HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the latest national edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation 2024 KIDS COUNT National Data Book, Kansas still ranks in the bottom half of the country for education at 28th. Adrienne Olejnik with Kansas Action for Children is clear. Education doesn't just happen K-12, and it doesn't just happen in the school building.

"I think the most important takeaway from this report is the interplay how much outside of school time affects children's educational outcomes," Olejnik said. "Also in the report, we're seeing increased rates of chronic absenteeism and adverse childhood experiences that are affecting children's ability to learn."

Getting a good start for kids even before they are thinking about school is an area the state has been working on.

"This data really points to the need for increased investment in childcare and early learning systems," Olejnik said. "We've been talking to the legislature about that for several years and they've really started to listen. Childcare was more of part of the conversation this year than we've seen in past years."

It is important to help those kids that were in school during the not normal years of the pandemic to get back to speed, as well.

&nbsp;"I think the takeaway is that we know that targeted investments that teachers and other educational professionals are making for these students to mitigate the impact of what children experienced during the pandemic is starting to make a difference," Olejnik said.&nbsp;

Find out more about the work of Kansas Action for children at <a href="https://www.kac.org/">kac.org</a>.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the latest national edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation 2024 KIDS COUNT National Data Book, Kansas still ranks in the bottom half of the country for education at 28th. Adrienne Olejnik with Kansas Action for Children is clear. Education doesn't just happen K-12, and it doesn't just happen in the school building."I think the most important takeaway from this report is the interplay how much outside of school time affects children's educational outcomes," Olejnik said. "Also in the report, we're seeing increased rates of chronic absenteeism and adverse childhood experiences that are affecting children's ability to learn."Getting a good start for kids even before they are thinking about school is an area the state has been working on."This data really points to the need for increased investment in childcare and early learning systems," Olejnik said. "We've been talking to the legislature about that for several years and they've really started to listen. Childcare was more of part of the conversation this year than we've seen in past years."It is important to help those kids that were in school during the not normal years of the pandemic to get back to speed, as well.&nbsp;"I think the takeaway is that we know that targeted investments that teachers and other educational professionals are making for these students to mitigate the impact of what children experienced during the pandemic is starting to make a difference," Olejnik said.&nbsp;Find out more about the work of Kansas Action for children at <a href="https://www.kac.org/">kac.org</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kansas education data still a concern

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

ZION AYINDE WRIGHT, 24, Manhattan, Possession of stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $1,750

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

BENJAMIN WADE BOLTE, 22, Kansas City, MO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

DOUGLAS ALEXANDER GONZALEZ MEDINA, 29, Manhattan, Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $500

JAYLEE WAYNE RICKETTS, 37, Manhattan, Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Bond $750

JACOB LEVI GENTRY ROBB, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear x3; Bond $84,000

ROSIE ANN BENEUX, 42, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $500

BRETT ALAN MOSS, 29, Hutchinson, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

TARON DION TRAYLOR, 21, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

ARTHUR JOSEPH MICKEY JR, 35, Manhattan, Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $500

BOMANI OWUSU GORDON, 30, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Bond $250

RANDY PAUL MOLT, 21, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000

CECILIA GONZALEZ CHAVEZ, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;Arrest report from 6/15:ZION AYINDE WRIGHT, 24, Manhattan, Possession of stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $1,750SHELBI MIKKAYLA FOGEL, 29, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750BENJAMIN WADE BOLTE, 22, Kansas City, MO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750DOUGLAS ALEXANDER GONZALEZ MEDINA, 29, Manhattan, Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $500JAYLEE WAYNE RICKETTS, 37, Manhattan, Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Bond $750JACOB LEVI GENTRY ROBB, 25, Manhattan, Failure to appear x3; Bond $84,000ROSIE ANN BENEUX, 42, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $500BRETT ALAN MOSS, 29, Hutchinson, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County JailTARON DION TRAYLOR, 21, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County JailARTHUR JOSEPH MICKEY JR, 35, Manhattan, Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $500Arrest report from 6/16:BOMANI OWUSU GORDON, 30, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Bond $250RANDY PAUL MOLT, 21, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000CECILIA GONZALEZ CHAVEZ, 30, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 15/16

RILEY COUNTY— It's a busy time for farmers in Kansas with wheat harvest underway.

The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind drivers to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sharetheroad?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXDtbIMSY6OPyvNapM8xYZ5k_CxL8zarQPVMG4Yt3eGCXl3_S1VtqeYT7BkEWjETG4-5z1IGl10CzOo3azVVALkvfM4zrIYFA-jomo76MiqanbZv6gBNo7Tz3U9Ya0Pevo8u_tzmKjEcvggPoEmZ9beKyZFk5zSYK2c17MGNcfwcTLfoXA4FaBySw2Y859EMZdL13FUwyj8VGY4Pj1lx56E5vjPSS-TUVTJs04rfFvJ6Is5g8zOe69QkPz8NL5Dq4A&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#ShareTheRoad</a>, use caution, and have patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other farm implements.Here are some essential tips to help keep everyone safe!

 Slow down if you see the orange/red slow-moving vehicle emblem.

Be patient! Don't assume that a farmer can move aside to let you pass. Farmers have to assess the road for an area that can support the weight of the equipment without causing it to tip over.

Use extra caution when passing. Never pass while approaching curves, hills, bridges, intersections, or railroad crossings. Always remember to share the road, be patient, and be a cautious, courteous driver! Being a safe driver can help keep yourself and our Kansas farmers safe!



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 </figure>Kansas Highway PatrolRILEY COUNTY— It's a busy time for farmers in Kansas with wheat harvest underway.The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind drivers to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sharetheroad?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXDtbIMSY6OPyvNapM8xYZ5k_CxL8zarQPVMG4Yt3eGCXl3_S1VtqeYT7BkEWjETG4-5z1IGl10CzOo3azVVALkvfM4zrIYFA-jomo76MiqanbZv6gBNo7Tz3U9Ya0Pevo8u_tzmKjEcvggPoEmZ9beKyZFk5zSYK2c17MGNcfwcTLfoXA4FaBySw2Y859EMZdL13FUwyj8VGY4Pj1lx56E5vjPSS-TUVTJs04rfFvJ6Is5g8zOe69QkPz8NL5Dq4A&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#ShareTheRoad</a>, use caution, and have patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other farm implements.Here are some essential tips to help keep everyone safe! Slow down if you see the orange/red slow-moving vehicle emblem.Increase your following distance.Be patient! Don't assume that a farmer can move aside to let you pass. Farmers have to assess the road for an area that can support the weight of the equipment without causing it to tip over.Use extra caution when passing. Never pass while approaching curves, hills, bridges, intersections, or railroad crossings. Always remember to share the road, be patient, and be a cautious, courteous driver! Being a safe driver can help keep yourself and our Kansas farmers safe!

Kansas Highway Patrol urges road sharing with farmers

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae, according to a media release.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep pets away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your pets, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F1163%2FReport-an-Illness-or-Health-Incident%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318753421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jv9%2BdlLXLaq8i6KDcwQlkRV800qKlkl6s2%2Bcv21K3NY%3D&amp;reserved=0">kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.

A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates that a harmful algal bloom is present, and extreme conditions exist.&nbsp;

When a hazard is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

A&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure. &nbsp;Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.

&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

Advisories are&nbsp;Lifted&nbsp;when cell densities and toxin concentrations dissipate to levels below the Watch thresholds.

KDHE investigates publicly accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;

If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F777%2FHarmful-Algal-Blooms%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318758955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MgAy2l1qr4UPwfDpaDFn2Qos4fZBZPqbroZxF422OT0%3D&amp;reserved=0">kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a>&nbsp;and check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorymaps.arcgis.com%2Fstories%2Fc070c80592934730834c194280300ecb%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318764387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cxJF7MiqW459jtj49rIjvhI0DPRV13jt4Qo2QJAONh0%3D&amp;reserved=0">interactive story</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F923808299%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318769795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rsAeBxj3eUZRNWEKC7NKSiggEV3cVMkNngrHXNnEh%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0">informative video</a>.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae, according to a media release.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep pets away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your pets, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F1163%2FReport-an-Illness-or-Health-Incident%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318753421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jv9%2BdlLXLaq8i6KDcwQlkRV800qKlkl6s2%2Bcv21K3NY%3D&amp;reserved=0">kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.Active AdvisoriesWarning&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Harvey County East Lake, Harvey County</li><li>Overbrook City Lake, Osage County</li><li>Webster Lake, Rooks County (Added June 14)</li>
 </ul>Watch&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County</li><li>Lovewell Lake, Jewell County</li><li>Woodland Park Pond (Mount Hope), Sedgwick County</li><li>Marion Lake (Reservoir), Marion County</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates that a harmful algal bloom is present, and extreme conditions exist.&nbsp;When a hazard is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ul>
 <li>Signage should be posted at all public access locations.</li><li>It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.</li><li>In some cases, the adjacent land should be closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.</li><li>When partial closures (i.e., beach or cove) are issued, the remaining lake or zone area will carry a warning status.</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure. &nbsp;Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ul>
 <li>Signage should be posted at all public access locations.</li><li>Inhalation of spray or aerosols may be harmful.</li><li>Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.&nbsp;</li><li>Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.&nbsp;</li><li>Water contact should be avoided.&nbsp;</li><li>Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.&nbsp;</li><li>Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.&nbsp;</li><li>If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ul>
 <li>Signage should be posted at all public access locations.</li><li>Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.</li><li>Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.</li><li>Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.</li><li>Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.</li><li>Clean fish thoroughly with potable water and eat fillet portion only.</li>
 </ul>Advisories are&nbsp;Lifted&nbsp;when cell densities and toxin concentrations dissipate to levels below the Watch thresholds.KDHE investigates publicly accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F777%2FHarmful-Algal-Blooms%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318758955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MgAy2l1qr4UPwfDpaDFn2Qos4fZBZPqbroZxF422OT0%3D&amp;reserved=0">kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a>&nbsp;and check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorymaps.arcgis.com%2Fstories%2Fc070c80592934730834c194280300ecb%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318764387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cxJF7MiqW459jtj49rIjvhI0DPRV13jt4Qo2QJAONh0%3D&amp;reserved=0">interactive story</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F923808299%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMitchell.Osterlund%40ks.gov%7C9f87ce2fbe464ceb138608dc8c97afd6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638539830318769795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rsAeBxj3eUZRNWEKC7NKSiggEV3cVMkNngrHXNnEh%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0">informative video</a>.

Seven Kansas lakes included in KDHE blue-green algae advisory

RILEY COUNTY —This is Flag Day.&nbsp;Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress determined the composition of the nation's banner: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

On Friday morning , Scout Troop 74 assisted with the ceremonial raising of our nation's flag at Manhattan City Hall.

President Woodrow Wilson issued a 1916 proclamation of June 14 as Flag Day and in 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed the formal observance into law. And it falls during Flag Week, after another congressional dictum in 1966.

-The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —This is Flag Day.&nbsp;Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress determined the composition of the nation's banner: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”On Friday morning , Scout Troop 74 assisted with the ceremonial raising of our nation's flag at Manhattan City Hall.<figure>
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 </figure>President Woodrow Wilson issued a 1916 proclamation of June 14 as Flag Day and in 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed the formal observance into law. And it falls during Flag Week, after another congressional dictum in 1966.-The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Flag Day ceremony at Manhattan City Hall

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

JAMES LEON WHITESELL, 75, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st 1conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

DAMOND TIRIAL RUSSELL, 23, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $6,000

JIMMIE DALE DODSON III, 23, Topeka, Probation Violations; Bond$40,000

CAMERON FRANCIS FISHER, 32, Topeka, Failure to Appear; Bond $1,500

JOSHUA MATTHEW HEINZ, 44, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction; non-person; Bond $7,000

JOSCELYN LEE HELM, 26, Wichita, Failure to Appear; Sedgwick Co. Sheriff

JOSHUA WILLIAM DIXON, 34, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff

DAQUALIN JERMAINE WASHINGTON, 20, Wichita,&nbsp;Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Sedgwick Co. Sheriff

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;JAMES LEON WHITESELL, 75, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st 1conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750DAMOND TIRIAL RUSSELL, 23, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $6,000JIMMIE DALE DODSON III, 23, Topeka, Probation Violations; Bond$40,000CAMERON FRANCIS FISHER, 32, Topeka, Failure to Appear; Bond $1,500JOSHUA MATTHEW HEINZ, 44, Manhattan,&nbsp;Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction; non-person; Bond $7,000JOSCELYN LEE HELM, 26, Wichita, Failure to Appear; Sedgwick Co. SheriffJOSHUA WILLIAM DIXON, 34, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie Co. SheriffDAQUALIN JERMAINE WASHINGTON, 20, Wichita,&nbsp;Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Sedgwick Co. Sheriff

Riley County Arrest Report June 14

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged theft in Riley County.

Just before 11:30a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of theft in the 800 block of Levee Drive according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 46-year-old woman reported her FedEx package was picked up by an unknown person. 

Total loss associated with this report is $2,545.52. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged theft in Riley County.Just before 11:30a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of theft in the 800 block of Levee Drive according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 46-year-old woman reported her FedEx package was picked up by an unknown person. Total loss associated with this report is $2,545.52. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: $2,500 FedEx package is missing 

This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Kansas wheat farmers are relieved to have a crop to harvest this year, remaining optimistic and pleasantly surprised with the good-yielding, good-quality crop, even as harvest progresses into areas where fields were impacted by an inconsistent mix of&nbsp;freeze damage, stripe rust pressure, rain and hail.&nbsp;

Harvest delivery is in full swing at Ardent Mills, which unloaded 150 trucks at its facility in Newton on Tuesday, June 11. Harvest is roughly 10 percent complete and Pam Bowles, assistant administrative manager, expects another week of peak harvest.&nbsp;

Farmers delivering wheat to the mill are reporting yields ranging from 40 bushels per acre up to 70 bushels per acre. At the mill, test weights are steady around 62 pounds per bushel and the protein average is 11.3 percent.&nbsp;

“Everyone seems to be in a good mood,” Bowles said. “We are planning for an above-average year this year.”&nbsp;

Troy Smith, who farms near Walton in Harvey County, is also pleasantly surprised with this year’s harvest, having started cutting his KS Zenda earlier this week — on track with normal pace. He attributes using cow manure as his primary fertilizer and heavy moisture over Thanksgiving weekend as keys to this year’s success.

“What made this year so good was the snow that came during the Iowa State/K-State football game, honestly!” he said.&nbsp;

His average yield is 67 bushels per acre with average test weight of 60.8 pounds per bushel and average protein at 13.13 percent.&nbsp;

Also in Harvey County, James Mosiman described this year’s harvest as a “night and day difference” compared to last year, speaking volumes about what good weather, sound farming practices and resilient varieties can produce when everything comes together.&nbsp;

The Mosiman family started harvesting on Thursday, June 6, about a week ahead of schedule. Beyond a delay from an inch of rain over last weekend, they have not encountered many challenges this year. He reported seeing small amounts of stripe rust, a common obstacle for many farmers this year.&nbsp;

Mosiman happily mentioned fields are yielding a promising 60 bushels per acre. Reflecting on the culmination of months of hard work, he summed this year’s harvest up by saying, “It’s just nice to cut a crop.”&nbsp;

In neighboring Reno County, Brandon Frederick is helping his grandfather VJ Blubaugh harvest wheat near Burrton. Storms the week before Memorial Day weekend blew over pivots on their irrigated wheat. On Thursday, June 13, they were cutting in a pocket where one side of the road got an inch of rain, but the other side had nothing more than sprinkle.&nbsp;

The operation grazes a lot of their wheat, which is in crop rotation with sudan. This year, they put out 105 head on the ground for 120 days, ending the grazing season with an average daily gain of 3.0 pounds.&nbsp;

Both grandfather and grandson are thrilled to harvest a crop this year, after having to swath the entirety of their wheat crop last year. Fields planted to WestBred varieties are yielding between 40 and 70 bushels per acre, with test weights of 61-62 pounds per bushel and proteins ranging from 12 to 12.3 percent.&nbsp;

“As much as I love having food for my cows, I love seeing a cash crop come up and go all the way to harvest,” Frederick said.&nbsp;

The harvest crew was hustling to repair combines and keep cutting ahead of forecasted thunderstorms in Barton County, according to Dean Stoskopf, who farms near Hoisington. His first two fields — both planted to PlainsGold Whistler — had yields of 45 and 50 bushels per acre. Moisture is between 11.5 and 14.5 percent with test weights ranging from 59.5 to 61.5 pounds per bushel and protein hitting 11.5 to 14 percent.&nbsp;

Yields are better than expected, but Stoskopf noted he is cutting some of his best fields first and expects yields to go down as harvest progresses. Within fields, he remarked that prolonged drought conditions and freeze damage caused a lot of inconsistency with stands, noting he feels like he’s cutting 60-bushel wheat or five-bushel wheat with nothing in between. Still, he feels optimistic after consecutive years of near-total crop failures and expects to be done cutting within two weeks — hopefully just in time to watch the grandkids show at the county fair the last week of June.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have cut more wheat in the last day and a half than we did all last year,” Stoskopf said. “So far we’ve been pleasantly surprised with yields, but fields are highly variable.”&nbsp;

Stay tuned for the next Kansas wheat harvest report on Monday, June 17.&nbsp;

The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO07kjlGoGgrPkY9E_vsEQSZA2WedMqeiROjRce43uOSYxe6ctiJJR056TbUNtKxFEXGYpqj_4lhojwKefXWXtCkFwo09EWy8oJ6d3GfD8Z-y0G_Dhz0FKVIrxNdRL-20_VE3wGKN2LhW-hF0qVm12sGdpPn8drZNoJZYwhZlCMF9HssctFDzDeQ=&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO8eKkJcDtXbeWV7K70IhlrBhrm00qFMPxhvgyZRIspN6dhgIOm2PytEEChVt9dYY_Zlb5DlctXkOoRJIV5k9Xn-F6LA5yUdNksij_u3qJtL6aQh358pEVf4=&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO1F4z-H_3Jxy7sfSBhqxngqMkC7vjqtNc8HBZnWV5rSSB9Rpq4lRttT1QjaHzpLBja9fO3kVeCXjLnsnp7UGe0w-wgkxoTpcm5nhhUujXD5T&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO_8-7QojyfWbTx1ntYZJf9yw5i9XZ6e37M0Rgif2vxFGJLISkHcP8JDhxn4yGeIVCpMqyJO1mqb2l468VqS7EcLy3UmNbH949q1D-MmCD0UJ&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatThis is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Kansas wheat farmers are relieved to have a crop to harvest this year, remaining optimistic and pleasantly surprised with the good-yielding, good-quality crop, even as harvest progresses into areas where fields were impacted by an inconsistent mix of&nbsp;freeze damage, stripe rust pressure, rain and hail.&nbsp;Harvest delivery is in full swing at Ardent Mills, which unloaded 150 trucks at its facility in Newton on Tuesday, June 11. Harvest is roughly 10 percent complete and Pam Bowles, assistant administrative manager, expects another week of peak harvest.&nbsp;Farmers delivering wheat to the mill are reporting yields ranging from 40 bushels per acre up to 70 bushels per acre. At the mill, test weights are steady around 62 pounds per bushel and the protein average is 11.3 percent.&nbsp;“Everyone seems to be in a good mood,” Bowles said. “We are planning for an above-average year this year.”&nbsp;Troy Smith, who farms near Walton in Harvey County, is also pleasantly surprised with this year’s harvest, having started cutting his KS Zenda earlier this week — on track with normal pace. He attributes using cow manure as his primary fertilizer and heavy moisture over Thanksgiving weekend as keys to this year’s success.“What made this year so good was the snow that came during the Iowa State/K-State football game, honestly!” he said.&nbsp;His average yield is 67 bushels per acre with average test weight of 60.8 pounds per bushel and average protein at 13.13 percent.&nbsp;Also in Harvey County, James Mosiman described this year’s harvest as a “night and day difference” compared to last year, speaking volumes about what good weather, sound farming practices and resilient varieties can produce when everything comes together.&nbsp;The Mosiman family started harvesting on Thursday, June 6, about a week ahead of schedule. Beyond a delay from an inch of rain over last weekend, they have not encountered many challenges this year. He reported seeing small amounts of stripe rust, a common obstacle for many farmers this year.&nbsp;Mosiman happily mentioned fields are yielding a promising 60 bushels per acre. Reflecting on the culmination of months of hard work, he summed this year’s harvest up by saying, “It’s just nice to cut a crop.”&nbsp;In neighboring Reno County, Brandon Frederick is helping his grandfather VJ Blubaugh harvest wheat near Burrton. Storms the week before Memorial Day weekend blew over pivots on their irrigated wheat. On Thursday, June 13, they were cutting in a pocket where one side of the road got an inch of rain, but the other side had nothing more than sprinkle.&nbsp;The operation grazes a lot of their wheat, which is in crop rotation with sudan. This year, they put out 105 head on the ground for 120 days, ending the grazing season with an average daily gain of 3.0 pounds.&nbsp;Both grandfather and grandson are thrilled to harvest a crop this year, after having to swath the entirety of their wheat crop last year. Fields planted to WestBred varieties are yielding between 40 and 70 bushels per acre, with test weights of 61-62 pounds per bushel and proteins ranging from 12 to 12.3 percent.&nbsp;“As much as I love having food for my cows, I love seeing a cash crop come up and go all the way to harvest,” Frederick said.&nbsp;The harvest crew was hustling to repair combines and keep cutting ahead of forecasted thunderstorms in Barton County, according to Dean Stoskopf, who farms near Hoisington. His first two fields — both planted to PlainsGold Whistler — had yields of 45 and 50 bushels per acre. Moisture is between 11.5 and 14.5 percent with test weights ranging from 59.5 to 61.5 pounds per bushel and protein hitting 11.5 to 14 percent.&nbsp;Yields are better than expected, but Stoskopf noted he is cutting some of his best fields first and expects yields to go down as harvest progresses. Within fields, he remarked that prolonged drought conditions and freeze damage caused a lot of inconsistency with stands, noting he feels like he’s cutting 60-bushel wheat or five-bushel wheat with nothing in between. Still, he feels optimistic after consecutive years of near-total crop failures and expects to be done cutting within two weeks — hopefully just in time to watch the grandkids show at the county fair the last week of June.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have cut more wheat in the last day and a half than we did all last year,” Stoskopf said. “So far we’ve been pleasantly surprised with yields, but fields are highly variable.”&nbsp;Stay tuned for the next Kansas wheat harvest report on Monday, June 17.&nbsp;The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO07kjlGoGgrPkY9E_vsEQSZA2WedMqeiROjRce43uOSYxe6ctiJJR056TbUNtKxFEXGYpqj_4lhojwKefXWXtCkFwo09EWy8oJ6d3GfD8Z-y0G_Dhz0FKVIrxNdRL-20_VE3wGKN2LhW-hF0qVm12sGdpPn8drZNoJZYwhZlCMF9HssctFDzDeQ=&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO8eKkJcDtXbeWV7K70IhlrBhrm00qFMPxhvgyZRIspN6dhgIOm2PytEEChVt9dYY_Zlb5DlctXkOoRJIV5k9Xn-F6LA5yUdNksij_u3qJtL6aQh358pEVf4=&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO1F4z-H_3Jxy7sfSBhqxngqMkC7vjqtNc8HBZnWV5rSSB9Rpq4lRttT1QjaHzpLBja9fO3kVeCXjLnsnp7UGe0w-wgkxoTpcm5nhhUujXD5T&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lywwgAgkRdmA6O117ohCpSjUBr_Z5NO1jQEsL-xCSB6xcg3K9_aPO_8-7QojyfWbTx1ntYZJf9yw5i9XZ6e37M0Rgif2vxFGJLISkHcP8JDhxn4yGeIVCpMqyJO1mqb2l468VqS7EcLy3UmNbH949q1D-MmCD0UJ&amp;c=cpS_EyjBsxozsaHLS7AqeDeRHWHaxyRoiBJz7toylcuNfoIM3HEskg==&amp;ch=DFwW7YODvWuL847pSr-hDw-Ig8WMB6MULYLarKZl2x2ZjmGbID1Pxw==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - On Friday, June 14th, the City of Manhattan Public Works crews will close South Manhattan Avenue between Fair Lane and Pottawatomie Avenue for street maintenance.

The South Manhattan bridge over Wildcat Creek will remain open during this time.

The detour around the work area includes taking 10th Street south to Pottawatomie Avenue to bypass the closure.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Friday, June 14th, the City of Manhattan Public Works crews will close South Manhattan Avenue between Fair Lane and Pottawatomie Avenue for street maintenance.The South Manhattan bridge over Wildcat Creek will remain open during this time.The detour around the work area includes taking 10th Street south to Pottawatomie Avenue to bypass the closure.

South Manhattan Avenue temporarily closed Friday afternoon

CHRISTOPHER OBRIAN JAMES, 40, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $100

GARY MICHAEL DAVIS, 38, Manhattan,&nbsp;Computer unlawful acts; False representation with damage &lt; $100,000; Theft of property lost or mislaid; Value $1,000 to $25,000; All Other Larceny; Making false information; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $14,000

JOSHUA DAVID DIAZ, 23, Fort Riley, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; Shoplifting; Bond $4,000

RYAN ANTOINE QUAVE, 30, Herington, Failure to appear; Bond $2,500

JONATHAN LEWIS LEMUEL VALENTINE, 43, Attempted aggravated kidnapping; Bond $50,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;CHRISTOPHER OBRIAN JAMES, 40, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $100GARY MICHAEL DAVIS, 38, Manhattan,&nbsp;Computer unlawful acts; False representation with damage &lt; $100,000; Theft of property lost or mislaid; Value $1,000 to $25,000; All Other Larceny; Making false information; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1000; Bond $14,000JOSHUA DAVID DIAZ, 23, Fort Riley, Theft of property/services; $1500 or less from 3 businesses in 72 hrs; Shoplifting; Bond $4,000RYAN ANTOINE QUAVE, 30, Herington, Failure to appear; Bond $2,500JONATHAN LEWIS LEMUEL VALENTINE, 43, Attempted aggravated kidnapping; Bond $50,000

Riley County Arrest Report June 13

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted child abduction and have made an arrest.

Just after 1pm. Wednesday, police responded to a reported attempted child abduction outside of So Long Saloon in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

When officers arrived on the scene the manager identified the suspect as Jonathan Valentine, 43, of Manhattan. 

Witnesses reported the subject aggressively claimed a child did not belong to the child's guardian and attempted to forcibly take the 7-month-old, causing a minor injury to the child.

Officers quickly detained the Valentine and arrested him on a requested charge of attempted aggravated kidnapping. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted child abduction and have made an arrest.Just after 1pm. Wednesday, police responded to a reported attempted child abduction outside of So Long Saloon in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.When officers arrived on the scene the manager identified the suspect as Jonathan Valentine, 43, of Manhattan. Witnesses reported the subject aggressively claimed a child did not belong to the child's guardian and attempted to forcibly take the 7-month-old, causing a minor injury to the child.Officers quickly detained the Valentine and arrested him on a requested charge of attempted aggravated kidnapping. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.

RCPD: Baby injured, man jailed after attempted child abduction

From nutritionists with Pizza Hut to the chefs at Yale University to influential personal trainers, Ron Suppes shared his western Kansas farmer savvy to conversations across the grain industry value chain during his time as chairman of the Wheat Foods Council (WFC). In early June, he passed off the leadership baton — just ahead of harvest — during the organization’s annual meeting, but not before he helped facilitate a bit more education on how wheat is developed and grown.

“I really enjoy the ability to talk to different industries connected with wheat,” he said. “It’s not just about wheat farmers, but millers and bakers. You get a really good perspective of what’s going on out there in the industry and I’m able to spread the word about what’s involved with wheat breeding and farming.”

About 30 WFC members attended the summer meeting in Manhattan, Kansas, where the group explored the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, the Hal Ross Flour Mill and the IGP Institute, along with learning from some of the brightest minds in the global wheat industry about the latest in wheat breeding technologies and genetic studies.

“The meeting was great and well planned out,” Suppes said. “We showcased what we have in Manhattan, and it was very worthwhile. Even for the people who have been there before, every time you go through the north campus complex, you pick up and learn something else. The WFC does try to do that wherever they go — visiting flour mills or seeing new scientific techniques. It’s not all feel good; it’s also education.”

A long-time industry leader, Suppes assumed his role as WFC chairman in June 2023. The organization was established by wheat producers in 1972 to promote the entire category of wheat-based foods, including baked goods, cereal, crackers, pasta, sweet goods and tortillas. Since then, the organization has established itself as a leading source of science-based information on wheat and grain foods nutrition.

Membership is made up of millers, bakers, ingredient suppliers, equipment companies, state wheat commissions and wheat farmers like Suppes. Suppes and his wife Shirley, along with son Shayne, farm roughly 12,000 acres in west central Kansas. Wheat and sorghum make up their primary crops. Suppes has served as a Kansas wheat commissioner since 2003, serving as chairman in 2013-2014, and serves as chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation.

He has also traveled extensively overseas with U.S. Wheat Associates as a member of the USW Board of Directors, having served as chairman of the wheat industry’s export market development arm from 2007-2008.

The culmination of these experiences combined with his producer frame of mind helped focus his chairman’s agenda of building connections across the entire wheat value chain. That work entails not only connecting with leaders at major restaurant chains or chefs responsible for university food systems, but also committing to a shared mission — providing information and education about the production and nutritional value of wheat.

“The thing I still stress to industry is that we’re all in this together,” Suppes said, reiterating the need to stay involved and for the wheat industry, as a whole, to work together.&nbsp;

At the end of the organization’s time in Manhattan, Suppes turned over the gavel to the next year’s chairman — Kent Juliot with Ardent Mills. While he looks forward to a bit more time in his rocking chair — well, maybe after wheat harvest ends — he said he still plans on staying involved with the WFC as past chairman and with other government and industry committees.

“They’re going to keep me busy,” he said. “And when I’m not doing that, in my spare time, I’m going to try and grow some wheat, too.”

Learn more about the Wheat Foods Council at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWRq6AFAA_QpTKTPoZagpdGlNuI0jv3ynuQ_aSpKC2_B24GJTZy-I0QWdZfUFcTInxaoBefB9l7YiQNjq3s-Hj7HNUGMXt6HxUC5Vs_R2moCCLv4qBrNTuGvEC5R05Fp-9zgcMY8NG71Tkse0jbREUWQp4o0FfBB&amp;c=aUdikJV9LvfZmiIpNspWTk2CB3V0r_cYTIrG1GZfMXn1vOMJQUYqlg==&amp;ch=vHIJ6USHdqKDBT6c1r-fgcBzzsaz525Ns13gHsHEbY1NrFMRQPwXPQ==" target="_blank">wheatfoods.org</a>.

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 </figure>​JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatFrom nutritionists with Pizza Hut to the chefs at Yale University to influential personal trainers, Ron Suppes shared his western Kansas farmer savvy to conversations across the grain industry value chain during his time as chairman of the Wheat Foods Council (WFC). In early June, he passed off the leadership baton — just ahead of harvest — during the organization’s annual meeting, but not before he helped facilitate a bit more education on how wheat is developed and grown.“I really enjoy the ability to talk to different industries connected with wheat,” he said. “It’s not just about wheat farmers, but millers and bakers. You get a really good perspective of what’s going on out there in the industry and I’m able to spread the word about what’s involved with wheat breeding and farming.”About 30 WFC members attended the summer meeting in Manhattan, Kansas, where the group explored the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, the Hal Ross Flour Mill and the IGP Institute, along with learning from some of the brightest minds in the global wheat industry about the latest in wheat breeding technologies and genetic studies.“The meeting was great and well planned out,” Suppes said. “We showcased what we have in Manhattan, and it was very worthwhile. Even for the people who have been there before, every time you go through the north campus complex, you pick up and learn something else. The WFC does try to do that wherever they go — visiting flour mills or seeing new scientific techniques. It’s not all feel good; it’s also education.”A long-time industry leader, Suppes assumed his role as WFC chairman in June 2023. The organization was established by wheat producers in 1972 to promote the entire category of wheat-based foods, including baked goods, cereal, crackers, pasta, sweet goods and tortillas. Since then, the organization has established itself as a leading source of science-based information on wheat and grain foods nutrition.Membership is made up of millers, bakers, ingredient suppliers, equipment companies, state wheat commissions and wheat farmers like Suppes. Suppes and his wife Shirley, along with son Shayne, farm roughly 12,000 acres in west central Kansas. Wheat and sorghum make up their primary crops. Suppes has served as a Kansas wheat commissioner since 2003, serving as chairman in 2013-2014, and serves as chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation.He has also traveled extensively overseas with U.S. Wheat Associates as a member of the USW Board of Directors, having served as chairman of the wheat industry’s export market development arm from 2007-2008.The culmination of these experiences combined with his producer frame of mind helped focus his chairman’s agenda of building connections across the entire wheat value chain. That work entails not only connecting with leaders at major restaurant chains or chefs responsible for university food systems, but also committing to a shared mission — providing information and education about the production and nutritional value of wheat.“The thing I still stress to industry is that we’re all in this together,” Suppes said, reiterating the need to stay involved and for the wheat industry, as a whole, to work together.&nbsp;At the end of the organization’s time in Manhattan, Suppes turned over the gavel to the next year’s chairman — Kent Juliot with Ardent Mills. While he looks forward to a bit more time in his rocking chair — well, maybe after wheat harvest ends — he said he still plans on staying involved with the WFC as past chairman and with other government and industry committees.“They’re going to keep me busy,” he said. “And when I’m not doing that, in my spare time, I’m going to try and grow some wheat, too.”Learn more about the Wheat Foods Council at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uWRq6AFAA_QpTKTPoZagpdGlNuI0jv3ynuQ_aSpKC2_B24GJTZy-I0QWdZfUFcTInxaoBefB9l7YiQNjq3s-Hj7HNUGMXt6HxUC5Vs_R2moCCLv4qBrNTuGvEC5R05Fp-9zgcMY8NG71Tkse0jbREUWQp4o0FfBB&amp;c=aUdikJV9LvfZmiIpNspWTk2CB3V0r_cYTIrG1GZfMXn1vOMJQUYqlg==&amp;ch=vHIJ6USHdqKDBT6c1r-fgcBzzsaz525Ns13gHsHEbY1NrFMRQPwXPQ==" target="_blank">wheatfoods.org</a>.

Wheat Scoop: Kansas Farmer Ron Suppes passes leadership baton

SHAWN MICHAEL GELUSHIA, 37, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $4,000

JOSE AMILCAR DIAZ MALDONADO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Reckless driving; Transporting an open container; Operate a MV w/o a valid license;&nbsp;

ROBERT TAYLOR JORDAN GIBBONS, 34, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $10,000

ISAIAH PATRIC CHRISTOPHER MYERS, 30, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Jackson County Sheriff's Office on 6/11/2024

BRANDON JAMES NORRIS, 26, Topeka, Probation Violation; Bond $50,000

MITCHELL ALAN JONES II, 28, Junction City, Failure to appear x3; Bond $2,000

ZACHARIAH JAMES WOOSLEY, 29, Manhattan, Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Bond $4,000

REYNALDO SANCHEZ BERMUDEZ, 35, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Johnson County Sheriff's Office on 6/10/2024

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;SHAWN MICHAEL GELUSHIA, 37, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $4,000JOSE AMILCAR DIAZ MALDONADO, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Reckless driving; Transporting an open container; Operate a MV w/o a valid license;&nbsp;ROBERT TAYLOR JORDAN GIBBONS, 34, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $10,000ISAIAH PATRIC CHRISTOPHER MYERS, 30, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Jackson County Sheriff's Office on 6/11/2024BRANDON JAMES NORRIS, 26, Topeka, Probation Violation; Bond $50,000MITCHELL ALAN JONES II, 28, Junction City, Failure to appear x3; Bond $2,000ZACHARIAH JAMES WOOSLEY, 29, Manhattan, Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Criminal trespass; Defiance of restraining order; Bond $4,000REYNALDO SANCHEZ BERMUDEZ, 35, Kansas City, MO, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Johnson County Sheriff's Office on 6/10/2024

Riley County Arrest Report June 12

RILEY COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after an arrest in Manhattan.

Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 26-year-old Brandon Norris of Topeka in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Norris was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter is for criminal threat. He remains in custody on a bond of $50,000, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; Norris has previous convictions for theft and for falsely reporting a crime, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after an arrest in Manhattan.Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 26-year-old Brandon Norris of Topeka in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Norris was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter is for criminal threat. He remains in custody on a bond of $50,000, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; Norris has previous convictions for theft and for falsely reporting a crime, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kansas felon accused of criminal threat, probation violation

This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Rain is an ironic concern for this year’s wheat crop, but producers are asking Mother Nature to hold off just a bit so they can get a quickly ripening crop out of the field and into the bin before weed pressure sets in.&nbsp;

Harvest is a family affair near Garden Plain in Sedgwick County, where Martin Kerschen is harvesting alongside his son Justin — the sixth generation on the farm. Since starting harvest on Wednesday, June 5, they are seeing yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre on fields planted to SY Monument. Proteins range from 12 to 13 percent. Rains from the weekend took a slight toll on test weights, but Martin Kerschen is extremely pleased with how this year’s crop is turning out — especially compared to last year.&nbsp;

“I enjoy years like this,” he said. “You try the best you can, and we’re happy with yields and how our wheat looks this year. There’s a big smile on my face.”

While still variable across some fields, the wheat crop is also looking much better in Dickinson County, where fourth-generation producer Bryant Olson farms near Gypsum with his father Gary, brother Trenton and uncle David. The family started cutting on Friday, June 7, in hopes of getting as much cut as possible ahead of last weekend’s storms.

While still good quality, test weights did fall after the rain — from 62 pounds per bushel to 60 pounds per bushel. Protein is ranging from 12 percent to above 13 percent. High quality is essential as 10 percent of the Olsons' wheat acres are grown for their certified seed operation.&nbsp;

The operation planted several varieties, including LCS Atomic AX, LSC Helix AX, KS Mako, KS Providence, KS Larry and Bob Dole. Two more weeks and harvest should be wrapped up for this family.&nbsp;

“Wheat harvest will be early enough that we won’t have to worry about weed pressure,” Olson said. “Hopefully it doesn’t rain too much before we get it all up, and we will be sitting a lot better than last year.”

Sumner County missed the recent rains and Tim Turek, who farms near South Haven, is praying rain stays out of the forecast so farmers do not have to worry dealing with pigweeds or crabgrass until harvest is over. Then, he welcomes the moisture to benefit his cattle and fall crops.&nbsp;

Turek started cutting at least a week earlier compared to a normal year and avoiding the rain delays meant he kept cutting over the weekend. He’s seeing field yields anywhere from 40 bushels per acre to above 70 bushels per acre. Test weights are hitting 62 pounds per bushel thus far, with proteins averaging between 10 and 12 percent. He has been especially pleased with the varieties AP Prolific, AP18 AX, AP24 AX and Bob Dole.&nbsp;

“There is no comparison to last year,” Turek said, “Honestly, I can’t believe the recovery we’ve had with the whirlwind weather this year. You have to attribute it to the progress of the genetics over the past several years because when I was a kid, wheat wouldn’t have survived what this wheat has been through.”

Turek hauls quite a bit of his wheat to the Scoular Grain elevator in Wellington, where grain merchandiser Doug Zeller is seeing both excellent yield and proteins across the board.&nbsp;

Zeller reported they started taking in wheat about two weeks ago and plans on receiving grain for at least 10 more days. Test weights are averaging 62 to 63 pounds per bushel and proteins are staying steady at 11 to 12.5 percent.&nbsp;

“This year is much better than expected on both spectrums,” he said. “With higher yields, we typically see lower protein and test weights. This year that isn’t the case.”&nbsp;

With heat indices estimated to reach 100 degrees by Thursday, harvest is likely to continue progressing quickly across the lower two-thirds of the state.

The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wheatharvest24&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansaswheat" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kswheat" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KansasWheat" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatThis is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Rain is an ironic concern for this year’s wheat crop, but producers are asking Mother Nature to hold off just a bit so they can get a quickly ripening crop out of the field and into the bin before weed pressure sets in.&nbsp;Harvest is a family affair near Garden Plain in Sedgwick County, where Martin Kerschen is harvesting alongside his son Justin — the sixth generation on the farm. Since starting harvest on Wednesday, June 5, they are seeing yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre on fields planted to SY Monument. Proteins range from 12 to 13 percent. Rains from the weekend took a slight toll on test weights, but Martin Kerschen is extremely pleased with how this year’s crop is turning out — especially compared to last year.&nbsp;“I enjoy years like this,” he said. “You try the best you can, and we’re happy with yields and how our wheat looks this year. There’s a big smile on my face.”While still variable across some fields, the wheat crop is also looking much better in Dickinson County, where fourth-generation producer Bryant Olson farms near Gypsum with his father Gary, brother Trenton and uncle David. The family started cutting on Friday, June 7, in hopes of getting as much cut as possible ahead of last weekend’s storms.While still good quality, test weights did fall after the rain — from 62 pounds per bushel to 60 pounds per bushel. Protein is ranging from 12 percent to above 13 percent. High quality is essential as 10 percent of the Olsons' wheat acres are grown for their certified seed operation.&nbsp;The operation planted several varieties, including LCS Atomic AX, LSC Helix AX, KS Mako, KS Providence, KS Larry and Bob Dole. Two more weeks and harvest should be wrapped up for this family.&nbsp;“Wheat harvest will be early enough that we won’t have to worry about weed pressure,” Olson said. “Hopefully it doesn’t rain too much before we get it all up, and we will be sitting a lot better than last year.”Sumner County missed the recent rains and Tim Turek, who farms near South Haven, is praying rain stays out of the forecast so farmers do not have to worry dealing with pigweeds or crabgrass until harvest is over. Then, he welcomes the moisture to benefit his cattle and fall crops.&nbsp;Turek started cutting at least a week earlier compared to a normal year and avoiding the rain delays meant he kept cutting over the weekend. He’s seeing field yields anywhere from 40 bushels per acre to above 70 bushels per acre. Test weights are hitting 62 pounds per bushel thus far, with proteins averaging between 10 and 12 percent. He has been especially pleased with the varieties AP Prolific, AP18 AX, AP24 AX and Bob Dole.&nbsp;“There is no comparison to last year,” Turek said, “Honestly, I can’t believe the recovery we’ve had with the whirlwind weather this year. You have to attribute it to the progress of the genetics over the past several years because when I was a kid, wheat wouldn’t have survived what this wheat has been through.”Turek hauls quite a bit of his wheat to the Scoular Grain elevator in Wellington, where grain merchandiser Doug Zeller is seeing both excellent yield and proteins across the board.&nbsp;Zeller reported they started taking in wheat about two weeks ago and plans on receiving grain for at least 10 more days. Test weights are averaging 62 to 63 pounds per bushel and proteins are staying steady at 11 to 12.5 percent.&nbsp;“This year is much better than expected on both spectrums,” he said. “With higher yields, we typically see lower protein and test weights. This year that isn’t the case.”&nbsp;With heat indices estimated to reach 100 degrees by Thursday, harvest is likely to continue progressing quickly across the lower two-thirds of the state.The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wheatharvest24&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live" target="_blank">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansaswheat" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kswheat" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KansasWheat" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

MANHATTAN - Flint Hills Breadbasket, executive director, Karla Hagemeister, spoke with Becky Goff about the newly announced new location for the Flint Hills Breadbasket, including all the considerations taken before making this monumental decision.

<div><iframe title="Flint Hills Breadbasket announces new location" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=8t49y-163b7a3-pb&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=150" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - Flint Hills Breadbasket, executive director, Karla Hagemeister, spoke with Becky Goff about the newly announced new location for the Flint Hills Breadbasket, including all the considerations taken before making this monumental decision.

🎙: Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director discusses new location

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary.

Just after 8a.m. Monday, officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 4100 block of Spook Rock Way, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 24-year-old man reported his wallet, a government Dell laptop and a trail camera were taken from his vehicle overnight.&nbsp;

Total estimated loss associated with this report is $2,500. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary.Just after 8a.m. Monday, officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 4100 block of Spook Rock Way, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 24-year-old man reported his wallet, a government Dell laptop and a trail camera were taken from his vehicle overnight.&nbsp;Total estimated loss associated with this report is $2,500. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Government computer taken in burglary

GEARY COUNTY —A load of french fries went up in flames Tuesday in Geary County.

Just after 1:30a.m. Geary County Fire responded to a semi trailer fully engulfed in flames on Interstate 70 just east of Milford Lake Road, according to Geary County Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges.

The truck was a refrigerated unit carrying approximately 30,000 pounds of french fries. There were no injuries reported.

The eastbound I-70 off ramp will be closed until about noon while cleanup continues. Berges estimates the total loss at $80,000.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —A load of french fries went up in flames Tuesday in Geary County.Just after 1:30a.m. Geary County Fire responded to a semi trailer fully engulfed in flames on Interstate 70 just east of Milford Lake Road, according to Geary County Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges.The truck was a refrigerated unit carrying approximately 30,000 pounds of french fries. There were no injuries reported.The eastbound I-70 off ramp will be closed until about noon while cleanup continues. Berges estimates the total loss at $80,000.

30,000 pounds of french fries burn on Interstate 70

ZACHARIAH JAMES WOOLSEY, 29, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $4,000

RYAN ANTOINE QUAVE, 30, Herington, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conv; competent evidence of blood/breath .08 +; Maximum speed limits; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $2,000

SARAH ANN GUTIERREZ, 40, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

REBECA BARRIENTOS RUEDA, 39, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $5,000

MICHAELA TESS DENLINGER, 28, Junction City, Failure to appear; Bond $200

KAMYRA FAUST, 15, Junction City, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake

JOSE GABRIEL HOLGUIN RUIZ, 26, Abilene, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Wyandotte County Sheriff on 6/1/2024

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;ZACHARIAH JAMES WOOLSEY, 29, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $4,000RYAN ANTOINE QUAVE, 30, Herington, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conv; competent evidence of blood/breath .08 +; Maximum speed limits; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Bond $2,000SARAH ANN GUTIERREZ, 40, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Remains confined to the Riley County JailREBECA BARRIENTOS RUEDA, 39, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $5,000MICHAELA TESS DENLINGER, 28, Junction City, Failure to appear; Bond $200KAMYRA FAUST, 15, Junction City, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile IntakeJOSE GABRIEL HOLGUIN RUIZ, 26, Abilene, Failure to appear; Arrested and released on bond by Wyandotte County Sheriff on 6/1/2024

Riley County Arrest Report June 11

MACON COUNTY, Mo. —One person was injured in an accident just after 1a.m. Tuesday in Macon County Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Ford Focus driven by&nbsp; Geneva L. Perez-Nuez, 44, Fort Riley, was westbound on Highway 36 five miles east of Maconm.

The car struck a deer in the road. Macon County ambulance transported Perez-Nuez to Samaritan Hospital in Macon. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

MACON COUNTY, Mo. —One person was injured in an accident just after 1a.m. Tuesday in Macon County Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Ford Focus driven by&nbsp; Geneva L. Perez-Nuez, 44, Fort Riley, was westbound on Highway 36 five miles east of Maconm.The car struck a deer in the road. Macon County ambulance transported Perez-Nuez to Samaritan Hospital in Macon. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Fort Riley woman hospitalized after car struck a deer 

submitted by Flint Hills Discovery Center, written by Deanna Likes

MANHATTAN -&nbsp;The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) has hired Kristen Hoffman as the Volunteer Coordinator. In this position, Hoffman is responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training, and management of FHDC volunteers and the&nbsp;volunteer program.

"I am thrilled to welcome Kristen Hoffman to our team as our new Volunteer Coordinator", says Sally Dreher, Curator of Education. "Her passion for community engagement, volunteer experience, and vast knowledge of the Flint Hills will undoubtedly enhance our volunteer program’s impact, enabling us to better serve our community even more effectively."

Volunteer training incorporates information about&nbsp;the Discovery Center, including permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and events;&nbsp;the Flint Hills ecological region; and local sites of interest like the Konza&nbsp;Prairie.&nbsp;Volunteers also have the benefit of meeting guests from the area and around the world.Volunteers assist in all aspects of the FHDC including&nbsp;serving as greeters, interpreters, tour guides, exhibit installers, animal care specialists, and gift shop assistants.&nbsp;Volunteers work during normal open hours as well as for special events and education programs throughout the year.

"I'm excited to step into this role with the Flint Hills Discovery Center as the Volunteer Coordinator," says Hoffman, "as it merges two passions of mine together - the love of the Flint Hills eco-region, and the ability to work with like-minded individuals who also share a passion for the education and preservation of our unique area."

Having grown up on the edge of the Flint Hills in Marion County, KS, and then moving around the country, Hoffman finds herself back home landing in Manhattan with her partner, their two cats, and dog. Previously, she has coordinated volunteers for childcare in disaster relief, supervised donations for refugees and asylees, and has also worked in a nursery with plants. Hoffman&nbsp;graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Peace Studies from Manchester University in Indiana.

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 </figure>submitted by Flint Hills Discovery Center, written by Deanna LikesMANHATTAN -&nbsp;The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) has hired Kristen Hoffman as the Volunteer Coordinator. In this position, Hoffman is responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training, and management of FHDC volunteers and the&nbsp;volunteer program."I am thrilled to welcome Kristen Hoffman to our team as our new Volunteer Coordinator", says Sally Dreher, Curator of Education. "Her passion for community engagement, volunteer experience, and vast knowledge of the Flint Hills will undoubtedly enhance our volunteer program’s impact, enabling us to better serve our community even more effectively."Volunteer training incorporates information about&nbsp;the Discovery Center, including permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and events;&nbsp;the Flint Hills ecological region; and local sites of interest like the Konza&nbsp;Prairie.&nbsp;Volunteers also have the benefit of meeting guests from the area and around the world.Volunteers assist in all aspects of the FHDC including&nbsp;serving as greeters, interpreters, tour guides, exhibit installers, animal care specialists, and gift shop assistants.&nbsp;Volunteers work during normal open hours as well as for special events and education programs throughout the year."I'm excited to step into this role with the Flint Hills Discovery Center as the Volunteer Coordinator," says Hoffman, "as it merges two passions of mine together - the love of the Flint Hills eco-region, and the ability to work with like-minded individuals who also share a passion for the education and preservation of our unique area."Having grown up on the edge of the Flint Hills in Marion County, KS, and then moving around the country, Hoffman finds herself back home landing in Manhattan with her partner, their two cats, and dog. Previously, she has coordinated volunteers for childcare in disaster relief, supervised donations for refugees and asylees, and has also worked in a nursery with plants. Hoffman&nbsp;graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Peace Studies from Manchester University in Indiana.

Volunteer Coordinator announced by Flint Hills Discovery Center

MANHATTAN - On Friday, June 28th, the southern section of <a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=bef918657c&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e">Linear Trail</a> will reopen to the public from the South Manhattan Avenue access point to the boat ramp at U.S. Highway 24.

After nearly two and a half years of reconstruction, the popular <a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=0f7c8110ae&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e">River Trails</a>, will also reopen along the west bank of the Kansas River.

Regular trail maintenance will continue throughout the trails by the City of Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department.

Work is still ongoing for the section north of U.S. 24 to Casement Road. The remainder of Linear Trail will reopen later in 2024.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Friday, June 28th, the southern section of <a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=bef918657c&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e">Linear Trail</a> will reopen to the public from the South Manhattan Avenue access point to the boat ramp at U.S. Highway 24.<figure>
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 </figure>After nearly two and a half years of reconstruction, the popular <a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=0f7c8110ae&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e">River Trails</a>, will also reopen along the west bank of the Kansas River.<figure>
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 </figure>Regular trail maintenance will continue throughout the trails by the City of Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department.Work is still ongoing for the section north of U.S. 24 to Casement Road. The remainder of Linear Trail will reopen later in 2024.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718045281064.jpeg" alt="photos courtesy City of Manhattan- Current views of Linear Trail" />
 <figcaption>photos courtesy City of Manhattan- Current views of Linear Trail</figcaption>
 </figure>“June is when we celebrate National Trails Day and this is a perfect time to reopen these popular trails to public use,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Aaron Stewart. “We would like to thank our terrific partners in the&nbsp;<a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=ca2b38f578&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e" target="_blank">Public Works Department</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=7569743078&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e" target="_blank">Stormwater Division</a>, as well&nbsp;<a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=ea22047c1e&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e" target="_blank">ESI</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=41f32af8bc&amp;e=3f6ba80c0e" target="_blank">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</a>, for their tireless efforts to restore these trails to a new condition.”<figure>
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 <figcaption>photos courtesy City of Manhattan- Current views of Linear Trail</figcaption>
 </figure>City officials ask the public to be observant of updated rules and hours posted at the trailheads and online.Trail users should be aware ESI, the contractor reconstructing the trails, will continue finishing off-trail work on the bank slopes of the levee.“We commend ESI for their quality work on this important project to raise the levee and refurbish it for the next generation,” said Stormwater Compliance Engineer Bill Heatherman. “We know this project has been a burden on our citizens, and we are glad to near&nbsp;the end of this complex and essential project.”

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