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STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the unit block of West Avenue B on the south side.

In 1913, John Dillon opened a Dillon Mercantile store at 318 N. Main, one of four already open in Sterling, Nickerson and Lyons.

In 1915, Dillon moved to Hutch and opened another store.

During World War I, his sons, Ray and Clyde, were serving in the military and John sold his interest to partners C.O. Mammel and Dave Theede.

By 1921, after the war, John, Ray and Clyde incorporated under the name of J.S. Dillon and Sons, and opened their first store at 13-15 W. Ave. B. The first photo shows that store right after opening.

The second photo shows the interior of store No. 1 about 1925 with all the staff.

In 1934, a new store No. 1 was built at 200 S. Main and this building was sold to Mammel's Grocery Co. The third photo shows the building when it was subdivided into Mammel's, auto parts and a feed store.

In 1955, Mammel's underwent an extensive remodel, turning it into a much larger supermarket. The fourth photo shows that market at opening.

After the Mammel's era, the stores were all sold off and this address became the Taylor Auction House. The fifth photo shows that era occupancy in 1975.

After that time frame, the building housed the NAPA Auto Parts store. The sixth photo shows that store in 2015.

The seventh photo shows the 13-15 W. Ave. B building today, now housing the Fair Price Clothing store with the property being owned by Wray Properties L.L.C.

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The Cosmosphere is sharing an important update regarding its Artemis II Launch Watch Party following NASA’s announcement that the Artemis II mission has shifted to a March launch window between March 6th and March 11th. The new earliest launch opportunity is March 6 at 7:29 PM, pending final mission readiness and weather conditions.

Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program, sending four astronauts on a journey around the Moon and marking humanity’s return to deep space for the first time in more than 50 years. The Cosmosphere plans to host its Launch Watch Party to align with NASA’s confirmed launch attempt once the final date and time are set.

The Launch Watch Party will feature live NASA coverage, interactive and hands-on activities, concessions, and an engaging, space-filled atmosphere for guests of all ages. The evening will also include a special presentation by John Mulnix, JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador, titled “Countdown to Artemis II,” offering insight into the mission and its role in the future of lunar exploration.

VIP tickets for this event are currently sold out. Guests interested in joining the VIP waitlist may email <a href="MAITTO:tristyng@cosmo.org">tristyng@cosmo.org</a> for availability updates and additional information.

As with all spaceflight events, launch schedules remain subject to change due to mission readiness, weather, or technical considerations. The Cosmosphere will continue to provide updates as NASA confirms additional details and encourages guests to follow official Cosmosphere communication channels as the March launch window approaches. The Cosmosphere looks forward to welcoming the community to celebrate this historic mission and witness a major milestone in space exploration together.

Artemis II launch pushed back to March, Cosmosphere watch party follows

The American Red Cross urges people to&nbsp;take action&nbsp;now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the&nbsp;blood&nbsp;supply during an ongoing&nbsp;blood&nbsp;shortage. Donors of all&nbsp;blood&nbsp;types are asked to make a&nbsp;blood&nbsp;or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Over&nbsp;500&nbsp;blood&nbsp;drives have been canceled&nbsp;since&nbsp;the beginning of the year,&nbsp;causing&nbsp;more than&nbsp;20,000&nbsp;blood&nbsp;and platelet donations&nbsp;to go uncollected.&nbsp;In addition to the disruption of&nbsp;blood&nbsp;drives,&nbsp;dangerous weather conditions&nbsp;have also made it tougher to transport vital&nbsp;blood&nbsp;products, which could potentially affect deliveries to hospitals in some locations.  &nbsp;

Patient care is at risk&nbsp;—&nbsp;donors in unaffected areas are asked to&nbsp;book an appointment to give&nbsp;blood&nbsp;now by using the&nbsp;Blood&nbsp;Donor App, visiting&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszcFu6yAQheGngR0WDBiGBYts8hoRMOPYuvZ1CrSR-vSVq26_o6OfEmB12ktOJgRtgtMR5ZqoLjEY1rZiIQ8BqzPRZO80so28yC35iFA8WizG5ocxOmeDzkddWDjdN-J_24c68rZz62qefXEzUlnU-H79b9M1yD2tY7y6sDcBdwH39_s9Nabazt7Lfp40ne0p4C4Ppi2rxjvnzmqj9AuPPxD2BmA1aNnS-jnq-jr7EE4_r8hUz0P20ZiP61gRQwxLUQGJlAsIKleLysBSyVim2bL8SvATAAD__18sVsA">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).&nbsp;Those in areas facing extreme winter weather are asked to give when it’s safe to do so.&nbsp;All who come to give Jan. 26-Feb. 28, 2026, will&nbsp;receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszkuO6yAQheHVwAwLChvKAwaZeBsRj3KwLg6-QCdSr76VVk-_oyP9yQHGWRpOTlkrlZ3lijy7oMnItAezwC6jQiOTtrhbi0qRXpAfzqwIwaDGoLS_KyW9VzibVQZis-xHon_Hf3H6o1DrYllMmBdMYRfj-3q26TPw4vIYV2f6xmBjsL3f76lRiq32HkqtaartwWArNfoicj3p8g9isNGLnqMz2DL5NqY8zsJPSocXjQr5TuJI7hfuf8D0DUBLkLy5_DVivmofbJaPT8gU68n7aETn5xgR7Wr3ICymJGaLIHzUKBTsMSlNadHEXw5-AgAA___mfWOf">RedCrossBlood.org/Heart</a>&nbsp;for details.&nbsp;

Shortfalls in&nbsp;blood&nbsp;and platelet donations caused by recent winter storms are putting further strain on the national&nbsp;blood&nbsp;supply, forcing some hospitals to cancel elective procedures due to&nbsp;blood&nbsp;product shortages.&nbsp;When supplies are critically low, trauma surgeons and other doctors face the real possibility that&nbsp;blood&nbsp;could run out when it’s needed most. Now is&nbsp;the time to&nbsp;give&nbsp;blood&nbsp;before doctors&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;face difficult decisions about which patients can safely move forward with treatment, and who will&nbsp;need to wait.&nbsp;

Reno County Hutchinson 2/11/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Clayworks, 1125 N Main Street 2/10/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hutchinson Community College Student Union, 1300 N Plum St 2/20/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, 1701 East 23rd 2/25/2026: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Prairieland Partners, 1800 S. Lorraine

Harvey County Halstead 2/9/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Halstead Baptist Church, 525 Harvey St 2/18/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gardenview Mennonite Church, 11626 NW 36th Street

Newton 2/25/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 115 Old Main Street 2/26/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 115 Old Main Street

Sedgwick 3/5/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sedgwick High School, 400 W. 4th

McPherson County Inman 2/13/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Peters United Church of Christ, 111 N Pine

Lindsborg 3/3/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bethany College - Wallerstedt Library, 235 E Swensson Ave

Mc Pherson 2/11/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., McPherson College, 1600 Euclid 2/19/2026: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., McPherson High School, 801 E. 1st

Moundridge 2/26/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Pine Village Wellness Center, 86 22nd Ave

Pratt County Pratt 2/20/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Pratt First United Methodist Church, 100 N Jackson St

Rice County Lyons 3/3/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 102 S Coronado St

Sterling 2/23/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 137 N. Broadway

Stafford County St John 2/20/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stafford County Annex, 210 E 3rd Ave

Red Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter storms, give blood now 

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. ——————————————

Michael	Don	Appel		2/4/2026 4:09&nbsp;PM	Worthless Checks; Less than $1,000,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Worthless Checks; $1,000 to $24,999

Marjorie	Arbell	Kite		2/4/2026 6:11&nbsp;PM	Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

Daily Bookings

Residents will have two opportunities to learn more and ask questions about the upcoming city sales tax ballot measure as the City of Hutchinson prepares for the March 3, 2026 election.

City officials are hosting public information meetings at Memorial Hall on:

Both sessions will feature the same presentation and will be held at the same location.

According to the city, staff will walk attendees through what will appear on the ballot, why a city sales tax is being considered, and how the proposal was developed. The goal is to provide residents with clear, factual information ahead of the vote.

Community members will also be able to submit questions during the meetings, with answers provided by city staff and elected officials.

The meetings are open to the public, and residents can attend either date to learn more before casting their ballots in March.

Hutchinson to host public meetings on March 3 city sales tax question

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Three-day Outlook

BUHLER, Kan. — A small-town flower shop with a big heart is helping residents celebrate life’s moments one bouquet at a time.

Taisha “Tai” Epp, owner of Flowers by Tai, has operated her homegrown floral business in Buhler since 2020, delivering arrangements for everything from birthdays and proms to weddings and funerals.

What started during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a steady, community-focused service that Epp said fills a need for a local florist.

“I would always see people say, ‘I wish we had a flower shop in Buhler,’” Epp said. “Flowers are such an easy way to connect with someone and brighten their day.”

Located at 109 E. Third Ave., just off Main Street behind the Methodist Church, Flowers by Tai currently operates primarily by call or text order, with delivery available. Epp plans to open the shop for walk-in customers around major holidays such as Valentine’s Day and hopes to eventually offer a self-checkout, grab-and-go setup.

Unlike larger online florists, Epp said she focuses on personal service and unique products. She sources many of her flowers directly from farms in Ecuador and often carries specialty roses in colors like blue and lavender that are not commonly found in grocery stores.

“I like to bring in things you don’t see every day,” she said. “People already ask me to save the different colors for them each year.”

For Valentine’s Day, Epp is offering arrangements at a wide range of price points, including budget-friendly options for students. She said she plans to offer small bouquets starting around $15 and discounted delivery for local students to make flowers more accessible for young couples.

“There’s always young love,” she said. “Not everybody has a big budget, but they still want to do something special.”

Epp, who previously worked in a doctor’s office, said flexibility sets her shop apart. Customers can text her directly, even after hours, to place or plan orders.

“If you think of it late at night and don’t send the message, you might forget,” she said. “I want it to be easy.”

Flowers by Tai also provides flowers for school events, church services, banquets and community fundraisers, including arrangements for Sunshine Meadows’ annual gala.

Orders can be placed by calling or texting 316-295-7744 or by messaging the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/LuvBlossoms-Flowers-by-Tai-100064158608127/">Flowers by Tai Facebook page</a>, where customers can view past designs and request custom arrangements.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own, and makes clear manufacturers can no longer use the CAA to justify limiting access to repair tools or software. For America’s farmers, timely and affordable repairs are essential to planting, harvesting, and keeping operations running.

“EPA is proud to set the record straight and protect farmers. For far too long, manufacturers have wrongly used the Clean Air Act to monopolize the repair markets, hurting our&nbsp;farmers,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “Common sense is following the law as it is written, and that is what the Trump EPA is committed to doing. By protecting every American’s right to repair, we’re not just fixing devices, we’re securing a stronger, more independent future for our country.”

“This is another win for American farmers and ranchers by the Trump Administration. By clarifying manufacturers can no longer use the Clean Air Act to justify limiting access to repair tools or software, we are reaffirming&nbsp;the lawful right of American farmers and equipment owners to repair their farm equipment,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins. “Thank you, Administrator Zeldin, for continuing to put farmers first. This is expected to save our farmers thousands in unnecessary repairs, saving much needed funds after Bidenflation drove up equipment costs on average 45%.”

“EPA’s guidance affirming the Right to Repair will save our agricultural communities thousands of dollars by eliminating corporate middlemen and empowering farmers to fix their own equipment,”&nbsp;said Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler.&nbsp;“The Clean Air Act has long crushed family farmers across America – but under the Trump Administration, they are finally getting the regulatory relief to break free from burdensome Green New Scam rules and focus on the vital job of feeding, clothing, and fueling America and the world.”

For years, prominent equipment manufacturers have interpreted the CAA’s emission control anti-tampering provisions as preventing them from making essential repair tools available to all Americans. This has forced farmers to take their equipment exclusively to manufacturer-authorized dealers to be fixed, even though the repair could have been made in the field or at a nearby independent repair shop. Not only has this made repairs more costly, but it has also caused many farmers to&nbsp;opt for&nbsp;older agricultural equipment that lack modern emission controls simply because they can fix that equipment themselves.

<a href="https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_file.jsp?docid=64859&amp;flag=1">Click here to read the EPA's guidance.&nbsp;</a>

EPA’s guidance does not change the law, weaken emission standards, or reduce compliance obligations. Rather, it clarifies what the CAA already states, that temporary overrides of emission control systems are allowed when it is for the “purpose of repair” to that equipment to obtain proper functionality. This clarification applies to all nonroad diesel engines equipped with advanced emission control technologies including selective catalytic reduction and inducement systems as well as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system repairs. Importantly, farmers and equipment owners are not required to rely on authorized dealers exclusively to fix equipment. This makes clear that the law should not serve as a barrier to timely, affordable maintenance of agricultural equipment.

Monday's action will not only expand consumer choice and provide opportunities for farmers but also encourage the use of newer farm equipment. This underscores the agency’s commitment to both America’s farmers and EPA’s core mission of protecting human health and the environment.

EPA advances farmers’ right to repair

Parents of future preschool and kindergarten students in Buhler USD 313 are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming application clinics designed to help families prepare for the 2026–27 school year.

District officials say the clinics allow staff to accurately plan classroom space, staffing and resources while making the enrollment process easier for parents.

Families may attend any of the scheduled dates and locations, regardless of which school their child will attend. Teachers and office staff will ensure enrollment information is forwarded to the correct building.

District leaders noted that current Buhler preschool students who will turn 5 before Sept. 1 and are moving on to kindergarten do not need to attend. Enrollment paperwork will be sent home with those students.

Additional details about preschool and wraparound care programs are available on the district website at <a href="http://USD313.org.">USD313.org.</a>

School officials say early registration helps ensure a smooth start to the school year for students, families and staff alike.

USD 313 schedules Preschool and Kindergarten application clinics

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A suspect charged in connection with a violent abduction shown on a doorbell video in Wichita was back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Daniel T. Espitia Guevara, 22., was sentenced to a year of probation, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

He pleaded no contest to charges of aggravated domestic battery and misdemeanor counts of domestic battery and  criminal restraint.

Espita Guevara is also on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold.

On October 12, the Wichita Police Department asked for the community’s help in identifying and locating a woman in a doorbell video who was seen being taken by force on October 12, at approximately 2 AM., in the 1400 block of North Volutsia in Wichita.

Just after 3p.m. October 14, Wichita Police Investigators received a phone call, from a woman claiming to be the individual investigators were attempting to identify. Investigators immediately responded to her location, made contact, and transported her to City Hall so detectives could conduct a victim interview. Police confirmed the identity of the woman as a 35-year-old who lives in the area where the video was captured. Police determined the incident is a case of domestic violence where the woman was victimized by her boyfriend. The woman did not have any significant injuries.

Just after 7 p.m. October 14, officers with the Wichita Police Domestic Intervention and Violence Reduction team (DIVRT) located and arrested Guevara and booked him into jail.

Espita Guevara faces a separate trial for the immigration accusations, according to the district attorney's office.

Kan. doorbell camera abduction video suspect learns his fate

By:<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/jennifer-shutt/">Jennifer Shutt</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://statesnewsroom.com/">States Newsroom</a>

WASHINGTON — A federal judge this week closed the lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last summer after Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law blocked Medicaid patients from visiting its clinics for any health care appointments for one year.&nbsp;

Planned Parenthood filed notice with the court Friday that it had dismissed “without prejudice all claims against” the Trump administration in the case. Massachusetts District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued an electronic order Monday closing the case “Pursuant to Plaintiffs’ Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice.”

The law prevents people on Medicaid from being seen at Planned Parenthood facilities through early July, when the one-year period would expire.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson wrote in a statement released last week that President Donald Trump “and his allies in Congress have weaponized the federal government to target Planned Parenthood at the expense of patients —&nbsp; stripping people of the care they rely on.&nbsp;

“Through every attack, Planned Parenthood has never lost sight of its focus: ensuring patients can get the care they need from the provider they trust. That will never change. Care continues, as does our commitment to fighting for everyone’s freedom to make their own decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.”

The Department of Justice did not immediately respond to a request for comment from States Newsroom.&nbsp;

Talwani&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/one-big-beautiful-law-provision-planned-parenthood-funding-partly-blocked-judge" target="_blank">originally ruled for Planned Parenthood</a>&nbsp;in the case, temporarily blocking the defunding provision from taking effect. But an appeals court&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/appeals-court-allows-provision-freezing-medicaid-funding-planned-parenthood" target="_blank">later overturned that decision</a>, allowing the Trump administration to legally withhold Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood.&nbsp;

Talwani was nominated by former President Barack Obama.

The provision in Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law that blocks all Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood was originally slated to last for a decade, but the final version covered one year.&nbsp;

Federal law for decades has barred spending from covering abortions with limited exceptions for rape, incest, or the woman’s life.&nbsp;

So the new language prevented Medicaid patients from scheduling appointments at Planned Parenthood for other types of health care, like annual physicals, cancer screenings, or birth control appointments.&nbsp;

Shireen Ghorbani, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/planned-parenthood-sues-trump-administration-officials-over-defunding-provision-budget-bill" target="_blank">filed the lawsuit</a>&nbsp;along with Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, wrote in a statement that its health care providers would “continue to see patients and deliver on our mission to provide high-quality care and education to everyone who needs it, no matter where they live or how much money they make.”&nbsp;

A Planned Parenthood spokesperson, who did not want to comment on the record, said that certain clinics may choose to cover the cost of treating Medicaid patients, even though the clinic will not receive reimbursement from the federal government under the law.&nbsp;

Angela Vasquez-Giroux, vice president of communications at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, wrote in a statement that the organization’s “health centers initially shielded the overwhelming majority of patients who rely on Medicaid from the harm of this cruel law. Unfortunately, the consequences for patients will worsen considerably over time as health centers close, costs rise, and access to their trusted provider is pushed further out of reach.”

Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump admin. over serving Medicaid patients

KANSAS CITY —A woman was rescued from a storm drain Wednesday near the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City.

Just before 7:30p.m., Kansas City Fire Department crews&nbsp;responded to a reported confined space rescue at 3250 N. Ameristar Drive, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

 On arrival crews reported a woman, in her forties, was stuck in a storm drain. She was trapped several hundred feet in the pipe. 

KCFD's rescue division secured the scene and sent a team into the pipe to free and retrieve the victim. 

After 90 minutes, at 9:30p.m. fire department crews were able to finally rescue the victim. The woman had been stuck for several hours and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. She was listed in stable condition, according to Hopkins. No other injuries were reported. There is no word on just how she became stuck in the drain.

Woman trapped for hours inside storm drain in Kansas City

MARION COUNTY—A third Kansas school district in less than a month is canceling classes and other activities due to illness.

On Wednesday, Centre School District USD 397 announced they will not have class the rest of the week due to illness, according to the school district social media page.&nbsp;The district includes students in pre-k through 12th grade.&nbsp;

On Monday, USD 511 Attica reported there would be no school or other activities due to sickness. The district expects to hold classes and participate other activities starting Thursday, according to the district's social media page.

On January 14, Fairfield USD 310 canceled classes and participation in activities due to illness.

Another Kan. school district cancels classes due to illness

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper on Wednesday saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive.

Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has heard media reports about a ransom letter for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-arizona-tucson-0d6b55fd24f54b2526fd5f8894a52ff2">Nancy Guthrie</a>, who authorities believe was taken from her home in Arizona against her will.

“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,” Savannah Guthrie said while reading from a prepared statement. “We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”

She was last seen around 9:45 p.m. Saturday, when she was dropped off at home by family after having dinner with them, the sheriff’s department said. She was reported missing midday Sunday after she didn’t appear at a church.

The family posted the message after police conducted a search in and around Nancy Guthrie’s home for several hours Wednesday.

Kevin Adger, a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, said investigators had been at the home earlier in the week for a couple of days and then turned it back over to the family with the understanding they could go back if they needed to.

“This is a follow up investigation,” he said in reference to officials returning Wednesday.

Adger said the sheriff’s department was not commenting on the video released by the family.

Multiple media organizations reported receiving purported ransom notes Tuesday that they handed over to investigators. The sheriff’s department had said it was taking the notes and other tips seriously but declined to comment further.

Savannah Guthrie was at times emotional during the recording, with her voice cracking. She smiled and looked into the camera when addressing her mother directly, saying that the family was praying for her and that people were looking for her.

“Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman. You are God’s precious daughter,” she said.

Savannah Guthrie described her mother as a “kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light” and said she was funny, spunky and clever.

“Talk to her and you’ll see,” she said.

Guthrie was flanked by her sister Annie and her brother Camron who both also spoke. Annie called their mother their beacon and said they need her.

“Mamma, If you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you,” Annie Guthrie said.

Authorities on Wednesday offered no detailed update on their search. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos' office said detectives still were speaking with anyone who had contact with Nancy Guthrie last weekend but that no suspect or person of interest had been identified.

Nanos suggested there was video from some cameras, though he didn’t elaborate, adding: “That’s all been submitted and we’re doing our best with the companies that own those cameras or built those cameras.”

There were signs of forced entry at the home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood. Guthrie has limited mobility, and officials do not believe she left on her own. A sheriff's dispatcher talking to deputies during a search Sunday indicated that she has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and heart issues, according to audio from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.broadcastify.com/">broadcastify.com</a>.

Jim Mason, longtime commander of a search-and-rescue posse in Maricopa County, isn't involved in the search for Guthrie but said desert terrain can make looking for missing people difficult. He said it can be hard to peer into areas that are dense with mesquite trees, cholla cactus and other desert brush.

"Some of it is so thick you can’t drive through it,” Mason said.

A couple hundred people attended an evening vigil for Nancy Guthrie at a Tucson church where they heard prayers and placed lit candles on an altar. A priest prayed for God to comfort Guthrie and to bring her home to those she loves.

Afterward, Jeremy Thacker had tears in his eyes as he described the heartbreak and helplessness he was experiencing over Guthrie's disappearance. He worked with Savannah Guthrie at a local news station and they shared losing their fathers at a young age. His own sister was kidnapped when he was young.

Thacker said he knew Nancy Guthrie to be sharp, grounded and earnest.

“We’re all holding our breath,” Thacker said.

On the other side of the country, Victory Church in Albany, New York, said it’s offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to finding Nancy Guthrie.

“Me and my wife, we watch Savannah every single morning. We’ve heard of her faith. We’ve heard of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-nancy-042abd04a6d87e14eecb22f0bc2893d1">her mom’s faith</a>. And she’s got such a sweet spirit,” Pastor Charlie Muller said.

The White House said President Donald Trump called and spoke with Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday.

“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.”

For a third day, “Today” opened with Guthrie’s disappearance, but Savannah Guthrie was not at the anchor’s desk. NBC Sports said Tuesday that she will not be covering the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics “as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time.”

The “Today” host grew up in Tucson, graduated from the University of Arizona and previously worked as a reporter and anchor at Tucson television station KVOA. Her parents settled in Tucson in the 1970s when she was a young child. The youngest of three siblings, she credits her mom with holding their family together after her father died of a heart attack at 49, when Savannah was just 16.

Billeaud reported from Phoenix. Associated Press writers Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu, Hallie Golden in Seattle, Michael Hill in Albany, New York, Darlene Superville in Washington and Julie Walker in New York contributed.

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Port-au-Prince —At the direction of the Secretary of War, three U.S. warships including the USS Stockdale, USCGC Stone and USCGC Diligence have arrived in the Bay of Port-au-Prince as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy Haiti.

"Their presence reflects the United States’ unwavering commitment to the security, stability, and a brighter future for the Republic of Haiti. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard reaffirm their partnership and support to ensure a safer and more prosperous Haiti."

US Warships arrive off Haiti in campaign against drug traffickers

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a shooting in Wichita have a suspect in custody.

Just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of S. Rutan, according to a media release.

Officers arrived and found a 40-year-old man who received multiple gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect, identified from Sedgwick County booking records as 55-year-old Gary M. Scott, ran from the area after the shooting but was apprehended by Officers. Scott was later booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of of aggravated burglary and aggravated battery.&nbsp; He is being held on bonds totaling over $575,000, according to online jail records.

Kansas shooting suspect jailed after he ran from crime scene

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an encounter with a sheriff's deputy on a northeast Kansas highway.

Just after 4 p.m. Jan. 31, that Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a person was slumped over the wheel in a Ford Edge in the intersection of 118th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 The reporting party attempted to wake the person up by using his horn in his vehicle. Deputies arrived on the scene to find the driver and passenger both asleep in the vehicle.&nbsp; One of the deputies reported what allegedly appeared to be a methamphetamine pipe in the hand of the driver.&nbsp; The driver and passenger were arrested.

The driver, Lloyd Allan Wabaunsee, 36, of Mayetta and the passenger, Raven Marie Barber, 44, of Mayetta were transported to the Jackson County Jail. Wabaunsee was booked into the Jail on requested charges of possession of methampehtamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of a hallucinogenic drug, unlawful distribution of controlled substances, driving under the influence, possession of weapon by a felon, criminal possession of a weapon and no drug tax stamp.

Barber was booked into the Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, distribution of controlled substances, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, criminal use of a weapon and no drug tax stamp.

Sheriff: Kan. drug suspects were passed out in SUV on the highway

TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/patrick-mahomes-father-guilty-dwi-447e2f0c6a93b308b0bbd3871ed8d1a1">conviction for driving while intoxicated.</a>

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Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr., 55, was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation violation, authorities said. He remained in Smith County jail in Tyler on Wednesday. His attorney did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

The elder Mahomes was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty in August 2024 to a DWI charge. On Jan. 1, he had a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor, according to a probation violation report.

Mahomes Sr.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/cfcca2814d423c6411948c30e38d98cf">had been arrested</a>&nbsp;on the DWI charge in February 2024, a little more than a week before his son led the Chiefs to a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/366151ee795360fbc8d3e4d029a394a6">second straight Super Bowl</a>&nbsp;championship with a win over San Francisco.

Smith County jail records show multiple DWI arrests over the years for the elder Mahomes.

Mahomes Sr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six teams during an 11-year major league career that ended in 2003, according to Baseball Reference.

Patrick Mahomes' dad is back in jail for alleged probation violation

Washington&nbsp;– On Tuesday, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026," into law. The legislation advances several key healthcare priorities long championed by Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, according to a statement from his office.

“The legislation provides $418 million for rural health, strengthens our healthcare workforce, maintains critical funding for Community Health Centers, and extends telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities that Kansans rely on,”&nbsp;said Senator Marshall.&nbsp;“It also invests in maternal and child health, mental health services, and life-saving medical research, while cutting over $100 million in unnecessary HHS bureaucracy.”

Senator Marshall also emphasized that Republicans stepped in to prevent Medicaid spending from continuing on an unsustainable trajectory that threatened the program’s future.&nbsp;

Prior proposals would have allowed unchecked growth, threatening long-term access for the most vulnerable. This package introduces responsible reforms that protect beneficiaries while ensuring Medicaid remains viable for future generations.

“Medicaid was on a path to bust – crowding out care for the truly vulnerable and burdening states and taxpayers,”&nbsp;said Senator Marshall.&nbsp;“Republicans fought to protect this vital safety-net program by improving oversight, targeting resources appropriately, and ensuring Medicaid remains available for those who need it most today and for generations to come.”

Labor, Health and Human Services (L/HHS) Appropriations Highlights

The package provides a&nbsp;discretionary total of $116.6 billion&nbsp;for the Department of Health and Human Services while reducing unnecessary federal bureaucracy by&nbsp;over $100 million.

Senator Marshall championed several of the provisions included in the package. These include:

Health Extenders Package: Strengthening Medicaid and Medicare Medicaid Reforms

The package includes targeted reforms to Medicaid while improving access and accountability:

The legislation delivers long-term certainty for providers and expanded access for seniors by:

Public Health Extenders and Programs

The package extends and strengthens critical public health initiatives, including: