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.

MILTON EARL EVANS, 57, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 1st conviction
Probation Violation; Bond $1500

JOHN DEAN SCHUM, 33, Manhattan,Criminal use of a financial card; Falsified card
under $1,000 and Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting; Bond $338.00

JASON DANIEL PEABODY, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st
conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt; and Transporting an open container; Bond $1500

CAITLIN JADE PRETZER, 27, Abilene,&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Transmit
comment/image/text to abuse/threat/har; Bond $500

BRYAN RICHARD HARRIS, 33, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000

LYRIC ROSE GIBSON, 24, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact
w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000

VIRGINIA MARIE BENDA, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact
w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000

AUSTIN LAST, 23, OF CLAY CENTER, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1000 BLK HAYES DR IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:50 AM.

IAN BOYD DUNCAN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1000 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) ON JULY 4, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:26 PM.

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.MILTON EARL EVANS, 57, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 1st conviction
Probation Violation; Bond $1500JOHN DEAN SCHUM, 33, Manhattan,Criminal use of a financial card; Falsified card
under $1,000 and Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting; Bond $338.00JASON DANIEL PEABODY, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st
conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt; and Transporting an open container; Bond $1500 
CAITLIN JADE PRETZER, 27, Abilene,&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Transmit
comment/image/text to abuse/threat/har; Bond $500BRYAN RICHARD HARRIS, 33, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000LYRIC ROSE GIBSON, 24, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact
w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000VIRGINIA MARIE BENDA, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact
w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000CITATION REPORTAUSTIN LAST, 23, OF CLAY CENTER, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1000 BLK HAYES DR IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY11:50 AM.IAN BOYD DUNCAN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1000 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR UNSAFE TURNING OR STOPPING (9-54) ON JULY 4, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:26 PM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Monday July 13

High 91°	Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

High 91°	Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Monday weather forecast

TANASHA CHANICE MARIE DUPREE, 28, Manhattan, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon
Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $11,000

BRETT FRANCIS HOGAN, 33, Manhattan,&nbsp;Failure to appear 
Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body; Bond $4500

LEVI ALEXANDER EUGEN RITTER, 30, Manhattan,&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body 
Vehicles; Unlawful Acts; e.g., registration
Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage
required and Defective headlamps on motor vehicle
Improper stop lamp or turn signal; Bond $1500

RICHARD BURKE JONES JR, 46, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $600 and&nbsp;Attempted domestic battery; Knowing or reckless
bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1500

JON CARLOS MARTE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal use of weapons; Poss of firearm by
person addicted/use contr sub 
Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain
stimulant; No bond reported

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Brett Hogan</figcaption>
 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.TANASHA CHANICE MARIE DUPREE, 28, Manhattan, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon
Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $11,000BRETT FRANCIS HOGAN, 33, Manhattan,&nbsp;Failure to appear 
Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body; Bond $4500LEVI ALEXANDER EUGEN RITTER, 30, Manhattan,&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body 
Vehicles; Unlawful Acts; e.g., registration
Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage
required and Defective headlamps on motor vehicle
Improper stop lamp or turn signal; Bond $1500RICHARD BURKE JONES JR, 46, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $600 and&nbsp;Attempted domestic battery; Knowing or reckless
bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1500JON CARLOS MARTE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Criminal use of weapons; Poss of firearm by
person addicted/use contr sub 
Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain
stimulant; No bond reported

Riley Co. Arrest Report Sunday July 12

In recognition of Medicare’s importance in the lives of older Kansans and to help those soon needing to enroll in Medicare, the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) has announced a new series of Answers for Older Kansans: Medicare Basics seminars.

Karen Mayse, a certified Medicare Benefits counselor with more than ten years of experience in explaining Medicare to Kansans, will present 12 Zoom seminars between July 15 and August 20.

Medicare is health insurance for people who are age 65 or better and also for people who qualify because of disabilities. The Zoom Medicare Basics seminar series provides an easy-to-understand overview of Medicare in two parts and includes steps to enrollment and how Medicare works with employers’ insurance. It also provides answers about Extra Help and other Medicare Savings Programs and participants’ questions. Information specific to the Medicare Basics seminars will be available to each participant who registers.

To register, people may go to www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars or call 800-432-2703 the day before the event. The link to the Zoom event will be sent to each participant prior to the seminar.

“Medicare is very complex--people are strongly encouraged to register for both Part 1 and Part 2 sessions—these sessions will provide the ‘total Medicare picture,’ “Julie Govert Walter, Executive Director of the NC-FH AAA said.

“Our goal with this Answers for Older Kansans series is to give older Kansans, people living with disabilities, their caregivers and family members practical, trustworthy and easy-to-understand information about Medicare in a safe, friendly small group setting,” she said.

Wednesday, July 15 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 Covers Medicare’s alphabet, steps to enrollment, Medicare and employers’ insurance and more.

Thursday, July 16 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 Covers gaps in Medicare, Medicare , Savings Plans, Extra Help and more

Wednesday, July 22 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)

Thursday, July 23 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)

Wednesday, July 29 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)

Thursday, July 30 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)

Tuesday, August 4 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)

Thursday, August 6 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)

Wednesday, August 12 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)

Thursday, August 13 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)

Tuesday, August 18 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)

Thursday, August 13 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)

Medicare Basics presentations are available at no cost; voluntary contributions to support and expand Medicare counseling services provided by the NC-FH AAA are appreciated and welcomed.

Detailed instructions about how to participate in Zoom technology are available at www.ncfhaaa.com.

For more information about Medicare Basics, to reserve your place or to connect to a certified Medicare benefits counselor, call the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) at 800-432-2703 or go to www.ncfhaaa.com.

In recognition of Medicare’s importance in the lives of older Kansans and to help those soon needing to enroll in Medicare, the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) has announced a new series of Answers for Older Kansans: Medicare Basics seminars.Karen Mayse, a certified Medicare Benefits counselor with more than ten years of experience in explaining Medicare to Kansans, will present 12 Zoom seminars between July 15 and August 20.Medicare is health insurance for people who are age 65 or better and also for people who qualify because of disabilities. The Zoom Medicare Basics seminar series provides an easy-to-understand overview of Medicare in two parts and includes steps to enrollment and how Medicare works with employers’ insurance. It also provides answers about Extra Help and other Medicare Savings Programs and participants’ questions. Information specific to the Medicare Basics seminars will be available to each participant who registers.To register, people may go to www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars or call 800-432-2703 the day before the event. The link to the Zoom event will be sent to each participant prior to the seminar.“Medicare is very complex--people are strongly encouraged to register for both Part 1 and Part 2 sessions—these sessions will provide the ‘total Medicare picture,’ “Julie Govert Walter, Executive Director of the NC-FH AAA said.“Our goal with this Answers for Older Kansans series is to give older Kansans, people living with disabilities, their caregivers and family members practical, trustworthy and easy-to-understand information about Medicare in a safe, friendly small group setting,” she said.Dates of Medicare Basics Seminars are:Wednesday, July 15 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 Covers Medicare’s alphabet, steps to enrollment, Medicare and employers’ insurance and more.Thursday, July 16 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 Covers gaps in Medicare, Medicare , Savings Plans, Extra Help and moreWednesday, July 22 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)Thursday, July 23 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)Wednesday, July 29 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)Thursday, July 30 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)Tuesday, August 4 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)Thursday, August 6 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)Wednesday, August 12 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)Thursday, August 13 5:30 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)Tuesday, August 18 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 1 (See above Part 1 description)Thursday, August 13 2 pm Medicare Basics Part 2 (See above Part 2 description)Medicare Basics presentations are available at no cost; voluntary contributions to support and expand Medicare counseling services provided by the NC-FH AAA are appreciated and welcomed.Detailed instructions about how to participate in Zoom technology are available at www.ncfhaaa.com.For more information about Medicare Basics, to reserve your place or to connect to a certified Medicare benefits counselor, call the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) at 800-432-2703 or go to www.ncfhaaa.com.

Area Agency on Aging is announcing a new series of Medicare Basics Zoom seminars 

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas farmers are harvesting fewer bushels of winter wheat this year, a government report released Friday shows.

The latest forecast, based on crop conditions July 1, revises the government’s earlier estimate downward to 307 million bushels in Kansas, according to the Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. That is 9% fewer bushels than were cut last year in the state.

The new forecast is based on an average yield of 48 bushels per acre, down 4 bushels from 2019. It estimates growers in Kansas will cut 6.4 million acres of wheat, down 2% from last year.

The report also estimated oat production in the state at 2.42 million bushels, up 110% from last year. It is predicting a record average yield of 69 bushels per acre for oats harvested off 35,000 acres in Kansas.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas farmers are harvesting fewer bushels of winter wheat this year, a government report released Friday shows.The latest forecast, based on crop conditions July 1, revises the government’s earlier estimate downward to 307 million bushels in Kansas, according to the Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. That is 9% fewer bushels than were cut last year in the state.The new forecast is based on an average yield of 48 bushels per acre, down 4 bushels from 2019. It estimates growers in Kansas will cut 6.4 million acres of wheat, down 2% from last year.The report also estimated oat production in the state at 2.42 million bushels, up 110% from last year. It is predicting a record average yield of 69 bushels per acre for oats harvested off 35,000 acres in Kansas.

Forecast: Kansas farmers are harvesting fewer bushels of wheat

Riley County Health Officer Julie Gibbs has provided some good news on Friday for a COVID-19 patient who has been hospitalized.

“I’m happy to report that the one COVID-19 positive patient at the hospital is now off the ventilator and has tested negative,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “They will continue their recovery at Ascension Via Christi hospital and all of our hearts will be with them.”

Riley County Health Officer Julie Gibbs has provided some good news on Friday for a COVID-19 patient who has been hospitalized.“I’m happy to report that the one COVID-19 positive patient at the hospital is now off the ventilator and has tested negative,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “They will continue their recovery at Ascension Via Christi hospital and all of our hearts will be with them.”

Some good news for a COVID-19 patient

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The National Weather Service said this hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas. 

Today and Tonight.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms may develop this
afternoon anywhere across northeast and east central Kansas. Some
of these storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. An
isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.&nbsp;

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Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-AndersonThe National Weather Service said this hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas. Today and Tonight.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms may develop this
afternoon anywhere across northeast and east central Kansas. Some
of these storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. An
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Saturday's severe thunderstorm outlook

There have been a total of 89 positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie County since the pandemic began. County officials reported on Friday that six cases are active and 83 patients have recovered. A total of 36 cases are pending, and there are no hospitalizations.

Pottawatomie County Health Order No. 7 provides citizens the opportunity to decide in most cases whether or not to wear a mask.&nbsp; Businesses may require them for employees and customers. Also, the City of Manhattan has approved an ordinance requiring masks within the City limits when social distancing cannot be maintained.

The order does state that the guidelines are "recommended and encouraged" including the wearing of a mask.

There have been a total of 89 positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie County since the pandemic began. County officials reported on Friday that six cases are active and 83 patients have recovered. A total of 36 cases are pending, and there are no hospitalizations.Pottawatomie County Health Order No. 7 provides citizens the opportunity to decide in most cases whether or not to wear a mask.&nbsp; Businesses may require them for employees and customers. Also, the City of Manhattan has approved an ordinance requiring masks within the City limits when social distancing cannot be maintained.The order does state that the guidelines are "recommended and encouraged" including the wearing of a mask.&nbsp;

Pottawatomie County provides a COVID-19 update

MATTHEW LEON THOMMEN, 27, Manhattan,&nbsp;Lewd and lascivious; Public sexual relations in
presence of person =&gt;16 
Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $3000

JEREMY LAWRENCE THOMAS, 29, Junction City,&nbsp;Criminal possession of weapon by felon; Weapon
used in crime 
Criminal deprivation of property; Motor vehicle
Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose
felony warrant service or execution; Bond $6000

JOSHUA DAVID TRITSCH, 21, Manhattan,&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $500

CHARLES EUGENE CONNELL III, 27, Ogden,&nbsp;Sexual exploitation of a child; possess media of
child &lt;18; Bond $100,000

SETH NATHANIEL LIGHTFOOT, 28, Blaine, Probation Violation; No bond reported

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Jeremy Thomas photo Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.MATTHEW LEON THOMMEN, 27, Manhattan,&nbsp;Lewd and lascivious; Public sexual relations in
presence of person =&gt;16 
Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $3000JEREMY LAWRENCE THOMAS, 29, Junction City,&nbsp;Criminal possession of weapon by felon; Weapon
used in crime 
Criminal deprivation of property; Motor vehicle
Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose
felony warrant service or execution; Bond $6000 
JOSHUA DAVID TRITSCH, 21, Manhattan,&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $500CHARLES EUGENE CONNELL III, 27, Ogden,&nbsp;Sexual exploitation of a child; possess media of
child &lt;18; Bond $100,000SETH NATHANIEL LIGHTFOOT, 28, Blaine, Probation Violation; No bond reported

Riley Co. Arrest Report Saturday July 11

Federal grant funds are being southt to help with the Blue Jay Way road project near the new Junction City High School. If approved, the money would come from the Defense Communities Infrastructure program

.Military Affairs Director for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce noted that it's a pilot program. "We're one of the two that went forward from Fort Riley and that portion would be for $2.5 million dollars to finish the north part of Blue Jay Way. We should find out some time around Sept. 15 if that gets approved and if we get selected for the funds.&nbsp;

Blue Jay will run along&nbsp; the east side of&nbsp; the new high school.

Federal grant funds are being southt to help with the Blue Jay Way road project near the new Junction City High School. If approved, the money would come from the Defense Communities Infrastructure program.Military Affairs Director for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce noted that it's a pilot program. "We're one of the two that went forward from Fort Riley and that portion would be for $2.5 million dollars to finish the north part of Blue Jay Way. We should find out some time around Sept. 15 if that gets approved and if we get selected for the funds.&nbsp;Blue Jay will run along&nbsp; the east side of&nbsp; the new high school.

Funding is being sought to help with Blue Jay Way

Dear Sen. Roberts, Sen. Moran, Rep. Marshall, Rep. Watkins, Rep. Davids and Rep. Estes, We oppose the Student and Exchange Visitor Program's student ban, and we ask that you — our representatives in Washington — push for its immediate cancellation. The decision not to "issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programs that are fully online for the fall" has no rational basis, serves no practical purpose, damages American universities, and is simply cruel. 1. The United States thrives when we welcome the world's greatest minds. Should international students learn that they are unwelcome here, they will go elsewhere, as some have done in the past few years. Unless rescinded immediately, this student ban could catastrophically damage the reputation of U.S. higher education for years to come. 2. International students subsidize domestic students. If they are expelled from higher education here, then U.S. colleges and universities — whose budgets have already been hit hard by COVID-19 — will incur greater losses. According to NAFSA: Association of International Educators, international students contributed $41 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019. 3. The student ban is cruel. Expelling students in the middle of a pandemic serves no useful purpose. It does not increase their safety or the safety of U.S. nationals. By forcing them to travel, it puts them at greater risk. It disrupts their education. It instills in these future leaders a permanent suspicion for the motives of our country. Talented people from around the globe have helped make America great. Those born in other countries have long enriched our intellectual, social, and cultural lives. Physicist Albert Einstein (Germany), inventor Nikola Tesla (Croatia), architect I.M. Pei (China), cancer researcher Elizabeth Stern (Canada), novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria), actor Natalie Portman (Israel), Google co-founder Sergey Brin (Russia), Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (India), and Garmin co-founder Min Kao (Taiwan) are just a few of the countless who have lent their brilliance to this country. The student ban will prevent the bright young people studying here right now from doing the same. In our private capacity as university distinguished professors at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas Medical Center, and distinguished professors at the University of Kansas and Wichita State University, we ask that you revoke the student ban. Sincerely yours,

Christer B. Aakerӧy, Chemistry, K-State Perry Alexander, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KU Beth Bailey, History, KU William A. Barnett, Economics, KU Thomas J. Barstow, Kinesiology, K-State Alice Bean, Physics, KU K. Christopher Beard, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Cory Berkland, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU James D. Bever, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Raj Bhala, Law, KU Monica Biernat, Psychology, KU John Blair, Biology, K-State Frank Blecha, Anatomy and Physiology, K-State Mike Blum, Geology, KU Stefan H. Bossmann, Chemistry, K-State George R. Bousfield, Biological Sciences, WSU Nyla Branscombe, Psychology, KU Yolanda Broyles-González, American Ethnic Studies, K-State James Calvet, Biochemistry, KUMC Joyce Castle, School of Music, KU M.M. Chengappa, Veterinary Medicine, K-State C. Lewis Cocke, K-State, Physics Bernard Cornet, Microeconomics, KU David Darwin, Civil, Environmental &amp; Architectural Engineering, KU Elizabeth Dodd, English, K-State Walter K. Dodds, Biology, K-State James H. Edgar, Chemical Engineering, K-State Michael S. Engel, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Charles Epp, Public Affairs, KU David Farber, History, KU Randall Fuller, English, KU Keith Gido, Biology, K-State Wayne Everett Goins, Music, K-State Robert H. Goldstein, Geology, KU Michael Hageman, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU John W. Head, Law, KU Anne D. Hedeman, Art History, KU Andrew C. Isenberg, History, KU Hartmut Jaeschke, Pharmacology, Toxicology &amp; Therapeutics, KUMC Ryszard Jankowiak, Chemistry, K-State Michael R. Kanost, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, K-State Neal Kingston, Educational Psychology, KU M.B. Kirkham, Agronomy, K-State Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Psychological Sciences, K-State Phillip E. Klebba, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, K-State John F. Leslie, Plant Pathology, K-State Susan Lunte, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU Joe Lutkenhaus, Microbiology, KUMC Rolfe D. Mandel, Anthropology, KU Richard Marston, Geography &amp; Geospatial Sciences, K-State Joane Nagel, Sociology, KU T.G. Nagaraja, Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, K-State

Philip Nel, English, K-State David Nualart, Mathematics, KU Randolph J. Nudo, Rehabilitation Medicine, KUMC Berl R. Oakley, Molecular and Cellular Biology, KU Rosemary O'Leary, Public Affairs, KU Dennis H. O'Rourke, Anthropology, KU Anil Pahwa, Electrical and Computer Engineering, K-State A. Townsend Peterson, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, KU William D. Picking, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU David C. Poole, Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology, K-State P.V. Vara Prasad, Agronomy, K-State Harald E.L. Prins, Emeritus, Anthropology, K-State Bharat Ratra, Physics, K-State Charles W. Rice, Agronomy, K-State Mabel L. Rice, Speech, Language, Hearing, KU David Roediger, American Studies, KU Robert Rohrschneider, Political Science, KU Christophe Royon, Physics, KU Paul Selden, Emeritus, Geology, KU Prakash P. Shenoy, Business, KU James E. Sherow, Emeritus, History, K-State Mark B. Shiflett, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, KU Tom Skrtic, Special Education, KU C. Michael Smith, Emeritus, Entomology, K-State Michael J. Soares, Pathology, KUMC Jorge L. Soberón, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, KU Yan Soibelman, Mathematics, K-State Christopher Sorensen, Physics, K-State Brian Spooner, Biology, K-State Sandra M. Stith, Applied Human Sciences, K-State Karan S. Surana, Mechanical Engineering, KU Uwe Thumm, Physics, K-State Mike Tokach, Animal Sciences and Industry, K-State Barbara Valent, Plant Pathology, K-State David B. Volkin, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU J. Douglas Walker, Geology, KU Steven F. Warren, Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences and Disorders, KU Robert Warrior, American Literature and Culture, KU Laurence Weatherley, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, KU Michael L. Wehmeyer, Special Education, KU Ruth Welti, Biology, K-State Kun Yan Zhu, Entomology, K-State Dean Zollman, Emeritus, Physics, K-State

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594409778912.jpeg" alt="ksu campus.jpg" />
 <figcaption>ksu campus.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>Dear Sen. Roberts, Sen. Moran, Rep. Marshall, Rep. Watkins, Rep. Davids and Rep. Estes, We oppose the Student and Exchange Visitor Program's student ban, and we ask that you — our representatives in Washington — push for its immediate cancellation. The decision not to "issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programs that are fully online for the fall" has no rational basis, serves no practical purpose, damages American universities, and is simply cruel. 1. The United States thrives when we welcome the world's greatest minds. Should international students learn that they are unwelcome here, they will go elsewhere, as some have done in the past few years. Unless rescinded immediately, this student ban could catastrophically damage the reputation of U.S. higher education for years to come. 2. International students subsidize domestic students. If they are expelled from higher education here, then U.S. colleges and universities — whose budgets have already been hit hard by COVID-19 — will incur greater losses. According to NAFSA: Association of International Educators, international students contributed $41 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019. 3. The student ban is cruel. Expelling students in the middle of a pandemic serves no useful purpose. It does not increase their safety or the safety of U.S. nationals. By forcing them to travel, it puts them at greater risk. It disrupts their education. It instills in these future leaders a permanent suspicion for the motives of our country. Talented people from around the globe have helped make America great. Those born in other countries have long enriched our intellectual, social, and cultural lives. Physicist Albert Einstein (Germany), inventor Nikola Tesla (Croatia), architect I.M. Pei (China), cancer researcher Elizabeth Stern (Canada), novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria), actor Natalie Portman (Israel), Google co-founder Sergey Brin (Russia), Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (India), and Garmin co-founder Min Kao (Taiwan) are just a few of the countless who have lent their brilliance to this country. The student ban will prevent the bright young people studying here right now from doing the same. In our private capacity as university distinguished professors at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas Medical Center, and distinguished professors at the University of Kansas and Wichita State University, we ask that you revoke the student ban. Sincerely yours, Christer B. Aakerӧy, Chemistry, K-State Perry Alexander, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KU Beth Bailey, History, KU William A. Barnett, Economics, KU Thomas J. Barstow, Kinesiology, K-State Alice Bean, Physics, KU K. Christopher Beard, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Cory Berkland, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU James D. Bever, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Raj Bhala, Law, KU Monica Biernat, Psychology, KU John Blair, Biology, K-State Frank Blecha, Anatomy and Physiology, K-State Mike Blum, Geology, KU Stefan H. Bossmann, Chemistry, K-State George R. Bousfield, Biological Sciences, WSU Nyla Branscombe, Psychology, KU Yolanda Broyles-González, American Ethnic Studies, K-State James Calvet, Biochemistry, KUMC Joyce Castle, School of Music, KU M.M. Chengappa, Veterinary Medicine, K-State C. Lewis Cocke, K-State, Physics Bernard Cornet, Microeconomics, KU David Darwin, Civil, Environmental &amp; Architectural Engineering, KU Elizabeth Dodd, English, K-State Walter K. Dodds, Biology, K-State James H. Edgar, Chemical Engineering, K-State Michael S. Engel, Ecology &amp; Evolutionary Biology, KU Charles Epp, Public Affairs, KU David Farber, History, KU Randall Fuller, English, KU Keith Gido, Biology, K-State Wayne Everett Goins, Music, K-State Robert H. Goldstein, Geology, KU Michael Hageman, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU John W. Head, Law, KU Anne D. Hedeman, Art History, KU Andrew C. Isenberg, History, KU Hartmut Jaeschke, Pharmacology, Toxicology &amp; Therapeutics, KUMC Ryszard Jankowiak, Chemistry, K-State Michael R. Kanost, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, K-State Neal Kingston, Educational Psychology, KU M.B. Kirkham, Agronomy, K-State Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Psychological Sciences, K-State Phillip E. Klebba, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, K-State John F. Leslie, Plant Pathology, K-State Susan Lunte, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU Joe Lutkenhaus, Microbiology, KUMC Rolfe D. Mandel, Anthropology, KU Richard Marston, Geography &amp; Geospatial Sciences, K-State Joane Nagel, Sociology, KU T.G. Nagaraja, Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, K-StatePhilip Nel, English, K-State David Nualart, Mathematics, KU Randolph J. Nudo, Rehabilitation Medicine, KUMC Berl R. Oakley, Molecular and Cellular Biology, KU Rosemary O'Leary, Public Affairs, KU Dennis H. O'Rourke, Anthropology, KU Anil Pahwa, Electrical and Computer Engineering, K-State A. Townsend Peterson, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, KU William D. Picking, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU David C. Poole, Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology, K-State P.V. Vara Prasad, Agronomy, K-State Harald E.L. Prins, Emeritus, Anthropology, K-State Bharat Ratra, Physics, K-State Charles W. Rice, Agronomy, K-State Mabel L. Rice, Speech, Language, Hearing, KU David Roediger, American Studies, KU Robert Rohrschneider, Political Science, KU Christophe Royon, Physics, KU Paul Selden, Emeritus, Geology, KU Prakash P. Shenoy, Business, KU James E. Sherow, Emeritus, History, K-State Mark B. Shiflett, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, KU Tom Skrtic, Special Education, KU C. Michael Smith, Emeritus, Entomology, K-State Michael J. Soares, Pathology, KUMC Jorge L. Soberón, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, KU Yan Soibelman, Mathematics, K-State Christopher Sorensen, Physics, K-State Brian Spooner, Biology, K-State Sandra M. Stith, Applied Human Sciences, K-State Karan S. Surana, Mechanical Engineering, KU Uwe Thumm, Physics, K-State Mike Tokach, Animal Sciences and Industry, K-State Barbara Valent, Plant Pathology, K-State David B. Volkin, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KU J. Douglas Walker, Geology, KU Steven F. Warren, Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences and Disorders, KU Robert Warrior, American Literature and Culture, KU Laurence Weatherley, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, KU Michael L. Wehmeyer, Special Education, KU Ruth Welti, Biology, K-State Kun Yan Zhu, Entomology, K-State Dean Zollman, Emeritus, Physics, K-StateK-State News and Communications Services

Op-ed: K-State's distinguished professors are calling for cancellation of SEVP student ban

&nbsp; Riley County has 5 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 8 more recovered. The totals are now 141 (-3) active and&nbsp;193 (+8) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has no COVID-19 patients and no PUI* patients currently hospitalized. The patient who was on the ventilator is still recovering in their care, but is now off the ventilator and no longer tests positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The Mercy Community Health Foundation donated 1,000 surgical masks to the Riley County Police Department today. The masks are individually wrapped and will be available for distribution to the public. “We’ve been seeing a lot of people wearing masks,” said Riley County Police Department Assistant Director, Kurt Moldrup. “As we encounter someone who doesn’t have a mask, in lieu of a warning or a citation, we will begin the communication by simply giving them one of these donated masks.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Riley County has 5 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 8 more recovered. The totals are now 141 (-3) active and&nbsp;193 (+8) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has no COVID-19 patients and no PUI* patients currently hospitalized. The patient who was on the ventilator is still recovering in their care, but is now off the ventilator and no longer tests positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The Mercy Community Health Foundation donated 1,000 surgical masks to the Riley County Police Department today. The masks are individually wrapped and will be available for distribution to the public. “We’ve been seeing a lot of people wearing masks,” said Riley County Police Department Assistant Director, Kurt Moldrup. “As we encounter someone who doesn’t have a mask, in lieu of a warning or a citation, we will begin the communication by simply giving them one of these donated masks.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Riley County has five new COVID-19 cases

MANHATTAN — Multiple Kansas State University colleges and units will implement administrative furloughs as one of several ways the university is addressing significant financial challenges for fiscal year 2021. The financial challenges are the direct result of the still evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday ( July 10)&nbsp; K-State President Richard Myers outlined steps the university is taking to reduce nearly $37 million in costs, including the administrative furloughs, terminating and eliminating positions, voluntary salary reductions, using cash reserves, and cutting operating expenses. Coupled with the emergency furloughs the university administered in May and June, 1,868 employees will be affected. While the furloughs will provide the university with $8.65 million in short-term cost reductions, Myers said these personnel actions come at a steep cost. "These emergency and administrative furloughs have real-life consequences for our faculty and staff who are the heart of our university," Myers said. "These are very difficult decisions to make." The length of each administrative furlough will vary by college and unit and have been determined by their leadership. The furloughs can begin on Aug. 9 and can be implemented throughout the rest of the fiscal year, which ends on June 15, 2021. They will take place in the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension; College of Architecture, Planning &amp; Design; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Health and Human Sciences; Division of Communications and Marketing; Office of International Programs; and the Office of the President. <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/" target="_blank">K-State Human Capital Services</a>&nbsp;is providing online assistance for employees affected by furloughs, including FAQ webpages for both emergency and administrative furloughed employees. Furloughed employees also can apply for emergency funds through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksufoundation.org/kstatestrong/index.html" target="_blank">#KStateStrong Emergency Response Fund</a>&nbsp;administered by the KSU Foundation. "We are living in extraordinary times," Myers said. "While more difficult decisions lie ahead, we must remember we are in this together and we will meet the challenge. We have to take care of ourselves, our families, our students, and our communities while maintaining and delivering our land-grant mission through teaching, research and extension/outreach."

K-State News and Communications Services

MANHATTAN — Multiple Kansas State University colleges and units will implement administrative furloughs as one of several ways the university is addressing significant financial challenges for fiscal year 2021. The financial challenges are the direct result of the still evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday ( July 10)&nbsp; K-State President Richard Myers outlined steps the university is taking to reduce nearly $37 million in costs, including the administrative furloughs, terminating and eliminating positions, voluntary salary reductions, using cash reserves, and cutting operating expenses. Coupled with the emergency furloughs the university administered in May and June, 1,868 employees will be affected. While the furloughs will provide the university with $8.65 million in short-term cost reductions, Myers said these personnel actions come at a steep cost. "These emergency and administrative furloughs have real-life consequences for our faculty and staff who are the heart of our university," Myers said. "These are very difficult decisions to make." The length of each administrative furlough will vary by college and unit and have been determined by their leadership. The furloughs can begin on Aug. 9 and can be implemented throughout the rest of the fiscal year, which ends on June 15, 2021. They will take place in the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension; College of Architecture, Planning &amp; Design; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Health and Human Sciences; Division of Communications and Marketing; Office of International Programs; and the Office of the President. <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/" target="_blank">K-State Human Capital Services</a>&nbsp;is providing online assistance for employees affected by furloughs, including FAQ webpages for both emergency and administrative furloughed employees. Furloughed employees also can apply for emergency funds through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksufoundation.org/kstatestrong/index.html" target="_blank">#KStateStrong Emergency Response Fund</a>&nbsp;administered by the KSU Foundation. "We are living in extraordinary times," Myers said. "While more difficult decisions lie ahead, we must remember we are in this together and we will meet the challenge. We have to take care of ourselves, our families, our students, and our communities while maintaining and delivering our land-grant mission through teaching, research and extension/outreach." K-State News and Communications Services

Administrative furloughs among the ways K-State will address budget shortfalls

JON CARLOS MARTE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $1500

TIMOTHY PIERRE HILL, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA
63105, 63106, 63107; Bond $1000 and&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown
circumstance; Bond $1000

CHRISTOPHER ALMOND MCGRAW, 26, Blue Rapids, Failure to Appear; Bond $3000

RAVEN SYMONE KERNS, 27, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $100

DIXIE SUMMERS, 36, OF EUDORA, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3900 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 PM.

ERIN ELLIOTT, 28, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2600 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.

TEHRON TULL, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 7300 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:38 PM.

ANA ALMEIDA TERAN, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2200 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp; AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM.

KIRBI AUSTIN, 29, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 2021 VANESTA PL; GRAND MERE REALTY IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON JULY 9, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.

JOHN WICKER, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 9, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:51 AM.

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 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.JON CARLOS MARTE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd
conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $1500TIMOTHY PIERRE HILL, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA
63105, 63106, 63107; Bond $1000 and&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown
circumstance; Bond $1000CHRISTOPHER ALMOND MCGRAW, 26, Blue Rapids, Failure to Appear; Bond $3000RAVEN SYMONE KERNS, 27, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $100CITATION REPORTDIXIE SUMMERS, 36, OF EUDORA, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3900 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 PM.ERIN ELLIOTT, 28, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2600 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.TEHRON TULL, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 7300 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:38 PM.ANA ALMEIDA TERAN, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2200 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33)&nbsp; AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON JULY 8, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM.KIRBI AUSTIN, 29, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 2021 VANESTA PL; GRAND MERE REALTY IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON JULY 9, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.JOHN WICKER, 25, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON JULY 9, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:51 AM.

Riley Co. Arrest Report Friday July 10

Golden Clover Clue for Friday, July 10

If the wind is in the north and blowing in your face

Golden Clover Clue for Friday, July 10Our future is in good hands these daysOur 4-Hers prove that in many waysIf the wind is in the north and blowing in your faceTurn around to seek the clovers place

Golden Clover Hunt clue for July 10

<a href="https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/associated-press"></a>The coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy and has had an impact on many retailers.

Bed Bath &amp; Beyond plans to close about 200 stores over the next two years as its sales slid in the first quarter. The chain reported its quarterly sales dropped 49% due to temporary store closures amid the pandemic.

The company has seven locations in Kansas including Manhattan, Wichita, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, Shawnee and at&nbsp;5201 N Belt Highway in St Joseph.

— The Buckle is seeing improving sales as more of its stores reopen. The fashion retailer said Thursday that sales for the five-week period ended July 4 rose 26.8% from a year ago. Buckle began temporarily closing stores in mid-March. Since then, it's reopened 438 stores. It runs 446 retail stores in 42 states.

— Big 5 Sporting Goods is also seeing a resurgence in its business since reopening stores. The sporting goods retailer's same-store sales dropped 28.2% in the first half of the second quarter with stores shuttered, according to preliminary data. However, the metric climbed 15.5% in the second half of the quarter as stores began reopening. For the entire fiscal second quarter, same-store sales declined 4.2% compared with a year earlier.

— The CEO of Delta Air Lines said Thursday that the surge of coronavirus cases in the Sun Belt and quarantine restrictions in northern states make the airline more cautious about adding flights. Ed Bastian told employees the recovery in air travel “is likely to be lengthy and slow,” and he encouraged them to take buyouts and early retirement to limit the need for furloughs as the airline shrinks. This month, Delta is operating about 30% of the flights it flew last July.

— Carnival Corp.'s AIDA Cruises will restart sailings next month. The German cruise line will have three ships making trips: the AIDAperla will be the first to set sail on Aug. 5 from Hamburg; the AIDAmar will depart from Rostock-Warnemünde on Aug. 12 and AIDAblu will leave from Kiel on Aug. 16. Bookings are now available for interested travelers.

The first cruises will take place with an adjusted passenger capacity and without calling at another port.

— American Airlines and United Airlines are delaying service to Hong Kong over a new requirement to test all crew members for the coronavirus upon arrival. American Airlines planned to resume three flights a week from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong on Thursday, but has pushed flights back until Aug. 5 citing factors including travel restrictions and entry requirements. A spokesman for United Airlines said it suspended Hong Kong flights through Friday “due to recent changes in testing protocol” and is assessing future service.

— Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson will eliminate 700 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring plan. The job losses include 500 current employees and 200 unfilled positions. The restructuring will cost about $50 million, including $42 million this quarter.

— A shortage of parts from one Mexican state could force Ford to cut production at some U.S. factories, the company said. Several Ford parts-supply companies have factories in the state of Chihuahua, where the government has limited employee attendance to 50% of normal to stem the spread of coronavirus. “With our U.S. plants running at 100%, that is not sustainable,” the company said in a statement. Ford says it doesn’t expect production cuts next week, and it’s continuing to work with government officials.

— Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held out the possibility Thursday of more help for industries hit hard by the pandemic. “Restaurants, hotels, airlines are clearly going to be areas where they’re going to need more help,” Mnuchin said on CNBC, without providing any details. “We need to keep these airlines when the economy continues to rebound, we need to have air travel.”

Congress earmarked $25 billion to help airlines cover their payroll costs through September, but massive layoffs are expected after that. United Airlines sent notices to 36,000 workers this week warning that they could be furloughed in October.

Washington set aside another $25 billion for loans to the airlines, and Treasury has reached tentative agreements with 10 carriers for loans, although Mnuchin said many of the airlines won’t need those loans because they will find money on the private capital markets.

— Belgium government’s health advisers are recommending making the wearing of face masks in shops mandatory to keep the spread of the coronavirus at its current low level.

— Greek authorities say they are ready to reimpose public and travel restrictions next week, warning that safety guidance for COVID-19 is being frequently ignored. Cases in Greece have crept up since restrictions were lifted and international travel resumed in recent weeks.

— Wells Fargo is rolling out a new fund that will help provide capital, technical support, and long-term resiliency programs to small businesses, with an emphasis on those that are minority-owned businesses.

Wells Fargo will donate about $400 million in processing fees to assist small businesses in need through the Open for Business Fund.

<figure>
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 </figure>By&nbsp;Associated Press<a href="https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/associated-press"></a>The coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy and has had an impact on many retailers.Bed Bath &amp; Beyond plans to close about 200 stores over the next two years as its sales slid in the first quarter. The chain reported its quarterly sales dropped 49% due to temporary store closures amid the pandemic.The company has seven locations in Kansas including Manhattan, Wichita, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, Shawnee and at&nbsp;5201 N Belt Highway in St Joseph.— The Buckle is seeing improving sales as more of its stores reopen. The fashion retailer said Thursday that sales for the five-week period ended July 4 rose 26.8% from a year ago. Buckle began temporarily closing stores in mid-March. Since then, it's reopened 438 stores. It runs 446 retail stores in 42 states.— Big 5 Sporting Goods is also seeing a resurgence in its business since reopening stores. The sporting goods retailer's same-store sales dropped 28.2% in the first half of the second quarter with stores shuttered, according to preliminary data. However, the metric climbed 15.5% in the second half of the quarter as stores began reopening. For the entire fiscal second quarter, same-store sales declined 4.2% compared with a year earlier.TRAVEL AND LEISURE:— The CEO of Delta Air Lines said Thursday that the surge of coronavirus cases in the Sun Belt and quarantine restrictions in northern states make the airline more cautious about adding flights. Ed Bastian told employees the recovery in air travel “is likely to be lengthy and slow,” and he encouraged them to take buyouts and early retirement to limit the need for furloughs as the airline shrinks. This month, Delta is operating about 30% of the flights it flew last July.— Carnival Corp.'s AIDA Cruises will restart sailings next month. The German cruise line will have three ships making trips: the AIDAperla will be the first to set sail on Aug. 5 from Hamburg; the AIDAmar will depart from Rostock-Warnemünde on Aug. 12 and AIDAblu will leave from Kiel on Aug. 16. Bookings are now available for interested travelers.The first cruises will take place with an adjusted passenger capacity and without calling at another port.— American Airlines and United Airlines are delaying service to Hong Kong over a new requirement to test all crew members for the coronavirus upon arrival. American Airlines planned to resume three flights a week from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong on Thursday, but has pushed flights back until Aug. 5 citing factors including travel restrictions and entry requirements. A spokesman for United Airlines said it suspended Hong Kong flights through Friday “due to recent changes in testing protocol” and is assessing future service.— Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson will eliminate 700 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring plan. The job losses include 500 current employees and 200 unfilled positions. The restructuring will cost about $50 million, including $42 million this quarter.— A shortage of parts from one Mexican state could force Ford to cut production at some U.S. factories, the company said. Several Ford parts-supply companies have factories in the state of Chihuahua, where the government has limited employee attendance to 50% of normal to stem the spread of coronavirus. “With our U.S. plants running at 100%, that is not sustainable,” the company said in a statement. Ford says it doesn’t expect production cuts next week, and it’s continuing to work with government officials.CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS AND BANKS:— Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held out the possibility Thursday of more help for industries hit hard by the pandemic. “Restaurants, hotels, airlines are clearly going to be areas where they’re going to need more help,” Mnuchin said on CNBC, without providing any details. “We need to keep these airlines when the economy continues to rebound, we need to have air travel.”Congress earmarked $25 billion to help airlines cover their payroll costs through September, but massive layoffs are expected after that. United Airlines sent notices to 36,000 workers this week warning that they could be furloughed in October.Washington set aside another $25 billion for loans to the airlines, and Treasury has reached tentative agreements with 10 carriers for loans, although Mnuchin said many of the airlines won’t need those loans because they will find money on the private capital markets.— Belgium government’s health advisers are recommending making the wearing of face masks in shops mandatory to keep the spread of the coronavirus at its current low level.— Greek authorities say they are ready to reimpose public and travel restrictions next week, warning that safety guidance for COVID-19 is being frequently ignored. Cases in Greece have crept up since restrictions were lifted and international travel resumed in recent weeks.— Wells Fargo is rolling out a new fund that will help provide capital, technical support, and long-term resiliency programs to small businesses, with an emphasis on those that are minority-owned businesses.Wells Fargo will donate about $400 million in processing fees to assist small businesses in need through the Open for Business Fund.

Bed Bath & Beyond closing up to 200 stores

Riley County Extension officials have noted that due to&nbsp; the COVID-19 pandemic all schedules for the county fair have changed.&nbsp;

Pottorf Hall will not be open to the public this year during the fair, which has been schedule from July 23-27. All Pottorf Hall 4-H projects will be interviewed, judged and the 4-H member will take their projects back home. There will also not be any open class judging this year

The schedule for the livestock judging will be posted as soon as the dates and times have been determined.

Riley County Extension officials have noted that due to&nbsp; the COVID-19 pandemic all schedules for the county fair have changed.&nbsp;Pottorf Hall will not be open to the public this year during the fair, which has been schedule from July 23-27. All Pottorf Hall 4-H projects will be interviewed, judged and the 4-H member will take their projects back home. There will also not be any open class judging this yearThe schedule for the livestock judging will be posted as soon as the dates and times have been determined.

COVID-19 pandemic leads to adjustments in the Riley County fair

By Crystal Malchose, PIO Pottawatomie County

This is an informational feature supported by the Pottawatomie County Commission to assist in providing educational information regarding the COVID-19 virus to citizens.

The pandemic can seem overwhelming, but in truth, each of us can help slow the spread of COVID-19. By doing our part through social distancing, washing our hands, and wearing a mask, we can make a big difference in our health and that of others around us. “All things considered, it's a pretty light lift to help keep our businesses and schools open and those most vulnerable among us safe,” said Michael Bomberger, chair of the Northeast Kansas HealthCare Coalition and director of the Community HealthCare System St. Marys Family Health Center.

SOCIAL DISTANCING. As part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, maintaining “social distancing” is recommended. What exactly is social distancing? How does it work? Why should I do it?

Dr. Nicholas Cahoj from the Community HealthCare System Westmoreland Clinic took the time to answer our questions.

1. Why is social distancing important? How does it help slow or stop the spread of COVID-19?

Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths and noses of people nearby. "Social distancing," or physical distancing, keeps a safe space between you and someone who may be infected with COVID-19. The farther you are from the source of the respiratory droplets, the less likely you will be infected with COVID-19.

2. Why was 6 feet chosen as the distance to maintain? Do we have evidence that it truly helps?

Observational studies have evaluated the relationship between physical distance and transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 as well as similar coronaviruses. The infection rate was higher with contact within three feet compared with contact beyond that distance. A distance more than six feet was associated with further reduction in transmission.

3. What resources do you recommend for readers who are interested in finding more information?

Follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). You can find more information on their websites at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html and https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov

By Crystal Malchose, PIO Pottawatomie CountyThis is an informational feature supported by the Pottawatomie County Commission to assist in providing educational information regarding the COVID-19 virus to citizens.The pandemic can seem overwhelming, but in truth, each of us can help slow the spread of COVID-19. By doing our part through social distancing, washing our hands, and wearing a mask, we can make a big difference in our health and that of others around us. “All things considered, it's a pretty light lift to help keep our businesses and schools open and those most vulnerable among us safe,” said Michael Bomberger, chair of the Northeast Kansas HealthCare Coalition and director of the Community HealthCare System St. Marys Family Health Center.SOCIAL DISTANCING. As part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, maintaining “social distancing” is recommended. What exactly is social distancing? How does it work? Why should I do it?Dr. Nicholas Cahoj from the Community HealthCare System Westmoreland Clinic took the time to answer our questions.1. Why is social distancing important? How does it help slow or stop the spread of COVID-19?Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths and noses of people nearby. "Social distancing," or physical distancing, keeps a safe space between you and someone who may be infected with COVID-19. The farther you are from the source of the respiratory droplets, the less likely you will be infected with COVID-19.2. Why was 6 feet chosen as the distance to maintain? Do we have evidence that it truly helps?Observational studies have evaluated the relationship between physical distance and transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 as well as similar coronaviruses. The infection rate was higher with contact within three feet compared with contact beyond that distance. A distance more than six feet was associated with further reduction in transmission.3. What resources do you recommend for readers who are interested in finding more information?Follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). You can find more information on their websites at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html and https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov

COVID Corner

&nbsp;Riley County has 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 4 more people have recovered. 144 (+3) active, 185 (+4) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. &nbsp; According to the Health Department, Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan still has one positive patient who is on a ventilator and no (0) PUI patients. A PUI is a Person Under Investigation; someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results. &nbsp; Riley County Statistics for Thursday, July 9, 2020:

&nbsp;Riley County has 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 4 more people have recovered. 144 (+3) active, 185 (+4) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. &nbsp; According to the Health Department, Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan still has one positive patient who is on a ventilator and no (0) PUI patients. A PUI is a Person Under Investigation; someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results. &nbsp; Riley County Statistics for Thursday, July 9, 2020:<ul>
 <li>Total positive cases in Riley County Residents:&nbsp;332*</li><li>Total Active:&nbsp;144</li><li>Total Recovered:&nbsp;185</li><li>Currently Hospitalized: 1</li><li>Total deaths:&nbsp;3</li><li>Pending test results:&nbsp;242</li><li>Negative test results:&nbsp;3,180</li><li>Gender: Female:&nbsp;44.6% (148) &nbsp;&nbsp;Male: 55.4% (185)</li><li>Average age:&nbsp;30.27 years</li>
 </ul>

Seven more COVID-19 cases are reported in Riley County

Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the Spring 2020 round of Cost Share projects during a press conference Thursday morning.

Awardees included the North Campus corridor in Manhattan and the asphalt overlay for the city of Randolph.

<a href="http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/CostShare/Spring_2020_Cost_Share_Award_List.pdf">Click here&nbsp;</a>to see a list all 24 awardees.

These are transportation construction projects funded through state and local partnerships.

Thursday announcement is the first round of Cost Share projects announced since the passage of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594310788887.png" alt="Governor Laura Kelly make comments and answered questions during Thursday's KDOT press conference." />
 <figcaption>Governor Laura Kelly make comments and answered questions during Thursday's KDOT press conference.</figcaption>
 </figure>Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the Spring 2020 round of Cost Share projects during a press conference Thursday morning.Awardees included the North Campus corridor in Manhattan and the asphalt overlay for the city of Randolph.<a href="http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/CostShare/Spring_2020_Cost_Share_Award_List.pdf">Click here&nbsp;</a>to see a list all 24 awardees.These are transportation construction projects funded through state and local partnerships.Thursday announcement is the first round of Cost Share projects announced since the passage of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).

2 Riley County projects among 2020 Cost Share Program awardees

Geary County Sheriff Dan Jackson has explained his decision to have a Department K9 euthanized. He issued a statement in response to concerns that have been expressed via social media.

"At the Geary County Sheriff’s Office one of the things we take pride in is the trust we have built with the citizens of this community. In the interest of maintaining the trust of the community and sharing the full story involving the K9 Krew, I have decided to share the following.

On Tuesday of this week, K9 Handler Deputy Robison was preparing to respond to an officer reporting a vehicle was failing to stop. Deputy Robison opened the rear door of his patrol vehicle and then opened the kennel door so he could put a collar on Krew and respond to the developing situation. As Deputy Robison reached in to put the collar on Krew, Krew attacked him. After watching the video this attack was particulary brutal and unprovoked. The entirety of the attack lasted for one minute and thirty seconds. Deputy Robison handled the situation admirably, attempting to divert the dogs attention numerous times but Krew continued to attack, jumping and snapping at the Deputy’s face and arms which were raised over his head in attempt to avoid being bitten again.&nbsp; At one point,&nbsp; Krew was able to get behind Deputy Robison and bit the backside of the Deputy’s upper arm, pulling him down and tearing his bicep. Deputy Robison contined to try to gain control of Krew and was only able to do so after Krew bit and would not let go of Deputy Robison’s right hand.&nbsp; Deputy Robison was finally able to return Crew to his kennel being forced to open the door of the patrol vehicle with Krew still attached to his hand. Deputy Robison sustained a torn bicep, multiple puncture wounds covering all for extremities and required 17 stictches.

Later that evening Krew continued to display aggressive behavior towards those around him.&nbsp;

This was not a case of an over stimulated dog during training taking a light nip at his handler. That happens and anyone who has been a K9 officer knows that to be true. This was a unprovoked vicious attack.

Since 2018 this dog has attacked not only Deputy Robison, but two other K9 officers as well on 3 different occasions causing injuries requiring a total of 54 stitches and the reattachment of a toe.&nbsp; Krew now growls at anyone who comes around his kennel to include the family members, of which he has spent the last two and half plus years with.

After considering all of the options I came to the painful conclusion that Krew would need to be euthanized. This was not an easy decision but I could not in good conscious allow Krew to be given to another agency for an attempt at retraining. If he attacked another trainer and severely injured that trainer or a member of the public that responsibility would be mine. Not to mention the liability that would attach to Geary County and the Sheriff’s Office. That is a risk I am not willing to take."

Geary County Sheriff Dan Jackson has explained his decision to have a Department K9 euthanized. He issued a statement in response to concerns that have been expressed via social media."At the Geary County Sheriff’s Office one of the things we take pride in is the trust we have built with the citizens of this community. In the interest of maintaining the trust of the community and sharing the full story involving the K9 Krew, I have decided to share the following.On Tuesday of this week, K9 Handler Deputy Robison was preparing to respond to an officer reporting a vehicle was failing to stop. Deputy Robison opened the rear door of his patrol vehicle and then opened the kennel door so he could put a collar on Krew and respond to the developing situation. As Deputy Robison reached in to put the collar on Krew, Krew attacked him. After watching the video this attack was particulary brutal and unprovoked. The entirety of the attack lasted for one minute and thirty seconds. Deputy Robison handled the situation admirably, attempting to divert the dogs attention numerous times but Krew continued to attack, jumping and snapping at the Deputy’s face and arms which were raised over his head in attempt to avoid being bitten again.&nbsp; At one point,&nbsp; Krew was able to get behind Deputy Robison and bit the backside of the Deputy’s upper arm, pulling him down and tearing his bicep. Deputy Robison contined to try to gain control of Krew and was only able to do so after Krew bit and would not let go of Deputy Robison’s right hand.&nbsp; Deputy Robison was finally able to return Crew to his kennel being forced to open the door of the patrol vehicle with Krew still attached to his hand. Deputy Robison sustained a torn bicep, multiple puncture wounds covering all for extremities and required 17 stictches.Later that evening Krew continued to display aggressive behavior towards those around him.&nbsp;This was not a case of an over stimulated dog during training taking a light nip at his handler. That happens and anyone who has been a K9 officer knows that to be true. This was a unprovoked vicious attack.Since 2018 this dog has attacked not only Deputy Robison, but two other K9 officers as well on 3 different occasions causing injuries requiring a total of 54 stitches and the reattachment of a toe.&nbsp; Krew now growls at anyone who comes around his kennel to include the family members, of which he has spent the last two and half plus years with.After considering all of the options I came to the painful conclusion that Krew would need to be euthanized. This was not an easy decision but I could not in good conscious allow Krew to be given to another agency for an attempt at retraining. If he attacked another trainer and severely injured that trainer or a member of the public that responsibility would be mine. Not to mention the liability that would attach to Geary County and the Sheriff’s Office. That is a risk I am not willing to take."Sheriff Jackson

Sheriff explains the need to euthanize one of the Department's K9's

BRYCE MARLIN WILLIAMS, 38, Leonardville,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction (5X);
person Perjury; Testify to statement as per KSA 53-601


COLTON BRIAN MAGNUSON, 28, St. George, Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting 
Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose
felony warrant service or execution, Failure to appear(2x) Theft by deception; Value &lt; $1500 with 2 or more
theft convictions w/in 5 yrs; All Other Larceny
Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by
owner

STEVEN TROY FORT, 22, Kansas City, Kan., Failure to Appear; Bond $2500

BRYCE WESLEY KOTEWA, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $1000

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594303935796.png" alt="Bryce Williams has a previous conviction for manufacturing a controlled substance, according to the KBI Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Bryce Williams has a previous conviction for manufacturing a controlled substance, according to the KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.BRYCE MARLIN WILLIAMS, 38, Leonardville,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction (5X);
person Perjury; Testify to statement as per KSA 53-601
COLTON BRIAN MAGNUSON, 28, St. George, Theft of property or services; Value less than
$1,500; Shoplifting 
Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose
felony warrant service or execution, Failure to appear(2x) Theft by deception; Value &lt; $1500 with 2 or more
theft convictions w/in 5 yrs; All Other Larceny
Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by
ownerSTEVEN TROY FORT, 22, Kansas City, Kan., Failure to Appear; Bond $2500BRYCE WESLEY KOTEWA, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or
city officer on duty; Bond $1000

Riley Co. Arrest Report Thursday July 9

&nbsp;Golden Clover Hunt Clue for&nbsp;Thursday, July 9

The Golden Clover is hiding on public property again

No tools needed, look only in Riley County

Get a new clue each day to seek your bounty

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 </figure>&nbsp;Golden Clover Hunt Clue for&nbsp;Thursday, July 9The Golden Clover is hiding on public property againIt’s in a new place, it has never beenNo tools needed, look only in Riley CountyGet a new clue each day to seek your bounty

Golden Clover Hunt clue July 9

&nbsp; Riley County health officials have reported 8 new positive COVID-19 cases since Tuesday’s report for a cumulative total of 325. There are 12 more recovered patients, reducing the number of active cases in the county to 141 (-4) active and 181 (+12) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan still has one positive patient who is on a ventilator and now has one PUI patient. A PUI is a Person Under Investigation; someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results.

&nbsp; Riley County health officials have reported 8 new positive COVID-19 cases since Tuesday’s report for a cumulative total of 325. There are 12 more recovered patients, reducing the number of active cases in the county to 141 (-4) active and 181 (+12) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan still has one positive patient who is on a ventilator and now has one PUI patient. A PUI is a Person Under Investigation; someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results.

Eight COVID-19 cases are added to the Riley County total

Clue for Wednesday, July 8 What is “Fairadise”? &nbsp;Well, it’s the Riley County Fair We’re really sorry, you can’t be there No carnival or food, but it’s all still good Things have changed, I hope it’s understood

We will post clues will run daily Monday through Friday until July 21 or until clover has been found. 

If you find the clover please call our office at 785-537-6350 to receive your prize package. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Clue for Wednesday, July 8 What is “Fairadise”? &nbsp;Well, it’s the Riley County Fair We’re really sorry, you can’t be there No carnival or food, but it’s all still good Things have changed, I hope it’s understoodWe will post clues will run daily Monday through Friday until July 21 or until clover has been found. If you find the clover please call our office at 785-537-6350 to receive your prize package. GOOD LUCK!!!!