MANHATTAN —Fire on May 22, 2018 caused significant damage to Hale Library on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan. The university celebrated with a virtual&nbsp; grand reopening Thursday evening.

Chair of the University Library Committee, Amy Rosine, said to save the building several hundred thousand gallons of water flooded the building. "While the fire was contained to the roof smoke and water caused damage throughout the building. All of the books needed to be removed and cleaned, and about 85% of the library was in dire need of renovation and repair."

KSU Libraries administrators launched a recovery process immediately. "Soaked books were&nbsp; frozen in an effort to further stop damage and prevent mold growth. " Rosine added that "damaged ceilings and carpet were removed, walls demolished and library services were relocated and made operational. " Library personnel worked from different locations on campus.

K-State libraries and the KSU Foundation launched a campaign that resulted in more than $330,000 for Help for Hale. The support was considered important for the reimaging during Innovation and Inspiration, the $1.4 billion campaign for K-State. Major gift donors provided support to help the library.

The renovated first floor of the library opened on Jan. 25 of this year and the remaining floors on Feb. 15. Improvements range from a new first floor entrance, many spaces to collaborate, quiet study spaces, the Great Room restoration, new technology including digital media production, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence to meet needs of students for the future. There is also a cafe that offers snacks plus&nbsp; a new meditation space and wash basin, a children's area and a location for multicultural and community studies. There are two new reading rooms with natural light in the historic Farrell Library&nbsp;

MANHATTAN —Fire on May 22, 2018 caused significant damage to Hale Library on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan. The university celebrated with a virtual&nbsp; grand reopening Thursday evening.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nLQ4-q3uMo4?start=2102" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Chair of the University Library Committee, Amy Rosine, said to save the building several hundred thousand gallons of water flooded the building. "While the fire was contained to the roof smoke and water caused damage throughout the building. All of the books needed to be removed and cleaned, and about 85% of the library was in dire need of renovation and repair."KSU Libraries administrators launched a recovery process immediately. "Soaked books were&nbsp; frozen in an effort to further stop damage and prevent mold growth. " Rosine added that "damaged ceilings and carpet were removed, walls demolished and library services were relocated and made operational. " Library personnel worked from different locations on campus.K-State libraries and the KSU Foundation launched a campaign that resulted in more than $330,000 for Help for Hale. The support was considered important for the reimaging during Innovation and Inspiration, the $1.4 billion campaign for K-State. Major gift donors provided support to help the library.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618536864265.jpeg" alt="Photo - KSU showed improvements made during the Library renovation period." />
 <figcaption>Photo - KSU showed improvements made during the Library renovation period.</figcaption>
 </figure>The renovated first floor of the library opened on Jan. 25 of this year and the remaining floors on Feb. 15. Improvements range from a new first floor entrance, many spaces to collaborate, quiet study spaces, the Great Room restoration, new technology including digital media production, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence to meet needs of students for the future. There is also a cafe that offers snacks plus&nbsp; a new meditation space and wash basin, a children's area and a location for multicultural and community studies. There are two new reading rooms with natural light in the historic Farrell Library&nbsp;

K-State celebrates the grand reopening of Hale Library

Eat the Frog Fitness Studio will be a new business at 1316 Westloop Place in Manhattan. WIBW.com reports that the grand opening is Saturday, April 24.

<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/15/eat-the-frog-to-host-grand-opening-in-manhattan/">https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/15/eat-the-frog-to-host-grand-opening-in-manhattan/</a>

Eat the Frog Fitness Studio will be a new business at 1316 Westloop Place in Manhattan. WIBW.com reports that the grand opening is Saturday, April 24.<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/15/eat-the-frog-to-host-grand-opening-in-manhattan/">https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/15/eat-the-frog-to-host-grand-opening-in-manhattan/</a>

Eat the Frog Fitness Studio will open in Manhattan

Shana Roether will operate a nurse practitioner clinic in the City of Milford, beginning this Saturday. She said at the outset it will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays plus evening some evening on-call. Once the client base is built up the clinic will be open full-time six days per week.

The clinic will be located at 103 Smith Street in Milford. Roether, a family nurse practitioner,&nbsp; does have a medical director, Dr. Jason Hoke of Stone Creek Family Physicians in Manhattan. She will consult with him on a regular basis. 

Roether&nbsp; completed all of residency work with doctors so she can operate her own practice with a medical director. "I'm credentialed to see birth to death so I can see them as soon as they come home from the hospital until they're elderly patients." There will also be visits to serve the home bound. "I can do any procedures ranging from sutures to joint injections."

Roether has served as a first responder for Milford for approximately 18 years. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and is working on a doctorate at Fort Hays State University. 

There will be an open house at 103 Smith Street on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.&nbsp; 

Milford was the site where the late Dr.John Brinkley operated a practice and achieved national fame for performing a well-publicized goat gland surgery. During the open house on Saturday goat burgers will be served. Roether noted that they will "try to put some history back into providing medical care here in Milford."

Shana Roether will operate a nurse practitioner clinic in the City of Milford, beginning this Saturday. She said at the outset it will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays plus evening some evening on-call. Once the client base is built up the clinic will be open full-time six days per week.The clinic will be located at 103 Smith Street in Milford. Roether, a family nurse practitioner,&nbsp; does have a medical director, Dr. Jason Hoke of Stone Creek Family Physicians in Manhattan. She will consult with him on a regular basis. Roether&nbsp; completed all of residency work with doctors so she can operate her own practice with a medical director. "I'm credentialed to see birth to death so I can see them as soon as they come home from the hospital until they're elderly patients." There will also be visits to serve the home bound. "I can do any procedures ranging from sutures to joint injections."Roether has served as a first responder for Milford for approximately 18 years. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and is working on a doctorate at Fort Hays State University. There will be an open house at 103 Smith Street on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.&nbsp; Milford was the site where the late Dr.John Brinkley operated a practice and achieved national fame for performing a well-publicized goat gland surgery. During the open house on Saturday goat burgers will be served. Roether noted that they will "try to put some history back into providing medical care here in Milford."

Family Nurse practitioner will open a clinic in Milford

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.

JAMIE MARIE AGUERO, 33, Manhattan, Failure to appear,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams and&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $30,000

RAYMOND LEO SAWYER JR, 24, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $1500

TAYLOR SARA POSEY, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000

KAYTLIN ELIZABETH SAVAGE, 20, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $108.00

BRIAN LENHARDT, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:37 PM.

JEFFERY LAROSE, 28, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 PM.

COLE DISTER, 24, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 AM.

CHRISTOPHER RUSSO, 53, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT SLOAN ST &amp; ALLEN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:08 PM.

CHRISTINE GARRETT, 39, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; WALTERS DR IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO YIELD WHEN TURNING LEFT (08-1527) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:35 AM.

JESUS VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N JULIETTE AVE &amp; HUMBOLDT ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) AND FOR IMPROPER CHILD RESTRAINT &lt; 4 (17-182) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:43 PM.

CORNEAL JOHNSON, 31, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK S 4TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON APRIL 14, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:20 AM.

CHRISTIAN ABITZ, 41, OF WESTMORELAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 500 BLK RICHARDS DR IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:33 PM.

LISA SEWARD, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT S 15TH ST &amp; FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:39 PM.

MARY ALLEN, 59, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT DONDEE DR &amp; ALLISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:25 PM

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618495763624.png" alt="Aguero has a precious drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Aguero has a precious drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.JAMIE MARIE AGUERO, 33, Manhattan, Failure to appear,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams and&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $30,000RAYMOND LEO SAWYER JR, 24, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $1500TAYLOR SARA POSEY, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Bond $1000KAYTLIN ELIZABETH SAVAGE, 20, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $108.00CITATION REPORTBRIAN LENHARDT, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:37 PM.JEFFERY LAROSE, 28, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 PM.COLE DISTER, 24, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 AM.CHRISTOPHER RUSSO, 53, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT SLOAN ST &amp; ALLEN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:08 PM.CHRISTINE GARRETT, 39, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; WALTERS DR IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO YIELD WHEN TURNING LEFT (08-1527) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:35 AM.JESUS VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N JULIETTE AVE &amp; HUMBOLDT ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) AND FOR IMPROPER CHILD RESTRAINT &lt; 4 (17-182) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:43 PM.CORNEAL JOHNSON, 31, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK S 4TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON APRIL 14, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:20 AM.CHRISTIAN ABITZ, 41, OF WESTMORELAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 500 BLK RICHARDS DR IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:33 PM.LISA SEWARD, 37, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT S 15TH ST &amp; FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:39 PM.MARY ALLEN, 59, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT DONDEE DR &amp; ALLISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 13, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:25 PM

Riley Co. Arrest Report Thursday April 15

Part of the work on the strategic planning process MHK involved an environmental scan looking at areas in Manhattan ranging from city infrastructure to population.

Jared Wasinger, Assistant to the City Manager, said the second round of public engagement will begin in May. In the meantime the environmental scan has explored existing conditions and trends to help form the strategic plan.&nbsp;

Some of those provided by planning committee officials ranged from the observation that while the K-State population is declining the population for the City of Manhattan is increasing. There are 67,000 people connected to Fort Riley with about 5% of them or about 2,000 people living in Manhattan.

Wasinger noted that the fastest growing population group involves 65 to 74 year old residents, diversity has increased and many people commute into Manhattan work while a lesser number travel outside the city to their job.

Wasinger said the next step will be April 20th where there will be a discussion with the city commission and planning consultants. In the first round of public engagement more than 1,000 people participated in the process.

Part of the work on the strategic planning process MHK involved an environmental scan looking at areas in Manhattan ranging from city infrastructure to population.Jared Wasinger, Assistant to the City Manager, said the second round of public engagement will begin in May. In the meantime the environmental scan has explored existing conditions and trends to help form the strategic plan.&nbsp;Some of those provided by planning committee officials ranged from the observation that while the K-State population is declining the population for the City of Manhattan is increasing. There are 67,000 people connected to Fort Riley with about 5% of them or about 2,000 people living in Manhattan.Wasinger noted that the fastest growing population group involves 65 to 74 year old residents, diversity has increased and many people commute into Manhattan work while a lesser number travel outside the city to their job.Wasinger said the next step will be April 20th where there will be a discussion with the city commission and planning consultants. In the first round of public engagement more than 1,000 people participated in the process.

Strategic planning process includes an environmental scan

<a href="mailto:cailinr@k-state.edu">Submitted by Cailin Riley</a>

K-State has announced that the public can hear the story of Hale Library as the ribbon-cutting and official grand reopening are celebrated at a virtual event Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

"The Tale of Hale: A Storytelling and Ribbon Cutting Celebration" will be a story narrated by K-Staters as they illustrate what is now a 21st&nbsp;century, next-generation library. Guests include Dean of Libraries Lori Goetsch, President Richard Myers and K-State students.

You can RSVP online at&nbsp;<a href="http://ksufoundation.org/rsvp/libraries/?fbclid=IwAR0XxxfQw-iIwvnudvFEMad9-KvNFYPuhGhjSPsamJaD9YaesWSafhCthds" target="_blank">ksufoundation.org/rsvp/libraries/</a>&nbsp;or by calling 785-775-2040. Viewing link and details will be sent following your completed registration.

Hale Library was badly damaged in a fire on May 22,2018 and renovation and rebuilding work became necessary.

<a href="mailto:cailinr@k-state.edu">Submitted by Cailin Riley</a>K-State has announced that the public can hear the story of Hale Library as the ribbon-cutting and official grand reopening are celebrated at a virtual event Thursday at 6:30 p.m."The Tale of Hale: A Storytelling and Ribbon Cutting Celebration" will be a story narrated by K-Staters as they illustrate what is now a 21st&nbsp;century, next-generation library. Guests include Dean of Libraries Lori Goetsch, President Richard Myers and K-State students.You can RSVP online at&nbsp;<a href="http://ksufoundation.org/rsvp/libraries/?fbclid=IwAR0XxxfQw-iIwvnudvFEMad9-KvNFYPuhGhjSPsamJaD9YaesWSafhCthds" target="_blank">ksufoundation.org/rsvp/libraries/</a>&nbsp;or by calling 785-775-2040. Viewing link and details will be sent following your completed registration.Hale Library was badly damaged in a fire on May 22,2018 and renovation and rebuilding work became necessary.

Virtual ribbon cutting and celebration of Hale Library will be held Thursday

Pottawatomie County officials said as of Wednesday, the Moderna vaccine is available. Contact the Pottawatomie County Health Department at 785-457-3719 if you have any questions related to the information released on to the Janssen vaccine and the resulting “pause” in administering it. Additional information regarding the Janssen Vaccine will be released once it’s available.

Pottawatomie County officials said as of Wednesday, the Moderna vaccine is available. Contact the Pottawatomie County Health Department at 785-457-3719 if you have any questions related to the information released on to the Janssen vaccine and the resulting “pause” in administering it. Additional information regarding the Janssen Vaccine will be released once it’s available.

Moderna vaccine is available in Pottawatomie County

The Wamego Health Center was the beneficiary of a fundraiser to support a 3D mammography upgrade, according to WIBW.com.

<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/14/wamego-hospital-foundation-raises-over-74k-during-diamonds-and-denim-virtual-fundraiser/">https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/14/wamego-hospital-foundation-raises-over-74k-during-diamonds-and-denim-virtual-fundraiser/</a>

The Wamego Health Center was the beneficiary of a fundraiser to support a 3D mammography upgrade, according to WIBW.com.<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/14/wamego-hospital-foundation-raises-over-74k-during-diamonds-and-denim-virtual-fundraiser/">https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/14/wamego-hospital-foundation-raises-over-74k-during-diamonds-and-denim-virtual-fundraiser/</a>

Fundraiser supports 3D mammography upgrade 

&nbsp;Riley County health officials have identified 28 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on April 7, 2021.&nbsp;

The percent of positive cases for the week of April 7&nbsp; was 2.1%. That translates to 33 of the 1,582 tests performed coming back positive. This is the eleventh week in a row that Riley County has seen the percent of positive cases below 5%.&nbsp;

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for one COVID-positive patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at this time.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Riley County health officials have identified 28 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on April 7, 2021.&nbsp;The percent of positive cases for the week of April 7&nbsp; was 2.1%. That translates to 33 of the 1,582 tests performed coming back positive. This is the eleventh week in a row that Riley County has seen the percent of positive cases below 5%.&nbsp;Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for one COVID-positive patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at this time.&nbsp;

COVID-19 numbers increase

The Veterans Administration will use Moderna vaccine at the CBOC Clinic in Junction City. More details are available at<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/13/va-switches-to-moderna-for-junction-city-vaccine-clinic/"> WIBW.com.</a>

The Veterans Administration will use Moderna vaccine at the CBOC Clinic in Junction City. More details are available at<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/13/va-switches-to-moderna-for-junction-city-vaccine-clinic/"> WIBW.com.</a>

CBOC Clinic will use Moderna vaccine

ROBERT DAVID SAMPLE, 49, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

CORNEAL ARNEZ JOHNSON, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $2000

BONNIE JEAN SAMUELSON, 41, Alta Vista,&nbsp;Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions,&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 2nd or subsequent conviction,&nbsp;Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or w/ expired tag and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $2000

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618410166898.png" alt="SAMUELSON from a previous arrest in Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>SAMUELSON from a previous arrest in Shawnee Co.</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.ROBERT DAVID SAMPLE, 49, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750CORNEAL ARNEZ JOHNSON, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $2000BONNIE JEAN SAMUELSON, 41, Alta Vista,&nbsp;Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions,&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required,&nbsp;Driving while suspended; 2nd or subsequent conviction,&nbsp;Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or w/ expired tag and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $2000

Riley Co. Arrest Report Wednesday April 14

MANHATTAN —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ageconomics.k-state.edu/directory/faculty_directory/bergtold/" target="_blank">Jason Bergtold</a>&nbsp;is turning the challenge of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to help his students and his fellow faculty members at Kansas State University. As K-State's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/provost/enrichment/scholars/" target="_blank">2021-2022 Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars</a>, the professor of agricultural economics will spend the next year studying how new teaching platforms, styles and techniques for remote and hybrid teaching that he and his fellow faculty members adopted because of the pandemic will impact teaching and learning into the future. He plans to share what he learns during a series of workshops on teaching scholarship.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618405376250.jpeg" alt="&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Bergtold, Professor of Agricultural Economics" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Bergtold, Professor of Agricultural Economics</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ageconomics.k-state.edu/directory/faculty_directory/bergtold/" target="_blank">Jason Bergtold</a>&nbsp;is turning the challenge of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to help his students and his fellow faculty members at Kansas State University. As K-State's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/provost/enrichment/scholars/" target="_blank">2021-2022 Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars</a>, the professor of agricultural economics will spend the next year studying how new teaching platforms, styles and techniques for remote and hybrid teaching that he and his fellow faculty members adopted because of the pandemic will impact teaching and learning into the future. He plans to share what he learns during a series of workshops on teaching scholarship.

K-State's new Coffman chair to focus on effective hybrid teaching formats

Manhattan officials are preparing to install flood hazard warning signs, "When Flooded Turn Around Don't Drown." It is part of the effort for the Wildcat Creek Flood Plain Management Plan.

City staff received a favorable reaction on the project from the City Commission on Tuesday. Signs will be located first in flood prone areas near Wildcat Creek, and more can be added at locations in the future as the need is identified. Commissioner Linda Morse noted that it's an important message,"in this low-lying surrounded by river community."

A map was outlined showing where signs can be placed in the public right of way in order of priority including areas where flood water can get three deep or move faster than three feet per second, and areas where it is one or the other including three feet deep or faster than three feet per second.

Signs will be placed where motorists can see them and then back their vehicle out of that location.

Manhattan officials are preparing to install flood hazard warning signs, "When Flooded Turn Around Don't Drown." It is part of the effort for the Wildcat Creek Flood Plain Management Plan.City staff received a favorable reaction on the project from the City Commission on Tuesday. Signs will be located first in flood prone areas near Wildcat Creek, and more can be added at locations in the future as the need is identified. Commissioner Linda Morse noted that it's an important message,"in this low-lying surrounded by river community."A map was outlined showing where signs can be placed in the public right of way in order of priority including areas where flood water can get three deep or move faster than three feet per second, and areas where it is one or the other including three feet deep or faster than three feet per second.Signs will be placed where motorists can see them and then back their vehicle out of that location.

Manhattan is preparing to install flood hazard warning signs

Fort Riley youth and adults can participate in a Fishing Derby at Moon Lake on Fort Riley Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. This event is open to DOD ID cardholders, including active duty service members, military retirees and family members. The cost will be $5 per participant and pre-registration will be required at Outdoor Adventure Park or by calling 785-239-5412.

COVID-19 guidelines on the wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing will be followed. All those who participate will need to have a fishing license and provide their own equipment and bait. Prizes will be awarded for the smallest catch, biggest catch and first catch.

Fort Riley youth and adults can participate in a Fishing Derby at Moon Lake on Fort Riley Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. This event is open to DOD ID cardholders, including active duty service members, military retirees and family members. The cost will be $5 per participant and pre-registration will be required at Outdoor Adventure Park or by calling 785-239-5412.COVID-19 guidelines on the wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing will be followed. All those who participate will need to have a fishing license and provide their own equipment and bait. Prizes will be awarded for the smallest catch, biggest catch and first catch.

Moon Lake will be site of Fishing Derby

ABILENE -- The Bennington State Bank has announced that it is expanding its Abilene loan production office to a full-service banking location.

The new full-service location, at 418 NW Third Street, will be the bank’s eighth full service location and will open this May. The location will include a full-service retail space and drive-through banking.

The bank will offer customers in the Abilene and Dickinson County area a broader scope of in-branch banking services, including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, commercial and small business lending, mortgage lending, business banking solutions, and leading edge digital and online banking solutions.

“With the conversion to a full-service location, we are excited to grow our presence in the Abilene market and offer competitive financial services to the residents and business owners in the area,” said Darren Gragg, President/CEO. “BSB has a rich history with over a century of experience providing the latest banking services and offering outstanding, personal customer service that only a community bank can provide.”

The full-service banking location in Abilene allows BSB to bring Abilene customers the convenience they deserve paired with personalized care and community-focused hometown service.

“We are committed to getting to know the residents of our communities and understanding their needs and goals. We look forward to offering our brand of personalized community banking in the Abilene area,” commented Burke Matthews, president emeritus.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618343778784.jpeg" alt="The Bennington State Bank facility in Abilene. Photo courtesy the bank" />
 <figcaption>The Bennington State Bank facility in Abilene. Photo courtesy the bank</figcaption>
 </figure>ABILENE -- The Bennington State Bank has announced that it is expanding its Abilene loan production office to a full-service banking location.The new full-service location, at 418 NW Third Street, will be the bank’s eighth full service location and will open this May. The location will include a full-service retail space and drive-through banking.The bank will offer customers in the Abilene and Dickinson County area a broader scope of in-branch banking services, including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, commercial and small business lending, mortgage lending, business banking solutions, and leading edge digital and online banking solutions.“With the conversion to a full-service location, we are excited to grow our presence in the Abilene market and offer competitive financial services to the residents and business owners in the area,” said Darren Gragg, President/CEO. “BSB has a rich history with over a century of experience providing the latest banking services and offering outstanding, personal customer service that only a community bank can provide.”The full-service banking location in Abilene allows BSB to bring Abilene customers the convenience they deserve paired with personalized care and community-focused hometown service.“We are committed to getting to know the residents of our communities and understanding their needs and goals. We look forward to offering our brand of personalized community banking in the Abilene area,” commented Burke Matthews, president emeritus.

The Bennington State Bank expanding services at Abilene facility

RILEY COUNTY, KS —In accordance with guidance from the CDC and FDA, Riley County will pause the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine until further notice.&nbsp;

The federal agencies say they are reviewing six cases nationwide of a rare type of blood clot in people who have received the J &amp; J vaccine. Nearly 7 million doses have been administered across the country.&nbsp;

“In these cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia). All six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination,” explained the FDA and CDC in a press release.&nbsp;

To date, through Riley County’s program to vaccinate those who are homebound, a partnership with RADxUP, and a reallocation of vaccines to Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University, Dunne’s and Barry’s in which those organizations administered the doses, 1,571 individuals have received&nbsp;the&nbsp;Johnson and Johnson vaccine&nbsp;via the Health Department.&nbsp;

“To the best of our knowledge, no one who received a J &amp; J vaccine from Riley County Health Department has had any issues with blood clots or other serious side effects. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the guidance as issued by KDHE and the federal government,” explained Julie Gibbs, the Riley County Health Department Director.&nbsp;

Riley County currently does not have any clinics scheduled in which the J &amp; J vaccine will be administered. Most of the vaccines that it has been issued are Moderna, which has not had any reports of a similar side effect.&nbsp;

“Please keep in mind that these findings are new and more research needs to be completed before concluding that all 6 cases are side effects from the Johnson and Johnson vaccine,” said Gibbs.&nbsp;

The FDA advises that those who received the J &amp; J vaccine contact their health care provider if they develop: severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.&nbsp;

Health care providers are asked to report adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=27ef2247bc&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html</a>”&nbsp;

“The pause is important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for proper recognition and management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot,” added the CDC and FDA.&nbsp;

<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=22a14b2966&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">CDC STATEMENT</a>

RILEY COUNTY, KS —In accordance with guidance from the CDC and FDA, Riley County will pause the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine until further notice.&nbsp;The federal agencies say they are reviewing six cases nationwide of a rare type of blood clot in people who have received the J &amp; J vaccine. Nearly 7 million doses have been administered across the country.&nbsp;“In these cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia). All six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination,” explained the FDA and CDC in a press release.&nbsp;To date, through Riley County’s program to vaccinate those who are homebound, a partnership with RADxUP, and a reallocation of vaccines to Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University, Dunne’s and Barry’s in which those organizations administered the doses, 1,571 individuals have received&nbsp;the&nbsp;Johnson and Johnson vaccine&nbsp;via the Health Department.&nbsp;Riley County Health Department: 41 dosesRADxUP: 235 dosesLafene Health Center: 1,095 dosesDunne’s: 100Barry’s: 100&nbsp;“To the best of our knowledge, no one who received a J &amp; J vaccine from Riley County Health Department has had any issues with blood clots or other serious side effects. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the guidance as issued by KDHE and the federal government,” explained Julie Gibbs, the Riley County Health Department Director.&nbsp;Riley County currently does not have any clinics scheduled in which the J &amp; J vaccine will be administered. Most of the vaccines that it has been issued are Moderna, which has not had any reports of a similar side effect.&nbsp;“Please keep in mind that these findings are new and more research needs to be completed before concluding that all 6 cases are side effects from the Johnson and Johnson vaccine,” said Gibbs.&nbsp;The FDA advises that those who received the J &amp; J vaccine contact their health care provider if they develop: severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.&nbsp;Health care providers are asked to report adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System at&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=27ef2247bc&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html</a>”&nbsp;“The pause is important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for proper recognition and management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot,” added the CDC and FDA.&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=22a14b2966&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">CDC STATEMENT</a>

Riley County pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Ogden.

Just before 1:30p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of N. Elm Street in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

An 82-year-old man reported an unknown suspect broke into an auto yard and stole cable wire, freon, and 12 radiators. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,244.00. 

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Ogden.Just before 1:30p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of N. Elm Street in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.An 82-year-old man reported an unknown suspect broke into an auto yard and stole cable wire, freon, and 12 radiators. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,244.00. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

RCPD: Suspects took cable, freon, radiators from salvage yard

AMANDA NICOLE VESTWEBER, 23, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $3000

JOSEPH JAMES STEPNEY, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 2nd conviction; Bond $15,000

RUPERT MYLES COOPER, 29, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $750

RASHARD EMIL SHELTON, 21, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; McPherson Co. Sheriff

KEVON DAQUAN BROWN, 22, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Geary Co. Sheriff

DAKEAL JAVIEL FRANCO ALLEN, 19, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; $235.04

JESSIE DANIEL KOPIETZ, 29, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City Police

BRANDON D MAR JOHNSON, 32, Topeka, Failure to Appear; Topeka Police

CHARLES SCHEHL, 32, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4400 BLK RILEY POINT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR X POSSESSION MARIJUANA (21-5706(B3)(C3)AND FOR X USE/POSS PARA;INTO HUMAN BODY (21-5709B2(E3)) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:43 PM.

MARQUISE ADAMS, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1400 BLK N MANHATTAN AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) FOR UNSAFE PASSING ON RIGHT (8-41) AND FOR DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS (19-195) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:58 PM.

ALAN BLUBAUGH, 73, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT LODGING CATS PL &amp; HAYES DR IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:53 PM.

KATELYN MYERS, 25, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM.

SUSAN MOYER, 63, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:18 PM.

BRAYDEN GARCIA, 19, OF MAIZE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 4TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER DRIVING ON LANED ROAD (8-46) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:40 PM.

KAYLEE BALLARD, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:55 PM.

MAKAILA CRAIG, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 617 BERTRAND ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNNECESSARY NOISE STANDARD (22-55) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:45 AM.

JARED WILT, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT BARTON RD &amp; WALNUT CREEK RD IN LEONARDVILLE&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:35 PM.

BANDON TRIEU, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 531 N MANHATTAN AVE; DIRTY DAWGS SALOON IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:18 PM.

MICHAEL PFIZENMAIER, 67, OF GREEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 17600 BLK WELSH RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 7, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:04 PM.

RONALD WELLINGTON, 65, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT WATERS ST &amp; ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 7, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:46 PM.

MELISSA ONEAL, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; DENISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:05 AM.

KYLER MCMULLIN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:04 AM.

LUIS CAPO HERNANDEZ, 58, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1600 BLK BROWNING AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.

ZANDRA WILLIAMS, 51, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:17 PM.

TRISTIAN WILLIAMS, 37, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:41 PM.

DAVID HUFF, 57, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:04 PM.

NICOLE VELEZ, 27, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:29 PM.

GRAM PAGE, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:51 PM.

JAIME RAMOS VACA, 19, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:09 PM.

DANIELLE MANSFIELD, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (22-91) AND FOR POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (22-92) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:01 PM.

STANLEY COPPEDGE II, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 200 PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:05 PM.

EDWIN SAMA, 44, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:39 PM.

KEVIN LULL, 41, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:23 PM.

KADE SURFACE, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:13 PM.

ARI THOMAS, 24, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:10 PM.

THOMAS DEAVER, 72, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER U-TURN (9-51) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:53 AM.

JAYLEN ALLEN, 22, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:37 PM.

ASWAD BARTLEY, 35, OF INDIANOPOLIS, IN WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:07 AM.

RICHARD CAVALCANTE, 21, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEED IN LOCAL POSTED ZONE (08-1560) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:22 AM.

CHERISH PRUETT, 34, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT FORT RILEY BLVD &amp; WESTWOOD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY-INTERSECTION (157) AND FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:22 PM.

MAKENZEE WEEMS, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:09 PM

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610723571952.png" alt="Stepney photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Stepney photo 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.AMANDA NICOLE VESTWEBER, 23, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $3000JOSEPH JAMES STEPNEY, 42, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 2nd conviction; Bond $15,000RUPERT MYLES COOPER, 29, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $750RASHARD EMIL SHELTON, 21, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; McPherson Co. SheriffKEVON DAQUAN BROWN, 22, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Geary Co. SheriffDAKEAL JAVIEL FRANCO ALLEN, 19, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; $235.04JESSIE DANIEL KOPIETZ, 29, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Junction City PoliceBRANDON D MAR JOHNSON, 32, Topeka, Failure to Appear; Topeka PoliceCITATION REPORTCHARLES SCHEHL, 32, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 4400 BLK RILEY POINT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR X POSSESSION MARIJUANA (21-5706(B3)(C3)AND FOR X USE/POSS PARA;INTO HUMAN BODY (21-5709B2(E3)) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:43 PM.MARQUISE ADAMS, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1400 BLK N MANHATTAN AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) FOR UNSAFE PASSING ON RIGHT (8-41) AND FOR DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS (19-195) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:58 PM.ALAN BLUBAUGH, 73, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT LODGING CATS PL &amp; HAYES DR IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:53 PM.KATELYN MYERS, 25, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM.SUSAN MOYER, 63, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:18 PM.BRAYDEN GARCIA, 19, OF MAIZE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 4TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER DRIVING ON LANED ROAD (8-46) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:40 PM.KAYLEE BALLARD, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:55 PM.MAKAILA CRAIG, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 617 BERTRAND ST IN MANHATTAN FOR UNNECESSARY NOISE STANDARD (22-55) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY12:45 AM.JARED WILT, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT BARTON RD &amp; WALNUT CREEK RD IN LEONARDVILLE&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:35 PM.BANDON TRIEU, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 531 N MANHATTAN AVE; DIRTY DAWGS SALOON IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:18 PM.MICHAEL PFIZENMAIER, 67, OF GREEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 17600 BLK WELSH RD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 7, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:04 PM.RONALD WELLINGTON, 65, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT WATERS ST &amp; ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON APRIL 7, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:46 PM.MELISSA ONEAL, 40, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; DENISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY11:05 AM.KYLER MCMULLIN, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY10:04 AM.LUIS CAPO HERNANDEZ, 58, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1600 BLK BROWNING AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.ZANDRA WILLIAMS, 51, OF JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:17 PM.TRISTIAN WILLIAMS, 37, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:41 PM.DAVID HUFF, 57, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:04 PM.NICOLE VELEZ, 27, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:29 PM.GRAM PAGE, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:51 PM.JAIME RAMOS VACA, 19, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:09 PM.DANIELLE MANSFIELD, 21, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (22-91) AND FOR POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (22-92) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:01 PM.STANLEY COPPEDGE II, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 200 PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:05 PM.EDWIN SAMA, 44, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:39 PM.KEVIN LULL, 41, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 800 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:23 PM.KADE SURFACE, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:13 PM.ARI THOMAS, 24, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1900 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 12, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:10 PM.THOMAS DEAVER, 72, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2900 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER U-TURN (9-51) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:53 AM.JAYLEN ALLEN, 22, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:37 PM.ASWAD BARTLEY, 35, OF INDIANOPOLIS, IN WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:07 AM.RICHARD CAVALCANTE, 21, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEED IN LOCAL POSTED ZONE (08-1560) ON APRIL 11, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:22 AM.CHERISH PRUETT, 34, OF OGDEN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT FORT RILEY BLVD &amp; WESTWOOD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY-INTERSECTION (157) AND FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON APRIL 9, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:22 PM.MAKENZEE WEEMS, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON APRIL 10, 2,021 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:09 PM

Riley County Arrest Report Tuesday April 13

Overland Park, Kan. – April 13, 2021 – Kansas Gas Service is reminding customers who need assistance with paying their natural gas bills that payment options and financial help is available.

The company is notifying customers with past due balances through mail, recorded calls and email.

“We want customers to know that if they’re unable to make a payment, we are here to help,” said Abbey Frye, Kansas Gas Service director of customer service. “In normal times, you may not need or qualify for assistance, but this year has been challenging. Fortunately, due to federal funding, there are resources available.”

Frye also encourages customers to pay what they can now to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later.

Energy Assistance Available to Customers

The company has a dedicated webpage at KansasGasService.com/Cares that identifies numerous programs and agencies in specific cities that provide utility assistance. Among the programs available to help eligible customers:

Kansas Gas Service suspended disconnects for nonpayment for several months and plans to resume normal collection activities this month. In addition to regular past due notifications, customers with accounts subject to disconnection and who have opted into text messages will also receive an alert with a link to the Kansas Gas Service website for easy payment access to prevent discontinuation of service.

The company reminds customers to be aware of potential scams. A legitimate call from Kansas Gas Service will never include a demand for immediate payment.

Customers can call Kansas Gas Service at 800-794-4780, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., to speak to a representative about payment options. Customers with eligible accounts may log in to their online account, click on Make a payment arrangement under the Make Payment button.

Overland Park, Kan. – April 13, 2021 – Kansas Gas Service is reminding customers who need assistance with paying their natural gas bills that payment options and financial help is available.The company is notifying customers with past due balances through mail, recorded calls and email.“We want customers to know that if they’re unable to make a payment, we are here to help,” said Abbey Frye, Kansas Gas Service director of customer service. “In normal times, you may not need or qualify for assistance, but this year has been challenging. Fortunately, due to federal funding, there are resources available.”Frye also encourages customers to pay what they can now to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later.Energy Assistance Available to CustomersThe company has a dedicated webpage at KansasGasService.com/Cares that identifies numerous programs and agencies in specific cities that provide utility assistance. Among the programs available to help eligible customers:Kansas Gas Service suspended disconnects for nonpayment for several months and plans to resume normal collection activities this month. In addition to regular past due notifications, customers with accounts subject to disconnection and who have opted into text messages will also receive an alert with a link to the Kansas Gas Service website for easy payment access to prevent discontinuation of service.The company reminds customers to be aware of potential scams. A legitimate call from Kansas Gas Service will never include a demand for immediate payment.Customers can call Kansas Gas Service at 800-794-4780, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., to speak to a representative about payment options. Customers with eligible accounts may log in to their online account, click on Make a payment arrangement under the Make Payment button.

Kansas Gas Service has payment options and financial help available for bills

KDOT has presented a "People Saving People" award to the Riley County Police Department for improving safety on roads through the Operation A.R.C. initiative.

Operation A.R.C. ( Accident Reduction Citations ) is a traffic enforcement campaign built around procedural justice and local crash statistics. The campaign uses research conducted by Kansas State University and recent crash data to reduce the number of accidents on roadways. The K-State research surveyed local citizens asking what the top traffic offenses the public cares about and believes the police department should be enforcing.

The study showed citizens want RCPS to focus on violations ranging from driving under the influence and speeding, especially in school zones, to running red lights and stop signs, and cell phone use, especially texting.

KDOT has presented a "People Saving People" award to the Riley County Police Department for improving safety on roads through the Operation A.R.C. initiative.Operation A.R.C. ( Accident Reduction Citations ) is a traffic enforcement campaign built around procedural justice and local crash statistics. The campaign uses research conducted by Kansas State University and recent crash data to reduce the number of accidents on roadways. The K-State research surveyed local citizens asking what the top traffic offenses the public cares about and believes the police department should be enforcing.The study showed citizens want RCPS to focus on violations ranging from driving under the influence and speeding, especially in school zones, to running red lights and stop signs, and cell phone use, especially texting.

RCPD receives KDOT People Saving Award

You can expect a high of 60° on Tuesday. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast until late afternoon then it will become mostly cloudy.

<a href="https://jcpost.com/pages/weather">https://jcpost.com/pages/weather</a>

You can expect a high of 60° on Tuesday. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast until late afternoon then it will become mostly cloudy.<a href="https://jcpost.com/pages/weather">https://jcpost.com/pages/weather</a>

Tuesday weather forecast

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Kenworth semi driven by Zachary&nbsp;Humphreys, 36, Abilene, was traveling on U.S. 156 three miles east of 275th Road.&nbsp;

The driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a tractor-trailer in front that had slowed for railroad tracks.&nbsp; The Kenworth traveled into the north ditch.

EMS transported&nbsp;Humphreys to the hospital in Larned. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Pawnee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Kenworth semi driven by Zachary&nbsp;Humphreys, 36, Abilene, was traveling on U.S. 156 three miles east of 275th Road.&nbsp;The driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a tractor-trailer in front that had slowed for railroad tracks.&nbsp; The Kenworth traveled into the north ditch.EMS transported&nbsp;Humphreys to the hospital in Larned. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Abilene man hospitalized after semi travels into ditch

The Pottawatomie County Health Department collaborating with the Wamego Health Center will be giving Johnson &amp; Johnson one-time dose COVID-19 shots at the Tulip Festival in Wamego this weekend. The vaccine will be provided from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Wamego Senior Center.

Schedule your appointment now at <a href="https://scheduleacovid-19vaccine-pottawatomiecountyhealthdepartment.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php">https://scheduleacovid-19vaccine-pottawatomiecountyhealthdepartment.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php</a>

The Pottawatomie County Health Department collaborating with the Wamego Health Center will be giving Johnson &amp; Johnson one-time dose COVID-19 shots at the Tulip Festival in Wamego this weekend. The vaccine will be provided from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Wamego Senior Center.Schedule your appointment now at <a href="https://scheduleacovid-19vaccine-pottawatomiecountyhealthdepartment.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php">https://scheduleacovid-19vaccine-pottawatomiecountyhealthdepartment.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php</a>

COVID-19 vaccine will be conducted in Wamego

Phase three of a bridge replacement project over Wildcat Creek on K-18 in Manhattan will begin, Monday, April 19, weather permitting, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Phase three includes the construction of the south half of the bridge and lanes.

Initial project work will switch traffic so that traffic is head-to-head in the newly constructed westbound lanes to allow construction to begin.

Rosencutter Road access at Fort Riley Boulevard (K-18) will remain closed.&nbsp; Detours for south Rosencutter will continue via Seth Child Road and Stagg Hill Road.&nbsp; In addition, the Poliska Lane and the commercial entrance opposite of Poliska Lane will be right-in, right-out access for the duration of Phase 3.

Phase one involved setting up median crossovers to switch traffic to the westbound lanes. Phase two included construction of the north half of the bridge and lanes. The entire project is expected to be completed in November.

Traffic will be controlled using speed limit signs, traffic cones and barricades. Ebert Construction Co. Inc, of Wamego is the contractor on the $8.9 million project.

Phase three of a bridge replacement project over Wildcat Creek on K-18 in Manhattan will begin, Monday, April 19, weather permitting, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Phase three includes the construction of the south half of the bridge and lanes.Initial project work will switch traffic so that traffic is head-to-head in the newly constructed westbound lanes to allow construction to begin.Rosencutter Road access at Fort Riley Boulevard (K-18) will remain closed.&nbsp; Detours for south Rosencutter will continue via Seth Child Road and Stagg Hill Road.&nbsp; In addition, the Poliska Lane and the commercial entrance opposite of Poliska Lane will be right-in, right-out access for the duration of Phase 3.Phase one involved setting up median crossovers to switch traffic to the westbound lanes. Phase two included construction of the north half of the bridge and lanes. The entire project is expected to be completed in November.Traffic will be controlled using speed limit signs, traffic cones and barricades. Ebert Construction Co. Inc, of Wamego is the contractor on the $8.9 million project.

K-18 bridge replacement starts April 19

There will be a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all Veterans, their caregivers or spouses on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Richard J. Seitz Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Junction City. The vaccine being used for this clinic is the one-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

To speed up the check-in process any Veteran or caregiver / spouse can visit VA's Stay Informed page to pre-register and fill out the necessary information automatically placing them into the VA system. Also available is their vaccine scheduling number t 1-800-574-8387, Ext. 54453.

Veterans from the Junction City - Manhattan area utilize the clinic.

There will be a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all Veterans, their caregivers or spouses on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Richard J. Seitz Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Junction City. The vaccine being used for this clinic is the one-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.To speed up the check-in process any Veteran or caregiver / spouse can visit VA's Stay Informed page to pre-register and fill out the necessary information automatically placing them into the VA system. Also available is their vaccine scheduling number t 1-800-574-8387, Ext. 54453.Veterans from the Junction City - Manhattan area utilize the clinic.

Local