Richard (Dick) D. Turnbull, age 78, of Salina, passed away January 14, 2021, at Salina Regional Hospital.

This is a 2000 Disney animated classic. Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor—the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco’s only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off. Starring the voices of Patrick Warburton, Eartha Kitt, John Goodman and David Spade.

Russell “Rusty” Jay McDowell, Plainville, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita at the age of 66.

He was born on October 27, 1954 to Garold and Colista (Price) McDowell in Smith Center. He married Linda (Walters) McDowell in Hays on September 18, 1982. They were blessed with three sons: Stuart, Bryce, and Brock.

Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The absenteeism rate is decreasing and is at 1.1% above the baseline from 2019-2020. The positive testing rate has decreased  to 27.2% this week. We continue to monitor numbers closely.