On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Miss Kansas pageant executive director Stephanie Harris.

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🎤Forward Ever: Miss Kansas executive director Stephenie Harris

&nbsp;Geary County Emergency Management has announced that repairs have been completed.

Residents in the Cedar Estates, Farnum Creek area are without water as the service line was damaged by contractors working in the area. Repairs are being made. The information was provided through the Northeast Kansas Regional Notification System.

UPDATE:&nbsp;Geary County Emergency Management has announced that repairs have been completed.---Residents in the Cedar Estates, Farnum Creek area are without water as the service line was damaged by contractors working in the area. Repairs are being made. The information was provided through the Northeast Kansas Regional Notification System.

Water line break occurs in northern Geary County

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged aggravated assault in Manhattan.

Just before noon Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated assault near the intersection of Fort Riley Blvd. and S. Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 71-year-old man reported a 20-year-old male suspect threatened him while holding a gun. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged aggravated assault in Manhattan.Just before noon Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated assault near the intersection of Fort Riley Blvd. and S. Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 71-year-old man reported a 20-year-old male suspect threatened him while holding a gun. The RCPD released no additional details.

RCPD: Suspect threatened 71-year-old with a gun

Combines will soon be rolling in Geary County wheat fields. Harvest time should arrive in the next few days.

Chuck Otte, Geary County Extension Agent, has been talking with local wheat producers. "It is getting very close. Several I've talked to are thinking they're going to try to test cut on Monday. " Otte added at this point we're within a matter of days.

Otte noted he not overly optimistic about the harvest this year. "We had that heat and dry weather especially in early May. Then it turned off wet and cool and now it just went back to that blast furnace in nothing flat. That's going to hurt the yield, it's going to hurt test weights. I think it's going, to be kind, a lackluster harvest. "

Otte estimated that there are approximately 7,000 to 8,000 acres of wheat planted this year in Geary County, down from about 20,000 acres a few years ago.

Combines will soon be rolling in Geary County wheat fields. Harvest time should arrive in the next few days.Chuck Otte, Geary County Extension Agent, has been talking with local wheat producers. "It is getting very close. Several I've talked to are thinking they're going to try to test cut on Monday. " Otte added at this point we're within a matter of days.Otte noted he not overly optimistic about the harvest this year. "We had that heat and dry weather especially in early May. Then it turned off wet and cool and now it just went back to that blast furnace in nothing flat. That's going to hurt the yield, it's going to hurt test weights. I think it's going, to be kind, a lackluster harvest. "Otte estimated that there are approximately 7,000 to 8,000 acres of wheat planted this year in Geary County, down from about 20,000 acres a few years ago.

Wheat harvest is about ready to begin

&nbsp;MANHATTAN —&nbsp;More than 4,120 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2022 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Here is the list of students from Geary County.

Fort Riley:&nbsp;Margaret Bryant, Danielle Escocio, Brianna Kirkwood, Mariah Klein, Jessika Macias, Judy Majid Michel, David Ochner&nbsp;&nbsp;

Junction City:&nbsp;Lydia Baker, Vittoria Benoit, Austin Boyer, Charles Caudill, Daniel Chang, Tristan Cole, Alora Duran, Cyjay Echon, Taylor Gardner, Angel George, Santiago Gonzalez, Jodi Hendon, Johnathan Hensley, Justina Hernandez, Anne Johnson, Kimberley Lasluisa, Brett McInroy, Ruth Mekuria, Denise Meno, Whitney Mills, Alissa Moody, Megan Nelson, Samantha Scrivo, Caitlyn Seay, Anastazzia Simmons, Jalen Williams, Darren Witmer, Liliane Wright, Joshua Wurtz, Jaydon Zima&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;MANHATTAN —&nbsp;More than 4,120 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2022 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here is the list of students from Geary County.Fort Riley:&nbsp;Margaret Bryant, Danielle Escocio, Brianna Kirkwood, Mariah Klein, Jessika Macias, Judy Majid Michel, David Ochner&nbsp;&nbsp;Junction City:&nbsp;Lydia Baker, Vittoria Benoit, Austin Boyer, Charles Caudill, Daniel Chang, Tristan Cole, Alora Duran, Cyjay Echon, Taylor Gardner, Angel George, Santiago Gonzalez, Jodi Hendon, Johnathan Hensley, Justina Hernandez, Anne Johnson, Kimberley Lasluisa, Brett McInroy, Ruth Mekuria, Denise Meno, Whitney Mills, Alissa Moody, Megan Nelson, Samantha Scrivo, Caitlyn Seay, Anastazzia Simmons, Jalen Williams, Darren Witmer, Liliane Wright, Joshua Wurtz, Jaydon Zima&nbsp;&nbsp;Milford:&nbsp;Hannah Butler

KSU students earn spring semester honors

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. 

Heat indices of 103 or greater are forecast along with overnight lows in
  the mid to upper 70s for portions of central, east central, north central and
  northeast Kansas.
&nbsp;Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
  activities.


While maximum heat indices are expected
  to be similar each afternoon Friday through Monday, lows will
  continue to increase this weekend, and this prolonged period
  of dangerous heat will begin to compound heat-related health
  concerns.


Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. Heat indices of 103 or greater are forecast along with overnight lows in
 the mid to upper 70s for portions of central, east central, north central and
 northeast Kansas.
&nbsp;Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
 increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
 particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
 activities.
While maximum heat indices are expected
 to be similar each afternoon Friday through Monday, lows will
 continue to increase this weekend, and this prolonged period
 of dangerous heat will begin to compound heat-related health
 concerns.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;

National Weather Service implements a Heat Advisory and Heat Watch

Temperature is only part of the challenge, Tarpoff says&nbsp;

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses each year.&nbsp;

A.J. Tarpoff, a beef veterinarian with K-State Research and Extension, said cattle are resilient animals; they will often acclimate to hot temperatures.&nbsp;

But an accumulation of factors – including humidity, solar radiation, the color of their hide, diet and more – can drastically change a cow’s ability to withstand summer’s heat.&nbsp;

“It really is a multi-layer challenge,” Tarpoff said. “Each animal within a group or pen is not affected the same way. Animals with higher body condition scores, or with darker hides, or finisher steers and heifers that are getting ready to go to harvest are at higher-risk of heat stress.”&nbsp;

Tarpoff said heat stress decreases the reproductive efficiency and performance of cattle grazing on pasture. In confined facilities, heat stress often causes cattle to eat less, which also negatively affects their performance.&nbsp;

The human body cools itself on a hot day by sweating, called evaporative cooling. But Tarpoff notes that cattle sweat only 10 percent as much as humans, and panting is their primary way of dissipating heat.&nbsp;

“As temperatures rise and their heat load increases, they will start breathing faster,” he said. “They are dissipating heat through tiny droplets in the respiratory tract.”&nbsp;

Doing so, however, causes cows to eat less, setting them on a path to poor growth and future performance.&nbsp;

“This all has to do with heat load,” Tarpoff said. “The internal temperature of cattle will peak two hours after the hottest point of the day. So our strategy for keeping cows cool needs to be built around knowing that.”&nbsp;

Another factor is that cattle produce heat by digesting food, typically 4-6 hours after eating. “So if we feed animals within the wrong period of time, we can actually increase their heat load because the heat of digestion and the heat from the environment are building on top of each other,” Tarpoff said. “We want to keep that from happening.”&nbsp;

Tarpoff listed best management practices for helping to reduce heat stress in cows:

Then, of course, there is the importance of providing water. Lots and lots of water.&nbsp;

“To put it into perspective, when the temperature goes from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees, a cattle will consume about double the amount of water,” Tarpoff said.&nbsp;

As a rule, he said cattle should consume “about five times the amount of water as the dry matter they are consuming.”&nbsp;

“Cool, clean and readily-available water is critical during heat stress events. We may have to increase the water tank capacity within a pen to meet these needs with portable water troughs. Producers need to be prepared for that.”&nbsp;

Temperature is only part of the challenge, Tarpoff says&nbsp;By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses each year.&nbsp;A.J. Tarpoff, a beef veterinarian with K-State Research and Extension, said cattle are resilient animals; they will often acclimate to hot temperatures.&nbsp;But an accumulation of factors – including humidity, solar radiation, the color of their hide, diet and more – can drastically change a cow’s ability to withstand summer’s heat.&nbsp;“It really is a multi-layer challenge,” Tarpoff said. “Each animal within a group or pen is not affected the same way. Animals with higher body condition scores, or with darker hides, or finisher steers and heifers that are getting ready to go to harvest are at higher-risk of heat stress.”&nbsp;Tarpoff said heat stress decreases the reproductive efficiency and performance of cattle grazing on pasture. In confined facilities, heat stress often causes cattle to eat less, which also negatively affects their performance.&nbsp;The human body cools itself on a hot day by sweating, called evaporative cooling. But Tarpoff notes that cattle sweat only 10 percent as much as humans, and panting is their primary way of dissipating heat.&nbsp;“As temperatures rise and their heat load increases, they will start breathing faster,” he said. “They are dissipating heat through tiny droplets in the respiratory tract.”&nbsp;Doing so, however, causes cows to eat less, setting them on a path to poor growth and future performance.&nbsp;“This all has to do with heat load,” Tarpoff said. “The internal temperature of cattle will peak two hours after the hottest point of the day. So our strategy for keeping cows cool needs to be built around knowing that.”&nbsp;Another factor is that cattle produce heat by digesting food, typically 4-6 hours after eating. “So if we feed animals within the wrong period of time, we can actually increase their heat load because the heat of digestion and the heat from the environment are building on top of each other,” Tarpoff said. “We want to keep that from happening.”&nbsp;Tarpoff listed best management practices for helping to reduce heat stress in cows: <ul>
 <li>Handling.&nbsp;Receive, ship or move cattle only during the coolest parts of the day, preferably before 10 a.m. &nbsp;</li><li>Feeding.&nbsp;Modify feeding times. Feed 70 percent of the animals’ ration as late in the evening as possible, which puts the peak heat of digestion overnight when temperatures are likely cooler. Decrease feeding during the day. &nbsp;</li><li>Managing heat.&nbsp;Split cattle between pens or reduce stocking density. Maximize airflow by removing obstructions around facilities, including weeds. If feasible, install shade structures, which can reduce solar radiation and reduce the temperature on the pen’s floor. Install sprinklers to wet cattle down at night or early morning so as not to increase humidity.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Then, of course, there is the importance of providing water. Lots and lots of water.&nbsp;“To put it into perspective, when the temperature goes from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees, a cattle will consume about double the amount of water,” Tarpoff said.&nbsp;As a rule, he said cattle should consume “about five times the amount of water as the dry matter they are consuming.”&nbsp;“Cool, clean and readily-available water is critical during heat stress events. We may have to increase the water tank capacity within a pen to meet these needs with portable water troughs. Producers need to be prepared for that.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State vet shares tips for managing cattle through heat

This is the first of a&nbsp; three-part series on former K-State football coach Bill Snyder. This story focuses on that portion of his life ranging from childhood through college and his early teaching years.&nbsp;

Former K-State football coach Bill Snyder credits educators for having a great impact on his life. That was a message during remarks to a Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel audience in Junction City Thursday. "The people that have had the greatest impact on my life are people like you, people who sat in classrooms with me, people who guided me, people who gave me direction, people who redirected me in many, many ways. "&nbsp;

Snyder told the story about his childhood. "My mother worked at a downtown department store in St. Joseph, MO.. " He added that she worked 12 hours a day, six days a week and didn't make a lot of money. They lived in a one room apartment, his mother never drove an automobile in her life and she had to walk to work. At night he slept on a murphy bed and his mother on a cot. " But I thought we were rich because of my mother and all that she did for me."

Snyder attended the University of Missouri where he struggled and after one semester returned to St. Joseph where he attended community college with no plans to further his college education beyond that level until the football coach and athletic director for William Jewell College, Dr. Norris Patterson, came to see him. Snyder decided to attend the school and between the jobs that were provided and some need based scholarship money worked his way through college. "I didn't want my mother to have to pay for anything so I made sure that I had enough employment in order to pay what the scholarships did not pay and I was able to do exactly that. " He worked his way through college and went into teaching at Gallatin High School in the small town of Gallatin, MO.

Snyder told a humorous story that left his audience laughing out loud about how he was required to take a foreign language and he had enrolled in one that was unfamiliar to him, Spanish. He took the necessary two classes. " And I thought I'll take one more&nbsp; and that will give me a minor, and I'll have a minor in something. Big mistake in my life!" When he arrived in Gallatin he was informed by the principal that he would be teaching four classes of Spanish. "I don't know if it was fortunately or unfortunately such a small school, the largest class was seven students and the smallest was four." Snyder recounted how he stayed up late every night just to prepare for the next day's lesson. " I was one step ahead, that's it, period!

Later Snyder would become a teacher and assistant football coach at Indio High School in Indio, California. On his first day he learned about his teaching responsibilities including physical education and unexpectedly for one semester....Spanish!&nbsp;&nbsp;

After serving as a graduate assistant in the football program at USC, he returned to Indio High School for three years as the head football coach. He then moved to Foothill High School in Santa Anna, California with the intention of becoming an assistant&nbsp; football coach and physical education teacher. While laughing, he explained that on the first day the principal informed him that a teacher had left. "And we would like for you...you guessed it right?&nbsp; So for one class a day I'm back in the classroom with the Spanish students. I thought I will never get away from this, I've got to get into college coaching where that doesn't take place. "

But one point was clear in his remarks. While he may have forgotten the names of some acquaintances over the years he could clearly remember the names of his teachers. "I can recall them so quickly and dream up&nbsp; the images because of the impact that they had."

Snyder would go on to coach at Austin College, North Texas State, the University of Iowa and finally Kansas State University where he took on the massive job of trying to build up the Wildcat football program.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655430955148.jpeg" alt="Bill Snyder speaking at the&nbsp; Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel convention in Junction City" />
 <figcaption>Bill Snyder speaking at the&nbsp; Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel convention in Junction City</figcaption>
 </figure>This is the first of a&nbsp; three-part series on former K-State football coach Bill Snyder. This story focuses on that portion of his life ranging from childhood through college and his early teaching years.&nbsp;By Dewey TerrillJC PostFormer K-State football coach Bill Snyder credits educators for having a great impact on his life. That was a message during remarks to a Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel audience in Junction City Thursday. "The people that have had the greatest impact on my life are people like you, people who sat in classrooms with me, people who guided me, people who gave me direction, people who redirected me in many, many ways. "&nbsp;Snyder told the story about his childhood. "My mother worked at a downtown department store in St. Joseph, MO.. " He added that she worked 12 hours a day, six days a week and didn't make a lot of money. They lived in a one room apartment, his mother never drove an automobile in her life and she had to walk to work. At night he slept on a murphy bed and his mother on a cot. " But I thought we were rich because of my mother and all that she did for me."Snyder attended the University of Missouri where he struggled and after one semester returned to St. Joseph where he attended community college with no plans to further his college education beyond that level until the football coach and athletic director for William Jewell College, Dr. Norris Patterson, came to see him. Snyder decided to attend the school and between the jobs that were provided and some need based scholarship money worked his way through college. "I didn't want my mother to have to pay for anything so I made sure that I had enough employment in order to pay what the scholarships did not pay and I was able to do exactly that. " He worked his way through college and went into teaching at Gallatin High School in the small town of Gallatin, MO.Snyder told a humorous story that left his audience laughing out loud about how he was required to take a foreign language and he had enrolled in one that was unfamiliar to him, Spanish. He took the necessary two classes. " And I thought I'll take one more&nbsp; and that will give me a minor, and I'll have a minor in something. Big mistake in my life!" When he arrived in Gallatin he was informed by the principal that he would be teaching four classes of Spanish. "I don't know if it was fortunately or unfortunately such a small school, the largest class was seven students and the smallest was four." Snyder recounted how he stayed up late every night just to prepare for the next day's lesson. " I was one step ahead, that's it, period!Later Snyder would become a teacher and assistant football coach at Indio High School in Indio, California. On his first day he learned about his teaching responsibilities including physical education and unexpectedly for one semester....Spanish!&nbsp;&nbsp;After serving as a graduate assistant in the football program at USC, he returned to Indio High School for three years as the head football coach. He then moved to Foothill High School in Santa Anna, California with the intention of becoming an assistant&nbsp; football coach and physical education teacher. While laughing, he explained that on the first day the principal informed him that a teacher had left. "And we would like for you...you guessed it right?&nbsp; So for one class a day I'm back in the classroom with the Spanish students. I thought I will never get away from this, I've got to get into college coaching where that doesn't take place. "But one point was clear in his remarks. While he may have forgotten the names of some acquaintances over the years he could clearly remember the names of his teachers. "I can recall them so quickly and dream up&nbsp; the images because of the impact that they had."Snyder would go on to coach at Austin College, North Texas State, the University of Iowa and finally Kansas State University where he took on the massive job of trying to build up the Wildcat football program.

Bill Snyder shares his early story with retired educators

All Geary County Offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, June 21. 

All Geary County Offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, June 21.

Geary County offices will be closed on Monday

RILEY COUNTY —After analysis and a follow up survey, it has been determined that a small EF-2 tornado occurred just before 7:30p.. Saturday June 11 in Manhattan, according to the National Weather Service.

The small brief tornado had a path of only 0.30 miles just east of the KSU campus, with maximum estimated winds to around 115 mph.

The National Weather Service originally said straight line winds caused nearly $10 million in damage.

Riley County officials said preliminary assessments found 41 residential and business properties were damaged, with 20 properties sustaining major damage and three homes destroyed.

 The weather service also said four EF1 tornadoes touched down in Marshall and Pottawatomie counties on Saturday night. No serious injuries were reported from any of the storms.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655067917513.png" alt="Storm damage on the KSU campus -photo Riley Co. Emergency Management" />
 <figcaption>Storm damage on the KSU campus -photo Riley Co. Emergency Management</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —After analysis and a follow up survey, it has been determined that a small EF-2 tornado occurred just before 7:30p.. Saturday June 11 in Manhattan, according to the National Weather Service.The small brief tornado had a path of only 0.30 miles just east of the KSU campus, with maximum estimated winds to around 115 mph.The National Weather Service originally said straight line winds caused nearly $10 million in damage.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655068075178.png" alt="Photo Riley Co. Emergency management" />
 <figcaption>Photo Riley Co. Emergency management</figcaption>
 </figure>Riley County officials said preliminary assessments found 41 residential and business properties were damaged, with 20 properties sustaining major damage and three homes destroyed. The weather service also said four EF1 tornadoes touched down in Marshall and Pottawatomie counties on Saturday night. No serious injuries were reported from any of the storms.

Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado struck Manhattan last Saturday

Geary County Emergency Management reminds&nbsp; the public to keep an Eye Out. Farm machinery may unexpectedly turn onto a road from a nearby field or driveway.&nbsp; Slow down as soon as you spot farm machinery on the road.&nbsp;

Stay a Safe distance away and pass with caution.&nbsp;

Be aware of your surroundings. Crops can often block roadway views.  Slow down at intersections and proceed with extreme caution.

Geary County Emergency Management reminds&nbsp; the public to keep an Eye Out. Farm machinery may unexpectedly turn onto a road from a nearby field or driveway.&nbsp; Slow down as soon as you spot farm machinery on the road.&nbsp;Stay a Safe distance away and pass with caution.&nbsp;Be aware of your surroundings. Crops can often block roadway views. Slow down at intersections and proceed with extreme caution.

Beware of farm machinery on roadways

U.S. Army Forces Command announced that the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, “Dagger Brigade,” will execute an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California.

“This is a critical training event for the Dagger Brigade and Fort Riley,” said Brigadier General Niave F. Knell, 1st Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General – Riley. “No-notice training exercises showcase our Army’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-credible forces anywhere they are needed.”

An EDRE is a no-notice, rapid deployment exercise designed to test a unit’s ability to alert, marshal, and deploy forces and equipment to an emergency disaster or for contingency operation. An EDRE tests the deployment readiness of active-component forces – in this case, Dagger Brigade.

The Dagger Brigade will prepare personnel and equipment for movement by air and surface transportation, conduct training and return to Fort Riley this summer. 

U.S. Army Forces Command announced that the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, “Dagger Brigade,” will execute an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California.“This is a critical training event for the Dagger Brigade and Fort Riley,” said Brigadier General Niave F. Knell, 1st Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General – Riley. “No-notice training exercises showcase our Army’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-credible forces anywhere they are needed.”An EDRE is a no-notice, rapid deployment exercise designed to test a unit’s ability to alert, marshal, and deploy forces and equipment to an emergency disaster or for contingency operation. An EDRE tests the deployment readiness of active-component forces – in this case, Dagger Brigade.The Dagger Brigade will prepare personnel and equipment for movement by air and surface transportation, conduct training and return to Fort Riley this summer.

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team will validate readiness at the U.S. Army National Training Center

As wheat harvest begins, farmers will have the opportunity to support Aging Well through the donation of grain. Aging Well is a non-profit organization that is raising funds to build a preferred senior living campus.

“Farmers work hard to produce generous harvests and want their donations to realize similar gains. In gifting grain, producers easily maximize their impact by transferring the grain directly to the beneficiary and excluding the crop sale from their income while still deducting the production costs, which can have very beneficial tax advantages to the producer,” stateD Duane Blythe, Aging Well Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. “The process is actually quite simple, the tax benefits are significant, and the financial support to Aging Well, Inc. is impactful.”

For a donor who is actively engaged in farming on a cash basis, there are significant tax savings that can be found through donating grain directly to Aging Well. The farmer designates a certain number of bushels of grain at the elevator and Aging Well gets the donation by selling the donated grain. You then get a tax deduction at a better rate than just a cash donation. Since many farmers take the standard deduction, no tax benefit is gained by making charitable gifts of cash. However, by directly donating grain to Aging Well, the cash basis farmer can exclude the sale of the grain from income, which can result in a triple tax savings. Another great benefit of donating grain is that Gifts of Grain can be donated from the current year or previous years’ harvests.

Aging Well at the Spring Valley Campus continues on their quest to raise $3.5 million which will be used to build a new senior living campus in Junction City. Blythe shared, “We have raised over $2.5 million of our fundraising goal, and we are grateful for those that have given.&nbsp;

Aging Well at the Spring Valley Campus will be a new senior living campus providing long term care and assisted living services in a small home, family style environment.

Accounts for grain donation are established at Geary Grain and Agri-Trail Coop. If anyone is interested in donating at a different elevator/coop, please contact Duane Blythe at (785) 466-1883. 

As wheat harvest begins, farmers will have the opportunity to support Aging Well through the donation of grain. Aging Well is a non-profit organization that is raising funds to build a preferred senior living campus.“Farmers work hard to produce generous harvests and want their donations to realize similar gains. In gifting grain, producers easily maximize their impact by transferring the grain directly to the beneficiary and excluding the crop sale from their income while still deducting the production costs, which can have very beneficial tax advantages to the producer,” stateD Duane Blythe, Aging Well Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. “The process is actually quite simple, the tax benefits are significant, and the financial support to Aging Well, Inc. is impactful.”For a donor who is actively engaged in farming on a cash basis, there are significant tax savings that can be found through donating grain directly to Aging Well. The farmer designates a certain number of bushels of grain at the elevator and Aging Well gets the donation by selling the donated grain. You then get a tax deduction at a better rate than just a cash donation. Since many farmers take the standard deduction, no tax benefit is gained by making charitable gifts of cash. However, by directly donating grain to Aging Well, the cash basis farmer can exclude the sale of the grain from income, which can result in a triple tax savings. Another great benefit of donating grain is that Gifts of Grain can be donated from the current year or previous years’ harvests.Aging Well at the Spring Valley Campus continues on their quest to raise $3.5 million which will be used to build a new senior living campus in Junction City. Blythe shared, “We have raised over $2.5 million of our fundraising goal, and we are grateful for those that have given.&nbsp;Aging Well at the Spring Valley Campus will be a new senior living campus providing long term care and assisted living services in a small home, family style environment.Accounts for grain donation are established at Geary Grain and Agri-Trail Coop. If anyone is interested in donating at a different elevator/coop, please contact Duane Blythe at (785) 466-1883.

Gift of Grain can support Aging Well

TOPEKA —On Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to hold tuition flat at state universities during the upcoming school year, something they were able to do because of the historic level of funding provided by the budget Governor Laura Kelly signed in May.

As part of her budget, Governor Kelly restored university funding to pre-pandemic levels to enable state universities to freeze tuition and knock down barriers to higher education.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The Regents are excited that students at state universities in Kansas will see no tuition increases next academic year,” said KBOR Chair Cheryl Harrison-Lee.

 “I’m thankful that Governor Kelly and the Legislature provided funding for flat tuition. Their partnership in this area, coupled with their support for increased need-based student financial aid, has helped us ensure affordability for Kansas families.”

This is the fourth year in a row that the Board has approved flat tuition for undergraduate resident students at the University of Kansas. Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University have had no undergraduate resident tuition increases in three of the past four years.

“I’m pleased that my call to freeze tuition at state universities has been taken up, especially as pandemic-induced inflation impacts the lives of Kansan students and their families,” Governor Kelly said. “Continuing the streak of low-to-no tuition growth under my Administration ensures our state can maintain its workforce pipeline and keep higher education degrees attainable.”&nbsp;

TOPEKA —On Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to hold tuition flat at state universities during the upcoming school year, something they were able to do because of the historic level of funding provided by the budget Governor Laura Kelly signed in May.As part of her budget, Governor Kelly restored university funding to pre-pandemic levels to enable state universities to freeze tuition and knock down barriers to higher education.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Regents are excited that students at state universities in Kansas will see no tuition increases next academic year,” said KBOR Chair Cheryl Harrison-Lee. “I’m thankful that Governor Kelly and the Legislature provided funding for flat tuition. Their partnership in this area, coupled with their support for increased need-based student financial aid, has helped us ensure affordability for Kansas families.”This is the fourth year in a row that the Board has approved flat tuition for undergraduate resident students at the University of Kansas. Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University have had no undergraduate resident tuition increases in three of the past four years.“I’m pleased that my call to freeze tuition at state universities has been taken up, especially as pandemic-induced inflation impacts the lives of Kansan students and their families,” Governor Kelly said. “Continuing the streak of low-to-no tuition growth under my Administration ensures our state can maintain its workforce pipeline and keep higher education degrees attainable.”&nbsp;

Students at Kan. 6 state universities will not see a tuition increase

Burke's Outlet Store, 437 East Chestnut Street in Junction City is a chain department store selling apparel, housewares, shoes and accessories. The grand opening and ribbon cutting were held Thursday.

Store spokesperson Patricia Hatley said that the outlet is owned by Bealls Inc. based in Florida. "We sell furniture, we sell clothing. Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ,Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and then on Sunday 10 to 8."

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 </figure>Burke's Outlet Store, 437 East Chestnut Street in Junction City is a chain department store selling apparel, housewares, shoes and accessories. The grand opening and ribbon cutting were held Thursday.Store spokesperson Patricia Hatley said that the outlet is owned by Bealls Inc. based in Florida. "We sell furniture, we sell clothing. Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ,Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and then on Sunday 10 to 8."

Burke's Outlet Store is open for business

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Dr. in Manhattan.

Just before 3:30p.m Wednesday, MH Development and a 52-year-old woman reported carpet, light fixtures, walls, a refrigerator, doors, cabinets, couch, mattress, glass tables, dresser, weight bench and more were damaged&nbsp; inside of an apartment, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $100,000.

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Dr. in Manhattan.Just before 3:30p.m Wednesday, MH Development and a 52-year-old woman reported carpet, light fixtures, walls, a refrigerator, doors, cabinets, couch, mattress, glass tables, dresser, weight bench and more were damaged&nbsp; inside of an apartment, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $100,000.

RCPD investigating $100,000 damage to apartment

GEARY COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;On Wednesday, June 15, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed search warrants at the Junction City Police Department (JCPD), and other police department facilities in Geary County, according to a media release from the agency.

The search warrants relate to an ongoing investigation into allegations made against certain personnel of the JCPD.&nbsp;

The KBI initiated this case on June 7. The involved JCPD personnel were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. The police department is cooperating fully with the investigation.

Currently, no arrest(s) have been made.&nbsp;

GEARY COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;On Wednesday, June 15, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed search warrants at the Junction City Police Department (JCPD), and other police department facilities in Geary County, according to a media release from the agency.The search warrants relate to an ongoing investigation into allegations made against certain personnel of the JCPD.&nbsp;The KBI initiated this case on June 7. The involved JCPD personnel were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. The police department is cooperating fully with the investigation.Currently, no arrest(s) have been made.&nbsp;

KBI executed search warrants at Junction City Police Dept.

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Including the cities of Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove,Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale,Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT 

Heat index values up to 108 expected in portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas from noon today to 8 PM this evening.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-AndersonIncluding the cities of Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove,Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale,Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and GarnettHEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT Heat index values up to 108 expected in portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas from noon today to 8 PM this evening.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Heat advisory will be in effect Thursday

Five first responder banners were recently put up in the downtown Junction City area.

Military Affairs Council Chair Nate Butler said recently you can still get one by notifying MAC. There is still time to put them up. The cost is $150.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The banners will be put up and then be given back to you when the time for this project is over in July. You can repeat the process using the same banner again next year for $25.

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 </figure>Five first responder banners were recently put up in the downtown Junction City area.Military Affairs Council Chair Nate Butler said recently you can still get one by notifying MAC. There is still time to put them up. The cost is $150.&nbsp;&nbsp;The banners will be put up and then be given back to you when the time for this project is over in July. You can repeat the process using the same banner again next year for $25.

First responder banners are put up downtown

There will be an official grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the new Burke's Outlet store this ( Wednesday ) morning at 9 a.m. The store is located at 437 East Chestnut Street.

Burke's is a chain department store selling apparel, housewares, shoes and accessories.

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 </figure>There will be an official grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the new Burke's Outlet store this ( Wednesday ) morning at 9 a.m. The store is located at 437 East Chestnut Street.Burke's is a chain department store selling apparel, housewares, shoes and accessories.

Grand opening for Burke's Outlet store is set for Wednesday

IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts has recognized Candlewood Suites Junction City team as a Spirit of True Hospital Award recipient for their 2021 accomplishments. Considered the most prestigious honor among IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts properties and colleagues, the program acknowledges hotels for exceptional performance among several key customer criteria, including cleanliness and overall customer service and satisfaction.

Candlewood Suites Junction City is one of nearly 400 winners selected among the organization's nearly 4,000 mainstream, upscale and luxury hotels across the Americas.

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 </figure>IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts has recognized Candlewood Suites Junction City team as a Spirit of True Hospital Award recipient for their 2021 accomplishments. Considered the most prestigious honor among IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts properties and colleagues, the program acknowledges hotels for exceptional performance among several key customer criteria, including cleanliness and overall customer service and satisfaction.Candlewood Suites Junction City is one of nearly 400 winners selected among the organization's nearly 4,000 mainstream, upscale and luxury hotels across the Americas.

Candlewood Suites in Junction City receives recognition

Chief Judge Benjamin Sexton, who serves in&nbsp; the 8th Judicial District that includes Geary, Dickinson, Morris and Marion counties, has been reappointed to the Kansas Sentencing Commission by the Kansas Supreme Court. 

Also reappointed were District Judge W. Lee Fowler of the 5th Judicial District, Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Hill and Spence Koehn, court services specialist in the Kansas judicial branch Office of Judicial Administration.

Chief Judge Benjamin Sexton, who serves in&nbsp; the 8th Judicial District that includes Geary, Dickinson, Morris and Marion counties, has been reappointed to the Kansas Sentencing Commission by the Kansas Supreme Court. Also reappointed were District Judge W. Lee Fowler of the 5th Judicial District, Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Hill and Spence Koehn, court services specialist in the Kansas judicial branch Office of Judicial Administration.

Supreme Court makes reappointments to Kansas Sentencing Commission

Repairs have been completed and water restored for the previous reported outage.

&nbsp;ATTENTION GEARY COUNTY RURAL WATER DIST 4 &amp; CITY OF MILFORD

Contractors started early and damaged a line at US 77 &amp; Rush Creek. Service will be out to Cedar Estates, Farnum Area and City of Milford. Service will return as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UPDATE:Repairs have been completed and water restored for the previous reported outage.&nbsp;ATTENTION GEARY COUNTY RURAL WATER DIST 4 &amp; CITY OF MILFORD Contractors started early and damaged a line at US 77 &amp; Rush Creek. Service will be out to Cedar Estates, Farnum Area and City of Milford. Service will return as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Water service is restored for RWD 4 and Milford

Geary County Public Works has announced that the Geary County Transfer Station will be open for business on Monday, June 20 but the tree and brush disposal site at the landfill will be closed. The landfill will resume normal business hours starting Tuesday.

Geary County Public Works has announced that the Geary County Transfer Station will be open for business on Monday, June 20 but the tree and brush disposal site at the landfill will be closed. The landfill will resume normal business hours starting Tuesday.Monday is the Juneteenth holiday.

County Public Works announces plans for tree and brush disposal site

JC Breakfast Optimist Club members received information Wednesday about the Exceptional Family Member Program at Fort Riley. Spokesperson Laurie McCauley said that the program is designed to assist active duty and full-time National Guard service members under Title 10, U.S. Code, with family members with special needs through selective assignment and reassignment.&nbsp;

Any family member listed on the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is eligible for assistance if there is a condition which limits that person's ability to&nbsp; function daily and / or requires ongoing counseling, training, education, therapy, treatment or care that requires a specialist even once a year.

One of the upcoming events sponsored by EFMP will be the annual Special Needs Rodeo where children will be Cowboying It Up on July 16&nbsp; from 10 a.m. until noon at the Junction City Rodeo Arena, 1107 Spring Valley Road. Children will ride a lead horse, learn to rope, experience a rocking bull ride and enjoy other activities.

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club provides t-shirts for each of the children who attend and participate.

JC Breakfast Optimist Club members received information Wednesday about the Exceptional Family Member Program at Fort Riley. Spokesperson Laurie McCauley said that the program is designed to assist active duty and full-time National Guard service members under Title 10, U.S. Code, with family members with special needs through selective assignment and reassignment.&nbsp;Any family member listed on the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is eligible for assistance if there is a condition which limits that person's ability to&nbsp; function daily and / or requires ongoing counseling, training, education, therapy, treatment or care that requires a specialist even once a year.One of the upcoming events sponsored by EFMP will be the annual Special Needs Rodeo where children will be Cowboying It Up on July 16&nbsp; from 10 a.m. until noon at the Junction City Rodeo Arena, 1107 Spring Valley Road. Children will ride a lead horse, learn to rope, experience a rocking bull ride and enjoy other activities.The JC Breakfast Optimist Club provides t-shirts for each of the children who attend and participate.

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