition.(6.3) Design Review Board Updates(6.3a) Consider approval of Ordinance No. 24-11230 amending City of Salina MunicipalCode sections 2-206 through 2-211 and adding a new section 2-212.(6.3b) Consider approval of Resolution No. 24-8264 updating the Design Guidelines and Design Review Matrix for Downtown Salina.(6.4) Consider approval of Ordinances Nos. 24-11228 and 24-11229 correcting the annexation and zoning of the 80.42 acre tract of land at the southwest corner of Water Well Road and Centennial Road (Salina Airport Authority Project 80).OTHER BUSINESSCITIZENS FORUMEXECUTIVE SESSION(9.1) Request for Executive Session – Attorney/Client Privilege(9.1a) I move that the City Commission recess into executive session for __ minutes to discuss with legal counsel the subject of legal considerations and points ofnegotiation related to the City of Salina’s current and proposed agreements with theSalina Area Chamber of Commerce based upon the need for consultation with anattorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting willresume in this room at ____ p.m.(9.1b) Possible action to follow.ADJOURNMENT

Chamber legislative priorities, water tower maintenance — more on Dec. 9 Salina City Comm. agenda

NWS-Wichita A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday.

Visibility in spots will be one quarter mile to one half mile in dense fog over portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

Hazardous driving conditions will exist due to low visibility.&nbsp;

Temperatures near freezing across Central Kansas could also produce slick spots.

Keep your headlights on low beam in areas of dense fog. Drive at an appropriate speed for the weather conditions.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.&nbsp;

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 </figure>NWS-Wichita A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday.Visibility in spots will be one quarter mile to one half mile in dense fog over portions of Central and South Central Kansas.Hazardous driving conditions will exist due to low visibility.&nbsp;Temperatures near freezing across Central Kansas could also produce slick spots.Keep your headlights on low beam in areas of dense fog. Drive at an appropriate speed for the weather conditions.If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.&nbsp;

Dense fog Monday

CLAY COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Sunday in Clay County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Chevy Malibu driven by&nbsp; Deanna L.&nbsp; Hess, 56, Clay Center, was southbound on Kansas 15 just south of 2nd Road.

The Malibu crossed the center line and struck the driver's side of a 2016 Chevy Impala driven by&nbsp; Lisa L. Stevenson, 53, Salina.&nbsp;

Hess and Stevenson were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp; EMS transported a passenger in the Impala identified as 13-year-old Ravean&nbsp;Stevenson to Salina Regional Health Center. The teen was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

CLAY COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Sunday in Clay County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Chevy Malibu driven by&nbsp; Deanna L.&nbsp; Hess, 56, Clay Center, was southbound on Kansas 15 just south of 2nd Road.The Malibu crossed the center line and struck the driver's side of a 2016 Chevy Impala driven by&nbsp; Lisa L. Stevenson, 53, Salina.&nbsp;Hess and Stevenson were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp; EMS transported a passenger in the Impala identified as 13-year-old Ravean&nbsp;Stevenson to Salina Regional Health Center. The teen was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Traffic Alert for K-15 Highway. Motorists traveling on K-15 Highway between Abilene and Clay Center should plan for significant delays due to a serious crash. Area first responders and Troopers are on-scene. As a reminder, first responders on scene have three priorities: 1.… <a href="https://t.co/mdTPQaaZ4X">pic.twitter.com/mdTPQaaZ4X</a>&mdash; Trooper Ben (@TrooperBenKHP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrooperBenKHP/status/1865920766815924494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Salina woman among 2 dead in 2-vehicle crash

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann believes the long term farm bill is going to get delayed again.

"That's what it's looking like," Mann said. "I'll tell you, I could not be more disappointed or frustrated. I've been to the floor of the House over 30 times urging other members of Congress to get serious about getting a five year Farm Bill done to lock in certainty for our producers. It looks like this is being made to punt yet again. Very frustrating. Not what I want."

The continuing resolution on discretionary spending needs to be dealt with in the next couple of weeks, but the farm bill will not be a part of that work.

"President Trump and his team are involved in the conversation because they're going to be impacted by however long this gets pushed into next year," Mann said. "It looks like the consensus or their desire is end of March, but we will see, those conversations are ongoing. Then really, you know, the question becomes, what is the plan for President Trump's first 100 days? What order does he want to tackle the many, many things to do to get this country back on track? How does government funding fit into that? All those things we'll take into consideration."

With Republican control of both houses and the presidency in January, there should be a change in emphasis next year.

"The election had consequences," Mann said. "The American people loud and clear, they said they want Donald Trump to be the President of the United States, and they are tired of business as usual in Washington. We need to get the train back on the track, so to speak. Republicans flipped the Senate. So 100 senators, that's a 53-47 vote margin in the House. Similar margins we've had, but with three folks from the House that have joined the administration, we'll have a one vote margin, looks like the first 100 days or so of the Congress."

It is important though, that both Ag committees will have Republicans with the gavel as a long term farm bill is worked out.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann believes the long term farm bill is going to get delayed again."That's what it's looking like," Mann said. "I'll tell you, I could not be more disappointed or frustrated. I've been to the floor of the House over 30 times urging other members of Congress to get serious about getting a five year Farm Bill done to lock in certainty for our producers. It looks like this is being made to punt yet again. Very frustrating. Not what I want."The continuing resolution on discretionary spending needs to be dealt with in the next couple of weeks, but the farm bill will not be a part of that work."President Trump and his team are involved in the conversation because they're going to be impacted by however long this gets pushed into next year," Mann said. "It looks like the consensus or their desire is end of March, but we will see, those conversations are ongoing. Then really, you know, the question becomes, what is the plan for President Trump's first 100 days? What order does he want to tackle the many, many things to do to get this country back on track? How does government funding fit into that? All those things we'll take into consideration."With Republican control of both houses and the presidency in January, there should be a change in emphasis next year."The election had consequences," Mann said. "The American people loud and clear, they said they want Donald Trump to be the President of the United States, and they are tired of business as usual in Washington. We need to get the train back on the track, so to speak. Republicans flipped the Senate. So 100 senators, that's a 53-47 vote margin in the House. Similar margins we've had, but with three folks from the House that have joined the administration, we'll have a one vote margin, looks like the first 100 days or so of the Congress."It is important though, that both Ag committees will have Republicans with the gavel as a long term farm bill is worked out.

Mann says farm bill will wait for new Congress

SALINE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Sunday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Impala driven by&nbsp; Kennedy L.&nbsp; Finkbiner, 18, Salina,&nbsp;was northbound in the left lane of Interstate 135 one mile north of the Crawford Exit.

The car rear-ended a 1998 Kenworth power unit driven by&nbsp;David J. Barnes, 46, Salina,&nbsp; who traveling at a low rate of speed through the area that a previous crash had occurred and emergency crews were still on scene.&nbsp;

EMS transported Finkbiner to Salina Regional Health Center. Barnes was not transported for treatment. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Sunday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Impala driven by&nbsp; Kennedy L.&nbsp; Finkbiner, 18, Salina,&nbsp;was northbound in the left lane of Interstate 135 one mile north of the Crawford Exit.The car rear-ended a 1998 Kenworth power unit driven by&nbsp;David J. Barnes, 46, Salina,&nbsp; who traveling at a low rate of speed through the area that a previous crash had occurred and emergency crews were still on scene.&nbsp;EMS transported Finkbiner to Salina Regional Health Center. Barnes was not transported for treatment. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Salina teen hospitalized after rear-end crash

SALINE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Sunday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Ram 2500 driven by Jerry R. Walsh, 65, Salina, was southbound on Interstate 135 on mile north of the Crawford Exit. The pickup traveled off the road to the right into the ditch and struck the KDOT fence.

EMS transported Walsh to Salina Regional Health Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Sunday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Ram 2500 driven by Jerry R. Walsh, 65, Salina, was southbound on Interstate 135 on mile north of the Crawford Exit. The pickup traveled off the road to the right into the ditch and struck the KDOT fence.EMS transported Walsh to Salina Regional Health Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Salina man hospitalized after pickup struck KDOT fence

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Saint Lucia Festival is a beautiful celebration during the holiday season, celebrated on Saturday, December 14. Hosted by the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ_0PTJOLlBYs0Q0SUAzL_X4Whch9o4ZO0JdlLrxkQvxvNsaap8V9R1ihi93rUPX9ysEYcYv1nuXgLZ8wzkxKWrNvRE4agRLu_Gw4Pg-lbWTXK8W-30QAMG0mJZTzJz0OHYboOw08quce&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers</a>, the day will be full of dancing and tradition. The schedule for the day includes:

Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers will also be hosting a Swedish bake sale in the Courtyard Gallery from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with all proceeds being donated, in the true Saint Lucia custom of giving to others.&nbsp;This years' recipient is&nbsp;Grant's Grace. Grant's Grace is an endowment fund set up through the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQxsdsAqoznX7cSKA52js_mVP8sjxPt8BJGGI02lmwCxMJ9LGk2SHPRBgYgTwGEAYHASgHmt4XHqbKpZSr7sr-7gk88OIC0VmQA4qK7cHAxDjQZG2hTQKKCo=&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Smoky Valley Community Foundation</a>&nbsp;in memory of Grant Lysell-Alkire.&nbsp;The endowment fund was set up to help students in need within the community.&nbsp;The fund helps pay student medical bills, student academic and sports activity fees, those with food and bedding needs, and gifts for families struggling during the holidays.

<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ880eRvKc5-p3tL8243hBn39PHy_-T96WhCx72QI01wbc_kuV2iDPvCBuB4-oLo1jq5t1JS9GppWsi-ipmSll50kGNwQY6DwpeCpRQb2saZhid8GST6NKRHFmYi5SbxDkw==&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Click here for a link to the festival schedule</a>.

Come to Lindsborg and be a part of one of the most beautiful of holiday traditions. For more information on Saint Lucia and her importance to Sweden, click on&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ8uuxOwNonGgX53dcX_xIvXqDFUm46pvqyasDV-C_EdcH92AQaWkx0JT2B7YSx57kFv4gMtSQ2LfXsyblAUgBlYw3OGgf5kqkbyeNqbYt2nMBMXoBCl8od5YRqhDJEMph54RHjJt7e7-&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Visit Lindsborg</a>!

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 </figure>Lindsborg CVBLINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Saint Lucia Festival is a beautiful celebration during the holiday season, celebrated on Saturday, December 14. Hosted by the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ_0PTJOLlBYs0Q0SUAzL_X4Whch9o4ZO0JdlLrxkQvxvNsaap8V9R1ihi93rUPX9ysEYcYv1nuXgLZ8wzkxKWrNvRE4agRLu_Gw4Pg-lbWTXK8W-30QAMG0mJZTzJz0OHYboOw08quce&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers</a>, the day will be full of dancing and tradition. The schedule for the day includes:<ul>
 <li>10:15 a.m.: Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers and Soderstrom 4th Grade students performing downtown</li><li>11:00 a.m.: Procession of dancers to Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main Street</li><li>11:30 a.m.: Soderstrom 4th Grade St. Lucia music service at Bethany Lutheran Church with reception following</li><li>1:30 p.m.: Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers and Lindsborg Folkdanslag perform on the lawn of Bethany Lutheran Church</li><li>3:00 p.m.: St. Lucia service with Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers at Bethany Lutheran Church with reception following</li>
 </ul>Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers will also be hosting a Swedish bake sale in the Courtyard Gallery from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with all proceeds being donated, in the true Saint Lucia custom of giving to others.&nbsp;This years' recipient is&nbsp;Grant's Grace. Grant's Grace is an endowment fund set up through the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQxsdsAqoznX7cSKA52js_mVP8sjxPt8BJGGI02lmwCxMJ9LGk2SHPRBgYgTwGEAYHASgHmt4XHqbKpZSr7sr-7gk88OIC0VmQA4qK7cHAxDjQZG2hTQKKCo=&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Smoky Valley Community Foundation</a>&nbsp;in memory of Grant Lysell-Alkire.&nbsp;The endowment fund was set up to help students in need within the community.&nbsp;The fund helps pay student medical bills, student academic and sports activity fees, those with food and bedding needs, and gifts for families struggling during the holidays.<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ880eRvKc5-p3tL8243hBn39PHy_-T96WhCx72QI01wbc_kuV2iDPvCBuB4-oLo1jq5t1JS9GppWsi-ipmSll50kGNwQY6DwpeCpRQb2saZhid8GST6NKRHFmYi5SbxDkw==&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Click here for a link to the festival schedule</a>.Come to Lindsborg and be a part of one of the most beautiful of holiday traditions. For more information on Saint Lucia and her importance to Sweden, click on&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OYxnly3Y1qkKErpvmmodBXqRVd4h0a9ikm7Jd7msFSuyAF2-ktXOQ8uuxOwNonGgX53dcX_xIvXqDFUm46pvqyasDV-C_EdcH92AQaWkx0JT2B7YSx57kFv4gMtSQ2LfXsyblAUgBlYw3OGgf5kqkbyeNqbYt2nMBMXoBCl8od5YRqhDJEMph54RHjJt7e7-&amp;c=RoT_gMXHAwsbvKYPgJ_Rl2ZW22KQsB1ZXbG8_VU2W69u7kWBeyF1Aw==&amp;ch=E8RCShipO8qjOjXPO4k0cntfKeGDJVCF54MWZNR0Ttl3PjaVp2t4cQ==" target="_blank">Visit Lindsborg</a>!

Lindsborg Saint Lucia Festival is Saturday

By BILL FIANDER Insight Kansas

On the morning of his federal trial this week for raping and terrorizing vulnerable Black women in the Kansas City, Kansas neighborhoods he patrolled for 35 years, ex-cop Roger Golubski&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/us/kansas-detective-roger-golubski-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU4.IynZ.E1v2SUhHPHiE&amp;smid=url-share">fatally shot himself</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;His&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/overlooked">story</a>, much like last year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/13/nx-s1-5073947/kansas-marion-county-record-newspaper-raid-police-chief-charged">Marion police newsroom raid</a>, is another national black eye for law enforcement in Kansas abusing the public’s trust.

In 1829, Sir Robert Peel coined the phrase “policing by consent” with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policing-by-consent/definition-of-policing-by-consent">nine principles</a>&nbsp;for democratic policing while establishing London’s first police force. In a nutshell, we consent to the idea of trusting some members of the community to exercise powers required to keep the peace on behalf of the community. In return, we willingly pledge our cooperation. Police do not serve the state like an occupying army. They serve the people.

This philosophy is foundational in most American police academies. At its core are accountability, transparency, and social ties. When these break, we break.&nbsp;Years of racial disparities for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/graphs.aspx">wrongful convictions</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sentencingproject.org/reports/one-in-five-ending-racial-inequity-in-incarceration/">incarcerations</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/696355#:~:text=In%20the%20century%20since%20the,2015;%20Reppetto%2C%202012).">excessive force</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123070/police-shootings-rate-ethnicity-us/">lethal&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123070/police-shootings-rate-ethnicity-us/" target="_blank">shootings&nbsp;</a>culminated&nbsp;in the fateful spring of 2020 when George Floyd became a tragic household name. Anti-police riots spawned a “back the blue” counter-movement.&nbsp;

People on both sides did not consent to what they were seeing.

As a result, many bipartisan reforms took place from DC to statehouses and city halls to regain the consent of the public – bans on neck restraints and no-knock warrants, body-cam proliferation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4003">de-escalation training</a>, critical response teams with mental health professionals,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.akronohio.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/citizens_police_oversight_board.php">civilian oversight boards</a>, and ramped-up community policing.&nbsp;

None of these have necessarily proven to be blanket panaceas. Amidst local success stories,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2022/fatal-police-shootings-unreported/?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template">fatal police shootings</a>&nbsp;have risen along with&nbsp;<a href="https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/?utm_campaign=launch&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_term=mapping%20police%20violence&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoiCFvckTQymuYnbmzZFMlEI3YElA&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0rW6BhAcEiwAQH28Ik5TnM_C-tX1_YaXZGpGDGqPLEubcB34Uev_gPl1wxtIGpghE-5nTRoCIMAQAvD_BwE">police killings</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/study-of-fatal-and-nonfatal-shootings-by-police-reveals-racial-disparities-dispatch-risks">Better data</a>&nbsp;on police incidents are shared but lack enough standardization to drive dependable policymaking.

Meanwhile, another proven reform – women in policing – careens into politically charged climates because of DEI implications and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/military-women-defense-hegseth-combat-916d50a7b465ccfea1aeb13bb91064b3">questioning women in combat</a>.

Part of the debate revolves around the national&nbsp;<a href="https://30x30initiative.org/">30X30</a>&nbsp;initiative. 30X30 has sparked awareness on the benefits of women in policing with a goal of increasing representation from 20% to 30% for recruits by 2030. Wichita, Overland Park, and Salina have joined over 200 localities in taking this pledge. However, Topeka’s incoming police chief recently endorsed 30X30 amidst&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/11/14/topeka-police-chief-finalist-wants-more-female-officers-gop-objects/76220824007/">GOP pushback on quotas for women</a>.

Given policing’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/239416_IACP_RecruitmentBR_HR_0.pdf">staffing crisis</a>, local leaders would be remiss not to make a bigger play for half of the state’s population. After 2020,&nbsp;<a href="https://klcjournal.com/wichitas-police-shortage/">Wichita</a>&nbsp;was 14% below authorized full-strength,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2022/10/18/police-chief-union-disagree-on-whether-topeka-police-staffing-crisis/69569929007/">Topeka</a>&nbsp;13%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://johnsoncountypost.com/2022/03/15/police-vacancies-142647/">Overland Park</a>&nbsp;11%. Also,&nbsp;<a href="https://30x30initiative.org/what-works/">research</a>&nbsp;shows women police are less apt to use excessive force, perceived as more honest and compassionate, named in fewer complaints/lawsuits and hold strong&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governing.com/magazine/a-nationwide-effort-to-put-more-women-on-the-force">communication skills</a>&nbsp;- an advantage for a job considered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governing.com/magazine/a-nationwide-effort-to-put-more-women-on-the-force">90 percent social work</a>&nbsp;today.

Nationally, 14% of sworn officers are female. Kansas is only 12% with&nbsp;<a href="https://policedata.org/report/ks">use of force incidents climbing</a>. Two jurisdictions with falling use of force incidents include Junction City and Leavenworth. Curiously, they have two of the highest female officer rates at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/stats/stats_law.shtml">27%</a>&nbsp;after hitting single digits in 2003. By contrast, the Kansas Highway Patrol added just three female officers since 2003 and currently sit at 6%.

Moving towards a 30% female recruit goal aligns with a representative bureaucracy ideal where credibility, fairness, trust, and performance are heightened as civil servant composition reflects the population composition they serve.&nbsp;

Will our consent be more about climbing 5-foot walls or breaking glass walls?

For the police are us. And we are the police.&nbsp;

Bill Fiander is a lecturer at Washburn University specializing in public administration, urban planning, and state/local government. He is the former planning and development director for the City of Topeka.

<figure>
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 </figure>By BILL FIANDER Insight KansasOn the morning of his federal trial this week for raping and terrorizing vulnerable Black women in the Kansas City, Kansas neighborhoods he patrolled for 35 years, ex-cop Roger Golubski&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/us/kansas-detective-roger-golubski-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU4.IynZ.E1v2SUhHPHiE&amp;smid=url-share">fatally shot himself</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;His&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/overlooked">story</a>, much like last year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/13/nx-s1-5073947/kansas-marion-county-record-newspaper-raid-police-chief-charged">Marion police newsroom raid</a>, is another national black eye for law enforcement in Kansas abusing the public’s trust.In 1829, Sir Robert Peel coined the phrase “policing by consent” with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policing-by-consent/definition-of-policing-by-consent">nine principles</a>&nbsp;for democratic policing while establishing London’s first police force. In a nutshell, we consent to the idea of trusting some members of the community to exercise powers required to keep the peace on behalf of the community. In return, we willingly pledge our cooperation. Police do not serve the state like an occupying army. They serve the people.This philosophy is foundational in most American police academies. At its core are accountability, transparency, and social ties. When these break, we break.&nbsp;Years of racial disparities for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/graphs.aspx">wrongful convictions</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sentencingproject.org/reports/one-in-five-ending-racial-inequity-in-incarceration/">incarcerations</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/696355#:~:text=In%20the%20century%20since%20the,2015;%20Reppetto%2C%202012).">excessive force</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123070/police-shootings-rate-ethnicity-us/">lethal&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123070/police-shootings-rate-ethnicity-us/" target="_blank">shootings&nbsp;</a>culminated&nbsp;in the fateful spring of 2020 when George Floyd became a tragic household name. Anti-police riots spawned a “back the blue” counter-movement.&nbsp;People on both sides did not consent to what they were seeing.As a result, many bipartisan reforms took place from DC to statehouses and city halls to regain the consent of the public – bans on neck restraints and no-knock warrants, body-cam proliferation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4003">de-escalation training</a>, critical response teams with mental health professionals,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.akronohio.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/citizens_police_oversight_board.php">civilian oversight boards</a>, and ramped-up community policing.&nbsp;None of these have necessarily proven to be blanket panaceas. Amidst local success stories,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2022/fatal-police-shootings-unreported/?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template">fatal police shootings</a>&nbsp;have risen along with&nbsp;<a href="https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/?utm_campaign=launch&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_term=mapping%20police%20violence&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoiCFvckTQymuYnbmzZFMlEI3YElA&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0rW6BhAcEiwAQH28Ik5TnM_C-tX1_YaXZGpGDGqPLEubcB34Uev_gPl1wxtIGpghE-5nTRoCIMAQAvD_BwE">police killings</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/study-of-fatal-and-nonfatal-shootings-by-police-reveals-racial-disparities-dispatch-risks">Better data</a>&nbsp;on police incidents are shared but lack enough standardization to drive dependable policymaking.Meanwhile, another proven reform – women in policing – careens into politically charged climates because of DEI implications and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/military-women-defense-hegseth-combat-916d50a7b465ccfea1aeb13bb91064b3">questioning women in combat</a>.Part of the debate revolves around the national&nbsp;<a href="https://30x30initiative.org/">30X30</a>&nbsp;initiative. 30X30 has sparked awareness on the benefits of women in policing with a goal of increasing representation from 20% to 30% for recruits by 2030. Wichita, Overland Park, and Salina have joined over 200 localities in taking this pledge. However, Topeka’s incoming police chief recently endorsed 30X30 amidst&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/11/14/topeka-police-chief-finalist-wants-more-female-officers-gop-objects/76220824007/">GOP pushback on quotas for women</a>.Given policing’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/239416_IACP_RecruitmentBR_HR_0.pdf">staffing crisis</a>, local leaders would be remiss not to make a bigger play for half of the state’s population. After 2020,&nbsp;<a href="https://klcjournal.com/wichitas-police-shortage/">Wichita</a>&nbsp;was 14% below authorized full-strength,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2022/10/18/police-chief-union-disagree-on-whether-topeka-police-staffing-crisis/69569929007/">Topeka</a>&nbsp;13%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://johnsoncountypost.com/2022/03/15/police-vacancies-142647/">Overland Park</a>&nbsp;11%. Also,&nbsp;<a href="https://30x30initiative.org/what-works/">research</a>&nbsp;shows women police are less apt to use excessive force, perceived as more honest and compassionate, named in fewer complaints/lawsuits and hold strong&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governing.com/magazine/a-nationwide-effort-to-put-more-women-on-the-force">communication skills</a>&nbsp;- an advantage for a job considered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governing.com/magazine/a-nationwide-effort-to-put-more-women-on-the-force">90 percent social work</a>&nbsp;today.Nationally, 14% of sworn officers are female. Kansas is only 12% with&nbsp;<a href="https://policedata.org/report/ks">use of force incidents climbing</a>. Two jurisdictions with falling use of force incidents include Junction City and Leavenworth. Curiously, they have two of the highest female officer rates at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/stats/stats_law.shtml">27%</a>&nbsp;after hitting single digits in 2003. By contrast, the Kansas Highway Patrol added just three female officers since 2003 and currently sit at 6%.Moving towards a 30% female recruit goal aligns with a representative bureaucracy ideal where credibility, fairness, trust, and performance are heightened as civil servant composition reflects the population composition they serve.&nbsp;Will our consent be more about climbing 5-foot walls or breaking glass walls?For the police are us. And we are the police.&nbsp;Bill Fiander is a lecturer at Washburn University specializing in public administration, urban planning, and state/local government. He is the former planning and development director for the City of Topeka.

INSIGHT KANSAS: Breaking the glass wall, women in policing

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Failure to dim headlights, Improper driving on laned roadway, Poss of hallucinogenic drug and Possess of firearm while under the influence

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanchez-Herrera, Oscar Uriel

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, improper driving on laned roadway and Speeding; maximum limits

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733700268231.png" alt="Kuhn, Lorina Kay" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kuhn, Lorina KayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733700072416.png" alt="Goodly, Karl Anthony" />
 <figcaption>Goodly, Karl Anthony</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Goodly, Karl AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Failure to dim headlights, Improper driving on laned roadway, Poss of hallucinogenic drug and Possess of firearm while under the influence<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733700120999.png" alt="Roberts, Jeffrey Lee" />
 <figcaption>Roberts, Jeffrey Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Roberts, Jeffrey LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733700177747.png" alt="Sanchez-Herrera, Oscar Uriel" />
 <figcaption>Sanchez-Herrera, Oscar Uriel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanchez-Herrera, Oscar UrielREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, improper driving on laned roadway and Speeding; maximum limits

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 8

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Russell public water supply system located in Russell County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break at the water treatment plant resulting in potential bacterial contamination in the water entering the distribution system.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.

Drinking water samples collected from the City of Russell indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-483-6311 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F468%2FDisruption-in-Water-Service%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000193a3531b84-b0c52e72-b275-40d2-95cb-ff95077913fc-000000/OqseSryD_29bSDXw5nwFJbMrjSPS6z2f9KVHJniDPyY=382">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service</a>.

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Russell public water supply system located in Russell County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break at the water treatment plant resulting in potential bacterial contamination in the water entering the distribution system.Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.Drinking water samples collected from the City of Russell indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-483-6311 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F468%2FDisruption-in-Water-Service%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000193a3531b84-b0c52e72-b275-40d2-95cb-ff95077913fc-000000/OqseSryD_29bSDXw5nwFJbMrjSPS6z2f9KVHJniDPyY=382">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service</a>.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Russell, Russell County

The Salina Fire Department has introduced the first of seven new fire apparatus ordered earlier this year, marking a significant upgrade to the department's firefighting capabilities.

Quint 4, now stationed at Fire House 4 on Salina's east side, has been operational for several weeks. According to a statement from the fire department, crews have been actively training with the new apparatus to familiarize themselves with its features and functions.

The vehicle has a 107-foot aerial ladder, allowing firefighters to reach elevated structures or conduct rescues from significant heights. It also carries 475 gallons of water, 25 gallons of firefighting foam, and an array of firefighting tools, hoses, and equipment.

Among its advanced features is a battery-powered hydraulic combi tool, commonly called the “jaws of life,” used during vehicle accidents to access and extricate trapped individuals.

The arrival of Quint 4 is part of a broader investment in the Salina Fire Department to enhance response times and operational efficiency.&nbsp; Additional apparatus from the February order will arrive in the coming months.&nbsp;

Residents can expect to see the new fire truck during emergencies and training exercises around the city.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733511028746.jpeg" alt="Quint 4&nbsp;Image Courtesy SFD" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Salina Fire Department has introduced the first of seven new fire apparatus ordered earlier this year, marking a significant upgrade to the department's firefighting capabilities.Quint 4, now stationed at Fire House 4 on Salina's east side, has been operational for several weeks. According to a statement from the fire department, crews have been actively training with the new apparatus to familiarize themselves with its features and functions.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733511055690.jpeg" alt="Salina firefighters try out Quint 4's 107-foot aerial ladder. Image Courtesy SFD" />
 <figcaption>Salina firefighters try out Quint 4's 107-foot aerial ladder. Image Courtesy SFD</figcaption>
 </figure>The vehicle has a 107-foot aerial ladder, allowing firefighters to reach elevated structures or conduct rescues from significant heights. It also carries 475 gallons of water, 25 gallons of firefighting foam, and an array of firefighting tools, hoses, and equipment.Among its advanced features is a battery-powered hydraulic combi tool, commonly called the “jaws of life,” used during vehicle accidents to access and extricate trapped individuals.The arrival of Quint 4 is part of a broader investment in the Salina Fire Department to enhance response times and operational efficiency.&nbsp; Additional apparatus from the February order will arrive in the coming months.&nbsp;Residents can expect to see the new fire truck during emergencies and training exercises around the city.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733511043966.jpeg" alt="Quint 4" />
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 </figure>

New fire apparatus now in service at Salina Fire House 4

Beginning Monday, December 9, 2024, Roach St will be limited to one-lane traffic at the Albert Ave intersection. The northbound lane will be closed for road repair, and access to Albert Ave will be limited while crews are working.

During this time period, westbound traffic is not permitted to make right turns at the intersection of Roach St and Albert Ave. Weather permitting, work is expected to last two weeks and be completed by December 23, 2024.

Motorists may encounter minor delays and are asked to follow the detour along Marc St.

Beginning Monday, December 9, 2024, S. Ohio Street will be limited to one-lane traffic in the northbound lane between Shalimar Dr and Buckeye Ave. The right lane will be closed for road repair. Work is expected to last two weeks and be completed by December 23, 2024, weather permitting.

Motorists may encounter minor delays and are encouraged to find alternate routes.

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 </figure>Beginning Monday, December 9, 2024, S. Ohio Street will be limited to one-lane traffic in the northbound lane between Shalimar Dr and Buckeye Ave. The right lane will be closed for road repair. Work is expected to last two weeks and be completed by December 23, 2024, weather permitting.Motorists may encounter minor delays and are encouraged to find alternate routes.

City of Salina announces temporary lane closures

December is here and with it comes the opportunity to give someone a helping hand this Christmas. The Salina Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree Project is in full swing and this year 343 angels are on the trees representing children 12 years old or younger who might not otherwise experience the joy of Christmas.

The Angel Tree Project provides detailed information for each child, including clothing and shoe sizes, to help donors purchase personalized gifts or gift cards. Community members are invited to choose an angel, shop for the child, and return the unwrapped gifts, along with the angel tag, to designated locations.

Angel Trees are stationed at Walmart and Sam’s Club in Salina, making it convenient for shoppers to participate. Donors can drop off gifts in the provided bins at these locations or deliver them directly to The Salvation Army at 1137 N. Santa Fe by December 13.

For more details on how to shop for your angel tree tag <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/walmart-angel-tree/?utm_campaign=HRT+Holiday+Campaign&amp;utm_medium=bitly&amp;utm_source=Website">click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTDecember is here and with it comes the opportunity to give someone a helping hand this Christmas. The Salina Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree Project is in full swing and this year 343 angels are on the trees representing children 12 years old or younger who might not otherwise experience the joy of Christmas.The Angel Tree Project provides detailed information for each child, including clothing and shoe sizes, to help donors purchase personalized gifts or gift cards. Community members are invited to choose an angel, shop for the child, and return the unwrapped gifts, along with the angel tag, to designated locations.Angel Trees are stationed at Walmart and Sam’s Club in Salina, making it convenient for shoppers to participate. Donors can drop off gifts in the provided bins at these locations or deliver them directly to The Salvation Army at 1137 N. Santa Fe by December 13.For more details on how to shop for your angel tree tag <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/walmart-angel-tree/?utm_campaign=HRT+Holiday+Campaign&amp;utm_medium=bitly&amp;utm_source=Website">click here.&nbsp;</a>

Salina Salvation Army Angel Tree Project underway

The City of Salina is inviting residents to apply for vacancies on several citizen boards, commissions, and committees. These positions provide an opportunity for community members, including youth, to actively participate in local governance and decision-making.

Animal Control Advisory &amp; Appeals Board

One Design Professional (architect or engineer)

Business Improvement District Design Review Board

Law Enforcement Citizen Review Board

One Citizen-at-Large with an interest or experience in police and/or community relations, reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of Salina

Parks &amp; Recreation Advisory Board

Salina Community Economic Development Organization (SCEDO)

One Citizen-at-Large nominated by Saline County (apply at salinecountyks.gov/boards-committees)

One County-at-Large representative selected by the City of Salina. One Resident of a 3rd Class City (Smolan, Gypsum, Brookville, Assaria, or New Cambria).

If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, commissions, or committees, you are encouraged to complete an expression-of-interest (EOI) form. Forms and additional information can be found on the City of Salina website or obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 300 W. Ash, Room 206.

For the SCEDO position, EOI forms must be submitted by January 8, 2025. For the Airport Authority position, forms must be submitted by February 5, 2025.

For more information or questions, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (785) 309-5735.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe City of Salina is inviting residents to apply for vacancies on several citizen boards, commissions, and committees. These positions provide an opportunity for community members, including youth, to actively participate in local governance and decision-making.<h2>Current and Upcoming Vacancies</h2>Accessibility Advisory BoardTwo Youth Members*Animal Control Advisory &amp; Appeals BoardTwo Youth Members*Arts &amp; Humanities CommissionTwo Youth Members*Board of Zoning AppealsTwo Youth Members*Building Advisory BoardOne Design Professional (architect or engineer)Two Youth Members*Business Improvement District Design Review BoardDesign ProfessionalHeritage CommissionTwo Youth Members*Law Enforcement Citizen Review BoardOne Citizen-at-Large with an interest or experience in police and/or community relations, reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of SalinaParks &amp; Recreation Advisory BoardTwo Youth Members*Planning CommissionOne Youth Member*Salina Airport AuthorityOne Citizen-at-LargeSalina Community Economic Development Organization (SCEDO)One Citizen-at-LargeSolid Waste Management CommitteeOne Citizen-at-Large nominated by Saline County (apply at salinecountyks.gov/boards-committees)One County-at-Large representative selected by the City of Salina. One Resident of a 3rd Class City (Smolan, Gypsum, Brookville, Assaria, or New Cambria). One Youth Member*Tree Advisory BoardTwo Youth Members*<h2>How to Apply</h2>If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, commissions, or committees, you are encouraged to complete an expression-of-interest (EOI) form. Forms and additional information can be found on the City of Salina website or obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 300 W. Ash, Room 206.<h2>Deadlines</h2>For the SCEDO position, EOI forms must be submitted by January 8, 2025. For the Airport Authority position, forms must be submitted by February 5, 2025.For more information or questions, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (785) 309-5735.

City of Salina seeks applicants for board, commission vacancies

Salina Police Department officers are investigating the theft of specialized equipment reported by Kansas Gas Service employees working in the 200 block of W. Claflin Avenue.&nbsp;

According to Capt. James Feldman of the Salina Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Workers had temporarily set down a Radio Detection TX-5 gas line locator in an orange safety backpack while performing tasks in the area. When they returned, the equipment was missing.

The stolen unit, used to locate underground gas lines, was valued at $5,000.

No suspects or witnesses have been identified, and SPD officers are urging anyone with information about the theft to contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 or Crimestoppers at (785) 825-TIPS.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSalina Police Department officers are investigating the theft of specialized equipment reported by Kansas Gas Service employees working in the 200 block of W. Claflin Avenue.&nbsp;According to Capt. James Feldman of the Salina Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Workers had temporarily set down a Radio Detection TX-5 gas line locator in an orange safety backpack while performing tasks in the area. When they returned, the equipment was missing.The stolen unit, used to locate underground gas lines, was valued at $5,000.No suspects or witnesses have been identified, and SPD officers are urging anyone with information about the theft to contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 or Crimestoppers at (785) 825-TIPS.

Theft of gas line locator reported in central Salina

Those wanting to gain experience with 3D printing can now take a course through&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/professional-education/">professional education and outreach</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;to learn the fundamentals of using the technology.

Beginning on January 21, 2025, K-State Salina is offering a hybrid&nbsp;four-week course for 3D printing where participants will learn the essentials, understand the mechanics of a printer and gain the confidence to experiment on their own. Through the hands-on course, learners will assemble a 3D printer, troubleshoot common printing issues that arise,&nbsp;and&nbsp;learn the uses and applications of 3D printing&nbsp;as well as how&nbsp;to detect and salvage a print failure.

3D printing is the art of creating physical objects from a digital design by using materials such as plastic, metal and resin. This process builds the object layer by layer and is often a cost-&nbsp;and time-efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing. 3D printing also serves many uses across different professional industries,&nbsp;including manufacturing, engineering, medicine, architecture and other consumer goods&nbsp;industries.

Sawyer Stoskopf is instructing the course and has experience troubleshooting and building 3D printers. Stoskopf is familiar with labs where he's gained the skills of machining, welding, composites, material testing and assisting in teaching students.

"3D printing at K-State Salina will open up a new realm of creativity for participants that&nbsp;allow for unique ideas and designs to come to life,"&nbsp;Stoskopf&nbsp;said.&nbsp;"While 3D printing can be a fun hobby, it also involves complex problem-solving and technical skills. This course helps learners develop these skills, making 3D printing more rewarding and paving the way for more advanced projects."

The 3D printing course at K-State Salina is open to individuals ages 14 and older. Those under 18 will require parental permission. The total cost for the course is $399, which includes the cost of the printer and filament to complete projects. More information is available on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/professional-education/3d-printing/">3D printing website</a>.

Stoskopf is a senior in mechanical engineering technology from&nbsp;Great Bend.

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 </figure>SubmittedThose wanting to gain experience with 3D printing can now take a course through&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/professional-education/">professional education and outreach</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;to learn the fundamentals of using the technology.Beginning on January 21, 2025, K-State Salina is offering a hybrid&nbsp;four-week course for 3D printing where participants will learn the essentials, understand the mechanics of a printer and gain the confidence to experiment on their own. Through the hands-on course, learners will assemble a 3D printer, troubleshoot common printing issues that arise,&nbsp;and&nbsp;learn the uses and applications of 3D printing&nbsp;as well as how&nbsp;to detect and salvage a print failure.3D printing is the art of creating physical objects from a digital design by using materials such as plastic, metal and resin. This process builds the object layer by layer and is often a cost-&nbsp;and time-efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing. 3D printing also serves many uses across different professional industries,&nbsp;including manufacturing, engineering, medicine, architecture and other consumer goods&nbsp;industries.Sawyer Stoskopf is instructing the course and has experience troubleshooting and building 3D printers. Stoskopf is familiar with labs where he's gained the skills of machining, welding, composites, material testing and assisting in teaching students."3D printing at K-State Salina will open up a new realm of creativity for participants that&nbsp;allow for unique ideas and designs to come to life,"&nbsp;Stoskopf&nbsp;said.&nbsp;"While 3D printing can be a fun hobby, it also involves complex problem-solving and technical skills. This course helps learners develop these skills, making 3D printing more rewarding and paving the way for more advanced projects."The 3D printing course at K-State Salina is open to individuals ages 14 and older. Those under 18 will require parental permission. The total cost for the course is $399, which includes the cost of the printer and filament to complete projects. More information is available on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/professional-education/3d-printing/">3D printing website</a>.Stoskopf is a senior in mechanical engineering technology from&nbsp;Great Bend.

K-State Salina creates 3D printing course for beginners

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County's Most Wanted: Barnes, Corry Anthony - Felony interference with LEO (x2) / Flee and elude (x2) / Trespass (ARRESTED)

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 6

The Salina Police Department warns residents to remain vigilant after a local woman fell victim to a scam that cost her $1,900.

According to SPD Captain James Feldman, a 40-year-old Salina resident reported ongoing issues with her internet service. While attempting to resolve the problem, she searched online for a customer service number for Cox Communications.  She called 877-508-2794, a number she found online, and was connected to someone who claimed her account was flagged for illegal gambling and child pornography transactions.

The scam escalated when she was transferred to someone claiming to represent Chase Bank. The fraudsters convinced her to purchase $1,900 in Apple and Walmart gift cards and provide the card numbers, promising to refund the amount to her account. When the funds were not returned, she contacted Chase Bank using the number on the back of her credit card, only to learn that her account had no such charges and Cox had not flagged her account.&nbsp;

Feldman emphasized that no legitimate company or government entity will ever request payment via gift cards. Residents are urged to contact customer service numbers listed on official bills or credit cards to avoid falling victim to similar scams.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Salina Police Department warns residents to remain vigilant after a local woman fell victim to a scam that cost her $1,900.According to SPD Captain James Feldman, a 40-year-old Salina resident reported ongoing issues with her internet service. While attempting to resolve the problem, she searched online for a customer service number for Cox Communications. She called 877-508-2794, a number she found online, and was connected to someone who claimed her account was flagged for illegal gambling and child pornography transactions.The scam escalated when she was transferred to someone claiming to represent Chase Bank. The fraudsters convinced her to purchase $1,900 in Apple and Walmart gift cards and provide the card numbers, promising to refund the amount to her account. When the funds were not returned, she contacted Chase Bank using the number on the back of her credit card, only to learn that her account had no such charges and Cox had not flagged her account.&nbsp;Feldman emphasized that no legitimate company or government entity will ever request payment via gift cards. Residents are urged to contact customer service numbers listed on official bills or credit cards to avoid falling victim to similar scams.

Salina woman scammed out of $1,900 in gift card fraud

Each day on his drive to K-State’s football stadium, Coach Bill Snyder remembered driving past the agricultural research plots. That stadium now bears his name - as does a new wheat variety developed by K-State’s wheat breeding program. For the 2024 year-end giving season, everyone can be a part of launching the KS Bill Snyder variety and supporting wheat research as part of the Legendary Greats giving campaign by the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation (KWCRF).&nbsp;

“The people here are very special, and what you do is meaningful,” Snyder said during a KWCRF event last spring. “When I came here in 1989, I learned that Kansas State people are truly special. They asked, ‘What can we do for you?’ That’s the Kansas State farmer way.”

The KWCRF supports wheat research above and beyond the dollars contributed by Kansas farmers through the checkoff by providing a mechanism for donors to give meaningfully to the future of wheat production. The foundation attracts a wide range of donors, from individuals with deep family ties to wheat production to global supporters. Established in 2012, the foundation has grown to more than $6 million in assets, highlighting the critical need for public-private partnerships in wheat research. Gifts to the KWCRF are used exclusively for wheat research and are tax-deductible.

“The goal in the end is to increase the profitability of Kansas wheat farmers,” said Tammy McClellan, KWCRF manager of donor relations. “And probably that's one of the reasons I love this work the most because I'm married to a Kansas wheat farmer, and I am a Kansas wheat farmer.”

“My father-in-law was on the Kansas Wheat Commission when they made their first vote to start putting funding into research. So, it's a nice family tradition to be involved in research.”&nbsp;

This giving season, the KWCRF is accepting gifts to the Legendary Greats – KS Bill Snyder &amp; Kansas Wheat Campaign. Donors will be helping promote wheat research during the 2025 fall football season as the variety KS Bill Snyder is introduced to the public. Donors to the campaign will be recognized with other donors in a display inside the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, located directly across from the Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.&nbsp;

KS Bill Snyder — the wheat variety — was the result of the long-running breeding program at the K-State Agricultural Research Center at Hays, led by Dr. Guorong Zhang, K-State wheat breeder, and his team. KS Bill Snyder is a medium-maturity and medium-short height variety that was the top-performing variety in the Southern Regional Performance Nursery in 2022. KS Bill Snyder has a solid disease package with good-to-intermediate resistance of stripe, leaf and stem rust, along with moderate resistance to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (Wsm2 gene) and intermediate resistance to Triticum mosaic virus. It is also resistant to soilborne mosaic virus, allowing it to move into central Kansas, where it has shown decent yield potential. KS Bill Snyder, along with its very high yield potential, also has good drought tolerance, high tillering capacity, excellent straw strength and good quality.

Releasing a new variety like KS Bill Snyder is the result of years of work, requiring maintaining research greenhouses, keeping research equipment top-notch and supporting the teamwork between wheat breeders, professors and their research teams. This long, complicated work makes each release a true celebration, which is one reason why individual donors like Stephen Graham and his wife Sherry choose to donate to the KWCRF.&nbsp;

“You got to remember that this doesn't happen overnight; it takes many years of work and investment to make new varieties happen,” said Graham, who is a former assistant to the Dean of Agriculture for the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University and administrator for the Kansas Wheat Commission in 1981 through 1995. “But at the same time, it’s fun to watch it evolve, watch us learn how our wheat is used. It’s a long game, but you help support this work that benefits our state so much.”&nbsp;

Donors can contribute in various ways, including cash donations, grain or stock gifts, legacy gifts through estate planning, and Required Minimum Distributions from retirement accounts. This flexibility allows everyone to participate, regardless of financial circumstances. Donors can even specify what specific research areas their contributions will support, ensuring every dollar is used effectively and in line with donor goals.&nbsp;

“I appreciate walking in every morning, coming to work and seeing the variety and diversity of those donors,” said Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations. “It shows you the passion for Kansas wheat and wheat research from different segments of the industry.”&nbsp;

Just as Coach Snyder transformed the Wildcats’ football program, the variety in his name embodies the relentless, disciplined pursuit of excellence by researchers and producers. By supporting the KWCRF, you too can contribute to supporting the future of Kansas wheat farming for generations to come.&nbsp;

Learn more about the Legendary Greats campaign or how to give to the KWCRF at fieldsforward.org or listen to a full conversation with McClellan and Graham in the most recent episode of the “Wheat’s on Your Mind” podcast at wheatsonyourmind.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas WheatEach day on his drive to K-State’s football stadium, Coach Bill Snyder remembered driving past the agricultural research plots. That stadium now bears his name - as does a new wheat variety developed by K-State’s wheat breeding program. For the 2024 year-end giving season, everyone can be a part of launching the KS Bill Snyder variety and supporting wheat research as part of the Legendary Greats giving campaign by the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation (KWCRF).&nbsp;“The people here are very special, and what you do is meaningful,” Snyder said during a KWCRF event last spring. “When I came here in 1989, I learned that Kansas State people are truly special. They asked, ‘What can we do for you?’ That’s the Kansas State farmer way.”The KWCRF supports wheat research above and beyond the dollars contributed by Kansas farmers through the checkoff by providing a mechanism for donors to give meaningfully to the future of wheat production. The foundation attracts a wide range of donors, from individuals with deep family ties to wheat production to global supporters. Established in 2012, the foundation has grown to more than $6 million in assets, highlighting the critical need for public-private partnerships in wheat research. Gifts to the KWCRF are used exclusively for wheat research and are tax-deductible.“The goal in the end is to increase the profitability of Kansas wheat farmers,” said Tammy McClellan, KWCRF manager of donor relations. “And probably that's one of the reasons I love this work the most because I'm married to a Kansas wheat farmer, and I am a Kansas wheat farmer.”“My father-in-law was on the Kansas Wheat Commission when they made their first vote to start putting funding into research. So, it's a nice family tradition to be involved in research.”&nbsp;This giving season, the KWCRF is accepting gifts to the Legendary Greats – KS Bill Snyder &amp; Kansas Wheat Campaign. Donors will be helping promote wheat research during the 2025 fall football season as the variety KS Bill Snyder is introduced to the public. Donors to the campaign will be recognized with other donors in a display inside the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, located directly across from the Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.&nbsp;KS Bill Snyder — the wheat variety — was the result of the long-running breeding program at the K-State Agricultural Research Center at Hays, led by Dr. Guorong Zhang, K-State wheat breeder, and his team. KS Bill Snyder is a medium-maturity and medium-short height variety that was the top-performing variety in the Southern Regional Performance Nursery in 2022. KS Bill Snyder has a solid disease package with good-to-intermediate resistance of stripe, leaf and stem rust, along with moderate resistance to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (Wsm2 gene) and intermediate resistance to Triticum mosaic virus. It is also resistant to soilborne mosaic virus, allowing it to move into central Kansas, where it has shown decent yield potential. KS Bill Snyder, along with its very high yield potential, also has good drought tolerance, high tillering capacity, excellent straw strength and good quality.Releasing a new variety like KS Bill Snyder is the result of years of work, requiring maintaining research greenhouses, keeping research equipment top-notch and supporting the teamwork between wheat breeders, professors and their research teams. This long, complicated work makes each release a true celebration, which is one reason why individual donors like Stephen Graham and his wife Sherry choose to donate to the KWCRF.&nbsp;“You got to remember that this doesn't happen overnight; it takes many years of work and investment to make new varieties happen,” said Graham, who is a former assistant to the Dean of Agriculture for the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University and administrator for the Kansas Wheat Commission in 1981 through 1995. “But at the same time, it’s fun to watch it evolve, watch us learn how our wheat is used. It’s a long game, but you help support this work that benefits our state so much.”&nbsp;Donors can contribute in various ways, including cash donations, grain or stock gifts, legacy gifts through estate planning, and Required Minimum Distributions from retirement accounts. This flexibility allows everyone to participate, regardless of financial circumstances. Donors can even specify what specific research areas their contributions will support, ensuring every dollar is used effectively and in line with donor goals.&nbsp;“I appreciate walking in every morning, coming to work and seeing the variety and diversity of those donors,” said Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations. “It shows you the passion for Kansas wheat and wheat research from different segments of the industry.”&nbsp;Just as Coach Snyder transformed the Wildcats’ football program, the variety in his name embodies the relentless, disciplined pursuit of excellence by researchers and producers. By supporting the KWCRF, you too can contribute to supporting the future of Kansas wheat farming for generations to come.&nbsp;Learn more about the Legendary Greats campaign or how to give to the KWCRF at fieldsforward.org or listen to a full conversation with McClellan and Graham in the most recent episode of the “Wheat’s on Your Mind” podcast at wheatsonyourmind.com.&nbsp;

Wheat Scoop: Join the Legendary Greats Campaign by giving to the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation

There are sculptures and habitations that bespeak of human presence—somewhere—in the world of Flow, but there are no humans seen in this utterly beguiling animated feature. Instead, the natural environment dominates the screen in gorgeously rendered hues and textures, becoming a character itself in this thrilling adventure story of survival and camaraderie in the animal kingdom.

Our hero is a tiny grey cat whose big eyes and innocent curiosity immediately charm us. But this is no domesticated pet, and the landscape is fraught with dangers that would make Odysseus think twice before setting out on his odyssey. Narrowly evading a pack of wild dogs and a stampede of deer, our cat must contend with a flood that forces it to join a sailboat of other creatures—a sleepy capybara, a lemur jealously guarding its horde of treasures, a lovable dopey Labrador, and a watchful bird who might be friend or foe.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZgZccxuj2RY?si=UFmaoGdPo3bdeRtA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><h2>FlowDecember 6–11</h2>There are sculptures and habitations that bespeak of human presence—somewhere—in the world of Flow, but there are no humans seen in this utterly beguiling animated feature. Instead, the natural environment dominates the screen in gorgeously rendered hues and textures, becoming a character itself in this thrilling adventure story of survival and camaraderie in the animal kingdom.Our hero is a tiny grey cat whose big eyes and innocent curiosity immediately charm us. But this is no domesticated pet, and the landscape is fraught with dangers that would make Odysseus think twice before setting out on his odyssey. Narrowly evading a pack of wild dogs and a stampede of deer, our cat must contend with a flood that forces it to join a sailboat of other creatures—a sleepy capybara, a lemur jealously guarding its horde of treasures, a lovable dopey Labrador, and a watchful bird who might be friend or foe.Director Gints Zilbalodis doesn’t anthropomorphize the animals—there’s no human dialogue, so rest assured, no celebrities doing wacky voices—and much of the film’s charm is that Flow just lets animals be animals (without jeopardizing real animals by doing live-action). The meticulously observed movements, sounds, quirks, and behaviors of real animals show a love for the non-human world that makes Flow truly endearing. And when the refugees of this miniature Noah’s Ark develop trust, loyalty, and compassion for each other, the lesson for us humans couldn’t be more powerful.The action scenes are suspenseful, the characters indelible, and throughout this lean, fast-moving story, we don’t miss humans at all. Instead, we’re filled with a deep respect for the resilience and adaptability of Nature—and an adorable, wide-eyed little cat is precisely the superhero we need today.(Rated PG for mature themes and animal peril.)Description and Narration: David CooperSponsored by Wedel Financial&nbsp; For tickets and showtime information,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/">click here.</a><h2>The Art of Holiday Cheer: Christmas at the Cinema</h2><figure>
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 </figure>December 12 | 6 p.m. | $60 per ticketCelebrate the season with a festive evening at the Art Center Cinema! Join us on December 12 at 6 p.m. for a special screening of Christmas Vacation. Enjoy freshly baked cookies, warm hot chocolate (regular and alcoholic), and a photo opp in front of Uncle Eddie’s Camper. This heartwarming experience is perfect for groups looking to embrace the holiday spirit in a fun and relaxed setting.For tickets and showtime information, <a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/">click here.</a>

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