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7 days ago
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Traveling tribute to veterans and Ride of Honor coming to Concordia
CONCORDIA (KSNT) – Later this week, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Traveling Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Cost of Freedom Tribute, will make its way to Concordia. Starting on Thursday, June 5, the three-day event for America's Freedom Tribute will start with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem. The event will feature a variety of speakers, including Mayor Amy Jackson, Trooper Ben Gardner and Senator Elaine Bowers. The event will include ceremonies, musical performances, actions and a Ride of Honor by the American Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion. Various items will be available in the auction, including hogs, quilts and firearms. $1.9 billion CHIPS grant denied for Kansas 3 p.m. – Exhibit opens with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem by Olivia Bergmeier 4 p.m. – Hearing from various speakers 6 p.m. – Hearing from Trooper Ben Gardner, first responders and the Army Friday, June 6th, 2025 7 a.m. – Posting of Colors and Raising of Flag 7:30 a.m. – Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 8 a.m. – Exhibits in the Armory and silent auction open 11 a.m. – Ride of Honor Noon – National Anthem by Olivia Bergmeier 1 p.m. – Hearing from various speakers 1:30 p.m. – 35th Infantry Division Band 3:30 p.m. – Folding of Flag 6 p.m. – K-9 demonstration with Kansas Highway Patrol 9 p.m. – Closing prayer 7 a.m. – Posting of Colors and Raising of Flag 7:30 a.m. – Prayer by Pastor Bret Denham 8 a.m. – Exhibits in the Armory open 9 a.m. – National Anthem by Sarah Jeardoe 10 a.m. – Speaker Don Askren from McConnell Air Force Base 2 p.m. – Folding of the Flag presentation 2:30 p.m. – Prayer and Retrieval of Colors 9 p.m. – Candlelight Service 7 a.m. – Posting of Colors and Raising of Flag 7:30 a.m. – Prayer & Worship Service 8 a.m. – Exhibits in the Armory open 9 a.m. – National Anthem by Justin Sly 8:15 a.m. – Sausage & biscuit breakfast 9 a.m. – Speaker Sergeant Major Heath A. Trost 11 a.m. – Folding of the Flag presentation 1 p.m. – Paddle auction 1:30 p.m. – Live auction 5 p.m. – Silent auction ends Kansas sees smoky, hazy skies Monday due to Canadian wildfires For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Kansas trooper finds missing Nebraska man
MANKATO, Kan. (KSNW) — A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper has located a missing Nebraska man. It happened along U.S. Highway 36 in eastern Jewell County Wednesday morning. Trooper Andrew Mai was on patrol when a vehicle traveling 92 mph in a 65 mph zone passed his patrol car. Trooper Ben Gardner says Trooper Mai turned around and began following the vehicle, which initially failed to yield but eventually pulled over safely. Instead of issuing a ticket, Gardner says it became clear to Trooper Mai that the driver, an elderly man, was confused. After speaking to him a bit, Trooper Mai learned that he was trying to get back to Omaha, Nebraska. Dodge City chiropractor has license suspended The man, who has Alzheimer's, had been reported missing by his wife the day before. Trooper Ben says with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, Republic County Sheriff's Office, and a nearby first responder, Trooper Mai was able to arrange transportation for the man's vehicle and a safe reunion with his family in Omaha. This is another reminder that while our mission is to keep Kansas roads safe, we're also here to help those in need—and sometimes, that means reuniting a family. Service-Courtesy-Protection Trooper Ben Gardner A Beloit native and former United States Marine, Trooper Mai graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Academy in 2023 and previously served as a K9 police officer with the Beloit Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
