By NATE KING Salina Post

A semi-truck driver walked away without injury after a crash and fire along I-70 west of Salina on Thursday evening.

According to Rural Fire District #3 Chief Scott Abker, emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 7 p.m. to milepost 247, where a semi-truck had left the interstate and caught fire.

Abker said the driver managed to retrieve his luggage from the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames. He was reportedly speaking with law enforcement on scene and showed no signs of injury.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Abker said the crash was severe enough that the semi's fuel tanks may have ruptured, and heat sources such as the engine or friction from the wreck likely ignited the blaze.

Firefighters stayed on scene until the fire was contained around 10:30 p.m. Chief Abker remained on site until midnight, monitoring and extinguishing hotspots in a nearby pasture.

“Given the wind conditions and proximity to homes north of the site, we didn’t want to leave until we were confident there was no risk of reignition,” Abker said.

In addition to RFD #3, firefighters from RFD #7 also responded to the scene.

The Kansas Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744988951253.jpeg" alt="A firefighter works to contain a blaze after a semi-truck crashed and caught fire along I-70 near milepost 247 on Thursday evening. The driver escaped without injury. Photo Courtesy newstips@salinapost.com" />
 <figcaption>A firefighter works to contain a blaze after a semi-truck crashed and caught fire along I-70 near milepost 247 on Thursday evening. The driver escaped without injury. Photo Courtesy newstips@salinapost.com</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostA semi-truck driver walked away without injury after a crash and fire along I-70 west of Salina on Thursday evening.According to Rural Fire District #3 Chief Scott Abker, emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 7 p.m. to milepost 247, where a semi-truck had left the interstate and caught fire.Abker said the driver managed to retrieve his luggage from the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames. He was reportedly speaking with law enforcement on scene and showed no signs of injury.The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Abker said the crash was severe enough that the semi's fuel tanks may have ruptured, and heat sources such as the engine or friction from the wreck likely ignited the blaze.Firefighters stayed on scene until the fire was contained around 10:30 p.m. Chief Abker remained on site until midnight, monitoring and extinguishing hotspots in a nearby pasture.“Given the wind conditions and proximity to homes north of the site, we didn’t want to leave until we were confident there was no risk of reignition,” Abker said.In addition to RFD #3, firefighters from RFD #7 also responded to the scene.The Kansas Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

Driver escapes injury after semi crash and fire on I-70 near Salina

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The City of Salina is excited to announce Free Landfill Day, offering residents of Saline County the opportunity to dispose of residential trash for free. This event will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill located at 4292 S. Burma Rd.

Residents with a Saline County license plate on their vehicles will enjoy complimentary trash disposal. However, vehicles from other counties will be subject to normal tipping fees. Commercial waste haulers will receive priority access, with standard rates applying.

Customers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to staff instructions, obey signage, remain on approved roadways, and anticipate potential delays. Due to anticipated high turnout, a line may form, and access to the disposal site and convenience area will be limited. It's important to note that removal of any landfill property, including waste from other customers, is strictly prohibited.

Certain items will not be accepted at the landfill, such as automobiles, batteries, corrosive waste, explosives, flammable waste, hazardous waste, liquid waste (including paint), machinery, reactive waste, storage tanks, toxic waste, and vehicle or equipment wreckage.

The following items will be accepted, subject to applicable tipping fees for all commercial and residential customers: brick, concrete, rock, other aggregates, commercial loads (including waste from residents that is anything other than normal household trash), Freon-containing items (Freon removal certification required), roofing &amp; other construction materials, boats, sheds, trailers, tires, and waste requiring a Special Waste Permit from the KDHE. A comprehensive listing of fees may be found on the City’s website:&nbsp;salina-ks.gov/sw-landfill-fees.

The landfill will close&nbsp;promptly at 2 p.m., and customers will not be allowed entry after closing, even if a line remains. Normal business hours and fees will resume on Monday,&nbsp;April 28.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe City of Salina is excited to announce Free Landfill Day, offering residents of Saline County the opportunity to dispose of residential trash for free. This event will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill located at 4292 S. Burma Rd.Residents with a Saline County license plate on their vehicles will enjoy complimentary trash disposal. However, vehicles from other counties will be subject to normal tipping fees. Commercial waste haulers will receive priority access, with standard rates applying.Customers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to staff instructions, obey signage, remain on approved roadways, and anticipate potential delays. Due to anticipated high turnout, a line may form, and access to the disposal site and convenience area will be limited. It's important to note that removal of any landfill property, including waste from other customers, is strictly prohibited.Certain items will not be accepted at the landfill, such as automobiles, batteries, corrosive waste, explosives, flammable waste, hazardous waste, liquid waste (including paint), machinery, reactive waste, storage tanks, toxic waste, and vehicle or equipment wreckage.The following items will be accepted, subject to applicable tipping fees for all commercial and residential customers: brick, concrete, rock, other aggregates, commercial loads (including waste from residents that is anything other than normal household trash), Freon-containing items (Freon removal certification required), roofing &amp; other construction materials, boats, sheds, trailers, tires, and waste requiring a Special Waste Permit from the KDHE. A comprehensive listing of fees may be found on the City’s website:&nbsp;salina-ks.gov/sw-landfill-fees.The landfill will close&nbsp;promptly at 2 p.m., and customers will not be allowed entry after closing, even if a line remains. Normal business hours and fees will resume on Monday,&nbsp;April 28.

City of Salina announces ‘Free Landfill Day’ date 

SM Hanson Music is partnering with D’Addario and the Playback String Recycling Program, the world’s leading string recycling initiative, to host a special community event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their store located at 335 S. Clark St. in Salina.

As part of the event, attendees can receive a free set of D’Addario XS Coated electric or acoustic guitar strings and have them restrung on-site — all at no cost. The offer is first-come, first-served, and restringing will be done while participants wait. In addition to the restring, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the Playback program and D’Addario’s sustainability efforts.

The Playback String Recycling Program encourages musicians to recycle used strings, helping reduce landfill waste and conserve valuable materials. Strings collected through the program are separated by type, then melted or repurposed into new metal alloys or plastics through a partnership with TerraCycle, a global upcycling and recycling company.

SM Hanson Music has served Salina and the region since 1972, growing from a small guitar-focused shop into one of the Midwest’s leading full-line musical instrument retailers. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Hanson, the business continues to offer expert repair services, a wide variety of instruments, and an e-commerce platform for national sales.

For more information, visit <a href="http://www.smhansonmusic.com">www.smhansonmusic.com</a> or follow SM Hanson Music on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/SMHansonMusic">facebook.com/SMHansonMusic</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSM Hanson Music is partnering with D’Addario and the Playback String Recycling Program, the world’s leading string recycling initiative, to host a special community event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their store located at 335 S. Clark St. in Salina.As part of the event, attendees can receive a free set of D’Addario XS Coated electric or acoustic guitar strings and have them restrung on-site — all at no cost. The offer is first-come, first-served, and restringing will be done while participants wait. In addition to the restring, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the Playback program and D’Addario’s sustainability efforts.The Playback String Recycling Program encourages musicians to recycle used strings, helping reduce landfill waste and conserve valuable materials. Strings collected through the program are separated by type, then melted or repurposed into new metal alloys or plastics through a partnership with TerraCycle, a global upcycling and recycling company.SM Hanson Music has served Salina and the region since 1972, growing from a small guitar-focused shop into one of the Midwest’s leading full-line musical instrument retailers. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Hanson, the business continues to offer expert repair services, a wide variety of instruments, and an e-commerce platform for national sales.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.smhansonmusic.com">www.smhansonmusic.com</a> or follow SM Hanson Music on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/SMHansonMusic">facebook.com/SMHansonMusic</a>.

Free guitar restring and recycling event happening this Saturday at SM Hanson Music

Kansas Wesleyan will host a trio of events April 29–May 1 as part of Holocaust Remembrance Week, with an overarching theme of “The Holocaust in Hungary.” A Zoom presentation by Dr. Judy Jacobs, Holocaust survivor, will highlight and end the week on Thursday, May 1. The event will be held in Sams Chapel and admission is free. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Jacobs was born Judith Gondos in 1937 in Budapest, Hungary. She was 2 years old when the Nazis invaded Poland. Just months after Germany invaded Hungary in March 1944, she was taken with her family to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The family was kept there until December 1944, when they were taken to Switzerland. They immigrated to the United States in 1946.

Jacobs graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Education and from UMKC with an MBA in Finance and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Mike Russell, KWU professor of history, will present on April 29 “The Holocaust in Hungary, 1944-1945.” A documentary “Surviving the Holocaust” will be shown the following night. Both of those events will be held in Pioneer Hall 325 at 7 p.m., and admission is free with no reservations required.

The week’s events are made possible in part by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education. To learn more about this organization and its mission, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mchekc.org/">www.mchekc.org</a>.

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 </figure>Kansas Wesleyan UniversityKansas Wesleyan will host a trio of events April 29–May 1 as part of Holocaust Remembrance Week, with an overarching theme of “The Holocaust in Hungary.” A Zoom presentation by Dr. Judy Jacobs, Holocaust survivor, will highlight and end the week on Thursday, May 1. The event will be held in Sams Chapel and admission is free. A question-and-answer session will follow.Jacobs was born Judith Gondos in 1937 in Budapest, Hungary. She was 2 years old when the Nazis invaded Poland. Just months after Germany invaded Hungary in March 1944, she was taken with her family to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The family was kept there until December 1944, when they were taken to Switzerland. They immigrated to the United States in 1946.Jacobs graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Education and from UMKC with an MBA in Finance and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Mike Russell, KWU professor of history, will present on April 29 “The Holocaust in Hungary, 1944-1945.” A documentary “Surviving the Holocaust” will be shown the following night. Both of those events will be held in Pioneer Hall 325 at 7 p.m., and admission is free with no reservations required.The week’s events are made possible in part by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education. To learn more about this organization and its mission, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mchekc.org/">www.mchekc.org</a>.

KWU hosts three Holocaust Remembrance Week events

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum

The 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills is the only historic flour mill of its kind in the Midwest that can still operate, and there’s exactly one day every year that it roars back to life for visitors to experience.

This year, that is Saturday, May 3, during the annual Millfest celebration at the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum in Lindsborg, Kan.

The main attraction is four stories of beautiful machinery in the 127-year-old mill dramatically reawakening into motion. Guided tours are available of this mechanical work of art in wood, steel and leather throughout the day

Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said he loves the diverse sensory experience every Millfest.

“It really is an unforgettable opportunity to see history in action and up close,” Pracht said. “The floors shake and rumble, you hear the rattle of gears and belts, and you can even smell the old wheat dust and oil on the air. I feel like I have time traveled to a moment out of the 19th century walking through these floors during Millfest.”

Tours run 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and cost $10 per person during Millfest, but all other museum attractions will be available by-donation. For safety reasons, tours are restricted to those 13 years old or older; but when the mill shuts down for the day at 4:45 p.m. it will be available to families with children ages 12 and younger to take a free mill tour.

For Aubrey Wheeler, Executive Director, this will be her first Millfest since she started in the chief position in August 2025. She said she is most excited for the Millfest activities and attractions beyond the Old Mill tours.

“I’ve heard so much about the Millfest, I can’t wait to see it all first-hand,” Wheeler said. “I especially am going to enjoy the front-porch music performances and interacting with baby goats!”

Music entertainment will be available on the museum front porch starting at 10 a.m. and running through 3:30 p.m. Local group the Front Porch Pickers will take the porch stage at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., while Lindsborg musician Nile Johnson returns after a hiatus in 2024 to perform at noon.

Then at 2 p.m. - new to Millfest - the Randy Baldwin Band from Salina will perform original songs and covers from the ’70s through the ’90s.

Guests can enjoy other museum activities throughout the day included in the “by-donation” admission. New this year, Millfest will include an antique tractor show sponsored by the International Harvester Collector Club (Kansas Chapter 3), and beautiful (FREE!) face painting from “Just Face It” out of Wichita from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

In the historic one-room schoolhouse, guests can decorate their own Dala Horse – a traditional Swedish symbol and the most notable symbol of Lindsborg – as long as supplies last. Traditional stick-and-hoop races and Kubb – a popular Swedish lawn game – will be on the common area lawn of Heritage Square.

When guests want to participate themselves in the celebration, they can join Lindsborg Folksdanslag at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the Heritage Square green maypole (or, if the day is toasty – wherever on the square there’s some quality shade.) Join the group in traditional Swedish dance, or just sit back to watch and enjoy.

A quilt show from the McPherson Quilt Guild will be among the day’s free demonstrations, as well as vendors with handmade items for sale. Watch real blacksmithing in action, talk with representatives of The Land Institute about perennial grains and agriculture, purchase a wide variety of original artwork, see hand woodcarving from Salina Woodcarvers, and more!

When it’s time for lunch, guests can purchase burgers, street tacos and sandwiches from Paradise Eats on the main museum lawn. Several vendors will be providing more snack-like food fare, including kettle corn, baked goods, and snow cones. The museum gift shop also includes a variety of snacks, toys, books, and limited-edition collectibles to remember an unforgettable day.

Also, just off the gift shop, guests can bid on some exciting silent auction items to help support the museum’s mission – everything from artwork to gift cards (Smoky Valley Winery and Trollslända Toy Store) to baked goods to a Lenovo computer tablet! Bidding will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Finally, Millfest will also be the official opening weekend for a new temporary mini-exhibition in the main gallery of the museum. “Midwest on Ice: Fossils from the Pleistocene Prairie” includes two display cases with fossils from the “Ice Age” Pleistocene Epoch of 2.6 million years ago. The sample fossil specimens will be accompanied by fascinating information on American Midwest megafauna including the woolly mammoth, American mastodon, and ancient camel.

Lenora Lynam, Collections Manager, has helped organize and lead Millfest for decades, and said it is a rare and engaging experience. At one point, there were more than 400 small community flour mills operating in Kansas alone; today the Smoky Valley Roller Mill is the last one standing and running.

“It is always a lot of work,” she said, “But it’s all worth it to see the community come out to support local Smoky Valley history and experience the past firsthand from more than 125 years ago.”

Significant sponsorship for Millfest has been provided by:

· TACOL Thrift Shop – Lindsborg, Kansas

· Dauer Welding and Machine – Lindsborg, Kansas

· Farmers State Bank – Lindsborg, Kansas

· Pestinger Heating and AC – Lindsborg, Kansas

· Plumer Landscaping and Lindsborg Greenhouse – Lindsborg, Kansas

The museum thanks these businesses and organizations for their generosity and support of local history!

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum 120 E. Mill St., Lindsborg

$10 / person tours of the Old Mill in operation (ages 13+). Admission by donation to all other museum attractions.

Food available for purchase on museum grounds from Paradise Eats (burgers, street tacos, and sandwiches) as well as snack treats from Pop’s Kettle Corn, Lyn’s Bakery and Kona Ice.

Confirmed arts and crafts vendors and demonstrators:

· Alpaca fiber “make and take” craft by Jennifer Ebling

· Goat Milk Soap &amp; Lotion by Wind River Farms (Angela Price)

· Greenwood Spoon &amp; Bowl Carving by Jerry &amp; Ruperta Hammerton

· Jewelry, Leather, and Etc. by Sylvia Cotacachi

· Origami Models and Jewelry by Eian Pracht

The Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744981182523.jpeg" alt="Live music performance takes place during Millfest on the front porch of the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum – right beside the 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills" />
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 </figure>Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage MuseumThe 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills is the only historic flour mill of its kind in the Midwest that can still operate, and there’s exactly one day every year that it roars back to life for visitors to experience.This year, that is Saturday, May 3, during the annual Millfest celebration at the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum in Lindsborg, Kan.The main attraction is four stories of beautiful machinery in the 127-year-old mill dramatically reawakening into motion. Guided tours are available of this mechanical work of art in wood, steel and leather throughout the dayAdam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said he loves the diverse sensory experience every Millfest.“It really is an unforgettable opportunity to see history in action and up close,” Pracht said. “The floors shake and rumble, you hear the rattle of gears and belts, and you can even smell the old wheat dust and oil on the air. I feel like I have time traveled to a moment out of the 19th century walking through these floors during Millfest.”Tours run 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and cost $10 per person during Millfest, but all other museum attractions will be available by-donation. For safety reasons, tours are restricted to those 13 years old or older; but when the mill shuts down for the day at 4:45 p.m. it will be available to families with children ages 12 and younger to take a free mill tour.For Aubrey Wheeler, Executive Director, this will be her first Millfest since she started in the chief position in August 2025. She said she is most excited for the Millfest activities and attractions beyond the Old Mill tours.“I’ve heard so much about the Millfest, I can’t wait to see it all first-hand,” Wheeler said. “I especially am going to enjoy the front-porch music performances and interacting with baby goats!”Music entertainment will be available on the museum front porch starting at 10 a.m. and running through 3:30 p.m. Local group the Front Porch Pickers will take the porch stage at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., while Lindsborg musician Nile Johnson returns after a hiatus in 2024 to perform at noon.Then at 2 p.m. - new to Millfest - the Randy Baldwin Band from Salina will perform original songs and covers from the ’70s through the ’90s.Guests can enjoy other museum activities throughout the day included in the “by-donation” admission. New this year, Millfest will include an antique tractor show sponsored by the International Harvester Collector Club (Kansas Chapter 3), and beautiful (FREE!) face painting from “Just Face It” out of Wichita from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.In the historic one-room schoolhouse, guests can decorate their own Dala Horse – a traditional Swedish symbol and the most notable symbol of Lindsborg – as long as supplies last. Traditional stick-and-hoop races and Kubb – a popular Swedish lawn game – will be on the common area lawn of Heritage Square.When guests want to participate themselves in the celebration, they can join Lindsborg Folksdanslag at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the Heritage Square green maypole (or, if the day is toasty – wherever on the square there’s some quality shade.) Join the group in traditional Swedish dance, or just sit back to watch and enjoy.A quilt show from the McPherson Quilt Guild will be among the day’s free demonstrations, as well as vendors with handmade items for sale. Watch real blacksmithing in action, talk with representatives of The Land Institute about perennial grains and agriculture, purchase a wide variety of original artwork, see hand woodcarving from Salina Woodcarvers, and more!When it’s time for lunch, guests can purchase burgers, street tacos and sandwiches from Paradise Eats on the main museum lawn. Several vendors will be providing more snack-like food fare, including kettle corn, baked goods, and snow cones. The museum gift shop also includes a variety of snacks, toys, books, and limited-edition collectibles to remember an unforgettable day.Also, just off the gift shop, guests can bid on some exciting silent auction items to help support the museum’s mission – everything from artwork to gift cards (Smoky Valley Winery and Trollslända Toy Store) to baked goods to a Lenovo computer tablet! Bidding will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Finally, Millfest will also be the official opening weekend for a new temporary mini-exhibition in the main gallery of the museum. “Midwest on Ice: Fossils from the Pleistocene Prairie” includes two display cases with fossils from the “Ice Age” Pleistocene Epoch of 2.6 million years ago. The sample fossil specimens will be accompanied by fascinating information on American Midwest megafauna including the woolly mammoth, American mastodon, and ancient camel.Lenora Lynam, Collections Manager, has helped organize and lead Millfest for decades, and said it is a rare and engaging experience. At one point, there were more than 400 small community flour mills operating in Kansas alone; today the Smoky Valley Roller Mill is the last one standing and running.“It is always a lot of work,” she said, “But it’s all worth it to see the community come out to support local Smoky Valley history and experience the past firsthand from more than 125 years ago.”Significant sponsorship for Millfest has been provided by:· Grain Craft – McPherson, Kansas· Kansas Wheat – Manhattan, Kansas· Radio Kansas – Hutchinson, Kansas· CKA Consulting – Topeka, Kansas· TACOL Thrift Shop – Lindsborg, Kansas· Ardent Mills – Denver, Colorado· Bank of Tescott – Lindsborg, Kansas· CHS Refinery – McPherson, Kansas· Dauer Welding and Machine – Lindsborg, Kansas· Farmers State Bank – Lindsborg, Kansas· Pestinger Heating and AC – Lindsborg, Kansas· Plumer Landscaping and Lindsborg Greenhouse – Lindsborg, Kansas· An anonymous donorThe museum thanks these businesses and organizations for their generosity and support of local history!<h2>Millfest 2025</h2>9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum 120 E. Mill St., Lindsborg$10 / person tours of the Old Mill in operation (ages 13+). Admission by donation to all other museum attractions.Food available for purchase on museum grounds from Paradise Eats (burgers, street tacos, and sandwiches) as well as snack treats from Pop’s Kettle Corn, Lyn’s Bakery and Kona Ice.Confirmed arts and crafts vendors and demonstrators:· Alpaca fiber “make and take” craft by Jennifer Ebling· Art Prints by Acacia Pracht· Basketweaving by Janie Tubbs· Blacksmithing by Josh Womelsdorf· Crocheted Animals by Eddie Mckoy· Goat Milk Soap &amp; Lotion by Wind River Farms (Angela Price)· Greenwood Spoon &amp; Bowl Carving by Jerry &amp; Ruperta Hammerton· Jewelry, Leather, and Etc. by Sylvia Cotacachi· The Land Institute· Origami Models and Jewelry by Eian Pracht· Scentsy Fragrances by Jeanie Murphy· Quilt Show by McPherson Quilt GuildThe Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum

Lindsborg museum celebrates rare Kansas experience at Millfest on May 3

Submitted On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a subject reported that a silver 2009 Ford Escape, bearing Kansas 60-day tag, D845486, had been stolen from their residence in the 800 block of N. Fourth Street. The victim believed the vehicle was stolen between March 1, 2025, and April 8, 2025. Total loss was valued at $4500.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, case 2025-7928.

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 </figure> Submitted On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a subject reported that a silver 2009 Ford Escape, bearing Kansas 60-day tag, D845486, had been stolen from their residence in the 800 block of N. Fourth Street. The victim believed the vehicle was stolen between March 1, 2025, and April 8, 2025. Total loss was valued at $4500.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744980932496.png" alt="&nbsp;silver 2009 Ford Escape" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;silver 2009 Ford Escape</figcaption>
 </figure>If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, case 2025-7928.

Stolen vehicle is this week's Crimestoppers

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;is once again offering summer camps for youth featuring interactive experiences for participants to explore STEM initiatives and learn about accelerating fields.K-State Salina's summer camps for students in the fourth- through 12th grades emphasize exposure to the aviation, engineering, robotics and uncrewed aircraft systems, or UAS, education programs offered through the campus and allow the attendees to learn from many of K-State Salina's faculty experts.

The campus is also offering three new NextGen Scholars camps for different age groups that allow attendees to experience the full range of the K-State Salina educational experience, including aviation maintenance management, composites, cyber-physical systems, mechanical engineering technology, professional pilot, robotics and automation engineering technology, and UAS programs.K-State Salina will offer the following programs this summer:

Learn more about K-State Salina's youth camps on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/">summer programs website</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744980703675.jpeg" alt="K-State Salina's faculty experts will lead a wide range of youth summer camps that expose fourth- through 12th-graders to programs in aviation, engineering, robotics and uncrewed aircraft systems." />
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 </figure>Submitted<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;is once again offering summer camps for youth featuring interactive experiences for participants to explore STEM initiatives and learn about accelerating fields.K-State Salina's summer camps for students in the fourth- through 12th grades emphasize exposure to the aviation, engineering, robotics and uncrewed aircraft systems, or UAS, education programs offered through the campus and allow the attendees to learn from many of K-State Salina's faculty experts.The campus is also offering three new NextGen Scholars camps for different age groups that allow attendees to experience the full range of the K-State Salina educational experience, including aviation maintenance management, composites, cyber-physical systems, mechanical engineering technology, professional pilot, robotics and automation engineering technology, and UAS programs.K-State Salina will offer the following programs this summer:<ul>
 <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/elementary-camp/">NextGen Scholars Camp for elementary students</a>&nbsp;is available to students in the fourth through sixth grades on May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The day allows students to explore K-State Salina's expertise in UAS, aviation maintenance and mechanical engineering technology programs. The registration deadline is April 30.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/jr-high-camp/">NextGen Scholars Camp for middle school students</a>&nbsp;encourages attendees to dive into a world of aerospace and technology with hands-on activities. From May 28-30, seventh- and eighth-grade students can learn about UAS, aviation maintenance and mechanical engineering technology skills. The camp is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The registration deadline is April 30.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/high-school-camp/">NextGen Scholars Camp for high school students</a>&nbsp;is a three-day camp offered to attendees in the ninth through 12th grades from May 28-30. Students will learn about UAS, aviation and mechanical engineering technology skills with real-world, hands-on activities. The camp is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The registration deadline is April 30.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/build-a-bot/">Build-a-Bot</a>&nbsp;is offered to sixth- through eighth-graders from July 8-10. Students can explore the world of robotics engineering by building and programming their own robots. They can then put their newfound skills to the test on a challenging obstacle course. The camp is from 8 a.m.-noon daily. The registration deadline is June 10.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/robocats/">RoboCats</a>&nbsp;allows ninth- through 12th-grade students to harness the power of engineering by assembling and programming their own robot cars and then putting their skills to the test on a challenging obstacle course. Robocats is from 1-5 p.m. daily, July 8-10. The registration deadline is June 10.</li>
 </ul>Learn more about K-State Salina's youth camps on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/">summer programs website</a>.

K-State Salina offers summer youth camps exploring aviation, engineering, robotics and uncrewed aircraft systems

<a href="https://salinarescuemission.com/">The Salina Rescue Mission</a>&nbsp;will hold its annual plant sale fundraiser April 23-26 at&nbsp;<a href="https://stutzmans.com/our-locations/salina-garden-center/">Stutzmans Greenhouse and Garden Center</a>&nbsp;at the corner of Ninth and Magnolia in the Central Mall parking lot.&nbsp;

Throughout the sale, 20% of all proceeds from purchased plants will benefit the Salina Rescue Mission. A Central Kansas Extension District Master Gardener can assist those searching for new plants.

The fundraiser is available during Stutzmans' regular hours, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

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 </figure>By SALINA POST<a href="https://salinarescuemission.com/">The Salina Rescue Mission</a>&nbsp;will hold its annual plant sale fundraiser April 23-26 at&nbsp;<a href="https://stutzmans.com/our-locations/salina-garden-center/">Stutzmans Greenhouse and Garden Center</a>&nbsp;at the corner of Ninth and Magnolia in the Central Mall parking lot.&nbsp;Throughout the sale, 20% of all proceeds from purchased plants will benefit the Salina Rescue Mission. A Central Kansas Extension District Master Gardener can assist those searching for new plants.The fundraiser is available during Stutzmans' regular hours, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Stutzmans plant sale to benefit Salina Rescue Mission

Nearing a half century since he co-founded <a href="https://landinstitute.org/">The Land Institute</a> southeast of Salina, Wes Jackson remains staunchly hinged to a “long view” of reducing climate change.

Despite being decades from mission accomplished, a celebration looms later this month in downtown Salina, with the world premiere of a documentary, “Prairie Prophecy,” starring Jackson.

A red carpet event is planned April 26 at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts that includes the 90-minute feature film, meeting the cast, Executive Producer and Director Michael Johnson, and the inspiration himself, in the flesh.

It’s part of&nbsp;Kernza®&nbsp;for Kansas 2.0: Wes Weekend.

Soil’s grand guardian is set on using perennial polycultures and natural systems agriculture to mimic the prairie, reduce or eliminate tillage, and slash carbon emissions.

“Wes Jackson, one of the most important environmentalists of the 20th and 21st centuries, spent his life pioneering a bold new approach to agriculture that challenges humanity to rethink its relationship with the Earth,” according to the film’s promotion on the Stiefel Theatre website.

But as the seasoned Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote admits, his unwavering mission requires much attention.&nbsp;

“When I first published on this, I said, ‘This is gonna take 50 to 100 years,’ and we’re not yet at 50. Most people’s time frame isn’t until the next election,” Jackson lectured during a March phone interview.

He was in a humble, relaxed, and jovial mood, showing more interest in other topics than his own storied career.

Regardless of this journey’s stage, promoters have determined it’s time to train a few hundred thousand more lumens on Jackson’s lifelong pursuits as dirt’s Dalai Lama.

The still dedicated and learned 88-year-old entrepreneur, Darwinist philosopher and PhD in genetics, chuckled at the notion that a red carpet will pave the way to the 90-minute film in downtown Salina.

Jackson is interested in the to-do list, but would prefer others with vital roles take a stroll on such a hallowed crimson walkway — from the Watson Room into the Stiefel lobby.

“There are many extraordinary people involved in the long view. Those are the ones who oughta be walking on the red carpet,” he said, “if there is a red carpet.”

Jackson confirmed viewing a “rough cut” of the documentary, but won’t yet offer an opinion.

“For now, I refuse to comment. It’s like somebody asking ‘What do you think of your kids?’ I want to know what other people think,” he said. “I don’t know what my opinion is until I’ve talked to my friends. Time has to pass before you know whether it’s good or not.”

Jackson announced his attire at the premiere will be “something between a tuxedo and bib overalls.”

While more accolades await Jackson for his life’s work, he’s still hard at it, perfecting the planet through inspiration to return to Nature’s intentions; maybe more with brain than brawn these days.

After years of work on “Prairie Prophecy,” Johnson remembers the 80-plus year-old intellectual showing off his rugged abilities during filming.

“He would stray off camera, pick up a hay bale and toss it, but we weren’t quick enough to capture it,” Johnson said. “I tried to keep my 60-something-year-old body in step with him. Even the Energizer bunny looks lazy next to this guy.”

Among Jackson’s “most impressive” traits to some is the way he communicates.

“He’ll break into song, Shakespeare, scripture or a poem,” Johnson said.

Jackson is proud to remind listeners of his memorization of every book in the Bible and all United States presidents through the Truman administration.

Earth’s future is constantly in his crosshairs. Prairie Prophecy Executive Producer and Producer Kelly Sallaway’s favorite Jackson quote drives that philosophy home: “If you are working on something you can finish in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough.”&nbsp;

The feature-length movie is a major happening during a weekend jammed with attractions, beginning April 25 with tours at The Land Institute, Kansas Wesleyan University’s Heartland Rift Community Resilience Hub next door, and Quail Creek Family Farms a few miles north; a film and other events from downtown Minneapolis, KS, and the next evening in the heart of Salina.

A free screening of the short movie “Beer Saves the World!” courtesy of Perennial Films, will be shown Friday night at “The Farm &amp; The Odd Fellows” coffee cafe, brew pub and event center in Minneapolis, the Ottawa County seat.

There is much to celebrate, now that&nbsp;Kernza®, a perennial wheatgrass, has made some necessary strides toward joining the mainstream of feeding folks; claiming space on a growing number of menus in homes, restaurants, and breweries.

It was a natural for “Prairie Prophecy” to premiere in Salina, said Sallaway, of Scottsdale, AZ.

The film is co-promoted by The Land Institute, Sustain-A-Grain, a major promoter, distributor and developer of&nbsp;Kernza® products,&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan University and San Diego-based Perennial Films, which specializes in environmental documentaries.

“Prairie Prophecy” is “about the life and life’s work of Wes Jackson,” according to the Stiefel Theatre website.

“He deserves a movie,” said Sallaway, who wonders if Jackson shares DNA with Albert Einstein and Will Rogers.

“Wes is definitely a character,” she said.

Jackson superlatives are splattered like spring bugs on windshields when admirers expound on his wisdom and prowess. “Prairie Prophecy” is one more fine example.

“It is truly a love letter from Micheal Johnson to Wes Jackson,” said Tammy Kimbler, chief communications officer for The Land Institute.

“In a gracious way, it really personifies what Wes means to many generations of people whom he inspired,” she said.

There are many stars in the effort to carry the story forward, but the deep roots lead back to the burly bespectacled Kansas thinker.

“What’s so cool about the Wes Jackson documentary is that it’s really a bridge to the origin of The Land Institute, to the movement that was inspired, but also the future,” Kimbler said. “This is an amazing passing of the torch to a whole new generation.”

Those include Sustain-A-Grain, a key distributor and marketer, KWU, “new iterations of the Land Institute,” she said, and many others in Kansas and around the world, where all sorts of perennial crops are being developed and studied.

“It’s a fabulous affectionate collage of Wes’s most impactful ideas, about reconciling the human economy with nature’s economy. Those are the foundations of The Land Institute,” said Rachel Stroer, president of the nonprofit research center at 2440 E. Water Well Road.&nbsp;

“It’s nice to have that memorialized in this film,” she said.

Another goal of “Prairie Prophecy,” Johnson said, “is to&nbsp;

raise awareness about all the non-profits that are featured and to perhaps make it easier for them to raise money.”

The film’s main cast has 10 people, but there are “scores” of others, Sallaway said, including AmeriCorps and university volunteers.

Jackson’s master plan hasn’t wavered; to let natural systems agriculture ease some ills of this globe now populated with 8 billion people, and counting. That number has doubled since The Land Institute came to be.

In his decades of leadership, Jackson introduced a “Prairiebilly” vocabulary that was hatched while growing up on Kansas River bottom ground north of Topeka.

“I wanted to know about the whatisness of things,” Jackson said during a March 5, 2024, interview by Rex Buchanan, for the Kansas Oral History Project, also introducing “oughtness,” which translates to “doing things the way they ought to be done,”&nbsp;

During a speech at one of the Prairie Festival gatherings at The Land Institute, Severine von Tscharner Fleming, founder and director of Greenhorns, referred to Jackson as an “enigmatic Sphinx.” Such characters are defined as mysterious protectors who are difficult to interpret, symbolizing mystery, power and ancient wisdom, as listed on a number of Internet sites.

Born June 15, 1936, the youngest of Howard and Netty Jackson’s six kids — firstborn Margaret was 22 at the time, and Elizabeth was 20. They grew up on Route Six, Topeka, on the north side of the Kansas River, and farmed with horses until late in World War II when a tractor graced the operation.

“I remember the last mule leaving the property,” Wes said.

The Jacksons ran a “diverse farm, with cows, horses, and chickens,” he added. “We had lots of watermelons, sweet potatoes, cantaloupes and beets. It was kind of a truck farm. Dad was a meticulous record keeper and was up on state and chamber of commerce topics.”

Wes Jackson admitted to being an inquisitive lad who constantly peppered folks with questions.

“I heard my dad say to me once, ‘I don’t know anybody like you,’ ” he said.

Jackson wasn’t quite 18 when he ventured to Salina and enrolled at Kansas Wesleyan University, aiming to play football and run track. He lettered in both.

“I came 71 years ago this spring,” he reminisced. “Without Kansas Wesleyan, I would’ve been a different person.”

After completing a bachelor of arts degree in biology, Jackson added a master’s in botany from the University of Kansas, and his PhD in genetics from North Carolina State University.

Jackson was a biology professor at KWU and established the Environmental Studies Department at California State University at Sacramento, resigning in 1976

“Text book-only thinking is part of the reason I quit academia,” Jackson said. “I was a tenured full professor in California, in the hotbed of the environmental movement, and yet I come (back) here.”

The Land Institute alternative school and research center, opened later that year with an educational system that connected science, sociology, political science, religion and literature into one “silo … using the prairie as a model,” according to the Oral History Project.

“It was a different way to think about what counts,” Jackson said. “We only had six to eight students (at a time), and they learned to use both mind and hands. Humans need food, clothing, shelter and transportation.”

Early contributions came from attorney John Simpson, and Sam Evans, CEO and partner at Evans Grain, both of Salina. It was enough to pay the tuitions of the first seven students, Jackson said.

His “epiphany” to begin the heralded push for change came on a field trip in 1976 to the Konza Prairie near Manhattan.

“I had been reading a (federal) General Accounting Office study, and it looked like soil erosion was as bad as the 1930s,” Jackson said. “I thought ‘with thousands of miles of terraces, grass waterways, action with the purpose to stop erosion, how can this be?’ ”

“I looked at all the major crops, 12 different combinations of plants we eat, and none of them were perennials. They were all annuals, and yet there were all these perennials in nature,” Jackson recalled. “So I thought ‘Why not?’ I set out to deal with those major crops.”

But the scientist also knew of the rule that to get perennials with big roots to be also blessed with high seed yield was believed “not possible.” It shoved Jackson into the multi-decade mission.

“The plant will either allocate resources to the seed or the root, so I challenged that tradeoff theory,” he said.

“That scientific debate has mostly been laid to rest,” Stroer said. “Because of research at The Land Institute, the tradeoff is not a concern or problem,” Stroer said. “The success of&nbsp;Kernza® and especially what perennial rice has achieved in Yunnan China, have shown you can have both high yields and robust perennial plants.”

Progress is happening, and you can see it by comparing the growth size of Kernza® kernels over the past decade or so.

“Plant breeders are never satisfied with the rate of progress,” said Lee DeHaan, PhD, lead scientist in The Land Institute’s Kernza® domestication program.

“We’re continually finding new ways to speed up the work,” he said. “We’re increasing yields fast. We’re catching up rapidly, but I’m not going say I’m satisfied. We are recording steady increases in seed size and grain yield. I’m hopeful in a couple decades we’ll be matching wheat for yield in this region.”

Another goal is extending the life of Kernza® plants from replanting every four years, which is typical, DeHaan said.

“We recognize that longer would be better to realize more benefits,” he said.

Kernza® is just one of the cures for an ailing planet. Research is underway around the globe to perennialize other grains, such as legumes, oilseeds and sorghum.

The Land Institute has contributed money and encouragement to research perennial rice development in China.

“They have yields comparable to annual rice. That reduces input costs, so their profits could be really compelling, helping farmers’ bottom lines,” DeHaan said. “We now have evidence with one crop that we can deliver these benefits.”

Meanwhile, Sustain-A-Grian co-founders, Brandon Schlautman, of Henderson, NE, and Brandon Kaufman, of Moundridge, KS, and other team members, are aggressively promoting Kernza®.

They must convince farmers to plant it, while also coming up with more uses, such as in food and livestock feed; help farmers grow, harvest, store, and process it, according to the company website.

“We’re trying to work with The Land institute and other partners and continue to educate about Kernza® and other sustainable grains,” said Schlautman. He doubles as the lead scientist in perennial legumes at The Land Institute.

“We need to continue to grow Kernza® acres in Kansas, but to be able to do that, we have to improve the knowledge and desirability of it,” Schlautman said. “There has to be more market outlets for the grain.”

Change is slowly marching toward Jackson’s dream, but much more improvement is vital.

“We’ve gotta have more than Kernza® and other perennial species, for the reduction of soil erosion, (focusing on) an ecosystem concept, while depending less on monocultures. We haven’t made as much progress as we need to,” Jackson said. “Climate change is hanging over all of us.”

A history lesson often ensues in his writings and lectures, starting with the banes of reliance on annuals that ignore the lessons of Nature.

“The plow has destroyed more options for future generations than the sword,” he said.

Another damaging trend to Jackson, started when the Drake Well struck oil Aug. 27, 1859, in Titusville, PA, igniting the first oil boom in the United States, i.e. the flow of portable liquid fuels.

“Three of my grandparents were born before and one was in utero. Two of them held me in their arms,” he said, illuminating the the environmental downfall in some four generations.

In that relatively short time frame, climate change has been swift, he said, advocating that positive change needs to pick up pace.

“Are we just going to wait around until we get hotter and drier with more violent storms? I can’t predict the future,” he said. “In some way, we’ve got to respond and hope that our response is effective. We know we can’t go on. We’ve got too many people, and too much stuff, and this stuff, of course, is causing damage to the atmosphere.”

Asked if he’d like to be around when the world returns to a more natural state, Jackson replied, “It’s probably not a good idea to live forever, but I sure don’t like what is going on here and now.”

Wes Jackson has a long list of accolades, including being awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (a.k.a. Genius Grant) in 1992. He was named among the “100 important Americans of the 20th century” by Life Magazine; one of the “35 Who Made a Difference” in the November 2005 issue of Smithsonian Magazine; Rolling Stones Magazine’s “100 Agents of Change” in March 2009, and “50 Kansans You Should Know” January 2011, in Ingram’s Magazine.&nbsp;

“Prairie Prophecy” took San Diego-based Perennial Films, 2 1/2 years to make, said Kelly Sallaway, executive producer and producer.

“Michael Johnson, (executive producer and director), started years before; the minute he met Wes Jackson,” she said.

The 90-minute film will be re-cut to a one-hour show for public television.

Here’s a list of events during&nbsp;Kernza® for Kansas 2.0: Wes Weekend:

For the ‘whatisness’ of things ‘Prairie Prophecy’ places Jackson on perennial pedestal

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging job seekers and employers alike to take part in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23.

“Kansas employers across the state have plentiful good-paying opportunities for jobseekers with any level of work experience,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The number of companies expanding in Kansas or relocating here brings new career options for all Kansans to take advantage of, including recent graduates of our outstanding higher education system.”

The Virtual Job Fair allows for anyone searching for a position to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating employers.

The job fair portal features helpful information such as a jobseeker training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers may request to engage in a video interview.

Candidates can participate through any digital device. Any individual with a disability may request accommodation by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event. Registration is required to participate in virtual job fairs, regardless of previous participation. To register, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.premiervirtual.com%2Fevents%2F2270fb49-c316-4bf9-883e-8d4bda9e3d56%2Fkansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-april-23rd,-2025/1/010101963fad6528-2f7a467e-50d6-47bb-8762-fda17f7d9a16-000000/ifFuPcPYXwLEyK2ASwqiZ7YJJOjy7LaDm_1CPlD4zl8=401">here</a>.

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KANSASWORKS invites job seekers to statewide hiring event April 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay sober behind the wheel as April 20 approaches. Commonly known as 420 Day, this unofficial “marijuana holiday” often sees an increase in marijuana use.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The national campaign, “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” urges drivers to understand the importance of sober driving and keeping impaired drivers off the road. Preliminary 2024 Kansas data shows that 62 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured in crashes involving a drug-impaired driver.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“No one should be driving under the influence, whether it’s drugs or alcohol. Both affect a driver’s reaction time,” said KDOT Behavioral Safety Manager Gary Herman. “Using marijuana when driving is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. It’s not only illegal, but it puts you and others on the roads at serious risk.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.nhtsa.gov%2Frisky-driving%2Fdrug-impaired-driving%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101963a00c741-ccb5e342-92e8-4ad9-979f-1d47cab34ef9-000000/L420ZPkuy62o0u0XTIZT6Uzw_NkZ43eVlwuN6Uyxyd4=400">Click here</a> for more information about ways to reduce drug-impaired driving.

Conducir bajo los efectos de las drogas es peligroso: Si te sientes diferente, conduces diferente&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

El Departamento de Transporte de Kansas recuerda a los conductores que deben permanecer sobrios al volante a medida que se acerca el 20 de abril. Comúnmente conocida como el Día 420, esta “fiesta de la marihuana” no oficial a menudo ve un aumento en el consumo de marihuana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

La campaña nacional “Si te sientes diferente, conduces diferente” anima a los conductores a comprender la importancia de conducir sobrio y mantener a los conductores que están bajos los efectos de la marihuana fuera de las calles. Los datos preliminares de Kansas de 2024 muestran que 62 personas murieron y más de 200 resultaron heridas en accidentes que involucraron a un conductor bajo los efectos de las drogas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Nadie debería conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol o las drogas. Ambos afectan el tiempo de reacción del conductor”, dijo el gerente de seguridad conductual del Departamento de Transporte de Kansas (KDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Gary Herman. “Consumir marihuana mientras conduce es tan peligroso como beber y conducir. No sólo es ilegal, sino que pone en grave riesgo tanto a usted como a los demás en la carretera.”&nbsp;

Para mantenerse seguro, siempre planifique con anticipación:&nbsp;

<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.trafficsafetymarketing.gov%2Fsafety-topics%2Fdrug-impaired-driving%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101963a00c741-ccb5e342-92e8-4ad9-979f-1d47cab34ef9-000000/NeCFhLUD_atCrJfeq5TFLSuAcjpgD-6NQfc2c4oxJkM=400">Haga clic aquí</a>&nbsp; para obtener más información sobre las formas de reducir la conducción bajo los efectos de las drogas.

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 <li>If you choose to use marijuana or any impairing drug, arrange for a designated driver, use a rideshare or call a cab.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>If a friend is leaving impaired, take the keys.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.nhtsa.gov%2Frisky-driving%2Fdrug-impaired-driving%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101963a00c741-ccb5e342-92e8-4ad9-979f-1d47cab34ef9-000000/L420ZPkuy62o0u0XTIZT6Uzw_NkZ43eVlwuN6Uyxyd4=400">Click here</a> for more information about ways to reduce drug-impaired driving.<h2>Conducir bajo los efectos de las drogas es peligroso: Si te sientes diferente, conduces diferente&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>El Departamento de Transporte de Kansas recuerda a los conductores que deben permanecer sobrios al volante a medida que se acerca el 20 de abril. Comúnmente conocida como el Día 420, esta “fiesta de la marihuana” no oficial a menudo ve un aumento en el consumo de marihuana.&nbsp;&nbsp;La campaña nacional “Si te sientes diferente, conduces diferente” anima a los conductores a comprender la importancia de conducir sobrio y mantener a los conductores que están bajos los efectos de la marihuana fuera de las calles. Los datos preliminares de Kansas de 2024 muestran que 62 personas murieron y más de 200 resultaron heridas en accidentes que involucraron a un conductor bajo los efectos de las drogas.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Nadie debería conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol o las drogas. Ambos afectan el tiempo de reacción del conductor”, dijo el gerente de seguridad conductual del Departamento de Transporte de Kansas (KDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Gary Herman. “Consumir marihuana mientras conduce es tan peligroso como beber y conducir. No sólo es ilegal, sino que pone en grave riesgo tanto a usted como a los demás en la carretera.”&nbsp;Para mantenerse seguro, siempre planifique con anticipación:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Si decide consumir marihuana o cualquier droga que lo afecte, designe un conductor, utilice un servicio de transporte compartido o llame un taxi.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Si un amigo intenta irse estando bajo los efectos de sustancias, quítele las llaves.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Si ve a un conductor bajo los efectos de sustancias en la carretera, comuníquese con la policía.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.trafficsafetymarketing.gov%2Fsafety-topics%2Fdrug-impaired-driving%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101963a00c741-ccb5e342-92e8-4ad9-979f-1d47cab34ef9-000000/NeCFhLUD_atCrJfeq5TFLSuAcjpgD-6NQfc2c4oxJkM=400">Haga clic aquí</a>&nbsp; para obtener más información sobre las formas de reducir la conducción bajo los efectos de las drogas.