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

Domestic Battery: rude physical contact 2nd

Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact; 2nd or subs

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): outside warrant&nbsp;

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500353365.jpeg" alt="Bennett,Paul Ray " />
 <figcaption>Bennett,Paul Ray </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bennett,Paul RayREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500375093.jpeg" alt="Dionicio-Reyes,Christian Alberto" />
 <figcaption>Dionicio-Reyes,Christian Alberto</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Dionicio-Reyes,Christian AlbertoREQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500398165.jpeg" alt="Garrison,Thomas Cole" />
 <figcaption>Garrison,Thomas Cole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garrison,Thomas ColeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): &nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact 2ndStalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact; 2nd or subsViol protection order; Abuse order<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500425560.jpeg" alt="Hall,Shane Albert" />
 <figcaption>Hall,Shane Albert</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hall,Shane AlbertREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500450272.jpeg" alt="Imlay,Christian Matthew" />
 <figcaption>Imlay,Christian Matthew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Imlay,Christian MatthewREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500478403.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Jones,Roy AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appearUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500502114.jpeg" alt="Leidig,Ashlynn Nadine" />
 <figcaption>Leidig,Ashlynn Nadine</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Leidig,Ashlynn NadineREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500524989.jpeg" alt="IMG_1418.jpeg" />
 <figcaption>IMG_1418.jpeg</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Smith,Justin EugeneREQUESTED CHARGE(S): outside warrant&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500548146.jpeg" alt="Wickey,Anthony Eugene" />
 <figcaption>Wickey,Anthony Eugene</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Wickey,Anthony EugeneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appearOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740500567220.jpeg" alt="Williams,Michael Cody" />
 <figcaption>Williams,Michael Cody</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams,Michael CodyREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appearFailure to appearFailure to appearUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantFailure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, Feb. 25

CLOUD COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding.

Trooper Peterson checked the speed of&nbsp; a driver traveling 109mph northbound toward Concordia and was still at 91mph entering a 55mph zone in city limits, according to a statement from the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C.

"Speed limits exist for a reason—reaction time, stopping distance, and safety for everyone on the road. Slow down. Troopers are out working hard to keep Kansas roadways safe."&nbsp; The driver was given a ticket for $438.00.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740481785060.png" alt="Photo KHP" />
 <figcaption>Photo KHP</figcaption>
 </figure>CLOUD COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding.Trooper Peterson checked the speed of&nbsp; a driver traveling 109mph northbound toward Concordia and was still at 91mph entering a 55mph zone in city limits, according to a statement from the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C."Speed limits exist for a reason—reaction time, stopping distance, and safety for everyone on the road. Slow down. Troopers are out working hard to keep Kansas roadways safe."&nbsp; The driver was given a ticket for $438.00.

KHP: Driver caught traveling 109mph in a 70mph zone

The Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 24, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.

At 2:30 p.m. in Room 107, commissioners will hear an update regarding Salina Animal Services.&nbsp;

The meeting will begin with confirmation that the required notice under the Kansas Open Meeting Act has been provided, followed by a roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.&nbsp;

Public hearings and items scheduled for a certain time

(3.1) The commission will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance No. 25-11234, which would vacate a utility easement in Schilling Subdivision No. 5 to allow for a terminal expansion at Salina Municipal Airport.

(4.1) The commission will consider approving the minutes from the Feb. 10, 2025, meeting.

(4.2) Resolution No. 25-8283 will appoint a new member to the Salina Airport Authority.

(4.3) The commission will review biennial Special Alcohol funding requests for the 2025-2026 funding period.

(4.4) The commission will consider accepting a public sanitary sewer easement to serve a new Maverik convenience store outside the Windy Creek Addition.

(4.5) A license agreement with Bergkamp, Inc. for a sign in the public right-of-way at 3040 Emulsion Drive will also be considered.

(5.1) The commission will consider Resolutions No. 25-8280, 25-8281, and 25-8282, authorizing improvements to main trafficways, the public water supply system at Salina Municipal Airport, and the public water supply system in Overlook Estates Extension.

(5.2) The commission will discuss the selection of an executive search firm to assist with hiring a new city manager.

(5.3) The commission will consider approving the 2025 Conventions and Tourism Promotion Program and Cultural Grant Program Budget.

(5.4) The commission will consider Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between Salina and Saline County regarding the Animal Shelter.

(5.5) The commission will also review an Interlocal Agreement with Saline County for Plan Review and Building Inspection Services.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701016826196.jpeg" alt="Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 24, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.At 2:30 p.m. in Room 107, commissioners will hear an update regarding Salina Animal Services.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VXMWMErE3T0?si=dvi-8ieYOnigR-6T&amp;controls=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><h2>Call to order</h2>The meeting will begin with confirmation that the required notice under the Kansas Open Meeting Act has been provided, followed by a roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.&nbsp;<h2>Public hearings and items scheduled for a certain time</h2>(3.1) The commission will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance No. 25-11234, which would vacate a utility easement in Schilling Subdivision No. 5 to allow for a terminal expansion at Salina Municipal Airport.<h2>Consent agenda</h2>(4.1) The commission will consider approving the minutes from the Feb. 10, 2025, meeting.(4.2) Resolution No. 25-8283 will appoint a new member to the Salina Airport Authority.(4.3) The commission will review biennial Special Alcohol funding requests for the 2025-2026 funding period.(4.4) The commission will consider accepting a public sanitary sewer easement to serve a new Maverik convenience store outside the Windy Creek Addition.(4.5) A license agreement with Bergkamp, Inc. for a sign in the public right-of-way at 3040 Emulsion Drive will also be considered.<h2>Administration</h2>(5.1) The commission will consider Resolutions No. 25-8280, 25-8281, and 25-8282, authorizing improvements to main trafficways, the public water supply system at Salina Municipal Airport, and the public water supply system in Overlook Estates Extension.(5.2) The commission will discuss the selection of an executive search firm to assist with hiring a new city manager.(5.3) The commission will consider approving the 2025 Conventions and Tourism Promotion Program and Cultural Grant Program Budget.(5.4) The commission will consider Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between Salina and Saline County regarding the Animal Shelter.(5.5) The commission will also review an Interlocal Agreement with Saline County for Plan Review and Building Inspection Services.<h2>Development business</h2><h2>Other business</h2><h2>Citizens forum</h2><h2>Executive session</h2><h2>Adjournment</h2>

Salina City Comm. to discuss city manager search, animal services, infrastructure projects at Feb. 24 meeting

College students interested in a career in law enforcement can now apply for the Kansas Highway Patrol’s (KHP) Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy, a four-day immersive experience held annually in Salina the week before Memorial Day.

The academy offers students a first-hand look into the life of a Kansas State Trooper through scenario-based training, physical fitness exercises, and classroom instruction at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Participants will engage in traffic stop simulations, firearms training, defensive tactics, and team-building exercises. The program also features demonstrations from the KHP Canine Unit, an aircraft introduction, and a tour of the Communications Center.

To apply, students must submit an 80-100-word essay on their interest in the academy, along with an endorsement from their school’s dean, sponsorship from a college advisor or department head, and a completed medical authorization form. A sponsor must accompany students but can attend at no additional cost.

The $150 registration fee covers training, lodging, and meals. Interested students can visit <a>www.KansasHighwayPatrol.org/KHPjobsorg/CollegiateLawAcademy</a> or call 785-822-1700 for more information.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615930110399.png" alt="KHP Collegiate Law Academy.PNG" />
 <figcaption>KHP Collegiate Law Academy.PNG</figcaption>
 </figure>KHPCollege students interested in a career in law enforcement can now apply for the Kansas Highway Patrol’s (KHP) Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy, a four-day immersive experience held annually in Salina the week before Memorial Day.The academy offers students a first-hand look into the life of a Kansas State Trooper through scenario-based training, physical fitness exercises, and classroom instruction at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Participants will engage in traffic stop simulations, firearms training, defensive tactics, and team-building exercises. The program also features demonstrations from the KHP Canine Unit, an aircraft introduction, and a tour of the Communications Center.To apply, students must submit an 80-100-word essay on their interest in the academy, along with an endorsement from their school’s dean, sponsorship from a college advisor or department head, and a completed medical authorization form. A sponsor must accompany students but can attend at no additional cost.The $150 registration fee covers training, lodging, and meals. Interested students can visit <a>www.KansasHighwayPatrol.org/KHPjobsorg/CollegiateLawAcademy</a> or call 785-822-1700 for more information.

KHP Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy accepting applications

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740402063421.jpeg" alt="Coutts,Frederick J. III " />
 <figcaption>Coutts,Frederick J. III </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Coutts,Frederick J. IIIREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740402110086.jpeg" alt=" Rose,Justin Michael" />
 <figcaption> Rose,Justin Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Rose,Justin MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crimeTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740402149931.jpeg" alt=" Ross,Delilah Rae" />
 <figcaption> Ross,Delilah Rae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ross,Delilah RaeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740402191093.jpeg" alt=" Trower,Shawn Michael" />
 <figcaption> Trower,Shawn Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Trower,Shawn MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, Feb. 24

Pavement sealing work in Salina will take place from Monday, February 24, through Friday, February 28. Circle C Paving &amp; Construction of Goddard, Kansas, will work on the City of Salina’s annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting.

Crawford from Briarcliff to the east, Edgehill, Fairdale from Applewood to Brookwood, Fairdale from Glen to Edgehill, Eastborough from Seitz to the south, Marymount from Iron to Country Club, Country Club from Marymount to Eastborough, East Park Ln, West Park Ln, Stack from Delaware to Missouri, Indian Rock Ln, Edison Pl, Westbend, Waverly, Westchester, and YMCA Dr.

The work will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to properties within work zones will be maintained at all times. “Road Work Ahead” signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane closures are to be expected. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.

The annual crack and joint sealing program is an important and cost-effective preventive maintenance component of the City of Salina’s annual street repair program. Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water from penetrating into the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in reducing a number of pavement problems which include crack spreading, formation of voids under pavement, swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials, freeze-thaw action, alligator cracking, potholing, and complete failure. Because of its importance and cost-effectiveness, the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no less often than every seven years.

The scheduled work described above is the first installment of the City of Salina’s 2025 Crack Seal annual maintenance project. The full project cost of all installments totals $486,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701016826196.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Pavement sealing work in Salina will take place from Monday, February 24, through Friday, February 28. Circle C Paving &amp; Construction of Goddard, Kansas, will work on the City of Salina’s annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting.Streets impacted include:Crawford from Briarcliff to the east, Edgehill, Fairdale from Applewood to Brookwood, Fairdale from Glen to Edgehill, Eastborough from Seitz to the south, Marymount from Iron to Country Club, Country Club from Marymount to Eastborough, East Park Ln, West Park Ln, Stack from Delaware to Missouri, Indian Rock Ln, Edison Pl, Westbend, Waverly, Westchester, and YMCA Dr.The work will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to properties within work zones will be maintained at all times. “Road Work Ahead” signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane closures are to be expected. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.The annual crack and joint sealing program is an important and cost-effective preventive maintenance component of the City of Salina’s annual street repair program. Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water from penetrating into the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in reducing a number of pavement problems which include crack spreading, formation of voids under pavement, swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials, freeze-thaw action, alligator cracking, potholing, and complete failure. Because of its importance and cost-effectiveness, the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no less often than every seven years.The scheduled work described above is the first installment of the City of Salina’s 2025 Crack Seal annual maintenance project. The full project cost of all installments totals $486,000.

Salina street pavement sealing work begins Feb. 24

By LESLIE MANNING <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southeastspotlight/">The Spotlight</a> “We’ve never really been a one size fits all,” Mason Winter said. “In the sale barn industry, you get a taste of it all, and make due with what you’ve got.”

In December, Winter came on board at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, Salina, representing the new ownership, Winter Livestock.

“We are going to keep everything the same,” Winter said. “Salina is the largest sale barn in Kansas, so whatever they were doing is working really well for them.”

Winter was born and raised in Dodge City, where his family owns and operates a sale barn, Winter Livestock, that began with his great-grandpa.

“I’m the fourth generation,” Winter said. “My family came to Dodge in 1936. My great-grandpa, Karl, bought stock yards from the railroads, and turned it into the local sale barn. It’s treated us pretty well ever since.”

Winter Livestock expanded throughout the generations, to its current capacity of three sale barns in Kansas, one in Colorado and one in Wyoming. Winter, one of four siblings, earned a degree in ag business from Oklahoma State, while returning home on weekends and for Wednesday sales to help operate the Dodge City sale barn. Upon graduation, Winter ran the Dodge City location.

“(Growing up) I was around the sale barn as much as possible,” Winter said. “I tried to dive in as much as I could. Once I got to high school, I started helping and not being in the way of everybody.”

Since December, Winter has dove in at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, learning everything he can from sale barn manager, Mike Samples.

“It’s no secret in the state of Kansas that this is Mike Samples’ sale barn,” Winter said. “This place was built on his shoulders. We are happy to build off of what he has built.”

Samples will stay on as manager for two more years, to teach Winter the ropes of the structures in place at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.

“There’s not really a secret formula,” Winter said. “You work really hard and treat people well, and they seem to do the same back to you. (Sale barns) all kind of follow the same plan, and the same systems, with their own personal touches on them.”

Farmers and Ranchers Livestock will continue to operate with a flat rate commission per head. Preparing cattle for the auctions on Mondays and Thursdays, with special auctions for vaccinated calves on Tuesdays, will remain a priority.

“The feeding, the watering and the facilitating of the cattle is a job in and of itself,” Winter said. “We’re trying to get as close to what they weighed at home. We want the smallest amount of shrink as possible. Through grass hay and pellets, we try to mitigate that shrink as much as possible.”

Kyle Elwood, will remain the assistant manager at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, preparing the cattle for sale days. Elwood has been the assistant manager and an auctioneer for Farmers and Ranchers Livestock for over 30 years.

“Kyle has about as good of eye as anyone I’ve met,” Winter said. “He knows what is going to sell each week, and what the buyers are looking for. It’s impressive how in tune he is with where the cattle need to be and how they need to be sorted.”

Packaging the producer’s cattle, by characteristics like color, weight and sex, will remain the same.

“Each producer’s cattle is represented in categories in and of themselves,” Winter said. “Buyers are looking for the biggest bunch of like cattle that they can put together. As long as there’s something for them to buy, they make our job really easy. They are competing against each other, so their competitive spirits drive up the costs.”

Buyers will continue to see a selection of bottle calves, weaned calves, cow/calf pairs, cows and bred cows.

“We’ve got every facet covered and the buyers make our job really easy,” Winter said.

According to Winter, the hardest part of the job is unloading and loading and keeping everything straight.

“Everything that comes in has to go back out to its new home with low stress and no injuries,” Winter said. “It’s a lot of thankless jobs, that we wouldn’t be able to do without. It’s a lot of getting cattle in and getting cattle out.”

Horse sales will also continue at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, with the 2025 sales scheduled for May 17 and one in October. Hog sales will continue on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. A buffalo sale is planned for December.

“I am here to learn as much as I can from Mike and Kyle,” Winter said.

Mike Samples began managing Farmers and Ranchers Livestock on August 31, 1987. Raised on an 80-acre farm north of Erie, he joined the FFA chapter in high school under the direction of vo-ag teacher, Ken Nuntin. Samples’ first FFA project was raising six pigs, leading him into raising hogs and cattle.

Also, while in high school, Samples went to the sale barn in Parsons as often as he could. Wanting to be a part of the auction world, he started driving and traveling with famous cattleman, E.J. Peck, learning about the cattle industry.

Samples worked for the Fredonia market, later running the Chanute Sale Barn for a short while before becoming the manager of the Parsons Livestock Market for Russell and Mark McKee. He had been running the sale barn in Parsons, when he left to take over Farmers and Ranchers Livestock in Salina.

“It was in pretty sad shape when I got here,” Samples said. “I’ve never had a lot of give up in me. I just went to driving around the country and meeting people. A lot of places I went to, people actually ran me off their property, because they didn’t like Farmers and Ranchers. I just kept coming back. Most of those people made really good customers of mine.”

In 1987, Farmers and Ranchers Livestock was owned by Joe Clemence, John Clemence, Chris Hoffman and Bill Hoffman. Joe Clemence was the son of an original owner, Laurence Clemence. Laurence Clemence started Farmers and Ranchers Livestock with Merrill Christiansen and Bob Muir in 1966.

“There were two sale barns already in Salina,” Samples said. “They shut the other two barns down. They got all the cattle and the other barns just went away.”

According to the Kansas State Department of Agriculture, by 1987, numbers were down, with Farmers and Ranchers Livestock running 88,606 head of cattle across the auction block during the year. By building relationships with producers and buyers, Samples increased those numbers to over 200,000 head each year.

“They didn’t have buyers and they didn’t have an active market,” Samples said. “Roger Johnson told me when I got here, ‘You’ll never be able to fill this barn back up, because you don’t have the buyers.' I got the buyers, I got the cattle and I got the market and all is good.”

Samples knew buyers, and began calling people. Now, every major feeding group in the Midwest is represented in the buyers’ seats at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.

“When I got here, Junction City was getting a lot of cattle,” Samples said. “I just, slowly but surely, got the farmers to bring their cattle to us. It was not an easy task and it was not a quick task. It took time. After I got the thing going and started, then we became the largest livestock auction in Kansas.”

Winter Livestock owned the two largest sale barns in Kansas, Dodge City and Pratt. According to Samples, Dodge City had the biggest sale barn in Kansas for 50 years. Mike Lewis, a friend of Samples, ran the Winter Livestock sale barn in Pratt.

“When I started getting the business going, Mike Lewis was trying to pass Dodge,” Samples said. “Nobody had every passed Dodge. We joked with each other that I was going to pass them both after Pratt passed Dodge.”

Samples attributes the success of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock to several factors, including the location. With Salina at the junction of I-135 and I-70, the sale barn was easily accessible to both buyers and sellers. In addition, Samples notes, the conditions of the region allows for good livestock production.

“I like this part of the world, because there’s grass,” Samples said. “There are cattle and crops to feed the cattle.”

The success is also rooted in Samples’ drive and motivation.

"I had always wanted to run a big successful sale barn,” Samples said. “You gotta love what you do, people have to know that you like what you do and enjoy what you are doing.”

In 2021, Samples was inducted into the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to competitive marketing, as the backbone of true price discovery.

“Farmers and Ranchers is very highly respected in the auction business in Kansas and the Midwest,” Samples said. “We get sellers from Western Kansas, from Oklahoma, from Missouri and all over the state of Kansas.”

Samples intends to manage the barn for the next two years, and introduce Mason to the network of buyers and producers composing the business of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.

“The main thing, I have a very tight relationship with my customers,” Samples said. “I thought when I first met Mason he would fit in. He’s met the people well, and they like him. People were looking for a home. They were going other places, and we give them a home.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740163753293.jpeg" alt="Mason Winter Photos Courtesy Leslie Manning" />
 <figcaption>Mason Winter Photos Courtesy Leslie Manning</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE MANNING <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southeastspotlight/">The Spotlight</a> “We’ve never really been a one size fits all,” Mason Winter said. “In the sale barn industry, you get a taste of it all, and make due with what you’ve got.”In December, Winter came on board at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, Salina, representing the new ownership, Winter Livestock.“We are going to keep everything the same,” Winter said. “Salina is the largest sale barn in Kansas, so whatever they were doing is working really well for them.”<h2>Under new ownership</h2>Winter was born and raised in Dodge City, where his family owns and operates a sale barn, Winter Livestock, that began with his great-grandpa.“I’m the fourth generation,” Winter said. “My family came to Dodge in 1936. My great-grandpa, Karl, bought stock yards from the railroads, and turned it into the local sale barn. It’s treated us pretty well ever since.”Winter Livestock expanded throughout the generations, to its current capacity of three sale barns in Kansas, one in Colorado and one in Wyoming. Winter, one of four siblings, earned a degree in ag business from Oklahoma State, while returning home on weekends and for Wednesday sales to help operate the Dodge City sale barn. Upon graduation, Winter ran the Dodge City location.“(Growing up) I was around the sale barn as much as possible,” Winter said. “I tried to dive in as much as I could. Once I got to high school, I started helping and not being in the way of everybody.”Since December, Winter has dove in at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, learning everything he can from sale barn manager, Mike Samples.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740163646969.jpeg" alt="Mike Samples" />
 <figcaption>Mike Samples</figcaption>
 </figure>“It’s no secret in the state of Kansas that this is Mike Samples’ sale barn,” Winter said. “This place was built on his shoulders. We are happy to build off of what he has built.”Samples will stay on as manager for two more years, to teach Winter the ropes of the structures in place at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.“There’s not really a secret formula,” Winter said. “You work really hard and treat people well, and they seem to do the same back to you. (Sale barns) all kind of follow the same plan, and the same systems, with their own personal touches on them.”Farmers and Ranchers Livestock will continue to operate with a flat rate commission per head. Preparing cattle for the auctions on Mondays and Thursdays, with special auctions for vaccinated calves on Tuesdays, will remain a priority.“The feeding, the watering and the facilitating of the cattle is a job in and of itself,” Winter said. “We’re trying to get as close to what they weighed at home. We want the smallest amount of shrink as possible. Through grass hay and pellets, we try to mitigate that shrink as much as possible.”Kyle Elwood, will remain the assistant manager at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, preparing the cattle for sale days. Elwood has been the assistant manager and an auctioneer for Farmers and Ranchers Livestock for over 30 years.“Kyle has about as good of eye as anyone I’ve met,” Winter said. “He knows what is going to sell each week, and what the buyers are looking for. It’s impressive how in tune he is with where the cattle need to be and how they need to be sorted.”Packaging the producer’s cattle, by characteristics like color, weight and sex, will remain the same.“Each producer’s cattle is represented in categories in and of themselves,” Winter said. “Buyers are looking for the biggest bunch of like cattle that they can put together. As long as there’s something for them to buy, they make our job really easy. They are competing against each other, so their competitive spirits drive up the costs.”Buyers will continue to see a selection of bottle calves, weaned calves, cow/calf pairs, cows and bred cows.“We’ve got every facet covered and the buyers make our job really easy,” Winter said.According to Winter, the hardest part of the job is unloading and loading and keeping everything straight.“Everything that comes in has to go back out to its new home with low stress and no injuries,” Winter said. “It’s a lot of thankless jobs, that we wouldn’t be able to do without. It’s a lot of getting cattle in and getting cattle out.”Horse sales will also continue at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, with the 2025 sales scheduled for May 17 and one in October. Hog sales will continue on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. A buffalo sale is planned for December.“I am here to learn as much as I can from Mike and Kyle,” Winter said.<h2>Building a sale barn</h2>Mike Samples began managing Farmers and Ranchers Livestock on August 31, 1987. Raised on an 80-acre farm north of Erie, he joined the FFA chapter in high school under the direction of vo-ag teacher, Ken Nuntin. Samples’ first FFA project was raising six pigs, leading him into raising hogs and cattle.Also, while in high school, Samples went to the sale barn in Parsons as often as he could. Wanting to be a part of the auction world, he started driving and traveling with famous cattleman, E.J. Peck, learning about the cattle industry.Samples worked for the Fredonia market, later running the Chanute Sale Barn for a short while before becoming the manager of the Parsons Livestock Market for Russell and Mark McKee. He had been running the sale barn in Parsons, when he left to take over Farmers and Ranchers Livestock in Salina.“It was in pretty sad shape when I got here,” Samples said. “I’ve never had a lot of give up in me. I just went to driving around the country and meeting people. A lot of places I went to, people actually ran me off their property, because they didn’t like Farmers and Ranchers. I just kept coming back. Most of those people made really good customers of mine.”In 1987, Farmers and Ranchers Livestock was owned by Joe Clemence, John Clemence, Chris Hoffman and Bill Hoffman. Joe Clemence was the son of an original owner, Laurence Clemence. Laurence Clemence started Farmers and Ranchers Livestock with Merrill Christiansen and Bob Muir in 1966.“There were two sale barns already in Salina,” Samples said. “They shut the other two barns down. They got all the cattle and the other barns just went away.”According to the Kansas State Department of Agriculture, by 1987, numbers were down, with Farmers and Ranchers Livestock running 88,606 head of cattle across the auction block during the year. By building relationships with producers and buyers, Samples increased those numbers to over 200,000 head each year.“They didn’t have buyers and they didn’t have an active market,” Samples said. “Roger Johnson told me when I got here, ‘You’ll never be able to fill this barn back up, because you don’t have the buyers.' I got the buyers, I got the cattle and I got the market and all is good.”Samples knew buyers, and began calling people. Now, every major feeding group in the Midwest is represented in the buyers’ seats at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.“When I got here, Junction City was getting a lot of cattle,” Samples said. “I just, slowly but surely, got the farmers to bring their cattle to us. It was not an easy task and it was not a quick task. It took time. After I got the thing going and started, then we became the largest livestock auction in Kansas.”Winter Livestock owned the two largest sale barns in Kansas, Dodge City and Pratt. According to Samples, Dodge City had the biggest sale barn in Kansas for 50 years. Mike Lewis, a friend of Samples, ran the Winter Livestock sale barn in Pratt.“When I started getting the business going, Mike Lewis was trying to pass Dodge,” Samples said. “Nobody had every passed Dodge. We joked with each other that I was going to pass them both after Pratt passed Dodge.”That is exactly what happened.Samples attributes the success of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock to several factors, including the location. With Salina at the junction of I-135 and I-70, the sale barn was easily accessible to both buyers and sellers. In addition, Samples notes, the conditions of the region allows for good livestock production.“I like this part of the world, because there’s grass,” Samples said. “There are cattle and crops to feed the cattle.”The success is also rooted in Samples’ drive and motivation."I had always wanted to run a big successful sale barn,” Samples said. “You gotta love what you do, people have to know that you like what you do and enjoy what you are doing.”In 2021, Samples was inducted into the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to competitive marketing, as the backbone of true price discovery.“Farmers and Ranchers is very highly respected in the auction business in Kansas and the Midwest,” Samples said. “We get sellers from Western Kansas, from Oklahoma, from Missouri and all over the state of Kansas.”Samples intends to manage the barn for the next two years, and introduce Mason to the network of buyers and producers composing the business of Farmers and Ranchers Livestock.“The main thing, I have a very tight relationship with my customers,” Samples said. “I thought when I first met Mason he would fit in. He’s met the people well, and they like him. People were looking for a home. They were going other places, and we give them a home.”

'Winter Livestock' takes ownership of 'Farmers and Ranchers Livestock'

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner and Failure to Appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wittman, Kasey Jean Rachael

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323575359.png" alt=" Fulton, Ryliegh Lerae" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fulton, Ryliegh LeraeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner and Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323614826.png" alt="Nelson, Chelsea Rose" />
 <figcaption>Nelson, Chelsea Rose</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Nelson, Chelsea RoseREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323658826.png" alt="Reidelberger, Emma Rose" />
 <figcaption>Reidelberger, Emma Rose</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reidelberger, Emma RoseREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323703044.png" alt="Ross, Delilah Rae" />
 <figcaption>Ross, Delilah Rae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ross, Delilah RaeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323738924.png" alt="Schacht, Pamela Rae " />
 <figcaption>Schacht, Pamela Rae </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Schacht, Pamela RaeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740323789392.png" alt="Wittman, Kasey Jean Rachael" />
 <figcaption>Wittman, Kasey Jean Rachael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wittman, Kasey Jean RachaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

Saline County Jail Bookings, Feb. 23

BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/09/21/kansas-board-of-regents-sculpts-plan-for-boosting-state-aid-to-public-higher-education/?emci=78717300-c858-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&amp;emdi=fc107f78-2659-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>

OVERLAND PARK — Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about&nbsp;<a href="https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/04/oklahoma-house-advances-controversial-bill-giving-some-storm-chasers-emergency-vehicle-status/" target="_blank">a proposed Oklahoma bill</a>&nbsp;that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others.

Oklahoma Rep. Scott Fetgatter introduced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2426&amp;Session=2500" target="_blank">House Bill 2426</a>&nbsp;last month to create a special license that would allow personnel from legacy TV stations and weather researchers affiliated with specified universities operating around severe thunderstorms, to act as emergency responders in the immediate aftermath of a tornado.

The Oklahoma House Business Committee passed the bill on Feb. 4. If it becomes law, the measure would allow licensed storm chasers to affix flashing lights on their vehicles, giving them right-of-way through red lights and on closed roads. The storm tracker license would cost about $500 with a renewal fee of $250. In a statement, Fetgatter, a Republican from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, said the bill is still a work in progress.

WeatherNation meteorologist and storm chaser Erik Fox said he is actively trying to kill the bill because it could potentially create “some constitutional issues” from people simply watching the weather, although he understands the need for enhanced road safety measures as more people pursue storms.

“When I started chasing, I was lucky to see maybe five chasers on any storm,” Fox said. “Now it’s more like 20 to 30.”

Roughly 5,000 people across the country and internationally come to the Great Plains every year to chase storms. Alongside the growing number of chasers is the higher likelihood of them encountering damaged structures and injured people because of their proximity to a storm.

Nemaha County emergency management director and storm chaser Eddie Aldrine said anybody who wants to learn about storm chasing should also take a CPR class and “get to know your first aid kit.”

“Having the knowledge to save your life or someone else’s life is paramount because you may be the only help for miles around, due to the rural environments storm chasers normally operate in,” Aldrine said.

Aldrine taught a first aid class at the National Storm Chaser Summit, which took place Feb. 14-16 in Overland Park. Previous storm chaser conventions were held in Dallas, Denver, and Oklahoma City.

The event was originally called ChaserCon and was created in 2002 by storm chasers Tim Samaras and Roger Hill to provide an opportunity for weather enthusiasts to gather and share stories about their chases. Fox went to his first ChaserCon in 2008 and said he made some lifelong friends there.

Severe weather researcher Tim Samaras, along with his son, Paul, and their friend, Carl Young, were killed in 2013 by a 2.6-mile-wide multi-vortex tornado near El Reno, Oklahoma. Following their deaths, the convention morphed from a loosely organized social party with a couple of speakers into a professional education and networking-focused event with two days of presentations.

Fox is now president and founder of the chaser summit.

“I vowed when I took it over I was going to move it around to give everybody a chance to attend,” Fox said. “The Overland Park area has a very, very huge chaser contingent.”

This is the second year the summit has sold out of tickets, as interest in both severe weather and storm chasing continues to grow following the 2024 release of “Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 Hollywood film “Twister,” which popularized storm chasing and studying tornadoes.

Kansans have other opportunities to learn more about severe weather this spring. National Weather Service meteorologists across the state are preparing for storm spotter talks, which are held annually in all 105 Kansas counties.

Spotter presentations began earlier in February in Labette and Neosho counties. Schedules for the spotter talks can be found on individual National Weather Service sites for<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ddc/2025spottertalks" target="_blank">&nbsp;Dodge City</a>,<a href="https://www.weather.gov/gld/2025StormSpotterTrainingSchedule" target="_blank">&nbsp;Goodland</a>,<a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c82156f248964163b87ff425aad288d1" target="_blank">&nbsp;Topeka</a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/spottertalks" target="_blank">&nbsp;Wichita</a>.

A virtual spotter training program is also offered through the NWS Topeka office. It will take place March 17. People interested in the virtual program<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4811465527032641113" target="_blank">&nbsp;can register online</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740152975847.png" alt=" Storm chasers watch rotating clouds hovering over in May 2024 in Gove and Ness counties in western Kansas. (AJ Dome for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Storm chasers watch rotating clouds hovering over in May 2024 in Gove and Ness counties in western Kansas. (AJ Dome for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/09/21/kansas-board-of-regents-sculpts-plan-for-boosting-state-aid-to-public-higher-education/?emci=78717300-c858-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&amp;emdi=fc107f78-2659-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>OVERLAND PARK — Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about&nbsp;<a href="https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/04/oklahoma-house-advances-controversial-bill-giving-some-storm-chasers-emergency-vehicle-status/" target="_blank">a proposed Oklahoma bill</a>&nbsp;that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others.Oklahoma Rep. Scott Fetgatter introduced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2426&amp;Session=2500" target="_blank">House Bill 2426</a>&nbsp;last month to create a special license that would allow personnel from legacy TV stations and weather researchers affiliated with specified universities operating around severe thunderstorms, to act as emergency responders in the immediate aftermath of a tornado.The Oklahoma House Business Committee passed the bill on Feb. 4. If it becomes law, the measure would allow licensed storm chasers to affix flashing lights on their vehicles, giving them right-of-way through red lights and on closed roads. The storm tracker license would cost about $500 with a renewal fee of $250. In a statement, Fetgatter, a Republican from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, said the bill is still a work in progress.WeatherNation meteorologist and storm chaser Erik Fox said he is actively trying to kill the bill because it could potentially create “some constitutional issues” from people simply watching the weather, although he understands the need for enhanced road safety measures as more people pursue storms.“When I started chasing, I was lucky to see maybe five chasers on any storm,” Fox said. “Now it’s more like 20 to 30.”Roughly 5,000 people across the country and internationally come to the Great Plains every year to chase storms. Alongside the growing number of chasers is the higher likelihood of them encountering damaged structures and injured people because of their proximity to a storm.Nemaha County emergency management director and storm chaser Eddie Aldrine said anybody who wants to learn about storm chasing should also take a CPR class and “get to know your first aid kit.”“Having the knowledge to save your life or someone else’s life is paramount because you may be the only help for miles around, due to the rural environments storm chasers normally operate in,” Aldrine said.Aldrine taught a first aid class at the National Storm Chaser Summit, which took place Feb. 14-16 in Overland Park. Previous storm chaser conventions were held in Dallas, Denver, and Oklahoma City.The event was originally called ChaserCon and was created in 2002 by storm chasers Tim Samaras and Roger Hill to provide an opportunity for weather enthusiasts to gather and share stories about their chases. Fox went to his first ChaserCon in 2008 and said he made some lifelong friends there.Severe weather researcher Tim Samaras, along with his son, Paul, and their friend, Carl Young, were killed in 2013 by a 2.6-mile-wide multi-vortex tornado near El Reno, Oklahoma. Following their deaths, the convention morphed from a loosely organized social party with a couple of speakers into a professional education and networking-focused event with two days of presentations.Fox is now president and founder of the chaser summit.“I vowed when I took it over I was going to move it around to give everybody a chance to attend,” Fox said. “The Overland Park area has a very, very huge chaser contingent.”This is the second year the summit has sold out of tickets, as interest in both severe weather and storm chasing continues to grow following the 2024 release of “Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 Hollywood film “Twister,” which popularized storm chasing and studying tornadoes.Kansans have other opportunities to learn more about severe weather this spring. National Weather Service meteorologists across the state are preparing for storm spotter talks, which are held annually in all 105 Kansas counties.Spotter presentations began earlier in February in Labette and Neosho counties. Schedules for the spotter talks can be found on individual National Weather Service sites for<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ddc/2025spottertalks" target="_blank">&nbsp;Dodge City</a>,<a href="https://www.weather.gov/gld/2025StormSpotterTrainingSchedule" target="_blank">&nbsp;Goodland</a>,<a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c82156f248964163b87ff425aad288d1" target="_blank">&nbsp;Topeka</a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/spottertalks" target="_blank">&nbsp;Wichita</a>.A virtual spotter training program is also offered through the NWS Topeka office. It will take place March 17. People interested in the virtual program<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4811465527032641113" target="_blank">&nbsp;can register online</a>.

Storm chasers concerned about potential Oklahoma ‘tracker’ bill as chasing grows in popularity

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 5 p.m. Friday in Leavenworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Nissan Altima driven by Elania King, 17, Topeka, was eastbound on Interstate 70 near Bonner Springs. As the Nissan passed a 2024 Isuzu driven by Gabino Garcia, 53, Kansas City, Kansas, the Nissan drifted and collided with the Isuzu.

The impact cause Garcia to lose control of the Isuzu. The vehicle traveled across the eastbound lanes and over the median barrier wall.&nbsp; The Izusu then collided with a 2018 Acura ILX driven by George Barrett, 63, Abilene, in the westbound lanes of the Interstate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After impact with the Acura, the Izusu rolled and collided with a 2019 Infinity X50 driven by Douglas McCann, 54, Kansas City, Missouri, in the outside lane of westbound traffic.

EMS transported Garcia, McCann and a passenger in the Infinity identified as Lili McCann, 50, Kansas City, Missouri, to KU Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; EMS transported King to Children's Mercy.&nbsp; The other drivers&nbsp; and three juveniles in the Nissan were not injured.&nbsp; All eight were properly restrained, according to the KHP.Abilene man involved in fatal 4-vehicle I-70 crash

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 5 p.m. Friday in Leavenworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Nissan Altima driven by Elania King, 17, Topeka, was eastbound on Interstate 70 near Bonner Springs. As the Nissan passed a 2024 Isuzu driven by Gabino Garcia, 53, Kansas City, Kansas, the Nissan drifted and collided with the Isuzu.The impact cause Garcia to lose control of the Isuzu. The vehicle traveled across the eastbound lanes and over the median barrier wall.&nbsp; The Izusu then collided with a 2018 Acura ILX driven by George Barrett, 63, Abilene, in the westbound lanes of the Interstate.&nbsp;&nbsp;After impact with the Acura, the Izusu rolled and collided with a 2019 Infinity X50 driven by Douglas McCann, 54, Kansas City, Missouri, in the outside lane of westbound traffic.EMS transported Garcia, McCann and a passenger in the Infinity identified as Lili McCann, 50, Kansas City, Missouri, to KU Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; EMS transported King to Children's Mercy.&nbsp; The other drivers&nbsp; and three juveniles in the Nissan were not injured.&nbsp; All eight were properly restrained, according to the KHP.Abilene man involved in fatal 4-vehicle I-70 crash

Abilene man involved in fatal 4-vehicle I-70 crash

By SALINA POST In this special episode of the King in the Community podcast, Nate King sits down with Mike Schrage for a final conversation before Mike moves to his new role as city manager in Warrensburg, Missouri. Schrage reflects on his tenure as Salina's city manager, sharing insights on the challenges the city faced, including managing the city's response to COVID-19, navigating budget difficulties, and overseeing significant projects like the Smoky Hill River Revitalization. He also discusses his proudest accomplishments, such as economic development efforts, housing projects, and the city's financial management.

Mike opens up about his plans for the future, his decision to move closer to his wife’s family, and his feelings about Salina’s positive momentum moving forward.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Final interview with Salina City Manager Mike Schrage" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=d479v-181008d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By SALINA POST In this special episode of the King in the Community podcast, Nate King sits down with Mike Schrage for a final conversation before Mike moves to his new role as city manager in Warrensburg, Missouri. Schrage reflects on his tenure as Salina's city manager, sharing insights on the challenges the city faced, including managing the city's response to COVID-19, navigating budget difficulties, and overseeing significant projects like the Smoky Hill River Revitalization. He also discusses his proudest accomplishments, such as economic development efforts, housing projects, and the city's financial management.Mike opens up about his plans for the future, his decision to move closer to his wife’s family, and his feelings about Salina’s positive momentum moving forward.&nbsp;

🎙King in the Community — Final interview with Salina City Manager Mike Schrage

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at about 2:30 a.m., two male suspects forced entry into a residence in the 1400 block of Brittany Street in Salina.

Upon entering the residence, the suspects began hitting the resident. The resident had lacerations to his head. One of the suspects may have had a gun. The suspects stole three pairs of shoes, cash, a cellphone, and a smartwatch before leaving.

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., officers returned to the residence in the 1400 block of Brittany Street. The resident reported he was gone from the residence from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He discovered the back door had been forced open when he returned home. The suspect(s) then damaged property in the residence and stole a laptop computer.

If you have any information concerning this incident or the identification of the individuals involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online 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 2025-4248/4491.

CrimestoppersOn Saturday, February 15, 2025, at about 2:30 a.m., two male suspects forced entry into a residence in the 1400 block of Brittany Street in Salina.Upon entering the residence, the suspects began hitting the resident. The resident had lacerations to his head. One of the suspects may have had a gun. The suspects stole three pairs of shoes, cash, a cellphone, and a smartwatch before leaving.On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., officers returned to the residence in the 1400 block of Brittany Street. The resident reported he was gone from the residence from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He discovered the back door had been forced open when he returned home. The suspect(s) then damaged property in the residence and stole a laptop computer.If you have any information concerning this incident or the identification of the individuals involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online 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 2025-4248/4491.

Salina burglaries are this week's Crimestoppers

Beginning Monday, February 24, 2025, South Ohio Street will be limited to one-lane traffic in the northbound lane between Oxford Drive and Wayne Avenue. The right lane will be closed to replace a water main. Access to Wayne Avenue east of South Ohio Street will be closed for northbound Ohio Street traffic. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained. Work is expected to last two weeks and be completed by March 10, 2025, weather permitting.

Motorists may encounter minor delays and are encouraged to find alternate routes. Motorist are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.

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 </figure>SubmittedBeginning Monday, February 24, 2025, South Ohio Street will be limited to one-lane traffic in the northbound lane between Oxford Drive and Wayne Avenue. The right lane will be closed to replace a water main. Access to Wayne Avenue east of South Ohio Street will be closed for northbound Ohio Street traffic. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained. Work is expected to last two weeks and be completed by March 10, 2025, weather permitting.Motorists may encounter minor delays and are encouraged to find alternate routes. Motorist are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of the crews performing the work.

City of Salina announces Ohio Street temporary road closure

Salina’s Ducks Unlimited chapter is making a return after a two-year hiatus, with local volunteers working to reestablish the group and bring back its signature fundraising banquet. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the Salina Expo Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Ducks Unlimited, a national organization focused on the conservation, restoration, and management of wetland habitats for waterfowl, has been present in Saline County for years. The local chapter was once known for hosting one of the most prominent DU banquets in Kansas. Last fall, a small group of sportsmen began efforts to revive the chapter, aiming to build a long-term foundation for future events.

Organizers say this year’s banquet will feature multiple raffles and a live auction, which includes firearms from brands such as Beretta, Marlin, and Colt. Howard Wagyu will cater dinner, and auctioneers Terry Zimmer and Kurt Marshall will lead the evening’s auction.

Attendance will be limited to 225 guests, and 15 sponsor tables will be available. Organizers anticipate a sellout and encourage early ticket purchases. Discounts for early bird registration will be available until March 15.

More information about the event can be found at <a href="http://www.ksdu.org">www.ksdu.org</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSalina’s Ducks Unlimited chapter is making a return after a two-year hiatus, with local volunteers working to reestablish the group and bring back its signature fundraising banquet. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the Salina Expo Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.Ducks Unlimited, a national organization focused on the conservation, restoration, and management of wetland habitats for waterfowl, has been present in Saline County for years. The local chapter was once known for hosting one of the most prominent DU banquets in Kansas. Last fall, a small group of sportsmen began efforts to revive the chapter, aiming to build a long-term foundation for future events.Organizers say this year’s banquet will feature multiple raffles and a live auction, which includes firearms from brands such as Beretta, Marlin, and Colt. Howard Wagyu will cater dinner, and auctioneers Terry Zimmer and Kurt Marshall will lead the evening’s auction.Attendance will be limited to 225 guests, and 15 sponsor tables will be available. Organizers anticipate a sellout and encourage early ticket purchases. Discounts for early bird registration will be available until March 15.More information about the event can be found at <a href="http://www.ksdu.org">www.ksdu.org</a>.

Salina Ducks Unlimited chapter plans spring banquet

House budget boosts aid by $10 million, not promised $73 million surge

BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Rep. Steven Howe’s disappointment that state appropriations to school districts for special education hadn’t kept pace with legal thresholds for the past 14 years reflected a personal connection with students grappling with developmental, emotional, hearing or vision disabilities in the classroom.

“I want to represent students of my district and their families — students like Murray, who is confined to a wheelchair,” Howe said. “I think about people I know and people I’m neighbors with and people their kids go to school with my kids and the teachers that do come alongside them to support them.”

Howe, a Salina Republican, said it was frustrating lawmakers in the House voted to abandon a commitment made by the Kansas Legislature and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly in 2024 to get behind an appropriation this year of $73 million for reimbursement of special education services delivered by school districts.

The amount was part of a four-year plan to gradually come into compliance with a law mandating the state pay 92% of extra costs of special education. Currently, the state reimburses districts for 75.4% of excess costs.

A House subcommittee had proposed a $30 million increase this year, but Rep. Kristey Williams, R-Augusta, proposed the funding be deleted from the budget. The House Appropriations Committee settled on a $10 million enhancement. That’s the amount included in the budget bill passed Wednesday by the House.

During debate on House spending priorities, Howe said he contemplated offering an amendment to amplify state aid to special education. He said there were House colleagues who would be upset by his decision, but he was convinced the amendment had no chance of passing.

“My motivation is the ability to come alongside our school kids and their families and to support them and equip them,” Howe said. “I didn’t come here to play political games or to get likes on Facebook. I’m not insinuating that anybody here is motivated by that, but I just don’t participate in that. I don’t understand all the politics that go on here at the Capitol.”

If the special education provision in the House budget were to be subsequently approved by the Kansas Senate and signed into law by the governor, Kansas school districts would be expected to continue diverting resources from general instructional areas to meet demand for special education services.

In Olathe, the annual shortfall stood at $36 million. The comparable annual deficit in the Blue Valley school district was $13.7 million. The hit in the Shawnee Mission district was $23 million annually. In Salina schools represented by Howe, the difference amounted to $5.4 million annually.

The bill forwarded to the Senate added $10 million to the estimated $601 million annually devoted by the state to special education in K-12 schools. It’s not clear whether that amount would keep pace with inflationary pressure on public schools or allow the state to slip further behind in the quest for 92% compliance.

Rep. Jared Ousley, D-Merriam, did propose an amendment to the budget that would have increased special education funding to local school districts by a total of $30 million.

He also proposed the additional $20 million for special education be drawn from a special fund fed by sports gambling revenue and designated to support recruitment of a professional sports franchise to Kansas.

A bill signed into law last year created a mechanism for the state to finance 70% of the cost of building new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals, which have been located in Missouri for decades.

The idea of using sports stadium seed money to get closer to the state’s obligation to special education students was opposed by Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Stilwell Republican involved in developing the stadium legislation. He urged the House to reject Ousley’s amendment, and it was crushed 40-76.

“The fact that you’re going to take the money out of this sports fund in the middle of negotiating with a couple of great opportunities for the state of Kansas …. one of the teams is close to announcing a deal. What if that deal is in the state of Kansas? We’re sending them a message that says, ‘Hey, you know, never mind. We’re going to be just like Jackson County and we’re going to pull the rug out from underneath you and look like a bunch of idiots.'”

In April 2024, voters in Jackson County, Missouri, voted against a sales tax extension that would have supported renovations at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs and built a new ballpark for the Royals in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Rep. Alexis Simmons, D-Topeka, said she understood what it meant to attend a Kansas public school with inadequate resources. She recalled attending school in classrooms that didn’t have enough desks for students. She recommended Kansas legalize cannabis sales and devote that tax revenue to K-12 education.

In this region, recreational marijuana sales have been made legal in Missouri and Colorado while Nebraska and Oklahoma legalized medicinal cannabis sales.

“We’re telling these kinds in special education that their needs are going to come last,” Simmons said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740146010870.png" alt="Rep. Steven Howe, R-Salina, chose not to offer a budget amendment in the House to increase state aid to special education because he decided it had no chance to pass. The point was proven when Rep. Jarrod Ousley, D-Merriam, proposed an amendment to raise state aid for special education by $30 million, and it was defeated 40-76. The budget sent to the House contains a $10 million increase for special education. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Rep. Steven Howe, R-Salina, chose not to offer a budget amendment in the House to increase state aid to special education because he decided it had no chance to pass. The point was proven when Rep. Jarrod Ousley, D-Merriam, proposed an amendment to raise state aid for special education by $30 million, and it was defeated 40-76. The budget sent to the House contains a $10 million increase for special education. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>House budget boosts aid by $10 million, not promised $73 million surge</h2>BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Rep. Steven Howe’s disappointment that state appropriations to school districts for special education hadn’t kept pace with legal thresholds for the past 14 years reflected a personal connection with students grappling with developmental, emotional, hearing or vision disabilities in the classroom.“I want to represent students of my district and their families — students like Murray, who is confined to a wheelchair,” Howe said. “I think about people I know and people I’m neighbors with and people their kids go to school with my kids and the teachers that do come alongside them to support them.”Howe, a Salina Republican, said it was frustrating lawmakers in the House voted to abandon a commitment made by the Kansas Legislature and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly in 2024 to get behind an appropriation this year of $73 million for reimbursement of special education services delivered by school districts.The amount was part of a four-year plan to gradually come into compliance with a law mandating the state pay 92% of extra costs of special education. Currently, the state reimburses districts for 75.4% of excess costs.A House subcommittee had proposed a $30 million increase this year, but Rep. Kristey Williams, R-Augusta, proposed the funding be deleted from the budget. The House Appropriations Committee settled on a $10 million enhancement. That’s the amount included in the budget bill passed Wednesday by the House.During debate on House spending priorities, Howe said he contemplated offering an amendment to amplify state aid to special education. He said there were House colleagues who would be upset by his decision, but he was convinced the amendment had no chance of passing.“My motivation is the ability to come alongside our school kids and their families and to support them and equip them,” Howe said. “I didn’t come here to play political games or to get likes on Facebook. I’m not insinuating that anybody here is motivated by that, but I just don’t participate in that. I don’t understand all the politics that go on here at the Capitol.”<h2>Amendment intercepted</h2>If the special education provision in the House budget were to be subsequently approved by the Kansas Senate and signed into law by the governor, Kansas school districts would be expected to continue diverting resources from general instructional areas to meet demand for special education services.In Olathe, the annual shortfall stood at $36 million. The comparable annual deficit in the Blue Valley school district was $13.7 million. The hit in the Shawnee Mission district was $23 million annually. In Salina schools represented by Howe, the difference amounted to $5.4 million annually.The bill forwarded to the Senate added $10 million to the estimated $601 million annually devoted by the state to special education in K-12 schools. It’s not clear whether that amount would keep pace with inflationary pressure on public schools or allow the state to slip further behind in the quest for 92% compliance.Rep. Jared Ousley, D-Merriam, did propose an amendment to the budget that would have increased special education funding to local school districts by a total of $30 million.He also proposed the additional $20 million for special education be drawn from a special fund fed by sports gambling revenue and designated to support recruitment of a professional sports franchise to Kansas.A bill signed into law last year created a mechanism for the state to finance 70% of the cost of building new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals, which have been located in Missouri for decades.<h2>‘Bunch of idiots’</h2>The idea of using sports stadium seed money to get closer to the state’s obligation to special education students was opposed by Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Stilwell Republican involved in developing the stadium legislation. He urged the House to reject Ousley’s amendment, and it was crushed 40-76.“The fact that you’re going to take the money out of this sports fund in the middle of negotiating with a couple of great opportunities for the state of Kansas …. one of the teams is close to announcing a deal. What if that deal is in the state of Kansas? We’re sending them a message that says, ‘Hey, you know, never mind. We’re going to be just like Jackson County and we’re going to pull the rug out from underneath you and look like a bunch of idiots.'”In April 2024, voters in Jackson County, Missouri, voted against a sales tax extension that would have supported renovations at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs and built a new ballpark for the Royals in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.Rep. Alexis Simmons, D-Topeka, said she understood what it meant to attend a Kansas public school with inadequate resources. She recalled attending school in classrooms that didn’t have enough desks for students. She recommended Kansas legalize cannabis sales and devote that tax revenue to K-12 education.In this region, recreational marijuana sales have been made legal in Missouri and Colorado while Nebraska and Oklahoma legalized medicinal cannabis sales.“We’re telling these kinds in special education that their needs are going to come last,” Simmons said.

Kansas House punts funding increase commitment to special education in K-12 schools

The Bennington State Bank (BSB), a leading independent community bank in Central Kansas, is pleased to announce the promotion of the following outstanding individuals.

Tyler Elting joined BSB in 2017 and has been promoted to Vice President, Information Security and Technology Officer. Elting oversees the development and implementation of advanced security protocols and technology strategies to protect customer data and ensure seamless banking operations. Elting manages the IT department, leading initiatives to enhance cybersecurity, optimize IT infrastructure, and support the bank’s commitment to secure, innovative financial solutions.

Amy Hiitter joined BSB in 2010 and has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer. Hiitter assists with administering credit needs and opportunities in the Sylvan Grove and Lucas Kansas area. Hiitter has over 30 years of banking experience and leads the branch teams to foster and build customer relationships in the Sylvan Grove and Lucas footprint of BSB.

Melanie Ohlson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, BSA Officer. As BSA Officer, Ohlson coordinates and maintains compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulatory requirements. Ohlson joined BSB in 2003 and has over 30 years in banking, holding positions in loan operations, management and most recently in compliance.

Monica Payeur has been promoted to Vice President, Compliance and CRA Officer. Payeur assists ensuring the bank is compliant with regulations governing the operations of the bank. Payeur joined BSB in 2020 and has over 30 years of professional experience in banking and holds the professional designation of CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager).

Brooke Reynolds has joined BSB as Vice President, Compliance Officer in November 2024. Reynolds has over 20 years of banking experience primarily with a focus on compliance. Reynolds has held the BSA/AML position and carries the professional designation of CAMs (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist). Reynolds will assist with and provide an oversight of the Bank’s risk management efforts.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663184782897.png" alt="Bennington State Bank logo larger.PNG" />
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 </figure>SubmittedThe Bennington State Bank (BSB), a leading independent community bank in Central Kansas, is pleased to announce the promotion of the following outstanding individuals.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740156634321.jpeg" alt="Tyler Elting BSB.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Tyler Elting BSB.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Tyler Elting joined BSB in 2017 and has been promoted to Vice President, Information Security and Technology Officer. Elting oversees the development and implementation of advanced security protocols and technology strategies to protect customer data and ensure seamless banking operations. Elting manages the IT department, leading initiatives to enhance cybersecurity, optimize IT infrastructure, and support the bank’s commitment to secure, innovative financial solutions.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740156661239.jpeg" alt="Amy Hiitter BSB.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Amy Hiitter BSB.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Amy Hiitter joined BSB in 2010 and has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer. Hiitter assists with administering credit needs and opportunities in the Sylvan Grove and Lucas Kansas area. Hiitter has over 30 years of banking experience and leads the branch teams to foster and build customer relationships in the Sylvan Grove and Lucas footprint of BSB.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740156682944.jpeg" alt="Melanie Ohlson BSB" />
 <figcaption>Melanie Ohlson BSB</figcaption>
 </figure>Melanie Ohlson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, BSA Officer. As BSA Officer, Ohlson coordinates and maintains compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulatory requirements. Ohlson joined BSB in 2003 and has over 30 years in banking, holding positions in loan operations, management and most recently in compliance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740156706769.jpeg" alt="Monica Payeur" />
 <figcaption>Monica Payeur</figcaption>
 </figure>Monica Payeur has been promoted to Vice President, Compliance and CRA Officer. Payeur assists ensuring the bank is compliant with regulations governing the operations of the bank. Payeur joined BSB in 2020 and has over 30 years of professional experience in banking and holds the professional designation of CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740156736226.jpeg" alt="Brooke Reynolds" />
 <figcaption>Brooke Reynolds</figcaption>
 </figure>Brooke Reynolds has joined BSB as Vice President, Compliance Officer in November 2024. Reynolds has over 20 years of banking experience primarily with a focus on compliance. Reynolds has held the BSA/AML position and carries the professional designation of CAMs (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist). Reynolds will assist with and provide an oversight of the Bank’s risk management efforts.

Bennington State Bank announces promotions

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and No Proof Of Insurance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Burglary; Non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K and Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

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

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740141728799.png" alt="Anguish, Brandon Alan" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Anguish, Brandon AlanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740141830397.png" alt="Brick ,Edmund Francis" />
 <figcaption>Brick ,Edmund Francis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brick, Edmund FrancisREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and No Proof Of Insurance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740141884981.png" alt="Burke, Deonte Andrew" />
 <figcaption>Burke, Deonte Andrew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Burke, Deonte AndrewREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740141927496.png" alt="Garrett, Michael Warren" />
 <figcaption>Garrett, Michael Warren</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Garrett, Michael WarrenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Burglary; Non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K and Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740141979330.png" alt="League, Shawn Cedric" />
 <figcaption>League, Shawn Cedric</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;League, Shawn CedricREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740142036122.png" alt="Woodring, Juan Manual" />
 <figcaption>Woodring, Juan Manual</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Woodring, Juan ManualREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, Feb. 21

Today A chance of flurries between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Today A chance of flurries between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NWS weekend weather forecast

A record cool high temperatures Wednesday in Salina, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature records were shattered across the area.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740065608320.png" alt="NWS image" />
 <figcaption>NWS image</figcaption>
 </figure>A record cool high temperatures Wednesday in Salina, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature records were shattered across the area.&nbsp;

Record cold Wednesday in Salina

SALINA —In August, Burlington will open a new location in Salina, according to the company web site. The store will open in the&nbsp;Mid State Plaza, 2450 S 9th Street, Salina.

According to the web site, the Company started as Burlington Coat Factory over 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building. Today, we are Burlington Stores, a nationally recognized off-price retailer with more than 1,000 stores nationwide.&nbsp; 

The store sells a wide assortment of low priced brand name ladies, men’s, kids/baby apparel and accessories, home décor items and much more.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740063314960.png" alt="The new Burlington location in the Mid State Plaza-Google image" />
 <figcaption>The new Burlington location in the Mid State Plaza-Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA —In August, Burlington will open a new location in Salina, according to the company web site. The store will open in the&nbsp;Mid State Plaza, 2450 S 9th Street, Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740063132580.png" alt="Courtesy image" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy image</figcaption>
 </figure>According to the web site, the Company started as Burlington Coat Factory over 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building. Today, we are Burlington Stores, a nationally recognized off-price retailer with more than 1,000 stores nationwide.&nbsp; The store sells a wide assortment of low priced brand name ladies, men’s, kids/baby apparel and accessories, home décor items and much more.

National off-price retailer coming to Salina this summer

A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to consider changes to the administrative regulations relating to meat and poultry inspection. The hearing will be held in person at the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, as well as via video conferencing system.

KDA is proposing amendments to two regulations and the revocation of one existing regulation for the administration of the Kansas Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, K.S.A. 65-6a18,&nbsp;et seq. These proposed changes will incorporate the currently adopted federal code sections into a single, complete document that will allow the state meat and poultry inspection program’s regulatory scheme to remain at least equal to that of the federal inspection program.

A copy of the proposed regulation changes, as well as an expanded notice of public hearing, may be accessed on the KDA website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment">agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Anyone desiring to participate via video conference must pre-register to be provided with a video link; the registration is available in the notice of public hearing. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing on KDA’s public comment web page, or sent by email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or by mail to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Attn: Ronda Hutton, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS, 66502.

Kansas Department of AgricultureA public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to consider changes to the administrative regulations relating to meat and poultry inspection. The hearing will be held in person at the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, as well as via video conferencing system.KDA is proposing amendments to two regulations and the revocation of one existing regulation for the administration of the Kansas Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, K.S.A. 65-6a18,&nbsp;et seq. These proposed changes will incorporate the currently adopted federal code sections into a single, complete document that will allow the state meat and poultry inspection program’s regulatory scheme to remain at least equal to that of the federal inspection program.A copy of the proposed regulation changes, as well as an expanded notice of public hearing, may be accessed on the KDA website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment">agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Anyone desiring to participate via video conference must pre-register to be provided with a video link; the registration is available in the notice of public hearing. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing on KDA’s public comment web page, or sent by email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or by mail to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Attn: Ronda Hutton, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS, 66502.

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