A fast-moving storm system is set to bring accumulating snow to much of Kansas on Monday, with the heaviest totals expected along the I-70 corridor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory through 6 p.m. on Monday. The NWS says to plan on slippery road conditions. The most hazardous conditions will be during the morning hours. This is when the  higher snowfall rates are expected which could impact the morning  commute.

<a href="https://kandrive.gov/@-99.95746,38.77164,7?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,winterDriving,oversizeLoads,stationsAlert,weatherRadar">Click here for KDOT's Kan-Drive map&nbsp;</a>

According to the latest projections&nbsp;by the NWS,&nbsp;1 to 3 inches&nbsp;of snow are&nbsp;likely for&nbsp;areas along and near I-70, including Russell,&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;and Topeka.&nbsp;NWS forecasters say some localized pockets could&nbsp;see&nbsp;up to 4 inches. Central Kansas communities such as Hutchinson, Emporia and Eureka are forecast to receive&nbsp;1 to 2 inches, while Wichita, Winfield, Harper and much of southern Kansas may see&nbsp;an inch or less.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4f9d9cdb-174b-4a30-b645-fef1c2e44bc1">LINK:&nbsp;Winter Driving: Hutchinson shop outlines what to check before cold hits</a>

Matthew Harding from our partners at&nbsp;KSStorm.Info&nbsp;tells us that snow will begin this morning with light of moderate snow will developing on Monday with one to three inches of accumulation possible.&nbsp;

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Travelers are encouraged to&nbsp;prepare for&nbsp;slick roads, check conditions before heading out, and allow extra time for their morning drive. Winter travel safety guidance includes slowing down, increasing following distance, and avoiding cruise control on snowy roads.&nbsp;

Winter weather advisory issued

The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a garage fire Sunday afternoon in the 700 block of Avenue C.

According to Battalion Chief Justin Holzrichter, crews were dispatched at 3:40 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a residential garage. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and located active fire after opening the walk-through door.

Crews worked quickly to bring the blaze under control and remained on scene afterward to investigate and clean up equipment. No injuries were reported.

The Hutchinson Fire Department expressed its appreciation for the assistance of Reno County EMS, the Hutchinson Police Department, and the City of Hutchinson’s Public Works Department.

Hutch Fire Department battles garage fire on Sunday

The Hutchinson Zoo is turning on the holiday magic a little early with a special adults-only celebration on Friday, Dec. 5. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests 21 and older are invited to Prairie Nights: Holiday Lights — an evening designed for sipping, savoring, and socializing amid a sparkling preview of the zoo’s seasonal light displays.

The event offers grown-ups the chance to explore the zoo after hours, enjoy festive bites and beverages, and take part in fun activities tailored specifically for adults. Memorable animal encounters will also be featured throughout the evening, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at some of the zoo’s residents.

Tickets are limited and expected to go quickly. Those interested are encouraged to reserve their spot at <a href="http://www.HutchinsonZoo.org">www.HutchinsonZoo.org</a>. All attendees must be 21 or older and present a valid photo ID at the gate.

The zoo notes that this preview night is separate from its family-oriented holiday programs and provides a unique opportunity for adults to experience the lights in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

For more information or to secure tickets, visit this <a href="http://www.hutchinsonzoo.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=109">link</a>.

Hutchinson Zoo hosting adults-only “Prairie Nights: Holiday Lights” event Dec. 5

Here’s this week’s edition of proven, no nonsense, personal finance advice, with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey?snid=personalities.ramsey-personalities.dave-ramsey">Dave&nbsp;Ramsey</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Dave&nbsp;Says&nbsp;column.&nbsp; In this one,&nbsp;Dave&nbsp;talks to a man who loves his wife’s giving heart, but feels she may be taking the whole generosity thing a bit too far.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dear Dave, My wife and I have been married for less than a year, and we’re already having disagreements over money. I love her, and one of the reasons I do is because she has such a giving heart. The problem is I feel like she’s taking this too far.

Often, she will give money to family and friends. Most of the time I wouldn’t mind this, as long as the person really needed help. But often she will do this, and we end up short when it comes to taking care of our bills, paying off debt and saving. How can I approach her about this without causing more stress in our relationship?

Dear Jacob, Your wife’s heart is in the right place. And generosity&nbsp;is&nbsp;a very attractive quality in a person. Still, that doesn’t make what she’s doing a good idea right now. &nbsp;

I’m going to be blunt with you, okay? This kind of behavior is financially irresponsible. Her intentions are admirable, but she’s going overboard. If it’s causing stress in your marriage, and you two are having trouble taking care of your own financial obligations, you have every right to be frustrated.

I want you to really hear this: Broke people can’t help broke people. By this, I mean only the strong can help the weak. Right now, you two should be working together—as a team—to get your own financial house in order. And by that, I mean working hard to become debt-free, then saving up a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/quick-guide-to-your-emergency-fund">fully loaded emergency fund</a>.&nbsp;Once that’s done, you should start setting something aside for retirement. Then, and only then, once all that has been taken care of, and you have a friend or family member who’s truly in financial need, you can give whatever you both agree is a proper, affordable amount.

Look, I’m a big giver at my business and in my personal life. But you two need to take care of yourselves right now. Sit down with your wife, and gently explain this to her. She’s a good lady, Jacob. Praise her for her giving heart. But at the same time, show her what’s happening with your own finances and how you’ll be better able to help the people around you once you pay off your debt, and start saving money.

You can hear Dave Ramsey, Monday through Friday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. on KWBW, unless it is preempted by sports coverage.&nbsp;

Dave Says: Broke people can't help broke people

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ——————————————

Jerlene	Lenay	Oliver	11/29/2025 7:25&nbsp;AM	Viol protection order; Condition of release,				Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

Jose	Cerso	Rosado	11/29/2025 6:00&nbsp;PM	Failure to Appear

Cody	Michael	Smith	11/29/2025 10:34&nbsp;PM	Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant,				Theft; Motor Fuel; Less than $1,500; from 3 Businesses within 72 Hours,				Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

Daily Bookings

Foundation of Life Ministries has announced that the launch of The Refuge Project, originally set for December 1, will be postponed due to circumstances beyond the organization’s control.

In a statement released Friday, the ministry acknowledged the significance of the project for the community and expressed regret for the disappointment the delay may cause.

The Refuge Project is intended to provide compassionate, supportive services for Hutchinson’s unhoused residents. Foundation of Life Ministries said its team is working diligently to resolve the challenges that have temporarily stalled the launch and remains committed to moving forward as soon as possible.

In the meantime, individuals in need of shelter or housing support are encouraged to access services at Noel Lodge, located at 400 W. 2nd Avenue, Suite C.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/1c344779-0c88-4d00-9df0-3b9acf094432">LINK:&nbsp;Foundation of Life Ministries to launch Project Refuge</a>

Foundation of Life Ministries emphasized its ongoing dedication to serving the community “with integrity, compassion, and faith-driven action,” and promised to share updates as more information becomes available.

For questions or additional details, community members may contact the ministry at 620-203-3893 or email <a>FOLMHutch@gmail.com</a>.

Opening of The Refuge Project delayed

Central Christian School is inviting anyone interested in early childhood education to a public information session on Tuesday, Dec. 2, offering a chance to learn more about career opportunities within the school’s growing Early Education program.

The session begins at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay &amp; Connie Schrock Family Early Education School, located at 1910 E. 30th Ave. in Hutchinson.

Attendees will be able to tour the school’s new early education facility, meet the superintendent, and hear directly from the program’s director about open positions and what it’s like to work in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

School leaders say the event is designed both for those who are simply curious about early education and for those actively exploring employment. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about job expectations, and see firsthand how staff members support young learners.

Central Christian encourages current staff, families, and community members to share the invitation and tag friends who may be interested in early education careers.

Central Christian to host Early Education Career Fair

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Three-Day Outlook

MCPHERSON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 9a.m. Saturday in McPherson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Chevy Equinox driven by Raul S&nbsp; Juarez, 33, Milford, Nebraska,&nbsp;was southbound on Interstate 135 south of Pawnee Road. The driver lost control while passing a semi due to weather conditions. 

The Chevy made contact with the trailer of the semi, traveled through the median, across the northbound lanes and through a KDOT fence where it came to rest. The semi driver initially pulled over, but left the scene Juarez&nbsp; gave him a thumbs up, according to the KHP.&nbsp;&nbsp;

EMS transported Juarez to&nbsp;McPherson Center for Health. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Driver hospitalized after SUV crash through KDOT fence

Quality testing results are in for this year’s U.S. hard red winter (HRW) crop. Global customers will once again be able to purchase good quality&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;that provides high value, according to a recently released report by U.S.&nbsp;Wheat&nbsp;Associates (USW).

Kansas delivered a strong hard red winter&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;crop in 2025, producing more than 340 million bushels as timely late-spring rains helped fields rebound from earlier drought stress. Harvest ran later than normal due to frequent storms, but test weight and falling number concerns proved minimal, and most disease pressures like stripe rust, leaf rust and&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;streak mosaic stayed localized. While protein levels came in slightly lower than recent drought years, overall yield and grain quality across Kansas reflected a resilient crop supported by improved moisture.

After the collection and analysis of more than 2,250 samples of&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;collected from coast to coast, U.S.&nbsp;Wheat&nbsp;Associates (USW) has officially published&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001b2JzuS5UAYoREkTIW6y07ToLkLojbrbcduYWyT2O1_0RWgJao9CzommSQGcCZy29YIvPdCLcPMEc8aSLFutIwuLPLOsA9q0eRoxZkLOtBeS-_4BEmLuBmd7a__yCisJZ7CTDaDz92Rpkxc5d1YBZxzO3kSW7zCQHU8zY9u0MM8-k68XUnvoHGcdIJLKOqaNHv5_OVMAT1CQSuXnG9aZq-lR1fq69kj10vPSoSraHEgRmkWUqxEBjLg==&amp;c=Y3J3anDIEYYznVQYfAvNarjZbLF5QAd-J9-gzAnbUjRuJJ_KFUaJFA==&amp;ch=VJjEvwMtcU1ovAtj7wqpX32S0lUslMRUB9lMTQXd-thREtAN9TVWPw==">the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report</a>. The report, which is the 46th issued since 1979, provides essential, objective information to help global&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;buyers purchase the&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;they need at the best value possible.

“We are happy to share the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report, a detailed look at the high-quality&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;grown by U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;farmers and used by millers and bakers around the world,” said USW President and CEO Mike Spier. “This USW report reflects not only the quality of the 2025 crop, but also the hard work and commitment of U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;farmers. We’re proud to share the results of their efforts with our global partners.”

The 2025 report is supported by funding from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) export market development programs and USW’s state&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;commission members. The report includes class-specific information, starting with samples collected during harvest. Those samples are then sent to six partner laboratories across the United States, who conduct rigorous testing and analysis. This year’s report includes expanded extensograph testing and additional RVA (Rapid Visco Analyser) flour data for both soft and hard winter&nbsp;wheat.

The results are then compiled into the Crop Quality Report, which provides grade, non-grade, flour and specific end-product data. For example, this year’s report included additional data on sponge cake performance for soft red winter&nbsp;wheat. Overall, across all classes, global buyers will find U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;to be a consistent and reliable foundational ingredient for&nbsp;wheat-based food products.

USW also shares more detailed, regional reports for all six U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;classes and Desert Durum® on its website. There is also a new standalone document on collection and analysis methods. Find all crop quality reports and related information at<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001b2JzuS5UAYoREkTIW6y07ToLkLojbrbcduYWyT2O1_0RWgJao9CzommSQGcCZy29hL198Z7s1SlOKuPE0tMxFTRT9Ze_VYoi4a8qvJBApQG6v95alrHxji4gp8IJrJzrw_Qyitjp__nW0wvNtxWARil2R3ORkfSHiW2u1mo_wOrYXVDA7_qfQg==&amp;c=Y3J3anDIEYYznVQYfAvNarjZbLF5QAd-J9-gzAnbUjRuJJ_KFUaJFA==&amp;ch=VJjEvwMtcU1ovAtj7wqpX32S0lUslMRUB9lMTQXd-thREtAN9TVWPw==">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001b2JzuS5UAYoREkTIW6y07ToLkLojbrbcduYWyT2O1_0RWgJao9CzommSQGcCZy29hL198Z7s1SlOKuPE0tMxFTRT9Ze_VYoi4a8qvJBApQG6v95alrHxji4gp8IJrJzrw_Qyitjp__nW0wvNtxWARil2R3ORkfSH07IgK2WP3XkughnZ9obQNg==&amp;c=Y3J3anDIEYYznVQYfAvNarjZbLF5QAd-J9-gzAnbUjRuJJ_KFUaJFA==&amp;ch=VJjEvwMtcU1ovAtj7wqpX32S0lUslMRUB9lMTQXd-thREtAN9TVWPw==">uswheat.org/cropquality</a>.

USW staff will now take this data to international customers during the organization’s annual crop quality seminars. This global showcase is expected to include 35 seminars in 30 countries across all regions of the world.&nbsp;

Shawn Thiele, associate director of the IGP Institute, will join Casey Chumrau, CEO of the Washington Grain Commission, and Senay Simsek, food science department head at Purdue University, for the crop quality seminar series in South America.&nbsp;

From November 3 to 10, the trio presented to key customers and stakeholders in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile. These markets have purchased substantially more U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;in the current marketing year than in years prior, thanks to the competitiveness of U.S.&nbsp;wheat&nbsp;in the world marketplace and USW's technical assistance and trade servicing activities, like the crop quality seminars.

Wheat Scoop: 2025 U.S. crop quality report

Martin	Ramon	Duran		11/27/2025 8:21&nbsp;AM	Probation Violation

Kristofor	Glenn	Totten		11/27/2025 8:41&nbsp;PM	Failure to Appear

Migel	Angel	Marquez		11/28/2025 1:44&nbsp;AM	Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting,					Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction),					Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance

Vincente		Aguilar		11/28/2025 1:58&nbsp;AM	Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting

Eric	David	Ross		11/28/2025 7:39&nbsp;AM	DUI; 1st conv; combination of drugs and alcohol,					Poss of marijuana,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

Edward	Lee	Fowler		11/28/2025 8:12&nbsp;AM	DWS; 2nd or subs conviction,					Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Randy	Joel	Wesley		11/28/2025 8:12&nbsp;AM	Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence

Desie	Martez	Chatfield		11/28/2025 9:41&nbsp;AM	Viol protection order; Abuse order

Alexia	Bianca	Jobe		11/28/2025 4:21&nbsp;PM	Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misdemeanor; unknown conviction

Christopher	Ray	Debozy		11/28/2025 4:26&nbsp;PM	Violation of a Protective Order; Stalking Order

Brayden	Wayne	Chesterman		11/28/2025 7:40&nbsp;PM	Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant,					Viol protection order; Condition of release

Joshuawa	Ethan	Bankston		11/28/2025 11:46&nbsp;PM	Poss of marijuana,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

Justin	Alan	Roberts		11/29/2025 2:17&nbsp;AM	Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999,					Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999

Brian	Heath	Triplett		11/29/2025 2:33&nbsp;AM	Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999,					Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999

By:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/jacobtukker/">Jacob Tukker</a>

Launch-day promotions and celebrity bets are right around the corner for Missouri sports betting, which began Monday at the stroke of midnight.

For those inclined to bet on sports, the earliest days after a state launch can be the only time they actually have a statistical edge on the house if they take advantage of promotions.

Multiple sportsbooks announced opening-day celebrations, including Caesar’s Sportsbook, DraftKings and Fanatics.

At the closest casino to Columbia, the Isle of Capri Boonville, former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green will make a stop on his trip to promote Caesar’s-branded sportsbooks. Green will first make a bet at Horseshoe St. Louis, then travel to Boonville, and finally hit Harrah’s Kansas City later in the day, where he will meet up with another Chiefs legend, former running back Christian Okoye.

Although Isle of Capri Boonville will not have its own retail sportsbook, the casino is welcoming members to place mobile sports bets while visiting.

DraftKings has assembled a star-studded cast of characters for its launch event at The Palladium in St. Louis.

Missouri sports legends, including St. Louis Rams receiver Isaac Bruce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez and St. Louis Blues right-winger Brett Hull, will place celebrity bets for the sportsbook’s launch event.

DraftKings’ event will also feature Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson.

Ex-Royals outfielder Alex Gordon will be promoting Fanatics’ launch by placing a ceremonial first bet at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City. Fanatics also has a retail sportsbook across the state at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles.

Two sportsbooks left the Missouri market in the previous weeks. The partnership between ESPN and PENN Entertainment, which created ESPN Bet, announced on Nov. 6 it would disband by Dec. 1, which means Missourians won’t be placing bets there.

However, since PENN still has its mobile-betting license, it will rebrand as theScore Bet, which is based in Ontario.

PENN will also rebrand its retail sportsbooks in two physical casinos, the River City Casino and the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis.

Steve Bittenbender, a gambling analyst for Gambling.com Group, says the move likely won’t change much for consumers.

“It would be like Kohl’s buying Target, and on a certain date, Target is rebranded to something else,” Bittenbender said. “It’s basically a rebrand. A very expensive rebrand.”

Customers who had previously downloaded the ESPN Bet app won’t even have to get a new app — it will be changed to theScore Bet automatically.

The second mover is Underdog Sports, which originally won one of the state’s nine mobile betting licenses. It also announced it would no longer operate a traditional online sportsbook in the state earlier in November.

Instead, it will focus on prediction markets in the same vein as Kalshi and Polymarket that aren’t taxed or heavily regulated by states, according to FOX2Now.

Last-minute early sign-up promotions, revenue projections

Here are some promotions bettors can still receive by signing up to various apps before the launch:

• DraftKings: Sign up and receive $300 in bonus bets, without a deposit required.

• BetMGM: If your first bet loses, receive bonus bets back equal to up to $1,500.

• FanDuel: Sign up and receive $100 in bonus bets, then up to $400 in bonus bets once you place your first bet of $5 or more.

• Caesar’s Sportsbook: Bet $5, get $150 if you win, plus five more profit boosts on future bets.

These promotions all require you to gamble the bonus bets again, and win, before they can be cashed out. If you miss the pre-launch registration, many sportsbooks will still have promotions, but they will likely be smaller.

Experts will be eyeing this first month of gambling closely to see what the Missouri handle will look like.

“The next six weeks will be fascinating to watch for operators and for customers, just to see how explosive the Missouri sports betting market is in actuality,” Christopher Boan of BetMissouri.com said. “I think it’s important to watch these first couple months, especially, because you’ve got NFL, you’ve got NBA, you’ve got a bunch of stuff that people want to bet on right away.”

BetMissouri projects the state’s overall handle (total bets placed) to be $65,652,274 during the first week, and $262,609,095 during the first month of operations. The total will be key for policymakers who could look to adjust taxes, regulations and more depending on the total handle. Missouri takes 10% of the sportsbooks’ adjusted gross revenue.

Boan expects the raw betting figures to be big, as revenues in other states around Missouri continue to rise.

“There’s a very strong interest in sports betting in the Show-Me State,” Boan said.

The story originally appeared in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/sports-betting-goes-live-monday-sports-celebrities-and-promotions-abound/article_cbbae30b-1bb1-47cc-b41e-b84b0b4266a0.html#tncms-source=topstory" target="_blank">Columbia Missourian</a>. It can be republished in print or online.&nbsp;

Sports betting goes live in Missouri, as sports celebrities and promotions abound

KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident just before 8p.m. Sunday in Kansas City.

A Ford F150 was southbound on Sterling through the intersection of the eastbound Interstate 70 exit ramp with a green traffic control signal, according to KCPD&nbsp;Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

A pedestrian was running east to west across Sterling and ran directly into the travel path of the pickup. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased by hospital staff. 

The driver, front seat passenger and rear seat passenger of the Ford were not injured. This is fatality #62 compared to #86 at this time in 2024, according to DiMartino.&nbsp; Police did not released the name of the victim.

KCPD: Pedestrian struck, killed near I-70 exit ramp

WASHINGTON (AP) —The Afghan man accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/asylum-decisions-paused-national-guard-shooting-3459a0a773cfa40c90751b43e38f5db6">shooting two National Guard</a>&nbsp;members blocks from the White House had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job and flipping between long, lightless stretches of isolation and taking sudden weekslong cross-country drives. Rahmanullah Lakanwal's behavior deteriorated so sharply that a community advocate reached out to a refugee organization for help, fearing he was becoming suicidal.

Emails obtained by The Associated Press reveal mounting warnings about the asylum-seeker whose erratic conduct raised alarms long before the attack that jolted the nation's capital on Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving. The previously unreported concerns offer the clearest picture yet of how he was struggling in his new life in the United States.

Even so, when the community member who works with Afghan families in Washington state saw on the news that Lakanwal was named as the suspect in the attack, they said they were stunned, unable to square the violence with the memory of seeing Lakanwal play with his young sons. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to share undisclosed details while cooperating with the FBI in its investigation.

West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed in the shooting, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, was critically wounded. Lakanwal, 29, has been charged with first-degree murder.

In Afghanistan, Lakanwal worked in a special Afghan Army unit known as a Zero Unit. The units were backed by the CIA. He entered the United States in 2021 through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-shooting-afghan-operation-allies-welcome-b11c48fb0b807e8f519c266e2a004d8e">Operation Allies Welcome,</a>&nbsp;a program that evacuated and resettled tens of thousands of Afghans after the American withdrawal. Many had worked alongside U.S. troops and diplomats.

As investigators work to determine a motive, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday on NBC's “Meet the Press” that officials “believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country. We do believe it was through connections in his home community and state and we’re going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him, who were his family members.” She offered no additional information to support her statement.

Lakanwal resettled with his wife and their five sons, all under the age of 12, in Bellingham, Washington, but struggled, according to the community member, who shared emails that had been sent to the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, a nonprofit group that provides services to refugees.

"Rahmanullah has not been functional as a person, father and provider since March of last year, 03/2023. He quit his job that month, and his behavior has changed greatly,” the person wrote in a January 2024 email.

The emails described a man who was struggling to assimilate, unable to hold a steady job or commit to his English courses while he alternated between “periods of dark isolation and reckless travel." Sometimes, he spent weeks in his “darkened room, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife or older kids.” At one point in 2023, the family faced eviction after months of not paying rent.

The community member, in an interview, spoke of becoming worried that Lakanwal was so depressed that he would end up harming himself. But the community member did not see any indication that Lakanwal would commit violence against another person.

Lakanwal’s family members often resorted to sending his toddler sons into his room to bring him the phone or messages because he would not respond to anyone else, one email stated. A couple of times, when his wife left him with the kids for a week to travel to visit relatives, the children would not be bathed, their clothes would not be changed, and they would not eat well. Their school raised concerns about the situation.

But then, there were “interim” weeks where Lakanwal would try to make amends and “do the right things,” according to the email, reengaging with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services as was mandated by the terms of his entry into the U.S.

“But that has quickly evolved into ‘manic’ episodes for one or two weeks at a time, where he will take off in the family car, and drive nonstop," the email outlined. Once, he went to Chicago, and another time, to Arizona.

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia, said this past week that Lakanwal drove across the country from Bellingham, which is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Seattle, to the nation's capital.

In response to the two emails, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants or USCRI, visited Bellingham a few weeks later in March 2024 and attempted to make contact with Lakanwal and his family, according to the community member, who, after not receiving any updates, was left with the impression that Lakanwal refused their assistance.

A request for comment and clarification from USCRI was not immediately returned.

New details on the suspect in deadly National Guard attack in DC

MIAMI COUNTY —A Kansas teen faces several charges after a weekend arrest.

Just after 2 a.m. Saturday, the Miami Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 911 call reporting a burglary in the 29000 block of Old KC Road, according to a media release.

The reporting party stated that a partially naked man had entered a structure where their dogs are kept. As deputies arrived, the homeowner directed them to the individual, who was wearing only pants. Deputies took him into custody without incident.

The individual was identified as Ayden Christopher Leach, 18, of Leavenworth, Kansas. He was arrested on requested charges of Pedestrian Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, and Consumption of Liquor by a Minor. Residents in the area were awakened by Leach yelling and by his friend attempting to get him into a vehicle safely.

Kan. homeowner found 'partially naked man' on their property

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would release the results of his MRI test that he received in October.

“If you want to have it released, I’ll release it,” the president said during an exchange with reporters as he traveled back to Washington from Florida.

He said the results of the MRI were “perfect.”

The White House has so far declined to detail why Trump had an MRI during his physical last month, or on what part of his body.

The press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has said that the president received “advanced imaging” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center “as part of his routine physical examination” and that the results showed Trump remains in “exceptional physical health.”

Trump added Sunday that he has “no idea” on what part of his body he got the MRI.

“It was just an MRI,” he said. “What part of the body? It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.”

🎥Trump responds to Democrats’ demands to release his MRI results

FINNEY COUNTY —A Garden City woman was arrested&nbsp; after the SUV she was driving struck a church building in Garden City.

Around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Campbell Street in Garden City for a reported injury accident, according to a media release.

First responders found a GMC Suburban had struck the north wall of Garden Valley Church. The investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Chelby Wilson, 45, had been traveling northbound on 3rd Street when she nearly struck a parked vehicle. 

In attempting to avoid a collision, Wilson overcorrected, the SUV jumped a curb, and struck both a stop sign and a fire hydrant before the vehicle came to rest against the church building. 

Further investigation determined Wilson was allegedly driving under the influence, and she was arrested and booked into the Finney County Jail on a requested charge of driving under the influence. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Woman arrested after SUV struck fire hydrant, church in SW Kansas

SHAWNEE COUNTY —A man accused of kidnapping his nephew after killing his sister and father has been deemed unfit to stand trial, according to Shawnee County District Court records.

Christopher Barnstall, 32, was charged with&nbsp; first degree murder and kidnapping in the deaths of&nbsp; 55-year-old Sean Thornton, and 29-year-old Ashley Brown in July

On August 30, Christopher K. Barnshaw, 32, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to online jail records.

He was being held on a $10,000,000 bond on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated, Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime and Endangering A Child and Kidnapping; In Flight Or The Commission Of Any Crime, according to online jail records.

Just after noon on July 22, police in Mattoon, Illinois, were notified that a suspect in a kidnapping incident in Topeka was possibly in their city, according to a media release from police.

Police in Topeka reported that Barshaw was believed to be a suspect in the death of a man and woman the 500 Block of NE Wabash in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Daniel Garrett. Barnshaw was also believed to have taken a child of one of the victims and fled the area. He was reported to be driving a Lexus passenger vehicle bearing Kansas License 4003AHF.

At 12:16p.m. a police officer in Mattoon, who was actively on a traffic stop on Route 16 observed the suspect vehicle pass him.&nbsp; The officer cleared from the traffic stop and began following the suspect in the Lexus eastboun toward Charleston, Illinois. After several other officers arrived in the area, they conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Route 16 and Beechtree Road.&nbsp; Barnshaw was take into custody without incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the arrest, officers found a firearm concealed on Barnshaw.&nbsp; The 2-year-old boy who was the subject of the Amber Alert was in the back seat unharmed.

Barnstall is due back in court in February, according to the Shawnee County District Attorney's office.

Court rules on Kansas Amber Alert suspect in double-murder 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Three people were injured in a dog attack Saturday in Sedgwick County.

Just after 10a.m. Saturday, sheriff's&nbsp;&nbsp;deputies responded to the 4600 block of South Hemlock in the Oaklawn neighborhood of Sedgwick County after reports of a man being attacked by several dogs, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff's spokesman Branden Stitt.

Deputies found 10 to 15 dogs, believed to be Boston terriers, running at large. As one deputy tried to help an injured 18-year-old man, the dogs attacked the deputy. Two deputies fired their guns to stop the attack and protect the deputy and others. No people, animals or property were hit by gunfire. The dogs’ owner later contained them.

Deputies have learned a 69-year-old woman had gone to her son’s home on Hemlock and the dogs bit her while she was inside the house. She ran from the home, and the dogs chased her and then attacked the 18-year-old man nearby.

Sedgwick County EMS took the 18-year-old to a Wichita hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The 69-year-old woman went for treatment in a private vehicle. The deputy attacked by the dogs reported only minor injuries.

Sedgwick County Animal Control took custody of the dogs and is leading the ongoing investigation.

Dogs attack Kansas sheriff's deputy, woman and teen

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop in Shawnee County.

Just before 8a.m.&nbsp;November 27, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a blue 1998 Chevrolet HHR, with an expired license plate that did not belong on that vehicle, near SW 18th Street and SW Urish Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had a suspended driver’s license and illegal narcotics were located. Faye A. Bean, 43, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;&nbsp;Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Driving while license suspended, No vehicle liability insurance and License carried/exhibited

Sheriff: Kansas woman caught with drugs during traffic stop

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/jack-brook">JACK BROOK</a> Associated Press

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

The brothers discovered the comic book in a cardboard box beneath layers of brittle newspapers, dust and cobwebs in their deceased mother’s San Francisco home last year, alongside a handful of other rare comics that she and her sibling had collected on the cusp of World War II.

She had told her children she had a valuable comic book collection hidden away, but they had never seen it until they put her house up for sale and decided to comb through her belongings for heirlooms, said Lon Allen, vice president of comics at Heritage Auctions. The brothers uncovered the box of comics and sent a message to the auction company, leading Allen to fly out to San Francisco earlier this year to inspect their copy of “Superman No. 1" and show it to other experts for appraisal.

“It was just in an attic, sitting in a box, could have easily been thrown away, could’ve easily been destroyed in a thousand different ways,” Allen said. “A lot of people got excited because it’s just every factor in collecting that you could possibly want all rolled into one.”

The “Superman No. 1" comic, released in 1939 by Detective Comics Inc., is one of a small number of copies known to be in existence and is in excellent condition. The Man of Steel was the first superhero to enter pop culture, helping boost the copy’s value among collectors, alongside its improbable backstory, Allen said.

The previous record for the world’s most expensive comic book had been set last year, when an “Action Comics No. 1" — which first introduced Superman to the world as part of an anthology — sold for $6 million. In 2022, another Superman No. 1 sold for $5.3 million.

A small, in-house advertisement in the comic book helped experts identify it as originating from the first edition of 500,000 Superman No. 1 copies ever printed. Allen estimates there are fewer than 500 in existence today.

The copy was not given any special protection, but the cool Northern California climate helped preserve it, leaving it with a firm spine, vibrant colors and crisp corners, according to a statement from Dallas-based Heritage Auctions. The copy was rated a 9.0 out of 10 by comics grading company CGC, meaning it had only the slightest signs of wear and aging.

The three brothers, in their 50s and 60s, did not wish to be identified due to the windfall involved nor did the buyer of the comic book, according to the auction house.

“This isn’t simply a story about old paper and ink,” one brother said in a statement released by the auction house. “This was never just about a collectible. This is a testament to memory, family and the unexpected ways the past finds its way back to us.”

Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reportforamerica.org/" target="_blank">Report for America</a>&nbsp;is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.

Rare copy of ‘Superman No. 1' from 1939 sells for millions

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🎧🏈 KSHSAA state champions crowned; 🏐 KU and KSU both qualify for NCAA Tournament

MANHATTAN, Kan. – For the first time since 2021, K-State volleyball was awarded an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, as the committee announced the 64-team bracket during the NCAA Volleyball Selection Show on ESPN Sunday night. This is the program's 19th NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and first under head coach Jason Mansfield.

K-State (17-9, 10-8 Big 12), which finished in a four-way tie for sixth in the Big 12 standings, will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to face San Diego (25-4, 18-0 WCC) on Friday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the opening round at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

"I'm really proud of this team and what they've accomplished this season," said third-year head coach Jason Mansfield. "Anytime you make the NCAA Tournament, it's special. It's something we've wanted for the last couple of years. But I think this team earned it, and the season we've had – with the wins we've had – kind of speaks for itself."

K-State is 15-18 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and has reached the Regional Semifinal (Sweet 16) three times. Friday's contest marks the second meeting between the Wildcats and Toreros in the postseason, first facing each other in the second round of the 1997 NCAA Tournament. USD leads the all-time series 2-0, with the squads last meeting in 2010.

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