A SpaceX rocket exploded Wednesday night in Texas.

<p>A SpaceX rocket exploded Wednesday night in Texas.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Credit where it&#39;s due to Musk. <br>He has made a radical new leap forward in SpaceX technology:<br>Now you don&#39;t have to wait until after launch for the devastating explosion.<br>👀 <a href="https://t.co/1OOHwB8kY1">pic.twitter.com/1OOHwB8kY1</a></p>&mdash; tern (@1goodtern) <a href="https://twitter.com/1goodtern/status/1935582164390969717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just a scratch</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1935638560276926914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase. A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted…</p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1935572705941880971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes During Routine Test

LYON COUNTY—Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal home explosion in Lyon County.

Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Emporia emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a house explosion near E 6th Avenue and Weaver Street,&nbsp; according to Christine Torrens with the city of Emporia. 

Emporia Police and Fire Departments responded 1814 E 6th Avenue. The home had collapsed, and was fully engulfed with fire within minutes.

Around 8:30 pm, emergency workers found two bodies within the debris.

Preliminary investigation into the explosion appears to be accidental. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation by the Emporia Fire Department with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Emporia Police Department. Kansas Gas Service and the Kansas Corporation Commission also responded to the scene for assistance.

Authorities have not released the names of the victims.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750293716487.png" alt="First responders near the scene Wednesday afternoon -photo courtesy KVOE" />
                        <figcaption>First responders near the scene Wednesday afternoon -photo courtesy KVOE</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>LYON COUNTY—Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal home explosion in Lyon County.</p><p>Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Emporia emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a house explosion near E 6th Avenue and Weaver Street,&nbsp; according to Christine Torrens with the city of Emporia. </p><p>Emporia Police and Fire Departments responded 1814 E 6th Avenue. The home had collapsed, and was fully engulfed with fire within minutes.</p><p>Around 8:30 pm, emergency workers found two bodies within the debris.</p><p>Preliminary investigation into the explosion appears to be accidental. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation by the Emporia Fire Department with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Emporia Police Department. Kansas Gas Service and the Kansas Corporation Commission also responded to the scene for assistance.</p><p>Authorities have not released the names of the victims.&nbsp;</p>

2 dead after Kansas home explosion, fire

SALINE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the suspect who died as 23-year-old Francis Alcantar-Chavez of Tempe, Arizona, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Chavez was wanted in connection with a double-homicide that occurred on June 15, in Taylor, Arizona.&nbsp; He is alleged to have killed his mother and step-father, according to police.

Just before 6:30p.m. Tuesday, MSHP Troopers were notified that the Concordia Police Department was in pursuit of motorcycle driven by a suspect, later identified as Chavez, who was wanted for an out-of-state double-homicide, according to a media release from the Patrol.

Police lost sight of the motorcycle near 120th Road south of Interstate 70 in rural Saline County. Additional officers moved into the area to search for the suspect. Just before 8p.m. Troopers in the area saw a motorcycle and rider matching the description of the suspect traveling westbound on 115th Road toward Belmont Avenue.

The motorcycle crashed into a Trooper's patrol vehicle and the suspect ran from the crash. The Trooper ran after him. The suspect, armed with a handgun, fired at the Trooper striking him bullet resistant vest. The Trooper returned fire striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The Trooper was transported to a local hospital&nbsp; for treatment of minor injuries.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750330490158.png" alt="Chavez photo Snowflake-Taylor, Arizona Police" />
                        <figcaption>Chavez photo Snowflake-Taylor, Arizona Police</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>SALINE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the suspect who died as 23-year-old Francis Alcantar-Chavez of Tempe, Arizona, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Chavez was wanted in connection with a double-homicide that occurred on June 15, in Taylor, Arizona.&nbsp; He is alleged to have killed his mother and step-father, according to police.</p><p>Just before 6:30p.m. Tuesday, MSHP Troopers were notified that the Concordia Police Department was in pursuit of motorcycle driven by a suspect, later identified as Chavez, who was wanted for an out-of-state double-homicide, according to a media release from the Patrol.</p><p>Police lost sight of the motorcycle near 120th Road south of Interstate 70 in rural Saline County. Additional officers moved into the area to search for the suspect. Just before 8p.m. Troopers in the area saw a motorcycle and rider matching the description of the suspect traveling westbound on 115th Road toward Belmont Avenue.</p><p>The motorcycle crashed into a Trooper's patrol vehicle and the suspect ran from the crash. The Trooper ran after him. The suspect, armed with a handgun, fired at the Trooper striking him bullet resistant vest. The Trooper returned fire striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The Trooper was transported to a local hospital&nbsp; for treatment of minor injuries.</p>

Patrol IDs suspect killed in Missouri-officer shooting

NEOSHO COUNTY —Two Kansas boys died in an accident Wednesday in Neosho County.

Just after 12:30p.m. the Neosho County 911 Center received a report from the Union Pacific Railroad that two individuals had been struck on the Railroad Bridge south of Erie near 115th Road, according to Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor.

 The Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and members of the St. Paul Fire Department and the Erie Fire Department, and Union Pacific Railroad immediately responded to the scene. 

First responders found 16-year-old Arthur  Pollries of Walnut, Kansas, deceased, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

&nbsp;A thorough search of the area with available personnel was quickly initiated. A local individual was requested to respond to the scene with a drone. Kansas Deparatment of Wildlife and Parks responded with personnel, a drone and boat. KHP sent numerous personnel, helicopter, and search dogs in an attempt to find the body of 12-year-old&nbsp; Kollin&nbsp;Showwalter, of Erie, according to the KHP.

After reviewing the Engine Camera footage and physical evidence, the two children were on the bridge and unable to outrun the train. Unfortunately after reviewing the footage and physical evidence at the scene, the search went from hopeful rescue effort to a recovery effort.

The Neosho River is currently rising, nearly bank full, with a very swift current, and full of debris. Due to extremely dangerous condition.

The recovery will resume in Thursday. The sheriff's department has specialized swift water teams coming to assist with the ongoing search, according to Sheriff Taylor.

<p>NEOSHO COUNTY —Two Kansas boys died in an accident Wednesday in Neosho County.</p><p>Just after 12:30p.m. the Neosho County 911 Center received a report from the Union Pacific Railroad that two individuals had been struck on the Railroad Bridge south of Erie near 115th Road, according to Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor.</p><p> The Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and members of the St. Paul Fire Department and the Erie Fire Department, and Union Pacific Railroad immediately responded to the scene. </p><p>First responders found 16-year-old Arthur  Pollries of Walnut, Kansas, deceased, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.</p><p>&nbsp;A thorough search of the area with available personnel was quickly initiated. A local individual was requested to respond to the scene with a drone. Kansas Deparatment of Wildlife and Parks responded with personnel, a drone and boat. KHP sent numerous personnel, helicopter, and search dogs in an attempt to find the body of 12-year-old&nbsp; Kollin&nbsp;Showwalter, of Erie, according to the KHP.</p><p>After reviewing the Engine Camera footage and physical evidence, the two children were on the bridge and unable to outrun the train. Unfortunately after reviewing the footage and physical evidence at the scene, the search went from hopeful rescue effort to a recovery effort.</p><p>The Neosho River is currently rising, nearly bank full, with a very swift current, and full of debris. Due to extremely dangerous condition.</p><p>The recovery will resume in Thursday. The sheriff's department has specialized swift water teams coming to assist with the ongoing search, according to Sheriff Taylor.</p><p>.</p>

Train struck and killed 2 Kansas boys on river bridge

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">U.S. Senate unanimously passes resolution calling on streaming services to carry C-SPAN. <a href="https://t.co/TpM05yvPHs">pic.twitter.com/TpM05yvPHs</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935424808814035031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">U.S. Senate unanimously passes resolution calling on streaming services to carry C-SPAN. <a href="https://t.co/iQfi8ZuvOz">pic.twitter.com/iQfi8ZuvOz</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935419849494126703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Senate passes resolution asking streaming services to carry C-SPAN

WASHINGTON– FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of&nbsp;Listeria monocytogenes&nbsp;(Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling all products produced prior to June 17, 2025, that are available in commerce under the following brand names.

The following ready-to-eat products were shipped to Kroger and Walmart retail locations nationwide&nbsp;

The products bear the USDA mark of inspection on the product label as well as establishment numbers “EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718” printed on the side of the packaging.

FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. The outbreak strain of&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. 

The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce. The subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product, and into the product ingredients, have not identified the source of contamination. 

FSIS also used purchase records from two ill people to trace purchased chicken fettuccine alfredo products to FreshRealm establishments. An additional two ill people verbally described chicken fettuccine alfredo products they purchased. FSIS identified products produced by FreshRealm that matched the descriptions during follow-up at the retail stores where they shopped. This investigation is ongoing. FSIS is sharing what is currently known regarding products associated with the outbreak as the agency continues to work with public health partners to identify whether a specific ingredient in the chicken fettucine alfredo may be the source of this strain of&nbsp;Lm.

Consumption of food contaminated with&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, people outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their&nbsp;customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls">www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls</a>.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their meat products, including fresh and frozen, and to only consume premade meals like chicken fettuccine alfredo that has been cooked to a temperature of 165 degrees F. The only way to confirm that premade meals are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart</a>.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact FreshRealm’s customer service at 888-244-1562. Media can contact Mary Beth Lowell, Director of Internal Communications, FreshRealm, at 425-531-0122 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marybeth.lowell@freshrealm.com">marybeth.lowell@freshrealm.com</a>.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov">MPHotline@usda.gov</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov%2FeCCF%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMelissa.Cordell%40usda.gov%7C2ffd2d584176447889ea08dbb48bd749%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638302284933732023%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jx%2BVgXbvTA0YVfEYBwKrSu9MQne%2BUQZ3bT04yRxlrAI%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.

<figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750253967577.png" alt="Image USDA" />
                        <figcaption>Image USDA</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>WASHINGTON– FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of&nbsp;Listeria monocytogenes&nbsp;(Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling all products produced prior to June 17, 2025, that are available in commerce under the following brand names.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750253948292.png" alt="Image USDA" />
                        <figcaption>Image USDA</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The following ready-to-eat products were shipped to Kroger and Walmart retail locations nationwide&nbsp;</p><ul>
                        <li>32.8-oz. tray packages containing “MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese” with best-by date 06/27/25 or prior.&nbsp;</li><li>12.3 oz. tray packages containing “MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese” with best-by date 06/26/25 or prior.&nbsp;</li><li>12.5 oz. tray packages containing “HOME CHEF Heat &amp; Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese” with best-by date 06/19/25 or prior.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><p>The products bear the USDA mark of inspection on the product label as well as establishment numbers “EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718” printed on the side of the packaging.</p><p>FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. The outbreak strain of&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. </p><p>The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce. The subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product, and into the product ingredients, have not identified the source of contamination. </p><p>FSIS also used purchase records from two ill people to trace purchased chicken fettuccine alfredo products to FreshRealm establishments. An additional two ill people verbally described chicken fettuccine alfredo products they purchased. FSIS identified products produced by FreshRealm that matched the descriptions during follow-up at the retail stores where they shopped. This investigation is ongoing. FSIS is sharing what is currently known regarding products associated with the outbreak as the agency continues to work with public health partners to identify whether a specific ingredient in the chicken fettucine alfredo may be the source of this strain of&nbsp;Lm.</p><p>Consumption of food contaminated with&nbsp;Lm&nbsp;can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, people outside these risk groups are affected.</p><p>Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.</p><p>FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p><p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their&nbsp;customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls">www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls</a>.</p><p>FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their meat products, including fresh and frozen, and to only consume premade meals like chicken fettuccine alfredo that has been cooked to a temperature of 165 degrees F. The only way to confirm that premade meals are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart</a>.</p><p>Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact FreshRealm’s customer service at 888-244-1562. Media can contact Mary Beth Lowell, Director of Internal Communications, FreshRealm, at 425-531-0122 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marybeth.lowell@freshrealm.com">marybeth.lowell@freshrealm.com</a>.</p><p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov">MPHotline@usda.gov</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov%2FeCCF%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMelissa.Cordell%40usda.gov%7C2ffd2d584176447889ea08dbb48bd749%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638302284933732023%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jx%2BVgXbvTA0YVfEYBwKrSu9MQne%2BUQZ3bT04yRxlrAI%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.</p>

Meals sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled amid deadly listeria outbreak

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 1p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City.

A Dodge Challenger was westbound on Winner Road just east of Ewing, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The car traveled off the road to the right up onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian who walking westbound on the sidewalk. 

After impact, the car continued westbound on the sidewalk, struck a metal light pole, traveled through a fence and down the grassy embankment located on the north side of Winner Road.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Dodge was uninjured in the collision. The investigation is to include suspected impairment of the driver, according to DiMartino.

This is fatality #34 compared to #48 at this time in 2024. 

<p>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 1p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City.</p><p>A Dodge Challenger was westbound on Winner Road just east of Ewing, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The car traveled off the road to the right up onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian who walking westbound on the sidewalk. </p><p>After impact, the car continued westbound on the sidewalk, struck a metal light pole, traveled through a fence and down the grassy embankment located on the north side of Winner Road.</p><p>The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Dodge was uninjured in the collision. The investigation is to include suspected impairment of the driver, according to DiMartino.</p><p>This is fatality #34 compared to #48 at this time in 2024. </p>

KCPD: Alcohol a possible factor in crash that killed pedestrian

KANSAS CITY—A man is facing multiple charges&nbsp;in connection with a fatal shooting that also left two others injured in Independence, Missouri.

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2654/CordatoRobert---Complaint-Packet">Robert L. Cordato</a>, 42,&nbsp;faces 1st Degree Murder, two counts of 1st Degree Assault, 1st Degree Burglary, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and four counts of Armed Criminal Action, according to the Jackson County Prosectutor's office.

On June 12, police were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in Independence and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. An additional victim was found deceased in the kitchen.&nbsp;

Detectives determined based on witness reports that Cordato entered the residence and shot the victim in the kitchen and then shot the other two victims in a room where additional juveniles were also present.&nbsp;

When police arrested Cordato the following day, he was in possession of methamphetamine. He has also been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.&nbsp;

Cordato is in custody and bond has been set at $750,000 cash only.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750193270826.png" alt="Cordato photo Jackson County" />
                        <figcaption>Cordato photo Jackson County</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY—A man is facing multiple charges&nbsp;in connection with a fatal shooting that also left two others injured in Independence, Missouri.</p><p><a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2654/CordatoRobert---Complaint-Packet">Robert L. Cordato</a>, 42,&nbsp;faces 1st Degree Murder, two counts of 1st Degree Assault, 1st Degree Burglary, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and four counts of Armed Criminal Action, according to the Jackson County Prosectutor's office.</p><p>On June 12, police were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in Independence and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. An additional victim was found deceased in the kitchen.&nbsp;</p><p>Detectives determined based on witness reports that Cordato entered the residence and shot the victim in the kitchen and then shot the other two victims in a room where additional juveniles were also present.&nbsp;</p><p>When police arrested Cordato the following day, he was in possession of methamphetamine. He has also been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.&nbsp;</p><p>Cordato is in custody and bond has been set at $750,000 cash only.&nbsp;</p>

Man shot 3 victims in front of children in KC area home 

<b>By TONY GUERRERO<br></b><i>Hays Post</i>

A man was arrested in Hays after a Houston-based civilian group conducted a sting operation.

Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler said 45-year-old Lucan Wayne Paramore of Plainville, Kansas, was arrested for electronic solicitation after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl for sex.

Scheibler said the case came to the department’s attention on June 16 after a group called Predator Poachers lured Paramore to Big Creek Crossing at 2918 Vine St.

Scheibler said no actual minor was ever at risk, as the group that provided information to responding officers had been posing as a child online.

Alex Rosen is with Predator Poachers and posted a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/iFightForKids/status/1934737035425882446">video on social media</a>&nbsp;showing Hays officers arresting Paramore.

According to the video caption, Paramore allegedly carved the nonexistent minor’s name into his arm as a display of affection.

Paramore was booked into the Ellis County Jail, where he remains in custody. Scheibler said all parties are innocent until proven guilty. The investigation is ongoing.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750252426070.png" alt="Paramore photo Ellis Co. Jail" />
                        <figcaption>Paramore photo Ellis Co. Jail</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><b>By TONY GUERRERO<br></b><i>Hays Post</i></p><p>A man was arrested in Hays after a Houston-based civilian group conducted a sting operation.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lucan Paramount of Plainville, Kansas traveled to the mall in Hays to meet a 13 year old girl for sex. He carved the decoys name on his arm to profess his love to her. <a href="https://t.co/VpK4TVwIMk">pic.twitter.com/VpK4TVwIMk</a></p>&mdash; Alex Rosen (@iFightForKids) <a href="https://twitter.com/iFightForKids/status/1934737035425882446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler said 45-year-old Lucan Wayne Paramore of Plainville, Kansas, was arrested for electronic solicitation after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl for sex.</p><p>Scheibler said the case came to the department’s attention on June 16 after a group called Predator Poachers lured Paramore to Big Creek Crossing at 2918 Vine St.</p><p>Scheibler said no actual minor was ever at risk, as the group that provided information to responding officers had been posing as a child online.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750255967655.png" alt="Image of Paramore's arrest from the online video" />
                        <figcaption>Image of Paramore's arrest from the online video</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Alex Rosen is with Predator Poachers and posted a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/iFightForKids/status/1934737035425882446">video on social media</a>&nbsp;showing Hays officers arresting Paramore.</p><p>According to the video caption, Paramore allegedly carved the nonexistent minor’s name into his arm as a display of affection.</p><p>Paramore was booked into the Ellis County Jail, where he remains in custody. Scheibler said all parties are innocent until proven guilty. The investigation is ongoing.</p>

🎥Police: NW Kan. man attempted to meet minor for sex

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                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The White House opened about 1800... and I&#39;ve always said, &#39;Why doesn&#39;t it have a flagpole from the grass?&#39; ... This is about the largest you&#39;ll ever see... We&#39;re about to lift it, and we also have one going on the front, or the north.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/2c8jsLuCGS">pic.twitter.com/2c8jsLuCGS</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1935336846604558790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump on new flag poles at the White House: &quot;These are the best poles anywhere in the country, or the world actually.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/JkWuo40zyN">pic.twitter.com/JkWuo40zyN</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935338113389195481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750257361875.png" alt="Image courtesy White House" />
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                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A new flag pole is raised on the South Lawn of the White House. <a href="https://t.co/TKQpSQJ2Ko">pic.twitter.com/TKQpSQJ2Ko</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935348717936071006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happening Now—President Trump stops by to say hello and thank the workers who are installing the Beautiful American Flagpole on the South Lawn of the <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhiteHouse</a>… <a href="https://t.co/QXtcdp35bu">pic.twitter.com/QXtcdp35bu</a></p>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1935349139291914441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump speaking to the <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhiteHouse</a> press pool on the South Lawn as the flagpole is installed… <a href="https://t.co/F9eGy0ViEx">pic.twitter.com/F9eGy0ViEx</a></p>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1935350108813410774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750268324911.png" alt="Photo by Margo Martin, Assistant to the President" />
                        <figcaption>Photo by Margo Martin, Assistant to the President</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/ravicGkEh3">https://t.co/ravicGkEh3</a> <a href="https://t.co/ULvnETTWi8">pic.twitter.com/ULvnETTWi8</a></p>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1935395446710747603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">View from the roof of the White House of the new flag being raised! 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/9AgpbWTWg4">pic.twitter.com/9AgpbWTWg4</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1935410080179945685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/i5yGc8GbSA">pic.twitter.com/i5yGc8GbSA</a></p>&mdash; House Republicans (@HouseGOP) <a href="https://twitter.com/HouseGOP/status/1935422118155665799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Trump shows off  new ‘magnificent’ flagpoles at the White House

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fed Chair Jerome Powell: &quot;In support of our goals, today the Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FOMC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FOMC</a> <a href="https://t.co/6Lezvvzqyj">pic.twitter.com/6Lezvvzqyj</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935407886311579746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥No good news for borrowers on interest rates

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750269288982.png" alt="President Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday-image courtesy CSPAN" />
                        <figcaption>President Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday-image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel- US Embassy in Israel <a href="https://twitter.com/usembassyjlm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usembassyjlm</a> is working on evacuation flights &amp; cruise ship departures. <br>You must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (<a href="https://t.co/rXymPRTQJJ">https://t.co/rXymPRTQJJ</a>) You will be alerted w/ updates.</p>&mdash; Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovMikeHuckabee/status/1935354233819193433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump: &quot;Nobody knows what I&#39;m going to do. I can tell you this, that Iran&#39;s got a lot of trouble and they want to negotiate...&quot; <a href="https://t.co/5IxVLjd4HC">pic.twitter.com/5IxVLjd4HC</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935342623708926350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Q: &quot;Mr. President, what do you say to the Supreme Leader of Iran who says that they will not surrender?&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;I say, &#39;Good luck.&#39;&quot; <a href="https://t.co/iXy5xfKNup">pic.twitter.com/iXy5xfKNup</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1935341674055508457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;We&#39;re not looking for long-term war. I only want one thing — Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That&#39;s it.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/8gl7Wp2NBy">pic.twitter.com/8gl7Wp2NBy</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1935347025954095376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on negotiations with Iran: &quot;Nothing is too late. The only thing too late is Powell.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/g7x5b9u8Gw">pic.twitter.com/g7x5b9u8Gw</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1935338837695189018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Americans warned to evacuate Israel by air and sea as Iran crisis deepens

SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in November have made two arrests.

Just after 8:30p.m. November 24, police responded to a reported shooting in the 2000 Block of N Kansas Avenue, according Topeka Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

First responders located 32-year-old Jessie L. Grahnert of Topeka suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police reported they were investigating the shooting as a homicide.

On Tuesday, as a result of this investigation, police arrested Julian B. Van, 33 and Damian L. Lewis, 30, both of Topeka, in connection with the crime.

Vann: is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;1st degree murder; intentional and premeditated and Criminal discharge of a firearm

Lewis:is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated, Criminal discharge of a firearm and Criminal possession of a firearm.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750242202293.png" alt="Van photo Shawnee Co." />
                        <figcaption>Van photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in November have made two arrests.</p><p>Just after 8:30p.m. November 24, police responded to a reported shooting in the 2000 Block of N Kansas Avenue, according Topeka Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.</p><p>First responders located 32-year-old Jessie L. Grahnert of Topeka suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police reported they were investigating the shooting as a homicide.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750242257213.png" alt="Lewis photo Shawnee Co." />
                        <figcaption>Lewis photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>On Tuesday, as a result of this investigation, police arrested Julian B. Van, 33 and Damian L. Lewis, 30, both of Topeka, in connection with the crime.</p><p>Vann: is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;1st degree murder; intentional and premeditated and Criminal discharge of a firearm</p><p>Lewis:is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated, Criminal discharge of a firearm and Criminal possession of a firearm.</p>

2 Kansas men accused of murder in November 2024

SALINE COUNTY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night near 115th Road and Belmont Avenue in Sweet Springs.

Just before 6:30p.m. Tuesday, MSHP Troopers were notified that the Concordia Police Department was in pursuit of motorcycle driven by a suspect wanted for an out-of-state homicide, according to a media release from the Patrol.

 The motorcycle crashed into a Trooper's patrol vehicle and the suspect ran from the crash. The Trooper ran after him. The suspect, armed with a handgun, fired at the Trooper striking him bullet resistant vest. The Trooper returned fire striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The Trooper was transported to a local hospital&nbsp; for treatment of minor injuries.

SALINE COUNTY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal officer involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night near 115th Road and Belmont Avenue in Sweet Springs.

The suspect is dead, according to the MSHP.

The trooper was shot in his bullet-resistant vest and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Authorities have released no additional details. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.

<p>SALINE COUNTY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night near 115th Road and Belmont Avenue in Sweet Springs.</p><p>Just before 6:30p.m. Tuesday, MSHP Troopers were notified that the Concordia Police Department was in pursuit of motorcycle driven by a suspect wanted for an out-of-state homicide, according to a media release from the Patrol.</p><p>Police lost sight of the motorcycle near 120th Road south of Interstate 70 in rural Saline County. Additional officers moved into the area to search for the suspect. Just before 8p.m. Troopers in the area saw a motorcycle and rider matching the description of the suspect traveling westbound on 115th Road toward Belmont Avenue.</p><p> The motorcycle crashed into a Trooper's patrol vehicle and the suspect ran from the crash. The Trooper ran after him. The suspect, armed with a handgun, fired at the Trooper striking him bullet resistant vest. The Trooper returned fire striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The Trooper was transported to a local hospital&nbsp; for treatment of minor injuries.</p><p>------------------</p><p>SALINE COUNTY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal officer involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night near 115th Road and Belmont Avenue in Sweet Springs.</p><p>The suspect is dead, according to the MSHP.</p><p>The trooper was shot in his bullet-resistant vest and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.</p><p>Authorities have released no additional details. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.</p>

MSHP: Suspect in fatal officer shooting was wanted for homicide

TOPEKA – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint&nbsp;on allegations related to child sexual abuse materials, according to the United State's Attorney.

&nbsp;Kenneth Norman Baker, 41, of Baxter Springs is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography, according to court documents.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749841694476.png" alt="Baker photo Butler Co. Jail" />
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                    </figure><p>TOPEKA – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint&nbsp;on allegations related to child sexual abuse materials, according to the United State's Attorney.</p><p>&nbsp;Kenneth Norman Baker, 41, of Baxter Springs is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography, according to court documents.</p>

Kan. man accused of sending and receiving child porn

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                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/kqUAgta0En">pic.twitter.com/kqUAgta0En</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1935131324190203983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Presiden Trump on the North Lawn of the <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhiteHouse</a> looking for the perfect spot to put a 100ft tall American Flag pole—he will determine a second spot on the South Lawn as well, at his personal expense… <a href="https://t.co/2ckAR0tndf">pic.twitter.com/2ckAR0tndf</a></p>&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1915075327778320503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

President Trump's new 'magnificent' flag poles going up at the White House

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

Just after 2a.m. June 15, , a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver 2004 Honda Odyssey near SW 6th Avenue and SW Clay Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation the deputy found illegal narcotics.

Misty L. Maspero, 36, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges: of Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful acts; vehicle registration violations and&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance. Maspero also had a felony warrant out of Nebraska for her arrest.

Latrice N. Johnson, 35, was arrested and booked on requested charges: of Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Johnson also had Topeka bench warrants.&nbsp;

Frank E. Holloway III, 37, was arrested and booked on requested charges: of Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body and transporting an open container of liquor.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750192912327.png" alt="Johnson-photo Shawnee Co." />
                        <figcaption>Johnson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a traffic stop in rural Shawnee County.</p><p>Just after 2a.m. June 15, , a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver 2004 Honda Odyssey near SW 6th Avenue and SW Clay Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation the deputy found illegal narcotics.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750192892376.png" alt="Maspero photo Shawnee Co." />
                        <figcaption>Maspero photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Misty L. Maspero, 36, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges: of Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful acts; vehicle registration violations and&nbsp;Vehicle liability insurance. Maspero also had a felony warrant out of Nebraska for her arrest.</p><p>Latrice N. Johnson, 35, was arrested and booked on requested charges: of Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Johnson also had Topeka bench warrants.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750192954525.png" alt="Holloway photo Shawnee Co." />
                        <figcaption>Holloway photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Frank E. Holloway III, 37, was arrested and booked on requested charges: of Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body and transporting an open container of liquor.</p>

Sheriff: 2 Kansas women were selling drugs

By:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">Ariana Figueroa</a>

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat who was forcibly removed from a press conference with the secretary of Homeland Security, said Tuesday that his home state is the testing ground for President Donald Trump’s push to deploy the military within the United States.

Trump is using immigrants in the country without legal status as scapegoats to send in troops, said Padilla, who in a speech on the Senate floor choked up as he related how he was wrestled to the ground by law enforcement officials. “I refuse to let immigrants be political pawns on his path toward fascism,” Padilla said.

It’s the first floor speech the senior senator from California has given since&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/democratic-us-sen-alex-padilla-california-cuffed-shoved-out-noem-press-event" target="_blank">the highly publicized incident in Los Angeles&nbsp;</a>last week. The Secret Service handcuffed Padilla after he tried to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was defending to reporters Trump’s decision to send 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to LA.

Trump sent in the troops following multi-day protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wishes. An appeals court Tuesday is hearing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-keeps-control-california-national-guard-la-now-after-appeals-court-order" target="_blank">arguments on a suit</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;California contending that the president unlawfully took control of the state National Guard.

“He wants the spectacle,” Padilla said of the president. “To justify his undemocratic crackdown and his authoritarian power grab.”

The LA protests were sparked after ICE targeted Home Depots, places where undocumented day laborers typically search for work, for immigration raids.

The Padilla incident, widely captured on video, was a stark escalation of the tensions between Democratic lawmakers and the administration over Trump’s drive to enact mass deportations.

A Democratic House member from New Jersey is&nbsp;<a href="https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/06/11/n-j-congresswoman-indicted-over-fracas-outside-newark-ice-jail/" target="_blank">facing federal charges</a>&nbsp;on allegations that she shoved immigration officials while protesting the opening of an immigrant detention center in Newark. And on Tuesday, in New York City, ICE officers arrested city comptroller and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/election/nyc-primary-election-mayor-race-polls-candidates-june-17" target="_blank">mayoral candidate</a>&nbsp;Brad Lander while he was escorting an immigrant to their hearing in immigration court, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brad-lander-nyc-immigration-court-arrest-6ed341297efab31a08a14421674d8ed8" target="_blank">The Associated Press</a>.

In a statement to States Newsroom, DHS Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said Lander “was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.”

“No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences,” McLaughlin said.

<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-directs-ice-target-3-big-democratic-cities-raids" target="_blank">The president late Sunday</a>&nbsp;directed ICE&nbsp;to conduct immigration raids in New York, LA and Chicago, the nation’s three most populous cities, all led by elected Democrats in heavily Democratic states.

“We will follow the President’s direction and continue to work to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off of America’s streets,” McLaughlin said.

Padilla in his Senate remarks gave an account of the events that led to him being handcuffed and detained last week.

On June 12, he had a meeting scheduled with&nbsp;General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command, to discuss the military presence in LA.

Padilla, the top Democrat on a Judiciary panel that oversees DHS and immigration policy, said his meeting with the general was delayed because of a press briefing across the hall with Noem.&nbsp;

Padilla said he has tried to speak with DHS because for weeks LA has “seen a disturbing pattern of increasingly extreme and cruel immigration enforcement operations targeting non-violent people at places of worship, at schools, in courthouses.”

So Padilla said he asked to attend the press conference, and&nbsp;a National Guard member and an FBI agent escorted him inside.

“They opened the door for me,” he said.

As he listened, he said a comment from Noem compelled him to ask a question.

“We are not going away,” Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, told the press. “We are staying here to liberate the city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city.”

Padilla said her remarks struck him as “an un-American mission statement.”

“That cannot be the mission of federal law enforcement and the United States military,” he said. “Are we truly prepared to live in a country where the president can deploy the armed forces to decide which duly elected governors and mayors should be allowed to lead their constituents?”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Padilla said before he could finish his question, he was physically removed and the National Guard member and FBI agent who escorted him in the room “stood by silently, knowing full well who I was.”

As he recounted being handcuffed, Padilla paused, getting emotional.

“I was forced to the ground, first on my knees, and then flat on my chest,” he said.

Padilla said a flurry of questions went through his head as he was marched down a hallway, and as he kept asking why he was being detained: Where are they taking me? What will a city, already on the edge from being militarized, think when they see their U.S. senator being handcuffed just for trying to ask a question? What will my wife think? What will our boys think?

“I also remember asking myself, if this aggressive escalation is the result of someone speaking up about the abuse and overreach of the Trump administration, was it really worth it?” Padilla asked. “If a United States senator becomes too afraid to speak up, how can we expect any other American to do the same?”

In a statement, DHS,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1933236707060822447" target="_blank">said</a>&nbsp;that the Secret Service did not know Padilla was a U.S. senator, although video of the incident shows that Padilla stated that he was a member of the Senate.

“I’m Sen. Alex Padilla and I have questions for the secretary,” he said as four federal law enforcement officers grabbed him and shoved him to the ground.

Noem met with Padilla after he was handcuffed, his office told States Newsroom.

“He raised concerns with the deployment of military forces and the needless escalation over the last week, among other issues,” according to his office. “And he voiced his frustration with the continued lack of response from this administration. It was a civil, brief meeting, but the Secretary did not provide any meaningful answers. The Senator was simply trying to do his job and seek answers for the people he represents in California.”

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested that the Senate take action against Padilla, such as a censure. Johnson criticized the senator’s actions and accused him of charging at Noem, which Padilla is not seen doing in the multiple videos of the incident.

“I’m not in that chamber, but I do think that it merits immediate attention by other colleagues over there,” the Louisiana Republican said. “I think that behavior, at a minimum, rises to the level of censure. I think there needs to be a message sent by the body as a whole.”

Senate Democrats have coalesced their support around Padilla. During a Tuesday press conference, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Padilla for his speech on the Senate floor.

“It was basically a strong plea for America to regain the gyroscope of democracy, which has led us forward for so many years and now we’re losing it,” the New York Democrat said. “It’s a wake-up call to all Americans.”

Jennifer Shutt contributed to this report.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749757448306.png" alt="Senator Padilla as shown in the video provided by U.S. Homeland Security" />
                        <figcaption>Senator Padilla as shown in the video provided by U.S. Homeland Security</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">Ariana Figueroa</a></p><p>WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat who was forcibly removed from a press conference with the secretary of Homeland Security, said Tuesday that his home state is the testing ground for President Donald Trump’s push to deploy the military within the United States.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/SenAlexPadilla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenAlexPadilla</a>: &quot;How many Americans in the year 2025 see a vindictive president on a tour of retribution unrestrained by the majority of this separate and co-equal branch of government and wonder if it&#39;s worth it to stand up or to speak out.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/RhCaix3Y3q">pic.twitter.com/RhCaix3Y3q</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1935022858654089493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Trump is using immigrants in the country without legal status as scapegoats to send in troops, said Padilla, who in a speech on the Senate floor choked up as he related how he was wrestled to the ground by law enforcement officials. “I refuse to let immigrants be political pawns on his path toward fascism,” Padilla said.</p><p>It’s the first floor speech the senior senator from California has given since&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/democratic-us-sen-alex-padilla-california-cuffed-shoved-out-noem-press-event" target="_blank">the highly publicized incident in Los Angeles&nbsp;</a>last week. The Secret Service handcuffed Padilla after he tried to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was defending to reporters Trump’s decision to send 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to LA.</p><p>Trump sent in the troops following multi-day protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wishes. An appeals court Tuesday is hearing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-keeps-control-california-national-guard-la-now-after-appeals-court-order" target="_blank">arguments on a suit</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;California contending that the president unlawfully took control of the state National Guard.</p><p>“He wants the spectacle,” Padilla said of the president. “To justify his undemocratic crackdown and his authoritarian power grab.”</p><p>The LA protests were sparked after ICE targeted Home Depots, places where undocumented day laborers typically search for work, for immigration raids.</p><h2>Arrests, confrontations</h2><p>The Padilla incident, widely captured on video, was a stark escalation of the tensions between Democratic lawmakers and the administration over Trump’s drive to enact mass deportations.</p><p>A Democratic House member from New Jersey is&nbsp;<a href="https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/06/11/n-j-congresswoman-indicted-over-fracas-outside-newark-ice-jail/" target="_blank">facing federal charges</a>&nbsp;on allegations that she shoved immigration officials while protesting the opening of an immigrant detention center in Newark. And on Tuesday, in New York City, ICE officers arrested city comptroller and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/election/nyc-primary-election-mayor-race-polls-candidates-june-17" target="_blank">mayoral candidate</a>&nbsp;Brad Lander while he was escorting an immigrant to their hearing in immigration court, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brad-lander-nyc-immigration-court-arrest-6ed341297efab31a08a14421674d8ed8" target="_blank">The Associated Press</a>.</p><p>In a statement to States Newsroom, DHS Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said Lander “was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.”</p><p>“No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences,” McLaughlin said.</p><p><a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trump-directs-ice-target-3-big-democratic-cities-raids" target="_blank">The president late Sunday</a>&nbsp;directed ICE&nbsp;to conduct immigration raids in New York, LA and Chicago, the nation’s three most populous cities, all led by elected Democrats in heavily Democratic states.</p><p>“We will follow the President’s direction and continue to work to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off of America’s streets,” McLaughlin said.</p><h2>‘They opened the door for me’</h2><p>Padilla in his Senate remarks gave an account of the events that led to him being handcuffed and detained last week.</p><p>On June 12, he had a meeting scheduled with&nbsp;General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command, to discuss the military presence in LA.</p><p>Padilla, the top Democrat on a Judiciary panel that oversees DHS and immigration policy, said his meeting with the general was delayed because of a press briefing across the hall with Noem.&nbsp;</p><p>Padilla said he has tried to speak with DHS because for weeks LA has “seen a disturbing pattern of increasingly extreme and cruel immigration enforcement operations targeting non-violent people at places of worship, at schools, in courthouses.”</p><p>So Padilla said he asked to attend the press conference, and&nbsp;a National Guard member and an FBI agent escorted him inside.</p><p>“They opened the door for me,” he said.</p><p>As he listened, he said a comment from Noem compelled him to ask a question.</p><p>“We are not going away,” Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, told the press. “We are staying here to liberate the city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city.”</p><p>Padilla said her remarks struck him as “an un-American mission statement.”</p><p>“That cannot be the mission of federal law enforcement and the United States military,” he said. “Are we truly prepared to live in a country where the president can deploy the armed forces to decide which duly elected governors and mayors should be allowed to lead their constituents?”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Padilla said before he could finish his question, he was physically removed and the National Guard member and FBI agent who escorted him in the room “stood by silently, knowing full well who I was.”</p><p>As he recounted being handcuffed, Padilla paused, getting emotional.</p><p>“I was forced to the ground, first on my knees, and then flat on my chest,” he said.</p><p>Padilla said a flurry of questions went through his head as he was marched down a hallway, and as he kept asking why he was being detained: Where are they taking me? What will a city, already on the edge from being militarized, think when they see their U.S. senator being handcuffed just for trying to ask a question? What will my wife think? What will our boys think?</p><p>“I also remember asking myself, if this aggressive escalation is the result of someone speaking up about the abuse and overreach of the Trump administration, was it really worth it?” Padilla asked. “If a United States senator becomes too afraid to speak up, how can we expect any other American to do the same?”</p><h2>Padilla-Noem meeting</h2><p>In a statement, DHS,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1933236707060822447" target="_blank">said</a>&nbsp;that the Secret Service did not know Padilla was a U.S. senator, although video of the incident shows that Padilla stated that he was a member of the Senate.</p><p>“I’m Sen. Alex Padilla and I have questions for the secretary,” he said as four federal law enforcement officers grabbed him and shoved him to the ground.</p><p>Noem met with Padilla after he was handcuffed, his office told States Newsroom.</p><p>“He raised concerns with the deployment of military forces and the needless escalation over the last week, among other issues,” according to his office. “And he voiced his frustration with the continued lack of response from this administration. It was a civil, brief meeting, but the Secretary did not provide any meaningful answers. The Senator was simply trying to do his job and seek answers for the people he represents in California.”</p><p>U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested that the Senate take action against Padilla, such as a censure. Johnson criticized the senator’s actions and accused him of charging at Noem, which Padilla is not seen doing in the multiple videos of the incident.</p><p>“I’m not in that chamber, but I do think that it merits immediate attention by other colleagues over there,” the Louisiana Republican said. “I think that behavior, at a minimum, rises to the level of censure. I think there needs to be a message sent by the body as a whole.”</p><p>Senate Democrats have coalesced their support around Padilla. During a Tuesday press conference, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Padilla for his speech on the Senate floor.</p><p>“It was basically a strong plea for America to regain the gyroscope of democracy, which has led us forward for so many years and now we’re losing it,” the New York Democrat said. “It’s a wake-up call to all Americans.”</p><p>Jennifer Shutt contributed to this report.&nbsp;</p>

🎥US Sen. Padilla blasts Trump ‘path toward fascism’ in LA immigration crackdown

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a><br><a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039"><i>Kansas Reflector</i></a>

TOPEKA — Jessie Lawson made an appointment for Monday morning as soon as she heard about&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/kansas-appeals-court-ruling-restores-ability-to-change-gender-markers-on-drivers-licenses/">the Kansas Court of Appeals ruling Friday</a>&nbsp;that allows Kansans to change the gender markers on their licenses.

As a trans Kansan, Lawson said, she was thrilled about the court order.

“I’ve gone to great lengths to match my body to who I am, and to have this document show the wrong gender is insulting,” Lawson said. “It’s embarrassing.”

Lawson waited all morning in the parking lot of the Andover driver’s license office in hopes of getting an explanation from officials. Meanwhile, meetings in Topeka resulted in a decision to prohibit implementing the change.

Attorney General Kris Kobach instructed the Kansas Department of Revenue, which houses the division of motor vehicles, not to make gender marker changes while the matter is in litigation, said Zach Denney, a spokesperson for the department.

The Attorney General’s Office intends to appeal, and Denney said he expects it to be soon.

Danedri Herbert, a spokeswoman for the Attorney General’s Office, confirmed the stance.

“We can’t start instantly implementing those changes right now because we have some time to appeal the decision,” she said.

Parties typically have a 30-day window after a decision to appeal it. Procedurally, it is unclear whether the decision goes into effect immediately following a ruling or until the end of the 30-day appeals window.

Herbert, who is also chair of the Kansas Republican Party, said there has been no gray area in the Attorney General’s Office.

The 56-page decision from the appeals court panel Friday reversed an injunction from a Shawnee County District Court judge who ordered the state to stop allowing gender marker changes on driver’s licenses. The appeals court decision only applies to the injunction. The case itself, and its merits, were remanded to the district court to be decided by a new judge.

Kobach was quick to express in social media posts Friday his dissatisfaction with the decision and his appetite for an appeal.

In a statement, Kobach said the ruling contains “multiple factual errors” and a “deeply flawed” legal analysis. He expected the court “to be more careful,” he said.

“In addition, the Court improperly attempts to strip jurisdiction over the case away from the district court judge — which is highly unusual,” Kobach said. “We will be asking the Kansas Supreme Court to review this case in an expedited manner and overturn the Court of Appeals decision.”

The revenue department has allowed Kansans to change their gender markers since at least 2007, but a 2023 state law required vital statistics to recognize a person’s biological sex at birth, conflating the distinction between “sex” and “gender.” Kobach sued the revenue department after it continued to allow transgender residents to change their gender markers.

The constant uncertainty has been a maddening and distressing experience for Lawson. She called the legislation “bogus” and “hurtful.” Having her motives and identity questioned frequently is tiring, she said, especially when she just wants to be a regular citizen.

“It’s not just legislation. It’s not just bad laws being put into place,” Lawson said. “It’s humans’ lives.”

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723829601184.png" alt="&nbsp;Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, pictured here in June 2024, said he intends to appeal a recent court decision that allows Kansans to change the gender markers on their driver's licenses. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
                        <figcaption>&nbsp;Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, pictured here in June 2024, said he intends to appeal a recent court decision that allows Kansans to change the gender markers on their driver's licenses. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a><br><a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039"><i>Kansas Reflector</i></a></p><p>TOPEKA — Jessie Lawson made an appointment for Monday morning as soon as she heard about&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/kansas-appeals-court-ruling-restores-ability-to-change-gender-markers-on-drivers-licenses/">the Kansas Court of Appeals ruling Friday</a>&nbsp;that allows Kansans to change the gender markers on their licenses.</p><p>As a trans Kansan, Lawson said, she was thrilled about the court order.</p><p>Then, she was turned away.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750183676854.png" alt=" Jessie Lawson, a 43-year-old trans woman, was turned away from a driver’s license office on June 16, 2025, when she tried to change the gender marker on her license. (Submitted)" />
                        <figcaption> Jessie Lawson, a 43-year-old trans woman, was turned away from a driver’s license office on June 16, 2025, when she tried to change the gender marker on her license. (Submitted)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>“I’ve gone to great lengths to match my body to who I am, and to have this document show the wrong gender is insulting,” Lawson said. “It’s embarrassing.”</p><p>Lawson waited all morning in the parking lot of the Andover driver’s license office in hopes of getting an explanation from officials. Meanwhile, meetings in Topeka resulted in a decision to prohibit implementing the change.</p><p>Attorney General Kris Kobach instructed the Kansas Department of Revenue, which houses the division of motor vehicles, not to make gender marker changes while the matter is in litigation, said Zach Denney, a spokesperson for the department.</p><p>The Attorney General’s Office intends to appeal, and Denney said he expects it to be soon.</p><p>Danedri Herbert, a spokeswoman for the Attorney General’s Office, confirmed the stance.</p><p>“We can’t start instantly implementing those changes right now because we have some time to appeal the decision,” she said.</p><p>Parties typically have a 30-day window after a decision to appeal it. Procedurally, it is unclear whether the decision goes into effect immediately following a ruling or until the end of the 30-day appeals window.</p><p>Herbert, who is also chair of the Kansas Republican Party, said there has been no gray area in the Attorney General’s Office.</p><p>The 56-page decision from the appeals court panel Friday reversed an injunction from a Shawnee County District Court judge who ordered the state to stop allowing gender marker changes on driver’s licenses. The appeals court decision only applies to the injunction. The case itself, and its merits, were remanded to the district court to be decided by a new judge.</p><p>Kobach was quick to express in social media posts Friday his dissatisfaction with the decision and his appetite for an appeal.</p><p>In a statement, Kobach said the ruling contains “multiple factual errors” and a “deeply flawed” legal analysis. He expected the court “to be more careful,” he said.</p><p>“In addition, the Court improperly attempts to strip jurisdiction over the case away from the district court judge — which is highly unusual,” Kobach said. “We will be asking the Kansas Supreme Court to review this case in an expedited manner and overturn the Court of Appeals decision.”</p><p>The revenue department has allowed Kansans to change their gender markers since at least 2007, but a 2023 state law required vital statistics to recognize a person’s biological sex at birth, conflating the distinction between “sex” and “gender.” Kobach sued the revenue department after it continued to allow transgender residents to change their gender markers.</p><p>The constant uncertainty has been a maddening and distressing experience for Lawson. She called the legislation “bogus” and “hurtful.” Having her motives and identity questioned frequently is tiring, she said, especially when she just wants to be a regular citizen.</p><p>“It’s not just legislation. It’s not just bad laws being put into place,” Lawson said. “It’s humans’ lives.”</p>

Kansas officials prevent gender marker changes on driver’s licenses during 30-day appeal window

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an officer involved shooting in Johnson County.

Around 5:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of gunfire near 67th and Lackman in the city of Shawnee, according to a media release.

 No one was injured in the original call. When officers arrived to investigate and attempted to take a suspect into custody, the suspect fired several shots. An officer returned fire. No one was hurt, and the suspect was taken into custody. 

As part of standard procedure, the Johnson County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigative Team is investigating. Police did release the name of the suspect

<p>JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an officer involved shooting in Johnson County.</p><p>Around 5:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of gunfire near 67th and Lackman in the city of Shawnee, according to a media release.</p><p> No one was injured in the original call. When officers arrived to investigate and attempted to take a suspect into custody, the suspect fired several shots. An officer returned fire. No one was hurt, and the suspect was taken into custody. </p><p>As part of standard procedure, the Johnson County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigative Team is investigating. Police did release the name of the suspect</p>

Suspect jailed after Kansas officer-involved shooting

BUTLER COUNTY—Friends of three who died in a head-on crash Wednesday have established an online fundraiser to assist the family.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-families-after-tragic-loss-of-three-loved-ones">Click here to visit </a>the fundraiser

The accident occurred just after 10p.m. Wednesday in Butler County.

According to Butler County Undersheriff Daimon Cundiff, investigators and a witness indicated a Chevrolet pick-up was eastbound on U.S. Highway 400 in rural Leon Kansas. The Chevrolet pickup crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a westbound Toyota Tacoma driven by 46-year-old Eliot Eichbaucher of Wichita, head-on. 

The witness told deputies that the Chevrolet truck had been weaving back and forth on the highway just prior to the crash.

&nbsp;Eichbauer and both of his passengers, 19-year-old Arlo Eichbauer and 16-year-old Silas Eichbauer, both of Wichita were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to Cundiff.

Arlo Eichbauer is Eliot Eichbauer’s son and Silas Eichbauer is Eliot’s nephew, according to Cundiff.&nbsp; According to the fundraiser, they were returning from a trip to New Orleans, Florida and Tennessee.

The three occupants of the Chevrolet truck were all transported to a Wichita area hospital with severe injuries. This crash is still under investigation and alcohol is believed to be a factor.

&nbsp;Butler County Sheriff’s Deputies, Leon Fire, Butler County EMS and Augusta Fire responded to the scene.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749817987755.png" alt="Photos GoFundMe" />
                        <figcaption>Photos GoFundMe</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>BUTLER COUNTY—Friends of three who died in a head-on crash Wednesday have established an online fundraiser to assist the family.</p><p><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-families-after-tragic-loss-of-three-loved-ones">Click here to visit </a>the fundraiser</p><p>The accident occurred just after 10p.m. Wednesday in Butler County.</p><p>According to Butler County Undersheriff Daimon Cundiff, investigators and a witness indicated a Chevrolet pick-up was eastbound on U.S. Highway 400 in rural Leon Kansas. The Chevrolet pickup crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a westbound Toyota Tacoma driven by 46-year-old Eliot Eichbaucher of Wichita, head-on. </p><p>The witness told deputies that the Chevrolet truck had been weaving back and forth on the highway just prior to the crash.</p><p>&nbsp;Eichbauer and both of his passengers, 19-year-old Arlo Eichbauer and 16-year-old Silas Eichbauer, both of Wichita were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to Cundiff.</p><p>Arlo Eichbauer is Eliot Eichbauer’s son and Silas Eichbauer is Eliot’s nephew, according to Cundiff.&nbsp; According to the fundraiser, they were returning from a trip to New Orleans, Florida and Tennessee.</p><p>The three occupants of the Chevrolet truck were all transported to a Wichita area hospital with severe injuries. This crash is still under investigation and alcohol is believed to be a factor.</p><p>&nbsp;Butler County Sheriff’s Deputies, Leon Fire, Butler County EMS and Augusta Fire responded to the scene.</p>

Family: Victims in fatal Kan. crash were returning from vacation

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran – a senior member of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations Committees – and Senator Jeanne Shaheen – a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees – are leading a bipartisan congressional delegation in France to participate in the Paris Air Show, which will is underway through June 22 and features aerospace and defense manufacturers from Kansas, New Hampshire and across the United States. 

Sens. Moran and Shaheen have led bipartisan congressional delegations to Europe for the Paris and Farnborough air shows since 2023 to highlight these capabilities.

“The United States is the leader in aircraft manufacturing with many of the planes and parts passing through the Air Capital of the World,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Moran.</b>&nbsp;“Last year, Kansas had its largest representation at the Farnborough Air Show, and I look forward to surpassing those numbers this year at the Paris Air Show where we will showcase the United States’ leadership in the aerospace and defense industries. I’m pleased to co-lead a congressional delegation with Senator Shaheen to the air show and defense forum to demonstrate American innovation and manufacturing excellence and engage with industry leaders from around the world. As China continues to exert its aggression on democratic countries and Russia prolongs its unjust war in Ukraine, the U.S. must partner with our allies to bolster our national security and promote economic partnerships.”

“The Paris Air Show is the world’s largest, and it marks an exciting opportunity for businesses across New Hampshire and New England to showcase their innovative capabilities on a global stage and connect with new markets,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Shaheen.</b>&nbsp;“New Hampshire is home to a robust defense and aerospace sector, and we take seriously our role in strengthening America’s national security and readiness. This know-how and our strong defense industrial base are particularly important right now as we confront rising threats from adversaries including China and Russia. Unfortunately, our manufacturers are experiencing severe disruptions as a result of this administration’s tariffs and our allies are questioning our commitment to mutual defense. That’s why it’s especially important for this bipartisan delegation to reaffirm that America remains a reliable, stable partner and that our capabilities remain unmatched – and that’s exactly what we intend to do.”

Joining Sens. Moran and Shaheen are U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.). A group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives will also join the senators as participants in the defense forum.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750174883059.png" alt="" />
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                    </figure><p>WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran – a senior member of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations Committees – and Senator Jeanne Shaheen – a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees – are leading a bipartisan congressional delegation in France to participate in the Paris Air Show, which will is underway through June 22 and features aerospace and defense manufacturers from Kansas, New Hampshire and across the United States. </p><p>Sens. Moran and Shaheen have led bipartisan congressional delegations to Europe for the Paris and Farnborough air shows since 2023 to highlight these capabilities.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🛩️ Loops, climbs, and chills.<br>Today&#39;s flying displays delivered on every thrill ✨<br>See you tomorrow for another round of sky-high excitement at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAS25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAS25</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisAirShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisAirShow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyingDisplay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyingDisplay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AviationPassion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AviationPassion</a> <a href="https://t.co/izepwbYqN0">pic.twitter.com/izepwbYqN0</a></p>&mdash; Paris Air Show (@salondubourget) <a href="https://twitter.com/salondubourget/status/1934641261111042209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔊 Engines roar, wings slice through the sky. The flying demos are pure aviation adrenaline. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAS2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAS2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlightShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlightShow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisAirShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisAirShow</a> <a href="https://t.co/a49ml9jYh8">pic.twitter.com/a49ml9jYh8</a></p>&mdash; Paris Air Show (@salondubourget) <a href="https://twitter.com/salondubourget/status/1934572138310050256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>“The United States is the leader in aircraft manufacturing with many of the planes and parts passing through the Air Capital of the World,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Moran.</b>&nbsp;“Last year, Kansas had its largest representation at the Farnborough Air Show, and I look forward to surpassing those numbers this year at the Paris Air Show where we will showcase the United States’ leadership in the aerospace and defense industries. I’m pleased to co-lead a congressional delegation with Senator Shaheen to the air show and defense forum to demonstrate American innovation and manufacturing excellence and engage with industry leaders from around the world. As China continues to exert its aggression on democratic countries and Russia prolongs its unjust war in Ukraine, the U.S. must partner with our allies to bolster our national security and promote economic partnerships.”</p><p>“The Paris Air Show is the world’s largest, and it marks an exciting opportunity for businesses across New Hampshire and New England to showcase their innovative capabilities on a global stage and connect with new markets,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Shaheen.</b>&nbsp;“New Hampshire is home to a robust defense and aerospace sector, and we take seriously our role in strengthening America’s national security and readiness. This know-how and our strong defense industrial base are particularly important right now as we confront rising threats from adversaries including China and Russia. Unfortunately, our manufacturers are experiencing severe disruptions as a result of this administration’s tariffs and our allies are questioning our commitment to mutual defense. That’s why it’s especially important for this bipartisan delegation to reaffirm that America remains a reliable, stable partner and that our capabilities remain unmatched – and that’s exactly what we intend to do.”</p><p>Joining Sens. Moran and Shaheen are U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.). A group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives will also join the senators as participants in the defense forum.</p>

Kansas U.S. Senator leading delegation to Paris Air Show

By:&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/author/iwagener/">Izzy Wagener</a>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/">Minnesota Reformer</a>

Sophie and Colin Hortman, the children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, issued a statement Monday calling on people to honor their parents’ legacy by doing “something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”

The Hortman children are grieving following the Saturday&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/minnesota-house-democratic-leader-dead-after-targeted-shooting-democratic-senator-also-shot/">killing</a>&nbsp;of their parents, in what has been called a political assassination. Rep. Melissa Hortman was a longtime Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislator beloved around the Capitol even as she scored major legislative victories.&nbsp;

“We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much,” the release said. “We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Hortman children thanked law enforcement for their efforts, which led to the&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/15/vance-boelter-accused-of-assassination-of-dfl-house-leader-melissa-hortman-apprehended/">arrest</a>&nbsp;of suspect Vance Boelter on Sunday night. Boelter also wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, though they are on a path to recovery.&nbsp;

The Hortman children emphasized the legacy that their parents will leave behind.&nbsp;

“Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them,” the release said.&nbsp;

The Hortmans asked that people do an act of kindness in the memory of their parents’ commitment to service, sharing a list of suggestions.

“The best way to honor our parents’ memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”&nbsp;

They suggested planting a tree, telling a dad joke, and baking something to share — “bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa”.&nbsp;

“Pet a dog,” was on the list “A golden retriever is ideal but any will do.”&nbsp;

The Hortman family’s dog, a golden retriever named Gilbert, was euthanized after he was injured in the shooting. Hortman originally trained him as a service dog before he became a permanent member of the family.

Sophie and Colin Hortman ended the statement with a call to action.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750172631971.jpeg" alt=" A growing memorial for Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband stands Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)" />
                        <figcaption> A growing memorial for Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband stands Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By:&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/author/iwagener/">Izzy Wagener</a>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/">Minnesota Reformer</a></p><p>Sophie and Colin Hortman, the children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, issued a statement Monday calling on people to honor their parents’ legacy by doing “something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”</p><p>The Hortman children are grieving following the Saturday&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/minnesota-house-democratic-leader-dead-after-targeted-shooting-democratic-senator-also-shot/">killing</a>&nbsp;of their parents, in what has been called a political assassination. Rep. Melissa Hortman was a longtime Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislator beloved around the Capitol even as she scored major legislative victories.&nbsp;</p><p>“We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much,” the release said. “We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The Hortman children thanked law enforcement for their efforts, which led to the&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/15/vance-boelter-accused-of-assassination-of-dfl-house-leader-melissa-hortman-apprehended/">arrest</a>&nbsp;of suspect Vance Boelter on Sunday night. Boelter also wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, though they are on a path to recovery.&nbsp;</p><p>The Hortman children emphasized the legacy that their parents will leave behind.&nbsp;</p><p>“Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them,” the release said.&nbsp;</p><p>The Hortmans asked that people do an act of kindness in the memory of their parents’ commitment to service, sharing a list of suggestions.</p><p>“The best way to honor our parents’ memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”&nbsp;</p><p>They suggested planting a tree, telling a dad joke, and baking something to share — “bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa”.&nbsp;</p><p>“Pet a dog,” was on the list “A golden retriever is ideal but any will do.”&nbsp;</p><p>The Hortman family’s dog, a golden retriever named Gilbert, was euthanized after he was injured in the shooting. Hortman originally trained him as a service dog before he became a permanent member of the family.</p><p>Sophie and Colin Hortman ended the statement with a call to action.&nbsp;</p><p>“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>