SEDGWICK COUNTY— A driver involved in a fatal crash just before&nbsp;8p.m. Thursday in Sedgwick County is accused of driving under the influence.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Caleb T. Faron, 18, Bel Aire,&nbsp; was northbound on Interstate 135 just north of 13th Street in the #3 lane moving to the #4 lane.

Faron failed to see a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Uriel&nbsp;Orosco, 31, Wichita, slowing down in lane 4 with emergency hazard lights activated.

After impact, the Hyundai rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the #4 lane against the KDOT bridge wall. The Dodge overturned and came to rest in the #3 lane.&nbsp;

Orosco was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Forensics Science Center. EMS transported a passenger in the Hyundia identified as Nallely Medrano Meraz, 28, Wichita, to Wesley Medical Center. 

Faron was not injured and just before 11p.m. Thursday, he was booked into the Sedgwick County jail on a requested charge that included driving under the influence and marijuana possession, according to online jail records.&nbsp; He is no longer in custody.

 Orosco was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp;&nbsp;There were also two children in the Hyundai; juvenile record is protected data.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689934377266.png" alt="First responders on the scene of the crash photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>First responders on the scene of the crash photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— A driver involved in a fatal crash just before&nbsp;8p.m. Thursday in Sedgwick County is accused of driving under the influence.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Caleb T. Faron, 18, Bel Aire,&nbsp; was northbound on Interstate 135 just north of 13th Street in the #3 lane moving to the #4 lane.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690035440176.png" alt="Faron in the only photo available from Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Faron in the only photo available from Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Faron failed to see a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Uriel&nbsp;Orosco, 31, Wichita, slowing down in lane 4 with emergency hazard lights activated.The Dodge rear-ended the Hyundai.After impact, the Hyundai rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the #4 lane against the KDOT bridge wall. The Dodge overturned and came to rest in the #3 lane.&nbsp;Orosco was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Forensics Science Center. EMS transported a passenger in the Hyundia identified as Nallely Medrano Meraz, 28, Wichita, to Wesley Medical Center. Faron was not injured and just before 11p.m. Thursday, he was booked into the Sedgwick County jail on a requested charge that included driving under the influence and marijuana possession, according to online jail records.&nbsp; He is no longer in custody. Orosco was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp;&nbsp;There were also two children in the Hyundai; juvenile record is protected data.

Kansas teen accused of DUI in crash that killed man, injured woman

TOPEKA —&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced that on&nbsp; Monday, August 14, 2023, American icon&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton will visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted by the Imagination Library of Kansas, according to a media release from the governor's office.

Every child in Kansas from birth to age five can receive free books every month from&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton’s Imagination Library. This is made possible through increased funding provided to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund by Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature. These funds supplement local and regional resources to ensure equitable opportunity across the state. The Imagination Library has gifted over 200 million books worldwide since its launch in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I am pleased that we have reached this amazing milestone – being able to provide the gift of reading for children and families across Kansas,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;“We know that a child’s first five years are critical for health development and childhood literacy. By increasing access to the Imagination Library, we will be nurturing a love for reading and supporting the foundation of a child’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive future. I urge all eligible Kansas families to sign their children up for the Imagination Library of Kansas.”&nbsp;

The early childhood period (birth to five years) is the most influential for a child’s future, providing the foundation for a child to grow, learn, and thrive. Leaders across Kansas have been focused on developing strategies to promote early literacy and support educators, parents, and families in fostering commitments to reading. Forming an Imagination Library of Kansas is a significant step towards actualizing these goals by placing books directly in the child’s home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pratt, Kansas, has the distinction of starting the first Imagination Library site outside Tennessee in 2005. Today, Kansas is celebrating over 52,200 children enrolled and celebrating the milestone of gifting more than 3.8 million books to children since 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write,&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton started her Imagination Library in 1995 to foster a love of reading for the children within her home county. Today, her program mails over 2 million high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month. Each child enrolled in the program receives one book per month until their fifth birthday - at no cost to families. The program's impact has been widely researched, and results suggest positive increases in key early childhood literacy metrics. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher of&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, please visit<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly9pbWFnaW5hdGlvbmxpYnJhcnkuY29tLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjEuODAwMTA1OTEifQ.bzFaZSRXxCS77UQos2FT4n-dg65BPSxXpkMdmI6gPS0/s/1303160919/br/223036027431-l" target="_blank">&nbsp;imaginationlibrary.com.</a>&nbsp;

TOPEKA —&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced that on&nbsp; Monday, August 14, 2023, American icon&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton will visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted by the Imagination Library of Kansas, according to a media release from the governor's office.Every child in Kansas from birth to age five can receive free books every month from&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton’s Imagination Library. This is made possible through increased funding provided to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund by Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature. These funds supplement local and regional resources to ensure equitable opportunity across the state. The Imagination Library has gifted over 200 million books worldwide since its launch in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I am pleased that we have reached this amazing milestone – being able to provide the gift of reading for children and families across Kansas,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;“We know that a child’s first five years are critical for health development and childhood literacy. By increasing access to the Imagination Library, we will be nurturing a love for reading and supporting the foundation of a child’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive future. I urge all eligible Kansas families to sign their children up for the Imagination Library of Kansas.”&nbsp;The early childhood period (birth to five years) is the most influential for a child’s future, providing the foundation for a child to grow, learn, and thrive. Leaders across Kansas have been focused on developing strategies to promote early literacy and support educators, parents, and families in fostering commitments to reading. Forming an Imagination Library of Kansas is a significant step towards actualizing these goals by placing books directly in the child’s home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pratt, Kansas, has the distinction of starting the first Imagination Library site outside Tennessee in 2005. Today, Kansas is celebrating over 52,200 children enrolled and celebrating the milestone of gifting more than 3.8 million books to children since 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write,&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton started her Imagination Library in 1995 to foster a love of reading for the children within her home county. Today, her program mails over 2 million high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month. Each child enrolled in the program receives one book per month until their fifth birthday - at no cost to families. The program's impact has been widely researched, and results suggest positive increases in key early childhood literacy metrics. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher of&nbsp;Dolly&nbsp;Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, please visit<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly9pbWFnaW5hdGlvbmxpYnJhcnkuY29tLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjEuODAwMTA1OTEifQ.bzFaZSRXxCS77UQos2FT4n-dg65BPSxXpkMdmI6gPS0/s/1303160919/br/223036027431-l" target="_blank">&nbsp;imaginationlibrary.com.</a>&nbsp;

Dolly Parton to visit Kansas Monday for Imagination Library celebration

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Mexican man accused of a violent sex assault in 2007 in Wichita made his first court appearance in the case Thursday.

Roman Vela, 41,&nbsp;Monterrey, Mexico,&nbsp; was charged with rape, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked&nbsp; Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.

The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.

Vela is due back in court July 31. He is being held on a one-million dollar bond.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689866371606.png" alt="Vela photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Vela photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Mexican man accused of a violent sex assault in 2007 in Wichita made his first court appearance in the case Thursday.Roman Vela, 41,&nbsp;Monterrey, Mexico,&nbsp; was charged with rape, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked&nbsp; Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records.&nbsp;On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.Vela is due back in court July 31. He is being held on a one-million dollar bond.&nbsp;

Mexican man charged with rape in Kan. jailed on $1 million bond

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:Barnes,Jason Wayne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, public road

NAME:Brady,Kristine Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:Bryant,Tammie Lynne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear

NAME:Burwell,Zachary Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:Carmichael,Adrian Fred REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:Grant,Aaron Ashley REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:Grawberg,Hannah Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless situation to child &lt;18,&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st

NAME:Jones,Dalton Larry REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity,&nbsp;Flee or attempt to elude; motor vehicle accident or damage property,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; felony,&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction,&nbsp;Reckless Driving,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance

NAME:Jones,James LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO,&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption,&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor,&nbsp;Endangering a child,&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

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/2023/7/1690038421545.jpeg" alt="Barnes,Jason Wayne" />
 <figcaption>Barnes,Jason Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Barnes,Jason Wayne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, public road<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038491500.jpeg" alt="Brady,Kristine Nicole" />
 <figcaption>Brady,Kristine Nicole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Brady,Kristine Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038545602.jpeg" alt="Bryant,Tammie Lynne" />
 <figcaption>Bryant,Tammie Lynne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Bryant,Tammie Lynne REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038647588.jpeg" alt="Burwell,Zachary Matthew" />
 <figcaption>Burwell,Zachary Matthew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Burwell,Zachary Matthew REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038773262.jpeg" alt="Carmichael,Adrian Fred" />
 <figcaption>Carmichael,Adrian Fred</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Carmichael,Adrian Fred REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038838596.jpeg" alt="Grant,Aaron Ashley" />
 <figcaption>Grant,Aaron Ashley</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Grant,Aaron Ashley REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690038940250.jpeg" alt="Grawberg,Hannah Lynn" />
 <figcaption>Grawberg,Hannah Lynn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Grawberg,Hannah Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless situation to child &lt;18,&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039033556.jpeg" alt="Jones,Dalton Larry" />
 <figcaption>Jones,Dalton Larry</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Jones,Dalton Larry REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity,&nbsp;Flee or attempt to elude; motor vehicle accident or damage property,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; felony,&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction,&nbsp;Reckless Driving,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039157604.jpeg" alt="Jones,James Lee" />
 <figcaption>Jones,James Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Jones,James LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO,&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption,&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor,&nbsp;Endangering a child,&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039308156.jpeg" alt="Lopez,Antonio De Jesus" />
 <figcaption>Lopez,Antonio De Jesus</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Lopez,Antonio De JesusREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039414072.jpeg" alt="Paxson,Tyler Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Paxson,Tyler Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Paxson,Tyler NelsonREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039466317.jpeg" alt="Runyan,Ethan DKauth" />
 <figcaption>Runyan,Ethan DKauth</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Runyan,Ethan DKauthREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690039520422.jpeg" alt="Smith,Lance Walden" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Lance Walden</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Smith,Lance WaldenREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

Saline County Bookings, July 22

Have some books you would like to get rid of? The Friends of the Salina Public Library can help.

The Friends' Drive Up, Drop Off Book Donation Day is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.

Persons donating are asked to drive up to the front of the library, where volunteers will unload the donated materials. Accepted donations include the following.

●Gently used fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children

●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old&nbsp;

No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted.

Donations will be included in upcoming Friends of the Salina Public Library Used Book Sales. All proceeds from the sales go directly yo support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689129138193.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Friends of the Salina Library" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Friends of the Salina Library</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTHave some books you would like to get rid of? The Friends of the Salina Public Library can help. The Friends' Drive Up, Drop Off Book Donation Day is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.Persons donating are asked to drive up to the front of the library, where volunteers will unload the donated materials. Accepted donations include the following.●Gently used fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old&nbsp;●Audio Books●Music and movie CDs/DVDs●Video gamesNo encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted.Donations will be included in upcoming Friends of the Salina Public Library Used Book Sales. All proceeds from the sales go directly yo support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

Friends of Salina Public Library collecting books, other items

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.

Just after 7 p.m. July 17, a sheriff's deputy identified 32-year-old Latisha Campbell of Hiawatha, while on routine patrol and was aware that she had an outstanding warrant, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Campbell&nbsp; on a Failure to Appear Warrant. She was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689971045216.png" alt="Campbell-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Campbell-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.Just after 7 p.m. July 17, a sheriff's deputy identified 32-year-old Latisha Campbell of Hiawatha, while on routine patrol and was aware that she had an outstanding warrant, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.The deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Campbell&nbsp; on a Failure to Appear Warrant. She was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

Sheriff: Kan. woman who skipped court is jailed for meth possession

Each year during the third week in July, Zoos across the country celebrate National Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week. This year, to help show their appreciation for all the things zookeepers do to ensure animals are safe and taken care of, Rolling Hills Zoo partnered with Salina Downtown Inc. (SDI) for a "Great Escape."

"Some 'animals' from Rolling Hills Zoo have 'escaped' and we need YOU to help us spot them," said SDI Executive Director Leslie Bishop. "It has been reported that all of them have 'escaped' to downtown Salina."

A total of 15 plush toy zoo animals are hiding in various storefronts in Downtown Salina. Before you begin your excursion to find the "escaped" animals, stop by SDI's office, or Children's Creations,&nbsp; for a Safari Log Book.&nbsp;

You will use your logbook to document where each "animal" is located.

Once you have located all the hidden animals, bring your full log book back to the Salina Downtown Office and deposit it in the box located outside their door.&nbsp;

Bishop said logbooks can also be picked up at Kid's Creative Corners, 122 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Kid's Creative Corners Zoo Appreciation Story Time

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</div>Rolling Hills Zoo VideoBy SALINA POSTEach year during the third week in July, Zoos across the country celebrate National Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week. This year, to help show their appreciation for all the things zookeepers do to ensure animals are safe and taken care of, Rolling Hills Zoo partnered with Salina Downtown Inc. (SDI) for a "Great Escape.""Some 'animals' from Rolling Hills Zoo have 'escaped' and we need YOU to help us spot them," said SDI Executive Director Leslie Bishop. "It has been reported that all of them have 'escaped' to downtown Salina."A total of 15 plush toy zoo animals are hiding in various storefronts in Downtown Salina. Before you begin your excursion to find the "escaped" animals, stop by SDI's office, or Children's Creations,&nbsp; for a Safari Log Book.&nbsp;You will use your logbook to document where each "animal" is located.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689967433711.jpeg" alt="A total of 15 plush zoo animals have escaped. Find them all and mark where you found them, and return your sheet to SDI's office by July 24. Image Courtesy SDI" />
 <figcaption>A total of 15 plush zoo animals have escaped. Find them all and mark where you found them, and return your sheet to SDI's office by July 24. Image Courtesy SDI</figcaption>
 </figure>Once you have located all the hidden animals, bring your full log book back to the Salina Downtown Office and deposit it in the box located outside their door.&nbsp;Bishop said logbooks can also be picked up at Kid's Creative Corners, 122 S. Santa Fe Avenue.<h2>Kid's Creative Corners Zoo Appreciation Story Time</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689967725460.png" alt="Minneapolis Grade School Kindergarten Teacher, Kathryn Wighs Shaft reads 'Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo' picture book, by Karma Wilson (Author), Doug Cushman (Illustrator) Unless otherwise stated,&nbsp;Photos By Nate King/Salina Post" />
 <figcaption>Minneapolis Grade School Kindergarten Teacher, Kathryn Wighs Shaft reads 'Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo' picture book, by Karma Wilson (Author), Doug Cushman (Illustrator) Unless otherwise stated,&nbsp;Photos By Nate King/Salina Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689968375326.png" alt="SDI's April Rickman and Leslie Bishop pose for a picture with some Rolling Hill Zoo 'critters.' Image Courtesy SDI&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>SDI's April Rickman and Leslie Bishop pose for a picture with some Rolling Hill Zoo 'critters.' Image Courtesy SDI&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689968935636.png" alt="Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week Storytime Group Photo&nbsp;Image Courtesy SDI&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week Storytime Group Photo&nbsp;Image Courtesy SDI&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>

Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina Downtown Zookeeper Appreciation Week

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor Criminal Deprivaton of Property Domestic Battery: rude physical contact Kidnapping; Inflict bodily harm or terrorize the victim

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;X-Abuse of a child; Torture or beating child &lt;18,&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless situation to child &lt;18,&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st, X-Abuse of a child; Torture or beating child &lt;18

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO;obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner,&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear and&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of marijuana,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Transporting an open container

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&nbsp;Transporting an open container

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Criminal use of weapon; Poss firearm by cont sub user,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689939748466.jpeg" alt="Crumby,Shaun Kendrick" />
 <figcaption>Crumby,Shaun Kendrick</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Crumby,Shaun Kendrick REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689939813852.jpeg" alt="Davis,Cole Dathan" />
 <figcaption>Davis,Cole Dathan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Davis,Cole Dathan REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor Criminal Deprivaton of Property Domestic Battery: rude physical contact Kidnapping; Inflict bodily harm or terrorize the victim<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689939934939.jpeg" alt="Grawberg,Richard Alonzo" />
 <figcaption>Grawberg,Richard Alonzo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Grawberg,Richard Alonzo REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;X-Abuse of a child; Torture or beating child &lt;18,&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless situation to child &lt;18,&nbsp;Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st, X-Abuse of a child; Torture or beating child &lt;18<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689940023914.jpeg" alt="Leonard,Phoenix Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Leonard,Phoenix Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Leonard,Phoenix RyanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO;obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner,&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689940085794.jpeg" alt="McMillan,Michaela Danae" />
 <figcaption>McMillan,Michaela Danae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:McMillan,Michaela DanaeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689940156301.jpeg" alt="Mullins,Regina Ann" />
 <figcaption>Mullins,Regina Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Mullins,Regina AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear and&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689940229022.jpeg" alt="Smith,Drew Michael" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Drew Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Smith,Drew MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
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 <figcaption>Trembley,Ronika Dawn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Trembley,Ronika DawnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of marijuana,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Transporting an open container<figure>
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 <figcaption>Viar,Lance Edward</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Viar,Lance EdwardREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Fabbrini,Joseph LewisREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&nbsp;Transporting an open container<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Lerma,Daniel LeonardoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Criminal use of weapon; Poss firearm by cont sub user,&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Booking Activity, July 21

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a 2-month-old in Topeka reported the suspect is in custody.&nbsp;

Just before 7:30p.m. Thursday, 29-year-old Alfred A. Smith was booked into the Greene County Missouri jail on unrelated charges, according to online booking records.

Just before 5:30p.m. July 14,&nbsp; police were&nbsp;dispatched to a Topeka hospital after a victim identified as 2-month-old Alonzoe K. Smith arrived with an apparent gunshot wound, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.

The infant had arrived and was being treated for a life threatening injury. and later died.&nbsp; &nbsp; The shooting occurred in the 1000 Block of SW Mulvane Street.

Police released no additional details on when Smith could return to Kansas to face charges for the death of the child.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a 2-month-old in Topeka reported the suspect is in custody.&nbsp;Just before 7:30p.m. Thursday, 29-year-old Alfred A. Smith was booked into the Greene County Missouri jail on unrelated charges, according to online booking records.Just before 5:30p.m. July 14,&nbsp; police were&nbsp;dispatched to a Topeka hospital after a victim identified as 2-month-old Alonzoe K. Smith arrived with an apparent gunshot wound, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.The infant had arrived and was being treated for a life threatening injury. and later died.&nbsp; &nbsp; The shooting occurred in the 1000 Block of SW Mulvane Street.Police released no additional details on when Smith could return to Kansas to face charges for the death of the child.

Kan. man wanted for death of 2-month-old captured out-of-state

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged rape from 2007 have transferred a suspect captured at the U.S. Mexico border to Kansas to face charges.&nbsp;

Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked 41-year-old Roman Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records. He is expected to make a first appearance in court Thursday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office.

The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita. 

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 <figcaption>Vela photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged rape from 2007 have transferred a suspect captured at the U.S. Mexico border to Kansas to face charges.&nbsp;Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked 41-year-old Roman Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records. He is expected to make a first appearance in court Thursday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office.On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.

Rape suspect captured at U.S. border crossing is in a Kansas jail 

NAME:Ardis,Brittany Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance, Drive w/o lights when needed,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

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 </figure> NAME:Anderson,Alexander MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):outside warrant<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Ardis,Brittany Nicole REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation <figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Jumaa,Musa AbubakerREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Kantor,Shania LynneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Lewis,Darval NREQUESTED CHARGE(S): In Transit<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Huff,Jerry AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Wahl,Patrick JamesREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance, Drive w/o lights when needed,&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Bookings, July 20

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

NAME:Imlay,Eric Charles&nbsp;&nbsp; REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant, Probation Violation

NAME:Jones,Tatyana Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME:Ransom,Alexanderia Diane REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside Warrant

NAME:&nbsp;Roberson,Darnell Alseno REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Vermillion,Shawn Dean 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 Jail.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Imlay,Eric Charles&nbsp;&nbsp; REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant, Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Ransom,Alexanderia Diane REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside Warrant<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Roberson,Darnell Alseno REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
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 <figcaption>Vermillion,Shawn Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Vermillion,Shawn Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

Saline County Booking Activity, July 19

This is day 13 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

In far western Kansas, wheat harvest is well behind schedule due to weather delays that have also brought hail damage. Despite the disruptions, elevators are generally seeing a better harvest than was anticipated this spring, although hail is hindering final yields for some and test weights are declining as producers wait for conditions to dry out enough to finish cutting.&nbsp;

Harvest is still going in western Wichita County, but most producers should wrap up by the weekend across the draw area for Scott Coop, according to grain merchandiser Brinlee McNary.&nbsp;

McNary said the crop looked pretty bleak in March, but thanks to spring rains they have taken in more bushels than they expected. Combines started rolling around July 4, about 10 days behind normal, but rain delays meant most producers spent a week out of the fields before resuming cutting.&nbsp;

The wheat has been high on protein, averaging 13 percent, but test weights have been falling from initial highs due to the rain, now at 58 pounds per bushel. Producers have seen a very wide range of yields from 20 to 70 bushels per acre.&nbsp;

Overall, McNary said Scott Coop will take in about half of their five-year average. That wheat will likely stay within the United States and be sent to flour mills or Kansas gluten plants, instead of traveling south on the rail to the Gulf of Mexico for export.&nbsp;

Harvest also started at least 10 days late in Sherman County, reported Brian Linin who farms near Goodland. About half of his wheat was destroyed, with crop insurance estimates of 0.6 to 1.7 bushels per acre. Linin’s 76-year-old father can’t remember having this much trouble getting wheat up in the fall in all his years of farming.&nbsp;

Despite the initial loss, three generations still came together to run combines this year - Brian, his father Brent and his son Blair. Test weights are averaging 58.5 pounds per bushel while proteins range from 11 to 12 percent.&nbsp;

Linin's irrigated wheat is yielding 60 to 65 bushels per acre and his dryland wheat is yielding 50 to 60 bushels per acre. The range is wider than normal due to variation between heads that are not quite ripe and others that are overripe - three days ago there were still green heads in the field. Hail also hit Sherman County last week, but Linin’s wheat fields were largely spared.&nbsp;

“The only silver lining is that this wheat is this good,” Linin said, noting a big benefit from planting into stubble to set up yield potential. “The dryland fields are a big surprise.”&nbsp;

Linin will deliver his wheat to Frontier Ag or Scoular, which will go on to the domestic mill market.&nbsp;

Eric Sperber of Cornerstone Ag in Colby also noted that the Thomas County area has never started wheat harvest this late.&nbsp;The first combines finally started rolling on July 10. With high humidity, most producers can’t start cutting until early evening, but fields have finally really ripened up in the last two days.&nbsp;

He reported test weights are struggling, averaging just over 58 pounds per bushel. Overall protein is averaging 12.1 percent, but he’s seen from eight percent up to 14 percent. Recent hail did not zero out a lot of acres, but impacted fields are now yielding half of their pre-hail potential due to shattering. Yields range from 25 bushels per acre on hail-damaged fields up to 70 bushels per acre for dryland wheat.&nbsp;

Sperber said there has been a lot of variation within fields with original tillers ripening on time, followed by taller secondary tillers ripening a few days later and then suckerheads growing even taller and ripening a few days after that. Producers have faced a number of difficulties this growing season - abandoning some poor stands in the fall, battling weeds, dealing with wheat suffering from winterkill from a cold snap in December that affected wheat with poor root structure and disease pressure from rust on fields that did not have fungicide applied.&nbsp;

“It has been a challenging crop this year from planting to harvest,” Sperber said. “It’s been really weird.”

Harvest is now 50 to 60 percent complete and needs another seven days of average weather to finish up. Sperber said they need sunshine, otherwise, the current weather will mean harvest will take much longer.&nbsp;Overall, he expects they will take in about the same number of bushels as the five-year average, due to an increase in acres. He had expected more before hail struck the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s amazing with the amount of moisture we had,” he said.&nbsp;

Harvest also has about a week left to go - if there’s no rain - for Mike Sieck near Edson in Sherman County. Harvest started on July 8 but has never really kicked into full swing because most days they cannot start until noon or later - some days as late as 4:00 in the afternoon - due to humidity and scattered rains.&nbsp;

Sieck did apply fungicide, a good decision as quite a bit of stripe rust has moved into the area in the last couple of weeks. Weeds are also a contention as they aren’t dying in the cooler weather.&nbsp;

Hail has also hit the area hard. Sieck will still harvest some of the hail-damaged fields for seed wheat, even though yields have decreased to 25 bushels per acre. His average for dryland wheat is 45 bushels per acre but ranges widely. Test weights are decent at 59 to 61 pounds per bushel and protein is excellent at 13.5 to 14.5 percent.&nbsp;

He reported WestBred’s WB 4422, a replacement for Grainfield, has done well, as have the Kansas Wheat Alliance-developed varieties - KS Providence, KS Territory and KS Hamilton. North of Bird City and St. Francis, producers caught more snow and wheat is yielding even better, some places as high as 90 bushels per acre on dryland fields.&nbsp;

With varying yields and weather delays, producers are ready to close the book on the 2023 wheat harvest. As they continue cutting, Kansas Wheat will continue to share results from the field with the next harvest report scheduled for July 20.&nbsp;Look for a special edition harvest report on the hard white wheat crop on July 19.

The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to share your harvest story and photos.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689766354673.png" alt="Harvest Report Day 13" />
 <figcaption>Harvest Report Day 13</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas WheatThis is day 13 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.In far western Kansas, wheat harvest is well behind schedule due to weather delays that have also brought hail damage. Despite the disruptions, elevators are generally seeing a better harvest than was anticipated this spring, although hail is hindering final yields for some and test weights are declining as producers wait for conditions to dry out enough to finish cutting.&nbsp;Harvest is still going in western Wichita County, but most producers should wrap up by the weekend across the draw area for Scott Coop, according to grain merchandiser Brinlee McNary.&nbsp;McNary said the crop looked pretty bleak in March, but thanks to spring rains they have taken in more bushels than they expected. Combines started rolling around July 4, about 10 days behind normal, but rain delays meant most producers spent a week out of the fields before resuming cutting.&nbsp;The wheat has been high on protein, averaging 13 percent, but test weights have been falling from initial highs due to the rain, now at 58 pounds per bushel. Producers have seen a very wide range of yields from 20 to 70 bushels per acre.&nbsp;Overall, McNary said Scott Coop will take in about half of their five-year average. That wheat will likely stay within the United States and be sent to flour mills or Kansas gluten plants, instead of traveling south on the rail to the Gulf of Mexico for export.&nbsp;Harvest also started at least 10 days late in Sherman County, reported Brian Linin who farms near Goodland. About half of his wheat was destroyed, with crop insurance estimates of 0.6 to 1.7 bushels per acre. Linin’s 76-year-old father can’t remember having this much trouble getting wheat up in the fall in all his years of farming.&nbsp;Despite the initial loss, three generations still came together to run combines this year - Brian, his father Brent and his son Blair. Test weights are averaging 58.5 pounds per bushel while proteins range from 11 to 12 percent.&nbsp;Linin's irrigated wheat is yielding 60 to 65 bushels per acre and his dryland wheat is yielding 50 to 60 bushels per acre. The range is wider than normal due to variation between heads that are not quite ripe and others that are overripe - three days ago there were still green heads in the field. Hail also hit Sherman County last week, but Linin’s wheat fields were largely spared.&nbsp;“The only silver lining is that this wheat is this good,” Linin said, noting a big benefit from planting into stubble to set up yield potential. “The dryland fields are a big surprise.”&nbsp;Linin will deliver his wheat to Frontier Ag or Scoular, which will go on to the domestic mill market.&nbsp;Eric Sperber of Cornerstone Ag in Colby also noted that the Thomas County area has never started wheat harvest this late.&nbsp;The first combines finally started rolling on July 10. With high humidity, most producers can’t start cutting until early evening, but fields have finally really ripened up in the last two days.&nbsp;He reported test weights are struggling, averaging just over 58 pounds per bushel. Overall protein is averaging 12.1 percent, but he’s seen from eight percent up to 14 percent. Recent hail did not zero out a lot of acres, but impacted fields are now yielding half of their pre-hail potential due to shattering. Yields range from 25 bushels per acre on hail-damaged fields up to 70 bushels per acre for dryland wheat.&nbsp;Sperber said there has been a lot of variation within fields with original tillers ripening on time, followed by taller secondary tillers ripening a few days later and then suckerheads growing even taller and ripening a few days after that. Producers have faced a number of difficulties this growing season - abandoning some poor stands in the fall, battling weeds, dealing with wheat suffering from winterkill from a cold snap in December that affected wheat with poor root structure and disease pressure from rust on fields that did not have fungicide applied.&nbsp;“It has been a challenging crop this year from planting to harvest,” Sperber said. “It’s been really weird.”Harvest is now 50 to 60 percent complete and needs another seven days of average weather to finish up. Sperber said they need sunshine, otherwise, the current weather will mean harvest will take much longer.&nbsp;Overall, he expects they will take in about the same number of bushels as the five-year average, due to an increase in acres. He had expected more before hail struck the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s amazing with the amount of moisture we had,” he said.&nbsp;Harvest also has about a week left to go - if there’s no rain - for Mike Sieck near Edson in Sherman County. Harvest started on July 8 but has never really kicked into full swing because most days they cannot start until noon or later - some days as late as 4:00 in the afternoon - due to humidity and scattered rains.&nbsp;Sieck did apply fungicide, a good decision as quite a bit of stripe rust has moved into the area in the last couple of weeks. Weeds are also a contention as they aren’t dying in the cooler weather.&nbsp;Hail has also hit the area hard. Sieck will still harvest some of the hail-damaged fields for seed wheat, even though yields have decreased to 25 bushels per acre. His average for dryland wheat is 45 bushels per acre but ranges widely. Test weights are decent at 59 to 61 pounds per bushel and protein is excellent at 13.5 to 14.5 percent.&nbsp;He reported WestBred’s WB 4422, a replacement for Grainfield, has done well, as have the Kansas Wheat Alliance-developed varieties - KS Providence, KS Territory and KS Hamilton. North of Bird City and St. Francis, producers caught more snow and wheat is yielding even better, some places as high as 90 bushels per acre on dryland fields.&nbsp;With varying yields and weather delays, producers are ready to close the book on the 2023 wheat harvest. As they continue cutting, Kansas Wheat will continue to share results from the field with the next harvest report scheduled for July 20.&nbsp;Look for a special edition harvest report on the hard white wheat crop on July 19.The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to share your harvest story and photos.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Day 13, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Virginia (Garman) Pettit, 84, of Hueytown, AL passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at&nbsp;Self Care Health &amp; Rehab, Hueytown, AL.

Virginia was born on August 9, 1938, on her parent’s farm north of Burr Oak, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Miller) Garman.&nbsp; She spent her earlier years playing and working on the farm with her Brother’s and Sister’s (Jean, Robert, Daniel and Sandra).&nbsp;&nbsp;Her cherished memory was getting to go to the wheat fields to ride on the tractor with her dad when she was little.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A couple of her fondest memories with her siblings growing up was listening to the Grand Ol’ Opery show on a battery-operated radio, playing Andy andy over and on Saturday nights the whole family would load up in the car and drive into Guide Rock NE to the dances.

She attended and graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1956.

Her pride and joy were her three son’s and a daughter (Robert, Douglas, Janet and Steven) she was blessed with through the years. Along with becoming a Grandma of 7 Grandchildren (Lindsey, Lexis, Stephanie, Samantha, Wyatt, and Joshua. 9 Great-grandchildren (Eloise, Jaden, Annalise, Jo, Grayson, ZaRiyah, Cobe, Connor, and Liam).

On October 3rd, 1987 she married her childhood playmate David Pettit, who lived right up the road when they were growing up.

Always an entrepreneur at heart, through the years Virginia owned and operated 4 restaurants and an antique store in Nebraska and Kansas. She often joked that she and Dave retired and moved back to Mankato, Kansas, and retirement only lasted a few months. She saw that Bob’s Inn in Mankato had closed down. She purchased it and came out of retirement to operate it. In 2007 Virginia and Dave sold Bob’s Inn and finally retired for the final time. Never to let the grass grow under her feet, she would take order and bake kolache’s from her home during retirement. She also wrote and published her own cookbook during retirement.

Virginia loved her dog Twiggy and she also enjoyed having people come over and play cards, fishing, reading, cooking, and word puzzle books.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Virginia loved Jesus and attended various churches through the years. As a little girl of 8, her Aunt &amp; Uncle who were Missionaries came to visit. They took her to a tent revival meeting. A day that changed her life forever, as she walked down the aisle to the Old Rugged Cross being sung. She asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include: children, Robert Burns of Acworth, GA, Douglas (Trudy) Burns of McPherson, KS, Janet (Ed) Cox of St. Marys, GA and Steven (Gwen) Burns of Fayetteville, NC; Grandchildren, Lindsey Roman of Palm Coast, FL, Stephanie Burns, Samantha Burns of Villa Rica, GA, Lexis Hadley of Franklin, TN, Wyatt Burns of Dallas, GA, Joshua Tessen, of Kansas City, KS; Great Grandchildren, Eloise, Annalise, and Jo, Palm Coast, FL,&nbsp;&nbsp;Jadan, Villa Rica, GA, Grayson, Franklin, TN, ZaRiyah, Winston-Salem, NC, Cobe, Connor, and Liam, Kansas City, KS; Sister-in-law, Hazel Garman, Guide Rock, NE; Brother-in-law, Jon Adams, Saint Paul, MN &amp; many Nieces and Nephews of her siblings.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her 4 siblings.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 1-8 pm with the family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Melby Mortuary, Mankato, KS.&nbsp;

Funeral Services are 10:30 AM, Friday, July 21, 2023 at Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, KS with Pastor Jim Rice officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow at Shaffer Cemetery, rural Mankato, KS.

Memorial donations can be made to Harmony United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.melbymotuary.com/" target="_blank">www.melbymotuary.com</a>. Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689733622792.jpeg" alt="Virgina Pettit" />
 <figcaption>Virgina Pettit</figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia (Garman) Pettit, 84, of Hueytown, AL passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at&nbsp;Self Care Health &amp; Rehab, Hueytown, AL. Virginia was born on August 9, 1938, on her parent’s farm north of Burr Oak, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Miller) Garman.&nbsp; She spent her earlier years playing and working on the farm with her Brother’s and Sister’s (Jean, Robert, Daniel and Sandra).&nbsp;&nbsp;Her cherished memory was getting to go to the wheat fields to ride on the tractor with her dad when she was little.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A couple of her fondest memories with her siblings growing up was listening to the Grand Ol’ Opery show on a battery-operated radio, playing Andy andy over and on Saturday nights the whole family would load up in the car and drive into Guide Rock NE to the dances. She attended and graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1956. Her pride and joy were her three son’s and a daughter (Robert, Douglas, Janet and Steven) she was blessed with through the years. Along with becoming a Grandma of 7 Grandchildren (Lindsey, Lexis, Stephanie, Samantha, Wyatt, and Joshua. 9 Great-grandchildren (Eloise, Jaden, Annalise, Jo, Grayson, ZaRiyah, Cobe, Connor, and Liam). On October 3rd, 1987 she married her childhood playmate David Pettit, who lived right up the road when they were growing up. Always an entrepreneur at heart, through the years Virginia owned and operated 4 restaurants and an antique store in Nebraska and Kansas. She often joked that she and Dave retired and moved back to Mankato, Kansas, and retirement only lasted a few months. She saw that Bob’s Inn in Mankato had closed down. She purchased it and came out of retirement to operate it. In 2007 Virginia and Dave sold Bob’s Inn and finally retired for the final time. Never to let the grass grow under her feet, she would take order and bake kolache’s from her home during retirement. She also wrote and published her own cookbook during retirement. Virginia loved her dog Twiggy and she also enjoyed having people come over and play cards, fishing, reading, cooking, and word puzzle books.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Virginia loved Jesus and attended various churches through the years. As a little girl of 8, her Aunt &amp; Uncle who were Missionaries came to visit. They took her to a tent revival meeting. A day that changed her life forever, as she walked down the aisle to the Old Rugged Cross being sung. She asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior.&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include: children, Robert Burns of Acworth, GA, Douglas (Trudy) Burns of McPherson, KS, Janet (Ed) Cox of St. Marys, GA and Steven (Gwen) Burns of Fayetteville, NC; Grandchildren, Lindsey Roman of Palm Coast, FL, Stephanie Burns, Samantha Burns of Villa Rica, GA, Lexis Hadley of Franklin, TN, Wyatt Burns of Dallas, GA, Joshua Tessen, of Kansas City, KS; Great Grandchildren, Eloise, Annalise, and Jo, Palm Coast, FL,&nbsp;&nbsp;Jadan, Villa Rica, GA, Grayson, Franklin, TN, ZaRiyah, Winston-Salem, NC, Cobe, Connor, and Liam, Kansas City, KS; Sister-in-law, Hazel Garman, Guide Rock, NE; Brother-in-law, Jon Adams, Saint Paul, MN &amp; many Nieces and Nephews of her siblings.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her 4 siblings.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-8 pm with the family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Melby Mortuary, Mankato, KS.&nbsp;Funeral Services are 10:30 AM, Friday, July 21, 2023 at Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, KS with Pastor Jim Rice officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow at Shaffer Cemetery, rural Mankato, KS. Memorial donations can be made to Harmony United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.melbymotuary.com/" target="_blank">www.melbymotuary.com</a>. Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.

Virginia (Garman) Pettit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Hackett, Mackenzie Shari

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Failure to Appear and&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear, Probation Violation and&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance and Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving While Suspended, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Villefranc, Miguel Angel

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680549761.png" alt=" Cousin, Sultan Dayne" />
 <figcaption> Cousin, Sultan Dayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Cousin, Sultan DayneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680599778.png" alt="Hackett, Mackenzie Shari" />
 <figcaption>Hackett, Mackenzie Shari</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Hackett, Mackenzie ShariREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680651411.png" alt="Harris, Jesse Lee" />
 <figcaption>Harris, Jesse Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Harris, Jesse LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Failure to Appear and&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680702712.png" alt="Jordan, Nellie Jo" />
 <figcaption>Jordan, Nellie Jo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jordan, Nellie JoREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear, Probation Violation and&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680765000.png" alt="Nail, Ravin Duan" />
 <figcaption>Nail, Ravin Duan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Nail,Ravin Duan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689076529682.jpeg" alt=" Scott, Eddie Ray" />
 <figcaption> Scott, Eddie Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Scott, Eddie RayREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680888770.png" alt="Sidener, Marilyn Jane" />
 <figcaption>Sidener, Marilyn Jane</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sidener, Marilyn JaneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance and Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680942754.png" alt="Simmons ,Drevin Thaine" />
 <figcaption>Simmons ,Drevin Thaine</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Simmons, Drevin ThaineREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689680988340.png" alt="Smith, Chloe Renee" />
 <figcaption>Smith, Chloe Renee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith, Chloe ReneeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689681034406.png" alt="Thompson, John Paul" />
 <figcaption>Thompson, John Paul</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Thompson, John PaulREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving While Suspended, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689681095758.png" alt="Villefranc, Miguel Angel" />
 <figcaption>Villefranc, Miguel Angel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Villefranc, Miguel AngelREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear

Saline County Booking Activity, July 18

First District’s Mann separates from peers by siding with far-right GOP faction

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/04/06/grieving-moms-plea-to-kansas-lawmakers-do-something-this-epidemic-is-killing-our-kids/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The Kansas congressional delegation found rare agreement while weighing amendments to the U.S. Department of Defense budget bill by jointly opposing reduction in the number of nuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missiles deployed in the United States.

U.S. Reps. Jake LaTurner, Ron Estes and Tracey Mann, all Republicans, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids stood with an overwhelming majority in the House to block insertion of the ICBM amendment into the defense bill.

Votes on a majority of controversial amendments to the Defense Department funding deal fell along party lines, including those diluting attention to challenges of racism in the military and efforts to further restrict rights of women and transgender service members.

Mann, who serves the 1st District stretched from Colorado to Lawrence and featuring the U.S. Army based at Fort Riley, stood alone among Kansas’ representatives in Congress on three amendments tied to Ukraine’s response to an invasion by Russia.

He voted to block future military assistance to Ukraine, to end a lend-lease program with Ukraine and to forbid sale or transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine. Those amendments, which were soundly rejected by the U.S. House, were offered by U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, and Andrew Ogles, R-Tennessee.

The House forwarded the package Friday to the U.S. Senate by a margin of 219-210, with Mann, Estes and LaTurner voting “yes” and Davids casting a “no” vote. It stood little chance of passage in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

“As America faces growing threats from our adversaries, it’s vital that we strengthen our military readiness and ensure our servicemen and women have the resources they need to defend America’s interests at home and abroad,” LaTurner said.

LaTurner said the House bill would improve quality of life for troops and their families by raising wages 5.2%, broaden investment in deterring China and bring an end to “woke programs” pushed on military personnel by the administration of President Joe Biden.

Mann, Estes and LaTurner voted for — with Davids against — an amendment to end a Defense Department policy of providing time off and reimbursement to service members traveling out of state for abortion services. The amendment passed 221-213. The policy was implemented after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision granting women a nationwide right to abortion.

The same 3-1 division marked House passage of an amendment preventing the Pentagon from providing health coverage for gender reassignment surgeries or gender hormone treatments for transgender individuals. The state’s delegation split in the same manner as the House passed a measure offered by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, to keep Defense Department schools from buying or holding books espousing a “radical gender ideology.”

Estes, who serves the 4th District around Wichita, said the House bill was a strong message against the Biden administration’s “radical political agenda that does nothing to promote military readiness.”

“In addition to prioritizing military readiness and service members’ needs,” he said, “this bill curbs waste by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons and unnecessary bureaucracy in the Pentagon.”

The delegation again divided 3-1 while the full House approved culture-war amendments aimed at deleting the Pentagon’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion, preventing the Department of Defense from creating new DEI administrative positions and forbidding use of affirmative action policies on race or ethnicity in determining admissions to military academies.

The three Kansas Republicans also favored an amendment to halt federal funding of DEI training, but that measure fell short of a majority.

In addition, the three Kansas GOP members helped pass a House amendment withdrawing Defense Department funding from efforts promoting the notion of the United States as a racist country or labeling the Declaration of Independence or U.S. Constitution as racists documents.

The LaTurner, Estes and Mann coalition voted for an amendment, which failed, to exempt the Department of Defense from the federal endangered species act. The three Kansas Republicans supported an amendment that passed 217-216 to deny the Defense Department an opportunity to implement climate change executive orders issued by Biden.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689509427030.png" alt=" U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, sided with some of the House’s most conservative members on a series of votes against U.S. funding of Ukraine’s war against Russia. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, sided with some of the House’s most conservative members on a series of votes against U.S. funding of Ukraine’s war against Russia. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>First District’s Mann separates from peers by siding with far-right GOP faction</h2>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/04/06/grieving-moms-plea-to-kansas-lawmakers-do-something-this-epidemic-is-killing-our-kids/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The Kansas congressional delegation found rare agreement while weighing amendments to the U.S. Department of Defense budget bill by jointly opposing reduction in the number of nuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missiles deployed in the United States.U.S. Reps. Jake LaTurner, Ron Estes and Tracey Mann, all Republicans, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids stood with an overwhelming majority in the House to block insertion of the ICBM amendment into the defense bill.Votes on a majority of controversial amendments to the Defense Department funding deal fell along party lines, including those diluting attention to challenges of racism in the military and efforts to further restrict rights of women and transgender service members.Mann, who serves the 1st District stretched from Colorado to Lawrence and featuring the U.S. Army based at Fort Riley, stood alone among Kansas’ representatives in Congress on three amendments tied to Ukraine’s response to an invasion by Russia.He voted to block future military assistance to Ukraine, to end a lend-lease program with Ukraine and to forbid sale or transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine. Those amendments, which were soundly rejected by the U.S. House, were offered by U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, and Andrew Ogles, R-Tennessee.<h2>‘Defend America’s interests’</h2>The House forwarded the package Friday to the U.S. Senate by a margin of 219-210, with Mann, Estes and LaTurner voting “yes” and Davids casting a “no” vote. It stood little chance of passage in the Democratic-controlled Senate.“As America faces growing threats from our adversaries, it’s vital that we strengthen our military readiness and ensure our servicemen and women have the resources they need to defend America’s interests at home and abroad,” LaTurner said.LaTurner said the House bill would improve quality of life for troops and their families by raising wages 5.2%, broaden investment in deterring China and bring an end to “woke programs” pushed on military personnel by the administration of President Joe Biden.Mann, Estes and LaTurner voted for — with Davids against — an amendment to end a Defense Department policy of providing time off and reimbursement to service members traveling out of state for abortion services. The amendment passed 221-213. The policy was implemented after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision granting women a nationwide right to abortion.The same 3-1 division marked House passage of an amendment preventing the Pentagon from providing health coverage for gender reassignment surgeries or gender hormone treatments for transgender individuals. The state’s delegation split in the same manner as the House passed a measure offered by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, to keep Defense Department schools from buying or holding books espousing a “radical gender ideology.”Estes, who serves the 4th District around Wichita, said the House bill was a strong message against the Biden administration’s “radical political agenda that does nothing to promote military readiness.”“In addition to prioritizing military readiness and service members’ needs,” he said, “this bill curbs waste by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons and unnecessary bureaucracy in the Pentagon.”<h2>Denounce DEI policies</h2>The delegation again divided 3-1 while the full House approved culture-war amendments aimed at deleting the Pentagon’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion, preventing the Department of Defense from creating new DEI administrative positions and forbidding use of affirmative action policies on race or ethnicity in determining admissions to military academies.The three Kansas Republicans also favored an amendment to halt federal funding of DEI training, but that measure fell short of a majority.In addition, the three Kansas GOP members helped pass a House amendment withdrawing Defense Department funding from efforts promoting the notion of the United States as a racist country or labeling the Declaration of Independence or U.S. Constitution as racists documents.The LaTurner, Estes and Mann coalition voted for an amendment, which failed, to exempt the Department of Defense from the federal endangered species act. The three Kansas Republicans supported an amendment that passed 217-216 to deny the Defense Department an opportunity to implement climate change executive orders issued by Biden.

Kan. congressional delegation takes stand on Ukraine, abortion and ‘woke’ politics

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal/County violation; Person offense and Possess of firearm while under the influence.

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Pedestrians Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contactm Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator, Traffic Control Signals and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Williams, Christine Nickole

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Viol protection order; Abuse order

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594138900.png" alt="Conway, Joseph Bernard" />
 <figcaption>Conway, Joseph Bernard</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Conway, Joseph BernardREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal/County violation; Person offense and Possess of firearm while under the influence.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594197670.png" alt="Couch, Joseph Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Couch, Joseph Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Couch, Joseph RyanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594263772.png" alt="Hahn, Jerrod Luke" />
 <figcaption>Hahn, Jerrod Luke</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hahn, Jerrod LukeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Pedestrians Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594362743.png" alt=" Huff, Jerry Allen" />
 <figcaption> Huff, Jerry Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Huff, Jerry AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contactm Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594426108.png" alt="Jones, Roy Anthony" />
 <figcaption>Jones, Roy Anthony</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jones, Roy AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594474443.png" alt="Trujillo, Angel Alan" />
 <figcaption>Trujillo, Angel Alan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Trujillo, Angel AlanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While Suspended, Driving while habitual violator, Traffic Control Signals and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689594544329.png" alt="Williams, Christine Nickole" />
 <figcaption>Williams, Christine Nickole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Williams, Christine NickoleREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Viol protection order; Abuse order

Saline County Booking Activity, July 17

NEOSHO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are praising the work of a K-9 officer after recent arrests.

On July 11, Kansas Game Warden Sievert and Game Warden Austin were on patrol when Kansas Highway Patrol initiated a vehicle pursuit ending in rural Neosho County, according to a social media report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks game wardens.

KHP and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office requested a Wildlife and Parks K-9 after both suspects ran on foot into the brush. On deployment, K-9 Apollo went into tracking profile, leading the officers across the field and into the brush where both suspects were laying in tall grass.

 Later, on an area search, Apollo located the suspect's phone and knife. 

Both individuals were arrested and booked into the Neosho County jail, and several charges were filed in Neosho and Montgomery counties.

On the morning of July 7, Game Warden Sievert and K-9 Apollo were requested following the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit with a convicted felon initiated by the Parsons Police Department. 

Once the suspect was in custody, police and Labette County Sheriff’s Office believed parts of a firearm had been discarded out in the tall grass on the side of the Highway to hide evidence. 

Upon deployment, Apollo made quick work of the road ditch, alerting on the components of the firearm that were thrown further down the highway.Apollo was rewarded with his Kong toy and a Pup Cup.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689366111369.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>NEOSHO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are praising the work of a K-9 officer after recent arrests.On July 11, Kansas Game Warden Sievert and Game Warden Austin were on patrol when Kansas Highway Patrol initiated a vehicle pursuit ending in rural Neosho County, according to a social media report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks game wardens.KHP and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office requested a Wildlife and Parks K-9 after both suspects ran on foot into the brush. On deployment, K-9 Apollo went into tracking profile, leading the officers across the field and into the brush where both suspects were laying in tall grass. Later, on an area search, Apollo located the suspect's phone and knife. Both individuals were arrested and booked into the Neosho County jail, and several charges were filed in Neosho and Montgomery counties.On the morning of July 7, Game Warden Sievert and K-9 Apollo were requested following the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit with a convicted felon initiated by the Parsons Police Department. Once the suspect was in custody, police and Labette County Sheriff’s Office believed parts of a firearm had been discarded out in the tall grass on the side of the Highway to hide evidence. Upon deployment, Apollo made quick work of the road ditch, alerting on the components of the firearm that were thrown further down the highway.Apollo was rewarded with his Kong toy and a Pup Cup.

Kan. game warden's K-9 helps capture suspects, evidence

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon and Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Fail to yield at stop or yield sign and DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, Failure to appear and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Morris, Travis Scott (photo not available)

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

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Picasso, Ricardo Alberto

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

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ponting, Trenton James Lloyd

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp;Failure to appear and Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving While Suspended and Stalking; Misd 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 Jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507398761.png" alt="Alexander, Daniel Ray" />
 <figcaption>Alexander, Daniel Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Alexander, Daniel RayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507469960.png" alt=" Baca, Gregorio Thomas" />
 <figcaption> Baca, Gregorio Thomas</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Baca, Gregorio ThomasREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon and Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507528211.png" alt=" Barnes, Tiani Marie" />
 <figcaption> Barnes, Tiani Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Barnes, Tiani MarieREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507589062.png" alt="Buttermore, Sandra Ann" />
 <figcaption>Buttermore, Sandra Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Buttermore, Sandra AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507647251.png" alt="Ghosh Hajra, Anjan" />
 <figcaption>Ghosh Hajra, Anjan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ghosh Hajra, AnjanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Fail to yield at stop or yield sign and DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507704817.png" alt="Jensen, Torey Breann" />
 <figcaption>Jensen, Torey Breann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jensen, Torey BreannREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, Failure to appear and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantNAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Morris, Travis Scott (photo not available)REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507883004.png" alt="Picasso, Ricardo Alberto" />
 <figcaption>Picasso, Ricardo Alberto</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Picasso, Ricardo AlbertoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor and Liquor; Purch/poss/consume 18-20 yrs; unkn conv<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689507947406.png" alt="Ponting, Trenton James Lloyd" />
 <figcaption>Ponting, Trenton James Lloyd</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ponting, Trenton James LloydREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp;Failure to appear and Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689508015225.png" alt="Starmer, Aaron Russell" />
 <figcaption>Starmer, Aaron Russell</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Starmer, Aaron RussellREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving While Suspended and Stalking; Misd unknown circumstance

Saline County Booking Activity, July 16

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a robbery investigation.

On Tuesday, police&nbsp;located two individuals who were being sought by&nbsp; detectives in relation to a person robbery that occurred in the 2500 Block of SW 6th on March 31, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689457989460.png" alt="Ray-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ray-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a robbery investigation.On Tuesday, police&nbsp;located two individuals who were being sought by&nbsp; detectives in relation to a person robbery that occurred in the 2500 Block of SW 6th on March 31, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689457890608.png" alt="Unrein-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Unrein-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The two individuals were brought to the law enforcement center to speak with detectives. As a result of the investigation Justin A. Ray, 18, and Benjamin T. Unrein, 19, both of Topeka were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Ray was booked on requested charges of Robbery and Theft.&nbsp;Unrein remains jailed on a requested charges of&nbsp;Robbery.