Office of Governor Laura Kelly Governor Laura Kelly yesterday announced that an additional $1 million has been directed to Conservation Districts across Kansas to support practices that will reduce erosion, promote water conservation, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought. This is in addition to the $3.5 million distributed each year for similar conservation efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This additional funding comes as the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that the wheat harvest will be 122 million bushels short of Kansas’ 330-million-bushel average.&nbsp;

“The drought&nbsp;we have experienced&nbsp;has&nbsp;absolutely starved our wheat harvest at a time when Kansas farmers – and the world –&nbsp;cannot afford it,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“My administration will continue to make the necessary investments to protect the water resources that fuel our agriculture industry – the bedrock of our state’s economy.”&nbsp;

Funding is provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation (KDA–DOC) through an appropriation from the State Water Plan Fund. The program is administered by Conservation Districts across the state.&nbsp;

“The state continues to seek funding for conservation efforts that can maximize water resources and help make agricultural practices for farmers and ranchers more efficient and sustainable,”&nbsp;Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam said.&nbsp;

Landowners and producers with natural resource concerns on their property are encouraged to visit their local Conservation District office to discuss the possibility of receiving state financial assistance. The additional funding is available to landowners and producers interested in eligible water resource practices such as irrigation water management, nutrient management, planting cover crops, livestock water supplies, cross fencing, and abandoned well plugging.&nbsp;

Please contact your local conservation district office for application assistance and more information concerning state cost-share programs and other available services. A directory of Conservation Districts can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYWdyaWN1bHR1cmUua3MuZ292L2RpdmlzaW9ucy1wcm9ncmFtcy9kaXZpc2lvbi1vZi1jb25zZXJ2YXRpb24vY29uc2VydmF0aW9uLWRpc3RyaWN0cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MTYuODEyMjM3MDEifQ.J1lEopkcuau9tLshybsL5oL6hG5HPA_-4hwzFr7Z-xA/s/1419840138/br/224338871717-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/ConservationDistricts</a>.&nbsp;

In addition to helping with conservation efforts, the Department of Agriculture reminds Kansas farmers, ranchers, and their families that help is available for ag-related stress. The lower-than-expected yield can be overwhelming for mental health. Those resources can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2Fnc3RyZXNzLm9yZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE2LjgxMjIzNzAxIn0.vibJwIryRwDdKli06503qRhIpTC4KHwIfjzuNZa4mxg/s/1419840138/br/224338871717-l" target="_blank">KansasAgStress.org</a>.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692273322105.jpeg" alt="Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly</figcaption>
 </figure>Office of Governor Laura Kelly Governor Laura Kelly yesterday announced that an additional $1 million has been directed to Conservation Districts across Kansas to support practices that will reduce erosion, promote water conservation, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought. This is in addition to the $3.5 million distributed each year for similar conservation efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;This additional funding comes as the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that the wheat harvest will be 122 million bushels short of Kansas’ 330-million-bushel average.&nbsp;“The drought&nbsp;we have experienced&nbsp;has&nbsp;absolutely starved our wheat harvest at a time when Kansas farmers – and the world –&nbsp;cannot afford it,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“My administration will continue to make the necessary investments to protect the water resources that fuel our agriculture industry – the bedrock of our state’s economy.”&nbsp;Funding is provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation (KDA–DOC) through an appropriation from the State Water Plan Fund. The program is administered by Conservation Districts across the state.&nbsp;“The state continues to seek funding for conservation efforts that can maximize water resources and help make agricultural practices for farmers and ranchers more efficient and sustainable,”&nbsp;Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam said.&nbsp;Landowners and producers with natural resource concerns on their property are encouraged to visit their local Conservation District office to discuss the possibility of receiving state financial assistance. The additional funding is available to landowners and producers interested in eligible water resource practices such as irrigation water management, nutrient management, planting cover crops, livestock water supplies, cross fencing, and abandoned well plugging.&nbsp;Please contact your local conservation district office for application assistance and more information concerning state cost-share programs and other available services. A directory of Conservation Districts can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYWdyaWN1bHR1cmUua3MuZ292L2RpdmlzaW9ucy1wcm9ncmFtcy9kaXZpc2lvbi1vZi1jb25zZXJ2YXRpb24vY29uc2VydmF0aW9uLWRpc3RyaWN0cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MTYuODEyMjM3MDEifQ.J1lEopkcuau9tLshybsL5oL6hG5HPA_-4hwzFr7Z-xA/s/1419840138/br/224338871717-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/ConservationDistricts</a>.&nbsp;In addition to helping with conservation efforts, the Department of Agriculture reminds Kansas farmers, ranchers, and their families that help is available for ag-related stress. The lower-than-expected yield can be overwhelming for mental health. Those resources can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2Fnc3RyZXNzLm9yZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE2LjgxMjIzNzAxIn0.vibJwIryRwDdKli06503qRhIpTC4KHwIfjzuNZa4mxg/s/1419840138/br/224338871717-l" target="_blank">KansasAgStress.org</a>.&nbsp;

Kelly admin. commits additional funds to respond to low wheat projections 

Experts worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas amid a lack of support for those who struggle with it, straining families and communities.

By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/rose-conlon">Rose Conlo</a>n <a href="https://www.kcur.org/">KCUR</a>

WICHITA, Kansas&nbsp;— Before Beck Bright-Samarzia gets down to work, she suits up: back brace, gloves, N-95 mask.

Inching through one of her clients’ living rooms, between stacks of boxes and bins, she explains she used to wear an industrial-grade mask here — before they got the dust under control.

“It might look like not a lot has happened,” she said, “but so much has happened.”

Through her Wichita business, Paper Shift ICT, Bright-Samarzia helps people deal with their stuff — mostly when there’s way too much of it.

People call her after a loved one dies and it’s too overwhelming to sort through their belongings alone. Others need help gaining control of their own possessions, often due to mental illness or physical limitations.

Jamie Park, who lives here, deals with chronic pain. The house, just south of downtown Wichita, has been in her family for generations — and for generations, she said, her family has struggled with hoarding.

“It’s kind of crazy growing up in this environment,” she said. “I couldn’t see the floor growing up.”

Park and her family are among thousands of Kansans who deal with hoarding. It’s a problem that’s frequently depicted in the media, but mental health experts say it’s often misunderstood. And they worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas due to the state’s demographic makeup and a scarcity of support for those who struggle with it.

Park, now in her 20s and a caregiver for her aging parents, is trying to break her family’s history of hoarding. Bright-Samarzia recently helped her clear out the laundry room so she could reach the washing machine. She’d been going to laundromats for years.

“Oftentimes, hoarding is generational,” said Bright-Samarzia, a former therapist. “People pass it down to their kids and their kids and their kids. But somewhere down the line, someone says, ‘Enough.’”

Down in the basement — where Park will soon move with her kids — the duo start sifting through a half century’s worth of memories, relics and junk: Old pay stubs. Abandoned baby toys. Tangles of unidentified wires.

Park steers clear of the more sentimental stuff.

“People think, ‘I have a lot of photos; I’m going to start with that,’” Bright-Samarzia said. “But you’re going to get stuck on memory lane. The feelings are going to come up regardless, but go through photo albums and mementos last.”

More than a decade ago, Bright-Samarzia got a call from a man who would become her first client. He asked whether she could help him sort through about 20 bankers boxes full of unopened mail. It had been building up for years.

After six months of chipping away after work and on weekends, they got it under control.

“Then I put him on quarterly maintenance,” she said.

Earlier this year, Bright-Samarzia decided to quit her job at a mental health professional education company to focus on her decluttering business full time.

The work can be intense, both physically and emotionally. She said a lot of people are reluctant to ask for help because they’re in denial about how bad the situation has become — or ashamed they can’t handle it on their own.

Even if they acknowledge they need to pare down their belongings, the process can stir up complicated feelings.

“For some people, getting rid of things is like throwing away a part of themselves,” she said. “It’s the support of the emotional side that is an enormous component to this.”

At its core, hoarding is a difficulty parting with things. It often also involves compulsive collecting.

It’s not always extreme, but it can be. When it begins to significantly interfere with a person’s ability to live their life or use their home, mental health professionals might diagnose them with a hoarding disorder.

People of all ages and backgrounds struggle with hoarding, but Wichita therapist Nancy Trout said issues with clutter often begin to appear in childhood and worsen with age as mobility issues make it harder for people to do the physical work of clearing it out. Grief and trauma can trigger or exacerbate the issue.

“The stuff becomes kind of a protective nest,” said Trout, who runs a monthly support group for people who struggle with hoarding.

She said hoarding often exists alongside other mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and the issues can feed on themselves.

“Anxiety and depression may have been part of why the problem started,” she said, “but the fact that the&nbsp;hoard is still there makes people more anxious and depressed.”

She thinks most portrayals of hoarding in popular media — including the reality TV show&nbsp;Hoarders, where teams go in and gut the homes of people with extreme hoarding problems — don’t focus enough on the complex mental health issues at work. The hoarding often returns, she said, if those aren’t addressed.

“If someone is still acquiring, it doesn’t matter how much stuff they get rid of,” she said. “They will refill the space.”

But it can be hard for hoarders to get the mental health support they need — especially in Kansas, which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kmuw.org/news/2022-10-17/kansas-ranks-last-mental-illness-treatment" target="_blank">ranks among the worst states in the country</a>&nbsp;on access to mental health care.

Experts worry the lack of access, coupled with a fast-aging population, could fuel a rise in hoarding in the coming decades.

Most estimates peg the prevalence of hoarding at around 2.5% of the general population, says Randy Frost, a professor emeritus of psychology at Smith College and longtime expert on the disorder. But among older adults, the prevalence is likely much higher.

“The behavior itself appears to start early in life,” Frost said. “But, most of the time, when we see someone with a clinically significant hoarding problem, they tend to be older.”

The number of Kansans 65 and older grew 30% between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cedbr.org/component/content/article/1884-economic-outlook-kansas-city-2023-may-revision-2?catid=120&amp;Itemid=238" target="_blank">New projections by Wichita State University</a>&nbsp;predict that age cohort will grow the fastest over the next 50 years — more than twice as fast as younger cohorts.

Research has also identified a link between hoarding and loneliness — which experts say can exacerbate older adults’ already elevated rates of social isolation. Frost says the disorder can drive a wedge between a hoarder and their family.

“As the person with hoarding gets older, their adult children have a great deal of difficulty trying to convince them to improve the state of their home,” he said.

At some point, family members might get so frustrated that they refuse to visit the hoarder’s home — or arguments might get so bitter that the hoarder stops allowing them to visit.

“Once that happens, the clutter tends to get worse,” Frost said.

Untreated hoarding among older adults can put more pressure on social services and create problems in the broader community. Out-of-control clutter makes it difficult — and dangerous — for first responders to reach people in distress. It can also create fire hazards.

“It’s the really severe hoarding situations that cause the most health and safety problems,” said Trout, the Wichita therapist. “They can also cause problems for the neighbors.”

She and other experts want to see Kansas invest more in addressing the unique problems older adults face in managing their homes, whether or not they have a clinically diagnosable disorder. And, they say, officials need to do more to ensure people of all ages can access mental health care to help treat problems before they become serious.

Rose Conlon reports on health for KMUW and the Kansas News Service.

The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, KMUW, Kansas Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692214867921.png" alt="Beck Bright-Samarzia helps people manage their clutter through her Wichita business Paper Shift ICT. One of her clients is Jamie Park, whose family struggles with hoarding.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Beck Bright-Samarzia helps people manage their clutter through her Wichita business Paper Shift ICT. One of her clients is Jamie Park, whose family struggles with hoarding.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Experts worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas amid a lack of support for those who struggle with it, straining families and communities.</h2>By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/rose-conlon">Rose Conlo</a>n <a href="https://www.kcur.org/">KCUR</a> WICHITA, Kansas&nbsp;— Before Beck Bright-Samarzia gets down to work, she suits up: back brace, gloves, N-95 mask.Inching through one of her clients’ living rooms, between stacks of boxes and bins, she explains she used to wear an industrial-grade mask here — before they got the dust under control.“It might look like not a lot has happened,” she said, “but so much has happened.”Through her Wichita business, Paper Shift ICT, Bright-Samarzia helps people deal with their stuff — mostly when there’s way too much of it.People call her after a loved one dies and it’s too overwhelming to sort through their belongings alone. Others need help gaining control of their own possessions, often due to mental illness or physical limitations.Jamie Park, who lives here, deals with chronic pain. The house, just south of downtown Wichita, has been in her family for generations — and for generations, she said, her family has struggled with hoarding.“It’s kind of crazy growing up in this environment,” she said. “I couldn’t see the floor growing up.”Park and her family are among thousands of Kansans who deal with hoarding. It’s a problem that’s frequently depicted in the media, but mental health experts say it’s often misunderstood. And they worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas due to the state’s demographic makeup and a scarcity of support for those who struggle with it.<h2>A generational problem</h2>Park, now in her 20s and a caregiver for her aging parents, is trying to break her family’s history of hoarding. Bright-Samarzia recently helped her clear out the laundry room so she could reach the washing machine. She’d been going to laundromats for years.“Oftentimes, hoarding is generational,” said Bright-Samarzia, a former therapist. “People pass it down to their kids and their kids and their kids. But somewhere down the line, someone says, ‘Enough.’”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692214955468.png" alt="Jamie Park hired Bright-Samarzia to help clear out decades of clutter from her family’s house.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Jamie Park hired Bright-Samarzia to help clear out decades of clutter from her family’s house.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>Down in the basement — where Park will soon move with her kids — the duo start sifting through a half century’s worth of memories, relics and junk: Old pay stubs. Abandoned baby toys. Tangles of unidentified wires.Park steers clear of the more sentimental stuff.“People think, ‘I have a lot of photos; I’m going to start with that,’” Bright-Samarzia said. “But you’re going to get stuck on memory lane. The feelings are going to come up regardless, but go through photo albums and mementos last.”<h2>A budding business</h2>More than a decade ago, Bright-Samarzia got a call from a man who would become her first client. He asked whether she could help him sort through about 20 bankers boxes full of unopened mail. It had been building up for years.After six months of chipping away after work and on weekends, they got it under control.“Then I put him on quarterly maintenance,” she said.Earlier this year, Bright-Samarzia decided to quit her job at a mental health professional education company to focus on her decluttering business full time.The work can be intense, both physically and emotionally. She said a lot of people are reluctant to ask for help because they’re in denial about how bad the situation has become — or ashamed they can’t handle it on their own.Even if they acknowledge they need to pare down their belongings, the process can stir up complicated feelings.“For some people, getting rid of things is like throwing away a part of themselves,” she said. “It’s the support of the emotional side that is an enormous component to this.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692215128021.png" alt="Bright-Samarzia helps Park sift through decades of belongings in her family’s basement, where Park will soon move with her kids.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Bright-Samarzia helps Park sift through decades of belongings in her family’s basement, where Park will soon move with her kids.&nbsp;Rose Conlon/Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>What is hoarding?</h2>At its core, hoarding is a difficulty parting with things. It often also involves compulsive collecting.It’s not always extreme, but it can be. When it begins to significantly interfere with a person’s ability to live their life or use their home, mental health professionals might diagnose them with a hoarding disorder.People of all ages and backgrounds struggle with hoarding, but Wichita therapist Nancy Trout said issues with clutter often begin to appear in childhood and worsen with age as mobility issues make it harder for people to do the physical work of clearing it out. Grief and trauma can trigger or exacerbate the issue.“The stuff becomes kind of a protective nest,” said Trout, who runs a monthly support group for people who struggle with hoarding.She said hoarding often exists alongside other mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and the issues can feed on themselves.“Anxiety and depression may have been part of why the problem started,” she said, “but the fact that the&nbsp;hoard is still there makes people more anxious and depressed.”She thinks most portrayals of hoarding in popular media — including the reality TV show&nbsp;Hoarders, where teams go in and gut the homes of people with extreme hoarding problems — don’t focus enough on the complex mental health issues at work. The hoarding often returns, she said, if those aren’t addressed.“If someone is still acquiring, it doesn’t matter how much stuff they get rid of,” she said. “They will refill the space.”<h2>Aging population, lacking support</h2>But it can be hard for hoarders to get the mental health support they need — especially in Kansas, which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kmuw.org/news/2022-10-17/kansas-ranks-last-mental-illness-treatment" target="_blank">ranks among the worst states in the country</a>&nbsp;on access to mental health care.Experts worry the lack of access, coupled with a fast-aging population, could fuel a rise in hoarding in the coming decades.Most estimates peg the prevalence of hoarding at around 2.5% of the general population, says Randy Frost, a professor emeritus of psychology at Smith College and longtime expert on the disorder. But among older adults, the prevalence is likely much higher.“The behavior itself appears to start early in life,” Frost said. “But, most of the time, when we see someone with a clinically significant hoarding problem, they tend to be older.”The number of Kansans 65 and older grew 30% between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cedbr.org/component/content/article/1884-economic-outlook-kansas-city-2023-may-revision-2?catid=120&amp;Itemid=238" target="_blank">New projections by Wichita State University</a>&nbsp;predict that age cohort will grow the fastest over the next 50 years — more than twice as fast as younger cohorts.Research has also identified a link between hoarding and loneliness — which experts say can exacerbate older adults’ already elevated rates of social isolation. Frost says the disorder can drive a wedge between a hoarder and their family.“As the person with hoarding gets older, their adult children have a great deal of difficulty trying to convince them to improve the state of their home,” he said.At some point, family members might get so frustrated that they refuse to visit the hoarder’s home — or arguments might get so bitter that the hoarder stops allowing them to visit.“Once that happens, the clutter tends to get worse,” Frost said.Untreated hoarding among older adults can put more pressure on social services and create problems in the broader community. Out-of-control clutter makes it difficult — and dangerous — for first responders to reach people in distress. It can also create fire hazards.“It’s the really severe hoarding situations that cause the most health and safety problems,” said Trout, the Wichita therapist. “They can also cause problems for the neighbors.”She and other experts want to see Kansas invest more in addressing the unique problems older adults face in managing their homes, whether or not they have a clinically diagnosable disorder. And, they say, officials need to do more to ensure people of all ages can access mental health care to help treat problems before they become serious.Rose Conlon reports on health for KMUW and the Kansas News Service.The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, KMUW, Kansas Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy.

Aging population, scarce mental health care put more Kansans at risk of hoarding

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;

JASON CHARLES CURRY, 38, Ogden, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000

DEXTER EARL JOHNSON, 34, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

BRYAN ANTHONY MOSLEY, 32, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released to custody of Junction City 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;JASON CHARLES CURRY, 38, Ogden, Probation Violation; Bond $5,000DEXTER EARL JOHNSON, 34, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692197299646.jpeg" alt="Bryan A. Mosley, picture from Geary County Detention Center" />
 <figcaption>Bryan A. Mosley, picture from Geary County Detention Center</figcaption>
 </figure>BRYAN ANTHONY MOSLEY, 32, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released to custody of Junction City Police Department

📷: Riley County Arrest Report August 16

SALINA —The third on-campus residence hall facility has officially opened and is ready to house students for this upcoming academic year at&nbsp;<a>Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus,&nbsp;</a>according to a media release from the school.

The campus hosted its official grand opening ceremony on Aug. 15 for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/rooms/" target="_blank">Earhart Hall</a>, a new 104-bed residence hall, which will significantly add to K-State Salina's on-campus housing options for students. The new facility was constructed to meet the demand for rising enrollment at the campus after five consecutive years of enrollment growth, and it will be at full capacity for the upcoming school year. Earhart Hall, named after Kansas aviator Amelia Earhart, will feature modern amenities and safety features for its residents, including a full kitchen space, lounge and study room on each floor. This new facility will help K-State Salina foster shared experiences and promote inclusivity with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/learning-community/" target="_blank">Living Learning Community</a>&nbsp;programs that connect students living in the residence hall to other students who have similar academic interests.

The first Living Learning Community will commence for the 2023-2024 school year with first-time freshman students in the professional pilot program living in Earhart Hall. The campus's student life department hopes to be able to expand the Living Learning Community program to other degree options in the coming years. "Earhart Hall significantly impacts the type of student life services that our campus offers," said Kyle Chamberlin, associate dean of academic success and student affairs at K-State Salina. "To be able to implement some new programs, including our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/first-year-residency/" target="_blank">First-Year Residency Policy</a>, will bolster the experiences each student receives while living on campus and helps us grow a culture that allows our students to lead in making our campus an inclusive place for all." Hutton Corporation designed and constructed Earhart Hall, which broke ground in April 2022.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7b1cdfac-e228-4ca4-ba1f-e7bd578bbf4f">READ:&nbsp;New K-State Salina residence hall ahead of construction schedule</a> To celebrate the grand opening of Earhart Hall, K-State Salina faculty and staff members brought canned food items for the campus's student food pantry and received tours of the facility. The new residence hall joins both Harbin Hall and Schilling Hall as on-campus housing options at K-State Salina. "As we commence into our new strategic plan, which aligns with K-State's overall strategic plan of becoming a next-generation land-grant university, we made a refreshed commitment to our students," said Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina CEO and dean. "Our mission of student retention is not just a statistic; it is a testament to the effectiveness of our educational environment. By offering a first-class living experience, our students will have a greater opportunity to make life-long relationships and be successful in the classroom."&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692190910698.jpeg" alt="Students, Faculty, and administrators join to cut the ceremonial ribbon unveiling Earhart Hall. Image Courtesy K-State Salina" />
 <figcaption>Students, Faculty, and administrators join to cut the ceremonial ribbon unveiling Earhart Hall. Image Courtesy K-State Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA —The third on-campus residence hall facility has officially opened and is ready to house students for this upcoming academic year at&nbsp;<a>Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus,&nbsp;</a>according to a media release from the school. The campus hosted its official grand opening ceremony on Aug. 15 for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/rooms/" target="_blank">Earhart Hall</a>, a new 104-bed residence hall, which will significantly add to K-State Salina's on-campus housing options for students. The new facility was constructed to meet the demand for rising enrollment at the campus after five consecutive years of enrollment growth, and it will be at full capacity for the upcoming school year. Earhart Hall, named after Kansas aviator Amelia Earhart, will feature modern amenities and safety features for its residents, including a full kitchen space, lounge and study room on each floor. This new facility will help K-State Salina foster shared experiences and promote inclusivity with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/learning-community/" target="_blank">Living Learning Community</a>&nbsp;programs that connect students living in the residence hall to other students who have similar academic interests.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d706.002807296235!2d-97.63649078526144!3d38.801631513570925!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1692192713506!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The first Living Learning Community will commence for the 2023-2024 school year with first-time freshman students in the professional pilot program living in Earhart Hall. The campus's student life department hopes to be able to expand the Living Learning Community program to other degree options in the coming years. "Earhart Hall significantly impacts the type of student life services that our campus offers," said Kyle Chamberlin, associate dean of academic success and student affairs at K-State Salina. "To be able to implement some new programs, including our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/student-life/housing/first-year-residency/" target="_blank">First-Year Residency Policy</a>, will bolster the experiences each student receives while living on campus and helps us grow a culture that allows our students to lead in making our campus an inclusive place for all." Hutton Corporation designed and constructed Earhart Hall, which broke ground in April 2022. <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7b1cdfac-e228-4ca4-ba1f-e7bd578bbf4f">READ:&nbsp;New K-State Salina residence hall ahead of construction schedule</a> To celebrate the grand opening of Earhart Hall, K-State Salina faculty and staff members brought canned food items for the campus's student food pantry and received tours of the facility. The new residence hall joins both Harbin Hall and Schilling Hall as on-campus housing options at K-State Salina. "As we commence into our new strategic plan, which aligns with K-State's overall strategic plan of becoming a next-generation land-grant university, we made a refreshed commitment to our students," said Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina CEO and dean. "Our mission of student retention is not just a statistic; it is a testament to the effectiveness of our educational environment. By offering a first-class living experience, our students will have a greater opportunity to make life-long relationships and be successful in the classroom."&nbsp; &nbsp;

3rd residence hall now open at K-State Salina

JUNCTION CITY - The country's top 8 college anglers will be launching from Milford Lake, September 29 - October 2nd for the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew's.

The anglers will be fishing for a spot in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota.

The&nbsp;2023 Bassmaster College Team of the Year&nbsp;—&nbsp;Easton Fothergill and Nick Dumke from the University of Montevallo automatically qualified to the College Classic and will compete against the Top 3 teams from the Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops in the individual, elimination-style tournament.

Also competing at Milford Lake are Hayden Marbut and Tucker Smith from Auburn University, Levi Mullins and Matthew Cummings from Bethel University and Brody Robison and Jack Alexander, also from the University of Montevallo.

For Tucker Smith, this is his second trip to the College Classic Bracket. He finished second by 3 ounces in 2021.

“The last time I was there, it really hurt my feelings,” Smith said of the narrow loss. “It will be good to be back and get another chance at it.”

Milford Lake is home to the Kansas state-record smallmouth, a 6-pound, 14-ounce fish caught in April 2010, and has hosted other Bassmaster tournaments, including the 2018 College Classic Bracket and the 2021 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692124536322.jpeg" alt="Left to right: Nick Dumke (University of Montevallo), Easton Fothergill (University of Montevallo), Jack Alexander (University of Montevallo), Brody Robison (University of Montevallo), Hayden Marbut (Auburn University), Tucker Smith (Auburn University), Levi Mullins (Bethel University), Matthew Cummings (Bethel University). photo courtesy Bass Master" />
 <figcaption>Left to right: Nick Dumke (University of Montevallo), Easton Fothergill (University of Montevallo), Jack Alexander (University of Montevallo), Brody Robison (University of Montevallo), Hayden Marbut (Auburn University), Tucker Smith (Auburn University), Levi Mullins (Bethel University), Matthew Cummings (Bethel University). photo courtesy Bass Master</figcaption>
 </figure>JUNCTION CITY - The country's top 8 college anglers will be launching from Milford Lake, September 29 - October 2nd for the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew's.The anglers will be fishing for a spot in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota.The&nbsp;2023 Bassmaster College Team of the Year&nbsp;—&nbsp;Easton Fothergill and Nick Dumke from the University of Montevallo automatically qualified to the College Classic and will compete against the Top 3 teams from the Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops in the individual, elimination-style tournament.Also competing at Milford Lake are Hayden Marbut and Tucker Smith from Auburn University, Levi Mullins and Matthew Cummings from Bethel University and Brody Robison and Jack Alexander, also from the University of Montevallo.For Tucker Smith, this is his second trip to the College Classic Bracket. He finished second by 3 ounces in 2021.“The last time I was there, it really hurt my feelings,” Smith said of the narrow loss. “It will be good to be back and get another chance at it.”Milford Lake is home to the Kansas state-record smallmouth, a 6-pound, 14-ounce fish caught in April 2010, and has hosted other Bassmaster tournaments, including the 2018 College Classic Bracket and the 2021 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional.

Top 8 college anglers headed to Milford for Bassmaster College Bracket

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that agricultural exports reached $5.46 billion in 2022, the highest export total in decades. The Kansas agriculture industry has grown significantly since Governor Kelly took office; in 2019, Kansas had $3.8 billion in exports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once again, the top ag export for Kansas was red meat, which made up $2.1 billion or 38.9% of all agriculture exports. Second were cereals (including corn, wheat, and sorghum), and third was oil seed (primarily soybeans), making up 24.5% and 12.5% of total agricultural exports, respectively.&nbsp;

“Once again, we are shattering records to grow our economy and strengthen our ag industry,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;“But even with these record exports, we aren’t taking anything for granted – which is why Secretary Beam and I are building relationships with international trading partners to ensure Kansas farmers and ranchers can continue to feed the world.”&nbsp;

Mexico was Kansas’ largest ag importer with $2.17 billion in 2022, Japan was the second largest with $781 million, and Canada was third with $594 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam met today with his state and provincial agriculture counterparts from Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. as part of the annual Tri-National Accord in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to strengthen relationships with key trading partners.&nbsp; This annual event allows state agricultural leaders to discuss critical issues affecting trade between the three countries, including animal health, rural development, and agriculture technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Kansas is a national leader in agriculture, and the continued growth in agricultural exports shows the significance of the work being done throughout the Kansas ag industry to develop these international markets,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;

Participation in the Tri-National Accord continues KDA’s vision of achieving long-term, sustainable agricultural prosperity and statewide economic growth. For more about international marketing programs at KDA, including information about upcoming trade missions, and to see the full report on Kansas’ ag exports in 2022, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYWdyaWN1bHR1cmUua3MuZ292L0ludGVybmF0aW9uYWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE1LjgxMTU5OTMxIn0.HtrHK82oYemDmDPNzWoB2jJzSUiAGMxqb7QAmyUVJJk/s/2958202522/br/224249835695-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/International</a>.

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 </figure>Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that agricultural exports reached $5.46 billion in 2022, the highest export total in decades. The Kansas agriculture industry has grown significantly since Governor Kelly took office; in 2019, Kansas had $3.8 billion in exports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once again, the top ag export for Kansas was red meat, which made up $2.1 billion or 38.9% of all agriculture exports. Second were cereals (including corn, wheat, and sorghum), and third was oil seed (primarily soybeans), making up 24.5% and 12.5% of total agricultural exports, respectively.&nbsp;“Once again, we are shattering records to grow our economy and strengthen our ag industry,”&nbsp;said Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;“But even with these record exports, we aren’t taking anything for granted – which is why Secretary Beam and I are building relationships with international trading partners to ensure Kansas farmers and ranchers can continue to feed the world.”&nbsp;Mexico was Kansas’ largest ag importer with $2.17 billion in 2022, Japan was the second largest with $781 million, and Canada was third with $594 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam met today with his state and provincial agriculture counterparts from Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. as part of the annual Tri-National Accord in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to strengthen relationships with key trading partners.&nbsp; This annual event allows state agricultural leaders to discuss critical issues affecting trade between the three countries, including animal health, rural development, and agriculture technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Kansas is a national leader in agriculture, and the continued growth in agricultural exports shows the significance of the work being done throughout the Kansas ag industry to develop these international markets,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;Participation in the Tri-National Accord continues KDA’s vision of achieving long-term, sustainable agricultural prosperity and statewide economic growth. For more about international marketing programs at KDA, including information about upcoming trade missions, and to see the full report on Kansas’ ag exports in 2022, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYWdyaWN1bHR1cmUua3MuZ292L0ludGVybmF0aW9uYWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE1LjgxMTU5OTMxIn0.HtrHK82oYemDmDPNzWoB2jJzSUiAGMxqb7QAmyUVJJk/s/2958202522/br/224249835695-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/International</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;

Governor Kelly announces record-setting agriculture exports

from KSU Division of Communications and Marketing

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://coe.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Education</a>&nbsp;has received a federal grant to bring its teacher education program to local school districts and community colleges in an effort to combat statewide and national teacher shortages. The $2.6 million project aims to create an education pipeline for underserved and place-bound students planning to become teachers in three Kansas school districts and three community colleges. The five-year grant, Project REFORM — an acronym for Redesigning Experiences Forging Opportunities for Recruitment and Mentorships — is funded through the Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Project REFORM is a collaborative effort among the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences at K-State, Topeka USD 501, Allen Community College, Independence USD 446, Independence Community College, Coffeyville USD 445, and Coffeyville Community College. "We are so proud to work with local educators to bring K-State's award-winning teacher education program to Coffeyville, Independence and Topeka," said Debbie Mercer, dean of the College of Education. "There are many amazing students who want to become teachers and contribute to their home communities, and we are excited to be the trusted higher education partner in this collaboration." The project is designed to reach underserved students and focuses on the three school districts, which serve a total of 16,272 students. Each partner will play a key role in supporting the reimagined community college and university teacher education pathways that streamline the educational journeys for students who are economically challenged or place-bound. Included in Project REFORM's main components is a clinical internship that extends the amount of time teacher candidates spend in classrooms from a semester to a full year.&nbsp;The project also includes a mentor teacher academy to provide additional support for the teacher candidates. "Project REFORM is our second Teacher Quality Partnership grant leveraging our online undergraduate degree program in elementary education in collaboration with Kansas school district and community college partners," said Todd Goodson, associate dean of the college and lead investigator for the project. "We believe this is critically important work that addresses the need to diversify our teacher force and respond to the current teacher shortage." In addition to Goodson, three K-State faculty members are co-principal investigators for the project — Tonnie Martinez, coordinator of the office of innovation and collaboration; Eileen Wertzberger, director of field experiences; and Lori Goodson, assistant director of the Rural Education Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;

from KSU Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN — Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://coe.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Education</a>&nbsp;has received a federal grant to bring its teacher education program to local school districts and community colleges in an effort to combat statewide and national teacher shortages. The $2.6 million project aims to create an education pipeline for underserved and place-bound students planning to become teachers in three Kansas school districts and three community colleges. The five-year grant, Project REFORM — an acronym for Redesigning Experiences Forging Opportunities for Recruitment and Mentorships — is funded through the Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Project REFORM is a collaborative effort among the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences at K-State, Topeka USD 501, Allen Community College, Independence USD 446, Independence Community College, Coffeyville USD 445, and Coffeyville Community College. "We are so proud to work with local educators to bring K-State's award-winning teacher education program to Coffeyville, Independence and Topeka," said Debbie Mercer, dean of the College of Education. "There are many amazing students who want to become teachers and contribute to their home communities, and we are excited to be the trusted higher education partner in this collaboration." The project is designed to reach underserved students and focuses on the three school districts, which serve a total of 16,272 students. Each partner will play a key role in supporting the reimagined community college and university teacher education pathways that streamline the educational journeys for students who are economically challenged or place-bound. Included in Project REFORM's main components is a clinical internship that extends the amount of time teacher candidates spend in classrooms from a semester to a full year.&nbsp;The project also includes a mentor teacher academy to provide additional support for the teacher candidates. "Project REFORM is our second Teacher Quality Partnership grant leveraging our online undergraduate degree program in elementary education in collaboration with Kansas school district and community college partners," said Todd Goodson, associate dean of the college and lead investigator for the project. "We believe this is critically important work that addresses the need to diversify our teacher force and respond to the current teacher shortage." In addition to Goodson, three K-State faculty members are co-principal investigators for the project — Tonnie Martinez, coordinator of the office of innovation and collaboration; Eileen Wertzberger, director of field experiences; and Lori Goodson, assistant director of the Rural Education Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;

KSU College of Ed. receives grant to recruit, mentor new teachers

RELGIS JOASH, 23, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Bond $2,000

SHELBIE LOUISE DURHAM, 26, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $3,000

MICHAEL ANDREW CORDRAY, 23, Junction City, Possession of depressant; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Bond $3,000

DONNITHAN MAURICE JONES, 30, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $500

ANDREW COLEMAN JONES, 44, Manhattan, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants; 3.5 - 100 grams; Possession of para w/intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Bond $20,000

ISAIAH PATRIC CHRISTOPHER MYERS, 29, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Arrested and released on bond by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office

DEREK WILLIAMS JR, 24, Salina, Possession of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office

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;RELGIS JOASH, 23, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Bond $2,000SHELBIE LOUISE DURHAM, 26, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $3,000<figure>
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 </figure>ANDREW COLEMAN JONES, 44, Manhattan, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants; 3.5 - 100 grams; Possession of para w/intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Bond $20,000ISAIAH PATRIC CHRISTOPHER MYERS, 29, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Arrested and released on bond by the Jackson County Sheriff's OfficeDEREK WILLIAMS JR, 24, Salina, Possession of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Arrested and released on bond by Geary County Sheriff's Office

📷: Riley County Arrest Report August 15

submitted by KSU Division of Communications and Marketing

MANHATTAN — The late Glenn and Claire Swogger of&nbsp;Topeka, Kansas, through an estate gift, have created a faculty chair and endowment fund for the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/primary/" target="_blank">primary texts certificate program</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University. The primary texts program is multidisciplinary and housed in the department of political science in the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Arts and Sciences</a>. Through primary texts, students learn from original documents, not the summarizations that occur in textbooks. They learn to research, analyze and interpret original works for themselves — the basis of a classical liberal arts education. The Glenn and Claire Swogger Chair in Primary Texts has been awarded to Laurie Johnson, professor of political science and director of the primary texts certificate. She is the author of seven books and numerous book chapters and articles. Most of her work has involved developing a thorough understanding and critique of classical liberal theory and includes works on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Tocqueville. Glenn Swogger was a firm believer in the power of an education with a heavy emphasis in primary texts. He received such an education as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He went on to get his doctorate in medicine at Case Western University in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Navy and later practiced psychiatry at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. He and his wife, Claire, believed in giving back and supported education and the arts throughout their lives. "Dr. Swogger learned about the primary texts program at K-State and reached out to me to see how he could support our work," Johnson said. "He invested in our program for many years. Dr. Swogger was an amazing, humble person who believed in the liberal arts as a way of training people to be responsible, informed citizens. This gift of the endowment fund and chair will ensure the primary texts certificate program can continue in perpetuity." The primary texts certificate is open to any student at K-State. The program has around 50 students from many of K-State's colleges. Through the program, its institutes, workshops, undergraduate journal and speaker series, students learn to think critically, analyze scientific research and carefully read literature and philosophy, government documents and other original texts. The program's journal, "Live Ideas," is available online and in print across campus. "Dr. Swogger has been a longtime supporter of the primary texts program, and this new gift will help make sure that future generations of K-State students will have the opportunity to participate in the program," said Nathaniel Birkhead, head of the political science department. "Primary texts programs tend to be at selective private institutions. To have a robust program here at K-State, where it is accessible to all, helps support our land-grant mission. We are also proud that Dr. Johnson will be the initial holder of the Swogger Chair in Primary Texts: her teaching, research and mentorship will enhance K-State's reputation as a leader in liberal arts education even further." The Swoggers believed so much in the value of a liberal, primary texts education that they support a similar program at Baker University and another chair at the University of Chicago. "Glenn and Claire realized how important a classical education can be throughout a person's whole life, regardless of what field they go into or what careers they decide on. That type of foundation can benefit them for the rest of their lives," said Chuck Bloom, a longtime advisor and friend of the Swoggers. "Glenn and Claire Swogger were very kind and humble people. Through this gift, their lives will continue to bless the world."&nbsp; &nbsp;

submitted by KSU Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN — The late Glenn and Claire Swogger of&nbsp;Topeka, Kansas, through an estate gift, have created a faculty chair and endowment fund for the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/primary/" target="_blank">primary texts certificate program</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University. The primary texts program is multidisciplinary and housed in the department of political science in the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Arts and Sciences</a>. Through primary texts, students learn from original documents, not the summarizations that occur in textbooks. They learn to research, analyze and interpret original works for themselves — the basis of a classical liberal arts education. The Glenn and Claire Swogger Chair in Primary Texts has been awarded to Laurie Johnson, professor of political science and director of the primary texts certificate. She is the author of seven books and numerous book chapters and articles. Most of her work has involved developing a thorough understanding and critique of classical liberal theory and includes works on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Tocqueville. Glenn Swogger was a firm believer in the power of an education with a heavy emphasis in primary texts. He received such an education as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He went on to get his doctorate in medicine at Case Western University in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Navy and later practiced psychiatry at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. He and his wife, Claire, believed in giving back and supported education and the arts throughout their lives. "Dr. Swogger learned about the primary texts program at K-State and reached out to me to see how he could support our work," Johnson said. "He invested in our program for many years. Dr. Swogger was an amazing, humble person who believed in the liberal arts as a way of training people to be responsible, informed citizens. This gift of the endowment fund and chair will ensure the primary texts certificate program can continue in perpetuity." The primary texts certificate is open to any student at K-State. The program has around 50 students from many of K-State's colleges. Through the program, its institutes, workshops, undergraduate journal and speaker series, students learn to think critically, analyze scientific research and carefully read literature and philosophy, government documents and other original texts. The program's journal, "Live Ideas," is available online and in print across campus. "Dr. Swogger has been a longtime supporter of the primary texts program, and this new gift will help make sure that future generations of K-State students will have the opportunity to participate in the program," said Nathaniel Birkhead, head of the political science department. "Primary texts programs tend to be at selective private institutions. To have a robust program here at K-State, where it is accessible to all, helps support our land-grant mission. We are also proud that Dr. Johnson will be the initial holder of the Swogger Chair in Primary Texts: her teaching, research and mentorship will enhance K-State's reputation as a leader in liberal arts education even further." The Swoggers believed so much in the value of a liberal, primary texts education that they support a similar program at Baker University and another chair at the University of Chicago. "Glenn and Claire realized how important a classical education can be throughout a person's whole life, regardless of what field they go into or what careers they decide on. That type of foundation can benefit them for the rest of their lives," said Chuck Bloom, a longtime advisor and friend of the Swoggers. "Glenn and Claire Swogger were very kind and humble people. Through this gift, their lives will continue to bless the world."&nbsp; &nbsp;

Estate gift funds KSU primary texts certificate program

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Manhattan Mercantile celebrated the grand opening of its storefront on Friday.

Manhattan Mercantile is located in the Manhattan Town Center, in the Dillard's wing.

Manhattan Mercantile is owned by Anthony and Sandy Krebs of Manhattan, and sells a variety of items including kitchenware, luggage, t-shirts, and freeze-dried candies, to name a few.

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Manhattan Mercantile hosted ribbon cutting at new storefront

BRIAN PETER KARST, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

OSCAR URIEL SANCHEZ HERRERA, 24, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Criminal restraint; Bond $12,000

BRANDON ALEXANDER CAMERON, 40, Manhattan, Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence or sex; Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent or use of force; Bond $200,000

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;BRIAN PETER KARST, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000OSCAR URIEL SANCHEZ HERRERA, 24, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Criminal restraint; Bond $12,000BRANDON ALEXANDER CAMERON, 40, Manhattan, Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence or sex; Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent or use of force; Bond $200,000

Riley County Arrest Report August 14

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Sunday in Manhattan.

A 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Heavenly Feniello, 46, of Herington, had hydroplaned while driving down the hill in the 700 Ehlers Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity.&nbsp;

The car left the roadway and struck a manhole cover. EMS transported Feniello to Via Christi for treatment of head, hand, arm, and leg injuries.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Sunday in Manhattan.A 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Heavenly Feniello, 46, of Herington, had hydroplaned while driving down the hill in the 700 Ehlers Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity.&nbsp;The car left the roadway and struck a manhole cover. EMS transported Feniello to Via Christi for treatment of head, hand, arm, and leg injuries.

Kansas woman hospitalized after car hydroplanes

Jackie Mundt, Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher A strange and vivid memory from my pre-teen world view was thinking after high school life was pretty much over. It makes me laugh and shake my head a little to think about how naive and small my world was because I couldn’t imagine anything worthwhile in life beyond high school. Even as a senior in high school if you had asked what life would look like in 20 years, I don’t think I would have guessed correctly about anything personal or professional. I am happy to report that life has been bigger, better and crazier than I would have imagined; I attended and earned degrees from two universities, have lived at 16 addresses in six states, traveled to 17 countries around the world, worked for 11 companies, made my wildest dreams come true and learned what it takes to achieve greatness at something. There have also been hard times, failures and plenty of stress, but I learned from it all. The best part of my life in the past two decades is the friends I have made along the way. I won’t extol the many virtues of my friends because we all think our friends are the best, but I know I have been blessed with a tribe of people who share my interests, values and ambitions. It took leaving my home town to find most of these people. My graduating class had 52 kids in it. It was a given that you were friends with everyone more out of proximity than commonality. I knew some of my classmates much better than others, but I knew them all and considered them friends. Together, for better or worse, we spent 13 years learning, growing and playing. This fall we have plans for a 20 year class reunion, and I am honestly excited. It may be a case of distance and time making my heart grow fonder but I can’t wait to hear about where their paths have taken them and who they have become. Even if I didn’t get much choice in my classmates, they still hold a special place in my heart; we lived too much life together not to care. I know my perspective on class reunions is not shared by all people. It makes me a little sad to hear someone say they will never attend a reunion. I have never understood people who want nothing to do with their past or the others who feel pressure to look fabulously successful for a reunion. The mean girls and rivalries of TV and movie high school reunions seem to be inflated. I believe in my heart that most people at a reunion are genuinely excited to see each other to catch up and share memories from their time together. Maybe that’s all it really takes for a great reunion: people choosing to believe the best in their former classmates. We can all celebrate success, give an encouraging word of support, or reminisce about the memories of our youth. For one day, we can rekindle relationships that helped us become who we are today, be grateful for our time together and enjoy the grace of time passed. I am choosing to believe in the goodwill and love of all friends, even if they aren’t the ones we chose. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Jackie Mundt, Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher A strange and vivid memory from my pre-teen world view was thinking after high school life was pretty much over. It makes me laugh and shake my head a little to think about how naive and small my world was because I couldn’t imagine anything worthwhile in life beyond high school. Even as a senior in high school if you had asked what life would look like in 20 years, I don’t think I would have guessed correctly about anything personal or professional. I am happy to report that life has been bigger, better and crazier than I would have imagined; I attended and earned degrees from two universities, have lived at 16 addresses in six states, traveled to 17 countries around the world, worked for 11 companies, made my wildest dreams come true and learned what it takes to achieve greatness at something. There have also been hard times, failures and plenty of stress, but I learned from it all. The best part of my life in the past two decades is the friends I have made along the way. I won’t extol the many virtues of my friends because we all think our friends are the best, but I know I have been blessed with a tribe of people who share my interests, values and ambitions. It took leaving my home town to find most of these people. My graduating class had 52 kids in it. It was a given that you were friends with everyone more out of proximity than commonality. I knew some of my classmates much better than others, but I knew them all and considered them friends. Together, for better or worse, we spent 13 years learning, growing and playing. This fall we have plans for a 20 year class reunion, and I am honestly excited. It may be a case of distance and time making my heart grow fonder but I can’t wait to hear about where their paths have taken them and who they have become. Even if I didn’t get much choice in my classmates, they still hold a special place in my heart; we lived too much life together not to care. I know my perspective on class reunions is not shared by all people. It makes me a little sad to hear someone say they will never attend a reunion. I have never understood people who want nothing to do with their past or the others who feel pressure to look fabulously successful for a reunion. The mean girls and rivalries of TV and movie high school reunions seem to be inflated. I believe in my heart that most people at a reunion are genuinely excited to see each other to catch up and share memories from their time together. Maybe that’s all it really takes for a great reunion: people choosing to believe the best in their former classmates. We can all celebrate success, give an encouraging word of support, or reminisce about the memories of our youth. For one day, we can rekindle relationships that helped us become who we are today, be grateful for our time together and enjoy the grace of time passed. I am choosing to believe in the goodwill and love of all friends, even if they aren’t the ones we chose. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

The friends you didn't choose

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Riley County.

A 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Sierra Davis, 23, of Fort Riley was traveling in the 6800 Block of Vinton School Road, according to the Riley Police Department activity report.

The driver&nbsp;lost control while navigating a bend in the road and the motorcycle overturned. EMS transported Davis to Irwin Army Community Hospital for treatment of torso and neck injuries.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Riley County.A 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Sierra Davis, 23, of Fort Riley was traveling in the 6800 Block of Vinton School Road, according to the Riley Police Department activity report.The driver&nbsp;lost control while navigating a bend in the road and the motorcycle overturned. EMS transported Davis to Irwin Army Community Hospital for treatment of torso and neck injuries.

Fort Riley woman hospitalized after motorcycle accident

RILEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex assault.

On Sunday, police took 40-year-old Brandon Cameron of Manhattan&nbsp; into custody&nbsp; following a report he allegedly broke into a home and committed a sexual assault Saturday night, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Just before midnight Saturday, the Riley County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 26-year-old woman reporting a burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place in Manhattan.

Officers discovered a sexual assault had taken place during the burglary. After further investigation and assistance from the victim, Cameron was subsequently identified as the suspect.

At 4:30a.m. Sunday, police located him in the 2700 block of N. Brookglen Circle in Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated burglary and rape. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $200,000.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

RILEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex assault.On Sunday, police took 40-year-old Brandon Cameron of Manhattan&nbsp; into custody&nbsp; following a report he allegedly broke into a home and committed a sexual assault Saturday night, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Just before midnight Saturday, the Riley County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 26-year-old woman reporting a burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place in Manhattan.Officers discovered a sexual assault had taken place during the burglary. After further investigation and assistance from the victim, Cameron was subsequently identified as the suspect.At 4:30a.m. Sunday, police located him in the 2700 block of N. Brookglen Circle in Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated burglary and rape. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $200,000.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Manhattan man jailed for alleged home invasion sex assault

DWAYNE W DAVID, 33, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

GLEN NORMAN ADAMS, 34, Blue Ridge, TX, Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner; Bond $750

JOSHUA LANE WILSON, 23, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $750

PATRICK RYAN DUFFY, 40, Pittsburgh, PA; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conviction; blood/breath .08&gt;; Bond $1,500

NATHANIEL TREY BURNS, 32, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

CHARLOTTE RAIN VELASQUEZ, 28, Milford, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $1,000

LARRY LYNN CALE, 52, Junction City, Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105,63106,63107; Bond $1,000

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;DWAYNE W DAVID, 33, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750GLEN NORMAN ADAMS, 34, Blue Ridge, TX, Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner; Bond $750JOSHUA LANE WILSON, 23, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $750PATRICK RYAN DUFFY, 40, Pittsburgh, PA; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conviction; blood/breath .08&gt;; Bond $1,500NATHANIEL TREY BURNS, 32, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750CHARLOTTE RAIN VELASQUEZ, 28, Milford, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $1,000LARRY LYNN CALE, 52, Junction City, Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105,63106,63107; Bond $1,000

Riley County Arrest Report August 13

OSCAR DANIEL MENDEZ-SANCHEZ, 33, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $4,000

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

DANIEL EVERETT NICHOLS, 22, Overland Park, Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner; Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $1,500

DANIEL ASENCIO CASTILLO, 21, Lawrence, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; No Drivers License; Bond $750

AIMIN MARTIN STRICKLAND, 17, Milford; Display/possess fictitious/revoked/suspended driver's license; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardian

KYLIE JOY HEINEKEN, 26, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conviction; blood/breath .08&gt;; Bond $1,500

SHANEL NICOLE SMITH, 34, Topeka, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

ANTHONY EUGENE EDWARDS, 38, Manhattan, Probation Violation x 2; Bond $25,358

RACHELLE DIANE SANTIAGO, 56, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $1,000

ELIJAH TEE MCLEROY, 22, Junction City, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office on 08/08/2023

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;OSCAR DANIEL MENDEZ-SANCHEZ, 33, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $4,000KATERI MARIE LAWLESS, 21, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750DANIEL EVERETT NICHOLS, 22, Overland Park, Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner; Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $1,500DANIEL ASENCIO CASTILLO, 21, Lawrence, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; No Drivers License; Bond $750AIMIN MARTIN STRICKLAND, 17, Milford; Display/possess fictitious/revoked/suspended driver's license; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake and released to parent/guardianKYLIE JOY HEINEKEN, 26, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conviction; blood/breath .08&gt;; Bond $1,500SHANEL NICOLE SMITH, 34, Topeka, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County JailANTHONY EUGENE EDWARDS, 38, Manhattan, Probation Violation x 2; Bond $25,358RACHELLE DIANE SANTIAGO, 56, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $1,000ELIJAH TEE MCLEROY, 22, Junction City, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office on 08/08/2023

Riley County Arrest Report August 12

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Friday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by David Dale Coulson, 63, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 82 five miles east of Wakefield.

The driver failed to negotiate the curve onto southbound U.S. 77. The motorcycle went down and came to rest in the center median.

EMS transported&nbsp;Coulson to the hospital in Junction City. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Friday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by David Dale Coulson, 63, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 82 five miles east of Wakefield.The driver failed to negotiate the curve onto southbound U.S. 77. The motorcycle went down and came to rest in the center median.EMS transported&nbsp;Coulson to the hospital in Junction City. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after motorcycle accident

RILEY COUNTY - Starting August 19th through September 4th, the Riley County Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state of Kansas, will participate in the annual You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign.

The&nbsp;You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign is aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways.

"Drinking and driving isn’t just a reckless choice; it’s a perilous road that leads to shattered lives,” said RCPD Director Brian Peete. “I urge you to take the wheel of responsibility, ensuring your safe journey home. Your choices drive our community’s well-being.”

RCPD emphasizes enforcement of impaired driving and other traffic laws throughout the year with the intention of saving lives.

Every 52 minutes, one person is killed in a drunk driving crash in the United States. 

RCPD says just one drink before you drive can put you and others at risk, as alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - Starting August 19th through September 4th, the Riley County Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state of Kansas, will participate in the annual You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign.The&nbsp;You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign is aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways."Drinking and driving isn’t just a reckless choice; it’s a perilous road that leads to shattered lives,” said RCPD Director Brian Peete. “I urge you to take the wheel of responsibility, ensuring your safe journey home. Your choices drive our community’s well-being.”RCPD emphasizes enforcement of impaired driving and other traffic laws throughout the year with the intention of saving lives.Every 52 minutes, one person is killed in a drunk driving crash in the United States. RCPD says just one drink before you drive can put you and others at risk, as alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination.

RCPD: You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign starts Aug. 19

MERLIN XAVIER CARREON HEIGHT, 24, Laredo, TX, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

ANTHONY GENE SHORB, 48, Riley, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

DANIELLE CHRISTINE SULLIVAN, 32, Wichita, Failure to appear; Bond $2,500

RACHELLE DIANE SANTIAGO, 56, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $2,500

FRED RUSSELL HYDE IV, 37, Manhattan, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Failure to appear; Bond $3,300

STORY LEE STANLEY, 43, Manhattan, Violation of Court Order; Bond $2,000

JUSTIN RAY BOWLEY, 37, Hutchinson, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by McPherson County Sheriff's Office on 07/28/2023

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;MERLIN XAVIER CARREON HEIGHT, 24, Laredo, TX, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750ANTHONY GENE SHORB, 48, Riley, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750DANIELLE CHRISTINE SULLIVAN, 32, Wichita, Failure to appear; Bond $2,500RACHELLE DIANE SANTIAGO, 56, Manhattan, Failure to appear x2; Bond $2,500<figure>
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📷: Riley County Arrest Report August 11

Statement from Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce regarding Country Stampede Request for Proposal

MANHATTAN -&nbsp;Country Stampede is a unique and important part of Manhattan’s history. 

Thousands of people traveled to Manhattan over the two decades the event was held annually at Tuttle Creek State Park to see some of the most successful country music artists in the business. 

The economic impact on our community was extremely important and Visit Manhattan and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce played a significant role in the ongoing success of the event. 

The move to Topeka in 2019 coincided with a change in ownership and a change in strategic direction of the event. 

We, along with tourism groups across the region, received a request for proposal (RFP) from entities representing Country Stampede to determine our community’s interest in hosting the festival again. 

While we are always excited for opportunities to attract world class events to Manhattan, the logistics of holding such an event requires a significant commitment from the community. 

We will be working with our regional partners including the City of Manhattan and Tuttle Creek State Park officials to determine how we develop the best Manhattan response to this opportunity.

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 </figure>Statement from Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce regarding Country Stampede Request for ProposalMANHATTAN -&nbsp;Country Stampede is a unique and important part of Manhattan’s history. Thousands of people traveled to Manhattan over the two decades the event was held annually at Tuttle Creek State Park to see some of the most successful country music artists in the business. The economic impact on our community was extremely important and Visit Manhattan and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce played a significant role in the ongoing success of the event. The move to Topeka in 2019 coincided with a change in ownership and a change in strategic direction of the event. We, along with tourism groups across the region, received a request for proposal (RFP) from entities representing Country Stampede to determine our community’s interest in hosting the festival again. While we are always excited for opportunities to attract world class events to Manhattan, the logistics of holding such an event requires a significant commitment from the community. We will be working with our regional partners including the City of Manhattan and Tuttle Creek State Park officials to determine how we develop the best Manhattan response to this opportunity.

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce makes statement about Country Stampede

Chris Bogenhagen, the new Athletic Director at Junction City High School, talks to me about his background in education, coaching, his Junction City Kid's Wrestling leadership role and preparations for his first year as AD at JCHS.

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🎙: Paradox Coffee and Bistro "Coffee Talk" - JCHS Athletic Director

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged burglary in Clay Center released additional security images of the suspects and are asking the public for help identifying them.

On Aug. 4, police received a report of an aggravated burglary and attempted robbery in the 700 block of Liberty Street. in Clay Center, according to a media release. The suspects fled before officers arrived. They are described as&nbsp;two black males between the ages of 15 and 20 years old. They 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 and&nbsp; had shoulder-length dreadlocks.

One suspect was wearing an orange hoodie, camouflaged pants, one black shoe and one white shoe.

The other suspect was wearing a white or light gray zip-up jacket with a hood, blue jeans with two medium-sized holes on both pant legs and black shoes. He also had some of the ends of his dreadlocks dyed white. 

No weapons were reported to have been used.&nbsp; Anyone has knowledge or knows the identity of either suspect, please notify the Clay Center Police Department at 785-632-2121, and do not contact either of the suspects.

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Police: Search continues for burglary suspects in Clay Center

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

TOPEKA - Late Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostTOPEKA - Late Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.This announcement comes less than two weeks after the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandMotorsportsPark/posts/pfbid0aQNQojN4PRqkorzAjuUgfeM4CqEDwrFQxRFKZH6XsT2fJp9gy5TphgDsLqQkJoehl"> July 28th announcement from Heartland Motorsports Park</a> announcing the closure of the venue due to Shawnee County property taxes being raised for the venue.Country Stampede's announcement says they will be contacting neighboring communities to gauge interest in hosting the festival and will include Manhattan in the list of communities.More details can be found in the post:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcountrystampedefestival%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0g22vtrLtwqrDyX1W5jhKUJk3Y4vp9MamNBF3dzT9kgkV5JvvQmFzPTLTeBVdYY5Sl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="654" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

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