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: dAlexander,Daniel Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Bradford,Drake Connor REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME: Dyrness,Gregory Edel Jay'mon Heaven REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Ebel,Brian Lowell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while habitual violator

NAME: Elder,Bonnita Matilda REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME: Helzer,Troy Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Keen,Matthew June Young REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME: Poole,Eric Lavon REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to appear

NAME: Ringle,Shane Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation

NAME:Saum,Jacob Steven REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME: Stanley,Bradley Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg intimidation of witness/victim; Threat, Aggravated kidnapping, Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm, Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke, Aggravated kidnapping, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME: Womack,Trisha Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg intimidation of witness/victim; Threat, Aggravated kidnapping, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Obstructing apprehension or prosecution; Committed or charged with felony

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094391753.jpeg" alt="Alexander,Daniel Ray" />
 <figcaption>Alexander,Daniel Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: dAlexander,Daniel Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094417965.jpeg" alt="Bradford,Drake Connor" />
 <figcaption>Bradford,Drake Connor</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Bradford,Drake Connor REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094444820.jpeg" alt="Dyrness,Gregory Edel Jay'mon Heaven" />
 <figcaption>Dyrness,Gregory Edel Jay'mon Heaven</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Dyrness,Gregory Edel Jay'mon Heaven REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094469542.jpeg" alt="Ebel,Brian Lowell" />
 <figcaption>Ebel,Brian Lowell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Ebel,Brian Lowell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094494130.jpeg" alt="Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann" />
 <figcaption>Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094514220.jpeg" alt="Elder,Bonnita Matilda" />
 <figcaption>Elder,Bonnita Matilda</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Elder,Bonnita Matilda REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094540056.jpeg" alt="Helzer,Troy Allen" />
 <figcaption>Helzer,Troy Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Helzer,Troy Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094560319.jpeg" alt="Keen,Matthew June Young" />
 <figcaption>Keen,Matthew June Young</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Keen,Matthew June Young REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094578051.jpeg" alt="Poole,Eric Lavon" />
 <figcaption>Poole,Eric Lavon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Poole,Eric Lavon REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094598296.jpeg" alt="Ringle,Shane Robert" />
 <figcaption>Ringle,Shane Robert</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Ringle,Shane Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094619209.jpeg" alt="Saum,Jacob Steven" />
 <figcaption>Saum,Jacob Steven</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Saum,Jacob Steven REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094639786.jpeg" alt="Stanley,Bradley Scott" />
 <figcaption>Stanley,Bradley Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Stanley,Bradley Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg intimidation of witness/victim; Threat, Aggravated kidnapping, Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm, Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke, Aggravated kidnapping, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094661026.jpeg" alt="Womack,Trisha Kay" />
 <figcaption>Womack,Trisha Kay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Womack,Trisha Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg intimidation of witness/victim; Threat, Aggravated kidnapping, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Obstructing apprehension or prosecution; Committed or charged with felony

Saline County Jail Activity, Sept. 7

NAME: Franklin,Robert Jason REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;Kamm, Amy Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME: Lassley,Fawn Shontae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME: Nieman,Peyton Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of stimulant; 1 prior conviction, Conspiracy theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500, Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

NAME:&nbsp;Samilton,Levi Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME: Smith,Terra Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME: Thompson,Jason Alan REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body, Poss of marijuana, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014606269.jpeg" alt="Franklin,Robert Jason" />
 <figcaption>Franklin,Robert Jason</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Franklin,Robert Jason REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Transporting an open container<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014647298.jpeg" alt="Kamm,Amy Lynn" />
 <figcaption>Kamm,Amy Lynn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kamm, Amy Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014687563.jpeg" alt="Lassley,Fawn Shontae" />
 <figcaption>Lassley,Fawn Shontae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Lassley,Fawn Shontae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014721114.jpeg" alt="Nieman,Peyton Rae" />
 <figcaption>Nieman,Peyton Rae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Nieman,Peyton Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of stimulant; 1 prior conviction, Conspiracy theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500, Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014768096.jpeg" alt="Samilton,Levi Michael" />
 <figcaption>Samilton,Levi Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Samilton,Levi Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014799730.jpeg" alt="Smith,Terra Marie" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Terra Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Smith,Terra Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694014831679.jpeg" alt="Thompson,Jason Alan" />
 <figcaption>Thompson,Jason Alan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Thompson,Jason Alan REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body, Poss of marijuana, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Activity, Sept. 6

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2, a sheriff's deputy came in contact with Wendell Akins, 63, Ellinwood who was stopped at 250 N. Main Street in Hoisington, according Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Akins had an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Barton County District Court. The warrant was for felony DUI, failing to stop at an injury accident and driving while suspended. During the course of the arrest, the deputy located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.

Akins was transported to the Barton County jail without incident and booked on the warrant which has a $40,000 bond as well as requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Those charges have a $10,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

Akins&nbsp;has numerous previous convictions for DUI and for driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693929217022.jpeg" alt="Akins has numerous previous convictions for DUI and for driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Akins has numerous previous convictions for DUI and for driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.Just after 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2, a sheriff's deputy came in contact with Wendell Akins, 63, Ellinwood who was stopped at 250 N. Main Street in Hoisington, according Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.Akins had an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Barton County District Court. The warrant was for felony DUI, failing to stop at an injury accident and driving while suspended. During the course of the arrest, the deputy located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.Akins was transported to the Barton County jail without incident and booked on the warrant which has a $40,000 bond as well as requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Those charges have a $10,000 bond, according to Bellendir.Akins&nbsp;has numerous previous convictions for DUI and for driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kan. felon with multiple DUI convictions was transporting meth

NAME: Broadbent, Zachary, Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended

NAME: Brunner, James, Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation

NAME: Courtaway, Aaron, Zachariah REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Delgado, Gerardo-Rocha REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear, Contempt of Court

NAME:&nbsp;Doherty, John, Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Riffel, Nathaniel, Karl REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Wiedow, Tessa, Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:Alvarado,Giana Jae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Born,Corey Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

- Endangering a child, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor Robbery

NAME:&nbsp;Chavez,Daniel Alberto REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon, Domestic Battery: Know/reckless body harm 3rd/subs- Stalking; Misd unknown circumstance, Attempted theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500, Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

NAME: Rodgers,John Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

NAME: Smart,James Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME: Watts,Bradon Leith REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Albarado,Alejandro Hipollito REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+

NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Frank James REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Woodring,Juan Manual REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance

NAME: Clayson,Christopher James REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of restrictions on driver's license or permit, DUI; 2nd conv; drugs or combination of drugs, Speeding; maximum limits

NAME:&nbsp;Jefferson,Brion Cornell REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Contempt of Court; Direct, Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

NAME: Miller,Jeremy Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

- Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;

NAME:Nieman,Peyton Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant

NAME:Reiter,Eric Estin REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<h2>Saturday</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928148482.jpeg" alt="Broadbent, Zachary, Matthew" />
 <figcaption>Broadbent, Zachary, Matthew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Broadbent, Zachary, Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928384515.jpeg" alt="Brunner, James, Dean" />
 <figcaption>Brunner, James, Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Brunner, James, Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928421183.jpeg" alt="Courtaway, Aaron, Zachariah" />
 <figcaption>Courtaway, Aaron, Zachariah</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Courtaway, Aaron, Zachariah REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928461622.jpeg" alt="Delgado, Gerardo-Rocha" />
 <figcaption>Delgado, Gerardo-Rocha</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Delgado, Gerardo-Rocha REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear, Contempt of Court<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928509297.jpeg" alt="Doherty, John, Lee" />
 <figcaption>Doherty, John, Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Doherty, John, Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928557433.jpeg" alt="Riffel, Nathaniel, Karl" />
 <figcaption>Riffel, Nathaniel, Karl</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Riffel, Nathaniel, Karl REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while suspended <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928600315.jpeg" alt="Wiedow, Tessa, Rae" />
 <figcaption>Wiedow, Tessa, Rae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Wiedow, Tessa, Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

<h2>Sunday</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928873311.jpeg" alt="Alvarado,Giana Jae" />
 <figcaption>Alvarado,Giana Jae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Alvarado,Giana Jae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693928949557.jpeg" alt="Born,Corey Keith" />
 <figcaption>Born,Corey Keith</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Born,Corey Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

- Endangering a child, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor Robbery<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931529309.jpeg" alt="Chavez,Daniel Alberto" />
 <figcaption>Chavez,Daniel Alberto</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Chavez,Daniel Alberto REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon, Domestic Battery: Know/reckless body harm 3rd/subs- Stalking; Misd unknown circumstance, Attempted theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500, Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931600213.jpeg" alt=" Rodgers,John Robert" />
 <figcaption> Rodgers,John Robert</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Rodgers,John Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931634541.jpeg" alt="Smart,James Lee" />
 <figcaption>Smart,James Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Smart,James Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931680301.jpeg" alt="Watts,Bradon Leith" />
 <figcaption>Watts,Bradon Leith</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Watts,Bradon Leith REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<h2>Monday</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931795100.jpeg" alt="Albarado,Alejandro Hipollito" />
 <figcaption>Albarado,Alejandro Hipollito</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Albarado,Alejandro Hipollito REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693931982884.jpeg" alt="Smith,Frank James" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Frank James</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Frank James REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Driving While Suspended<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932021005.jpeg" alt="Woodring,Juan Manual" />
 <figcaption>Woodring,Juan Manual</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Woodring,Juan Manual REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance<h2>Tuesday</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932120027.jpeg" alt="clayson-christopher-james" />
 <figcaption>clayson-christopher-james</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Clayson,Christopher James REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of restrictions on driver's license or permit, DUI; 2nd conv; drugs or combination of drugs, Speeding; maximum limits<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932232267.jpeg" alt="Jefferson,Brion Cornell" />
 <figcaption>Jefferson,Brion Cornell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Jefferson,Brion Cornell REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Contempt of Court; Direct, Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932293426.jpeg" alt="Miller,Jeremy Michael" />
 <figcaption>Miller,Jeremy Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Miller,Jeremy Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

- Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932333019.jpeg" alt="Nieman,Peyton Rae" />
 <figcaption>Nieman,Peyton Rae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Nieman,Peyton Rae REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693932367107.jpeg" alt="Reiter,Eric Estin" />
 <figcaption>Reiter,Eric Estin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Reiter,Eric Estin REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, Sept. 2-5

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an inmate death at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility.

&nbsp;Just before 6a.m. Sunday, jail staff found the 35-year=old inmate unresponsive in his cell, according to Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.

Onsite staff provided immediate medical attention and responding EMS&nbsp; transported the inmate to St. Francis Hospital via EMS, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 6:45 a.m.&nbsp; The preliminary cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Investigation Division were notified.&nbsp; The inmate’s family has been notified of his death and his identity is being withheld at their request.&nbsp; 

The inmate was being held in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on felony charges and had been in custody since January, according to Gibbs.

The Sedgwick County Detention Facility has booked over 14,000 people so far this year.&nbsp; This is the third in-custody death for 2023.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an inmate death at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility.&nbsp;Just before 6a.m. Sunday, jail staff found the 35-year=old inmate unresponsive in his cell, according to Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.Onsite staff provided immediate medical attention and responding EMS&nbsp; transported the inmate to St. Francis Hospital via EMS, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 6:45 a.m.&nbsp; The preliminary cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Investigation Division were notified.&nbsp; The inmate’s family has been notified of his death and his identity is being withheld at their request.&nbsp; The inmate was being held in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on felony charges and had been in custody since January, according to Gibbs.The Sedgwick County Detention Facility has booked over 14,000 people so far this year.&nbsp; This is the third in-custody death for 2023.

35-year-old inmate held on felony charges dies in Kan. county jail

By KANDY CROSBY-HASTINGS SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. We have probably all heard this statement that has, in different forms and wordings, been attributed to Edmund Burke, George Santayana, and Winston Churchill. The message is clear. History is important. History entails many eras, areas, foci, and branches. When we think of history, many of us call to mind important events in the world or American history. (My personal favorites are nineteenth-century British social and literary studies). While it is enjoyable and paramount to examine research that helps us understand the world, it is also imperative to study and understand our local history. Let’s delve into the reasons why this is so.&nbsp;

I love to travel. I have seen and experienced historical sites, nature areas, science museums, cultural festivals (I will probably never forget that St. Patrick’s Day parade in the snow a few years ago), and gorgeous art exhibits. One of my most recent quests found me at a historical church at which I literally (and I do mean literally, not figuratively) gasped when I opened the door to the sanctuary. The art in this building is phenomenal, amazing, magnificent, majestic. It’s no wonder it is one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Art and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. That said, I have never had the opportunity to travel farther than the four states that border Kansas. Perhaps these are the only states I will ever visit. I may never be able to travel across the United States on my dream literary tour. I may never make that trip to England for my history studies. That, however, has not halted my love of travel, nor has it dulled my traveling experiences. In fact, people are often flabbergasted when I tell them of the locations I have visited. They had no idea these places even existed.&nbsp;

In the same way that it is educational and entertaining to travel to wonderful locations in one’s area, studying one’s own history is a wonderful learning experience. Just as traveling to a closer location does not negate the experience of traveling, so studying one’s local and regional history can be an enjoyable exploration. I remember when my sons were younger, we made a weekly trip, beginning on Kansas Day, to the Salina Public Library to study the history of Kansas. We hit the historical books. We discovered Native American history. We studied John Brown and Bleeding Kansas. We investigated how Kansas was influential at the start of the American Civil War. We explored how and when Kansas was recognized as a state in the Union. (Believe it or not, this study came in handy a few years later when I debated with one of my history professors that Kansas was just as important in the Civil War as the Eastern Theater. There was more to this war than the battles only).&nbsp;

For Labor Day, we have explored the history of workers in Salina itself. We have explored industry in our city. After all, Salina was (and still is to some extent) an industrial city. We saw current industries, such as Tony’s Pizza and Great Plains Manufacturing. We researched the historical Vitrified Brick Facility that produced 4,000 bricks daily (and was housed where Indian Rock Park is now). We then traveled to the city to see which buildings that were made from those bricks are still standing. As one gazes upon these buildings, it is inspiring to think early Salinans created these bricks and built these buildings. Perhaps they were ancestors of yours or mine. The lasting quality of these simple tools and the projects built from them are a testament to the hard work and creativity that is part of our city’s heritage.&nbsp;

In 1858, David Phillips, William A. Phillips, Alexander M. Campbell, Sr., James Muir, and A.C. Spillman traveled from Lawrence to what would become Salina. The first dugout here was built north of what is today known as the Elm Street Bridge. The first building in Salina was on the corner of Iron Avenue and Fifth Street. The first baby born (and who survived infancy) in Salina was Christina Campbell, the daughter of Alexander Campbell and Christina Phillips Campbell. Salina would become a supplier of tools needed by those seeking gold in the Rocky Mountains. The railroad cinched our industrial heritage when it came to town in 1867, bringing more people and opportunities (City of Salina). Salina, Kansas, was incorporated as a city in the year 1870. Knowing this history allows us to celebrate the accomplishments of our ancestors. It motivates us to celebrate who we are as a community and encourages us to understand who we are as a society.&nbsp;

Anyone who knows me knows one of my big passions is the idea that we need to respect and protect our history. Knowing our local history encourages us to become involved in preserving our history. In Salina, we have the fabulous Smoky Hill Museum that I frequently visit. I have attended concerts and other events at the gorgeous, historic Stiefel Theatre. I adore going to the Central Kansas Flywheels Museum to understand more about our farming culture. These are all fantastic locations to explore. I hope everyone takes advantage of these opportunities. However, I want to see more preservation of our historical artifacts. We, as a society, can only understand the pertinence of preserving our history when we know that history – when we perceive what those artifacts are, where they came from, and who they represent. We have to know our history in order to protect it.&nbsp;

I would like to say the good times and the celebrations are the only parts of our local history to study. It always feels good to see the positive. It’s fun to browse antique photographs of graduations and weddings and new babies and blueprints for grand buildings. However, history is not just good. It’s not just something of which we should be proud. History is composed of people. That means there are going to be some negative, not-so-good things, too. If history always makes us proud, I can promise we are not viewing all of history. Our all-American city of Salina (named such in 1989) is no different than the rest of the world. We must explore these gloomy, even bad, areas of our local history.&nbsp;

In Caldwell Plaza, just outside the south doors of the Salina Public Library, there is a sign containing the story of a man who became part of an event I am sure all of us would prefer had not happened. In 1893, Dana Adams was convicted of assault. We cannot truly be sure how fair his trial was. He was an African American man. The man he was accused of assaulting was white. Adams was supposed to be sent to Leavenworth, Kansas. However, he never made it out of Salina. A mob of people ripped Adams from the train he had boarded and hanged him near what is now the Union Station train depot at 419 N. 7th St. Adams is now buried in an unmarked grave at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 2020 E. Iron Ave.&nbsp;

Why, you may ask, do we want to hear about or study such horrible actions? I can understand that. None of us likes to hear of such atrocities. If you are like me, such studies can make me depressed, anxious, and even physically ill. Consider, however, that the lynching of Dana Adams was not brought to the public’s attention until 2018 – 125 years after it actually occurred. The marker to remember the injustice against him was not placed until last year (Rankin). Not only does Dana Adams deserve to be remembered, we, as a community, must proclaim loudly and boldly that we do not stand for what occurred. Only by recognizing the horror can we make this proclamation. Only by remembering can we do better for the future of our community.&nbsp;

One of the questions I often hear involves where to begin a study of local history. I am going to let you in on some ways historians approach such studies. There are several branches of historical study – and the tree that holds these branches grows more and more as the years progress. Some of the basic branches of history’s tree are pretty self-explanatory: military historians study the military and wars. Economic history is the study of economic systems. Political historians study political actions. Social historians study society. I often say social historians study the stories of people that need to be told – stories that have often been ignored. Cultural historians study the cultural aspects of society. What makes our city’s culture ours? There are branches of art history, scientific history, women’s history, and the list goes on.&nbsp;

How does this apply to our study of local history? Let’s take a moment to discuss. Knowing the history of the founders of Kansas is cultural history. Why did the individuals listed above travel to this area? What was their purpose? What about the railroad? How did it improve the quality of life for Salina’s early inhabitants? Searching for answers will lead the researcher to information about economic history. My family’s study of the workers in Salina, Kansas, is social history. It’s the story of those who may not always be remembered in history books. The story of Dana Adams is also social history. It’s a study of the oppression of a man, based upon his race. It’s a story that needs to be told. That church I recently visited is both cultural history and art history. (Did I mention there is a grotto outside of the larger building that is a part of World War II history?). Understanding the branches of history really brings the stories to life. It gives us a focus. Ask the who, how, and why questions. Find the answers. Discover what branches of history are your favorites and prepare to research.&nbsp;

Next, find primary (first-hand/eyewitness) sources and secondary (those written well after the events occurred) sources. A great place to initiate such research is the Salina Public Library. In our Campbell Room, you will find archives related to Salina’s history. The Gale Primary Sources archives on the website for the Salina Public Library (https://go.gale.com/ps/aboutThisCollection?p=GDSC&amp;u=salinapl&amp;mCode=3FMI) is also a fantastic resource for primary source research from Salina’s past. It can be found by clicking the research tab, databases A-Z, History &amp; Government, Kansas History. Both of these archives are indispensable for Salina researchers.&nbsp;

Here are some local history trivia questions you might be interested in answering to help get you started on your research journey. Did you know there is a reason Iron Avenue is called Iron Avenue and College Street is named College Street? What happened to the opera house that used to provide a venue for entertainment? Just why are Lee Jeans associated with Salina? Did you know Salina used to have a street car? If I have not convinced you of important reasons to study local history, maybe these fun questions will show there doesn’t have to be a reason. I am a huge proponent of learning just for the joy and sake of learning. Be curious. Be creative. Dig into the archives. Make new discoveries. Expand your horizons. As we here at the library like to say, be a lifelong learner.&nbsp;

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 </figure> By KANDY CROSBY-HASTINGS SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. We have probably all heard this statement that has, in different forms and wordings, been attributed to Edmund Burke, George Santayana, and Winston Churchill. The message is clear. History is important. History entails many eras, areas, foci, and branches. When we think of history, many of us call to mind important events in the world or American history. (My personal favorites are nineteenth-century British social and literary studies). While it is enjoyable and paramount to examine research that helps us understand the world, it is also imperative to study and understand our local history. Let’s delve into the reasons why this is so.&nbsp;<h2>Traveling the World – or Not</h2>I love to travel. I have seen and experienced historical sites, nature areas, science museums, cultural festivals (I will probably never forget that St. Patrick’s Day parade in the snow a few years ago), and gorgeous art exhibits. One of my most recent quests found me at a historical church at which I literally (and I do mean literally, not figuratively) gasped when I opened the door to the sanctuary. The art in this building is phenomenal, amazing, magnificent, majestic. It’s no wonder it is one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Art and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. That said, I have never had the opportunity to travel farther than the four states that border Kansas. Perhaps these are the only states I will ever visit. I may never be able to travel across the United States on my dream literary tour. I may never make that trip to England for my history studies. That, however, has not halted my love of travel, nor has it dulled my traveling experiences. In fact, people are often flabbergasted when I tell them of the locations I have visited. They had no idea these places even existed.&nbsp;<h2>To Study History</h2>In the same way that it is educational and entertaining to travel to wonderful locations in one’s area, studying one’s own history is a wonderful learning experience. Just as traveling to a closer location does not negate the experience of traveling, so studying one’s local and regional history can be an enjoyable exploration. I remember when my sons were younger, we made a weekly trip, beginning on Kansas Day, to the Salina Public Library to study the history of Kansas. We hit the historical books. We discovered Native American history. We studied John Brown and Bleeding Kansas. We investigated how Kansas was influential at the start of the American Civil War. We explored how and when Kansas was recognized as a state in the Union. (Believe it or not, this study came in handy a few years later when I debated with one of my history professors that Kansas was just as important in the Civil War as the Eastern Theater. There was more to this war than the battles only).&nbsp;For Labor Day, we have explored the history of workers in Salina itself. We have explored industry in our city. After all, Salina was (and still is to some extent) an industrial city. We saw current industries, such as Tony’s Pizza and Great Plains Manufacturing. We researched the historical Vitrified Brick Facility that produced 4,000 bricks daily (and was housed where Indian Rock Park is now). We then traveled to the city to see which buildings that were made from those bricks are still standing. As one gazes upon these buildings, it is inspiring to think early Salinans created these bricks and built these buildings. Perhaps they were ancestors of yours or mine. The lasting quality of these simple tools and the projects built from them are a testament to the hard work and creativity that is part of our city’s heritage.&nbsp;<h2>To Know the Beginnings&nbsp;</h2>In 1858, David Phillips, William A. Phillips, Alexander M. Campbell, Sr., James Muir, and A.C. Spillman traveled from Lawrence to what would become Salina. The first dugout here was built north of what is today known as the Elm Street Bridge. The first building in Salina was on the corner of Iron Avenue and Fifth Street. The first baby born (and who survived infancy) in Salina was Christina Campbell, the daughter of Alexander Campbell and Christina Phillips Campbell. Salina would become a supplier of tools needed by those seeking gold in the Rocky Mountains. The railroad cinched our industrial heritage when it came to town in 1867, bringing more people and opportunities (City of Salina). Salina, Kansas, was incorporated as a city in the year 1870. Knowing this history allows us to celebrate the accomplishments of our ancestors. It motivates us to celebrate who we are as a community and encourages us to understand who we are as a society.&nbsp;<h2>To Keep Our History</h2>Anyone who knows me knows one of my big passions is the idea that we need to respect and protect our history. Knowing our local history encourages us to become involved in preserving our history. In Salina, we have the fabulous Smoky Hill Museum that I frequently visit. I have attended concerts and other events at the gorgeous, historic Stiefel Theatre. I adore going to the Central Kansas Flywheels Museum to understand more about our farming culture. These are all fantastic locations to explore. I hope everyone takes advantage of these opportunities. However, I want to see more preservation of our historical artifacts. We, as a society, can only understand the pertinence of preserving our history when we know that history – when we perceive what those artifacts are, where they came from, and who they represent. We have to know our history in order to protect it.&nbsp;<h2>To Do Better&nbsp;</h2>I would like to say the good times and the celebrations are the only parts of our local history to study. It always feels good to see the positive. It’s fun to browse antique photographs of graduations and weddings and new babies and blueprints for grand buildings. However, history is not just good. It’s not just something of which we should be proud. History is composed of people. That means there are going to be some negative, not-so-good things, too. If history always makes us proud, I can promise we are not viewing all of history. Our all-American city of Salina (named such in 1989) is no different than the rest of the world. We must explore these gloomy, even bad, areas of our local history.&nbsp;In Caldwell Plaza, just outside the south doors of the Salina Public Library, there is a sign containing the story of a man who became part of an event I am sure all of us would prefer had not happened. In 1893, Dana Adams was convicted of assault. We cannot truly be sure how fair his trial was. He was an African American man. The man he was accused of assaulting was white. Adams was supposed to be sent to Leavenworth, Kansas. However, he never made it out of Salina. A mob of people ripped Adams from the train he had boarded and hanged him near what is now the Union Station train depot at 419 N. 7th St. Adams is now buried in an unmarked grave at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 2020 E. Iron Ave.&nbsp;Why, you may ask, do we want to hear about or study such horrible actions? I can understand that. None of us likes to hear of such atrocities. If you are like me, such studies can make me depressed, anxious, and even physically ill. Consider, however, that the lynching of Dana Adams was not brought to the public’s attention until 2018 – 125 years after it actually occurred. The marker to remember the injustice against him was not placed until last year (Rankin). Not only does Dana Adams deserve to be remembered, we, as a community, must proclaim loudly and boldly that we do not stand for what occurred. Only by recognizing the horror can we make this proclamation. Only by remembering can we do better for the future of our community.&nbsp;<h2>Many Branches of the Historical Tree</h2>One of the questions I often hear involves where to begin a study of local history. I am going to let you in on some ways historians approach such studies. There are several branches of historical study – and the tree that holds these branches grows more and more as the years progress. Some of the basic branches of history’s tree are pretty self-explanatory: military historians study the military and wars. Economic history is the study of economic systems. Political historians study political actions. Social historians study society. I often say social historians study the stories of people that need to be told – stories that have often been ignored. Cultural historians study the cultural aspects of society. What makes our city’s culture ours? There are branches of art history, scientific history, women’s history, and the list goes on.&nbsp;How does this apply to our study of local history? Let’s take a moment to discuss. Knowing the history of the founders of Kansas is cultural history. Why did the individuals listed above travel to this area? What was their purpose? What about the railroad? How did it improve the quality of life for Salina’s early inhabitants? Searching for answers will lead the researcher to information about economic history. My family’s study of the workers in Salina, Kansas, is social history. It’s the story of those who may not always be remembered in history books. The story of Dana Adams is also social history. It’s a study of the oppression of a man, based upon his race. It’s a story that needs to be told. That church I recently visited is both cultural history and art history. (Did I mention there is a grotto outside of the larger building that is a part of World War II history?). Understanding the branches of history really brings the stories to life. It gives us a focus. Ask the who, how, and why questions. Find the answers. Discover what branches of history are your favorites and prepare to research.&nbsp;Next, find primary (first-hand/eyewitness) sources and secondary (those written well after the events occurred) sources. A great place to initiate such research is the Salina Public Library. In our Campbell Room, you will find archives related to Salina’s history. The Gale Primary Sources archives on the website for the Salina Public Library (https://go.gale.com/ps/aboutThisCollection?p=GDSC&amp;u=salinapl&amp;mCode=3FMI) is also a fantastic resource for primary source research from Salina’s past. It can be found by clicking the research tab, databases A-Z, History &amp; Government, Kansas History. Both of these archives are indispensable for Salina researchers.&nbsp;<h2>Just For Fun</h2>Here are some local history trivia questions you might be interested in answering to help get you started on your research journey. Did you know there is a reason Iron Avenue is called Iron Avenue and College Street is named College Street? What happened to the opera house that used to provide a venue for entertainment? Just why are Lee Jeans associated with Salina? Did you know Salina used to have a street car? If I have not convinced you of important reasons to study local history, maybe these fun questions will show there doesn’t have to be a reason. I am a huge proponent of learning just for the joy and sake of learning. Be curious. Be creative. Dig into the archives. Make new discoveries. Expand your horizons. As we here at the library like to say, be a lifelong learner.&nbsp;

OFF THE SHELF: Why it is important to know your local history

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas home burglary and have suspects in custody.

Just after 2p.m. August 29, a sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 7100 block of SW Montara Parkway in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

After a preliminary investigation, deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of SE Willow Way. While at the Willow Way address, deputies found property believed to be stolen during the Montara Parkway burglary.

Ethan S. Jennings, 32, and Jonathan E. McAvoy, 33, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary to a residence, felony theft, and criminal damage to property. Jennings was also booked in on a bench warrant out of the City of Topeka and a felony warrant out of Shawnee County.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas home burglary and have suspects in custody.Just after 2p.m. August 29, a sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 7100 block of SW Montara Parkway in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.After a preliminary investigation, deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of SE Willow Way. While at the Willow Way address, deputies found property believed to be stolen during the Montara Parkway burglary.<figure>
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 </figure>Ethan S. Jennings, 32, and Jonathan E. McAvoy, 33, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary to a residence, felony theft, and criminal damage to property. Jennings was also booked in on a bench warrant out of the City of Topeka and a felony warrant out of Shawnee County.

Deputies arrest 2 for Kansas home burglary 

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jimmybuffett.com/">Buffett's official website</a>&nbsp;and social media pages said late Friday. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

The statement did not say where Buffett died or give a cause of death. Illness had forced him to reschedule concerts in May and Buffett acknowledged in social media posts that he had been hospitalized, but provided no specifics.

“Margaritaville,” released on Feb. 14, 1977, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming a state of mind for those ”wastin’ away,” an excuse for a life of low-key fun and escapism for those “growing older, but not up.”

The song is the unhurried portrait of a loafer on his front porch, watching tourists sunbathe while a pot of shrimp is beginning to boil. The singer has a new tattoo, a likely hangover and regrets over a lost love. Somewhere there is a misplaced salt shaker.

“What seems like a simple ditty about getting blotto and mending a broken heart turns out to be a profound meditation on the often painful inertia of beach dwelling,” Spin magazine wrote in 2021. “The tourists come and go, one group indistinguishable from the other. Waves crest and break whether somebody is there to witness it or not. Everything that means anything has already happened and you’re not even sure when.”

The song — from the album “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” — spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at No. 8. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016 for its cultural and historic significance, became a karaoke standard and helped brand Key West, Florida, as a distinct sound of music and a destination known the world over.

“There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”

The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-buffett-dies-obituary-parrotheads-aab4f7edb4044ef5af874d4ea63e8e9c">Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand</a>. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.

Music critics were never very kind to Buffett or his catalogue, including the sandy beach-side snack bar songs like “Fins,” “Come Monday” and “Cheeseburgers in Paradise.” But his legions of fans, called “Parrotheads,” regularly turned up for his concerts wearing toy parrots, cheeseburgers, sharks and flamingos on their heads, leis around their necks and loud Hawaiian shirts.

“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”

His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.

Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”

Tributes on Saturday came from all walks of life, from Hollywood star Miles Teller posting photos of himself with Buffett to former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that Buffett “lived life to the fullest and the world will miss him.” Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote: “Love and Mercy, Jimmy Buffett.”

Buffett’s evolving brand began in 1985 with the opening of a string of Margaritaville-themed stores and restaurants in Key West, followed in 1987 with the first Margaritaville Café nearby. Over the course of the next two decades, several more of each opened throughout Florida, New Orleans and California.

The brand has since expanded to dozens of categories, including resorts, apparel and footwear for men and women, a radio station, a beer brand, ice tea, tequila and rum, home décor, food items like salad dressing, Margaritaville Crunchy Pimento Cheese &amp; Shrimp Bites and Margaritaville Cantina Style Medium Chunky Salsa, the Margaritaville at Sea cruise line and restaurants, including Margaritaville Restaurant, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar &amp; Grill and LandShark Bar &amp; Grill.

There also was a Broadway-bound jukebox musical, “Escape to Margaritaville,” a romantic comedy in which a singer-bartender called Sully falls for the far more career-minded Rachel, who is vacationing with friends and hanging out at Margaritaville, the hotel bar where Sully works.

James William Buffett was born on Christmas day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and raised in the port town of Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and went from busking the streets of New Orleans to playing six nights a week at Bourbon Street clubs.

He released his first record, “Down To Earth,” in 1970 and issued seven more on a regular yearly clip, with his 1974 song “Come Monday” from his fourth studio album “Living and Dying in ¾ Time,” peaking at No. 30. Then came “Margaritaville.”

He performed on more than 50 studio and live albums, often accompanied by his Coral Reefer Band, and was constantly on tour. He earned two Grammy Award nominations, two Academy of Country Music Awards and a Country Music Association Award.

Buffett was actually in Austin, Texas, when the inspiration struck for “Margaritaville.” He and a friend had stopped for lunch at a Mexican restaurant before she dropped him at the airport for a flight home to Key West, so they got to drinking margaritas.

“And I kind of came up with that idea of this is just like Margarita-ville,” Buffett told the Republic. “She kind of laughed at that and put me on the plane. And I started working on it.”

He wrote some on the plane and finished it while driving down the Keys. “There was a wreck on the bridge,” he said. "And we got stopped for about an hour so I finished the song on the Seven Mile Bridge, which I thought was apropos.”

Buffett also was the author of numerous books including “Where Is Joe Merchant?” and “A Pirate Looks At Fifty” and added movies to his resume as co-producer and co-star of an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel “Hoot.”

Buffett is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Savannah and Sarah; and son, Cameron.

<figure>
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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76.“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jimmybuffett.com/">Buffett's official website</a>&nbsp;and social media pages said late Friday. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”The statement did not say where Buffett died or give a cause of death. Illness had forced him to reschedule concerts in May and Buffett acknowledged in social media posts that he had been hospitalized, but provided no specifics.“Margaritaville,” released on Feb. 14, 1977, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming a state of mind for those ”wastin’ away,” an excuse for a life of low-key fun and escapism for those “growing older, but not up.”The song is the unhurried portrait of a loafer on his front porch, watching tourists sunbathe while a pot of shrimp is beginning to boil. The singer has a new tattoo, a likely hangover and regrets over a lost love. Somewhere there is a misplaced salt shaker.“What seems like a simple ditty about getting blotto and mending a broken heart turns out to be a profound meditation on the often painful inertia of beach dwelling,” Spin magazine wrote in 2021. “The tourists come and go, one group indistinguishable from the other. Waves crest and break whether somebody is there to witness it or not. Everything that means anything has already happened and you’re not even sure when.”The song — from the album “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” — spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at No. 8. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016 for its cultural and historic significance, became a karaoke standard and helped brand Key West, Florida, as a distinct sound of music and a destination known the world over.“There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-buffett-dies-obituary-parrotheads-aab4f7edb4044ef5af874d4ea63e8e9c">Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand</a>. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.Music critics were never very kind to Buffett or his catalogue, including the sandy beach-side snack bar songs like “Fins,” “Come Monday” and “Cheeseburgers in Paradise.” But his legions of fans, called “Parrotheads,” regularly turned up for his concerts wearing toy parrots, cheeseburgers, sharks and flamingos on their heads, leis around their necks and loud Hawaiian shirts.“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”Tributes on Saturday came from all walks of life, from Hollywood star Miles Teller posting photos of himself with Buffett to former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that Buffett “lived life to the fullest and the world will miss him.” Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote: “Love and Mercy, Jimmy Buffett.”Buffett’s evolving brand began in 1985 with the opening of a string of Margaritaville-themed stores and restaurants in Key West, followed in 1987 with the first Margaritaville Café nearby. Over the course of the next two decades, several more of each opened throughout Florida, New Orleans and California.The brand has since expanded to dozens of categories, including resorts, apparel and footwear for men and women, a radio station, a beer brand, ice tea, tequila and rum, home décor, food items like salad dressing, Margaritaville Crunchy Pimento Cheese &amp; Shrimp Bites and Margaritaville Cantina Style Medium Chunky Salsa, the Margaritaville at Sea cruise line and restaurants, including Margaritaville Restaurant, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar &amp; Grill and LandShark Bar &amp; Grill.There also was a Broadway-bound jukebox musical, “Escape to Margaritaville,” a romantic comedy in which a singer-bartender called Sully falls for the far more career-minded Rachel, who is vacationing with friends and hanging out at Margaritaville, the hotel bar where Sully works.James William Buffett was born on Christmas day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and raised in the port town of Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and went from busking the streets of New Orleans to playing six nights a week at Bourbon Street clubs.He released his first record, “Down To Earth,” in 1970 and issued seven more on a regular yearly clip, with his 1974 song “Come Monday” from his fourth studio album “Living and Dying in ¾ Time,” peaking at No. 30. Then came “Margaritaville.”He performed on more than 50 studio and live albums, often accompanied by his Coral Reefer Band, and was constantly on tour. He earned two Grammy Award nominations, two Academy of Country Music Awards and a Country Music Association Award.Buffett was actually in Austin, Texas, when the inspiration struck for “Margaritaville.” He and a friend had stopped for lunch at a Mexican restaurant before she dropped him at the airport for a flight home to Key West, so they got to drinking margaritas.“And I kind of came up with that idea of this is just like Margarita-ville,” Buffett told the Republic. “She kind of laughed at that and put me on the plane. And I started working on it.”He wrote some on the plane and finished it while driving down the Keys. “There was a wreck on the bridge,” he said. "And we got stopped for about an hour so I finished the song on the Seven Mile Bridge, which I thought was apropos.”Buffett also was the author of numerous books including “Where Is Joe Merchant?” and “A Pirate Looks At Fifty” and added movies to his resume as co-producer and co-star of an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel “Hoot.”Buffett is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Savannah and Sarah; and son, Cameron.

Jimmy Buffett, legendary 'Margaritaville' singer, dies at 76

&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/30/u-s-judge-rules-insurers-dont-have-to-cover-many-free-preventive-health-services/">States Newsroom</a>

Support for unions is growing amid shifting working conditions and labor disputes around the country, according to Liz Shuler, the president of the largest labor group in the country.

In Shuler’s comments Tuesday at the AFL-CIO’s first State of the Unions event in Washington, she cited polling that showed support for unions cut across party lines. The AFL-CIO commissioned<a target="_blank" href="https://aflcio.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/GBAO%20AFL-CIO%20Labor%20Day%20Poll%20Memo.pdf">&nbsp;a poll</a>&nbsp;by GBAO, a Democratic polling and research firm, that found 91% of Democratic respondents and 52% of Republicans approved of unions, with even higher numbers supporting the right to strike.

United Auto Workers at Detroit’s “Big Three” car companies<a target="_blank" href="https://michiganadvance.com/blog/get-strike-ready-uaw-votes-to-authorize-strike-against-detroit-automakers/">&nbsp;voted overwhelmingly</a>&nbsp;Aug. 25 to authorize a strike if a deal with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is not reached before their contract expires Sept. 14.

Shuler characterized that vote as part of a trend in stronger union activity in the face of “a systematic attack” on labor, including many state laws that make union organizing more difficult and the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed workers in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues.

“What’s different about this Labor Day is the awakening happening all across this country,” Shuler said. “It’s up in Detroit, where just a few days ago, 97% of our UAW members said they were ready to walk off the job and push back against the Big Three.”

More than 200 strikes comprising 320,000 workers have happened so far this year, she said, noting that was 10 times the number of striking workers than just two years ago.

“It’s been a long time since this country has seen workers united like this,” she said. “A long time.”

Support for unions reflects an uncertain future for many Americans, Shuler said.

The shift toward a gig economy has left workers unsure about their long-term financial security, she said.

Technological advances in artificial intelligence can help workers do their jobs better, she said, but also threaten workers. She urged companies adopting artificial intelligence to listen to labor concerns about the technology.

Concerns felt more broadly across the country also impacted union members, Shuler said, referencing issues that may have appealed more to labor’s traditional Democratic supporters than the bipartisan support shown in polling.

Workers are concerned about climate change and democratic issues such as voting rights, abortion rights and censorship in schools, she said. Unions will work to elect politicians who reflect those values, she said.

“We will not be silent while extremist politicians attack our rights: Our right to vote and have our votes counted, our right to read the books we want to read, our right to think and speak freely on or off the job,” she said. “We will show up and organize and vote.”

Unions would support President Joe Biden in his reelection campaign next year, Shuler said, praising the president’s work to deliver federal infrastructure spending.

Biden campaigned on infrastructure improvements and supported the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law<a target="_blank" href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/biden-signs-historic-infrastructure-bill">&nbsp;Congress passed in 2021</a>.

The law supports millions of jobs, she said, not only in construction and transportation but in the service industry as well. Every job created by the federal spending should be a union position, Shuler said.

Biden<a target="_blank" href="https://michiganadvance.com/2023/08/16/ahead-of-potential-auto-worker-strike-biden-calls-for-cooperation-in-union-negotiations/">&nbsp;has called for</a>&nbsp;autoworkers and manufacturers to work together to come to an agreement before their contract expires.

Biden said the day of the UAW vote he’d “been talking to” the union and was “concerned” about the prospect of a strike, according to a White House pool report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693566762046.png" alt="UAW members rally for a new contract at the labor organization’s Region 1 headquarters on Aug. 20, 2023 (UAW photo)." />
 <figcaption>UAW members rally for a new contract at the labor organization’s Region 1 headquarters on Aug. 20, 2023 (UAW photo).</figcaption>
 </figure>By JACOB FISCHLER&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/30/u-s-judge-rules-insurers-dont-have-to-cover-many-free-preventive-health-services/">States Newsroom</a>Support for unions is growing amid shifting working conditions and labor disputes around the country, according to Liz Shuler, the president of the largest labor group in the country.In Shuler’s comments Tuesday at the AFL-CIO’s first State of the Unions event in Washington, she cited polling that showed support for unions cut across party lines. The AFL-CIO commissioned<a target="_blank" href="https://aflcio.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/GBAO%20AFL-CIO%20Labor%20Day%20Poll%20Memo.pdf">&nbsp;a poll</a>&nbsp;by GBAO, a Democratic polling and research firm, that found 91% of Democratic respondents and 52% of Republicans approved of unions, with even higher numbers supporting the right to strike.United Auto Workers at Detroit’s “Big Three” car companies<a target="_blank" href="https://michiganadvance.com/blog/get-strike-ready-uaw-votes-to-authorize-strike-against-detroit-automakers/">&nbsp;voted overwhelmingly</a>&nbsp;Aug. 25 to authorize a strike if a deal with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is not reached before their contract expires Sept. 14.Shuler characterized that vote as part of a trend in stronger union activity in the face of “a systematic attack” on labor, including many state laws that make union organizing more difficult and the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed workers in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues.“What’s different about this Labor Day is the awakening happening all across this country,” Shuler said. “It’s up in Detroit, where just a few days ago, 97% of our UAW members said they were ready to walk off the job and push back against the Big Three.”More than 200 strikes comprising 320,000 workers have happened so far this year, she said, noting that was 10 times the number of striking workers than just two years ago.“It’s been a long time since this country has seen workers united like this,” she said. “A long time.”Support for unions reflects an uncertain future for many Americans, Shuler said.The shift toward a gig economy has left workers unsure about their long-term financial security, she said.Technological advances in artificial intelligence can help workers do their jobs better, she said, but also threaten workers. She urged companies adopting artificial intelligence to listen to labor concerns about the technology.Concerns felt more broadly across the country also impacted union members, Shuler said, referencing issues that may have appealed more to labor’s traditional Democratic supporters than the bipartisan support shown in polling.Workers are concerned about climate change and democratic issues such as voting rights, abortion rights and censorship in schools, she said. Unions will work to elect politicians who reflect those values, she said.“We will not be silent while extremist politicians attack our rights: Our right to vote and have our votes counted, our right to read the books we want to read, our right to think and speak freely on or off the job,” she said. “We will show up and organize and vote.”Unions would support President Joe Biden in his reelection campaign next year, Shuler said, praising the president’s work to deliver federal infrastructure spending.Biden campaigned on infrastructure improvements and supported the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law<a target="_blank" href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/biden-signs-historic-infrastructure-bill">&nbsp;Congress passed in 2021</a>.The law supports millions of jobs, she said, not only in construction and transportation but in the service industry as well. Every job created by the federal spending should be a union position, Shuler said.Biden<a target="_blank" href="https://michiganadvance.com/2023/08/16/ahead-of-potential-auto-worker-strike-biden-calls-for-cooperation-in-union-negotiations/">&nbsp;has called for</a>&nbsp;autoworkers and manufacturers to work together to come to an agreement before their contract expires.Biden said the day of the UAW vote he’d “been talking to” the union and was “concerned” about the prospect of a strike, according to a White House pool report.

Labor leader touts union support as possible auto strikes loom

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are crediting two off-duty police officers for helping catch a suspect on vandalism allegations.

Just after 9 p.m. August 28, police responded to SW Westport Drive and SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka after receiving reports of vandalism. 

Two off-duty Topeka officers witnessed the incident and were able to provide dispatch with a good description and direction of travel for the suspect.

Responding officers quickly located the suspect, later identified as Zac D. Bibler, 20, of Topeka, in the 1500 block of SW Westport Drive.&nbsp; Bibler then refused to comply with officers and fled on foot. 

A short while later Bibler was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000 and felony Interference with Law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693347760903.png" alt="Bibler-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bibler-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are crediting two off-duty police officers for helping catch a suspect on vandalism allegations.Just after 9 p.m. August 28, police responded to SW Westport Drive and SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka after receiving reports of vandalism. Two off-duty Topeka officers witnessed the incident and were able to provide dispatch with a good description and direction of travel for the suspect.Responding officers quickly located the suspect, later identified as Zac D. Bibler, 20, of Topeka, in the 1500 block of SW Westport Drive.&nbsp; Bibler then refused to comply with officers and fled on foot. A short while later Bibler was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000 and felony Interference with Law enforcement.

Off-duty Kan. officers help arrest vandalism suspect

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO,&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; misd

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): damage to property, misdemeanor&nbsp;

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon,&nbsp;Aggravated robbery

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation&nbsp;

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Abrego-Salas,Erick OswaldoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO,&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; misd<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574552461.jpeg" alt="Aronson,Andrew Jordan" />
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 </figure>NAME:Aronson,Andrew JordanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): damage to property, misdemeanor&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574615223.jpeg" alt=" Beckwith,Reagan Danyale" />
 <figcaption> Beckwith,Reagan Danyale</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Beckwith,Reagan DanyaleREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court, direct&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574668274.jpeg" alt="Degener,Jason Edward" />
 <figcaption>Degener,Jason Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Degener,Jason EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S): failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574730901.jpeg" alt=" Hahn,Jerrod Luke" />
 <figcaption> Hahn,Jerrod Luke</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hahn,Jerrod LukeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574800210.jpeg" alt="Lovelace,Burney Sage" />
 <figcaption>Lovelace,Burney Sage</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Lovelace,Burney SageREQUESTED CHARGE(S): outside warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574843745.jpeg" alt=" Lyle,Devin Joe" />
 <figcaption> Lyle,Devin Joe</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Lyle,Devin JoeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693574996841.jpeg" alt="Picking,Matthew Scott" />
 <figcaption>Picking,Matthew Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Picking,Matthew ScottREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon,&nbsp;Aggravated robbery<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1688562049999.png" alt="Bookings No Image Available" />
 <figcaption>Bookings No Image Available</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Sherrer,Ashley MarieREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693575148327.jpeg" alt="Smith,Chloe Renee" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Chloe Renee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Chloe ReneeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation violation&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693575195194.jpeg" alt="Viar,Lance Edward" />
 <figcaption>Viar,Lance Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Viar,Lance EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

Saline County Booking Activity, Sept. 1

The availability of certified seed wheat is usually as reliable as&nbsp;bread&nbsp;on the shelves&nbsp;at&nbsp;the local grocery store. Following&nbsp;the short harvest, however, wheat farmers like Gary Millershaski near Lakin are finding sourcing the specific varieties of certified seed wheat more difficult and costly than taking a quick trip down to pick up the bags they need. Producers need to think creatively and use their available resources to secure quality seed wheat that will help make next year’s wheat harvest.&nbsp;

“I try to plant all certified seed because we invest a lot of money into seed production, Millershaski, who also serves as the chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission, said. “This year, if you didn’t speak for it early, you don’t have the option of any particular variety you want. Now there is seed available, but it is going to cost more this year.”

It is no shock that certified seed wheat supplies are limited this year due to the drought and short production from the Kansas harvest. Many seed dealers across the state are either sold out of certified seed wheat or have limited supplies.

“It’s extremely tight and it’s getting tighter by the day,” said Dan Dall, Central Plains regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. “Guys need to be getting stuff ordered and taken care of so they can get what they want. I think we’re already down to second or third choice in a lot of places.”

Seed dealers and the companies they represent are trying to offset these shortages and meet the demand of their local customers by securing sources of certified seed wheat from other parts of Kansas or other states, but it may not be cost-effective to do so considering the high cost of freight.&nbsp;

Add more varieties to shopping list for seed wheat

Given the shortage of certified seed wheat supplies, wheat producers should be prepared to expand their list of preferred varieties to purchase, if they have not already locked in seed wheat.&nbsp;

“Instead of one or two options, be prepared to be thinking through three, four or five different options of the varieties you want,” said Bryson Haverkamp, Kansas Wheat Alliance CEO. “Your first or second choice may not be available.”

Luckily, Kansas growers have a wealth of resources available for this research, including K-State’s Kansas Wheat Variety Guide or the “Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains” best choices book.&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWhG9NVPrZ18WbTaMPBxRou0Lk51A6W4kpSOBeRo7-vHYbFM4X2l5Oeja6ZMR7kkkXy9aKODU0QLeStibw4nAXjUZBjwFc5_9Qle-0kIqVJq2e0IYB2cTpRg==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf991.pdf</a>&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnb1l5LXkNHxTABB-x7AoZ8arM1yrd09myU4mvBLSSwwxaFE67YEOnjKsUus6meDPJzhUl-ffCehkFx10G3m5JZqsujDJOaE8fFsgjvBfzg8vgHE_C_fKU_dVMB2IGSiye5g==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://thewheatfarmer.com/wheat-varieties-book/</a>&nbsp;

When looking at this data, Andrew Blubaugh, wheat commercial manager for WestBred, cautioned producers not to just look at this year’s data, but to look back at two, three or four years of data to get a better picture of a variety’s performance and consistency.

“Don’t be upset that your pick for this year isn’t on the top of the list because this year’s data was skewed with the challenging harvest,” Blubaugh said. “Make sure to look at that multi-year history.”

In addition to these publications, seed dealers and company representatives can help growers walk through the list of available varieties to source ones that will work for their operations.&nbsp;

“There’s a lot of good advice out there,” Dall said. “Most company representatives can provide you with pretty good guidance on new varieties or different varieties to try. There are resources out there and we’re more than happy to help.”

Another option for growers is to try out a new or different variety. Instead of relying on a go-to variety, producers could branch out to something with similar agronomic characteristics.&nbsp;

“The marketplace is full of great varieties,” Dall said. “It might be a good time to try something new. We like to be set in our ways, but this does give us an opportunity to take&nbsp;a look at something else.”

Producers should also have confidence that the varieties for sale, even if they are not their go-to selections or the hot, new pick for the season, are the result of an extensive wheat breeding process and the varieties that make it to market are there because they were consistent top performers in their generations.

“There’s a lot of varieties in the marketplace today and they’re all very competitive,” said Dave Abel, key account lead for AgriPro wheat. “There are products that perform better than others in certain areas, but I have confidence that everything in my portfolio that’s out in the marketplace is out there because it performs.”

Select good quality seed for certified sources

One action producers should not take this planting season is to purchase seed wheat from unlicensed neighbors. Certified seed wheat is subject to plant variety protection (PVP) laws that govern the development and sale of certified seed wheat by public and private wheat breeders. While farmers can retain seed wheat from the certified seed they plant for use in their own operations, the sale of that “brown-bagged” wheat is illegal and could carry serious ramifications for not only the seller but also the buyer.&nbsp;In addition, bin-run wheat likely has not undergone the rigorous standards that certified seed producers are required to undergo to ensure that the seed they are selling is a quality product to put out to customers.&nbsp;

If&nbsp;producers are using their own retained seed wheat, they should send samples out for germination tests, especially following this year’s challenging growing season. Haverkamp emphasized the importance of germination testing specifically this year to ensure seed is up to acceptable standards, especially considering the amount of head scab present in the western part of Kansas.&nbsp;

If not a regular practice, producers should also strongly consider seed treatments this year as the extra fungicide and insecticide will offer additional protection against seed-transmitted fungal diseases and fall-season insects.

“It’s always a good idea to look at seed treatments, but especially in years like this when disease pressure was increased in the western part of the state, seed treatment is got insurance to help get your wheat crop off to a good start,” Blubaugh said.

Overall, while sourcing seed wheat will be a challenge this season, Kansas growers should be rest assured there are good wheat varieties available to make a crop next year.&nbsp;

“There’s a lot of good wheat varieties out there,” Haverkamp said. “Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get the variety you want. Each company has good varieties. Work really closely with your local seed provider and work with them on what they think would be a good fit for your operation.”&nbsp;

Kansas WheatThe availability of certified seed wheat is usually as reliable as&nbsp;bread&nbsp;on the shelves&nbsp;at&nbsp;the local grocery store. Following&nbsp;the short harvest, however, wheat farmers like Gary Millershaski near Lakin are finding sourcing the specific varieties of certified seed wheat more difficult and costly than taking a quick trip down to pick up the bags they need. Producers need to think creatively and use their available resources to secure quality seed wheat that will help make next year’s wheat harvest.&nbsp;“I try to plant all certified seed because we invest a lot of money into seed production, Millershaski, who also serves as the chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission, said. “This year, if you didn’t speak for it early, you don’t have the option of any particular variety you want. Now there is seed available, but it is going to cost more this year.”It is no shock that certified seed wheat supplies are limited this year due to the drought and short production from the Kansas harvest. Many seed dealers across the state are either sold out of certified seed wheat or have limited supplies.“It’s extremely tight and it’s getting tighter by the day,” said Dan Dall, Central Plains regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. “Guys need to be getting stuff ordered and taken care of so they can get what they want. I think we’re already down to second or third choice in a lot of places.”Seed dealers and the companies they represent are trying to offset these shortages and meet the demand of their local customers by securing sources of certified seed wheat from other parts of Kansas or other states, but it may not be cost-effective to do so considering the high cost of freight.&nbsp;Add more varieties to shopping list for seed wheatGiven the shortage of certified seed wheat supplies, wheat producers should be prepared to expand their list of preferred varieties to purchase, if they have not already locked in seed wheat.&nbsp;“Instead of one or two options, be prepared to be thinking through three, four or five different options of the varieties you want,” said Bryson Haverkamp, Kansas Wheat Alliance CEO. “Your first or second choice may not be available.”Luckily, Kansas growers have a wealth of resources available for this research, including K-State’s Kansas Wheat Variety Guide or the “Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains” best choices book.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWhG9NVPrZ18WbTaMPBxRou0Lk51A6W4kpSOBeRo7-vHYbFM4X2l5Oeja6ZMR7kkkXy9aKODU0QLeStibw4nAXjUZBjwFc5_9Qle-0kIqVJq2e0IYB2cTpRg==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf991.pdf</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnb1l5LXkNHxTABB-x7AoZ8arM1yrd09myU4mvBLSSwwxaFE67YEOnjKsUus6meDPJzhUl-ffCehkFx10G3m5JZqsujDJOaE8fFsgjvBfzg8vgHE_C_fKU_dVMB2IGSiye5g==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://thewheatfarmer.com/wheat-varieties-book/</a>&nbsp;When looking at this data, Andrew Blubaugh, wheat commercial manager for WestBred, cautioned producers not to just look at this year’s data, but to look back at two, three or four years of data to get a better picture of a variety’s performance and consistency.“Don’t be upset that your pick for this year isn’t on the top of the list because this year’s data was skewed with the challenging harvest,” Blubaugh said. “Make sure to look at that multi-year history.”In addition to these publications, seed dealers and company representatives can help growers walk through the list of available varieties to source ones that will work for their operations.&nbsp;“There’s a lot of good advice out there,” Dall said. “Most company representatives can provide you with pretty good guidance on new varieties or different varieties to try. There are resources out there and we’re more than happy to help.”Another option for growers is to try out a new or different variety. Instead of relying on a go-to variety, producers could branch out to something with similar agronomic characteristics.&nbsp;“The marketplace is full of great varieties,” Dall said. “It might be a good time to try something new. We like to be set in our ways, but this does give us an opportunity to take&nbsp;a look at something else.”Producers should also have confidence that the varieties for sale, even if they are not their go-to selections or the hot, new pick for the season, are the result of an extensive wheat breeding process and the varieties that make it to market are there because they were consistent top performers in their generations.“There’s a lot of varieties in the marketplace today and they’re all very competitive,” said Dave Abel, key account lead for AgriPro wheat. “There are products that perform better than others in certain areas, but I have confidence that everything in my portfolio that’s out in the marketplace is out there because it performs.”Select good quality seed for certified sourcesOne action producers should not take this planting season is to purchase seed wheat from unlicensed neighbors. Certified seed wheat is subject to plant variety protection (PVP) laws that govern the development and sale of certified seed wheat by public and private wheat breeders. While farmers can retain seed wheat from the certified seed they plant for use in their own operations, the sale of that “brown-bagged” wheat is illegal and could carry serious ramifications for not only the seller but also the buyer.&nbsp;In addition, bin-run wheat likely has not undergone the rigorous standards that certified seed producers are required to undergo to ensure that the seed they are selling is a quality product to put out to customers.&nbsp;If&nbsp;producers are using their own retained seed wheat, they should send samples out for germination tests, especially following this year’s challenging growing season. Haverkamp emphasized the importance of germination testing specifically this year to ensure seed is up to acceptable standards, especially considering the amount of head scab present in the western part of Kansas.&nbsp;If not a regular practice, producers should also strongly consider seed treatments this year as the extra fungicide and insecticide will offer additional protection against seed-transmitted fungal diseases and fall-season insects.“It’s always a good idea to look at seed treatments, but especially in years like this when disease pressure was increased in the western part of the state, seed treatment is got insurance to help get your wheat crop off to a good start,” Blubaugh said.Good wheat varieties still availableOverall, while sourcing seed wheat will be a challenge this season, Kansas growers should be rest assured there are good wheat varieties available to make a crop next year.&nbsp;“There’s a lot of good wheat varieties out there,” Haverkamp said. “Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get the variety you want. Each company has good varieties. Work really closely with your local seed provider and work with them on what they think would be a good fit for your operation.”&nbsp;

Industry offers resources to help; short supplies of certified seed wheat

TOPEKA — Three Kansas school districts and two organizations were recently honored for outstanding practices in Child Nutrition and Wellness programs that help support the Kansans Can vision.

The Kansans Can 2022-2023 Best Practice Awards were presented by Cheryl Johnson, Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) director for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), during the Aug. 8 Kansas State Board of Education meeting in Topeka. This is the sixth year for the awards.

The Kansans Can vision, which was established by the State Board in 2015, is Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.

First Choice Support Services, a Salina based CACFP sponsor of child care homes, received the Kansans Can Step Up to Lead award. The organization faced staffing challenges during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“First Choice lost all personnel except the executive director and one enrollment specialist in February 2021,” Johnson said. “Lacy Schmidt stepped up to lead in a position where she was a new employee with no other experienced employees to mentor or guide her. She went above and beyond to learn and build competence in CACFP administration. She has maintained perfect attendance since her employment.”

One of Schmidt’s major accomplishments was the outreach she conducted to licensed child care home providers.

“At a time when there is a shortage of child care workers in Kansas, leadership to encourage day care home providers to participate in the CACFP, which is an indicator of quality care, is to be commended,” Johnson said.

Logan USD 326 received a Farm to Plate sub-grant from KSDE as part of a USDA Farm to School grant. The district’s objective was to educate students as to where their food comes from and give them a sense of ownership as they were allowed to grow their own food that was then used for school meals.

Logan USD 326 used grant funds to purchase grow lights for garden towers, which allowed students to increase the amount of produce grown. They also purchased a compost bin and a commercial dehydrator.

“Logan is a leader in serving local, quality foods in school meals and in teaching students where their food comes from,” Johnson said. “They are a mentor and inspiration to many other districts throughout the state showing that Kansans Can serve local foods in child nutrition programs.”

DeSoto USD 232 celebrated Farm to Fork Friday each Friday from August through October during the 2022-2023 school year. Every Friday, a different local produce item was sourced from local farms and served at lunch through the Kansas City Food Hub – a farmer cooperative wholesaler and retailer that partners with 30 local farmers.

Produce served included watermelon, grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers, Fuji apples, romaine and sweet green peppers. Farmer information cards were posted during the lunch meal service so students could see where the produce came from.

Quality Care Services Inc. is a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsor of child care homes. The organization was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Edible Garden Turn-Key Grant effective July 2022 through June 2023. To apply for the grant, Quality Care Services needed community partnerships.

Quality Care Services partnered with Kansas Corn STEM and created a preschool curriculum that was offered free to all child care home providers through Kansas. Each of Quality Care Services’ child care home providers were given a local food bundle kit, which included a book on composting, container garden handouts and a sub-grant application for either a raised garden bed or hydroponic garden.

The organization successfully awarded 16 raised garden kits and 19 hydroponic garden kits. Providers grew more than 843 pounds of local food during the winter months.

“Quality Care is the first child care sponsor in Kansas to directly apply for a Farm to School Grant from USDA and is to be commended for its passion about serving quality local foods in day care homes, educating pre-K children about where their food comes from and creating a STEM curriculum,” Johnson said.

Lansing USD 469 received the Kansans Can Impact Wellness award. The district has an active wellness committee that meets regularly. As a team, the committee has set goals to impact wellness within Lansing USD 469. Goals include increasing visibility and interest within the community around creating a healthier school environment and incorporating social-emotional wellness into the wellness policies.

“KSDE CNW supports schools in their wellness policy implementation by offering wellness coach visits to school districts,” Johnson said. “The wellness coach that assisted Lansing … was impressed with the work of this diverse community and how their strong policies and practices are truly impacting wellness in the Lansing schools and communities.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693497641038.jpeg" alt="Representatives from First Choice Support Services posed for a photograph Tuesday, Aug. 8, with Kansas State Board of Education members, Kansas State Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson, and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Child Nutrition and Wellness team members. First Choice Support Services received the Kansans Can Step Up to Lead award in the Kansans Can 2022-2023 Best Practice Awards. The awards were presented to recipients during the Tuesday, Aug. 8, State Board of Education meeting in Topeka." />
 <figcaption>Representatives from First Choice Support Services posed for a photograph Tuesday, Aug. 8, with Kansas State Board of Education members, Kansas State Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson, and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Child Nutrition and Wellness team members. First Choice Support Services received the Kansans Can Step Up to Lead award in the Kansans Can 2022-2023 Best Practice Awards. The awards were presented to recipients during the Tuesday, Aug. 8, State Board of Education meeting in Topeka.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA — Three Kansas school districts and two organizations were recently honored for outstanding practices in Child Nutrition and Wellness programs that help support the Kansans Can vision.The Kansans Can 2022-2023 Best Practice Awards were presented by Cheryl Johnson, Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) director for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), during the Aug. 8 Kansas State Board of Education meeting in Topeka. This is the sixth year for the awards.The Kansans Can vision, which was established by the State Board in 2015, is Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.First Choice Support Services, a Salina based CACFP sponsor of child care homes, received the Kansans Can Step Up to Lead award. The organization faced staffing challenges during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.“First Choice lost all personnel except the executive director and one enrollment specialist in February 2021,” Johnson said. “Lacy Schmidt stepped up to lead in a position where she was a new employee with no other experienced employees to mentor or guide her. She went above and beyond to learn and build competence in CACFP administration. She has maintained perfect attendance since her employment.”One of Schmidt’s major accomplishments was the outreach she conducted to licensed child care home providers.“At a time when there is a shortage of child care workers in Kansas, leadership to encourage day care home providers to participate in the CACFP, which is an indicator of quality care, is to be commended,” Johnson said.Logan USD 326 received a Farm to Plate sub-grant from KSDE as part of a USDA Farm to School grant. The district’s objective was to educate students as to where their food comes from and give them a sense of ownership as they were allowed to grow their own food that was then used for school meals.Logan USD 326 used grant funds to purchase grow lights for garden towers, which allowed students to increase the amount of produce grown. They also purchased a compost bin and a commercial dehydrator.“Logan is a leader in serving local, quality foods in school meals and in teaching students where their food comes from,” Johnson said. “They are a mentor and inspiration to many other districts throughout the state showing that Kansans Can serve local foods in child nutrition programs.”DeSoto USD 232 celebrated Farm to Fork Friday each Friday from August through October during the 2022-2023 school year. Every Friday, a different local produce item was sourced from local farms and served at lunch through the Kansas City Food Hub – a farmer cooperative wholesaler and retailer that partners with 30 local farmers.Produce served included watermelon, grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers, Fuji apples, romaine and sweet green peppers. Farmer information cards were posted during the lunch meal service so students could see where the produce came from.Quality Care Services Inc. is a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsor of child care homes. The organization was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Edible Garden Turn-Key Grant effective July 2022 through June 2023. To apply for the grant, Quality Care Services needed community partnerships.Quality Care Services partnered with Kansas Corn STEM and created a preschool curriculum that was offered free to all child care home providers through Kansas. Each of Quality Care Services’ child care home providers were given a local food bundle kit, which included a book on composting, container garden handouts and a sub-grant application for either a raised garden bed or hydroponic garden.The organization successfully awarded 16 raised garden kits and 19 hydroponic garden kits. Providers grew more than 843 pounds of local food during the winter months.“Quality Care is the first child care sponsor in Kansas to directly apply for a Farm to School Grant from USDA and is to be commended for its passion about serving quality local foods in day care homes, educating pre-K children about where their food comes from and creating a STEM curriculum,” Johnson said.Lansing USD 469 received the Kansans Can Impact Wellness award. The district has an active wellness committee that meets regularly. As a team, the committee has set goals to impact wellness within Lansing USD 469. Goals include increasing visibility and interest within the community around creating a healthier school environment and incorporating social-emotional wellness into the wellness policies.“KSDE CNW supports schools in their wellness policy implementation by offering wellness coach visits to school districts,” Johnson said. “The wellness coach that assisted Lansing … was impressed with the work of this diverse community and how their strong policies and practices are truly impacting wellness in the Lansing schools and communities.”

Salina based organization honored for child nutrition programs

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident reported to Shawnee County Park Police on August 15 at the Warren Nature Trails near Felker Park, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

It was alleged that an individual assaulted another individual, and the victim was transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

As a result of this investigation, on Wednesday police arrested 30-year-old Jose J. Arteaga of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of corrections on requested charges of Rape Aggravated criminal sodomy and Aggravated battery

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693477495822.png" alt="Arteaga-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Arteaga-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident reported to Shawnee County Park Police on August 15 at the Warren Nature Trails near Felker Park, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.It was alleged that an individual assaulted another individual, and the victim was transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;As a result of this investigation, on Wednesday police arrested 30-year-old Jose J. Arteaga of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of corrections on requested charges of Rape Aggravated criminal sodomy and Aggravated battery