With bitter cold and snow in the forecast Friday through Sunday there could be postponements and cancellations.

JC Post will maintain an updated list right here.

To submit a postponement or cancellation send it to dewey.terrill@eaglemedia.com

Postponements and cancellations

As winter weather takes hold, we want to ensure that our community stays safe and informed during inclement weather. Please be aware that the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library may experience closures due to severe winter conditions. We encourage everyone to check our website, Facebook, and JCPost for the latest updates on library hours and closures. You are also welcome to call us at 785-238-4311 before venturing out in the cold.

Winter means the chance of unsafe weather and road conditions. Library leadership and the Library Board value the safety of volunteers, staff and patrons, and sometimes will need to close during what would be normal service hours. The Library Director and Library Board will evaluate conditions and make decisions that balance providing service with safety. This could mean closing for the day, opening late, or closing early.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we make these weather-related decisions with our community’s well-being in mind. The library is an important gathering place, and we look forward to welcoming you whenever conditions allow. Until then, please stay safe and warm and check our communication channels for the latest updates. If you have any questions, you are welcome to reach out to the Director at 785-238-4311 or by email at donnap@jclib.org.

Dorothy Bramlage Public Library releases information for Winter Weather Hours

The National Weather Service estimates snowfall possibilities this weekend at 2-5 inches north of I-70 and 4-8 inches south of I-70.

Light and and fluffy snowfall will occur and then increase Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Two rounds of heavier snow ae appearing with light snow or a lull in between. The heavier periods are Friday night into Sunday morning and Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Good chance for snow Friday through Sunday

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Including the cities of Overbrook, Abilene, Osage City, Minneapolis, Paxico, Emporia, Valley Falls, Bennington, Harveyville, Eskridge, Herington, Lyndon, Junction City, Alma, Nortonville, Meriden, Burlington, McFarland, Grantville, Maple Hill, McLouth, Lebo, Oskaloosa, Carbondale, Garnett, Lawrence, Alta Vista, Perry, Ottawa, Burlingame, Topeka, and Council Grove

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected for portions of central, east central, north central, and  northeast Kansas from 6 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday.

The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory

Activation of F Company, 1st Attack Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade is scheduled&nbsp;at Hangar, 802 Marshall Dr, Fort Riley at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23.

The Army said that this activation signifies a new chapter in Army aviation with the introduction of a Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System – Launched Effects (TUAS-LE) company within the 1st Attack Battalion, led by Captain Paul Shorkey-Chacon&nbsp;and 1st Sergeant Adam Schuetz.

The activation brings a new level of lethality and reach to the Gunfighter Battalion, effectively extending the eyes and ears of Apache pilots, allowing them to detect, identify, and engage threats long before they enter the enemy’s weapons engagement zone.

The Soldiers of Fox Company are tasked with a mission that did not exist a decade ago. They will operate systems designed not just for surveillance, but for "Launched Effects," deployable assets that can confuse, disable, or destroy adversary defenses autonomously or under the control of aviation crews.

Army Activates New Unmanned Aircraft Unit at Fort Riley

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Pai'Shant Chaney, Criminal damage to property, arrested 01/16

Lauryn Willins, Criminal damage to property, arrested 01/16

Leona Simms, Unlawful damage to property (Two counts); Domestic battery, arrested 01/17

Galen Ruffin, Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Failure to appear, arrested 01/17

Driston Dowling, Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana; Unlawful acts, arrested 01/17

Roman Salyers, Battery; Assault; Disorderly conduct, arrested 01/19

Leobardo Arreola, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 01/19

Lorita Swanigan, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 01/19

Zechariah Richards, Domestic battery, arrested 01/20

Kristy Caughron, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, arrested 01/20

Kevin Geiger, Failure to appear, arrested 01/20

Geary County Booking Photos Jan. 17-21, 2026

KDOT said prepare NOW for the extreme cold and snow events headed our way this weekend:

Check and refill fluids, including de-icing fluid

Prepare for cold and snow

The Magdalene Project announced it will open a&nbsp;24/7 warming shelter&nbsp;to support community members during the upcoming extreme cold weather. The shelter will operate from&nbsp;8:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, through 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, at the&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Hall, 126 W. 7th Street, Junction City. The days of operation may be extended through the end of the month depending on the forecast.

Guests at the warming shelter will receive three homemade meals each day, a warm and safe place to sleep, access to case management support and clothing and supplies. In addition to meeting basic needs, guests will be able to enjoy games, movies and personal support.

While the Fresh Start Emergency Shelter is currently open overnight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., there are additional unhoused neighbors&nbsp;or those without utilities in our community. The Magdalene Project’s warming shelter will help fill this critical gap by offering a place to get out of the cold during daytime hours&nbsp;for Fresh Start's&nbsp;guests and overnight protection for individuals who are not staying there.

&nbsp; The Magdalene Project encourages community members to help spread the word so those in need know where to find warmth, safety, and care during this frigid weather.&nbsp; And they would love your help to keep this program going. Their volunteers are critical to keeping the shelter open and can sign up for a four or six hour shift by clicking this link:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://signup.com/go/vHZCGXV">https://signup.com/go/vHZCGXV</a>&nbsp;or calling 785-285-684

JC Warming Shelter will be open

The American Red Cross has issued a severe blood shortage warning after the national blood supply dropped by approximately 35% over the past month, raising concerns for hospitals and patients nationwide.

The decline comes as flu activity surges across nearly every state, sidelining many potential donors and placing additional strain on already overburdened hospitals. As inventories continue to fall, some hospitals are being forced to triage critical blood products, prioritizing limited supplies for the most urgent cases.

The shortage is particularly acute for blood types O, A negative, and B negative. Patients who depend on regular transfusions—including trauma victims, mothers in childbirth, and individuals undergoing cancer treatment or living with sickle cell disease—could face serious risks if supplies are not replenished quickly.

Winter weather has further complicated collection efforts. According to the Red Cross, approximately 400 blood drives were disrupted by severe winter conditions last month alone—more than three times the number affected during the same period last year. Those cancellations resulted in thousands of donations going uncollected, deepening the shortage.

“This time of year is always challenging for blood collection — but right now, the perfect storm of a long holiday season, record flu activity and winter weather are all impeding donation efforts,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence, executive medical director for the Red Cross. “Every person’s blood donation can help save lives — plus you help ease the tremendous burden on our doctors and nurses, allowing them to focus on caring for patients.”

With additional winter storms forecast in the coming weeks, the Red Cross warns the situation could worsen without immediate donor action. Eligible donors are urged to schedule an appointment as soon as possible by using the Blood Donor App, visiting <a href="http://RedCrossBlood.org">RedCrossBlood.org</a>, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Red Cross issues blood shortage warning

A Geary County employee task force recommendation for a Sweats for Sweats effort will be addressed at a county staff meeting next week. It would allow for a $5 cost employees could wear work appropriate jogging attire on Fridays. The goal would be to use the funds to purchase socks and sweaters for people in need. Department head approval would be needed.

The idea did not get an endorsement from the governing body but it will receive dicussion at the staff meeting.

There are plans for a spirit week Feb. 2 - 6 with a food day on Feb. 6.

Sweats for Sweats idea receives discussion

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two Fort Riley men for alleged barcode swapping at a store in Salina.

On Monday, security from Target on South 9th Street in Salina took two male suspects into custody for allegedly barcode swapping on trading cards.

Salina Police Department were dispatched to the store and arrested 23, year-old&nbsp;Austin Martin and 24-year-old Colby Flowers, both from Fort Riley, according to a statement from Salina Police.

Martin and Flowers allegedly stole two boxes of sports cards, valued at $100 and two packs of pokemon cards, valued $10. The suspects committed the thefts on January 11 and the 17.

Martin and Flowers were booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charge of Felony Theft.

Police: Two Fort Riley men accused of barcode swapping 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Colorado man will be in court to learn his fate Thursday for a crash that killed an 82-year-old Kansas woman.

Austin Hedges, 26, is scheduled for sentencing in Judge Seth Rundle's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In November Hedges pleaded guilty to charges of reckless involuntary manslaughter in the death of Kathy Knorr, according to the District Attorney's office.

On March 16, 2024, a vehicle driven by Hedges was northbound on Rock Road in Wichita and struck a vehicle driven by Knorr who was turning from Killarney Court onto southbound Rock Road, according to Wichita Police.

EMS transported Knorr to a local hospital. She died on March 30.&nbsp; The Weld County Colorado Sheriff arrested Hedges on April 19 and he was returned to Kansas to face charges.&nbsp; Hedges met the conditions of bond and is not currently in custody.

Sentencing day for driver in crash that killed 82-year-old Kan. woman 

BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/mchilson/">MORGAN CHILSON</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — A Kansas City Chiefs attorney told legislators Wednesday that projections show STAR bonds financing the team’s stadium deal will be paid off 10 to 15 years earlier than the expected 30-year term, upping economic benefits for the state.

Korb Maxwell, a Chiefs attorney, told legislators the planned $3 billion domed stadium and mixed-use development in Wyandotte County, and a $300 million Chiefs headquarters and training facility in Johnson County, will add to the state coffers earlier than expected.

He addressed a joint meeting of the Senate and House commerce committees, where legislators put him on the hot seat for an hour as they attempted to clear up “confusion” and answer constituent concerns about the deal.

Most of the questions, couched from different angles, came down to the dollars — how do the economics of the deal work for Kansas, how will Kansans living in the western part of the state benefit and is the estimated $1 billion economic impact realistic?

While many specifics of the plan are still in planning stages, Maxwell said, the STAR bonds — or sales tax and revenue bonds — are projected to pay off early, which will then push the revenue to the state’s treasury years ahead of time.

The Chiefs project will be funded through a 60-40 public-private partnership, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Project-Monitor-2.0-STAR-Bond-Agreement-Execution-Version.pdf" target="_blank">terms posted online</a>&nbsp;by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The state’s 60% of funding will come from a mix of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/star-bonds/" target="_blank">STAR bonds</a>&nbsp;and the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund, which is revenue from iLottery and sports betting. STAR bonds also will be repaid with 100% of liquor sales tax collected in the district.

Aside from expected benefits of 20,000 construction jobs and $4 billion in investment during the building phase, Maxwell touted long-term effects.

“This is also about 4,000 permanent careers, hundreds of millions of dollars in annual payroll once the team starts playing,” he said. “It also includes visiting team payroll, broadcaster payroll, concerts, major national events, Republican or Democratic conventions that could be hosted.”

Sen. Kenny Titus, a Wamego Republican, wasn’t convinced about the economic benefits.

“I do appreciate the optimism that this will be one of the first stadiums to pay for itself in new growth, so it will be interesting to watch that play out,” he said, adding that he’d like to know what happens if in 30 years the Chiefs moved again, leaving an empty stadium.

Maxwell answered by explaining the level of investment being made by the team showed their commitment to the stadium project, and also pointed out the team has been at its current location for more than 60 years.

“We absolutely plan to be there for the very long term,” he said.&nbsp;

Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Republican from Stilwell who chairs the House commerce committee, asked Maxwell about information he hears repeatedly that all emails, contracts and other aspects of the deal would be kept private until 2029.

Maxwell said he didn’t know where that idea came from because his understanding was that Kansas open records and open meetings laws wouldn’t allow that to happen.

However, the reference to a July 1, 2029, deadline comes directly from the 2024 special session law that allows the Kansas Department of Commerce to negotiate a deal to move the Chiefs or the Royals to the state.

<a href="https://www.kslegislature.gov/li_2024s/b2023_24/measures/HB2001/" target="_blank">House Bill 2001</a>&nbsp;says negotiations and documentation around sports team deals would not be subject to open records requests and would remain confidential until July 1, 2029.&nbsp;

The intent of the Commerce Department is to maintain transparency, which is why the terms sheet and other documentation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/chiefs-media-kit/" target="_blank">were made public</a>&nbsp;on the agency’s website when the announcement was made in December, according to Rachel Willis, director of legislative affairs for the Commerce Department.

After the legislative hearing, she affirmed that even though that language is in HB 2001, the agency will only hold back sensitive information for short periods of time, such as maintaining confidentiality that may affect issuing the STAR bonds. Otherwise, transparency on this deal is important, she said.

Rep. Stephanie Sawyer Clayton, D-Overland Park, questioned the use of other tax incentives programs, such as a Community Improvement District, which would put a special tax on a designated area that would go to pay off the STAR bonds.

“This is the first I’d heard about it, so I am curious to know, do we know where that CID would be, and would it only apply to things that are built after the formation of the district?” she said. “I don’t like CIDs in general, when they include places where people have to shop. We have to get gas. We have to go to the grocery store. I don’t mind economic development incentives when there’s choice involved.”

Maxwell said the CID would be for the development the Chiefs are building and new developments around the stadium. Adding a CID is part of the reason the STAR bonds are projected to pay off more quickly than the 30-year term.

Sawyer Clayton also confirmed with Maxwell that labor used to build the stadium would be primarily union workers.

Legislators peppered Maxwell with questions, including whether work is being done to address needed infrastructure changes in the area where the stadium will be located next to the Kansas Speedway, whether local governments were partnering with the state on the project and how the future looks for economic development around the stadium.

Although Maxwell said many of the items were in early stages and emphasized the Chiefs and Commerce Department are working with local entities, he said the Chiefs are already in discussion with developers interested in being part of the mixed-use development.

“Our phone has been ringing off the hook since the moment that we announced in Kansas on Dec. 22, and we are considering all of those possibilities and looking at, is that right to go in Olathe? Is that right to go in Wyandotte County?” he said.

Kansas legislators grill Chiefs' attorney on economics behind deal to bring team across state line

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police have made a second arrest in the investigation into the Dec. 27, home invasion shooting in the 100 block of North Ash Wichita that left one man dead and another injured.

On January 15, 39-year-old Andre Bryant was taken into custody&nbsp; and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail, according to a media release from Wichita Police. He made his first court appearance and has been charged with felony murder, aggravated murder, aggravated battery, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, and felon in possession of a firearm.

Just before 8:30p.m. on December 27, police responded to the home on North Ash&nbsp; and found a 52-year-old man and a 67-year-old man inside the home with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a hospital. The 52-year-old later died. The 67-year-old man underwent surgery, was released from the hospital and is recovering.&nbsp;

A neighbor, identified as 54-year-old Matthew Morgan, was previously arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail and was charged with second-degree reckless murder.

Bryant is due back in court next month, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Second suspect in Kan. home invasion killing faces a judge

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;on Thursday inaugurated his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaza-board-of-peace-trump-1-21-2026-2f0e063d03babbd3276f31289ba5f2a2">Board of Peace</a>&nbsp;to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate.

In a speech at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/world-economic-forum-davos-updates-1-20-2026">the World Economic Forum</a>, Trump sought to create momentum for a project to map out a future of the war-torn Gaza Strip that has been overshadowed this week, first by his threats to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/greenland">seize Greenland</a>, then by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-davos-housing-greenland-gaza-a2f3f4c18ba321c8025a3e208fc0ddf6">a dramatic retreat</a>&nbsp;from that push.

“This isn’t the United States, this is for the world,” he said, adding, “I think we can spread it out to other things as we succeed in Gaza.”

The event featured&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-dce5a67ee31c5310149121baa52ea14a">Ali Shaath</a>, the head of a new, future technocratic government in Gaza, announcing that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestinians-hamas-rafah-1e1f8a208a58c0bb671b52304e2d6afa">the Rafah border crossing will open</a>&nbsp;in both directions next week. That's after Israel said in early December it would open the crossing, which runs between Gaza and Egypt, but has yet to do so.

Shaath, an engineer and former Palestinian Authority official from Gaza, is overseeing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-palestinians-gaza-a7f07c3c9680b34c563124964885efa8">the Palestinian committee</a>&nbsp;set to govern the territory under&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-israel-hamas-gaza-trump-witkoff-bb39015d25aeb627a5b9ce73dd4e1155">U.S. supervision</a>.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-netanyahu-gaza-board-of-peace-a4a296f736474e8c6a4edacd7109b8e5">The new peace board</a>&nbsp;was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the ceasefire, but it has morphed into something far more ambitious — and skepticism about its membership and mandate has led some countries usually closest to Washington to take a pass.

Trump tried not to let those not participating ruin his unveiling party, saying 59 countries had signed onto the board — even though heads of state, top diplomats and other officials from only 19 countries plus the U.S. actually attended. He told the group, ranging from Azerbaijan to Paraguay to Hungary, “You’re the most powerful people in the world."

Trump has spoken about the board replacing some U.N. functions and perhaps even making that entire body obsolete one day. But he was more conciliatory in his remarks on the sidelines of the forum in the Swiss alps.

“We’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said, even as he denigrated the U.N. for doing what he said wasn't enough to calm some conflicts around the globe.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that some countries’ leaders have indicated they plan to join but still require approval from their parliaments, and the Trump administration says it has also gotten queries about membership from countries that hadn’t been invited to participate yet.

Big questions remain, however, about what the eventual board will look like.

Russian President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/vladimir-putin">Vladimir Putin</a>&nbsp;said his country is still consulting with Moscow’s “strategic partners” before deciding to commit. The Russian president on Thursday is due to host Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for talks in Moscow.

Others are asking why Putin and other authoritarian leaders had even been invited to join. Britain’s foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, said her country wasn't signing on “because this is about a legal treaty that raises much broader issues.”

“And we do also have concerns about President Putin being part of something which is talking about peace, when we have still not seen any signs from Putin that there will be a commitment to peace in Ukraine,” she told the BBC.

Norway and Sweden have indicated they won’t participate, after France also said no. French officials stressed that while they support the Gaza peace plan, they were concerned the board could seek to replace the U.N. as the main venue for resolving conflicts.

Canada, Ukraine, China and the executive arm of the European Union also haven't committed. Trump calling off the steep tariffs he threatened over Greenland could ease some allies' reluctance, but the issue is still far from settled.

The Kremlin said Thursday that Putin plans to discuss his proposal to send $1 billion to the Board of Peace and use it for humanitarian purposes during his talks with Abbas. But it noted that the use of those assets will require the U.S. action to unblock them.

The idea for the Board of Peace was first laid out in Trump's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-netanyahu-israel-hamas-war-gaza-708a08671b8842d7a7a5e250ec51351c">20-point Gaza ceasefire plan</a>&nbsp;and even was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-gaza-ceasefire-us-resolution-russia-107e44e276fe04a5365ff6d914545718">endorsed by the U.N. Security Council</a>.

Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;announced he’s agreed to join, after his office has earlier criticized the makeup of the board’s committee tasked with overseeing Gaza.

Months into the ceasefire, Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians continue to suffer the humanitarian crisis unleashed by more than two years of war. And violence in Gaza, while not at the same level as before the October ceasefire and hostage deal was agreed on, continues.

Key to the truce continuing to hold is the disarming of Hamas, something that the militant group that has controlled the Palestinian territory since 2007 has refused to do and that Israel sees as non-negotiable. Trump on Thursday repeated his frequently mentioned warnings that the group will have to do so or face dire consequences.

He also said the war in Gaza “is really coming to an end” while conceding, “We have little fires that we'll put out. But they're little,” and they had been “giant, giant, massive fires.”

Trump's push for peace also comes after he threatened military action this month against Iran as it carried out a violent crackdown against&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-araghchi-trump-threat-crackdown-299375ebfd004dd6098c77a6bb8079a5">some of the largest street protests in years</a>, killing thousands of people.

Trump, for the time being, has signaled he won't carry out any new strikes on Iran after he said he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-hangings-protests-dae7dca429c9823f4f5690b368ebfe15">received assurances</a>&nbsp;that the Islamic government would not carry out the planned hangings of more than 800 protesters.

But Trump also made the case that his tough approach to Tehran — including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-fordo-us-strike-trump-israel-nuclear-sites-320a85327f94ed7496f09564261f3148">strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities</a>&nbsp;in June last year — was critical to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal coalescing. Iran was Hamas' most important patron, providing the group hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid, weapons, training and financial support over the years.

🎥President Trump signs his Gaza 'Board of Peace' into being

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Firefighters rescued three pets from a fire at a Kansas home on Tuesday.

Just before 5:30p.m. crew&nbsp;responded to a house fire at 868 SE Rice Road, according to a media release.. Upon arrival, crews encountered a single-story home with heavy smoke and visible flames on the exterior of the residence.

Firefighters initiated both exterior and interior fire attack operations and were able to successfully extinguish the fire.

Three occupants self-evacuated from the residence prior to firefighter entry. During search operations, firefighters rescued and revived two dogs and one cat from inside the home.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and related to cooking activity in the kitchen. The home had&nbsp; no working smoke detectors.

Crews rescue three pets after fire at Kansas home

KANSAS CITY —Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Wednesday that after a thorough review, criminal charges could not be ethically or legally filed against a Kansas City police officer involved in a 2023 shooting that killed two people and injured another.

“Based on the available facts, applicable laws, and legal principles concerning an officer’s use of force, we are unable to criminally charge the officer,”&nbsp;Prosecutor Johnson said.&nbsp;“We recognize that this determination may be deeply painful, and we extend our sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families and to a community that continues to grapple with this tragedy.”

On June 9, 2023, a Kansas City police officer was stopped at a red light at the East 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard intersection when he observed occupants of a white truck exit the vehicle.

 One of the occupants appeared to be armed but went back inside the vehicle and started to drive away when they noticed the officer. It appeared the occupants of the white truck, located in the right lane, directly in front of the officer, were in a dispute with two vehicles beside them in the left lane.&nbsp;

As the officer pulled up alongside a white minivan involved in the dispute, the front passenger fired a gun at the white truck. The officer fired at the passenger 16 times, killing him and the driver, and injuring a rear passenger.&nbsp;

The Prosecutor’s Office determined the officer used permissible force in defense of others, responding to the front passenger who was firing at the truck. Under Missouri law regarding transferred intent, a person cannot be held criminally liable when they unintentionally strike a third party while defending themselves or others. Dash cam footage shows the officer fired continuously at the front passenger, his intended target, and additional evidence supports that he was unaware anyone was in the back seat.&nbsp;

“To be clear, this Office remains concerned about the circumstances of this shooting. Two parents and spouses were killed, and a young man was hurt,”&nbsp;Prosecutor Johnson said. “Our determination that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges should not be construed as an endorsement of the officer’s conduct or a conclusion that the risks to human life were appropriately weighed or managed.”

In her decision letter, Prosecutor Johnson expressed serious concern about the officer’s pattern of behavior and its potential impact on other pending cases he’s involved in. She communicated those issues, including concerns about his continued employment, directly to KCPD leadership.&nbsp;

“While employment decisions are addressed solely with KCPD and the Board of Police Commissioners, we trust their leadership will give our concerns serious consideration,”&nbsp;Prosecutor Johnson said.&nbsp;

KCPD officer in double-fatal shooting will face no charges

KANSAS CITY —One person died in an RV fire&nbsp; in Kansas City on Thursday.

Just after 4p.m. Thursday, Kansas Fire Department crews&nbsp;responded to a reported car fire in the 700 block of Lewis in Kansas City, Missouri, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

 On arrival crews reported an RV on fire in the the driveway next to a single-story occupied home with minor extension in to the home. The first arriving company upgraded the call to a house fire due to the extension. 

Companies began interior operations on both the RV and the house. Upon entry into the RV,&nbsp; a woman in her mid 50s was discovered and removed. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a man in his mid to late 50s was discovered in the rear of the RV. He was pronounced deceased, according to Hopkins. 

Due to the significant injury and fatality, Bomb and Arson has been requested and will conduct the investigation.

Man dead, woman critically injured after RV fire in Kansas City

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed, a defense official said Wednesday, amid protests over the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/subpoenas-minnesota-investigation-lawsuit-federal-officers-8693014921e7a240108cb7f58dc56a46">Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown</a>.

The defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive plans, confirmed that members of an Army military police brigade who are stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.

If deployed, the troops would likely offer support to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-minnesota-economy-hilton-26fcb9165ec98bc77dc86e57f65022cc">civil authorities in Minneapolis</a>, according to the official, who stressed that such standby orders are issued regularly and they do not necessarily mean that the troops would end up going.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/army-deployment-minnesota-immigration-insurrection-act-31a28c23045bfdb31b27f68507a68ca8">About 1,500 active-duty soldiers</a>&nbsp;from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska also have received similar standby orders. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-act-history-fdr-minneapolis-901631b98c96a425dc0c9b10a041bdac">the Insurrection Act</a>, a rarely used 19th century law that would allow him to use active-duty troops as law enforcement.

That threat followed protests that erupted in Minneapolis after a federal immigration officer killed resident Renee Good on Jan. 7. Trump quickly appeared to walk back the threat, telling reporters a day later that there wasn’t a reason to use the act “right now.”

“If I needed it, I’d use it,” Trump said. “It’s very powerful.”

When asked about the latest orders, which were reported earlier by MS Now, the Pentagon said it didn’t have information to provide at this time.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat and frequent target of Trump, has urged the president to refrain from sending in more troops and,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/GovTimWalz/status/2013670376220348484?s=20" target="_blank">in a statement Tuesday</a>, invited him to visit Minnesota and “help restore calm and order and reaffirm that true public safety comes from shared purpose, trust, and respect.”

In his second term, Trump has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-trump-federal-intervention-chicago-a206278c6948dfd17f9224be81c440f1">pushed traditional boundaries</a>&nbsp;by using troops in American cities, often over the objections of local officials, amid federal operations targeting illegal immigration and crime.

Trump deployed federalized National Guard troops to Los Angeles last June after protesters took to the streets in response to a blitz of immigration arrests. Ultimately, he sent about 4,000 Guard members and 700 active-duty Marines to guard federal buildings and, later, to protect federal agents as they carried out immigration arrests.

Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Kansas City and asking the public for help with information to locate a suspect.

At 4:30p.m. Wednesday, police were called to Linwood and Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri on a sound of shots call, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.

While en route officers were advised there was a person possibly shot inside a vehicle there.&nbsp;On arrival officers were directed to a vehicle near the intersection where they located a male shooting victim unresponsive alone inside the vehicle. 

Officers called for EMS who responded for treatment of the victim. EMS subsequently transported the victim to the hospital where he was ultimately declared deceased by medical personnel.This case is being investigated as a homicide, according to Becchina. 

Preliminary information from callers and people at the scene when officers arrived indicates the victim was inside the vehicle when another vehicle pulled along side his vehicle and shots appear to have been fired from that vehicle into the victim vehicle striking the victim.

This is a heavily traveled area with vehicle and foot traffic at this time of day, detectives are optimistic that there could be multiple very valuable witnesses.

 If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline

Police asking for information in fatal KC drive-by shooting

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating five suspects on multiple drug allegations after a drug bust in southeast Kansas.

On January 17, sheriff's deputies executed a narcotics search warrant at a home located at 630 E. 9th Street in Cherryvale, Kansas, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Ron Wade.

Deputies made contact with the homeowner, identified as 37-year-old Rae Rash, and conducted a search of the residence. During the search, deputies located five additional individuals inside the residence, including one juvenile. All individuals were detained while the search was conducted.

As a result of the search, deputies located and seized approximately 172 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 280 grams of suspected marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

The following adult subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Department of Corrections, where they were booked on the listed charges:

Rae Rash is being held on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, Distribution of methamphetamine,&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated endangering a child

Jeffrey Mayberry, Cherryvale, is being held on requested charges of Aggravated endangering a child, Possession of marijuana and Interference with a law enforcement officer.

Clayton Harper, Cherryvale, is being held on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, Distribution of methamphetamine, Distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school,&nbsp;&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child, Interference with a law enforcement officer and Possession of drug paraphernalia

Brandy Barnett is jailed on requested charges of Cherryvale on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, Distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, Aggravated endangering a child , Interference with a law enforcement officer and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brandi Welch of Cherryvale, is being held on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school,&nbsp; Distribution of methamphetamine,&nbsp; Distribution of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated endangering a child.

The juvenile located inside the residence was taken into protective custody for their safety.

Sheriff Ron Wade stated, “Drug distribution, especially in close proximity to schools and involving children, will not be tolerated in Montgomery County. Our deputies will continue to work diligently to protect our communities and ensure the safety of our children.”

Sheriff: Suspects were selling drugs from Kan. home where children lived

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;A seven-game home schedule, which includes five home contests in the first six games of the season, highlights Kansas State’s 2026 football schedule that was announced Wednesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference.

The&nbsp;Collin Klein&nbsp;era of K-State football opens with three-straight non-conference games inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium beginning on September 5, when the Wildcats host Nicholls. K-State then welcomes Washington State on September 12 for the first-ever meeting between the Wildcats and Cougars on the gridiron, while it closes non-conference play by hosting Tulane on September 19.

For the 22nd time in the 31-year history of the Big 12 – including the seventh time in the last nine years – K-State will begin conference play with a true road game when the Wildcats travel northeast to face Cincinnati on September 26. It will be K-State’s first visit to The Queen City since a 23-21 last-second victory in 1995.

Following its lone bye of the 2026 season, K-State returns for two-straight home games against Houston (October 10) and Kansas (October 17). The Wildcats are looking to win their second-consecutive home game over the Cougars, while they will be in search of their 18th-straight win over the Jayhawks.

The Wildcats’ only stretch with consecutive road games in 2026 closes out the month of October when they travel to face Arizona State on October 24 and Colorado on October 31. K-State plays at Arizona State for the sixth time ever but the first since 1989, while the Wildcats will play inside what is now known as Mountain America Stadium for the first time since a 31-14 victory over Michigan in the 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. K-State returns to Boulder after a thrilling 31-28 win two years ago, and the Wildcats are playing on Halloween for the 17th time in program history and first since 2020.

<a>The month of November trades home and away games over the final four weeks of the season beginning with a contest against Oklahoma State on November 7 inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Last season, K-State became the first road team to win a game in the series with the Cowboys since 2020, and the series is tied, 19-19, in Manhattan.</a>

K-State hits the road for the penultimate time in 2026 when it plays at TCU on November 14. The Wildcats have won three-straight games over the Horned Frogs and six of the last seven dating back to 2019.

Kansas State’s Senior Day contest will be staged on November 21 when the Wildcats face Arizona. It is the third-straight year K-State has played U of A – with the home team winning the previous two contests – but this will be the first time the programs will meet as conference foes after a pair of previously scheduled non-conference games in 2024 and 2025.

The Wildcats conclude the 2026 regular season at Iowa State on November 28. K-State will be in search of their second win in Ames in the last five tries, while it is the third time in the last five trips to Iowa State that the game against the Cyclones serves as the regular-season finale.

The 2026 Big 12 Championship game will be held on Friday, December 4 at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Information regarding season tickets for the 2026 football season will be announced next week.

<a>2026 K-STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (Dates Subject to Change)</a>

SEPTEMBER 5&nbsp;NICHOLLS&nbsp;MANHATTAN

SEPTEMBER 12&nbsp;WASHINGTON STATE&nbsp;MANHATTAN

SEPTEMBER 19&nbsp;TULANE&nbsp;MANHATTAN

OCTOBER 10&nbsp;HOUSTON*&nbsp;MANHATTAN

OCTOBER 17&nbsp;KANSAS*&nbsp;MANHATTAN

NOVEMBER 7&nbsp;OKLAHOMA STATE*&nbsp;MANHATTAN

NOVEMBER 21&nbsp;ARIZONA*&nbsp;MANHATTAN

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