Salina Destination Development (SDD), a Kansas real estate development firm, in partnership with the City of Salina, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of the first phase of new multi-family housing in Salina, Kansas. This new development will provide much needed housing options for residents and contribute to the continued growth of the community.

Above: An interactive Google Map of where the project will be located.&nbsp;

“We are thrilled to begin construction on this exciting project,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina Destination Development. “Phase 1 will offer 254 modern apartments, featuring spacious floor plans, Basketball Court, Children’s Playground, Pickleball Court, BBQ grilling area, Clubhouse &amp; in-unit laundry. We are confident that these apartments will appeal to a wide range of residents, from young professionals to families.”

The City of Salina was awarded $25,000,000 through Kansas HB 2510 &amp; Kansas SB 267 by the Department of Commerce to help accommodate housing expansion needed for the exceptional number of new employees expected in Salina due to the robust economic development in the community. Salina Destination Development, LLC was selected through a competitive RFP process and approved by the Salina City Commission.

The new apartment complex will be situated at the intersection of Magnolia &amp; I 135 within Salina, offering residents convenient access to nearby shopping, dining &amp; entertainment. Phase 1 construction is expected to be completed in early 2026. 

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Salina Destination Development (SDD) is a Kansas -based real estate development firm specializing in the creation of high-quality residential and commercial properties. Salina Destination Development is a partnership of Kansans lead by Dave Murfin, a Wichita businessman &amp; Kansas City developer Rick Worner. SDD is committed to developing projects that enhance the communities they serve and provide residents with exceptional living and working environments.

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 </figure>Submitted by City of SalinaSalina Destination Development (SDD), a Kansas real estate development firm, in partnership with the City of Salina, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of the first phase of new multi-family housing in Salina, Kansas. This new development will provide much needed housing options for residents and contribute to the continued growth of the community.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d4988.328206716799!2d-97.62574925094457!3d38.79534780511607!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1714598469627!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Above: An interactive Google Map of where the project will be located.&nbsp;“We are thrilled to begin construction on this exciting project,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina Destination Development. “Phase 1 will offer 254 modern apartments, featuring spacious floor plans, Basketball Court, Children’s Playground, Pickleball Court, BBQ grilling area, Clubhouse &amp; in-unit laundry. We are confident that these apartments will appeal to a wide range of residents, from young professionals to families.”The City of Salina was awarded $25,000,000 through Kansas HB 2510 &amp; Kansas SB 267 by the Department of Commerce to help accommodate housing expansion needed for the exceptional number of new employees expected in Salina due to the robust economic development in the community. Salina Destination Development, LLC was selected through a competitive RFP process and approved by the Salina City Commission.<figure>
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 </figure>The new apartment complex will be situated at the intersection of Magnolia &amp; I 135 within Salina, offering residents convenient access to nearby shopping, dining &amp; entertainment. Phase 1 construction is expected to be completed in early 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.<h2>About Salina Destination Development</h2>Salina Destination Development (SDD) is a Kansas -based real estate development firm specializing in the creation of high-quality residential and commercial properties. Salina Destination Development is a partnership of Kansans lead by Dave Murfin, a Wichita businessman &amp; Kansas City developer Rick Worner. SDD is committed to developing projects that enhance the communities they serve and provide residents with exceptional living and working environments.

Salina Destination Development announces first phase of multi-family housing project

Parkinson's disease impacts millions of families each year, and to help fund research about and combat the condition, the local Punchin'Out Parkinson's organization planned its fifth Punchin' Out Parkinson's Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at LaCurva Mexican Restaurant in town.

"This is&nbsp;our fifth year of doing it, and we just had a good relationship with LaCurva," said Punchin' Out Parkinson's founder Kallie Burgardt. "So we asked them, and they agreed, so we just held it there&nbsp;every single&nbsp;year."

LaCurva will sell tacos by the dozen for $25 at the fundraiser, with the option of carryout or delivery. Punchin' Out Parkinson's also offers a pre-order option for donors.

"There's a lot of people who, rather than buying tacos, go to our website and donate or write a check," Burgardt said.&nbsp;

Burgardt founded the 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in 2019 after the death of her grandfather, Gene Heckel, from Parkinson's.

Punchin' Out Parkinson's aims to&nbsp;not only&nbsp;fund research for fighting the disease&nbsp;but also&nbsp;improve the quality of life for those currently living with it.&nbsp;

The organization promotes and provides a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum that utilizes punching bags and intense exercise to help reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson's symptoms.

To learn more about <a href="https://www.punchinoutparkinsons.org/">Punchin' Out Parkinson's, visit their website</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/punchinoutparkinsons">organization's Facebook page</a> to stay up-to-date with local events.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/95a4c0cb-94f9-49fc-b6f3-0949cee40f68">North Central Kansas counties prepare for 'Big Kansas Road Trip'</a>

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTParkinson's disease impacts millions of families each year, and to help fund research about and combat the condition, the local Punchin'Out Parkinson's organization planned its fifth Punchin' Out Parkinson's Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at LaCurva Mexican Restaurant in town."This is&nbsp;our fifth year of doing it, and we just had a good relationship with LaCurva," said Punchin' Out Parkinson's founder Kallie Burgardt. "So we asked them, and they agreed, so we just held it there&nbsp;every single&nbsp;year."LaCurva will sell tacos by the dozen for $25 at the fundraiser, with the option of carryout or delivery. Punchin' Out Parkinson's also offers a pre-order option for donors."There's a lot of people who, rather than buying tacos, go to our website and donate or write a check," Burgardt said.&nbsp;Burgardt founded the 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in 2019 after the death of her grandfather, Gene Heckel, from Parkinson's.Punchin' Out Parkinson's aims to&nbsp;not only&nbsp;fund research for fighting the disease&nbsp;but also&nbsp;improve the quality of life for those currently living with it.&nbsp;The organization promotes and provides a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum that utilizes punching bags and intense exercise to help reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson's symptoms.To learn more about <a href="https://www.punchinoutparkinsons.org/">Punchin' Out Parkinson's, visit their website</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/punchinoutparkinsons">organization's Facebook page</a> to stay up-to-date with local events.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/95a4c0cb-94f9-49fc-b6f3-0949cee40f68">North Central Kansas counties prepare for 'Big Kansas Road Trip'</a>

Punchin' Out Parkinson's annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser this Friday

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

On Wednesday, Abilene High School officially announced that former assistant Kyle Taylor would be elevated to head boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 season.

Taylor has served as assistant boys varsity coach for the last five years, after joining Abilene as head middle school&nbsp;boys coach in 2018.

Before his time with the Cowboys, Taylor spent seven seasons as head boys coach at Goddard High School, and worked as an assistant at Andover Central and Riley County prior to that.

“We are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Kyle Taylor as our new head boys basketball coach," Abilene AD Will Burton said. "We are excited for the leadership he will provide for our players both on and off the court as well as his work with programs throughout our community.”

In addition to helping lead the Cowboys to three state runs in four years, Taylor also brings in college playing experience at Kansas State, Butler County CC, and Fort Scott CC.

The Augusta native also helped lead his Orioles to a 4A state title during his playing days back in 2002.

Taylor takes the reigns from Erik Graefe, who stepped down this offseason after leading the Cowboys for the last four seasons, and coaching in Abilene for the last 18.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostOn Wednesday, Abilene High School officially announced that former assistant Kyle Taylor would be elevated to head boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 season.<figure>
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 </figure>Taylor has served as assistant boys varsity coach for the last five years, after joining Abilene as head middle school&nbsp;boys coach in 2018.Before his time with the Cowboys, Taylor spent seven seasons as head boys coach at Goddard High School, and worked as an assistant at Andover Central and Riley County prior to that.“We are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Kyle Taylor as our new head boys basketball coach," Abilene AD Will Burton said. "We are excited for the leadership he will provide for our players both on and off the court as well as his work with programs throughout our community.”In addition to helping lead the Cowboys to three state runs in four years, Taylor also brings in college playing experience at Kansas State, Butler County CC, and Fort Scott CC.The Augusta native also helped lead his Orioles to a 4A state title during his playing days back in 2002.Taylor takes the reigns from Erik Graefe, who stepped down this offseason after leading the Cowboys for the last four seasons, and coaching in Abilene for the last 18.

Kyle Taylor promoted to head boys basketball coach at Abilene

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Salina Tech students eligible for micro-internship program A new partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Board of Regents, the DeBruce Foundation and micro-internship firm Parker Dewey is aimed at helping college students gain real-world experience&nbsp;and&nbsp;get a foot in the door with potential future employers&nbsp;–&nbsp;and earn some cash.&nbsp;

"The micro-internships are for specific short-term projects or tasks an organization needs&nbsp;done," said Alisha Jester, Director of Business and Community Partnerships at Salina Tech. "Students in any of the college's programs are eligible, depending on the nature of the project. "It could be something like cleaning out and organizing a tool&nbsp;crib,&nbsp;or doing the marketing for an upcoming event," Jester said. "The Parker Dewey platform will help businesses find a student with the needed skills."

READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9c72f7a3-b048-4bae-9a82-007688917d21">&nbsp;Salina Tech ranked as a Top 5 nursing school in Kansas</a>

The program is open to students at any of the state's 32 public colleges and universities. The program is also available to&nbsp;recent graduates, Jester said.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;many projects can be done&nbsp;remotely, organizations don't need to be in the Salina area to take advantage of the opportunity.

"For the company, this is a low-stakes opportunity to try out a candidate and evaluate whether they're a good fit for each other," Jester said. "It's also a great option for smaller organizations that may need&nbsp;a little&nbsp;extra help but aren't ready to add a permanent position to the payroll."&nbsp;

For any given organization, the&nbsp;first two micro-internships are free; after that, businesses coordinate with Parker Dewey to set their project prices.

"For students, it's a way to gain experience they can put on their&nbsp;resumé,&nbsp;and make connections that can lead to a regular job," Jester said.&nbsp;

Students interested in learning more about the program or&nbsp;to sign&nbsp;up can go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/salinatech/students">https://info.parkerdewey.com/salinatech/students&nbsp;</a>

Organizations interested in learning more about the Parker Dewey internship program can contact Jester at 785-309-3152 or alisha.jester@salinatech.edu.

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 </figure>SubmittedSalina Tech students eligible for micro-internship program A new partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Board of Regents, the DeBruce Foundation and micro-internship firm Parker Dewey is aimed at helping college students gain real-world experience&nbsp;and&nbsp;get a foot in the door with potential future employers&nbsp;–&nbsp;and earn some cash.&nbsp;"The micro-internships are for specific short-term projects or tasks an organization needs&nbsp;done," said Alisha Jester, Director of Business and Community Partnerships at Salina Tech. "Students in any of the college's programs are eligible, depending on the nature of the project. "It could be something like cleaning out and organizing a tool&nbsp;crib,&nbsp;or doing the marketing for an upcoming event," Jester said. "The Parker Dewey platform will help businesses find a student with the needed skills."READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9c72f7a3-b048-4bae-9a82-007688917d21">&nbsp;Salina Tech ranked as a Top 5 nursing school in Kansas</a>The program is open to students at any of the state's 32 public colleges and universities. The program is also available to&nbsp;recent graduates, Jester said.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;many projects can be done&nbsp;remotely, organizations don't need to be in the Salina area to take advantage of the opportunity."For the company, this is a low-stakes opportunity to try out a candidate and evaluate whether they're a good fit for each other," Jester said. "It's also a great option for smaller organizations that may need&nbsp;a little&nbsp;extra help but aren't ready to add a permanent position to the payroll."&nbsp;For any given organization, the&nbsp;first two micro-internships are free; after that, businesses coordinate with Parker Dewey to set their project prices."For students, it's a way to gain experience they can put on their&nbsp;resumé,&nbsp;and make connections that can lead to a regular job," Jester said.&nbsp;Students interested in learning more about the program or&nbsp;to sign&nbsp;up can go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/salinatech/students">https://info.parkerdewey.com/salinatech/students&nbsp;</a>Organizations interested in learning more about the Parker Dewey internship program can contact Jester at 785-309-3152 or alisha.jester@salinatech.edu.

Salina Tech students eligible for micro-internship program

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter

Hello and happy Wednesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Last night, the cross-town rivalry between Salina South and Salina Central took place on both the diamonds, and it was a HUGE four-game sweep for the Cougars and Lady Cougars, who picked up wins of 9-6 and 7-0 on the softball diamond, and 11-4 and 17-1 on the baseball diamond.

All four games were streamed with live audio and video on Salina Post, and are now available for playback on-demand

Big news also broke out of Kansas Wesleyan on Tuesday when it was announced that head mens VB coach&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5550cb47-03d8-4f6f-8898-612123b9ae83?elinkdata=9800" target="_blank">Dustin Sahlmann</a>&nbsp;was named as GPAC Coach-of-the-Year headlining KWU's 2024 list of All-GPAC selections

In just his second season, Sahlmann led the Coyotes to new program heights, finishing with their first winning season, their first home playoff game, and their first trip to the conferences final four.

And finally Following a successful 12-year NFL career that included four Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl 50 title, Kansas Jayhawk Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday.

An undrafted free agent out of Kansas, Harris signed with the Denver Broncos in 2011 and spent his first nine seasons with the Broncos, which included four Pro Bowl appearances and the Super Bowl 50 title. Harris was named first-team All-Pro in 2016 and is a member of the 2010s NFL All-Decade team.

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out <a href="https://twitter.com/SPostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Salina Post</a> and stay tuned to <a href="http://910KINA.COM">910 KINA</a>.

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 </figure>By TYLER HENRY Lead SportswriterHello and happy Wednesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
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 </figure>_________Last night, the cross-town rivalry between Salina South and Salina Central took place on both the diamonds, and it was a HUGE four-game sweep for the Cougars and Lady Cougars, who picked up wins of 9-6 and 7-0 on the softball diamond, and 11-4 and 17-1 on the baseball diamond.All four games were streamed with live audio and video on Salina Post, and are now available for playback on-demand_________Big news also broke out of Kansas Wesleyan on Tuesday when it was announced that head mens VB coach&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5550cb47-03d8-4f6f-8898-612123b9ae83?elinkdata=9800" target="_blank">Dustin Sahlmann</a>&nbsp;was named as GPAC Coach-of-the-Year headlining KWU's 2024 list of All-GPAC selectionsIn just his second season, Sahlmann led the Coyotes to new program heights, finishing with their first winning season, their first home playoff game, and their first trip to the conferences final four._________And finally Following a successful 12-year NFL career that included four Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl 50 title, Kansas Jayhawk Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday.An undrafted free agent out of Kansas, Harris signed with the Denver Broncos in 2011 and spent his first nine seasons with the Broncos, which included four Pro Bowl appearances and the Super Bowl 50 title. Harris was named first-team All-Pro in 2016 and is a member of the 2010s NFL All-Decade team._________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out <a href="https://twitter.com/SPostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Salina Post</a> and stay tuned to <a href="http://910KINA.COM">910 KINA</a>.

910 KINA Sports Headlines — May 1

Today is the day — Smoky Hill River Festival wristbands are now available for purchase at businesses around central Kansas.&nbsp;

Admission to the 48th Epic Arts Party River Festival is by weekend wristband, $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate. Wristbands are available in many local locations and regional cities starting Wednesday, May 1.&nbsp;

Daily wristbands can be purchased at the festival gate for $10. Children 11 and under get in free.&nbsp;

READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>

Festival hours are Thursday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information and details or to see volunteer opportunities, visit <a href="http://www.riverfestival.com">www.riverfestival.com</a> or call 785-309-5770

Where in Salina can I purchase my wristband?

Business: 24/7 Travel Store I-135 Address: 671 Westport Blvd

24/7 Travel Store North 9th 2230 N. 9th

Equity Bank 1661 S. Ohio 317 S. Santa Fe

B &amp; K Prescription 601 E. Iron

Bank of Tescott 2040 S. Ohio 600 S. Santa Fe

Bennington State Bank 2130 S. Ohio 200 S. 9th

Capital Federal Savings 2550 S 9th

Central National Bank 454 S. Ohio

Chiropractic Wellness Center 1130 E. Cloud

City Clerk's office 300 W. Ash, City/County Bldg. Rm. 206

Dillions - #41 1201 W Crawford St

Drs. Cooper, Banninger, &amp; Ebert 1000 E. Cloud (closed on Friday)

First Bank Kansas 1333 W. Crawford 2259 S. 9th St. 235 S. Santa Fe

S.M. Hanson Music 335 S. Clark St.

Presbyterian Manor 2601 E. Crawford

Salina Reg. Health Center 400 S. Santa Fe

Smoky Hill Museum Store 211 W. Iron

Solomon State Bank 605 E. Magnolia

Sunflower Bank 176 N Santa Fe 2450 S. 9th 2070 S. Ohio

Not from Salina? Check out other locations to purchase <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/attend/#admission">wristbands here</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTToday is the day — Smoky Hill River Festival wristbands are now available for purchase at businesses around central Kansas.&nbsp;Admission to the 48th Epic Arts Party River Festival is by weekend wristband, $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate. Wristbands are available in many local locations and regional cities starting Wednesday, May 1.&nbsp;Daily wristbands can be purchased at the festival gate for $10. Children 11 and under get in free.&nbsp;READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>Festival hours are Thursday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.For more information and details or to see volunteer opportunities, visit <a href="http://www.riverfestival.com">www.riverfestival.com</a> or call 785-309-5770<h2>Where in Salina can I purchase my wristband?</h2>Business: 24/7 Travel Store I-135 Address: 671 Westport Blvd24/7 Travel Store North 9th 2230 N. 9thEquity Bank 1661 S. Ohio 317 S. Santa FeB &amp; K Prescription 601 E. IronBank of Tescott 2040 S. Ohio 600 S. Santa FeBank VI 1900 S. OhioBennington State Bank 2130 S. Ohio 200 S. 9thCapital Federal Savings 2550 S 9th Central National Bank 454 S. OhioWal-MartChamber of Commerce 120 W. AshChiropractic Wellness Center 1130 E. CloudCity Clerk's office 300 W. Ash, City/County Bldg. Rm. 206Dillions - #41 1201 W Crawford StDillions -#74 2350 Planet AveDillons - #95 1235 E. CloudDrs. Cooper, Banninger, &amp; Ebert 1000 E. Cloud (closed on Friday)First Bank Kansas 1333 W. Crawford 2259 S. 9th St. 235 S. Santa FeS.M. Hanson Music 335 S. Clark St.Key Rexall 901 E. CrawfordPresbyterian Manor 2601 E. CrawfordSalina Reg. Health Center 400 S. Santa FeSmoky Hill Museum Store 211 W. IronSolomon State Bank 605 E. MagnoliaSunflower Bank 176 N Santa Fe 2450 S. 9th 2070 S. OhioUMB Bank 100 S. Santa FeWaters Hardware 460 S Ohio StNot from Salina? Check out other locations to purchase <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/attend/#admission">wristbands here</a>.&nbsp;

Wristbands for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival now on sale 

By SALINA POST Lead Reporter - Salina Post

Between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, a 30-year-old Salina resident in the 2200 block of Wesley Street noticed her vehicle missing from the driveway of her home.

After phoning a few family members and friends to see if someone she knew had taken the vehicle, she found that an unknown suspect likely stole the white 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Salina Police Department (SPD) Capt. James Feldman said the victim reported the stolen vehicle to SPD officers on Tuesday, April 30.

"Not&nbsp;sure how they got it because the victim had all their keys for the vehicle," said Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman.&nbsp;"The vehicle was valued at $25,000, and there were no other distinguishing marks or damage on&nbsp;the vehicle."

Feldman said the report stated that the victim had all her vehicle keys accounted for but did not state if the Tahoe was unlocked when the unknown suspect stole it.

SPD officers continue to investigate the case. There are no suspects at this time.

Salina Post will update this story as more information becomes available.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0b5c37b6-1003-4215-8430-460ba7253369">Scammers impersonate FTC, demands $50,000 from Salina resident</a>

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 </figure>By SALINA POST Lead Reporter - Salina PostBetween 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, a 30-year-old Salina resident in the 2200 block of Wesley Street noticed her vehicle missing from the driveway of her home.After phoning a few family members and friends to see if someone she knew had taken the vehicle, she found that an unknown suspect likely stole the white 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe.Salina Police Department (SPD) Capt. James Feldman said the victim reported the stolen vehicle to SPD officers on Tuesday, April 30."Not&nbsp;sure how they got it because the victim had all their keys for the vehicle," said Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman.&nbsp;"The vehicle was valued at $25,000, and there were no other distinguishing marks or damage on&nbsp;the vehicle."Feldman said the report stated that the victim had all her vehicle keys accounted for but did not state if the Tahoe was unlocked when the unknown suspect stole it.SPD officers continue to investigate the case. There are no suspects at this time.Salina Post will update this story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0b5c37b6-1003-4215-8430-460ba7253369">Scammers impersonate FTC, demands $50,000 from Salina resident</a>

Salina resident reports vehicle stolen from driveway

The City of Salina’s 16th annual E-waste Recycling Event will be held at the Berkley Family Recreational Area, 841 Markley Rd. on Saturday May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year we are delighted to be joined by the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to collect donations of non-perishables and personal hygiene goods.&nbsp;

E-waste is consumer electronic equipment that is obsolete and needs to be discarded properly. Computers, televisions, cameras, gaming systems, phones and microwaves are examples of E-waste. Recycling electronic equipment not only preserves resources like aluminum, copper, gold, silver and ferrous metals; it also diverts toxic materials like mercury, lead, and cadmium from the landfill. When electronic equipment is recycled, landfill space is also saved.&nbsp;

The event is open to Saline County residents, businesses, and organizations. Nearly any device with a cord or uses a battery will be accepted. However, there are some exceptions. To see a detailed list of items that will and will not be accepted at the event visit: <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/www.salina-ks.gov/ewaste" target="_blank">www.salina-ks.gov/ewaste</a>.&nbsp;

Most items will be recycled for free, however there will be a fee collected for the following items:&nbsp;

· Appliances containing Freon………………………………$10.00&nbsp;

· CRT Monitors……………………………………..........…….$5.00&nbsp;

LCD, LED &amp; Plasma……………………………….$20.00&nbsp;

CRT………………………………………………….$30.00&nbsp;

Projection…………………………………………...$45.00&nbsp;

Participants should enter the event from Markley Road at the water tower and then proceed to the drop-off location by following the traffic cones and signs. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff members collect the e-waste and Food Bank donations. Once drop-off is complete, participants should exit onto Markley Road at Dean Evans Stadium. Due to popularity of the event expect longer wait times in the morning hours.&nbsp;

For more information, visit: <a href="http://salina-ks.gov/ewaste">salina-ks.gov/ewaste</a> or contact the City of Salina’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (785) 826-6638.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedThe City of Salina’s 16th annual E-waste Recycling Event will be held at the Berkley Family Recreational Area, 841 Markley Rd. on Saturday May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year we are delighted to be joined by the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to collect donations of non-perishables and personal hygiene goods.&nbsp;E-waste is consumer electronic equipment that is obsolete and needs to be discarded properly. Computers, televisions, cameras, gaming systems, phones and microwaves are examples of E-waste. Recycling electronic equipment not only preserves resources like aluminum, copper, gold, silver and ferrous metals; it also diverts toxic materials like mercury, lead, and cadmium from the landfill. When electronic equipment is recycled, landfill space is also saved.&nbsp;The event is open to Saline County residents, businesses, and organizations. Nearly any device with a cord or uses a battery will be accepted. However, there are some exceptions. To see a detailed list of items that will and will not be accepted at the event visit: <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/www.salina-ks.gov/ewaste" target="_blank">www.salina-ks.gov/ewaste</a>.&nbsp;Most items will be recycled for free, however there will be a fee collected for the following items:&nbsp;· Appliances containing Freon………………………………$10.00&nbsp;· CRT Monitors……………………………………..........…….$5.00&nbsp;· TVs&nbsp;LCD, LED &amp; Plasma……………………………….$20.00&nbsp;CRT………………………………………………….$30.00&nbsp;Projection…………………………………………...$45.00&nbsp;Participants should enter the event from Markley Road at the water tower and then proceed to the drop-off location by following the traffic cones and signs. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff members collect the e-waste and Food Bank donations. Once drop-off is complete, participants should exit onto Markley Road at Dean Evans Stadium. Due to popularity of the event expect longer wait times in the morning hours.&nbsp;For more information, visit: <a href="http://salina-ks.gov/ewaste">salina-ks.gov/ewaste</a> or contact the City of Salina’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (785) 826-6638.&nbsp;

City of Salina to host E-waste recycling & food drive event May 4

Salina Regional Health Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from <a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">The Leapfrog Group,</a> a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

 “This rating means a lot for our community,” said Joel Phelps, CEO at Salina Regional Health Center. “For our patients, it means Salina Regional Health Center is among a group of the safest hospitals in America. For our business leaders, it means Salina Regional provides an exceptional return on investment for health plans provided to their employees. And for our team, our staff and providers, it means their hard work and intense focus on patient safety and patient outcomes has been recognized and honored."

“Everyone who works at Salina Regional Health Center should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Salina Regional Health Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The

<a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade</a> is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714576660975.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy SRHC" />
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 </figure>SubmittedSalina Regional Health Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from <a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">The Leapfrog Group,</a> a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “This rating means a lot for our community,” said Joel Phelps, CEO at Salina Regional Health Center. “For our patients, it means Salina Regional Health Center is among a group of the safest hospitals in America. For our business leaders, it means Salina Regional provides an exceptional return on investment for health plans provided to their employees. And for our team, our staff and providers, it means their hard work and intense focus on patient safety and patient outcomes has been recognized and honored."“Everyone who works at Salina Regional Health Center should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Salina Regional Health Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The<a href="https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/">Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade</a> is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

SRHC earns an ‘A’ grade for hospital safety from national nonprofit watchdog

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.&nbsp;

Salina Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. To submit obituaries email the obituary text and a photo of the deceased to olivia.bergmeier@eagleradio.net

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.&nbsp;Salina Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. To submit obituaries email the obituary text and a photo of the deceased to olivia.bergmeier@eagleradio.net

Recent obituaries and service times

On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/decee14ad43f408e8db51daf87020a41" target="_blank">death of Osama bin Laden</a>&nbsp;during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)

In 1707, the Kingdom of Great Britain was created as a treaty merging England and Scotland took effect.

In 1866, three days of race-related rioting erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, as white mobs targeted Black people, 46 of whom were killed, along with two whites. (The violence spurred passage of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution defining American citizenship and equal protection under the law.)

In 1960, the Soviet Union shot down an American U-2 reconnaissance plane over Sverdlovsk and captured its pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

In 1963, James W. Whittaker became the first American to conquer Mount Everest as he and Sherpa guide Nawang Gombu reached the summit.

In 1964, the computer programming language BASIC (Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) was created by Dartmouth College professors John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz.

In 1971, the intercity passenger rail service&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-joe-biden-business-travel-amtrak-e2130be609402255a2b835c2c006854f">Amtrak went into operation</a>.

In 1991,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-entertainment-sports-baseball-texas-dbad178ea9f2217e988b303849813659">Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers&nbsp;</a>threw his seventh no-hitter at age 44, shutting out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0.

In 1992, on the third day of the Los Angeles riots, a visibly shaken&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-7f715b1715c345a7a6100567bf43fdf4">Rodney King&nbsp;</a>appeared in public to appeal for calm, pleading, “Can we all get along?”

In 2009, Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced his retirement effective at the end of the court’s term in late June. (President Barack Obama chose federal judge Sonia Sotomayor to succeed him.)

In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II, moving his predecessor a step closer to sainthood in a Vatican Mass attended by some 1.5 million pilgrims.

In 2013,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/music-1f2880813e92412eb534d39b801c9bb7">Chris Kelly,</a>&nbsp;half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross, died in Atlanta at age 34.

In 2015, Baltimore’s top prosecutor charged six police officers with felonies ranging from assault to murder in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who’d suffered a spinal injury while riding in a police van. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-8bb9b0fb460746dc87a53ba416789269">None of the officers would be convicted</a>.)

In 2020,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-health-9abbfec50de663093cadb0d6cd39c0d2">U.S. regulators allowed emergency use of remdesivir,&nbsp;</a>the first drug that appeared to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster.

In 2021, Medina Spirit, trained by Bob Baffert, won the Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun. (A post-race drug test was positive for a banned steroid, which would lead to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-horse-racing-kentucky-derby-bob-baffert-14e9248257b81c5aa63ff1639b270be9">horse’s disqualification</a>&nbsp;and Baffert’s suspension. Medina Spirit collapsed and died in December 2021 after a workout.)

In 2022, a long-awaited effort to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-europe-united-nations-evacuations-e4baa53858859d18b73b3c3e09f7d43f">evacuate people from a sprawling steel plant&nbsp;</a>in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol began. The United Nations said the operation was being carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross and in coordination with Ukrainian and Russian officials.

In 2023,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/first-republic-bank-silicon-valley-fdic-5ab48702b7136d42f73ac13e0a20955d">regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank</a>&nbsp;in the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569811242.png" alt="President Barack Obama reads his statement to photographers after making a televised statement on the death of Osama bin Laden from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)" />
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 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/decee14ad43f408e8db51daf87020a41" target="_blank">death of Osama bin Laden</a>&nbsp;during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1707, the Kingdom of Great Britain was created as a treaty merging England and Scotland took effect.In 1866, three days of race-related rioting erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, as white mobs targeted Black people, 46 of whom were killed, along with two whites. (The violence spurred passage of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution defining American citizenship and equal protection under the law.)In 1960, the Soviet Union shot down an American U-2 reconnaissance plane over Sverdlovsk and captured its pilot, Francis Gary Powers.In 1963, James W. Whittaker became the first American to conquer Mount Everest as he and Sherpa guide Nawang Gombu reached the summit.In 1964, the computer programming language BASIC (Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) was created by Dartmouth College professors John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz.In 1971, the intercity passenger rail service&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-joe-biden-business-travel-amtrak-e2130be609402255a2b835c2c006854f">Amtrak went into operation</a>.In 1991,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-entertainment-sports-baseball-texas-dbad178ea9f2217e988b303849813659">Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers&nbsp;</a>threw his seventh no-hitter at age 44, shutting out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0.In 1992, on the third day of the Los Angeles riots, a visibly shaken&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-7f715b1715c345a7a6100567bf43fdf4">Rodney King&nbsp;</a>appeared in public to appeal for calm, pleading, “Can we all get along?”In 2009, Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced his retirement effective at the end of the court’s term in late June. (President Barack Obama chose federal judge Sonia Sotomayor to succeed him.)In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II, moving his predecessor a step closer to sainthood in a Vatican Mass attended by some 1.5 million pilgrims.In 2013,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/music-1f2880813e92412eb534d39b801c9bb7">Chris Kelly,</a>&nbsp;half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross, died in Atlanta at age 34.In 2015, Baltimore’s top prosecutor charged six police officers with felonies ranging from assault to murder in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who’d suffered a spinal injury while riding in a police van. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-8bb9b0fb460746dc87a53ba416789269">None of the officers would be convicted</a>.)In 2020,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-health-9abbfec50de663093cadb0d6cd39c0d2">U.S. regulators allowed emergency use of remdesivir,&nbsp;</a>the first drug that appeared to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster.In 2021, Medina Spirit, trained by Bob Baffert, won the Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun. (A post-race drug test was positive for a banned steroid, which would lead to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-horse-racing-kentucky-derby-bob-baffert-14e9248257b81c5aa63ff1639b270be9">horse’s disqualification</a>&nbsp;and Baffert’s suspension. Medina Spirit collapsed and died in December 2021 after a workout.)In 2022, a long-awaited effort to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-europe-united-nations-evacuations-e4baa53858859d18b73b3c3e09f7d43f">evacuate people from a sprawling steel plant&nbsp;</a>in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol began. The United Nations said the operation was being carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross and in coordination with Ukrainian and Russian officials.In 2023,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/first-republic-bank-silicon-valley-fdic-5ab48702b7136d42f73ac13e0a20955d">regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank</a>&nbsp;in the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.

Today in History, May 1

<a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu">By LISA MOSER </a>K-State Research and Extension news service

Depending on the job, some people may have to complete a fitness test to prove that they can complete what will be required of them to be successful.

For bulls whose job it is to breed cows, the fitness test often comes in the form of a breeding soundness exam completed by a veterinarian in the weeks ahead of pasture turnout, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.

Speaking on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattle-chat-bulls-fail-breeding-exam">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said there are several components to a breeding soundness exam.

“With that exam, we make sure the bull is in good body condition and that his feet and legs are sound. We also palpate the scrotum and observe his penis to be sure it moves freely. And then we test a semen sample to assess the quality of the sperm he is producing,” Larson said.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/34c0200d-54c2-42ed-8c22-c5b544676d44">Dry fields contribute to damage by alfalfa weevils, says K-State entomologist</a>

Relating to the semen sample, K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers explained what the base criteria are for the semen to pass.

“We want 70% of the bull’s sperm cells to be normal morphology and 30% of those cells to have a normal, forward-progressive motility,” Lubbers said.

These tests are typically done in the spring before the bulls are turned out into breeding pastures with the females.

Unfortunately, not all bulls pass their breeding soundness exam. That can happen for a variety of reasons, said the veterinarians.

So that begs the question: What should producers do with a bull who fails the exam?

“It really depends on the age of the bull and why he failed,” Lubbers said.

If the bull is around 12 months of age and he fails on semen quality, Larson recommends producers retest the bull in a few weeks.

“Because of the cattle breeds that we have in the U.S., I don’t expect all bulls will be fertile at 12 months of age, but by the time they are 15 months old, their age should not be a limiting factor,” Larson said.

Lubbers said there are some health challenges relating to a bull’s movement that can cause him to fail on exam day, but as he recovers that should not be a barrier to him passing a future evaluation.

“If he has a foot abscess, he will fail the exam but that is easy to treat and his prognosis of being able to return to breeding is good,” Lubbers said. “However, if he only has 20% normal sperm under the microscope, he may never pass. And that is why some fails are different than others.”

To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattle-chat-bulls-fail-breeding-exam">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/95a4c0cb-94f9-49fc-b6f3-0949cee40f68">North Central Kansas counties prepare for 'Big Kansas Road Trip'</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569477275.jpeg" alt="K-State veterinarians offer recommendations about how to manage a bull if he doesn’t pass his breeding soundness exam." />
 <figcaption>K-State veterinarians offer recommendations about how to manage a bull if he doesn’t pass his breeding soundness exam.</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu">By LISA MOSER </a>K-State Research and Extension news serviceDepending on the job, some people may have to complete a fitness test to prove that they can complete what will be required of them to be successful.For bulls whose job it is to breed cows, the fitness test often comes in the form of a breeding soundness exam completed by a veterinarian in the weeks ahead of pasture turnout, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.Speaking on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattle-chat-bulls-fail-breeding-exam">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said there are several components to a breeding soundness exam.“With that exam, we make sure the bull is in good body condition and that his feet and legs are sound. We also palpate the scrotum and observe his penis to be sure it moves freely. And then we test a semen sample to assess the quality of the sperm he is producing,” Larson said.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/34c0200d-54c2-42ed-8c22-c5b544676d44">Dry fields contribute to damage by alfalfa weevils, says K-State entomologist</a>Relating to the semen sample, K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers explained what the base criteria are for the semen to pass.“We want 70% of the bull’s sperm cells to be normal morphology and 30% of those cells to have a normal, forward-progressive motility,” Lubbers said.These tests are typically done in the spring before the bulls are turned out into breeding pastures with the females.Unfortunately, not all bulls pass their breeding soundness exam. That can happen for a variety of reasons, said the veterinarians.So that begs the question: What should producers do with a bull who fails the exam?“It really depends on the age of the bull and why he failed,” Lubbers said.If the bull is around 12 months of age and he fails on semen quality, Larson recommends producers retest the bull in a few weeks.“Because of the cattle breeds that we have in the U.S., I don’t expect all bulls will be fertile at 12 months of age, but by the time they are 15 months old, their age should not be a limiting factor,” Larson said.Lubbers said there are some health challenges relating to a bull’s movement that can cause him to fail on exam day, but as he recovers that should not be a barrier to him passing a future evaluation.“If he has a foot abscess, he will fail the exam but that is easy to treat and his prognosis of being able to return to breeding is good,” Lubbers said. “However, if he only has 20% normal sperm under the microscope, he may never pass. And that is why some fails are different than others.”To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattle-chat-bulls-fail-breeding-exam">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/95a4c0cb-94f9-49fc-b6f3-0949cee40f68">North Central Kansas counties prepare for 'Big Kansas Road Trip'</a>

KSRE Cattle Chat: What to do when a bull fails breeding soundness exam

Tonight Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East-southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">To view Salina Post's LIVE weather radar, click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Tonight Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East-southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">To view Salina Post's LIVE weather radar, click here.&nbsp;</a>

NWS-Wichita three day weather forecast for Salina

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

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

NAME:&nbsp;Abrams,Crystal Lyn REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appeard

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

NAME:&nbsp;Huiett,Joseph Adam REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Miller,Rodney Gerome REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appeard

NAME:&nbsp;Reed,Lisa Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

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

NAME:&nbsp;Roberson,Darnell Alseno REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting

NAME:&nbsp;Sutton-Kearn,Christopher Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Thomason,Jessica Louise REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Toney,Ryan Logan Jasper REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Villalpando,Tara Larae REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714568937554.jpeg" alt="Abrams,Crystal Lyn" />
 <figcaption>Abrams,Crystal Lyn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Abrams,Crystal Lyn REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appeard<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569032517.jpeg" alt="Grant,Aaron Ashley" />
 <figcaption>Grant,Aaron Ashley</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Grant,Aaron Ashley REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569043979.jpeg" alt="Huiett,Joseph Adam" />
 <figcaption>Huiett,Joseph Adam</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Huiett,Joseph Adam REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569058423.jpeg" alt="Miller,Rodney Gerome" />
 <figcaption>Miller,Rodney Gerome</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Miller,Rodney Gerome REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appeard<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569070251.jpeg" alt="Reed,Lisa Marie" />
 <figcaption>Reed,Lisa Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reed,Lisa Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyDriving While SuspendedPoss of marijuanaTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Vehicle registrationOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569089563.jpeg" alt="Roberson,Darnell Alseno" />
 <figcaption>Roberson,Darnell Alseno</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Roberson,Darnell Alseno REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569104390.jpeg" alt="Sutton-Kearn,Christopher Dean" />
 <figcaption>Sutton-Kearn,Christopher Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Sutton-Kearn,Christopher Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569118787.jpeg" alt="Thomason,Jessica Louise" />
 <figcaption>Thomason,Jessica Louise</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Thomason,Jessica Louise REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569149176.jpeg" alt="Toney,Ryan Logan Jasper" />
 <figcaption>Toney,Ryan Logan Jasper</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Toney,Ryan Logan Jasper REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantCriminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714569170184.jpeg" alt="Villalpando,Tara Larae" />
 <figcaption>Villalpando,Tara Larae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Villalpando,Tara Larae REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 1

Hundreds of people from all over the state and beyond will explore Ellsworth and Lincoln counties plus the community of Lucas in Russell County on May 2-5 as part of the sixth<a href="https://bigkansasroadtrip.com/"> Big Kansas Road Trip</a>.

A project of the non-profit Kansas Sampler Foundation, the purpose of the event is to provide the public firsthand experiences in rural communities and to give these cities a chance to showcase who they are and what they have.

&nbsp;“If you have the Explorer spirit and want to get down to the granular level of knowing rural Kansas, this is a friendly space to do that, ”said Marci Penner, co-director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation.

The public chooses their adventure from a list of 256 entries that include attractions, shops, stops, restaurants, and events in the 12 participating cities. Each person makes their own choice of where to go and when.

There are two state lakes, Kanopolis and Wilson and two scenic byways, Post Rock Scenic Byway and parts of the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway,&nbsp; located in the BKRT area.

In Ellsworth County, a sampling of events includes cattle branding, missile silo tours, Czech dancing, Big Band music and swing dancing, frontier army re-enactments, folk music jamming and pie, a ranger chat about petroglyphs plus attractions like Mushroom Rock State Park, Faris Caves, local museums, Kansas Originals, and the World’s Largest Czech Egg.

Grow Ellsworth County Executive Director, Stacie Schmidt said the Big Kansas Roadtrip has a huge impact on communies, like Ellsworth, even long after the road trip is over.

&nbsp;"We've asked community members to be prideful of their community, to be welcoming. Local people keep asking, 'Is it for us?' Yes it is 100%," Schmidt said. "We want our local communities to go out and become a tourist in their own community and look at all the fantastic things they have in their backyard."&nbsp;

In Lincoln County, there will be Danish pancakes served in Denmark, post rock quarry demonstrations, pie on the porch, owl hikes, dark sky viewing, bingo night, and attractions including local museums, the Lincoln Art Center, the Cookbook House, stone bridges, a microbrewery, the Saline River Dam, post rock buildings, restored buildings, grave witching, and fossil displays.

Lucas, the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas, includes the Garden of Eden and Grassroots Art Center, the Florence Deeble House, Miller’s Park, the World’s Largest Things Roadside Sideshow Expo, the Bowl Plaza, numerous galleries, an artist cooperative, Brant’s Meat Market, Main Street Pole Art, sculptures, murals, Victorian Geckos, stonework demonstrations, and much more.

One of the fun ways event organizers are tracking attendees is through a map pin board.&nbsp;

"We're sending out visitor logs to all of our participating attractions in shops, shops and restaurants," Schmidt said. "We're also inviting people to add a pin to a board map so people can show where they're from."&nbsp;

"I think this is the biggest opportunity that we have seen in Ellsworth County for tourism in maybe ever," Schmidt said. "The other thing I have been telling people is the<a href="https://bigkansasroadtrip.com/2024-bkrt-guide">&nbsp;road trip guide</a>&nbsp;has an extended shelf life and we know that people don't make it to everything they want to see. So they come back and the ripple effects are huge for the host county."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTHundreds of people from all over the state and beyond will explore Ellsworth and Lincoln counties plus the community of Lucas in Russell County on May 2-5 as part of the sixth<a href="https://bigkansasroadtrip.com/"> Big Kansas Road Trip</a>.A project of the non-profit Kansas Sampler Foundation, the purpose of the event is to provide the public firsthand experiences in rural communities and to give these cities a chance to showcase who they are and what they have.&nbsp;“If you have the Explorer spirit and want to get down to the granular level of knowing rural Kansas, this is a friendly space to do that, ”said Marci Penner, co-director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation.The public chooses their adventure from a list of 256 entries that include attractions, shops, stops, restaurants, and events in the 12 participating cities. Each person makes their own choice of where to go and when.There are two state lakes, Kanopolis and Wilson and two scenic byways, Post Rock Scenic Byway and parts of the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway,&nbsp; located in the BKRT area.<figure>
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 </figure>In Ellsworth County, a sampling of events includes cattle branding, missile silo tours, Czech dancing, Big Band music and swing dancing, frontier army re-enactments, folk music jamming and pie, a ranger chat about petroglyphs plus attractions like Mushroom Rock State Park, Faris Caves, local museums, Kansas Originals, and the World’s Largest Czech Egg.Grow Ellsworth County Executive Director, Stacie Schmidt said the Big Kansas Roadtrip has a huge impact on communies, like Ellsworth, even long after the road trip is over.&nbsp;"We've asked community members to be prideful of their community, to be welcoming. Local people keep asking, 'Is it for us?' Yes it is 100%," Schmidt said. "We want our local communities to go out and become a tourist in their own community and look at all the fantastic things they have in their backyard."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713884890150.jpeg" alt="Sylvan Grove Post Rock Country" />
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 </figure>In Lincoln County, there will be Danish pancakes served in Denmark, post rock quarry demonstrations, pie on the porch, owl hikes, dark sky viewing, bingo night, and attractions including local museums, the Lincoln Art Center, the Cookbook House, stone bridges, a microbrewery, the Saline River Dam, post rock buildings, restored buildings, grave witching, and fossil displays.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623422197048.png" alt="The Garden of Eden in Lucas is the oldest intact art environment in the U.S. Kansas Tourism Office" />
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 </figure>Lucas, the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas, includes the Garden of Eden and Grassroots Art Center, the Florence Deeble House, Miller’s Park, the World’s Largest Things Roadside Sideshow Expo, the Bowl Plaza, numerous galleries, an artist cooperative, Brant’s Meat Market, Main Street Pole Art, sculptures, murals, Victorian Geckos, stonework demonstrations, and much more.One of the fun ways event organizers are tracking attendees is through a map pin board.&nbsp;"We're sending out visitor logs to all of our participating attractions in shops, shops and restaurants," Schmidt said. "We're also inviting people to add a pin to a board map so people can show where they're from."&nbsp;"I think this is the biggest opportunity that we have seen in Ellsworth County for tourism in maybe ever," Schmidt said. "The other thing I have been telling people is the<a href="https://bigkansasroadtrip.com/2024-bkrt-guide">&nbsp;road trip guide</a>&nbsp;has an extended shelf life and we know that people don't make it to everything they want to see. So they come back and the ripple effects are huge for the host county."&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Central Kansas counties prepare for 'Big Kansas Road Trip'

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Hello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

On Monday The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>&nbsp;gave tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;a significant raise with a new two-year contract

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $34.25 million with $17 million fully guaranteed for this season and most of the rest to be guaranteed on the third day of the 2025 league year.

Kelce, who has been selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro, had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns last season.

<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/sUz5PCYL-ATjzBQNW.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Sports Update Tues" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Hello and happy Tuesday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
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 </figure>_________On Monday The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>&nbsp;gave tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;a significant raise with a new two-year contractA source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $34.25 million with $17 million fully guaranteed for this season and most of the rest to be guaranteed on the third day of the 2025 league year.Kelce, who has been selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro, had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns last season._________From the gridiron to the diamond Monday also saw the release of both KCAC championship tournament brackets, and both K-Dub teams will participate in Great Bend this weekThe softball team snuck into bracket play following a sweep of Bethany College last Wednesday, they will be the 7-seed facing Ottawa&nbsp;at noon this WednesdayMeanwhile the Coyote baseball team will look to double down after winning a KCAC regular season title, facing Evangel&nbsp;on Wednesday evening&nbsp;as this year’s 1-seed&nbsp;_________And finally speaking of baseball and softball we will be providing full coverage of all four games between South and Central today on Salina Post, with audio and video streaming for free. First pitch for both doubleheaders is slated for&nbsp;4pm_________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out the Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6bfe0522-8f55-4fd0-99ec-058c84d3c808">910 KINA Sports Headlines — April 29</a>