KIOWA COUNTY—An 87-year-old man remains jailed on multiple allegations after a standoff at a Kansas home, according to Kiowa County jail records.

Just after 4:30p.m. September 2, the Greensburg Police Department and Kiowa County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 400 block of Main Street&nbsp; in Greensburg, according to a media release. 

 When officers arrived, they discovered 87-year-old Jack A. Loesch had fired shots inside his residence and barricaded himself inside the residence. 

 Area residents were evacuated and calls for assistance were made to the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Pratt County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;

Just after 7p.m. negotiations were successful and Loesch was taken into custody without incident.  No injuries were reported to civilians or law enforcement.  The case is being investigated by the Greensburg Police Department.&nbsp; Loesch is being held on a $500,000 bond on a requested charge of Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon.

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 </figure>KIOWA COUNTY—An 87-year-old man remains jailed on multiple allegations after a standoff at a Kansas home, according to Kiowa County jail records.Just after 4:30p.m. September 2, the Greensburg Police Department and Kiowa County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 400 block of Main Street&nbsp; in Greensburg, according to a media release. When officers arrived, they discovered 87-year-old Jack A. Loesch had fired shots inside his residence and barricaded himself inside the residence. Area residents were evacuated and calls for assistance were made to the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Pratt County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;Just after 7p.m. negotiations were successful and Loesch was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported to civilians or law enforcement. The case is being investigated by the Greensburg Police Department.&nbsp; Loesch is being held on a $500,000 bond on a requested charge of Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon.

87-year-old remains jailed a week after standoff at Kan.  home

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Topeka and have made an arrest.

have identified the victim as 47-year-old Michael Sanchez, according to Topeka Police Lieutenant Ronnie Connell.

Just before 9a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 block of SW Western in Topeka on a report of an individual down, according to Police Lt. Matt Danielson.

First responders located&nbsp; 47-year-old Michael Sanchez suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old Caleb Horton of Topeka was taken to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges: Murder in the 1 st Degree, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Topeka and have made an arrest.have identified the victim as 47-year-old Michael Sanchez, according to Topeka Police Lieutenant Ronnie Connell.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725645926163.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>Just before 9a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 block of SW Western in Topeka on a report of an individual down, according to Police Lt. Matt Danielson.First responders located&nbsp; 47-year-old Michael Sanchez suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene.As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old Caleb Horton of Topeka was taken to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges: Murder in the 1 st Degree, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

Suspect accused of murder of man outside Kansas home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now.

Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman teamed up with SpaceX to test the company’s brand new spacesuits on his chartered flight. The daring spacewalk also saw SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis going out once Isaacman was safely back inside.

This spacewalk was simple and quick — less than two hours — compared with the drawn-out affairs conducted by NASA. Astronauts at the International Space Station often need to move across the sprawling complex for repairs, always traveling in pairs and lugging gear. Station spacewalks can last seven to eight hours.

Isaacman emerged first from the hatch, joining a small elite group of spacewalkers who until now had included only professional astronauts from a dozen countries.

“Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do. But from here, it sure looks like a perfect world," Isaacman said as the capsule soared above the South Pacific. Cameras on board caught his silhouette, waist high at the hatch, with the blue Earth beneath.

The commercial spacewalk was the main focus of the five-day flight financed by Isaacman and Elon Musk’s company, and the culmination of years of development geared toward settling Mars and other planets.

All four on board donned the new spacewalking suits to protect themselves from the harsh vacuum. They launched on Tuesday from Florida, rocketing farther from Earth than anyone since NASA’s moonwalkers. The orbit was reduced by half — to 460 miles (740 kilometers) — for the spacewalk.

This first spacewalking test involved more stretching than walking. Isaacman kept a hand or foot attached to it the whole time as he flexed his arms and legs to see how the spacesuit held up. The hatch sported a walker-like structure for extra support.

After roughly 10 minutes outside, Isaacman was replaced by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis to go through the same motions. Gillis bobbed up and down in weightlessness, no higher than her knees out of the capsule, as she twisted her arms and sent reports back to Mission Control.

Each had 12-foot (3.6-meter) tethers but did not unfurl them or dangle at the end unlike what happens at the space station, where astronauts routinely float out at a much lower orbit.

More and more wealthy passengers are plunking down huge sums for rides aboard private rockets to experience a few minutes of weightlessness. Other have spent tens of millions to stay in space for days or even weeks. Space experts and risk analysts say it’s inevitable that some will seek the thrill of spacewalking, deemed one of the most dangerous parts of spaceflight after launch and reentry but also the most soul-stirring.

This operation was planned down to the minute with little room for error. Trying out new spacesuits from a spacecraft new to spacewalking added to the risk. So did the fact that the entire capsule was exposed to the vacuum of space.

There were a few glitches. Isaacman had to manually pull the hatch open instead of pushing a button on board. Before heading out, Gillis reported seeing bulges in the hatch seal.

Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot, and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon stayed strapped to their seats to monitor from inside. All four underwent intensive training before the trip.

Mission controllers announced the spacewalk complete from company headquarters in Hawthorne, California, after one hour and 46 minutes — or a full swing and then some around Earth.

It went by “in the blink of an eye,” said SpaceX commentator Kate Tice.

Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of the Shift4 credit card-processing company, has declined to disclose how much he invested in the flight. It was the first of three flights in a program he’s dubbed Polaris; this one was called Polaris Dawn. For SpaceX’s inaugural private flight in 2021, he took up contest winners and a cancer survivor.

Until Thursday, only 263 people had conducted a spacewalk, representing 12 countries. The Soviet Union’s Alexei Leonov kicked it off in 1965, followed a few months later by NASA’s Ed White.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watch Dragon’s first spacewalk with the <a href="https://twitter.com/PolarisProgram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PolarisProgram</a>’s Polaris Dawn crew <a href="https://t.co/svdJRkGN7K">https://t.co/svdJRkGN7K</a>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1834154037606056327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman teamed up with SpaceX to test the company’s brand new spacesuits on his chartered flight. The daring spacewalk also saw SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis going out once Isaacman was safely back inside.This spacewalk was simple and quick — less than two hours — compared with the drawn-out affairs conducted by NASA. Astronauts at the International Space Station often need to move across the sprawling complex for repairs, always traveling in pairs and lugging gear. Station spacewalks can last seven to eight hours.Isaacman emerged first from the hatch, joining a small elite group of spacewalkers who until now had included only professional astronauts from a dozen countries.“Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do. But from here, it sure looks like a perfect world," Isaacman said as the capsule soared above the South Pacific. Cameras on board caught his silhouette, waist high at the hatch, with the blue Earth beneath.The commercial spacewalk was the main focus of the five-day flight financed by Isaacman and Elon Musk’s company, and the culmination of years of development geared toward settling Mars and other planets.All four on board donned the new spacewalking suits to protect themselves from the harsh vacuum. They launched on Tuesday from Florida, rocketing farther from Earth than anyone since NASA’s moonwalkers. The orbit was reduced by half — to 460 miles (740 kilometers) — for the spacewalk.This first spacewalking test involved more stretching than walking. Isaacman kept a hand or foot attached to it the whole time as he flexed his arms and legs to see how the spacesuit held up. The hatch sported a walker-like structure for extra support.After roughly 10 minutes outside, Isaacman was replaced by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis to go through the same motions. Gillis bobbed up and down in weightlessness, no higher than her knees out of the capsule, as she twisted her arms and sent reports back to Mission Control.Each had 12-foot (3.6-meter) tethers but did not unfurl them or dangle at the end unlike what happens at the space station, where astronauts routinely float out at a much lower orbit.More and more wealthy passengers are plunking down huge sums for rides aboard private rockets to experience a few minutes of weightlessness. Other have spent tens of millions to stay in space for days or even weeks. Space experts and risk analysts say it’s inevitable that some will seek the thrill of spacewalking, deemed one of the most dangerous parts of spaceflight after launch and reentry but also the most soul-stirring.This operation was planned down to the minute with little room for error. Trying out new spacesuits from a spacecraft new to spacewalking added to the risk. So did the fact that the entire capsule was exposed to the vacuum of space.There were a few glitches. Isaacman had to manually pull the hatch open instead of pushing a button on board. Before heading out, Gillis reported seeing bulges in the hatch seal.Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot, and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon stayed strapped to their seats to monitor from inside. All four underwent intensive training before the trip.Mission controllers announced the spacewalk complete from company headquarters in Hawthorne, California, after one hour and 46 minutes — or a full swing and then some around Earth.It went by “in the blink of an eye,” said SpaceX commentator Kate Tice.Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of the Shift4 credit card-processing company, has declined to disclose how much he invested in the flight. It was the first of three flights in a program he’s dubbed Polaris; this one was called Polaris Dawn. For SpaceX’s inaugural private flight in 2021, he took up contest winners and a cancer survivor.Until Thursday, only 263 people had conducted a spacewalk, representing 12 countries. The Soviet Union’s Alexei Leonov kicked it off in 1965, followed a few months later by NASA’s Ed White.___

🎥Tech billionaire makes first private spacewalk high above Earth

PLATTE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a bank robbery and asking for help to identify a suspect.

Early Wednesday, the FBI and Parkville Police Department were notified of damage that occurred Tuesday night to the unopened, new Chase Bank on 9000 Tom Watson Parkway in Parkville, according to a media release from the city.

Preliminary information indicates the individual responsible may have thrown a Molotov cocktail at the ATM attached to the bank and multiple windows were damaged. 

This bank has not officially opened for business, and no one was injured or present during the incident.

The FBI is working alongside Parkville Police Department in this matter. The city released a security camera image of the individual believed to be the suspect.

Anyone with information on this incident or the identity of the individual in the attached photo should call the FBI at 816-512-8200 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi

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 <figcaption>The city released a security camera image of the individual believed to be the suspect.</figcaption>
 </figure>PLATTE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a bank robbery and asking for help to identify a suspect.Early Wednesday, the FBI and Parkville Police Department were notified of damage that occurred Tuesday night to the unopened, new Chase Bank on 9000 Tom Watson Parkway in Parkville, according to a media release from the city.Preliminary information indicates the individual responsible may have thrown a Molotov cocktail at the ATM attached to the bank and multiple windows were damaged. This bank has not officially opened for business, and no one was injured or present during the incident.The FBI is working alongside Parkville Police Department in this matter. The city released a security camera image of the individual believed to be the suspect.Anyone with information on this incident or the identity of the individual in the attached photo should call the FBI at 816-512-8200 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi

Suspect threw Molotov cocktail at KC area bank ATM

CHEROKEE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Wednesday in Cherokee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Honda motorcycle driven by William J J&nbsp;Meiers-Vilmer, 36, Pittsburg, was northbound on SE 70th Street at&nbsp;SE Quakervale Road in Riverton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The motorcycle rear-ended a&nbsp;2015 Dodge Ram driven by Zachary T.&nbsp;Truster, 35, Baxter Springs, Kansas, who&nbsp;stopped in traffic waiting to turn left onto SE Quakervale Road.

&nbsp;EMS transported Meiers-Vilmer to&nbsp;Freeman Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.&nbsp;Truster was not injured.&nbsp;Meiers-Vilmer was not wearing a. helmet, according to the KHP.

CHEROKEE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Wednesday in Cherokee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Honda motorcycle driven by William J J&nbsp;Meiers-Vilmer, 36, Pittsburg, was northbound on SE 70th Street at&nbsp;SE Quakervale Road in Riverton.&nbsp;&nbsp;The motorcycle rear-ended a&nbsp;2015 Dodge Ram driven by Zachary T.&nbsp;Truster, 35, Baxter Springs, Kansas, who&nbsp;stopped in traffic waiting to turn left onto SE Quakervale Road.&nbsp;EMS transported Meiers-Vilmer to&nbsp;Freeman Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.&nbsp;Truster was not injured.&nbsp;Meiers-Vilmer was not wearing a. helmet, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after motorcycle rear-ends a pickup

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement successfully recovered a stolen U-Haul trailer containing approximately $21,763 worth of band equipment, according to Wichita Police Department spokesman Andrew Ford.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nashville-band-after-tour-theft?lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link">Click here to read GoFundMe</a> and a message on refunds.

At 10a.m. September 6, officers responded to a larceny report at the Spring Hill Suites, 1220 North Greenwich in&nbsp; &nbsp;Wichita. The victim, a band member, reported that their U-Haul trailer, which had been attached to their gold Ford Econoline passenger van, was stolen. The van was parked at the hotel around 1a.m. after the band performed at the Cotillion. 

When the band returned to their vehicle around 7a.m. to continue their travels, they discovered the trailer missing.

The trailer contained the band’s musical equipment valued at over $21,700, according to an inventory list provided by the band. The U-Haul trailer, owned by the U-Haul rental company, was also reported stolen.

Later, while investigating an unrelated stolen vehicle report involving a Ford F-250, officers located a stolen U-Haul box truck bearing a Kansas tag. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the same U-Haul had been involved in the trailer theft. Officers cut the lock on the stolen trailer and discovered the stolen band equipment inside.

All but a Yamaha MX49 Keyboard and a cash box containing $1,300, including band merchandise such as t-shirts and other items, were successfully recovered. 

Police have not made an arrest in the case, according to Ford.

The Wichita Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this case to contact&nbsp;WPD or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726086598470.png" alt="The band as shown in a photo on a GoFundMe.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The band as shown in a photo on a GoFundMe.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement successfully recovered a stolen U-Haul trailer containing approximately $21,763 worth of band equipment, according to Wichita Police Department spokesman Andrew Ford.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nashville-band-after-tour-theft?lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link">Click here to read GoFundMe</a> and a message on refunds.At 10a.m. September 6, officers responded to a larceny report at the Spring Hill Suites, 1220 North Greenwich in&nbsp; &nbsp;Wichita. The victim, a band member, reported that their U-Haul trailer, which had been attached to their gold Ford Econoline passenger van, was stolen. The van was parked at the hotel around 1a.m. after the band performed at the Cotillion. When the band returned to their vehicle around 7a.m. to continue their travels, they discovered the trailer missing.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726087948049.png" alt="Photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>The trailer contained the band’s musical equipment valued at over $21,700, according to an inventory list provided by the band. The U-Haul trailer, owned by the U-Haul rental company, was also reported stolen.Later, while investigating an unrelated stolen vehicle report involving a Ford F-250, officers located a stolen U-Haul box truck bearing a Kansas tag. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the same U-Haul had been involved in the trailer theft. Officers cut the lock on the stolen trailer and discovered the stolen band equipment inside.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726070088493.png" alt="&nbsp;Yamaha MX49 Keyboard is still missing" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Yamaha MX49 Keyboard is still missing</figcaption>
 </figure>All but a Yamaha MX49 Keyboard and a cash box containing $1,300, including band merchandise such as t-shirts and other items, were successfully recovered. Police have not made an arrest in the case, according to Ford.The Wichita Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this case to contact&nbsp;WPD or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

Police recover $21K in band equipment stolen from Kansas hotel

THOMAS COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Kimberly K. Munk, 49, Oakley, was northbound on U.S. 83 approximately two miles north of U.S. 40&nbsp;

The Jeep was turning left into a&nbsp;&nbsp;private driveway. A southbound 2011 Dodge Charger driven by Sara Wilson, 33,&nbsp;Escanaba, Michigan, and the Jeep collided.

EMS transported Wilson and passengers in the Dodge&nbsp; Susan L. Englert, 68, Rochelle, Illinois; Sharon Wilson, 62, Lamar, Colorado and Levi Wilson, 2,&nbsp;Escanaba, Michigan, to Citizen's Medical Center where Englert was pronounced deceased.

EMS transported Munk and passengers in the Jeep, an 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl, to the Logan County Hospital. All seven were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

THOMAS COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Thomas County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Kimberly K. Munk, 49, Oakley, was northbound on U.S. 83 approximately two miles north of U.S. 40&nbsp;The Jeep was turning left into a&nbsp;&nbsp;private driveway. A southbound 2011 Dodge Charger driven by Sara Wilson, 33,&nbsp;Escanaba, Michigan, and the Jeep collided.EMS transported Wilson and passengers in the Dodge&nbsp; Susan L. Englert, 68, Rochelle, Illinois; Sharon Wilson, 62, Lamar, Colorado and Levi Wilson, 2,&nbsp;Escanaba, Michigan, to Citizen's Medical Center where Englert was pronounced deceased.EMS transported Munk and passengers in the Jeep, an 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl, to the Logan County Hospital. All seven were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Woman dead, 3 adults and 3 children injured in  Kansas crash

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million in humanitarian aid, while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that his country would provide another $782 million in assistance and loan guarantees. Much of the effort was aimed at bolstering the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-energy-shutdowns-fc9f910c255ef5bd36e7f1782f073949">energy grid that Russia has repeatedly pounded</a>&nbsp;ahead of an expected difficult winter.

Blinken and Lammy traveled together to the Ukrainian capital on a rare joint tour to underscore their commitment to the country in its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">war</a>. Air-raid sirens sounded repeatedly during the visit, causing delays in their schedule and forcing them to cancel a wreath-laying ceremony.

Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the missiles “back to Washington to brief the president.” Blinken said U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will “no doubt” talk about the issue when they meet Friday in Washington.

“Speaking for the United States, we have adjusted and adapted as needs have changed, as the battlefield has changed. And I have no doubt that we’ll continue to do that as this evolves,” Blinken told a news conference.

The diplomatic visit unfolded as Russia’s bigger and better-equipped army bears down on Ukraine’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-pokrovsk-df997d0f23bd7dcdfc6f20080ab133e7">eastern Donetsk region</a>&nbsp;and conducts aerial attacks on cities across the country using missiles, glide bombs and drones that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-missile-strike-poltava-region-a53f1a4500ef52e4bf8217ee0e8bca84">claim many civilian casualties</a>.

Lammy said the 2 1/2-year conflict is at a “critical” juncture following Ukraine's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-kursk-incursion-ca6d18d06606794580bdc779d2c98134">daring incursion</a>&nbsp;last month into Russia’s Kursk region.

"We convey the deepest condolences for the shocking attacks that we have seen, over the loss of civilian life, particularly women and children — horrific, barbaric, unbelievable,” Lammy said.

But relations between Ukraine and its Western partners have been increasingly strained by Kyiv’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-military-aid-zelenskyy-cf8addbd055e518a7a10a73d3d4353cd">repeated appeals</a>&nbsp;for the West’s authorization to use long-range weapons from the United States and other allies to strike targets deeper inside Russia.

That issue took on added urgency after Russia’s latest reported acquisition of ballistic missiles from Iran, but Western leaders have so far balked at Ukraine's request, fearing that, if granted, it could escalate the war.

Biden has allowed Ukraine to fire U.S.-provided missiles across the border into Russia in self-defense, but has largely limited the distance they can be fired.

Zelenskyy said he hoped for changes to those limitations.

“Let’s count on some strong decisions, at least,” he said. “For us, it’s very important.”

He said he hoped to speak to Biden later this month, noting that U.S. military and financial support is crucial.

“We rely heavily on it, and frankly, we can’t prevail without it,” Zelenskyy said.

However, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week pushed back on the idea that long-range strikes would be a game-changer.

“I don’t believe one capability is going to be decisive, and I stand by that comment,” Austin said at a meeting of allied military leaders in Germany. The Ukrainians have other means to strike long-range targets, he added.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Lammy he hoped an agreement on using long-range assets “for strikes on the territory of our enemy” could be reached. “We hope for your help and support in this issue.”

A hard winter likely lies ahead for Ukraine. Its power grid is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-energy-shutdowns-fc9f910c255ef5bd36e7f1782f073949">under severe strain</a>&nbsp;after Russian missiles and drones knocked out around 70% of the country’s generation capacity.

Kyiv officials will also have to navigate the outcome of the U.S. election in November, which could produce important policy shifts in Washington. Former President Donald Trump said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/harris-trump-debate-election-2024-updates">presidential debate</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that he wants the war to end but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-ukraine-russia-war-putin-98aed0b4ffd785c7865ee17f66030a1d">did not clearly say</a>&nbsp;he wants Ukraine to win.

“We remain committed to Ukraine’s victory,” Blinken said. “The bottom line is this: We want Ukraine to win.”

Ukrainian officials politely sidestepped making any comment on the debate. Zelenskyy said he did not watch it, while Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, insisted U.S. policy was ultimately unlikely to change.

“Yes, it’s clear that there will be a new president. But we believe, and are convinced, in the strong support of the American people,” Sybiha said. “We are firmly, firmly convinced that this support will continue.”

The latest American aid package includes $325 million in energy support to help repair and restore Ukraine’s power generation facilities, provide emergency backup power for critical services and strengthen the physical security of energy infrastructure.

Some $290 million will fund food, water, shelter, health care and education programs for Ukrainians in need in the country and refugees outside the country. The remaining $102 million will be used for mine-removal work.

Late last week, the U.S. announced it would&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-military-aid-zelenskyy-cf8addbd055e518a7a10a73d3d4353cd">send $250 million more in weapons to Ukraine</a>, including air-defense missiles and artillery.

Wednesday’s visit was, unusually, announced in advance — a public signal of American and British support for Ukraine.

The British diplomats reached the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland. Blinken traveled from London, where he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-britain-blinken-ukraine-iran-ballistic-missiles-russia-a2c3f92e213518063ccd5ad890105560">accused Iran of providing Russia</a>&nbsp;with Fath-360&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-iran-ukraine-ballistic-missiles-us-intelligence-1e637abe11396989c641fa5bf3f57b24">short-range ballistic missiles,</a>&nbsp;calling the move a “dramatic escalation” of the war.

Referring to those missiles, Shmyhal added: “Russia’s use of weapons from its terrorist allies to strike at Ukraine continues their genocidal war and terrorism on our territory. We must be able to respond to such terrorism in kind by destroying military targets on their territory to ensure greater safety for our citizens.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726099008305.png" alt="Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on his social media,"Together with our UK Ally, the United States continues our enduring support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity. In our meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Wednesday, we reiterated that we stand with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.-courtesy&nbsp; photo" />
 <figcaption>Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on his social media,"Together with our UK Ally, the United States continues our enduring support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity. In our meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Wednesday, we reiterated that we stand with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.-courtesy&nbsp; photo</figcaption>
 </figure>KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million in humanitarian aid, while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that his country would provide another $782 million in assistance and loan guarantees. Much of the effort was aimed at bolstering the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-energy-shutdowns-fc9f910c255ef5bd36e7f1782f073949">energy grid that Russia has repeatedly pounded</a>&nbsp;ahead of an expected difficult winter.Blinken and Lammy traveled together to the Ukrainian capital on a rare joint tour to underscore their commitment to the country in its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">war</a>. Air-raid sirens sounded repeatedly during the visit, causing delays in their schedule and forcing them to cancel a wreath-laying ceremony.Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the missiles “back to Washington to brief the president.” Blinken said U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will “no doubt” talk about the issue when they meet Friday in Washington.“Speaking for the United States, we have adjusted and adapted as needs have changed, as the battlefield has changed. And I have no doubt that we’ll continue to do that as this evolves,” Blinken told a news conference.The diplomatic visit unfolded as Russia’s bigger and better-equipped army bears down on Ukraine’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-pokrovsk-df997d0f23bd7dcdfc6f20080ab133e7">eastern Donetsk region</a>&nbsp;and conducts aerial attacks on cities across the country using missiles, glide bombs and drones that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-missile-strike-poltava-region-a53f1a4500ef52e4bf8217ee0e8bca84">claim many civilian casualties</a>.Lammy said the 2 1/2-year conflict is at a “critical” juncture following Ukraine's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-kursk-incursion-ca6d18d06606794580bdc779d2c98134">daring incursion</a>&nbsp;last month into Russia’s Kursk region."We convey the deepest condolences for the shocking attacks that we have seen, over the loss of civilian life, particularly women and children — horrific, barbaric, unbelievable,” Lammy said.But relations between Ukraine and its Western partners have been increasingly strained by Kyiv’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-military-aid-zelenskyy-cf8addbd055e518a7a10a73d3d4353cd">repeated appeals</a>&nbsp;for the West’s authorization to use long-range weapons from the United States and other allies to strike targets deeper inside Russia.That issue took on added urgency after Russia’s latest reported acquisition of ballistic missiles from Iran, but Western leaders have so far balked at Ukraine's request, fearing that, if granted, it could escalate the war.Biden has allowed Ukraine to fire U.S.-provided missiles across the border into Russia in self-defense, but has largely limited the distance they can be fired.Zelenskyy said he hoped for changes to those limitations.“Let’s count on some strong decisions, at least,” he said. “For us, it’s very important.”He said he hoped to speak to Biden later this month, noting that U.S. military and financial support is crucial.“We rely heavily on it, and frankly, we can’t prevail without it,” Zelenskyy said.However, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week pushed back on the idea that long-range strikes would be a game-changer.“I don’t believe one capability is going to be decisive, and I stand by that comment,” Austin said at a meeting of allied military leaders in Germany. The Ukrainians have other means to strike long-range targets, he added.Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Lammy he hoped an agreement on using long-range assets “for strikes on the territory of our enemy” could be reached. “We hope for your help and support in this issue.”A hard winter likely lies ahead for Ukraine. Its power grid is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-energy-shutdowns-fc9f910c255ef5bd36e7f1782f073949">under severe strain</a>&nbsp;after Russian missiles and drones knocked out around 70% of the country’s generation capacity.Kyiv officials will also have to navigate the outcome of the U.S. election in November, which could produce important policy shifts in Washington. Former President Donald Trump said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/harris-trump-debate-election-2024-updates">presidential debate</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that he wants the war to end but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-ukraine-russia-war-putin-98aed0b4ffd785c7865ee17f66030a1d">did not clearly say</a>&nbsp;he wants Ukraine to win.“We remain committed to Ukraine’s victory,” Blinken said. “The bottom line is this: We want Ukraine to win.”Ukrainian officials politely sidestepped making any comment on the debate. Zelenskyy said he did not watch it, while Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, insisted U.S. policy was ultimately unlikely to change.“Yes, it’s clear that there will be a new president. But we believe, and are convinced, in the strong support of the American people,” Sybiha said. “We are firmly, firmly convinced that this support will continue.”The latest American aid package includes $325 million in energy support to help repair and restore Ukraine’s power generation facilities, provide emergency backup power for critical services and strengthen the physical security of energy infrastructure.Some $290 million will fund food, water, shelter, health care and education programs for Ukrainians in need in the country and refugees outside the country. The remaining $102 million will be used for mine-removal work.Late last week, the U.S. announced it would&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-military-aid-zelenskyy-cf8addbd055e518a7a10a73d3d4353cd">send $250 million more in weapons to Ukraine</a>, including air-defense missiles and artillery.Wednesday’s visit was, unusually, announced in advance — a public signal of American and British support for Ukraine.The British diplomats reached the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland. Blinken traveled from London, where he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-britain-blinken-ukraine-iran-ballistic-missiles-russia-a2c3f92e213518063ccd5ad890105560">accused Iran of providing Russia</a>&nbsp;with Fath-360&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-iran-ukraine-ballistic-missiles-us-intelligence-1e637abe11396989c641fa5bf3f57b24">short-range ballistic missiles,</a>&nbsp;calling the move a “dramatic escalation” of the war.Referring to those missiles, Shmyhal added: “Russia’s use of weapons from its terrorist allies to strike at Ukraine continues their genocidal war and terrorism on our territory. We must be able to respond to such terrorism in kind by destroying military targets on their territory to ensure greater safety for our citizens.”___

U.S. pledges another $717 million in new economic aid to Ukraine

SEDGWICK COUNTY —One. person died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Wednesday in Sedgwick County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Toyota Camry driven by&nbsp; Katelyn N.&nbsp;Heier, 21, Sedgwick ,was northbound on Interstate 135&nbsp; just north of E 85th Street N in Wichita in the right lane in heavy traffic.

&nbsp;The car rear-ended a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Matthew K. Pabst, 46, Bentonville, Arkansas.

The impact pushed the Honda into the median where it stopped.&nbsp; The Toyota continued into the median, crossed into the southbound lanes, and struck 2018 Ford F450 driven by Fernando Rocha, 39, Wichita, head-on.

Heier was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center. Pabst and Rocha were not injured and passengers in their vehicles were not injured. Heier was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —One. person died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Wednesday in Sedgwick County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Toyota Camry driven by&nbsp; Katelyn N.&nbsp;Heier, 21, Sedgwick ,was northbound on Interstate 135&nbsp; just north of E 85th Street N in Wichita in the right lane in heavy traffic.&nbsp;The car rear-ended a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Matthew K. Pabst, 46, Bentonville, Arkansas.The impact pushed the Honda into the median where it stopped.&nbsp; The Toyota continued into the median, crossed into the southbound lanes, and struck 2018 Ford F450 driven by Fernando Rocha, 39, Wichita, head-on.Heier was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center. Pabst and Rocha were not injured and passengers in their vehicles were not injured. Heier was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas woman dies after 3-vehicle crash

WICHITA —Trevawn Strong Jr. has been located and is safe with the Wichita Police Department, according to the KBI. The Amber Alert is canceled.&nbsp; Law enforcement also located the suspect 30-year-old&nbsp;Trevawn Strong Sr.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

WICHITA —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for a. missing&nbsp;

At 4:56 p.m., Trevawn Strong Jr. was forcibly taken from his mother by his father Trevawn Strong Sr. utilizing a knife and firearm during a domestic incident at their residence at 2025 S. Grove, Wichita, according to police.

&nbsp;Strong&nbsp; threatened to kill his son, stabbed his mother, and took the child. Strong is a black male, 30-years-old with long dark hair, facial hair, and tattoos on his arms, chest, neck and under his eye. Strong is 5 ft. 8 inches tall and weighs around 175 pounds. He was last known wearing a white t-shirt, gray shorts and red shoes.&nbsp;

Trevawn Jr. is in imminent danger. The suspect left in a vehicle, but that vehicle has been recovered in the 1900 block of N. Woodlawn in Wichita, Kansas.

The child was last seen wearing wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black shoes and his hair is in a ponytail.

Call 911 immediately if you have seen the missing child or suspect. If you have other information on the missing child, call 911 or 316-383-4661

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 </figure>WICHITA —Trevawn Strong Jr. has been located and is safe with the Wichita Police Department, according to the KBI. The Amber Alert is canceled.&nbsp; Law enforcement also located the suspect 30-year-old&nbsp;Trevawn Strong Sr.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.---------WICHITA —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for a. missing&nbsp;At 4:56 p.m., Trevawn Strong Jr. was forcibly taken from his mother by his father Trevawn Strong Sr. utilizing a knife and firearm during a domestic incident at their residence at 2025 S. Grove, Wichita, according to police.&nbsp;Strong&nbsp; threatened to kill his son, stabbed his mother, and took the child. Strong is a black male, 30-years-old with long dark hair, facial hair, and tattoos on his arms, chest, neck and under his eye. Strong is 5 ft. 8 inches tall and weighs around 175 pounds. He was last known wearing a white t-shirt, gray shorts and red shoes.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Trevawn Jr. is in imminent danger. The suspect left in a vehicle, but that vehicle has been recovered in the 1900 block of N. Woodlawn in Wichita, Kansas.The child was last seen wearing wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black shoes and his hair is in a ponytail.Call 911 immediately if you have seen the missing child or suspect. If you have other information on the missing child, call 911 or 316-383-4661

Amber Alert canceled: Police locate 5-year-old Kan. boy, suspect

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

The parents of a young child killed as a result of child abuse in May 2015 in Hays will both serve a year of probation.

According to court documents, the 4-month-old child of Ahmed Keita and Kassie Day was hospitalized on May 16, 2015, with retinal hemorrhages and bruises on her cheek. The child was pronounced brain dead two days later and died at a Wichita hospital.

The Sedgwick County district coroner performed an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.

Court documents showed the coroner’s report found bruising, hemorrhaging and damage to the spinal cord.

The case then lay dormant until Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson convened a grand jury in August 2023.

Fourteen of the 15 members of the grand jury returned an indictment charging both Keita and Day with felony first-degree murder.

During pretrial negotiations, Day told the prosecutor that she believed Keita was responsible for the child’s death and agreed to testify against him.

Day recalled an incident in which she believed that Keita was shaking the baby when she entered the room. Another time, the child was left alone with Keita. When Day returned, she said the child was experiencing unusual behavior. Keita also tried to stop Day from taking the child to the emergency room after the incident.

Finally, according to court documents, when the couple learned of the baby’s death from abuse, Day claimed Keita did not show the same emotions she did.

As a result of her plea agreement, Day agreed to testify against Keita, and she pled no contest to aggravated endangering a child, a level nine person felony and interference with law enforcement — falsely reporting information, a severity level nine nonperson felony on Oct. 24, 2023. A conviction on both charges carries a sentence of presumptive probation.

In May 2024, Keita entered into a plea agreement with the Ellis County Attorney’s office.

He pled to two misdemeanors, including endangerment, a misdemeanor and interference with law enforcement, a misdemeanor.

Both charges were not as serious as the ones that Day pled no contest to.

Keita was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation with an underlying sentence of 10 months on May 3, 2024.

Day, according to court documents, was upset with the Keita plea deal and wanted to testify against Keita at trial, “holding him (Keita) accountable for what he had done to their daughter.”

She initially asked for her pleas to be withdrawn and requested that the state drop the charges. When that did not happen, she accepted the same plea agreement that Keita had received, which included misdemeanor charges of endangerment and interference.

The judge in the case accepted Day’s motion to withdraw her initial plea and accepted a guilty plea at a hearing on Aug. 30. Day was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation with an underlying prison sentence of 10 months.

According to court documents, Day continues to maintain her innocence in the case. She accepted the misdemeanor plea because “she does not want to risk a conviction and a lifetime in prison.”

In documents filed in Ellis County District Court, Attorney Robert Anderson said he believed that Keita was responsible for the child’s death, but the primary investigator in the case believed Day was the responsible party.

Anderson, who did not offer comment on the case, said in court filings, “During the pendency of both cases, the Ellis County Attorney struggled with competing interests.”

"Ultimately, the undersigned counsel could not have in good conscience stood in front of a jury and asked them to find, based upon the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt, that either or both of these parents were guilty of 'felony murder.'"

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 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostThe parents of a young child killed as a result of child abuse in May 2015 in Hays will both serve a year of probation.According to court documents, the 4-month-old child of Ahmed Keita and Kassie Day was hospitalized on May 16, 2015, with retinal hemorrhages and bruises on her cheek. The child was pronounced brain dead two days later and died at a Wichita hospital.The Sedgwick County district coroner performed an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.Court documents showed the coroner’s report found bruising, hemorrhaging and damage to the spinal cord.The case then lay dormant until Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson convened a grand jury in August 2023.Fourteen of the 15 members of the grand jury returned an indictment charging both Keita and Day with felony first-degree murder.During pretrial negotiations, Day told the prosecutor that she believed Keita was responsible for the child’s death and agreed to testify against him.Day recalled an incident in which she believed that Keita was shaking the baby when she entered the room. Another time, the child was left alone with Keita. When Day returned, she said the child was experiencing unusual behavior. Keita also tried to stop Day from taking the child to the emergency room after the incident.Finally, according to court documents, when the couple learned of the baby’s death from abuse, Day claimed Keita did not show the same emotions she did.As a result of her plea agreement, Day agreed to testify against Keita, and she pled no contest to aggravated endangering a child, a level nine person felony and interference with law enforcement — falsely reporting information, a severity level nine nonperson felony on Oct. 24, 2023. A conviction on both charges carries a sentence of presumptive probation.In May 2024, Keita entered into a plea agreement with the Ellis County Attorney’s office.He pled to two misdemeanors, including endangerment, a misdemeanor and interference with law enforcement, a misdemeanor.Both charges were not as serious as the ones that Day pled no contest to.Keita was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation with an underlying sentence of 10 months on May 3, 2024.Day, according to court documents, was upset with the Keita plea deal and wanted to testify against Keita at trial, “holding him (Keita) accountable for what he had done to their daughter.”She initially asked for her pleas to be withdrawn and requested that the state drop the charges. When that did not happen, she accepted the same plea agreement that Keita had received, which included misdemeanor charges of endangerment and interference.The judge in the case accepted Day’s motion to withdraw her initial plea and accepted a guilty plea at a hearing on Aug. 30. Day was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation with an underlying prison sentence of 10 months.According to court documents, Day continues to maintain her innocence in the case. She accepted the misdemeanor plea because “she does not want to risk a conviction and a lifetime in prison.”In documents filed in Ellis County District Court, Attorney Robert Anderson said he believed that Keita was responsible for the child’s death, but the primary investigator in the case believed Day was the responsible party.Anderson, who did not offer comment on the case, said in court filings, “During the pendency of both cases, the Ellis County Attorney struggled with competing interests.”"Ultimately, the undersigned counsel could not have in good conscience stood in front of a jury and asked them to find, based upon the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt, that either or both of these parents were guilty of 'felony murder.'"

NW Kansas couple get plea deal in death of 4-month-old

MARSHALL COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before noon Wednesday in Marshall County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Jeep Cherokee driven by&nbsp; Emily Jay Larson, 23, Breman, was westbound on U.S. 36 just east of West River Road.

The jeep crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2020 Buick Enclave driven by Bernice Marie&nbsp;Nietfeld, 89, Marysville.

&nbsp;Larson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Kinsley Mortuary. EMS transported&nbsp;Nietfeld to&nbsp;Bryan West Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. Both drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

MARSHALL COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before noon Wednesday in Marshall County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Jeep Cherokee driven by&nbsp; Emily Jay Larson, 23, Breman, was westbound on U.S. 36 just east of West River Road.The jeep crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2020 Buick Enclave driven by Bernice Marie&nbsp;Nietfeld, 89, Marysville.&nbsp;Larson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Kinsley Mortuary. EMS transported&nbsp;Nietfeld to&nbsp;Bryan West Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. Both drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

Kansas woman dies after 2 SUVs collide

Clarification: An earlier headline on this story mentioned a weapon. The charges as filed by the Brown County Attorney do not include a gun charge.

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

Just before 2a.m. Tuesday, based on an investigation, the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant at 310 N. 8th in the city of Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

&nbsp; Upon completion of the warrant, Joshua Kasemeyer, 46, Osceola, Missouri was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Hallucinogenic Drug, Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute, No Drug Tax Stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp;

 Taylor Garcia 30, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Hallucinogenic, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Upon completion of the warrant, Joshua Kasemeyer, 46, Osceola, Missouri was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Hallucinogenic Drug, Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute, No Drug Tax Stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; Taylor Garcia 30, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Hallucinogenic, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Two arrested on drug charges

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday he will not endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, even as the former president continued to call Mahomes' wife, Brittany, a supporter of his campaign.

“I don't want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever, either way," Mahomes said before heading out to practice for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. "I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It's to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family.”

The comments from the three-time Super Bowl champion came less than a day after Taylor Swift,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">who is dating his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;and has become friends with the Mahomes family, endorsed Harris for the presidency.

Swift's endorsement led Trump to say in a phone interview with Fox News on Wednesday: "I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better, if you want to know the truth. She's a big Trump fan. I like Brittany. I think Brittany is great.”

Trump began referencing Brittany Mahomes last month, after she had liked — and then unliked — an Instagram post by the Republican presidential nominee outlining the “2024 GOP platform.” Trump posted soon afterward on Truth Social: “I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me.”

Brittany Mahomes has since stayed out of the political spotlight except to respond to critics on social media, saying in a post: “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”

Patrick Mahomes sidestepped a question Wednesday specifically about Trump's references to his wife, saying instead that “at the end of the day, it's about me and my family and how we treat other people.”

“I think you see Brittany does a lot in the community. I do a lot in the community to help bring people up, and give people an opportunity to use their voice,” he said. “In political times people are going to use stuff here and there, but I can't let that affect how I go about my business every single day of my life, and trying to live it to the best of my ability.”

Swift became close with the Mahomes family last year, when she began to date Kelce, often sharing the same suite during games at Arrowhead Stadium. Some thought a rift had developed between them when they were not seen together during the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">Chiefs' season-opening win over the Ravens</a>&nbsp;last week, but they showed up together in New York last weekend&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-open-taylor-swift-4f92f1af167f695f0a196bb61b7ddf52">to watch the U.S. Open.</a>

“Whenever I'm hanging out with whoever, I'm not thinking about their political views or anything like that,” Patrick Mahomes said. “I'm thinking about the people and how they treat other people, and I was with a lot of great people this week.”

Swift offered her support to Harris shortly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=apnews+debate&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1085US1085&amp;oq=apnews+debate&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgkIARAAGAoYgAQyCggCEAAYChgWGB4yDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYgAQYogQyCggGEAAYgAQYogQyBggHEEUYQNIBCTI2MTFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">after the presidential debate ended</a>&nbsp;Tuesday night, a potentially significant coup for the Democratic nominee given Swift's dedicated following among young women, an important demographic for the November election. The endorsement also came after Trump's campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/112984762512136574">shared a collage</a>&nbsp;of AI-generated images purporting to show Swift fans supporting him.

“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">an Instagram post</a>, which had been liked more than 9 million times by Wednesday afternoon.

Trump’s posts “brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” Swift wrote. She added that “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice.”

Mahomes declined to speak specifically about his own political beliefs, instead talking more broadly about national unity.

“You've seen my history. I've come up with people from every aspect of life, from every background,” the Chiefs quarterback said, “and the best thing about football locker rooms and kind of how I've grown up in baseball locker rooms is people can come together and achieve something, and achieve a common goal. We talked about it a while back. If we can do that as a nation, we can get the best out of each other, so that's something I do every single day.”

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday he will not endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, even as the former president continued to call Mahomes' wife, Brittany, a supporter of his campaign.“I don't want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever, either way," Mahomes said before heading out to practice for Sunday's game against Cincinnati. "I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It's to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family.”<figure>
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 </figure>The comments from the three-time Super Bowl champion came less than a day after Taylor Swift,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">who is dating his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;and has become friends with the Mahomes family, endorsed Harris for the presidency.Swift's endorsement led Trump to say in a phone interview with Fox News on Wednesday: "I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better, if you want to know the truth. She's a big Trump fan. I like Brittany. I think Brittany is great.”Trump began referencing Brittany Mahomes last month, after she had liked — and then unliked — an Instagram post by the Republican presidential nominee outlining the “2024 GOP platform.” Trump posted soon afterward on Truth Social: “I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me.”<figure>
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 </figure>Brittany Mahomes has since stayed out of the political spotlight except to respond to critics on social media, saying in a post: “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”Patrick Mahomes sidestepped a question Wednesday specifically about Trump's references to his wife, saying instead that “at the end of the day, it's about me and my family and how we treat other people.”“I think you see Brittany does a lot in the community. I do a lot in the community to help bring people up, and give people an opportunity to use their voice,” he said. “In political times people are going to use stuff here and there, but I can't let that affect how I go about my business every single day of my life, and trying to live it to the best of my ability.”Swift became close with the Mahomes family last year, when she began to date Kelce, often sharing the same suite during games at Arrowhead Stadium. Some thought a rift had developed between them when they were not seen together during the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">Chiefs' season-opening win over the Ravens</a>&nbsp;last week, but they showed up together in New York last weekend&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-open-taylor-swift-4f92f1af167f695f0a196bb61b7ddf52">to watch the U.S. Open.</a>“Whenever I'm hanging out with whoever, I'm not thinking about their political views or anything like that,” Patrick Mahomes said. “I'm thinking about the people and how they treat other people, and I was with a lot of great people this week.”Swift offered her support to Harris shortly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=apnews+debate&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1085US1085&amp;oq=apnews+debate&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgkIARAAGAoYgAQyCggCEAAYChgWGB4yDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYgAQYogQyCggGEAAYgAQYogQyBggHEEUYQNIBCTI2MTFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">after the presidential debate ended</a>&nbsp;Tuesday night, a potentially significant coup for the Democratic nominee given Swift's dedicated following among young women, an important demographic for the November election. The endorsement also came after Trump's campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/112984762512136574">shared a collage</a>&nbsp;of AI-generated images purporting to show Swift fans supporting him.“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">an Instagram post</a>, which had been liked more than 9 million times by Wednesday afternoon.Trump’s posts “brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” Swift wrote. She added that “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice.”Mahomes declined to speak specifically about his own political beliefs, instead talking more broadly about national unity.“You've seen my history. I've come up with people from every aspect of life, from every background,” the Chiefs quarterback said, “and the best thing about football locker rooms and kind of how I've grown up in baseball locker rooms is people can come together and achieve something, and achieve a common goal. We talked about it a while back. If we can do that as a nation, we can get the best out of each other, so that's something I do every single day.”

Patrick Mahomes comments on the 2024 race for President

WILSON COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Wednesday in Wilson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Donald J.&nbsp; Christeson, 76, Liberty, Kansas, was westbound on U.S. 400 a mile and one half south of Kansas 47 highway.

The car struck the trailer axel on a southbound 2000 Freightliner semi driven by 74-year-old Carl J.  Studebaker of Fredonia, who made a left turn onto eastbound U.S. 400 from Jewell Road and failed to yield, according to the KHP.

&nbsp;Christeson and a passenger in the car identified as Teresa J.&nbsp;Mansfield, 61, Independence, Kansas, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Studebaker was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WILSON COUNTY —Two people died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Wednesday in Wilson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Donald J.&nbsp; Christeson, 76, Liberty, Kansas, was westbound on U.S. 400 a mile and one half south of Kansas 47 highway.The car struck the trailer axel on a southbound 2000 Freightliner semi driven by 74-year-old Carl J. Studebaker of Fredonia, who made a left turn onto eastbound U.S. 400 from Jewell Road and failed to yield, according to the KHP.&nbsp;Christeson and a passenger in the car identified as Teresa J.&nbsp;Mansfield, 61, Independence, Kansas, were pronounced dead at the scene.Studebaker was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man and woman dead after car, semi crash

By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post

A Savannah, Missouri police officer has been fired in wake of being charged in the death of Savannah K-9 Officer Horus.

Savannah Police Lt. Daniel Zeigler has been charged with a misdemeanor in the death of Horus, left in a hot patrol car June 20th. An investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol determined Horus died of heat exhaustion. The report also found a safety measure in the car that could have prevented the death had been disabled.

The Savannah Board of Alderman voted to terminate Zeigler’s employment Tuesday.

The misdemeanor charge carries a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,000.

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 </figure>By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph PostA Savannah, Missouri police officer has been fired in wake of being charged in the death of Savannah K-9 Officer Horus.Savannah Police Lt. Daniel Zeigler has been charged with a misdemeanor in the death of Horus, left in a hot patrol car June 20th. An investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol determined Horus died of heat exhaustion. The report also found a safety measure in the car that could have prevented the death had been disabled.The Savannah Board of Alderman voted to terminate Zeigler’s employment Tuesday.The misdemeanor charge carries a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,000.

Officer fired after charges filed for police dog's hot car death

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taylor Swift, one of the music industry's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly&nbsp;after the presidential debate ended.

“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote late Tuesday in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">an Instagram post</a>, which included a link to a voter registration website.

Swift has a dedicated following among young women, a key demographic in the November election, and her latest tour has generated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-tour-billion-dollar-record-52945111233438b1f2166aa19eee365f">more than $1 billion</a>&nbsp;in ticket sales. In a half hour, the post received more than 2.3 million likes.

She included a picture of herself holding her cat Benjamin Button, and she signed the message “Childless Cat Lady.” The remark is a reference to three-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jd-vance-kamala-harris-childless-trump-0a37e991097b66c52bff5bf7ecf8de7b">comments made by JD Vance</a>, Donald Trump's running mate, about women without children not having an equal stake in the country's future.

A Harris senior campaign official said the endorsement was not coordinated with the campaign. Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, appeared to learn about the endorsement in the middle of a live interview on MSNBC. As Rachel Maddow read the text, Walz broke into a smile and patted his chest.

“That was eloquent. And it was clear," Walz said. "And that’s the kind of courage we need in America to stand up.”

Swift wrote that her endorsement was partially prompted by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-taylor-swift-fake-endorsement-ai-fec99c412d960932839e3eab8d49fd5f">Trump’s decision to post artificial intelligence-generated pictures</a>&nbsp;suggesting that she had endorsed him. One showed Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, and the text said “Taylor wants YOU to VOTE for DONALD TRUMP.”

Trump's posts “brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” Swift wrote. She added that "I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice."

Trump said Wednesday that Swift's move “was just a question of time.” He told “Fox &amp; Friends” that Swift is “a very liberal person” who “seems to always endorse a Democrat and she'll probably pay a price in the marketplace.”

In 2020, she&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/taylorswift13/status/1313938080290803715?s=20">supported Democrat Joe Biden</a>, and she cheered for Harris in her debate against then-Vice President Mike Pence. She also was openly critical of Trump, saying he had stoked “the fires of white supremacy and racism.”

Swift is a popular figure nationwide, but especially among Democrats. An October 2023 Fox News poll found that 55% of voters overall, including 68% of Democrats, said they had a favorable view of Swift. Republicans were divided, with 43% having a favorable opinion and 45% an unfavorable one.

AP VoteCast suggests that a partisan divide on Swift was apparent as early as 2018. That’s the year Swift made her first political endorsement, supporting Tennessee Democrat Phil Bredesen for Senate over Republican Marsha Blackburn.

VoteCast found that among Tennessee voters that year, 55% of Democrats and just 19% of Republicans said they had a favorable opinion of Swift. Blackburn won by a comfortable margin in the deep red state.

Swift is the leading nominee at Wednesday’s MTV Video Music Awards. While it’s unclear whether Swift will attend the show in New York, she could use any acceptance speeches to elaborate on her support of Harris.

The event was shifted a day later to accommodate Tuesday’s debate. MTV has a long history of encouraging voter participation.

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<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote late Tuesday in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">an Instagram post</a>, which included a link to a voter registration website.Swift has a dedicated following among young women, a key demographic in the November election, and her latest tour has generated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-tour-billion-dollar-record-52945111233438b1f2166aa19eee365f">more than $1 billion</a>&nbsp;in ticket sales. In a half hour, the post received more than 2.3 million likes.She included a picture of herself holding her cat Benjamin Button, and she signed the message “Childless Cat Lady.” The remark is a reference to three-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jd-vance-kamala-harris-childless-trump-0a37e991097b66c52bff5bf7ecf8de7b">comments made by JD Vance</a>, Donald Trump's running mate, about women without children not having an equal stake in the country's future.A Harris senior campaign official said the endorsement was not coordinated with the campaign. Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, appeared to learn about the endorsement in the middle of a live interview on MSNBC. As Rachel Maddow read the text, Walz broke into a smile and patted his chest.“That was eloquent. And it was clear," Walz said. "And that’s the kind of courage we need in America to stand up.”Swift wrote that her endorsement was partially prompted by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-taylor-swift-fake-endorsement-ai-fec99c412d960932839e3eab8d49fd5f">Trump’s decision to post artificial intelligence-generated pictures</a>&nbsp;suggesting that she had endorsed him. One showed Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, and the text said “Taylor wants YOU to VOTE for DONALD TRUMP.”Trump's posts “brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” Swift wrote. She added that "I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice."Trump said Wednesday that Swift's move “was just a question of time.” He told “Fox &amp; Friends” that Swift is “a very liberal person” who “seems to always endorse a Democrat and she'll probably pay a price in the marketplace.”<figure>
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 </figure>In 2020, she&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/taylorswift13/status/1313938080290803715?s=20">supported Democrat Joe Biden</a>, and she cheered for Harris in her debate against then-Vice President Mike Pence. She also was openly critical of Trump, saying he had stoked “the fires of white supremacy and racism.”Swift is a popular figure nationwide, but especially among Democrats. An October 2023 Fox News poll found that 55% of voters overall, including 68% of Democrats, said they had a favorable view of Swift. Republicans were divided, with 43% having a favorable opinion and 45% an unfavorable one.AP VoteCast suggests that a partisan divide on Swift was apparent as early as 2018. That’s the year Swift made her first political endorsement, supporting Tennessee Democrat Phil Bredesen for Senate over Republican Marsha Blackburn.VoteCast found that among Tennessee voters that year, 55% of Democrats and just 19% of Republicans said they had a favorable opinion of Swift. Blackburn won by a comfortable margin in the deep red state.Swift is the leading nominee at Wednesday’s MTV Video Music Awards. While it’s unclear whether Swift will attend the show in New York, she could use any acceptance speeches to elaborate on her support of Harris.The event was shifted a day later to accommodate Tuesday’s debate. MTV has a long history of encouraging voter participation.___

Trump responds to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

SALINE COUNTY —USD 305 Salina is actively investigating a report of a student injury that occurred during class in a weight room within Salina Public Schools, according to a statement from the school district.

&nbsp;"The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. In accordance with district procedures, the teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave. We are committed to conducting a thorough review," the district wrote in a statement on the incident.

&nbsp;The student received medical care under the supervision of parents/guardians

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —USD 305 Salina is actively investigating a report of a student injury that occurred during class in a weight room within Salina Public Schools, according to a statement from the school district.&nbsp;"The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. In accordance with district procedures, the teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave. We are committed to conducting a thorough review," the district wrote in a statement on the incident.&nbsp;The student received medical care under the supervision of parents/guardiansDue to the investigation, USD 305 said it was unable to provide further details including the name of the teacher or the injury to the student.l.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check the Post for additional details as they become available.