How do towns get lost … or die? Once gone, how are they found again? Sometimes, it is while looking for one thing that we find another. That is what happened to author Johanna Wickman. 

While gathering information on Preston Plumb, she came upon the story of Mariposa. Join her via Zoom, as she shares why this Saline County town was founded, what happened to it and a bit about Plumb, its founder. 

Wickman is an author, independent researcher, member of the Fort Caspar Museum Association Board and president at Wickman Historical Consultants. The Museum Store has signed copies of her book,&nbsp;The Forgotten Senator: The Life &amp; Character of Preston B. Plumb.

The Smoky Hill Museum is hosting this presentation through Zoom only on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30. Register for your Zoom link at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/" target="_blank">www.smokyhillmuseum.org</a>.

The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday-Friday 11-5, Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store&nbsp;for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

For needed accommodations, please call Nona Miller at 309-5776 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706198445994.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Smoky Hill Museum" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Smoky Hill Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedHow do towns get lost … or die? Once gone, how are they found again? Sometimes, it is while looking for one thing that we find another. That is what happened to author Johanna Wickman. While gathering information on Preston Plumb, she came upon the story of Mariposa. Join her via Zoom, as she shares why this Saline County town was founded, what happened to it and a bit about Plumb, its founder. Wickman is an author, independent researcher, member of the Fort Caspar Museum Association Board and president at Wickman Historical Consultants. The Museum Store has signed copies of her book,&nbsp;The Forgotten Senator: The Life &amp; Character of Preston B. Plumb.The Smoky Hill Museum is hosting this presentation through Zoom only on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30. Register for your Zoom link at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/" target="_blank">www.smokyhillmuseum.org</a>.The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday-Friday 11-5, Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store&nbsp;for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.For needed accommodations, please call Nona Miller at 309-5776 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities.

'Searching for Mariposa,' Smoky Hill Museum Feb. 1

&nbsp;The Kansas Wesleyan Music Department may be counting the days, as it has just one more semester before moving into a glistening, freshly renovated Sams Chapel. The department released its spring schedule Wednesday, a slate that will be just as varied and full as usual, with several local concerts, as KWU takes its music to the community.

“It’s a great opportunity to take our music to venues throughout north-central Kansas,” said Dr. Bill Backlin, interim chair of the Music Department. “This past semester, we made innumerable friends while presenting concerts at and with area high schools. Now, we look forward to a semester that includes some of our trademark events, like the Salina Choral Festival and Salina Strings Day.”

The majority of the concerts this semester will be in Salina, except for a combined concert with the orchestra and Junction City High School in May. The slate gets underway Friday, Jan. 26, when guest artist Tony Lu visits University United Methodist Church (UUMC) at 7 p.m.

The KWU choirs have concerts scheduled at UUMC and Trinity United Methodist Church, while the Philharmonic Choir will participate in the campus’ spring musical, “Working,” based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers. The Salina Choral Festival, featuring choirs from across the region, is slated for March 4 at the Stiefel Theatre in downtown Salina.

The orchestra will be equally busy. Its marquee event, Salina Strings Day, will be Feb. 15 at Kansas Highway Patrol Academy’s Gov. Joan Finney Auditorium, site of the former Marymount College. Concerts also are set for the orchestra, wind ensemble, and jazz ensemble throughout the semester at UUMC.

The choirs, orchestra and ensembles will be well-prepared for their performances. This past October, the Music Department moved into the Applequist Family Music Center on the first floor of Pioneer Hall. The space was completely renovated with updated studio spaces, practice rooms and faculty offices.

To see the full Spring 2024 Fine Arts schedule, please visit <a href="http://www.kwu.edu/finearts">www.kwu.edu/finearts</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706197427451.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy KWU" />
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 </figure>Submitted&nbsp;The Kansas Wesleyan Music Department may be counting the days, as it has just one more semester before moving into a glistening, freshly renovated Sams Chapel. The department released its spring schedule Wednesday, a slate that will be just as varied and full as usual, with several local concerts, as KWU takes its music to the community.“It’s a great opportunity to take our music to venues throughout north-central Kansas,” said Dr. Bill Backlin, interim chair of the Music Department. “This past semester, we made innumerable friends while presenting concerts at and with area high schools. Now, we look forward to a semester that includes some of our trademark events, like the Salina Choral Festival and Salina Strings Day.”The majority of the concerts this semester will be in Salina, except for a combined concert with the orchestra and Junction City High School in May. The slate gets underway Friday, Jan. 26, when guest artist Tony Lu visits University United Methodist Church (UUMC) at 7 p.m.The KWU choirs have concerts scheduled at UUMC and Trinity United Methodist Church, while the Philharmonic Choir will participate in the campus’ spring musical, “Working,” based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers. The Salina Choral Festival, featuring choirs from across the region, is slated for March 4 at the Stiefel Theatre in downtown Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706197491657.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy KWU" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy KWU</figcaption>
 </figure>The orchestra will be equally busy. Its marquee event, Salina Strings Day, will be Feb. 15 at Kansas Highway Patrol Academy’s Gov. Joan Finney Auditorium, site of the former Marymount College. Concerts also are set for the orchestra, wind ensemble, and jazz ensemble throughout the semester at UUMC.The choirs, orchestra and ensembles will be well-prepared for their performances. This past October, the Music Department moved into the Applequist Family Music Center on the first floor of Pioneer Hall. The space was completely renovated with updated studio spaces, practice rooms and faculty offices.To see the full Spring 2024 Fine Arts schedule, please visit <a href="http://www.kwu.edu/finearts">www.kwu.edu/finearts</a>.

KWU announces spring music schedule

Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala March 21, 1955 ~ January 16, 2024

Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala, 68 of Abilene, formerly of California passed away January 16, 2024. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 21, 1955, the daughter of Shane L. Shane and Jean (Garrett) Shane. Patrice lived in California before moving to Kansas in 2008. She loved books, animals, and music and was an avid horsewoman. She played the viola for many years. Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Martin Shane. She is survived by an aunt, Rose Malanche, cousins Zane and Nader, and her long time friend Elaine O’Brien. Patrice’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to go to the Friends of Animals, Inc. PO Box 850, Junction City, Kansas 66441 or feel free to donate through PayPal (@FOAJCKS).

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 </figure>Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala March 21, 1955 ~ January 16, 2024Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala, 68 of Abilene, formerly of California passed away January 16, 2024. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 21, 1955, the daughter of Shane L. Shane and Jean (Garrett) Shane. Patrice lived in California before moving to Kansas in 2008. She loved books, animals, and music and was an avid horsewoman. She played the viola for many years. Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Martin Shane. She is survived by an aunt, Rose Malanche, cousins Zane and Nader, and her long time friend Elaine O’Brien. Patrice’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to go to the Friends of Animals, Inc. PO Box 850, Junction City, Kansas 66441 or feel free to donate through PayPal (@FOAJCKS).

Patrice S. Ayala

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Anderson, Rashad D'Marquis

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty, Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to appearm Aggravated assault of LEO and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Gearey, Patrick Fredrick

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

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Stephenson, Leonard Keith

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Giving a worthless check; Value &lt; $1,000 abd Giving a worthless check; 7 day total $1000 to $25,000

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706188256076.png" alt="Anderson, Rashad D'Marquis" />
 <figcaption>Anderson, Rashad D'Marquis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Anderson, Rashad D'MarquisREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty, Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706188346792.png" alt="Born, Corey Keith" />
 <figcaption>Born, Corey Keith</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Born, Corey KeithREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to appearm Aggravated assault of LEO and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706188414027.png" alt="Gearey, Patrick Fredrick" />
 <figcaption>Gearey, Patrick Fredrick</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Gearey, Patrick FredrickREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706188458363.png" alt="Murray, Taylor T" />
 <figcaption>Murray, Taylor T</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Murray, Taylor TREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706188505618.png" alt="Stephenson, Leonard Keith" />
 <figcaption>Stephenson, Leonard Keith</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Stephenson, Leonard KeithREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Giving a worthless check; Value &lt; $1,000 abd Giving a worthless check; 7 day total $1000 to $25,000

Saline County Jail Bookings, Jan. 25

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an arrest.

Just after 7p.m. Jan. 19, the Shawnee County Emergency 911 Dispatch Center received notification of a theft that had just occurred in the 300 block of SE 53rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The caller reported seeing a man with a white pickup truck and attached trailer on their home surveillance video taking their basketball goal.

While in route to the scene, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the suspect vehicle near SE Berryton Road and SE 53rd Street. 

The deputy took 43-year-old Travis D. Walker, 43, of Topeka and 44-year-old Jennifer M. Kirwin into custody.Walker booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of theft, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, criminal use of weapons, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and vehicle registration violations. 

Walker also had a warrant for his arrest. Kirwin had warrants for her arrest out of Riley County and Pottawatomie County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705933532753.png" alt="Walker-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Walker-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an arrest.Just after 7p.m. Jan. 19, the Shawnee County Emergency 911 Dispatch Center received notification of a theft that had just occurred in the 300 block of SE 53rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705933592797.png" alt="Kirwin photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kirwin photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The caller reported seeing a man with a white pickup truck and attached trailer on their home surveillance video taking their basketball goal.While in route to the scene, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the suspect vehicle near SE Berryton Road and SE 53rd Street. The deputy took 43-year-old Travis D. Walker, 43, of Topeka and 44-year-old Jennifer M. Kirwin into custody.Walker booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of theft, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, criminal use of weapons, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and vehicle registration violations. Walker also had a warrant for his arrest. Kirwin had warrants for her arrest out of Riley County and Pottawatomie County.

Home surveillance camera helped catch Kan. theft suspects

Gov. Laura Kelly supports concept, but House and Senate have yet to make a deal

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

TOPEKA — Delaney Jones’ grandmother, a survivor of European concentration camps during the Holocaust of World War II, suffered from a type of cancer that was often detected late, spread rapidly and had a poor prognosis.

“She got really, really sick with pancreatic cancer late in life,” Jones said. “She said nothing she went through in the camps hurt like this.”

She endured chemotherapy treatment for cancer and striking side effects of prescription pain medications, but relief from agony appeared to be beyond her grasp. The family’s matriarch eventually found comfort in cannabis oil, which contained THC not legal in Kansas but offered in other states in conjunction with palliative medical care or simply for recreational use.

“It helped her get rid of the pain and the nausea, even the fatigue at times. It did not have the side effects of opiate painkillers. We were super, super grateful to see really the magical work that marijuana did in her end-of-life care,” Jones said.

Jones, a graduate student at Wichita State University, was part of a roundtable discussion Tuesday about the campaign to convince the 2024 Kansas Legislature to approve a bill legalizing medical marijuana. Thirty-eight states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories have legalized medicinal use of cannabis products, but the Kansas Senate and Kansas House have yet to agree on a path forward.

The scheduled day of action at the Capitol with the Kansas Cannabis Coalition, Loud Light and ACLU of Kansas was converted to an online format due to poor weather conditions that made driving unsafe.

Cheryl Kumberg, a registered nurse and president of Kansas Cannabis Coalition, said she assumed the Legislature would take a year or two to complete work on a medical marijuana bill. That was five years ago, she said, and Republican leaders in the Legislature have collaborated to slow progress to a crawl.

“I’m here in open-mouth amazement that we are still discussing passing a medical marijuana bill,” Kumberg said. “It is just the same excuses all these years. The same rhetoric from opponents and legislators. We’re just like this little island.”

Kansas should be wary of cities creating a patchwork of ordinances that decriminalized marijuana possession, said Kelly Rippel, cofounder of Kansans for Hemp and part of the Kansas Cannabis Coalition. He said Kansas should be wary of de facto legalization of marijuana in communities that independently concluded the cost of enforcement exceeded the benefit.

“We’ll just have this sort of understanding or unwritten rules and laws that we won’t prosecute cannabis. It leads to inconsistency around enforcement, not only in communities, but also the district attorneys in counties. We need to have something on the books that says, ‘We are not going to criminalize this, especially for personal possession,'” Rippel said.

He said Kansas lawmakers should work on conviction expungements and the sealing of criminal records related to marijuana convictions.

Latanya Goodloe, executive director of Ladies That Lean in Kansas City, Kansas, said she was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and served four years in prison. She completed requirements of parole in 2009, but had continued to deal with criminal justice consequences of being a felon.

She said there were racial and economic justice components to debate about medical marijuana. Legislation in Kansas moving the state toward legalization should create fairness in the marketplace and recognize damage done in marginalized communities during the nation’s war on drugs, she said.

“No monopoly,” she said. “Engaging the public, sustainable regulations are key components to shaping a system that addresses both health concerns and economic considerations. At this point, we have no reason to not put marijuana on the table.”

Sharon Brett, legal director of ACLU of Kansas, said state government opposition to legal distribution of medical cannabis interfered with personal health care choices of Kansans and conflicted with polling that demonstrated statewide popularity of medical marijuana reform. There were parallels in Kansas between actions of state legislators to outlaw access to abortion services and ongoing actions to perpetuate criminalization of marijuana use, she said.

She was referencing the August 2022 rejection by Kansas voters of the proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have declared there was nothing in the state Bill of Rights granting women bodily autonomy and the right to end a pregnancy.

Meanwhile, the House passed a medical marijuana bill in 2021, but it was ignored by the Senate. No comprehensive medical marijuana bill has made it to Kansas governor’s desk.

In both policy realms, Brett said, public sentiment chronicled in polling or at the ballot box should be recognized by the state’s elected public officials.

“Refusal of the Legislature to legalize medical marijuana is the Legislature essentially inserting itself into medical decisions that should be made between a patient and their doctor,” Brett said. “This policy choice is about liberty and autonomy. It is about who is getting to decide important medical decisions — you and your doctors or politicians in Topeka.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706123101882.png" alt=" Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, in a plant-oriented costume, contributed to a panel discussion about reasons for the 2024 Legislature to consider adopting a bill legalizing medical cannabis. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from online forum hosted by Kansas Cannabis Coalition, Loud Light and ACLU of Kansas)" />
 <figcaption> Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, in a plant-oriented costume, contributed to a panel discussion about reasons for the 2024 Legislature to consider adopting a bill legalizing medical cannabis. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from online forum hosted by Kansas Cannabis Coalition, Loud Light and ACLU of Kansas)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Gov. Laura Kelly supports concept, but House and Senate have yet to make a deal</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a><a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Delaney Jones’ grandmother, a survivor of European concentration camps during the Holocaust of World War II, suffered from a type of cancer that was often detected late, spread rapidly and had a poor prognosis.“She got really, really sick with pancreatic cancer late in life,” Jones said. “She said nothing she went through in the camps hurt like this.”She endured chemotherapy treatment for cancer and striking side effects of prescription pain medications, but relief from agony appeared to be beyond her grasp. The family’s matriarch eventually found comfort in cannabis oil, which contained THC not legal in Kansas but offered in other states in conjunction with palliative medical care or simply for recreational use.“It helped her get rid of the pain and the nausea, even the fatigue at times. It did not have the side effects of opiate painkillers. We were super, super grateful to see really the magical work that marijuana did in her end-of-life care,” Jones said.Jones, a graduate student at Wichita State University, was part of a roundtable discussion Tuesday about the campaign to convince the 2024 Kansas Legislature to approve a bill legalizing medical marijuana. Thirty-eight states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories have legalized medicinal use of cannabis products, but the Kansas Senate and Kansas House have yet to agree on a path forward.The scheduled day of action at the Capitol with the Kansas Cannabis Coalition, Loud Light and ACLU of Kansas was converted to an online format due to poor weather conditions that made driving unsafe.Cheryl Kumberg, a registered nurse and president of Kansas Cannabis Coalition, said she assumed the Legislature would take a year or two to complete work on a medical marijuana bill. That was five years ago, she said, and Republican leaders in the Legislature have collaborated to slow progress to a crawl.“I’m here in open-mouth amazement that we are still discussing passing a medical marijuana bill,” Kumberg said. “It is just the same excuses all these years. The same rhetoric from opponents and legislators. We’re just like this little island.”Kansas should be wary of cities creating a patchwork of ordinances that decriminalized marijuana possession, said Kelly Rippel, cofounder of Kansans for Hemp and part of the Kansas Cannabis Coalition. He said Kansas should be wary of de facto legalization of marijuana in communities that independently concluded the cost of enforcement exceeded the benefit.“We’ll just have this sort of understanding or unwritten rules and laws that we won’t prosecute cannabis. It leads to inconsistency around enforcement, not only in communities, but also the district attorneys in counties. We need to have something on the books that says, ‘We are not going to criminalize this, especially for personal possession,'” Rippel said.He said Kansas lawmakers should work on conviction expungements and the sealing of criminal records related to marijuana convictions.Latanya Goodloe, executive director of Ladies That Lean in Kansas City, Kansas, said she was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and served four years in prison. She completed requirements of parole in 2009, but had continued to deal with criminal justice consequences of being a felon.She said there were racial and economic justice components to debate about medical marijuana. Legislation in Kansas moving the state toward legalization should create fairness in the marketplace and recognize damage done in marginalized communities during the nation’s war on drugs, she said.“No monopoly,” she said. “Engaging the public, sustainable regulations are key components to shaping a system that addresses both health concerns and economic considerations. At this point, we have no reason to not put marijuana on the table.”Sharon Brett, legal director of ACLU of Kansas, said state government opposition to legal distribution of medical cannabis interfered with personal health care choices of Kansans and conflicted with polling that demonstrated statewide popularity of medical marijuana reform. There were parallels in Kansas between actions of state legislators to outlaw access to abortion services and ongoing actions to perpetuate criminalization of marijuana use, she said.She was referencing the August 2022 rejection by Kansas voters of the proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have declared there was nothing in the state Bill of Rights granting women bodily autonomy and the right to end a pregnancy.Meanwhile, the House passed a medical marijuana bill in 2021, but it was ignored by the Senate. No comprehensive medical marijuana bill has made it to Kansas governor’s desk.In both policy realms, Brett said, public sentiment chronicled in polling or at the ballot box should be recognized by the state’s elected public officials.“Refusal of the Legislature to legalize medical marijuana is the Legislature essentially inserting itself into medical decisions that should be made between a patient and their doctor,” Brett said. “This policy choice is about liberty and autonomy. It is about who is getting to decide important medical decisions — you and your doctors or politicians in Topeka.”

Trio of Kan. groups call on legislature to pass bill legalizing cannabis for medicinal use

NAME: Bieker, Joshua Edward REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Black, Harry Don REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator

NAME:&nbsp;Britt, Russell Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Knight, Bradley Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Andy Wayne REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Return for court testimony, Violation protection order; Stalking/sex assault/human trafficking

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Delmas Eugene REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;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 Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108296357.jpeg" alt="Bieker, Joshua Edward" />
 <figcaption>Bieker, Joshua Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Bieker, Joshua Edward REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108336575.jpeg" alt="Black, Harry Don" />
 <figcaption>Black, Harry Don</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Black, Harry Don REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108373207.jpeg" alt="Britt, Russell Thomas" />
 <figcaption>Britt, Russell Thomas</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Britt, Russell Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108405074.jpeg" alt="Knight, Bradley Thomas" />
 <figcaption>Knight, Bradley Thomas</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Knight, Bradley Thomas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108441544.jpeg" alt="Williams, Andy Wayne" />
 <figcaption>Williams, Andy Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Andy Wayne REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Return for court testimony, Violation protection order; Stalking/sex assault/human trafficking<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108487861.jpeg" alt="Williams, Delmas Eugene" />
 <figcaption>Williams, Delmas Eugene</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Delmas Eugene REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, Jan. 24

NEW YORK (AP) — After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/oscar-nominations-2024">showered nominations</a>&nbsp;Tuesday on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, “Oppenheimer,” which came away with a leading 13 nominations.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oppenheimer-box-office-success-christopher-nolan-imax-413bc36ac6ae68f422c06c9b1cc0ab0a">Nolan’s three-hour opus</a>, viewed as the best picture frontrunner, received nods for best picture; Nolan’s direction; acting nominations for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt; and multiple honors for the sweeping craft of the J. Robert Oppenheimer drama. Though Nolan is regarded as the big-canvas auteur of his era, he’s never won an Academy Award, nor have any of his films won best picture. This, though, could be his year.

The year’s biggest hit, “Barbie,” came away with a nominations haul slightly less than its partner in Barbenheimer mania.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/greta-gerwig-interview-barbie-ed61b918097f2fc43e024f4872a7225e">Greta Gerwig’s feminist comedy</a>, with more than $1.4 billion in ticket sales, was nominated for eight awards, including best picture; Ryan Gosling for best supporting actor; and two best-song candidates in “What Was I Made For” and “I’m Just Ken.”

Gerwig was surprisingly left out of the best director field. She was nominated for best director in 2018 for her solo directorial debut, “Lady Bird.” At the time, Gerwig was just the fifth woman nominated for the award.

Read the complete list of Oscar nominations below

“American Fiction”; “Anatomy of a Fall”; “Barbie”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Past Lives”; “Poor Things”; “The Zone of Interest”

Annette Bening, “Nyad”; Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”; Emma Stone, “Poor Things”

Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”; Colman Domingo, “Rustin”; Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”; Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”; Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer.”

Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”; Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”; Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”; Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”

Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”; Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”; America Ferrera, “Barbie”; Jodie Foster, “Nyad”; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”

Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”; Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”; Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”

“The Boy and the Heron”; “Elemental”; “Nimona”; “Robot Dreams”; “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

“Four Daughters”;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/20-days-mariupol-oscar-nominations-documentary-d1256ee3cd3bf1a69787108513a7a761" target="_blank">“20 Days in Mariupol”;</a>&nbsp;“Bobi Wine: The People’s President”; “The Eternal Memory”; “To Kill a Tiger.”

“Society of the Snow,” (Spain); “The Zone of Interest,” (United Kingdom); “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany); “Io Capitano” (Italy) ; “Perfect Days” (Japan)

“Barbie”; Killers of the Flower Moon; “Napoleon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”

“American Fiction”; “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”

“The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot”; “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie”; “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”; “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony.

“Golda”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”; “Society of the Snow”

“Barbie”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Napoleon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”

“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”

“Barbie”; “Poor Things”; “American Fiction”; “Oppenheimer”; “The Zone of Interest”

“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Past Lives”; “May December”; “Maestro”

“Letter to a Pig”; “Ninety-Five Senses”; “WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John &amp; Yoko”; “Pachyderme”; “Our Uniform”

“The After”; “Invincible”; “Knight of Fortune”; “Red, White and Blue”; “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”

“El Conde”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”

“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon"; “Oppenheimer,"; “Poor Things.”

“The Creator”; “Godzilla Minus One”; “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”; “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”; “Napoleon”

“Oppenheimer”; “Maestro”; “The Zone of Interest”; “The Creator”; “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”

“The ABCs of Book Banning”; “The Barber of Little Rock”; “Island in Between”; “The Last Repair Shop”; “Nǎi Nai &amp; Wài Pó”

<figure>
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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/oscar-nominations-2024">showered nominations</a>&nbsp;Tuesday on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, “Oppenheimer,” which came away with a leading 13 nominations.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oppenheimer-box-office-success-christopher-nolan-imax-413bc36ac6ae68f422c06c9b1cc0ab0a">Nolan’s three-hour opus</a>, viewed as the best picture frontrunner, received nods for best picture; Nolan’s direction; acting nominations for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt; and multiple honors for the sweeping craft of the J. Robert Oppenheimer drama. Though Nolan is regarded as the big-canvas auteur of his era, he’s never won an Academy Award, nor have any of his films won best picture. This, though, could be his year.The year’s biggest hit, “Barbie,” came away with a nominations haul slightly less than its partner in Barbenheimer mania.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/greta-gerwig-interview-barbie-ed61b918097f2fc43e024f4872a7225e">Greta Gerwig’s feminist comedy</a>, with more than $1.4 billion in ticket sales, was nominated for eight awards, including best picture; Ryan Gosling for best supporting actor; and two best-song candidates in “What Was I Made For” and “I’m Just Ken.”Gerwig was surprisingly left out of the best director field. She was nominated for best director in 2018 for her solo directorial debut, “Lady Bird.” At the time, Gerwig was just the fifth woman nominated for the award.Read the complete list of Oscar nominations below<h2>BEST PICTURE</h2>“American Fiction”; “Anatomy of a Fall”; “Barbie”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Past Lives”; “Poor Things”; “The Zone of Interest”<h2>BEST ACTRESS</h2>Annette Bening, “Nyad”; Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”; Emma Stone, “Poor Things”<h2>BEST ACTOR</h2>Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”; Colman Domingo, “Rustin”; Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”; Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”; Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer.”<h2>SUPPORTING ACTOR</h2>Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”; Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”; Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”; Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”<h2>SUPPORTING ACTRESS</h2>Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”; Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”; America Ferrera, “Barbie”; Jodie Foster, “Nyad”; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”<h2>DIRECTOR</h2>Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”; Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”; Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”; Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”<h2>ANIMATED FILM</h2>“The Boy and the Heron”; “Elemental”; “Nimona”; “Robot Dreams”; “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”<h2>DOCUMENTARY FEATURE</h2>“Four Daughters”;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/20-days-mariupol-oscar-nominations-documentary-d1256ee3cd3bf1a69787108513a7a761" target="_blank">“20 Days in Mariupol”;</a>&nbsp;“Bobi Wine: The People’s President”; “The Eternal Memory”; “To Kill a Tiger.”<h2>INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM</h2>“Society of the Snow,” (Spain); “The Zone of Interest,” (United Kingdom); “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany); “Io Capitano” (Italy) ; “Perfect Days” (Japan)<h2>COSTUME DESIGN</h2>“Barbie”; Killers of the Flower Moon; “Napoleon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”<h2>ORIGINAL SCORE</h2>“American Fiction”; “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”<h2>ORIGINAL SONG</h2>“The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot”; “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie”; “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”; “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony.<h2>MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING</h2>“Golda”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”; “Society of the Snow”<h2>PRODUCTION DESIGN</h2>“Barbie”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; Napoleon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”<h2>FILM EDITING</h2>“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”<h2>ADAPTED SCREENPLAY</h2>“Barbie”; “Poor Things”; “American Fiction”; “Oppenheimer”; “The Zone of Interest”<h2>ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY</h2>“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Past Lives”; “May December”; “Maestro”<h2>ANIMATED SHORT FILM</h2>“Letter to a Pig”; “Ninety-Five Senses”; “WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John &amp; Yoko”; “Pachyderme”; “Our Uniform”<h2>LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM</h2>“The After”; “Invincible”; “Knight of Fortune”; “Red, White and Blue”; “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”<h2>CINEMATOGRAPHY</h2>“El Conde”; “Killers of the Flower Moon”; “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer”; “Poor Things”<h2>FILM EDITING</h2>“Anatomy of a Fall”; “The Holdovers”; “Killers of the Flower Moon"; “Oppenheimer,"; “Poor Things.”<h2>VISUAL EFFECTS</h2>“The Creator”; “Godzilla Minus One”; “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”; “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”; “Napoleon”<h2>SOUND</h2>“Oppenheimer”; “Maestro”; “The Zone of Interest”; “The Creator”; “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”<h2>DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM</h2>“The ABCs of Book Banning”; “The Barber of Little Rock”; “Island in Between”; “The Last Repair Shop”; “Nǎi Nai &amp; Wài Pó”

See the full list of nominees for the 2024 Oscars

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Cheney,Samuel EliREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstanceFailure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015079441.jpeg" alt=" Dixon,Antoine Lamar" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dixon,Antoine LamarREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015154882.jpeg" alt=" Magenheimer,Maredith Ann" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Magenheimer,Maredith AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015230175.jpeg" alt="Earnest,Eric Jordan Kevin" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Earnest,Eric Jordan KevinREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015287972.jpeg" alt=" Martinez,Carlos Yovani" />
 <figcaption> Martinez,Carlos Yovani</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Martinez,Carlos YovaniREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015346066.jpeg" alt="Powell,Robert Steven" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Powell,Robert StevenREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706015401421.jpeg" alt="Snyder,Abby Jean" />
 <figcaption>Snyder,Abby Jean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Snyder,Abby JeanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, Jan. 23

&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the deadly shooting of&nbsp;35-year-old LaDonte Ostrander have made a second arrest in the case,&nbsp;according to police spokesperson Andrew Ford. 

Just after 2a.m. Saturday, police arrested 27-year-old Robert Howland in the 1300 block of S. Santa Fe in Wichita, according to Sedgwick County booking records.

On Jan. 16, police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the 1000 block of S. Market, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp; 

In the 900 block of S. Market Street, first responders discovered Ostrander with a gunshot wound to his lower extremities. Sedgwick County EMS transported him in critical condition to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

&nbsp;On January 18, police arrested 37-year-old Yancy Hermosillo, a<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=397415">ccording to online arrest</a>&nbsp;records. He is being held on<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=397415"> requested charges </a>of murder and interference with law enforcement in connection with the death.&nbsp;

Howland<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=230072"> is being held</a> on requested charges of murder, probation violations and contempt of court, according to<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=230072"> online jail </a>records.

Hermosillo has previous felony convictions for domestic battery, criminal threat,&nbsp; and aggravated interference with parental custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705588462988.png" alt="Hermosillo-photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the deadly shooting of&nbsp;35-year-old LaDonte Ostrander have made a second arrest in the case,&nbsp;according to police spokesperson Andrew Ford. Just after 2a.m. Saturday, police arrested 27-year-old Robert Howland in the 1300 block of S. Santa Fe in Wichita, according to Sedgwick County booking records.On Jan. 16, police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the 1000 block of S. Market, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp; In the 900 block of S. Market Street, first responders discovered Ostrander with a gunshot wound to his lower extremities. Sedgwick County EMS transported him in critical condition to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705851796859.png" alt="Howland-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Howland-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;On January 18, police arrested 37-year-old Yancy Hermosillo, a<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=397415">ccording to online arrest</a>&nbsp;records. He is being held on<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=397415"> requested charges </a>of murder and interference with law enforcement in connection with the death.&nbsp;Howland<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=230072"> is being held</a> on requested charges of murder, probation violations and contempt of court, according to<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=230072"> online jail </a>records.Hermosillo has previous felony convictions for domestic battery, criminal threat,&nbsp; and aggravated interference with parental custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Homicide: Police report another arrest in death of Kansas man 

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business robbery and have made an arrest.

Just after 2:30p.m. January 19, police responded to the report of a robbery at Milk and Honey Coffee Co. located at 2200 SE 29th Street, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

It was reported that a woman walked into the business and demanded money. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle believed to be involved and detained two occupants.

On Saturday, police arrested 21-year-old&nbsp; Julia Mendez of Topeka and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated assault, Criminal Restraint, Vehicle registration violation, Displaying a plate not assigned to the vehicle, Driving while license is suspended, Vehicle liability insurance required&nbsp; and a warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705777917675.png" alt="Mendez-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Mendez-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business robbery and have made an arrest.Just after 2:30p.m. January 19, police responded to the report of a robbery at Milk and Honey Coffee Co. located at 2200 SE 29th Street, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.It was reported that a woman walked into the business and demanded money. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle believed to be involved and detained two occupants.On Saturday, police arrested 21-year-old&nbsp; Julia Mendez of Topeka and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated assault, Criminal Restraint, Vehicle registration violation, Displaying a plate not assigned to the vehicle, Driving while license is suspended, Vehicle liability insurance required&nbsp; and a warrant.

Police: Kan. woman walked into coffee shop, demanded money

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is taking center stage in the Democrats'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-kamala-harris-abortion-c634452da5e103913982e1cc5a0cae78">renewed push for abortion rights</a>&nbsp;during this year's election and she will mark the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on Monday in Wisconsin.

It will be the first in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-abortion-election-2024-9ed95b8363236078e8769c362177bd8a">a series of events</a>&nbsp;hosted by Harris, and it comes one day before she joins President Joe Biden at another campaign event focused on abortion in Virginia. First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are also expected to be there.

In her speech in Wisconsin, Harris plans to hammer former President Donald Trump for saying he is “proud” to have helped overturn Roe v. Wade, which he enabled by nominating three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court during his term.

“Proud that women across our nation are suffering?" Harris will say, according to excerpts released by her office. "Proud that women have been robbed of a fundamental freedom? That doctors could be thrown in prison for caring for patients? That young women today have fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers?”

Back in Washington, Biden on Monday will convene a meeting of his reproductive health care access task force to discuss threats to emergency care and new steps for implementing executive orders on the subject.

The Democratic president said in a statement that “tens of millions of women now live in states with extreme and dangerous abortion bans,” and “because of Republican elected officials, women’s health and lives are at risk.”

The administration <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/22/fact-sheet-white-house-task-force-on-reproductive-healthcare-access-announces-new-actions-and-marks-the-51st-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade/">announced new steps</a> to strengthen access to contraception and help file complaints under a law that's intended to ensure emergency health care access. The law is the subject of another legal battle that will be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-abortion-medical-emergencies-idaho-8ca89d7de0c1fa9256dcd27d1847e144">decided by the U.S. Supreme Court</a>, which will consider whether it requires providing abortions in situations where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/emergency-abortion-law-hospitals-kansas-missouri-emtala-2f993d2869fa801921d7e56e95787567">a woman's health is at risk</a>.

“President Biden and Vice President Harris stand with the vast majority of Americans who believe that the right to choose should be fundamental, and that healthcare decisions should be made by a woman with the help of her doctor — not politicians,” White House gender policy adviser Jen Klein said in previewing the effort. “We’ve shown and will continue to show that commitment by decisively taking action to protect access to reproductive health care.”

Although the loss of Roe v. Wade was a historic defeat for Democrats, the party successfully harnessed anger over the decision during the 2022 midterm elections, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/roe-biden-abortion-reproductive-rights-election-3d184285cc6edbe733311b26445db2a0">they hope to do the same thing this year</a>&nbsp;as Biden runs for a second term.

The White House has repeatedly turned to Harris, the first woman to serve as vice president, to make its case.

“One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree that the government should not be telling her what to do with her body," she said in a recent appearance on ABC's “The View.” "If she chooses she will talk with her priest, her pastor, her rabbi, her imam. But it should not be the government telling her what to do.”

Harris also suggested that too many people took Roe v. Wade for granted before it was overturned.

“We kind of believed that it was always going to be there,” she said. “And look what happened.”

Harris' outspokenness on abortion contrasts with Biden's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-us-supreme-court-health-religion-32fbfb858d7d3314427e5cdd88308b8b">more reticent approach</a>. Although he is a longtime supporter of abortion rights, he mentions less often and sometimes avoids using the word abortion even when he discusses the issue.

“I think the real star from a messaging standpoint is the vice president,” said Mini Timmaraju, head of Reproductive Freedom for All, the activist organization formerly known as the National Abortion Rights Action League. “Look, Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris. Joe Biden has asked Kamala Harris to lead on this issue. This is going to set us up for a great contrast with the other side."

After Harris' appearance on “The View,” she received a notable assessment from Kayleigh McEnany, a former Trump spokeswoman who co-hosts a show on Fox News.

“She brought up abortion again and again and again,” McEnany said. No matter the topic, “she pivoted right back to abortion because she knows what is true, which is the GOP has lost every single abortion ballot initiative post-Roe.”

McEnany described herself as pro-life, but said “what Kamala is doing, right or wrong, is very powerful among young women.”

While Harris and Democrats have embraced abortion as a campaign issue, Republicans are shying away or calling for a truce.

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, recently made a plea to “find consensus” on the divisive issue.

“As much as I’m pro-life, I don’t judge anyone for being pro-choice, and I don’t want them to judge me for being pro-life,” she said during a primary debate in November.

Trump has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v. Wade, but he has balked at laws like Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, another Republican candidate.

“You have to win elections,” Trump said during a recent Fox News town hall.

Harris' team is still working out the schedule for the rest of her events focused on abortion. Each stop is likely to feature a speech and a more intimate conversation with healthcare providers or women who have been affected by restrictions.

Wisconsin, Harris' first stop, is a key battleground state with an ongoing legal battle over abortion. When Roe v. Wade was overturned, Republicans argued that an 1849 law that was still on the books would effectively ban the procedure except in situations where a mother's life was at risk.

“These extremists want to roll back the clock to a time before women were treated as full citizens," Harris plans to say in her speech on Monday.

Clinics across the state stopped offering abortions until a court ruled the law&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wisconsin-ban-challenge-lawsuit-866eed85d2918113bfe644459e62171a">did not apply to abortions</a>. Republicans have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wisconsin-ban-appeal-00e04a5e90931891afd2e0adcd0bcbca">appealed the decision</a>, and the case will likely be decided by the state supreme court.

Abortion has reshaped Harris' tenure as vice president after earlier struggles when dealing with intractable issues like migration from Central America.

Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Harris, said abortion “focused her attention and her office in a way that nothing had before."

“Focusing on abortion rights tapped into the vice president’s legal background, her political values and her substantive knowledge in a way that I saw no other issue do while I was there," he said.

Vice presidents are rarely decisive figures in reelection campaigns. However, Harris has faced additional scrutiny because of Biden's age — he would be 82 at the start of a second term — and her status as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve in her position.

The battle over abortion will also bolster her visibility.

“The president and the vice president appeal to different parts of the party," Simmons said. “They’re stronger as a team."

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is taking center stage in the Democrats'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-kamala-harris-abortion-c634452da5e103913982e1cc5a0cae78">renewed push for abortion rights</a>&nbsp;during this year's election and she will mark the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on Monday in Wisconsin.It will be the first in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-abortion-election-2024-9ed95b8363236078e8769c362177bd8a">a series of events</a>&nbsp;hosted by Harris, and it comes one day before she joins President Joe Biden at another campaign event focused on abortion in Virginia. First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are also expected to be there.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We trust women to make decisions about their own body and their own future. <a href="https://t.co/SJ6kc4KQTf">pic.twitter.com/SJ6kc4KQTf</a>&mdash; Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VP/status/1749203565648728548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In her speech in Wisconsin, Harris plans to hammer former President Donald Trump for saying he is “proud” to have helped overturn Roe v. Wade, which he enabled by nominating three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court during his term.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On the day Roe v. Wade was overturned, I vowed that I wouldn&#39;t back down in the fight to ensure women have the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. Today, over a year and a half later, that promise stands. <a href="https://t.co/ZcQuOSROiq">pic.twitter.com/ZcQuOSROiq</a>&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1749117513189769219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“Proud that women across our nation are suffering?" Harris will say, according to excerpts released by her office. "Proud that women have been robbed of a fundamental freedom? That doctors could be thrown in prison for caring for patients? That young women today have fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers?”Back in Washington, Biden on Monday will convene a meeting of his reproductive health care access task force to discuss threats to emergency care and new steps for implementing executive orders on the subject.The Democratic president said in a statement that “tens of millions of women now live in states with extreme and dangerous abortion bans,” and “because of Republican elected officials, women’s health and lives are at risk.”The administration <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/22/fact-sheet-white-house-task-force-on-reproductive-healthcare-access-announces-new-actions-and-marks-the-51st-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade/">announced new steps</a> to strengthen access to contraception and help file complaints under a law that's intended to ensure emergency health care access. The law is the subject of another legal battle that will be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-abortion-medical-emergencies-idaho-8ca89d7de0c1fa9256dcd27d1847e144">decided by the U.S. Supreme Court</a>, which will consider whether it requires providing abortions in situations where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/emergency-abortion-law-hospitals-kansas-missouri-emtala-2f993d2869fa801921d7e56e95787567">a woman's health is at risk</a>.“President Biden and Vice President Harris stand with the vast majority of Americans who believe that the right to choose should be fundamental, and that healthcare decisions should be made by a woman with the help of her doctor — not politicians,” White House gender policy adviser Jen Klein said in previewing the effort. “We’ve shown and will continue to show that commitment by decisively taking action to protect access to reproductive health care.”Although the loss of Roe v. Wade was a historic defeat for Democrats, the party successfully harnessed anger over the decision during the 2022 midterm elections, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/roe-biden-abortion-reproductive-rights-election-3d184285cc6edbe733311b26445db2a0">they hope to do the same thing this year</a>&nbsp;as Biden runs for a second term.The White House has repeatedly turned to Harris, the first woman to serve as vice president, to make its case.“One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree that the government should not be telling her what to do with her body," she said in a recent appearance on ABC's “The View.” "If she chooses she will talk with her priest, her pastor, her rabbi, her imam. But it should not be the government telling her what to do.”Harris also suggested that too many people took Roe v. Wade for granted before it was overturned.“We kind of believed that it was always going to be there,” she said. “And look what happened.”Harris' outspokenness on abortion contrasts with Biden's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-us-supreme-court-health-religion-32fbfb858d7d3314427e5cdd88308b8b">more reticent approach</a>. Although he is a longtime supporter of abortion rights, he mentions less often and sometimes avoids using the word abortion even when he discusses the issue.“I think the real star from a messaging standpoint is the vice president,” said Mini Timmaraju, head of Reproductive Freedom for All, the activist organization formerly known as the National Abortion Rights Action League. “Look, Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris. Joe Biden has asked Kamala Harris to lead on this issue. This is going to set us up for a great contrast with the other side."After Harris' appearance on “The View,” she received a notable assessment from Kayleigh McEnany, a former Trump spokeswoman who co-hosts a show on Fox News.“She brought up abortion again and again and again,” McEnany said. No matter the topic, “she pivoted right back to abortion because she knows what is true, which is the GOP has lost every single abortion ballot initiative post-Roe.”McEnany described herself as pro-life, but said “what Kamala is doing, right or wrong, is very powerful among young women.”While Harris and Democrats have embraced abortion as a campaign issue, Republicans are shying away or calling for a truce.Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, recently made a plea to “find consensus” on the divisive issue.“As much as I’m pro-life, I don’t judge anyone for being pro-choice, and I don’t want them to judge me for being pro-life,” she said during a primary debate in November.Trump has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v. Wade, but he has balked at laws like Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, another Republican candidate.“You have to win elections,” Trump said during a recent Fox News town hall.Harris' team is still working out the schedule for the rest of her events focused on abortion. Each stop is likely to feature a speech and a more intimate conversation with healthcare providers or women who have been affected by restrictions.Wisconsin, Harris' first stop, is a key battleground state with an ongoing legal battle over abortion. When Roe v. Wade was overturned, Republicans argued that an 1849 law that was still on the books would effectively ban the procedure except in situations where a mother's life was at risk.“These extremists want to roll back the clock to a time before women were treated as full citizens," Harris plans to say in her speech on Monday.Clinics across the state stopped offering abortions until a court ruled the law&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wisconsin-ban-challenge-lawsuit-866eed85d2918113bfe644459e62171a">did not apply to abortions</a>. Republicans have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wisconsin-ban-appeal-00e04a5e90931891afd2e0adcd0bcbca">appealed the decision</a>, and the case will likely be decided by the state supreme court.Abortion has reshaped Harris' tenure as vice president after earlier struggles when dealing with intractable issues like migration from Central America.Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Harris, said abortion “focused her attention and her office in a way that nothing had before."“Focusing on abortion rights tapped into the vice president’s legal background, her political values and her substantive knowledge in a way that I saw no other issue do while I was there," he said.Vice presidents are rarely decisive figures in reelection campaigns. However, Harris has faced additional scrutiny because of Biden's age — he would be 82 at the start of a second term — and her status as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve in her position.The battle over abortion will also bolster her visibility.“The president and the vice president appeal to different parts of the party," Simmons said. “They’re stronger as a team."

🎥.Biden admin. announces new abortion initiatives on Roe anniversary

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Liquor; Purch/poss/consume 18-20 yrs; unkn conv

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to dim headlights and Driving while habitual violator

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K and Theft of prop/services;Value $25,000 to $100,000

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929047094.png" alt="DeLeon, Saul Alejandro" />
 <figcaption>DeLeon, Saul Alejandro</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;DeLeon, Saul AlejandroREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Liquor; Purch/poss/consume 18-20 yrs; unkn conv<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929098712.png" alt="Detrick, Samuel Adam" />
 <figcaption>Detrick, Samuel Adam</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Detrick, Samuel AdamREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to dim headlights and Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929167954.png" alt="Garcia, Fidel Abraham" />
 <figcaption>Garcia, Fidel Abraham</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Garcia, Fidel AbrahamREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929219294.png" alt="McNelly, Braden Scott" />
 <figcaption>McNelly, Braden Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;McNelly, Braden ScottREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; MisdemeanorJanuary 21, 2024<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929344585.png" alt="Marfise, Tyson Allen" />
 <figcaption>Marfise, Tyson Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; Marfise, Tyson AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929409755.png" alt="Stebbins, Christopher Joel" />
 <figcaption>Stebbins, Christopher Joel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; Stebbins, Christopher JoelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K and Theft of prop/services;Value $25,000 to $100,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929506307.png" alt="Lange, Kurt Jay" />
 <figcaption>Lange, Kurt Jay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; Lange, Kurt JayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705929571944.png" alt="Figueroa, Franklin Ricardo" />
 <figcaption>Figueroa, Franklin Ricardo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; Figueroa, Franklin RicardoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs

Saline County Jail Bookings, Jan. 21, 22

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

Just after 9:30p.m. Jan. 16, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop near NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Studer Street on a red 2001 Dodge Dakota for a turn signal violation, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

 During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics.&nbsp;

Caleb S. Eslick, 38, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, fail to use turn signal, and no vehicle insurance.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705586976453.png" alt="Eslick-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Eslick-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just after 9:30p.m. Jan. 16, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop near NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Studer Street on a red 2001 Dodge Dakota for a turn signal violation, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson. During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics.&nbsp;Caleb S. Eslick, 38, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, fail to use turn signal, and no vehicle insurance.

Sheriff: Kan. driver making improper turn was transporting meth

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A teen accused in a deadly shooting made his first court appearance.

&nbsp;James Sawyer, 19,&nbsp;of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Around 2:00 a.m. Dec. 6, the Blackwell, Oklahoma Police Department contacted Sedgwick County Dispatch, reporting a shooting investigation involving two individuals who had entered a Blackwell hospital, with one of them sustaining a gunshot wound, according to Officer Andrew Ford.

Following discussions with the subjects, Blackwell Police shared information with Sedgwick County Dispatch. Consequently, the Wichita Police Department was alerted to respond to the Hydraulic and MacArthur area based on information suggesting that the shooting victim, 34-year-old Daniel McPherson, would be found there.

Upon arrival, officers discovered McPherson with a gunshot wound to his head. He&nbsp;was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide investigators were dispatched to conduct the investigation and later traveled to Blackwell, Oklahoma where the two suspects 18-year-old Phillip Walls of Derby and Sawyer were in custody.&nbsp; 

On December 13, Walls was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. Two days later he was charged with 1st degree murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both are being held on a bond of $750,000, each.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705504542151.png" alt="Sawyer-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Sawyer-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A teen accused in a deadly shooting made his first court appearance.&nbsp;James Sawyer, 19,&nbsp;of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Around 2:00 a.m. Dec. 6, the Blackwell, Oklahoma Police Department contacted Sedgwick County Dispatch, reporting a shooting investigation involving two individuals who had entered a Blackwell hospital, with one of them sustaining a gunshot wound, according to Officer Andrew Ford.Following discussions with the subjects, Blackwell Police shared information with Sedgwick County Dispatch. Consequently, the Wichita Police Department was alerted to respond to the Hydraulic and MacArthur area based on information suggesting that the shooting victim, 34-year-old Daniel McPherson, would be found there.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702588818825.png" alt="Walls -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Walls -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Upon arrival, officers discovered McPherson with a gunshot wound to his head. He&nbsp;was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide investigators were dispatched to conduct the investigation and later traveled to Blackwell, Oklahoma where the two suspects 18-year-old Phillip Walls of Derby and Sawyer were in custody.&nbsp; On December 13, Walls was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. Two days later he was charged with 1st degree murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both are being held on a bond of $750,000, each.

Two Kansas teens charged in December murder

The Salina Invitational Tournament will get into full swing this Thursday, and three of our area schools will look to etch their names into the record books, as Salina South, Salina Central, and Abilene all prepare for their first-round matchups.

Here you can find up-to-date information regarding scores and upcoming matchups all week long. The tournament is scheduled to run from Thursday to Saturday.

First-round results (1) Andover- 66 (8) Junction City- 8 (4) Salina Central- 42 (5) Liberal- 47 (2) Salina South- 30 (7) Abilene- 28 (3) Great Bend- 44 (6) Buhler- 26

Second-round semifinals (1) Andover- 67 (5) Liberal- 39 (2) Salina South- 37 (3) Great Bend- 44

Championship game (1) Andover- 55 (3) Great Bend- 37

3rd-place game (2) Salina South- 50 (5) Liberal- 54

5th-place game Buhler- 34 Salina Central- 23

7th-place game Abilene- 25 Junction City- 26

First-round results (1) Abilene- 65 (8) Salina South- 47 (4) Wichita South- 62 (5) Liberal- 39 (2) Great Bend- 74 (7) Buhler- 33 (3) Andover- 69 (6) Salina Central- 53

(2) Great Bend- 58 (3) Andover- 65 (1) Abilene- 61 (4) Wichita South- 67

Consolation semifinals Buhler- 38 Salina Central- 52 Salina South- 55 Liberal- 57

Championship game (3) Andover- 60 (4) Wichita South- 48

3rd-place game (1) Abilene- 52 (2) Great Bend- 58

5th-place game Salina Central- 44 Liberal- 40

7th-place game Buhler- 52 Salina South- 62

The Salina Invitational Tournament will get into full swing this Thursday, and three of our area schools will look to etch their names into the record books, as Salina South, Salina Central, and Abilene all prepare for their first-round matchups.Here you can find up-to-date information regarding scores and upcoming matchups all week long. The tournament is scheduled to run from Thursday to Saturday.Girls TournamentFirst-round results (1) Andover- 66 (8) Junction City- 8 (4) Salina Central- 42 (5) Liberal- 47 (2) Salina South- 30 (7) Abilene- 28 (3) Great Bend- 44 (6) Buhler- 26Second-round semifinals (1) Andover- 67 (5) Liberal- 39 (2) Salina South- 37 (3) Great Bend- 44Consolation semifinalsAbilene- 13 Buhler- 34Salina Central- 51 Junction City- 9Championship game (1) Andover- 55 (3) Great Bend- 373rd-place game (2) Salina South- 50 (5) Liberal- 545th-place game Buhler- 34 Salina Central- 237th-place game Abilene- 25 Junction City- 26Boys Tournament First-round results (1) Abilene- 65 (8) Salina South- 47 (4) Wichita South- 62 (5) Liberal- 39 (2) Great Bend- 74 (7) Buhler- 33 (3) Andover- 69 (6) Salina Central- 53Second-round semifinals(2) Great Bend- 58 (3) Andover- 65 (1) Abilene- 61 (4) Wichita South- 67Consolation semifinals Buhler- 38 Salina Central- 52 Salina South- 55 Liberal- 57Championship game (3) Andover- 60 (4) Wichita South- 483rd-place game (1) Abilene- 52 (2) Great Bend- 585th-place game Salina Central- 44 Liberal- 407th-place game Buhler- 52 Salina South- 62

SIT Schedule and Results

After a two-day delay due to the winter storm, the Sterling Invitational is finally set to begin this Thursday and both Southeast of Saline teams will be eager to make a run following a near full-month hiatus.

The Invitational, which has been played since 1973 on the boys' side, and 2014 on the girls' side, has seen some of the best midseason basketball in the state of Kansas, and this year should be no exception, as SES, Sterling, Hugoton, Smoky Valley, Scott City, Lyons, Kingman, and Hutch Trinity all look to etch their names into the record books.

After a two-day delay due to the winter storm, the Sterling Invitational is finally set to begin this Thursday and both Southeast of Saline teams will be eager to make a run following a near full-month hiatus.The Invitational, which has been played since 1973 on the boys' side, and 2014 on the girls' side, has seen some of the best midseason basketball in the state of Kansas, and this year should be no exception, as SES, Sterling, Hugoton, Smoky Valley, Scott City, Lyons, Kingman, and Hutch Trinity all look to etch their names into the record books.Here you can find up-to-date information regarding scores and upcoming matchups all week long. The tournament is now scheduled to run from Thursday to Saturday.Girls Tournament First-round results (1) SE of Saline- 58 (8) Lyons- 27(4) Hugoton- 40 (5) Sterling- 43(2) Scott City- 60 (7) Kingman- 37(3) Smoky Valley- 44 (6) Hutch Trinity- 26Second-round semifinals (2) Scott City- 37 (3) Smoky Valley- 52 (1) SE of Saline- 46 (5) Sterling- 35Consolation semifinals Trinity- 34 Kingman- 39 Lyons- 20 Hugoton- 35Championship game (1) SE of Saline- 32 (3) Smoky Valley- 463rd-place game (2) Scott City- 55 (5) Sterling- 245th-place game Kingman- 27 Hugoton- 457th-place game Trinity- 42 Lyons- 39Boys Tournament First-round results(1) Sterling- 57 (8) Smoky Valley- 43(4) Lyons- 26 (5) SE of Saline- 54(2) Scott City- 65 (7) Kingman- 47(3) Hugoton- 62 (6) Hutch Trinity- 42Second-round semifinals6:00 at Sterling College (2) Scott City- 40 (3) Hugoton- 437:30 at Sterling College (1) Sterling- 58 (5) SE of Saline- 36Consolation semifinals Smoky Valley- 53 Lyons- 504:30 at Sterling HS Kingman- 45 Trinity- 73Championship game (1) Sterling- 53 (3) Hugoton- 523rd-place game (5) SE of Saline- 49 (2) Scott City- 475th-place game Smoky Valley- 55 Trinity- 627th-place game Lyons- 55 Kingman- 52