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;

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

ANTHONY EUGENE LEONARD, 44, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

WENDELL LILTON PARRISH, 40, Manhattan, Violation of Court Order; Bond $10,000

DARRELL WAYNE DOTSON, 34, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000

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;IRVING WENDELL NEVELS, 29, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath; .08 or &gt;; Bond $750ANTHONY EUGENE LEONARD, 44, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail<figure>
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 </figure>WENDELL LILTON PARRISH, 40, Manhattan, Violation of Court Order; Bond $10,000DARRELL WAYNE DOTSON, 34, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000

📷: Riley County Arrest Report May 19

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just before 3:30 p.m Tuesday., a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Passat near 4th and Nebraska Street in Holton for an alleged traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal narcotics.  The driver, Amber Dawn Grace, 40, of Blaine, was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just before 3:30 p.m Tuesday., a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Passat near 4th and Nebraska Street in Holton for an alleged traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal narcotics. The driver, Amber Dawn Grace, 40, of Blaine, was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia

Pott. County woman accused of transporting methamphetamine

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

One thing more destructive than the moth may be the cat trying to chase it. The spring season has seen an abundance of army cutworms, more commonly called millers or moths, in central Kansas. The moths may not know it, but Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said the insects are migrating to be bear food.

"That's why we're seeing all these moths," she said. "They're actually migrating up to the mountains. They spend the summer in the mountains, and that's where the grizzly bears will find them. They say their fat content equals about a half-calorie per moth, so grizzly bears can eat up to 40,000 of them in a day as they're preparing over the summer for their winter hibernation."

Boor said moth populations ebb and flow like most things in nature, but dry conditions may be a cause for more of the insects than usual this year. While they can damage certain crops as larvae, that is usually the exception rather than the norm.

"The army cutworm really thrives on winter annuals," Boor said. "Sometimes you'll see army cutworm damage out of wheat and other winter annuals that are out in the field. You can have them in your lawn but that's not as common."

As adults, moths feed on nectar and are a food source for other animals. The term "miller" is used for any moth that arrives in large numbers and applies to various species of the insect.&nbsp;

Female cutworm adults deposit 1,000-3,000 eggs on the soil surface or under dirt clods. Given susceptibility to soil-borne fungi, low soil moisture may reduce fungal activity and result in more larvae making it into adulthood. Larvae tend to eat the tender blades of wheat, but often leave behind the parts that make regrowth possible. When food sources run out, an "army" of larvae may move to find more food sources.

The larvae finish feeding in late April and early May, burrow into the soil, and emerge two to three weeks later as the moth. To avoid daylight, they burrow in cracks and crevices and become a nuisance to property owners. Turning off porch lights at night and replacing white lights with yellow lights can help reduce the number of moths attracted to a residence.

A researcher at Yellowstone has noted the importance of the moths to bear populations, especially as other food sources decline. Reduction in the numbers of moths in the Midwest due to pesticides will impact that food source for bears in the West.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostOne thing more destructive than the moth may be the cat trying to chase it. The spring season has seen an abundance of army cutworms, more commonly called millers or moths, in central Kansas. The moths may not know it, but Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said the insects are migrating to be bear food."That's why we're seeing all these moths," she said. "They're actually migrating up to the mountains. They spend the summer in the mountains, and that's where the grizzly bears will find them. They say their fat content equals about a half-calorie per moth, so grizzly bears can eat up to 40,000 of them in a day as they're preparing over the summer for their winter hibernation."Boor said moth populations ebb and flow like most things in nature, but dry conditions may be a cause for more of the insects than usual this year. While they can damage certain crops as larvae, that is usually the exception rather than the norm."The army cutworm really thrives on winter annuals," Boor said. "Sometimes you'll see army cutworm damage out of wheat and other winter annuals that are out in the field. You can have them in your lawn but that's not as common."As adults, moths feed on nectar and are a food source for other animals. The term "miller" is used for any moth that arrives in large numbers and applies to various species of the insect.&nbsp;Female cutworm adults deposit 1,000-3,000 eggs on the soil surface or under dirt clods. Given susceptibility to soil-borne fungi, low soil moisture may reduce fungal activity and result in more larvae making it into adulthood. Larvae tend to eat the tender blades of wheat, but often leave behind the parts that make regrowth possible. When food sources run out, an "army" of larvae may move to find more food sources.The larvae finish feeding in late April and early May, burrow into the soil, and emerge two to three weeks later as the moth. To avoid daylight, they burrow in cracks and crevices and become a nuisance to property owners. Turning off porch lights at night and replacing white lights with yellow lights can help reduce the number of moths attracted to a residence.A researcher at Yellowstone has noted the importance of the moths to bear populations, especially as other food sources decline. Reduction in the numbers of moths in the Midwest due to pesticides will impact that food source for bears in the West.&nbsp;

Bear food: Moths in Kansas on migration path west

The 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eDzDEA3PiGpusoDsYbcFuzGEOq5JEei5ElATbnpuaSgxI28vka1ukSGh7CnHeWwS5DC4xMWMEIA-El1w-AP3l9ATi_BEY6jMtk816BvTuFFowHxK7zmk_NeFZfGOwdD4tiwZJ-AqQ800-PhT_DLhjG2L0yl7FzXc&amp;c=XcaUVvJfxX2jcvFRA7KxLM1G0-OkuUl3V1AP8JNZoKa79vVkoRIv7Q==&amp;ch=0gg6uIG9I7lpcrTjP6oSLzdUgeNsN8zgDdcXu4XPKQhRrb5WXptnog==" target="_blank">Wheat Quality Council</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eDzDEA3PiGpusoDsYbcFuzGEOq5JEei5ElATbnpuaSgxI28vka1ukSGh7CnHeWwS5DC4xMWMEIA-El1w-AP3l9ATi_BEY6jMtk816BvTuFFowHxK7zmk_NeFZfGOwdD4tiwZJ-AqQ800-PhT_DLhjG2L0yl7FzXc&amp;c=XcaUVvJfxX2jcvFRA7KxLM1G0-OkuUl3V1AP8JNZoKa79vVkoRIv7Q==&amp;ch=0gg6uIG9I7lpcrTjP6oSLzdUgeNsN8zgDdcXu4XPKQhRrb5WXptnog==" target="_blank">’</a>s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on Thursday. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. This year’s tour hosted 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, in 27 vehicles while traveling across the state.

The three-day average calculated yield for the fields that will be harvested was 30 bushels per acre.

While an estimated 8.1 million acres of wheat were planted in the fall, the Kansas wheat crop has suffered from a multi-year drought, which has robbed the state’s yield potential and resulted in many abandoned fields.

The official tour projection for total production of wheat to be harvested in Kansas is 178 million bushels, indicating that tour participants thought abandonment might be quite a bit higher than normal at 26.75%. The production number is the average of estimated predictions from tour participants who gathered information from 652 fields across the state. Based on May 1 conditions, NASS predicted the crop to be higher at 191 million bushels, with a yield of 29 bushels per acre and abandonment at 18.5%.

On Thursday, yields in areas between Wichita and Manhattan were better than what participants had seen earlier on the tour, improving as they moved north, averaging 44.1 bushels per acre.

For fields that have not yet headed out, scouts use an early season formula model to calculate the potential yield of the fields. The model uses an average head weight based on 2013-2022 Kansas wheat objective yield data. For the fields that had already headed, attendees were able to use a late-season formula to calculate yields, based on number of wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. These&nbsp;formulas&nbsp;are provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The formulas do not take into consideration variables such as weed pressure, disease and pests. Tour scouts didn’t see much disease pressure this year with the drought conditions.

The tour captures a moment in time for the yield potential for fields across the state. These fields are still 3-6 weeks from harvest. A lot can happen during that time to affect final yields and production.

The tour is sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council, which is a coordinated effort by breeders, producers and processors to improve wheat and flour quality. The primary goals of the tour are to make connections within the wheat industry, allow participants to meet wheat farmers and see the growing crop and to highlight the agriculture industry.

<figure>
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 </figure>Kansas Wheat CommissionThe 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eDzDEA3PiGpusoDsYbcFuzGEOq5JEei5ElATbnpuaSgxI28vka1ukSGh7CnHeWwS5DC4xMWMEIA-El1w-AP3l9ATi_BEY6jMtk816BvTuFFowHxK7zmk_NeFZfGOwdD4tiwZJ-AqQ800-PhT_DLhjG2L0yl7FzXc&amp;c=XcaUVvJfxX2jcvFRA7KxLM1G0-OkuUl3V1AP8JNZoKa79vVkoRIv7Q==&amp;ch=0gg6uIG9I7lpcrTjP6oSLzdUgeNsN8zgDdcXu4XPKQhRrb5WXptnog==" target="_blank">Wheat Quality Council</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eDzDEA3PiGpusoDsYbcFuzGEOq5JEei5ElATbnpuaSgxI28vka1ukSGh7CnHeWwS5DC4xMWMEIA-El1w-AP3l9ATi_BEY6jMtk816BvTuFFowHxK7zmk_NeFZfGOwdD4tiwZJ-AqQ800-PhT_DLhjG2L0yl7FzXc&amp;c=XcaUVvJfxX2jcvFRA7KxLM1G0-OkuUl3V1AP8JNZoKa79vVkoRIv7Q==&amp;ch=0gg6uIG9I7lpcrTjP6oSLzdUgeNsN8zgDdcXu4XPKQhRrb5WXptnog==" target="_blank">’</a>s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on Thursday. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. This year’s tour hosted 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, in 27 vehicles while traveling across the state.The three-day average calculated yield for the fields that will be harvested was 30 bushels per acre.While an estimated 8.1 million acres of wheat were planted in the fall, the Kansas wheat crop has suffered from a multi-year drought, which has robbed the state’s yield potential and resulted in many abandoned fields.The official tour projection for total production of wheat to be harvested in Kansas is 178 million bushels, indicating that tour participants thought abandonment might be quite a bit higher than normal at 26.75%. The production number is the average of estimated predictions from tour participants who gathered information from 652 fields across the state. Based on May 1 conditions, NASS predicted the crop to be higher at 191 million bushels, with a yield of 29 bushels per acre and abandonment at 18.5%.On Thursday, yields in areas between Wichita and Manhattan were better than what participants had seen earlier on the tour, improving as they moved north, averaging 44.1 bushels per acre.For fields that have not yet headed out, scouts use an early season formula model to calculate the potential yield of the fields. The model uses an average head weight based on 2013-2022 Kansas wheat objective yield data. For the fields that had already headed, attendees were able to use a late-season formula to calculate yields, based on number of wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. These&nbsp;formulas&nbsp;are provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The formulas do not take into consideration variables such as weed pressure, disease and pests. Tour scouts didn’t see much disease pressure this year with the drought conditions.The tour captures a moment in time for the yield potential for fields across the state. These fields are still 3-6 weeks from harvest. A lot can happen during that time to affect final yields and production.The tour is sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council, which is a coordinated effort by breeders, producers and processors to improve wheat and flour quality. The primary goals of the tour are to make connections within the wheat industry, allow participants to meet wheat farmers and see the growing crop and to highlight the agriculture industry.

Abandoned fields, low yields underscore Wheat Tour '23

RUSSELL LUIS ALLEN JR, 41, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $784.00

HEATHER SUE LEHNEN, 33, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $100

TONY EUGENE HENDERSON, 33, Russell, KS, Probation Violation, Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

TERRY WALTER ANDRUSZCZAK, 45, Kansas City, KS, Failure to appear; released to Johnson County Sheriff's Office

GILBERTO RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, 40, Manhattan, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Bond $5,000

BRETT ALAN MOSS, 28, Hutchinson, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Hutchinson Police Department.

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;RUSSELL LUIS ALLEN JR, 41, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $784.00HEATHER SUE LEHNEN, 33, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $100TONY EUGENE HENDERSON, 33, Russell, KS, Probation Violation, Remains confined to the Riley County JailTERRY WALTER ANDRUSZCZAK, 45, Kansas City, KS, Failure to appear; released to Johnson County Sheriff's OfficeGILBERTO RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, 40, Manhattan, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Bond $5,000BRETT ALAN MOSS, 28, Hutchinson, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Hutchinson Police Department.

Riley County Arrest Report May 18

By NATE KING&nbsp; Salina Post

The month of May, what does it make you think about? Summer vacation, community BBQs, road trips to see relatives, going to baseball/softball tournaments, finally packing away your winter coat, or if you are like me celebrating your birthday.

There is however one important day which honors and remembers those men and women who gave their lives in order for us to live in a free country- I'm talking about Memorial Day.&nbsp;

This year, on May 29, the Salina American Legion Post 92 in partnership with the City of Salina, will honor a unique set of veterans, MIA-POWs.&nbsp;

The POW/MIA recognition project was spearheaded by Jason McIntire, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 62 and fellow squadron members Kirk Cibolsk (vice commander) and Adam Hummel (treasure). McIntire came up with the idea last year after wondering how many Salina/Saline County residents became POW/MIAs in the wars, according to Sons of the American Legion Squadron 62.

The 11 POWs from Saline County will be honored with inscribed paving bricks at the site south of the war memorial in Sunset Park. See below for a list of POWs from Saline County.&nbsp;

● Donald A. Achenbach, WWII/AF BS452 BG

● Robert H. Maxey, Korea, Vietnam/Army Co G 32 Regt 7 Div

● Charlie A. Stanley, WWII/Army AF B24 Bomber Pilot

● Ernest V. Swanson, WWII/Army AF ETO 44BG

Additionally, Dennis Pugh, Vietnam, 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th U.S. Air Force, is the only service member from Saline County who remains missing in action. He will be honored with a monument to the south of the war memorial, according to information in the news release.

"I am incredibly moved and honored that Jason and his group did this," Dale Pugh, brother of Major Pugh said. "Not at my suggestion or direction, we have bought some memorials to my brother all around Kansas and all around the country, in fact, but they've been put there because my family wanted them there. Now here's an opportunity for Salina and Saline County to honor one of their own because at least Jason McIntire and the sons of the American Legion believe it was the right thing to do. And so we hope that anyone that goes out to the memorial in the future will actually think about what all those names represent. And the fact that there's kind of a unique recognition of Dennis, because he is in kind of an interesting category being missing an action, it means that you just never found out you don't know."

McIntire and committee members had fundraisers to benefit the project, which will cost more than $10,000.

"To myself, it is very important to not only learn history but also to remember those who have fought and died to give people the freedom we have today. The POW/MIA monument we are building, thanks those veterans from Salina/Saline county and to make sure they are never forgotten," McIntire said.

Also in attendance for the Memorial Day ceremony will be Ann Mills-Griffiths, chairman of the board of directors of the National League of POW/MIA Families. She will offer her presentation at 6 p.m. May 28 at the American/Legion Post 62/VFW Post 1432.

Commander James B. Mills, USNR, Mills-Griffiths’ brother, was listed as MIA on Sept. 21, 1966, when the Navy F4B on which he served as Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) disappeared on a night, low-flying bombing mission over North Vietnam.  He was on his second tour, assigned to Fighter Squadron 21, USS Coral Sea.

According to information from Veterans Affairs, 140,000 American service members were captured and served time as POWs, and more than 81,500 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts. Out of the more than 81,500 missing, 75 percent of the losses are located in the Indo-Pacific, and more than 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e. ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.).

<div><iframe title="Dale Pugh, Brother of POW MIA Maj. Dennis Pugh" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bzzdg-140148e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b"></iframe></div>By NATE KING&nbsp; Salina PostThe month of May, what does it make you think about? Summer vacation, community BBQs, road trips to see relatives, going to baseball/softball tournaments, finally packing away your winter coat, or if you are like me celebrating your birthday.There is however one important day which honors and remembers those men and women who gave their lives in order for us to live in a free country- I'm talking about Memorial Day.&nbsp;This year, on May 29, the Salina American Legion Post 92 in partnership with the City of Salina, will honor a unique set of veterans, MIA-POWs.&nbsp;The POW/MIA recognition project was spearheaded by Jason McIntire, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 62 and fellow squadron members Kirk Cibolsk (vice commander) and Adam Hummel (treasure). McIntire came up with the idea last year after wondering how many Salina/Saline County residents became POW/MIAs in the wars, according to Sons of the American Legion Squadron 62.The 11 POWs from Saline County will be honored with inscribed paving bricks at the site south of the war memorial in Sunset Park. See below for a list of POWs from Saline County.&nbsp;● Lewis J. Wehr, WWII/Army 31INF● Donald A. Achenbach, WWII/AF BS452 BG● James Cole, WWII/Air Force● Harold Fulton, WWII/Army AF 15AF● Wilbur D. Gott, WWII/Army 28INF● Robert H. Maxey, Korea, Vietnam/Army Co G 32 Regt 7 Div● Thomas A. McGinness, WWII/Army● Vernon K. Rawlings, WWII/8AF 92BG● Kenneth Schoshke, WWII/Army 34INF● Charlie A. Stanley, WWII/Army AF B24 Bomber Pilot● Ernest V. Swanson, WWII/Army AF ETO 44BG<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681691275351.jpeg" alt="Major Dennis Pugh the day before his aircraft was shot down on March 19, 1970.&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Additionally, Dennis Pugh, Vietnam, 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th U.S. Air Force, is the only service member from Saline County who remains missing in action. He will be honored with a monument to the south of the war memorial, according to information in the news release."I am incredibly moved and honored that Jason and his group did this," Dale Pugh, brother of Major Pugh said. "Not at my suggestion or direction, we have bought some memorials to my brother all around Kansas and all around the country, in fact, but they've been put there because my family wanted them there. Now here's an opportunity for Salina and Saline County to honor one of their own because at least Jason McIntire and the sons of the American Legion believe it was the right thing to do. And so we hope that anyone that goes out to the memorial in the future will actually think about what all those names represent. And the fact that there's kind of a unique recognition of Dennis, because he is in kind of an interesting category being missing an action, it means that you just never found out you don't know."McIntire and committee members had fundraisers to benefit the project, which will cost more than $10,000."To myself, it is very important to not only learn history but also to remember those who have fought and died to give people the freedom we have today. The POW/MIA monument we are building, thanks those veterans from Salina/Saline county and to make sure they are never forgotten," McIntire said.Also in attendance for the Memorial Day ceremony will be Ann Mills-Griffiths, chairman of the board of directors of the National League of POW/MIA Families. She will offer her presentation at 6 p.m. May 28 at the American/Legion Post 62/VFW Post 1432.Commander James B. Mills, USNR, Mills-Griffiths’ brother, was listed as MIA on Sept. 21, 1966, when the Navy F4B on which he served as Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) disappeared on a night, low-flying bombing mission over North Vietnam. He was on his second tour, assigned to Fighter Squadron 21, USS Coral Sea.According to information from Veterans Affairs, 140,000 American service members were captured and served time as POWs, and more than 81,500 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts. Out of the more than 81,500 missing, 75 percent of the losses are located in the Indo-Pacific, and more than 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e. ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.).

🎙King in the Community: Dale Pugh, brother of MIA/POW Dennis Pugh

Approximately 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, traveled in 27 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s 65th Annual Hard Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour.

Many tour participants had never stepped foot in a wheat field before and had only seen these Kansas plains from the window seat of passing airplane. These are the millers, bakers, food processors and traders who buy the wheat that Kansas farmers grow. If these fields make it to harvest, the resulting crop will go into breads, but also a number of other food items and restaurants. This tour gives Kansas farmers the chance to interact with and influence their customers around the globe, on the tour, as well as at the #wheattour23 hashtag.

Tuesday’s cars of wheat tour scouts made 318 stops at wheat fields across north central, central and northwest Kansas, and into southern counties in Nebraska. The calculated yield is based on what scouts saw at this point in time. A lot can happen between now and harvest. The calculated yield from all cars was 29.8 bushels per acre, which was nearly 10 bushels lower than the yield of 39.5 bushels per acre from the same routes in 2022.

Every tour participant makes yield calculations at each stop based on three different area samplings per field. These individual estimates are averaged with the rest of their route mates, and eventually added to a formula that produces a final yield estimate for the areas along the routes. While yields tend to be the spotlight of the Wheat Quality Tour, the real benefit is the ability to network among the ‘grain chain.’

More than half the participants had not been on the tour before. They were shown how to take yield measurements from tour alumni, using the formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This formula is based on 2012-2022 Kansas wheat objective yield data. Farmers can calculate their own field estimates using the same formula with instructions at kswheat.com.

Antonio Busqueta Griera, from Bimbo Bakeries in Mexico, traveled to Kansas to attend this year’s tour for the first time. His company bakes with Kansas wheat, but he had never been to a farm. He got the opportunity to learn more about farming by visiting with farmer Chris Tanner from Norton.

First time wheat tourist, James Lewis with Bay State Milling had never been in a wheat field. Scott Alvarado from Miller Milling also experienced his first wheat field.

Statewide, based on May 1 conditions, Kansas' 2023 winter wheat crop is forecast at 191.4 million bushels, down 42.8 million bushels from last year's crop, according to NASS. Average yield is forecast at 29 bushels per acre, down 8 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 6.60 million acres, off planted acres of 8.1 million acres. This would be 81% of the planted acres, below the 10-year average of 93% harvested.

For the week ending May 15, 2022, Kansas winter wheat condition rated 34% very poor, 34% poor, 22% fair, 9% good, and 1% excellent. Winter wheat jointed was 87%, behind 92% last year, and near 91% for the five-year average. Headed was 54%, near 56% last year, but ahead of 49% average.

Lon Frahm and family hosted the Tuesday evening group discussion and dinner at his sixth-generation farm, Frahm Farmland in Thomas County. He offered tour participants tours of his modern family farm operation.

Drought and variability were the main topics for the first day’s wrap up of wheat tour. Stand establishment was spotty last fall, and the crop is thin and short. There were several abandoned fields between Manhattan and Colby. Fields began to turn more brown as groups go farther west. Manhattan and Salina had a large fraction of freeze damaged fields on Tuesday's trip west.

Jeanne Falk-Jones, Kansas State University Multi-County Agronomy Specialist, reported there are variable strands in the area, with several not emerging until this spring. Some spots had emergency tillage over winter to prevent them from blowing. Variable conditions are due some to management, but mostly due to Mother Nature and drought conditions. Some no-till fields with thick residue wheat had some winterkill and winter injury. Wheat fields showed really dry conditions and really cold temperatures which had a detrimental effect. Participants did not report much disease and insects because of drought. There were a few spots with brown wheat mites but rain drowned them and suppressed populations. While there were some areas with decent wheat, the poorer wheat outnumbered the good. Ample producers may have called crop adjusters due to wheat being emerged throughout the spring that leads to very low yield potential.

Romulo Lollato, with Kansas State University Research and Extension gave a report on his findings from day one. Historically, the eastern part of the state is showing a very low yield based on the region’s potential.

Due to the combination of drought and cold temperatures over winter, the central portion of the state is in really tough shape.

“Personally, I haven’t seen this many abandoned fields over the past eight years I’ve been on tour. As participants leave tomorrow to head south, it is actually going to be in tough shape,” Lollato says.

Lollato said the condition is in a little better shape in the northwest from the recent showers.

There is a vast difference between in cropping systems in the central and western parts of the state, compared to after corn and soybeans and after fallow.

Growers across the state can make variety selections, crop rotations and fallow systems that can affect yield potential; however, the largest impact is mother nature and drought. Standard deviations can be used to make the yield model closer to estimates.

The crop that we will see tomorrow will be farther along, due to using the late system formula. Zeroed out fields will not be included in yield calculations. Those fields will be taken into account in abandonment.

The southern part of the route saw more freeze damage because the crop was farther along.

There were reports of extremely short wheat heading out at 8 to 10 inches. There will be extreme yield reductions and harvest will be difficult. The first indication of limited yield potential is lack of biomass. The question of the year will be how short can harvest be?

If there was any good news from day 1, it’s that there was very little disease pressure. There haven’t been reports of stripe rust in the area because of the lack of moisture.

In addition to Kansas reports, scouts from Nebraska and Colorado met the group in Colby to give reports from their states.

Royce Schaneman, executive director of the Nebraska Wheat Board, reported that the entire state of Nebraska received about 1” or more of rain last week. Statewide yield is estimated at 29.6 bushels per acre, down from an average of 48 bushels per acre. Planted acres are 1.1 million, and Schaneman said they expect 90% to be harvested.

Brad Erker, executive director of Colorado Wheat, wasn’t able to attend, but submitted a written report. The May 1 NASS report estimated 49.5 million bushels and a 30 bushel yield. Erker’s report estimates this to be slightly higher at 32 bushel yield and 54 million bushels, due to the rainfall the second week of May.

These estimates are for this year’s hard winter wheat crop during this current snapshot in time.

Wheat Tour 23 continues Wednesday with six routes between Colby and Wichita, Kansas.

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 </figure>Kansas Wheat CommissionApproximately 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, traveled in 27 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s 65th Annual Hard Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour.Many tour participants had never stepped foot in a wheat field before and had only seen these Kansas plains from the window seat of passing airplane. These are the millers, bakers, food processors and traders who buy the wheat that Kansas farmers grow. If these fields make it to harvest, the resulting crop will go into breads, but also a number of other food items and restaurants. This tour gives Kansas farmers the chance to interact with and influence their customers around the globe, on the tour, as well as at the #wheattour23 hashtag.Tuesday’s cars of wheat tour scouts made 318 stops at wheat fields across north central, central and northwest Kansas, and into southern counties in Nebraska. The calculated yield is based on what scouts saw at this point in time. A lot can happen between now and harvest. The calculated yield from all cars was 29.8 bushels per acre, which was nearly 10 bushels lower than the yield of 39.5 bushels per acre from the same routes in 2022.Every tour participant makes yield calculations at each stop based on three different area samplings per field. These individual estimates are averaged with the rest of their route mates, and eventually added to a formula that produces a final yield estimate for the areas along the routes. While yields tend to be the spotlight of the Wheat Quality Tour, the real benefit is the ability to network among the ‘grain chain.’More than half the participants had not been on the tour before. They were shown how to take yield measurements from tour alumni, using the formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This formula is based on 2012-2022 Kansas wheat objective yield data. Farmers can calculate their own field estimates using the same formula with instructions at kswheat.com.Antonio Busqueta Griera, from Bimbo Bakeries in Mexico, traveled to Kansas to attend this year’s tour for the first time. His company bakes with Kansas wheat, but he had never been to a farm. He got the opportunity to learn more about farming by visiting with farmer Chris Tanner from Norton.First time wheat tourist, James Lewis with Bay State Milling had never been in a wheat field. Scott Alvarado from Miller Milling also experienced his first wheat field.Statewide, based on May 1 conditions, Kansas' 2023 winter wheat crop is forecast at 191.4 million bushels, down 42.8 million bushels from last year's crop, according to NASS. Average yield is forecast at 29 bushels per acre, down 8 bushels from last year. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 6.60 million acres, off planted acres of 8.1 million acres. This would be 81% of the planted acres, below the 10-year average of 93% harvested.For the week ending May 15, 2022, Kansas winter wheat condition rated 34% very poor, 34% poor, 22% fair, 9% good, and 1% excellent. Winter wheat jointed was 87%, behind 92% last year, and near 91% for the five-year average. Headed was 54%, near 56% last year, but ahead of 49% average.Lon Frahm and family hosted the Tuesday evening group discussion and dinner at his sixth-generation farm, Frahm Farmland in Thomas County. He offered tour participants tours of his modern family farm operation.Drought and variability were the main topics for the first day’s wrap up of wheat tour. Stand establishment was spotty last fall, and the crop is thin and short. There were several abandoned fields between Manhattan and Colby. Fields began to turn more brown as groups go farther west. Manhattan and Salina had a large fraction of freeze damaged fields on Tuesday's trip west.Jeanne Falk-Jones, Kansas State University Multi-County Agronomy Specialist, reported there are variable strands in the area, with several not emerging until this spring. Some spots had emergency tillage over winter to prevent them from blowing. Variable conditions are due some to management, but mostly due to Mother Nature and drought conditions. Some no-till fields with thick residue wheat had some winterkill and winter injury. Wheat fields showed really dry conditions and really cold temperatures which had a detrimental effect. Participants did not report much disease and insects because of drought. There were a few spots with brown wheat mites but rain drowned them and suppressed populations. While there were some areas with decent wheat, the poorer wheat outnumbered the good. Ample producers may have called crop adjusters due to wheat being emerged throughout the spring that leads to very low yield potential.Romulo Lollato, with Kansas State University Research and Extension gave a report on his findings from day one. Historically, the eastern part of the state is showing a very low yield based on the region’s potential.Due to the combination of drought and cold temperatures over winter, the central portion of the state is in really tough shape.“Personally, I haven’t seen this many abandoned fields over the past eight years I’ve been on tour. As participants leave tomorrow to head south, it is actually going to be in tough shape,” Lollato says.Lollato said the condition is in a little better shape in the northwest from the recent showers.There is a vast difference between in cropping systems in the central and western parts of the state, compared to after corn and soybeans and after fallow.Growers across the state can make variety selections, crop rotations and fallow systems that can affect yield potential; however, the largest impact is mother nature and drought. Standard deviations can be used to make the yield model closer to estimates.The crop that we will see tomorrow will be farther along, due to using the late system formula. Zeroed out fields will not be included in yield calculations. Those fields will be taken into account in abandonment.The southern part of the route saw more freeze damage because the crop was farther along.There were reports of extremely short wheat heading out at 8 to 10 inches. There will be extreme yield reductions and harvest will be difficult. The first indication of limited yield potential is lack of biomass. The question of the year will be how short can harvest be?If there was any good news from day 1, it’s that there was very little disease pressure. There haven’t been reports of stripe rust in the area because of the lack of moisture.In addition to Kansas reports, scouts from Nebraska and Colorado met the group in Colby to give reports from their states.Royce Schaneman, executive director of the Nebraska Wheat Board, reported that the entire state of Nebraska received about 1” or more of rain last week. Statewide yield is estimated at 29.6 bushels per acre, down from an average of 48 bushels per acre. Planted acres are 1.1 million, and Schaneman said they expect 90% to be harvested.Brad Erker, executive director of Colorado Wheat, wasn’t able to attend, but submitted a written report. The May 1 NASS report estimated 49.5 million bushels and a 30 bushel yield. Erker’s report estimates this to be slightly higher at 32 bushel yield and 54 million bushels, due to the rainfall the second week of May.These estimates are for this year’s hard winter wheat crop during this current snapshot in time.Wheat Tour 23 continues Wednesday with six routes between Colby and Wichita, Kansas.

Wheat Tour 2023 - Day 1

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - The City of Manhattan has announced that Bayer Construction will begin the roundabout replacement project on Kimball Avenue at Grand Mere Parkway on Monday, May 22nd.

The replacement project will take place in multiple phases.

The roundabout and intersection will be completely closed to traffic during the first phase of the reconstruction project, while a temporary fly-through route will be constructed.

Detours will be marked using Anderson Avenue and Hudson Drive, along with Vanesta and Colbert Hills Drives.

Phase one is expected to be completed in August. Following completion of the project, the fly-through will be available for traffic access through the construction area.

<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m17!1m12!1m3!1d3738.8027935100818!2d-96.64273191067416!3d39.20164205563529!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m2!1m1!2zMznCsDEyJzA1LjkiTiA5NsKwMzgnMTYuMyJX!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1684359210981!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - The City of Manhattan has announced that Bayer Construction will begin the roundabout replacement project on Kimball Avenue at Grand Mere Parkway on Monday, May 22nd.The replacement project will take place in multiple phases.The roundabout and intersection will be completely closed to traffic during the first phase of the reconstruction project, while a temporary fly-through route will be constructed.<figure>
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Work starts on Grandmere roundabout replacement on May 22

EMPORIA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use of Kansas’ most recreationally valuable fish. Data collected during this study will give Fisheries biologists a better understanding of fish movement within reservoirs and fish passage downstream through reservoir dams, according to a media release from KDWP.

Biologists will be implanting 15 acoustic transmitters in the following species at Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs:

These transmitters will allow biologists to monitor fish movement over the next several years. Fish fitted with the acoustic transmitters will be externally marked with a small purple vinyl tag affixed just below the dorsal fin. Each tag is labeled with “KSU RESEARCH – PLEASE RELEASE” on one side and a tag ID number with contact information on the other. Because of the limited number of tagged fish, it is imperative that anglers release all fish affixed with the purple tag. Since external tags can sometimes dislodge, anglers are also encouraged to thoroughly examine captured fish for a small 1- to 2-inch incision scar, possibly with sutures, near the pectoral fins.

In addition to transmitters, underwater receivers will also be utilized and have been placed in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs, as well as the Republican, Big Blue, Kansas, and Smoky Hill rivers. Receivers are placed on mooring lines marked by yellow or orange bullet floats with white stickers labeled “FISH RESEARCH EQUIPMENT – DO NOT DISTURB.” These receivers are deep underwater and continuously “listen” for telemetered fish, allowing biologists to know when a specific fish was near each receiver.

This collaborative effort with KSU complements earlier blue catfish tagging studies conducted by KDWP in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs. Fish tagged in the earlier studies are marked with an orange or yellow tag and do not have implanted transmitters; these fish may be harvested if they meet the legal length requirements.

Data collected from tagged fish is crucial for biologists to manage fisheries and assist in future angling success. Anglers should report the catch and release date, and location, of fish with purple tags to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kgido@ksu.edu" target="_blank">kgido@ksu.edu</a>. If a blue catfish with an orange or yellow tag is caught, please instead call (620) 342-0658 to report the catch.

<figure>
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 </figure>EMPORIA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use of Kansas’ most recreationally valuable fish. Data collected during this study will give Fisheries biologists a better understanding of fish movement within reservoirs and fish passage downstream through reservoir dams, according to a media release from KDWP.Biologists will be implanting 15 acoustic transmitters in the following species at Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs:<ul>
 <li>Blue catfish</li><li>Channel catfish</li><li>Walleye</li><li>Saugeye</li>
 </ul>These transmitters will allow biologists to monitor fish movement over the next several years. Fish fitted with the acoustic transmitters will be externally marked with a small purple vinyl tag affixed just below the dorsal fin. Each tag is labeled with “KSU RESEARCH – PLEASE RELEASE” on one side and a tag ID number with contact information on the other. Because of the limited number of tagged fish, it is imperative that anglers release all fish affixed with the purple tag. Since external tags can sometimes dislodge, anglers are also encouraged to thoroughly examine captured fish for a small 1- to 2-inch incision scar, possibly with sutures, near the pectoral fins.In addition to transmitters, underwater receivers will also be utilized and have been placed in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs, as well as the Republican, Big Blue, Kansas, and Smoky Hill rivers. Receivers are placed on mooring lines marked by yellow or orange bullet floats with white stickers labeled “FISH RESEARCH EQUIPMENT – DO NOT DISTURB.” These receivers are deep underwater and continuously “listen” for telemetered fish, allowing biologists to know when a specific fish was near each receiver.This collaborative effort with KSU complements earlier blue catfish tagging studies conducted by KDWP in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs. Fish tagged in the earlier studies are marked with an orange or yellow tag and do not have implanted transmitters; these fish may be harvested if they meet the legal length requirements.Data collected from tagged fish is crucial for biologists to manage fisheries and assist in future angling success. Anglers should report the catch and release date, and location, of fish with purple tags to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kgido@ksu.edu" target="_blank">kgido@ksu.edu</a>. If a blue catfish with an orange or yellow tag is caught, please instead call (620) 342-0658 to report the catch.

Fish telemetry project underway at Tuttle Creek, Milford Reservoirs

RILEY COUNTY - On Saturday, June 3rd, the Riley County Health Department will host the second annual Community Baby Shower from 9:00 am to 11:30am.

The event will be held at the Family and Child Resource Center at&nbsp; Claflin Ave, enter at the east entrance of the building.

The event will be held rain or shine, registration is not required but is highly recommended.

Families completing the safe sleep training may receive a safe sleep bundle while supplies last.

A safe sleep bundle includes a pack and play, safe sleep sack and a pacifier.&nbsp;

The Safe Sleep training and resources will be available in both English and Spanish at the event.

Resources available during the event are intended for families of infants and children up to 12 months of age.

Registration can be done by calling 785-776-4779 ext. 7621 or filling out the online registration forms:&nbsp;

Registration forms in ENGLISH at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=61d5c862e0&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://pdf.ac/15UMBJ</a> Registration forms in SPANISH at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=8da1c4f5d4&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://pdf.ac/2nnKJL</a> Note - registration forms are filled out on PDF filler. They are easier to complete on a computer but can also be filled out on a mobile device.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Partners from across the community will be on hand with additional parenting resources and educational materials.

“Educating the community on safe sleep is a priority for the Maternal and Child Health program,” said Breva Spencer, Maternal and Child Health Supervisor. “Based off last year’s Community Baby Shower data, the event was a success as there were statistically significant changes in participants’ intention to sleep their baby on their back after the event. Additionally, there was a higher than usual increase in knowledge of local resources for tobacco cessation and breastfeeding. We hope the event will bring education and awareness and decrease sleep-related deaths in Riley County by providing safe sleep bundles to the community.”&nbsp;

A grant from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation has made it possible for the Riley County Health Department to host this event.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - On Saturday, June 3rd, the Riley County Health Department will host the second annual Community Baby Shower from 9:00 am to 11:30am.The event will be held at the Family and Child Resource Center at&nbsp; Claflin Ave, enter at the east entrance of the building.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m17!1m12!1m3!1d2037.0612953995378!2d-96.59296420969062!3d39.19236630079535!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m2!1m1!2zMznCsDExJzMyLjgiTiA5NsKwMzUnMjkuMSJX!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1684335900592!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The event will be held rain or shine, registration is not required but is highly recommended.Families completing the safe sleep training may receive a safe sleep bundle while supplies last.A safe sleep bundle includes a pack and play, safe sleep sack and a pacifier.&nbsp;The Safe Sleep training and resources will be available in both English and Spanish at the event.Resources available during the event are intended for families of infants and children up to 12 months of age.Registration can be done by calling 785-776-4779 ext. 7621 or filling out the online registration forms:&nbsp;Registration forms in ENGLISH at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=61d5c862e0&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://pdf.ac/15UMBJ</a> Registration forms in SPANISH at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=8da1c4f5d4&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://pdf.ac/2nnKJL</a> Note - registration forms are filled out on PDF filler. They are easier to complete on a computer but can also be filled out on a mobile device.&nbsp; &nbsp;Partners from across the community will be on hand with additional parenting resources and educational materials.“Educating the community on safe sleep is a priority for the Maternal and Child Health program,” said Breva Spencer, Maternal and Child Health Supervisor. “Based off last year’s Community Baby Shower data, the event was a success as there were statistically significant changes in participants’ intention to sleep their baby on their back after the event. Additionally, there was a higher than usual increase in knowledge of local resources for tobacco cessation and breastfeeding. We hope the event will bring education and awareness and decrease sleep-related deaths in Riley County by providing safe sleep bundles to the community.”&nbsp;A grant from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation has made it possible for the Riley County Health Department to host this event.

Riley County Health Department to host Community Baby Shower

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teen for an alleged violent attack.

Just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 2100 block of Mike Pl. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 A 16-year-old girl reported two 16-year-old girls came into her house and began physically fighting her, knocking her unconscious. 

The victim was transported to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries. Keeghan Rayburn, of Ogden, and Scarlett Mercado, of Manhattan, both 16 were arrested in connection on a requested charge of aggravated battery and release to guardians.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teen for an alleged violent attack.Just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 2100 block of Mike Pl. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A 16-year-old girl reported two 16-year-old girls came into her house and began physically fighting her, knocking her unconscious. The victim was transported to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries. Keeghan Rayburn, of Ogden, and Scarlett Mercado, of Manhattan, both 16 were arrested in connection on a requested charge of aggravated battery and release to guardians.

RCPD: Two 16-year-old girls accused of battering teen

MANHATTAN - The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has announce the new director of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit Manhattan.

Marcia Rozell was announced as the new director by Jason Smith, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting held Tuesday.

Most recently, Rozell served as the Sports and Leisure Sales Manager and has worked with the CVB since 2008 in a variety of roles.

Rozell replaces long-time director, Karen Hibbard who retired earlier this year.

“After interviewing candidates with a variety of experiences from locations across the region, it became clear that Marcia was the best candidate to lead our program into the future,” Smith said. “She has a strong passion for Manhattan and will bring that passion to her new role. We are at a critical point in our community with new assets being built that will attract visitors from across the world. Marcia is the right person to lead the organization in this transition and I look forward to seeing what the next few years will bring for our community.”

An avid outdoors adventure seeker, Rozell, loves promoting Manhattan to visitors, and as the Director of Visit Manhattan, she will lead the daily activities to promote tourism to the region, and lead Manhattan's tourism organization.

As a division of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Manhattan and its activities are funded by the transient guest taxes through a contract with the City of Manhattan.

“Visit Manhattan has a solid foundation on which we can build to reach even more visitors to experience our amazing community,” Rozell said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead our tourism team in the role of Director. I look forward to finding new and creative ways to promote our vibrant community and to connect our out-of-town guests with our local businesses.”

Rozell and her husband, Tim have two dogs and two grown, married children who live around the world.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN - The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has announce the new director of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit Manhattan.Marcia Rozell was announced as the new director by Jason Smith, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting held Tuesday.Most recently, Rozell served as the Sports and Leisure Sales Manager and has worked with the CVB since 2008 in a variety of roles.Rozell replaces long-time director, Karen Hibbard who retired earlier this year.“After interviewing candidates with a variety of experiences from locations across the region, it became clear that Marcia was the best candidate to lead our program into the future,” Smith said. “She has a strong passion for Manhattan and will bring that passion to her new role. We are at a critical point in our community with new assets being built that will attract visitors from across the world. Marcia is the right person to lead the organization in this transition and I look forward to seeing what the next few years will bring for our community.”An avid outdoors adventure seeker, Rozell, loves promoting Manhattan to visitors, and as the Director of Visit Manhattan, she will lead the daily activities to promote tourism to the region, and lead Manhattan's tourism organization.As a division of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Manhattan and its activities are funded by the transient guest taxes through a contract with the City of Manhattan.“Visit Manhattan has a solid foundation on which we can build to reach even more visitors to experience our amazing community,” Rozell said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead our tourism team in the role of Director. I look forward to finding new and creative ways to promote our vibrant community and to connect our out-of-town guests with our local businesses.”Rozell and her husband, Tim have two dogs and two grown, married children who live around the world.

Rozell to lead Manhattan Convention & Visitor Bureau

KEEGHAN DIANE RAYBURN, 16, Ogden, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

SCARLETT, ALENA MERCADO, 16, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

PERCY CHARLES DAVIS, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

ALVIN JAMES MASON, 39, Abilene, Failure to appear x3; Bond $201,000

STERLING CHARS CRAIG, 39, Kansas City, MO, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000

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;KEEGHAN DIANE RAYBURN, 16, Ogden, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianSCARLETT, ALENA MERCADO, 16, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianPERCY CHARLES DAVIS, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail<figure>
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 </figure>ALVIN JAMES MASON, 39, Abilene, Failure to appear x3; Bond $201,000<figure>
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 </figure>STERLING CHARS CRAIG, 39, Kansas City, MO, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000

📷: Riley County Arrest Report May 17

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged identity theft.

Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for identity theft and theft by deception in the 800 block of Davis Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;A 67-year-old man reported he received a call from someone posing as a bank representative and relayed personal information to the person who then transferred money out of his bank account. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.&nbsp;

Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers.</a>&nbsp;Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged identity theft.Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for identity theft and theft by deception in the 800 block of Davis Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;A 67-year-old man reported he received a call from someone posing as a bank representative and relayed personal information to the person who then transferred money out of his bank account. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers.</a>&nbsp;Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Man lost $4000 after call from fake bank representative

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A man who traveled from North Carolina to meet an underage girl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday in district court, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.

Derrick Yarnell Mayfield, 21, was sentenced to 41 months in prison, must register as a sex offender for life and have lifetime post release supervision.

In October of 2022, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child.

Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee.&nbsp; Investigators made contact with Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.

Mayfield flew from North Carolina to meet the young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield had originally made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.

Mayfield was originally held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records. Deputies took the child into protective custody.

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 </figure>WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A man who traveled from North Carolina to meet an underage girl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday in district court, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.Derrick Yarnell Mayfield, 21, was sentenced to 41 months in prison, must register as a sex offender for life and have lifetime post release supervision.In October of 2022, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child.Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee.&nbsp; Investigators made contact with Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.Mayfield flew from North Carolina to meet the young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield had originally made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.Mayfield was originally held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records. Deputies took the child into protective custody.

Man who who came to Kan. to meet underage girl is going to prison

MARSHALL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Tuesday in Marshall County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert D.&nbsp;Bernt, 60, Phillips, Nebraska, was eastbound on Kansas 9 just west of 2nd Terrace negotiating a curve. 

The vehicle traveled onto the south shoulder. The driver lost control and the semi overturned onto the passenger side.

EMS transported Bernt to Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

MARSHALL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Tuesday in Marshall County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert D.&nbsp;Bernt, 60, Phillips, Nebraska, was eastbound on Kansas 9 just west of 2nd Terrace negotiating a curve. The vehicle traveled onto the south shoulder. The driver lost control and the semi overturned onto the passenger side.EMS transported Bernt to Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Driver hospitalized after semi overturns

MANHATTAN - On Friday, May 19, McCain Auditorium will host the Thundering Cats Big Band with the performance beginning at 7:30pm.

In 2009, the Thundering Cats Big Band was founded in Manhattan.

The band consists of local musicians from all walks of life with the goal of keeping big band music alive.

Directed by Frederick Burrack, the Thundering Cats Big Band performs in the Spring and Fall for community events and supports educational and outreach programs through McCain Auditorium.

This concert is also to provide the opportunity for community members to sing with the big band in a grand event on the McCain Stage.&nbsp;Approximately 16 singers from around the community will be singing songs like “Misty,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Satin Doll” and many other favorites. The band will be playing “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Bill Bailey,” and more.

Tickets are $10 per person plus fees and taxes and are available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the Ticket Office in the newly expanded McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone, 785-532-6428, during the same hours.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Friday, May 19, McCain Auditorium will host the Thundering Cats Big Band with the performance beginning at 7:30pm.In 2009, the Thundering Cats Big Band was founded in Manhattan.The band consists of local musicians from all walks of life with the goal of keeping big band music alive.Directed by Frederick Burrack, the Thundering Cats Big Band performs in the Spring and Fall for community events and supports educational and outreach programs through McCain Auditorium.This concert is also to provide the opportunity for community members to sing with the big band in a grand event on the McCain Stage.&nbsp;Approximately 16 singers from around the community will be singing songs like “Misty,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Satin Doll” and many other favorites. The band will be playing “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Bill Bailey,” and more.Tickets are $10 per person plus fees and taxes and are available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the Ticket Office in the newly expanded McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone, 785-532-6428, during the same hours.

McCain Auditorium to host local big band, 'The Thundering Cats'

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Buick LeSabre driven by 90-year-old Charles Richard Thomas of Eskridge was&nbsp; southbound in the 29500 Block of Keene Eskridge Road. 

The car veered off of the west side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle traveled across both lanes of traffic,&nbsp; entered the east ditch causing the vehicle to overturned.

EMS transported Thomas to Stormont Vail where he was pronounced deceased. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday in Wabaunsee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Buick LeSabre driven by 90-year-old Charles Richard Thomas of Eskridge was&nbsp; southbound in the 29500 Block of Keene Eskridge Road. The car veered off of the west side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle traveled across both lanes of traffic,&nbsp; entered the east ditch causing the vehicle to overturned.EMS transported Thomas to Stormont Vail where he was pronounced deceased. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Wabaunsee County man dies after car overturns

DAMEON KEITH THORN SKIDMORE, 29, Manhattan, Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent and use of force; Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor; illicit purposes; <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/e98d1365-f518-401d-90d1-d41bd40f3c15">Remains confined to Riley County Jail</a>

KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Interference with LEO; Falsely report a crime intending action or information; Bond $500

QYANAIZA TYBREE PERKINS, 26, Topeka, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

JOHN DEAN SCHUM, 36, Salina, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Saline County Sheriff's Office

JUSTIN RAY BOWLEY, 37, Wellington, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Hutchinson Police Department

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;DAMEON KEITH THORN SKIDMORE, 29, Manhattan, Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent and use of force; Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor; illicit purposes; <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/e98d1365-f518-401d-90d1-d41bd40f3c15">Remains confined to Riley County Jail</a>KEIMON JAMAL WEBSTER, 18, Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Interference with LEO; Falsely report a crime intending action or information; Bond $500QYANAIZA TYBREE PERKINS, 26, Topeka, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County JailJOHN DEAN SCHUM, 36, Salina, Probation Violation; Arrested and released on bond by Saline County Sheriff's OfficeJUSTIN RAY BOWLEY, 37, Wellington, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Hutchinson Police Department

Riley County Arrest Report May 16

MANHATTAN - A Manhattan man was arrested around 7:45 pm on Tuesday evening for rape and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Twenty-nine year old, Dameon Skidmore, of Manhattan was arrested in connection with an incident involving a 15-year-old girl known to him.

Skidmore is being held at the Riley County Jail without bond, while awaiting his first appearance in Riley County District Court.

Due to the nature of the crime, the Riley County Police Department will not be releasing any further information about the incident.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - A Manhattan man was arrested around 7:45 pm on Tuesday evening for rape and furnishing alcohol to a minor.Twenty-nine year old, Dameon Skidmore, of Manhattan was arrested in connection with an incident involving a 15-year-old girl known to him.Skidmore is being held at the Riley County Jail without bond, while awaiting his first appearance in Riley County District Court.Due to the nature of the crime, the Riley County Police Department will not be releasing any further information about the incident.

MHK man arrested for alleged rape, furnishing alcohol to minor

MANHATTAN —Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran attended the groundbreaking celebration Monday for the new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center at Kansas State University. &nbsp;This state-of-the-art facility will allow students and researchers to work with partners across the globe to find new solutions to ag challenges.

The event was held at the Agronomy Education Center, 2200 Kimball, across from the Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN —Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran attended the groundbreaking celebration Monday for the new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center at Kansas State University. &nbsp;This state-of-the-art facility will allow students and researchers to work with partners across the globe to find new solutions to ag challenges.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKStateAg%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0nKjKk1fkBbwMkTSvGXrZejmR9wAhGJjBBGDHPJPEexrH2DUZaSGbUyZqFVf7oC1Ll&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="684" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><figure>
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K-State breaks ground for Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

RILEY COUNTY - On Sunday, May 14th, at 2:00 am, Riley County Fire District #1 crews were called out to a potential fire at 3503 Rocky Ford Circle.

The home's smoke detector activated the residential fire alarm which alerted emergency crews.

When crews arrived, they found smoke inside the residence and located a small attic fire.

Fire trucks and crews from Station 112 - Tuttle Creek and Station 115 - Konza Valley responded to the fire, which was quickly contained.

Crews remained on scene until 4:00 am to ensure the fire was extinguished and didn't spread to other areas of the house.

A faulty bathroom ventilation fan, which overheated was determined to be the cause of the fire.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY - On Sunday, May 14th, at 2:00 am, Riley County Fire District #1 crews were called out to a potential fire at 3503 Rocky Ford Circle.The home's smoke detector activated the residential fire alarm which alerted emergency crews.When crews arrived, they found smoke inside the residence and located a small attic fire.Fire trucks and crews from Station 112 - Tuttle Creek and Station 115 - Konza Valley responded to the fire, which was quickly contained.Crews remained on scene until 4:00 am to ensure the fire was extinguished and didn't spread to other areas of the house.A faulty bathroom ventilation fan, which overheated was determined to be the cause of the fire.The fire spread to the attic and damaged a portion of the bathroom. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $12,500.According to Riley County public records, the owner of the property is listed as Darcie Hartwick.Prior to the arrival of fire department personnel, the residents had returned home, but were not home at the time the fire started.No injuries to people or pets were reported.

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