Information Courtesy NWS Severe thunderstorm watch outline update from NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 9:45 p.m. May 3, 2024

Severe thunderstorm watch 182 is in effect until 4:00 a.m. CDT

Kansas counties included are Barton, Chase, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln, Marion, Marshall, McPherson, Morris, Nemaha, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Reno, Republic, Rice, Riley, Russell, Saline, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wabaunsee, Washington.

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 </figure>Information Courtesy NWS Severe thunderstorm watch outline update from NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 9:45 p.m. May 3, 2024Severe thunderstorm watch 182 is in effect until 4:00 a.m. CDTKansas counties included are Barton, Chase, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln, Marion, Marshall, McPherson, Morris, Nemaha, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Reno, Republic, Rice, Riley, Russell, Saline, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wabaunsee, Washington.

NWS-Wichita — severe thunderstorm watch issued for our area

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina Post

For most, imagining the behind-the-scenes of a television station or movie set is easy — bright, sweltering lights alongside teleprompters, glossed-up talent and boom mics hovering close by.

Behind-the-scenes at a radio station may be a little trickier to imagine, but for Shane McClintock, the view in the booth is the behind-the-scenes he's dreamed of since childhood.

"All the other kids would be outside playing, and if a radio was on, all I did was listen to it," McClintock said. "I would have just rather have stayed inside and acted like I was on the radio... I would read the newspaper for commercials and play music."

Today, McClintock programs and hosts 99KG, or in its official call letters, KSKG, which, in the most recent update on the <a href="https://tlr.nielsen.com/tlr/public/ratingsDisplay.do?method=loadRatingsForMarket">Nielsen Topline Ratings</a>, his station topped the charts for the tenth year in a row.

McClintock said that the official publication of those ratings stated that KSKG, or 99KG, hosts the "largest share to date" since the company began surveying the Salina, Manhattan market in 2007. Nielsen Topline Ratings published that information in January this year.

99KG Number One for New Country eventually became McClintock's stage for programming an engaging music lineup and high-quality commercials alongside bringing in the Bobby Bones Show.

The Bobby Bones Show is a well-known radio program featuring topics on popular country music and artists.&nbsp;

"It was an art that I felt comfortable in. I wasn't comfortable when I was younger in sports, but it [radio] was something that I was comfortable with and felt confident that I could do it," McClintock said.&nbsp;

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McClintock's history with 99KG stretches back to his childhood. Growing up in Salina, 99KG was the station he often listened to and dreamed of sitting in its booth for programming someday.

Before the station topped the charts, 99KG's history goes back to the 1990s. 99KG initially played several genres of music before switching to a Top 40 Country Music Hits station in 1996.

However, 99KG's success started in 2013, after McClintock took over programming the station and became its host.

When McClintock arrived, only a small population of people in the north-central region listened to 99KG, while today, it's the number one station in the area.

"There's a lot of music, mornings, marketing... there's a lot&nbsp;of things&nbsp;that go into building winning radio stations," McClintock said.&nbsp;"It's not just&nbsp;flip&nbsp;it on and&nbsp;hope and pray."

One aspect McClintock focuses on is promotions that directly impact the community — local events, contests for trips across the United States and more.

McClintock uses community events like Dad for a Day and McClintock's ToyAThon to better connect with local Salinans and central Kansans.

Jerry Hinrikus, the general manager for the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina, said these fundraisers and contests keep a radio station focused on its community.

"Getting involved in the community and having fundraising events, Summer Splash and different things local families and kids can attend," Hinrikus said. "That's where local radio wins."

McClintock saw 99KG's potential when he first discovered it as a child and set his sights on crafting a radio station that his community would love.

"It's the radio station I grew up listening to," McClintock said. "I knew the market without a doubt, and I'm 100% confident in what was missing in this market and radio."

Growing up, McClintock said he didn't have many opportunities to visit Salina's Monster Truck shows, see concerts on the Tony's Pizza Events Center stage or vacation to other states, so one thing he enjoys doing as a radio host is producing various contests that give local kids and families that opportunity.

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Another large promotion by 99KG is the Dad for a Day event, where children who lack a steady father figure will join McClintock and a few other staff to visit the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium and the Royals Kauffman Stadium.

In the fall of 2023, McClintock programmed a contest for a trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, which covered the entire cost of travel for the winning family.

"To think that I can give away a trip to someone, the idea of&nbsp;giving someone an opportunity&nbsp;to win a trip to New York City to take their kids to something that they may or may not be able to afford is the reason why I've put together promotions with the radio station that I have," McClintock said.&nbsp;

To hear more from McClintock and hit country songs, tune in to 99KG on 99.9 FM radio <a href="https://99kg.live/#//">or online</a>.

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Lead Reporter - Salina PostFor most, imagining the behind-the-scenes of a television station or movie set is easy — bright, sweltering lights alongside teleprompters, glossed-up talent and boom mics hovering close by.Behind-the-scenes at a radio station may be a little trickier to imagine, but for Shane McClintock, the view in the booth is the behind-the-scenes he's dreamed of since childhood."All the other kids would be outside playing, and if a radio was on, all I did was listen to it," McClintock said. "I would have just rather have stayed inside and acted like I was on the radio... I would read the newspaper for commercials and play music."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714766606279.jpeg" alt="The 99KG-branded microphone in the 99KG Number One for New Country radio station booth at the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 </figure>Today, McClintock programs and hosts 99KG, or in its official call letters, KSKG, which, in the most recent update on the <a href="https://tlr.nielsen.com/tlr/public/ratingsDisplay.do?method=loadRatingsForMarket">Nielsen Topline Ratings</a>, his station topped the charts for the tenth year in a row.McClintock said that the official publication of those ratings stated that KSKG, or 99KG, hosts the "largest share to date" since the company began surveying the Salina, Manhattan market in 2007. Nielsen Topline Ratings published that information in January this year.<h2>Chasing dreams in the booth</h2>99KG Number One for New Country eventually became McClintock's stage for programming an engaging music lineup and high-quality commercials alongside bringing in the Bobby Bones Show.The Bobby Bones Show is a well-known radio program featuring topics on popular country music and artists.&nbsp;"It was an art that I felt comfortable in. I wasn't comfortable when I was younger in sports, but it [radio] was something that I was comfortable with and felt confident that I could do it," McClintock said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714766674179.jpeg" alt="99KG programmer and radio host Shane McClintock works on the show at his booth in the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 </figure>READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/468bc8ee-a938-49e5-aa9d-286e2f02e11d">AJ Honey Farms — leading local beekeepers toward success</a>McClintock's history with 99KG stretches back to his childhood. Growing up in Salina, 99KG was the station he often listened to and dreamed of sitting in its booth for programming someday.Before the station topped the charts, 99KG's history goes back to the 1990s. 99KG initially played several genres of music before switching to a Top 40 Country Music Hits station in 1996.However, 99KG's success started in 2013, after McClintock took over programming the station and became its host.When McClintock arrived, only a small population of people in the north-central region listened to 99KG, while today, it's the number one station in the area."There's a lot of music, mornings, marketing... there's a lot&nbsp;of things&nbsp;that go into building winning radio stations," McClintock said.&nbsp;"It's not just&nbsp;flip&nbsp;it on and&nbsp;hope and pray."<h2>Focusing on community</h2>One aspect McClintock focuses on is promotions that directly impact the community — local events, contests for trips across the United States and more.McClintock uses community events like Dad for a Day and McClintock's ToyAThon to better connect with local Salinans and central Kansans.Jerry Hinrikus, the general manager for the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina, said these fundraisers and contests keep a radio station focused on its community.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714766898992.jpeg" alt="99KG host and programmer Shane McClintock works on the station in his studio at the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 </figure>"Getting involved in the community and having fundraising events, Summer Splash and different things local families and kids can attend," Hinrikus said. "That's where local radio wins."McClintock saw 99KG's potential when he first discovered it as a child and set his sights on crafting a radio station that his community would love."It's the radio station I grew up listening to," McClintock said. "I knew the market without a doubt, and I'm 100% confident in what was missing in this market and radio."Growing up, McClintock said he didn't have many opportunities to visit Salina's Monster Truck shows, see concerts on the Tony's Pizza Events Center stage or vacation to other states, so one thing he enjoys doing as a radio host is producing various contests that give local kids and families that opportunity.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714767008778.jpeg" alt="The 99KG Number One for New Country booth is at the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The 99KG Number One for New Country booth is at the Eagle Communications Media Center in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>LISTEN: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2a3112e7-837c-4f7e-a311-df8dc6cf0aba">🎙King in the Community: K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey</a>Another large promotion by 99KG is the Dad for a Day event, where children who lack a steady father figure will join McClintock and a few other staff to visit the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium and the Royals Kauffman Stadium.In the fall of 2023, McClintock programmed a contest for a trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, which covered the entire cost of travel for the winning family."To think that I can give away a trip to someone, the idea of&nbsp;giving someone an opportunity&nbsp;to win a trip to New York City to take their kids to something that they may or may not be able to afford is the reason why I've put together promotions with the radio station that I have," McClintock said.&nbsp;To hear more from McClintock and hit country songs, tune in to 99KG on 99.9 FM radio <a href="https://99kg.live/#//">or online</a>.

99KG's path to the top — community, content and consistency

Join 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave Foor and Nate King this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.910kina.com/">910AM 107.5 FM.</a>

Hear highlights about community events, public affairs, and all things happening in Salina. Their approach is friendly, informative, and entertaining. To listen to past 910KINA Saturday Morning Shows head on over to the KINA podcast homepage&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KINA&amp;embedOpened=true&amp;embedOpenedApp=song&amp;embedOpenedSong=910683and6831076845683KINA&amp;embedOpenedArtist=&amp;embedOpenedAlbum=">here.</a>&nbsp;

9:05-9:30 a.m. Jason Graves, horticulturist with K-State Research Extension Central District to talk about spring planting, summer lawn care and the upcoming 2024 Garden Tour set to take place on June 8.

9:30-10 a.m.&nbsp;Lisa McDowell, marketing consultant for Eagle Communications talks about the upcoming Women's Fair scheduled to take place on May 9 at Tony's Pizza Event Center.&nbsp;

10:00-10:30 a.m. Leslie Bishop, executive director for Salina Downtown Inc. will call into the studio to give a first hand look at 2024 SculptureTour Salina unwrap event taking place in Downtown Salina.&nbsp;

10:30-11:00 Dean Atteburry, Project Salina board member gives information on how community members can give back and help non-profits with empty food shelves.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTJoin 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave Foor and Nate King this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.910kina.com/">910AM 107.5 FM.</a>Hear highlights about community events, public affairs, and all things happening in Salina. Their approach is friendly, informative, and entertaining. To listen to past 910KINA Saturday Morning Shows head on over to the KINA podcast homepage&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KINA&amp;embedOpened=true&amp;embedOpenedApp=song&amp;embedOpenedSong=910683and6831076845683KINA&amp;embedOpenedArtist=&amp;embedOpenedAlbum=">here.</a>&nbsp;9:05-9:30 a.m. Jason Graves, horticulturist with K-State Research Extension Central District to talk about spring planting, summer lawn care and the upcoming 2024 Garden Tour set to take place on June 8.9:30-10 a.m.&nbsp;Lisa McDowell, marketing consultant for Eagle Communications talks about the upcoming Women's Fair scheduled to take place on May 9 at Tony's Pizza Event Center.&nbsp;10:00-10:30 a.m. Leslie Bishop, executive director for Salina Downtown Inc. will call into the studio to give a first hand look at 2024 SculptureTour Salina unwrap event taking place in Downtown Salina.&nbsp;10:30-11:00 Dean Atteburry, Project Salina board member gives information on how community members can give back and help non-profits with empty food shelves.&nbsp;

910 KINA Saturday Morning Show lineup

Salina Family Healthcare Center will receive a $10 million boost from the state as they embark on a capital campaign aimed at building a new family medical clinic on South Ohio Street. 

Senator J.R. Claeys, Republican of Salina, secured the funds in the state budget to support the new $60 million facility. 

Claeys also carried the veto override of additional ongoing state funding for the medical residency programs in Salina and Wichita and the veto override of the $2.2 Million medical scholarship program. Both were successful and will become law.

“Salina is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to keeping doctors and dentists in Kansas,” said Claeys. “This facility will train the doctors who primarily serve rural areas of our state."

The Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program at Salina Family Healthcare Center will add capacity to train more doctors, pharmacists and dentists for rural Kansas. The current facility in the former YWCA on Prescott is constrained by space, which is causing medical students to look out of state for residency opportunities.

“The state has been focused on the medical school end of the problem for so long and we have been successful creating a new osteopathic medical school in Wichita, producing more medical students,” said Claeys. “Far too many of those students are leaving our state for residency programs, and that's where they end up staying for job opportunities. We need to add capacity in our residency programs to keep doctors here in Kansas.”

Over 80% of the graduates of the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program are practicing in rural Kansas. Almost all have stayed in the state. 

Claeys serves as vice chairman of the powerful Senate Ways &amp; Means budget writing committee.

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 </figure>SubmittedSalina Family Healthcare Center will receive a $10 million boost from the state as they embark on a capital campaign aimed at building a new family medical clinic on South Ohio Street. Senator J.R. Claeys, Republican of Salina, secured the funds in the state budget to support the new $60 million facility. Claeys also carried the veto override of additional ongoing state funding for the medical residency programs in Salina and Wichita and the veto override of the $2.2 Million medical scholarship program. Both were successful and will become law.“Salina is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to keeping doctors and dentists in Kansas,” said Claeys. “This facility will train the doctors who primarily serve rural areas of our state."The Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program at Salina Family Healthcare Center will add capacity to train more doctors, pharmacists and dentists for rural Kansas. The current facility in the former YWCA on Prescott is constrained by space, which is causing medical students to look out of state for residency opportunities.“The state has been focused on the medical school end of the problem for so long and we have been successful creating a new osteopathic medical school in Wichita, producing more medical students,” said Claeys. “Far too many of those students are leaving our state for residency programs, and that's where they end up staying for job opportunities. We need to add capacity in our residency programs to keep doctors here in Kansas.”Over 80% of the graduates of the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program are practicing in rural Kansas. Almost all have stayed in the state. Claeys serves as vice chairman of the powerful Senate Ways &amp; Means budget writing committee.

State Sen. Claeys secures $10 million for new Salina healthcare facility

Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/">Smoky Hill Museum</a>. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays."&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I have a genuine interest in the education of our young people," said Irene Carlson, the first woman president of Brown Mackie School and one of the first Kansans to serve on the&nbsp; State Board of Education of Kansas.&nbsp;

Throughout the 20th century, male professors outnumbered women at the college level. Nevertheless, the number of women students and professors increased steadily. However, white men chiefly held leadership roles such as provost, vice president and president.&nbsp;

Women in academia faced many challenges. Negative views about assertive women forced them to conform to meek stereotypes. An attitude that women were inadequate also permeated universities. 

Even with societal changes such as the equal rights movement, the Civil Rights Act and Title IX, opportunities for women remained limited. In the late 1960s and 1970s, it was nationally newsworthy if a woman rose to a position of power.

Irene J. Carlson preferred a career outside the home. Carlson proudly identified as a 'liberated woman' accustomed to navigating a 'man's world.'&nbsp;This&nbsp;began in the 1930s at the University of Kansas Business School, where she was one of the few female students in the field.&nbsp;

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In 1938, the KU Business School director recommended Carlson to A.B. Mackie, President of Brown Mackie School of Business. Mackie hired Carlson as a secretary. For decades, she actively weighed in on the strategic development of curriculum and the recruitment of students.&nbsp;

After years of dedication, Carlson reached the noteworthy position of college president in 1964.&nbsp;A&nbsp;role seldom occupied by women during that era.&nbsp;This breakthrough paved the way for other women.

Beyond the college doors, Carlson remained steadfastly dedicated to her community. She eagerly sought ways to serve. Despite facing obstacles,&nbsp;she&nbsp;spent 12 years on USD 305's Board of Education&nbsp;starting&nbsp;in the 1950s. 

She played a pivotal role in&nbsp;the establishment of&nbsp;Salina Central High School, South Junior High School, several elementary schools and a&nbsp;special&nbsp;education center.&nbsp;

Although offered the&nbsp;presidency of the board, she declined.&nbsp;Carlson bowed to societal norms that frowned upon women in leadership roles.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;Carlson's voice was never silenced. She paved her&nbsp;own&nbsp;way into the local Men's Coffee Club, which met weekly at Neely's Café, where&nbsp;local issues were solved.

In 1969, Carlson ran for the Kansas State Board of Education. At the time, this board oversaw business schools, junior colleges and vocational schools, and secondary and elementary education. Carlson was non-partisan and backed by students, alums and their families statewide. She won by an overwhelming vote, representing 19 counties.

Under Carlson's leadership,&nbsp;around 22,000 students received a quality education. 

In the 1970s, President Carlson brought a significant course change to Brown Mackie College. She phased out a gender-focused curriculum and implemented the Irene Carlson Finishing Course.

Before this, women were encouraged to enroll in the Nancy Taylor Finishing School. These classes focused on manners and etiquette. Men, on the other hand, took the Mr. Executive Management Course. The new course covered business management practices for both men and women.

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Find out more about Carlson's story and the legacies of other remarkable Salina women at the Smoky Hill Museum's newest exhibit titled,&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e1b0971b-8be5-4964-89a2-426f265584aa" target="_blank">"Step up to the Task"</a>&nbsp;running from April 12 - Oct. 5

All exhibits at the Smoky Hill Museum are free to the public.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/">Smoky Hill Museum</a>. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>"I have a genuine interest in the education of our young people," said Irene Carlson, the first woman president of Brown Mackie School and one of the first Kansans to serve on the&nbsp; State Board of Education of Kansas.&nbsp;<h2>Women in Academia</h2>Throughout the 20th century, male professors outnumbered women at the college level. Nevertheless, the number of women students and professors increased steadily. However, white men chiefly held leadership roles such as provost, vice president and president.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714768332145.jpeg" alt="Irene Nelson Carlson" />
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 </figure>Women in academia faced many challenges. Negative views about assertive women forced them to conform to meek stereotypes. An attitude that women were inadequate also permeated universities. Even with societal changes such as the equal rights movement, the Civil Rights Act and Title IX, opportunities for women remained limited. In the late 1960s and 1970s, it was nationally newsworthy if a woman rose to a position of power.<h2>In Command</h2>Irene J. Carlson preferred a career outside the home. Carlson proudly identified as a 'liberated woman' accustomed to navigating a 'man's world.'&nbsp;This&nbsp;began in the 1930s at the University of Kansas Business School, where she was one of the few female students in the field.&nbsp;READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9d726f9a-c065-4baf-ae6a-e3261df3f20a">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Cora Walker Shelton - Vol. 39</a>In 1938, the KU Business School director recommended Carlson to A.B. Mackie, President of Brown Mackie School of Business. Mackie hired Carlson as a secretary. For decades, she actively weighed in on the strategic development of curriculum and the recruitment of students.&nbsp;After years of dedication, Carlson reached the noteworthy position of college president in 1964.&nbsp;A&nbsp;role seldom occupied by women during that era.&nbsp;This breakthrough paved the way for other women.<h2>Civic&nbsp;Minded&nbsp;</h2>Beyond the college doors, Carlson remained steadfastly dedicated to her community. She eagerly sought ways to serve. Despite facing obstacles,&nbsp;she&nbsp;spent 12 years on USD 305's Board of Education&nbsp;starting&nbsp;in the 1950s. She played a pivotal role in&nbsp;the establishment of&nbsp;Salina Central High School, South Junior High School, several elementary schools and a&nbsp;special&nbsp;education center.&nbsp;Although offered the&nbsp;presidency of the board, she declined.&nbsp;Carlson bowed to societal norms that frowned upon women in leadership roles.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;Carlson's voice was never silenced. She paved her&nbsp;own&nbsp;way into the local Men's Coffee Club, which met weekly at Neely's Café, where&nbsp;local issues were solved.In 1969, Carlson ran for the Kansas State Board of Education. At the time, this board oversaw business schools, junior colleges and vocational schools, and secondary and elementary education. Carlson was non-partisan and backed by students, alums and their families statewide. She won by an overwhelming vote, representing 19 counties.<h2>Equal Offerings&nbsp;</h2>Under Carlson's leadership,&nbsp;around 22,000 students received a quality education. In the 1970s, President Carlson brought a significant course change to Brown Mackie College. She phased out a gender-focused curriculum and implemented the Irene Carlson Finishing Course.Before this, women were encouraged to enroll in the Nancy Taylor Finishing School. These classes focused on manners and etiquette. Men, on the other hand, took the Mr. Executive Management Course. The new course covered business management practices for both men and women.LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a4ae1628-a59c-4277-9c43-642e9d31c303">🎙King in the Community: Susan Hawksworth, Smoky Hill Museum director</a>Find out more about Carlson's story and the legacies of other remarkable Salina women at the Smoky Hill Museum's newest exhibit titled,&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e1b0971b-8be5-4964-89a2-426f265584aa" target="_blank">"Step up to the Task"</a>&nbsp;running from April 12 - Oct. 5All exhibits at the Smoky Hill Museum are free to the public.&nbsp;

📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Irene Nelson Carlson - Vol. 40

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement after the Chairwoman, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), released the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/chairwoman-stabenow-unveils-the-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act" target="_blank">Democrats' Farm Bill framework</a>&nbsp;unexpectedly without Republicans input.

“Putting pen to paper on the Farm Bill is long overdue and is welcomed by our farmers and ranchers as the next step in negotiations. As you might expect, the proposal, in its current form, largely reflects the Democrat priorities of more spending in the nutrition title and the addition of many new climate change provisions. Unfortunately, it doesn't put the ‘Farm’ back in the Farm Bill and falls short on the crop insurance and commodity reference price needs of the farmer,"&nbsp;Senator Marshall said.&nbsp;

"We generally support nutrition programs, but they have grown from $60B a year under the last Farm Bill to a staggering $180B yearly, with minimal accountability. On the other hand, while farmers have seen exploding input costs, high-interest rates, and a record drop in farm income, it appears my colleagues across the aisle still did not include a modest $400M a year request to help the farmer."

"We are more than willing to negotiate, but we need a partner that wants to focus on the full-time farm family and comes to the table to discuss our shared priorities,"&nbsp;Marshall said.&nbsp;"Beyond these issues, there remains overly prescriptive conservation policies that will block many producers from using successful programs like EQIP. We've got work to do, and I have confidence we can succeed, but I want a bill that will best support producers for the next five years.”

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 </figure>SubmittedU.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement after the Chairwoman, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), released the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/chairwoman-stabenow-unveils-the-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act" target="_blank">Democrats' Farm Bill framework</a>&nbsp;unexpectedly without Republicans input.“Putting pen to paper on the Farm Bill is long overdue and is welcomed by our farmers and ranchers as the next step in negotiations. As you might expect, the proposal, in its current form, largely reflects the Democrat priorities of more spending in the nutrition title and the addition of many new climate change provisions. Unfortunately, it doesn't put the ‘Farm’ back in the Farm Bill and falls short on the crop insurance and commodity reference price needs of the farmer,"&nbsp;Senator Marshall said.&nbsp;"We generally support nutrition programs, but they have grown from $60B a year under the last Farm Bill to a staggering $180B yearly, with minimal accountability. On the other hand, while farmers have seen exploding input costs, high-interest rates, and a record drop in farm income, it appears my colleagues across the aisle still did not include a modest $400M a year request to help the farmer.""We are more than willing to negotiate, but we need a partner that wants to focus on the full-time farm family and comes to the table to discuss our shared priorities,"&nbsp;Marshall said.&nbsp;"Beyond these issues, there remains overly prescriptive conservation policies that will block many producers from using successful programs like EQIP. We've got work to do, and I have confidence we can succeed, but I want a bill that will best support producers for the next five years.”

Senator Roger Marshall's statement on Senate Democrats Farm Bill framework

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter

Hello and happy Friday everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Following a stellar 2023-24 season, Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has been named the recipient of the 2024 KBCA Women’s Basketball Four-Year College Coach of the Year Award. This is the second time Mittie has earned the honor, collecting the distinction in 2017.

His Cats concluded the 2023-24 season with 26 wins, the most since the 02-03 season, and an 18th NCAA Tournament appearance advancing a round in the tournament for the 13th time. The NCAA Tournament appearance for Mittie was the 23rd postseason trip for one of his programs, including 8 in 10 seasons at K-State.

Thursday also saw the start of this year’s KCAC baseball tournament, and it was a good start for the regular season champs, as Kansas Wesleyan rattled off four unanswered runs to defeat Evangel 5-1.

The Valor kept things close, evening the score at 1-1 in the sixth, but a Kendall Foster double, a Jarrett Gable Triple and a Cruz Oxford double allowed the Yotes to pull ahead and ultimately take the win after a busy seventh.

And finally speaking of baseball the Southeast of Saline Trojans were back in action last night, and completed a two-game sweep of Russell, winning 7-1 and 6-5.

The Trojans conclude their regular season 13-9 overall and 6-4 in league play, finishing in a tie with Beloit for second in the NCAA

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out <a href="https://twitter.com/SPostSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Salina Post </a>and stay tuned to <a href="http://910kina.com">910 KINA</a>.

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910 KINA Sports Headlines — May 3

Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 52. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north-northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Saturday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Sunday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East-southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday Night A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Monday Showers are likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. Breezy. The chance of precipitation is 80%. &nbsp;

The National Weather Service advises of potential severe weather on Monday, May 6, with indications of a higher-end outbreak in the region.&nbsp;

Monitoring signals suggest a medium to high potential for tornado outbreaks; however, confidence levels await consistent signal validation. Refer to the graphic for current confidence levels.

Stay Informed: Continuously monitor local weather updates and alerts Ensure your emergency kits are updated, and familiarize yourself with your community's evacuation routes and emergency shelters Property Protection: Secure outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by high winds, and consider protective measures against hail.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">To view Salina Post's LIVE weather radar, click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 52. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north-northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Saturday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Sunday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East-southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday Night A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Monday Showers are likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. Breezy. The chance of precipitation is 80%. &nbsp;The National Weather Service advises of potential severe weather on Monday, May 6, with indications of a higher-end outbreak in the region.&nbsp;Monitoring signals suggest a medium to high potential for tornado outbreaks; however, confidence levels await consistent signal validation. Refer to the graphic for current confidence levels.Stay updated for further details.<h2>Are you READY?</h2>Stay Informed: Continuously monitor local weather updates and alerts Ensure your emergency kits are updated, and familiarize yourself with your community's evacuation routes and emergency shelters Property Protection: Secure outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by high winds, and consider protective measures against hail.<figure>
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NWS-Wichita four day weather forecast, severe storms predicted

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled two public hearings in June to give Kansas Gas Service customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request, ask questions and to make comments before the Commission.

On March 1, 2024, Kansas Gas Service filed an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission requesting a net rate increase in base rates of $58.1 million. The requested increase would affect the portions of a customer’s bill that relate to the delivery of natural gas by KGS, including the fixed monthly service charge and delivery charge. 

If approved, the average monthly residential bill will increase by approximately $6.71 (10.41%) for customers who use less natural gas (73 Mcf or less per year) and $9.48 (8.25%) for those that use more natural gas (more than 73 Mcf per year).

Kansas Gas Service provides natural gas service to approximately 648,000 homes and businesses in 360 communities in Kansas.

Public hearings will be held in Topeka and Wichita. See below for details:

Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. Washburn Institute of Technology Main Conference Center, Building A 5724 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KS

Monday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5014 E 29th&nbsp;St. North, Wichita, KS

For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option through Zoom is available to allow remote participants to comment. Those choosing to join through Zoom must register on the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YveW91ci1vcGluaW9uLW1hdHRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUxOS43NzAwMjM3MSJ9.NnFBN0zuPnvvLn2t5ZvcyJLkvXgc1TOz5SFF466KMig%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F201550911964-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CNSGYzPVfmxoL8ddP4LMRl43ht6Q9_AJeUVSwQ9UvOxQeSAExumwxQIXnEz0mSm8cCcPLzh_L3lUkGdA8rDtfCrDtXSLffHStsPw66B9M&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC’s website</a>&nbsp; by noon the day before the hearing. The hearings will be broadcast live on the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2NoYW5uZWwvVUMtdVRjdWNsMG95SEpyLV9pT2hldXV3L2ZlYXR1cmVkP2FwcD1kZXNrdG9wJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MTkuNzcwMDIzNzEifQ.A-WE-R0rzIGRZ_EeAnldhxpcEV2cPe8nKSxaKNROPcM%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F201550911964-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2C2zlALCJmPYs7zBU2AyrhRw6KFsVwWf1_33TLSgYT2r6f6fWaTUi61uMsYPMNbSDQzL4VbGSOnlojITugBvkua-cHg2O5jLSlHSSwVzCY9QFGmatvnLStMTc%2C&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC’s YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;for viewing only with no registration required.

The Commission will also accept written comments regarding the rate increase request through 5 p.m., August 5, 2024, on its&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjIuNTk3NTM3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YveW91ci1vcGluaW9uLW1hdHRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.iEXK5UaHUKlqMjh9ZTJOnZ8T6HmpyWXVP42Tx4JHhPY%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F133428733359-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CR2sOADN92BvAltuk2ooKI2_XcZkuT3X5QjwOJ5F1JLGOfLdDYq0QfjiqsTE3hziEPUdHjtDwckb4LQop-cEjfhET2KYYOqkyZPIGZFhuakxqy_ZMlA%2C%2C&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">website</a>, by mail to the Commission’s Office at 1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604-4027 or by calling the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.

The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before October 25, 2024.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled two public hearings in June to give Kansas Gas Service customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request, ask questions and to make comments before the Commission.On March 1, 2024, Kansas Gas Service filed an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission requesting a net rate increase in base rates of $58.1 million. The requested increase would affect the portions of a customer’s bill that relate to the delivery of natural gas by KGS, including the fixed monthly service charge and delivery charge. If approved, the average monthly residential bill will increase by approximately $6.71 (10.41%) for customers who use less natural gas (73 Mcf or less per year) and $9.48 (8.25%) for those that use more natural gas (more than 73 Mcf per year).Kansas Gas Service provides natural gas service to approximately 648,000 homes and businesses in 360 communities in Kansas.Public hearings will be held in Topeka and Wichita. See below for details:Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. Washburn Institute of Technology Main Conference Center, Building A 5724 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KSMonday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5014 E 29th&nbsp;St. North, Wichita, KSFor those unable to attend in person, a virtual option through Zoom is available to allow remote participants to comment. Those choosing to join through Zoom must register on the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YveW91ci1vcGluaW9uLW1hdHRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUxOS43NzAwMjM3MSJ9.NnFBN0zuPnvvLn2t5ZvcyJLkvXgc1TOz5SFF466KMig%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F201550911964-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CNSGYzPVfmxoL8ddP4LMRl43ht6Q9_AJeUVSwQ9UvOxQeSAExumwxQIXnEz0mSm8cCcPLzh_L3lUkGdA8rDtfCrDtXSLffHStsPw66B9M&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC’s website</a>&nbsp; by noon the day before the hearing. The hearings will be broadcast live on the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2NoYW5uZWwvVUMtdVRjdWNsMG95SEpyLV9pT2hldXV3L2ZlYXR1cmVkP2FwcD1kZXNrdG9wJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MTkuNzcwMDIzNzEifQ.A-WE-R0rzIGRZ_EeAnldhxpcEV2cPe8nKSxaKNROPcM%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F201550911964-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2C2zlALCJmPYs7zBU2AyrhRw6KFsVwWf1_33TLSgYT2r6f6fWaTUi61uMsYPMNbSDQzL4VbGSOnlojITugBvkua-cHg2O5jLSlHSSwVzCY9QFGmatvnLStMTc%2C&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC’s YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;for viewing only with no registration required.The Commission will also accept written comments regarding the rate increase request through 5 p.m., August 5, 2024, on its&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjIuNTk3NTM3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YveW91ci1vcGluaW9uLW1hdHRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.iEXK5UaHUKlqMjh9ZTJOnZ8T6HmpyWXVP42Tx4JHhPY%2Fs%2F1510798978%2Fbr%2F133428733359-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CR2sOADN92BvAltuk2ooKI2_XcZkuT3X5QjwOJ5F1JLGOfLdDYq0QfjiqsTE3hziEPUdHjtDwckb4LQop-cEjfhET2KYYOqkyZPIGZFhuakxqy_ZMlA%2C%2C&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">website</a>, by mail to the Commission’s Office at 1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604-4027 or by calling the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before October 25, 2024.

KCC schedules June public hearings on Kansas Gas Service rate increase application

<a target="_blank" href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina's</a>&nbsp;student-led chapter of Pilots For Kids, an international nonprofit organization, brought joy and gifts to hospitalized youth in Wichita.

The students recently traveled to Wesley Medical Center to visit more than 40 hospitalized children, ranging from infants to teenagers. They brought gift bags that included toys and&nbsp;special&nbsp;K-State Salina pilot shirts for the kids.

The K-State Salina Pilots For Kids chapter collected more than $2,000 in donations to provide gifts to the children in this project.

LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2a3112e7-837c-4f7e-a311-df8dc6cf0aba">🎙King in the Community: K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey</a>

"Whenever you begin to use your passion in the service of other people, then it becomes a purpose," said Jack Byrne, senior in professional pilot,&nbsp;Wichita, and lead organizer of the effort. "This is a&nbsp;really&nbsp;incredible way for our students&nbsp;to not just develop&nbsp;the academic skills of becoming a pilot, which is what&nbsp;a lot&nbsp;of them are here for, but to go outside into the community and use that passion for the good of others."

K-State Salina's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/housing/learning-community/">Professional Pilot Living Learning Community</a>,&nbsp;which consists of 25 students in the professional pilot program, have all become members of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.pilotsforkids.org/">Pilots For Kids</a>&nbsp;to help bring joy to hospitalized children and share their passion for aviation with them.

The Pilots For Kids operation&nbsp;is dedicated&nbsp;to helping hospitalized children by visiting the youth in hospitals and bringing toys and other needed items to each child.&nbsp;The organization includes&nbsp;major, national and regional airline crewmembers; corporate, military and private pilots; and aviation enthusiasts.

"Through this program, students are learning the process of making the project come to fruition, where they're learning about getting transportation solidified and working on things like budgets to be able to buy the kids all the amazing things that we want to support them with," said Alyssa Wendel, director of K-State Salina student affairs. "Our students are learning to see the whole process come to life from start to finish."

K-State Salina plans to continue its Pilots For Kids program in the coming months. Planning and fundraising processes have already begun for a future visit. Visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/clubs-organizations/pilots-for-kids/">Pilots For Kids website</a>&nbsp;to learn more and to donate.

<figure>
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 </figure>Submitted<a target="_blank" href="http://salina.ksu.edu/">Kansas State University Salina's</a>&nbsp;student-led chapter of Pilots For Kids, an international nonprofit organization, brought joy and gifts to hospitalized youth in Wichita.The students recently traveled to Wesley Medical Center to visit more than 40 hospitalized children, ranging from infants to teenagers. They brought gift bags that included toys and&nbsp;special&nbsp;K-State Salina pilot shirts for the kids.The K-State Salina Pilots For Kids chapter collected more than $2,000 in donations to provide gifts to the children in this project.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2a3112e7-837c-4f7e-a311-df8dc6cf0aba">🎙King in the Community: K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey</a>"Whenever you begin to use your passion in the service of other people, then it becomes a purpose," said Jack Byrne, senior in professional pilot,&nbsp;Wichita, and lead organizer of the effort. "This is a&nbsp;really&nbsp;incredible way for our students&nbsp;to not just develop&nbsp;the academic skills of becoming a pilot, which is what&nbsp;a lot&nbsp;of them are here for, but to go outside into the community and use that passion for the good of others."K-State Salina's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/housing/learning-community/">Professional Pilot Living Learning Community</a>,&nbsp;which consists of 25 students in the professional pilot program, have all become members of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.pilotsforkids.org/">Pilots For Kids</a>&nbsp;to help bring joy to hospitalized children and share their passion for aviation with them. The Pilots For Kids operation&nbsp;is dedicated&nbsp;to helping hospitalized children by visiting the youth in hospitals and bringing toys and other needed items to each child.&nbsp;The organization includes&nbsp;major, national and regional airline crewmembers; corporate, military and private pilots; and aviation enthusiasts."Through this program, students are learning the process of making the project come to fruition, where they're learning about getting transportation solidified and working on things like budgets to be able to buy the kids all the amazing things that we want to support them with," said Alyssa Wendel, director of K-State Salina student affairs. "Our students are learning to see the whole process come to life from start to finish."K-State Salina plans to continue its Pilots For Kids program in the coming months. Planning and fundraising processes have already begun for a future visit. Visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/clubs-organizations/pilots-for-kids/">Pilots For Kids website</a>&nbsp;to learn more and to donate.

K-State Salina aviation student project raises donations for hospitalized children

A Saline County husband and wife couple have filed to seek the nomination for Saline&nbsp; County Treasurer and Registrar of Deeds.&nbsp;

Anthony “Tony” Newell filed for the office of Saline County Treasurer on April 29. Mr. Newell is a lifetime resident of Kansas, living in Saline County for 41 years. Newell has been an employee of the Saline County Treasurer’s office since 2021, working in both the Tag Office and Tax Office as an Accounting Technician. &nbsp;

Prior to his employment with Saline County, Anthony worked for Walmart for 23 years in area Neighborhood Markets and Supercenters. During his career with the retailer, he worked his way from Cart Pusher to Store Manager; leading teams in Salina and Concordia as an Assistant Manager, and serving as a Store Manager in Ellsworth, Wichita, McPherson, and Emporia along the way. Newell states “My 23 years retail experience has taught me how to hold myself and my teams accountable to high standards, deliver on budget, and drive financial results”.&nbsp;

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Currently Mr. Newell is serving on the City of Salina Human Relations Commission. Newell is also a member of the Kansas County Treasurers Association, and has been working on obtaining his Kansas County Treasurer Certification.&nbsp; Newell has served on the Saline County Election Board since 2017, most recently serving as a supervising judge.&nbsp;

“My goal is to continue to find ways to grow idle funds, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs for the taxpayer. Our current County Treasurer Jim DuBois has done a great job building a high-performance culture, I plan to continue those standards with sound financial decisions and teamwork," Tony Newell said.&nbsp;

In the next office just east of the Treasurer's Office, Michelle Newell filed for the office of Registrar of Deeds on April 30. Michelle has been working for the current Registrar of Deeds for a total of 17 years.

“I have enjoyed my time, there is always something new to learn," Michelle Newell said.&nbsp;

Michelle Newell started working at Saline County in 2003 as an intermittent employee in the Registrar of Deeds Office. She worked in the office for 15 years, before leaving briefly for a move with Anthony to Emporia.&nbsp; Michelle came back to Saline County in 2021, and resumed her position as a Registrar Specialist. &nbsp;

“I look forward to being able to continue the progress our Registrar has made in ensuring our records are maintained, secured and easily accessible. The landscape is always changing-with technology and the way records are kept. We must continue learning and adapting to changes in the industry," Michelle Newell said.&nbsp;

Mr. and Mrs. Newell have been married for 20 years, and are proud grandparents.&nbsp; The Newell’s are also active in the county and state Republican Party. &nbsp;

The deadline to file to run for public office in Kansas is Monday, June 3 at 12 p.m.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedA Saline County husband and wife couple have filed to seek the nomination for Saline&nbsp; County Treasurer and Registrar of Deeds.&nbsp;Anthony “Tony” Newell filed for the office of Saline County Treasurer on April 29. Mr. Newell is a lifetime resident of Kansas, living in Saline County for 41 years. Newell has been an employee of the Saline County Treasurer’s office since 2021, working in both the Tag Office and Tax Office as an Accounting Technician. &nbsp;Prior to his employment with Saline County, Anthony worked for Walmart for 23 years in area Neighborhood Markets and Supercenters. During his career with the retailer, he worked his way from Cart Pusher to Store Manager; leading teams in Salina and Concordia as an Assistant Manager, and serving as a Store Manager in Ellsworth, Wichita, McPherson, and Emporia along the way. Newell states “My 23 years retail experience has taught me how to hold myself and my teams accountable to high standards, deliver on budget, and drive financial results”.&nbsp;READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/a198af7c-fb50-44bc-99a6-6d0624d87744">Saline County residents enter race for county attorney</a>Currently Mr. Newell is serving on the City of Salina Human Relations Commission. Newell is also a member of the Kansas County Treasurers Association, and has been working on obtaining his Kansas County Treasurer Certification.&nbsp; Newell has served on the Saline County Election Board since 2017, most recently serving as a supervising judge.&nbsp;“My goal is to continue to find ways to grow idle funds, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs for the taxpayer. Our current County Treasurer Jim DuBois has done a great job building a high-performance culture, I plan to continue those standards with sound financial decisions and teamwork," Tony Newell said.&nbsp;In the next office just east of the Treasurer's Office, Michelle Newell filed for the office of Registrar of Deeds on April 30. Michelle has been working for the current Registrar of Deeds for a total of 17 years.“I have enjoyed my time, there is always something new to learn," Michelle Newell said.&nbsp;Michelle Newell started working at Saline County in 2003 as an intermittent employee in the Registrar of Deeds Office. She worked in the office for 15 years, before leaving briefly for a move with Anthony to Emporia.&nbsp; Michelle came back to Saline County in 2021, and resumed her position as a Registrar Specialist. &nbsp;“I look forward to being able to continue the progress our Registrar has made in ensuring our records are maintained, secured and easily accessible. The landscape is always changing-with technology and the way records are kept. We must continue learning and adapting to changes in the industry," Michelle Newell said.&nbsp;Mr. and Mrs. Newell have been married for 20 years, and are proud grandparents.&nbsp; The Newell’s are also active in the county and state Republican Party. &nbsp;The deadline to file to run for public office in Kansas is Monday, June 3 at 12 p.m.&nbsp;

Anthony and Michelle Newell announce candidacy for Saline County Offices

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By BAILEE HENRY K-State News and Communication Services

The&nbsp;statewide&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/center-advancement-entrepreneurship/KEC-competition-info.html">Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge</a>&nbsp;recently awarded more than $75,000 in&nbsp;total&nbsp;prizes to 31 aspiring entrepreneurs.&nbsp;In total,&nbsp;72 businesses and 81 students participated in&nbsp;the event in April at the K-State Student Union.

The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge, or KEC, is a&nbsp;program of the&nbsp;NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship (E)-Community Partnership and involves several Kansas State University partners, including the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/center-advancement-entrepreneurship/">Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship</a>&nbsp;in the College of Business Administration.&nbsp;Through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.k-state.edu/105">K-State 105 initiative</a>, the 2023-2024 competition year&nbsp;involved&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/">K-State Research and Extension</a>&nbsp;and Kansas 4-H.

KEC represents the culmination&nbsp;of a sequence&nbsp;of community-based entrepreneurship competitions for students in grades 6-12, known as the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, or YEC, series.&nbsp;Students are selected to compete in KEC by winning a sanctioned YEC series competition or&nbsp;by&nbsp;being selected as one of 16 wildcard participants,&nbsp;who are&nbsp;chosen because of the strength of their executive summary and pre-recorded elevator pitch.

This competition year marks the 11th annual YEC season and was the&nbsp;largest&nbsp;year for the entrepreneurship series, with 1,159 students participating from across the state.

"NetWork Kansas is thrilled with the growth of the YEC Series over the past decade,"&nbsp;said Amara Kniep, director of (E)-Community Partnership.&nbsp;"Our goal is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in young Kansans and to empower our youth to know that their future is in their hands."

The YEC series consists of local-level youth entrepreneurship competitions hosted by volunteers. Local YEC series events require students to prepare an executive summary and formal presentation,&nbsp;and they often feature&nbsp;interactive tradeshows or elevator pitches. Students work in teams or individually to represent a business concept and compete for awards and prizes.&nbsp;Students'&nbsp;work&nbsp;is judged&nbsp;by local entrepreneurs, public sector partners, teachers and other community members.

The businesses that advanced to the KEC state championship&nbsp;were judged&nbsp;on their executive summaries and mock boardroom presentations.

"K-State Research and Extension is excited to&nbsp;be a&nbsp;partner in this hands-on learning experience for&nbsp;the youth of Kansas,"&nbsp;said Sarah Maass, program director for 4-H youth development.&nbsp;"The future for our state is bright with these young entrepreneurs helping lead the way."

The following businesses and students&nbsp;were selected&nbsp;as finalists:

•&nbsp;Aerial View, created by Callie Umphres and Sydney Bailey,&nbsp;Great Bend.

•&nbsp;Bakers Box, created by Autumn Wynn,&nbsp;Goodland.

•&nbsp;Beach Bound Creations, created by Maci Morgan,&nbsp;Wichita.

•&nbsp;Chording with Cylie, created by Cylie LaTourell,&nbsp;Sterling.

•&nbsp;DayWeb Media, created by Isaac Day,&nbsp;Fort Scott.

•&nbsp;Enlightened Wellness, created by Jenna Wilson,&nbsp;Garden City.

•&nbsp;Greener Grass, created by Felix Kirkland,&nbsp;Lawrence.

•&nbsp;Intricates, created by Bryan Garvert,&nbsp;Plainville.

•&nbsp;Katie's&nbsp;Car Freshies, created by Katie Aubert,&nbsp;Rossville.

•&nbsp;Layton's&nbsp;Show Cattle Embryos, created by Layton Hopkins,&nbsp;Tribune.

•&nbsp;Logan Lawn Care, created by Blake Logan,&nbsp;Towanda.

•&nbsp;Made in Minutes, created by Hailie Mick,&nbsp;Osborne.

•&nbsp;Pittsburg Poticas, created by Anamarija Kalan,&nbsp;Pittsburg.

•&nbsp;Tsooi's&nbsp;Cattle - Kansas Lange,&nbsp;Larned.

The following businesses and students received exemplary recognition:

•&nbsp;Aaron’s&nbsp;Lawn Care, created by Aaron Collins,&nbsp;Leavenworth.

•&nbsp;Blackbird Blades, created by Jonas Letourneau,&nbsp;Beloit.

•&nbsp;Bluehill Adventure Tours, created by Norah Ellenz,&nbsp;Tipton.

•&nbsp;CB’s&nbsp;Handcrafted Jigs, created by Cody Burns,&nbsp;Girard.

•&nbsp;Chargelet, created by Gabby Poels,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.

•&nbsp;Crouse Electrical Co., created by Peter Crouse,&nbsp;Atwood.

•&nbsp;Dough-licious, created by Armando Duran, Carson Ablard,&nbsp;Salina.

•&nbsp;Eggs Xpress, created by Brady Childs,&nbsp;Ellsworth.

•&nbsp;Elkhorn Silver, created by Josie Kueser,&nbsp;Ellsworth.

•&nbsp;High Plains Aquaculture, created by Landon Hendricks,&nbsp;Cheylin.

•&nbsp;LB.Leather, created by Lindsey Beltz,&nbsp;Sterling.

•&nbsp;Norris Tutoring, created by Dylan Norris,&nbsp;Salina.

•&nbsp;Sydney's&nbsp;Savings Storefront LLC, created by Sydney Heller,&nbsp;Sylvan Grove.

•&nbsp;Tre's&nbsp;Squeeze LLC, created by Tre Glasper,&nbsp;Manhattan.

The students also had the opportunity to participate in a tradeshow to showcase their businesses. Members of the public could attend and vote for their favorite&nbsp;businesses.

The following businesses and students&nbsp;were recognized&nbsp;with the Tradeshow&nbsp;People's&nbsp;Choice Award:

•&nbsp;First place: Made in Minutes, created by Hailie Mick,&nbsp;Osborne.

•&nbsp;Second place: Delectably Dried, created by Ames Schielke and Jack Denny,&nbsp;Colby.

•&nbsp;Third place: Cowgirl Creations, created by Riley Hunnicutt,&nbsp;Hope.

•&nbsp;Third place:&nbsp;Katie’s&nbsp;Car Freshies, created by Katie Aubert,&nbsp;Rossville.

•&nbsp;Fourth place:&nbsp;Lizzie’s&nbsp;Lounge Doggie Daycare &amp; Kennel, created by Londyn Detlefson,&nbsp;Salina.

The following people&nbsp;were recognized&nbsp;as YEC Champions:

•&nbsp;Heather Stamper-Voss, Rooks County.

•&nbsp;Stephanie Maike, Wabaunsee County.

•&nbsp;Beth Zimmerman, Anderson County.

•&nbsp;Candis Meerpohl, Shawnee County.

The Kansas communities that hosted a local YEC series event included Allen County, Anderson County, Barton County, Bourbon County, Butler County, Chase County, Chautauqua County, Cherokee County, Cheyenne County, Clay County, Cloud County, Cowley County, Crawford County, Douglas County, Elk County, Ellis County, Ellsworth County, Finney County, Ford County, Franklin County, Graham County, Greeley County, Harvey County,&nbsp; Jewell County, Kiowa County, Labette County, Leavenworth County, Lincoln County, Linn County, McPherson County, Mitchell County, Montgomery County, Morris County, Morton County, Neosho County, Norton County, Osborne County, Pawnee County, Phillips County, Pottawatomie County, Rawlins County, Reno County, Republic County, Rice County, Rooks County, Saline County, Scott County, Sedgwick County, Seward County, Shawnee County, Sherman County, Stafford County, Sumner County, Thomas County, Wabaunsee County, Wichita County and Wyandotte County. 

Additional communities&nbsp;were invited&nbsp;to participate.

For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FfcLFpCy5g0vx_CnTTh3cWYS_nxABaApqkBaKICNumdr_zDneNEd5lJ2Eo5h2Sm4BgrDyHt1SlUU2ynURn6Xak_m7LNLcIt6OBsRVLbGJsg8EiwS-OvL7g==">youtheshipchallenge.com</a>.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714743438307.jpeg" alt="Student entrepreneur Gabby Poels showcases her business Chargelet at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge tradeshow. Image Courtesy K-State News and Communication Services" />
 <figcaption>Student entrepreneur Gabby Poels showcases her business Chargelet at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge tradeshow. Image Courtesy K-State News and Communication Services</figcaption>
 </figure>By BAILEE HENRY K-State News and Communication ServicesThe&nbsp;statewide&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/center-advancement-entrepreneurship/KEC-competition-info.html">Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge</a>&nbsp;recently awarded more than $75,000 in&nbsp;total&nbsp;prizes to 31 aspiring entrepreneurs.&nbsp;In total,&nbsp;72 businesses and 81 students participated in&nbsp;the event in April at the K-State Student Union.The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge, or KEC, is a&nbsp;program of the&nbsp;NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship (E)-Community Partnership and involves several Kansas State University partners, including the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cba.k-state.edu/academics/departments/center-advancement-entrepreneurship/">Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship</a>&nbsp;in the College of Business Administration.&nbsp;Through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.k-state.edu/105">K-State 105 initiative</a>, the 2023-2024 competition year&nbsp;involved&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/">K-State Research and Extension</a>&nbsp;and Kansas 4-H.KEC represents the culmination&nbsp;of a sequence&nbsp;of community-based entrepreneurship competitions for students in grades 6-12, known as the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, or YEC, series.&nbsp;Students are selected to compete in KEC by winning a sanctioned YEC series competition or&nbsp;by&nbsp;being selected as one of 16 wildcard participants,&nbsp;who are&nbsp;chosen because of the strength of their executive summary and pre-recorded elevator pitch.This competition year marks the 11th annual YEC season and was the&nbsp;largest&nbsp;year for the entrepreneurship series, with 1,159 students participating from across the state."NetWork Kansas is thrilled with the growth of the YEC Series over the past decade,"&nbsp;said Amara Kniep, director of (E)-Community Partnership.&nbsp;"Our goal is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in young Kansans and to empower our youth to know that their future is in their hands."The YEC series consists of local-level youth entrepreneurship competitions hosted by volunteers. Local YEC series events require students to prepare an executive summary and formal presentation,&nbsp;and they often feature&nbsp;interactive tradeshows or elevator pitches. Students work in teams or individually to represent a business concept and compete for awards and prizes.&nbsp;Students'&nbsp;work&nbsp;is judged&nbsp;by local entrepreneurs, public sector partners, teachers and other community members.The businesses that advanced to the KEC state championship&nbsp;were judged&nbsp;on their executive summaries and mock boardroom presentations."K-State Research and Extension is excited to&nbsp;be a&nbsp;partner in this hands-on learning experience for&nbsp;the youth of Kansas,"&nbsp;said Sarah Maass, program director for 4-H youth development.&nbsp;"The future for our state is bright with these young entrepreneurs helping lead the way."The following businesses and students&nbsp;were selected&nbsp;as finalists:•&nbsp;Aerial View, created by Callie Umphres and Sydney Bailey,&nbsp;Great Bend.•&nbsp;Bakers Box, created by Autumn Wynn,&nbsp;Goodland.•&nbsp;Beach Bound Creations, created by Maci Morgan,&nbsp;Wichita.•&nbsp;Chording with Cylie, created by Cylie LaTourell,&nbsp;Sterling.•&nbsp;DayWeb Media, created by Isaac Day,&nbsp;Fort Scott.•&nbsp;Enlightened Wellness, created by Jenna Wilson,&nbsp;Garden City.•&nbsp;Greener Grass, created by Felix Kirkland,&nbsp;Lawrence.•&nbsp;Intricates, created by Bryan Garvert,&nbsp;Plainville.•&nbsp;Katie's&nbsp;Car Freshies, created by Katie Aubert,&nbsp;Rossville.•&nbsp;Layton's&nbsp;Show Cattle Embryos, created by Layton Hopkins,&nbsp;Tribune.•&nbsp;Logan Lawn Care, created by Blake Logan,&nbsp;Towanda.•&nbsp;Made in Minutes, created by Hailie Mick,&nbsp;Osborne.•&nbsp;Pittsburg Poticas, created by Anamarija Kalan,&nbsp;Pittsburg.•&nbsp;Tsooi's&nbsp;Cattle - Kansas Lange,&nbsp;Larned.The following businesses and students received exemplary recognition:•&nbsp;Aaron’s&nbsp;Lawn Care, created by Aaron Collins,&nbsp;Leavenworth.•&nbsp;Blackbird Blades, created by Jonas Letourneau,&nbsp;Beloit.•&nbsp;Bluehill Adventure Tours, created by Norah Ellenz,&nbsp;Tipton.•&nbsp;CB’s&nbsp;Handcrafted Jigs, created by Cody Burns,&nbsp;Girard.•&nbsp;Chargelet, created by Gabby Poels,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.•&nbsp;Crouse Electrical Co., created by Peter Crouse,&nbsp;Atwood.•&nbsp;Dough-licious, created by Armando Duran, Carson Ablard,&nbsp;Salina.•&nbsp;Eggs Xpress, created by Brady Childs,&nbsp;Ellsworth.•&nbsp;Elkhorn Silver, created by Josie Kueser,&nbsp;Ellsworth.•&nbsp;High Plains Aquaculture, created by Landon Hendricks,&nbsp;Cheylin.•&nbsp;LB.Leather, created by Lindsey Beltz,&nbsp;Sterling.•&nbsp;Norris Tutoring, created by Dylan Norris,&nbsp;Salina.•&nbsp;Sydney's&nbsp;Savings Storefront LLC, created by Sydney Heller,&nbsp;Sylvan Grove.•&nbsp;Tre's&nbsp;Squeeze LLC, created by Tre Glasper,&nbsp;Manhattan.The students also had the opportunity to participate in a tradeshow to showcase their businesses. Members of the public could attend and vote for their favorite&nbsp;businesses.The following businesses and students&nbsp;were recognized&nbsp;with the Tradeshow&nbsp;People's&nbsp;Choice Award:•&nbsp;First place: Made in Minutes, created by Hailie Mick,&nbsp;Osborne.•&nbsp;Second place: Delectably Dried, created by Ames Schielke and Jack Denny,&nbsp;Colby.•&nbsp;Third place: Cowgirl Creations, created by Riley Hunnicutt,&nbsp;Hope.•&nbsp;Third place:&nbsp;Katie’s&nbsp;Car Freshies, created by Katie Aubert,&nbsp;Rossville.•&nbsp;Fourth place:&nbsp;Lizzie’s&nbsp;Lounge Doggie Daycare &amp; Kennel, created by Londyn Detlefson,&nbsp;Salina.The following people&nbsp;were recognized&nbsp;as YEC Champions:•&nbsp;Heather Stamper-Voss, Rooks County.•&nbsp;Liz Watson, Morton County.•&nbsp;Linda Haring, Lincoln County.•&nbsp;Brian Richter, Rice County.•&nbsp;Stephanie Maike, Wabaunsee County.•&nbsp;Beth Zimmerman, Anderson County.•&nbsp;Candis Meerpohl, Shawnee County.The Kansas communities that hosted a local YEC series event included Allen County, Anderson County, Barton County, Bourbon County, Butler County, Chase County, Chautauqua County, Cherokee County, Cheyenne County, Clay County, Cloud County, Cowley County, Crawford County, Douglas County, Elk County, Ellis County, Ellsworth County, Finney County, Ford County, Franklin County, Graham County, Greeley County, Harvey County,&nbsp; Jewell County, Kiowa County, Labette County, Leavenworth County, Lincoln County, Linn County, McPherson County, Mitchell County, Montgomery County, Morris County, Morton County, Neosho County, Norton County, Osborne County, Pawnee County, Phillips County, Pottawatomie County, Rawlins County, Reno County, Republic County, Rice County, Rooks County, Saline County, Scott County, Sedgwick County, Seward County, Shawnee County, Sherman County, Stafford County, Sumner County, Thomas County, Wabaunsee County, Wichita County and Wyandotte County. Additional communities&nbsp;were invited&nbsp;to participate.For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FfcLFpCy5g0vx_CnTTh3cWYS_nxABaApqkBaKICNumdr_zDneNEd5lJ2Eo5h2Sm4BgrDyHt1SlUU2ynURn6Xak_m7LNLcIt6OBsRVLbGJsg8EiwS-OvL7g==">youtheshipchallenge.com</a>.&nbsp;

Students honored at statewide youth entrepreneurship competition

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at about 9:30 p.m. , a male was walking west on Ash Street in the crosswalk at N. Seventh Street, Salina, Kansas, when he was struck by a vehicle. 

The vehicle then left the area without rendering aid. The male was transported to the hospital and had minor injuries.

The vehicle was described as a black 2020 or newer Honda Civic with an unknown temporary Kansas tag.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Sgt. McCary, case 2024-12955.

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 </figure>SubmittedOn Saturday, April 27, 2024, at about 9:30 p.m. , a male was walking west on Ash Street in the crosswalk at N. Seventh Street, Salina, Kansas, when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then left the area without rendering aid. The male was transported to the hospital and had minor injuries.The vehicle was described as a black 2020 or newer Honda Civic with an unknown temporary Kansas tag.If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Sgt. McCary, case 2024-12955.