The lawsuit was originally filed by attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana last year alleging the federal government colluded with social media companies to suppress free speech

By JASON HANCOCK <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/20/state-senator-throws-first-punches-of-2024-missouri-governors-campaign/">Missouri Independent</a>

Attorneys for the Biden administration argued this week that a district judge in Louisiana overstepped his authority by barring the federal government from communicating with social media companies to urge them to moderate information deemed harmful or misleading.

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments over whether it should lift an injunction issued by a lower court in July that concluded the government wrongly pushed social media companies to suppress disfavored political views.&nbsp;

Daniel Tenny, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, made the case Thursday that the injunction hampers the government’s ability to deal with misinformation during emergencies and violates the government’s own right to speak freely.

“Plaintiffs have urged, for example, that if there were a natural disaster and there were untrue statements circulating on social media that were damaging to the public interest, the government would be powerless under the injunction to discourage social media companies from further disseminating those incorrect statements,” said Daniel Tenny of the U.S. Department of Justice.&nbsp;

The lawsuit was filed last year by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. It alleges the federal government colluded with social media companies like Twitter and Facebook to suppress the freedom of speech.

U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty ruled July 4 that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/judge-limits-biden-administration-contact-with-social-media-platforms-in-censorship-case/">officials under both Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican President Donald Trump coerced social media companies to censor content&nbsp;</a>over concerns it would fuel vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or upend elections.

Doughty, a Trump appointee, said the “widespread censorship campaign” violated the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment’s free speech guarantees. His order barred government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from contacting social media companies “for the purpose of urging, encouraging, pressuring or inducing in any manner the removal, deletion, suppression or reduction of content containing protected free speech.”

The Biden administration quickly appealed, and the 5th Circuit temporarily put the judge’s ruling on hold.

During Thursday’s hearing, judges asked Tenny directly about communications between the government and social media companies, which they said at times felt coercive.

“What appears to be in the record are these irate messages, from time to time, from high ranking government officials who say ‘you didn’t do this yet,’” ”said Judge Edith Brown Clement, an appointee of former President George W. Bush. “And so it’s like, jump, and how high.”

Judge Don Willett, a Trump appointee, said he believes it’s “perfectly fine for the government to call out publicly someone for posting or publishing something that the government believes is false or believes is dangerous.”

But the conversations at the heart of this lawsuit took place in private, Willett said, and seem to have relied on “a fairly unsubtle kind of strong arming.”

“That’s a really nice social media platform you got there,” Willett continued, “it’d be a shame if something happened to it.”

D. John Sauer, the former solicitor general of Missouri who argued Thursday on behalf of the Louisiana attorney general, equated the government’s communications with social media companies to hypothetically pressuring booksellers to create a “book burning program.”&nbsp;

“In July of 2021, you see the platform’s having resisted the White House pressure for a significant period of time, all of a sudden after public threats combined with the private pressure campaign that had lasted for months and months, you see the platform just giving in,” Sauer said.&nbsp;

The result, Sauer argued, was the deplatforming of conservative voices and the silencing of “prominent critics of the administration.”

Biden administration attorneys argued federal officials don’t have the authority to order content removed from social media platforms, accusing GOP attorneys general of misrepresenting communications with companies about public health disinformation and election conspiracies.

There is no evidence of threats by the administration, Tenny said Thursday.&nbsp;

“The district court identified no evidence suggesting that a threat accompanied any request for the removal of content,” Tenny argued in a brief asking for the injunction to be lifted.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;whole&nbsp;theory&nbsp;of&nbsp;coercion, Tenny said, “falls&nbsp;apart&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;facts.”

The lawsuit has garnered widespread attention, and attracted co-plaintiffs with long histories of spreading misinformation and debunked conspiracy theories.

That includes Jim Hoft, founder of the right-wing conspiracy website Gateway Pundit, who was added to the lawsuit in August and has built a career on promulgating conspiracies on a wide range of topics, from the 2018 Parkland school shooting to former President Barack Obama’s birth certificate.

More recently, Hoft has been among the biggest purveyors of election fraud lies. He currently faces&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/04/28/missouri-lawsuit-isnt-the-only-defamation-case-against-far-right-site-gateway-pundit/">defamation lawsuit in St. Louis circuit court</a>&nbsp;filed by two Georgia election workers who faced death threats following Gateway Pundit’s false stories about a vote-rigging scheme.&nbsp;

Sauer cited Hoft directly during Thursday’s argument, claiming that he is “currently&nbsp;subjected&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;campaign&nbsp;by&nbsp;federal&nbsp;officials&nbsp;to&nbsp;target&nbsp;the&nbsp;content&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;website.”&nbsp;

The lawsuit also attracted support from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/12/06/anti-vaxxers-seek-to-intervene-in-missouri-ag-eric-schmitts-social-media-lawsuit/">presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr</a>., who has a long history of promoting medical misinformation such as the idea that vaccines cause autism and Wi-Fi causes cancer.&nbsp;

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 </figure><h2>The lawsuit was originally filed by attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana last year alleging the federal government colluded with social media companies to suppress free speech</h2>By JASON HANCOCK <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/20/state-senator-throws-first-punches-of-2024-missouri-governors-campaign/">Missouri Independent</a>Attorneys for the Biden administration argued this week that a district judge in Louisiana overstepped his authority by barring the federal government from communicating with social media companies to urge them to moderate information deemed harmful or misleading.A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments over whether it should lift an injunction issued by a lower court in July that concluded the government wrongly pushed social media companies to suppress disfavored political views.&nbsp;Daniel Tenny, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, made the case Thursday that the injunction hampers the government’s ability to deal with misinformation during emergencies and violates the government’s own right to speak freely.“Plaintiffs have urged, for example, that if there were a natural disaster and there were untrue statements circulating on social media that were damaging to the public interest, the government would be powerless under the injunction to discourage social media companies from further disseminating those incorrect statements,” said Daniel Tenny of the U.S. Department of Justice.&nbsp;The lawsuit was filed last year by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. It alleges the federal government colluded with social media companies like Twitter and Facebook to suppress the freedom of speech.U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty ruled July 4 that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/judge-limits-biden-administration-contact-with-social-media-platforms-in-censorship-case/">officials under both Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican President Donald Trump coerced social media companies to censor content&nbsp;</a>over concerns it would fuel vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or upend elections.Doughty, a Trump appointee, said the “widespread censorship campaign” violated the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment’s free speech guarantees. His order barred government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from contacting social media companies “for the purpose of urging, encouraging, pressuring or inducing in any manner the removal, deletion, suppression or reduction of content containing protected free speech.”The Biden administration quickly appealed, and the 5th Circuit temporarily put the judge’s ruling on hold.During Thursday’s hearing, judges asked Tenny directly about communications between the government and social media companies, which they said at times felt coercive.“What appears to be in the record are these irate messages, from time to time, from high ranking government officials who say ‘you didn’t do this yet,’” ”said Judge Edith Brown Clement, an appointee of former President George W. Bush. “And so it’s like, jump, and how high.”Judge Don Willett, a Trump appointee, said he believes it’s “perfectly fine for the government to call out publicly someone for posting or publishing something that the government believes is false or believes is dangerous.”But the conversations at the heart of this lawsuit took place in private, Willett said, and seem to have relied on “a fairly unsubtle kind of strong arming.”“That’s a really nice social media platform you got there,” Willett continued, “it’d be a shame if something happened to it.”D. John Sauer, the former solicitor general of Missouri who argued Thursday on behalf of the Louisiana attorney general, equated the government’s communications with social media companies to hypothetically pressuring booksellers to create a “book burning program.”&nbsp;“In July of 2021, you see the platform’s having resisted the White House pressure for a significant period of time, all of a sudden after public threats combined with the private pressure campaign that had lasted for months and months, you see the platform just giving in,” Sauer said.&nbsp;The result, Sauer argued, was the deplatforming of conservative voices and the silencing of “prominent critics of the administration.”Biden administration attorneys argued federal officials don’t have the authority to order content removed from social media platforms, accusing GOP attorneys general of misrepresenting communications with companies about public health disinformation and election conspiracies.There is no evidence of threats by the administration, Tenny said Thursday.&nbsp;“The district court identified no evidence suggesting that a threat accompanied any request for the removal of content,” Tenny argued in a brief asking for the injunction to be lifted.&nbsp;The&nbsp;whole&nbsp;theory&nbsp;of&nbsp;coercion, Tenny said, “falls&nbsp;apart&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;facts.”The lawsuit has garnered widespread attention, and attracted co-plaintiffs with long histories of spreading misinformation and debunked conspiracy theories.That includes Jim Hoft, founder of the right-wing conspiracy website Gateway Pundit, who was added to the lawsuit in August and has built a career on promulgating conspiracies on a wide range of topics, from the 2018 Parkland school shooting to former President Barack Obama’s birth certificate.More recently, Hoft has been among the biggest purveyors of election fraud lies. He currently faces&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/04/28/missouri-lawsuit-isnt-the-only-defamation-case-against-far-right-site-gateway-pundit/">defamation lawsuit in St. Louis circuit court</a>&nbsp;filed by two Georgia election workers who faced death threats following Gateway Pundit’s false stories about a vote-rigging scheme.&nbsp;Sauer cited Hoft directly during Thursday’s argument, claiming that he is “currently&nbsp;subjected&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;campaign&nbsp;by&nbsp;federal&nbsp;officials&nbsp;to&nbsp;target&nbsp;the&nbsp;content&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;website.”&nbsp;The lawsuit also attracted support from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/12/06/anti-vaxxers-seek-to-intervene-in-missouri-ag-eric-schmitts-social-media-lawsuit/">presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr</a>., who has a long history of promoting medical misinformation such as the idea that vaccines cause autism and Wi-Fi causes cancer.&nbsp;

Court weighs limits on Biden administration contact with social media platforms

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: Carlson,Bradley James REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Possess of a firearm while under the influence, Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

NAME: Fletcher,Christopher Lawrence REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME: Golde,Thomas Lee-Arthur REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court; Direct

NAME: Hoyt,Crystal Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, No Proof Of Insurance

NAME: Imlay,Christian Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation

NAME: Jefferson,Brion Cornell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Poss of marijuana

NAME: Loder,Tara Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body, Driving While Suspended, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME:Martinez,Marcos Benavidez REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation&nbsp; &nbsp;

NAME: Morales,Anthony Luis REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Assault, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic Battery: Know cause phy cont 3rd/subs, Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Owen,Breona Rachel REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Stalking; Misd unknown circumstance, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Carlson,Bradley James REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Possess of a firearm while under the influence, Fail to yield at stop or yield sign<figure>
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NAME: Fletcher,Christopher Lawrence REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner <figure>
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NAME: Golde,Thomas Lee-Arthur REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court; Direct <figure>
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NAME: Hoyt,Crystal Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, No Proof Of Insurance<figure>
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NAME: Imlay,Christian Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691761724784.jpeg" alt="Jefferson,Brion Cornell" />
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NAME: Jefferson,Brion Cornell REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Poss of marijuana <figure>
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NAME: Loder,Tara Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body, Driving While Suspended, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
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NAME:Martinez,Marcos Benavidez REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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NAME: Morales,Anthony Luis REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Assault, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic Battery: Know cause phy cont 3rd/subs, Driving While Suspended<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691761889844.jpeg" alt="Owen,Breona Rachel" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Owen,Breona Rachel REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Stalking; Misd unknown circumstance, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 11

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Lewd and lascivious; Exposing to person =&gt;16

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Crowder, Lane Anthany REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear

NAME:&nbsp;Esparza-Avila, Adan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kruse, Cheri Jean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Forgery; Distributing or issuing written instrument and&nbsp;Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Larussa, Max Tyler REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Lomax-Spivey, Rhadarious Raheem REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Robbery, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent $1K-$25K, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;McMiller, Andre Javon REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Shields, Christopher Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation, Failure to appear, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Sidener, Sakora Jane REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Poss of marijuana

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Waterman, Amanda Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S) Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000, Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument, Identity theft; Economic/bodily harm &gt;$100K and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Breit, Michael JamesREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Lewd and lascivious; Exposing to person =&gt;16<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Crowder, Lane Anthany REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Esparza-Avila, Adan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691670595364.png" alt="Kruse, Cheri Jean" />
 <figcaption>Kruse, Cheri Jean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kruse, Cheri Jean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Forgery; Distributing or issuing written instrument and&nbsp;Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691670700783.png" alt="Larussa, Max Tyler" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Larussa, Max Tyler REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
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 <figcaption> Lomax-Spivey, Rhadarious Raheem</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Lomax-Spivey, Rhadarious Raheem REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Robbery, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent $1K-$25K, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691670815339.png" alt="McMiller, Andre Javon" />
 <figcaption>McMiller, Andre Javon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;McMiller, Andre Javon REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691670867089.png" alt="Shields, Christopher Allen" />
 <figcaption>Shields, Christopher Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Shields, Christopher Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation, Failure to appear, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691670964475.png" alt="Sidener, Sakora Jane" />
 <figcaption>Sidener, Sakora Jane</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Sidener, Sakora Jane REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Poss of marijuana<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691671040557.png" alt="Waterman, Amanda Kay" />
 <figcaption>Waterman, Amanda Kay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Waterman, Amanda Kay REQUESTED CHARGE(S) Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000, Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument, Identity theft; Economic/bodily harm &gt;$100K and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 10

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Following the Tuesday morning announcement by President Richard Linton about his recent cancer diagnosis, community members and leaders gathered on the lawn outside Anderson Hall on Tuesday evening to show their support of his fight against cancer.

Dr. Linton's complete announcement can be <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/01715cae-372f-4b64-9e96-63b7ac62ac48">found here</a>.

A guest book was available for community members to write messages of support and notes of encouragement for President Linton and his family.

Online messages of support should include the hashtag #LoveForLinton.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN - Following the Tuesday morning announcement by President Richard Linton about his recent cancer diagnosis, community members and leaders gathered on the lawn outside Anderson Hall on Tuesday evening to show their support of his fight against cancer.Dr. Linton's complete announcement can be <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/01715cae-372f-4b64-9e96-63b7ac62ac48">found here</a>.A guest book was available for community members to write messages of support and notes of encouragement for President Linton and his family.Online messages of support should include the hashtag #LoveForLinton.<div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/MEmEtLAE-Kjb0luCJ.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Linton Support" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🎥 K-Staters show support for President Linton following cancer diagnosis

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged theft.

Just after 3p.m. July 28th a 67-year-old victim reported the theft of a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle from the 100 block South 3rd Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

 At around 5:30p.m. that day a police officer spotted the stolen motorcycle in the area of 6th and Raven Hill Road. The motorcycle fled from the officer traveling northbound through the city. 

Due to heavy traffic and dangerous conditions the pursuit was terminated. 

The investigation identified 33-year-old Tyler Chalfant of Atchison as the person involved in the theft and the pursuit. 

He was located and taken into custody on Monday on a Municipal Court warrant and booked on Tuesday on the District Court charges. The motorcycle was recovered in Savannah Missouri on July 31, according to Wilson.

Chalfant remains jailed on requested charges of&nbsp;warrants for theft, fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and no driver’s license.

In November of 2021, Chalfant was jailed on requested charges of computer crimes, criminal use of a financial card and theft, according to online jail records. He has been jailed on a variety of requested charges over the past two years including aggravated failure to appear.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged theft.Just after 3p.m. July 28th a 67-year-old victim reported the theft of a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle from the 100 block South 3rd Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. At around 5:30p.m. that day a police officer spotted the stolen motorcycle in the area of 6th and Raven Hill Road. The motorcycle fled from the officer traveling northbound through the city. Due to heavy traffic and dangerous conditions the pursuit was terminated. The investigation identified 33-year-old Tyler Chalfant of Atchison as the person involved in the theft and the pursuit. He was located and taken into custody on Monday on a Municipal Court warrant and booked on Tuesday on the District Court charges. The motorcycle was recovered in Savannah Missouri on July 31, according to Wilson.Chalfant remains jailed on requested charges of&nbsp;warrants for theft, fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and no driver’s license.In November of 2021, Chalfant was jailed on requested charges of computer crimes, criminal use of a financial card and theft, according to online jail records. He has been jailed on a variety of requested charges over the past two years including aggravated failure to appear.

Kan. man with history of crime caught on stolen motorcycle

Susan D. (Kinney) Riordan passed away on July 3, 2023. The oldest of five children, Susan was born on October 12, 1947 to William and Mary (MacRae) Kinney in Atchison, Kansas. Her passion for creating visual art spanned her entire life and almost all media–fiber, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, jewelry, photography, glass blowing, collage, puppetry and more. She often sold her pieces at the Salina River Festival and many other festivals across the midwest. In addition to visual art, Susan regularly attended the Iowa Writers Conference and was awarded her Masters in Poetry from Goddard College, culminating in the publication of her book of poetry 'I Wanted a Poem About Kansas.' She was a voracious reader who loved a good used bookstore and instilled both those loves in her children. Susan was married to Bill Riordan for over 50 years and worked as the art teacher for St. Mary’s Grade school, as well as in the Children’s Department of the Salina Public Library. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Kathy and Billie Jean, her beloved sister-in-law, Terry, and her grandson, Kurtis. She is survived by her sister, Randi, her brother, Philip, her nephews, and nieces, and by her four children, James, Mary, Ann, and Jennifer. Donations to honor Susan’s creativity may be made to the Salina Public Library and the Building Creatively Campaign at the Salina Art Center. Alternatively, enroll your children in dance, music, film drama or drawing classes. Susan was cremated and services will be private at the convenience of family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691609317471.jpeg" alt="Susan Riordan&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Susan D. (Kinney) Riordan passed away on July 3, 2023. The oldest of five children, Susan was born on October 12, 1947 to William and Mary (MacRae) Kinney in Atchison, Kansas. Her passion for creating visual art spanned her entire life and almost all media–fiber, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, jewelry, photography, glass blowing, collage, puppetry and more. She often sold her pieces at the Salina River Festival and many other festivals across the midwest. In addition to visual art, Susan regularly attended the Iowa Writers Conference and was awarded her Masters in Poetry from Goddard College, culminating in the publication of her book of poetry 'I Wanted a Poem About Kansas.' She was a voracious reader who loved a good used bookstore and instilled both those loves in her children. Susan was married to Bill Riordan for over 50 years and worked as the art teacher for St. Mary’s Grade school, as well as in the Children’s Department of the Salina Public Library. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Kathy and Billie Jean, her beloved sister-in-law, Terry, and her grandson, Kurtis. She is survived by her sister, Randi, her brother, Philip, her nephews, and nieces, and by her four children, James, Mary, Ann, and Jennifer. Donations to honor Susan’s creativity may be made to the Salina Public Library and the Building Creatively Campaign at the Salina Art Center. Alternatively, enroll your children in dance, music, film drama or drawing classes. Susan was cremated and services will be private at the convenience of family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Susan D. (Kinney) Riordan

NAME:&nbsp;Born,Corey Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court; Direct, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Dixon,Antoine Lamar REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME:&nbsp;Gribble,Kristina Renee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

NAME:&nbsp;Johnson,Anthony David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013

NAME:&nbsp;Staufenberg,Mary Ann REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Walters,Christopher Lucas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit&nbsp;

NAME: Weaver,Lisa Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691587272419.jpeg" alt="Born,Corey Keith" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Born,Corey Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court; Direct, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dixon,Antoine Lamar REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691587362186.jpeg" alt="Gribble,Kristina Renee" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Gribble,Kristina Renee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption<figure>
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NAME:&nbsp;Johnson,Anthony David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Staufenberg,Mary Ann REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Walters,Christopher Lucas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Weaver,Lisa Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 9

<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22596&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Coach Klieman’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/podcasts/chris-klieman-press-conference-august-8-2023/4802" target="_blank">Listen to Coach Klieman’s Press Conference</a> MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;met with members of the media for the first time during preseason camp on Tuesday at the Vanier Family Football Complex. Links to video and audio of the press conference – which was streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ – are above, while a transcript of Klieman’s opening statement is below.

“Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to see everybody here as we wrap up practice six of fall camp. I just want to start off by saying that our thoughts and prayers are with President Linton right now. Hopefully they caught it in time. I know he's going through some treatments in the near future. We're thinking of him with K-State Football, for sure, and obviously the entire K-State community. We're praying for you. We've got your back, Prez. Wishing you well.

“The first six practices are in the books. There are some really good things. A lot of installs, so there's a lot of young guys that are probably swimming a little bit mentally. The older kids kind of pick up where they leave off from spring and their own stuff in the summer. So, we're ahead of schedule with some of the older guys. Our install starts to slow down here in the next couple of practices, and then we'll be able to hone in on a lot of the basic schemes and techniques and try to get more guys understanding of what we're doing. But I’m pleased with the energy. We talked last night in our team meeting that we're kind of catching a break right now with the weather the last few days. It's been really good. So, we've had really good energy, really good competition, but adversity is going to come back on us here once that heat fires up. We need it, we like it. The players may not, but coaches do to make sure that we're prepared for early season football.”

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 </figure><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=22596&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">Watch Coach Klieman’s Press Conference</a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/podcasts/chris-klieman-press-conference-august-8-2023/4802" target="_blank">Listen to Coach Klieman’s Press Conference</a> MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;met with members of the media for the first time during preseason camp on Tuesday at the Vanier Family Football Complex. Links to video and audio of the press conference – which was streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ – are above, while a transcript of Klieman’s opening statement is below.CHRIS KLIEMAN, HEAD COACHOpening Statement…“Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to see everybody here as we wrap up practice six of fall camp. I just want to start off by saying that our thoughts and prayers are with President Linton right now. Hopefully they caught it in time. I know he's going through some treatments in the near future. We're thinking of him with K-State Football, for sure, and obviously the entire K-State community. We're praying for you. We've got your back, Prez. Wishing you well.“The first six practices are in the books. There are some really good things. A lot of installs, so there's a lot of young guys that are probably swimming a little bit mentally. The older kids kind of pick up where they leave off from spring and their own stuff in the summer. So, we're ahead of schedule with some of the older guys. Our install starts to slow down here in the next couple of practices, and then we'll be able to hone in on a lot of the basic schemes and techniques and try to get more guys understanding of what we're doing. But I’m pleased with the energy. We talked last night in our team meeting that we're kind of catching a break right now with the weather the last few days. It's been really good. So, we've had really good energy, really good competition, but adversity is going to come back on us here once that heat fires up. We need it, we like it. The players may not, but coaches do to make sure that we're prepared for early season football.”

K-State holds first preseason camp press conference

Are you looking for a laid back, cool dog dude? Sheldon is your guy. He would love to join you and your family for activities and leisure time. He likes laying on the couch and helping you read a good book.&nbsp;

Sheldon loves to run. He keeps his fur smooth and silky and his breath minty fresh in case he gets a smooch.&nbsp;

Sheldon is approximately 9 months old and fully vetted. Sheldon is a schnauzer mix but he thinks he is 100% "Couch Troll Terrier."

Call to make an appointment to meet Sheldon at 785-826-6535

Please plan to bring your already forever dog friends if you have any, he would love to meet them before you take her home. &nbsp;The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691510836564.jpeg" alt="Sheldon" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTAre you looking for a laid back, cool dog dude? Sheldon is your guy. He would love to join you and your family for activities and leisure time. He likes laying on the couch and helping you read a good book.&nbsp;Sheldon loves to run. He keeps his fur smooth and silky and his breath minty fresh in case he gets a smooch.&nbsp;Sheldon is approximately 9 months old and fully vetted. Sheldon is a schnauzer mix but he thinks he is 100% "Couch Troll Terrier."Call to make an appointment to meet Sheldon at 785-826-6535Please plan to bring your already forever dog friends if you have any, he would love to meet them before you take her home. &nbsp;The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet Sheldon: Salina Post's Animal Shelter 'Pet of the Week'

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On Monday, officials in Wabaunsee County were alerted to possible exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.

Deputies responded to a residence in the 300 Block of Elm Street in Alta Vista and made contact with 57-year-old Kenneth Scott Seidens of Alta Vista.

Evidence on scene led deputies to arrest him on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated sexual battery, aggravated criminal sodomy and contributing to a child's misconduct. Deputies booked Seidens into jail just after 12:30a.m. Tuesday, according to online jail records.

The child was made safe, according to the sheriff's office.

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 </figure>WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On Monday, officials in Wabaunsee County were alerted to possible exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.Deputies responded to a residence in the 300 Block of Elm Street in Alta Vista and made contact with 57-year-old Kenneth Scott Seidens of Alta Vista.Evidence on scene led deputies to arrest him on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated sexual battery, aggravated criminal sodomy and contributing to a child's misconduct. Deputies booked Seidens into jail just after 12:30a.m. Tuesday, according to online jail records.The child was made safe, according to the sheriff's office.

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of chid sex crimes

NAME:&nbsp;Base,Claire Ivy REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Bell,Deric Joseph REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator, N/A No seat belt

NAME: Bird,Mark Alexander REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

NAME: Canfield,Alysha Ray'Anne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): In Transit

NAME: Dixon,Antoine Lamar REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME: Haggard,Terrin James REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic Battery: Know cause phy cont 3rd/subs

NAME: Hern,Sierra Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, FTY to Emergency vehicle, Driving while habitual violator, No Proof Of Insurance

NAME: Hill,Joshua Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Johnson,Anthony David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Mares Pineda,Christ Ariel REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

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

NAME: McDowell,Tristian Pacey REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Peterson,Kody WAYNE REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Renfro,Joshua Rey REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Battery

NAME: Riedel,Rudy Ralph REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Runyan,Ethan DKauth REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Smith,Steven Leday REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

NAME: Thompson,Justin Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Aggravated criminal sodomy; With person/animal and mentally deficient, Rape; Sexual intercourse with mentally deficient victim

NAME: Waggoner,David Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Aggravated indecent liberties w/ child; Intercourse with child 14 &lt; 16 YOA, Criminal sodomy; With a child &gt;14 YOA and &lt;16 YOA, Indecent solicitation of a child; Persuade child &gt;14&lt;16 to a secluded place

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/2023/8/1691507201035.jpeg" alt="Base,Claire Ivy" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Base,Claire Ivy REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507270689.jpeg" alt="Bell,Deric Joseph" />
 <figcaption>Bell,Deric Joseph</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Bell,Deric Joseph REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator, N/A No seat belt<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507304367.jpeg" alt="Bird,Mark Alexander" />
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 </figure>NAME: Bird,Mark Alexander REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507335305.jpeg" alt="Canfield,Alysha Ray'Anne" />
 <figcaption>Canfield,Alysha Ray'Anne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Canfield,Alysha Ray'Anne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): In Transit <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507367641.jpeg" alt="Dixon,Antoine Lamar" />
 <figcaption>Dixon,Antoine Lamar</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Dixon,Antoine Lamar REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
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 <figcaption>Haggard,Terrin James</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Haggard,Terrin James REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic Battery: Know cause phy cont 3rd/subs<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507460689.jpeg" alt="Hern,Sierra Nicole" />
 <figcaption>Hern,Sierra Nicole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Hern,Sierra Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, FTY to Emergency vehicle, Driving while habitual violator, No Proof Of Insurance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507527968.jpeg" alt="Hill,Joshua Dean" />
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 </figure>NAME: Hill,Joshua Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507559254.jpeg" alt="Johnson,Anthony David" />
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 </figure>NAME: Johnson,Anthony David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507589778.jpeg" alt="Mares Pineda,Christ Ariel" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Mares Pineda,Christ Ariel REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
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 <figcaption>Matusik,Kristina Louise</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Matusik,Kristina Louise REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507647334.jpeg" alt="McDowell,Tristian Pacey" />
 <figcaption>McDowell,Tristian Pacey</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: McDowell,Tristian Pacey REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507676661.jpeg" alt="Peterson,Kody WAYNE" />
 <figcaption>Peterson,Kody WAYNE</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Peterson,Kody WAYNE REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507702744.jpeg" alt="Renfro,Joshua Rey" />
 <figcaption>Renfro,Joshua Rey</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Renfro,Joshua Rey REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Battery <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507752649.jpeg" alt="Riedel,Rudy Ralph" />
 <figcaption>Riedel,Rudy Ralph</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Riedel,Rudy Ralph REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507779857.jpeg" alt="Runyan,Ethan DKauth" />
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 </figure>NAME: Runyan,Ethan DKauth REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507804130.jpeg" alt="Smith,Steven Leday" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Steven Leday</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Smith,Steven Leday REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic Battery: rude physical contact, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507856244.jpeg" alt="Thompson,Justin Ray" />
 <figcaption>Thompson,Justin Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Thompson,Justin Ray REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Aggravated criminal sodomy; With person/animal and mentally deficient, Rape; Sexual intercourse with mentally deficient victim<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691507914843.jpeg" alt="Waggoner,David Allen" />
 <figcaption>Waggoner,David Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Waggoner,David Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Aggravated indecent liberties w/ child; Intercourse with child 14 &lt; 16 YOA, Criminal sodomy; With a child &gt;14 YOA and &lt;16 YOA, Indecent solicitation of a child; Persuade child &gt;14&lt;16 to a secluded place

Saline County Booking Activity, Aug. 8

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teens for violent robberies.

Just after 5:00 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the 1000 block of NE Atchison in Topeka on a report of a man yelling for help, according to Police Lt. Ron Ekis.

First responders located him and determined that he was a victim of Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Robbery.&nbsp; The victim have police a vehicle and suspect description.

Just after 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a similar call in the 2300 block of SE California in Topeka and located a second victim who gave a similar account of having been victimized, as well as similar suspect and vehicle descriptions.

Just before 6a.m. police located a vehicle matching the description of the suspects, and conducted a traffic stop near SE 10th and SE Swygart. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested, and officers located evidence related to the crimes.

As a result of the investigation, police&nbsp; booked a 16-year-old juvenile&nbsp; into the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault X 2, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Marijuana.

Enrique Bocardo, 18, of Topeka, was also&nbsp; booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Assault and Possession of Marijuana

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 <figcaption>Bocardo-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teens for violent robberies.Just after 5:00 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the 1000 block of NE Atchison in Topeka on a report of a man yelling for help, according to Police Lt. Ron Ekis.First responders located him and determined that he was a victim of Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Robbery.&nbsp; The victim have police a vehicle and suspect description.Just after 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a similar call in the 2300 block of SE California in Topeka and located a second victim who gave a similar account of having been victimized, as well as similar suspect and vehicle descriptions.Just before 6a.m. police located a vehicle matching the description of the suspects, and conducted a traffic stop near SE 10th and SE Swygart. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested, and officers located evidence related to the crimes.As a result of the investigation, police&nbsp; booked a 16-year-old juvenile&nbsp; into the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault X 2, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Marijuana.Enrique Bocardo, 18, of Topeka, was also&nbsp; booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Assault and Possession of Marijuana

2 Kansas teens accused of violent armed robberies 

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;As Kansas students prepare to head back to school this month, Governor Laura Kelly announced that families in all 105 counties across Kansas have applied for the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), according to a media release from her governor's office.

<a href="https://www.keep.ks.gov/">Click to apply</a>

She is encouraging more qualifying parents and guardians to take advantage of the one-time award of $1,000 per child to cover educational goods and services, including school supplies, tutoring, music lessons, and academic camps.&nbsp;

“The KEEP program is providing Kansas families the support they need to encourage their child’s learning over the summer and long after, whether that’s through new books, tutoring, or school supplies,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“I encourage all who qualify to join the other families who have applied and to take advantage of this resource.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

In June, Governor Kelly expanded eligibility for KEEP to students with household incomes of less than 300% of federal poverty guidelines. The Kansas Office of Recovery partners with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1lcml0cy5jb20vIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgwNC44MDY4NDk2MSJ9.0ms4JVCTdG08QDTFikSKO8F2sgZHOUQs3xGb5Kk10pU/s/1419840138/br/223749410480-l" target="_blank">Merit</a>&nbsp;to implement KEEP.&nbsp;

“As students head back to school, Merit is pleased to help facilitate the diverse and enriching educational experiences Kansas children will receive through KEEP,”&nbsp;said Tomer Kagan, CEO, Merit.&nbsp;“Merit’s online education marketplace connects parents and guardians with educational goods and services provided by approved service providers.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Parents can spend their student’s program funds on a variety of academic enrichment opportunities such as:&nbsp;

The funds are not eligible for private school tuition.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Students in a current foster care placement are also eligible regardless of household income. More information on how families can apply for and receive funds is available on the KEEP program website:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzEuNzA3MzYzNTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtlZXAua3MuZ292In0.1fS9uhRT_Arm_cDADA_g88Nxp5UCA3U_k9IDjNxk1Uo/s/2951266933/br/153714684592-l" target="_blank">www.keep.ks.gov</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;As Kansas students prepare to head back to school this month, Governor Laura Kelly announced that families in all 105 counties across Kansas have applied for the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), according to a media release from her governor's office.<a href="https://www.keep.ks.gov/">Click to apply</a>She is encouraging more qualifying parents and guardians to take advantage of the one-time award of $1,000 per child to cover educational goods and services, including school supplies, tutoring, music lessons, and academic camps.&nbsp;“The KEEP program is providing Kansas families the support they need to encourage their child’s learning over the summer and long after, whether that’s through new books, tutoring, or school supplies,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“I encourage all who qualify to join the other families who have applied and to take advantage of this resource.”&nbsp;&nbsp;In June, Governor Kelly expanded eligibility for KEEP to students with household incomes of less than 300% of federal poverty guidelines. The Kansas Office of Recovery partners with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1lcml0cy5jb20vIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgwNC44MDY4NDk2MSJ9.0ms4JVCTdG08QDTFikSKO8F2sgZHOUQs3xGb5Kk10pU/s/1419840138/br/223749410480-l" target="_blank">Merit</a>&nbsp;to implement KEEP.&nbsp;“As students head back to school, Merit is pleased to help facilitate the diverse and enriching educational experiences Kansas children will receive through KEEP,”&nbsp;said Tomer Kagan, CEO, Merit.&nbsp;“Merit’s online education marketplace connects parents and guardians with educational goods and services provided by approved service providers.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents can spend their student’s program funds on a variety of academic enrichment opportunities such as:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>The purchase of curriculum and educational materials, including school supplies and certain allowed technological devices&nbsp;</li><li>Camps with academic-related curriculum such as music, arts, science, technology, agriculture, mathematics, and engineering&nbsp;</li><li>Tutoring&nbsp;</li><li>Language classes&nbsp;</li><li>Musical instruments and lessons&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The funds are not eligible for private school tuition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Students in a current foster care placement are also eligible regardless of household income. More information on how families can apply for and receive funds is available on the KEEP program website:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzEuNzA3MzYzNTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtlZXAua3MuZ292In0.1fS9uhRT_Arm_cDADA_g88Nxp5UCA3U_k9IDjNxk1Uo/s/2951266933/br/153714684592-l" target="_blank">www.keep.ks.gov</a>.&nbsp;

Gov. Kelly: Need money for school supplies? KEEP program helps

NAME:&nbsp;Franco, Juan Carlos REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Reeves, Mason John REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr

NAME:&nbsp;Roberts, Christopher Don REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

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

NAME:&nbsp;Trent, John Austin REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear

NAME:&nbsp;Wilson, Kelli Noreen REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Moore, Kara Mae&nbsp; REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

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/2023/8/1691408611133.png" alt="Franco, Juan Carlos" />
 <figcaption>Franco, Juan Carlos</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Franco, Juan Carlos REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691408720797.png" alt="Reeves ,Mason John" />
 <figcaption>Reeves ,Mason John</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reeves, Mason John REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691408769105.png" alt="Roberts, Christopher Don" />
 <figcaption>Roberts, Christopher Don</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Roberts, Christopher Don REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691408824020.png" alt=" Stuart, James Wesley" />
 <figcaption> Stuart, James Wesley</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; Stuart, James Wesley REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691408865989.png" alt="Trent, John Austin" />
 <figcaption>Trent, John Austin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Trent, John Austin REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691408915341.png" alt="Wilson, Kelli Noreen" />
 <figcaption>Wilson, Kelli Noreen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Wilson, Kelli Noreen REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691409187215.png" alt="Moore, Kara Mae" />
 <figcaption>Moore, Kara Mae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Moore, Kara Mae&nbsp; REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

Saline County Booking Activity, Aug. 7

Salina Post, in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum, is proud to present Flashback Friday. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays"

Today's "Flashback Friday" takes us to Kansas Wesleyan University's campus. Before the construction of Pioneer Hall began in 1922, a different structure served as the university's administration building.&nbsp;

Donated land and building funds made it possible for the board of trustees to move forward with the university's first structure. Constructed in 1886, Lockwood Hall, as it would later be called, was simply known as the administration building. The administration building opened on September 15, 1886. 

The administration building stood where Pioneer Hall stands today and remained in that location until it was moved to the southwest corner of campus in 1921. Moving the structure was a major undertaking, described by John Cornett KWU historian and professor in his 1936 book: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fvy6j3neICXZy_sUvKyd05-sB1Rvy2hL/view?pli=1">"50 years of Kansas Wesleyan University 1886 through 1936."</a>

&nbsp;The project was completed with an expenditure of $40,000. The foundations of the building were split and immense timbers were placed under the walls. Rails were laid on which steel rollers bore the heavy burden at the rate of 40 feet a day for a distance of 550 feet from the former site and the southwesterly direction, where the building was lowered upon a new foundation. It was a matter of engineering marvel that no crevices or cracks appeared in the masonry and that even the ivy upon the brick walls was saved.

On June 6, 1922, the relocated structure was rededicated, unnamed and Lockwood Hall in memory of the Reverend Dr. J. H. Lockwood, an original member of the Board of Trustees whose "tenacity and profound belief in higher education helped lead the establishment of Kansas Wesleyan."

 Lockwood Hall was used for liberal arts classes until the new administration building the Hall of the Pioneers was completed. It then housed the division of music and arts while the liberal arts classes moved into that new building. Lockwood Hall continued to serve the university until it was torn down in 1959.

Excavation began for Pioneer Hall, KWU’s second administration building, in 1922. The project was finished in 1929 and given its formal name, The Hall of the Pioneers, to honor those in the city, state and region who gave of themselves to establish KWU.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f56a3eb8-5b1b-4481-af1f-36b9b6c558d2">Earlier this year Kansas Wesleyan’s Pioneer Hall was named to the National Register of Historic Places.</a>

It became the 19th&nbsp;location in Saline County to earn the recognition, joining such places as the former post office building (now the Smoky Hill Museum), the Fox-Watson Theatre (now the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts), and the Masonic Temple (now The Temple) in Salina.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691164615840.png" alt="Flashback Friday Logo" />
 <figcaption>Flashback Friday Logo</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Post, in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum, is proud to present Flashback Friday. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays"By SALINA POSTToday's "Flashback Friday" takes us to Kansas Wesleyan University's campus. Before the construction of Pioneer Hall began in 1922, a different structure served as the university's administration building.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691164757669.jpeg" alt="Lockwood Hall WPA Structure. Smoky Hill Museum Photo" />
 <figcaption>Lockwood Hall WPA Structure. Smoky Hill Museum Photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Donated land and building funds made it possible for the board of trustees to move forward with the university's first structure. Constructed in 1886, Lockwood Hall, as it would later be called, was simply known as the administration building. The administration building opened on September 15, 1886. The administration building stood where Pioneer Hall stands today and remained in that location until it was moved to the southwest corner of campus in 1921. Moving the structure was a major undertaking, described by John Cornett KWU historian and professor in his 1936 book: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fvy6j3neICXZy_sUvKyd05-sB1Rvy2hL/view?pli=1">"50 years of Kansas Wesleyan University 1886 through 1936."</a>&nbsp;The project was completed with an expenditure of $40,000. The foundations of the building were split and immense timbers were placed under the walls. Rails were laid on which steel rollers bore the heavy burden at the rate of 40 feet a day for a distance of 550 feet from the former site and the southwesterly direction, where the building was lowered upon a new foundation. It was a matter of engineering marvel that no crevices or cracks appeared in the masonry and that even the ivy upon the brick walls was saved.On June 6, 1922, the relocated structure was rededicated, unnamed and Lockwood Hall in memory of the Reverend Dr. J. H. Lockwood, an original member of the Board of Trustees whose "tenacity and profound belief in higher education helped lead the establishment of Kansas Wesleyan." Lockwood Hall was used for liberal arts classes until the new administration building the Hall of the Pioneers was completed. It then housed the division of music and arts while the liberal arts classes moved into that new building. Lockwood Hall continued to serve the university until it was torn down in 1959.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659993467326.jpeg" alt="KWU Pioneer Hall. Salina Post Photo" />
 <figcaption>KWU Pioneer Hall. Salina Post Photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Excavation began for Pioneer Hall, KWU’s second administration building, in 1922. The project was finished in 1929 and given its formal name, The Hall of the Pioneers, to honor those in the city, state and region who gave of themselves to establish KWU.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f56a3eb8-5b1b-4481-af1f-36b9b6c558d2">Earlier this year Kansas Wesleyan’s Pioneer Hall was named to the National Register of Historic Places.</a>It became the 19th&nbsp;location in Saline County to earn the recognition, joining such places as the former post office building (now the Smoky Hill Museum), the Fox-Watson Theatre (now the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts), and the Masonic Temple (now The Temple) in Salina.

📷 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 1

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on drug allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after&nbsp;11p.m. August 3, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a red 2003 Dodge Dakota&nbsp;with an expired license plate near SW Topeka Boulevard and SE 45th Street with an expired license plate, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics.

The driver, Crystle T. Moten, 37, of Topeka, had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. Moten was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) for her warrant and on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle with an expired tag and no vehicle liability insurance.

The passenger, Jeff D. Pressgrove, 55, of Topeka, was arrested, booked into the SNDOC and on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691331910292.png" alt="Moten photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Moten photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on drug allegations after a traffic stop.Just after&nbsp;11p.m. August 3, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a red 2003 Dodge Dakota&nbsp;with an expired license plate near SW Topeka Boulevard and SE 45th Street with an expired license plate, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics.The driver, Crystle T. Moten, 37, of Topeka, had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. Moten was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) for her warrant and on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle with an expired tag and no vehicle liability insurance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691332095296.png" alt="Pressgrove-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Pressgrove-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The passenger, Jeff D. Pressgrove, 55, of Topeka, was arrested, booked into the SNDOC and on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wanted Kansas suspect caught transporting meth

By ALEXANDRA MIDDLEWOOD Insight Kansas

On August 14th, Dolly Parton is coming to Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program.

Dolly's Imagination Library is an example of how music, art, and culture can intersect with social change. Through her deep commitment to education and literacy, Dolly has shown that celebrities can be powerful catalysts for positive transformation.

Founded in 1995 by Dolly Parton herself, the Imagination Library is a unique book-gifting program that provides free books to children from birth to five years old with the mission of fostering a lifelong passion for reading.

The program runs in all 50 US states, including our very own Kansas, and has gifted over 200 million free books across the globe.

The Imagination Library has had a significant positive impact on childhood development and literacy skills for Kansas’ children.

Research has consistently shown that early exposure to books and reading positively influences a child's cognitive development, language skills, and emotional well-being.

Children who have participated in the program have demonstrated better preparedness for school, stronger reading and math skills, improved vocabulary, and increased levels of reading comprehension.

Some studies have indicated that children who participated in the Imagination Library program are more likely to perform better academically throughout their school years. Improved early literacy skills have been associated with higher achievement levels in later grades.

The Imagination Library has also become a significant force in leveling the playing field for young readers.

By delivering carefully selected books tailored to each child's age and interests, Dolly's Library has equalized access to education for children irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds.

The Imagination Library ensures that every child, regardless of their family’s socio-economic status, has access to books from an early age.

By providing free books directly to children's homes, the Library ensures that even those in underserved and disadvantaged communities have access to quality literature. This reduces educational disparities and helps bridge the gap between different social and economic groups, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all children.

While Dolly’s Imagination Library provides an incredibly important service for children, and certainly earns the praise it receives, it is also indicative of a concerning societal shift towards the outsourcing of public services.

Rather than coming together in collective action and making demands on government — like increasing funding to local libraries — citizens are relying on private entities to provide public goods — like sending free books through the mail.

When public services are outsourced to private entities, citizens may feel less connected to the provision of those services. They might also perceive their role in contributing to the common good as diminished.

Research on civic engagement suggests that this leads to a reduced sense of civic duty, which results in a less engaged, informed, and active citizenry.

Civic duty refers to the responsibility and obligation citizens feel to actively engage in the democratic process and contribute to the well-being of their communities.

When citizens experience a weakening of this sense of duty, it can lead to reduced levels of participation in several ways: a decline in political engagement, decreased interest in public affairs, and lower levels of volunteering and community involvement, just to name a few.

Citizen involvement is essential for a robust and thriving society. Historically, such involvement has pressured government to create comprehensive and equitable social safety nets that address the broad spectrum of societal needs. Charitable organizations like the Imagination Library can complement and enhance government efforts, but a collaborative approach between the public and private sectors is most effective in achieving lasting social change.

So, while charitable organizations like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library provide an important service to young children, they should not be viewed as a replacement for government-provided public goods.

Alexandra Middlewood, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wichita State University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633377761670.jpeg" alt="Alexandra Middlewood" />
 <figcaption>Alexandra Middlewood</figcaption>
 </figure>By ALEXANDRA MIDDLEWOOD Insight KansasOn August 14th, Dolly Parton is coming to Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program.Dolly's Imagination Library is an example of how music, art, and culture can intersect with social change. Through her deep commitment to education and literacy, Dolly has shown that celebrities can be powerful catalysts for positive transformation.Founded in 1995 by Dolly Parton herself, the Imagination Library is a unique book-gifting program that provides free books to children from birth to five years old with the mission of fostering a lifelong passion for reading.The program runs in all 50 US states, including our very own Kansas, and has gifted over 200 million free books across the globe.The Imagination Library has had a significant positive impact on childhood development and literacy skills for Kansas’ children.Research has consistently shown that early exposure to books and reading positively influences a child's cognitive development, language skills, and emotional well-being.Children who have participated in the program have demonstrated better preparedness for school, stronger reading and math skills, improved vocabulary, and increased levels of reading comprehension.Some studies have indicated that children who participated in the Imagination Library program are more likely to perform better academically throughout their school years. Improved early literacy skills have been associated with higher achievement levels in later grades.The Imagination Library has also become a significant force in leveling the playing field for young readers.By delivering carefully selected books tailored to each child's age and interests, Dolly's Library has equalized access to education for children irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds.The Imagination Library ensures that every child, regardless of their family’s socio-economic status, has access to books from an early age.By providing free books directly to children's homes, the Library ensures that even those in underserved and disadvantaged communities have access to quality literature. This reduces educational disparities and helps bridge the gap between different social and economic groups, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all children.While Dolly’s Imagination Library provides an incredibly important service for children, and certainly earns the praise it receives, it is also indicative of a concerning societal shift towards the outsourcing of public services.Rather than coming together in collective action and making demands on government — like increasing funding to local libraries — citizens are relying on private entities to provide public goods — like sending free books through the mail.When public services are outsourced to private entities, citizens may feel less connected to the provision of those services. They might also perceive their role in contributing to the common good as diminished.Research on civic engagement suggests that this leads to a reduced sense of civic duty, which results in a less engaged, informed, and active citizenry.Civic duty refers to the responsibility and obligation citizens feel to actively engage in the democratic process and contribute to the well-being of their communities.When citizens experience a weakening of this sense of duty, it can lead to reduced levels of participation in several ways: a decline in political engagement, decreased interest in public affairs, and lower levels of volunteering and community involvement, just to name a few.Citizen involvement is essential for a robust and thriving society. Historically, such involvement has pressured government to create comprehensive and equitable social safety nets that address the broad spectrum of societal needs. Charitable organizations like the Imagination Library can complement and enhance government efforts, but a collaborative approach between the public and private sectors is most effective in achieving lasting social change.So, while charitable organizations like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library provide an important service to young children, they should not be viewed as a replacement for government-provided public goods.Alexandra Middlewood, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wichita State University.

Private organizations are no replacement for government public goods

NAME: Aguirre, Juan Jeronimo REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME: Beckwith,Reagan Danyale REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Aggravated robbery, Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr

NAME: Blair,Terry Randall REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

NAME: Brown, Joshua Danny REQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation Violation

NAME: Collins,Dakota Shane Cheyene REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

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/2023/8/1691251288720.jpeg" alt="Aguirre, Juan Jeronimo" />
 <figcaption>Aguirre, Juan Jeronimo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Aguirre, Juan Jeronimo REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251526887.jpeg" alt="Beckwith,Reagan Danyale" />
 <figcaption>Beckwith,Reagan Danyale</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Beckwith,Reagan Danyale REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Aggravated robbery, Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251626665.jpeg" alt="Blair,Terry Randall" />
 <figcaption>Blair,Terry Randall</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Blair,Terry Randall REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Fail to yield at stop or yield sign<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251697560.jpeg" alt="Brown, Joshua Danny" />
 <figcaption>Brown, Joshua Danny</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Brown, Joshua Danny REQUESTED CHARGE(S): probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251755067.jpeg" alt="Collins,Dakota Shane Cheyene" />
 <figcaption>Collins,Dakota Shane Cheyene</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Collins,Dakota Shane Cheyene REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251820681.jpeg" alt="Gomez, Elicia Monique" />
 <figcaption>Gomez, Elicia Monique</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Collins,Dakota Shane Cheyene REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, Improper driving on laned roadway<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251907358.jpeg" alt="Gonzalez, Michael Angel" />
 <figcaption>Gonzalez, Michael Angel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Gonzalez, Michael Angel REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Return for court testimony<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691251949920.jpeg" alt="Heier,Justin Michael" />
 <figcaption>Heier,Justin Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Heier,Justin Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court; Direct<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252007634.jpeg" alt="Lopez,Antonio De Jesus" />
 <figcaption>Lopez,Antonio De Jesus</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Lopez,Antonio De Jesus REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252061369.jpeg" alt="Martinez,Amanda Nicole" />
 <figcaption>Martinez,Amanda Nicole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Martinez,Amanda Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving while habitual violator, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252125960.jpeg" alt="Moreno,Meaghan Ashlee" />
 <figcaption>Moreno,Meaghan Ashlee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Moreno,Meaghan Ashlee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr, Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252182575.jpeg" alt="Nobert,Darren Keith" />
 <figcaption>Nobert,Darren Keith</figcaption>
 </figure>
NAME: Nobert,Darren Keith REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252218806.jpeg" alt="Sanchez,Adan Holguin" />
 <figcaption>Sanchez,Adan Holguin</figcaption>
 </figure>
NAME: Sanchez,Adan Holguin REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252261796.jpeg" alt="Snipes,Attrail Ammond" />
 <figcaption>Snipes,Attrail Ammond</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Snipes,Attrail Ammond REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252273754.jpeg" alt="Stubbs,Michael James" />
 <figcaption>Stubbs,Michael James</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Stubbs,Michael James REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252290986.jpeg" alt="Wall,Channing Louise" />
 <figcaption>Wall,Channing Louise</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Wall,Channing Louise REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691252306792.jpeg" alt="Walters,Christopher Lucas" />
 <figcaption>Walters,Christopher Lucas</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Walters,Christopher Lucas REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Assault, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Driving While Suspended, Improper driving on laned roadway, Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance, Drive on left side of roadway, Transporting an open container