The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

DAVID NELSON PAIGE VOTER, 50, Manhattan,&nbsp;Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution and Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000

MITCHELL ALAN JONES II, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

JAMES ANDREW MOORE II, 28, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

DANIEL VIDAL, 31, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 AM.

SPENCER GARTZKE, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:20 AM.

JACOB SALMANS, 26, OF GREENWOOD, NB WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5500 BLK US HWY 77 IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:40 AM.

BRANDAN KILBOURN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 10000 BLK BARTON RD IN LEONARDVILLE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:44 AM.

BRANDAN KILBOURN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 10000 BLK BARTON RD IN LEONARDVILLE FOR X ZZDRIVE VEH W/OUT IGNTN INRLCK (08-1017)&nbsp; AND FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON MAY 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:44 AM.

NICHOLAS BAILOR, 24, OF BEL AIRE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5500 BLK US HWY 77 IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:47 PM.

ETHAN SCHULTZ, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:05 PM.

KENNEDY DAVENPORT, 19, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2600 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:50 AM.

JORDAN FRIESEN, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; RATONE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF LICENSE (19-199) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05 PM.

HEATHER DEARINGER, 33, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:36 AM.

NOAH MERRILL, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:49 AM.

ALAN HARRIS, 34, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:31 AM.

MICHAEL HAHN, 37, OF ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:22 AM.

CHRISTOPHER JONES, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:45 AM.

CADENCE DWYER, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:41 AM.

TIELER REEVES, 24, OF WESTMORLAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 5TH ST &amp; LEAVENWORTH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON MAY 8, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:24 AM.

MATTHEW CHIRINOS, 23, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:42 AM.

BRIAN STEWART, 56, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:07 AM.

DANETTE WOODBURY, 63, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM.

MICHAEL MORA, 23, OF HUTCHINSON, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:37 AM.

CRYSTAL ODELL, 42, OF WAKEFIELD, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:54 AM.

JEFFREY ORVILLE, 63, OF MISSION VIEJO, CA WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:13 PM.

JEREMY SPAUR, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 900 BLK POTTAWATOMIE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) FOR DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS (19-195) FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:13 PM.

WAYNE BECKMAN, 68, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N BILLINGS ST &amp; MADISON RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:20 PM

MITCHELL JONES II, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON MAY 16, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:09 PM.

<figure>
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 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.DAVID NELSON PAIGE VOTER, 50, Manhattan,&nbsp;Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution and Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000MITCHELL ALAN JONES II, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500JAMES ANDREW MOORE II, 28, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500CITATION REPORTDANIEL VIDAL, 31, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 AM.SPENCER GARTZKE, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:20 AM.JACOB SALMANS, 26, OF GREENWOOD, NB WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5500 BLK US HWY 77 IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:40 AM.BRANDAN KILBOURN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 10000 BLK BARTON RD IN LEONARDVILLE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:44 AM.BRANDAN KILBOURN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 10000 BLK BARTON RD IN LEONARDVILLE FOR X ZZDRIVE VEH W/OUT IGNTN INRLCK (08-1017)&nbsp; AND FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON MAY 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:44 AM.NICHOLAS BAILOR, 24, OF BEL AIRE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5500 BLK US HWY 77 IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:47 PM.ETHAN SCHULTZ, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:05 PM.KENNEDY DAVENPORT, 19, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2600 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:50 AM.JORDAN FRIESEN, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; RATONE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF LICENSE (19-199) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05 PM.HEATHER DEARINGER, 33, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:36 AM.NOAH MERRILL, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:49 AM.ALAN HARRIS, 34, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:31 AM.MICHAEL HAHN, 37, OF ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:22 AM.CHRISTOPHER JONES, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:45 AM.CADENCE DWYER, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:41 AM.TIELER REEVES, 24, OF WESTMORLAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 5TH ST &amp; LEAVENWORTH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON MAY 8, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:24 AM.MATTHEW CHIRINOS, 23, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:42 AM.BRIAN STEWART, 56, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:07 AM.DANETTE WOODBURY, 63, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM.MICHAEL MORA, 23, OF HUTCHINSON, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:37 AM.CRYSTAL ODELL, 42, OF WAKEFIELD, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:54 AM.JEFFREY ORVILLE, 63, OF MISSION VIEJO, CA WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:13 PM.JEREMY SPAUR, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 900 BLK POTTAWATOMIE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) FOR DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS (19-195) FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON MAY 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:13 PM.WAYNE BECKMAN, 68, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N BILLINGS ST &amp; MADISON RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON MAY 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:20 PMMITCHELL JONES II, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON MAY 16, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:09 PM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Monday May 17

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated robbery in Manhattan

Just after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 500 block of Dornoch Way in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report.

A 22-year-old man reported two unknown men paid him for a pair of shoes he was selling in fake cash and hit him in the face with a handgun. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. 

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated robbery in ManhattanJust after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 500 block of Dornoch Way in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report.A 22-year-old man reported two unknown men paid him for a pair of shoes he was selling in fake cash and hit him in the face with a handgun. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.&nbsp;

RCPD: Suspects paid in fake cash, hit victim with handgun

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Milford man was taken to an area hospital after he was injured late Sunday in a single-vehicle crash about three miles northwest of Junction City, authorities said.

The crash was reported at 9:17 p.m. at K-57 highway near S. Outlet Park Road. The location was near the southeast edge of Milford State Park.

According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, a 2000 Ford F-250 pickup truck was being driven in South Outlet Park when it struck a concrete parking block.

The driver, Gabriel R. Payne, of Milford, was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, Geary County sheriff’s officials said.

By WIBW TVJUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Milford man was taken to an area hospital after he was injured late Sunday in a single-vehicle crash about three miles northwest of Junction City, authorities said.The crash was reported at 9:17 p.m. at K-57 highway near S. Outlet Park Road. The location was near the southeast edge of Milford State Park.According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, a 2000 Ford F-250 pickup truck was being driven in South Outlet Park when it struck a concrete parking block.The driver, Gabriel R. Payne, of Milford, was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, Geary County sheriff’s officials said.

Accident sends Milford man to a hospital

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher You can tell a lot about people by the types of philosophical questions they like to debate. Many people ponder sports greats, classic cars, blockbuster movies or which superpowers are the best. In my house, these debates usually center on farming practices. We discuss which bull will be the best investment for our herd or the most effective timing to apply micronutrients to increases crop yields. Farmers are perfectly happy to skip many of the rest of the world’s interesting topics to endlessly ponder how to be better at their life’s work. Farmers are constantly curious, driven to learn new things and have a knack for using all that knowledge to make improvements to the world around them. It is one of the hallmarks of farmers; they never stop learning and growing. Sadly, Hollywood stereotypes often get farmers completely wrong. They are made out to be simple, uneducated and witless when reality could not be further from the truth. Farmers are well versed in more subjects than most professionals are because they have to be. They are hardwired to grow not just crops or animals but also themselves. I was reminded recently of just how committed farmers are to continuous improvement. On a beautiful spring night a few days before rain when most farmers had long lists of projects to accomplish, a group of farmers from across our county quit early (or at least took a long break) to attend our county’s wheat test plot tour. Test plots, for those not familiar with them, are hundreds of trials with a selection of varieties of the same crop. These plots allow them to observe how varieties perform against each other in real-world conditions. Plot organizers typically host a tour during the growing season as an educational opportunity for local farmers. During the 90-minute tour, I found myself thinking about how people outside of agriculture would probably be surprised to hear the highly technical presentations and lively discussions in the plot. Farmers switching from discussions of soil pH to disease tolerance to length of maturity all with the goal of understanding which varieties will be the right fit on their farm. Farmers know the pH, soil type and amount of organic matter in every field they farm. Farmers use their understanding of chemistry to select nutrients to neutralize soil pH for healthier plants. They utilize knowledge of soil types to adjust tillage practices, which can increase organic matter and prevent erosion. They use their understanding of genetics and plant physiology to match varieties to their needs. All of that technical knowledge is just for the decision of what, when and how to plant. Farmers still have to grow, harvest and sell their crops using their extensive knowledge of mechanics, marketing, technology, accounting and various other disciplines. In addition, some of them have livestock too, which adds a completely different category of biology to the mix. Most farmers don’t talk much about what they do. Some may be too busy, and others don’t think they are doing anything special, but I disagree. Our local farmers are growing crops and livestock to feed you, me, and people all over the world. The next time you sit down for a meal, I hope you will stop and take a minute to appreciate the all the growth that went into your meal.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher You can tell a lot about people by the types of philosophical questions they like to debate. Many people ponder sports greats, classic cars, blockbuster movies or which superpowers are the best. In my house, these debates usually center on farming practices. We discuss which bull will be the best investment for our herd or the most effective timing to apply micronutrients to increases crop yields. Farmers are perfectly happy to skip many of the rest of the world’s interesting topics to endlessly ponder how to be better at their life’s work. Farmers are constantly curious, driven to learn new things and have a knack for using all that knowledge to make improvements to the world around them. It is one of the hallmarks of farmers; they never stop learning and growing. Sadly, Hollywood stereotypes often get farmers completely wrong. They are made out to be simple, uneducated and witless when reality could not be further from the truth. Farmers are well versed in more subjects than most professionals are because they have to be. They are hardwired to grow not just crops or animals but also themselves. I was reminded recently of just how committed farmers are to continuous improvement. On a beautiful spring night a few days before rain when most farmers had long lists of projects to accomplish, a group of farmers from across our county quit early (or at least took a long break) to attend our county’s wheat test plot tour. Test plots, for those not familiar with them, are hundreds of trials with a selection of varieties of the same crop. These plots allow them to observe how varieties perform against each other in real-world conditions. Plot organizers typically host a tour during the growing season as an educational opportunity for local farmers. During the 90-minute tour, I found myself thinking about how people outside of agriculture would probably be surprised to hear the highly technical presentations and lively discussions in the plot. Farmers switching from discussions of soil pH to disease tolerance to length of maturity all with the goal of understanding which varieties will be the right fit on their farm. Farmers know the pH, soil type and amount of organic matter in every field they farm. Farmers use their understanding of chemistry to select nutrients to neutralize soil pH for healthier plants. They utilize knowledge of soil types to adjust tillage practices, which can increase organic matter and prevent erosion. They use their understanding of genetics and plant physiology to match varieties to their needs. All of that technical knowledge is just for the decision of what, when and how to plant. Farmers still have to grow, harvest and sell their crops using their extensive knowledge of mechanics, marketing, technology, accounting and various other disciplines. In addition, some of them have livestock too, which adds a completely different category of biology to the mix. Most farmers don’t talk much about what they do. Some may be too busy, and others don’t think they are doing anything special, but I disagree. Our local farmers are growing crops and livestock to feed you, me, and people all over the world. The next time you sit down for a meal, I hope you will stop and take a minute to appreciate the all the growth that went into your meal."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2021 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Growing Crops, Cattle and Curiosity

Robby's Famous Cheesecakes sold out of their product during a soft opening at 119 East Flinthills Boulevard in Grandview Plaza on Saturday. The business served 329 customers with lines waiting to purchase cheesecake.

Flavors ranged from Ryan Reynolds with brownie crust and cookie dough to chocolate.&nbsp;

Owner Robby Finnell said via social media that the store will be closed for a few days to restock and then will be back at mid-week.&nbsp;

Robby's Famous Cheesecakes are also located in Salina.

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 </figure>Robby's Famous Cheesecakes sold out of their product during a soft opening at 119 East Flinthills Boulevard in Grandview Plaza on Saturday. The business served 329 customers with lines waiting to purchase cheesecake.Flavors ranged from Ryan Reynolds with brownie crust and cookie dough to chocolate.&nbsp;Owner Robby Finnell said via social media that the store will be closed for a few days to restock and then will be back at mid-week.&nbsp;Robby's Famous Cheesecakes are also located in Salina.

People like their cheesecake

SHAWNEE COUNTY—A Manhattan woman was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Sunday in Shawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Subaru Outback driven by&nbsp;Murphy, Kelsey Megan Murphy, 31, Manhattan, was eastbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Valencia Road.

The driver lost control on the wet roads. The vehicle slid through the median and overturned.&nbsp; EMS transported Murphy to a Topeka hospital. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

SHAWNEE COUNTY—A Manhattan woman was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Sunday in Shawnee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Subaru Outback driven by&nbsp;Murphy, Kelsey Megan Murphy, 31, Manhattan, was eastbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Valencia Road.The driver lost control on the wet roads. The vehicle slid through the median and overturned.&nbsp; EMS transported Murphy to a Topeka hospital. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

Manhattan woman hospitalized after I-70 crash

USD 383 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marvin Wade has announced that beginning Monday, fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear face masks outdoors or indoors on USD 383 property.&nbsp;

Wade noted that on Thursday he had indicated that the district would continue to comply with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Shortly after releasing that statement, the CDC issued new guidelines indicating fully vaccinated individuals, in most circumstances, do not need to wear masks outdoors or indoors - and USD 383 will comply with that guidance.

Anticipating questions he provided additional information.

This past Friday was the final day of the school year for students in USD 383.

USD 383 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marvin Wade has announced that beginning Monday, fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear face masks outdoors or indoors on USD 383 property.&nbsp;Wade noted that on Thursday he had indicated that the district would continue to comply with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Shortly after releasing that statement, the CDC issued new guidelines indicating fully vaccinated individuals, in most circumstances, do not need to wear masks outdoors or indoors - and USD 383 will comply with that guidance.Anticipating questions he provided additional information.<ul>
 <li>District positions presented here are supported by local medical advisors.</li><li>Individuals (children, youth and adults) who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a mask.</li><li>There will be some exceptions where fully vaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks on USD 383 property (for example, in a classroom with medically fragile students). In these instances, the administrator/supervisor in charge of the program or activity will inform participants of this requirement.</li><li>Mitigation measures other than wearing a mask will remain in place. This includes staying home when ill, and frequent handwashing and/or use of sanitizer.</li><li>Individuals who have been fully vaccinated may choose to continue wearing a mask.</li><li>Anyone who can be vaccinated is strongly encouraged to do so as soon as possible.</li><li>USD 383 will continue monitoring COVID metrics, remain in close contact with local medical advisors, and be prepared to re-institute mask requirements if trend data indicate reasons to be concerned.</li>
 </ul>This past Friday was the final day of the school year for students in USD 383.

Superintendent of Schools updates face mask requirement for USD 383

The 2021 Legislature came through with full funding of the school finance system as recommended by Gov. Laura Kelly, passed by previous&nbsp;Legislatures&nbsp;and approved by the Kansas Supreme Court to address the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;lawsuit.&nbsp;

It also added over $50 million to state higher education funding to help ensure Kansas schools receive about $1.3 billion in federal aid to respond to the COVID pandemic.&nbsp;

Actions this session make clear is that legislators will be looking even more closely at results of this funding. More funding means more oversight.&nbsp;

KASB estimates that full funding of the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;plan will increase school district base state aid, special education aid and local option budgets (both state aid and local revenues) by $930 million between 2017 and 2023. Total school funding, excluding one-time federal COVID aid, will increase about $1.5 billion. That means K-12 funding will have risen about 24 percent over six years, or twice the rate of inflation.&nbsp;

This increase follows eight years (2009 to 2017) when total school funding increased just 7.4 percent, and base aid, special education aid and local option budgets just one percent, while inflation increased 14 percent. During that time, Kansas per pupil funding fell compared to the U.S. and regional average. Kansas state and national test scores declined, and Kansas has improved less than the national average on graduation rates and postsecondary attainment.&nbsp;

School leaders have blamed past funding cuts for lower student achievement, but with full funding of the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;plan, state leaders will be expecting student results to turn around.&nbsp;

Student achievement will almost certainly be lower in the next round of state assessments and other measures due to the COVID pandemic, but Kansas schools are projected to receive nearly $1.3 billion in one-time federal COIVD aid spread over four years.&nbsp;

In short: school leaders have argued for years that more funding was necessary for – and would produce – improved student outcomes.&nbsp;Although&nbsp;educational measures are expected to decline due to the pandemic,&nbsp;claims that funding matters will lose credibility&nbsp;if results do not improve from that&nbsp;new baseline.&nbsp;

The education funding and policy bill passed on the last day of session contains other provisions focused on student results.&nbsp;

It mandates an annual report on education outcomes for children in foster care, including graduation rates, state assessment scores, promotion to the next grade,&nbsp;suspensions&nbsp;and expulsion from school, meeting academic standards and other measures.&nbsp;

It amends current law requiring local school boards to conduct an annual needs assessment of each school in the district by requiring the information obtained from the assessments be used to improve student academic&nbsp;performance, and&nbsp;requires district budgets to allocate funds in a manner reasonably calculated to ensure all students achieve the “Rose capacities,” which are adopted in state law as education goals.&nbsp;

It adds new requirements for state funding for “at risk” students who are having difficulty in school. Districts must show they are using these funds for “evidence-based best practices” and report longitudinal student data on state assessments; Kansas English language proficiency; four-year graduation rates; progress monitoring; norm-referenced tests; criterion-based tests; individualized education program goals; attendance and average ACT composite scores.&nbsp;

It requires a new study in 2023 by the Legislative Post Audit division on how districts are using over $400 million in at-risk aid, including whether districts and the State Board and Department of Education are following state law regarding these programs and trends in academic outcomes of students receiving these services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It extends the high-density at-risk weighting, which provides additional funding for districts with the highest percentages of low-income students, until 2024 when it will be evaluated based on performance data and audits.&nbsp;

The bill also allows school districts for the first time to use general funding to help pay for college costs of high school students in dual or concurrent enrollment courses&nbsp;as a way to&nbsp;help more lower income students get started on postsecondary education when still in high school.&nbsp;

Other, more controversial parts of the bill were also prompted by&nbsp;those who said they were&nbsp;concerned&nbsp;over results.&nbsp;

Those who successfully pushed for expansion of students eligible for private school scholarships supported by state credits, cited "achievement gaps" between low-income and non-low-income students in public schools. The fact is similar gaps exist in the state accredited private schools -- and the bill added new reporting requirements for private schools participating in the program.&nbsp;

The education bill also imposed new limits on remote learning, based on stated concerns that most students do better in an in-person learning environment.&nbsp;

School boards are now in the process of making important decisions about next year’s budget, programs and staffing, teacher negotiations and use of federal COVID funds. It is critical that districts focus on how increased funding will be used to improve student success, how funding decisions will be evaluated and how districts will make decisions in the future based on that evaluation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A core value of KASB has always been local decision-making by school boards and their staff, based on community input. More than ever, the state will be watching the results of those decisions.&nbsp;

Mark Tallman is the associate executive director for advocacy for the Kansas Association of School Boards

<figure>
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 </figure>By MARK TALLMANThe 2021 Legislature came through with full funding of the school finance system as recommended by Gov. Laura Kelly, passed by previous&nbsp;Legislatures&nbsp;and approved by the Kansas Supreme Court to address the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;lawsuit.&nbsp;It also added over $50 million to state higher education funding to help ensure Kansas schools receive about $1.3 billion in federal aid to respond to the COVID pandemic.&nbsp;Actions this session make clear is that legislators will be looking even more closely at results of this funding. More funding means more oversight.&nbsp;KASB estimates that full funding of the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;plan will increase school district base state aid, special education aid and local option budgets (both state aid and local revenues) by $930 million between 2017 and 2023. Total school funding, excluding one-time federal COVID aid, will increase about $1.5 billion. That means K-12 funding will have risen about 24 percent over six years, or twice the rate of inflation.&nbsp;This increase follows eight years (2009 to 2017) when total school funding increased just 7.4 percent, and base aid, special education aid and local option budgets just one percent, while inflation increased 14 percent. During that time, Kansas per pupil funding fell compared to the U.S. and regional average. Kansas state and national test scores declined, and Kansas has improved less than the national average on graduation rates and postsecondary attainment.&nbsp;School leaders have blamed past funding cuts for lower student achievement, but with full funding of the&nbsp;Gannon&nbsp;plan, state leaders will be expecting student results to turn around.&nbsp;Student achievement will almost certainly be lower in the next round of state assessments and other measures due to the COVID pandemic, but Kansas schools are projected to receive nearly $1.3 billion in one-time federal COIVD aid spread over four years.&nbsp;In short: school leaders have argued for years that more funding was necessary for – and would produce – improved student outcomes.&nbsp;Although&nbsp;educational measures are expected to decline due to the pandemic,&nbsp;claims that funding matters will lose credibility&nbsp;if results do not improve from that&nbsp;new baseline.&nbsp;The education funding and policy bill passed on the last day of session contains other provisions focused on student results.&nbsp;It mandates an annual report on education outcomes for children in foster care, including graduation rates, state assessment scores, promotion to the next grade,&nbsp;suspensions&nbsp;and expulsion from school, meeting academic standards and other measures.&nbsp;It amends current law requiring local school boards to conduct an annual needs assessment of each school in the district by requiring the information obtained from the assessments be used to improve student academic&nbsp;performance, and&nbsp;requires district budgets to allocate funds in a manner reasonably calculated to ensure all students achieve the “Rose capacities,” which are adopted in state law as education goals.&nbsp;It adds new requirements for state funding for “at risk” students who are having difficulty in school. Districts must show they are using these funds for “evidence-based best practices” and report longitudinal student data on state assessments; Kansas English language proficiency; four-year graduation rates; progress monitoring; norm-referenced tests; criterion-based tests; individualized education program goals; attendance and average ACT composite scores.&nbsp;It requires a new study in 2023 by the Legislative Post Audit division on how districts are using over $400 million in at-risk aid, including whether districts and the State Board and Department of Education are following state law regarding these programs and trends in academic outcomes of students receiving these services.&nbsp;&nbsp;It extends the high-density at-risk weighting, which provides additional funding for districts with the highest percentages of low-income students, until 2024 when it will be evaluated based on performance data and audits.&nbsp;The bill also allows school districts for the first time to use general funding to help pay for college costs of high school students in dual or concurrent enrollment courses&nbsp;as a way to&nbsp;help more lower income students get started on postsecondary education when still in high school.&nbsp;Other, more controversial parts of the bill were also prompted by&nbsp;those who said they were&nbsp;concerned&nbsp;over results.&nbsp;Those who successfully pushed for expansion of students eligible for private school scholarships supported by state credits, cited "achievement gaps" between low-income and non-low-income students in public schools. The fact is similar gaps exist in the state accredited private schools -- and the bill added new reporting requirements for private schools participating in the program.&nbsp;The education bill also imposed new limits on remote learning, based on stated concerns that most students do better in an in-person learning environment.&nbsp;School boards are now in the process of making important decisions about next year’s budget, programs and staffing, teacher negotiations and use of federal COVID funds. It is critical that districts focus on how increased funding will be used to improve student success, how funding decisions will be evaluated and how districts will make decisions in the future based on that evaluation.&nbsp;&nbsp;A core value of KASB has always been local decision-making by school boards and their staff, based on community input. More than ever, the state will be watching the results of those decisions.&nbsp;Mark Tallman is the associate executive director for advocacy for the Kansas Association of School Boards

TALLMAN: Legislature and school funding, it's all about results

THOMAS RICHARD SCRIPTER, 34, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 3rd conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $2500

KENNETH EUGENE PHINNEY, 61, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000 and Intimidation of witness or victim; Prevent reporting of victimization; Bond $2000

JOSEPH RYAN LITTRELL, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; $750

KYLEE MARIE RICKE, 21, Cunningham, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

JASON BAILEY NORTON, 51, Lyndon,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship and Criminal damage to property; Without consent&nbsp;value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000

DAMION RASHAWN WHITING, 24, Knoxville, Tennessee, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Bond $500

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.THOMAS RICHARD SCRIPTER, 34, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 3rd conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $2500KENNETH EUGENE PHINNEY, 61, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000 and Intimidation of witness or victim; Prevent reporting of victimization; Bond $2000JOSEPH RYAN LITTRELL, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; $750KYLEE MARIE RICKE, 21, Cunningham, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750JASON BAILEY NORTON, 51, Lyndon,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship and Criminal damage to property; Without consent&nbsp;value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000DAMION RASHAWN WHITING, 24, Knoxville, Tennessee, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Bond $500

Riley Co. Arrest Report Sunday May 16

Manhattan—Officials are working to determine the cause of a fire in Manhattan.

Just after 8 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to an apartment building fire at 1200 Yuma Street in Manhattan, according to&nbsp;Deputy Chief Ryan Almes.

Upon arrival, crews found a two-story apartment building with smoke showing from the second floor. 

The building&nbsp; was searched, found to be clear of occupants, and the fire was contained within 10 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp; The building is a two-story apartment building containing three units.&nbsp; One unit was affected by the fire and the occupants of that unit were not at home when firefighters arrived. Loss is estimated as $15,000 to the structure and $2500 for contents, according to Almes.&nbsp; The owners are listed as Keith and Shirley Vogts of Manhattan.&nbsp;No injuries were reported.

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 </figure>Manhattan—Officials are working to determine the cause of a fire in Manhattan.Just after 8 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to an apartment building fire at 1200 Yuma Street in Manhattan, according to&nbsp;Deputy Chief Ryan Almes.Upon arrival, crews found a two-story apartment building with smoke showing from the second floor. The building&nbsp; was searched, found to be clear of occupants, and the fire was contained within 10 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp; The building is a two-story apartment building containing three units.&nbsp; One unit was affected by the fire and the occupants of that unit were not at home when firefighters arrived. Loss is estimated as $15,000 to the structure and $2500 for contents, according to Almes.&nbsp; The owners are listed as Keith and Shirley Vogts of Manhattan.&nbsp;No injuries were reported.

Cause of apartment fire in Manhattan under investigation

Riley County police have reminded the public that the City of Manhattan face mask ordinance was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.&nbsp; Starting Monday people will no longer be required to wear face masks inside City limits, in City buildings, or outside on City job sites. The threat of the coronavirus is decreasing in the Manhattan area, and the positivity rate in Riley County has been less than 5% for the past three months. 

Masks will continue to be required at federal facilities, at airports, and for anyone using public transportation such as buses. 

Private businesses may still require customers or visitors to wear masks even after local government mask mandates are lifted. This is similar to the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” policy you’ve seen before at businesses. This applies before and after May 17.

Riley County police have reminded the public that the City of Manhattan face mask ordinance was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.&nbsp; Starting Monday people will no longer be required to wear face masks inside City limits, in City buildings, or outside on City job sites. The threat of the coronavirus is decreasing in the Manhattan area, and the positivity rate in Riley County has been less than 5% for the past three months. Masks will continue to be required at federal facilities, at airports, and for anyone using public transportation such as buses. Private businesses may still require customers or visitors to wear masks even after local government mask mandates are lifted. This is similar to the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” policy you’ve seen before at businesses. This applies before and after May 17.

Mask ordinance expired Sunday night

CHICAGO (AP) — Wade Davis bounced a wild pitch that allowed José Abreu to dash home with the game-ending run, and the Chicago White Sox rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. Kansas City led 3-2 when Tim Anderson doubled off Davis leading off the ninth. Adam Eaton sacrificed and, with the infield in, Yoán Moncada lined a run-scoring single to center. Abreu was hit just above the left elbow by an 82 mph knuckle-curve. Abreu, injured Friday in a collision with Hunter Dozier, dashed home when Davis bounced a knuckle-curve off Gallagher,

CHICAGO (AP) — Wade Davis bounced a wild pitch that allowed José Abreu to dash home with the game-ending run, and the Chicago White Sox rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. Kansas City led 3-2 when Tim Anderson doubled off Davis leading off the ninth. Adam Eaton sacrificed and, with the infield in, Yoán Moncada lined a run-scoring single to center. Abreu was hit just above the left elbow by an 82 mph knuckle-curve. Abreu, injured Friday in a collision with Hunter Dozier, dashed home when Davis bounced a knuckle-curve off Gallagher,

Royals lose by one run

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 3-1 for a doubleheader split. 

The Royals ended an 11-game losing streak in the opener 6-2, stopping Chicago’s six-game winning string. The collision occurred when Hunter Dozier, after popping up, jogged out of the batter’s box with his head down and slammed hard into Abreu as he was tracking the ball. 

Abreu suffered a facial bruise and cut, along with a bruised left knee, and was listed as day to day. Dozier was put on the seven-day concussion injured list.

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 3-1 for a doubleheader split. The Royals ended an 11-game losing streak in the opener 6-2, stopping Chicago’s six-game winning string. The collision occurred when Hunter Dozier, after popping up, jogged out of the batter’s box with his head down and slammed hard into Abreu as he was tracking the ball. Abreu suffered a facial bruise and cut, along with a bruised left knee, and was listed as day to day. Dozier was put on the seven-day concussion injured list.

Royals and White Sox split Friday doubleheader

Two fishing tournaments are scheduled at Milford Lake this weekend. On Saturday Geary County CVB will sponsor a King Kat qualifier and a Crappie USA Tournament will be held on Sunday. Acorns Resort is the host site for both tournaments.

The Saturday tournament is a Cabela's King Kat national qualifier that begins at 6:30 a.m. and the stopping time will be 3 p.m. followed by weigh-in at 4 p.m.

The tournament on Sunday includes a $10,000 total cash payout. Anglers in the Crappie USA tournament can compete in the $50,000 points race and an opportunity to qualify for the regional championships and the 2021 Crappie USA Classic. Fishing hours are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Two fishing tournaments are scheduled at Milford Lake this weekend. On Saturday Geary County CVB will sponsor a King Kat qualifier and a Crappie USA Tournament will be held on Sunday. Acorns Resort is the host site for both tournaments.The Saturday tournament is a Cabela's King Kat national qualifier that begins at 6:30 a.m. and the stopping time will be 3 p.m. followed by weigh-in at 4 p.m.The tournament on Sunday includes a $10,000 total cash payout. Anglers in the Crappie USA tournament can compete in the $50,000 points race and an opportunity to qualify for the regional championships and the 2021 Crappie USA Classic. Fishing hours are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Fishing tournaments are coming to Milford Lake 

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Manhattan-native and former K-State guard Christianna Carr will play her senior season at Syracuse.

The<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/13/k-states-christianna-carr-to-transfer/" target="_blank">&nbsp;former Wildcat</a>&nbsp;averaged 15.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season while shooting 38.8% from the field and 35% from three.

Carr was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention last season and previously earned a spot on the 2019 Big 12 All-Freshman Team.

The Orange finished 15-9. They beat 9-seed South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, before ending their season with a loss to UCONN.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Manhattan-native and former K-State guard Christianna Carr will play her senior season at Syracuse.The<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/13/k-states-christianna-carr-to-transfer/" target="_blank">&nbsp;former Wildcat</a>&nbsp;averaged 15.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season while shooting 38.8% from the field and 35% from three.Carr was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention last season and previously earned a spot on the 2019 Big 12 All-Freshman Team.The Orange finished 15-9. They beat 9-seed South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, before ending their season with a loss to UCONN.

Former K-State guard Christianna Carr picks Syracuse

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Fulmer shut down Kansas City’s ninth-inning rally for his second save, and the Detroit Tigers’ won 4-3 to extend the Royals’ losing streak to 11 games. Detroit led 4-1 entering the ninth, but Kansas City scored twice of Gregory Soto on a groundout by Carlos Santana and an RBI single from Salvador Perez. Fulmer relieved Soto and got a popout from Jorge Soler and struck out Andrew Benintendi swinging to end it. The Royals led the AL Central at the start of this skid but are now 16-20.

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Fulmer shut down Kansas City’s ninth-inning rally for his second save, and the Detroit Tigers’ won 4-3 to extend the Royals’ losing streak to 11 games. Detroit led 4-1 entering the ninth, but Kansas City scored twice of Gregory Soto on a groundout by Carlos Santana and an RBI single from Salvador Perez. Fulmer relieved Soto and got a popout from Jorge Soler and struck out Andrew Benintendi swinging to end it. The Royals led the AL Central at the start of this skid but are now 16-20.

Royals lose 11th straight game

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have traded cornerback Mike Hughes to the Kansas City Chiefs in a swap of late-round selections. Hughes was Minnesota's 2018 first-round draft pick. The Vikings sent their 2022 seventh-round pick to the Chiefs for their 2022 sixth-round choice. The Vikings last week declined the fifth-year contract option for Hughes. He has 13 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 24 career games. Hughes missed more than half of Minnesota’s games over the last three years to injuries.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have traded cornerback Mike Hughes to the Kansas City Chiefs in a swap of late-round selections. Hughes was Minnesota's 2018 first-round draft pick. The Vikings sent their 2022 seventh-round pick to the Chiefs for their 2022 sixth-round choice. The Vikings last week declined the fifth-year contract option for Hughes. He has 13 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 24 career games. Hughes missed more than half of Minnesota’s games over the last three years to injuries.

Chiefs trade for a cornerback

Sporting Kansas City announced that Kansas City will play host to three US National Team matches in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Thursday. The full release is below:

Children’s Mercy Park will host five Group Stage matches in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup from July 11-18, including all three of the United States Men’s National Team matches in Group B, Concacaf announced on Thursday with the release of the full 2021 Gold Cup schedule.

“We are extremely pleased to confirm the schedule and venues for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, which promises to be a celebration of football in our great region,”&nbsp;said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani.&nbsp;“This is Concacaf’s 60th anniversary year and we look forward with great anticipation to watching the best men’s national teams in our confederation compete for the Gold Cup title. With an exciting new format and the prospect of welcoming passionate fans to the stadiums for these compelling matchups, I can’t wait for the football to begin.”

&nbsp;&nbsp;2021 Concacaf Gold Cup at Children’s Mercy Park &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;All times CT, schedule subject to change

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday, July 11 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5:30pm Canada vs Martinique &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:30pm&nbsp;United States vs TBD* (Winner Prelims 7)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thursday, July 15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6:30pm Canada vs TBD* (Winner Prelims 7) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8:30pm&nbsp;United States vs Martinique

&nbsp; &nbsp; Sunday, July 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; 4:00pm United States vs Canada

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;*TBD by 2021 Gold Cup Prelims from July 2-6

Tickets for all Group Stage matches will go on sale to the general public on May 20 at 10 a.m. local time via GoldCup.org. Sporting Kansas City Season Ticket Members will have access to an exclusive Gold Cup pre-sale starting May 18 through SeatGeek.

The Gold Cup is the region’s flagship international tournament, featuring men’s national teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. First contested in 1991 and taking place every two years, the Gold Cup crowns the confederation’s champion and the 16th edition will be played from July 2-Aug. 1 in eight U.S. markets.

The Gold Cup returns to Kansas City – a Candidate Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - for a fourth time (2011, 2015, 2019, 2021) since Children’s Mercy Park opened in 2011. After serving as the site of individual doubleheaders in the three previous occasions, Kansas City will host four national teams for more than a week this summer as part of a hub-city format designed to reduce travel.

&nbsp; Concacaf Gold Cup History in KC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2011: USA vs Guadeloupe; Canada vs Panama &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2015: USA vs Panama; Honduras vs Haiti &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2019: USA vs Panama; Guyana vs Trinidad &amp; Tobago &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2021: USA, Canada, Martinique &amp; TBD (5 games)

The arrival of the United States Men’s National Team in Kansas City will mark the first time the U.S. MNT has played three times in one stadium in a single week since 2003. The U.S. Men’s National Team is 7-0-1 all-time in Kansas City and, with the upcoming fixtures, Children’s Mercy Park will have hosted nine U.S. Men’s National Team matches – the most of any venue in the past decade.

&nbsp; U.S. Men's National Team History in Kansas City &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nov. 2, 1968: 6-2 W vs Bermuda (Municipal Stadium) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;April 25, 2001: 1-0 W vs Costa Rica (Arrowhead Stadium) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 14, 2011: 1-0 W vs&nbsp;Guadeloupe&nbsp;(Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Oct. 16, 2012: 3-1 W vs Guatemala (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Oct. 11, 2013: 2-0 W vs Jamaica (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 13, 2015: 1-1 T vs Panama (Children's Mercy Park)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;May 28, 2016: 4-0 W vs Bolivia (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 26, 2019: 1-0 W vs Panama (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 11, 2021: USA vs TBD (Children’s Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 15, 2021: USA vs Martinique (Children’s Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 18, 2021: USA vs Canada (Children’s Mercy Park)

Currently ranked No. 20 globally in the FIFA rankings, the United States are six-time Gold Cup champions. The blossoming U.S. player pool boasts Americans at many of the top teams in Europe’s most prestigious leagues, including Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Sergino Dest (Barcelona), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund), Tyler Adams (Leipzig), John Brooks (Wolfsburg), Timothy Weah (Lille) and Zack Steffen (Manchester City). Canada, who last won the Gold Cup in 2000, also have a talented cast of players at European clubs, including the likes of Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Jonathan David (Lille) and Cyle Larin (Besiktas).

The 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup will officially kick off with a new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concacaf.com/gold-cup/article/draw-delivers-prelims-matchups-and-groups-for-2021-concacaf-gold-cup/">Preliminary Round</a>&nbsp;held from July 2-6 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with 12 nations competing for the final three berths in the Group Stage.

The Group Stage will begin July 10 with 16 teams, including Asian champion Qatar as a guest participant. For the first time, all of the final Group Stage matches will be played concurrently and the top two finishers in each group which will advance to the knockout stage’s single-elimination bracket on the road to the Gold Cup Final on Aug. 1.

Gold Cup matches will be widely available for fans across the region through the Confederation’s partner broadcast networks, including Fox Sports (English TV), Univision (Spanish TV) and Futbol de Primera (Spanish Radio) in the United States.

Sporting Kansas City announced that Kansas City will play host to three US National Team matches in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Thursday. The full release is below:Children’s Mercy Park will host five Group Stage matches in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup from July 11-18, including all three of the United States Men’s National Team matches in Group B, Concacaf announced on Thursday with the release of the full 2021 Gold Cup schedule.“We are extremely pleased to confirm the schedule and venues for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, which promises to be a celebration of football in our great region,”&nbsp;said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani.&nbsp;“This is Concacaf’s 60th anniversary year and we look forward with great anticipation to watching the best men’s national teams in our confederation compete for the Gold Cup title. With an exciting new format and the prospect of welcoming passionate fans to the stadiums for these compelling matchups, I can’t wait for the football to begin.”&nbsp;&nbsp;2021 Concacaf Gold Cup at Children’s Mercy Park &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;All times CT, schedule subject to change&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday, July 11 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5:30pm Canada vs Martinique &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:30pm&nbsp;United States vs TBD* (Winner Prelims 7)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thursday, July 15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6:30pm Canada vs TBD* (Winner Prelims 7) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8:30pm&nbsp;United States vs Martinique&nbsp; &nbsp; Sunday, July 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; 4:00pm United States vs Canada&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;*TBD by 2021 Gold Cup Prelims from July 2-6Tickets for all Group Stage matches will go on sale to the general public on May 20 at 10 a.m. local time via GoldCup.org. Sporting Kansas City Season Ticket Members will have access to an exclusive Gold Cup pre-sale starting May 18 through SeatGeek.The Gold Cup is the region’s flagship international tournament, featuring men’s national teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. First contested in 1991 and taking place every two years, the Gold Cup crowns the confederation’s champion and the 16th edition will be played from July 2-Aug. 1 in eight U.S. markets.The Gold Cup returns to Kansas City – a Candidate Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - for a fourth time (2011, 2015, 2019, 2021) since Children’s Mercy Park opened in 2011. After serving as the site of individual doubleheaders in the three previous occasions, Kansas City will host four national teams for more than a week this summer as part of a hub-city format designed to reduce travel.&nbsp; Concacaf Gold Cup History in KC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2011: USA vs Guadeloupe; Canada vs Panama &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2015: USA vs Panama; Honduras vs Haiti &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2019: USA vs Panama; Guyana vs Trinidad &amp; Tobago &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2021: USA, Canada, Martinique &amp; TBD (5 games)The arrival of the United States Men’s National Team in Kansas City will mark the first time the U.S. MNT has played three times in one stadium in a single week since 2003. The U.S. Men’s National Team is 7-0-1 all-time in Kansas City and, with the upcoming fixtures, Children’s Mercy Park will have hosted nine U.S. Men’s National Team matches – the most of any venue in the past decade.&nbsp; U.S. Men's National Team History in Kansas City &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nov. 2, 1968: 6-2 W vs Bermuda (Municipal Stadium) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;April 25, 2001: 1-0 W vs Costa Rica (Arrowhead Stadium) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 14, 2011: 1-0 W vs&nbsp;Guadeloupe&nbsp;(Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Oct. 16, 2012: 3-1 W vs Guatemala (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Oct. 11, 2013: 2-0 W vs Jamaica (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 13, 2015: 1-1 T vs Panama (Children's Mercy Park)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;May 28, 2016: 4-0 W vs Bolivia (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 26, 2019: 1-0 W vs Panama (Children's Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 11, 2021: USA vs TBD (Children’s Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 15, 2021: USA vs Martinique (Children’s Mercy Park) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;July 18, 2021: USA vs Canada (Children’s Mercy Park)Currently ranked No. 20 globally in the FIFA rankings, the United States are six-time Gold Cup champions. The blossoming U.S. player pool boasts Americans at many of the top teams in Europe’s most prestigious leagues, including Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Sergino Dest (Barcelona), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund), Tyler Adams (Leipzig), John Brooks (Wolfsburg), Timothy Weah (Lille) and Zack Steffen (Manchester City). Canada, who last won the Gold Cup in 2000, also have a talented cast of players at European clubs, including the likes of Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Jonathan David (Lille) and Cyle Larin (Besiktas).The 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup will officially kick off with a new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concacaf.com/gold-cup/article/draw-delivers-prelims-matchups-and-groups-for-2021-concacaf-gold-cup/">Preliminary Round</a>&nbsp;held from July 2-6 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with 12 nations competing for the final three berths in the Group Stage.The Group Stage will begin July 10 with 16 teams, including Asian champion Qatar as a guest participant. For the first time, all of the final Group Stage matches will be played concurrently and the top two finishers in each group which will advance to the knockout stage’s single-elimination bracket on the road to the Gold Cup Final on Aug. 1.Gold Cup matches will be widely available for fans across the region through the Confederation’s partner broadcast networks, including Fox Sports (English TV), Univision (Spanish TV) and Futbol de Primera (Spanish Radio) in the United States.

Kansas City to host three U.S. Men’s National Team matches in 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Fulmer shut down Kansas City’s ninth-inning rally for his second save, and the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 win to extend the Royals’ losing streak to 11 games. Detroit led 4-1 entering the ninth, but Kansas City scored twice of Gregory Soto on a groundout by Carlos Santana and an RBI single from Salvador Perez. Fulmer relieved Soto and got a pop-out from Jorge Soler and struck out Andrew Benintendi swinging to end it. The Royals led the AL Central at the start of this skid but are now 16-20.

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Fulmer shut down Kansas City’s ninth-inning rally for his second save, and the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 win to extend the Royals’ losing streak to 11 games. Detroit led 4-1 entering the ninth, but Kansas City scored twice of Gregory Soto on a groundout by Carlos Santana and an RBI single from Salvador Perez. Fulmer relieved Soto and got a pop-out from Jorge Soler and struck out Andrew Benintendi swinging to end it. The Royals led the AL Central at the start of this skid but are now 16-20.

Tigers beat Royals 4-3, KC's skid reaches 11 games

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - KU head football coach Lance Leipold has named the new — and remaining — members of the Jayhawks’ coaching staff.

Leipold will bring five coaches who worked with him at Buffalo to Lawrence and keep five who were already with the Jayhawks.

“I am extremely proud of the staff we have assembled here at Kansas,” Leipold said. “It’s no secret how much I value continuity among a coaching staff, and I truly believe we’ve achieved that here. This is a great blend of coaches who know the philosophies and principles I want to bring to this program and coaches who know the ins-and-outs of Kansas Football as well as our current personnel. We have elite talent developers, excellent recruiters and hard workers ready to do their very best for the student-athletes on this roster.”

Here is KU’s coaching staff for the upcoming season:

&nbsp; By WIBW's Marleah CampbellLAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - KU head football coach Lance Leipold has named the new — and remaining — members of the Jayhawks’ coaching staff.Leipold will bring five coaches who worked with him at Buffalo to Lawrence and keep five who were already with the Jayhawks.“I am extremely proud of the staff we have assembled here at Kansas,” Leipold said. “It’s no secret how much I value continuity among a coaching staff, and I truly believe we’ve achieved that here. This is a great blend of coaches who know the philosophies and principles I want to bring to this program and coaches who know the ins-and-outs of Kansas Football as well as our current personnel. We have elite talent developers, excellent recruiters and hard workers ready to do their very best for the student-athletes on this roster.”Here is KU’s coaching staff for the upcoming season:<ul>
 <li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/brian-borland/">Brian Borland</a>: Defensive Coordinator</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/kwahn-drake/">Kwahn Drake</a>: Defensive Line</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/scott-fuchs/">Scott Fuchs</a>: Offensive Line</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/season/2021-22/coach/chevis-jackson/">Chevis Jackson</a>: Cornerbacks</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/emmett-jones/">Emmett Jones</a>: Wide Receivers</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/andy-kotelnicki/">Andy Kotelnicki</a>: Offensive Coordinator</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/jacob-schoonover/">Jake Schoonover</a>: Special Teams Coordinator</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/chris-simpson/">Chris Simpson</a>: Linebackers</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/jonathan-wallace/">Jonathan Wallace</a>: Running Backs</li><li><a href="https://kuathletics.com/coach/jim-zebrowski/">Jim Zebrowski</a>: Quarterbacks</li>
 </ul>

Lance Leipold announces KU football coaching staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - The Super Bowl LIV champions begin their quest for another title in just 123 days.

The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chiefs.com/schedule/" target="_blank">released their full schedule</a>&nbsp;for the extended 17-game regular season Wednesday night.

Kansas City will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/05/12/chiefs-to-kickoff-2021-season-against-the-browns/" target="_blank">kick off the season</a>&nbsp;Sept. 12 against the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead in a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional round. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. on WIBW.

Fans can watch the Chiefs in five prime-time games in 2021: Week 2 (at Baltimore, SNF), Week 5 (vs. Bills, SNF), Week 8 (vs. Giants, MNF), Week 10 (at Las Vegas, SNF) and Week 15 (at LA Chargers, TNF).

More than half of the Chiefs’ regular season games will be on WIBW. Here’s a look at the full schedule:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - The Super Bowl LIV champions begin their quest for another title in just 123 days.The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chiefs.com/schedule/" target="_blank">released their full schedule</a>&nbsp;for the extended 17-game regular season Wednesday night.Kansas City will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/05/12/chiefs-to-kickoff-2021-season-against-the-browns/" target="_blank">kick off the season</a>&nbsp;Sept. 12 against the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead in a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional round. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. on WIBW.Fans can watch the Chiefs in five prime-time games in 2021: Week 2 (at Baltimore, SNF), Week 5 (vs. Bills, SNF), Week 8 (vs. Giants, MNF), Week 10 (at Las Vegas, SNF) and Week 15 (at LA Chargers, TNF).More than half of the Chiefs’ regular season games will be on WIBW. Here’s a look at the full schedule:<ul>
 <li>Week 1:&nbsp;vs. Cleveland Browns, 3:25 p.m. Sept. 12*</li><li>Week 2:&nbsp;@ Baltimore Ravens, 7:20 p.m. Sept. 19</li><li>Week 3:&nbsp;vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 12:00 p.m. Sept. 26*</li><li>Week 4:&nbsp;@ Philadelphia Eagles, 12:00 p.m. Oct. 3*</li><li>Week 5:&nbsp;vs. Buffalo Bills, 7:20 p.m. Oct. 10</li><li>Week 6:&nbsp;@ Washington, 12:00 p.m. Oct. 17*</li><li>Week 7:&nbsp;@ Tennessee Titans, 12:00 p.m. Oct. 24*</li><li>Week 8:&nbsp;vs. New York Giants, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 1</li><li>Week 9:&nbsp;vs. Green Bay Packers, 3:25 p.m. Nov. 7</li><li>Week 10:&nbsp;@ Las Vegas Raiders, 7:20 p.m. Nov. 14</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Week 11:&nbsp;vs. Dallas Cowboys, 3:25 p.m. Nov. 21</li><li>Week 12:&nbsp;BYE</li><li>Week 13:&nbsp;vs. Denver Broncos, 12:00 p.m. Dec. 5*</li><li>Week 14:&nbsp;vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 12:00 p.m. Dec. 12*</li><li>Week 15:&nbsp;@ Los Angeles Chargers, 7:20 p.m. Dec. 16</li><li>Week 16:&nbsp;vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 3:25 p.m. Dec. 26*</li><li>Week 17:&nbsp;@ Cincinnati Bengals, 12:00 p.m. Jan. 2*</li><li>Week 18:&nbsp;@ Denver Broncos, 3:25 p.m. Jan. 9*</li>
 </ul>*Game is on WIBW

Chiefs release 2021-22 regular season schedule

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a weekend altercation in Atchison.

Shortly after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a disturbance in the 600 block South 5th Street in Atchison involving a subject threatening a 51-year-old victim with a knife, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Officers located 51-year-old Kelley J. Rutledge as he ran from the scene. Police took him into custody and he was booked into the Atchison County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault. The male victim was not injured, according to Wilson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621257332838.png" alt="Rutledge photo Atchison County" />
 <figcaption>Rutledge photo Atchison County</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a weekend altercation in Atchison.Shortly after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a disturbance in the 600 block South 5th Street in Atchison involving a subject threatening a 51-year-old victim with a knife, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Officers located 51-year-old Kelley J. Rutledge as he ran from the scene. Police took him into custody and he was booked into the Atchison County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault. The male victim was not injured, according to Wilson.

Police: Kan. man caught running from attempted knife attack

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Children are having their noses swabbed or saliva sampled at school to test for the coronavirus in cities such as Baltimore, New York and Chicago. In other parts of the U.S., school districts are reluctant to check even students showing signs of illness for COVID-19.

Education and health officials around the country have taken different approaches to testing students and staff members — and widely varying positions or whether to test them at all as more children give up virtual classrooms for in-person learning. Some states have rejected their share of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-pandemics-summits-coronavirus-pandemic-miguel-cardona-afb12a9276bf05fa6275b03b7b40250d">billions of dollars the Biden administration made available</a>&nbsp;for conducting virus tests in schools.

Officials in districts that have embraced testing describe it as an important tool for making sure schools reopen safely and infections remain under control. They note that the virus might otherwise elude detection since young people with the virus often are asymptomatic and most teachers have been vaccinated.

But many school administrators and families, weary of pandemic-related disruptions, see little benefit in screening children, who tend not to become as sick from COVID-19 as adults. Meanwhile, each positive test that turns up at a school can trigger quarantine orders that force students back into learning from home.

In Nebraska, Superintendent Bryce Jorgenson said he doubts parents with children in the Southern Valley Public School District would embrace school-based virus tests. His rural, 370-student district eliminated its mandatory&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-education-abb64bd20748bd95aea2a5e2017704fd">mask policy&nbsp;</a>in March.

“I can tell you right now, I would say that not just in our district, but in many districts around, there is not an appetite for that at all,” he said of ongoing screening. “I don’t know as a leader, too, if I want to get into testing kids because we don’t test kids for any other virus, really.”

Elected officials in Iowa and Idaho made their opinions known by turning down millions in federal aid for voluntary COVID-19 testing in schools.

“Here’s your $95 million back,” Iowa&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iowa-health-coronavirus-22ef463b6ff766281d3a0dbf613d518c">Gov. Kim Reynolds,</a>&nbsp;a Republican, declared on Fox News after commenting that in her view, President Joe Biden “thinks that COVID just started.”

In Idaho, the state House of Representatives rejected $40.3 million in offered funding.

“Schools are not medical facilities, and we shouldn’t want to place that responsibility and liability on our schools,” Republican state Rep. Tammy Nichols said in an email. “That is why we have medical facilities and staff who are licensed, certified and insured to handle those things.”

Experts are divided about how worthwhile it is to test for the coronavirus inside schools as more people are vaccinated and confirmed cases decline.

Joshua Salomon, a professor of medicine at Stanford University who supports screening students, said the procedure could help curb outbreaks involving more contagious variants.

“Basically, it gives you an insurance policy against things we may not be able to anticipate,” Salomon said. “The virus has really kind of caught us off guard in a few instances.”

But Dr. Monica Gandhi, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, said the nation’s vaccination program makes the tests less useful because immunized individuals are so much less likely to get infected. At the same time, she said, false positives in school settings carry significant consequences when they cause a return to online learning.

Screening tests have played a key role in reopening plans for schools in New York City and liberal-leaning states like California and Massachusetts.

Some districts, like Baltimore City Public Schools, use so-called pooled testing methods that combine multiple samples from students in kindergarten to eighth grade; a positive result leads to everyone in the pool being quarantined. The district is using individual saliva-based PCR tests to screen its high school students..

“By doing this screening testing, you can actually catch the cases early, and that is really effective at preventing transmission,” Cleo Hirsch, who oversees the testing in Baltimore’s public schools, said.

In Chicago, surveillance testing for COVID-19 was part of the district’s reopening agreement with the teachers union. For elementary students who are at least 10, the district tests a percentage at random, focusing on zip codes with the most confirmed COVID-19 cases. The district tests a sampling of high school students citywide. The tests require parental consent.

In Massachusetts, which also relies on pooled testing, the collected data indicates a positivity rate within schools of 2 cases for every 1,000 people, said Russell Johnston, a senior associate commissioner at the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

“That just again gives us enormous confidence in the mitigation strategies that we have available in the schools,” he said.

Oregon is beginning to pilot testing of unvaccinated school employees and plans to expand the health surveillance effort to children attending overnight summer camp before deciding how to proceed in the fall. Some school administrators have expressed trepidation about adding surveillance testing, state epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger said.

“COVID has added 12 new challenges every hour for them on top of everything else they were already burdened with,” Sidelinger said. “So many of them just kind of, I think instinctively, said, ’No, you cannot ask us to do another thing.’”

In Minnesota, the 8,500-student Edina Public Schools has quarantined hundreds of close contacts of students with positive results. The district began a “Test The Nest” surveillance program at its high school and middle schools in mid-March in an attempt to identify individuals without symptoms who are carrying the virus, spokeswoman Mary Woitte said.

But Nicole Schnell, of the group Edina Parents 4 Progress, opposes the expanded testing, saying a single positive case can lead to massive disruptions.

Schnell said her daughters, age 15 and 18, spent two weeks quarantined in the fall and another two weeks in the spring despite testing negative because they were considered close contacts of people who were infected. Her 17-year-old son decided to keep attending classes virtually because he didn’t want to risk a potential exposure that might force him to miss the spring baseball season.

“I have seen firsthand effects of keeping kids out of society,” Schnell said, adding that one of her children was diagnosed with depression after being quarantined. “We are not just talking about out of school. We are talking about out of any sport that they play, out of any activity, out of anything outside, out of seeing their friends, because of a potential positive exposure.”

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Children are having their noses swabbed or saliva sampled at school to test for the coronavirus in cities such as Baltimore, New York and Chicago. In other parts of the U.S., school districts are reluctant to check even students showing signs of illness for COVID-19.Education and health officials around the country have taken different approaches to testing students and staff members — and widely varying positions or whether to test them at all as more children give up virtual classrooms for in-person learning. Some states have rejected their share of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-pandemics-summits-coronavirus-pandemic-miguel-cardona-afb12a9276bf05fa6275b03b7b40250d">billions of dollars the Biden administration made available</a>&nbsp;for conducting virus tests in schools.Officials in districts that have embraced testing describe it as an important tool for making sure schools reopen safely and infections remain under control. They note that the virus might otherwise elude detection since young people with the virus often are asymptomatic and most teachers have been vaccinated.But many school administrators and families, weary of pandemic-related disruptions, see little benefit in screening children, who tend not to become as sick from COVID-19 as adults. Meanwhile, each positive test that turns up at a school can trigger quarantine orders that force students back into learning from home.In Nebraska, Superintendent Bryce Jorgenson said he doubts parents with children in the Southern Valley Public School District would embrace school-based virus tests. His rural, 370-student district eliminated its mandatory&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-education-abb64bd20748bd95aea2a5e2017704fd">mask policy&nbsp;</a>in March.“I can tell you right now, I would say that not just in our district, but in many districts around, there is not an appetite for that at all,” he said of ongoing screening. “I don’t know as a leader, too, if I want to get into testing kids because we don’t test kids for any other virus, really.”Elected officials in Iowa and Idaho made their opinions known by turning down millions in federal aid for voluntary COVID-19 testing in schools.“Here’s your $95 million back,” Iowa&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iowa-health-coronavirus-22ef463b6ff766281d3a0dbf613d518c">Gov. Kim Reynolds,</a>&nbsp;a Republican, declared on Fox News after commenting that in her view, President Joe Biden “thinks that COVID just started.”In Idaho, the state House of Representatives rejected $40.3 million in offered funding.“Schools are not medical facilities, and we shouldn’t want to place that responsibility and liability on our schools,” Republican state Rep. Tammy Nichols said in an email. “That is why we have medical facilities and staff who are licensed, certified and insured to handle those things.”Experts are divided about how worthwhile it is to test for the coronavirus inside schools as more people are vaccinated and confirmed cases decline.Joshua Salomon, a professor of medicine at Stanford University who supports screening students, said the procedure could help curb outbreaks involving more contagious variants.“Basically, it gives you an insurance policy against things we may not be able to anticipate,” Salomon said. “The virus has really kind of caught us off guard in a few instances.”But Dr. Monica Gandhi, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, said the nation’s vaccination program makes the tests less useful because immunized individuals are so much less likely to get infected. At the same time, she said, false positives in school settings carry significant consequences when they cause a return to online learning.Screening tests have played a key role in reopening plans for schools in New York City and liberal-leaning states like California and Massachusetts.Some districts, like Baltimore City Public Schools, use so-called pooled testing methods that combine multiple samples from students in kindergarten to eighth grade; a positive result leads to everyone in the pool being quarantined. The district is using individual saliva-based PCR tests to screen its high school students..“By doing this screening testing, you can actually catch the cases early, and that is really effective at preventing transmission,” Cleo Hirsch, who oversees the testing in Baltimore’s public schools, said.In Chicago, surveillance testing for COVID-19 was part of the district’s reopening agreement with the teachers union. For elementary students who are at least 10, the district tests a percentage at random, focusing on zip codes with the most confirmed COVID-19 cases. The district tests a sampling of high school students citywide. The tests require parental consent.In Massachusetts, which also relies on pooled testing, the collected data indicates a positivity rate within schools of 2 cases for every 1,000 people, said Russell Johnston, a senior associate commissioner at the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.“That just again gives us enormous confidence in the mitigation strategies that we have available in the schools,” he said.Oregon is beginning to pilot testing of unvaccinated school employees and plans to expand the health surveillance effort to children attending overnight summer camp before deciding how to proceed in the fall. Some school administrators have expressed trepidation about adding surveillance testing, state epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger said.“COVID has added 12 new challenges every hour for them on top of everything else they were already burdened with,” Sidelinger said. “So many of them just kind of, I think instinctively, said, ’No, you cannot ask us to do another thing.’”In Minnesota, the 8,500-student Edina Public Schools has quarantined hundreds of close contacts of students with positive results. The district began a “Test The Nest” surveillance program at its high school and middle schools in mid-March in an attempt to identify individuals without symptoms who are carrying the virus, spokeswoman Mary Woitte said.But Nicole Schnell, of the group Edina Parents 4 Progress, opposes the expanded testing, saying a single positive case can lead to massive disruptions.Schnell said her daughters, age 15 and 18, spent two weeks quarantined in the fall and another two weeks in the spring despite testing negative because they were considered close contacts of people who were infected. Her 17-year-old son decided to keep attending classes virtually because he didn’t want to risk a potential exposure that might force him to miss the spring baseball season.“I have seen firsthand effects of keeping kids out of society,” Schnell said, adding that one of her children was diagnosed with depression after being quarantined. “We are not just talking about out of school. We are talking about out of any sport that they play, out of any activity, out of anything outside, out of seeing their friends, because of a potential positive exposure.”——-

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