The 2024 Smoky Hill River Festival Medallion Quest is underway!

The first clue was revealed this afternoon at the Smoky Hill Museum. It is:

Clue No. Three: West of a wide path

· $2,000 in Festival Gift Certificates, to be used for purchases in the Fine Art and Craft Show or Art/Craft Demonstration Area during the Festival weekend

· Four complimentary Festival admission wristbands

· One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)

· An invitation for four to attend the evening PREMIERE Art Patron Party on Thursday, June 13

· Four Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts

“The Festival Medallion Quest is the perfect way to kick off the festival season,” said Salina Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson. “Thousands of searchers get to see the town with new eyes as they interpret clues and get creative trying to find the Medallion.”

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

Clues will be released at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily on the Quest website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.festivalmedallionquest.com/" target="_blank">www.festivalmedallionquest.com</a>,&nbsp;beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, on the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum.

The clues will also be posted outside the west doors on Eighth Street at the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities office on the corner of Eighth and Iron Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp;

No purchase is necessary to participate or win.

Employees of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities or SAH Foundation Board members and their families are not eligible to win.

Participants assume all risk and release the City of Salina, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities, and the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation from liability for any injuries or damages to themselves.

Clues WILL NOT be given over the phone or via email

The Medallion will be easy to remove from its location and WILL NOT require climbing, digging, tools or ladders, or the destruction of property.

The objects are located on public property within the Salina city limits, which may include City parks.&nbsp;Curfews hours for all City parks remain in effect during the Quest and are posted at each park.

The Medallion will be easy to identify because it will have a message and contact information attached or written directly on it.

DO NOT&nbsp;post any photos of an object on social media until it has been officially confirmed to be genuine.

Once the Medallion has been confirmed as found, the public will be notified of the time and place where the official press conference and award presentation will take place.

Notification will be posted on the Festival Medallion Quest and Smoky Hill River Festival websites, through participating local media partners, and physically outside the west entrance of the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Office at 211 W. Iron Ave.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715896687504.jpeg" alt="Photo by Nate King" />
 <figcaption>Photo by Nate King</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe 2024 Smoky Hill River Festival Medallion Quest is underway!The first clue was revealed this afternoon at the Smoky Hill Museum. It is:Clue No. Three: West of a wide path<h2>Medallion Quest 2024 prize package</h2>· $1,000 in cash· $2,000 in Festival Gift Certificates, to be used for purchases in the Fine Art and Craft Show or Art/Craft Demonstration Area during the Festival weekend· Four complimentary Festival admission wristbands· One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)· An invitation for four to attend the evening PREMIERE Art Patron Party on Thursday, June 13· Four Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts“The Festival Medallion Quest is the perfect way to kick off the festival season,” said Salina Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson. “Thousands of searchers get to see the town with new eyes as they interpret clues and get creative trying to find the Medallion.”READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>Clues will be released at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily on the Quest website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.festivalmedallionquest.com/" target="_blank">www.festivalmedallionquest.com</a>,&nbsp;beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, on the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum.The clues will also be posted outside the west doors on Eighth Street at the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities office on the corner of Eighth and Iron Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Medallion Quest Rules</h2>No purchase is necessary to participate or win.Employees of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities or SAH Foundation Board members and their families are not eligible to win.Participants assume all risk and release the City of Salina, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities, and the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation from liability for any injuries or damages to themselves.Clues WILL NOT be given over the phone or via emailThe Medallion will be easy to remove from its location and WILL NOT require climbing, digging, tools or ladders, or the destruction of property.The objects are located on public property within the Salina city limits, which may include City parks.&nbsp;Curfews hours for all City parks remain in effect during the Quest and are posted at each park.NOTHING will be hidden:At Kenwood or Oakdale ParksOn Private PropertyOn Salina Airport Authority PropertyThe Medallion will be easy to identify because it will have a message and contact information attached or written directly on it.DO NOT&nbsp;post any photos of an object on social media until it has been officially confirmed to be genuine.Once the Medallion has been confirmed as found, the public will be notified of the time and place where the official press conference and award presentation will take place.Notification will be posted on the Festival Medallion Quest and Smoky Hill River Festival websites, through participating local media partners, and physically outside the west entrance of the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Office at 211 W. Iron Ave.

Third Medallion Quest Clue revealed

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina Post

With the budget at the forefront of most commissioners' minds, the Saline County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, and began tackling its action item agenda, which included three items: two requests from Saline County Road and Bridge and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding management.

All commissioners participated in the meeting, with District One Commissioner Monte Shadwick calling in online.

Board of County Commissioners present on Tuesday, May 14:

District One — Monte Shadwick District Two — Robert Vidricksen District Three — Rodger Sparks District Four — James Weese District Five — Chairman Joe Hay Jr.

Saline County Road and Bridge mulcher attachment

Saline County Road and Bridge Administrator Darren Fishel first presented a mulcher attachment purchase to commissioners, which includes a $73,385 price tag.

Fishel told commissioners that this purchase would account for an additional mulcher attachment for its two other tree management crews, completing the team with the third crew gaining its own mulcher.

"You said this is the last time we're going to hit this account for this year, so that means for the next eight months, you're not going to come to us for any more equipment. Can I count on that?" Vidricksen asked Fishel.

"Things happen sometimes — you can't predict what's either going to break or sometimes things become available to the secondary market that you say, 'Oh, we could upgrade some of our equipment,'" Fishel said. "I don't plan on any more [purchases] this year."&nbsp;

After a few further questions and comments from Vidricksen and Weese, Vidricksen said he saw the necessity for the purchase. Still, with the department already owning two other mulcher attachments, he had difficulty approving the purchase.

Chairman Joe Hay asked the commission for a motion, which Sparks moved. The vote passed 3-2, with Commissioner James Weese and Vidricksen voting against the purchase.

The following action item commissioners tackled was a Federal Fund Exchange Agreement for Saline County Road and Bridge, where each year, the department exchanges federal funds with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to make those dollars easier to use.

Justin Mader, the Saline County engineer, presented the topic to commissioners, stating that this year's exchange would continue the $0.90 for every $1.00 of federal funds, which for Saline County would mean turning in $232,629.76 of federal cash to KDOT for a $209,366.78 reimbursement.

"If you leave it as federal funds, we have to meet&nbsp;very strict&nbsp;requirements for a project," Mader said. "That usually drives the cost of a project up way more than the 10% we're losing doing this exchange."

Saline County Road and Bridge plans to use the funds for its annual asphalt repair as it had for years before.

After a few questions from commissioners, Hay asked for a motion, which Vidricksen moved with Sparks seconding, leading to the unanimous approval for the fund exchange.

READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a05bc894-a063-41dd-9189-2199c232e93f">&nbsp;Second Medallion Quest Clue announced</a>

ARPA Project Modifications and Update&nbsp;

Saline County Administrator Philip Smith-Hanes opened the conversation by telling commissioners that the county has continued to use and talk about the federal government's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for COVID-19 relief.

The initial amount sent to the county on March 11, 2021, included $10,532,376, which staff worked to allocate to various projects. The county has spent over $7.85 million of those funds.

ARPA dollars have an expiration date, with allocation required by the end of 2024 and cash spent by December 2025.

Smith-Hanes covered the various projects listed, and commissioners discussed how they would like ARPA funding to move through the next year and a half.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697467290838.jpeg" alt="The Saline County and Salina City building at 300 West Ash Street in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The Saline County and Salina City building at 300 West Ash Street in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostWith the budget at the forefront of most commissioners' minds, the Saline County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, and began tackling its action item agenda, which included three items: two requests from Saline County Road and Bridge and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding management.All commissioners participated in the meeting, with District One Commissioner Monte Shadwick calling in online.Board of County Commissioners present on Tuesday, May 14:District One — Monte Shadwick District Two — Robert Vidricksen District Three — Rodger Sparks District Four — James Weese District Five — Chairman Joe Hay Jr.<h2>Saline County Road and Bridge mulcher attachment</h2>Saline County Road and Bridge Administrator Darren Fishel first presented a mulcher attachment purchase to commissioners, which includes a $73,385 price tag.Fishel told commissioners that this purchase would account for an additional mulcher attachment for its two other tree management crews, completing the team with the third crew gaining its own mulcher."You said this is the last time we're going to hit this account for this year, so that means for the next eight months, you're not going to come to us for any more equipment. Can I count on that?" Vidricksen asked Fishel.Fishel reluctantly replied, "No.""Things happen sometimes — you can't predict what's either going to break or sometimes things become available to the secondary market that you say, 'Oh, we could upgrade some of our equipment,'" Fishel said. "I don't plan on any more [purchases] this year."&nbsp;After a few further questions and comments from Vidricksen and Weese, Vidricksen said he saw the necessity for the purchase. Still, with the department already owning two other mulcher attachments, he had difficulty approving the purchase.Chairman Joe Hay asked the commission for a motion, which Sparks moved. The vote passed 3-2, with Commissioner James Weese and Vidricksen voting against the purchase.<h2>2024 Federal Fund Exchange Agreement</h2>The following action item commissioners tackled was a Federal Fund Exchange Agreement for Saline County Road and Bridge, where each year, the department exchanges federal funds with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to make those dollars easier to use.Justin Mader, the Saline County engineer, presented the topic to commissioners, stating that this year's exchange would continue the $0.90 for every $1.00 of federal funds, which for Saline County would mean turning in $232,629.76 of federal cash to KDOT for a $209,366.78 reimbursement."If you leave it as federal funds, we have to meet&nbsp;very strict&nbsp;requirements for a project," Mader said. "That usually drives the cost of a project up way more than the 10% we're losing doing this exchange."Saline County Road and Bridge plans to use the funds for its annual asphalt repair as it had for years before.After a few questions from commissioners, Hay asked for a motion, which Vidricksen moved with Sparks seconding, leading to the unanimous approval for the fund exchange.READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a05bc894-a063-41dd-9189-2199c232e93f">&nbsp;Second Medallion Quest Clue announced</a><h2>ARPA Project Modifications and Update&nbsp;</h2>Saline County Administrator Philip Smith-Hanes opened the conversation by telling commissioners that the county has continued to use and talk about the federal government's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for COVID-19 relief.The initial amount sent to the county on March 11, 2021, included $10,532,376, which staff worked to allocate to various projects. The county has spent over $7.85 million of those funds.ARPA dollars have an expiration date, with allocation required by the end of 2024 and cash spent by December 2025.Smith-Hanes covered the various projects listed, and commissioners discussed how they would like ARPA funding to move through the next year and a half.<h2>Informational Items</h2><ol>
 <li><a href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7195">Human Resources Quarterly Update</a></li><li><a href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7185">Expo, Weed, Farm Update</a></li><li><a href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7196">Overview of Budget Requests for 2025</a></li><li>Commissioner Comments</li><li>Announcements</li>
 </ol><h2>Concept Discussion</h2><ol>
 <li>Expo Center Update and Discussion</li>
 </ol><h2>Executive Session</h2><ol>
 <li>Non-Elected Personnel</li>
 </ol><h2>05/21/2024 Agenda Items</h2><ol>
 <li>Study Session - Budget</li>
 </ol>

Saline County Commissioners focus on budget, continues to next meeting agenda

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/">Harvest Public Media</a> By Grant Winterer

Planting is well underway across the Midwest, but farmers are still grappling with dry conditions that led to lower than normal corn yields last fall. It’s the third year of a near historic drought for parts of the Corn Belt.

Mark Mueller’s farm in Bremer County, Iowa, sat within a pocket of extreme drought in the northeast part of the state until a rainy April lifted the area into severe drought.

The fourth generation farmer says last year’s crop was below expectations, and even with recent rains, they're still behind.

Mueller typically plants two-thirds corn and one-third soybeans across his fields. This year, because of the drought, he’s scaling back his corn crop and splitting it closer to 50-50 ratio with his soybeans.

“It’s not quite Corn Belt-wide like it was during the Dust Bowl days,” he says, “but it could also develop into a Dust Bowl-type thing. All it has to do is quit raining tomorrow, and we’ll be dry within a month.”

Planting is well underway across the Midwest and Great Plains, and farmers in several regions are making similar adjustments, as much of the Corn Belt enters a third year of drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant areas of Kansas and Iowa are in severe drought, while portions of Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin are also affected.

Dennis Todey, director of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub, said the area’s been parched for a historically long time.

“We would probably have to go back to some period in the 1950s or even some in the 1930s to compare with what we’ve seen in the way of longevity and precipitation deficit we’re dealing with,” he said.

The dry conditions have extended from Todey’s home base in Ames, Iowa, to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to as far south as the Ozarks, with a few wet pockets further east in Illinois and Indiana.

Todey says with less precipitation over the past few years, groundwater for corn could be a problem this season, as well.

“Because of the lack of rainfall over a longer period, deeper soil moisture profiles are dry,” he says. “Groundwater is being limited in some areas.”

In Wisconsin, officials said resilient groundwater reservoirs helped bring in better than expected yield last fall, despite dry conditions. But Sam Bibby, a crop educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension, said they can’t rely on that this year.

“If we ended up in a situation like we did last year during the summer, it would certainly be a lot worse than last year just because we are lower on that subsoil moisture,” he said.

The dry conditions are having impacts on livestock producers, as well.

In southeast Missouri, first-generation rancher August Horstmann says they weren’t able to raise their own hay, because of the dry weather. That led him to a tough decision.

“We were buying $108 hay,” he said. “You can only buy so much of that to get by, so we actually destocked 50% of our cow herd last year.”

To lower his feed costs, Horstmann is currently converting entire grazing fields back to native grasses to help keep subsoil moisture and his livestock’s food sources stable. He said so far it’s been a huge success.

“Our planted cover crops haven’t done very well at all,” Horstmann said. “But the native grasses – the old prairies that were here – performed really well in the drought we’ve had.”

Those changes helped Horstmann feel more confident, despite the dry conditions, and he recently bought 80 head of cattle.

“It looks like this is going to be one of our better grazing seasons, and it’s still very dry,” he said.

But in Iowa, where it’s been even drier, state extension field agronomist Terry Basol says they’ll be even more dependent on rainfall this year as the soil has mostly dried out.

And he said there’s a lot of catching up to do.

“Our 30-year average is roughly 30 inches of rain,” he said, “and last year, that total was 13-point-8.”

Despite 4 inches of rain in April, this year’s totals are still about 3 inches short of that. Basol’s concerned about conditions but trusts in the ingenuity of regional producers to make it through the dry spell.

“You have to have some hope, sometimes I call it faith, to get everybody through,” he said. “Growers are resilient, they’ll make it through.”

This story was produced in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/harvestpublicmedia" target="_blank">Harvest Public Media,</a>&nbsp;a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest. It reports on food systems, agriculture and rural issues.

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/">Harvest Public Media</a> By Grant Winterer<h2>Planting is well underway across the Midwest, but farmers are still grappling with dry conditions that led to lower than normal corn yields last fall. It’s the third year of a near historic drought for parts of the Corn Belt.</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715888165005.png" alt="Mark Mueller looks over a field he’s set aside to return to native wetland in order to better conserve and filter water. The fourth-generation farmer in Bremer County, Iowa, is dealing with dry conditions for a third year.&nbsp;Grant Winterer/Harvest Public Media" />
 <figcaption>Mark Mueller looks over a field he’s set aside to return to native wetland in order to better conserve and filter water. The fourth-generation farmer in Bremer County, Iowa, is dealing with dry conditions for a third year.&nbsp;Grant Winterer/Harvest Public Media</figcaption>
 </figure>Mark Mueller’s farm in Bremer County, Iowa, sat within a pocket of extreme drought in the northeast part of the state until a rainy April lifted the area into severe drought.The fourth generation farmer says last year’s crop was below expectations, and even with recent rains, they're still behind.Mueller typically plants two-thirds corn and one-third soybeans across his fields. This year, because of the drought, he’s scaling back his corn crop and splitting it closer to 50-50 ratio with his soybeans.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715888427753.png" alt="Mark Mueller stands in front of one of his tractors. A district director at the Iowa Corn Growers Association, he's planning to plant less corn this year because of the drought.&nbsp;Grant Winterer/Harvest Public Media" />
 <figcaption>Mark Mueller stands in front of one of his tractors. A district director at the Iowa Corn Growers Association, he's planning to plant less corn this year because of the drought.&nbsp;Grant Winterer/Harvest Public Media</figcaption>
 </figure>“It’s not quite Corn Belt-wide like it was during the Dust Bowl days,” he says, “but it could also develop into a Dust Bowl-type thing. All it has to do is quit raining tomorrow, and we’ll be dry within a month.”Planting is well underway across the Midwest and Great Plains, and farmers in several regions are making similar adjustments, as much of the Corn Belt enters a third year of drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant areas of Kansas and Iowa are in severe drought, while portions of Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin are also affected.Dennis Todey, director of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub, said the area’s been parched for a historically long time.“We would probably have to go back to some period in the 1950s or even some in the 1930s to compare with what we’ve seen in the way of longevity and precipitation deficit we’re dealing with,” he said.The dry conditions have extended from Todey’s home base in Ames, Iowa, to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to as far south as the Ozarks, with a few wet pockets further east in Illinois and Indiana.Todey says with less precipitation over the past few years, groundwater for corn could be a problem this season, as well.“Because of the lack of rainfall over a longer period, deeper soil moisture profiles are dry,” he says. “Groundwater is being limited in some areas.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715888535322.png" alt="U.S. drought map as of May 7" />
 <figcaption>U.S. drought map as of May 7</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715888596985.png" alt="The Kansas drought map with Ellis County highlighted as released Thursday. As of this morning Hays was about 3 inches below average precipitation year to date." />
 <figcaption>The Kansas drought map with Ellis County highlighted as released Thursday. As of this morning Hays was about 3 inches below average precipitation year to date.</figcaption>
 </figure>In Wisconsin, officials said resilient groundwater reservoirs helped bring in better than expected yield last fall, despite dry conditions. But Sam Bibby, a crop educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension, said they can’t rely on that this year.“If we ended up in a situation like we did last year during the summer, it would certainly be a lot worse than last year just because we are lower on that subsoil moisture,” he said.The dry conditions are having impacts on livestock producers, as well.In southeast Missouri, first-generation rancher August Horstmann says they weren’t able to raise their own hay, because of the dry weather. That led him to a tough decision.“We were buying $108 hay,” he said. “You can only buy so much of that to get by, so we actually destocked 50% of our cow herd last year.”To lower his feed costs, Horstmann is currently converting entire grazing fields back to native grasses to help keep subsoil moisture and his livestock’s food sources stable. He said so far it’s been a huge success.“Our planted cover crops haven’t done very well at all,” Horstmann said. “But the native grasses – the old prairies that were here – performed really well in the drought we’ve had.”Those changes helped Horstmann feel more confident, despite the dry conditions, and he recently bought 80 head of cattle.“It looks like this is going to be one of our better grazing seasons, and it’s still very dry,” he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715888277973.png" alt="Cattle graze on August Horstmann's southeast Missouri farm. He sold off half of his herd when he was unable to grow hay due to drought conditions. But Horstmann is now raising native grasses and recently bought 80 head of cattle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Provided By August Horstmann" />
 <figcaption>Cattle graze on August Horstmann's southeast Missouri farm. He sold off half of his herd when he was unable to grow hay due to drought conditions. But Horstmann is now raising native grasses and recently bought 80 head of cattle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Provided By August Horstmann</figcaption>
 </figure>But in Iowa, where it’s been even drier, state extension field agronomist Terry Basol says they’ll be even more dependent on rainfall this year as the soil has mostly dried out.And he said there’s a lot of catching up to do.“Our 30-year average is roughly 30 inches of rain,” he said, “and last year, that total was 13-point-8.”Despite 4 inches of rain in April, this year’s totals are still about 3 inches short of that. Basol’s concerned about conditions but trusts in the ingenuity of regional producers to make it through the dry spell.“You have to have some hope, sometimes I call it faith, to get everybody through,” he said. “Growers are resilient, they’ll make it through.”This story was produced in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/harvestpublicmedia" target="_blank">Harvest Public Media,</a>&nbsp;a collaboration of public media newsrooms in the Midwest. It reports on food systems, agriculture and rural issues.

Drought lingers in parts of the Midwest: ‘You have to have some hope’

<div>Class 2-1A Regional Championship Game
 Sacred Heart vs Thomas More Prep - approx. 6:30pm
<div>
 <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;">

<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NN8ll9eec-I?si=SuiLo15cRPSJXn-f" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe>
 </div>
</div></div><div>Ell-Saline 4 Sacred Heart 14 FINAL
<div>
 <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;">

<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-kvxwViMsA?si=M_i6qIT4HQC9OikP" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe>
 </div>
</div></div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here." />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here.</figcaption>
 </figure><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLItbV4yqN5shDFBxTqy_MwI3RlS1r3YcQ"><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1709741972525.png" alt="S E S Trojans" style="width:320px;height:180px;">Click Here to View Past SES games on Youtube!</a></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLItbV4yqN5si0EQOKF057Y-BeWYKe-CVh"><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1698929590990.png
" alt="Sacred Heart Knights" style="width:320px;height:180px;">Click Here to View Past Sacred Heart Games on Youtube!</a></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLItbV4yqN5sj8vbW89bbBz2HWUjaPVqFf"><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1698929554083.png" alt="Game of the Week" style="width:320px;height:180px;">Click Here to View Past Games of the Week on Youtube!</a></div>

High School Sports LIVE STREAMS

Salina Police Department (SPD) officers chased a Salina resident to Lincoln County yesterday evening, requiring officers to ask Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies for assistance.

According to SPD Capt. James Feldman, at about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, in the 400 block of South College Avenue, an officer saw a black 2004 Pontiac GTO without headlights on in the rain, alongside faulty brake lights.

"The officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, but it failed to stop, and a pursuit&nbsp;was initiated," Feldman said. "The vehicle first went north on College to Iron, east on Iron to Ninth Street, south back to Crawford Street and then out into the county where the pursuit continued on multiple county roads."&nbsp;

Once the Pontiac's driver reached Lincoln County, Saline County Sheriff's deputies joined the chase. Feldman said that speeds on Lincoln County roads reached up to 130 mph.

The driver eventually stopped near the intersection of Navajo Drive and 250th Road, and officers identified the Salina resident driver as 33-year-old Deric Bell.

"He was taken&nbsp;into custody for felony flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, driving while revoked, habitual violator, reckless driving and numerous other driving issues," Feldman said.

Feldman said Bell had a passenger in the Pontiac, who SPD officers discovered was actually the vehicle's owner. Officers then cited the woman for allowing Bell to drive the car.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861445709.jpeg" alt="Deric Bell" />
 <figcaption>Deric Bell</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostSalina Police Department (SPD) officers chased a Salina resident to Lincoln County yesterday evening, requiring officers to ask Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies for assistance.According to SPD Capt. James Feldman, at about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, in the 400 block of South College Avenue, an officer saw a black 2004 Pontiac GTO without headlights on in the rain, alongside faulty brake lights."The officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, but it failed to stop, and a pursuit&nbsp;was initiated," Feldman said. "The vehicle first went north on College to Iron, east on Iron to Ninth Street, south back to Crawford Street and then out into the county where the pursuit continued on multiple county roads."&nbsp;Once the Pontiac's driver reached Lincoln County, Saline County Sheriff's deputies joined the chase. Feldman said that speeds on Lincoln County roads reached up to 130 mph.READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a05bc894-a063-41dd-9189-2199c232e93f">&nbsp;Second Medallion Quest Clue announced</a>The driver eventually stopped near the intersection of Navajo Drive and 250th Road, and officers identified the Salina resident driver as 33-year-old Deric Bell."He was taken&nbsp;into custody for felony flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, driving while revoked, habitual violator, reckless driving and numerous other driving issues," Feldman said.Feldman said Bell had a passenger in the Pontiac, who SPD officers discovered was actually the vehicle's owner. Officers then cited the woman for allowing Bell to drive the car.

SPD and Saline County SO arrest Salina resident after 130 mph chase into Lincoln County

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter- Salina Post

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

On Wednesday the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fe93e953-73b7-4b42-bbdc-fae461980529">Kansas Wesleyan baseball team</a> put themselves on the doorstep of a berth to the NAIA College World Series in a 9-2 win over the Talladega College Tornadoes in Bossier City Louisiana

The victory propels the Coyotes into the Shreveport Bracket championship where K-Dub will face the hosts in LSU-Shreveport today, with a chance to punch their ticket to the big show in Idaho later this month

Yesterday also saw the continuation of regional baseball action in our area, and an excellent day for the Salina South Cougars, who pulled off an extra-inning win over Great Bend before<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/425f2863-27dc-4be4-ab19-e3ea5c4a6f7d"> taking down Emporia 6-2 t</a>o advance to this year’s 5A state tournament.

Only one bracket remains to be played today, and that will see the Sacred Heart and Ell-Saline baseball teams battle it out at TMP at 3:00, we will be streaming both the semifinal and championship games on Salina Post with live audio and video 100% free

And finally, Tuesday saw the<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cbfa9dae-2e79-4092-b18e-af34463eafdd"> official release of NFL regular season</a> schedules across the league, including the full 17-game slate for the Kansas City ChiefsTo view the full schedule head on over to Salina Post and don’t forget that KINA and 99KG are your home for Chiefs football all season long!

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nnfthNUHBE4?si=QzK3Zhfu_LCbIgBz" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter- Salina PostHello and happy Thursday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715807615208.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>_________On Wednesday the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fe93e953-73b7-4b42-bbdc-fae461980529">Kansas Wesleyan baseball team</a> put themselves on the doorstep of a berth to the NAIA College World Series in a 9-2 win over the Talladega College Tornadoes in Bossier City LouisianaThe victory propels the Coyotes into the Shreveport Bracket championship where K-Dub will face the hosts in LSU-Shreveport today, with a chance to punch their ticket to the big show in Idaho later this month_________Yesterday also saw the continuation of regional baseball action in our area, and an excellent day for the Salina South Cougars, who pulled off an extra-inning win over Great Bend before<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/425f2863-27dc-4be4-ab19-e3ea5c4a6f7d"> taking down Emporia 6-2 t</a>o advance to this year’s 5A state tournament.Only one bracket remains to be played today, and that will see the Sacred Heart and Ell-Saline baseball teams battle it out at TMP at 3:00, we will be streaming both the semifinal and championship games on Salina Post with live audio and video 100% free_________And finally, Tuesday saw the<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cbfa9dae-2e79-4092-b18e-af34463eafdd"> official release of NFL regular season</a> schedules across the league, including the full 17-game slate for the Kansas City ChiefsTo view the full schedule head on over to Salina Post and don’t forget that KINA and 99KG are your home for Chiefs football all season long!_________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

910 KINA Sports Headlines — May 16

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East-northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast at five to seven mph in the afternoon. Friday Night Clear, with a low of around 58. South-southeast wind around 8 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind seven to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Saturday Night A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday Night A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715869853831.png" alt="Extended Forecast for Salina, Kansas" />
 <figcaption>Extended Forecast for Salina, Kansas</figcaption>
 </figure>NWS-WichitaToday Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East-northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast at five to seven mph in the afternoon. Friday Night Clear, with a low of around 58. South-southeast wind around 8 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind seven to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Saturday Night A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday Night A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a05bc894-a063-41dd-9189-2199c232e93f">&nbsp;Second Medallion Quest Clue announced</a>

NWS-Wichita weekend weather forecast for Salina

By MARSHA BOSWELL Kansas Wheat

On Wednesday, 69 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2024 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes.

Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 216 stops at wheat fields across western, central and southern Kansas, and into northern counties in Oklahoma.

The calculated yield from all cars was 42.4 bushels per acre. Scouts were able to use the late season formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, which includes counting wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. The yield formula doesn’t take disease, pests or weed pressure into consideration.

Romulo Lollato said the theme of the day was variability, even within fields. Groups saw a lot of drought stress and freeze damage, with some fields already being destroyed. Not as much stripe rust or Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus were observed on Wednesday, compared to Tuesday, likely due to drought conditions.

Farmers in the area reported that combines will probably start rolling by June 1 in south central Kansas, about seven to ten days earlier than average. There wasn’t as much fungicide applied in the southern areas of Kansas because the stripe rust started coming on in a later growth stage.

“This year is a testament to the wheat breeders and researchers and the work they’ve done,” said Derek Sawyer, who farms near McPherson. “This year, everything has been stressed across the state, but we’re still looking at a decent crop.”

Dennis Schoenhals from Oklahoma Wheat Commission reported that the state’s production was estimated at 96.2 million bushels this year, up from 68.6 million bushels last year, according to USDA’s NASS. USDA/NASS estimates the Oklahoma crop will yield 37 bushels per acre, compared with 28 last year. Harvested acres are estimated at 2.6 million acres. A tour of agronomists and others in the industry estimated the production slightly lower than the NASS estimate, at 89.3 million bushels and a yield of 33 bushels per acre. He said the Oklahoma wheat crop had good moisture through the end of January, but then they had an 83 day flash drought, which took the top end of the crop. He said it has had good, cool grainfill weather.

Wheat Tour 24 continues Thursday with six routes between Wichita and Manhattan. Follow along with the tour at #wheattour24. A final production estimate will be announced Thursday afternoon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684379707210.png" alt="Kansas Wheat Commission logo.PNG" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wheat Commission logo.PNG</figcaption>
 </figure>By MARSHA BOSWELL Kansas WheatOn Wednesday, 69 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2024 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes.Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 216 stops at wheat fields across western, central and southern Kansas, and into northern counties in Oklahoma.The calculated yield from all cars was 42.4 bushels per acre. Scouts were able to use the late season formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, which includes counting wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. The yield formula doesn’t take disease, pests or weed pressure into consideration.Romulo Lollato said the theme of the day was variability, even within fields. Groups saw a lot of drought stress and freeze damage, with some fields already being destroyed. Not as much stripe rust or Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus were observed on Wednesday, compared to Tuesday, likely due to drought conditions.Farmers in the area reported that combines will probably start rolling by June 1 in south central Kansas, about seven to ten days earlier than average. There wasn’t as much fungicide applied in the southern areas of Kansas because the stripe rust started coming on in a later growth stage.“This year is a testament to the wheat breeders and researchers and the work they’ve done,” said Derek Sawyer, who farms near McPherson. “This year, everything has been stressed across the state, but we’re still looking at a decent crop.”Dennis Schoenhals from Oklahoma Wheat Commission reported that the state’s production was estimated at 96.2 million bushels this year, up from 68.6 million bushels last year, according to USDA’s NASS. USDA/NASS estimates the Oklahoma crop will yield 37 bushels per acre, compared with 28 last year. Harvested acres are estimated at 2.6 million acres. A tour of agronomists and others in the industry estimated the production slightly lower than the NASS estimate, at 89.3 million bushels and a yield of 33 bushels per acre. He said the Oklahoma wheat crop had good moisture through the end of January, but then they had an 83 day flash drought, which took the top end of the crop. He said it has had good, cool grainfill weather.Wheat Tour 24 continues Thursday with six routes between Wichita and Manhattan. Follow along with the tour at #wheattour24. A final production estimate will be announced Thursday afternoon.

Day Two, Wheat Tour 2024

By NICK GOSNELL <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/fa3f086c-974e-4c99-9932-445835d7c949">Hutch Post</a>

Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall, M.D. has a simple theme for what he wants most out of the farm bill that is working its way through the legislative process.

"Crop insurance, crop insurance and crop insurance," Marshall said. "Crop insurance is the backbone of every farm bill. What crop insurance does is allow that farmer who got hailed out last week, to be able to plant next year's crop. They don't make any money off of it, but at least they can plant next year's crop."

Marshall understands that the farm bill has always been a nutrition bill, all he's asking for is help for the farmers that get the food to the market, considerably less than that being proposed for nutrition programs.

"What we've asked for, very specifically, is about a $400 million increase in funding for crop insurance per year," Marshall said. "On the other side of the aisle, we've given the Democrats at least a $60 billion hike in the food stamp program. We gave them $60 billion to help with food stamps, we're asking for $400 million and they are unwilling to give it. To me, it's about priorities."

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/758f6121-57e2-4310-9f1a-1bac7a6df3c9">It looks like the House side may be the first to the line with finished and marked up language</a>&nbsp;and Marshall is looking forward to seeing what comes across.

"I actually think we want to wait and see what we get out of the House," Marshall said. "I think the House bill is going to be much more farmer friendly. If we end up waiting until we have a different person in the White House, or a Republican majority in the Senate, I think we're going to have a farm bill that's much friendlier to rural America."

The current farm bill extension ends Sept. 30, before the November election, but it could be extended again.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715866882806.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/fa3f086c-974e-4c99-9932-445835d7c949">Hutch Post</a>Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall, M.D. has a simple theme for what he wants most out of the farm bill that is working its way through the legislative process."Crop insurance, crop insurance and crop insurance," Marshall said. "Crop insurance is the backbone of every farm bill. What crop insurance does is allow that farmer who got hailed out last week, to be able to plant next year's crop. They don't make any money off of it, but at least they can plant next year's crop."Marshall understands that the farm bill has always been a nutrition bill, all he's asking for is help for the farmers that get the food to the market, considerably less than that being proposed for nutrition programs."What we've asked for, very specifically, is about a $400 million increase in funding for crop insurance per year," Marshall said. "On the other side of the aisle, we've given the Democrats at least a $60 billion hike in the food stamp program. We gave them $60 billion to help with food stamps, we're asking for $400 million and they are unwilling to give it. To me, it's about priorities."<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/758f6121-57e2-4310-9f1a-1bac7a6df3c9">It looks like the House side may be the first to the line with finished and marked up language</a>&nbsp;and Marshall is looking forward to seeing what comes across."I actually think we want to wait and see what we get out of the House," Marshall said. "I think the House bill is going to be much more farmer friendly. If we end up waiting until we have a different person in the White House, or a Republican majority in the Senate, I think we're going to have a farm bill that's much friendlier to rural America."The current farm bill extension ends Sept. 30, before the November election, but it could be extended again.

Marshall — Crop insurance number must be stronger in new farm bill

The Salina Symphony is tuning up for an unforgettable Symphony at Sunset D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Concert on Saturday, June 1, on the<a href="https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/"> grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene</a>.

Activities begin at 1 p.m. with hands-on history carts in the museum, food vendors, Mounted Color Guard Demonstrations, a flight simulator, and additional displays.

Performances by the Flint Hills Children’s Choir begin at 3 p.m., with Everyday Lights following at 5:30 p.m. and Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry Division Band taking the stage at 7 p.m. The Salina Symphony Concert, conducted by Music Director Yaniv Segal, will begin at 8:30 p.m. just as the sun begins to set.

Join us in honoring our veterans and celebrating the spirit of togetherness at this patriotic event. While admission is free, a donation to the Eisenhower Foundation will ensure the continuity of this beautiful concert for years to come.

Seating is not provided, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Museum admission is complimentary for the entire day, offering you a chance to explore and to learn. Be sure to visit the D-Day Remembered—Photographs by Fabrice Bourge photo exhibition.

Join the Eisenhower Presidential Library June 4-6 to commemorate D-Day+80 with the World War II Emerging Scholars Symposium culminating in the Remembrance Ceremony and Veterans Panel on June 6. Visit eisenhowerlibrary.gov for the complete schedule.

The Symphony at Sunset Concert is generously sponsored by the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Marshall Motors of Salina, and the Friends of the Eisenhower Foundation. Additional support is also provided by Kansas Gas Service and Vyve Broadband.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Clx1NoYr0uQ?si=s4uEdMbSsvlrka_X" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>By SALINA POSTThe Salina Symphony is tuning up for an unforgettable Symphony at Sunset D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Concert on Saturday, June 1, on the<a href="https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/"> grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene</a>.Activities begin at 1 p.m. with hands-on history carts in the museum, food vendors, Mounted Color Guard Demonstrations, a flight simulator, and additional displays.Performances by the Flint Hills Children’s Choir begin at 3 p.m., with Everyday Lights following at 5:30 p.m. and Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry Division Band taking the stage at 7 p.m. The Salina Symphony Concert, conducted by Music Director Yaniv Segal, will begin at 8:30 p.m. just as the sun begins to set.READ MORE:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a05bc894-a063-41dd-9189-2199c232e93f">&nbsp;Second Medallion Quest Clue announced</a>Join us in honoring our veterans and celebrating the spirit of togetherness at this patriotic event. While admission is free, a donation to the Eisenhower Foundation will ensure the continuity of this beautiful concert for years to come.Seating is not provided, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets.Museum admission is complimentary for the entire day, offering you a chance to explore and to learn. Be sure to visit the D-Day Remembered—Photographs by Fabrice Bourge photo exhibition.Join the Eisenhower Presidential Library June 4-6 to commemorate D-Day+80 with the World War II Emerging Scholars Symposium culminating in the Remembrance Ceremony and Veterans Panel on June 6. Visit eisenhowerlibrary.gov for the complete schedule.The Symphony at Sunset Concert is generously sponsored by the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Marshall Motors of Salina, and the Friends of the Eisenhower Foundation. Additional support is also provided by Kansas Gas Service and Vyve Broadband.

Salina Symphony to perform at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert in Abilene

On May 16, 1943, the nearly month-long&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/warsaw-ghetto-uprising-poland-anniversary-israel-79ba9285ee93668457cdb79dbe440bb1">Warsaw Ghetto Uprising&nbsp;</a>came to an end as German forces crushed the Jewish resistance and blew up the Great Synagogue.

In 1770, Marie Antoinette, age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.

In 1866, Congress authorized minting of the first five-cent piece, also known as the “Shield nickel.”

In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented. “Wings” won “best production,” while Emil Jannings (YAHN’-ings) and Janet Gaynor were named best actor and best actress.

In 1939, the federal government began its first food stamp program in Rochester, New York.

In 1957, federal agent Eliot Ness, who organized “The Untouchables” team that took on gangster Al Capone, died in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at age 54.

In 1960, the first working laser was demonstrated at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California, by physicist Theodore Maiman.

In 1966,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dbf0fd79a3d14b1c91c4d98b17704240">&nbsp;China launched the Cultural Revolution</a>, a radical as well as deadly reform movement aimed at purging the country of “counter-revolutionaries.”

In 1975, Japanese climber<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-6557e5bb11db44459ff26927a5101786">&nbsp;Junko Tabei</a>&nbsp;became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

In 1990, death claimed entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in Los Angeles at age 64 and “Muppets” creator Jim Henson in New York at age 53.

In 1997, President Bill Clinton publicly apologized for the notorious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tuskegee-study-ap-story-investigation-syphilis-53403657e77d76f52df6c2e2892788c9">Tuskegee experiment</a>, in which government scientists deliberately allowed Black men to weaken and die of treatable syphilis.

In 2007, anti-war Democrats in the Senate failed in an attempt to cut off funds for the Iraq war.

In 2012,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-ratko-mladic-europe-government-and-politics-4d2b4bc207af6ad523fea76ca7a14b3b">Bosnian Serb Gen. Ratko Mladic (RAHT’-koh MLAH’-dich) went on trial</a>&nbsp;at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. (Mladic would be convicted on 10 counts and sentenced to life in prison.)

In 2013, “The Office” aired its final episode after nine seasons on the air on NBC.

In 2016, President Barack Obama called on the nation to<a href="https://apnews.com/united-states-government-b1628909a2fc4c8ea659984bab3323ae">&nbsp;support law enforcement officers</a>&nbsp;as he bestowed the Medal of Valor on 13 who risked their lives.

In 2018, officials at Michigan State University said they had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-robert-anderson-larry-nassar-michigan-ann-arbor-d8f04933db68f0ca1e8e0f34b8991953">agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims</a>&nbsp;from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.

In 2022, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-covid-death-toll-one-million-7cefbd8c3185fd970fd073386e442317">U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715865304425.png" alt="A group of Polish Jews are led away for deportation by German SS soldiers, in April/May 1943, during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto by German troops after an uprising in the Jewish quarter. (AP Photo)" />
 <figcaption>A group of Polish Jews are led away for deportation by German SS soldiers, in April/May 1943, during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto by German troops after an uprising in the Jewish quarter. (AP Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On May 16, 1943, the nearly month-long&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/warsaw-ghetto-uprising-poland-anniversary-israel-79ba9285ee93668457cdb79dbe440bb1">Warsaw Ghetto Uprising&nbsp;</a>came to an end as German forces crushed the Jewish resistance and blew up the Great Synagogue.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1770, Marie Antoinette, age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.In 1866, Congress authorized minting of the first five-cent piece, also known as the “Shield nickel.”In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented. “Wings” won “best production,” while Emil Jannings (YAHN’-ings) and Janet Gaynor were named best actor and best actress.In 1939, the federal government began its first food stamp program in Rochester, New York.In 1957, federal agent Eliot Ness, who organized “The Untouchables” team that took on gangster Al Capone, died in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at age 54.In 1960, the first working laser was demonstrated at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California, by physicist Theodore Maiman.In 1966,<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dbf0fd79a3d14b1c91c4d98b17704240">&nbsp;China launched the Cultural Revolution</a>, a radical as well as deadly reform movement aimed at purging the country of “counter-revolutionaries.”In 1975, Japanese climber<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-6557e5bb11db44459ff26927a5101786">&nbsp;Junko Tabei</a>&nbsp;became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.In 1990, death claimed entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in Los Angeles at age 64 and “Muppets” creator Jim Henson in New York at age 53.In 1997, President Bill Clinton publicly apologized for the notorious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tuskegee-study-ap-story-investigation-syphilis-53403657e77d76f52df6c2e2892788c9">Tuskegee experiment</a>, in which government scientists deliberately allowed Black men to weaken and die of treatable syphilis.In 2007, anti-war Democrats in the Senate failed in an attempt to cut off funds for the Iraq war.In 2012,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-ratko-mladic-europe-government-and-politics-4d2b4bc207af6ad523fea76ca7a14b3b">Bosnian Serb Gen. Ratko Mladic (RAHT’-koh MLAH’-dich) went on trial</a>&nbsp;at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. (Mladic would be convicted on 10 counts and sentenced to life in prison.)In 2013, “The Office” aired its final episode after nine seasons on the air on NBC.In 2016, President Barack Obama called on the nation to<a href="https://apnews.com/united-states-government-b1628909a2fc4c8ea659984bab3323ae">&nbsp;support law enforcement officers</a>&nbsp;as he bestowed the Medal of Valor on 13 who risked their lives.In 2018, officials at Michigan State University said they had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-robert-anderson-larry-nassar-michigan-ann-arbor-d8f04933db68f0ca1e8e0f34b8991953">agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims</a>&nbsp;from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.In 2022, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-covid-death-toll-one-million-7cefbd8c3185fd970fd073386e442317">U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million</a>.

Today in History, May 16

Two&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;students&nbsp;have been&nbsp;recognized for their hard work and achievements both inside and outside of the classroom.&nbsp;The campus presents these&nbsp;awards&nbsp;to students&nbsp;annually to recognize&nbsp;efforts that go above and beyond the expected duties of getting a college education.

Bryce Griffin,&nbsp;graduate student in integrated systems design and dynamics,&nbsp;Salina, is the recipient of the K-State Salina Student Employee of the Year award. This award recognizes the invaluable work student employees perform at the Salina campus by demonstrating reliability, initiative and professionalism and leaving&nbsp;a lasting impact on those they assist in day-to-day operations. Griffin is a student employee in K-State Salina's Information Technology, or IT,&nbsp;department.

According to his nominators, Griffin&nbsp;represents himself and the&nbsp;IT&nbsp;department well and treats anyone who comes into&nbsp;the&nbsp;office with respect.

"He makes sure to interact with those around him with a great attitude," nominators said.&nbsp;"On top of soft skills, he also takes the time to learn hard skills well, even volunteering and requesting to be trained on things that don't necessarily fall into his responsibilities, so he's able to assist if needed."

Jack Byrne, senior in professional pilot,&nbsp;Wichita, is this year's Outstanding Graduating Senior Award recipient. The recognition acknowledges the campus's strongest student leaders who have made outstanding contributions to student life during their K-State careers. Byrne is a resident assistant in Earhart Hall and a certified flight instructor for K-State Salina's flight program.

According to nominators, Byrne's friendly&nbsp;attitude is contagious.

"He genuinely gets to know his residents, aviation students and the campus community," nominators said.&nbsp;"He is respected by his peers, faculty and staff."

Byrne&nbsp;also received&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-04/KState-students-receive-Dean-of-Students-Outstanding-Graduating-Senior-Awards.html" target="_blank">Dean of Students Outstanding Graduation Senior Award</a>, which acknowledges the significant contributions of graduating seniors universitywide to student life during their K-State careers.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715865060827.jpeg" alt=": Jack Byrne, left, senior in professional pilot, and Bryce Griffin, graduate student in integrated systems design and dynamics, have both been recognized for their service to the K-State Salina campus. Image Courtesy K-State Salina" />
 <figcaption>: Jack Byrne, left, senior in professional pilot, and Bryce Griffin, graduate student in integrated systems design and dynamics, have both been recognized for their service to the K-State Salina campus. Image Courtesy K-State Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedTwo&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;students&nbsp;have been&nbsp;recognized for their hard work and achievements both inside and outside of the classroom.&nbsp;The campus presents these&nbsp;awards&nbsp;to students&nbsp;annually to recognize&nbsp;efforts that go above and beyond the expected duties of getting a college education.Bryce Griffin,&nbsp;graduate student in integrated systems design and dynamics,&nbsp;Salina, is the recipient of the K-State Salina Student Employee of the Year award. This award recognizes the invaluable work student employees perform at the Salina campus by demonstrating reliability, initiative and professionalism and leaving&nbsp;a lasting impact on those they assist in day-to-day operations. Griffin is a student employee in K-State Salina's Information Technology, or IT,&nbsp;department.According to his nominators, Griffin&nbsp;represents himself and the&nbsp;IT&nbsp;department well and treats anyone who comes into&nbsp;the&nbsp;office with respect."He makes sure to interact with those around him with a great attitude," nominators said.&nbsp;"On top of soft skills, he also takes the time to learn hard skills well, even volunteering and requesting to be trained on things that don't necessarily fall into his responsibilities, so he's able to assist if needed."Jack Byrne, senior in professional pilot,&nbsp;Wichita, is this year's Outstanding Graduating Senior Award recipient. The recognition acknowledges the campus's strongest student leaders who have made outstanding contributions to student life during their K-State careers. Byrne is a resident assistant in Earhart Hall and a certified flight instructor for K-State Salina's flight program.According to nominators, Byrne's friendly&nbsp;attitude is contagious."He genuinely gets to know his residents, aviation students and the campus community," nominators said.&nbsp;"He is respected by his peers, faculty and staff."Byrne&nbsp;also received&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-04/KState-students-receive-Dean-of-Students-Outstanding-Graduating-Senior-Awards.html" target="_blank">Dean of Students Outstanding Graduation Senior Award</a>, which acknowledges the significant contributions of graduating seniors universitywide to student life during their K-State careers.

K-State Salina recognizes students with campus awards

Kansas Wesleyan has selected an individual well-known in the community to serve as its executive director of music, as Michelle Dolan ’24 was named to the position on Wednesday.&nbsp; Dolan will lead all efforts surrounding the department, including recruiting, performances, community involvement and collaboration, music alumni relations, and scheduling.&nbsp;

“It is a true privilege to announce Michelle Dolan as the university’s executive director of music,” said Dr. Damon Kraft, KWU provost and executive vice president for student success. “She is well-respected in the community, has a great deal of experience and understands the vibrancy of the Salina arts scene, because she is an active part of it! Her strong relationships with our faculty will bring out new levels of collaboration across campus, helping us showcase the tremendous talent that resides in the department, and she understands the student experience, as well. I look forward to seeing the department continue to blossom under her leadership.”

Dolan is no stranger to KWU’s Music department, having served as an adjunct voice instructor for the Coyotes for nearly 15 years. She left that role shortly before coming to KWU full-time to work in the Advancement Office, where she rose to the position of Director of Development, Stewardship and Alumni. In addition to her work in those areas, Dolan helped lead Music’s collaboration with Admissions, Advancement, and Marketing and Communications, ensuring that the business of the Music Department continued to move forward.&nbsp;

“Kansas Wesleyan’s Music Department is a true passion of mine, and it is an honor to assume this role,” said Dolan. “We have a great group of faculty, wonderful students and supportive administrators. Add our new facilities, including the renovated Sams Chapel that will open in October, and this department is ready to reach new heights. I look forward to working with everyone associated with KWU Music to make it all it can be.”

Dolan has served as the choir director at Sacred Heart Cathedral since 2007 and was the Sacred Heart Junior/Senior High School director of vocal music for nearly 20 years (1998-2017).&nbsp;

During her time at the junior/senior high school, Dolan was a two-time chair of KMEA’s North Central District Choir. She was awarded the Continued Artist Grant by Salina Arts and Humanities twice, helped form Sacred Heart’s music booster organization and directed the institution’s high school musical.&nbsp;

Dolan would become director of development for Sacred Heart in 2017 and would hold that position until moving across Cloud Street to join KWU in 2020.

She earned her bachelor of arts in Music from Marymount College in 1990 and went on to earn a master’s of music (Music Theatre) from Oklahoma City University in 1995. She earned her Kansas Teaching Certification from KWU in 2013 and is a member of the university’s latest class, 2024, having earned an MBA.&nbsp;

Dolan will move to her new position during the month of June.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715862963336.jpeg" alt="Michelle Dolan Image Courtesy KWU" />
 <figcaption>Michelle Dolan Image Courtesy KWU</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas Wesleyan has selected an individual well-known in the community to serve as its executive director of music, as Michelle Dolan ’24 was named to the position on Wednesday.&nbsp; Dolan will lead all efforts surrounding the department, including recruiting, performances, community involvement and collaboration, music alumni relations, and scheduling.&nbsp;“It is a true privilege to announce Michelle Dolan as the university’s executive director of music,” said Dr. Damon Kraft, KWU provost and executive vice president for student success. “She is well-respected in the community, has a great deal of experience and understands the vibrancy of the Salina arts scene, because she is an active part of it! Her strong relationships with our faculty will bring out new levels of collaboration across campus, helping us showcase the tremendous talent that resides in the department, and she understands the student experience, as well. I look forward to seeing the department continue to blossom under her leadership.”Dolan is no stranger to KWU’s Music department, having served as an adjunct voice instructor for the Coyotes for nearly 15 years. She left that role shortly before coming to KWU full-time to work in the Advancement Office, where she rose to the position of Director of Development, Stewardship and Alumni. In addition to her work in those areas, Dolan helped lead Music’s collaboration with Admissions, Advancement, and Marketing and Communications, ensuring that the business of the Music Department continued to move forward.&nbsp;“Kansas Wesleyan’s Music Department is a true passion of mine, and it is an honor to assume this role,” said Dolan. “We have a great group of faculty, wonderful students and supportive administrators. Add our new facilities, including the renovated Sams Chapel that will open in October, and this department is ready to reach new heights. I look forward to working with everyone associated with KWU Music to make it all it can be.”Dolan has served as the choir director at Sacred Heart Cathedral since 2007 and was the Sacred Heart Junior/Senior High School director of vocal music for nearly 20 years (1998-2017).&nbsp;During her time at the junior/senior high school, Dolan was a two-time chair of KMEA’s North Central District Choir. She was awarded the Continued Artist Grant by Salina Arts and Humanities twice, helped form Sacred Heart’s music booster organization and directed the institution’s high school musical.&nbsp;Dolan would become director of development for Sacred Heart in 2017 and would hold that position until moving across Cloud Street to join KWU in 2020.She earned her bachelor of arts in Music from Marymount College in 1990 and went on to earn a master’s of music (Music Theatre) from Oklahoma City University in 1995. She earned her Kansas Teaching Certification from KWU in 2013 and is a member of the university’s latest class, 2024, having earned an MBA.&nbsp;Dolan will move to her new position during the month of June.

KWU announces new executive director of music

The Festival Medallion Quest 2024 prize package includes the following:

Clues will be released at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily on the Quest website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.festivalmedallionquest.com/" target="_blank">www.festivalmedallionquest.com</a>,&nbsp;beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, on the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum.&nbsp;

Once the Medallion has been confirmed as found, the public will be notified of the time and place where the official press conference and award presentation will take place. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715872239956.jpeg" alt="Medallion Clues are revealed daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the Eighth Street entrance to the Smoky Hill Museum. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Medallion Clues are revealed daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the Eighth Street entrance to the Smoky Hill Museum. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe 2024 Smoky Hill River Festival Medallion Quest is underway!Clue No. 2: Some are not spikedThe Festival Medallion Quest 2024 prize package includes the following:· $1,000 in cash· $2,000 in Festival Gift Certificates, to be used for purchases in the Fine Art and Craft Show or Art/Craft Demonstration Area during the Festival weekend· Four complimentary Festival admission wristbands· One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)· An invitation for four to attend the evening PREMIERE Art Patron Party on Thursday, June 13· Four Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts“The Festival Medallion Quest is the perfect way to kick off the festival season,” said Salina Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson. “Thousands of searchers get to see the town with new eyes as they interpret clues and get creative trying to find the Medallion.”READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">🎥First details released for 48th Smoky Hill River Festival</a>Clues will be released at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily on the Quest website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.festivalmedallionquest.com/" target="_blank">www.festivalmedallionquest.com</a>,&nbsp;beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, on the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum.&nbsp;The clues will also be posted outside the west doors on Eighth Street at the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities office on the corner of Eighth and Iron Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715808130992.jpeg" alt="Medallion Quest 2024" />
 <figcaption>Medallion Quest 2024</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Medallion Quest Rules</h2>No purchase is necessary to participate or win.Employees of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities or SAH Foundation Board members and their families are not eligible to win.Participants assume all risk and release the City of Salina, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities, and the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation from liability for any injuries or damages to themselves.Clues WILL NOT be given over the phone or via emailThe Medallion will be easy to remove from its location and WILL NOT require climbing, digging, tools or ladders, or the destruction of property.The objects are located on public property within the Salina city limits, which may include City parks.&nbsp;Curfews hours for all City parks remain in effect during the Quest and are posted at each park.NOTHING will be hidden:At Kenwood or Oakdale ParksOn Private PropertyOn Salina Airport Authority PropertyThe Medallion will be easy to identify because it will have a message and contact information attached or written directly on it.DO NOT&nbsp;post any photos of an object on social media until it has been officially confirmed to be genuine.Once the Medallion has been confirmed as found, the public will be notified of the time and place where the official press conference and award presentation will take place. Notification will be posted on the Festival Medallion Quest and Smoky Hill River Festival websites, through participating local media partners, and physically outside the west entrance of the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Office at 211 W. Iron Ave.

Second Medallion Quest Clue announced

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;Bell,Deric Joseph REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

Flee or attempt to elude; drive into opposing lane

Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrantOutside warrant/NCIC hit

Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown

Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

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

Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000

Theft by deception;Value less than $1,500

Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Burglary; Locked dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crimeCrim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1KTheft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000Criminal trespass; 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.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861445709.jpeg" alt="Bell,Deric Joseph " />
 <figcaption>Bell,Deric Joseph </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bell,Deric Joseph REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While SuspendedFlee or attempt to elude; drive into opposing laneDriving while habitual violatorInterf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861542437.jpeg" alt="Chaney,Chris Anthony" />
 <figcaption>Chaney,Chris Anthony</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Chaney,Chris AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861597450.jpeg" alt="Dyson,Michael Dewayne" />
 <figcaption>Dyson,Michael Dewayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dyson,Michael DewayneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrantOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861687102.jpeg" alt="Garrett,David Lee" />
 <figcaption>Garrett,David Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garrett,David LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While SuspendedImproper stop/turn signalNo Proof Of Insurance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861749358.jpeg" alt="Earnest,Eric Jordan Kevin" />
 <figcaption>Earnest,Eric Jordan Kevin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Earnest,Eric Jordan KevinREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Trespass<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861803054.jpeg" alt="Harrington,Keegan Michael Lee" />
 <figcaption>Harrington,Keegan Michael Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Harrington,Keegan Michael LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Value UnknownDomestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861898075.jpeg" alt=" Hull,Tanner Lee" />
 <figcaption> Hull,Tanner Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hull,Tanner LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harmViolation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715861958941.jpeg" alt="Jasper,Antonio Maurice" />
 <figcaption>Jasper,Antonio Maurice</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Jasper,Antonio MauriceREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715862024305.jpeg" alt=" Meyers,Kayla Ann" />
 <figcaption> Meyers,Kayla Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Meyers,Kayla AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000Theft by deception;Value less than $1,500Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715862119974.jpeg" alt=" Richardson,Lori Kay" />
 <figcaption> Richardson,Lori Kay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Richardson,Lori KayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponCriminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715862180264.jpeg" alt="Smith,Lance Walden" />
 <figcaption>Smith,Lance Walden</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Smith,Lance WaldenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715862261254.jpeg" alt=" Thiem,Misuk Suk" />
 <figcaption> Thiem,Misuk Suk</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Thiem,Misuk SukREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Burglary; Locked dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crimeCrim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1KTheft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

Saline County Jail Bookings, May 16

Dozens of students, four large wind tunnels and hand-built turbines filled The Temple in downtown Salina on Saturday, April 13, for the 2024 Kansas KidWind State Finals. Last week, four Kansas teams traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2024 World KidWind Challenge.

KidWind is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics- or STEM-focused program where students from across the country participate, focusing on renewable energy and bringing the engineering behind fields of turbines to the classroom.

Kurt Foley, an energy specialist at the Kansas Energy Program, which&nbsp;is&nbsp;housed&nbsp;under the Kansas State University Engineering Extension, helps with the<a href="https://www.kcc.ks.gov/energy-education/kidwind"> Kansas KidWind Challenge</a> each year.

"It's just giving the students a hands-on project. It's something that I've always preferred, getting to work with my hands," Foley said.&nbsp;"[It gives students] life experience out of it — getting to challenge yourself and&nbsp;to&nbsp;grow as a learner and&nbsp;as a&nbsp;person."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715800484055.jpeg" alt="The Kansas KidWind Challenge begins by presentations and last-minute adjustments on Saturday, April 13, at The Temple in Salina. Image courtesy Kansas Electric, Inc." />
 <figcaption>The Kansas KidWind Challenge begins by presentations and last-minute adjustments on Saturday, April 13, at The Temple in Salina. Image courtesy Kansas Electric, Inc.</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostDozens of students, four large wind tunnels and hand-built turbines filled The Temple in downtown Salina on Saturday, April 13, for the 2024 Kansas KidWind State Finals. Last week, four Kansas teams traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2024 World KidWind Challenge.KidWind is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics- or STEM-focused program where students from across the country participate, focusing on renewable energy and bringing the engineering behind fields of turbines to the classroom.Kurt Foley, an energy specialist at the Kansas Energy Program, which&nbsp;is&nbsp;housed&nbsp;under the Kansas State University Engineering Extension, helps with the<a href="https://www.kcc.ks.gov/energy-education/kidwind"> Kansas KidWind Challenge</a> each year."It's just giving the students a hands-on project. It's something that I've always preferred, getting to work with my hands," Foley said.&nbsp;"[It gives students] life experience out of it — getting to challenge yourself and&nbsp;to&nbsp;grow as a learner and&nbsp;as a&nbsp;person."The renewable energy-focused challenges begin at each school, with a $7 KidWind generator and various materials for students to create turbines.Each team participates in regional championships that push the top two teams in each division to the state-wide challenge.Students then design and engineer these turbines and perform various challenges, including knowledge tests, putting the student-made turbines into a wind tunnel to test how much power they generate and an instant challenge designed to flex the students' problem-solving skills.Foley said that students often become incredibly creative with their turbine designs or only focus on maximizing the energy produced by the turbine with a simple design."We have wind tunnels that we bring to the competitions, and we also loan them out to schools so they can test their designs before coming to a competition," Foley said.The Temple was a new stage for the Kansas KidWind Challenge, allowing western Kansas teams to travel a shorter distance than to its previous venue in Topeka.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/dceab434-5a0f-431a-8951-c8413870c905">Salina City Commissioners 'OK' next steps for possible shade structure in Downtown Salina</a>There, 25 teams from 15 Kansas KidWind teams faced off to advance to the World KidWind Challenge in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four teams in two divisions topped the charts and headed north for the challenge.Kansas KidWind Challenge has two age divisions — one for fourth through eighth-grade students and another for ninth through 12th-grade students.<h2>Beloit Breeze visits the world stage</h2>Christie Fouts, the KidWind Coach for Beloit Jr/Sr High School, said she brought KidWind to Beloit's schools in&nbsp;2018 and enjoys assisting students in the hands-on program.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715800580671.jpeg" alt="The Beloit Breeze including Colby Albert, Tripp Stillwell, Brylee Lepon and Rilee Lundine, await their wind tunnel test during the Kansas KidWind Challenge on Saturday, April 13, at The Temple in Salina. Image courtesy Kansas Electric, Inc." />
 <figcaption>The Beloit Breeze including Colby Albert, Tripp Stillwell, Brylee Lepon and Rilee Lundine, await their wind tunnel test during the Kansas KidWind Challenge on Saturday, April 13, at The Temple in Salina. Image courtesy Kansas Electric, Inc.</figcaption>
 </figure>This year, one of her teams, the Beloit Breeze, competed in the fourth through eighth grade age division and placed second, prompting the team to the KidWind World competition stage.KidWind World Challenge sees competitors from across the country and further beyond U.S. borders, with teams from Mexico, The Phillipines&nbsp;Fouts said that although the state competitions are intense, they only intensify at the World Challenge, and that's what the Beloit Breeze experienced in Minneapolis."It's a super competitive competition, and you&nbsp;really&nbsp;have to do extremely well in every single event if you want to be competitive in the top two," Fouts said. "They [The Beloit Breeze] felt good about all their instant challenges and their judging and quiz bowl, but we don't have results yet&nbsp;for those. They were most happy with their fast tunnel."Judges provide three different wind tunnels at the challenge — a slow, a turning-style and a fast tunnel.The turning style tests the turbines' ability to yaw from side to side with the wind and stay facing into the wind like large turbines do in the field.Although Beloit Breeze did not win at the World Challenge, Fouts said the students felt incredibly proud of their performance and can't wait to apply their experiences to next year's competitions."It was all about problem-solving, collaborating and all those skills&nbsp;that they&nbsp;need," Fouts said. "Not everything goes&nbsp;the way&nbsp;you want it to when you get there, so there's a lot of thinking on the spot."&nbsp;"My students had to make changes at the actual event multiple times just to try to adjust to the tunnels there, and they were happy with their results."The results from the KidWind World Challenge have yet to reach Beloit's mailbox, but Fouts said she and the team eagerly await the results.

Local