NORTON COUNTY —A Washington County Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Sunday in northwest Kansas.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Equinox driven by Alex J. Conn, 27, Greanleaf, was northbound on 1st Avenue at Main Street in Norton.

The SUV sideswiped a parked 2005 Peterbilt semi,&nbsp;continued northbound, crossing West Main Street, crossed the center line and struck a utility pole on the West side of 1st Avenue.

EMS transported Conn to the Norton County Hospital. He was also not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

NORTON COUNTY —A Washington County Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Sunday in northwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Equinox driven by Alex J. Conn, 27, Greanleaf, was northbound on 1st Avenue at Main Street in Norton.The SUV sideswiped a parked 2005 Peterbilt semi,&nbsp;continued northbound, crossing West Main Street, crossed the center line and struck a utility pole on the West side of 1st Avenue.EMS transported Conn to the Norton County Hospital. He was also not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after SUV sideswipes semi

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

RILEY COUNTY - Residents north and west of Randolph are being asked to prepare to evacuate on short notice.

The <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/86a1f2e5-ded5-4bce-91b4-a2f217ed1703">Axelton Hill Road fire</a>&nbsp;continues to <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/4aaf6c03-5816-4e9a-9ba0-01364e760837">burn out of control north of Randolph</a>.

The wildfire is moving quickly to the northwest, pushed by the strong winds.&nbsp;

Those who live in the area between Green-Randolph Road and Rose Hill Road, west to the Riley County/Clay County line are being asked to stay aware and be prepare to evacuate on short notice.

<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/4aaf6c03-5816-4e9a-9ba0-01364e760837">US HWY 24 remains closed</a> due to low visibility conditions on the highway from the wildfire.

You can sign up for emergency alert notifications <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rileycountyks.gov%2Falerts%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2gZ3Vkspm3ZxaL2bT0Kg2WcRTr9slobc7xHziPla3DtWuds5uHbPDN4-k_aem_AYvSB7pefiaczBnnlErtHexMD3ZeDi7t55B8RNGvRigpnJeWden9mOK9tHN8F8gHyJfJkoj2h3_6geQygquAie10&amp;h=AT2EUTNqxGhNB9eY5O1EFTiil0dwB5gC5JFQqtQgiD7Nh1oFeff8KwY_gzQencpseNBFdIFLiHAVdprJ8tilB21HXXYlrlqa6grmxbw8BHc-zrVv5Vr0hAVItrQTeMSRC5lfOv4&amp;__tn__=-UK*F&amp;c[0]=AT3cmT9L8qldC26nlPuXmDw_U-_o3PJMtMajrNPUx6pbdUQfmAPtqg8Vz2dDMpKpTNA5oD7XdU73gDK4suVt63DbI4Cya0uuGarOtMrj8w_DP-RRFudKYI1vP0L2MEG0max1wo7MAFZtos1Y8Iv0ek8Z9iTbOavqiSOnNdDyV9i7SBruo0qyj-CyxYfmOv3uM7vOdI9U5UQJZ8fgBP0CnBxzBviaJvvuTSot">by clicking here.</a>

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - Residents north and west of Randolph are being asked to prepare to evacuate on short notice.The <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/86a1f2e5-ded5-4bce-91b4-a2f217ed1703">Axelton Hill Road fire</a>&nbsp;continues to <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/4aaf6c03-5816-4e9a-9ba0-01364e760837">burn out of control north of Randolph</a>.The wildfire is moving quickly to the northwest, pushed by the strong winds.&nbsp;Those who live in the area between Green-Randolph Road and Rose Hill Road, west to the Riley County/Clay County line are being asked to stay aware and be prepare to evacuate on short notice.<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/4aaf6c03-5816-4e9a-9ba0-01364e760837">US HWY 24 remains closed</a> due to low visibility conditions on the highway from the wildfire.You can sign up for emergency alert notifications <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rileycountyks.gov%2Falerts%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2gZ3Vkspm3ZxaL2bT0Kg2WcRTr9slobc7xHziPla3DtWuds5uHbPDN4-k_aem_AYvSB7pefiaczBnnlErtHexMD3ZeDi7t55B8RNGvRigpnJeWden9mOK9tHN8F8gHyJfJkoj2h3_6geQygquAie10&amp;h=AT2EUTNqxGhNB9eY5O1EFTiil0dwB5gC5JFQqtQgiD7Nh1oFeff8KwY_gzQencpseNBFdIFLiHAVdprJ8tilB21HXXYlrlqa6grmxbw8BHc-zrVv5Vr0hAVItrQTeMSRC5lfOv4&amp;__tn__=-UK*F&amp;c[0]=AT3cmT9L8qldC26nlPuXmDw_U-_o3PJMtMajrNPUx6pbdUQfmAPtqg8Vz2dDMpKpTNA5oD7XdU73gDK4suVt63DbI4Cya0uuGarOtMrj8w_DP-RRFudKYI1vP0L2MEG0max1wo7MAFZtos1Y8Iv0ek8Z9iTbOavqiSOnNdDyV9i7SBruo0qyj-CyxYfmOv3uM7vOdI9U5UQJZ8fgBP0CnBxzBviaJvvuTSot">by clicking here.</a>

Evacuation Watch issued in Northern RILEY CO.

RILEY COUNTY - Just before 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th, Riley County Police Department issued an 'Avoid the Area' alert for US HWY 77 north of Randolph due to blackout conditions in the area.

The <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/86a1f2e5-ded5-4bce-91b4-a2f217ed1703">Axelton Hill Road fire</a> remains out of control north of Randolph and smoke from the fire has created extremely low visibility in the area.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - Just before 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th, Riley County Police Department issued an 'Avoid the Area' alert for US HWY 77 north of Randolph due to blackout conditions in the area.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d17176.828163529313!2d-96.75734718443222!3d39.473823287708974!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bd954a189b3f01%3A0xf1cad5bb17283d96!2s17000%20Tuttle%20Creek%20Blvd%2C%20Randolph%2C%20KS%2066554!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1712444928342!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tuttle Creek Blvd is closed north of the 17,000 block due to blackout conditions. The smoke from the Axelton Hill Road fire, which is not under control, has made driving in this area treacherous due to poor visibility. Please avoid the area until further notice. <a href="https://t.co/Plwhm0xm72">pic.twitter.com/Plwhm0xm72</a>&mdash; RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyCountyPD/status/1776746133018030337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/86a1f2e5-ded5-4bce-91b4-a2f217ed1703">Axelton Hill Road fire</a> remains out of control north of Randolph and smoke from the fire has created extremely low visibility in the area.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HWY 77 is closed north of Randolph. Kansas Highway Patrol, KDOT, and RCPD are in the area. Please use extreme caution. Thick smoke in the area. <a href="https://t.co/3Kfj3ho9rc">https://t.co/3Kfj3ho9rc</a>&mdash; Riley County Emergency Management (@RileyCountyEMFD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyCountyEMFD/status/1776747424679112845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

AVOID THE AREA: US HWY 77 is closed north of Randolph due to Axelton Hill fire

by Vivienne Leyva Riley County PIO

RILEY COUNTY -&nbsp;A large wildfire is burning and spreading aggressively in the north part of Riley County this afternoon. 

As of 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 2 homes have been evacuated and 11 more have been notified evacuation may be necessary.

The fire started in Pottawatomie County and crossed the northern part of Tuttle Creek Lake into Riley County Friday evening. 

Weather conditions this afternoon(Saturday) are expected to cause rapid growth of wildfires due to extremely strong winds gusting to 60 mph, low humidity, and dry fuel.

Riley County Commission Chairman John Ford signed a declaration for a local disaster emergency this afternoon. The declaration allows local emergency services to request additional aid from state resources, including air support, to fight this fire.

Personnel, volunteer firefighters, and equipment resources&nbsp;from Riley, Marshal, Clay, the State of Kansas Wildlife and Parks, and Kansas Forest Service are on scene providing support and assistance. A firefighting aircraft has also been dispatched to the area.&nbsp;

Smoke could reduce visibility for drivers in the north part of the county, including the areas of Tuttle Creek Blvd/US 77 north of Randolph. Use caution and reduce speed if smoke is impacting the roadway.

Officials are asking anyone who burned outdoors within the past week to check and recheck those areas today. The strong winds can cause rekindles, and any fires outside will get out of control quickly. &nbsp;

In addition, Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 5:14 p.m. Friday, April 5, due to increased fire weather conditions. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance.

Riley County Fire District #1 (RCFD#1) provides fire protection and emergency response in the unincorporated areas of Riley County, Kansas, including Leonardville, Ogden, and Randolph. Additionally, the department offers supplementary support to the City of Manhattan and the City of Riley. Covering approximately 500 square miles of suburban and rural terrain, this dedicated team responds to wildfires, brush fires, structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, road hazards, gas leaks, and other disasters. Dispatched by Riley County 911, the 15 strategically located fire stations, staffed by over 120 volunteer firefighters, ensure around-the-clock emergency response and risk reduction for the community.

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 </figure>by Vivienne Leyva Riley County PIORILEY COUNTY -&nbsp;A large wildfire is burning and spreading aggressively in the north part of Riley County this afternoon. As of 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 2 homes have been evacuated and 11 more have been notified evacuation may be necessary.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d42742.375803577714!2d-96.72911202199917!3d39.46431444328344!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdea904eb85df3%3A0xf0f7b6a7f5e5b325!2sAxelton%20Hill%2C%20Jackson%2C%20KS%2066554!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1712435370799!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The fire started in Pottawatomie County and crossed the northern part of Tuttle Creek Lake into Riley County Friday evening. Weather conditions this afternoon(Saturday) are expected to cause rapid growth of wildfires due to extremely strong winds gusting to 60 mph, low humidity, and dry fuel.<figure>
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 </figure>Riley County Commission Chairman John Ford signed a declaration for a local disaster emergency this afternoon. The declaration allows local emergency services to request additional aid from state resources, including air support, to fight this fire.<figure>
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 </figure>Personnel, volunteer firefighters, and equipment resources&nbsp;from Riley, Marshal, Clay, the State of Kansas Wildlife and Parks, and Kansas Forest Service are on scene providing support and assistance. A firefighting aircraft has also been dispatched to the area.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Smoke could reduce visibility for drivers in the north part of the county, including the areas of Tuttle Creek Blvd/US 77 north of Randolph. Use caution and reduce speed if smoke is impacting the roadway.Officials are asking anyone who burned outdoors within the past week to check and recheck those areas today. The strong winds can cause rekindles, and any fires outside will get out of control quickly. &nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>In addition, Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 5:14 p.m. Friday, April 5, due to increased fire weather conditions. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance.Riley County Fire District #1 (RCFD#1) provides fire protection and emergency response in the unincorporated areas of Riley County, Kansas, including Leonardville, Ogden, and Randolph. Additionally, the department offers supplementary support to the City of Manhattan and the City of Riley. Covering approximately 500 square miles of suburban and rural terrain, this dedicated team responds to wildfires, brush fires, structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, road hazards, gas leaks, and other disasters. Dispatched by Riley County 911, the 15 strategically located fire stations, staffed by over 120 volunteer firefighters, ensure around-the-clock emergency response and risk reduction for the community.

RCFD #1: Axelton Hill Road fire continues burning

RILEY COUNTY - NO burning is permitted in Riley County on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

Windy conditions are creating EXTREME fire danger in Riley County and surrounding counties.

Riley County Fire District #1 and Riley County Emergency Management are asking landowners, farmers, ranchers and anyone who has recently burned to recheck those areas for rekindling fires.

As of 2:00 pm, RCFD #1 crews were fighting a rekindled fire on Silver Creek Road, and had also fought a fire north of Randolph, which had blown across from Pottawatomie County.

The strong winds can cause embers in the previous burn sites to reignite, and the high winds could cause the fire to quickly get out of control.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - NO burning is permitted in Riley County on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.Windy conditions are creating EXTREME fire danger in Riley County and surrounding counties.Riley County Fire District #1 and Riley County Emergency Management are asking landowners, farmers, ranchers and anyone who has recently burned to recheck those areas for rekindling fires.As of 2:00 pm, RCFD #1 crews were fighting a rekindled fire on Silver Creek Road, and had also fought a fire north of Randolph, which had blown across from Pottawatomie County.The strong winds can cause embers in the previous burn sites to reignite, and the high winds could cause the fire to quickly get out of control.<figure>
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EXTREME Fire Danger in Riley Co.: RECHECK recent burn areas

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.&nbsp;

ANDRES JR HERNANDEZ III, 31, Fort Riley, Criminal Trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $500

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE SUMMERS, 28, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000

MASSON ANTHONY MISULA JOSIAH, 22, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor; Bond $1,250

ROWAN LEWIS FORD, 26, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

WENDY PATRICIA ZAMBRANO, 40, Manhattan, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose midemeanor warrant service or execution; Criminal littering; Public property; Bond $500

REVELL CHANCE MCPILLAMY, 22, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,500

MICHAEL GARRETT ADAMS, 32, Manhattan, Probation Violation x2; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

AUSTON LEE KORSZENIEWSKI, 26, Manhattan, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Bond $8,000

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.&nbsp;ANDRES JR HERNANDEZ III, 31, Fort Riley, Criminal Trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Bond $500CHRISTOPHER GEORGE SUMMERS, 28, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000MASSON ANTHONY MISULA JOSIAH, 22, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor; Bond $1,250ROWAN LEWIS FORD, 26, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750WENDY PATRICIA ZAMBRANO, 40, Manhattan, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose midemeanor warrant service or execution; Criminal littering; Public property; Bond $500REVELL CHANCE MCPILLAMY, 22, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,500MICHAEL GARRETT ADAMS, 32, Manhattan, Probation Violation x2; Remains confined to Riley County JailAUSTON LEE KORSZENIEWSKI, 26, Manhattan, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Bond $8,000

Riley County Arrest Report Apr. 6

Junction City firefighters worked a warehouse fire involving two sheds at 948&nbsp; Grant Ave. Friday. There were no injuries. According to Fire Chief Jason Lankas.&nbsp; A state fire marshal office representative was called in to help with the case but the cause is undetermined right now. Lankas indicated that the investigation would probably continue Monday.

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FRFES?__cft__[0]=AZU800HZyWCVuIZo3TMftFSZGp_HK7fTYsKMmk4LFXYW9opZ9lXMF9vPGkEcWzy7vTYeU7FAKIIMOMEl_YQVpsSd4lBsAIuSw2tSbC9SQl68sziE2irjw922y-mmqt0kcyCAr0L1wxehkJJTS8ArGmiwOQdwS_cowYIspE-Xj-fc9ATX4kgWy3LrRaWORZgLRi4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Fort Riley Fire &amp; Emergency Services</a> , <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054314330525&amp;__cft__[0]=AZU800HZyWCVuIZo3TMftFSZGp_HK7fTYsKMmk4LFXYW9opZ9lXMF9vPGkEcWzy7vTYeU7FAKIIMOMEl_YQVpsSd4lBsAIuSw2tSbC9SQl68sziE2irjw922y-mmqt0kcyCAr0L1wxehkJJTS8ArGmiwOQdwS_cowYIspE-Xj-fc9ATX4kgWy3LrRaWORZgLRi4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Geary County Rural Fire</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080884993480&amp;__cft__[0]=AZU800HZyWCVuIZo3TMftFSZGp_HK7fTYsKMmk4LFXYW9opZ9lXMF9vPGkEcWzy7vTYeU7FAKIIMOMEl_YQVpsSd4lBsAIuSw2tSbC9SQl68sziE2irjw922y-mmqt0kcyCAr0L1wxehkJJTS8ArGmiwOQdwS_cowYIspE-Xj-fc9ATX4kgWy3LrRaWORZgLRi4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Grandview Plaza Fire Department</a>&nbsp;provided mutual aid support and Junction City Public Works also helped clear debris with a backhoe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lankas noted that their were actually two warehouse sheds that contained equipment ranging from tractor and tools to boats and cars. The sheds were owned by William Stanley. A specific damage estimate was not available.

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 </figure>By Dewey Terrill, JC PostJunction City firefighters worked a warehouse fire involving two sheds at 948&nbsp; Grant Ave. Friday. There were no injuries. According to Fire Chief Jason Lankas.&nbsp; A state fire marshal office representative was called in to help with the case but the cause is undetermined right now. Lankas indicated that the investigation would probably continue Monday.<figure>
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Boat, cars and tractor damaged in warehouse fire

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rEqAv09ShHo?si=PFPFgld5NYo-c0e4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson

WABAUNSEE COUNTY - A vehicle fire on Friday afternoon, slowed eastbound traffic through the area while emergency crews work to extinguish the fire.

The outside, eastbound lane will remain closed as emergency crews extinguish the fire and wait for a tow truck to remove the vehicle from the roadway.

According to KanDrive.gov, the eastbound right lane will remain closed until Monday morning.

More details will be posted as they become available

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostWABAUNSEE COUNTY - A vehicle fire on Friday afternoon, slowed eastbound traffic through the area while emergency crews work to extinguish the fire.<figure>
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 </figure>The outside, eastbound lane will remain closed as emergency crews extinguish the fire and wait for a tow truck to remove the vehicle from the roadway.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d11203.466158576655!2d-96.10653406457907!3d39.05656834742409!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1712348596763!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>According to KanDrive.gov, the eastbound right lane will remain closed until Monday morning.More details will be posted as they become available

Vehicle fire delays eastbound traffic on I-70 near Vera Road

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a man found at a rest stop in Geary County have identified James J. Cramer of St. Louis, Missouri.

Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Geary County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the I-70 eastbound rest stop just before&nbsp;Moritz Road reference to a check welfare, according to a media release.

Deputies located Cramer in the driver’s seat of a gold van. The sheriff's office did not release his age or cause of death.

This case is still under investigation and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone that may have information on this case to call 785-238-2261.

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a man found at a rest stop in Geary County have identified James J. Cramer of St. Louis, Missouri.Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Geary County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the I-70 eastbound rest stop just before&nbsp;Moritz Road reference to a check welfare, according to a media release.Deputies located Cramer in the driver’s seat of a gold van. The sheriff's office did not release his age or cause of death.This case is still under investigation and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone that may have information on this case to call 785-238-2261.

Sheriff IDs man found dead at rest area on I-70

TOBY WILLIAM KOTTONG, 29, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

VERON MACK DAVIS, 24, Manhattan, Distribution of controlled substance; Cause great bodily harm; Aggravated battery; Unknown circumstance; Use communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $60,000

LADAISHA RENEE RANSOM, 20, Manhattan, Distribute opiate/opium/narcoticstimulant/heroin; Dosage &lt; 10 units; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage 10-&lt;100 units; Bond $15,000

JOANNA MARIE NOWAK, 31, Junction City, Probation Violation; Bond $3,000

KORY MICHAEL RILEY, 40, Independence, MO; Failure to appear; Bond $20,000

JOSEPH VERNON HODGES, 48, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $2,000

JASON WAYNE KONKRIGHT, 43, Riley; Failure to appear; Bond $500

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;TOBY WILLIAM KOTTONG, 29, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750VERON MACK DAVIS, 24, Manhattan, Distribution of controlled substance; Cause great bodily harm; Aggravated battery; Unknown circumstance; Use communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $60,000LADAISHA RENEE RANSOM, 20, Manhattan, Distribute opiate/opium/narcoticstimulant/heroin; Dosage &lt; 10 units; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage 10-&lt;100 units; Bond $15,000JOANNA MARIE NOWAK, 31, Junction City, Probation Violation; Bond $3,000KORY MICHAEL RILEY, 40, Independence, MO; Failure to appear; Bond $20,000JOSEPH VERNON HODGES, 48, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $2,000JASON WAYNE KONKRIGHT, 43, Riley; Failure to appear; Bond $500

Riley County Arrest Report Apr. 5

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud in Manhattan.

Just after 3:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of fraud in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 32-year-old man was reported someone used his social security number for tax purposes which resulted in a fraudulent deficit to the State of Kansas of $8,468.96 in taxes.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud in Manhattan.Just after 3:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of fraud in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 32-year-old man was reported someone used his social security number for tax purposes which resulted in a fraudulent deficit to the State of Kansas of $8,468.96 in taxes.&nbsp;

RCPD: Man reports $8,468 loss in Kansas tax fraud case

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Thursday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 GMC Sierra driven by Jacob Thomas&nbsp;Stevenson, 32, Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70&nbsp;under Milford Lake Road Bridge in the right lane.

The pickup rear-ended a 2016 Chevy Silverado hauling a Gator Made trailer and driven by William J. Carter, 23,&nbsp;Russellville, Kentucky, who was parked on the south shoulder and merged into the right lane at approximately 15 mph.&nbsp;

EMS transported Stevenson to Stormont Vail. Carter was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Thursday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 GMC Sierra driven by Jacob Thomas&nbsp;Stevenson, 32, Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70&nbsp;under Milford Lake Road Bridge in the right lane.The pickup rear-ended a 2016 Chevy Silverado hauling a Gator Made trailer and driven by William J. Carter, 23,&nbsp;Russellville, Kentucky, who was parked on the south shoulder and merged into the right lane at approximately 15 mph.&nbsp;EMS transported Stevenson to Stormont Vail. Carter was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after I-70 rear-end crash

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a man found at a rest stop in Geary County.

Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, the Geary County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the I-70 eastbound rest stop just before&nbsp;Moritz Road reference to a check welfare, according to a media release.

Deputies located a deceased man in the driver’s seat of a gold in color van. The name of the subject is not being released at this time until notification can be made to his family.

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a man found at a rest stop in Geary County.Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, the Geary County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the I-70 eastbound rest stop just before&nbsp;Moritz Road reference to a check welfare, according to a media release.Deputies located a deceased man in the driver’s seat of a gold in color van. The name of the subject is not being released at this time until notification can be made to his family.This case is still under investigation and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone that may have information on this case to call 785-238-2261.

Sheriff: Man found dead at rest stop on I-70

by JENNIFER TIDBALL and LAURA McCARTHY K-State Division of Communications and Marketing

MANHATTAN AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Through the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/105">K-State 105 initiative</a>, Kansas State University and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/">The University of Kansas Health System</a>&nbsp;announced today that the organizations are working together to explore ways to support health care in rural Kansas communities. The two organizations made the announcement during a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/105/partners/university-of-kansas-health-system.html">joint news conference</a>.

The partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration that brings together the land-grant mission and statewide presence of K-State through K-State Research and Extension with the expertise and experience of the state's only academic health system.

"As a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/">next-generation land-grant university</a>, Kansas State University has identified community health and well-being as a focus area for engagement and transforming lives in Kansas," said Marshall Stewart, K-State senior vice president and chief of staff. "We are thrilled to collaborate with our colleagues at The University of Kansas Health System and build a K-State 105 partnership that improves health care access for Kansans across the state."

Through the K-State 105 partnership, K-State and The University of Kansas Health System will work with the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to meaningfully address health care challenges, particularly in rural Kansas.

"Access to quality health care is critical for patients, and for their communities," said Bob Page, president and CEO of The University of Kansas Health System. "Our focus starts always with what is best for patients, and providing access to the expertise and resources of the state's only academic health system is one of many ways we are working to provide support across our state."

The two organizations are identifying health care areas for initial project focus. Some of these areas could include:

• Strategies to keep care local.• Caregiver support for patients with dementia. • Increasing access to digital and telehealth resources. • Programming focused on behavioral health needs in rural communities. • Addressing OB-GYN/high-risk pregnancy provider shortages. • Grant writing and facilitation resources.

"Communities large and small across Kansas have similar goals —The program will start with pilot projects in areas still being determined through collaboration with communities and with K-State Research and Extension offices."

"Through K-State 105, we are building economic prosperity in all 105 counties of Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We know that access to health care is an issue affecting economic and workforce development across Kansas. Our partnership with The University of Kansas Health System is just the beginning of a collaboration to empower Kansans to find solutions that work in their local communities."

These efforts are meant to support and augment the work already being done by dedicated physicians, nurses and care providers throughout the state.

The statewide K-State Research and Extension network has locations in all 105 counties and plays a key role in connecting with communities. Community vitality and health have long been a focus of K-State Research and Extension programming, and K-State Research and Extension agents understand the opportunities and challenges in their local communities.

This project will build on the work being done by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/about-us/community/care-collaborative">Care Collaborative</a>, a health system program that originally started to drive better outcomes in stroke, heart attack and sepsis care in rural Kansas. It now reaches 73 counties statewide, providing access to a variety of tools, expertise and resources for rural health care providers. The Care Collaborative, now in its 10th year, has developed programming and tools for quality improvement, behavioral health, diabetes education and new payment models for rural providers to enhance sustainability as the health care landscape changes.

K-State is focusing on health and well-being as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-11/K-State-adopts-Okanagan-Charter112923.html">first Kansas university to adopt the international Okanagan Charter</a>, which calls upon higher education institutions to embed health into university culture and promote health collaboration and action.

<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/105/">K-State 105</a>&nbsp;is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and organizations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.

About The University of Kansas Health System

<a href="http://kansashealthsystem.com/">The University of Kansas Health System</a>&nbsp;is the region's premier academic health system, providing a full range of care. It includes The University of Kansas Physicians, the region's largest multispecialty physician group. The health system is affiliated with the University of Kansas Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions and their leading-edge research projects. In the Kansas City metro area, the health system offers more than 140 hospital and clinic locations, including its flagship hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, a hospital at Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park, hospitals in Olathe and Miami County, and two mental and behavioral health hospitals in the Kansas City area. The health system in Kansas City has received Magnet nursing designation four times in a row for the highest level of care and has ranked every year since 2007 on U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals lists (best in Kansas and Kansas City). It provides the region's most experienced, nationally verified burn center and Level I Trauma Center, as well as a leading transplant program in liver, pancreas, kidney, heart, and blood and marrow. The cancer program is part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, one of 56 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. In addition to Kansas City metro locations, the health system has locations in Great Bend, Topeka and elsewhere. It receives no state or local appropriations, instead relying on operating revenue, bonding authority and philanthropy.

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 </figure>by JENNIFER TIDBALL and LAURA McCARTHY K-State Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Through the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/105">K-State 105 initiative</a>, Kansas State University and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/">The University of Kansas Health System</a>&nbsp;announced today that the organizations are working together to explore ways to support health care in rural Kansas communities. The two organizations made the announcement during a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/105/partners/university-of-kansas-health-system.html">joint news conference</a>.The partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration that brings together the land-grant mission and statewide presence of K-State through K-State Research and Extension with the expertise and experience of the state's only academic health system."As a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/">next-generation land-grant university</a>, Kansas State University has identified community health and well-being as a focus area for engagement and transforming lives in Kansas," said Marshall Stewart, K-State senior vice president and chief of staff. "We are thrilled to collaborate with our colleagues at The University of Kansas Health System and build a K-State 105 partnership that improves health care access for Kansans across the state."Through the K-State 105 partnership, K-State and The University of Kansas Health System will work with the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to meaningfully address health care challenges, particularly in rural Kansas."Access to quality health care is critical for patients, and for their communities," said Bob Page, president and CEO of The University of Kansas Health System. "Our focus starts always with what is best for patients, and providing access to the expertise and resources of the state's only academic health system is one of many ways we are working to provide support across our state."The two organizations are identifying health care areas for initial project focus. Some of these areas could include:• Strategies to keep care local.• Caregiver support for patients with dementia. • Increasing access to digital and telehealth resources. • Programming focused on behavioral health needs in rural communities. • Addressing OB-GYN/high-risk pregnancy provider shortages. • Grant writing and facilitation resources."Communities large and small across Kansas have similar goals —The program will start with pilot projects in areas still being determined through collaboration with communities and with K-State Research and Extension offices.""Through K-State 105, we are building economic prosperity in all 105 counties of Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We know that access to health care is an issue affecting economic and workforce development across Kansas. Our partnership with The University of Kansas Health System is just the beginning of a collaboration to empower Kansans to find solutions that work in their local communities."These efforts are meant to support and augment the work already being done by dedicated physicians, nurses and care providers throughout the state.The statewide K-State Research and Extension network has locations in all 105 counties and plays a key role in connecting with communities. Community vitality and health have long been a focus of K-State Research and Extension programming, and K-State Research and Extension agents understand the opportunities and challenges in their local communities.This project will build on the work being done by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/about-us/community/care-collaborative">Care Collaborative</a>, a health system program that originally started to drive better outcomes in stroke, heart attack and sepsis care in rural Kansas. It now reaches 73 counties statewide, providing access to a variety of tools, expertise and resources for rural health care providers. The Care Collaborative, now in its 10th year, has developed programming and tools for quality improvement, behavioral health, diabetes education and new payment models for rural providers to enhance sustainability as the health care landscape changes.K-State is focusing on health and well-being as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-11/K-State-adopts-Okanagan-Charter112923.html">first Kansas university to adopt the international Okanagan Charter</a>, which calls upon higher education institutions to embed health into university culture and promote health collaboration and action.About K-State 105<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/105/">K-State 105</a>&nbsp;is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and organizations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.About The University of Kansas Health System<a href="http://kansashealthsystem.com/">The University of Kansas Health System</a>&nbsp;is the region's premier academic health system, providing a full range of care. It includes The University of Kansas Physicians, the region's largest multispecialty physician group. The health system is affiliated with the University of Kansas Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions and their leading-edge research projects. In the Kansas City metro area, the health system offers more than 140 hospital and clinic locations, including its flagship hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, a hospital at Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park, hospitals in Olathe and Miami County, and two mental and behavioral health hospitals in the Kansas City area. The health system in Kansas City has received Magnet nursing designation four times in a row for the highest level of care and has ranked every year since 2007 on U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals lists (best in Kansas and Kansas City). It provides the region's most experienced, nationally verified burn center and Level I Trauma Center, as well as a leading transplant program in liver, pancreas, kidney, heart, and blood and marrow. The cancer program is part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, one of 56 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. In addition to Kansas City metro locations, the health system has locations in Great Bend, Topeka and elsewhere. It receives no state or local appropriations, instead relying on operating revenue, bonding authority and philanthropy.

K-State, The University of Kansas Health System partner to support rural health care & communities

BRIAN LEE HAVENS, 46, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Failure to appear; Bond $3,155

ALISHA ROBERT, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $750

KERON DAVON COLBERT, 29, Topeka, Extradition of imprisoned person; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

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.&nbsp;BRIAN LEE HAVENS, 46, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Failure to appear; Bond $3,155ALISHA ROBERT, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $750KERON DAVON COLBERT, 29, Topeka, Extradition of imprisoned person; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

Riley County Arrest Report Apr. 4

RILEY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Wednesday in Manhattan.

A 2011 Ford E450 driven by Bettina Moffith, 29, of Manhattan, a 2018 Subaru Outback driven by Dan Deines, 76, of Manhattan and a 2016 Dodge Caravan driven by William Crawford, 74, Manhattan involved in the multi-vehicle collision&nbsp; at the intersection of Claflin Road and North Seth Child Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Three people involved in the accident were transported to the hospital for what was initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the three were later air-lifted to Stormont Vail Medical Center for continued care as their conditions were upgraded. Moffith was cited for failure to yield at a red light, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; The RCPD released no additional or specific details on the crash.

RILEY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Wednesday in Manhattan.A 2011 Ford E450 driven by Bettina Moffith, 29, of Manhattan, a 2018 Subaru Outback driven by Dan Deines, 76, of Manhattan and a 2016 Dodge Caravan driven by William Crawford, 74, Manhattan involved in the multi-vehicle collision&nbsp; at the intersection of Claflin Road and North Seth Child Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Three people involved in the accident were transported to the hospital for what was initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the three were later air-lifted to Stormont Vail Medical Center for continued care as their conditions were upgraded. Moffith was cited for failure to yield at a red light, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; The RCPD released no additional or specific details on the crash.

Two air-lifted to hospital after 3-vehicle crash in Manhattan

MANHATTAN - On Tuesday, April 2nd, officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Daron Marsean Island Jones, just before 5:30 pm.

The arrest of Jones is connected to an incident from June 2023, where RCPD officers investigated the overdose death of a 25-year-old in Manhattan.

Jones has been charged with&nbsp;distribution of opiates in quantities surpassing 10 units, dissemination of a controlled substance resulting in fatality, and the utilization of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or other Fentanyl-related overdoses are asked to contact RCPD, by either calling 785-537-2112 or by contacting&nbsp;<a href="https://rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD officers continue to investigate this incident.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Tuesday, April 2nd, officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Daron Marsean Island Jones, just before 5:30 pm.The arrest of Jones is connected to an incident from June 2023, where RCPD officers investigated the overdose death of a 25-year-old in Manhattan.Jones has been charged with&nbsp;distribution of opiates in quantities surpassing 10 units, dissemination of a controlled substance resulting in fatality, and the utilization of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation.Anyone with information regarding this incident or other Fentanyl-related overdoses are asked to contact RCPD, by either calling 785-537-2112 or by contacting&nbsp;<a href="https://rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.RCPD officers continue to investigate this incident.

MHK man arrested in connection with June drug-related death 

Catch a break from Mother Nature with moisture this winter? Have a sweet spot with an excellent stand thanks to perfect planting and growth conditions? Kansas Wheat encourages growers with renewed enthusiasm for this year’s harvest to enter the ninth annual National Wheat Yield Contest, which is accepting entries now until May 15 for winter wheat categories.&nbsp;

"We are so thrilled to launch this new website where contestants will find it easier to enter, even using their cell phones," said Anne Osborne, NWF yield contest director, in a&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyuUl-zgtScH4x0gX8F92PSNCluT0l0Pafi4KGycjyqpEnkN-d5PgiB65u83ucBLns41sZmmbVQ-VSGtnopd7ywGoitDABFNxxBC254bbfz7DkYAjECJ1jNzv3Pk_YOYozJa-MBXFnKjT1Hn2Zo_jtDIqRRrhfIEW5s9Au1WF8SmC5i9aEJtHppjw-u2qrcHxTq11sHXR76MaxygbwwbDvJA==&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">press release</a>. "The data analysis is improved on this new website, so we can continue to share production practices that lead to winning yields and top quality."

The National Wheat Yield Contest is organized by the National Wheat Foundation. The 2024 categories include irrigated winter wheat, dryland winter wheat, irrigated spring wheat and dryland spring wheat. The contest will name 26 national winners, including state winners. All national winners will receive a trip to the 2025 Commodity Classic to be held March 2-4, 2025, in Denver.

Contest fields must be at least five continuous acres planted with professionally produced, certified, branded and newly purchased wheat seed. The field must be verified by a third-party supervisor during harvest of the contest field. Entries cost $100, with vouchers available from contest sponsors.&nbsp;

Contest rules also require growers to retain a 10-pound sample of grain from their entry, which will be milled, baked and evaluated for quality if the entry places nationally. For each class, the three highest ranking samples for quality will be recognized and awarded an additional $250.&nbsp;

In last year’s contest, William Noll of Winchester had the top yields for both dryland and irrigated winter wheat categories. His dryland entry of AgriMaxx 516 soft red winter wheat yielded 103.99 bushels per acre, while his irrigated entry of AgriMaxx 505 soft red winter wheat yielded 121.1 bushels per acre. Second prize in the state’s dryland winter wheat category was awarded to Matt Grabbe of Hays with a sample of WestBred WB4792 that yielded 79.18 bushels per acre, the same variety with which he won third place in the previous year’s contest.&nbsp;

Partnering sponsors for the 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest include WestBred, John Deere, BASF, U.S. Wheat Associates, The McGregor Company, Croplan, Limagrain, Ardent Mills, AgriMaxx, Bushel, DynaGro, Eastman, Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association, Mennel, North Carolina Small Grains, Ohio Corn &amp; Wheat, Siemer Milling Company, USG, Grain Craft, Kansas Wheat, Miller Milling, Montana Grain Growers Association, ND Mill &amp; Elevator and PlainsGold. DTN/Progressive Farmer is the competition's official media outlet.

Growers have until May 15 to submit their entries. Enter the National Wheat Yield Contest or learn more about the contest at:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyd556o3bP1cmGAvJ_XAGiim0ZzSNsf99O2SVjiWqiGvWwQ17H9z3q-xxeC5okPdb3-lu18sTcED-PKrUFJNa5Ow==&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">wheatcontest.org</a>&nbsp;Kansas entrants must be members in good standing of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, so renew your membership today at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyjp5rj97AdFZa7YK9fSpZ4or1bWG-g5PUj3EajRuWjmiOSSxGLtO4uWo2HNMMKQfx0qPlHoy2Ev9WXxLKzL2QKi3dy1W6Xf-YAmlh6-q7C6iU8sBxGxvcHK3zEa47aNhaaTfV43kTVFY=&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/KAWG</a>.

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatCatch a break from Mother Nature with moisture this winter? Have a sweet spot with an excellent stand thanks to perfect planting and growth conditions? Kansas Wheat encourages growers with renewed enthusiasm for this year’s harvest to enter the ninth annual National Wheat Yield Contest, which is accepting entries now until May 15 for winter wheat categories.&nbsp;"We are so thrilled to launch this new website where contestants will find it easier to enter, even using their cell phones," said Anne Osborne, NWF yield contest director, in a&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyuUl-zgtScH4x0gX8F92PSNCluT0l0Pafi4KGycjyqpEnkN-d5PgiB65u83ucBLns41sZmmbVQ-VSGtnopd7ywGoitDABFNxxBC254bbfz7DkYAjECJ1jNzv3Pk_YOYozJa-MBXFnKjT1Hn2Zo_jtDIqRRrhfIEW5s9Au1WF8SmC5i9aEJtHppjw-u2qrcHxTq11sHXR76MaxygbwwbDvJA==&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">press release</a>. "The data analysis is improved on this new website, so we can continue to share production practices that lead to winning yields and top quality."The National Wheat Yield Contest is organized by the National Wheat Foundation. The 2024 categories include irrigated winter wheat, dryland winter wheat, irrigated spring wheat and dryland spring wheat. The contest will name 26 national winners, including state winners. All national winners will receive a trip to the 2025 Commodity Classic to be held March 2-4, 2025, in Denver.Contest fields must be at least five continuous acres planted with professionally produced, certified, branded and newly purchased wheat seed. The field must be verified by a third-party supervisor during harvest of the contest field. Entries cost $100, with vouchers available from contest sponsors.&nbsp;Contest rules also require growers to retain a 10-pound sample of grain from their entry, which will be milled, baked and evaluated for quality if the entry places nationally. For each class, the three highest ranking samples for quality will be recognized and awarded an additional $250.&nbsp;In last year’s contest, William Noll of Winchester had the top yields for both dryland and irrigated winter wheat categories. His dryland entry of AgriMaxx 516 soft red winter wheat yielded 103.99 bushels per acre, while his irrigated entry of AgriMaxx 505 soft red winter wheat yielded 121.1 bushels per acre. Second prize in the state’s dryland winter wheat category was awarded to Matt Grabbe of Hays with a sample of WestBred WB4792 that yielded 79.18 bushels per acre, the same variety with which he won third place in the previous year’s contest.&nbsp;Partnering sponsors for the 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest include WestBred, John Deere, BASF, U.S. Wheat Associates, The McGregor Company, Croplan, Limagrain, Ardent Mills, AgriMaxx, Bushel, DynaGro, Eastman, Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association, Mennel, North Carolina Small Grains, Ohio Corn &amp; Wheat, Siemer Milling Company, USG, Grain Craft, Kansas Wheat, Miller Milling, Montana Grain Growers Association, ND Mill &amp; Elevator and PlainsGold. DTN/Progressive Farmer is the competition's official media outlet.Growers have until May 15 to submit their entries. Enter the National Wheat Yield Contest or learn more about the contest at:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyd556o3bP1cmGAvJ_XAGiim0ZzSNsf99O2SVjiWqiGvWwQ17H9z3q-xxeC5okPdb3-lu18sTcED-PKrUFJNa5Ow==&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">wheatcontest.org</a>&nbsp;Kansas entrants must be members in good standing of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, so renew your membership today at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S-w8SuFAKwNn2dmZnw67joeI1nxT_3idB6rX7qG9W8lki9zXQQItOkL-RP0c7YIyjp5rj97AdFZa7YK9fSpZ4or1bWG-g5PUj3EajRuWjmiOSSxGLtO4uWo2HNMMKQfx0qPlHoy2Ev9WXxLKzL2QKi3dy1W6Xf-YAmlh6-q7C6iU8sBxGxvcHK3zEa47aNhaaTfV43kTVFY=&amp;c=J-FPYBzljwNz1DT5-bO15IlUE5YiRQcgcK5wggOdqVeQHhnds6Ki0A==&amp;ch=Ej--KlDs-i9gONVo0hqk355qNKI7l-AqOjpeRCjL0yeEtG5m6ruI7w==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/KAWG</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Wheat Scoop:  National Wheat Yield Contest entries open until May 15

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A Kansas man, who told a 14-year-old girl he wanted to “take a kid’s virginity” after meeting her on Twitter, pled guilty this week to federal child exploitation charges, according to the United State's Attorney.

Andrew Kent, 22, a.k.a. “Leo” and “JeffThePumpkin,” from Manhattan, Kansas, pled guilty this week to one count of sexual exploitation of children. At sentencing, Kent faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years.

“This case demonstrates the importance of knowing not only what your children are doing online, but also with whom they are communicating,” United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said today. “There are dangerous people on the Internet who specifically target children.&nbsp; We will use every tool we have to find those people and bring them to justice, but parents also perform a critical part in educating and monitoring their children’s online activity.”

According to court documents, in January 2023, Kent met a 14-year-old girl from Lynchburg, Virginia, on Twitter. Initially, Kent pretended to be a 20-year-old woman named “Tris.” He used this “Tris” persona to introduce his victim to a young man named “Leo.” In reality, both the “Tris” and “Leo” profiles were controlled by Kent.

Kent told his victim that he was from Roanoke, Virginia, and sent generic pictures of Roanoke in order to further convince her of their geographic proximity to each other.

When they began chatting, the victim informed Kent that she was only 14 years old. Kent told the her that he was 21 years old and that he was interested in meeting her someday in order to “take a kid’s virginity.”

As the conversations progressed, Kent told the 14-year-old that she needed to call him “Daddy,” “Sir,” or “Master,” and then warned her that he might punish her if she failed to do so. Kent also directed violent language at the victim, telling her he wanted to cut her and make her bleed.

After several weeks of chatting, Kent instructed the victim to send him nude photographs and videos of herself, to which she obliged.

On June 16, 2023, Kent was arrested by law enforcement and interviewed by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. At that time, he admitted to using Twitter, Snapchat, and Discord to contact minor girls for the purpose of getting them to send him naked pictures. He often used the “Tris” persona because he found it was easier to get minor girls to talk to him if he pretended to be a young woman.

Kent estimated he solicited and received images of child sexual abuse material from approximately 200 minor girls.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, and the Lynchburg Police Department provided vital assistance.

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 </figure>LYNCHBURG, Va. – A Kansas man, who told a 14-year-old girl he wanted to “take a kid’s virginity” after meeting her on Twitter, pled guilty this week to federal child exploitation charges, according to the United State's Attorney.Andrew Kent, 22, a.k.a. “Leo” and “JeffThePumpkin,” from Manhattan, Kansas, pled guilty this week to one count of sexual exploitation of children. At sentencing, Kent faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years.“This case demonstrates the importance of knowing not only what your children are doing online, but also with whom they are communicating,” United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said today. “There are dangerous people on the Internet who specifically target children.&nbsp; We will use every tool we have to find those people and bring them to justice, but parents also perform a critical part in educating and monitoring their children’s online activity.”According to court documents, in January 2023, Kent met a 14-year-old girl from Lynchburg, Virginia, on Twitter. Initially, Kent pretended to be a 20-year-old woman named “Tris.” He used this “Tris” persona to introduce his victim to a young man named “Leo.” In reality, both the “Tris” and “Leo” profiles were controlled by Kent.Kent told his victim that he was from Roanoke, Virginia, and sent generic pictures of Roanoke in order to further convince her of their geographic proximity to each other.When they began chatting, the victim informed Kent that she was only 14 years old. Kent told the her that he was 21 years old and that he was interested in meeting her someday in order to “take a kid’s virginity.”As the conversations progressed, Kent told the 14-year-old that she needed to call him “Daddy,” “Sir,” or “Master,” and then warned her that he might punish her if she failed to do so. Kent also directed violent language at the victim, telling her he wanted to cut her and make her bleed.After several weeks of chatting, Kent instructed the victim to send him nude photographs and videos of herself, to which she obliged.On June 16, 2023, Kent was arrested by law enforcement and interviewed by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. At that time, he admitted to using Twitter, Snapchat, and Discord to contact minor girls for the purpose of getting them to send him naked pictures. He often used the “Tris” persona because he found it was easier to get minor girls to talk to him if he pretended to be a young woman.Kent estimated he solicited and received images of child sexual abuse material from approximately 200 minor girls.The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, and the Lynchburg Police Department provided vital assistance.

Manhattan man used social media to get sexual photos from minors

CARLOS JAMES APONTE RIVERA, 28, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

DARON MARSEAN ISLAND JONES, 22, Manhattan, Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage &lt;10 units; Distribution of controlled substance; Causing death; Use communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $350,000

JOSEPH DANIEL BROWN, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

YASMIN MARIA AL SHAIBANI, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA&nbsp;63105, 63106, 63107 x2; Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Remains confined to Riley County Jail.

JAVON LEE BURSE, 27, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Johnson County Sheriff's Office on 4/1/2024

MITCHELL ALAN JONES SR, 56, Junction City, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; All Other Larceny; Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 3/28/2024

STEVEN GLEN RENNER II, 41, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Morris County Sheriff's Office on 3/12/2024

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.&nbsp;CARLOS JAMES APONTE RIVERA, 28, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000DARON MARSEAN ISLAND JONES, 22, Manhattan, Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage &lt;10 units; Distribution of controlled substance; Causing death; Use communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $350,000JOSEPH DANIEL BROWN, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000YASMIN MARIA AL SHAIBANI, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA&nbsp;63105, 63106, 63107 x2; Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Remains confined to Riley County Jail.JAVON LEE BURSE, 27, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Johnson County Sheriff's Office on 4/1/2024MITCHELL ALAN JONES SR, 56, Junction City, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; All Other Larceny; Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 3/28/2024STEVEN GLEN RENNER II, 41, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Morris County Sheriff's Office on 3/12/2024

Riley County Arrest Report Apr. 3

RILEY COUNTY - On Monday, a local emergency disaster was declared following a cybersecurity incident, which affected the radio communication system used by Riley County first responders.

911 services within Riley County were not affected by this incident.

On Monday evening, additional support and resources arrived in Riley County from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, including the state's&nbsp;Communication on Wheels (COW) semi-trailer.

The COW is being used to improve radio signal strength in the central part of Riley County as well as the city of Manhattan.

“We are grateful for the partnership with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. The state was quick to provide resources in support of our local emergency services. Their help ensures we can continue responding to emergencies and protecting the community effectively and efficiently until replacement equipment arrives,” explained Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director.&nbsp;

Riley County Emergency Management has ordered replacement equipment for the components within the radio communications system that need to be updated.

The replacement equipment is anticipated to arrive by the end of next week and will be installed upon arrival. Until then, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel will continue to make use of the backup system.&nbsp;

“We’re working to replace equipment as quickly as possible. There are no guarantees about the timeline, but thankfully, we do not anticipate any disruption in services,” said Stukey.&nbsp;

The Riley County Communications Center continues to receive 911 calls, as well as calls on the non-emergent line. Dispatchers continue to use their resources to communicate with emergency responders and can activate the outdoor warning sirens, should the need arise, until replacement equipment is ready.

This incident remains part of an ongoing and open investigation.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - On Monday, a local emergency disaster was declared following a cybersecurity incident, which affected the radio communication system used by Riley County first responders.911 services within Riley County were not affected by this incident.On Monday evening, additional support and resources arrived in Riley County from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, including the state's&nbsp;Communication on Wheels (COW) semi-trailer.<figure>
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 </figure>The COW is being used to improve radio signal strength in the central part of Riley County as well as the city of Manhattan.“We are grateful for the partnership with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. The state was quick to provide resources in support of our local emergency services. Their help ensures we can continue responding to emergencies and protecting the community effectively and efficiently until replacement equipment arrives,” explained Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director.&nbsp;Riley County Emergency Management has ordered replacement equipment for the components within the radio communications system that need to be updated.The replacement equipment is anticipated to arrive by the end of next week and will be installed upon arrival. Until then, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel will continue to make use of the backup system.&nbsp;“We’re working to replace equipment as quickly as possible. There are no guarantees about the timeline, but thankfully, we do not anticipate any disruption in services,” said Stukey.&nbsp;The Riley County Communications Center continues to receive 911 calls, as well as calls on the non-emergent line. Dispatchers continue to use their resources to communicate with emergency responders and can activate the outdoor warning sirens, should the need arise, until replacement equipment is ready.This incident remains part of an ongoing and open investigation.

UPDATE: Additional resources arrive for Riley County Emergency Responders

RILEY COUNTY - The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a mill and overlay project on K-13.

The project begins at the U.S. 24 junction in Riley County and will end 15 miles up the road at the K-16 junction in Pottawatomie County.

A pilot car and flaggers will direct traffic through the work area, as traffic will be reduced to one lane during working hours.

Drivers should expect delays up to 15 minutes while waiting for the pilot car.

Also, while reduced, the traveling lane will be only 13-feet wide, loads wider than 13 feet will need to take alternate routes.

Crews will be working during daylight hours Monday through Friday.

The $3.9 million project is expected to be complete by mid-June by Shilling Construction Co. of Manhattan.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of highway construction projects across Kansas, go to <a href="https://www.kandrive.gov/event/CARS5-6631?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,normalCameras,winterDriving,weatherRadar">www.kandrive.org</a> or call 5-1-1.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a mill and overlay project on K-13.The project begins at the U.S. 24 junction in Riley County and will end 15 miles up the road at the K-16 junction in Pottawatomie County.A pilot car and flaggers will direct traffic through the work area, as traffic will be reduced to one lane during working hours.Drivers should expect delays up to 15 minutes while waiting for the pilot car.Also, while reduced, the traveling lane will be only 13-feet wide, loads wider than 13 feet will need to take alternate routes.Crews will be working during daylight hours Monday through Friday.The $3.9 million project is expected to be complete by mid-June by Shilling Construction Co. of Manhattan.KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of highway construction projects across Kansas, go to <a href="https://www.kandrive.gov/event/CARS5-6631?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,normalCameras,winterDriving,weatherRadar">www.kandrive.org</a> or call 5-1-1.

KDOT: K-13 mill & overlay project continues through June

ANDREA MONSERRATAT AVILA, 29, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Bond $2,000

JOSHUA MICHAEL SUNDBERG, 24, Ogden, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000

NICHOLETTE AISHA ADAMSKI, 23, Ogden, Assault; Bond $2,000

LYDIA MARIE PYLE, 34, Ogden, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $5,000

ETHAN RAY DECKER, 21, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $2,000

SAMANTHA JEANETTE HILBERT, 20, Dwight, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; Shoplifting; Arrested and released on bond by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 3/25/24

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.&nbsp;ANDREA MONSERRATAT AVILA, 29, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Bond $2,000JOSHUA MICHAEL SUNDBERG, 24, Ogden, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000NICHOLETTE AISHA ADAMSKI, 23, Ogden, Assault; Bond $2,000LYDIA MARIE PYLE, 34, Ogden, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $5,000ETHAN RAY DECKER, 21, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $2,000SAMANTHA JEANETTE HILBERT, 20, Dwight, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; Shoplifting; Arrested and released on bond by Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on 3/25/24

Riley County Arrest Report Apr. 2nd

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a> Kansas Reflector

GARDEN CITY — Kansas State University Research and Extension agents are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/army-cutworm-activity-in-western-kansas-584-6">alerting western Kansas farmers</a>&nbsp;and landowners to begin looking for a common springtime pest.

The army cutworm is starting to make an appearance in some wheat and triticale fields in the far western region of the state, said Anthony Zukoff, an entomologist at K-State.

“The army cutworm is … one of the first pests that producers need to start looking for in the spring,” Zukoff said.

Army cutworms also are commonly known by their adult name, miller moths. Zukoff said adult moths fly from the Rocky Mountains into western Kansas from late summer into fall. The moths spend two months laying eggs in fields, especially those that are freshly cultivated or seeded, which begin hatching in spring.

K-State entomologists say that female miller moths can lay up to 1,000 eggs. The cutworm larvae subsist on crop leaves until they grow into adult moths.

After hatching, army cutworm caterpillars immediately start to eat. Farmers can easily spot evidence of cutworms by looking for “windowpane” damage on leaves. The caterpillars will eat a small square portion out of the surface of the leaf, which resembles the shape of a windowpane.

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 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a> Kansas ReflectorGARDEN CITY — Kansas State University Research and Extension agents are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/army-cutworm-activity-in-western-kansas-584-6">alerting western Kansas farmers</a>&nbsp;and landowners to begin looking for a common springtime pest.The army cutworm is starting to make an appearance in some wheat and triticale fields in the far western region of the state, said Anthony Zukoff, an entomologist at K-State.“The army cutworm is … one of the first pests that producers need to start looking for in the spring,” Zukoff said.Army cutworms also are commonly known by their adult name, miller moths. Zukoff said adult moths fly from the Rocky Mountains into western Kansas from late summer into fall. The moths spend two months laying eggs in fields, especially those that are freshly cultivated or seeded, which begin hatching in spring.K-State entomologists say that female miller moths can lay up to 1,000 eggs. The cutworm larvae subsist on crop leaves until they grow into adult moths.<figure>
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 </figure>After hatching, army cutworm caterpillars immediately start to eat. Farmers can easily spot evidence of cutworms by looking for “windowpane” damage on leaves. The caterpillars will eat a small square portion out of the surface of the leaf, which resembles the shape of a windowpane.“If your wheat stand came up thinner than usual during the fall, then you may be more susceptible to (the army cutworm),” Zukoff said.<figure>
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 </figure>The army cutworm is less pesky in eastern Kansas. Zukoff said the caterpillars are prone to diseases that exist within the moisture-rich soils farther east, however miller moths were observed in eastern Kansas last spring.Last fall, a large number of miller moths were trapped by K-State entomologists as part of a monitoring effort established by Zukoff called the Kansas Insect Trapping Network. Almost 2,000 moths were caught in October at one location in western Kansas. Entomologists wrote online that, generally, trap counts of about 800 moths indicate significant caterpillar activity the following spring. Their goal is to collect more data as it’s only their second year for trapping insects.“We don’t know the historic trends for some of these pests, so as we get multiple years of trap data, we can correlate that to potential outbreaks of army cutworms,” Zukoff said. “We can tell ag producers to be on their toes, and we can customize pest management recommendations with several years of data.”The Insect Trapping Network currently includes local extension agents who are building and operating insect traps in their counties, but Zukoff said he has plans to expand the network to include ag producers and landowners.One of the main questions K-State entomologists receive is about how to kill a particular pest. The K-State Entomology Department website offers&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.k-state.edu/kansasbugs/2018/05/11/insect-management-guides-2018/">an insect management guide for every crop and commodity</a>. Zukoff said adult miller moths do not pose a threat to crops, only the young caterpillars, so ag producers don’t need to worry about spraying for the moths.“That would be a waste,” Zukoff said. “We’ll get nightly waves of moths coming from new places. They’re just a nuisance we have to deal with for a few weeks.”