Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436200868.jpeg" alt="Larry Ariaz, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Arrested 05/17/2023" />
 <figcaption>Larry Ariaz, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Arrested 05/17/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436299704.jpeg" alt="Rafael Lewis Figueroa, Violation of a protective order; Arrested 05/18/2023" />
 <figcaption>Rafael Lewis Figueroa, Violation of a protective order; Arrested 05/18/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436338712.jpeg" alt="Kiel Anthony Martin; Aggravated sexual battery; Force or fear; Arrested 05/18/2023" />
 <figcaption>Kiel Anthony Martin; Aggravated sexual battery; Force or fear; Arrested 05/18/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436402223.jpeg" alt="Andrew Thomas Massey, Aggravated criminal sodomy; Unknown circumstance; Arrested 05/18/2023" />
 <figcaption>Andrew Thomas Massey, Aggravated criminal sodomy; Unknown circumstance; Arrested 05/18/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436449676.jpeg" alt="Joe Roman Third, Aggravated battery; Unknown circumstance; Aggravated assault; Criminal damage to property; misdemeanor; Criminal deprivation of property; Circumstance unknown; Arrested 05/17/2023" />
 <figcaption>Joe Roman Third, Aggravated battery; Unknown circumstance; Aggravated assault; Criminal damage to property; misdemeanor; Criminal deprivation of property; Circumstance unknown; Arrested 05/17/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436524549.jpeg" alt="Erick Lamont Smith, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/17/2023" />
 <figcaption>Erick Lamont Smith, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/17/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684436561277.jpeg" alt="Keisha Danielle Wrone, Outside warrant; Arrested 05/17/2023" />
 <figcaption>Keisha Danielle Wrone, Outside warrant; Arrested 05/17/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos May 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abandoned fields, low yields underscore Wheat Tour '23

JUNCTION CITY - Junction City Main Street Market has partnered with the Junction City Geary County Military Affairs Council to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the JC Main Street Market.

On Saturday, May 20th from 8:30am to 1:30pm, the Junction City Main Street Market will host Armed Forces Day featuring displays of military vehicles and a demonstration of a Raven drone by Fort Riley military personnel.

Also at the Market, the DOD Starbase STEM Kansas will have a booth for visitors to learn about educational and summer program opportunities for elementary students throughout Kansas.

For more information on the event, visit <a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/2023/05/armed-forces-day-at-main-street-market/?fbclid=IwAR1FJ-RbCm14flEssK8jQy6kE-4KMmDzXErzjGcqcitd0QLeTGNG9Nm_v_4">JunctionCityMarket.org</a>.

by BECKY GOFF JC PostJUNCTION CITY - Junction City Main Street Market has partnered with the Junction City Geary County Military Affairs Council to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the JC Main Street Market.On Saturday, May 20th from 8:30am to 1:30pm, the Junction City Main Street Market will host Armed Forces Day featuring displays of military vehicles and a demonstration of a Raven drone by Fort Riley military personnel.Also at the Market, the DOD Starbase STEM Kansas will have a booth for visitors to learn about educational and summer program opportunities for elementary students throughout Kansas.For more information on the event, visit <a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/2023/05/armed-forces-day-at-main-street-market/?fbclid=IwAR1FJ-RbCm14flEssK8jQy6kE-4KMmDzXErzjGcqcitd0QLeTGNG9Nm_v_4">JunctionCityMarket.org</a>.

JC Main Street Market to celebrate Armed Forces Day

By NATE KING&nbsp; Salina Post

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

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

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

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

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

● Donald A. Achenbach, WWII/AF BS452 BG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheat Tour 2023 - Day 1

On this episode of "King in the Community," I met up virtually with Geary Community Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Tracy Geisler, to talk about the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gchcf.org/70s-80s-adult-night-out">70s &amp; 80s Adult Night Out fundraiser</a>&nbsp;taking place June 10 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Konza Prairie Community Health Center's Dental Outreach program.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Tracy Geisler, Geary Community Healthcare Foundation executive director" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=k3t4z-140ef81-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b&size=315" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By NATE KING JC PostOn this episode of "King in the Community," I met up virtually with Geary Community Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Tracy Geisler, to talk about the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gchcf.org/70s-80s-adult-night-out">70s &amp; 80s Adult Night Out fundraiser</a>&nbsp;taking place June 10 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Konza Prairie Community Health Center's Dental Outreach program.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684340033931.jpeg" alt="70s &amp; 80s Adult Night Out fundraiser flyer. Image provided by GCHF" />
 <figcaption>70s &amp; 80s Adult Night Out fundraiser flyer. Image provided by GCHF</figcaption>
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🎥Tracy Geisler, 70s & 80s Adult Night Out fundraiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1630798843137.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>EMPORIA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use of Kansas’ most recreationally valuable fish. Data collected during this study will give Fisheries biologists a better understanding of fish movement within reservoirs and fish passage downstream through reservoir dams, according to a media release from KDWP.Biologists will be implanting 15 acoustic transmitters in the following species at Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs:<ul>
 <li>Blue catfish</li><li>Channel catfish</li><li>Walleye</li><li>Saugeye</li>
 </ul>These transmitters will allow biologists to monitor fish movement over the next several years. Fish fitted with the acoustic transmitters will be externally marked with a small purple vinyl tag affixed just below the dorsal fin. Each tag is labeled with “KSU RESEARCH – PLEASE RELEASE” on one side and a tag ID number with contact information on the other. Because of the limited number of tagged fish, it is imperative that anglers release all fish affixed with the purple tag. Since external tags can sometimes dislodge, anglers are also encouraged to thoroughly examine captured fish for a small 1- to 2-inch incision scar, possibly with sutures, near the pectoral fins.In addition to transmitters, underwater receivers will also be utilized and have been placed in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs, as well as the Republican, Big Blue, Kansas, and Smoky Hill rivers. Receivers are placed on mooring lines marked by yellow or orange bullet floats with white stickers labeled “FISH RESEARCH EQUIPMENT – DO NOT DISTURB.” These receivers are deep underwater and continuously “listen” for telemetered fish, allowing biologists to know when a specific fish was near each receiver.This collaborative effort with KSU complements earlier blue catfish tagging studies conducted by KDWP in Tuttle Creek and Milford reservoirs. Fish tagged in the earlier studies are marked with an orange or yellow tag and do not have implanted transmitters; these fish may be harvested if they meet the legal length requirements.Data collected from tagged fish is crucial for biologists to manage fisheries and assist in future angling success. Anglers should report the catch and release date, and location, of fish with purple tags to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kgido@ksu.edu" target="_blank">kgido@ksu.edu</a>. If a blue catfish with an orange or yellow tag is caught, please instead call (620) 342-0658 to report the catch.

Fish telemetry project underway at Tuttle Creek, Milford Reservoirs

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club donated to the Junction City High School FFA program at their weekly meeting Wednesday (May 17th).&nbsp; The Ag Issues Team of students presented information in a practice session before they will compete May 31 to possibly qualify for a national competition. The topic was “Water and Building An Aqueduct Across Kansas”.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684343964372.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right:&nbsp; Isabel Huddleston; Leon Leadabrand; Keiondrae Wilcox; Laura Miller, FFA Instructor; Ethan Goodyear; Emma Hinds; Jamie Amerson and Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President." />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right:&nbsp; Isabel Huddleston; Leon Leadabrand; Keiondrae Wilcox; Laura Miller, FFA Instructor; Ethan Goodyear; Emma Hinds; Jamie Amerson and Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President.</figcaption>
 </figure>The JC Breakfast Optimist Club donated to the Junction City High School FFA program at their weekly meeting Wednesday (May 17th).&nbsp; The Ag Issues Team of students presented information in a practice session before they will compete May 31 to possibly qualify for a national competition. The topic was “Water and Building An Aqueduct Across Kansas”.

Optimist donate to high school FFA program

JC Breakfast Optimist Club Presented Sophia Peacock With H.O.B.Y. Leadership Academy Scholarship.

Sophia will attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Academy at Kansas State University June 1-4.&nbsp; The conference is designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents in becoming even more effective ethical leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. Sophia is the daughter of LTC Rich and Brittany Peacock.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684343510535.jpeg" alt="Pictured: Sophia Peacock, Sophomore at JCHS and Steven Green, JC Breakfast Optimist H.O.B.Y. Scholarship Coordinator.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Pictured: Sophia Peacock, Sophomore at JCHS and Steven Green, JC Breakfast Optimist H.O.B.Y. Scholarship Coordinator.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>JC Breakfast Optimist Club Presented Sophia Peacock With H.O.B.Y. Leadership Academy Scholarship.Sophia will attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Academy at Kansas State University June 1-4.&nbsp; The conference is designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents in becoming even more effective ethical leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. Sophia is the daughter of LTC Rich and Brittany Peacock.&nbsp;

Student receives Optimist Club scholarship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684330470075.jpeg" alt="Marcia Rozell, picture from MACC" />
 <figcaption>Marcia Rozell, picture from MACC</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN - The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has announce the new director of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit Manhattan.Marcia Rozell was announced as the new director by Jason Smith, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting held Tuesday.Most recently, Rozell served as the Sports and Leisure Sales Manager and has worked with the CVB since 2008 in a variety of roles.Rozell replaces long-time director, Karen Hibbard who retired earlier this year.“After interviewing candidates with a variety of experiences from locations across the region, it became clear that Marcia was the best candidate to lead our program into the future,” Smith said. “She has a strong passion for Manhattan and will bring that passion to her new role. We are at a critical point in our community with new assets being built that will attract visitors from across the world. Marcia is the right person to lead the organization in this transition and I look forward to seeing what the next few years will bring for our community.”An avid outdoors adventure seeker, Rozell, loves promoting Manhattan to visitors, and as the Director of Visit Manhattan, she will lead the daily activities to promote tourism to the region, and lead Manhattan's tourism organization.As a division of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Manhattan and its activities are funded by the transient guest taxes through a contract with the City of Manhattan.“Visit Manhattan has a solid foundation on which we can build to reach even more visitors to experience our amazing community,” Rozell said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead our tourism team in the role of Director. I look forward to finding new and creative ways to promote our vibrant community and to connect our out-of-town guests with our local businesses.”Rozell and her husband, Tim have two dogs and two grown, married children who live around the world.

Rozell to lead Manhattan Convention & Visitor Bureau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684331742868.jpeg" alt="Antoine Ricardo Graham, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/16/2023" />
 <figcaption>Antoine Ricardo Graham, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/16/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684331790503.jpeg" alt="Amy Lynn Kamm, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/16/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684331850193.jpeg" alt="Jessie Daniel Kopietz, Failure to appear x3; Arrested 05/16/2023" />
 <figcaption>Jessie Daniel Kopietz, Failure to appear x3; Arrested 05/16/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684331910941.jpeg" alt="Sergio Kaprix Quarles, Probation violation; Arrested 05/15/2023" />
 <figcaption>Sergio Kaprix Quarles, Probation violation; Arrested 05/15/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684331967585.jpeg" alt="Scott Taylor Shannon, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution; Use/possess w/intent to use, drug paraphernalia into human body; Probation Violation; Arrested 05/16/2023" />
 <figcaption>Scott Taylor Shannon, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution; Use/possess w/intent to use, drug paraphernalia into human body; Probation Violation; Arrested 05/16/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684332211943.jpeg" alt="Antwaan Dwayne Williams, Bond violation; Arrested 05/16/2023" />
 <figcaption>Antwaan Dwayne Williams, Bond violation; Arrested 05/16/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos May 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667424426291.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Mayfield photo-Wabaunsee County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Mayfield photo-Wabaunsee County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A man who traveled from North Carolina to meet an underage girl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday in district court, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.Derrick Yarnell Mayfield, 21, was sentenced to 41 months in prison, must register as a sex offender for life and have lifetime post release supervision.In October of 2022, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child.Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee.&nbsp; Investigators made contact with Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.Mayfield flew from North Carolina to meet the young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield had originally made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.Mayfield was originally held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records. Deputies took the child into protective custody.

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

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684270535962.jpeg" alt="Thundering Cats Big Band, picture courtesy K-State" />
 <figcaption>Thundering Cats Big Band, picture courtesy K-State</figcaption>
 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Friday, May 19, McCain Auditorium will host the Thundering Cats Big Band with the performance beginning at 7:30pm.In 2009, the Thundering Cats Big Band was founded in Manhattan.The band consists of local musicians from all walks of life with the goal of keeping big band music alive.Directed by Frederick Burrack, the Thundering Cats Big Band performs in the Spring and Fall for community events and supports educational and outreach programs through McCain Auditorium.This concert is also to provide the opportunity for community members to sing with the big band in a grand event on the McCain Stage.&nbsp;Approximately 16 singers from around the community will be singing songs like “Misty,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Satin Doll” and many other favorites. The band will be playing “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Bill Bailey,” and more.Tickets are $10 per person plus fees and taxes and are available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the Ticket Office in the newly expanded McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone, 785-532-6428, during the same hours.

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

&nbsp;The Geary County Landfill will be open to the public from 8a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp; Saturday, May 20, for the annual spring clean up.&nbsp;

The only items accepted at the landfill will be brush and tree debris.

The Geary County Landfill is located South Exit 298 onto South East Street, across the interstate from Walmart.&nbsp;

For more information, contact the Geary County Public Works Department at 785-238-3612.

Geary County&nbsp;The Geary County Landfill will be open to the public from 8a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp; Saturday, May 20, for the annual spring clean up.&nbsp;The only items accepted at the landfill will be brush and tree debris.The Geary County Landfill is located South Exit 298 onto South East Street, across the interstate from Walmart.&nbsp;For more information, contact the Geary County Public Works Department at 785-238-3612.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m17!1m12!1m3!1d2841.698027245311!2d-96.816828!3d39.01453099999999!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m2!1m1!2zMznCsDAwJzUyLjMiTiA5NsKwNDknMDAuNiJX!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1684256846572!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>

Geary County landfill open Sat. for spring cleanup

Run for the Wall, the&nbsp; motorcycle ride to the National&nbsp; Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. rolls into Junction City this coming Sunday for it's annual stop-over visit.&nbsp; Heritage Park downtown is the home for the Kansas Vietnam War Memorial.

The riders are expected to arrive around 5:45 p.m. coming off I-70 and making their way north on Washington&nbsp; Street to Heritage Park, according to event coordinator David Eckel.&nbsp; They will be greeted by 300 waving flags being held by volunteers.&nbsp; Following their arrival there will be a ceremony in the park with remarks from <a href="https://patproctor4ks.com/">Kansas&nbsp; State&nbsp; Representative Pat Proctor</a>, Leavenworth, KS, himself a retired U.S. Army Colonel.

Following the events in Heritage Park, the Run for the&nbsp; Wall riders will be served dinner at the Eagles Lodge as well as breakfast the following morning prior to their departure.

Note:&nbsp; This coming Thursday Event&nbsp; Coordinator Eckel joins Morning Show Host Jerry Brecheisen on 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK for a JC Now interview airing in three parts at 6:35 a.m., 7:35 a.m. and 8:35 a.m.&nbsp; He talks about event partners, planning and the riders making the Run for the Wall trip.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>JC Post Archive Photo from a past Run for the Wall</figcaption>
 </figure>Run for the Wall, the&nbsp; motorcycle ride to the National&nbsp; Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. rolls into Junction City this coming Sunday for it's annual stop-over visit.&nbsp; Heritage Park downtown is the home for the Kansas Vietnam War Memorial.The riders are expected to arrive around 5:45 p.m. coming off I-70 and making their way north on Washington&nbsp; Street to Heritage Park, according to event coordinator David Eckel.&nbsp; They will be greeted by 300 waving flags being held by volunteers.&nbsp; Following their arrival there will be a ceremony in the park with remarks from <a href="https://patproctor4ks.com/">Kansas&nbsp; State&nbsp; Representative Pat Proctor</a>, Leavenworth, KS, himself a retired U.S. Army Colonel.Following the events in Heritage Park, the Run for the&nbsp; Wall riders will be served dinner at the Eagles Lodge as well as breakfast the following morning prior to their departure.Note:&nbsp; This coming Thursday Event&nbsp; Coordinator Eckel joins Morning Show Host Jerry Brecheisen on 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK for a JC Now interview airing in three parts at 6:35 a.m., 7:35 a.m. and 8:35 a.m.&nbsp; He talks about event partners, planning and the riders making the Run for the Wall trip.&nbsp;

Run for the Wall rolls into Junction City this Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

Wabaunsee County man dies after car overturns

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

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

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

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

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

MHK man arrested for alleged rape, furnishing alcohol to minor

The Geary County Historical Society will be hosting its May STEAM Saturday program this Saturday, May 20th&nbsp;from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the museum, 530 N. Adams Street, Junction City.

 This month’s programming will focus on water. Participants will create their own aquifer, paint a historic image of local rivers, and compete in a water tower building competition. They can also tour the museum to learn about the Milford Dam.

No RSVP is required for STEAM Saturday and participation is always free. STEAM Saturday is sponsored by United Way of Junction City Geary County.

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 </figure>The Geary County Historical Society will be hosting its May STEAM Saturday program this Saturday, May 20th&nbsp;from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the museum, 530 N. Adams Street, Junction City. This month’s programming will focus on water. Participants will create their own aquifer, paint a historic image of local rivers, and compete in a water tower building competition. They can also tour the museum to learn about the Milford Dam.No RSVP is required for STEAM Saturday and participation is always free. STEAM Saturday is sponsored by United Way of Junction City Geary County.

Museum STEAM Saturday program will focus on water

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Neftali De Jesus Gonzales, Unsafe turning or stopping; Failure to give proper signal; Improper driving on laned roadway; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv.;&nbsp; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Arrested 05/16/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684254142611.jpeg" alt="Matthew Arthur Harley, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Transporting an open container; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; Possession of marijuana; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 05/15/2023" />
 <figcaption>Matthew Arthur Harley, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Transporting an open container; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; Possession of marijuana; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 05/15/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos May 16

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

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

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 </figure>MANHATTAN —Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran attended the groundbreaking celebration Monday for the new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center at Kansas State University. &nbsp;This state-of-the-art facility will allow students and researchers to work with partners across the globe to find new solutions to ag challenges.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKStateAg%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0nKjKk1fkBbwMkTSvGXrZejmR9wAhGJjBBGDHPJPEexrH2DUZaSGbUyZqFVf7oC1Ll&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="684" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><figure>
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 </figure>The event was held at the Agronomy Education Center, 2200 Kimball, across from the Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

K-State breaks ground for Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

GEARY COUNTY - Just before 11:00 am on Monday morning, emergency crews were dispatched to Interstate 70 between the Washington Street exit and the US-77 exit for a semi-truck which had jack-knifed.

Westbound Interstate 70 traffic was restricted to just one lane of traffic while crews worked to remove the semi-truck from the median.

Traffic was backed up to the Grandview Plaza exit while the lanes were reduced.

Junction City Fire Department posted a reminder on social media for drivers to slow down, wear seat belts and drive with headlights on when it rains.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY - Just before 11:00 am on Monday morning, emergency crews were dispatched to Interstate 70 between the Washington Street exit and the US-77 exit for a semi-truck which had jack-knifed.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d8392.350947234976!2d-96.85664556553348!3d39.002905559926845!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1684187269721!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Westbound Interstate 70 traffic was restricted to just one lane of traffic while crews worked to remove the semi-truck from the median.<figure>
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 </figure>Traffic was backed up to the Grandview Plaza exit while the lanes were reduced.Junction City Fire Department posted a reminder on social media for drivers to slow down, wear seat belts and drive with headlights on when it rains.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJCKSFD%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0NRk7hV3kZkiKYJD5kaJ3LpmjWTXxd5hUF3q3CAxmys4bFNtDYnWyyaCoTFX2skBTl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="219" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Jack-knifed semi causes traffic delays on I-70 Monday morning

The "Sons of the American Legion" (S.A.L.) will host a breakfast with the funds raised benefiting the Junction City Pacesetters Special Olympics Team.

The breakfast is scheduled for 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27th at the American Legion Post 45, 201 E. 4th Street, Junction&nbsp; City.&nbsp; Menu will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, ham, coffee and juice.

Tickets will be a $10 donation for adults and $7 donation for children 9 and younger. They will be available for purchase at the door the day of the event,&nbsp; at the American Legion Post 45 home and from Pacesetters Coach John Hagerty, 785-209-1996. The event is open to the public for dine-in, carry-out or pick-up and delivery will be available.

JC PostThe "Sons of the American Legion" (S.A.L.) will host a breakfast with the funds raised benefiting the Junction City Pacesetters Special Olympics Team.The breakfast is scheduled for 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27th at the American Legion Post 45, 201 E. 4th Street, Junction&nbsp; City.&nbsp; Menu will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, ham, coffee and juice.Tickets will be a $10 donation for adults and $7 donation for children 9 and younger. They will be available for purchase at the door the day of the event,&nbsp; at the American Legion Post 45 home and from Pacesetters Coach John Hagerty, 785-209-1996. The event is open to the public for dine-in, carry-out or pick-up and delivery will be available.<figure>
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S.A.L. to host breakfast to benefit Special Olympics team

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684164816734.jpeg" alt="Clarence Edward Spencer Senior, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/15/2023" />
 <figcaption>Clarence Edward Spencer Senior, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/15/2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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