REPUBLIC COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just after 9:30a.m. Thursday in Republic County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Bertha E. Hill, 82, Belleville, was merging onto U.S. 36 eastbound from U.S 81.  A 2015 Chevy Silverado driven by Amanda L. Strnad, 37, Munden, was eastbound on U.S. 36.

The vehicles collided.

Hill and and a passenger Beth M. Hill. 57, Belleville, were transported to Republic County Hospital. Strnad and a child in the SUV were not injured.  All four were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

ABILENE, Kan. (AP) — Veterans are traveling to President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidential museum to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in the place where the Supreme Allied Commander during World War II was raised.

Among them was 96-year-old Louis Graziano, who was part of the third wave during the largest seaborne invasion in history. Amid a week of events, he sat behind Eisenhower’s old desk and recalled what happened.

The Wichita Eagle reports that Graziano said he also was present in the little red school house where Germany surrendered. Of all the men there that day, Graziano’s daughter Moira Johnson says her father is believed to be the only one still alive. Another of his daughters Kim Evans says it gives her chills to the day to think about it.

MANHATTAN, KS – For more than 5 years, Girls on the Run of the Flint Hills has provided life-changing after-school programming to girls ages 8-13. Today, the organization—whose evidence-based curricula is known for being both fun and effective—is announcing a new program designed to be offered during school breaks called Camp GOTR.

Launching in summer 2019, Camp GOTR by Girls on the Run with support of Hayden & Kohlmeier Orthodontics will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity for girls to develop self-confidence and learn life skills they can use now and as they grow. Girls will enjoy building friendships in an exciting and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling. Led by caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches, this week-long camp combines the best of the Girls on the Run program with all the fun of camp.

“Over the years we have heard from girls and families alike that they would love to see Girls on the Run offer a camp program”, said Candice McIntosh, council director of Girls on the Run of the Flint Hills “We are thrilled to now offer Camp GOTR, an exciting addition to our list of programming options. Camp GOTR provides a tremendous opportunity for girls who may have not yet experienced the magic of Girls on the Run, as well as an opportunity for girls to continue to enjoy our program beyond the school year.”

The program is designed to address physical, emotional, and social development in 3rd through 5th grade girls through fun and engaging lessons. Using an intentional curriculum that incorporates small and large group games, physical activity, interactive workshops, and individual reflection, girls learn valuable skills to help them build meaningful and positive connections with others.

Camp GOTR is open to rising 3rd – 5th grade girls and will be offered June 10th-June 14th at Northview Elementary School.

MANHATTAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched operations in support of the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, or NBAF, from offices in the K-State Office Park.

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service join 16 partner tenant companies at the office park. These tenets strengthen Kansas State University and its land-grant mission by advancing the educational experience, innovating in their industry or serving as a technical supplier to the university.

The USDA is ramping up its workforce for running NBAF with a goal to hire 80% of the operational staff by August 2020. The world-class facilities available to K-State Office Park partner tenants and proximity to Kansas State University will assist in making this intensive hiring strategy possible in Manhattan.

As part of its NBAF planning, USDA APHIS is leading the NBAF Scientist Training Program to build the necessary technical and subject matter expertise to support the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at NBAF, aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/nbaf-scientist-training. This program identifies students who want to work at NBAF. As program fellows, the students receive tuition and a stipend to pursue research and academic development in laboratory-based fields of study such as microbiology, virology, diagnostics and bioinformatics.

By occupying office space in the K-State Office Park, the USDA has the capacity to host the fellows in the program’s first research symposium this summer. The fellows, almost half of which are Kansas State University students, will have the opportunity to train to their specific scientific objective and professionally network in person with USDA lead personnel.

Persons interested in exploring jobs related to NBAF and USDA can log onto usajobs.gov. The USDA will be hiring for roles encompassing scientific research, facility management, administrative, veterinary processes and animal care, engineering, information technology, safety, and health and environmental systems.

MANHATTAN — The suspect arrested in connection with the May 9 shots fired incident at the KSU Foundation building has been identified as Erin Trent Boykin, 23, of Junction City, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.

He is being held on a $50,000 bond on requested charges of attempted murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony, criminal damage to property; without consent value < $1000, aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon, criminal discharge of firearm; recklessly at occupied dwelling, according to the report.

Police determined that the individuals involved in the incident are not connected to the university.

The May 9 incident began on the east side of Manhattan off campus and continued to the parking lot north of the KSU Foundation Building, where shots were fired. There were no injuries.

The bell at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City will toll 13 times at 1 p.m. Thursday, the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

Opera House Co-Director Sheila Markley explained they have been contacted by the National Medal of Honor Museum since Junction City had a Medal of Honor recipient in the late Walter Ehlers. There were 13 recipients across the nation. “So we will simultaneously have a ringing of our clock tower. ”

On Thursday at 1 o’clock they will ring the bell at the Opera House 13 times. Walter Ehlers passed away in 2014.

RILEY COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Wednesday in Riley County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by David Martinez Moreno. 36, Dodge City,was westbound on Interstate 70 just before Tallgrass Road and overturned in the median.

Moreno and a passenger Alesha Valintina Reavis, 36, Salina, were transported to the hospital in Topeka. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.