No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash in central Salina Thursday afternoon.

The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East Republic Avenue, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Elizabeth Aills, 87, of Salina, was southbound on South Fourth Street in a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass when she failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Miguel Galvan, 17, of Salina, Forrester said.

Aills, Galvan, and Galvan's 16-year-old male passenger were not injured, Forrester said.

The Oldsmobile had damage to the front driver's side and the Ford had damage to the front, Forrester said. Both vehicles had to be towed, he added.

Aills was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign, Forrester said.

No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash in central Salina Thursday afternoon.The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East Republic Avenue, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Elizabeth Aills, 87, of Salina, was southbound on South Fourth Street in a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass when she failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Miguel Galvan, 17, of Salina, Forrester said.Aills, Galvan, and Galvan's 16-year-old male passenger were not injured, Forrester said.The Oldsmobile had damage to the front driver's side and the Ford had damage to the front, Forrester said. Both vehicles had to be towed, he added.Aills was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign, Forrester said.

No one injured in two-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon

On Jan. 3, 2020, a theft was reported at the Kansas Truck Center located at 2552 North Ninth Street.

The report indicated that between 9 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2019, and 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2019, unknown person(s) entered the lot and stole several parts from three different trucks. The front part of an after-treatment system, valued at $10,447, was taken off of a Freightliner. The entire after-treatment system, valued at approximately $10,000, was taken from a Western Star 4700. Lastly, two clamps and a sensor, valued at approximately $700, were taken off of a Western Star 4900. The witness believes the thieves used some type of grinder to remove the parts from the trucks. 

With the added repair costs, the total loss value is listed at more than $23,000.

Salina Police detectives are seeking information as to the identity of the person(s) responsible.

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

On Jan. 3, 2020, a theft was reported at the Kansas Truck Center located at 2552 North Ninth Street.The report indicated that between 9 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2019, and 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2019, unknown person(s) entered the lot and stole several parts from three different trucks. The front part of an after-treatment system, valued at $10,447, was taken off of a Freightliner. The entire after-treatment system, valued at approximately $10,000, was taken from a Western Star 4700. Lastly, two clamps and a sensor, valued at approximately $700, were taken off of a Western Star 4900. The witness believes the thieves used some type of grinder to remove the parts from the trucks. With the added repair costs, the total loss value is listed at more than $23,000.Salina Police detectives are seeking information as to the identity of the person(s) responsible.If you have any information concerning these events, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637, or visit <a href="http://www.pd.salina.org">www.pd.salina.org</a> and follow the Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about thefts from Kansas Truck Center

The City of Salina has announced a street repair project in the central part of town.

On Monday, Vogts-Parga Construction of Newton will begin repairing the intersection of East Crawford Street and Roach Street, according to information from the city.

The project includes replacing the five-inch thick concrete panels that were placed in 2017 but have since failed. City staff, contractor staff, and private experts concluded the failure was due to unforeseeable design and subgrade issues that should be corrected with the repairs.

The repairs will be constructed in two phases, half at a time. Crawford Street traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, the 35 mph speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph, and left turns will not be allowed onto Roach Street to facilitate through traffic. Roach Street will be unobstructed.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes and allow additional time to continue to reach nearby destinations. The work is scheduled to be completed in one to two weeks, weather permitting.

The City of Salina has announced a street repair project in the central part of town.On Monday, Vogts-Parga Construction of Newton will begin repairing the intersection of East Crawford Street and Roach Street, according to information from the city.The project includes replacing the five-inch thick concrete panels that were placed in 2017 but have since failed. City staff, contractor staff, and private experts concluded the failure was due to unforeseeable design and subgrade issues that should be corrected with the repairs.The repairs will be constructed in two phases, half at a time. Crawford Street traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, the 35 mph speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph, and left turns will not be allowed onto Roach Street to facilitate through traffic. Roach Street will be unobstructed.Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes and allow additional time to continue to reach nearby destinations. The work is scheduled to be completed in one to two weeks, weather permitting.

City announces repair work on Crawford-Roach intersection

ABILENE -- It's nearly time for another Ike Book Talk series to begin.

The 2020 Ike Book Talk series begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. The book club meets in the Visitors Center Auditorium at 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene. This free program is open to the public. Registration is not required.

The first book in the series is At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends written by Dwight Eisenhower. Ike’s popular memoir is full of anecdotes about his life and stories told for the simple pleasure of telling them. In warm and personal terms, the military hero who became our 34th president writes about his life, his acquaintances-- both celebrated and little known-- and the history that unfolded before his eyes.

Ike's Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every other month. The informal gatherings often include a guest facilitator and may be paired with a movie.

Tuesday, 7 p.m.: At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends

March 8, 2 p.m.: Mrs. Miniver (movie)

May 12, 7 p.m.: One Soldier's Story: Bob Dole (facilitator: Sandra Wiechert)

July 14, 7 p.m.: The Alice Network: A Novel

Sept. 6, 2 p.m.: Teach Us All (movie)

Sept. 8, 7 p.m.: Warriors Don't Cry

Nov. 8, 2 p.m.: To Hell and Back (movie)

The 2020 Ike Book Talk series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Humanities Kansas, and the Abilene Public Library. All books are available at the Abilene Public Library or in the Eisenhower Center gift shop. You can shop online at <a href="http://www.ILikeIkeStore.com">www.ILikeIkeStore.com</a>.

ABILENE -- It's nearly time for another Ike Book Talk series to begin.The 2020 Ike Book Talk series begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. The book club meets in the Visitors Center Auditorium at 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene. This free program is open to the public. Registration is not required.The first book in the series is At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends written by Dwight Eisenhower. Ike’s popular memoir is full of anecdotes about his life and stories told for the simple pleasure of telling them. In warm and personal terms, the military hero who became our 34th president writes about his life, his acquaintances-- both celebrated and little known-- and the history that unfolded before his eyes.Ike's Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every other month. The informal gatherings often include a guest facilitator and may be paired with a movie.2020 Book Talk ScheduleTuesday, 7 p.m.: At Ease: Stories I Tell to FriendsMarch 8, 2 p.m.: Mrs. Miniver (movie)March 10, 7 p.m.: Mrs. MiniverMay 12, 7 p.m.: One Soldier's Story: Bob Dole (facilitator: Sandra Wiechert)July 14, 7 p.m.: The Alice Network: A NovelSept. 6, 2 p.m.: Teach Us All (movie)Sept. 8, 7 p.m.: Warriors Don't CryNov. 8, 2 p.m.: To Hell and Back (movie)Nov. 10, 7 p.m.: To Hell and BackThe 2020 Ike Book Talk series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Humanities Kansas, and the Abilene Public Library. All books are available at the Abilene Public Library or in the Eisenhower Center gift shop. You can shop online at <a href="http://www.ILikeIkeStore.com">www.ILikeIkeStore.com</a>.

2020 Ike Book Talk series set to begin next week

Are you coughing? Have a sore throat and body aches? Chills or a fever? A runny or stuffy nose? A headache? Are you fatigued? You might be suffering from the flu.

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is widespread across the state, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (<a href="http://kdheks.gov">KDHE</a>).

In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (<a href="http://cdc.gov">CDC</a>) have reported that influenza activity levels are high in 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

According to the CDC, influenza "can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly." The CDC noted that persons suffering from the flu often have all or some of the following symptoms.

Fever or feeling feverish and having chills, however, not everyone with the flu will have a fever, the CDC explained.

The CDC noted that some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea, however, these symptoms are more common in children.

While most people will recover from the flu in a few days to less than two weeks, others develop complications, such as pneumonia and sinus and ear infections, as a result of having the flu, according to the CDC. "Other possible serious complications triggered by flu can include inflammation of the heart (myocarditis, brain (encephalitis) or muscle (myositis, rhabdomyolysis) tissues, and multi-organ failure (for example, respiratory and kidney failure). Flu virus infection of the respiratory tract can trigger an extreme inflammatory response in the body and can lead to sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection," the CDC noted.

People at a higher risk for flu-related complications include people age 65 and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, pregnant women, and children younger than five years of age, especially those younger than two years of age, the CDC reported.

The CDC recommends that people who become sick with flu symptoms "stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care." The CDC recommends that if you have to be in contact with other people, wear a facemask or cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and wash your hands often to keep from spreading the flu to others.

People who are in a high-risk group for complications from the flu should contact their health care providers when flu symptoms appear, the CDC noted.

Are you coughing? Have a sore throat and body aches? Chills or a fever? A runny or stuffy nose? A headache? Are you fatigued? You might be suffering from the flu.Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is widespread across the state, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (<a href="http://kdheks.gov">KDHE</a>).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578609806149.jpeg" alt="Chart of influenza-like illness (ILI) reports courtesy KDHE. ESSENCE is the&nbsp; Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of CommunityBased Epidemics" />
 <figcaption>Chart of influenza-like illness (ILI) reports courtesy KDHE. ESSENCE is the&nbsp; Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of CommunityBased Epidemics</figcaption>
 </figure> In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (<a href="http://cdc.gov">CDC</a>) have reported that influenza activity levels are high in 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578610342305.jpeg" alt="The most recent influenza activity map available from the CDC as of 1-9-2020" />
 <figcaption>The most recent influenza activity map available from the CDC as of 1-9-2020</figcaption>
 </figure>According to the CDC, influenza "can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly." The CDC noted that persons suffering from the flu often have all or some of the following symptoms.Fever or feeling feverish and having chills, however, not everyone with the flu will have a fever, the CDC explained.A coughA sore throatA runny or stuffy noseMuscle or body achesHeadachesFatigueThe CDC noted that some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea, however, these symptoms are more common in children.While most people will recover from the flu in a few days to less than two weeks, others develop complications, such as pneumonia and sinus and ear infections, as a result of having the flu, according to the CDC. "Other possible serious complications triggered by flu can include inflammation of the heart (myocarditis, brain (encephalitis) or muscle (myositis, rhabdomyolysis) tissues, and multi-organ failure (for example, respiratory and kidney failure). Flu virus infection of the respiratory tract can trigger an extreme inflammatory response in the body and can lead to sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection," the CDC noted.People at a higher risk for flu-related complications include people age 65 and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, pregnant women, and children younger than five years of age, especially those younger than two years of age, the CDC reported.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578609675391.jpeg" alt="Warning signs courtesy CDC" />
 <figcaption>Warning signs courtesy CDC</figcaption>
 </figure>The CDC recommends that people who become sick with flu symptoms "stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care." The CDC recommends that if you have to be in contact with other people, wear a facemask or cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and wash your hands often to keep from spreading the flu to others.People who are in a high-risk group for complications from the flu should contact their health care providers when flu symptoms appear, the CDC noted.

Influenza widespread; do you have the symptoms?

Today is Friday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2020. There are 356 days left in the year.

On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in more than a century.

In 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, "Common Sense," which argued for American independence from British rule.

In 1860, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Mass., collapsed and caught fire, killing up to 145 people, mostly female workers from Scotland and Ireland.

In 1861, Florida became the third state to secede from the Union.

In 1863, the London Underground had its beginnings as the Metropolitan, the world's first underground passenger railway, opened to the public with service between Paddington and Farringdon Street.

In 1870, John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil.

In 1917, legendary Western frontiersman and showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody died at his sister's home in Denver at age 70.

In 1920, the League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles&nbsp; went into effect.

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, asked Congress to impose a surcharge on both corporate and individual income taxes to help pay for his "Great Society" programs as well as the war in Vietnam. That same day, Massachusetts Republican Edward W. Brooke, the first black person elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote, took his seat.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton, attending a NATO summit meeting in Brussels, Belgium, announced completion of an agreement to remove all long-range nuclear missiles from the former Soviet republic of Ukraine.

In 2002, Marines began flying hundreds of al-Qaida prisoners in Afghanistan to a U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

In 2004, actor-writer Spalding Gray, 62, vanished from his New York apartment (his body was found two months later in the East River).

In 2016, David Bowie, the chameleon-like star who transformed the sound — and the look — of rock with his audacious creativity and his sexually ambiguous makeup and costumes, died in New York.

Ten years ago: Data showed China edging past Germany in 2009 to become the top exporting nation. NBC announced it had decided to cancel "The Jay Leno Show," returning Leno from prime time to 11:35 p.m. Eastern time while pushing "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien back to 12:05 a.m. (O'Brien ended up leaving NBC, and Leno resumed hosting "Tonight.")

Five years ago: Hundreds of thousands of people marched in French cities from Toulouse in the south to Rennes in the west to honor the victims of recent terror attacks. SpaceX sent a supply ship soaring flawlessly toward the International Space Station, but the booster rocket ended up in pieces in the Atlantic following a failed attempt to land on a barge.

One year ago: A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl, Jayme Closs, who had disappeared in October after her parents were killed, was found alive in a rural town about an hour from her home and a suspect was taken into custody. (Jake Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping after admitting that he killed Jayme's parents and imprisoned her under a bed in his remote cabin for 88 days before she made a daring escape; he was sentenced to life in prison.) In the 20th day of a partial government shutdown caused by a stalemate over funding for a border wall, President Donald Trump toured a section of the U.S.-Mexico border and said that "a lot of the crime in our country is caused by what's coming through here." Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrated the start of a second term, as countries elsewhere in the Americas cut back diplomatic ties with Venezuela and labeled him a dictator.

Today's Birthdays: Opera singer Sherrill Milnes is 85. Rock singer-musician Ronnie Hawkins is 85. Movie director Walter Hill is 80. Actor William Sanderson is 76. Singer Rod Stewart is 75. Rock singer-musician Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) is 72. Boxing Hall of Famer and entrepreneur George Foreman is 71. Roots rock singer Alejandro Escovedo is 69. Rock musician Scott Thurston (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 68. Singer Pat Benatar is 67. Hall of Fame race car driver and team owner Bobby Rahal is 67. Rock musician Michael Schenker is 65. Singer Shawn Colvin is 64. Rock singer-musician Curt Kirkwood (Meat Puppets) is 61. Actor Evan Handler is 59. Rock singer Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) is 56. Actress Trini Alvarado is 53. Rock singer Brent Smith (Shinedown) is 42. Rapper Chris Smith (Kris Kross) is 41. Actress Sarah Shahi is 40. Presidential adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is 39. American roots singer Valerie June is 38.

Thought for Today: "In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow." — Ecclesiastes 1:18.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Today is Friday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2020. There are 356 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in more than a century.On this date:In 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, "Common Sense," which argued for American independence from British rule.In 1860, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Mass., collapsed and caught fire, killing up to 145 people, mostly female workers from Scotland and Ireland.In 1861, Florida became the third state to secede from the Union.In 1863, the London Underground had its beginnings as the Metropolitan, the world's first underground passenger railway, opened to the public with service between Paddington and Farringdon Street.In 1870, John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil.In 1917, legendary Western frontiersman and showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody died at his sister's home in Denver at age 70.In 1920, the League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles&nbsp; went into effect.In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, asked Congress to impose a surcharge on both corporate and individual income taxes to help pay for his "Great Society" programs as well as the war in Vietnam. That same day, Massachusetts Republican Edward W. Brooke, the first black person elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote, took his seat.In 1994, President Bill Clinton, attending a NATO summit meeting in Brussels, Belgium, announced completion of an agreement to remove all long-range nuclear missiles from the former Soviet republic of Ukraine.In 2002, Marines began flying hundreds of al-Qaida prisoners in Afghanistan to a U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.In 2004, actor-writer Spalding Gray, 62, vanished from his New York apartment (his body was found two months later in the East River).In 2016, David Bowie, the chameleon-like star who transformed the sound — and the look — of rock with his audacious creativity and his sexually ambiguous makeup and costumes, died in New York.Ten years ago: Data showed China edging past Germany in 2009 to become the top exporting nation. NBC announced it had decided to cancel "The Jay Leno Show," returning Leno from prime time to 11:35 p.m. Eastern time while pushing "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien back to 12:05 a.m. (O'Brien ended up leaving NBC, and Leno resumed hosting "Tonight.")Five years ago: Hundreds of thousands of people marched in French cities from Toulouse in the south to Rennes in the west to honor the victims of recent terror attacks. SpaceX sent a supply ship soaring flawlessly toward the International Space Station, but the booster rocket ended up in pieces in the Atlantic following a failed attempt to land on a barge.One year ago: A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl, Jayme Closs, who had disappeared in October after her parents were killed, was found alive in a rural town about an hour from her home and a suspect was taken into custody. (Jake Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping after admitting that he killed Jayme's parents and imprisoned her under a bed in his remote cabin for 88 days before she made a daring escape; he was sentenced to life in prison.) In the 20th day of a partial government shutdown caused by a stalemate over funding for a border wall, President Donald Trump toured a section of the U.S.-Mexico border and said that "a lot of the crime in our country is caused by what's coming through here." Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrated the start of a second term, as countries elsewhere in the Americas cut back diplomatic ties with Venezuela and labeled him a dictator.Today's Birthdays: Opera singer Sherrill Milnes is 85. Rock singer-musician Ronnie Hawkins is 85. Movie director Walter Hill is 80. Actor William Sanderson is 76. Singer Rod Stewart is 75. Rock singer-musician Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) is 72. Boxing Hall of Famer and entrepreneur George Foreman is 71. Roots rock singer Alejandro Escovedo is 69. Rock musician Scott Thurston (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 68. Singer Pat Benatar is 67. Hall of Fame race car driver and team owner Bobby Rahal is 67. Rock musician Michael Schenker is 65. Singer Shawn Colvin is 64. Rock singer-musician Curt Kirkwood (Meat Puppets) is 61. Actor Evan Handler is 59. Rock singer Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) is 56. Actress Trini Alvarado is 53. Rock singer Brent Smith (Shinedown) is 42. Rapper Chris Smith (Kris Kross) is 41. Actress Sarah Shahi is 40. Presidential adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is 39. American roots singer Valerie June is 38.Thought for Today: "In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow." — Ecclesiastes 1:18.Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Today in History -- Jan. 10

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Thursday in McDonald County, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 International dump truck driven by Carl J. Anderson, 80, Salina, was westbound on Highway 90 at Jane. The vehicle traveled off the road and overturned.&nbsp;

EMS transported Anderson to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Thursday in McDonald County, Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 International dump truck driven by Carl J. Anderson, 80, Salina, was westbound on Highway 90 at Jane. The vehicle traveled off the road and overturned.&nbsp;EMS transported Anderson to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Salina man hospitalized after dump truck overturns

UPDATED 7 a.m. Friday. The forecast has changed again. Please see <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e18863657544d3fe90e94b9">NWS: Winter weather warnings, advisories for our area</a>.

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UPDATED 9:42 p.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service (NWS) has updated the winter weather forecast for counties in our area.

In addition to the winter storm watch for Marion County (see original story below, NWS in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.

According to NWS in Topeka, a strong storm system will approach the region late tonight into Friday with rainfall overspreading much of northeast and east central Kansas. Temperatures will rapidly fall during the afternoon and evening hours Friday, transitioning precipitation to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet. All precipitation is expected to transition to snow by sunrise Saturday morning, with periods of moderate to heavy snow continuing through Saturday afternoon.

Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow   accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of approximately one tenth of an inch are possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts are likely. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Additionally, NWS in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from noon Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph are expected.

Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 9 a.m. Friday to midnight Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

Light snow will develop late morning into midday, then become moderate intensity, at times, Friday afternoon, accompanied by gusty north winds. A brief period of sleet is possible around Beloit in the early afternoon. Snow will quickly taper off Friday evening, but continued gusty winds may cause patchy blowing snow overnight.

Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch for counties southeast of Saline County, including Marion County.

According to NWS, the winter storm watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and light ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 or 40 mph, NWS noted.

Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. According to NWS, rain will transition to a wintry mix across portions of central Kansas on Friday afternoon outside of the winter storm watch area. This could result in slick roads and travel delays.

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 </figure>UPDATED 7 a.m. Friday. The forecast has changed again. Please see <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e18863657544d3fe90e94b9">NWS: Winter weather warnings, advisories for our area</a>.-------------------------------------------UPDATED 9:42 p.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service (NWS) has updated the winter weather forecast for counties in our area. In addition to the winter storm watch for Marion County (see original story below, NWS in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyAccording to NWS in Topeka, a strong storm system will approach the region late tonight into Friday with rainfall overspreading much of northeast and east central Kansas. Temperatures will rapidly fall during the afternoon and evening hours Friday, transitioning precipitation to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet. All precipitation is expected to transition to snow by sunrise Saturday morning, with periods of moderate to heavy snow continuing through Saturday afternoon.Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of approximately one tenth of an inch are possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts are likely. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.Additionally, NWS in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from noon Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyMixed precipitation is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph are expected.Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 9 a.m. Friday to midnight Saturday for the following counties in our area.Mitchell CountyJewell CountyTotal snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.Light snow will develop late morning into midday, then become moderate intensity, at times, Friday afternoon, accompanied by gusty north winds. A brief period of sleet is possible around Beloit in the early afternoon. Snow will quickly taper off Friday evening, but continued gusty winds may cause patchy blowing snow overnight.Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.------------------------------------------The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch for counties southeast of Saline County, including Marion County.According to NWS, the winter storm watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and light ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 or 40 mph, NWS noted.Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. According to NWS, rain will transition to a wintry mix across portions of central Kansas on Friday afternoon outside of the winter storm watch area. This could result in slick roads and travel delays.

UPDATED: See the latest forecast

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TOPEKA -- The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. 

The letting took place Dec. 18, 2019, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Brown County ‑ 73‑7 KA‑3874‑01 – U.S. 73, bridge #013 over Walnut Creek located approximately 9.6 miles north of the U.S. 73/U.S. 36 junction, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $2,810,668.97.

Johnson County ‑ 35‑46 KA‑4220‑02 ‑ I‑35, from 0.4 mile south of I‑35/75th Street junction north to 0.2 mile south of I‑35/67th Street junction, grade and surfacing, 1.3 miles, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Mo., $12,987,791.59.

Johnson County ‑ 69‑46 KA‑4844‑02 – U.S. 69, bridge #136 located at the U.S. 69/I‑35 junction in Johnson County, bridge paint, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Mo., $521,022.50.

Wabaunsee County ‑ 99‑99 KA‑3358‑01 – K-99, culvert #546 over Middle Branch Mill Creek Drainage located 2.3 miles north of K‑4, culvert, Ebert Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiary, Wamego, Kan., $449,622.33.

Statewide ‑ 106 KA‑5163‑01 ‑ Kansas City metro area, intelligent transportation system, Capital Electric Line Builders Inc., Riverside, Mo., $863,674.67

Ottawa County ‑ 81‑72 KA‑5377‑01 – U.S. 81, from 9.6 miles north of the Saline/Ottawa county line north to 18.5 miles north of the Saline/Ottawa county line, pavement patching, 8.9 miles, Bryant &amp; Bryant Construction Inc., Halstead, Kan., $749,775.50.

Norton County ‑ 09‑69 KA‑3094‑01 – K-9, bridge #050 over Big Timber Creek located .054 mile east of the K‑9/K‑173 junction, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $1,440,934.77.

Trego County ‑ 147‑98 KA‑5240‑01 ‑ K‑147, bridge #044 over the Smoky Hill River located at Cedar Bluff Lake Spillway, bridge replacement, Wildcat Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kan., $2,230,421.00.

Anderson County ‑ 31‑2 KA‑5386‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the south U.S. 59/K‑31 junction east to the Anderson/Linn county line, milling and overlay, 5.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $417,392.96.

Bourbon County ‑ 31‑6 KA‑5387‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the Bourbon/Linn county line east to the K‑65/K‑31 junction, milling and overlay, 1.8 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $151,607.35.

Linn County ‑ 31‑54 KA‑5388‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the Anderson/Linn County line east to the Bourbon/Linn county line, milling and overlay, 16.7 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $1,338,602.39.

Montgomery County ‑ 75‑63 KA‑5389‑01 – U.S. 75, from the north city limits of Independence north to the east U.S. 400/U.S. 75 junction, milling and overlay, 7.2 miles, Cornejo &amp; Sons LLC, Wichita, Kan., $1,410,813.55.

Harvey County ‑ 40 TE‑0460‑01 ‑ North Newton, Kidron-Bethel Trail Loop, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 1.2 miles, Vogts Parga Construction LLC, Newton, Kan., $634,385.94.

Kingman County ‑ 14‑48 KA‑3877‑01 ‑ K‑14, bridge #035 over Hunter Creek located 9.27 miles north of K‑42, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $1,393,896.96.

Sedgwick County ‑ 254‑87 KA‑5273‑01 ‑ K‑254, bridge #209 and #210 over Middle Fork Chisholm Creek located 0.57 mile north of 53rd street, bridge overlay, Wildcat Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kan., $453,548.50.

Sumner County - 81-96 KA-3356-01- Culvert #519, Chikaskia River Drainage, on U.S. 81 in Sumner County, 7.24 miles east of K-49, culvert, Klaver Construction Company Inc., Wichita, Kan., $897,699.45.

Seward County ‑ 54‑88 KA‑5359‑01 – U.S. 54, from the Oklahoma/Kansas state line east to the west city limits of Liberal, ultra thin bonded asphalt surfacing, 3.9 miles, J &amp; R Sand Company Inc., Liberal, Kan., $1,137,284.67.

The following projects were approved from the Nov. 13, 2019, letting.

Riley County ‑ 81 U‑2337‑01 ‑ Riley Avenue and Walnut Street intersection, in the vicinity of Ogden Elementary School in Ogden, pedestrian and bicycle paths, Bryant &amp; Bryant Construction Inc., Halstead, Kan., $266,223.60.

Ellsworth County ‑ 156‑27 KA‑4763‑01 – K-156, K‑156 and 8th Street intersection, intersection improvement, 0.5 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kan., $1,259,298.28.

TOPEKA -- The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2019, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.District One — NortheastBrown County ‑ 73‑7 KA‑3874‑01 – U.S. 73, bridge #013 over Walnut Creek located approximately 9.6 miles north of the U.S. 73/U.S. 36 junction, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $2,810,668.97.Johnson County ‑ 35‑46 KA‑4220‑02 ‑ I‑35, from 0.4 mile south of I‑35/75th Street junction north to 0.2 mile south of I‑35/67th Street junction, grade and surfacing, 1.3 miles, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Mo., $12,987,791.59.Johnson County ‑ 69‑46 KA‑4844‑02 – U.S. 69, bridge #136 located at the U.S. 69/I‑35 junction in Johnson County, bridge paint, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Mo., $521,022.50.Wabaunsee County ‑ 99‑99 KA‑3358‑01 – K-99, culvert #546 over Middle Branch Mill Creek Drainage located 2.3 miles north of K‑4, culvert, Ebert Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiary, Wamego, Kan., $449,622.33.Statewide ‑ 106 KA‑5163‑01 ‑ Kansas City metro area, intelligent transportation system, Capital Electric Line Builders Inc., Riverside, Mo., $863,674.67District Two — North CentralOttawa County ‑ 81‑72 KA‑5377‑01 – U.S. 81, from 9.6 miles north of the Saline/Ottawa county line north to 18.5 miles north of the Saline/Ottawa county line, pavement patching, 8.9 miles, Bryant &amp; Bryant Construction Inc., Halstead, Kan., $749,775.50.District Three — NorthwestNorton County ‑ 09‑69 KA‑3094‑01 – K-9, bridge #050 over Big Timber Creek located .054 mile east of the K‑9/K‑173 junction, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $1,440,934.77.Trego County ‑ 147‑98 KA‑5240‑01 ‑ K‑147, bridge #044 over the Smoky Hill River located at Cedar Bluff Lake Spillway, bridge replacement, Wildcat Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kan., $2,230,421.00.District Four — SoutheastAnderson County ‑ 31‑2 KA‑5386‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the south U.S. 59/K‑31 junction east to the Anderson/Linn county line, milling and overlay, 5.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $417,392.96.Bourbon County ‑ 31‑6 KA‑5387‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the Bourbon/Linn county line east to the K‑65/K‑31 junction, milling and overlay, 1.8 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $151,607.35.Linn County ‑ 31‑54 KA‑5388‑01 ‑ K‑31, from the Anderson/Linn County line east to the Bourbon/Linn county line, milling and overlay, 16.7 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., $1,338,602.39.Montgomery County ‑ 75‑63 KA‑5389‑01 – U.S. 75, from the north city limits of Independence north to the east U.S. 400/U.S. 75 junction, milling and overlay, 7.2 miles, Cornejo &amp; Sons LLC, Wichita, Kan., $1,410,813.55.District Five — South CentralHarvey County ‑ 40 TE‑0460‑01 ‑ North Newton, Kidron-Bethel Trail Loop, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 1.2 miles, Vogts Parga Construction LLC, Newton, Kan., $634,385.94.Kingman County ‑ 14‑48 KA‑3877‑01 ‑ K‑14, bridge #035 over Hunter Creek located 9.27 miles north of K‑42, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kan., $1,393,896.96.Sedgwick County ‑ 254‑87 KA‑5273‑01 ‑ K‑254, bridge #209 and #210 over Middle Fork Chisholm Creek located 0.57 mile north of 53rd street, bridge overlay, Wildcat Construction Co Inc &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kan., $453,548.50.Sumner County - 81-96 KA-3356-01- Culvert #519, Chikaskia River Drainage, on U.S. 81 in Sumner County, 7.24 miles east of K-49, culvert, Klaver Construction Company Inc., Wichita, Kan., $897,699.45.District Six — SouthwestSeward County ‑ 54‑88 KA‑5359‑01 – U.S. 54, from the Oklahoma/Kansas state line east to the west city limits of Liberal, ultra thin bonded asphalt surfacing, 3.9 miles, J &amp; R Sand Company Inc., Liberal, Kan., $1,137,284.67.The following projects were approved from the Nov. 13, 2019, letting.Riley County ‑ 81 U‑2337‑01 ‑ Riley Avenue and Walnut Street intersection, in the vicinity of Ogden Elementary School in Ogden, pedestrian and bicycle paths, Bryant &amp; Bryant Construction Inc., Halstead, Kan., $266,223.60.Ellsworth County ‑ 156‑27 KA‑4763‑01 – K-156, K‑156 and 8th Street intersection, intersection improvement, 0.5 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kan., $1,259,298.28.

KDOT announces approved December bids

A missing 88-year-old Salina man has been located and is safe.

On Wednesday, a silver alert was issued for Leonard Clayton McIver. McIver had last been heard from on Dec. 18.

An investigation by the Salina Police Department led to information that McIver was possibly in Wichita, according to a news release from the department. Today, McIver was located in Wichita and contacted by an officer with the Wichita Police Department. McIver was safe and in good health, according to Salina Police.

The release noted that the Salina Police Department would like to thank the public and the Wichita Police Department for their assistance in helping locate McIver.     

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578510810920.png" alt="Leonard Clayton McIver. Photo courtesy Salina Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Leonard Clayton McIver. Photo courtesy Salina Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>A missing 88-year-old Salina man has been located and is safe.On Wednesday, a silver alert was issued for Leonard Clayton McIver. McIver had last been heard from on Dec. 18.An investigation by the Salina Police Department led to information that McIver was possibly in Wichita, according to a news release from the department. Today, McIver was located in Wichita and contacted by an officer with the Wichita Police Department. McIver was safe and in good health, according to Salina Police.The release noted that the Salina Police Department would like to thank the public and the Wichita Police Department for their assistance in helping locate McIver.

Missing 88-year-old Salina man located, safe in Wichita

Tips from Trooper Ben. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC/">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C </a>Facebook page:

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Trooper Ben discusses Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating two cases they believe to be related that involve a burned pickup and a stolen pickup and trailer.

Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that deputies were called to the 6400 block of East Campbell Road in northeastern Saline County at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday for the report of a grass fire. When they arrived, however, they found a pickup in the roadway fully engulfed in flames, Hughes said.

The intensity of the fire has made it difficult to positively identify the pickup, Hughes said. The pickup looks to be a two-wheel-drive model in the Dodge Ram 2500 series and has a body style from the 1993-2004 time period, he said. Investigators are having difficulty reading the vehicle identification number, but remain hopeful that they will be able to do so and positively identify the pickup's owner, Hughes said.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has not received reports of a pickup fitting that loose description being stolen, he added.

In what is believed to be a related incident, a white 2000 Ford F150 with side toolboxes and an attached 2010 Road Clipper tilt-bed trailer was stolen from a property along East Campbell Road just 100 yards from the burned pickup, Hughes said. The pickup was valued at $2,500 and the trailer at $4,500, he said. 

A short while later, the trailer was located approximately four miles away in the middle of the road in the 4000 block of North Kipp Road, Hughes said. It is believed that the hitch broke on the truck and that the trailer remained attached by the safety chains, he said. The trailer was returned to its owner, Hughes added.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578598079724.jpeg" alt="The pickup authorities are attempting to identify. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The pickup authorities are attempting to identify. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating two cases they believe to be related that involve a burned pickup and a stolen pickup and trailer.Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that deputies were called to the 6400 block of East Campbell Road in northeastern Saline County at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday for the report of a grass fire. When they arrived, however, they found a pickup in the roadway fully engulfed in flames, Hughes said.The intensity of the fire has made it difficult to positively identify the pickup, Hughes said. The pickup looks to be a two-wheel-drive model in the Dodge Ram 2500 series and has a body style from the 1993-2004 time period, he said. Investigators are having difficulty reading the vehicle identification number, but remain hopeful that they will be able to do so and positively identify the pickup's owner, Hughes said.The Saline County Sheriff's Office has not received reports of a pickup fitting that loose description being stolen, he added.In what is believed to be a related incident, a white 2000 Ford F150 with side toolboxes and an attached 2010 Road Clipper tilt-bed trailer was stolen from a property along East Campbell Road just 100 yards from the burned pickup, Hughes said. The pickup was valued at $2,500 and the trailer at $4,500, he said. A short while later, the trailer was located approximately four miles away in the middle of the road in the 4000 block of North Kipp Road, Hughes said. It is believed that the hitch broke on the truck and that the trailer remained attached by the safety chains, he said. The trailer was returned to its owner, Hughes added.

Burned pickup found; nearby pickup stolen in northeastern Saline County

Embers from a wood-burning stove are being blamed for an early morning house fire in southern Saline County.

Deputies and Rural Fire District No. 2 firefighters were dispatched to the 2800 block of West Salemsborg Road at 2:46 a.m. Thursday for the report of a house fire, Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning. When they arrived, they found three pickup beds that had been converted to trailers and part of the house burning, he said.

According to Hughes, the owner told deputies that a bucket with embers from a wood-burning stove had been left outside and was blown over by the wind.

Damage to the trailers was estimated at $1,400 and damage to the residence was estimated at $3,000, Hughes said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578595029893.jpeg" alt="Rural Fire District No. 2 firefighters check to make sure the fire in the residence has been extinguished. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Rural Fire District No. 2 firefighters check to make sure the fire in the residence has been extinguished. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Embers from a wood-burning stove are being blamed for an early morning house fire in southern Saline County.Deputies and Rural Fire District No. 2 firefighters were dispatched to the 2800 block of West Salemsborg Road at 2:46 a.m. Thursday for the report of a house fire, Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning. When they arrived, they found three pickup beds that had been converted to trailers and part of the house burning, he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578595277426.jpeg" alt="Fire damage to the residence." />
 <figcaption>Fire damage to the residence.</figcaption>
 </figure>According to Hughes, the owner told deputies that a bucket with embers from a wood-burning stove had been left outside and was blown over by the wind.Damage to the trailers was estimated at $1,400 and damage to the residence was estimated at $3,000, Hughes said.

Early morning fire damages house, trailers in southern Saline County

Emergency personnel responded to a car fire in the southern part of the county early this morning. 

Shortly after midnight, deputies and firefighters from Rural Fire District No. 2 responded to the intersection of South Old 81 and Kansas Highway 4 for the report of a car on fire, Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning. When deputies arrived, they found a 2004 Dodge Intrepid fully engulfed, he said. The driver, James Mauch, 18, of Lindsborg, and his passenger, Nicholas Schreck, 19, of Lindsborg, were out of the car and were not injured, he added. 

Hughes said Mauch reported that there was a loud pop and sparks flew from the engine. The car was totaled, Hughes said. Additionally, some grass close to the car was burned, he said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578593547470.jpeg" alt="The remains of the Dodge Intrepid. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The remains of the Dodge Intrepid. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Emergency personnel responded to a car fire in the southern part of the county early this morning. Shortly after midnight, deputies and firefighters from Rural Fire District No. 2 responded to the intersection of South Old 81 and Kansas Highway 4 for the report of a car on fire, Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning. When deputies arrived, they found a 2004 Dodge Intrepid fully engulfed, he said. The driver, James Mauch, 18, of Lindsborg, and his passenger, Nicholas Schreck, 19, of Lindsborg, were out of the car and were not injured, he added. Hughes said Mauch reported that there was a loud pop and sparks flew from the engine. The car was totaled, Hughes said. Additionally, some grass close to the car was burned, he said.

Fire destroys car in southern Saline County early this morning

Sparks from swinging, arcing power lines caused by the wind are believed to be the cause of a 100-acre fire in the 4000 block of East Magnolia Road Wednesday afternoon.

Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said Thursday that the fire was first reported at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday southeast of the East Magnolia Road-South Simpson Road intersection, near an Eagle Communications tower and an Ottawa County Rural Water District No. 2 water tower. Hughes said it appeared that swinging, arcing power lines near the tower may have sparked, setting off the fire.

The fire burned grass and fence posts, but no structures were damaged and no lives were lost, Hughes said.

Because of the wind, the fire jumped East Magnolia Road and burned up to a half-mile to three-quarters of a mile north of East Magnolia Road, Hughes said. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita, the wind was out of the south at 22-24 mph with gusts up to 40 mph during the fire.

At one point, the fire was large enough that it showed up on NWS radar.

The fire took crews from multiple agencies nearly five hours to extinguish, Hughes said. Saline County Rural Fire District No. 5 declared the fire out at 6:41 p.m., he added. 

Firefighters from all six rural fire districts in Saline County, the Salina Fire Department, McPherson Rural Fire District No. 6, and Ottawa County Rural Fire Districts No. 2 and No. 4 fought the blaze, Hughes said. Additional units from other agencies were standing by in case they were needed.

Hughes said Saline County officials were thankful for all the firefighters who responded to the blaze. He said the response was a great example of mutual aid and noted that the fire couldn't have been knocked down as quickly as it was without the assistance of so many firefighters and their equipment.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578593079716.jpeg" alt="The area where the fire is believed to have started. Salina Post photo courtesy Lonnie Smith" />
 <figcaption>The area where the fire is believed to have started. Salina Post photo courtesy Lonnie Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>Sparks from swinging, arcing power lines caused by the wind are believed to be the cause of a 100-acre fire in the 4000 block of East Magnolia Road Wednesday afternoon.Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said Thursday that the fire was first reported at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday southeast of the East Magnolia Road-South Simpson Road intersection, near an Eagle Communications tower and an Ottawa County Rural Water District No. 2 water tower. Hughes said it appeared that swinging, arcing power lines near the tower may have sparked, setting off the fire.The fire burned grass and fence posts, but no structures were damaged and no lives were lost, Hughes said.Because of the wind, the fire jumped East Magnolia Road and burned up to a half-mile to three-quarters of a mile north of East Magnolia Road, Hughes said. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita, the wind was out of the south at 22-24 mph with gusts up to 40 mph during the fire.At one point, the fire was large enough that it showed up on NWS radar.The fire took crews from multiple agencies nearly five hours to extinguish, Hughes said. Saline County Rural Fire District No. 5 declared the fire out at 6:41 p.m., he added. Firefighters from all six rural fire districts in Saline County, the Salina Fire Department, McPherson Rural Fire District No. 6, and Ottawa County Rural Fire Districts No. 2 and No. 4 fought the blaze, Hughes said. Additional units from other agencies were standing by in case they were needed.Hughes said Saline County officials were thankful for all the firefighters who responded to the blaze. He said the response was a great example of mutual aid and noted that the fire couldn't have been knocked down as quickly as it was without the assistance of so many firefighters and their equipment.

Sparking power lines suspected in large Saline County fire

A 39-year-old Phoenix, Ariz., man was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of trespassing and theft.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Santa Fe Avenue for the report of someone looking into parked vehicles. A witness reported that a white male with dark hair who was wearing sweats and carrying a backpack was seen rifling through a Chevrolet S10 pickup and a Dodge pickup, Forrester said. The Chevrolet pickup was owned by Frank Karber, 51, of Salina, and the Dodge pickup was owned by Leroy Harp, 71, of Salina, he said. Neither man reported anything missing from their pickups, Forrester said. 

Officers located Nathan Eguez, 39, of Phoenix, Ariz., who appeared to be intoxicated, Forrester said. 

While officers were talking with Eguez, another report came in from a patron of the Voo, 249 North Santa Fe Avenue, who had his cellphone stolen, Forrester said. Calvin Calp, 48, of Salina, reported that he set his cellphone down while playing pool and it disappeared, Forrester explained. Calp told police that Eguez was seen near the cellphone, he added. Forrester said Calp's cellphone, valued at $1,000, was located in Eguez's backpack.

Eguez was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and theft, Forrester said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578581474344.jpeg" alt="Nathan Eguez. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Nathan Eguez. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>A 39-year-old Phoenix, Ariz., man was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of trespassing and theft.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Santa Fe Avenue for the report of someone looking into parked vehicles. A witness reported that a white male with dark hair who was wearing sweats and carrying a backpack was seen rifling through a Chevrolet S10 pickup and a Dodge pickup, Forrester said. The Chevrolet pickup was owned by Frank Karber, 51, of Salina, and the Dodge pickup was owned by Leroy Harp, 71, of Salina, he said. Neither man reported anything missing from their pickups, Forrester said. Officers located Nathan Eguez, 39, of Phoenix, Ariz., who appeared to be intoxicated, Forrester said. While officers were talking with Eguez, another report came in from a patron of the Voo, 249 North Santa Fe Avenue, who had his cellphone stolen, Forrester said. Calvin Calp, 48, of Salina, reported that he set his cellphone down while playing pool and it disappeared, Forrester explained. Calp told police that Eguez was seen near the cellphone, he added. Forrester said Calp's cellphone, valued at $1,000, was located in Eguez's backpack.Eguez was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and theft, Forrester said.

Phoenix man arrested on suspicion of theft, tresspassing

In partnership with global testing service Pearson VUE, Salina Area Technical College is now offering the Kansas Real Estate Licensure Exams on campus.

Salina Tech first became a Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center in 2016 and has been expanding on the testing opportunities available in the Salina area since then.

To become an Authorized Testing Center, Salina Tech had to meet the Pearson VUE standards, including the ability to monitor test-takers throughout the test, both in-person and via video, provide a quiet space for the testing, and have a robust computer network.

Salina Tech also offers testing through other organizations, including CLEP, Dantes and Kryterion.

These organizations do have other testing centers in Kansas, including in Hays, Wichita and Topeka, but Salina Tech chose to become a testing center to benefit people in the Salina area.

The real estate exam testing is available on Monday afternoons, and throughout regular office hours on Tuesday through Thursday.

To arrange to take the real estate exams, a person must first complete Kansas Real Estate training. Testing must be scheduled and paid for through Pearson VUE.

For more information about the real estate exams and other testing services available at Salina Tech, contact Educational Services Coordinator Lara Duran at 785-309-3111 or Testing Services Specialist Shonell Edwards at 785-309-3136.

In partnership with global testing service Pearson VUE, Salina Area Technical College is now offering the Kansas Real Estate Licensure Exams on campus.Salina Tech first became a Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center in 2016 and has been expanding on the testing opportunities available in the Salina area since then.To become an Authorized Testing Center, Salina Tech had to meet the Pearson VUE standards, including the ability to monitor test-takers throughout the test, both in-person and via video, provide a quiet space for the testing, and have a robust computer network.Salina Tech also offers testing through other organizations, including CLEP, Dantes and Kryterion.These organizations do have other testing centers in Kansas, including in Hays, Wichita and Topeka, but Salina Tech chose to become a testing center to benefit people in the Salina area.The real estate exam testing is available on Monday afternoons, and throughout regular office hours on Tuesday through Thursday.To arrange to take the real estate exams, a person must first complete Kansas Real Estate training. Testing must be scheduled and paid for through Pearson VUE.For more information about the real estate exams and other testing services available at Salina Tech, contact Educational Services Coordinator Lara Duran at 785-309-3111 or Testing Services Specialist Shonell Edwards at 785-309-3136.

Salina Tech offers Kansas Real Estate Licensure exams

Registrations are now being accepted for the third annual Daddy Daughter Date Night.

The event is scheduled for Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.

This event is not limited to fathers; grandfathers, stepfathers, big brothers, and uncles may attend. Featured activities for this informal event include dancing, professional photography, crafts, catered food, and games.

Advance registration is $16 per person. Registration at the door is $10 per person, but will not include dinner.

Participants can register through the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, 300 W. Ash St., Room 100, or online at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>.

For more information, contact the Parks &amp; Recreation at (785) 309-5765.

Registrations are now being accepted for the third annual Daddy Daughter Date Night.The event is scheduled for Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.This event is not limited to fathers; grandfathers, stepfathers, big brothers, and uncles may attend. Featured activities for this informal event include dancing, professional photography, crafts, catered food, and games.Advance registration is $16 per person. Registration at the door is $10 per person, but will not include dinner.Participants can register through the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, 300 W. Ash St., Room 100, or online at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>.For more information, contact the Parks &amp; Recreation at (785) 309-5765.

Registration open for Daddy Daughter Date Night



Gardening season will be here before we know it, so now is a perfect time to become a Master Gardener.&nbsp; 

There are still several spots available in the 2020 Master Gardener basic training course which begins Jan. 30 in Salina and runs each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 19.&nbsp; Topics covered in the course include basic botany, soil fertility, insects, diseases, tree and shrub care, vegetables, fruit gardening, native plants and pollinators, wildlife, landscape design and more.

Master Gardeners are K-State Research &amp; Extension volunteers who enjoy cultivating their own plants and gardens while sharing their skills and knowledge with the community around them to help others grow.&nbsp; Master Gardening is a wonderful way to enrich your life and the lives of others.

The decision to become a Master Gardener can be very rewarding.&nbsp; It is a decision to take your horticulture knowledge to the next level, and it is also a commitment to find creative ways to make a difference in our community while sharing that knowledge with the people and places around you.

Training is just one great benefit.&nbsp; Master Gardeners receive a 40-hour-plus horticulture training course from K-State Extension specialists and county Extension agents.&nbsp; The basic training provides a great starting point for those new to gardening, but is also in-depth enough to apply to gardeners of any skill level.&nbsp; Other benefits of being a Master Gardener include the camaraderie of people who share similar passions, receiving ongoing horticulture training and support through K-State Research and Extension, and occasional visits to horticultural places of interest.

Once training is complete, Master Gardeners are encouraged to take their knowledge out to the community to share it with others in unique and meaningful ways.&nbsp; First-year Master Gardeners volunteer 40 hours of time and during succeeding years have a commitment of just 20 hours to remain active.

Master Gardener volunteer time can be selected from current Master Gardener projects and can also be tailored to individual abilities and interests.&nbsp; Master Gardeners are encouraged to find their creativity in looking for ways to impact the community.&nbsp; A few activities many Master Gardeners enjoy volunteering on include:&nbsp; the demonstration garden, gardening with kids, county fairs, educational garden tours and events, and booths at public events.

Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;to fill out an application and reserve your chair in the upcoming training course.&nbsp; For more information,&nbsp; contact the K-State Research and Extension office at 785-309-5850.

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Gardening season will be here before we know it, so now is a perfect time to become a Master Gardener.&nbsp; There are still several spots available in the 2020 Master Gardener basic training course which begins Jan. 30 in Salina and runs each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 19.&nbsp; Topics covered in the course include basic botany, soil fertility, insects, diseases, tree and shrub care, vegetables, fruit gardening, native plants and pollinators, wildlife, landscape design and more.Who are Master Gardeners?Master Gardeners are K-State Research &amp; Extension volunteers who enjoy cultivating their own plants and gardens while sharing their skills and knowledge with the community around them to help others grow.&nbsp; Master Gardening is a wonderful way to enrich your life and the lives of others.Why become a Master Gardener?The decision to become a Master Gardener can be very rewarding.&nbsp; It is a decision to take your horticulture knowledge to the next level, and it is also a commitment to find creative ways to make a difference in our community while sharing that knowledge with the people and places around you.Training is just one great benefit.&nbsp; Master Gardeners receive a 40-hour-plus horticulture training course from K-State Extension specialists and county Extension agents.&nbsp; The basic training provides a great starting point for those new to gardening, but is also in-depth enough to apply to gardeners of any skill level.&nbsp; Other benefits of being a Master Gardener include the camaraderie of people who share similar passions, receiving ongoing horticulture training and support through K-State Research and Extension, and occasional visits to horticultural places of interest.What about volunteering?Once training is complete, Master Gardeners are encouraged to take their knowledge out to the community to share it with others in unique and meaningful ways.&nbsp; First-year Master Gardeners volunteer 40 hours of time and during succeeding years have a commitment of just 20 hours to remain active.Master Gardener volunteer time can be selected from current Master Gardener projects and can also be tailored to individual abilities and interests.&nbsp; Master Gardeners are encouraged to find their creativity in looking for ways to impact the community.&nbsp; A few activities many Master Gardeners enjoy volunteering on include:&nbsp; the demonstration garden, gardening with kids, county fairs, educational garden tours and events, and booths at public events.Fill out your application nowVisit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;to fill out an application and reserve your chair in the upcoming training course.&nbsp; For more information,&nbsp; contact the K-State Research and Extension office at 785-309-5850.

Local Master Gardener training begins Jan. 30

Today is Thursday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2020. There are 357 days left in the year.

On Jan. 9, 1945, during World War II, American forces began landing on the shores of Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines as the Battle of Luzon got underway, resulting in an Allied victory over Imperial Japanese forces.

In 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union, the same day the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, retreated because of artillery fire.

In 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was born in Yorba Linda, California.

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 </figure>Today is Thursday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2020. There are 357 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 9, 1945, during World War II, American forces began landing on the shores of Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines as the Battle of Luzon got underway, resulting in an Allied victory over Imperial Japanese forces.On this date:In 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union, the same day the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, retreated because of artillery fire.In 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was born in Yorba Linda, California.In 1916, the World War I Battle of Gallipoli ended after eight months with an Ottoman Empire victory as Allied forces withdrew.In 1951, the United Nations headquarters in New York officially opened.In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in his State of the Union address to Congress, warned of the threat of Communist imperialism.In 1959, the Western series "Rawhide" premiered on CBS-TV.In 1987, the White House released a January 1986 memorandum prepared for President Ronald Reagan by Lt. Col. Oliver L. North showing a link between U.S. arms sales to Iran and the release of American hostages in Lebanon.In 1997, a Comair commuter plane crashed 18 miles short of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing all 29 people on board.In 2001, Linda Chavez withdrew her bid to be President-elect George W. Bush's Secretary of Labor because of controversy over an immigrant in the U.S. illegally who'd once lived with her.In 2006, confirmation hearings opened in Washington for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. "The Phantom of the Opera" leapt past "Cats" to become the longest-running show in Broadway history (a record that still stands).In 2009, the Illinois House voted 114-1 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who defiantly insisted again that he had committed no crime. (The Illinois Senate unanimously voted to remove Blagojevich from office 20 days later.)Ten years ago: In a video broadcast posthumously, the Jordanian doctor who'd killed seven CIA employees in a suicide attack in Afghanistan on Dec. 30, 2009, called on all jihadists to attack U.S. targets to avenge the death of Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud. Peyton Manning became the first player to win The Associated Press' NFL Most Valuable Player award four times.Five years ago: French security forces shot and killed two al-Qaida-linked brothers suspected of carrying the rampage at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that had claimed 12 lives, the same day a gunman killed four people at a Paris kosher grocery store before being killed by police. Samuel Goldwyn Jr., 88, a champion of the independent film movement and son of one of the founders of Hollywood, died in Los Angeles.One year ago: President Donald Trump walked out of his negotiating meeting with congressional leaders as efforts to end the 19-day partial government shutdown fell into deeper disarray over his demand for billions of dollars to build a border wall. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, announced that they were divorcing, ending a 25-year marriage.Today's Birthdays: Actress K. Callan is 84. Folk singer Joan Baez is 79. Rockabilly singer Roy Head is 79. Rock musician Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) is 76. Actor John Doman is 75. Singer David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) is 70. Singer Crystal Gayle is 69. Actor J.K. Simmons is 65. Actress Imelda Staunton is 64. Nobel Peace laureate Rigoberta Menchu is 61. Rock musician Eric Erlandson is 57. Actress Joely Richardson is 55. Rock musician Carl Bell (Fuel) is 53. Actor David Costabile is 53. Rock singer Steve Harwell (Smash Mouth) is 53. Rock singer-musician Dave Matthews is 53. Actress-director Joey Lauren Adams is 52. Comedian/actor Deon Cole is 49. Actress Angela Bettis is 47. Actor Omari Hardwick is 46. Roots singer-songwriter Hayes Carll is 44. Singer A.J. McLean (Backstreet Boys) is 42. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is 38. Pop-rock musician Drew Brown (OneRepublic) is 36. Rock-soul singer Paolo Nutini is 33. Actress Nina Dobrev is 31. Actor Basil Eidenbenz is 27. Actress Kerris Dorsey is 22. Actor Tyree Brown is 16.Thought for Today: "Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really need it." — Swedish proverb.Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.