Staff from the Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works, Energy Branch managed to add up more than $2.6 million in cost savings for the U.S. Army. That six-figure saving was just a part of what earned them the Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award for Energy Efficiency.

The 41st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Awards announced in a ceremony presided over by the Alex A. Beehler, assistant secretary of U.S. Army Installations, Energy and Environment; and Daniel Klippstein, assistant deputy chief of staff, G-9 Headquarters.&nbsp;

The physically distanced ceremony didn't lessen the impact of the DPW energy team achievement. And, according to the DPW Director, the resulting award was the culmination of more than just cost-consciousness on the job. It also had to do with the way the efforts to privatize Fort Riley's utilities were handled and the benefits that will be evident in future years. "This is a huge accomplishment," said Jeff Williamson, Director of DPW. "The Energy savings performance contract coupled with the Utilities Privatization have culminated at a similar time frame bringing $1.3 billion to the Fort Riley utilities Infrastructure. While disparate actions, they have a common goal of energy and water efficiency. Both actions were originally scoped and planned in 2012 with the ESPC Phase I awarded in fiscal year 17, phase II in FY18 and phase III in FY 19 plus 3 of the 4 utilities - electric, water, wastewater and gas - distribution systems awarded in FY 18 and the gas awarded in FY19."

The contracts not only released Fort Riley from the burden of management and maintenance on these systems but with their implementation, they made a way to guarantee energy savings into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Staff from the Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works, Energy Branch managed to add up more than $2.6 million in cost savings for the U.S. Army. That six-figure saving was just a part of what earned them the Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award for Energy Efficiency. The 41st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Awards announced in a ceremony presided over by the Alex A. Beehler, assistant secretary of U.S. Army Installations, Energy and Environment; and Daniel Klippstein, assistant deputy chief of staff, G-9 Headquarters.&nbsp; The physically distanced ceremony didn't lessen the impact of the DPW energy team achievement. And, according to the DPW Director, the resulting award was the culmination of more than just cost-consciousness on the job. It also had to do with the way the efforts to privatize Fort Riley's utilities were handled and the benefits that will be evident in future years. "This is a huge accomplishment," said Jeff Williamson, Director of DPW. "The Energy savings performance contract coupled with the Utilities Privatization have culminated at a similar time frame bringing $1.3 billion to the Fort Riley utilities Infrastructure. While disparate actions, they have a common goal of energy and water efficiency. Both actions were originally scoped and planned in 2012 with the ESPC Phase I awarded in fiscal year 17, phase II in FY18 and phase III in FY 19 plus 3 of the 4 utilities - electric, water, wastewater and gas - distribution systems awarded in FY 18 and the gas awarded in FY19." The contracts not only released Fort Riley from the burden of management and maintenance on these systems but with their implementation, they made a way to guarantee energy savings into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Riley earns Secretary of  the Army Award

Pottawatomie County officials have released a COVID-19 update.

375&nbsp;(+6 on Monday )&nbsp;= 33 Active (+5);

375&nbsp; Recovered (+34)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3&nbsp; Pending

Numbers in parentheses indicates the difference since the last report; numbers are updated Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a daily case summary, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas" target="_blank">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas</a>

Hospitalizations, if we have any, are for any Pottawatomie County citizen hospitalized due to Covid, regardless of where that hospital is located.

KDHE updated their travel list last Wednesday, October 21, 2020, and will review again sometime next week.&nbsp; North Dakota, due to a significant increase in cases, has been added to the quarantine list; as has the country of Andorra.&nbsp; Do you wonder how KDHE determines which states to add to the quarantine list?&nbsp; According their travel page on the COVID information, the KDHE uses a formula to evaluate new cases in states over a 14-day period, then adjusts for population size obtain the case rate per 100,000 population.&nbsp; This number is then compared to the rate in Kansas.&nbsp; If the rate is approximately 3 x that of Kansas or higher, the state3 is added to the list.

Due to the weather and staff shortages, the Wamego flu clinic originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st, and rescheduled for this Wednesday, October 28th, it is necessary to postpone the flu clinic once more, to Wednesday, November 4th, 3:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. other details to be announced soon. Please bring your insurance card.

&nbsp; C<a href="mailto:PIO@PottCounty.org" target="_blank">rystal Malchose</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;Public Information Officer/Dir of HR&nbsp;|&nbsp;Pottawatomie County|

Pottawatomie County officials have released a COVID-19 update.Pottawatomie CountyTotal positive COVID-19 cases78,676&nbsp; (+2,446)375&nbsp;(+6 on Monday )&nbsp;= 33 Active (+5);375&nbsp; Recovered (+34)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3&nbsp; PendingTotal COVID-19 hospitalizations3,646&nbsp; (+62)1&nbsp;(no change)Numbers in parentheses indicates the difference since the last report; numbers are updated Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a daily case summary, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas" target="_blank">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas</a>Hospitalizations, if we have any, are for any Pottawatomie County citizen hospitalized due to Covid, regardless of where that hospital is located.KDHE updated their travel list last Wednesday, October 21, 2020, and will review again sometime next week.&nbsp; North Dakota, due to a significant increase in cases, has been added to the quarantine list; as has the country of Andorra.&nbsp; Do you wonder how KDHE determines which states to add to the quarantine list?&nbsp; According their travel page on the COVID information, the KDHE uses a formula to evaluate new cases in states over a 14-day period, then adjusts for population size obtain the case rate per 100,000 population.&nbsp; This number is then compared to the rate in Kansas.&nbsp; If the rate is approximately 3 x that of Kansas or higher, the state3 is added to the list.Due to the weather and staff shortages, the Wamego flu clinic originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st, and rescheduled for this Wednesday, October 28th, it is necessary to postpone the flu clinic once more, to Wednesday, November 4th, 3:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. other details to be announced soon. Please bring your insurance card.&nbsp; C<a href="mailto:PIO@PottCounty.org" target="_blank">rystal Malchose</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;Public Information Officer/Dir of HR&nbsp;|&nbsp;Pottawatomie County|

Pottawatomie issues the COVID-19 report for Monday

High 39°	Mostly sunny. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds up to 5 mph.

High 39°	Mostly sunny. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds up to 5 mph.

Tuesday weather forecast

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Royals announcer Steve Stewart.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Royals announcer Steve Stewart" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/2buqw-f07415?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Royals announcer Steve Stewart.

🎤Forward Ever: Royals announcer Steve Stewart

Riley County has 29 new positive cases and 11 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient at this time. The patient has symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400. The Screening Line is staffed by nurses and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Riley County Statistics for Monday, October 26, 2020:

Case counts are preliminary and subject to verification.

Riley County has seven active outbreaks at this time. No new outbreaks have been declared since the last report.&nbsp;

Riley County has 29 new positive cases and 11 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient at this time. The patient has symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400. The Screening Line is staffed by nurses and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Riley County Statistics for Monday, October 26, 2020:<ol>
 <li>Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 2,140</li><li>Total active: 100</li><li>Total recovered: 2,029</li><li>Total deaths: 11</li><li>Total negative tests: 17,028</li>
 </ol>Case counts are preliminary and subject to verification.Riley County has seven active outbreaks at this time. No new outbreaks have been declared since the last report.&nbsp;

Riley County health provides COVID-19 update

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.

TODD JAMES MCDONALD, 39, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000

BILLY B CAUDELL JR, 64, Kansas City,&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Bond $6000

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603721917386.png" alt="Billy Caudell from a previous arrest for DUI in Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Billy Caudell from a previous arrest for DUI in Johnson County</figcaption>
 </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.TODD JAMES MCDONALD, 39, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000BILLY B CAUDELL JR, 64, Kansas City,&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Bond $6000

Riley Co. Arrest Report Monday Oct. 26

Fort Riley officials have produced tips for driving in the snow.

Check out these tips for driving in the snow. 

Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.

Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember, it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.

Increase your following distance from five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.

Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can safely slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.

Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.

Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

Stay home. Only go out if necessary. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks by venturing out.

Fort Riley officials have produced tips for driving in the snow.Check out these tips for driving in the snow. Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember, it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.Increase your following distance from five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can safely slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.Stay home. Only go out if necessary. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks by venturing out.

Tips for driving in the snow are provided by Fort Riley

USD 383 has announced via social media that there will be no school for elementary school students in the district on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30.

Group A will attend on Monday and Group B on Tuesday. All elementary school students are learning via remote on Wednesday. Remote students have school Monday through Wednesday.

There are no changes for secondary school students this week.

USD 383 has announced via social media that there will be no school for elementary school students in the district on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30.Group A will attend on Monday and Group B on Tuesday. All elementary school students are learning via remote on Wednesday. Remote students have school Monday through Wednesday.There are no changes for secondary school students this week.

USD 383 school schedule released for this week

On Saturday the Riley County Police Department in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted a drug take-back event at Wal Mart and the Westloop Dillons in Manhattan.

In fours, approximately 129.5 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription medications were collected.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Proper disposal of medications at take-back events help to prevent pill abuse and theft by providing a place to safely dispose of prescription drugs.

On Saturday the Riley County Police Department in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted a drug take-back event at Wal Mart and the Westloop Dillons in Manhattan.In fours, approximately 129.5 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription medications were collected.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proper disposal of medications at take-back events help to prevent pill abuse and theft by providing a place to safely dispose of prescription drugs.

DEA drug take back results

The National Weather Service has put a winter weather advisory in effect from 1 a.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of
  1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* 

This is for portions of east central and northeast Kansas.&nbsp; 

&nbsp;Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* 

A hard freeze is expected with low
  temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning in the lower to
  middle 20s. Slow down and use caution while traveling.


The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service has put a winter weather advisory in effect from 1 a.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday.Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of
 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* This is for portions of east central and northeast Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
 conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* A hard freeze is expected with low
 temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning in the lower to
 middle 20s. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.&nbsp;

Winter weather advisory begins early Monday

WYATT XAVIER LINDSEY, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Lawrence, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

MARY ANGEL ROSE EMANUEL, 22, Lawrence,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

TERRY WALTER ANDRUSZCZAK, 42, St. Joseph, Mo.,&nbsp;Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime; Bond $2000

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603635031897.png" alt="ANDRUSZCZAK -photo Missouri Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>ANDRUSZCZAK -photo Missouri Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </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.WYATT XAVIER LINDSEY, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Lawrence, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750MARY ANGEL ROSE EMANUEL, 22, Lawrence,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750TERRY WALTER ANDRUSZCZAK, 42, St. Joseph, Mo.,&nbsp;Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime; Bond $2000

Riley County Arrest Report Sunday Oct. 25

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Flour power! No, I’m not having a flashback to the 1960s. I’m referring to the kind of flour that comes from wheat and is used for baking bread. &nbsp;

When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020, and people were stuck at home, such flour was less available in stores. Then Kansas Wheat and the K-State Department of Grain Science and Industry mobilized to provide a free flour distribution to Kansas families. Such generosity led to these entities being recognized as Ag Heroes by the Kansas Department of Agriculture during the 2020 Ag Growth Summit.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Justin Gilpin is the chief executive officer of Kansas Wheat. Gordon Smith is head of K-State’s Grain Science and Industry Department. That department includes several facilities, including the Hal Ross Flour Mill. These entities came together to provide this flour distribution in June 2020.&nbsp;

Kansas Wheat is the product of a cooperative agreement between two organizations:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. &nbsp;

The Kansas Wheat Commission is a grower-funded, grower-governed organization working to secure the future of Kansas wheat in the global market through international trade, research, export system studies and continually improved varieties of wheat. Its mission is wheat-related research, education and market development. The KWC is funded by a voluntary, two-cent assessment on each bushel of wheat produced in Kansas.&nbsp;

The Kansas Association of Wheat Growers is a dues-based, member-governed organization representing wheat growers in planning legislation, advising government and international agencies on matters affecting wheat, and providing grass-roots leadership to the United States’ wheat industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The two entities jointly support an integrated office with shared staff, located in the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center which is owned by Kansas wheat farmers and is located on the campus of K-State. Nearby is the Hal Ross Flour Mill, a teaching facility for the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department. K-State is the only higher education institution in the world with degree programs in milling, baking, and feed science.&nbsp;

Both the wheat commission and wheat growers organizations are led by farmers who are elected to those positions. These are wheat producers from around Kansas, including rural communities such as Gypsum, population 405; Lebanon, population 218; and Muscotah, population 176 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;

After the pandemic hit, there was a run on flour in the stores. College campuses closed, meaning that K-State’s flour mill also shut down. As the exceptional need for flour continued, Kansas Wheat and the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department responded. The Kansas Wheat Commission donated 20,000 pounds of wheat, all of which was locally grown. The Hal Ross Flour Mill was brought back online.&nbsp;&nbsp;The wheat was milled into flour and packaged into 10-pound bags. K-State President Richard Myers even assisted with the flour milling.&nbsp;

A drive-through flour distribution was scheduled for June 18. All the bags of flour were given away, free of charge. Any extra were to be donated to the Flint Hills Breadbasket and Harvesters, a community food network.&nbsp;

“Kansas wheat farmers were glad to help support this project,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Gilpin. “Wheat is a staple food for many Americans and this project by K-State will help put it in the hands of people in need.”&nbsp;

Smith said his department at K-State “has a long and distinguished record of domestic and international service. We greatly value being a part of the Kansas agricultural community and embrace any opportunity to help Kansans. &nbsp;

“This summer’s flour production and distribution efforts were accomplished through the unselfish actions of faculty and staff, who look forward to the next occasion to serve,” he said.&nbsp;

As the Ag Hero nomination said: “This project was a truly collaborative effort of the wheat farming community to meet the needs of Kansans.”&nbsp;

Flour power. No, it’s not the 1960s. In this case, I’m referring to flour from Kansas-grown and milled wheat. We salute the people of the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department and of Kansas Wheat for making a difference with their initiative and generosity. They came together to provide flour to the people. Right on.

Audio and text files of Kansas Profiles are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasprofile.com/" target="_blank">http://www.kansasprofile.com</a>. For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600566316666.jpeg" alt="Ron Wilson" />
 <figcaption>Ron Wilson</figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityFlour power! No, I’m not having a flashback to the 1960s. I’m referring to the kind of flour that comes from wheat and is used for baking bread. &nbsp;When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020, and people were stuck at home, such flour was less available in stores. Then Kansas Wheat and the K-State Department of Grain Science and Industry mobilized to provide a free flour distribution to Kansas families. Such generosity led to these entities being recognized as Ag Heroes by the Kansas Department of Agriculture during the 2020 Ag Growth Summit.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Justin Gilpin is the chief executive officer of Kansas Wheat. Gordon Smith is head of K-State’s Grain Science and Industry Department. That department includes several facilities, including the Hal Ross Flour Mill. These entities came together to provide this flour distribution in June 2020.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603597307429.jpeg" alt="The flour distribution. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>The flour distribution. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas Wheat is the product of a cooperative agreement between two organizations:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. &nbsp;The Kansas Wheat Commission is a grower-funded, grower-governed organization working to secure the future of Kansas wheat in the global market through international trade, research, export system studies and continually improved varieties of wheat. Its mission is wheat-related research, education and market development. The KWC is funded by a voluntary, two-cent assessment on each bushel of wheat produced in Kansas.&nbsp;The Kansas Association of Wheat Growers is a dues-based, member-governed organization representing wheat growers in planning legislation, advising government and international agencies on matters affecting wheat, and providing grass-roots leadership to the United States’ wheat industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The two entities jointly support an integrated office with shared staff, located in the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center which is owned by Kansas wheat farmers and is located on the campus of K-State. Nearby is the Hal Ross Flour Mill, a teaching facility for the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department. K-State is the only higher education institution in the world with degree programs in milling, baking, and feed science.&nbsp;Both the wheat commission and wheat growers organizations are led by farmers who are elected to those positions. These are wheat producers from around Kansas, including rural communities such as Gypsum, population 405; Lebanon, population 218; and Muscotah, population 176 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;After the pandemic hit, there was a run on flour in the stores. College campuses closed, meaning that K-State’s flour mill also shut down. As the exceptional need for flour continued, Kansas Wheat and the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department responded. The Kansas Wheat Commission donated 20,000 pounds of wheat, all of which was locally grown. The Hal Ross Flour Mill was brought back online.&nbsp;&nbsp;The wheat was milled into flour and packaged into 10-pound bags. K-State President Richard Myers even assisted with the flour milling.&nbsp;A drive-through flour distribution was scheduled for June 18. All the bags of flour were given away, free of charge. Any extra were to be donated to the Flint Hills Breadbasket and Harvesters, a community food network.&nbsp;“Kansas wheat farmers were glad to help support this project,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Gilpin. “Wheat is a staple food for many Americans and this project by K-State will help put it in the hands of people in need.”&nbsp;Smith said his department at K-State “has a long and distinguished record of domestic and international service. We greatly value being a part of the Kansas agricultural community and embrace any opportunity to help Kansans. &nbsp;“This summer’s flour production and distribution efforts were accomplished through the unselfish actions of faculty and staff, who look forward to the next occasion to serve,” he said.&nbsp;As the Ag Hero nomination said: “This project was a truly collaborative effort of the wheat farming community to meet the needs of Kansans.”&nbsp;Flour power. No, it’s not the 1960s. In this case, I’m referring to flour from Kansas-grown and milled wheat. We salute the people of the K-State Grain Science and Industry Department and of Kansas Wheat for making a difference with their initiative and generosity. They came together to provide flour to the people. Right on.Audio and text files of Kansas Profiles are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasprofile.com/" target="_blank">http://www.kansasprofile.com</a>. For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

NOW THAT'S RURAL: KS wheat, K-State grain science flour distribution

By STEPHAN BISAHA <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/kansas-schools-found-more-teachers-pandemic-means-they-need-even-more">Kansas News Service</a>

WICHITA, Kansas — Kansas’ teacher shortage finally shows signs of shrinking.

But districts still can’t find enough educators to keep schools running under coronavirus safety demands.

“We
 were through the worst of it before all this happened,” said Mischel 
Miller, the director of teacher licensure at the Kansas State Department
 of Education.

New state data give schools plenty of reasons to 
be optimistic about the shrinking teacher shortage. Desperately needed 
special education teachers are finally showing up. More teachers are 
moving to Kansas than are leaving the state. And a larger number of 
Kansans ditched other careers for the classroom.

Yet keeping 
schools pandemic-safe requires more than filling long-open vacancies. 
Schools need significantly more teachers to make class sizes small 
enough for social distancing. And those hundreds of remaining vacancies 
are being filled with educators who fall short of the state’s standards 
meant to guarantee kids a quality education.

Teacher
 vacancies have been steadily growing in Kansas since at least 2017, 
before falling this year. New annual data from the Kansas State 
Department of Education shows 771 vacancies across the state, about 5% 
fewer than last year.

The state also saw other positive signs that it’s finally turning 
around its teacher shortage. State officials say Kansas universities are
 finally seeing more college students signing up as education majors. 
Schools had been seeing fewer and fewer potential hires at career fairs 
for years.

Special education teachers typically have been the 
hardest for districts to find. That’s still true in 2020. Still, the 157
 open special ed teaching spots is a noticeable improvement to the 186 
openings from last year.

Other teaching positions have gone in 
the wrong direction. Elementary teacher openings — traditionally easy 
spots to fill — went up 23% compared to last year. And while 
universities might be signing up more students for education classes 
today, 13% fewer Kansas graduates earned a teaching license this year.

At the same time, qualified teachers are reaching their breaking 
point working long and stressful hours during the pandemic. Education 
officials fear that by spring, the number of teachers who quit could 
erase any gains from the fall and make the shortage significantly worse.

“I’ve
 seen teachers in tears talk about leaving the profession and they’re 
exhausted,” Julie Loevenstein, a teacher in the Basehor-Linwood school 
district near Kansas City, told the state school board Wednesday.

Those
 vacancies don’t always mean teacher-less classrooms. The state counts 
any teaching spot without a qualified teacher as vacant. Many districts 
fill in those spots with uncertified teachers, like paraeducators, 
student teachers or substitutes without full-blown teaching licenses.

Salina Public Schools often relies on career and technical education 
teachers fresh out of the field they’re teaching and just starting to 
earn their license. While those former electricians and mechanics might 
be experts from their fields, they often have no training in managing a 
classroom or passing their skills on. The district said it would rather 
rely on licensed teachers, but often can’t find them.

“It’s 
always better to have had someone who has gained that experience so they
 come into the classroom ready to go at full speed,” said Eryn Wright, 
the head of human resources at Salina Public Schools.

Still, those unlicensed educators often have more in-the-classroom 
experience than a fresh college graduate. Dodge City Public Schools said
 the paraeducators and substitutes it used to fill its empty teaching 
spots have years of hands-on knowledge in the district.

“That’s a
 lot more than I can say when I went through the (teaching) program 
several years ago,” said Ramona Nance, the head of human resources at 
Dodge City Public Schools.

For
 in-person classes to happen, they need to be safe. This year the state 
education department says that means keeping physical classes socially 
distant. But that requires far more teachers than schools have to get 
class sizes small enough to keep kids six feet apart.

There’s no 
magic number for the correct class size. Education commissioner Randy 
Watson uses 15 as the go-to number, but admits that depends on the size 
of the room and other factors.

Middle and high school classes at Dodge City Public Schools often have close to 25 students.

The
 district said it understands and agrees with the call for smaller class
 sizes. Even before the pandemic, Dodge City had been working on having 
fewer kids per classroom. But that progress has been slow. The district 
said that while the pandemic has made that problem acute, it’s been no 
easier to solve.

“If you had endless money and endless supply of 
personnel, I’m sure we would hire as many as we possibly could and we’d 
have class sizes of 10,” Nance said. “But the reality is you have to 
consider your budget.”

Hutchinson Public Schools has managed to 
keep its physical classes below 15 by using a hybrid model — half the 
students are in person one day and the other half are online. Then they 
switch.

The district admits that the hybrid model has problems, 
like requiring parents to make sure their kids are supervised during the
 school day. But it at least lets the school keep its classes spaced 
out.

“It’s provided some relief to our teachers,” said Rick 
Kraus, the head of human resources at Hutchinson Public Schools, “which 
has helped them catch their breath because we’ve all been running really
 hard since the start of school.”

Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/stevebisaha">@SteveBisaha</a> or email him at bisaha@kmuw.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603204856550.png" alt=" Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service " />
 <figcaption> Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service </figcaption>
 </figure>By STEPHAN BISAHA <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/kansas-schools-found-more-teachers-pandemic-means-they-need-even-more">Kansas News Service</a>WICHITA, Kansas — Kansas’ teacher shortage finally shows signs of shrinking.But districts still can’t find enough educators to keep schools running under coronavirus safety demands.“We
 were through the worst of it before all this happened,” said Mischel 
Miller, the director of teacher licensure at the Kansas State Department
 of Education.New state data give schools plenty of reasons to 
be optimistic about the shrinking teacher shortage. Desperately needed 
special education teachers are finally showing up. More teachers are 
moving to Kansas than are leaving the state. And a larger number of 
Kansans ditched other careers for the classroom.Yet keeping 
schools pandemic-safe requires more than filling long-open vacancies. 
Schools need significantly more teachers to make class sizes small 
enough for social distancing. And those hundreds of remaining vacancies 
are being filled with educators who fall short of the state’s standards 
meant to guarantee kids a quality education.<h2>Filling Holes</h2>Teacher
 vacancies have been steadily growing in Kansas since at least 2017, 
before falling this year. New annual data from the Kansas State 
Department of Education shows 771 vacancies across the state, about 5% 
fewer than last year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603204925815.png" alt="Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>The state also saw other positive signs that it’s finally turning 
around its teacher shortage. State officials say Kansas universities are
 finally seeing more college students signing up as education majors. 
Schools had been seeing fewer and fewer potential hires at career fairs 
for years.Special education teachers typically have been the 
hardest for districts to find. That’s still true in 2020. Still, the 157
 open special ed teaching spots is a noticeable improvement to the 186 
openings from last year.Other teaching positions have gone in 
the wrong direction. Elementary teacher openings — traditionally easy 
spots to fill — went up 23% compared to last year. And while 
universities might be signing up more students for education classes 
today, 13% fewer Kansas graduates earned a teaching license this year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603204958883.png" alt="Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>At the same time, qualified teachers are reaching their breaking 
point working long and stressful hours during the pandemic. Education 
officials fear that by spring, the number of teachers who quit could 
erase any gains from the fall and make the shortage significantly worse.“I’ve
 seen teachers in tears talk about leaving the profession and they’re 
exhausted,” Julie Loevenstein, a teacher in the Basehor-Linwood school 
district near Kansas City, told the state school board Wednesday.<h2>Vacant But Not Empty</h2>Those
 vacancies don’t always mean teacher-less classrooms. The state counts 
any teaching spot without a qualified teacher as vacant. Many districts 
fill in those spots with uncertified teachers, like paraeducators, 
student teachers or substitutes without full-blown teaching licenses.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603204995642.png" alt="Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Public Schools often relies on career and technical education 
teachers fresh out of the field they’re teaching and just starting to 
earn their license. While those former electricians and mechanics might 
be experts from their fields, they often have no training in managing a 
classroom or passing their skills on. The district said it would rather 
rely on licensed teachers, but often can’t find them.“It’s 
always better to have had someone who has gained that experience so they
 come into the classroom ready to go at full speed,” said Eryn Wright, 
the head of human resources at Salina Public Schools.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603205029218.png" alt="Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education" />
 <figcaption>Credit Stephan Bisaha/Source: Kansas State Department of Education</figcaption>
 </figure>Still, those unlicensed educators often have more in-the-classroom 
experience than a fresh college graduate. Dodge City Public Schools said
 the paraeducators and substitutes it used to fill its empty teaching 
spots have years of hands-on knowledge in the district.“That’s a
 lot more than I can say when I went through the (teaching) program 
several years ago,” said Ramona Nance, the head of human resources at 
Dodge City Public Schools.Need More Teachers This YearFor
 in-person classes to happen, they need to be safe. This year the state 
education department says that means keeping physical classes socially 
distant. But that requires far more teachers than schools have to get 
class sizes small enough to keep kids six feet apart.There’s no 
magic number for the correct class size. Education commissioner Randy 
Watson uses 15 as the go-to number, but admits that depends on the size 
of the room and other factors.Middle and high school classes at Dodge City Public Schools often have close to 25 students.The
 district said it understands and agrees with the call for smaller class
 sizes. Even before the pandemic, Dodge City had been working on having 
fewer kids per classroom. But that progress has been slow. The district 
said that while the pandemic has made that problem acute, it’s been no 
easier to solve.“If you had endless money and endless supply of 
personnel, I’m sure we would hire as many as we possibly could and we’d 
have class sizes of 10,” Nance said. “But the reality is you have to 
consider your budget.”Hutchinson Public Schools has managed to 
keep its physical classes below 15 by using a hybrid model — half the 
students are in person one day and the other half are online. Then they 
switch.The district admits that the hybrid model has problems, 
like requiring parents to make sure their kids are supervised during the
 school day. But it at least lets the school keep its classes spaced 
out.“It’s provided some relief to our teachers,” said Rick 
Kraus, the head of human resources at Hutchinson Public Schools, “which 
has helped them catch their breath because we’ve all been running really
 hard since the start of school.”Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/stevebisaha">@SteveBisaha</a> or email him at bisaha@kmuw.org.

Kan. schools found more teachers, but pandemic means they need even more

K-State rolls past Kansas 55-14

High 40°	Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

High 40°	Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday weather forecast

COREY MATHEW KASZANICS, 25, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude manner; family member/dating relationship, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000,&nbsp;Aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim; Threat of force/violence,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily&nbsp;harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $20,000

RUSSELL LUIS ALLEN JR, 38, Newton, Probation Violation; Held without bond

RICARDO ACOSTO PHILLIPS, 24, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000

TYLER ZACHARY BRADFORD, 21, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

ROBERT TAYLOR JORDAN GIBBONS, 30, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship 2nd/5yrs

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603550663408.png" alt="Allen has previous convictions for robbery, theft, violation of the offender registration act and drugs, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Allen has previous convictions for robbery, theft, violation of the offender registration act and drugs, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </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.COREY MATHEW KASZANICS, 25, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude manner; family member/dating relationship, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000,&nbsp;Aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim; Threat of force/violence,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily&nbsp;harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $20,000RUSSELL LUIS ALLEN JR, 38, Newton, Probation Violation; Held without bondRICARDO ACOSTO PHILLIPS, 24, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000TYLER ZACHARY BRADFORD, 21, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500ROBERT TAYLOR JORDAN GIBBONS, 30, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship 2nd/5yrs

Riley County Arrest Report Saturday Oct. 24

DICKINSON COUNTY— The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake shook Dickinson County Friday night.

The quake, which measured 3.0 in magnitude, was recorded&nbsp; at just before 10 p.m. approximately one half mile northeast of Hope in southern Dickinson County.

This is the third quake reported in the county this week. The USGS reported a 2.4 quake Tuesday morning and 2.7 quake near Herrington Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; There are no reports of damage and no injuries.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook an area on the Kansas-Oklahoma line Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor struck at 8:17 p.m. and was centered in a remote area 22 miles northwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603539047288.png" alt="Location of Friday's quake-USGS image" />
 <figcaption>Location of Friday's quake-USGS image</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY— The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake shook Dickinson County Friday night.The quake, which measured 3.0 in magnitude, was recorded&nbsp; at just before 10 p.m. approximately one half mile northeast of Hope in southern Dickinson County.This is the third quake reported in the county this week. The USGS reported a 2.4 quake Tuesday morning and 2.7 quake near Herrington Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; There are no reports of damage and no injuries.A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook an area on the Kansas-Oklahoma line Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor struck at 8:17 p.m. and was centered in a remote area 22 miles northwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Third earthquake this week shakes Dickinson County

MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Fire Department was notified Friday that five firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The firefighters that tested positive attended an event off-duty and are believed to have contracted the virus at the event, according to Fire Chief Scott French.

“We have worked on contingency plans for a potential outbreak situation since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted fire service for Manhattan,”&nbsp; French said. “We will continue to provide&nbsp;reliable fire and emergency services to our residents as we always have.”

Extensive contact tracing is being done to determine if other firefighters may have been exposed to asymptomatic coworkers.&nbsp;

The Manhattan Fire Department immediately started an investigation to determine the level of contact with other emergency personnel and the public during the course of their duties. Employees who had close contact with a positive case will be tested and will follow CDC guidance for return to work.&nbsp;

The Riley County Health Department is also conducting contact tracing to determine contacts with the public and will notify anyone who was a close contact. For privacy purposes, no personal information will be released about the firefighters.

“We are hopeful for a quick recovery for everyone affected by this virus, including our firefighters,” French said. “Unfortunately, this shows how quickly the virus can spread in certain situations and that no agency is immune from the impacts.”

MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Fire Department was notified Friday that five firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The firefighters that tested positive attended an event off-duty and are believed to have contracted the virus at the event, according to Fire Chief Scott French.“We have worked on contingency plans for a potential outbreak situation since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted fire service for Manhattan,”&nbsp; French said. “We will continue to provide&nbsp;reliable fire and emergency services to our residents as we always have.”Extensive contact tracing is being done to determine if other firefighters may have been exposed to asymptomatic coworkers.&nbsp;The Manhattan Fire Department immediately started an investigation to determine the level of contact with other emergency personnel and the public during the course of their duties. Employees who had close contact with a positive case will be tested and will follow CDC guidance for return to work.&nbsp;The Riley County Health Department is also conducting contact tracing to determine contacts with the public and will notify anyone who was a close contact. For privacy purposes, no personal information will be released about the firefighters.“We are hopeful for a quick recovery for everyone affected by this virus, including our firefighters,” French said. “Unfortunately, this shows how quickly the virus can spread in certain situations and that no agency is immune from the impacts.”

5 Manhattan firefighters test positive for COVID-19

&nbsp; &nbsp;Riley County has 27 new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries since&nbsp;the last report on Wednesday, October 21. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has no positive patients at this time. A new outbreak has been identified in Riley County and two have expired, bringing the active total to seven. A wedding that occurred in Riley County on October 17 has a total of 22 positive cases. RCHD contact tracing staff are calling all known close contacts in Riley County, but most guests were residents of other counties. The newlyweds have contacted all wedding guests to inform them of the outbreak. &nbsp; Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400. The Screening Line is staffed by nurses and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, you are required to quarantine for 14 days after the last time you were in close contact with that person. This requirement is in place even if you test negative for COVID-19 during the quarantine period. “Close contacts cannot test out of quarantine,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs “Even if you test negative at an early point during the 14-day period, you need to stay home and complete the quarantine. The virus typically develops between 6-10 days after exposure, but can take up to 14 days in some patients.” For people living in the same household, only the person who had close contact with a positive patient is required to quarantine. You should stay away from the person in quarantine as much as possible, and avoid sharing sleeping quarters and bathrooms. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention and follow the recommendations of your doctor. Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have bee&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Riley County has 27 new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries since&nbsp;the last report on Wednesday, October 21. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has no positive patients at this time. A new outbreak has been identified in Riley County and two have expired, bringing the active total to seven. A wedding that occurred in Riley County on October 17 has a total of 22 positive cases. RCHD contact tracing staff are calling all known close contacts in Riley County, but most guests were residents of other counties. The newlyweds have contacted all wedding guests to inform them of the outbreak. &nbsp; Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400. The Screening Line is staffed by nurses and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, you are required to quarantine for 14 days after the last time you were in close contact with that person. This requirement is in place even if you test negative for COVID-19 during the quarantine period. “Close contacts cannot test out of quarantine,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs “Even if you test negative at an early point during the 14-day period, you need to stay home and complete the quarantine. The virus typically develops between 6-10 days after exposure, but can take up to 14 days in some patients.” For people living in the same household, only the person who had close contact with a positive patient is required to quarantine. You should stay away from the person in quarantine as much as possible, and avoid sharing sleeping quarters and bathrooms. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention and follow the recommendations of your doctor. Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have bee&nbsp;&nbsp;

Riley County Health reports new positive COVID-19 outbreak

Geary County Commissioners Charles Stimatze and Brad Scholz have announced via social media that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

On Thursday Stimatze stated that out of precaution he took the initiative to get tested after finding out he was in close contact with others who tested positive. Stimatze confirmed that his test also came back positive."I have had no symptoms but will quarantine until I am cleared."

Scholz said he tested positive for COVID-19,  but the only problems were a sore throat and headache.  He noted that the Health Department indicated that they would contact everyone he had been in contact with the three previous days. On Thursday he posted, "Have spent most of the day on the phone so I don't see my getting  behind in my work being an issue."

Geary County Commissioners Charles Stimatze and Brad Scholz have announced via social media that they have tested positive for COVID-19.On Thursday Stimatze stated that out of precaution he took the initiative to get tested after finding out he was in close contact with others who tested positive. Stimatze confirmed that his test also came back positive."I have had no symptoms but will quarantine until I am cleared."Scholz said he tested positive for COVID-19, but the only problems were a sore throat and headache. He noted that the Health Department indicated that they would contact everyone he had been in contact with the three previous days. On Thursday he posted, "Have spent most of the day on the phone so I don't see my getting behind in my work being an issue."

Two members of the Geary County Commission test positive for COVID-19

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Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha,Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center,&nbsp;Manhattan,Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington,&nbsp;Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove,&nbsp;Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for late Friday night and Saturday morning.

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s Friday night into early Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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National Weather Services issues a freeze warning

TUCKER LEE KING, 25, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship and&nbsp;Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000

MELISSA MARIE SANTOS, 23, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv.;incapable of safely driving; Bond $1500

COREY BLOOM, 50, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2000 BLK HILLVIEW DR IN MANHATTAN FOR X ZZ CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPONS (21-6301) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:12 PM.

ELIZABETH DINARDI, 19, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1800 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:45 PM.

MATTHEW DUERFELDT, 36, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CLAFLIN RD &amp; BEECHWOOD TER IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER RIGHT,LEFT &amp; U TURNS (9-50) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM.

SIDHAARTH RADHAKRISHNAN, 34, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MORO ST &amp; N JULIETTE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON OCTOBER 16, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9 PM.

WILLIAM BRONDELL, 84, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK PIERRE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER DRIVING ON LANED ROAD (8-46) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:55 AM.

ALEXANDER SANNER, 59, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 1127 BLUEMONT AVE; SHOP QUIK #6 IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS (22-29)&nbsp;FOR RESISTING ARREST (22-37) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:31 AM.

JERALD CREED, 42, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 6800 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:18 AM.

DANIEL HOPPER, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 12100 BLK MADISON RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 AM.

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.TUCKER LEE KING, 25, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship and&nbsp;Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $2000MELISSA MARIE SANTOS, 23, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv.;incapable of safely driving; Bond $1500CITATION REPORTCOREY BLOOM, 50, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2000 BLK HILLVIEW DR IN MANHATTAN FOR X ZZ CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPONS (21-6301) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:12 PM.ELIZABETH DINARDI, 19, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1800 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:45 PM.MATTHEW DUERFELDT, 36, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CLAFLIN RD &amp; BEECHWOOD TER IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER RIGHT,LEFT &amp; U TURNS (9-50) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM.SIDHAARTH RADHAKRISHNAN, 34, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MORO ST &amp; N JULIETTE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON OCTOBER 16, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9 PM.WILLIAM BRONDELL, 84, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK PIERRE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER DRIVING ON LANED ROAD (8-46) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:55 AM.ALEXANDER SANNER, 59, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 1127 BLUEMONT AVE; SHOP QUIK #6 IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS (22-29)&nbsp;FOR RESISTING ARREST (22-37) ON OCTOBER 21, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:31 AM.JERALD CREED, 42, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 6800 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:18 AM.DANIEL HOPPER, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 12100 BLK MADISON RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON OCTOBER 22, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 AM.

Riley County Arrest Report Friday Oct. 23

MANHATTAN – City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook notified City Administration Thursday that he has he tested positive for COVID-19. 

According to a media release from the city, Estabrook began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, October 17 and was tested Tuesday afternoon, October 20. His test results came back today. Estabrook has remained in isolation at his home since first experiencing symptoms on Saturday and used a Zoom connection to participate in the October 20 City Commission meeting virtually. &nbsp;

“The exposure likely occurred between October 10 and 17 and is due to community spread. I have not had any close contact with a positive patient, and have not had close contact with any other Commissioners” said Commissioner Estabrook. “I encourage everyone in the community to continue taking precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear your mask, and above all else, please stay home if you are sick.”

Anyone who had close contact with Commissioner Estabrook after October 15 is advised to complete a 14 day quarantine period and to contact a medical professional immediately if they begin experiencing any symptoms.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define close contact as: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.

Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400.

“My daughters are at their mom’s house and are quarantining there. They did not attend school this week because I was showing symptoms,” said Commissioner Estabrook. “My wife is experiencing some mild symptoms and is in isolation at home with me.”

Estabrook stated that he is experiencing many of the common symptoms of COVID-19 including body and muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, congestion, and loss of taste and smell.

Commissioner Estabrook plans to continue attending governmental meetings, such as next week’s Intergovernmental and City Commission meetings, virtually as long as his symptoms will allow.

MANHATTAN – City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook notified City Administration Thursday that he has he tested positive for COVID-19. According to a media release from the city, Estabrook began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, October 17 and was tested Tuesday afternoon, October 20. His test results came back today. Estabrook has remained in isolation at his home since first experiencing symptoms on Saturday and used a Zoom connection to participate in the October 20 City Commission meeting virtually. &nbsp;“The exposure likely occurred between October 10 and 17 and is due to community spread. I have not had any close contact with a positive patient, and have not had close contact with any other Commissioners” said Commissioner Estabrook. “I encourage everyone in the community to continue taking precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear your mask, and above all else, please stay home if you are sick.”Anyone who had close contact with Commissioner Estabrook after October 15 is advised to complete a 14 day quarantine period and to contact a medical professional immediately if they begin experiencing any symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define close contact as: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400.“My daughters are at their mom’s house and are quarantining there. They did not attend school this week because I was showing symptoms,” said Commissioner Estabrook. “My wife is experiencing some mild symptoms and is in isolation at home with me.”Estabrook stated that he is experiencing many of the common symptoms of COVID-19 including body and muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, congestion, and loss of taste and smell.Commissioner Estabrook plans to continue attending governmental meetings, such as next week’s Intergovernmental and City Commission meetings, virtually as long as his symptoms will allow.

Manhattan city commissioner Estabrook tests positive for virus

Manhattan Konza Rotarian members are taking action on October 23, 2020 —for World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.

The Purple Pinky Project will raise $20000 towards Global Polio Eradication. The Manhattan Konza Club is partnering with our local HyVee to sell 10 Longjohn Donuts per box (the donuts are frosted with a purple tip). The significance of the purple tip on the donut is - each vaccinated child has their pinky finger painted purple for identification purposes. Through matching contributions from the Rotary District and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation each box of donuts will result in a $56 donation to End Polio. The money goes towards purchasing the vaccine ($3 to immunize each child), research, detection of the poliovirus and transportation to get the vaccine to the children. The donuts are being distributed on Friday, October 23, 2020 at HyVee- under the Pharmacy drive thru from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.

With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.

Joan Pierce, End Polio Chairperson said, “Manhattan Konza Rotary has always participated in raising funds for End Polio, but this year we’re raising the most money we’ve ever raised in the history of the club.”

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 </figure>Manhattan Konza Rotary&nbsp;Manhattan Konza Rotarian members are taking action on October 23, 2020 —for World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.The Purple Pinky Project will raise $20000 towards Global Polio Eradication. The Manhattan Konza Club is partnering with our local HyVee to sell 10 Longjohn Donuts per box (the donuts are frosted with a purple tip). The significance of the purple tip on the donut is - each vaccinated child has their pinky finger painted purple for identification purposes. Through matching contributions from the Rotary District and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation each box of donuts will result in a $56 donation to End Polio. The money goes towards purchasing the vaccine ($3 to immunize each child), research, detection of the poliovirus and transportation to get the vaccine to the children. The donuts are being distributed on Friday, October 23, 2020 at HyVee- under the Pharmacy drive thru from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.Joan Pierce, End Polio Chairperson said, “Manhattan Konza Rotary has always participated in raising funds for End Polio, but this year we’re raising the most money we’ve ever raised in the history of the club.”

Donuts: Rotary Club of Manhattan Konza fundraiser

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officials at a Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.

A spokeswoman for the Geary County School District said officials are still determining details of the incident, but a student reported an employee at Junction City High School told her to remove the hijab on Tuesday.

That prompted students to demonstrate outside the school Wednesday before classes started to protest religious discrimination. The demonstration ended without incident, and the students returned to class.

The high school principal met with the students to discuss their concerns and school officials have called a emergency meeting for Friday, which will be closed to the public because they intend to discuss personnel matters, spokeswoman Sacha Dent said.

“We are proud that our students choose to stand up for what they believe is an injustice within their community,” Dent said in a statement. “These young people are our future, and (Wednesday) they showed that they were able to demonstrate peacefully for a cause that they believed in.”

Dent said the Geary County School District does not tolerate bias or discrimination against students and requires “robust diversity training, active community engagement, and more education of different cultures and beliefs.”

The Kansas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Thursday that it welcomed the investigation by the school district.

“We will closely monitor the investigation, but strongly believe and demand that the Junction City High School and its school district must examine policies to determine if changes must be made to prevent such incidents in the future,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chairman Moussa Elbayoumy. “All district personnel, especially school administrators, should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for students and staff and the proper way to enforce the district’s policies.”

Junction City is about 65 miles west of Topeka.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officials at a Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.A spokeswoman for the Geary County School District said officials are still determining details of the incident, but a student reported an employee at Junction City High School told her to remove the hijab on Tuesday.That prompted students to demonstrate outside the school Wednesday before classes started to protest religious discrimination. The demonstration ended without incident, and the students returned to class.The high school principal met with the students to discuss their concerns and school officials have called a emergency meeting for Friday, which will be closed to the public because they intend to discuss personnel matters, spokeswoman Sacha Dent said.“We are proud that our students choose to stand up for what they believe is an injustice within their community,” Dent said in a statement. “These young people are our future, and (Wednesday) they showed that they were able to demonstrate peacefully for a cause that they believed in.”Dent said the Geary County School District does not tolerate bias or discrimination against students and requires “robust diversity training, active community engagement, and more education of different cultures and beliefs.”The Kansas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Thursday that it welcomed the investigation by the school district.“We will closely monitor the investigation, but strongly believe and demand that the Junction City High School and its school district must examine policies to determine if changes must be made to prevent such incidents in the future,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chairman Moussa Elbayoumy. “All district personnel, especially school administrators, should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for students and staff and the proper way to enforce the district’s policies.”Junction City is about 65 miles west of Topeka.