BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an encounter at a restaurant.

Just after 6p.m. August 28, a police officer observed an individual at a local establishment in Great Bend and knew the person had a valid Barton County District Court warrant, according to a media release.

When contacted by the officer, 35-year-old Nathan Moore ran down the alley and into a backyard of a residence in the 2300 block of Kansas Avenue. 

Moore resisted arrest, and the officer deployed his electronic control device on Moore, who was then taken into custody without further incident.&nbsp;

After Moore was in custody, a search of his person revealed both marijuana and methamphetamine. Moore was transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, interference with law enforcement as well as the outstanding warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724939660003.jpeg" alt="Moore photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an encounter at a restaurant.Just after 6p.m. August 28, a police officer observed an individual at a local establishment in Great Bend and knew the person had a valid Barton County District Court warrant, according to a media release.When contacted by the officer, 35-year-old Nathan Moore ran down the alley and into a backyard of a residence in the 2300 block of Kansas Avenue. Moore resisted arrest, and the officer deployed his electronic control device on Moore, who was then taken into custody without further incident.&nbsp;After Moore was in custody, a search of his person revealed both marijuana and methamphetamine. Moore was transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, interference with law enforcement as well as the outstanding warrant.

Wanted Kan. man ran from restaurant after officer approached

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/janellestecklein/">JANELLE STECKLEIN</a>&nbsp;

OKLAHOMA CITY — State agricultural officials were investigating Friday whether a feed shipment is responsible for the death of dozens of horses at one of the nation’s top rodeo stock providers.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry said in a statement that it is investigating whether the feed, which originated in Kansas, is responsible for the “tragic loss of horses” at Beutler and Son Rodeo Co.

<a href="https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/29/beutler-ranch-oklahoma-loses-over-40-horses-contaminated-feed-beutler-and-sons-rodeo-company/74994001007/" target="_blank">The Oklahoman</a>&nbsp;reported that between 40 and 70 horses died at the Elk City business last week.

The agency said it was notified Aug. 23 by a veterinarian of “a potential issue” related to a single bulk feed order. It sent an inspector to the business. The inspector collected a feed sample, which has been sent to two state-certified labs for analysis.

Oklahoma agriculture officials said they’re coordinating with the Kansas Department of Agriculture during the investigation.

Officials did not identify the feed provider.

However, they’re urging livestock owners to review the labels on feed and contact their veterinarian if they have any questions about the safety of the ingredients.

Oklahoma Voice, a States Newsroom affiliate,&nbsp;<a href="https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-agricultural-officials-investigating-whether-feed-shipment-killed-dozens-of-rodeo-horses/" target="_blank">produced this story</a>.

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/janellestecklein/">JANELLE STECKLEIN</a>&nbsp;OKLAHOMA CITY — State agricultural officials were investigating Friday whether a feed shipment is responsible for the death of dozens of horses at one of the nation’s top rodeo stock providers.The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry said in a statement that it is investigating whether the feed, which originated in Kansas, is responsible for the “tragic loss of horses” at Beutler and Son Rodeo Co.<a href="https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/29/beutler-ranch-oklahoma-loses-over-40-horses-contaminated-feed-beutler-and-sons-rodeo-company/74994001007/" target="_blank">The Oklahoman</a>&nbsp;reported that between 40 and 70 horses died at the Elk City business last week.The agency said it was notified Aug. 23 by a veterinarian of “a potential issue” related to a single bulk feed order. It sent an inspector to the business. The inspector collected a feed sample, which has been sent to two state-certified labs for analysis.Oklahoma agriculture officials said they’re coordinating with the Kansas Department of Agriculture during the investigation.Officials did not identify the feed provider.However, they’re urging livestock owners to review the labels on feed and contact their veterinarian if they have any questions about the safety of the ingredients.Oklahoma Voice, a States Newsroom affiliate,&nbsp;<a href="https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-agricultural-officials-investigating-whether-feed-shipment-killed-dozens-of-rodeo-horses/" target="_blank">produced this story</a>.

Ag officials investigating whether feed shipment killed dozens of rodeo horses

DOUGLAS COUNTY —The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual responsible for a bank robbery, which occurred at the Bank of America located at 900 Ohio St., Lawrence, KS, on July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:21 a.m.

The suspect is described as African American, athletic build and approximately 6-foot to 6-foot-5 and 190pounds. He is described as wearing a black zip-up hooded jacket with a dark colored undershirt, black pant with a white emblem on the left upper leg, multicolored shoes, light blue “HyFlex” gloves, large black squared sunglasses, and multicolored (black, red, yellow) face mask.

The suspect entered the bank carrying a black bag and approached a teller making a&nbsp;verbal demand for cash. The suspect fled the bank on foot in a southward direction with an undisclosed amount of currency

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the FBI Kansas City at 816-512-8200, Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at 785-843-TIPS or tips.fbi.gov. 

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual responsible for a bank robbery, which occurred at the Bank of America located at 900 Ohio St., Lawrence, KS, on July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:21 a.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724954659018.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The suspect is described as African American, athletic build and approximately 6-foot to 6-foot-5 and 190pounds. He is described as wearing a black zip-up hooded jacket with a dark colored undershirt, black pant with a white emblem on the left upper leg, multicolored shoes, light blue “HyFlex” gloves, large black squared sunglasses, and multicolored (black, red, yellow) face mask.The suspect entered the bank carrying a black bag and approached a teller making a&nbsp;verbal demand for cash. The suspect fled the bank on foot in a southward direction with an undisclosed amount of currencyAnyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the FBI Kansas City at 816-512-8200, Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at 785-843-TIPS or tips.fbi.gov.

FBI offers reward for information on Kansas bank robbery

By RUDI KELLER&nbsp; <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>

A proposal to allow a new casino to be&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/backers-of-a-new-missouri-casino-near-the-lake-of-the-ozarks-submit-signatures-seeking-ballot-slot/">licensed on the Osage River</a>&nbsp;near the Lake of the Ozarks will be on the November ballot, a Cole County judge ruled Friday.

The initiative, which was initially found to be&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/13/sports-wagering-minimum-wage-hike-headed-for-november-vote-in-missouri/">2,031 signatures short</a>&nbsp;in the 2nd Congressional District, actually did have enough valid signatures, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office conceded when a planned trial over the petition opened before Judge Daniel Green.

The proposed constitutional amendment initially failed to qualify for the ballot because of signatures disallowed by local election officials. An additional 2,230 valid signatures were found by the proponents, Osage River Gaming and Convention, by reviewing the rejections.

Signature verification is “a massive, messy process that does not always produce perfect results,” Chuck Hatfield, the attorney representing the campaign, told Green.

The proposal will be Amendment 5 on the Nov. 5 ballot and joins three other initiative proposals —&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/13/missouri-voters-will-decide-whether-to-legalize-abortion-in-november/">protecting reproductive rights</a>, listed as Amendment 3;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/01/group-turns-in-signatures-to-put-minimum-wage-hike-paid-sick-leave-on-missouri-ballot/">increasing the minimum wage</a>, listed as Proposition A; and&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/pro-sports-teams-submit-petition-signatures-to-legalize-sports-gambling-in-missouri/">legalizing sports betting</a>, listed as Amendment 2.

There are pending court challenges to the reproductive rights and sports wagering proposals that could strike them from the ballot.

The Osage River casino is being pushed by a committee that wants to build a casino to compete with a&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2021/10/29/osage-nation-plans-casino-hotel-for-missouris-lake-of-the-ozarks/">planned Osage Nation casino</a>&nbsp;in the same area.

“Today is a victory for the initiative petition process and for voters who will benefit from our proposed development at the Lake of the Ozarks,” the committee said in a statement issued after Green ruled.&nbsp;

The proposal would amend the Missouri Constitution to allow a casino along the Osage River between Bagnell Dam and the confluence with the Missouri River. The constitution currently authorizes casinos only along&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=III++++39(e)&amp;bid=31794&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">the Missouri and Mississippi rivers</a>.

The proposal would also override a state law limiting the state&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=313.780&amp;bid=16856&amp;hl=" target="_blank">to 13 licensed casinos</a>, passed in 2008 as a result of an initiative sponsored by casino operators.

The Lake of the Ozarks is one of Missouri’s busiest tourism destinations. The casino proposal is being bankrolled by Bally’s, which currently operates a casino in Kansas City, and RIS Inc., a major regional developer.&nbsp;

Each has contributed about half of the $4.3 million raised for the petition drive.

The casino will support more than 700 new jobs in the lake area. The project, if approved, would generate admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, according to the language appearing on the ballot, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million.

There are also two constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly on the ballot.&nbsp; Amendment 6 would give the courts power to enforce payment of fees that support retirement benefits for sheriffs and prosecutors. Amendment 7 would ban the use of ranked-choice voting in Missouri elections and restate the current ban on voting by people who are not U.S. citizens.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646149812641.jpg" alt="The Osage River casino is being pushed by a committee that wants to build a casino to compete with a planned Osage Nation casino in the same area&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Osage River casino is being pushed by a committee that wants to build a casino to compete with a planned Osage Nation casino in the same area&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By RUDI KELLER&nbsp; <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>A proposal to allow a new casino to be&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/backers-of-a-new-missouri-casino-near-the-lake-of-the-ozarks-submit-signatures-seeking-ballot-slot/">licensed on the Osage River</a>&nbsp;near the Lake of the Ozarks will be on the November ballot, a Cole County judge ruled Friday.The initiative, which was initially found to be&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/13/sports-wagering-minimum-wage-hike-headed-for-november-vote-in-missouri/">2,031 signatures short</a>&nbsp;in the 2nd Congressional District, actually did have enough valid signatures, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office conceded when a planned trial over the petition opened before Judge Daniel Green.The proposed constitutional amendment initially failed to qualify for the ballot because of signatures disallowed by local election officials. An additional 2,230 valid signatures were found by the proponents, Osage River Gaming and Convention, by reviewing the rejections.Signature verification is “a massive, messy process that does not always produce perfect results,” Chuck Hatfield, the attorney representing the campaign, told Green.The proposal will be Amendment 5 on the Nov. 5 ballot and joins three other initiative proposals —&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/13/missouri-voters-will-decide-whether-to-legalize-abortion-in-november/">protecting reproductive rights</a>, listed as Amendment 3;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/01/group-turns-in-signatures-to-put-minimum-wage-hike-paid-sick-leave-on-missouri-ballot/">increasing the minimum wage</a>, listed as Proposition A; and&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/pro-sports-teams-submit-petition-signatures-to-legalize-sports-gambling-in-missouri/">legalizing sports betting</a>, listed as Amendment 2.There are pending court challenges to the reproductive rights and sports wagering proposals that could strike them from the ballot.The Osage River casino is being pushed by a committee that wants to build a casino to compete with a&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2021/10/29/osage-nation-plans-casino-hotel-for-missouris-lake-of-the-ozarks/">planned Osage Nation casino</a>&nbsp;in the same area.“Today is a victory for the initiative petition process and for voters who will benefit from our proposed development at the Lake of the Ozarks,” the committee said in a statement issued after Green ruled.&nbsp;The proposal would amend the Missouri Constitution to allow a casino along the Osage River between Bagnell Dam and the confluence with the Missouri River. The constitution currently authorizes casinos only along&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=III++++39(e)&amp;bid=31794&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">the Missouri and Mississippi rivers</a>.The proposal would also override a state law limiting the state&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=313.780&amp;bid=16856&amp;hl=" target="_blank">to 13 licensed casinos</a>, passed in 2008 as a result of an initiative sponsored by casino operators.The Lake of the Ozarks is one of Missouri’s busiest tourism destinations. The casino proposal is being bankrolled by Bally’s, which currently operates a casino in Kansas City, and RIS Inc., a major regional developer.&nbsp;Each has contributed about half of the $4.3 million raised for the petition drive.The casino will support more than 700 new jobs in the lake area. The project, if approved, would generate admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, according to the language appearing on the ballot, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million.There are also two constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly on the ballot.&nbsp; Amendment 6 would give the courts power to enforce payment of fees that support retirement benefits for sheriffs and prosecutors. Amendment 7 would ban the use of ranked-choice voting in Missouri elections and restate the current ban on voting by people who are not U.S. citizens.

Missouri judge puts Lake of the Ozarks casino proposal on Nov. ballot

WYANDOTTE COUNTY— Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another with critical injuries.

Just before 1:30 a.m. August 25, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.

First responders found a man outside and alert. EMS transported him to hospital for treatment of critical injuries.

A short time later,&nbsp; police discovered a second victim&nbsp; near the 800 block of Washington Boulevard. He was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries.

Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department have identified the victim in an early morning shooting, Saturday, August 24, in the 800 block of Washington Blvd.That victim, David Dawkins, 6/20/1977, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas died at an area hospital from his injuries. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.There is nothing further to report at this time.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY— Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another with critical injuries.Just before 1:30 a.m. August 25, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.First responders found a man outside and alert. EMS transported him to hospital for treatment of critical injuries.A short time later,&nbsp; police discovered a second victim&nbsp; near the 800 block of Washington Boulevard. He was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries.Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department have identified the victim in an early morning shooting, Saturday, August 24, in the 800 block of Washington Blvd.That victim, David Dawkins, 6/20/1977, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas died at an area hospital from his injuries. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.There is nothing further to report at this time.

Police ID victim in deadly Kansas shooting

DOUGLAS COUNTY—&nbsp; A goat has been “on the lam” in Lawrence the last few days, according to Lawrence Police Department spokesperson&nbsp;Laura McCabe.

The goat has been making drivers and passersby nervous by darting across streets and through town.

"It turns out when it comes to lasso skills, the Lawrence Police Department has "a GOAT of our own&nbsp; -- and not the kind that eats hay."

DOUGLAS COUNTY—&nbsp; A goat has been “on the lam” in Lawrence the last few days, according to Lawrence Police Department spokesperson&nbsp;Laura McCabe.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XCKuqiAJVqM?si=8A9zBS9fOiaA8nz1&amp;start=1" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The goat has been making drivers and passersby nervous by darting across streets and through town."It turns out when it comes to lasso skills, the Lawrence Police Department has "a GOAT of our own&nbsp; -- and not the kind that eats hay."

🎥Kan. officer captures goat that's been making drivers nervous

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The pedestrian struck Tuesday night at the intersection of Village West Parkway and France Family Drive, near Children’s Mercy Park,. died from her injuries on Wednesday, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.

Summer Lynn, 17, Kansas City, Missouri, was crossing Village Parkway West at the intersection with France Family Drive, when she was struck by a northbound vehicle.

EMS transported her to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. A preliminary investigation did not indicate weather, speed or driver impairment were contributing factors.

The accident occurred during the weather-delayed start of a U.S. Open Cup Match at Children’s Mercy Park.

This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). There is nothing further to report at this time.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The pedestrian struck Tuesday night at the intersection of Village West Parkway and France Family Drive, near Children’s Mercy Park,. died from her injuries on Wednesday, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.Summer Lynn, 17, Kansas City, Missouri, was crossing Village Parkway West at the intersection with France Family Drive, when she was struck by a northbound vehicle.EMS transported her to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. A preliminary investigation did not indicate weather, speed or driver impairment were contributing factors.The accident occurred during the weather-delayed start of a U.S. Open Cup Match at Children’s Mercy Park.This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). There is nothing further to report at this time.

Mo. girl critically injured in pedestrian accident has died

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/ashley-murray/">ASHLEY MURRAY</a>

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended her values and vowed, if elected, to appoint a Republican to her cabinet in her first major sit-down interview since her presidential campaign began just over a month ago.

Harris, who rose to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden dropped his bid in July, spoke to CNN’s Dana Bash in Savannah, Georgia, for roughly 30 minutes with her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz by her side.

The interview came a week after Harris&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/lets-fight-it-harris-vows-chart-new-way-forward-defeat-trump" target="_blank">formally accepted</a>&nbsp;the party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris had recently become the target of criticism for not yet participating in an unscripted interview with a major news outlet.

Harris and Walz&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/kamala-harris-tim-walz-cnntv/index.html" target="_blank">sat down</a>&nbsp;with the network anchor Thursday afternoon in Georgia during a pause in the pair’s two-day bus tour through the southeastern region of the battleground state.

Harris told Bash that she envisions building an “opportunity economy” for the middle class, including expanding the child tax credit to up to $6,000, providing a $25,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, and combating “price gouging,” to which Harris attributed high grocery prices.

The vice president ticked off Democratic accomplishments under Biden, including capping the price of insulin and reducing child poverty under a pandemic-era temporary expansion of the child tax credit that eliminated the work requirement and paid families in monthly installments.

“I’ll say that that’s good work, there’s more to do, but that’s good work,” Harris said.

The CNN anchor pressed Harris on her changes in policy positions, including immigration and fracking.

Republicans have pounced on Harris’ past statements and accuse her of changing her tune to appeal to more centrist voters. Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dubbed her “FLIP-FLOPPING KAMALA” on his Truth Social platform, where the current GOP presidential nominee posts numerous times a day.

“​​Let’s be clear, in this race I’m the only person who has prosecuted transnational criminal organizations who traffic in guns, drugs and human beings,” Harris said when asked about her past position on decriminalizing the border. “I’m the only person in this race who actually served a border state as attorney general to enforce our laws, and I would enforce our laws as president going forward, I recognize the problem.”

Harris also defended her switch from opposing fracking to supporting it.

“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed. I have always believed, and I have worked on it, that the climate crisis is real,” Harris said.

Despite attacks from Republicans, Bash noted that the Democratic National Convention featured quite a few speakers from the GOP side of the aisle.

Prompted to the idea by Bash, Harris said “it would be a benefit to the American public” to appoint a Republican to her administration cabinet, if elected — though she didn’t name names.

“I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences,” she said.

The interview revealed for many that Harris and Trump have never met face-to-face.They will do so for the first time on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-agrees-sept-10-debate-harris-claims-two-more-upcoming" target="_blank">debate stage</a>&nbsp;on Sept. 10, an event that will air on ABC News.

As for her thoughts on Trump, Harris told Bash that the former president is “diminishing the character and the strength of who we are as Americans.”

When Bash asked Harris to respond to Trump’s attacks, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-insults-harris-makes-false-claims-quarrels-black-journalists-conference" target="_blank">questioning her race</a>, the vice president only briefly addressed them.

“Same old tired playbook, next question please,” she said.

Bash then moved to the topic of the Israel-Hamas war to which Harris responded that she is “unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense and its ability to defend itself,” adding that “how it does so matters.”

She reiterated her plea for a peace deal that includes rescuing hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.

“​​A deal is not only the right thing to do to end this war, but will unlock so much of what must happen next. I remain committed, since I’ve been on October 8, to what we must do to work toward a two-state solution where Israel is secure, and in equal measure, the Palestinians have security and self-determination and dignity.”

Bash asked Walz to respond to controversy around how he described his military service that spanned more than two decades in the Army National Guard, but never included combat deployment. Questions arose when Walz said he carried weapons “in war” in a 2018 video where he was speaking about gun violence,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walz-military-record-weapons-harris-video-89fc6fa0c5f51c0ba657b8f808afcd87" target="_blank">according</a>&nbsp;to The Associated Press.

Walz, who also worked as a public school teacher and high school football coach, said he misspoke and that his “grammar is not always correct.”

“I wear my emotions on my sleeve, I speak especially passionately about our children being shot in schools and around guns. So I think people know me. They know who I am. They know where my heart is, and again, my record has been out there for over 40 years to speak for itself,” Walz said.

Bash also asked Walz about his mix-up when describing he and wife’s fertility method; he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tim-walz-ivf-fertility-jd-vance-fc5ebf8f37adb28cf45d0af51224a938" target="_blank">said</a>&nbsp;it was in vitro fertilization — a&nbsp;<a href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/06/13/u-s-senate-republicans-reject-democrats-bill-on-ivf-protections/" target="_blank">topic</a>&nbsp;that has fractured anti-abortion voters — while in reality the couple used artificial insemination.

Walz told Bash, “I certainly own my mistakes when I make them.”

“I spoke about our infertility issues because it’s hell, and families know this. And I spoke about the treatments that were available to us, that had those beautiful children. That’s quite a contrast in folks that are trying to take those rights away from us,” he said.

Just as the interview ended, Trump posted to his Truth Social platform the word “BORING!!!”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724983318602.png" alt="Image courtesy CNN via Harris campaign for President" />
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 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/ashley-murray/">ASHLEY MURRAY</a>WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended her values and vowed, if elected, to appoint a Republican to her cabinet in her first major sit-down interview since her presidential campaign began just over a month ago.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The American people are ready for a new way forward. Our former president has pushed an agenda that diminishes the character and strength of who we are as Americans, and divides our nation. People are ready to turn the page.<a href="https://t.co/yyd4tBqdMu">pic.twitter.com/yyd4tBqdMu</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1829330275823702247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Harris, who rose to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden dropped his bid in July, spoke to CNN’s Dana Bash in Savannah, Georgia, for roughly 30 minutes with her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz by her side.The interview came a week after Harris&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/lets-fight-it-harris-vows-chart-new-way-forward-defeat-trump" target="_blank">formally accepted</a>&nbsp;the party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris had recently become the target of criticism for not yet participating in an unscripted interview with a major news outlet.Harris and Walz&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/kamala-harris-tim-walz-cnntv/index.html" target="_blank">sat down</a>&nbsp;with the network anchor Thursday afternoon in Georgia during a pause in the pair’s two-day bus tour through the southeastern region of the battleground state.Harris told Bash that she envisions building an “opportunity economy” for the middle class, including expanding the child tax credit to up to $6,000, providing a $25,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, and combating “price gouging,” to which Harris attributed high grocery prices.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On day one of my administration, I will implement my plan for an opportunity economy. This plan will bring down the cost of everyday goods, invest in America&#39;s small businesses, and extend the Child Tax Credit.<a href="https://t.co/jAQwsUl8QS">pic.twitter.com/jAQwsUl8QS</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1829334166749491420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Donald Trump killed our bill to secure the border in order to help himself politically. It would have added more border agents and allowed us to increase fentanyl seizures. As President, I will make sure that bill gets back to my desk—and I will sign it.<a href="https://t.co/psDbSdDSMG">pic.twitter.com/psDbSdDSMG</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1829338662854656424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The vice president ticked off Democratic accomplishments under Biden, including capping the price of insulin and reducing child poverty under a pandemic-era temporary expansion of the child tax credit that eliminated the work requirement and paid families in monthly installments.“I’ll say that that’s good work, there’s more to do, but that’s good work,” Harris said.The CNN anchor pressed Harris on her changes in policy positions, including immigration and fracking.Republicans have pounced on Harris’ past statements and accuse her of changing her tune to appeal to more centrist voters. Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dubbed her “FLIP-FLOPPING KAMALA” on his Truth Social platform, where the current GOP presidential nominee posts numerous times a day.“​​Let’s be clear, in this race I’m the only person who has prosecuted transnational criminal organizations who traffic in guns, drugs and human beings,” Harris said when asked about her past position on decriminalizing the border. “I’m the only person in this race who actually served a border state as attorney general to enforce our laws, and I would enforce our laws as president going forward, I recognize the problem.”Harris also defended her switch from opposing fracking to supporting it.“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed. I have always believed, and I have worked on it, that the climate crisis is real,” Harris said.Despite attacks from Republicans, Bash noted that the Democratic National Convention featured quite a few speakers from the GOP side of the aisle.Prompted to the idea by Bash, Harris said “it would be a benefit to the American public” to appoint a Republican to her administration cabinet, if elected — though she didn’t name names.“I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences,” she said.<h2>Harris brushes off Trump’s insults</h2>The interview revealed for many that Harris and Trump have never met face-to-face.They will do so for the first time on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-agrees-sept-10-debate-harris-claims-two-more-upcoming" target="_blank">debate stage</a>&nbsp;on Sept. 10, an event that will air on ABC News.As for her thoughts on Trump, Harris told Bash that the former president is “diminishing the character and the strength of who we are as Americans.”When Bash asked Harris to respond to Trump’s attacks, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-insults-harris-makes-false-claims-quarrels-black-journalists-conference" target="_blank">questioning her race</a>, the vice president only briefly addressed them.“Same old tired playbook, next question please,” she said.Bash then moved to the topic of the Israel-Hamas war to which Harris responded that she is “unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense and its ability to defend itself,” adding that “how it does so matters.”She reiterated her plea for a peace deal that includes rescuing hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.“​​A deal is not only the right thing to do to end this war, but will unlock so much of what must happen next. I remain committed, since I’ve been on October 8, to what we must do to work toward a two-state solution where Israel is secure, and in equal measure, the Palestinians have security and self-determination and dignity.”<h2>Walz defense</h2>Bash asked Walz to respond to controversy around how he described his military service that spanned more than two decades in the Army National Guard, but never included combat deployment. Questions arose when Walz said he carried weapons “in war” in a 2018 video where he was speaking about gun violence,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walz-military-record-weapons-harris-video-89fc6fa0c5f51c0ba657b8f808afcd87" target="_blank">according</a>&nbsp;to The Associated Press.Walz, who also worked as a public school teacher and high school football coach, said he misspoke and that his “grammar is not always correct.”“I wear my emotions on my sleeve, I speak especially passionately about our children being shot in schools and around guns. So I think people know me. They know who I am. They know where my heart is, and again, my record has been out there for over 40 years to speak for itself,” Walz said.Bash also asked Walz about his mix-up when describing he and wife’s fertility method; he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tim-walz-ivf-fertility-jd-vance-fc5ebf8f37adb28cf45d0af51224a938" target="_blank">said</a>&nbsp;it was in vitro fertilization — a&nbsp;<a href="https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/06/13/u-s-senate-republicans-reject-democrats-bill-on-ivf-protections/" target="_blank">topic</a>&nbsp;that has fractured anti-abortion voters — while in reality the couple used artificial insemination.Walz told Bash, “I certainly own my mistakes when I make them.”“I spoke about our infertility issues because it’s hell, and families know this. And I spoke about the treatments that were available to us, that had those beautiful children. That’s quite a contrast in folks that are trying to take those rights away from us,” he said.Just as the interview ended, Trump posted to his Truth Social platform the word “BORING!!!”

🎥Harris, Walz defend past statements, promise ‘opportunity economy’ in CNN interview

MONTGOMERY COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, the Coffeyville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a Ford pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Derik J. Trotter, of Coffeyville, who was connected to an active investigation. Three officers from the Coffeyville Police Department were on scene, and two of them approached Trotter’s vehicle that had stopped near 4th&nbsp;St. and Poplar Place.

Preliminary information indicates that officers tried to detain Trotter to serve a search warrant for items in his possession. As they attempted to place Trotter in handcuffs, he fought back and tried to escape. During the close physical altercation that followed, two officers deployed Tasers but he continued to be combative. Then one officer fired rounds striking Trotter.

Officers rendered aid and EMS transported Trotter to the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital. No law enforcement officers were injured in the shooting.

The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this officer-involved shooting. Once completed the findings will be presented to the Montgomery County Attorney for review. This investigation is ongoing.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Coffeyville, Kansas.Just after 3p.m. Thursday, the Coffeyville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a Ford pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Derik J. Trotter, of Coffeyville, who was connected to an active investigation. Three officers from the Coffeyville Police Department were on scene, and two of them approached Trotter’s vehicle that had stopped near 4th&nbsp;St. and Poplar Place.Preliminary information indicates that officers tried to detain Trotter to serve a search warrant for items in his possession. As they attempted to place Trotter in handcuffs, he fought back and tried to escape. During the close physical altercation that followed, two officers deployed Tasers but he continued to be combative. Then one officer fired rounds striking Trotter.Officers rendered aid and EMS transported Trotter to the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital. No law enforcement officers were injured in the shooting.The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this officer-involved shooting. Once completed the findings will be presented to the Montgomery County Attorney for review. This investigation is ongoing.

KBI: Kansas man dies in officer-involved shooting

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects including a Kansas felon on drug allegations.

Just after 8:30a.m.&nbsp; August 25, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in rural Jackson on a Mazda pickup truck for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The vehicle occupants were identified as Timothy Charles Krogman, 66, and&nbsp;William Joseph Stewart, 70, both of Sabetha.

During the traffic stop a probable cause search was conducted for illegal drugs or narcotics.

Krogman was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into correctional facility, and interference with law enforcement; conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case. He has three previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Stewart was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects including a Kansas felon on drug allegations.Just after 8:30a.m.&nbsp; August 25, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in rural Jackson on a Mazda pickup truck for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The vehicle occupants were identified as Timothy Charles Krogman, 66, and&nbsp;William Joseph Stewart, 70, both of Sabetha.<figure>
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 </figure>During the traffic stop a probable cause search was conducted for illegal drugs or narcotics.Krogman was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into correctional facility, and interference with law enforcement; conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case. He has three previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.Stewart was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas felon accused of new drug violations

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Thursday in Montgomery County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an electric scooter driven by Noah Edward&nbsp;Corish, 18, Independence, Kansas, was westbound on Chestnut Street at&nbsp;Pennsylvania Street in the city of Independence.

The teen failed to yield to a 2001 Chevy Silverado driven by Brent Alan&nbsp;Heuer, 39, Elk City, Kansas, who was turning northbound from Chestnut onto Pennsylvania. The pickup struck the electric scooter in the intersection.

&nbsp; EMS transported Corish to Labette Health where was pronounced deceased just after 11a.m.&nbsp; Heuer was not injured and properly restrained.&nbsp; Corish was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Thursday in Montgomery County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an electric scooter driven by Noah Edward&nbsp;Corish, 18, Independence, Kansas, was westbound on Chestnut Street at&nbsp;Pennsylvania Street in the city of Independence.The teen failed to yield to a 2001 Chevy Silverado driven by Brent Alan&nbsp;Heuer, 39, Elk City, Kansas, who was turning northbound from Chestnut onto Pennsylvania. The pickup struck the electric scooter in the intersection.&nbsp; EMS transported Corish to Labette Health where was pronounced deceased just after 11a.m.&nbsp; Heuer was not injured and properly restrained.&nbsp; Corish was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Kansas teen dies after pickup strikes electric scooter

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

Outside consultant hired to review $150 million infrastructure grant award program

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Commerce issued a blanket statement Thursday describing as “categorically false” the allegation attributed to a recently deceased former agency employee that Lt. Gov. David Toland influenced distribution of state infrastructure grants based on political factors.

The statement issued by agency spokesman Patrick Lowry said the death of Jonathan Clayton in an apparent traffic accident was unfortunate, but the Department of Commerce believed it necessary to “provide clarity regarding allegations made publicly” in an email released to coincide with Claytons’ disappearance in early August. That email took on greater urgency when a body was found Sunday in a smashed truck registered to Clayton, 42, of Peabody. The corpse hasn’t been officially identified as Clayton, but a family member and published reports made the connection.

This email linked to Clayton included an assertion Toland, a Democrat who serves as secretary of the Department of Commerce, put a political spin on the scoring system for applications for grant funding from the Build a Stronger Economy, or BASE, program. Allegedly, the distortion was part of a deal with Republican Senate President Ty Masterson of Butler County and now-former GOP House Speaker Ron Ryckman of Johnson County.

The death message claimed “resulting awards from both rounds of the program are inaccurate due to the orders from Toland to alter the application scores after a pre-selected group of awardees were determined.”

Lowry’s rebuttal statement said Clayton’s allegation that Toland undermined integrity of BASE grant awards was inaccurate. The statement likewise said a claim that Toland forced Clayton to serve on a volunteer theater board was “categorically false.”

“While there is no evidence of any impropriety at the Department of Commerce, as an extra precaution an independent third-party contractor is doing a full review of all ARPA grants,” Lowry said. The third-party entity selected to examine grant awards wasn’t identified.

Meanwhile, Masterson spokesman Mike Pirner said “the Senate president never requested or even had a conversation about altering the department’s scoring.”

“It’s important to emphasize that legislative leaders had no role in the department’s scoring of BASE projects,” Pirner said. “The president was involved merely in his capacity as a member of the SPARK executive committee.” He was referring to the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas, or SPARK, committee that was assigned the job of issuing grants made with federal COVID-19 pandemic appropriations.

BASE infrastructure grants were made in two rounds in Kansas. In the first round, 35 grants were issued from a pool of $100 million. Johnson and Butler counties received 47% of that funding. Concerns were expressed about geographic distribution of the money. In the second round, 38 recipients shared $50 million available through the program. Butler County received nothing in the second round, while Johnson County secured 8% of that total.

The Aug. 8 email to news organizations and others, which was attributed to Clayton, said he was forced to resign from the commerce department because he refused to distort scoring on the second round of BASE grants. Clayton was placed in charge of the agency’s COVID-19 grants in 2021.

Clayton left the department in late 2023, but commerce officials said they didn’t know when hiring him in early 2020 that he had been convicted of financial offenses in Pennsylvania. He was placed on probation in 2018 in a check-fraud case and reportedly still owned $195,000 in restitution.

“Under existing Kansas law, we are unable to perform national level criminal background checks for the position that Clayton held,” said Lowry, the commerce department spokesman. “Our process for vetting prospective employees included online searches, social media reviews and reference checks, which unfortunately failed to uncover his felony convictions. He would not have been hired by commerce had we been aware of these convictions.”

Lowry said the state agency would assist local, state and federal agencies investigating Clayton’s work at community-based organizations in Kiowa and Marion counties that could have been victims of fraud.

Clayton, who accepted a job in June as Peabody’s interim clerk, vanished in early August about the time information became available that Clayton might be involved in problems with a $425,000 Department of Commerce grant to the Mullinville Community Foundation.

In addition, the state agency raised an alarm about documentation gaps associated with part of a $1.5 million grant to Peabody that could involve Clayton.

Clayton also claimed in the email to reporters that allegations he might be responsible for misuse of BASE grant awards in Mullinville or Peabody were “unilaterally unfounded and I believe to be a form of retaliation.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724967500301.png" alt=" The Kansas Department of Commerce issued a statement denouncing claims by a deceased former agency employee that Lt. Gov. David Toland, who serves as commerce secretary, used political factors to influence allocation of $150 million in infrastructure grants. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> The Kansas Department of Commerce issued a statement denouncing claims by a deceased former agency employee that Lt. Gov. David Toland, who serves as commerce secretary, used political factors to influence allocation of $150 million in infrastructure grants. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a><h2>Outside consultant hired to review $150 million infrastructure grant award program</h2>TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Commerce issued a blanket statement Thursday describing as “categorically false” the allegation attributed to a recently deceased former agency employee that Lt. Gov. David Toland influenced distribution of state infrastructure grants based on political factors.The statement issued by agency spokesman Patrick Lowry said the death of Jonathan Clayton in an apparent traffic accident was unfortunate, but the Department of Commerce believed it necessary to “provide clarity regarding allegations made publicly” in an email released to coincide with Claytons’ disappearance in early August. That email took on greater urgency when a body was found Sunday in a smashed truck registered to Clayton, 42, of Peabody. The corpse hasn’t been officially identified as Clayton, but a family member and published reports made the connection.This email linked to Clayton included an assertion Toland, a Democrat who serves as secretary of the Department of Commerce, put a political spin on the scoring system for applications for grant funding from the Build a Stronger Economy, or BASE, program. Allegedly, the distortion was part of a deal with Republican Senate President Ty Masterson of Butler County and now-former GOP House Speaker Ron Ryckman of Johnson County.The death message claimed “resulting awards from both rounds of the program are inaccurate due to the orders from Toland to alter the application scores after a pre-selected group of awardees were determined.”Lowry’s rebuttal statement said Clayton’s allegation that Toland undermined integrity of BASE grant awards was inaccurate. The statement likewise said a claim that Toland forced Clayton to serve on a volunteer theater board was “categorically false.”“While there is no evidence of any impropriety at the Department of Commerce, as an extra precaution an independent third-party contractor is doing a full review of all ARPA grants,” Lowry said. The third-party entity selected to examine grant awards wasn’t identified.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724967456309.png" alt=" A spokesman for Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican, said there was no substance to the claim by a deceased former Kansas Department of Commerce employee that Masterson used political influence to secure extra infrastructure grants for his home county. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> A spokesman for Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican, said there was no substance to the claim by a deceased former Kansas Department of Commerce employee that Masterson used political influence to secure extra infrastructure grants for his home county. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>Meanwhile, Masterson spokesman Mike Pirner said “the Senate president never requested or even had a conversation about altering the department’s scoring.”“It’s important to emphasize that legislative leaders had no role in the department’s scoring of BASE projects,” Pirner said. “The president was involved merely in his capacity as a member of the SPARK executive committee.” He was referring to the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas, or SPARK, committee that was assigned the job of issuing grants made with federal COVID-19 pandemic appropriations.BASE infrastructure grants were made in two rounds in Kansas. In the first round, 35 grants were issued from a pool of $100 million. Johnson and Butler counties received 47% of that funding. Concerns were expressed about geographic distribution of the money. In the second round, 38 recipients shared $50 million available through the program. Butler County received nothing in the second round, while Johnson County secured 8% of that total.The Aug. 8 email to news organizations and others, which was attributed to Clayton, said he was forced to resign from the commerce department because he refused to distort scoring on the second round of BASE grants. Clayton was placed in charge of the agency’s COVID-19 grants in 2021.Clayton left the department in late 2023, but commerce officials said they didn’t know when hiring him in early 2020 that he had been convicted of financial offenses in Pennsylvania. He was placed on probation in 2018 in a check-fraud case and reportedly still owned $195,000 in restitution.“Under existing Kansas law, we are unable to perform national level criminal background checks for the position that Clayton held,” said Lowry, the commerce department spokesman. “Our process for vetting prospective employees included online searches, social media reviews and reference checks, which unfortunately failed to uncover his felony convictions. He would not have been hired by commerce had we been aware of these convictions.”Lowry said the state agency would assist local, state and federal agencies investigating Clayton’s work at community-based organizations in Kiowa and Marion counties that could have been victims of fraud.Clayton, who accepted a job in June as Peabody’s interim clerk, vanished in early August about the time information became available that Clayton might be involved in problems with a $425,000 Department of Commerce grant to the Mullinville Community Foundation.In addition, the state agency raised an alarm about documentation gaps associated with part of a $1.5 million grant to Peabody that could involve Clayton.Clayton also claimed in the email to reporters that allegations he might be responsible for misuse of BASE grant awards in Mullinville or Peabody were “unilaterally unfounded and I believe to be a form of retaliation.”

Commerce secretary, Senate president deflect claims tied to deceased former state worker

Detectives have arrested one of the suspects responsible for burning down Haha's Kebab's and Shawarma restaurant,&nbsp;204 W 39th Street, Kansas City just after 2a.m. on July 8, according to a social media report. The suspect is charged with arson. Police thanked the public for their tips to help ID the suspect.

Detectives are still trying to identify the second person, pictured wearing black pants.&nbsp;

If you have information, visit <a href="https://t.co/gULWXwQSro" target="_blank">http://kccrimestoppers.com</a> and remain anonymous. Or call 816-474-TIPS.

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 </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Detectives have arrested one of the suspects responsible for burning down Haha&#39;s Kebab&#39;s and Shawarma restaurant. The suspect is charged with arson. Thank you to everyone who provided tips. Detectives are still trying to identify... 1/2 <a href="https://t.co/MqYiv7vxOe">pic.twitter.com/MqYiv7vxOe</a>&mdash; kcpolice (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1828823411789107423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Detectives have arrested one of the suspects responsible for burning down Haha's Kebab's and Shawarma restaurant,&nbsp;204 W 39th Street, Kansas City just after 2a.m. on July 8, according to a social media report. The suspect is charged with arson. Police thanked the public for their tips to help ID the suspect.<figure>
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 </figure>Detectives are still trying to identify the second person, pictured wearing black pants.&nbsp;If you have information, visit <a href="https://t.co/gULWXwQSro" target="_blank">http://kccrimestoppers.com</a> and remain anonymous. Or call 816-474-TIPS.

🎥Police arrest suspect in arson fire at KC restaurant

WASHINGTON —&nbsp;The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said last week. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been steadily slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve’s plan to start cutting interest rates soon.&nbsp;

Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall wrote on social media, "Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are cooking the books for political power."

They have completely fabricated job growth in an attempt to make you believe the economy is stronger than it is. How insulting to American’s intelligence."

On Wednesday Marshall wrote,&nbsp;"We are days away from the 2024 election and this administration is cooking the books in a last-ditch attempt to rewrite history and manipulate the public's perception of Biden-Harris’ economic failures, and consistent mismanagement of government spending and the economy."

"We’re calling on the Dept. of Labor to provide answers to their misleading reporting and provide the American people with accurate info on the economic health of our nation"

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 </figure>WASHINGTON —&nbsp;The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said last week. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been steadily slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve’s plan to start cutting interest rates soon.&nbsp;Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall wrote on social media, "Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are cooking the books for political power."They have completely fabricated job growth in an attempt to make you believe the economy is stronger than it is. How insulting to American’s intelligence."On Wednesday Marshall wrote,&nbsp;"We are days away from the 2024 election and this administration is cooking the books in a last-ditch attempt to rewrite history and manipulate the public's perception of Biden-Harris’ economic failures, and consistent mismanagement of government spending and the economy.""We’re calling on the Dept. of Labor to provide answers to their misleading reporting and provide the American people with accurate info on the economic health of our nation"<figure>
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Kan. U.S. Senator calls on Dept. of Labor to explain misleading job report

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspect for alleged arson.

Just before&nbsp;9 p.m. August 27, crews from the Topeka Fire Department&nbsp; responded to a fire at 1325 SW Western Avenue, according to department spokesperson Rosie Nichols. 

Firefighters found a fire in the front yard of the apartment building and quickly extinguished it before any damage was done to the structure. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Investigators determine the fire was intentionally set. As a result of the investigation, Trentnell O. Morris, 44, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a warrant and one count of arson. The total estimated loss from the fire was approximately $200.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724945197660.png" alt="Morris photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Morris photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspect for alleged arson.Just before&nbsp;9 p.m. August 27, crews from the Topeka Fire Department&nbsp; responded to a fire at 1325 SW Western Avenue, according to department spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Firefighters found a fire in the front yard of the apartment building and quickly extinguished it before any damage was done to the structure. No injuries were reported from the incident.Investigators determine the fire was intentionally set. As a result of the investigation, Trentnell O. Morris, 44, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a warrant and one count of arson. The total estimated loss from the fire was approximately $200.

Arson: Kan. man accused of starting fire in yard of apartment building

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal Kansas crash have identified the victim as&nbsp;77-year-old Judith E. Smith of Gardner, Kansas, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo.

The crash occurred just before 7p.m. August 24 involving a minivan and a semi-truck occurred in&nbsp; area of East Old 56 Highway and South Lone Elm Road in Olathe.

Smith was the driver and sole occupant of the minivan. She was found unresponsive. Life-saving measures were performed while on scene, but she was later declared deceased., according to Moncayo. The 42-year-old male driver of the semi-truck remained on scene.

This case remains under investigation by the Olathe Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal Kansas crash have identified the victim as&nbsp;77-year-old Judith E. Smith of Gardner, Kansas, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo.The crash occurred just before 7p.m. August 24 involving a minivan and a semi-truck occurred in&nbsp; area of East Old 56 Highway and South Lone Elm Road in Olathe.Smith was the driver and sole occupant of the minivan. She was found unresponsive. Life-saving measures were performed while on scene, but she was later declared deceased., according to Moncayo. The 42-year-old male driver of the semi-truck remained on scene.This case remains under investigation by the Olathe Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

Police ID Kansas woman who died in minivan, semi crash

More illnesses and deaths have been reported due to a massive contamination of deli meats. It is now the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Illnesses have been reported over the past several weeks in Missouri and 17 other states including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Death have occurred in six states including Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

 Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain on surfaces, like meat slicers, and foods, even at refrigerated temperatures. It can also take up to 10 weeks for some people to have symptoms of listeriosis. 

Do not eat recalled deli meats. Some of the products have sell by dates into October 2024.&nbsp; <a href="https://boarshead.com/pages/product-recall-full-product-list">&nbsp;Click here for a list</a> of items included in the recall.

Boar’s Head also recalled all deli products, including prepackaged deli products, in shelf life from this establishment. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.

For people who are generally healthy and not at higher risk of serious infection:

Listeria&nbsp;is especially harmful if you are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system due to certain medical conditions or treatments. Other people can be infected with&nbsp;Listeria,&nbsp;but they rarely become seriously ill.

If you are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system:

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721435735887.png" alt="FILE - Microscopic image of Listeriabacterium, responsible for the food borne illness listeriosis. (Elizabeth White/CDC )" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Microscopic image of Listeriabacterium, responsible for the food borne illness listeriosis. (Elizabeth White/CDC )</figcaption>
 </figure>More illnesses and deaths have been reported due to a massive contamination of deli meats. It is now the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;&nbsp;Illnesses have been reported over the past several weeks in Missouri and 17 other states including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.Death have occurred in six states including Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain on surfaces, like meat slicers, and foods, even at refrigerated temperatures. It can also take up to 10 weeks for some people to have symptoms of listeriosis. Do not eat recalled deli meats. Some of the products have sell by dates into October 2024.&nbsp; <a href="https://boarshead.com/pages/product-recall-full-product-list">&nbsp;Click here for a list</a> of items included in the recall.<ul>
 <li>Produced between June 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf-life</li><li>"Boar's Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst made in Virginia"</li><li>3.5 pound loaves in plastic casing, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis</li><li>Sell by dates range from July 25, 2024, to August 30, 2024</li>
 </ul><h2>Other Boar's Head Deli Meat Products</h2>Boar’s Head also recalled all deli products, including prepackaged deli products, in shelf life from this establishment. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.<h2>What you should do</h2>For people who are generally healthy and not at higher risk of serious infection:<ul>
 <li>Do not eat recalled meats.&nbsp;Throw them away or contact stores about returns.</li><li>Check your refrigerator for any recalled deli meats and throw them away or return them to the store.&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator.</li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/communication-resources/clean-refrigerator-steps.html">Clean</a>&nbsp;your refrigerator, containers and surfaces that may have touched recalled meats.</li>
 </ul><h2>What People at Higher Risk Should Do</h2>Listeria&nbsp;is especially harmful if you are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system due to certain medical conditions or treatments. Other people can be infected with&nbsp;Listeria,&nbsp;but they rarely become seriously ill.If you are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system:<ul>
 <li>Do not eat recalled deli meats.&nbsp;Throw them away or contact stores about returns.</li><li>In addition, do not eat any other deli meats you get sliced at deli counters, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot.&nbsp;Let it cool before you eat it.Listeria&nbsp;can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator, but it is easily killed by heating food to a high enough temperature.</li><li>Listeria&nbsp;can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator, but it is easily killed by heating food to a high enough temperature.</li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/communication-resources/clean-refrigerator-steps.html">Clean</a>&nbsp;your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched sliced deli meats.This is especially important if you purchased any of the recalled deli products.</li><li>This is especially important if you purchased any of the recalled deli products.</li><li>Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:People who are not pregnant&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.Pregnant people&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.</li><li>People who are not pregnant&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.</li><li>Pregnant people&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.</li>
 </ul><h2>What Businesses Should Do</h2><ul>
 <li>For delis that received recalled meats:Thoroughly clean and sanitize all food and non-food surfaces, including deli slicers.Throw away any open meats and cheeses in the deli.USDA-FSIS is advising delis to not use any opened deli products because recalled products can cross-contaminate other deli meats and cheeses.</li><li>Thoroughly clean and sanitize all food and non-food surfaces, including deli slicers.</li><li>Throw away any open meats and cheeses in the deli.</li><li>USDA-FSIS is advising delis to not use any opened deli products because recalled products can cross-contaminate other deli meats and cheeses.</li><li>Always follow USDA-FSIS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/guidelines/2023-0004" target="_blank">best practices</a>&nbsp;for controlling&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;contamination in deli areas.</li>
 </ul><h2>Symptoms of Listeria</h2><ul>
 <li>Listeria&nbsp;is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. This is because&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in a severe condition known as invasive listeriosis.For people who are pregnant,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in their newborn.For people who are 65 years or older&nbsp;or&nbsp;who have a weakened immune system,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;often results in hospitalization and sometimes death.</li><li>For people who are pregnant,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in their newborn.</li><li>For people who are 65 years or older&nbsp;or&nbsp;who have a weakened immune system,&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;often results in hospitalization and sometimes death.</li><li>Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with&nbsp;Listeria&nbsp;but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after.Pregnant people&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.People who are not pregnant&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.</li><li>Pregnant people&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.</li><li>People who are not pregnant&nbsp;usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.</li>
 </ul>

Death toll grows: Listeria outbreak tied to deli meat; illness reported in Missouri

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas. Just before 5:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting&nbsp; at 63rd and Rockhill in Kansas City, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp;

Police found a victim in a parking lot adjacent to several businesses, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. He was taking out the trash when he "observed multiple subjects by a vehicle. An altercation occurred, resulting in the shooting.

Detectives interviewed witnesses and are examining surveillance footage and crime scene investigators collected evidence.

Anyone with information can contact the police at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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 <figcaption>Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas. Just before 5:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting&nbsp; at 63rd and Rockhill in Kansas City, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp;Police found a victim in a parking lot adjacent to several businesses, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. He was taking out the trash when he "observed multiple subjects by a vehicle. An altercation occurred, resulting in the shooting.Detectives interviewed witnesses and are examining surveillance footage and crime scene investigators collected evidence.Anyone with information can contact the police at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Homicide: Man shot taking out the trash at KC business

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest.

On August 24, midnight shift officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle near 76th Street and Norwood in Prairie Village, according to a media release. 

Officers arrived, located the suspicious vehicle, and contacted the driver later identified as&nbsp;22-year-old Jaylen Stallworth of Wylie, Texas. A search of the vehicle was conducted after drugs were observed in the car. 

 During the search, officers recovered a firearm that was stolen from Fort Worth, Texas. Stallworth was also found to be a felon in possession of a firearm.  After the arrest, Prairie Village police were notified that the Stallworth was also wanted in a homicide in Dallas.

Stallworth remains jailed in Johnson County on a requested charges of felony firearm theft and marijuana possession.

Police reminded, "you never know how far a stolen gun may travel, so please secure your personal firearms."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724840467796.png" alt="Stallworth-photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Stallworth-photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest.On August 24, midnight shift officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle near 76th Street and Norwood in Prairie Village, according to a media release. Officers arrived, located the suspicious vehicle, and contacted the driver later identified as&nbsp;22-year-old Jaylen Stallworth of Wylie, Texas. A search of the vehicle was conducted after drugs were observed in the car. During the search, officers recovered a firearm that was stolen from Fort Worth, Texas. Stallworth was also found to be a felon in possession of a firearm. After the arrest, Prairie Village police were notified that the Stallworth was also wanted in a homicide in Dallas.Stallworth remains jailed in Johnson County on a requested charges of felony firearm theft and marijuana possession.Police reminded, "you never know how far a stolen gun may travel, so please secure your personal firearms."

Texas murder suspect captured in Kansas after report of suspicious vehicle

SALINE COUNTY —Officials are working to determine the cause of a 3-alarm fire at a battery manufacturing plant in Salina.

Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, Salina Fire, Rural Fire District One and Two, the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Police Department, Saline County Emergency Management and the Kansas Highway Patrol all responded to a fire at Stryten Energy in Salina.&nbsp;

According to Salina Fire Marshal Joe Kvacik, nearly a dozen fire apparatuses remain on the scene attacking hot spots inside the Stryten Energy building, 413 East Berg Road, Salina.

On the second and third floors of the large, multiple story Stryten Energy complex, Salina and Saline County Rural fire fighters encountered moderate fire conditions.&nbsp;

"Eventually we got the fire knocked down on the inside. Then we had some roofing material and stuff on the on the roof that was burning," Kvacik said. "We had multiple levels of this building that had fire on it. So we had several ladder trucks out here."

According to Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director, fire crews have informed her that there were no live flames as of 6:11 p.m. Kvacik said fire crews continue to overhaul the building checking for hot spots.&nbsp;

"We have a lot of hot spots in there," Kvacik said. "They're pulling a lot of insulation and and just chasing down anything that's still smoldering."

On Wednesday Aug. 28, Saline County residents near the Stryten Energy Building saw large black plumes of smoke rise from the large factory building located at 413 East Berg Road.&nbsp; Nate King

According to Kvacik, this was a three alarm fire.

"Our first alarm is basically the crews that are on duty, the fire trucks that would go to this initial alarm when something's called," Kvacik said. "A second alarm is where we'll call back one of our shifts and they staff, like our backup trucks, or they'll send some guys out here to assist, and then the third alarm is when we call the other shift back. Third alarm is everybody."

Kvacik said the cause of the fire at this time is unknown.&nbsp;

"They [fire fighters] are still chasing hot spots," Kvacik said. "We haven't started the investigation yet. We haven't really sat down and talked to Stryten to see what was going on or what was observed. For us, this is a pretty large scene."&nbsp;

Melissa Floyd, a representative of Stryten Energy, said the company was unable to issue a statement at this time. Salina Post asked if residents should avoid the area because of the possibility of potentially harmful chemicals present in the smoke plumes.

Floyd was unable to provide a comment at this time.&nbsp;

SALINE COUNTY —Fire crews are on the scene of a fire at Stryten Energy, 413 E Berg Road, Salina.&nbsp;

Just after 4p.m. Saline County paged first responders to the fire.&nbsp; In addition to fire crews, Saline County Emergency Management officials are on the scene.

Stryten is a&nbsp;stored energy solutions firm, according to the company web site. Their&nbsp; products " power everything from forklifts in warehouses and distribution centers to cars, trains and trucks to microgrids and vast telecom networks. In addition to manufacturing high-quality advanced lead, lithium, and vanadium batteries and intelligent chargers."

This is a developing story. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Officials are working to determine the cause of a 3-alarm fire at a battery manufacturing plant in Salina.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/otfY-UhCeWI?si=DOqSJEbheL3sTKOO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, Salina Fire, Rural Fire District One and Two, the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Police Department, Saline County Emergency Management and the Kansas Highway Patrol all responded to a fire at Stryten Energy in Salina.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724881266993.png" alt="Photo by Nate King" />
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 </figure>According to Salina Fire Marshal Joe Kvacik, nearly a dozen fire apparatuses remain on the scene attacking hot spots inside the Stryten Energy building, 413 East Berg Road, Salina.On the second and third floors of the large, multiple story Stryten Energy complex, Salina and Saline County Rural fire fighters encountered moderate fire conditions.&nbsp;"Eventually we got the fire knocked down on the inside. Then we had some roofing material and stuff on the on the roof that was burning," Kvacik said. "We had multiple levels of this building that had fire on it. So we had several ladder trucks out here."According to Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director, fire crews have informed her that there were no live flames as of 6:11 p.m. Kvacik said fire crews continue to overhaul the building checking for hot spots.&nbsp;"We have a lot of hot spots in there," Kvacik said. "They're pulling a lot of insulation and and just chasing down anything that's still smoldering."On Wednesday Aug. 28, Saline County residents near the Stryten Energy Building saw large black plumes of smoke rise from the large factory building located at 413 East Berg Road.&nbsp; Nate KingAccording to Kvacik, this was a three alarm fire."Our first alarm is basically the crews that are on duty, the fire trucks that would go to this initial alarm when something's called," Kvacik said. "A second alarm is where we'll call back one of our shifts and they staff, like our backup trucks, or they'll send some guys out here to assist, and then the third alarm is when we call the other shift back. Third alarm is everybody."Kvacik said the cause of the fire at this time is unknown.&nbsp;"They [fire fighters] are still chasing hot spots," Kvacik said. "We haven't started the investigation yet. We haven't really sat down and talked to Stryten to see what was going on or what was observed. For us, this is a pretty large scene."&nbsp;Melissa Floyd, a representative of Stryten Energy, said the company was unable to issue a statement at this time. Salina Post asked if residents should avoid the area because of the possibility of potentially harmful chemicals present in the smoke plumes.Floyd was unable to provide a comment at this time.&nbsp;-------------SALINE COUNTY —Fire crews are on the scene of a fire at Stryten Energy, 413 E Berg Road, Salina.&nbsp;Just after 4p.m. Saline County paged first responders to the fire.&nbsp; In addition to fire crews, Saline County Emergency Management officials are on the scene.Stryten is a&nbsp;stored energy solutions firm, according to the company web site. Their&nbsp; products " power everything from forklifts in warehouses and distribution centers to cars, trains and trucks to microgrids and vast telecom networks. In addition to manufacturing high-quality advanced lead, lithium, and vanadium batteries and intelligent chargers."This is a developing story. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.