Volunteers are needed for&nbsp;<a href="https://fb.me/e/13am59kvO">Operation Clean Sweep</a>, held in conjunction with Earth Day.

Volunteers should report to Spin City, 915 S. Washington at 8a.m. April 22.&nbsp;Bring gloves and drinking water. Lunch will be provided.&nbsp;

Over the last 10 years, volunteers for Operation Clean Sweep have removed 15.42 tons of trash from Junction City.

If possible, help the city plan for the event by pre-registering.

Volunteers are asked to pre-register with Cindy Sinklier by email at: Cindy.Sinklier@jcks.com. More information can be <a href="https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=105">found here</a>.

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 </figure>Junction CityVolunteers are needed for&nbsp;<a href="https://fb.me/e/13am59kvO">Operation Clean Sweep</a>, held in conjunction with Earth Day.Volunteers should report to Spin City, 915 S. Washington at 8a.m. April 22.&nbsp;Bring gloves and drinking water. Lunch will be provided.&nbsp;Over the last 10 years, volunteers for Operation Clean Sweep have removed 15.42 tons of trash from Junction City.If possible, help the city plan for the event by pre-registering.Volunteers are asked to pre-register with Cindy Sinklier by email at: Cindy.Sinklier@jcks.com. More information can be <a href="https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=105">found here</a>.

Operation Clean Sweep set for April 22 in Junction City

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/2023/4/1681694034562.jpeg" alt="Joshua Shane Linville, Distribute/poss w/int to distribute/manufacture paraph except 21-5706(b); Distribute certain depressant; Dose 10 - &lt;100 units in 1000' school; Possession of marijuana; Failure to wear seatbelt; 18+ years; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 4/16" />
 <figcaption>Joshua Shane Linville, Distribute/poss w/int to distribute/manufacture paraph except 21-5706(b); Distribute certain depressant; Dose 10 - &lt;100 units in 1000' school; Possession of marijuana; Failure to wear seatbelt; 18+ years; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 4/16</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 April 16

A red flag warning will be in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday in portions of the Flint Hills, including Geary and Riley counties.

The high Sunday is expected to reach the low- to mid-60s. Northwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 30 mph., gusting up to 40 mph. The overnight low will be right at the freezing point.

The mercury will begin to rise as the work week begins, with a high in the mid-70s Monday and in the mid- to upper-80s Tuesday and Wednesday.

There is a chance of rain or thunderstorms both Tuesday and Wednesday.

<figure>
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 </figure>A red flag warning will be in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday in portions of the Flint Hills, including Geary and Riley counties.The high Sunday is expected to reach the low- to mid-60s. Northwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 30 mph., gusting up to 40 mph. The overnight low will be right at the freezing point.The mercury will begin to rise as the work week begins, with a high in the mid-70s Monday and in the mid- to upper-80s Tuesday and Wednesday.There is a chance of rain or thunderstorms both Tuesday and Wednesday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Northwest winds gusting to 45 MPH and a dry air mass have prompted a Red Flag Warning for western portions of the area this afternoon and a Wind Advisory for the entire area late this morning to around sunset. Use extreme caution with anything that may cause a fire. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://t.co/c35lqxXcEW">pic.twitter.com/c35lqxXcEW</a>&mdash; NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSTopeka/status/1647530314166861824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Red flag warning in effect Sunday in portions of Flint Hills

By JASON GRAVES Horticulture Extension Agent, Central Kansas District

With more and more people interested in growing their own vegetables it is common to find that many gardeners in cities have only a little backyard space to utilize and thus a raised bed is called for.&nbsp; Growing in raised beds gets the attention of gardeners not only for space saving reasons, there are actually many other advantages to this type of gardening.

Raised bed gardens offer several advantages over conventional gardening plots. Soil raised above ground level warms up more quickly&nbsp;in the spring, which allows for earlier planting dates. The beds are ﬁlled with&nbsp;high-quality soil mixtures which improves drainage and increases yield.&nbsp;Raised beds are smaller than traditional gardens making them&nbsp;easier to maintain&nbsp;and denser plantings help reduce weed infestations.

Getting started with raised bed gardening isn’t difficult.&nbsp; There are many styles of raised beds that can be easily created.&nbsp; Wood is most commonly used, but cinder blocks, landscape timbers, rock, bricks and many other materials can work just fine.

Treated lumber used to contain arsenic and chromium which was considered unsafe in food gardens, but now most lumber is treated with the wood preservative ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) which is generally considered safe to use for raised bed gardening.&nbsp; If you are uncertain about the safety of treated lumber, place a heavy plastic liner between the treated lumber and the soil used for growing plants to prevent direct contact of plant roots with the treated lumber.&nbsp; Another option is to use a naturally rot resistant wood such as cedar.

Raised bed don’t even have to have a frame at all.&nbsp;You can build unframed (mounded) raised beds by tilling the existing garden soil 6 to 9 inches deep. Then add 2 to 3 inches of organic matter to the raised bed row and till it into the soil. This will have the effect of raising that area above the surrounding soil. Add soil and organic matter as needed to create mounded beds that are 8 to 12 inches above the surrounding soil and 3 to 4 feet wide. Walkways between unframed raised beds should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelbarrow. Spread a layer of mulch such as bark or straw over the walkways to reduce weed growth and mud problems.

Another option that is becoming more popular are galvanized steel raised bed gardening kits.&nbsp; These are easy to put together and strong and make an excellent choice for home gardeners.&nbsp; They come in many different shapes and sizes.

Dimensions of raised beds can vary according to the site.&nbsp;&nbsp;Common dimensions include 4×4, 4×8, or 4×10 sized beds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 4-foot width or a little narrower is preferred&nbsp;because it allows for an easy reach into the bed from either side to tend the plants. This keeps soil compaction from occurring because the garden soil is not walked on.

The depth of a raised bed is important.&nbsp; Regardless of the material used to build the bed there needs to be enough soil depth to accommodate the type of plants to be grown.&nbsp; For most vegetables a soil depth of 12 inches is generally sufficient but 15 to 18 inches is even better.&nbsp; If bending or stooping is a problem for the gardener, a deeper bed can be built that allows for gardening in the standing position.

Raised beds can be made wheelchair accessible by making the walls about 2 feet tall and limiting the width of the bed to about 3 feet.

The biggest advantage of raised bed gardening is the opportunity to mix and amend your own soil. Most often a 50/50 mix of good quality topsoil and organic matter such as peat moss, compost, or composted manure creates a wonderful growing media that drains well and is easy to work in. Another popular raised bed mix includes 1/3 top soil, 1/3 compost, and 1/3 drainage increasing material such as perlite, vermiculite, bark, or coarse sand.

As with any garden site, the bed should be located in full sun for best production.&nbsp; The best location also provides wind protection. Summer winds can take their toll on vegetable crops. A tree, shrub screen or border will work if it is on the south or southwest side to protect the garden.&nbsp; If possible, raised beds should be also located where there is easy access to a water source.&nbsp; Raised beds can tend to dry out more quickly than traditional gardens and should be monitored for moisture needs regularly.&nbsp;&nbsp;A drip system is an efficient and easy way to provide irrigation to raised beds.

If you haven’t tried raised bed gardening, now is a great time to get started.&nbsp; This gardening method provides great success and is a flexible way to plant, grow, and harvest your own homegrown produce.&nbsp; Check out the Raised Bed Gardening publication below for more information.

<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf2134.pdf">Raised Bed Gardening</a> (pdf)

Another publication that gardeners may also want to refer to is the Vegetable Garden Planting Guide. This guide has all the basic information for planting garden crops in Kansas.

<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf315.pdf">Vegetable Garden Planting Guide</a> (pdf)

Jason Graves'&nbsp;Central Kansas Lawn &amp; Garden&nbsp;blog is republished on Salina Post with permission. For more lawn and garden information, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/">Central Kansas District Extension website</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681651294589.png" alt="Photos courtesy Jason Graves" />
 <figcaption>Photos courtesy Jason Graves</figcaption>
 </figure>By JASON GRAVES Horticulture Extension Agent, Central Kansas DistrictWith more and more people interested in growing their own vegetables it is common to find that many gardeners in cities have only a little backyard space to utilize and thus a raised bed is called for.&nbsp; Growing in raised beds gets the attention of gardeners not only for space saving reasons, there are actually many other advantages to this type of gardening.<h2>Advantages</h2>Raised bed gardens offer several advantages over conventional gardening plots. Soil raised above ground level warms up more quickly&nbsp;in the spring, which allows for earlier planting dates. The beds are ﬁlled with&nbsp;high-quality soil mixtures which improves drainage and increases yield.&nbsp;Raised beds are smaller than traditional gardens making them&nbsp;easier to maintain&nbsp;and denser plantings help reduce weed infestations.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681651418325.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Getting started</h2>Getting started with raised bed gardening isn’t difficult.&nbsp; There are many styles of raised beds that can be easily created.&nbsp; Wood is most commonly used, but cinder blocks, landscape timbers, rock, bricks and many other materials can work just fine.Treated lumber used to contain arsenic and chromium which was considered unsafe in food gardens, but now most lumber is treated with the wood preservative ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) which is generally considered safe to use for raised bed gardening.&nbsp; If you are uncertain about the safety of treated lumber, place a heavy plastic liner between the treated lumber and the soil used for growing plants to prevent direct contact of plant roots with the treated lumber.&nbsp; Another option is to use a naturally rot resistant wood such as cedar.Raised bed don’t even have to have a frame at all.&nbsp;You can build unframed (mounded) raised beds by tilling the existing garden soil 6 to 9 inches deep. Then add 2 to 3 inches of organic matter to the raised bed row and till it into the soil. This will have the effect of raising that area above the surrounding soil. Add soil and organic matter as needed to create mounded beds that are 8 to 12 inches above the surrounding soil and 3 to 4 feet wide. Walkways between unframed raised beds should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelbarrow. Spread a layer of mulch such as bark or straw over the walkways to reduce weed growth and mud problems.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681651547224.png" alt="This garden contains both framed (galvanized steel) and unframed raised beds. Mulch is applied between the unframed raised beds rows to make a nice walking path." />
 <figcaption>This garden contains both framed (galvanized steel) and unframed raised beds. Mulch is applied between the unframed raised beds rows to make a nice walking path.</figcaption>
 </figure>Another option that is becoming more popular are galvanized steel raised bed gardening kits.&nbsp; These are easy to put together and strong and make an excellent choice for home gardeners.&nbsp; They come in many different shapes and sizes.Dimensions of raised beds can vary according to the site.&nbsp;&nbsp;Common dimensions include 4×4, 4×8, or 4×10 sized beds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 4-foot width or a little narrower is preferred&nbsp;because it allows for an easy reach into the bed from either side to tend the plants. This keeps soil compaction from occurring because the garden soil is not walked on.The depth of a raised bed is important.&nbsp; Regardless of the material used to build the bed there needs to be enough soil depth to accommodate the type of plants to be grown.&nbsp; For most vegetables a soil depth of 12 inches is generally sufficient but 15 to 18 inches is even better.&nbsp; If bending or stooping is a problem for the gardener, a deeper bed can be built that allows for gardening in the standing position.Raised beds can be made wheelchair accessible by making the walls about 2 feet tall and limiting the width of the bed to about 3 feet.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681651750605.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Soil Mix</h2>The biggest advantage of raised bed gardening is the opportunity to mix and amend your own soil. Most often a 50/50 mix of good quality topsoil and organic matter such as peat moss, compost, or composted manure creates a wonderful growing media that drains well and is easy to work in. Another popular raised bed mix includes 1/3 top soil, 1/3 compost, and 1/3 drainage increasing material such as perlite, vermiculite, bark, or coarse sand.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681651918922.png" alt="Drip irrigation is a very efficient way to keep raised bed gardens growing to their potential." />
 <figcaption>Drip irrigation is a very efficient way to keep raised bed gardens growing to their potential.</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Location</h2>As with any garden site, the bed should be located in full sun for best production.&nbsp; The best location also provides wind protection. Summer winds can take their toll on vegetable crops. A tree, shrub screen or border will work if it is on the south or southwest side to protect the garden.&nbsp; If possible, raised beds should be also located where there is easy access to a water source.&nbsp; Raised beds can tend to dry out more quickly than traditional gardens and should be monitored for moisture needs regularly.&nbsp;&nbsp;A drip system is an efficient and easy way to provide irrigation to raised beds.If you haven’t tried raised bed gardening, now is a great time to get started.&nbsp; This gardening method provides great success and is a flexible way to plant, grow, and harvest your own homegrown produce.&nbsp; Check out the Raised Bed Gardening publication below for more information.<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf2134.pdf">Raised Bed Gardening</a> (pdf)<h2>Vegetable Garden Planting Guide</h2>Another publication that gardeners may also want to refer to is the Vegetable Garden Planting Guide. This guide has all the basic information for planting garden crops in Kansas.<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf315.pdf">Vegetable Garden Planting Guide</a> (pdf)Jason Graves'&nbsp;Central Kansas Lawn &amp; Garden&nbsp;blog is republished on Salina Post with permission. For more lawn and garden information, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/">Central Kansas District Extension website</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

CENTRAL KANSAS L&G: Raised bed gardening is great way to grow

Art from Cloud County Community College students, faculty, staff and alumni will be on display at an upcoming Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours.

The event will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Cloud County CC Geary County campus, 631 Caroline Ave., Junction City.

Light refreshments will be on hand and door prizes are scheduled.

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 </figure>Art from Cloud County Community College students, faculty, staff and alumni will be on display at an upcoming Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours.The event will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Cloud County CC Geary County campus, 631 Caroline Ave., Junction City.Light refreshments will be on hand and door prizes are scheduled.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJCACCKS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02LBkeEdEjc3Z1mWyMpTwiegFNosQxvY8r2DYZoH8aNPcUjwY8hN64RN82GC9boq7El&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="707" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Art of Cloud County CC on display at business after hours

At Tuesday's meeting of the Junction City Council, the city will consider assistance for a proposed housing development that would add 36 units of multi-family housing.

The development — Jackson Landing — is planned for the northeast corner of North Jackson and West 14th. Affordable Equitable Partners Inc. is pursuing a low-income housing credit for the project, and is requesting the city waive approximately $20,000 in building permit fees.

City Manager Allen Dinkel is recommending the city approve the waiver.

Tuesday's meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Click <a href="https://junctioncityks.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=294&amp;key=-1&amp;mod=-1&amp;mk=-1&amp;nov=0">HERE</a> for the entire agenda.

JC PostAt Tuesday's meeting of the Junction City Council, the city will consider assistance for a proposed housing development that would add 36 units of multi-family housing.The development — Jackson Landing — is planned for the northeast corner of North Jackson and West 14th. Affordable Equitable Partners Inc. is pursuing a low-income housing credit for the project, and is requesting the city waive approximately $20,000 in building permit fees.City Manager Allen Dinkel is recommending the city approve the waiver.Tuesday's meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.Click <a href="https://junctioncityks.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=294&amp;key=-1&amp;mod=-1&amp;mk=-1&amp;nov=0">HERE</a> for the entire agenda.

Housing development assistance on Junction council agenda

Construction is complete and reservations open this month for Lake View Shelter at Lake Milford.

Reservations for 2023 will open at noon April 26. The shelter is located on the west side of the park between the south boat ramp day use area and Eagle Ridge Campground.

Click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Milford">HERE</a> for more.

Construction is complete and reservations open this month for Lake View Shelter at Lake Milford.Reservations for 2023 will open at noon April 26. The shelter is located on the west side of the park between the south boat ramp day use area and Eagle Ridge Campground.Click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Milford">HERE</a> for more.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMilfordStatePark%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0LvFREWH9X4N7T83JMkoJsdXUfhesWUmkkxqEdJTi3843RZ9c6LaR1nKFrcuXbcZFl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="555" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Reservations set to open for new shelter at Lake Milford

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman in custody at the Riley County Jail.

Just before 8:30a.m Saturday, Laura Pearce, 38, Manhattan, was found unresponsive in her single cell by Corrections Officers who immediately began lifesaving measures, according to a media release from the RCPD.

Riley County EMS was dispatched at 8:26 a.m. and arrived at 8:32 a.m. After lifesaving measures were continued by paramedics, Pearce was pronounced dead on scene at 8:52 a.m.

The&nbsp; RCPD is actively working with the KBI to provide all the information they need for a thorough investigation.&nbsp;At this time, officials believe the death was caused by suicide. No evidence of foul play has been found at this time, according to the release.

Per state statute, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) will be the lead agency investigating&nbsp;the death.

Pearce was extradited to the Riley County Jail on March 25, 2023, after being arrested in Marion County, Ohio on her Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated interference with parental custody.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman in custody at the Riley County Jail.Just before 8:30a.m Saturday, Laura Pearce, 38, Manhattan, was found unresponsive in her single cell by Corrections Officers who immediately began lifesaving measures, according to a media release from the RCPD.Riley County EMS was dispatched at 8:26 a.m. and arrived at 8:32 a.m. After lifesaving measures were continued by paramedics, Pearce was pronounced dead on scene at 8:52 a.m.The&nbsp; RCPD is actively working with the KBI to provide all the information they need for a thorough investigation.&nbsp;At this time, officials believe the death was caused by suicide. No evidence of foul play has been found at this time, according to the release.Per state statute, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) will be the lead agency investigating&nbsp;the death.Pearce was extradited to the Riley County Jail on March 25, 2023, after being arrested in Marion County, Ohio on her Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated interference with parental custody.

RCPD investigating death of 38-year-old inmate

Geary County Historical Society has cancelled its Spring Valley Historic Site open house today due to weather. The event will be rescheduled at a later date, according to&nbsp;Heather Hagedorn, Executive Director/Curator. In its place a "Fan Favorites" STEAM Saturday event will be held at the museum at 530 N. Adams.&nbsp; STEAM Saturday will run from 1:00-3:30 p.m. and will include science experiments like Bath Bomb making, engineering with giant tangrams and more favorites from past STEAM events.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681573163238.jpeg" alt="GCHS Museum Medium" />
 <figcaption>GCHS Museum Medium</figcaption>
 </figure>Geary County Historical Society has cancelled its Spring Valley Historic Site open house today due to weather. The event will be rescheduled at a later date, according to&nbsp;Heather Hagedorn, Executive Director/Curator. In its place a "Fan Favorites" STEAM Saturday event will be held at the museum at 530 N. Adams.&nbsp; STEAM Saturday will run from 1:00-3:30 p.m. and will include science experiments like Bath Bomb making, engineering with giant tangrams and more favorites from past STEAM events.&nbsp;

Spring Valley Open House Cancelled

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/2023/4/1681568764710.jpeg" alt="Brad Wayne Briand, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14" />
 <figcaption>Brad Wayne Briand, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681568833235.jpeg" alt="Joseph Brock Fourth, Aggravated domestic battery, choke in rude manner, family member/dating relationship; Domestic battery; unknown circumstance; Criminal Damage to property; Misdemeanor; Criminal Restraint; Arrested 04/14" />
 <figcaption>Joseph Brock Fourth, Aggravated domestic battery, choke in rude manner, family member/dating relationship; Domestic battery; unknown circumstance; Criminal Damage to property; Misdemeanor; Criminal Restraint; Arrested 04/14</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681568949660.jpeg" alt="Nicole Marie Fambro, Domestic Battery; Arrested 04/14" />
 <figcaption>Nicole Marie Fambro, Domestic Battery; Arrested 04/14</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681569026210.jpeg" alt="John Christopher Herrera, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>John Christopher Herrera, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681569140449.jpeg" alt="Jamie Lee Ray, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14" />
 <figcaption>Jamie Lee Ray, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/14</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 April 15

By MATT PIKE&nbsp; St. Joseph Post&nbsp;

ATCHISON — A new museum in the birthplace of famous pilot Amelia Earhart is walking museum goers through the life of Earhart. &nbsp;

The $17 million museum was opened in Atchison by the Amelia Earhart Foundation.&nbsp;

Founder
 and President of the foundation Karen Seaberg said the museum is a 
unique mixture of history and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Math).&nbsp;

"There are a lot of STEM museums, there are a lot of 
history museums, but there are rarely any that can do both," Seaberg 
said.&nbsp;

Seaberg said the museum centers 
around Earhart's life and every exhibit is interactive, including a VR 
experience flying Earhart's plane across the Atlantic.&nbsp;

And upstairs, Seaberg said there is even more to experience.&nbsp;

"You
 can shoot the stars, or look at the stars, just like Fred Noonan would 
have on the flight around the world," Seaberg said. "And you can use 
the sextant, you can work with radio waves, the atmospheric pressures 
you have all the way up to space."&nbsp;

Noonan was the navigator that traveled with Earhart on her journey around the world which departed on May 21, 1937.&nbsp;

Downstairs in the museum children can even dress up as Earhart in 
four of her different careers, which Seaberg says was a big hit with 
focus groups.&nbsp;

The museum displays the life and adventures of the 
pilot born in Atchison, Kansas. But it also explores the theories behind
 her disappearance. &nbsp;

Seaberg says while the museum does not focus
 entirely on the theories, they do have an interesting way to explore 
those theories&nbsp;

"We pick six of the (theories), there's multiple 
theories, but we choose six, and we give a for and against," Seaberg 
explains. "So, you get to see why that may have happened or was it 
crazy, and then at the end you actually get to vote for which of the six
 you believe."&nbsp;

Seaberg says the museum is the first of its kind and something that Atchison has never had before.&nbsp;

"We've
 had the wonderful birthplace, and it's a beautiful home museum, but as 
far as I know there's nothing across the nation," Seaberg says. "There 
are a lot of things named for Amelia Earhart all across the nation, even
 internationally in Derry Northern Ireland and other places, but nothing
 that combines the STEM and Amelia's history."&nbsp;

A grand opening will be held at Noon on Friday. You can find out more information about the museum <a href="https://ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org/">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681316336823.jpeg" alt="Statue of Amelia Earhart featured in front of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison Kansas/ Photo courtesy of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum" />
 <figcaption>Statue of Amelia Earhart featured in front of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison Kansas/ Photo courtesy of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE&nbsp; St. Joseph Post&nbsp;ATCHISON — A new museum in the birthplace of famous pilot Amelia Earhart is walking museum goers through the life of Earhart. &nbsp;The $17 million museum was opened in Atchison by the Amelia Earhart Foundation.&nbsp;Founder
 and President of the foundation Karen Seaberg said the museum is a 
unique mixture of history and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Math).&nbsp;"There are a lot of STEM museums, there are a lot of 
history museums, but there are rarely any that can do both," Seaberg 
said.&nbsp;Seaberg said the museum centers 
around Earhart's life and every exhibit is interactive, including a VR 
experience flying Earhart's plane across the Atlantic.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681315656648.jpeg" alt="Visitors can try their own navigation skills to pilot a virtual reality recreation of Amelia’s historic 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean. (This is a ticketed experience.) The VR flight mirrors obstacles Amelia overcame to become the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum " />
 <figcaption>Visitors can try their own navigation skills to pilot a virtual reality recreation of Amelia’s historic 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean. (This is a ticketed experience.) The VR flight mirrors obstacles Amelia overcame to become the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum </figcaption>
 </figure>And upstairs, Seaberg said there is even more to experience.&nbsp;"You
 can shoot the stars, or look at the stars, just like Fred Noonan would 
have on the flight around the world," Seaberg said. "And you can use 
the sextant, you can work with radio waves, the atmospheric pressures 
you have all the way up to space."&nbsp;Noonan was the navigator that traveled with Earhart on her journey around the world which departed on May 21, 1937.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681315744544.jpeg" alt="On the Museum’s mezzanine, visitors explore how Amelia and her navigator, Fred Noonan, flew around the globe relying on radio waves, a sextant, and quick calculations to navigate the sky. (ADA elevator available to access the mezzanine.)/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum " />
 <figcaption>On the Museum’s mezzanine, visitors explore how Amelia and her navigator, Fred Noonan, flew around the globe relying on radio waves, a sextant, and quick calculations to navigate the sky. (ADA elevator available to access the mezzanine.)/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum </figcaption>
 </figure>Downstairs in the museum children can even dress up as Earhart in 
four of her different careers, which Seaberg says was a big hit with 
focus groups.&nbsp;The museum displays the life and adventures of the 
pilot born in Atchison, Kansas. But it also explores the theories behind
 her disappearance. &nbsp;Seaberg says while the museum does not focus
 entirely on the theories, they do have an interesting way to explore 
those theories&nbsp;"We pick six of the (theories), there's multiple 
theories, but we choose six, and we give a for and against," Seaberg 
explains. "So, you get to see why that may have happened or was it 
crazy, and then at the end you actually get to vote for which of the six
 you believe."&nbsp;Seaberg says the museum is the first of its kind and something that Atchison has never had before.&nbsp;"We've
 had the wonderful birthplace, and it's a beautiful home museum, but as 
far as I know there's nothing across the nation," Seaberg says. "There 
are a lot of things named for Amelia Earhart all across the nation, even
 internationally in Derry Northern Ireland and other places, but nothing
 that combines the STEM and Amelia's history."&nbsp;A grand opening will be held at Noon on Friday. You can find out more information about the museum <a href="https://ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org/">HERE</a>.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681315373041.jpeg" alt="The Museum’s centerpiece is “Muriel” — the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E aircraft — identical to the plane Amelia piloted on her fateful round-the-world flight. Muriel is named after Amelia’s younger sister, Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum " />
 <figcaption>The Museum’s centerpiece is “Muriel” — the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E aircraft — identical to the plane Amelia piloted on her fateful round-the-world flight. Muriel is named after Amelia’s younger sister, Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey/ Photo courtesy Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum </figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681315541176.jpeg" alt="Amelia Earhart standing in front of her Lockheed Electra 10-E/ Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons" />
 <figcaption>Amelia Earhart standing in front of her Lockheed Electra 10-E/ Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons</figcaption>
 </figure>

Atchison's own Amelia Earhart gets the museum she deserves

Over the last month, the Kansas legislature pushed through anti-trans woman bills HB180 and HB2238. HB180 establishes a&nbsp;“women's bill of rights to provide a meaning of biological sex for purposes of statutory construction.” In other words, the committee outlines terminology to establish a definition of sex in order to address legal discrimination against those assigned female at birth. The second legislation, HB2238, operates to “create fairness in women’s sports” by excluding women assigned male at birth.&nbsp;

Both bills purport to configure parameters for protecting women’s rights. However, the design is less a protection for women, and more an attempt to deny recognition of trans women.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Women assigned female at birth face particular forms of discrimination different from trans women. Similarly, black women assigned female at birth face unique forms of discrimination based on racial and gender dynamics that distinguishes their experiences from white women assigned female. Thus, women’s intersectional identities can impact the methods and forms of discrimination they face based on class, race, age, and original gender identification. However, the Kansas legislature has not embraced the complexity of women or the myriad of discriminations that impact them.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For example, the legislature has an opportunity to pass a bill addressing domestic violence. Domestic violence homicides are a trend that continues to run high in Kansas, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. District Judge and former Republican state senator Phil Journey’s exposure to these violent cases in his court prompted him to develop legislative reform bills to curve domestic violence. These bills, however, have not flown through the legislature like HB180 and HB2238. Journey noted in the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/02/06/sedgwick-county-judge-offers-kansas-legislators-package-of-bills-to-stem-domestic-violence/">Kansas Reflector</a>&nbsp;that,&nbsp;“convincing the minimum 63 of 125 representatives, 21 of 40 senators and Gov. Laura Kelly to transform a piece of legislation into law wasn’t easy.”&nbsp;

Ironically, the current state statistics ignores how trans women also experience domestic violence. As&nbsp;<a href="https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/ncvs-trans-press-release/">UCLA School of Law</a>&nbsp;confirmed,&nbsp;“Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender [those whose gender identity aligns to the gender assigned at birth] experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

These contradictions about who needs protection lie at the heart of both bills. Neither legislation addresses the violence&nbsp;all&nbsp;women (Trans and assigned female at birth) face, nor provides the real protection that all women need. The result is not new laws which protect women, but legislation that denies trans identity and civil rights by posing “women’s” rights as oppositional.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indeed, this strategy of contradictory rights is a regular tool in conservative politics. The tactic has its roots in the latter 1960s when southern conservatives attempted to avoid school desegregation by claiming private Christian schools were a religious right. In its current form, these “counter rights” arguments have taken shape to turn back the clock on women’s reproductive rights, avoid teaching black history, and deny queer rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansans need genuine discussions about the needs of all women, no matter their birth assignment, race, age, or class. Many individuals are suffering from abusive violence, and our elected officials have the capacity to protect all Kansan women. The first step is to drop the pretense, and support actual protections for all women.&nbsp;

Nishani Frazier is Associate Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1675191230725.jpeg" alt="Nishani Frazier is Associate Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Kansas. " />
 <figcaption>Nishani Frazier is Associate Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Kansas. </figcaption>
 </figure>Over the last month, the Kansas legislature pushed through anti-trans woman bills HB180 and HB2238. HB180 establishes a&nbsp;“women's bill of rights to provide a meaning of biological sex for purposes of statutory construction.” In other words, the committee outlines terminology to establish a definition of sex in order to address legal discrimination against those assigned female at birth. The second legislation, HB2238, operates to “create fairness in women’s sports” by excluding women assigned male at birth.&nbsp;Both bills purport to configure parameters for protecting women’s rights. However, the design is less a protection for women, and more an attempt to deny recognition of trans women.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575913663048.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Women assigned female at birth face particular forms of discrimination different from trans women. Similarly, black women assigned female at birth face unique forms of discrimination based on racial and gender dynamics that distinguishes their experiences from white women assigned female. Thus, women’s intersectional identities can impact the methods and forms of discrimination they face based on class, race, age, and original gender identification. However, the Kansas legislature has not embraced the complexity of women or the myriad of discriminations that impact them.&nbsp;&nbsp;For example, the legislature has an opportunity to pass a bill addressing domestic violence. Domestic violence homicides are a trend that continues to run high in Kansas, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. District Judge and former Republican state senator Phil Journey’s exposure to these violent cases in his court prompted him to develop legislative reform bills to curve domestic violence. These bills, however, have not flown through the legislature like HB180 and HB2238. Journey noted in the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/02/06/sedgwick-county-judge-offers-kansas-legislators-package-of-bills-to-stem-domestic-violence/">Kansas Reflector</a>&nbsp;that,&nbsp;“convincing the minimum 63 of 125 representatives, 21 of 40 senators and Gov. Laura Kelly to transform a piece of legislation into law wasn’t easy.”&nbsp;Ironically, the current state statistics ignores how trans women also experience domestic violence. As&nbsp;<a href="https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/ncvs-trans-press-release/">UCLA School of Law</a>&nbsp;confirmed,&nbsp;“Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender [those whose gender identity aligns to the gender assigned at birth] experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.”&nbsp;&nbsp;These contradictions about who needs protection lie at the heart of both bills. Neither legislation addresses the violence&nbsp;all&nbsp;women (Trans and assigned female at birth) face, nor provides the real protection that all women need. The result is not new laws which protect women, but legislation that denies trans identity and civil rights by posing “women’s” rights as oppositional.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indeed, this strategy of contradictory rights is a regular tool in conservative politics. The tactic has its roots in the latter 1960s when southern conservatives attempted to avoid school desegregation by claiming private Christian schools were a religious right. In its current form, these “counter rights” arguments have taken shape to turn back the clock on women’s reproductive rights, avoid teaching black history, and deny queer rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansans need genuine discussions about the needs of all women, no matter their birth assignment, race, age, or class. Many individuals are suffering from abusive violence, and our elected officials have the capacity to protect all Kansan women. The first step is to drop the pretense, and support actual protections for all women.&nbsp;Nishani Frazier is Associate Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Kansas.

INSIGHT KANSAS: What does it mean to protect women? 

UPDATE: Julian Lewis has been located safe and unharmed.

JUNCTION CITY - Two-year-old, Julian Lewis, is missing from the Bluffs Apartments in Junction City.

Julian was last seen around 2:00pm on Friday, April 14th, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and a diaper.

Junction City Police Department has all available law enforcement officers searching for Julian.

If you see Julian or have information on his whereabouts, contact the Junction City Police Department at 785-762-5912 or call 911.

by BECKY GOFF JC PostUPDATE: Julian Lewis has been located safe and unharmed.*photo removed for privacyJUNCTION CITY - Two-year-old, Julian Lewis, is missing from the Bluffs Apartments in Junction City.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2883.8181865907363!2d-96.86326272433067!3d39.006401171701015!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bc4ee989e3da13%3A0xee0d5e22f0e4dc8a!2sThe%20Bluffs%20Apartments!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1681513757849!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Julian was last seen around 2:00pm on Friday, April 14th, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and a diaper.Junction City Police Department has all available law enforcement officers searching for Julian.If you see Julian or have information on his whereabouts, contact the Junction City Police Department at 785-762-5912 or call 911.

FOUND SAFE: Missing 2-year-old from Junction City has been located

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Flint Hills, including Geary and Riley counties, until midnight Friday.

The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of the potential of 75 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-size hail. There is a 70 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms in the area Friday evening and a 30 percent to 40 percent chance through Saturday.

A very high fire danger continues through the evening, as well.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681509874459.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Flint Hills, including Geary and Riley counties, until midnight Friday.The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of the potential of 75 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-size hail. There is a 70 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms in the area Friday evening and a 30 percent to 40 percent chance through Saturday.A very high fire danger continues through the evening, as well.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thunderstorms are forming over central KS, and the risk for severe weather will be on the increase. Lookout for damaging winds and large hail. Be ready to shelter if a storm approaches. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://t.co/DRyW54MyqR">pic.twitter.com/DRyW54MyqR</a>&mdash; NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSTopeka/status/1646993775473094657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Geary, Riley counties

DICKINSON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before noon Friday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Chevy Equinox driven by&nbsp; Kelsey Dawn Fountain, 29, Hill City, was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of Solomon in the right lane.

The Chevy moved to the left lane in front of a 2020 Subaru Forester driven by Bethany Nicole&nbsp;Pettit, 26, Holgate, Ohio.

The Subaru entered the median. The driver overcorrected to the right and then overcorrected to the left. The Subaru entered the median again and struck the guard rail.

A private vehicle transported a passenger in the Subaru&nbsp; Breeanne&nbsp;Barrentine, 21, Tallahassee, Florida to Abilene Memorial Hospital. Fountain, Pettit and a passenger in the Chevy were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before noon Friday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Chevy Equinox driven by&nbsp; Kelsey Dawn Fountain, 29, Hill City, was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of Solomon in the right lane.The Chevy moved to the left lane in front of a 2020 Subaru Forester driven by Bethany Nicole&nbsp;Pettit, 26, Holgate, Ohio.The Subaru entered the median. The driver overcorrected to the right and then overcorrected to the left. The Subaru entered the median again and struck the guard rail.A private vehicle transported a passenger in the Subaru&nbsp; Breeanne&nbsp;Barrentine, 21, Tallahassee, Florida to Abilene Memorial Hospital. Fountain, Pettit and a passenger in the Chevy were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

One hospitalized after SUV strikes guardrail on I-70

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Rep. Barbara Wasinger.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KFDiqjrkWgg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Rep. Barbara Wasinger.

🎤 Forward Ever: Kansas Rep. Barbara Wasinger

The National Weather Service is forecasting a wild weather weekend with everything from 90-degree weather to thunderstorms to snow possible.

After a warm, windy day with highs nearing 90, Friday night will bring a 50 percent percent chance of rain or thunderstorms. Some of those storms could be severe, the NWS in Topeka warned. Half-dollar-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.

Rain showers are expected to continue through the day Saturday, which will see a steep temperature dive. The high Saturday is only expected to be in the mid-50s.

There is a 30 percent chance of snow showers in the early morning hours Sunday, the NWS said. Skies are expected to clear by Sunday afternoon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681485394696.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The National Weather Service is forecasting a wild weather weekend with everything from 90-degree weather to thunderstorms to snow possible.After a warm, windy day with highs nearing 90, Friday night will bring a 50 percent percent chance of rain or thunderstorms. Some of those storms could be severe, the NWS in Topeka warned. Half-dollar-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.Rain showers are expected to continue through the day Saturday, which will see a steep temperature dive. The high Saturday is only expected to be in the mid-50s.There is a 30 percent chance of snow showers in the early morning hours Sunday, the NWS said. Skies are expected to clear by Sunday afternoon.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A few severe thunderstorms are possible from around 5 PM to around midnight tonight. Large hail and damaging winds are the main concerns. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://t.co/gCd7mAWs8g">pic.twitter.com/gCd7mAWs8g</a>&mdash; NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSTopeka/status/1646804055786938376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

NWS: Severe storms and snow (?) possible in Flint Hills this weekend

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a domestic incident.

Just after 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Woods Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County&nbsp; Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Officers arrested James Watkins, 41, Manhattan, in connection to multiple occasions of domestic battery and threats to a 35-year-old woman known to him, violation of a protection order, and a March 28 altercation where it was reported he allegedly hit the woman, took her phone and would not let her leave for several hours. 

Watkins is being held on requested charges of interference with LEO due to his being uncooperative during the search warrant, four counts of aggravated intimidation of a victim, two counts of interference with LEO, and one count each of intimidation of a victim, robbery, criminal deprivation of property, criminal restraint, domestic battery, criminal threat, aggravated battery and violation of a protection order, according to the RCPD. 

He remains confined in the Riley County Jai with a total bond of $86,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681482339178.png" alt="photo courtesy RCPD" />
 <figcaption>photo courtesy RCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a domestic incident.Just after 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Woods Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County&nbsp; Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Officers arrested James Watkins, 41, Manhattan, in connection to multiple occasions of domestic battery and threats to a 35-year-old woman known to him, violation of a protection order, and a March 28 altercation where it was reported he allegedly hit the woman, took her phone and would not let her leave for several hours. Watkins is being held on requested charges of interference with LEO due to his being uncooperative during the search warrant, four counts of aggravated intimidation of a victim, two counts of interference with LEO, and one count each of intimidation of a victim, robbery, criminal deprivation of property, criminal restraint, domestic battery, criminal threat, aggravated battery and violation of a protection order, according to the RCPD. He remains confined in the Riley County Jai with a total bond of $86,000.

Manhattan man jailed after alleged incidents of domestic violence

Burn bans remain in effect in Geary and Riley counties as dry, windy conditions are expected to last through Friday in the Flint Hills.

Burn bans remain in effect in Geary and Riley counties as dry, windy conditions are expected to last through Friday in the Flint Hills.

Burn bans in effect for Geary, Riley counties

The National Weather Service in Wichita recalls the central and 
south-central Kansas tornado outbreak of April 14, 2012. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas Facebook page</a>:

Salina PostThe National Weather Service in Wichita recalls the central and 
south-central Kansas tornado outbreak of April 14, 2012. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas Facebook page</a>:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNWSWichita%2Fposts%2Fpfbid03nsfF3D94zaBXndYHu7N1MBRheR7Fg5aVxmgfwB86R2QDtt4wTZMiJtDKReEKa1Yl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="613" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

NWS-Wichita recalls April 14, 2012, tornado outbreak

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/2023/4/1681479164437.jpeg" alt="Michael Chavez, Murder in the 2nd degree; Intentional; Arrested 04/13" />
 <figcaption>Michael Chavez, Murder in the 2nd degree; Intentional; Arrested 04/13</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681479388189.jpeg" alt="Jayson Wayne Cynova, Criminal Trespass; Arrested 4/14" />
 <figcaption>Jayson Wayne Cynova, Criminal Trespass; Arrested 4/14</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 April 14

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post/JC Post

FORT RILEY - 'Hiring Our Heroes' career summit was held at Fort Riley, connecting service members, their spouses and veterans with employers for careers outside of the military.

Opening remarks from&nbsp;former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient, and retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, who served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave advice to those looking for the next step on their career path, before the start of the career summit.

The career summit included career planning, tips on using digital networking sites, access to assistance with resume writing and how to succeed in an interview.

In the afternoon more than 90 employers were setup to provide information on employment opportunities across the US for transitioning soldiers, their spouses and veterans.

More information on 'Hiring Our Heroes,' sponsored by the US Chamber Foundation, <a href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">can be found here</a>.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post/JC PostFORT RILEY - 'Hiring Our Heroes' career summit was held at Fort Riley, connecting service members, their spouses and veterans with employers for careers outside of the military.Opening remarks from&nbsp;former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient, and retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, who served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave advice to those looking for the next step on their career path, before the start of the career summit.The career summit included career planning, tips on using digital networking sites, access to assistance with resume writing and how to succeed in an interview.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681473731104.jpeg" alt="Hiring Our Heroes 2023" />
 <figcaption>Hiring Our Heroes 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>In the afternoon more than 90 employers were setup to provide information on employment opportunities across the US for transitioning soldiers, their spouses and veterans.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/CUCP6qci-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Hiring Our Heroes 1" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>More information on 'Hiring Our Heroes,' sponsored by the US Chamber Foundation, <a href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">can be found here</a>.

🎥: 'Hiring Our Heroes' brings employment opportunities to Fort Riley

SALINA — Author Debra Anne Stenstrom will be in the Salina Public Library on Saturday to sign her children's book, It's Okay to Be Different.

The event is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the library, 301 W. Elm.

Published in November of 2022, It’s Okay to Be Different
 shares the story of a special needs puppy named Dumplin who was rescued
 and loved for 10 years. Crippled at birth, Dumplin’s story shows how 
she was able to overcome obstacles and make the best out of life. With 
themes of compassion and unconditional love, this book is sure to touch 
the hearts of its readers, the library noted in a news release.

About the author, courtesy Salina Public Library Debra
 Anne Stenstrom lived in the Kansas City area for 36 years. After 
graduating high school in Spring Hill, Kan., in 1975, she studied 
hospitality management for two years at Johnson County Community College
 in 1990. She has always had a love for animals, so in 1992, she began 
working at a Lenexa animal clinic. She went on to become a professional 
groomer which she continued for nearly 27 years. Currently, she operates
 a small animal hospital in Junction City with her husband. Her two 
children and three grandsons also live in Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681264709035.png" alt="Debra Anne Stenstrom's book, "It's Okay to Be Different." Image courtesy Salina Public Library" />
 <figcaption>Debra Anne Stenstrom's book, "It's Okay to Be Different." Image courtesy Salina Public Library</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostSALINA — Author Debra Anne Stenstrom will be in the Salina Public Library on Saturday to sign her children's book, It's Okay to Be Different.The event is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the library, 301 W. Elm.Published in November of 2022, It’s Okay to Be Different
 shares the story of a special needs puppy named Dumplin who was rescued
 and loved for 10 years. Crippled at birth, Dumplin’s story shows how 
she was able to overcome obstacles and make the best out of life. With 
themes of compassion and unconditional love, this book is sure to touch 
the hearts of its readers, the library noted in a news release.About the author, courtesy Salina Public Library Debra
 Anne Stenstrom lived in the Kansas City area for 36 years. After 
graduating high school in Spring Hill, Kan., in 1975, she studied 
hospitality management for two years at Johnson County Community College
 in 1990. She has always had a love for animals, so in 1992, she began 
working at a Lenexa animal clinic. She went on to become a professional 
groomer which she continued for nearly 27 years. Currently, she operates
 a small animal hospital in Junction City with her husband. Her two 
children and three grandsons also live in Kansas.

Junction City author will have book-signing Saturday

By JEREMY BOHN K-State News

<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;will
 again offer interactive summer programs for children. Youth will have 
the opportunity to experience the hands-on learning style at K-State 
Salina, with numerous programs focused on aerospace or technology 
education. Summer programs, led by K-State Salina student clubs 
and faculty experts, include uncrewed aircraft systems, aviation and 
robotics. All courses are designed to suit the interests of children in 
elementary, middle or high school. K-State Salina is offering the following summer programs: •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/drone-engineering/" target="_blank">Drone Engineering</a>&nbsp;is
 offered for ninth- through 12th-graders and will be May 22-24. 
Participants will become acquainted with essential aspects of drone 
engineering by learning the concepts of aerodynamics and electronics 
while building their own drones. They will then test their drone skills 
at the Drone Challenge obstacle course. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/aviation-fixation/" target="_blank">Aviation Fixation</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 5-7 for third- through fifth-graders. They will learn 
the basics of flight and the anatomy of an aircraft. Students will fly 
in high-tech flight simulators and sit at the controls of the K-State 
Salina aircraft fleet to expand their knowledge of aviation and 
aircraft. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/aviation-fixation-2/" target="_blank">Aviation Fixation 2.0</a>&nbsp;will
 also be offered June 5-7 for sixth- through eighth-grade students. This
 program will help take students' love and knowledge of aviation to the 
next level. Participants will plan a flight using aerial maps and 
meteorology, conduct a pre-flight aircraft check, fly in a K-State 
Salina plane and participate in a pilot communication workshop. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/fly-academy/" target="_blank">Fly K-State Academy</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 12-15 for ninth- through 12th-graders. The attendees 
will take part in four missions as they participate in flight 
instruction and planning while completing three hours of flight time. 
Participants will learn how to take off and land, perform flight 
maneuvers and take a cross-country flight using the tools of a 
professional pilot. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/build-a-bot/" target="_blank">Build-a-Bot</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 26-28 for sixth- through eighth-grade students. They 
will explore the world of engineering by building and programming their 
own robot. Students will assemble a gadget robot car under the direction
 of K-State Salina professors, learn to code with a graphical 
programming language, program on-board sensors to navigate the robot and
 more. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/robocats/" target="_blank">RoboCats</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 26-28 for ninth- through 12th-graders and will allow 
students to harness the power of engineering. They'll create a gadget 
robot car with direction from K-State Salina professors, learn program 
language to expand rover capabilities, create code and more. For more information, including pricing and how to register for courses, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/" target="_blank">K-State Salina summer programs website</a>&nbsp;or contact James Villalpando at 785-260-2324 or&nbsp;<a href="http://jvillalpando@ksu.edu/" target="_blank">jvillalpando@k-state.edu</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681316933466.png" alt="K-State Salina will host several summer educational programs that feature hands-on learning for elementary, middle and high school students." />
 <figcaption>K-State Salina will host several summer educational programs that feature hands-on learning for elementary, middle and high school students.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JEREMY BOHN K-State News<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;will
 again offer interactive summer programs for children. Youth will have 
the opportunity to experience the hands-on learning style at K-State 
Salina, with numerous programs focused on aerospace or technology 
education. Summer programs, led by K-State Salina student clubs 
and faculty experts, include uncrewed aircraft systems, aviation and 
robotics. All courses are designed to suit the interests of children in 
elementary, middle or high school. K-State Salina is offering the following summer programs: •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/drone-engineering/" target="_blank">Drone Engineering</a>&nbsp;is
 offered for ninth- through 12th-graders and will be May 22-24. 
Participants will become acquainted with essential aspects of drone 
engineering by learning the concepts of aerodynamics and electronics 
while building their own drones. They will then test their drone skills 
at the Drone Challenge obstacle course. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/aviation-fixation/" target="_blank">Aviation Fixation</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 5-7 for third- through fifth-graders. They will learn 
the basics of flight and the anatomy of an aircraft. Students will fly 
in high-tech flight simulators and sit at the controls of the K-State 
Salina aircraft fleet to expand their knowledge of aviation and 
aircraft. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/aviation-fixation-2/" target="_blank">Aviation Fixation 2.0</a>&nbsp;will
 also be offered June 5-7 for sixth- through eighth-grade students. This
 program will help take students' love and knowledge of aviation to the 
next level. Participants will plan a flight using aerial maps and 
meteorology, conduct a pre-flight aircraft check, fly in a K-State 
Salina plane and participate in a pilot communication workshop. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/fly-academy/" target="_blank">Fly K-State Academy</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 12-15 for ninth- through 12th-graders. The attendees 
will take part in four missions as they participate in flight 
instruction and planning while completing three hours of flight time. 
Participants will learn how to take off and land, perform flight 
maneuvers and take a cross-country flight using the tools of a 
professional pilot. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/build-a-bot/" target="_blank">Build-a-Bot</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 26-28 for sixth- through eighth-grade students. They 
will explore the world of engineering by building and programming their 
own robot. Students will assemble a gadget robot car under the direction
 of K-State Salina professors, learn to code with a graphical 
programming language, program on-board sensors to navigate the robot and
 more. •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/robocats/" target="_blank">RoboCats</a>&nbsp;will
 be offered June 26-28 for ninth- through 12th-graders and will allow 
students to harness the power of engineering. They'll create a gadget 
robot car with direction from K-State Salina professors, learn program 
language to expand rover capabilities, create code and more. For more information, including pricing and how to register for courses, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/youth-programs/summer/" target="_blank">K-State Salina summer programs website</a>&nbsp;or contact James Villalpando at 785-260-2324 or&nbsp;<a href="http://jvillalpando@ksu.edu/" target="_blank">jvillalpando@k-state.edu</a>.

K-State Salina: Tech-focused interactive kids summer programs

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/2023/4/1681421603380.jpeg" alt="George Henry McLean, Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Arrested 4/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681421942056.jpeg" alt="Shadale Marie Njau, Probation Violation; Arrested 4/12" />
 <figcaption>Shadale Marie Njau, Probation Violation; Arrested 4/12</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681422029206.jpeg" alt="Darren Lee Pinick, Failure to appear; Arrested 4/12" />
 <figcaption>Darren Lee Pinick, Failure to appear; Arrested 4/12</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681422223445.jpeg" alt="Melvin Lenzelle Sanford Second, Failure to appear x4; Outside warrant; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 4/13" />
 <figcaption>Melvin Lenzelle Sanford Second, Failure to appear x4; Outside warrant; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 4/13</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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