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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers includes questions about whether it was racially motivated, authorities in Kansas City said.

Police are quickly preparing evidence for prosecutors in Thursday's shooting, Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday at a news conference at police headquarters.

“I want everyone to know that I am listening,” Graves said, “and I understand the concern we are receiving from the community.”

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses">Click here to view</a>&nbsp;the the GoFundMe to assist the family

The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article274380535.html">reported</a>&nbsp;the 16-year-old, whom family members have identified online as Ralph Yarl, was hospitalized Thursday night after he was shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend's house. Police said he went to the wrong house and was shot there.

Officials would not confirm the number of times the homeowner shot the victim or where his injuries were. Police initially said Yarl was stable but had a life-threatening injury. His current condition has not been released, other than that he is stable.

Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though civil rights attorney Ben Crump told The Star the shooter appears to be white. Information that officials have now does not point to the shooting being racially motivated, but Graves said that aspect also remains under investigation.

Investigators also will consider whether or not the suspect was protected by “Stand Your Ground” laws, Graves said.

Yarl was meant to pick up his brothers from a friend’s house on 115th Terrace. He ended up ringing the doorbell at a home on 115th Street, Faith Spoonmore, the teen’s aunt, wrote online.

A man opened the door, saw Yarl and shot him in the head. When Yarl fell to the ground, the man shot him again. Yarl got up and ran from the property, but he had to ask at three different homes before someone helped him, Spoonmore wrote.

Kansas City police officers said they responded around 10 p.m.

Graves said Sunday that the homeowner was taken into custody Thursday and placed on a 24-hour hold. While searching the scene for evidence, detectives found the firearm used. Law enforcement released the suspect pending further investigation after consulting with the Clay County prosecutor’s office.

Missouri law allows a person to be held up to 24 hours for a felony investigation. At that point, the person must be released or arrested and formally charged. In order to arrest someone, law enforcement needs a formal victim statement, forensic evidence and other information for a case file to be completed, Graves said.

Because of the teen’s injuries, Graves said, police haven’t been able to get a victim statement.

Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended the news conference, said police understand the community’s concern that the shooting could be racially motivated. Some members of the police department attended Sunday’s protest in the neighborhood where the shooting took place to listen to community concerns, he said.

“This is not something that has been dismissed, marginalized or diminished in any way. This is something that is getting the full attention of the Kansas City Police Department," Lucas said.

Crump told The Star on Sunday that the family has retained his Florida-based law firm.

“You can’t just shoot people without having justification when somebody comes knocking on your door and knocking on your door is not justification," Crump said. “This guy should be charged.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">Crump has represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile cases, including those of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, as well as Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

Crump said the homeowner initially shot the teen in the head and then a second time after the boy fell to the ground. The family also has retained Lee Merritt, a Texas-based civil rights attorney who previously represented the family of Cameron Lamb, who was fatally shot by Kansas City police detective Eric DeValkenaere in 2019.

Crump said that judging by what he was told by the teen’s family, the shooter is white.

“It is inescapable not to acknowledge the racial dynamics at play,” he said.

Even though Yarl "is doing well physically, he has a long road ahead mentally and emotionally,” Spoonmore wrote in a GoFundMe she started to raise money for Yarl’s medical bills and other expenses.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers includes questions about whether it was racially motivated, authorities in Kansas City said.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chief Graves spoke with media regarding updates in the case involving the juvenile who was shot Thursday night. <a href="https://t.co/ZTHPbwWcto">pic.twitter.com/ZTHPbwWcto</a>&mdash; kcpolice (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1647716769073860608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Police are quickly preparing evidence for prosecutors in Thursday's shooting, Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday at a news conference at police headquarters.“I want everyone to know that I am listening,” Graves said, “and I understand the concern we are receiving from the community.”<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses">Click here to view</a>&nbsp;the the GoFundMe to assist the familyThe Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article274380535.html">reported</a>&nbsp;the 16-year-old, whom family members have identified online as Ralph Yarl, was hospitalized Thursday night after he was shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend's house. Police said he went to the wrong house and was shot there.Officials would not confirm the number of times the homeowner shot the victim or where his injuries were. Police initially said Yarl was stable but had a life-threatening injury. His current condition has not been released, other than that he is stable.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Like many, I am heartbroken and angered by the recent shooting of a child in our community who simply came to a doorstep to pick up his younger siblings. This never should have happened.&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1647735414898270208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though civil rights attorney Ben Crump told The Star the shooter appears to be white. Information that officials have now does not point to the shooting being racially motivated, but Graves said that aspect also remains under investigation.Investigators also will consider whether or not the suspect was protected by “Stand Your Ground” laws, Graves said.Yarl was meant to pick up his brothers from a friend’s house on 115th Terrace. He ended up ringing the doorbell at a home on 115th Street, Faith Spoonmore, the teen’s aunt, wrote online.A man opened the door, saw Yarl and shot him in the head. When Yarl fell to the ground, the man shot him again. Yarl got up and ran from the property, but he had to ask at three different homes before someone helped him, Spoonmore wrote.Kansas City police officers said they responded around 10 p.m.Graves said Sunday that the homeowner was taken into custody Thursday and placed on a 24-hour hold. While searching the scene for evidence, detectives found the firearm used. Law enforcement released the suspect pending further investigation after consulting with the Clay County prosecutor’s office.Missouri law allows a person to be held up to 24 hours for a felony investigation. At that point, the person must be released or arrested and formally charged. In order to arrest someone, law enforcement needs a formal victim statement, forensic evidence and other information for a case file to be completed, Graves said.Because of the teen’s injuries, Graves said, police haven’t been able to get a victim statement.Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended the news conference, said police understand the community’s concern that the shooting could be racially motivated. Some members of the police department attended Sunday’s protest in the neighborhood where the shooting took place to listen to community concerns, he said.“This is not something that has been dismissed, marginalized or diminished in any way. This is something that is getting the full attention of the Kansas City Police Department," Lucas said.Crump told The Star on Sunday that the family has retained his Florida-based law firm.“You can’t just shoot people without having justification when somebody comes knocking on your door and knocking on your door is not justification," Crump said. “This guy should be charged.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">Crump has represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile cases, including those of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, as well as Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.Crump said the homeowner initially shot the teen in the head and then a second time after the boy fell to the ground. The family also has retained Lee Merritt, a Texas-based civil rights attorney who previously represented the family of Cameron Lamb, who was fatally shot by Kansas City police detective Eric DeValkenaere in 2019.Crump said that judging by what he was told by the teen’s family, the shooter is white.“It is inescapable not to acknowledge the racial dynamics at play,” he said.Even though Yarl "is doing well physically, he has a long road ahead mentally and emotionally,” Spoonmore wrote in a GoFundMe she started to raise money for Yarl’s medical bills and other expenses.----------

🎥Homeowner shoots, injures Black teen who went to wrong house

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:45 p.m. Friday for the following.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Clay Center, Clyde, Clifton, Miltonvale, Linn, Greenleaf, Morganville, Barnes, Palmer, Aurora, Vining, Oak Hill, and Idana.

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:45 p.m. Friday for the following.Northern Ottawa CountyNorthwestern Clay CountySoutheastern Cloud CountySouthern Washington CountyWind gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Clay Center, Clyde, Clifton, Miltonvale, Linn, Greenleaf, Morganville, Barnes, Palmer, Aurora, Vining, Oak Hill, and Idana.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

Expire: T-storm warning for parts of Ottawa, Clay, Cloud counties

UPDATE 8 p.m. Friday, National Weather Service-Topeka:&nbsp;A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Ottawa County and southeastern Cloud County until 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern Ottawa County and southwestern Cloud County.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-size hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Minneapolis, Glasco, Delphos, and Ada.

UPDATE 8 p.m. Friday, National Weather Service-Topeka:&nbsp;A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Ottawa County and southeastern Cloud County until 8:30 p.m. Friday.Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern Ottawa County and southwestern Cloud County.Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-size hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Minneapolis, Glasco, Delphos, and Ada.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

UPDATE: T-storm warning for parts of Ottawa, Cloud counties expires

UPDATE 7:32 p.m. Friday: The severe thunderstorm warning in Lincoln County has been modified. Only northeastern Lincoln County remains in the warning. Location impacted: Barnard.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for eastern Lincoln County.

Winds gusts at 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail are forecast. 

Locations impacted include Lincoln, Beverly, and Barnard.

UPDATE 7:32 p.m. Friday: The severe thunderstorm warning in Lincoln County has been modified. Only northeastern Lincoln County remains in the warning. Location impacted: Barnard.By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for eastern Lincoln County.Winds gusts at 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail are forecast. Locations impacted include Lincoln, Beverly, and Barnard.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

UPDATE: Severe t-storm warning for NE Lincoln County has expired

<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/alyce-honeycutt">https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/alyce-honeycutt</a>

Alyce Amanda (Morgan) Honeycutt passed from this life on April 6, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Seabrook, Texas. She was born on November 12, 1942, in Belleville, Kansas. She was the daughter of Fred Pete and Gladys Pauline (Dodge) Morgan.

Amanda grew up in Belleville and attended Belleville Public School.

 She was married in October, 1960, and to this union two children were born, Staci and Sean. 

Amanda attended Cosmetology school in Salina, Kansas, and became a beautician. She then decided to become a teacher, always believing in higher education. She attended Cloud County Community College, Kansas State University, and the University of Houston – Clear Lake. She received degrees in elementary education, a master's in learning disabled, a certificate in gifted and a degree in administration.

On December 31, 1991, Wendall Bryan Honeycutt and Amanda were married at her friend’s home in Kremlin, Colorado. Amanda and Wendall enjoyed traveling, shopping, listening to music, dancing, and being by the water. 

Her grandkids meant everything to her. She loved taking them to museums, movies and Galveston. Besides being an avid reader, she loved decorating her home and was always surrounded by beautiful things.

Alyce Amanda Morgan Honeycutt is preceded in death by her parents Fred Pete and Gladys Pauline Morgan, sisters Fredda Lash, Bert Sasser, Arletha Taylor, and brothers Jack Morgan and Jerry Morgan.

Amanda is survived by her husband Wendall Honeycutt of the home, daughter Staci Strnad and her husband Jon of Belleville, son Sean Jensen of Deerpark, Texas, grandchildren Morgan and Grant Strnad of Belleville, and great-grandson Ryder Strnad. She is also survived by her sister Cheryl Eickmann and her husband Steve of Belleville.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Weston officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, rural Talmo, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the Belleville Public Library to benefit children’s programs, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/950f1af7-83e3-4859-becb-a94245ce7914" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Alyce A. Honeycutt, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/950f1af7-83e3-4859-becb-a94245ce7914" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Alyce A. Honeycutt, Seabrook, TX</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/alyce-honeycutt">https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/alyce-honeycutt</a>November 12, 1942 - April 6, 2023Alyce Amanda (Morgan) Honeycutt passed from this life on April 6, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Seabrook, Texas. She was born on November 12, 1942, in Belleville, Kansas. She was the daughter of Fred Pete and Gladys Pauline (Dodge) Morgan.Amanda grew up in Belleville and attended Belleville Public School. She was married in October, 1960, and to this union two children were born, Staci and Sean. Amanda attended Cosmetology school in Salina, Kansas, and became a beautician. She then decided to become a teacher, always believing in higher education. She attended Cloud County Community College, Kansas State University, and the University of Houston – Clear Lake. She received degrees in elementary education, a master's in learning disabled, a certificate in gifted and a degree in administration.On December 31, 1991, Wendall Bryan Honeycutt and Amanda were married at her friend’s home in Kremlin, Colorado. Amanda and Wendall enjoyed traveling, shopping, listening to music, dancing, and being by the water. Her grandkids meant everything to her. She loved taking them to museums, movies and Galveston. Besides being an avid reader, she loved decorating her home and was always surrounded by beautiful things.Alyce Amanda Morgan Honeycutt is preceded in death by her parents Fred Pete and Gladys Pauline Morgan, sisters Fredda Lash, Bert Sasser, Arletha Taylor, and brothers Jack Morgan and Jerry Morgan.Amanda is survived by her husband Wendall Honeycutt of the home, daughter Staci Strnad and her husband Jon of Belleville, son Sean Jensen of Deerpark, Texas, grandchildren Morgan and Grant Strnad of Belleville, and great-grandson Ryder Strnad. She is also survived by her sister Cheryl Eickmann and her husband Steve of Belleville.Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Weston officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, rural Talmo, Kansas.Memorials are requested to the Belleville Public Library to benefit children’s programs, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/950f1af7-83e3-4859-becb-a94245ce7914" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Alyce A. Honeycutt, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/950f1af7-83e3-4859-becb-a94245ce7914" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Alyce A. Honeycutt

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Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann plans to host town halls on Tuesday and Wednesday to hear from Kansans as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour. 

The town halls are scheduled to take place in Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, and Dickinson counties and are open to the public.

Scheduled town halls in our area include the following.

Clay County Where: Clay County Historical Society 518 Lincoln Avenue, Clay Center Time: 8:30 a.m. CT

Dickinson County Where: Midwest Meats (Enter door on the west side) 610 South Buckeye Avenue, Abilene Time: 4:15 p.m. CT

By SALINA POSTKansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann plans to host town halls on Tuesday and Wednesday to hear from Kansans as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour. The town halls are scheduled to take place in Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, and Dickinson counties and are open to the public.Scheduled town halls in our area include the following.TUESDAYClay County Where: Clay County Historical Society 518 Lincoln Avenue, Clay Center Time: 8:30 a.m. CTWEDNESDAYDickinson County Where: Midwest Meats (Enter door on the west side) 610 South Buckeye Avenue, Abilene Time: 4:15 p.m. CT

Mann town halls in Clay, Dickinson counties this week

By ANNE CHRISTIANSEN-BULLERS KU Medical Center

Tour through the new Kansas City International Airport (KCI), and you might notice the expansive floor plan, the transparent jetway boarding bridges and the designated passenger pickup area. But less immediately apparent is the work of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kumc.edu/research/alzheimers-disease-research-center.html">University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center</a>&nbsp;(KU ADRC) and other local advocates to make the airport dementia-friendly.

Michelle Niedens, LSCSW, director of The Cognitive Care Network at the KU ADRC, joined with the advocacy team of Dementia Friendly Kansas City. Together they helped guide architects and designers to consider the needs of travelers with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as their caregivers.

“When I heard that we’re going to have a new airport in Kansas City, I thought, ‘How wonderful would it be, at the beginning of this major endeavor where we could create an impact, to create something helpful and new, rather than having to retrofit a facility later?’” Niedens said.

Working with her in the planning process were Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin, co-founders of the advocacy group Dementia Friendly Kansas City. Before the airport project, they had worked with Niedens on numerous other projects seeking to make public spaces more dementia-friendly.

The group consulted with Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group, based in Roseville, Minnesota, and an international dementia-friendly travel group, based in the United Kingdom, to gain insight into dementia-friendly design features at airports around the world.

“Even though the airport designers were trying to be inclusionary, dementia wasn’t necessarily on their list,” Shouse explained. “But they welcomed us and listened carefully as we described the needs of travelers living with dementia and their care partners.”

Justin Meyer, deputy director of aviation for marketing and air service development at KCI, gave Niedens, Shouse and Zoglin a tour of the airport before it opened on Feb. 28. “We sought to make sure this new airport terminal met all travelers where they are and was designed with the highest levels of accessibility and inclusivity in mind,” Meyer said.

Finding a restroom after a long flight can be important for any traveler, but it’s especially pressing for individuals easily overwhelmed by their surroundings, including those living with dementia. The uncertainty over being at the correct gate for departure can also be heightened. “Signage was really important to us,” Niedens said. There are also multiple information desks at the airport, not just in a central location as travelers arrive.

Family restrooms, conveniently located near same-sex restrooms, allow care partners to accompany their loved one into the restroom. Some are equipped with adult-sized changing tables. “That was something our care partners really wanted, so they have a full-size table that comes down from the wall,” Shouse said.

In the other restrooms, stalls are larger than the standard in the former terminal. “What they’ve done with the bathrooms is amazing,” Zoglin said. “It’s floor-to-ceiling privacy, and red and green lights outside of each stall let you know if it’s available or not available.”

The airport’s quiet room is finished in earthy green and wood tones to calm overwhelmed travelers. Even the dull finish on the floor, distinctive from the high-gloss tile of the rest of the facility, was picked to accommodate visual spatial changes that can occur in dementia. The finish and other key details came directly out of input provided by the dementia-friendly group.

“Sometimes the overstimulation is not just [a problem for] the person with the disease, but for the people traveling with them,” Niedens explained. “It can be tricky to travel, and what we really wanted to do is to extend the travel window for those in middle-stage (dementia) to stay connected, to visit their families, so supporting caregiving was also key.”

In addition to making traditional aspects of the airport more welcoming and convenient for people living with dementia, Niedens and her colleagues at Dementia Friendly Kansas City also recommended a simulation center in the new airport. The airport’s Kansas City Air Travel Experience provides a simulation of the air travel process from check-in to deplaning.

Appointments to experience the simulator are required, but a boarding pass is not required to enter. “Users are guided through every step of the air travel experience inside a section of an actual Airbus 321 fuselage,” the airport’s website attests.

“The simulator is almost more about the care partner’s anxiety than the person with the disease,” Niedens said. “It’s about managing that anxiety: ‘Can I manage this? Can I get this person in and out of the bathroom on a flight?’ The best way to handle that stress is to practice first,” she said, noting that the simulator is helpful to people with all different types of challenges, from dementia to autism and anxiety.

Overall, Niedens said, working with Kansas City officials, architects, designers and other advocates was “a beautiful partnership” that she believes now makes KCI one of the most dementia-friendly airports in the country. “It allowed the KU ADRC to advance our philosophy that ‘it’s not about can’t.’ We work around barriers that allow people to continue to have positive experiences and a great quality of life.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680879981616.jpeg" alt="Michelle Niedens of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center joined Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin of Dementia Friendly Kansas City to tour the new dementia-friendly Kansas City International Airport. (Photos courtesy Ron Zoglin, Michelle Niedens and Justin Meyer)" />
 <figcaption>Michelle Niedens of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center joined Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin of Dementia Friendly Kansas City to tour the new dementia-friendly Kansas City International Airport. (Photos courtesy Ron Zoglin, Michelle Niedens and Justin Meyer)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ANNE CHRISTIANSEN-BULLERS KU Medical CenterTour through the new Kansas City International Airport (KCI), and you might notice the expansive floor plan, the transparent jetway boarding bridges and the designated passenger pickup area. But less immediately apparent is the work of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kumc.edu/research/alzheimers-disease-research-center.html">University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center</a>&nbsp;(KU ADRC) and other local advocates to make the airport dementia-friendly.Michelle Niedens, LSCSW, director of The Cognitive Care Network at the KU ADRC, joined with the advocacy team of Dementia Friendly Kansas City. Together they helped guide architects and designers to consider the needs of travelers with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as their caregivers.“When I heard that we’re going to have a new airport in Kansas City, I thought, ‘How wonderful would it be, at the beginning of this major endeavor where we could create an impact, to create something helpful and new, rather than having to retrofit a facility later?’” Niedens said.Working with her in the planning process were Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin, co-founders of the advocacy group Dementia Friendly Kansas City. Before the airport project, they had worked with Niedens on numerous other projects seeking to make public spaces more dementia-friendly.The group consulted with Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group, based in Roseville, Minnesota, and an international dementia-friendly travel group, based in the United Kingdom, to gain insight into dementia-friendly design features at airports around the world.“Even though the airport designers were trying to be inclusionary, dementia wasn’t necessarily on their list,” Shouse explained. “But they welcomed us and listened carefully as we described the needs of travelers living with dementia and their care partners.”Justin Meyer, deputy director of aviation for marketing and air service development at KCI, gave Niedens, Shouse and Zoglin a tour of the airport before it opened on Feb. 28. “We sought to make sure this new airport terminal met all travelers where they are and was designed with the highest levels of accessibility and inclusivity in mind,” Meyer said.<h2>Signage and specialized spaces</h2>Finding a restroom after a long flight can be important for any traveler, but it’s especially pressing for individuals easily overwhelmed by their surroundings, including those living with dementia. The uncertainty over being at the correct gate for departure can also be heightened. “Signage was really important to us,” Niedens said. There are also multiple information desks at the airport, not just in a central location as travelers arrive.Family restrooms, conveniently located near same-sex restrooms, allow care partners to accompany their loved one into the restroom. Some are equipped with adult-sized changing tables. “That was something our care partners really wanted, so they have a full-size table that comes down from the wall,” Shouse said.In the other restrooms, stalls are larger than the standard in the former terminal. “What they’ve done with the bathrooms is amazing,” Zoglin said. “It’s floor-to-ceiling privacy, and red and green lights outside of each stall let you know if it’s available or not available.”The airport’s quiet room is finished in earthy green and wood tones to calm overwhelmed travelers. Even the dull finish on the floor, distinctive from the high-gloss tile of the rest of the facility, was picked to accommodate visual spatial changes that can occur in dementia. The finish and other key details came directly out of input provided by the dementia-friendly group.“Sometimes the overstimulation is not just [a problem for] the person with the disease, but for the people traveling with them,” Niedens explained. “It can be tricky to travel, and what we really wanted to do is to extend the travel window for those in middle-stage (dementia) to stay connected, to visit their families, so supporting caregiving was also key.”<h2>Simulation center</h2>In addition to making traditional aspects of the airport more welcoming and convenient for people living with dementia, Niedens and her colleagues at Dementia Friendly Kansas City also recommended a simulation center in the new airport. The airport’s Kansas City Air Travel Experience provides a simulation of the air travel process from check-in to deplaning.Appointments to experience the simulator are required, but a boarding pass is not required to enter. “Users are guided through every step of the air travel experience inside a section of an actual Airbus 321 fuselage,” the airport’s website attests.“The simulator is almost more about the care partner’s anxiety than the person with the disease,” Niedens said. “It’s about managing that anxiety: ‘Can I manage this? Can I get this person in and out of the bathroom on a flight?’ The best way to handle that stress is to practice first,” she said, noting that the simulator is helpful to people with all different types of challenges, from dementia to autism and anxiety.Overall, Niedens said, working with Kansas City officials, architects, designers and other advocates was “a beautiful partnership” that she believes now makes KCI one of the most dementia-friendly airports in the country. “It allowed the KU ADRC to advance our philosophy that ‘it’s not about can’t.’ We work around barriers that allow people to continue to have positive experiences and a great quality of life.”

New Kansas City airport incorporates dementia-friendly features 

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The 2023 Live First Friday Concert Series kicks off this Friday at the City Lights Stage in downtown Salina.

The Llew Brown Band is scheduled to perform from 6-8 p.m. Friday on the City Lights Stage, which is located at the corner of N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street.

"I am so excited to have live entertainment back in Downtown Salina and to welcome everyone back to City Lights Stage! We are thrilled to have all new bands for our First Friday concert series this year and we listened to our community," Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown Inc. told Salina Post. "We are starting our concerts later – April and May, the concerts will be from 6-8 p.m. and June, July, August, September the concerts will be from 7-9. It is time to be together again!"

Before the band begins its performance, Salina Downtown Inc. will draw the names of the winners of its Downtown Dough, which began in mid-January and ended March 31. Bishop explained that for every $50 people spent in participating downtown stores and businesses during that time period, they were able to enter the Downtown Dough drawing. Downtown Dough prizes include the following.

First Prize: $800 in downtown gift cards

Second Prize: $500 in downtown gift cards

Third Prize: $250 in downtown gift cards

"Winners do not need to be present to win, however, when we call the winners, we will not leave a message, so remember to answer your phone," Bishop said.

In addition to the concert at City Lights Stage, the April First Friday will include an art exhibit and artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, 148 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

The art exhibit will feature acrylic paintings by Michael Floria Jilg and jewelry made by Joyce Jilg from discarded objects.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe 2023 Live First Friday Concert Series kicks off this Friday at the City Lights Stage in downtown Salina.The Llew Brown Band is scheduled to perform from 6-8 p.m. Friday on the City Lights Stage, which is located at the corner of N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street."I am so excited to have live entertainment back in Downtown Salina and to welcome everyone back to City Lights Stage! We are thrilled to have all new bands for our First Friday concert series this year and we listened to our community," Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown Inc. told Salina Post. "We are starting our concerts later – April and May, the concerts will be from 6-8 p.m. and June, July, August, September the concerts will be from 7-9. It is time to be together again!"Before the band begins its performance, Salina Downtown Inc. will draw the names of the winners of its Downtown Dough, which began in mid-January and ended March 31. Bishop explained that for every $50 people spent in participating downtown stores and businesses during that time period, they were able to enter the Downtown Dough drawing. Downtown Dough prizes include the following.First Prize: $800 in downtown gift cardsSecond Prize: $500 in downtown gift cardsThird Prize: $250 in downtown gift cards"Winners do not need to be present to win, however, when we call the winners, we will not leave a message, so remember to answer your phone," Bishop said.<figure>
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 </figure>In addition to the concert at City Lights Stage, the April First Friday will include an art exhibit and artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, 148 S. Santa Fe Avenue.The art exhibit will feature acrylic paintings by Michael Floria Jilg and jewelry made by Joyce Jilg from discarded objects.

Downtown First Friday concerts begin again this week; art show, too

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/DrAli-Manguoglu">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/DrAli-Manguoglu</a>

Dr. Ali Bülent Manguoglu, 69, of Salina, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters and wife on April 4th, 2023, with the support of Gentiva Hospice. Dr. Manguoglu was born in Izmir, Turkey on May 12th, 1953.

He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey in 1976, and then attended Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Dept. of General Surgery as a 1st year resident. Ali’s journey in the United States started at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, Dept. of General Surgery, then onto the University of Kansas School of Medicine, KC, KS, Dept. of Neurological Surgery (rock chalk!) for his Neurosurgery Residency. Ali then ventured to the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Registrar/Fellow, and finally the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, SHOCK-TRAUMA Unit, Neurotrauma Fellowship. &nbsp;

Dr. Manguoglu’s board certifications include the American Board of Neurological Surgery and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK in Surgical Neurology (SN.) Ali established “Salina Neurological Surgery” practice in 1985, and then established (with Salina Regional Health Center) “Salina Regional Neurosurgery.” He retired in 2019 due to health conditions. He proudly served Salina and surrounding communities for nearly 35 years. &nbsp;

Not only was Dr. Manguoglu a world-renowned neurosurgeon, but lived each day to the fullest, as if it were his last – travelling the world with his family and creating an endless book of stories. His favorite hobbies included listening and dancing to music, cooking, skiing, gardening, and rescuing animals.

Unfortunately, Dr. Ali B. Manguoglu lost his battle with terminal cancer and Parkinson’s disease after he fought hard to continue normalcy and create as many memories as he could in his final year, such as visiting his daughters and grandchildren, taking a final trip to Turkey and a memorable weekend in Kansas City at Tasso’s and Arthur Bryant’s.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Georgia Manguoglu, daughters Ayse Heisdorf and Safiye Williams, their husbands John Heisdorf and Mark Williams, and stepdaughter Heather Jones. Ali is also survived by his grandchildren Kai and Koa Williams and Ayla Heisdorf, as well as brothers Enis and Turgut Manguoglu. 

Ali was preceded in death by his stepson Steven Jones, and parents Fetih Manguoglu and Ahter Alkum.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 7th at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8th at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s research, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina Kansas.

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To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dr. Ali Bülent Manguoglu, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/DrAli-Manguoglu">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/DrAli-Manguoglu</a>May 12, 1953 ~ April 4, 2023 (age 69)Dr. Ali Bülent Manguoglu, 69, of Salina, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters and wife on April 4th, 2023, with the support of Gentiva Hospice. Dr. Manguoglu was born in Izmir, Turkey on May 12th, 1953.He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey in 1976, and then attended Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Dept. of General Surgery as a 1st year resident. Ali’s journey in the United States started at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, Dept. of General Surgery, then onto the University of Kansas School of Medicine, KC, KS, Dept. of Neurological Surgery (rock chalk!) for his Neurosurgery Residency. Ali then ventured to the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Registrar/Fellow, and finally the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, SHOCK-TRAUMA Unit, Neurotrauma Fellowship. &nbsp;Dr. Manguoglu’s board certifications include the American Board of Neurological Surgery and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK in Surgical Neurology (SN.) Ali established “Salina Neurological Surgery” practice in 1985, and then established (with Salina Regional Health Center) “Salina Regional Neurosurgery.” He retired in 2019 due to health conditions. He proudly served Salina and surrounding communities for nearly 35 years. &nbsp;Not only was Dr. Manguoglu a world-renowned neurosurgeon, but lived each day to the fullest, as if it were his last – travelling the world with his family and creating an endless book of stories. His favorite hobbies included listening and dancing to music, cooking, skiing, gardening, and rescuing animals.Unfortunately, Dr. Ali B. Manguoglu lost his battle with terminal cancer and Parkinson’s disease after he fought hard to continue normalcy and create as many memories as he could in his final year, such as visiting his daughters and grandchildren, taking a final trip to Turkey and a memorable weekend in Kansas City at Tasso’s and Arthur Bryant’s.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Georgia Manguoglu, daughters Ayse Heisdorf and Safiye Williams, their husbands John Heisdorf and Mark Williams, and stepdaughter Heather Jones. Ali is also survived by his grandchildren Kai and Koa Williams and Ayla Heisdorf, as well as brothers Enis and Turgut Manguoglu. Ali was preceded in death by his stepson Steven Jones, and parents Fetih Manguoglu and Ahter Alkum.A visitation will be held on Friday, April 7th at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8th at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s research, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina Kansas.<a href="https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout" target="_blank">https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout</a>To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dr. Ali Bülent Manguoglu, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/DrAli-Manguoglu/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Dr. Ali Bülent Manguoglu

GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (AP) — A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction as a broad swath of the Midwest and South&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornadoes-disasters-extreme-weather-why-af8acdcb330cff39d689efc187cd17b7">kept a wary eye out for further storms</a>&nbsp;that could spawn additional twisters and hail.

Wednesday's severe weather was the third in a series of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornado-arkansas-storm-concert-79fe2da8a6b8bd92970032530b760d20">massive storms</a>&nbsp;over the last two weeks that have spawned dozens of tornadoes, mainly in the South and Midwest, killing at least 63 people. Just last weekend,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornado-storms-deaths-damage-tennessee-arkansas-1931cb7510deab7ad26890d033fb32e1">confirmed or suspected tornadoes in at least eight states</a>&nbsp;laid waste to neighborhoods across a broad swath of the country.

The Missouri tornado touched down around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and moved through a rural area of Bollinger County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of St. Louis, said Sgt. Clark Parrott of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Trees were uprooted and homes turned into piles of splinters. One building was flipped on its side. Drone footage showed emergency crews peering into the wreckage with flashlights.

More than 20 agencies were part of the search for survivors and victims, with the damage so bad that they sometimes were forced to use chainsaws to cut back trees and brush to reach homes, Parrott said.

“It’s just heartbreaking to see it,” Parrott said.

The damage was concentrated around the small rural communities of Glen Allen and Grassy, which are separated by a hunting area, said Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham in a Facebook post announcing the five deaths. He didn't immediately release the victims' names.

Charles Collier, 61, said he saw the coroner’s van drive by with its lights on in Glen Allen, where he owns a storage facility.

“That was a sad, sad sight -- knowing there was bodies in there,” said Collier, who wasn’t entirely relieved when he saw his facility was spared. “I was just numb, thinking about all these other people, what they’re going through."

Josh Wells said that the tornado tore half of the roof off his Glen Allen home and pushed in his bedroom wall. Luckily, he fled beforehand with his son to his sister’s home because it has a basement.

“We all ran down and huddled against the wall and my brother-in-law made it down just seconds before we heard the roaring sound of the wind and debris crashing around us,” he said.

While his sister’s home held up, the area reeked of gas because a propane unit was damaged.

Justin Gibbs, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Paducah, Kentucky, said the tornado remained on the ground for roughly 15 minutes, traveling an estimated 15-20 miles (24-32 kilometers).

Based on early data, the tornado received a preliminary EF-2 rating, packing wind speeds of 130 mph (228 kph).

Gibbs noted that tornadoes are especially dangerous when they touch down late at night or early in the morning, as this one did.

“It’s definitely a nightmare from a warning standpoint,” Gibbs said. “It’s bad anytime, but it’s especially bad at 3:30 in the morning.”

A phone weather alert awakened Bobby Masters, who said debris was slamming his Glen Allen home as he took shelter in his basement with his family. He recalled hearing a roar as the tornado passed.

“I had never heard a tornado before. They say it sounds like a freight train and that is exactly what it sounds like,” he said, adding: “The good Lord spared us, our family and our house.”

Keith Lincoln, 56, who also was awakened by a phone alert, huddled in a bathtub with his wife and 18-year-old daughter and prayed: “Just save us and the house.” He spent the afternoon patching his roof but was thankful his prayer was mostly answered.

Chris Green, 35, found a small black dog dead in the debris. “I can’t just leave it here,” he said as he and his father buried the animal.

The area is rural, with residents mostly farming, cutting timber or working construction jobs, said Larry Welker, Bollinger County's public administrator. The entire county's population only totals around 10,500. The battered communities are tiny, little more than a few scattered homes and businesses.

Gov. Mike Parson said he would join emergency personnel on the ground to assess damage and determine what resources are needed. They planned a news conference in the afternoon.

Missouri's U.S. Sens. Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley, meanwhile, said they’re in touch with local leaders and ready to help. Schmitt also warned Missouri residents in a statement to stay alert “as there’s more severe weather on the horizon.”

The storms moving through the Midwest and South on Wednesday&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/storms-tornadoes-severe-weather-south-midwest-b6f9db8292e112fa78a9e9ccf462909d">threaten some areas</a>&nbsp;still reeling from the deadly bout of bad weather last weekend. The Storm Prediction Center said up to 40 million people in an area that includes major cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and Memphis, Tennessee, were at risk from the storms later Wednesday.

Schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, canceled Wednesday classes because the storms were expected to move through the area during the morning rush,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kfvs12.comhttps//www.kfvs12.com">KFVS-TV</a>&nbsp;reported.

In central Illinois, authorities said five people were hurt and about 300 homes were without power due to a tornado that struck in Fulton County on Tuesday evening. Chris Helle, who directs the county’s Emergency Services Disaster Agency, said one of the people injured was in critical condition.

Helle said the damage was concentrated near the town of Bryant, about 200 mile (322 kilometers) southwest of Chicago. Fire departments and other first responders were still cataloguing the damage there, but Helle said numerous homes had been destroyed. He credited people for listening to advance warnings and taking shelter.

Officials said another tornado touched down Tuesday morning in the western Illinois community of Colona. Local news reports showed wind damage to some businesses there.

Winds of up to 90 mph (145 kph) and baseball-sized hail also caused damage in the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois.

Bollinger County, Mo.(AP) — A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction as a broad swath of the Midwest and South&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornadoes-disasters-extreme-weather-why-af8acdcb330cff39d689efc187cd17b7">kept a wary eye out for further storms</a>&nbsp;that could spawn additional twisters and hail.

The tornado touched down around 3:30 a.m. and moved through a rural area of Bollinger County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of St. Louis, said Sgt. Clark Parrott of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

“The damage is pretty widespread. It’s just heartbreaking to see it,” Parrott said.

The twister caused significant destruction in and around the small rural communities of Glen Allen and Grassy, Bollinger County Sheriff Casey A. Graham said in a Facebook post. A hunting area separates the two communities.

At least five people were killed, Graham wrote, noting that he was withholding the names of the dead to make sure their families could be notified first.

“Please understand the scope of this operation," he said. "I know everyone wants updates and news of what happened. As your Sheriff, I am focused on ensuring those who still need help are receiving it, and we account for all our citizens.”

Josh Wells said that the tornado hit his house in Glen Allen, tearing half of his roof off and pushing his bedroom wall in. He added in a text that a propane storage unit in the area got damaged, and gas leaked for about an hour, “making the whole area smell of propane.”

A weather service team was headed to Bollinger County to gather details about the tornado, but Gibbs said it’s clear “it was big. It was a significant tornado.”

He noted that tornadoes are especially dangerous when they touch down late at night or early in the morning, as this one did.

Larry Welker, Bollinger County's public administrator, said the twister traveled along route 34 into Glen Allen, a village of slightly more than 100 people, and that he hasn't been able to inspect the damage firsthand because law enforcement were restricting access to the area.

“I’m getting reports that it was pretty bad,” he said. He described it as a rural area, where residents mostly farmed, cut timber or worked construction jobs.

“There was several trailers there, and I understand that there is still people missing,” Welker said.

The storms moving through the Midwest and South on Wednesday&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/storms-tornadoes-severe-weather-south-midwest-b6f9db8292e112fa78a9e9ccf462909d">threaten some areas</a>&nbsp;still reeling from a deadly bout of bad weather last weekend. The Storm Prediction Center said up to 40 million people in an area that includes major cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit and Memphis, Tennessee, were at risk from the storms later Wednesday. As of late morning, the the greatest threat appeared to be to an area stretching from lower Michigan into Tennessee and Kentucky.

Fierce storms that started last Friday and continued through the weekend&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornado-survivors-storm-arkansas-f12fead43d19c0095d42f8a6e61c7a4f">spawned deadly tornadoes</a>&nbsp;in 11 states as the system plodded through Arkansas and into the South, Midwest and Northeast.

The National Weather Service also received reports of semitrailers that had been tipped over by winds in Lee County, about 95 miles (153 km) west of Chicago.

Bollinger Co., Mo.(AP) — A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and killing at least five people as a broad swath of the Midwest and South&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tornadoes-disasters-extreme-weather-why-af8acdcb330cff39d689efc187cd17b7">kept a wary eye out for further storms</a>&nbsp;that could spawn additional twisters and hail.

Crews from more than 20 agencies were on the scene and clearing debris in search of any others who might have been killed or injured, he said.

The twister caused significant destruction in and around the small rural communities of Glen Allen and Grassy, Bollinger County Sheriff Casey A. Graham said in a Facebook post.

The patrol posted an overhead&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSEMA/posts/pfbid02cHcgzdrHNArjf7Jia7ySFc9n1N5Tc6vja67ziWfzN4A25LWVS7hcLVjWnPG3tzDol">photo</a>&nbsp;of the damage that showed uprooted trees and damaged and destroyed homes. Drone footage showed that some had been turned into piles of debris and splinters. One area that appeared to be hit especially hard was a narrow stretch between a road and a stream where emergency crews could be seen peering into the wreckage with flashlights.

Parrott said that crews had to use chainsaws to cutback trees and brush to reach some of the homes.

“It’s going to be a slow process but for now it’s an active search and rescue” Parrott said.

Gov. Mike Parson said he would join emergency personnel on the ground to assess damage and determine what resources are needed.

Bollinger County, Mo. (AP) — A tornado that swept through southeastern Missouri before dawn Wednesday killed at least four people and injured an unknown number of others, authorities said.

Sgt. Clark Parrott, of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said the death toll from the early-morning storm might rise as crews sift through the rubble of damaged and destroyed homes in Bollinger County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of St. Louis.

In addition to the deaths, an unknown number of people were injured by the storm, which is part of a larger system that could spawn further twisters and hail as it moves through the Midwest and South on Wednesday.

Bollinger County, Mo. (AP) —&nbsp;A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and killing multiple people as a broad swath of the Midwest and South braced for further storms that could spawn additional twisters and hail.

The tornado touched down around 3:30 a.m. and moved through a rural area of Bollinger County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of St. Louis, said Sgt. Clark Parrott of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He said it caused “multiple injuries and multiple deaths," but he didn't specify how many or say precisely where they occurred.

He said said a search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies was underway and that crews had to use chainsaws to cutback trees and brush to reach some homes.

The patrol posted an overhead&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSEMA/posts/pfbid02cHcgzdrHNArjf7Jia7ySFc9n1N5Tc6vja67ziWfzN4A25LWVS7hcLVjWnPG3tzDol">photo</a>&nbsp;of the damage that showed uprooted trees and homes that had been reduced to rubble.

Missouri tornado kills 5 in latest wave of severe weather

LAWRENCE –&nbsp;The second year of the Buck O’Neil Classic at Legends Field in Kansas City will return this year on Tuesday, April 11, vs. Texas Southern at 6 p.m. CT. Kansas will wear its uniforms designed after the Kansas City Monarchs, while Texas Southern will wear replica uniforms of the Homestead Grays.

“We’re excited to participate this year in the Buck O’Neil Classic,” Kansas Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald said. “Our student-athletes and coaching staff had the opportunity this fall to visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and learn about Buck O’Neil and the Negro Leagues from Bob Kendrick. There is a deep baseball history integrated in the Kansas City area and we’re grateful that we have the opportunity to play this game in honor of Buck and everyone from the Negro Leagues who helped set the foundation for baseball to become what it is today.”

Buck O’Neil was a first baseman and played a majority of his career for the Kansas City Monarchs. He later would be a player-manager for the Monarchs. Upon the conclusion of his time in the Negro Leagues in 1955, O’Neil was hired by the Chicago Cubs as a scout. In 1962, the Cubs promoted O’Neil to their major league coaching staff, making him the first African American coach in Major League Baseball history. O’Neil, who died in 2006, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2022 for his contributions to the game as a player, scout and manager.

Last year, Kansas won a 7-6 thriller against Texas Southern in the inaugural Buck O’Neil Classic at Legends Field. The Jayhawks led 5-0 in the game before falling behind 6-5 and ultimately coming from behind to win with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.

“In the second year of the Buck O’Neil Classic, we are excited to expand the community engagement component of this year’s event to include the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy, the Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 and the University of Kansas Student Union Association,” Paul Pierce II, Kansas Associate Athletics Director for Inclusive Excellence said. “The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has been an awesome partner in elevating our athletics department’s desire to create community-wide opportunities to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and we felt that the addition of our new community partners into this year’s initiative will further amplify a wonderful event.”

All seats for the game will be general admission. Adult admission will cost $10, while youth and senior citizens will be $8. Season ticket holders will receive a ticket to the game as part of their season ticket package. Fans wishing to purchase tickets can contact the Kansas ticket office at 785-864-3141, or visit the ticketing page&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=4bca8f1fdd&amp;e=42e2e56024" target="_blank">here</a>. Legends Field is a cashless facility and will only accept card transactions.

For those unable to attend, the game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and fans can also listen to the game on KLWN and the Jayhawk Sports Network on <a href="http://KUAthletics.com">KUAthletics.com</a> and the Kansas Jayhawks app.

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 </figure>KU AthleticsLAWRENCE –&nbsp;The second year of the Buck O’Neil Classic at Legends Field in Kansas City will return this year on Tuesday, April 11, vs. Texas Southern at 6 p.m. CT. Kansas will wear its uniforms designed after the Kansas City Monarchs, while Texas Southern will wear replica uniforms of the Homestead Grays.“We’re excited to participate this year in the Buck O’Neil Classic,” Kansas Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald said. “Our student-athletes and coaching staff had the opportunity this fall to visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and learn about Buck O’Neil and the Negro Leagues from Bob Kendrick. There is a deep baseball history integrated in the Kansas City area and we’re grateful that we have the opportunity to play this game in honor of Buck and everyone from the Negro Leagues who helped set the foundation for baseball to become what it is today.”Buck O’Neil was a first baseman and played a majority of his career for the Kansas City Monarchs. He later would be a player-manager for the Monarchs. Upon the conclusion of his time in the Negro Leagues in 1955, O’Neil was hired by the Chicago Cubs as a scout. In 1962, the Cubs promoted O’Neil to their major league coaching staff, making him the first African American coach in Major League Baseball history. O’Neil, who died in 2006, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2022 for his contributions to the game as a player, scout and manager.Last year, Kansas won a 7-6 thriller against Texas Southern in the inaugural Buck O’Neil Classic at Legends Field. The Jayhawks led 5-0 in the game before falling behind 6-5 and ultimately coming from behind to win with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.“In the second year of the Buck O’Neil Classic, we are excited to expand the community engagement component of this year’s event to include the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy, the Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 and the University of Kansas Student Union Association,” Paul Pierce II, Kansas Associate Athletics Director for Inclusive Excellence said. “The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has been an awesome partner in elevating our athletics department’s desire to create community-wide opportunities to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and we felt that the addition of our new community partners into this year’s initiative will further amplify a wonderful event.”All seats for the game will be general admission. Adult admission will cost $10, while youth and senior citizens will be $8. Season ticket holders will receive a ticket to the game as part of their season ticket package. Fans wishing to purchase tickets can contact the Kansas ticket office at 785-864-3141, or visit the ticketing page&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=4bca8f1fdd&amp;e=42e2e56024" target="_blank">here</a>. Legends Field is a cashless facility and will only accept card transactions.For those unable to attend, the game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and fans can also listen to the game on KLWN and the Jayhawk Sports Network on <a href="http://KUAthletics.com">KUAthletics.com</a> and the Kansas Jayhawks app.

Buck O’Neil Classic at Legends Field set for April 11

By NATE KING Salina Post

Did you know that April is National Autism Awareness Month?

On Saturday, approximately 70 people gathered at Campbell Plaza, 126 S. Santa Fe Avenue, to raise awareness and celebrate Autism Awareness Month.&nbsp;

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is more common than all cases of childhood cancer, congenital heart defects, juvenile diabetes, cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy combined.

Andrea Maag, 35, Salina Central graduate and Salina native, organized the event after witnessing the successes of the walk for autism fundraisers in Wichita. Maag said she was one of the first women diagnosed with autism in Saline County.

Event attendees took selfies in the photo booth, listened to live music and participated in a raffle. All of the proceeds from the raffle went to Heartspring, a Wichita non profit whose mission is, "to be a leader and innovator in providing clinically supported services through education and therapies for children with special needs to empower them to grow and learn on a path to a more independent life."&nbsp;

Heartspring provides services and therapies for children with complex needs, as well as developmental disabilities- including autism.&nbsp;

Even though this was the first time Maag had organized an autism awareness event, the event went well. In total the event raffle raised $384.

"I just want to say&nbsp; thank you to everyone who has donated to the raffle, and thank you to all the bands who came and played," Maag said.&nbsp;

Maag said she is currently in the process of writing a book about her life as an autistic woman. She said she hopes to have it ready in a year or two.&nbsp;

When asked if there was something she would like to share with the community about autism, Maag said, "It [autism] is more common than you think, and sometimes communicating is hard, but I am always trying to improve."&nbsp;

Rolling Hills Zoo, children's tickets&nbsp; BRX and Room 347, band merchandise Brittany Harvey, Scentsy basket Temple Live from Wichita, Jo Dee Messina tickets Tony's Pizza Event Center, Salina Liberty tickets Stiefel Theatre, Wood Brothers tickets Lowes, firepit Great Life, two golf tickets Jarrod Rathbun, mystery box Sandy Gonzales, basket of&nbsp; assorted stuff Salina Municipal Golf Course

Local bands, The Get Downs, Room 347 and BRX performed for event attendees.&nbsp;

By NATE KING Salina PostDid you know that April is National Autism Awareness Month?On Saturday, approximately 70 people gathered at Campbell Plaza, 126 S. Santa Fe Avenue, to raise awareness and celebrate Autism Awareness Month.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680532201543.png" alt="Event attendees listened to live music provided by The Get Downs, Room 347 and BMX. Photo by Chris Cadle/KINA News" />
 <figcaption>Event attendees listened to live music provided by The Get Downs, Room 347 and BMX. Photo by Chris Cadle/KINA News</figcaption>
 </figure>Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is more common than all cases of childhood cancer, congenital heart defects, juvenile diabetes, cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy combined.Andrea Maag, 35, Salina Central graduate and Salina native, organized the event after witnessing the successes of the walk for autism fundraisers in Wichita. Maag said she was one of the first women diagnosed with autism in Saline County.Event attendees took selfies in the photo booth, listened to live music and participated in a raffle. All of the proceeds from the raffle went to Heartspring, a Wichita non profit whose mission is, "to be a leader and innovator in providing clinically supported services through education and therapies for children with special needs to empower them to grow and learn on a path to a more independent life."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680533482957.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy Andrea Maag" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Andrea Maag</figcaption>
 </figure>Heartspring provides services and therapies for children with complex needs, as well as developmental disabilities- including autism.&nbsp;Even though this was the first time Maag had organized an autism awareness event, the event went well. In total the event raffle raised $384."I just want to say&nbsp; thank you to everyone who has donated to the raffle, and thank you to all the bands who came and played," Maag said.&nbsp;Maag said she is currently in the process of writing a book about her life as an autistic woman. She said she hopes to have it ready in a year or two.&nbsp;When asked if there was something she would like to share with the community about autism, Maag said, "It [autism] is more common than you think, and sometimes communicating is hard, but I am always trying to improve."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680533531694.png" alt="The event featured a raffle to help raise funds for Heartspring. Photo by Chris Cadle/KINA News" />
 <figcaption>The event featured a raffle to help raise funds for Heartspring. Photo by Chris Cadle/KINA News</figcaption>
 </figure>Donations made to the raffle includedRolling Hills Zoo, children's tickets&nbsp; BRX and Room 347, band merchandise Brittany Harvey, Scentsy basket Temple Live from Wichita, Jo Dee Messina tickets Tony's Pizza Event Center, Salina Liberty tickets Stiefel Theatre, Wood Brothers tickets Lowes, firepit Great Life, two golf tickets Jarrod Rathbun, mystery box Sandy Gonzales, basket of&nbsp; assorted stuff Salina Municipal Golf CourseLocal bands, The Get Downs, Room 347 and BRX performed for event attendees.&nbsp;More info about Heartspring can be found <a href="https://www.heartspring.org/school/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtboeEMUSM0bb44BJk3Fi8n-qd8aqtopL1Kqp9RKAoQm_4PK4WDEKoeTgaAqjxEALw_wcB">here.</a>If you would like to make a donation, contact Andrea Maag at <a href="mailto:giantkiller531@gmail.com">giantkiller531@gmail.com</a>.