Fanny Fang (D) xxx&nbsp; 3rd District County Commission

Dickinson County Sheriff

Note:&nbsp; All results are unofficial pending the tabulation of qualifying mail-in ballots received through Friday, August 7th and the official canvas of all votes by the Boards of County Commissioners in each county.

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 </figure>Geary County 1st District County CommissionMike Rhodes (R) xxx&nbsp;Todd Godfrey (R) xxx&nbsp;&nbsp;Brad Scholz (R) xxx 22nd District Kansas SenateCraig Bowser (R) xxxBryan Pruitt (R) xxx Tom Hawk (D) xxx Riley County 2nd District County CommissionPhilip Mattox (R) xxxGreg McKinley (R) xxxMarvin Rodriguez (R) xxx Fanny Fang (D) xxx&nbsp; 3rd District County Commission John Matta (R) xxxRon Wells (R) xxx 22nd District Kansas SenateCraig Bowser (R) xxx Bryan Pruitt (R) xxx Tom Hawk (D) xxx&nbsp; Dickinson County SheriffJerry Davis (R)Gareth Hoffman (R)&nbsp;70th District Kansas HouseJohn Barker (R) xxxDaniel Wasylk (R) xxxJo Schwartz (D) xxx Clay CountyCounty AttorneyJoel Mason (R) xxxRichard James (R) xxx22nd District Kansas Senate Craig Bowser (R) xxx&nbsp;Bryan Bruitt (R) xxx Tom Hawk (D) xxx&nbsp; Pottawatomie CountyPosition 2 County CommissionNancy McCarter (R) xxx Dennis Pat Weixelman (R) xxxCounty ClerkLeslie Dugan (R) xxx Dawn Henry (R) xxx&nbsp;Wendy Hudson (R) xxx&nbsp;&nbsp;SheriffMichael Baker Sr. (R) xxx Shane Jager (R) xxxNote:&nbsp; All results are unofficial pending the tabulation of qualifying mail-in ballots received through Friday, August 7th and the official canvas of all votes by the Boards of County Commissioners in each county.

2020 Primary Election Results

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson.

Just after 11a.m. Monday, police&nbsp;filed a report for arson in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan.

Officers listed a 36-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect lit grass and a shed on fire. The estimated total loss is approximately $25.00. 

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.

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson.Just after 11a.m. Monday, police&nbsp;filed a report for arson in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan.Officers listed a 36-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect lit grass and a shed on fire. The estimated total loss is approximately $25.00. 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.

RCPD investigates report of alleged arson

Tuesday is primary election day. Poll are open until 7 p.m.

In Riley County registered voters will be casting ballots in a pair of county commission races. In the 2nd District on the Republican ticket there are three candidates including Philip Mattox, Greg McKinley and Marvin Rodriguez. They are vying to advance to the November general election to meet Democrat Fanny Fang.

In the 3rd District Riley County Commission race Republicans John Matta and Ron Wells are on the ballot.

Also, in the 22nd District Kansas Senate race Republicans Craig Bowser and Bryan Pruitt are running with the primary election winner advancing to meet Democrat Tom Hawk in the November general election.&nbsp;

In Pottawatomie County three Republicans are vying for the county clerk's post including Leslie Dugan, Dawn Henry and Wendy Hudson.&nbsp; In the 2nd District Pottawatomie County Commission race the candidate include Republicans Nancy McCarter and Dennis Pat Weixelman.&nbsp; For sheriff Michael Baker Sr. and Shane Jager, Republicans are on the ballot.

Little Apple Post will have unofficial election results Tuesday evening.

Tuesday is primary election day. Poll are open until 7 p.m.In Riley County registered voters will be casting ballots in a pair of county commission races. In the 2nd District on the Republican ticket there are three candidates including Philip Mattox, Greg McKinley and Marvin Rodriguez. They are vying to advance to the November general election to meet Democrat Fanny Fang.In the 3rd District Riley County Commission race Republicans John Matta and Ron Wells are on the ballot.Also, in the 22nd District Kansas Senate race Republicans Craig Bowser and Bryan Pruitt are running with the primary election winner advancing to meet Democrat Tom Hawk in the November general election.&nbsp;In Pottawatomie County three Republicans are vying for the county clerk's post including Leslie Dugan, Dawn Henry and Wendy Hudson.&nbsp; In the 2nd District Pottawatomie County Commission race the candidate include Republicans Nancy McCarter and Dennis Pat Weixelman.&nbsp; For sheriff Michael Baker Sr. and Shane Jager, Republicans are on the ballot.Little Apple Post will have unofficial election results Tuesday evening.

Voters go to the polls on Tuesday

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.

DAWN MARIE SCHUYLER, 40, Junction City,&nbsp;Theft by deception; Value less than $1,500; Bond $1000

TERRANCE ANDREW OBRYAN JURY, 27, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City Police

MAREK KOCH, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1700 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:32 PM.

SARAH TEENER, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 101 BLUEMONT AVE; WAL-MART IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:32 PM.

TRISHA BOOHER, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2500 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:27 PM.

GUHAN TALIAFERRO, 50, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 14TH ST &amp; ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:28 PM.

EMERIK DIAZ, 22, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEED IN LOCAL POSTED ZONE (08-1560) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:23 PM.

RANDALL REITZ, 51, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:10 AM.

DAKOTA MANER, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:53 AM.

FREDY CAZARES, 23, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT FORT RILEY BLVD &amp; S SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:27 AM.

THOMAS BEAMAN, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 8700 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:42 PM.

KEVIN COOK, 45, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:39 PM.

JOCELYN QUARCOO, 41, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:58 PM.

DAMION SHIBLER, 33, OF RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 7600 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.

BLAKE HEMEYER, 18, OF WINDSOR, CO WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:20 PM.

ROBERT MCAFEE, 25, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:15 AM.

ALEXANDER BROYLES, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:35 AM.

VALLEY SCHARPING, 24, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:01 AM.

MADISON JOHNSON, 25, OF KANSAS CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2500 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:59 PM.

MARKIS PEREZ, 22, OF SHAWNEE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM.

PETER EMMER, 50, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:42 AM.

EMILY EMERY SHEA, 34, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:54 AM.

MEREDITH BRYAN, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 PM.

RICHARD RAMOS, 20, OF OLATHE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 PM.

NICKOLAS RIEKEN, 21, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:35 PM.

JUSTIN JANZING, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5400 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:25 PM.

ALEXANDRA GIL, 51, OF OMAHA, NB WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:46 AM.

ROBERT BAUGH, 41, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2400 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp; FOR RECKLESS DRIVING;PENALTIES (6-29) AND FOR DRIVING ACROSS LAWNS/SIDEWALKS (14-125) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:35 PM.

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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.DAWN MARIE SCHUYLER, 40, Junction City,&nbsp;Theft by deception; Value less than $1,500; Bond $1000TERRANCE ANDREW OBRYAN JURY, 27, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City PoliceCITATION REPORTMAREK KOCH, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1700 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:32 PM.SARAH TEENER, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 101 BLUEMONT AVE; WAL-MART IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:32 PM.TRISHA BOOHER, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2500 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:27 PM.GUHAN TALIAFERRO, 50, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 14TH ST &amp; ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:28 PM.EMERIK DIAZ, 22, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEED IN LOCAL POSTED ZONE (08-1560) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:23 PM.RANDALL REITZ, 51, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:10 AM.DAKOTA MANER, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:53 AM.FREDY CAZARES, 23, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT FORT RILEY BLVD &amp; S SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:27 AM.THOMAS BEAMAN, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 8700 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:42 PM.KEVIN COOK, 45, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:39 PM.JOCELYN QUARCOO, 41, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:58 PM.DAMION SHIBLER, 33, OF RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 7600 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.BLAKE HEMEYER, 18, OF WINDSOR, CO WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:20 PM.ROBERT MCAFEE, 25, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:15 AM.ALEXANDER BROYLES, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:35 AM.VALLEY SCHARPING, 24, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3400 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:01 AM.MADISON JOHNSON, 25, OF KANSAS CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2500 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:59 PM.MARKIS PEREZ, 22, OF SHAWNEE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 2, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM.PETER EMMER, 50, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:42 AM.EMILY EMERY SHEA, 34, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:54 AM.MEREDITH BRYAN, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 PM.RICHARD RAMOS, 20, OF OLATHE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 PM.NICKOLAS RIEKEN, 21, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:35 PM.JUSTIN JANZING, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 5400 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:25 PM.ALEXANDRA GIL, 51, OF OMAHA, NB WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON AUGUST 1, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:46 AM.ROBERT BAUGH, 41, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2400 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp; FOR RECKLESS DRIVING;PENALTIES (6-29) AND FOR DRIVING ACROSS LAWNS/SIDEWALKS (14-125) ON AUGUST 3, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:35 PM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Tuesday August 4

High79.° Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds up to 10 mph.&nbsp;&nbsp;

High79.° Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds up to 10 mph.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday weather forecast

Memorial Health System, Abilene and Salina Regional Health Center have agreed to enter into a period of discovery to examine the potential of a strategic alliance in order to better serve the patients and families of their respective communities.

"We have signed a letter of intent to explore affiliation with SHRC," said Dr. Steven Schwarting, MHS Board Chair. "this is just the beginning of a long process. We have been educating ourselves and discussing the idea of affiliation for several years. We are committed to continuing to provide excellent care to our community and surrounding area."

Over the coming months both organizations will be working together to review options on how the partnership might look.

"The goal of this agreement is to explore improved patient care in the region and the potential of better coordination of services between MHS and SRHC, " said Joel Phelps, Chief Executive Officer at Salina Regional health Center. "It also helps both organizations to determine the possibilities of long-term strategic alignment to meet the needs and challenges of Dickinson County citizen."

Salina Regional Health Center has affiliations with Cloud County Health Center in Concordia and Lindsborg Community Hospital.

Memorial Health System, Abilene and Salina Regional Health Center have agreed to enter into a period of discovery to examine the potential of a strategic alliance in order to better serve the patients and families of their respective communities."We have signed a letter of intent to explore affiliation with SHRC," said Dr. Steven Schwarting, MHS Board Chair. "this is just the beginning of a long process. We have been educating ourselves and discussing the idea of affiliation for several years. We are committed to continuing to provide excellent care to our community and surrounding area."Over the coming months both organizations will be working together to review options on how the partnership might look."The goal of this agreement is to explore improved patient care in the region and the potential of better coordination of services between MHS and SRHC, " said Joel Phelps, Chief Executive Officer at Salina Regional health Center. "It also helps both organizations to determine the possibilities of long-term strategic alignment to meet the needs and challenges of Dickinson County citizen."Salina Regional Health Center has affiliations with Cloud County Health Center in Concordia and Lindsborg Community Hospital.

Memorial Health System and Salina Regional Health Center enter exploratory phase on possible alliance

&nbsp; Riley County has 1 new positive case since Friday’s report, and 1 more recovery. The totals are now 107 active, 338 recovered, and 5 deaths. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 4 positive patients and 2 PUI* patients. Each of the patients has symptoms severe enough to require hospital care, but none of them are on ventilators at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Riley County has 1 new positive case since Friday’s report, and 1 more recovery. The totals are now 107 active, 338 recovered, and 5 deaths. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 4 positive patients and 2 PUI* patients. Each of the patients has symptoms severe enough to require hospital care, but none of them are on ventilators at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Health Department provides daily COVID-19 update for Riley County

RILEY COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home Sunday in Riley County.

Just after 10:12 a.m. on Sunday, the Riley County Fire District was paged for a fire at a home at 10919 Lakeside Drive in Manhattan, according to Emergency Management Director Pat Collins.

 The University Park station arrived first and found a fully engulfed residence. Four other stations responded to assist with 32 volunteers.&nbsp;

The female tenant and her 12-year-old daughter were home at the time of the fire. They were not injured.&nbsp; One firefighter injury was reported when the floor collapsed into the basement where he was working.

The building was owned by RPM LLC. Ryan Kruse spoke for the owners and said he had a $150,000 loss involved with just the structure. The loss for contents exceeds $60,000. The home was a total loss, according to Collins. The extensive damage to home prohibits an exact cause but the fire appeared to start in the mud room.

The fire was controlled in about two hours and all of the units returned to their station by 4p.m., according to Collins.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home Sunday in Riley County.Just after 10:12 a.m. on Sunday, the Riley County Fire District was paged for a fire at a home at 10919 Lakeside Drive in Manhattan, according to Emergency Management Director Pat Collins. The University Park station arrived first and found a fully engulfed residence. Four other stations responded to assist with 32 volunteers.&nbsp;The female tenant and her 12-year-old daughter were home at the time of the fire. They were not injured.&nbsp; One firefighter injury was reported when the floor collapsed into the basement where he was working.The building was owned by RPM LLC. Ryan Kruse spoke for the owners and said he had a $150,000 loss involved with just the structure. The loss for contents exceeds $60,000. The home was a total loss, according to Collins. The extensive damage to home prohibits an exact cause but the fire appeared to start in the mud room.The fire was controlled in about two hours and all of the units returned to their station by 4p.m., according to Collins.

Riley Co. home a total loss, 1 firefighter injured 

The next program in the Evenings at Ease&nbsp; series at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene is this Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. This is a special date and time for the series to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ-Day and the end of World War II.

This virtual program is a conversation with veteran journalist and Fox News Sunday anchor, Chris Wallace. His recently published book,Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World, will be the focus of conversation. Countdown&nbsp; 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This book goes beyond just the atomic bomb and shares accounts of ordinary American and Japanese civilians in wartime.

Registration for the program is required. To register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RaDNnX_OYUjwkF9WYTh9UZPRx99v-2u30JEVlieQtZNayElsJuSBxkvfXCFV0dayluHdWSXXuVGpGwHtGfSNRzne2RglLKo8dGtQGKTYbAbR9McBfq-KoMadZn3qAWHI_B5iwqm5rgfxzeUyFXImIOJhi_eeqc8w58D08SriNxEb9AQqr1c6WV6nZgr2FQR1gZ0-nQwfo3Fh4KNW5nk5uuBnod5qbczt&amp;c=UUm6Nihgv7X65t0VRA7XUMxGlt-SbtuRlZvGgR24yKyPlUWgqIX4-A==&amp;ch=yBDauGojVKLQ5cPECDhl8wKUW5knhUHCcXCjl4gKG7wLNlIPTSgYPw==" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3315947337221/WN_h8XUFBluSVG3BfewHw-7Jg</a>for your connection details. You will receive a confirmation email providing details of how to join online or by phone.

During his journalism career, Wallace has covered almost every major political event, and interviewed U.S. and world leaders, including seven American presidents. Throughout his 50+ years in broadcasting, Wallace has won every major broadcast news award for his reporting, including three Emmy Awards, the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton, and the Peabody Award.

The next program in the Evenings at Ease&nbsp; series at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene is this Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. This is a special date and time for the series to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ-Day and the end of World War II. This virtual program is a conversation with veteran journalist and Fox News Sunday anchor, Chris Wallace. His recently published book,Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World, will be the focus of conversation. Countdown&nbsp; 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This book goes beyond just the atomic bomb and shares accounts of ordinary American and Japanese civilians in wartime. Registration for the program is required. To register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RaDNnX_OYUjwkF9WYTh9UZPRx99v-2u30JEVlieQtZNayElsJuSBxkvfXCFV0dayluHdWSXXuVGpGwHtGfSNRzne2RglLKo8dGtQGKTYbAbR9McBfq-KoMadZn3qAWHI_B5iwqm5rgfxzeUyFXImIOJhi_eeqc8w58D08SriNxEb9AQqr1c6WV6nZgr2FQR1gZ0-nQwfo3Fh4KNW5nk5uuBnod5qbczt&amp;c=UUm6Nihgv7X65t0VRA7XUMxGlt-SbtuRlZvGgR24yKyPlUWgqIX4-A==&amp;ch=yBDauGojVKLQ5cPECDhl8wKUW5knhUHCcXCjl4gKG7wLNlIPTSgYPw==" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3315947337221/WN_h8XUFBluSVG3BfewHw-7Jg</a>for your connection details. You will receive a confirmation email providing details of how to join online or by phone. During his journalism career, Wallace has covered almost every major political event, and interviewed U.S. and world leaders, including seven American presidents. Throughout his 50+ years in broadcasting, Wallace has won every major broadcast news award for his reporting, including three Emmy Awards, the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton, and the Peabody Award.

Journalist Chris Wallace will be featured in the Evenings at Ease series

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to I-70, mile marker 313 in the eastern part of the county Saturday morning. Christy Love, Manhattan, was traveling west in a Chevrolet HHR when she merged lanes. The vehicle struck a Nissan Rogue driven by Sarah Lamar, Olathe, who was also traveling in a west on the interstate.&nbsp;

Lamar and a passenger were in her vehicle were transported to Geary Community Hospital and treated for injuries.

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to I-70, mile marker 313 in the eastern part of the county Saturday morning. Christy Love, Manhattan, was traveling west in a Chevrolet HHR when she merged lanes. The vehicle struck a Nissan Rogue driven by Sarah Lamar, Olathe, who was also traveling in a west on the interstate.&nbsp;Lamar and a passenger were in her vehicle were transported to Geary Community Hospital and treated for injuries.

Deputies work an injury accident on I-70

Nobody didn’t like Kansas getting about $1.2 billion –that’s billion, not just those pesky millions – to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, to rebuild the damaged economy, to finance health care and the exceptional new expenditures that will be required to safely operate schools, colleges and public offices, and to get ready for the next time a pandemic explodes across the state.

Practically, there’s not a Kansan who hasn’t felt the effects of the pandemic, even in western Kansas’ Rawlins and Wallace counties, the two in the state which have apparently had no known cases of the disease.

But that $1.2 billion to meet the state’s costs and prepare for the future is proving to be pretty tricky for members of the State Finance Council to deal with. It’s just a whole different way to do business than the legislators who make up that panel have ever dealt with.

Where should that money go, who should get it and for what?

Well, there was the first $400 million, which was divvied up among 103 Kansas counties, (yes, we still have 105 counties, but Sedgwick and Johnson are so big they got their own direct funding under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act). That first roughly $400 million was largely just long division: population estimated per-person expenses caused by the pandemic, plus some extra for high unemployment caused by the disease. That was relatively easy.

But the remaining roughly $600 million that the state is supposed to distribute by Dec. 30, well, that’s where everything gets complicated, especially to legislators on the Finance Council who have been trained to spend state funds as conservatively as possible, and for specific purposes. That specificity during the legislative session means nothing so general as “economic recovery” or financing health care to unprecedented numbers of Kansans, plus getting oxygen to businesses which were closed or severely&nbsp; limited in operations through the statewide shut-down to deter spread of the disease.

The Finance Council has already approved more than $100 million in those CARES Act funds for public health, $78 million for economic development and $75 million for education ranging from pre-school to community colleges.

But it is the most trendy-sounding of the issues that will be dealt with that is the most complicated for the governor’s coronavirus team to get approved by the legislators who will have to OK the distribution of federal funds. It’s “connectivity” – or the Internet.

The issue is a governor’s task force recommendation to spend up to $50 million for getting broadband Internet service statewide, faster service that can handle everything from telemedicine that allows health care in doctor-sparse areas to services for stay-at-home schoolchildren in vast areas of the state without modern Internet service—or Internet service at all…

And there’s another $10 million that lawmakers on the Finance Council want to study for getting Internet service to the state’s low-income residents. That broadband service isn’t free, and often isn’t cheap.

The federal money, well, it’s federal money, but lawmakers want to know who’s getting it.

For example, there’s $61 million to restart and help finance businesses across the state including grants to small businesses pounded by lack of spending by Kansans. “Grant” is the key here: it’s giving federal money to help businesses stay afloat and prosper. It’s just handing federal dollars to business for a good purpose, but it’s out of character for most lawmakers.

What will help businesses prosper, and do legislative leaders trust the governor’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) task force to decide which businesses will make the right decisions?&nbsp;

We’ll see how that turns out in the next few weeks when those federally funded checks start getting sent to Kansas businesses…

Syndicated by Hawver News Company LLC of Topeka; Martin Hawver is publisher of Hawver's Capitol Report—to learn more about this nonpartisan statewide political news service, visit the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hawvernews.com/" target="_blank">www.hawvernews.com</a>

By Martin HawverNobody didn’t like Kansas getting about $1.2 billion –that’s billion, not just those pesky millions – to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, to rebuild the damaged economy, to finance health care and the exceptional new expenditures that will be required to safely operate schools, colleges and public offices, and to get ready for the next time a pandemic explodes across the state.Practically, there’s not a Kansan who hasn’t felt the effects of the pandemic, even in western Kansas’ Rawlins and Wallace counties, the two in the state which have apparently had no known cases of the disease.But that $1.2 billion to meet the state’s costs and prepare for the future is proving to be pretty tricky for members of the State Finance Council to deal with. It’s just a whole different way to do business than the legislators who make up that panel have ever dealt with.Where should that money go, who should get it and for what?Well, there was the first $400 million, which was divvied up among 103 Kansas counties, (yes, we still have 105 counties, but Sedgwick and Johnson are so big they got their own direct funding under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act). That first roughly $400 million was largely just long division: population estimated per-person expenses caused by the pandemic, plus some extra for high unemployment caused by the disease. That was relatively easy.But the remaining roughly $600 million that the state is supposed to distribute by Dec. 30, well, that’s where everything gets complicated, especially to legislators on the Finance Council who have been trained to spend state funds as conservatively as possible, and for specific purposes. That specificity during the legislative session means nothing so general as “economic recovery” or financing health care to unprecedented numbers of Kansans, plus getting oxygen to businesses which were closed or severely&nbsp; limited in operations through the statewide shut-down to deter spread of the disease.The Finance Council has already approved more than $100 million in those CARES Act funds for public health, $78 million for economic development and $75 million for education ranging from pre-school to community colleges.But it is the most trendy-sounding of the issues that will be dealt with that is the most complicated for the governor’s coronavirus team to get approved by the legislators who will have to OK the distribution of federal funds. It’s “connectivity” – or the Internet.The issue is a governor’s task force recommendation to spend up to $50 million for getting broadband Internet service statewide, faster service that can handle everything from telemedicine that allows health care in doctor-sparse areas to services for stay-at-home schoolchildren in vast areas of the state without modern Internet service—or Internet service at all…And there’s another $10 million that lawmakers on the Finance Council want to study for getting Internet service to the state’s low-income residents. That broadband service isn’t free, and often isn’t cheap.The federal money, well, it’s federal money, but lawmakers want to know who’s getting it.For example, there’s $61 million to restart and help finance businesses across the state including grants to small businesses pounded by lack of spending by Kansans. “Grant” is the key here: it’s giving federal money to help businesses stay afloat and prosper. It’s just handing federal dollars to business for a good purpose, but it’s out of character for most lawmakers.What will help businesses prosper, and do legislative leaders trust the governor’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) task force to decide which businesses will make the right decisions?&nbsp;We’ll see how that turns out in the next few weeks when those federally funded checks start getting sent to Kansas businesses…Syndicated by Hawver News Company LLC of Topeka; Martin Hawver is publisher of Hawver's Capitol Report—to learn more about this nonpartisan statewide political news service, visit the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hawvernews.com/" target="_blank">www.hawvernews.com</a>

At The Rail

BRANDON ANTHONY TURNER, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000,&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $10,000

AARON LEE LEWIS, 25, Manhattan,Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105, 63106, 63107; Bond $1000

WILLIAM LUCERO SR, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK N 14TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:24 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.BRANDON ANTHONY TURNER, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000,&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $10,000AARON LEE LEWIS, 25, Manhattan,Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105, 63106, 63107; Bond $1000CITATION REPORTWILLIAM LUCERO SR, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 300 BLK N 14TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON JULY 31, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:24 AM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Monday August 3

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5g2xt-e57b3a?from=pb6admin&amp;download=1&amp;version=1&amp;vjs=1&amp;auto=0&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;skin=3&amp;pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman.

🎤Forward Ever: KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman

WASHINGTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating a small plane mishap involving a crop duster that occurred just before 10a.m. Sunday in Washington County.&nbsp;

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a fixed wing single engine air tractor piloted by Douglas Scott Carthel, 54, Hennessey, OK., was attempting to land from the south, southeast near Washington, Kansas.

The aircraft came off of cruise power and went into idle and all power to the aircraft was lost. 

Due to the loss of power and the slow speed, the pilot landed the aircraft in the field at&nbsp;1120 Quivira Road.

 Carthel was not injured.&nbsp; He was coming in for additional chemicals at the time of the incident, according to the Washington County Sheriff's department.

In an email, Carthel said he was working out of the Washington County airport on Sunday and never had an incident with such bad timing. "I haven't put a scratch on an airplane since 1996 and I fly literally almost every day of the year. Pretty sick about it."

The KHP had no additional details on the incident.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596411157420.png" alt="Photo courtesy Doug Carthel" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Doug Carthel</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating a small plane mishap involving a crop duster that occurred just before 10a.m. Sunday in Washington County.&nbsp;The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a fixed wing single engine air tractor piloted by Douglas Scott Carthel, 54, Hennessey, OK., was attempting to land from the south, southeast near Washington, Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596396679023.png" alt="Google map" />
 <figcaption>Google map</figcaption>
 </figure>The aircraft came off of cruise power and went into idle and all power to the aircraft was lost. Due to the loss of power and the slow speed, the pilot landed the aircraft in the field at&nbsp;1120 Quivira Road. Carthel was not injured.&nbsp; He was coming in for additional chemicals at the time of the incident, according to the Washington County Sheriff's department.In an email, Carthel said he was working out of the Washington County airport on Sunday and never had an incident with such bad timing. "I haven't put a scratch on an airplane since 1996 and I fly literally almost every day of the year. Pretty sick about it."The KHP had no additional details on the incident.

Crop duster lost power, lands in Kansas field 

FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) — The Army’s Fort Riley will get a new commander later this month. Major Gen. Douglas A. Sims will assume command of Fort Riley, Kansas, and its 1st Infantry Division, which is known as the “Big Red One,” on Aug. 14, officials said Sunday. 

Sims is a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy who has deployed several times to Iraq and Afghanistan. 

He will take over for Major Gen. John Kolasheski, who relinquished command of Fort Riley Saturday, so he could take over command of the Army’s V Corps, which is based at Fort Knox, Kentucky.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596405331359.png" alt="Photo by Monica King U.S. Army" />
 <figcaption>Photo by Monica King U.S. Army</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) — The Army’s Fort Riley will get a new commander later this month. Major Gen. Douglas A. Sims will assume command of Fort Riley, Kansas, and its 1st Infantry Division, which is known as the “Big Red One,” on Aug. 14, officials said Sunday. Sims is a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy who has deployed several times to Iraq and Afghanistan. He will take over for Major Gen. John Kolasheski, who relinquished command of Fort Riley Saturday, so he could take over command of the Army’s V Corps, which is based at Fort Knox, Kentucky.&nbsp;

Fort Riley will get new commander this month

JAVIER ESTUARDO CARRILLO V, 28, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

CALVIN LEE CONWAY, 55, Wichita, Probation Violation; Bond $5000

ANTHONY LEE DAWDY, 37, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 3rd or subsequent&nbsp;conviction; Bond $3000

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596385071967.png" alt="Calvin Conway has previous convictions that include identity theft, forgery and burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Calvin Conway has previous convictions that include identity theft, forgery and burglary, according to the Kansas 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.JAVIER ESTUARDO CARRILLO V, 28, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750CALVIN LEE CONWAY, 55, Wichita, Probation Violation; Bond $5000ANTHONY LEE DAWDY, 37, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 3rd or subsequent&nbsp;conviction; Bond $3000

Riley Co. Arrest Report Sunday August 2 

There were two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Pottawatomie County on Friday. There are currently five active cases in the county and 16 pending. A total of 104 patients have recovered. No one is hospitalized with COVID-19.

There were two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Pottawatomie County on Friday. There are currently five active cases in the county and 16 pending. A total of 104 patients have recovered. No one is hospitalized with COVID-19.

Pottawatomie County provides a COVID-19 update

MERCEDEZ LOVEE PALMER, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $4000

BAYLEE LOUISE HOGAN, 21, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $750

ERICA ELLEN KAMPHAUS, 39, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by
owner; Bond $500

ANTWAJUANE JEROME MCNEIL, 27, Ogden,&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage
required 
Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Bond $500

JACKSON MICHAEL TANNER, 17, Manhattan,Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting; Juvenile

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596291050733.png" alt="MERCEDEZ PALMER -photo Geary Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>MERCEDEZ PALMER -photo Geary Co. Sheriff</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.MERCEDEZ LOVEE PALMER, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $4000BAYLEE LOUISE HOGAN, 21, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $750ERICA ELLEN KAMPHAUS, 39, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by
owner; Bond $500ANTWAJUANE JEROME MCNEIL, 27, Ogden,&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage
required 
Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Bond $500JACKSON MICHAEL TANNER, 17, Manhattan,Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting; Juvenile

Riley Co. Arrest Report Saturday August 1

There are still plenty of funds available for&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnMvY29yb25hdmlydXMtcmVsaWVmLW9wdGlvbnMvcGF5Y2hlY2stcHJvdGVjdGlvbi1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.hYKxcny7u8ww475FdkRl1pcpph-rXMHiI3e2M7dwFWQ/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">PPP Loans</a>&nbsp;that can be fully forgiven if borrowers use at least 60% or more of the loan on payroll costs within the 24 week period after you receive the funds in your account.&nbsp;

This coming Saturday, August 8, is the&nbsp;last day&nbsp;PPP loan applications submitted by lenders will be authorized by the SBA.&nbsp;

Contact your lender to apply as soon possible to ensure your application is approved before the August 8th deadline.&nbsp;Need to find a PPP lender? Click this website and type in your zip code:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BheWNoZWNrcHJvdGVjdGlvbi9maW5kP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.eQkHpScYpvYh9oL_jIrXue44GC_6qQKRY3aPd2Lz6J8/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find</a>

Curious about the details? Check-out the recent webinar on&nbsp;PPP Loan Forgiveness and EIDL Update&nbsp;that was recorded on July 28th:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNzYmRjLm5ldC9rc2JkYy13ZWJpbmFycy12aW1lbz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.1lo2_ds6ErSnpxcDDFqcO2VQj-S2hB2JteZz7qXfUJg/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansassbdc.net/ksbdc-webinars-vimeo</a>

There are still plenty of funds available for&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnMvY29yb25hdmlydXMtcmVsaWVmLW9wdGlvbnMvcGF5Y2hlY2stcHJvdGVjdGlvbi1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.hYKxcny7u8ww475FdkRl1pcpph-rXMHiI3e2M7dwFWQ/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">PPP Loans</a>&nbsp;that can be fully forgiven if borrowers use at least 60% or more of the loan on payroll costs within the 24 week period after you receive the funds in your account.&nbsp;This coming Saturday, August 8, is the&nbsp;last day&nbsp;PPP loan applications submitted by lenders will be authorized by the SBA.&nbsp;Contact your lender to apply as soon possible to ensure your application is approved before the August 8th deadline.&nbsp;Need to find a PPP lender? Click this website and type in your zip code:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BheWNoZWNrcHJvdGVjdGlvbi9maW5kP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.eQkHpScYpvYh9oL_jIrXue44GC_6qQKRY3aPd2Lz6J8/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find</a>Curious about the details? Check-out the recent webinar on&nbsp;PPP Loan Forgiveness and EIDL Update&nbsp;that was recorded on July 28th:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDEuMjUxNjQ4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNzYmRjLm5ldC9rc2JkYy13ZWJpbmFycy12aW1lbz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.1lo2_ds6ErSnpxcDDFqcO2VQj-S2hB2JteZz7qXfUJg/s/1045497141/br/81790814575-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansassbdc.net/ksbdc-webinars-vimeo</a>

Small Business Administration provides information on PPP Loans

RILEY COUNTY —An adult female body found at Konza Prairie Nature Trail on July 22,&nbsp; has been identified as Nicole Grothe, 38, of Manhattan, according to RCPD spokesperson Rachel Pate.

 Follow-up conducted by detectives and crime scene investigators revealed information that suggested the body was that of Grothe, and the results of the autopsy and dental analysis confirmed the identification today. 

There is no indication of suspicious circumstances. The investigation is still ongoing, according to RCPD.

Riley County police said an adult woman's body was found at Konza Prairie Nature Trail on Wednesday at approximately 10 a.m. The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is pending. Early indications do not suggest the death to be suspicious. There is no indication of danger to the public in the area.

Providing recovery assistance in the case were the Manhattan Fire Department Rescue Team, Konza Prairie Nature Trail staff, Riley County Fire District #1, the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, Kansas State University Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Shawnee County Fire Department, Salina Fire Department and Kansas City Kansas Fire Department.

RILEY COUNTY —A body was found on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail Wednesday, according to the Riley County Police Department. 

Earlier, the agency asked information on the whereabouts of Nicole Grothe. She was believed to have been hiking on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail. 

Nicole has brown hair, brown eyes, is 5-foot-4 and 130 pounds.

If you have any information call the RCPD at 911 or (785)537-2112.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596225690667.png" alt="Nicole Grothe- photo courtesy RCPD" />
 <figcaption>Nicole Grothe- photo courtesy RCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —An adult female body found at Konza Prairie Nature Trail on July 22,&nbsp; has been identified as Nicole Grothe, 38, of Manhattan, according to RCPD spokesperson Rachel Pate. Follow-up conducted by detectives and crime scene investigators revealed information that suggested the body was that of Grothe, and the results of the autopsy and dental analysis confirmed the identification today. There is no indication of suspicious circumstances. The investigation is still ongoing, according to RCPD.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595442054259.png" alt="Authorities near the scene of July 22 investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Authorities near the scene of July 22 investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>-------Riley County police said an adult woman's body was found at Konza Prairie Nature Trail on Wednesday at approximately 10 a.m. The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is pending. Early indications do not suggest the death to be suspicious. There is no indication of danger to the public in the area.Providing recovery assistance in the case were the Manhattan Fire Department Rescue Team, Konza Prairie Nature Trail staff, Riley County Fire District #1, the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, Kansas State University Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Shawnee County Fire Department, Salina Fire Department and Kansas City Kansas Fire Department.---RILEY COUNTY —A body was found on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail Wednesday, according to the Riley County Police Department. Earlier, the agency asked information on the whereabouts of Nicole Grothe. She was believed to have been hiking on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail. Nicole has brown hair, brown eyes, is 5-foot-4 and 130 pounds.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MISSING PERSON: We are looking for information on the whereabouts of Nicole Grothe. Nicole is believed to have been hiking on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail. Nicole has brown hair, brown eyes, is 5’4” and 130 lbs. If you have any information call the RCPD at 911 or (785)537-2112. <a href="https://t.co/tu5cwR7tcV">pic.twitter.com/tu5cwR7tcV</a>&mdash; RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyCountyPD/status/1285937855064412165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>If you have any information call the RCPD at 911 or (785)537-2112.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

Police ID body found on Konza Prairie Nature Trail

Riley County has 4 new positive cases since yesterday’s report. The totals are now 107 (+4) active, 337 (-) recovered, and 5 deaths. &nbsp;Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is continuing care for 3 positive patients and now 1 PUI* patient. The other hospitalized positive patient was released yesterday to continue recovery at home.&nbsp; “We’ve been receiving a lot of messages asking where in the county people have been travelling. In response to those inquires, we have worked with Riley County IT/GIS to update the COVID-19 response hub on the County’s website with a new dataset showing foot traffic patterns and points of interest throughout Riley County,” said&nbsp;Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams.&nbsp;“Tracking this type of data allows the health department to quickly and efficiently identify potential areas of exposure and provides data to guide public health decision-making.” This interactive feature can be found by clicking the Data &amp; Information link on the Riley County Coronavirus website,&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=0178ae18b8&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">www.rileycountyks.gov/coronavirus</a> Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 should call the Riley County Health Department’s Screening Hotline to speak with a nurse at 785-323-6400. The Screening Hotline is staffed Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours, please contact your physician, KStat, or other urgent care service if you have questions. If you have an emergency, call 911. Riley County Statistics for Friday, July 31, 2020:

Riley County has 4 new positive cases since yesterday’s report. The totals are now 107 (+4) active, 337 (-) recovered, and 5 deaths. &nbsp;Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is continuing care for 3 positive patients and now 1 PUI* patient. The other hospitalized positive patient was released yesterday to continue recovery at home.&nbsp; “We’ve been receiving a lot of messages asking where in the county people have been travelling. In response to those inquires, we have worked with Riley County IT/GIS to update the COVID-19 response hub on the County’s website with a new dataset showing foot traffic patterns and points of interest throughout Riley County,” said&nbsp;Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams.&nbsp;“Tracking this type of data allows the health department to quickly and efficiently identify potential areas of exposure and provides data to guide public health decision-making.” This interactive feature can be found by clicking the Data &amp; Information link on the Riley County Coronavirus website,&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=0178ae18b8&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">www.rileycountyks.gov/coronavirus</a> Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 should call the Riley County Health Department’s Screening Hotline to speak with a nurse at 785-323-6400. The Screening Hotline is staffed Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours, please contact your physician, KStat, or other urgent care service if you have questions. If you have an emergency, call 911. Riley County Statistics for Friday, July 31, 2020:<ul>
 <li>Total positive cases in Riley County Residents:&nbsp;449**</li><li>Total Active:&nbsp;107</li><li>Total Recovered:&nbsp;337</li><li>Total deaths:&nbsp;5</li><li>Pending test results:&nbsp;147</li><li>Negative test results:&nbsp;4,393</li><li>Average age:&nbsp;31.5 years old</li><li>Gender: Female:&nbsp;47.9% (215), Male 52.1% (234)</li>
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Travel patterns of COVID-19 patients are identified

AUSTIN DEAN CARTER, 23, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Bond $5000

MORGAN LYNNE REINHART, 27, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt; 
Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a
required device; Bond $1500

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

JONATHAN JAMIE JACKMAN, 26, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000

JOSHUA JOSE JACKMAN,&nbsp;26, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000

JOSHUA MICHAEL SLADE GRIFFITHS, 29, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $1000

JAMES TYSHAWN CARWELL III, 21, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City PD

AMANDA CRISP, 27, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MCCALL RD &amp; HOSTETLER DR IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) AND FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:13 AM.

KAYCI BREESE, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1400 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:16 PM.

DAWN JULIAN, 65, OF WESTMORELAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 4TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY-INTERSECTION (157) ON JULY 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM.

CONNIE STOUT, 86, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CLAFLIN RD &amp; WESTPORT DR IN MANHATTAN FOR DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (4-12) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:20 AM.

DAMIEN WAGNER, 26, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:16 PM.

PAYDEN BARRETT, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 10TH ST &amp; RATONE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER IN PUBLIC (4-2) ON JULY 30, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:35 PM.

KEALO ANDERSON SWANSON, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:43 PM.

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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.AUSTIN DEAN CARTER, 23, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Bond $5000 
MORGAN LYNNE REINHART, 27, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt; 
Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a
required device; Bond $1500RUSSELL LUIS ALLEN JR, 38, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Held without bondJONATHAN JAMIE JACKMAN, 26, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000JOSHUA JOSE JACKMAN,&nbsp;26, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000JOSHUA MICHAEL SLADE GRIFFITHS, 29, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $1000JAMES TYSHAWN CARWELL III, 21, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City PDCITATION REPORTAMANDA CRISP, 27, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MCCALL RD &amp; HOSTETLER DR IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) AND FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:13 AM.KAYCI BREESE, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1400 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:16 PM.DAWN JULIAN, 65, OF WESTMORELAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 4TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY-INTERSECTION (157) ON JULY 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM.CONNIE STOUT, 86, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CLAFLIN RD &amp; WESTPORT DR IN MANHATTAN FOR DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (4-12) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY10:20 AM.DAMIEN WAGNER, 26, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:16 PM.PAYDEN BARRETT, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 10TH ST &amp; RATONE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER IN PUBLIC (4-2) ON JULY 30, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:35 PM.KEALO ANDERSON SWANSON, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:43 PM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Friday July 31

Changes reflect guidance, nutrients important for American’s health&nbsp;

MANHATTAN – Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says recent changes to nutrition labels on most foods should be viewed as a great ally for consumers and their good health.&nbsp;

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially published rules on changing nutrition information on food labels in 2016, citing the need for those labels to reflect updated scientific information, including the link between diet and such chronic diseases as obesity and heart disease.&nbsp;

Since that time, American food companies have gradually come into compliance. Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch to the new label by Jan. 1 of this year; those with less than $10 million in annual sales must meet the labeling requirements by Jan. 1, 2021.&nbsp;

“The consumer is the winner here,” Procter said. “It allows each of us to control what we are putting into our bodies.”&nbsp;

The new label not only reflects more of what we know about foods, but also is based on current nutrition and public health research, and the updated dietary guidelines for Americans. Public input was also considered, Procter said.&nbsp;

In addition to larger print, the new label is more clear on the number of calories per serving of any given food, and lists information on nutrients considered more vital for overall health.&nbsp;

For example, Procter said, “vitamin D and potassium were never&nbsp;&nbsp;on the label until now. Before, the nutrients highlighted were vitamin A and vitamin C, which are nutrients of concern in other countries, but not in the United States.&nbsp;

Procter said the new labels reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,, identifying vitamin D and the mineral potassium as nutrients where most U.S. consumers fall short. &nbsp;

“Vitamin D is activated&nbsp;&nbsp;in the liver&nbsp;&nbsp;and is made by our bodies when we spend a little time out in the sun each day,” Procter said. “But vitamin D is limited in food sources.”&nbsp;

“Vitamin D is important to boost our auto-immune systems. And it works with calcium to support bone health and bone strength. So, it makes sense for us to look at a food label and determine that a food is a great source of vitamin D.”&nbsp;

Potassium, she adds, forms a pump with sodium to keep fluids in balance in and around cells. Eating foods high in potassium helps to offset high levels of sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure and other disease.&nbsp;

“So, while we are carefully watching our salt intake, we might want to be more interested in sources that are high in potassium,” Procter said. “Fruits, vegetables, milk and other dairy products are good sources of potassium.”&nbsp;

The new food labels not only include the quantity of sodium, potassium and other nutrients in a single serving, but also the percentage one serving contributes to the daily dietary guidelines of a given nutrient – called the Percent Daily Value.&nbsp;

“That information was there before, but you had to invest time and some thought process to find it,” Procter said. “Most of us really don’t want to do that when it comes to limiting or determining our food intake.”&nbsp;

More information about all of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label" target="_blank">changes on the nutrition facts label is available online from the FDA</a>.&nbsp;

“The new label is user-friendly and contains as much information as most of us would really need when choosing foods,” Procter said. “If you are watching your weight or concerned about pre-diabetes, then it’s much easier to look at calories and added sugars. Or maybe you’ve been told to watch your fat and sodium intake because you have high blood pressure; in that case, you may read the label to quickly know how many calories, grams of fat or sodium is in a food.”&nbsp;

“We can pick and choose the parts of the label that mean the most to each of us. It’s great if you want to read the whole label, but certain parts may be more important and allow us to focus on our personal nutrition needs.”&nbsp;

More information about health and nutrition is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/stateandareamaps.html" target="_blank">local extension offices in Kansas</a>, as well as from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/fndh" target="_blank">K-State’s Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health</a>.&nbsp;

<h2>Changes reflect guidance, nutrients important for American’s health&nbsp;</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596158377168.jpeg" alt="Nutrition label comparison courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Nutrition label comparison courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN – Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says recent changes to nutrition labels on most foods should be viewed as a great ally for consumers and their good health.&nbsp;The U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially published rules on changing nutrition information on food labels in 2016, citing the need for those labels to reflect updated scientific information, including the link between diet and such chronic diseases as obesity and heart disease.&nbsp;Since that time, American food companies have gradually come into compliance. Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch to the new label by Jan. 1 of this year; those with less than $10 million in annual sales must meet the labeling requirements by Jan. 1, 2021.&nbsp;“The consumer is the winner here,” Procter said. “It allows each of us to control what we are putting into our bodies.”&nbsp;The new label not only reflects more of what we know about foods, but also is based on current nutrition and public health research, and the updated dietary guidelines for Americans. Public input was also considered, Procter said.&nbsp;In addition to larger print, the new label is more clear on the number of calories per serving of any given food, and lists information on nutrients considered more vital for overall health.&nbsp;For example, Procter said, “vitamin D and potassium were never&nbsp;&nbsp;on the label until now. Before, the nutrients highlighted were vitamin A and vitamin C, which are nutrients of concern in other countries, but not in the United States.&nbsp;Procter said the new labels reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,, identifying vitamin D and the mineral potassium as nutrients where most U.S. consumers fall short. &nbsp;“Vitamin D is activated&nbsp;&nbsp;in the liver&nbsp;&nbsp;and is made by our bodies when we spend a little time out in the sun each day,” Procter said. “But vitamin D is limited in food sources.”&nbsp;“Vitamin D is important to boost our auto-immune systems. And it works with calcium to support bone health and bone strength. So, it makes sense for us to look at a food label and determine that a food is a great source of vitamin D.”&nbsp;Potassium, she adds, forms a pump with sodium to keep fluids in balance in and around cells. Eating foods high in potassium helps to offset high levels of sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure and other disease.&nbsp;“So, while we are carefully watching our salt intake, we might want to be more interested in sources that are high in potassium,” Procter said. “Fruits, vegetables, milk and other dairy products are good sources of potassium.”&nbsp;The new food labels not only include the quantity of sodium, potassium and other nutrients in a single serving, but also the percentage one serving contributes to the daily dietary guidelines of a given nutrient – called the Percent Daily Value.&nbsp;“That information was there before, but you had to invest time and some thought process to find it,” Procter said. “Most of us really don’t want to do that when it comes to limiting or determining our food intake.”&nbsp;More information about all of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label" target="_blank">changes on the nutrition facts label is available online from the FDA</a>.&nbsp;“The new label is user-friendly and contains as much information as most of us would really need when choosing foods,” Procter said. “If you are watching your weight or concerned about pre-diabetes, then it’s much easier to look at calories and added sugars. Or maybe you’ve been told to watch your fat and sodium intake because you have high blood pressure; in that case, you may read the label to quickly know how many calories, grams of fat or sodium is in a food.”&nbsp;“We can pick and choose the parts of the label that mean the most to each of us. It’s great if you want to read the whole label, but certain parts may be more important and allow us to focus on our personal nutrition needs.”&nbsp;More information about health and nutrition is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/stateandareamaps.html" target="_blank">local extension offices in Kansas</a>, as well as from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/fndh" target="_blank">K-State’s Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health</a>.&nbsp;

Nutrition specialist: New food label is a ‘win’ for consumers 

GEARY COUNTY —The Geary County / Junction City dive team members responded to Milford Lake Thursday afternoon to pull a pickup truck out of the water in the Farnum Creek area approximately eight miles north of Junction City.&nbsp; There were no injuries.

According to Captain David Gilbert of the Geary County Sheriff's Department, the vehicle belonged to Fort Riley MWR and was being used to help test a boat to ensure it was running properly. The boat was not damaged, and was unhooked from its' trailer at the time of the incident.

The pickup truck was in the water for about one and half hours&nbsp; before it was pulled out by the dive team. The parking brake was set on the truck when it was pulled out of the water so it was unclear if the vehicle had not completely gotten into park.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —The Geary County / Junction City dive team members responded to Milford Lake Thursday afternoon to pull a pickup truck out of the water in the Farnum Creek area approximately eight miles north of Junction City.&nbsp; There were no injuries.According to Captain David Gilbert of the Geary County Sheriff's Department, the vehicle belonged to Fort Riley MWR and was being used to help test a boat to ensure it was running properly. The boat was not damaged, and was unhooked from its' trailer at the time of the incident.The pickup truck was in the water for about one and half hours&nbsp; before it was pulled out by the dive team. The parking brake was set on the truck when it was pulled out of the water so it was unclear if the vehicle had not completely gotten into park.<figure>
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Dive team fishes pickup from Milford Lake

Milford Lake was the location for a hydrogen peroxide based algaecide treatment on harmful algae blooms on Tuesday, July 28.

The effort is part of a long running partnership between the Kansas Department of Health &amp; environment, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and the Corps of Engineers to address harmful algae blooms.

The project is part of the KDHE effort to investigate and demonstrate in-lake treatment options to reduce the frequency and duration of HAB events on public waters. There was support from the corps of engineers NWK for the treatment that include coordination with Clay County Parks and Fort Riley to establish starting areas, input on study and communication plans, monitoring of current HAB and to assist KDHE and the Environmental Protection Agency with the collection of water samples. Samples were collected before the treatment and during the treatment process, and those will be compared with post-treatment samples to assess the effectiveness of the project. The treatment area covered approximately 245 surface acres.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596223514399.png" alt="Photo courtesy KDHI" />
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 </figure>Milford Lake was the location for a hydrogen peroxide based algaecide treatment on harmful algae blooms on Tuesday, July 28.The effort is part of a long running partnership between the Kansas Department of Health &amp; environment, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and the Corps of Engineers to address harmful algae blooms.The project is part of the KDHE effort to investigate and demonstrate in-lake treatment options to reduce the frequency and duration of HAB events on public waters. There was support from the corps of engineers NWK for the treatment that include coordination with Clay County Parks and Fort Riley to establish starting areas, input on study and communication plans, monitoring of current HAB and to assist KDHE and the Environmental Protection Agency with the collection of water samples. Samples were collected before the treatment and during the treatment process, and those will be compared with post-treatment samples to assess the effectiveness of the project. The treatment area covered approximately 245 surface acres.According to a release from the Corps of Engineers it was apparent that the treatment did work although southerly winds kept drifting additional blue green algae into the treated area.&nbsp;Blue green algae can appear or disappear suddenly and move as the wind shift. Boaters should use caution and move to a clear portion of the lake.

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