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.

Photos of those arrested in the last 24 hours were not readily available to Salina Post. Our newsroom is attempting to locate the booking photos.&nbsp;

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Misdemeanor)

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

Burglary (Dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime)

Forgery (Distributing or issuing written instrument)

Forgery (Making or altering a written instrument)

Theft of property/services (Value less than $1,500)

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Distribute marijuana (25 - &lt;450 grams)

Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, stimulant (100 grams - &lt;1 kilogram)

Distribute/possess with intent to distribute/manufacture paraphernalia

Possession of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while suspended

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.Photos of those arrested in the last 24 hours were not readily available to Salina Post. Our newsroom is attempting to locate the booking photos.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Robert Joseph HoskinsREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Misdemeanor)Driving while suspendedDriving while habitual violatorIgnition interlock device violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Sara Jayne SullivanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appearOutside warrant/NCIC hitBurglary (Dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime)Criminal damage to property (&lt;$1,000)Forgery (Distributing or issuing written instrument)Forgery (Making or altering a written instrument)Theft of property/services (Value less than $1,500)<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Aaron Ashley GrantREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Ethan Lane ColeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Distribute marijuana (25 - &lt;450 grams)Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, stimulant (100 grams - &lt;1 kilogram)Use/possess drug paraphernaliaDriving while suspended (1st conviction)Failure to yield to emergency vehicleDistribute/possess with intent to distribute/manufacture paraphernaliaPossession of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantNo drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Robert John KimzeyREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Ronald Christopher HockettREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appearOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Jada Nicole WashingtonREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while suspendedDriving while habitual violatorNo proof of insuranceSpeeding (maximum limits)

Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 15

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the man who died as 27-year-old Jonathan Macias of Sedgwick County, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Just after 7a.m.&nbsp; Saturday, Sedgwick County 911 received a call from a man stating that he was armed and going to shoot people. Law Enforcement from multiple agencies responded to this call and contacted a man later identified as Macias who appeared to be wearing body armor, according to Colonel Keith Allen with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office.

Law enforcement tried to deescalate the situation over the next hour&nbsp; but Macias got into a vehicle and drove up and down the streets in the neighborhood on the northwest edge of Wichita.

After approximately one hour of attempting negotiations with Macias, there was an officer involved shooting. Deputies and police from multiple agencies were inolved.&nbsp; Sedgwick County EMS pronounced Macias&nbsp; deceased at the scene of the incident.

In December, police arrested Macias on requested charges of Domestic battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, failure to stop at an injury accident and failure to appear, according to Sedgwick County booking records. He was released by a court order, according to online arrest records.&nbsp; The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728936452904.png" alt="Macias photo from a December arrest" />
 <figcaption>Macias photo from a December arrest</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the man who died as 27-year-old Jonathan Macias of Sedgwick County, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.Just after 7a.m.&nbsp; Saturday, Sedgwick County 911 received a call from a man stating that he was armed and going to shoot people. Law Enforcement from multiple agencies responded to this call and contacted a man later identified as Macias who appeared to be wearing body armor, according to Colonel Keith Allen with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office.Law enforcement tried to deescalate the situation over the next hour&nbsp; but Macias got into a vehicle and drove up and down the streets in the neighborhood on the northwest edge of Wichita.After approximately one hour of attempting negotiations with Macias, there was an officer involved shooting. Deputies and police from multiple agencies were inolved.&nbsp; Sedgwick County EMS pronounced Macias&nbsp; deceased at the scene of the incident.In December, police arrested Macias on requested charges of Domestic battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, failure to stop at an injury accident and failure to appear, according to Sedgwick County booking records. He was released by a court order, according to online arrest records.&nbsp; The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Man who died in Kan. officer shooting was jailed in December

NEW YORK (AP) — Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">landmark wage discrimination legislation</a>, has died at 86.

Ledbetter's discovery that she was earning less than her male counterparts for doing the same job at a Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. plant in Alabama led to her lawsuit, which ultimately failed when the Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that she had filed her complaint too late. The court ruled that workers must file lawsuits within six months of first receiving a discriminatory paycheck — in Ledbetter's case, years before she learned about the disparity through an anonymous letter.

Two years later, former&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">President Barack Obama</a>&nbsp;signed into the law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gave workers the right to sue within 180 days of receiving each discriminatory paycheck, not just the first one.

Ledbetter died Saturday night after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones, according to a brief statement from her family and an obituary sent by the team behind a film about her life. She is survived by her two children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ledbetter continued campaigning for equal pay policies for the rest of her life. Last week, she was awarded the Future Is Female Lifetime Achievement Award by Advertising Week, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lillymovie.com/">film about her life starring Patricia Clarkson</a>&nbsp;premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

“She lost her case and she never saw a dime but she was a tireless advocate for all of us,” said Deborah Vagins, director of Equal Pay Today and the national campaign director of Equal Rights Advocates.

“Every now then, once in a generation, you meet these people who sacrifice everything for something even if it never benefits them,” added Vagins, who met Ledbetter and introduced her to then Sen.-Obama soon after the Supreme Court ruling galvanized the movement for what would become the Ledbetter Act.

“She sparked a movement and changed the face of pay equity forever,” she said.

In January, President Joe Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">marked the 15th anniversary of the law named after Ledbetter</a>&nbsp;with new measures to help close the gender wage gap, including a new rule barring the federal government from considering a person’s current or past pay when determining their salary.

But Ledbetter and other advocates have long campaigned for the more comprehensive the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, including by protecting workers from retaliation for discussing their pay.

In a statement on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to “continue to fight for the Paycheck Fairness Act — to honor Lilly’s legacy, and continue building a more fair and equitable future for women, and all Americans.” Republican&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/congress-9062366d20f4af3e2c94e17f1f86db1f">lawmakers largely oppose the law</a>&nbsp;as redundant and conducive to frivolous lawsuits.

Obama also praised Ledbetter's legacy said in statement that “this grandmother from Alabama kept on fighting until the day I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law — my first as president.” Biden said in a statement that “it was an honor to stand with Lilly as the bill that bears her name was made law” when he was vice president.

Also among those paying tribute to Ledbetter was Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Benioff/status/1845680105663643842">said on the social media platform X</a>&nbsp;that she "forever changed my understanding with the simple but powerful phrase, ‘Equal pay for equal work.’”

The team behind the film, “LILLY,” issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFhGKyvyPj/">a statement of condolence on social media</a>. In her own statement, Clarkson said “portraying Lilly Ledbetter was the privilege of my lifetime.”

The sense of urgency among advocates deepened after an&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2024/demo/p60-282.pdf">annual report</a>&nbsp;from the Census Bureau last month found that the gender wage gap between men and women widened for the first time 20 years. In 2023, women working full time earned 83 cents on the dollar compared with men, down from 84 cents in 2022. Even before then, advocates had been frustrated that wage gap improvement had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/equal-pay-day-gender-wage-gap-pay-gap-women-889af690259722284241539984855758">mostly stalled for the last 20 years</a>&nbsp;despite women making gains in the C-suite and earning college degrees at a faster rate than men. Experts say the reasons for the enduring gap are multifaceted, including the overrepresentation of women in lower-paying industries and the weak childcare system that pushes many women to step back from their careers in their peak earnings years.

In 2018, at the height of the #MeToo movement, Ledbetter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/09/opinion/lilly-ledbetter-metoo-equal-pay.html">wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times</a>&nbsp;detailing the harassment she faced as a manager at the Goodyear factory and drawing a link between workplace sexual harassment and pay discrimination.

Ledbetter had worked at the plant in Gadsden, Alabama, for 19 years when she received an anonymous note saying she was being paid significantly less than three male colleagues.

Two years before she was set for retirement, she filed a lawsuit in 1999 and initially won $3.8 million in backpay and damages from a federal court. She never received the money after eventually losing her case before the Supreme Court. But a dissenting opinion from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who stated that the “ball is in Congress' court,” inspired Ledbetter to keep up the fight for better laws.

At&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89V1dJJ-yY">the Forbes Women's Summit in 2021</a>, Ledbetter said one of the achievements she was most proud of was that the Ledbetter act passed with bipartisan support.

The law named set an important precedent “for ensuring that we don’t just have the promise of equal pay on the books but we have a way to enforce the law,” said Emily Martin, chief program officer at the National Women’s Law Center, which worked closely with Ledbetter.

“She is really an inspiration in showing us how a loss does not mean you can’t win,” Martin said. “We know her name because she lost, and she lost big, and she kept coming back from it and kept working until the day she died to change that loss into real gains for women across the country.”

Associated Press Writer Kaitlyn Huamani in Los Angeles contributed to this story.

The Associated Press’ women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ap.org/about/standards-for-working-with-outside-groups/">standards</a>&nbsp;for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at&nbsp;<a href="http://ap.org/">AP.org</a>.

NEW YORK (AP) — Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">landmark wage discrimination legislation</a>, has died at 86.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lilly Ledbetter never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name. She just wanted to be paid the same as a man for her hard work. But this grandmother from Alabama kept on fighting until the day I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law – my first as president.… <a href="https://t.co/Z4ZxsDbIU5">pic.twitter.com/Z4ZxsDbIU5</a>&mdash; Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1845616323092472209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Ledbetter's discovery that she was earning less than her male counterparts for doing the same job at a Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. plant in Alabama led to her lawsuit, which ultimately failed when the Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that she had filed her complaint too late. The court ruled that workers must file lawsuits within six months of first receiving a discriminatory paycheck — in Ledbetter's case, years before she learned about the disparity through an anonymous letter.Two years later, former&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">President Barack Obama</a>&nbsp;signed into the law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gave workers the right to sue within 180 days of receiving each discriminatory paycheck, not just the first one.Ledbetter died Saturday night after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones, according to a brief statement from her family and an obituary sent by the team behind a film about her life. She is survived by her two children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Ledbetter continued campaigning for equal pay policies for the rest of her life. Last week, she was awarded the Future Is Female Lifetime Achievement Award by Advertising Week, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lillymovie.com/">film about her life starring Patricia Clarkson</a>&nbsp;premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival.“She lost her case and she never saw a dime but she was a tireless advocate for all of us,” said Deborah Vagins, director of Equal Pay Today and the national campaign director of Equal Rights Advocates.“Every now then, once in a generation, you meet these people who sacrifice everything for something even if it never benefits them,” added Vagins, who met Ledbetter and introduced her to then Sen.-Obama soon after the Supreme Court ruling galvanized the movement for what would become the Ledbetter Act.“She sparked a movement and changed the face of pay equity forever,” she said.In January, President Joe Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-pay-equity-ledbetter-women-2564198d081a0d62ec9cc55a48803fb3">marked the 15th anniversary of the law named after Ledbetter</a>&nbsp;with new measures to help close the gender wage gap, including a new rule barring the federal government from considering a person’s current or past pay when determining their salary.But Ledbetter and other advocates have long campaigned for the more comprehensive the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, including by protecting workers from retaliation for discussing their pay.In a statement on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to “continue to fight for the Paycheck Fairness Act — to honor Lilly’s legacy, and continue building a more fair and equitable future for women, and all Americans.” Republican&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/congress-9062366d20f4af3e2c94e17f1f86db1f">lawmakers largely oppose the law</a>&nbsp;as redundant and conducive to frivolous lawsuits.Obama also praised Ledbetter's legacy said in statement that “this grandmother from Alabama kept on fighting until the day I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law — my first as president.” Biden said in a statement that “it was an honor to stand with Lilly as the bill that bears her name was made law” when he was vice president.Also among those paying tribute to Ledbetter was Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Benioff/status/1845680105663643842">said on the social media platform X</a>&nbsp;that she "forever changed my understanding with the simple but powerful phrase, ‘Equal pay for equal work.’”The team behind the film, “LILLY,” issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFhGKyvyPj/">a statement of condolence on social media</a>. In her own statement, Clarkson said “portraying Lilly Ledbetter was the privilege of my lifetime.”The sense of urgency among advocates deepened after an&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2024/demo/p60-282.pdf">annual report</a>&nbsp;from the Census Bureau last month found that the gender wage gap between men and women widened for the first time 20 years. In 2023, women working full time earned 83 cents on the dollar compared with men, down from 84 cents in 2022. Even before then, advocates had been frustrated that wage gap improvement had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/equal-pay-day-gender-wage-gap-pay-gap-women-889af690259722284241539984855758">mostly stalled for the last 20 years</a>&nbsp;despite women making gains in the C-suite and earning college degrees at a faster rate than men. Experts say the reasons for the enduring gap are multifaceted, including the overrepresentation of women in lower-paying industries and the weak childcare system that pushes many women to step back from their careers in their peak earnings years.In 2018, at the height of the #MeToo movement, Ledbetter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/09/opinion/lilly-ledbetter-metoo-equal-pay.html">wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times</a>&nbsp;detailing the harassment she faced as a manager at the Goodyear factory and drawing a link between workplace sexual harassment and pay discrimination.Ledbetter had worked at the plant in Gadsden, Alabama, for 19 years when she received an anonymous note saying she was being paid significantly less than three male colleagues.Two years before she was set for retirement, she filed a lawsuit in 1999 and initially won $3.8 million in backpay and damages from a federal court. She never received the money after eventually losing her case before the Supreme Court. But a dissenting opinion from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who stated that the “ball is in Congress' court,” inspired Ledbetter to keep up the fight for better laws.At&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89V1dJJ-yY">the Forbes Women's Summit in 2021</a>, Ledbetter said one of the achievements she was most proud of was that the Ledbetter act passed with bipartisan support.The law named set an important precedent “for ensuring that we don’t just have the promise of equal pay on the books but we have a way to enforce the law,” said Emily Martin, chief program officer at the National Women’s Law Center, which worked closely with Ledbetter.“She is really an inspiration in showing us how a loss does not mean you can’t win,” Martin said. “We know her name because she lost, and she lost big, and she kept coming back from it and kept working until the day she died to change that loss into real gains for women across the country.”______Associated Press Writer Kaitlyn Huamani in Los Angeles contributed to this story.______The Associated Press’ women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ap.org/about/standards-for-working-with-outside-groups/">standards</a>&nbsp;for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at&nbsp;<a href="http://ap.org/">AP.org</a>.

Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay, has died at 86

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation&nbsp;

Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

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/2024/10/1728909406656.jpeg" alt="Davis,Sevijon Taurice" />
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 </figure>NAME:Davis,Sevijon TauriceREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728909475558.jpeg" alt="Eshleman,Katrina Marie" />
 <figcaption>Eshleman,Katrina Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Eshleman,Katrina MarieREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728909512814.jpeg" alt=" Garcia,Raishaun Jose" />
 <figcaption> Garcia,Raishaun Jose</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garcia,Raishaun JoseREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation ViolationCriminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728909572337.jpeg" alt=" Hrabe,Andrew Christopher" />
 <figcaption> Hrabe,Andrew Christopher</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hrabe,Andrew ChristopherREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728909621377.jpeg" alt="Shields,Christopher Allen" />
 <figcaption>Shields,Christopher Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Shields,Christopher AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728909666076.jpeg" alt=" Thompson,John Paul" />
 <figcaption> Thompson,John Paul</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Thompson,John PaulREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 14

CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Frontenac Police Department are conducting an investigation into the death of a man from Frontenac, Kansas.

Just before 8:30p.m. Friday, the Frontenac Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired. Police officers located the victim, Jonathan D. Brewer, 39, of Frontenac, unconscious at a neighbor’s residence at 803 N Cayuga, in Frontenac, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

EMS arrived and attempted live-saving measures but the victim was pronounced deceased.

Preliminary information indicates Brewer and a neighbor, identified as Michael C. Simpson, 19, of Frontenac, were involved in a dispute. Simpson is suspected of shooting Brewer during the altercation.

Simpson was arrested on requested charges of second-degree murder and then booked into the Crawford County Jail. He is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Frontenac Police Department are conducting an investigation into the death of a man from Frontenac, Kansas.Just before 8:30p.m. Friday, the Frontenac Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired. Police officers located the victim, Jonathan D. Brewer, 39, of Frontenac, unconscious at a neighbor’s residence at 803 N Cayuga, in Frontenac, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.EMS arrived and attempted live-saving measures but the victim was pronounced deceased.Preliminary information indicates Brewer and a neighbor, identified as Michael C. Simpson, 19, of Frontenac, were involved in a dispute. Simpson is suspected of shooting Brewer during the altercation.Simpson was arrested on requested charges of second-degree murder and then booked into the Crawford County Jail. He is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

KBI: Kan. man accused of killing neighbor during dispute

WSU says internal inquiry compels attribution corrections to doctoral paper

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA —&nbsp;Kansas academics point to signs of plagiarism in Wichita State University President Richard Muma’s doctoral dissertation, but there’s a nuanced dispute about consequences for breaking scholarly writing protocol.

<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/read-the-evidence-examples-of-copied-material-in-wichita-state-university-presidents-dissertation/">Click here to view&nbsp;</a>some of the evidence

Debate emerged on campuses throughout the state since Monday when Kansas Reflector&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/wichita-state-university-presidents-doctoral-dissertation-raises-concerns-of-academic-misconduct/">published an investigation</a>&nbsp;of Muma’s 2004 dissertation that led to awarding of a doctorate by University of Missouri-St. Louis. More than 10 university professors employed outside of WSU told the Reflector that Muma’s use of dozens of passages from journals and books — without quotation marks to fully credit verbatim writing of others — met the definition of plagiarism.

In response, Muma said an internal, confidential review led by WSU administrators concluded he wasn’t guilty of misconduct. However, he said, there were instances in the dissertation where “attribution should have included the use of quotation marks around reuse of text.”&nbsp;The president said he would submit to UMSL a revised version&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/wichita-state-university-president-vows-to-fix-attribution-flaws-in-up-to-5-of-dissertation/">correcting attribution in up to 5% of his dissertation.&nbsp;</a>He also said “the matter was closed.”

Elizabeth Heilman, a Wichita State professor of education, said she was skeptical of WSU’s internal analysis of about 50 instances in which Muma borrowed the writing of more than 20 scholars.

“Issues with Muma’s dissertation are not technical omissions as he has stated. The issue raised is plagiarism and research misconduct,” Heilman said.

Chris Dudley, an assistant clinical professor in Wichita State’s physician assistant program, said missing quotation marks in Muma’s dissertation were “definitely a mistake,” but the dissertation contained references that could lead readers to original authors.

“There is a big difference between clerical/grammatical errors and not citing the author,” said Dudley, who graduated from WSU’s physician assistant program in 2008. “Both fall under the definition of plagiarism, but I think we can agree one is way worse than the other.”

Dudley said the Reflector’s reporting “stinks of a witch hunt” as if someone were “trying to tear down the reputation of someone who has worked in health care and who now leads a university brilliantly.”

Muma, who has worked at Wichita State for nearly 30 years, was a tenured professor and chairman of the physician assistant program at WSU when he completed the dissertation. He was promoted to vice president and provost before appointed president in 2020 by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Before publication of the story, Muma said he was confident his dissertation was “original.” He later said the article “raised misrepresentations about the academic integrity” of his dissertation.

The Reflector manually examined Muma’s 88-page dissertation on management of physician assistant programs.&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/read-the-evidence-examples-of-copied-material-in-wichita-state-university-presidents-dissertation/">Copies of original articles and books were acquired for line-by-line comparisons to the dissertation.</a>&nbsp;The extent of the copying by Muma led a diverse group of university educators interviewed by the Reflector to the conclusion the dissertation was partially plagiarized.

Dan Hoyt, a professor of English at Kansas State University, said it would be wrong for a college freshman to leave out quotation marks to highlight contributions of other writers. It would be “inexcusable” for someone to make the same mistake in a doctoral dissertation, he said.

“I think you could easily make the case this is plagiarism,” Hoyt said. “It does all kinds of harm to the world of ideas and the world of education.”

Jim Leiker, a history professor at Johnson County Community College, said the scholarly exception made for WSU’s president sent the wrong message to the university’s students. The bottom line, he said, was “we should hold the president of an institution such as WSU to a higher standard than we hold our students.”

Eve Levin, professor emeritus at the University of Kansas, said UMSL should rescind the doctoral degree it awarded to Muma because he produced a dissertation that claimed the words of others as his own.

“If he didn’t know better, he’s unqualified to be a university faculty member, much less a university president,” she said. “If he did know better, but was too sloppy in his research methods, he’s unqualified.&nbsp;If he did know better and deliberately decided to copy other scholars’ words, he’s unqualified.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728665053937.png" alt="Reaction at Wichita State University and other college campuses in Kansas affirms that WSU President Richard Muma improperly copied writing of other scholars in his doctoral dissertation, but differs on consequences for that decision. (Thad Allton for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Reaction at Wichita State University and other college campuses in Kansas affirms that WSU President Richard Muma improperly copied writing of other scholars in his doctoral dissertation, but differs on consequences for that decision. (Thad Allton for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>WSU says internal inquiry compels attribution corrections to doctoral paper</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA —&nbsp;Kansas academics point to signs of plagiarism in Wichita State University President Richard Muma’s doctoral dissertation, but there’s a nuanced dispute about consequences for breaking scholarly writing protocol.<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/read-the-evidence-examples-of-copied-material-in-wichita-state-university-presidents-dissertation/">Click here to view&nbsp;</a>some of the evidenceDebate emerged on campuses throughout the state since Monday when Kansas Reflector&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/wichita-state-university-presidents-doctoral-dissertation-raises-concerns-of-academic-misconduct/">published an investigation</a>&nbsp;of Muma’s 2004 dissertation that led to awarding of a doctorate by University of Missouri-St. Louis. More than 10 university professors employed outside of WSU told the Reflector that Muma’s use of dozens of passages from journals and books — without quotation marks to fully credit verbatim writing of others — met the definition of plagiarism.In response, Muma said an internal, confidential review led by WSU administrators concluded he wasn’t guilty of misconduct. However, he said, there were instances in the dissertation where “attribution should have included the use of quotation marks around reuse of text.”&nbsp;The president said he would submit to UMSL a revised version&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/wichita-state-university-president-vows-to-fix-attribution-flaws-in-up-to-5-of-dissertation/">correcting attribution in up to 5% of his dissertation.&nbsp;</a>He also said “the matter was closed.”But that doesn’t satisfy everyone.Elizabeth Heilman, a Wichita State professor of education, said she was skeptical of WSU’s internal analysis of about 50 instances in which Muma borrowed the writing of more than 20 scholars.“Issues with Muma’s dissertation are not technical omissions as he has stated. The issue raised is plagiarism and research misconduct,” Heilman said.Chris Dudley, an assistant clinical professor in Wichita State’s physician assistant program, said missing quotation marks in Muma’s dissertation were “definitely a mistake,” but the dissertation contained references that could lead readers to original authors.“There is a big difference between clerical/grammatical errors and not citing the author,” said Dudley, who graduated from WSU’s physician assistant program in 2008. “Both fall under the definition of plagiarism, but I think we can agree one is way worse than the other.”Dudley said the Reflector’s reporting “stinks of a witch hunt” as if someone were “trying to tear down the reputation of someone who has worked in health care and who now leads a university brilliantly.”Muma, who has worked at Wichita State for nearly 30 years, was a tenured professor and chairman of the physician assistant program at WSU when he completed the dissertation. He was promoted to vice president and provost before appointed president in 2020 by the Kansas Board of Regents.Before publication of the story, Muma said he was confident his dissertation was “original.” He later said the article “raised misrepresentations about the academic integrity” of his dissertation.The Reflector manually examined Muma’s 88-page dissertation on management of physician assistant programs.&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2024/10/07/read-the-evidence-examples-of-copied-material-in-wichita-state-university-presidents-dissertation/">Copies of original articles and books were acquired for line-by-line comparisons to the dissertation.</a>&nbsp;The extent of the copying by Muma led a diverse group of university educators interviewed by the Reflector to the conclusion the dissertation was partially plagiarized.Dan Hoyt, a professor of English at Kansas State University, said it would be wrong for a college freshman to leave out quotation marks to highlight contributions of other writers. It would be “inexcusable” for someone to make the same mistake in a doctoral dissertation, he said.“I think you could easily make the case this is plagiarism,” Hoyt said. “It does all kinds of harm to the world of ideas and the world of education.”Jim Leiker, a history professor at Johnson County Community College, said the scholarly exception made for WSU’s president sent the wrong message to the university’s students. The bottom line, he said, was “we should hold the president of an institution such as WSU to a higher standard than we hold our students.”Eve Levin, professor emeritus at the University of Kansas, said UMSL should rescind the doctoral degree it awarded to Muma because he produced a dissertation that claimed the words of others as his own.“If he didn’t know better, he’s unqualified to be a university faculty member, much less a university president,” she said. “If he did know better, but was too sloppy in his research methods, he’s unqualified.&nbsp;If he did know better and deliberately decided to copy other scholars’ words, he’s unqualified.”

Kansas professors debate severity of plagiarism, response to WSU president’s dissertation

NAME:&nbsp;Bratton,Clayton Kenneth Boyd REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

NAME:Carlson,Jordyn Taylor REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

NAME:&nbsp;Casanova,Melissa Beth REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Cline,Jeremiah Daniel REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Regulations on Use of Controlled-Access Highways and Facilities

Interfere w/ LEO; False report felony to obstruct

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

Traf contraband in corr/care fac; Send or take item from facility

NAME:&nbsp;Collins,Corey Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Degenhardt,Chad Richard REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Garnett,Chase Kaleb REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Garrison,Christopher Ryan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Hernandez Cardenas,Hector Noe REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

NAME: Kathy Johnson. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Lovseth,Davis Harding REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;McCarter,Christopher Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME:&nbsp;McKim,Robert Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Morales,Carlito Luis REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Peterson,Cash Logan REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Alvin J REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Thayer,Penny Sue REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739845325.jpeg" alt="Bratton,Clayton Kenneth Boyd" />
 <figcaption>Bratton,Clayton Kenneth Boyd</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bratton,Clayton Kenneth Boyd REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739854211.jpeg" alt="Carlson,Jordyn Taylor" />
 <figcaption>Carlson,Jordyn Taylor</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Carlson,Jordyn Taylor REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739865404.jpeg" alt="Casanova,Melissa Beth" />
 <figcaption>Casanova,Melissa Beth</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Casanova,Melissa Beth REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739874587.jpeg" alt="Cline,Jeremiah Daniel" />
 <figcaption>Cline,Jeremiah Daniel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Cline,Jeremiah Daniel REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Regulations on Use of Controlled-Access Highways and FacilitiesUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyInterfere w/ LEO; False report felony to obstructPoss of marijuanaPoss of stimulant; 1 prior convictionTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Theft of prop/services; FelonyTraf contraband in corr/care fac; Send or take item from facility<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739884395.png" alt="Collins,Corey Allen" />
 <figcaption>Collins,Corey Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Collins,Corey Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739893877.jpeg" alt="Degenhardt,Chad Richard" />
 <figcaption>Degenhardt,Chad Richard</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Degenhardt,Chad Richard REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739903443.jpeg" alt="Garnett,Chase Kaleb" />
 <figcaption>Garnett,Chase Kaleb</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garnett,Chase Kaleb REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739914300.jpeg" alt="Garrison,Christopher Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Garrison,Christopher Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garrison,Christopher Ryan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739924099.jpeg" alt="Hernandez Cardenas,Hector Noe" />
 <figcaption>Hernandez Cardenas,Hector Noe</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hernandez Cardenas,Hector Noe REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Defective tail lampsDriving under influence of alcohol or drugs; MisdemeanorOperate a MV w/o a valid license<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739935883.jpeg" alt="Kathy Johnson" />
 <figcaption>Kathy Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Kathy Johnson. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739945930.jpeg" alt="Lovseth,Davis Harding" />
 <figcaption>Lovseth,Davis Harding</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Lovseth,Davis Harding REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739955412.jpeg" alt="McCarter,Christopher Lee" />
 <figcaption>McCarter,Christopher Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McCarter,Christopher Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstanceUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739963867.jpeg" alt="McKim,Robert Keith" />
 <figcaption>McKim,Robert Keith</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McKim,Robert Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739972371.jpeg" alt="Morales,Carlito Luis" />
 <figcaption>Morales,Carlito Luis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Morales,Carlito Luis REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739989979.jpeg" alt="Peterson,Cash Logan" />
 <figcaption>Peterson,Cash Logan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Peterson,Cash Logan REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728739999780.jpeg" alt="Smith,Alvin J" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Alvin J</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Alvin J REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728740015108.jpeg" alt="Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William" />
 <figcaption>Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstanceTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728740025604.jpeg" alt="Thayer,Penny Sue" />
 <figcaption>Thayer,Penny Sue</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Thayer,Penny Sue REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 12

JACKSON COUNTY – Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Sept. 9,&nbsp; a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Ford Escape at 142nd Road on U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

A probable cause search was conducted and illegal contraband was found.

The driver, Robert Duane Uitts, 48, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony interference, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and operating a vehicle without insurance. He has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728396729568.png" alt="Uitts has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.- photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Uitts has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.- photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY – Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just after 10:30 p.m. Sept. 9,&nbsp; a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Ford Escape at 142nd Road on U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.A probable cause search was conducted and illegal contraband was found.The driver, Robert Duane Uitts, 48, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony interference, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and operating a vehicle without insurance. He has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Sheriff: Kansas felon caught transporting drugs

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas boy critically injured in a shooting on Wednesday has died, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from 46-year-old Tesha L. Florence of Wichita reporting that she shot her son, according to Captain Moses.

First responders located a 16-year-old identified as Robert Florence inside an apartment in the 9100 Block of East Harry. He had a single gunshot wound. EMS transported him to an area hospital where he was in extremely critical condition.

On Friday morning the boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to Moses.

At the scene, officers detained <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">Tesha Florence,</a> identified according to Sedgwick County booking records. She is the boy's mother.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wichita Police investigators are in the process of amending the requested charges for her to include Second Degree Murder.

During the investigation into this case, detectives learned of a previously unreported incident from March 2024 where Techa Florence threatened an ex-husband and his current girlfriend with a gun.

Just after 4:30p.m. Wednesday, Tesha Florence was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail and is currently being held on bonds totaling $600,000, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">according to online jail records.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728555306481.png" alt="Tesha Florence photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Tesha Florence photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas boy critically injured in a shooting on Wednesday has died, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from 46-year-old Tesha L. Florence of Wichita reporting that she shot her son, according to Captain Moses.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728510375843.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation Wednesday morning-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation Wednesday morning-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders located a 16-year-old identified as Robert Florence inside an apartment in the 9100 Block of East Harry. He had a single gunshot wound. EMS transported him to an area hospital where he was in extremely critical condition.On Friday morning the boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to Moses.At the scene, officers detained <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">Tesha Florence,</a> identified according to Sedgwick County booking records. She is the boy's mother.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wichita Police investigators are in the process of amending the requested charges for her to include Second Degree Murder.During the investigation into this case, detectives learned of a previously unreported incident from March 2024 where Techa Florence threatened an ex-husband and his current girlfriend with a gun.Just after 4:30p.m. Wednesday, Tesha Florence was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail and is currently being held on bonds totaling $600,000, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">according to online jail records.</a>

Police: 16-year-old Kan. boy shot by his mother has died

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.

NAME:&nbsp;Collins,Corey AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Regulations on Use of Controlled-Access Highways and Facilities

NAME:&nbsp;De Santiago Arredondo,Bernardo

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

Operate MV w/o proper classification of license

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649415538.jpeg" alt=" Collins,Corey Allen" />
 <figcaption> Collins,Corey Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Collins,Corey AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Regulations on Use of Controlled-Access Highways and Facilities<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649479590.jpeg" alt="De Santiago Arredondo,Bernardo" />
 <figcaption>De Santiago Arredondo,Bernardo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;De Santiago Arredondo,BernardoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitDriving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severityImproper driving on laned roadwayOperate MV w/o proper classification of license<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649528557.jpeg" alt="Hansen,Steven Alan" />
 <figcaption>Hansen,Steven Alan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hansen,Steven AlanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649646850.jpeg" alt="Homer,Julius Armon" />
 <figcaption>Homer,Julius Armon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Homer,Julius ArmonREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649690679.jpeg" alt=" Lopez-Ramirez,Jorge Javier" />
 <figcaption> Lopez-Ramirez,Jorge Javier</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Lopez-Ramirez,Jorge JavierREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649732877.jpeg" alt=" Marvin,Sadie Leigh" />
 <figcaption> Marvin,Sadie Leigh</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Marvin,Sadie LeighREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728649801993.jpeg" alt=" Monk,Braeton Joshua Grant" />
 <figcaption> Monk,Braeton Joshua Grant</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Monk,Braeton Joshua GrantREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 11

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in a country that the former president has repeatedly accused of stealing American jobs and engaging in unfair trade practices: China.

Global trade records reviewed by The Associated Press show a printing company in China’s eastern city of Hangzhou shipped close to 120,000 of the Bibles to the United States earlier this year.

The estimated value of the three separate shipments was $342,000, or less than $3 per Bible, according to databases that track exports and imports. The minimum price for the Trump-backed Bible is $59.99, putting the potential sales revenue at about $7 million.

The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his efforts to raise cash while campaigning.

The Trump campaign did not respond to emails and calls seeking comment.

In a March 26 video posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced a partnership with country singer Lee Greenwood to hawk the Bibles, inspired by Greenwood's “God Bless the USA” hit song.

In the video, Trump blended religion with his campaign message as he urged viewers to buy the Bible, which includes copies of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Pledge of Allegiance.

“This Bible is a reminder that the biggest thing we have to bring back in America, and to make America great again, is our religion," Trump said.

Trump didn’t say where the “God Bless the USA” Bibles are printed, what they cost or how much he earns per sale. A version of the $59.99 Bible memorializes the July 13 assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania. Trump’s name is stamped on the cover above the phrase, “The Day God Intervened.”

The Bibles are sold exclusively through a website that states it is not affiliated with any political campaign nor is it owned or controlled by Trump.

The website states that Trump’s name and image are used under a paid license from CIC Ventures, a company Trump reported owning in a financial disclosure released in August. CIC Ventures earned $300,000 in Bible sales royalties, according to the disclosure. It’s unclear if Trump has received additional payments.

AP received no response to questions sent to the Bible website and to a publicist for Greenwood.

For years, Trump has castigated Beijing as an obstacle to America’s economic success, slapping hefty tariffs on Chinese imports while president and threatening even more stringent measures if he’s elected again. He blamed China for the COVID-19 outbreak and recently suggested, without evidence, that Chinese immigrants are flooding the U.S. to build an “army” and attack America.

But Trump also has an eye on his personal finances. Pitching Bibles is one of a dizzying number of for-profit ventures he’s launched or promoted, including diamond-encrusted watches, sneakers, photo books, cryptocurrency and digital trading cards.

The web of enterprises has stoked conflict of interest concerns. Selling products at prices that exceed their value may be considered a campaign contribution, said Claire Finkelstein, founder of the nonpartisan Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law and a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

“You have to assume that everything that the individual does is being done as a candidate and so that any money that flows through to him benefits him as a candidate,” Finkelstein said. “Suppose Vladimir Putin were to buy a Trump watch. Is that a campaign finance violation? I would think so.”

There’s a potentially lucrative opportunity for Trump to sell 55,000 of the Bibles to Oklahoma after the state’s education department ordered public schools to incorporate Scripture into lessons. Oklahoma plans to buy Bibles that initially matched Trump’s edition: a King James Version that contains the U.S. founding documents. The request was revised Monday to allow the U.S. historical documents to be bound with the Bible or provided separately.

The first delivery of Trump Bibles was labeled “God Bless USA,” according to the information from the Panjiva and Import Genius databases. The other two were described as “Bibles.” All the books were shipped by New Ade Cultural Media, a printing company in Hangzhou, to Freedom Park Design, a company in Alabama that databases identified as the importer of the Bibles.

Tammy Tang, a sales representative for New Ade, told AP all three shipments were “God Bless the USA” Bibles. She said New Ade received the orders from Freedom Park Design via the WhatsApp messaging service. The books were printed on presses near the company’s office, she said.

Freedom Park Design was incorporated in Florida on March 1. An aspiring country singer named Jared Ashley is the company’s president. He also co-founded 16 Creative, a marketing firm that uses the same Gulf Shores address and processes online orders for branded merchandise.

Ashley hung up on a reporter who called to ask about the Bibles. Greenwood is a client of 16 Creative, according to the firm’s website. He launched the American-flag emblazoned Bible in 2021.

Religious scholars have denounced the merger of Scripture and government documents as a “toxic mix” that would fuel Christian nationalism, a movement that fuses American and Christian values, symbols and identity and seeks to privilege Christianity in public life. Other critics have called the Trump Bible blasphemous.

Tim Wildsmith, a Baptist minister who reviews Bibles on his YouTube channel, said he quickly noticed the signs of a cheaply made book when his “God Bless the USA” Bible arrived in the mail.

It had a faux leather cover, and words were jammed together on the pages, making it hard to read. He also found sticky pages that ripped when pulled apart, and there was no copyright page or information about who printed the Bible, or where.

“I was shocked by how poor the quality of it was,” Wildsmith said. “It says to me that it’s more about the love of money than it is the love of our country.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711546280758.png" alt="Image from the&nbsp;<a href="https://godblesstheusabible.com/">GodBlessTheUSABible.com</a>&nbsp;web site" />
 <figcaption>Image from the&nbsp;<a href="https://godblesstheusabible.com/">GodBlessTheUSABible.com</a>&nbsp;web site</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in a country that the former president has repeatedly accused of stealing American jobs and engaging in unfair trade practices: China.Global trade records reviewed by The Associated Press show a printing company in China’s eastern city of Hangzhou shipped close to 120,000 of the Bibles to the United States earlier this year.The estimated value of the three separate shipments was $342,000, or less than $3 per Bible, according to databases that track exports and imports. The minimum price for the Trump-backed Bible is $59.99, putting the potential sales revenue at about $7 million.The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his efforts to raise cash while campaigning.The Trump campaign did not respond to emails and calls seeking comment.In a March 26 video posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced a partnership with country singer Lee Greenwood to hawk the Bibles, inspired by Greenwood's “God Bless the USA” hit song.In the video, Trump blended religion with his campaign message as he urged viewers to buy the Bible, which includes copies of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Pledge of Allegiance.“This Bible is a reminder that the biggest thing we have to bring back in America, and to make America great again, is our religion," Trump said.Trump didn’t say where the “God Bless the USA” Bibles are printed, what they cost or how much he earns per sale. A version of the $59.99 Bible memorializes the July 13 assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania. Trump’s name is stamped on the cover above the phrase, “The Day God Intervened.”The Bibles are sold exclusively through a website that states it is not affiliated with any political campaign nor is it owned or controlled by Trump.The website states that Trump’s name and image are used under a paid license from CIC Ventures, a company Trump reported owning in a financial disclosure released in August. CIC Ventures earned $300,000 in Bible sales royalties, according to the disclosure. It’s unclear if Trump has received additional payments.AP received no response to questions sent to the Bible website and to a publicist for Greenwood.For years, Trump has castigated Beijing as an obstacle to America’s economic success, slapping hefty tariffs on Chinese imports while president and threatening even more stringent measures if he’s elected again. He blamed China for the COVID-19 outbreak and recently suggested, without evidence, that Chinese immigrants are flooding the U.S. to build an “army” and attack America.But Trump also has an eye on his personal finances. Pitching Bibles is one of a dizzying number of for-profit ventures he’s launched or promoted, including diamond-encrusted watches, sneakers, photo books, cryptocurrency and digital trading cards.The web of enterprises has stoked conflict of interest concerns. Selling products at prices that exceed their value may be considered a campaign contribution, said Claire Finkelstein, founder of the nonpartisan Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law and a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.“You have to assume that everything that the individual does is being done as a candidate and so that any money that flows through to him benefits him as a candidate,” Finkelstein said. “Suppose Vladimir Putin were to buy a Trump watch. Is that a campaign finance violation? I would think so.”There’s a potentially lucrative opportunity for Trump to sell 55,000 of the Bibles to Oklahoma after the state’s education department ordered public schools to incorporate Scripture into lessons. Oklahoma plans to buy Bibles that initially matched Trump’s edition: a King James Version that contains the U.S. founding documents. The request was revised Monday to allow the U.S. historical documents to be bound with the Bible or provided separately.The first delivery of Trump Bibles was labeled “God Bless USA,” according to the information from the Panjiva and Import Genius databases. The other two were described as “Bibles.” All the books were shipped by New Ade Cultural Media, a printing company in Hangzhou, to Freedom Park Design, a company in Alabama that databases identified as the importer of the Bibles.Tammy Tang, a sales representative for New Ade, told AP all three shipments were “God Bless the USA” Bibles. She said New Ade received the orders from Freedom Park Design via the WhatsApp messaging service. The books were printed on presses near the company’s office, she said.Freedom Park Design was incorporated in Florida on March 1. An aspiring country singer named Jared Ashley is the company’s president. He also co-founded 16 Creative, a marketing firm that uses the same Gulf Shores address and processes online orders for branded merchandise.Ashley hung up on a reporter who called to ask about the Bibles. Greenwood is a client of 16 Creative, according to the firm’s website. He launched the American-flag emblazoned Bible in 2021.Religious scholars have denounced the merger of Scripture and government documents as a “toxic mix” that would fuel Christian nationalism, a movement that fuses American and Christian values, symbols and identity and seeks to privilege Christianity in public life. Other critics have called the Trump Bible blasphemous.Tim Wildsmith, a Baptist minister who reviews Bibles on his YouTube channel, said he quickly noticed the signs of a cheaply made book when his “God Bless the USA” Bible arrived in the mail.It had a faux leather cover, and words were jammed together on the pages, making it hard to read. He also found sticky pages that ripped when pulled apart, and there was no copyright page or information about who printed the Bible, or where.“I was shocked by how poor the quality of it was,” Wildsmith said. “It says to me that it’s more about the love of money than it is the love of our country.”

Trump blasted China's trade practices. His 'God Bless the USA' Bibles were printed there

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Unlawful Camping

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitDistribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogramUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantTransporting an open container

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): AGG intimidation of witness/victim; ThreatAggravated robberyCriminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily&nbsp;

Rape; Sexual intercourse with physically powerless victim

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear (3x)

Failure to stop at accident; Injury or damage over $1000

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728562782756.jpeg" alt="Ardis,Brittany Nicole " />
 <figcaption>Ardis,Brittany Nicole </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ardis,Brittany NicoleREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Unlawful Camping<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728562855994.jpeg" alt=" Bentley,Michael Ashton" />
 <figcaption> Bentley,Michael Ashton</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bentley,Michael Ashton REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728562923098.png" alt="Brockman,Michael" />
 <figcaption>Brockman,Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Brockman,MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitDistribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogramUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantTransporting an open container<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728562994755.jpeg" alt=" Crowder,Simon Avery" />
 <figcaption> Crowder,Simon Avery</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Crowder,Simon AveryREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563071518.jpeg" alt=" Degener,Jason Edward" />
 <figcaption> Degener,Jason Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Degener,Jason EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violatiom<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563137016.jpeg" alt=" Disney,Timothy Scott" />
 <figcaption> Disney,Timothy Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Disney,Timothy Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S): AGG intimidation of witness/victim; ThreatAggravated robberyCriminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563218501.jpeg" alt="Earnest,Eric Jordan Kevin" />
 <figcaption>Earnest,Eric Jordan Kevin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Earnest,Eric Jordan KevinREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appearDomestic Battery: rude physical contactRape; Sexual intercourse with physically powerless victim<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563293813.jpeg" alt="Hunt Henderson,Lyle Reginal" />
 <figcaption>Hunt Henderson,Lyle Reginal</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hunt Henderson,Lyle ReginalREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563356408.jpeg" alt="McCarter,Christopher Lee" />
 <figcaption>McCarter,Christopher Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McCarter,Christopher LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownUnlawful Camping<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563412498.jpeg" alt="McConnell,Daniel Leroy" />
 <figcaption>McConnell,Daniel Leroy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McConnell,Daniel LeroyREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear (3x)<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563473176.jpeg" alt=" Miller,Isaac Lee" />
 <figcaption> Miller,Isaac Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Miller,Isaac LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563537119.jpeg" alt="Reyes-Fragoso,Lindsey Diane" />
 <figcaption>Reyes-Fragoso,Lindsey Diane</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reyes-Fragoso,Lindsey DianeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; MisdemeanorPoss of marijuana<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563589268.jpeg" alt="Sanchez,Adan Holguin" />
 <figcaption>Sanchez,Adan Holguin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Sanchez,Adan HolguinREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation ViolationDriving While SuspendedFailure to stop at accident; Injury or damage over $1000Failure to appearFail to yield at stop or yield signFailure to appearOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563654103.jpeg" alt=" Simmons,Antwonn Lenell" />
 <figcaption> Simmons,Antwonn Lenell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Simmons,Antwonn LenellREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728563733688.jpeg" alt="Trembley,Ronika Dawn" />
 <figcaption>Trembley,Ronika Dawn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Trembley,Ronika DawnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation

Saline County Jail Bookings, Oct. 10

SEDGWICK COUNTY– Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that sent a teen to the hospital in critical condition and his mother, identified as 46-year-old Tesha L. Florence as <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">identified by booking records</a> to jail.

Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from Florence reporting that she shot her son, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Police, Sedgwick County EMS and Wichita Fire Department personnel, responded to the scene. 

First responders located a 16-year-old boy inside an apartment with a single gunshot wound. EMS transported him to an area hospital where he was extremely critical condition.

Officers detained a 46-year-old Florence of Wichita who is the victim’s mother. During the investigation into this case, detectives learned of a previously unreported incident from March 2024 where Florence threatened an ex-husband and his current girlfriend with a gun. 

Just after 4:30p.m. Wednesday, Florence was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence and Aggravated Assault

Investigators continue to gather information and the facts will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728555306481.png" alt="Florence photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Florence photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY– Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that sent a teen to the hospital in critical condition and his mother, identified as 46-year-old Tesha L. Florence as <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=168822">identified by booking records</a> to jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728510375843.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from Florence reporting that she shot her son, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.Police, Sedgwick County EMS and Wichita Fire Department personnel, responded to the scene. First responders located a 16-year-old boy inside an apartment with a single gunshot wound. EMS transported him to an area hospital where he was extremely critical condition.Officers detained a 46-year-old Florence of Wichita who is the victim’s mother. During the investigation into this case, detectives learned of a previously unreported incident from March 2024 where Florence threatened an ex-husband and his current girlfriend with a gun. Just after 4:30p.m. Wednesday, Florence was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence and Aggravated AssaultInvestigators continue to gather information and the facts will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.&nbsp;

Kan. woman who called 911 after shooting her son identified

The Friends of the River Foundation is excited to announce its annual Fall Fix-Up event, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 The Fall Fix-Up is a chance for Salina residents to come together to beautify and care for various areas of our city. Volunteers are needed for a range of activities at multiple locations around Salina. Snacks and necessary tools will be provided to participants. 

Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for outdoor work and that can get dirty. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

At Ashby House, located at 143 S. 8th St., volunteers will participate in campus clean-up, painting, and furniture removal. The City of Salina, at 336 S. Santa Fe Ave., The Temple parking lot, will have volunteers placing storm drain medallions.

The&nbsp; Community Housing Development Organization, (CHDO) located at 1802 Roberts, will need help with fence replacement and yard work, while at 936 S. 10th St., volunteers will assist with tree removal and yard work.

Friends of the River will meet at the YMCA parking lot to remove invasive plants and trash at the Smoky Hill River. In the North Town District, there will be clean-up efforts at 1020 W. North, focusing on landscaping at Mounted Patrol &amp; Rescue Squad.

 Additional projects in the area include cleaning and painting a sculpture base on artwork at 715 N. 9th St., and organizing book storage for Little Libraries and cleaning and painting another sculpture base on artwork at 346 N. 9th St.

Volunteers will also work downtown at 112-114 S. Santa Fe Ave. (Borolo Grille back patio &amp; Strand Plaza), cleaning planter pots, adding mulch, tying ribbons on grass, cleaning around planters and benches, and removing trash from dumpster corrals.

 The Salina Food Bank at 255 S. Chicago will have volunteers working on landscaping and pantry shelf cleaning. At the Salina Rescue Mission, located at 1716 Summers Road, volunteers will apply weather protector to wood in the prayer garden, touch up painting, clean flower beds, and prep for a vegetable garden. 

There will also be cleaning and painting at The Temple, located at 336 S. Santa Fe Ave. (North red door). Lastly, the City of Salina will offer Free Landfill Day at 4292 S. Burma Rd. from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Items must be properly secured to take advantage of the offer.

The Friends of the River Foundation invites everyone in the community to participate in this meaningful event. It’s a great opportunity to meet neighbors, make a positive impact, and show pride in our beautiful city.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727292142880.png" alt="Fall Fix-Up flyer.png" />
 <figcaption>Fall Fix-Up flyer.png</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Friends of the River Foundation is excited to announce its annual Fall Fix-Up event, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Fall Fix-Up is a chance for Salina residents to come together to beautify and care for various areas of our city. Volunteers are needed for a range of activities at multiple locations around Salina. Snacks and necessary tools will be provided to participants. Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for outdoor work and that can get dirty. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.At Ashby House, located at 143 S. 8th St., volunteers will participate in campus clean-up, painting, and furniture removal. The City of Salina, at 336 S. Santa Fe Ave., The Temple parking lot, will have volunteers placing storm drain medallions.The&nbsp; Community Housing Development Organization, (CHDO) located at 1802 Roberts, will need help with fence replacement and yard work, while at 936 S. 10th St., volunteers will assist with tree removal and yard work.Friends of the River will meet at the YMCA parking lot to remove invasive plants and trash at the Smoky Hill River. In the North Town District, there will be clean-up efforts at 1020 W. North, focusing on landscaping at Mounted Patrol &amp; Rescue Squad. Additional projects in the area include cleaning and painting a sculpture base on artwork at 715 N. 9th St., and organizing book storage for Little Libraries and cleaning and painting another sculpture base on artwork at 346 N. 9th St.Volunteers will also work downtown at 112-114 S. Santa Fe Ave. (Borolo Grille back patio &amp; Strand Plaza), cleaning planter pots, adding mulch, tying ribbons on grass, cleaning around planters and benches, and removing trash from dumpster corrals. The Salina Food Bank at 255 S. Chicago will have volunteers working on landscaping and pantry shelf cleaning. At the Salina Rescue Mission, located at 1716 Summers Road, volunteers will apply weather protector to wood in the prayer garden, touch up painting, clean flower beds, and prep for a vegetable garden. There will also be cleaning and painting at The Temple, located at 336 S. Santa Fe Ave. (North red door). Lastly, the City of Salina will offer Free Landfill Day at 4292 S. Burma Rd. from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Items must be properly secured to take advantage of the offer.The Friends of the River Foundation invites everyone in the community to participate in this meaningful event. It’s a great opportunity to meet neighbors, make a positive impact, and show pride in our beautiful city.

Salina 2024 Fall Fix-Up planned for Oct. 12

WASHINGTON (AP) —President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday blasted his predecessor for spreading an “onslaught of lies” about how the federal government is handling the damage from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hurricane-helene">Hurricane Helene</a>&nbsp;as another hurricane,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-milton-tampa-florida-08bde4b9c29460f471d43c6512821c93">Milton</a>, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida.

“Quite frankly, these lies are un-American,” Biden said from the White House. “Former President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;has led this onslaught of lies.”

Biden said that Donald Trump and his allies have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-trump-musk-conspiracy-theories-misinformation-fe81869765d778ac2ff3dc5f9ac18e10">misrepresented the response and resources</a>&nbsp;of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The president singled out Republican Rep.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/marjorie-taylor-greene">Marjorie Taylor Greene</a>&nbsp;of Georgia who claimed the federal government could control the weather.

Asked why he believed his Republican opponents were not talking accurately about the government’s response, Biden said, “I don’t know. I simply don’t know. ... I use a phrase more than I did in my whole career, un-American. It’s un-American. It’s not who in the hell we are.”

The president talked about the potential damage from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/hurricane-milton-florida-tracker-updates">Hurricane Milton</a>&nbsp;and encouraged people near its path to seek shelter. Biden said the government had staged 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water in anticipation of the storm and that military units were ready with search and rescue teams to help victims of it.

WASHINGTON (AP) —President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday blasted his predecessor for spreading an “onslaught of lies” about how the federal government is handling the damage from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hurricane-helene">Hurricane Helene</a>&nbsp;as another hurricane,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-milton-tampa-florida-08bde4b9c29460f471d43c6512821c93">Milton</a>, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Biden: &quot;At this point, evacuation is probably difficult, so I encourage people to look for safer shelter. Sometimes moving just a few miles can mean the difference between life and death.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/SFNsukLnAl">pic.twitter.com/SFNsukLnAl</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1844152480541598154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“Quite frankly, these lies are un-American,” Biden said from the White House. “Former President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;has led this onslaught of lies.”Biden said that Donald Trump and his allies have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-trump-musk-conspiracy-theories-misinformation-fe81869765d778ac2ff3dc5f9ac18e10">misrepresented the response and resources</a>&nbsp;of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The president singled out Republican Rep.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/marjorie-taylor-greene">Marjorie Taylor Greene</a>&nbsp;of Georgia who claimed the federal government could control the weather.Asked why he believed his Republican opponents were not talking accurately about the government’s response, Biden said, “I don’t know. I simply don’t know. ... I use a phrase more than I did in my whole career, un-American. It’s un-American. It’s not who in the hell we are.”The president talked about the potential damage from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/hurricane-milton-florida-tracker-updates">Hurricane Milton</a>&nbsp;and encouraged people near its path to seek shelter. Biden said the government had staged 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water in anticipation of the storm and that military units were ready with search and rescue teams to help victims of it.“We’ve got your back,” Biden said, then referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him in July at the top of the presidential ticket: “Kamala and I will be there for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild.”Bristling at misinformation is something Biden and Harris&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-hurricane-helene-misinformation-552e413dfb6c1b3e37eca0d2114668ea">have done</a>&nbsp;a lot of lately, including earlier Wednesday during a virtual briefing at the White House on federal preparations for Milton. The president had even harsher words for Greene then, saying her comments on the weather were “beyond ridiculous.”“It’s gotta stop,” Biden said, adding that such assertions were “off the wall” and “like out of a comic book.”Still, most of his criticism has been directed at Trump. At rallies for November’s presidential election, the former president has sought to energize his voters by criticizing how Biden and Harris have handled the response to the severe weather.At a recent rally in Wisconsin, Trump said it was worse than the government’s response in 2005 to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hurricane-katrina">Hurricane Katrina</a>, which resulted in 1,392 fatalities. By contrast, Hurricane Helene has resulted in roughly 230 deaths.“This is the worst response to a storm or a catastrophe or a hurricane that we’ve ever seen, ever,” Trump said. “Probably worse than Katrina, and that’s hard to beat, right?”