Two additional skimmers were discovered at a gas station in north Salina.

Original: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/4371659d-e74c-4a1a-b670-919d02635485">Police: Card skimmers located at gas station in north Salina</a>

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Wednesday at around 3:00 pm, an officer spoke with employees of Flying J (2250 N. Ohio) about the discovery of two other skimmers on two diesel pumps.

Reportedly, after finding the initial two skimmers on Tuesday, the employees had checked the pumps and did not not locate anymore. Prior to calling they checked the pumps and located two new skimmers. 

Employees checked their surveillance taps and observed a white dually pick-up truck, pull up to both pumps for a short amount of time before leaving.

The vehicle was at the pumps between 4:30 am and 4:45 am on the morning of Wednesday.

UPDATE: More skimmers found at north Salina gas station 

Following is recent booking activity for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/Sheriff-Office/Online-search/Booking-Activities">Saline County Jail</a>, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body; Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; misd; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Hawkins Hill,Glennisha Nichelle

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; No Proof Of Insurance; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; No Proof Of Insurance

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Perez Diaz,Gerardo Javier

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for misdemeanor case

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

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REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Defective tail lamps; Display of license plate; Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram; Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body; Driving While Suspended; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant; No Proof Of Insurance; Poss of marijuana; Crim poss weapon by a convicted felon; Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance; Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Duty of driver to report; Unattended veh/prop;unkn; Improper driving on laned roadway; Reckless Driving

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner; Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

NAME:&nbsp;Williams,Katie Angel Lee

REQUESTED CHARGE: Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Bookings, February 26

The Souper Bowl of Hope has collected&nbsp;8,553 cans of soup&nbsp;and&nbsp;$5,130 in cash donations. Cash donations will be used to purchase an additional&nbsp;8,551 cans of soup, allowing us to respond to agency needs as they arise.

We expect to get many more cash donations coming in over the&nbsp;next few weeks.&nbsp;

If you have soup that still needs to be picked up, our board members are happy to help. Soup will be delivered directly to the agencies after coordinating delivery times with them.

To schedule a pickup, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:souperbowlhopesalina@gmail.com">souperbowlhopesalina@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;with the following information:

Please ensure soup is bagged or boxed, not overly heavy, and accessible on the ground floor. Also complete the attached form and provide it to the board member at pickup to help us track donations accurately.

Cash donations are welcome at any time—there is no deadline. You may choose one of the following options:

Thank you again for your generosity and for helping make this year’s Souper Bowl of Hope such a success. We truly appreciate your support!&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have questions about the Souper Bowl of Hope, please email&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:souperbowlhopesalina@gmail.com">souperbowlhopesalina@gmail.co</a>m.&nbsp;

Project Salina provides totals of Souper Bowl of Hope

Kansas Scholastic Press Association

The<a href="https://www.kspaonline.org/"> Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA)</a> is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 KPSA Regional Journalism Contest, which awarded the best student journalism from more than 1,800 entries across the state.

In the Regional Contest, students competed in 27 different categories and 11 different classifications organized by geography and school size. Students who finished first through sixth place earned the chance to compete in the state contest.

Salina Central won the Wakarusa Regional, and the following students won awards:

● Katherine Chelvan: first in copy editing, first in feature writing, third in news writing, third in editorial writing, fourth in yearbook copy writing.

● Carissa Winebrenner: first in infographic design, first in headline writing, fourth in news page design.

● Danielle Peckham: first in sports writing, second in yearbook sports writing, third in yearbook copy writing, fifth in editorial writing.

● Tenille Toelle: first in student life photography, second in sports feature photography, second in sports action photography, fourth in sports media photography, fourth in social media.

● Brecklyn Smith: fourth in sports feature photography, fifth in advertising design, fifth in cutline writing, sixth in academic photography.

● Ava Weaverling: first in news writing

● Zach Fritz: first in yearbook sports writing

● Gabby Merry: second in sports media photography, fourth in academics photography

● Elizabeth Yoxall: second in cutline writing

● Gabriel Freeland: second in advertising design

● Holli Crawford: fifth in digital illustration

● Ashlee Bell: fourth in digital illustration, fourth in feature writing

● Zari Barnes-Franklin: second in editorial cartoon, sixth in editorial writing

● Jazlyn Parham: second in infographic design

● Alex Kelley: fourth in headline writing and design, sixth in feature writing

● Hannah Peckham: second in sports writing

● Elizabeth Yoxall, Alex Kelley and Brecklyn Smith: fifth in social media

“Regionals push students to tackle a variety of challenges as they write stories on deadline or craft content to meet contest prompts,” KSPA executive director Barbara Tholen said. “I’m always impressed with the creativity that students bring to these contests.”

KSPA enlists the help of journalism teachers, professional journalists, university faculty members and other journalism experts to judge the entries. In addition to receiving feedback on their own entries, students will also get to see compilations of winning work.

That feedback can help guide students as they prepare entries for the KSPA State Journalism Contest. Based on results from the State Contest, KSPA will determine the sweepstakes trophy winners — the top schools in 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A. Students who finish in first through third place at state receive medals.

Central High School students win big at KSPA Regional Journalism Contests

SALINE COUNTY - An earthquake was reported to have occurred in Saline County Wednesday afternoon.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake happened at approximately 2:14 pm on Wednesday, three miles east of Assaria.

Reportedly, the quake had a very shallow depth of 9.1 km (5.6 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.

According to Saline County Sheriff's dispatch, there has been no reported injuries.

Earthquake over 3.0 magnitude reported three miles east of Assaria 

Law enforcement has recently located card skimmers on pumps at a gas station in north Salina.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to Flying J gas station (2250 N. Ohio) for the report of a card skimmer found on one of the diesel pumps.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SPD stated on February 13, a business in town reported they used the diesel pump and noticed fraudulent charges on their credit card.&nbsp;

Officers confirmed of finding the skimmer on the diesel pump. SPD is warning the public if they have used any of the pumps within the last month to be aware of any fraudulent charges.

Skimmers are an illegal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=covert+device&amp;rlz=1C5GCEA_enUS1174US1174&amp;oq=what+are+skimmers&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiRAhiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIMCAIQABgUGIcCGIAEMg0IAxAAGJECGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGJECGIAEGIoFMgwIBRAAGBQYhwIYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgAQyBwgIEAAYgAQyBwgJEAAYgATSAQk0MTgyajBqMTWoAgywAgHxBbxQeFLqQdoj&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiRs6zdjvWSAxWaL0QIHfgMD5IQgK4QegYIAQgAEAY">covert device</a>&nbsp;installed over, or inside, genuine card readers at ATMs, fuel pumps and point-of-sale terminals to steal credit/debit card data.

Police: Card skimmers located at gas station in north Salina

The suspect connected to stabbing a woman multiple times has been arrested.

Original: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/33229afe-906f-4e11-a7e2-2a79ce1c224c">Police: Woman suffers multiple stab wounds during home invasion</a>

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 10 am, officers arrested the suspect who is allegedly connected to the home invasion stabbing.

Booked into the Saline County Jail was 42-year old, Alesha Martinez-Reavis. She was booked from the requested charges of:

Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Threat, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.

SPD stated,&nbsp;Martinez-Reavis was charged with&nbsp;Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness because she reportedly threatened to kill the victim if she called police.

The victim has been treated and was released Tuesday morning from the hospital.

UPDATE: Woman connected to home invasion stabbing arrested

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;DWS; 1st conviction; Speeding; maximum limits

NAME:&nbsp;Coble,Matthew James Wayne

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Devor,Jami Colleen-Deva

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;DWS; 1st conviction

NAME:&nbsp;Martinez Reavis,Alesha Valentina

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon; Aggravated burglary; Locked dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, sexually motivated; Agg intimidation of witness/victim; Threat; Battery; Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K; Criminal threat; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Martinez,Pedro Emmanuel Angel

REQUESTED CHARGES: Failure to appear; Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Bookings, February 25

The Salina Family YMCA is expanding its commitment to community safety this spring with a full lineup of American Red Cross–certified aquatic training courses, all taking place in March. 

These programs include new lifeguard certification, lifeguard recertification, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training, offering opportunities for teens, adults, and current lifeguards to build life-saving skills and advance their qualifications.

Registration for all courses runs now through March 11, with limited space available.

The YMCA is offering three different courses:

March 16–18 | Monday–Wednesday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Lifeguard Training course is designed for new lifeguard candidates ages 15 and older. Participants must attend all sessions and complete roughly 10 hours of online coursework before the first day. A pre-course swim test will be administered on March 16 to ensure candidates meet Red Cross swimming requirements.

· Cost: $180 for Members, $225 for Non-Members

Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Course

This course is for current lifeguards needing to renew their credentials may enroll in this one-day review session. Participants must attend the full day. Early sign-up is encouraged, as class capacity is limited.

· Cost: $115 for Members, $150 for Non-Members

This course trains individuals to become certified swim instructors. Participants must be 16 or older, attend all four days of sessions, and complete required online coursework prior to March 18.

· Cost: $225 for Members, $250 for Non-Members

Registration is available online or at the YMCA Membership Desk. For questions or additional details, contact Ellen Hogeland at 785-825-2151 or ehogeland@salinaymca.org.

The Salina Family YMCA encourages anyone interested in aquatic safety, summer employment, or teaching swim lessons to take advantage of these training opportunities.

Salina YMCA announces March lifeguard & water safety training opportunities

A Salina native is looking to be featured on the country's most prominent magazine for fitness.

Thirty-one year old, Matthew (Matt) Cookson a licensed and certified personal trainer, performance enhancement specialist and powerlifter is currently in the <a href="https://mrhealthandfit.com/2026/matt-cookson">Mr. Health &amp; Fitness competition</a> for a chance to get a spot on the nationwide magazine for&nbsp;bodybuilding, strength training, nutrition and fitness advice, <a href="https://www.muscleandfitness.com/">Muscle &amp; Fitness</a>.

This competition is nationwide and Cookson is currently in the top 10 in his designated grouping. Each time the group narrows down from the top 20, 15, 10, 5 and then the top 2 with a double elimination round.

The voting to see who advances to the top 5 ends&nbsp;Thursday, February 26 at 9:00 pm CT.

<a href="https://mrhealthandfit.com/2026/matt-cookson">Click here to cast in your vote.</a>

"Muscle &amp; Fitness is the who's who of the health and fitness industry," said Cookson.

Notable names such as Chris Bumstead, Triple H, John Cena,&nbsp;Lou Ferrigno,&nbsp;Arnold Schwarzenegger and Muhammad Ali have all been featured on the magazine.

Moreover, the winner of the competition receives a cash prize of $20,000.

Cookson currently owns Champion Performance, which serves people as an online training incorporation. He provides services that range from sports training, powerlifting, physical therapy and much more with ages ranging from youth to adults. He has also been certified three times through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to train professional athletes, as he has been licensed for 9 years as a generalized trainer.

Additionally, Cookson has been powerlifting since he was a child with his first competition being at 11.

"It is interesting because it is like second nature to me and the cool thing is since I have been around it my whole life, it's like a playground to me," said Cookson.&nbsp;

In the past, Cookson has won five national championships and one junior championship for powerlifting.

His inspiration comes from his father, Chuck who has also competed in various powerlifting competitions.

Cookson stated he would use the cash prize to invest in his business and expand it towards having a brick &amp; mortar building.

He competed in the magazine competition last year and finished in the top 2 of his group.

You can also make donation for your votes, as the proceeds will go towards the<a href="https://www.bepositive.org/"> Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation</a>.

- Financial assistance to families of children with cancer.

-&nbsp;Fund research to find cures for childhood cancers and advancements in treatment protocols.

-&nbsp;Increase awareness of childhood cancer and advocate for increased research funds.

- Psychosocial support to kids and families of children with cancer.&nbsp;

"Raising money for childhood cancer is the most important thing in this competition," said Cookson.

You can follow Matt Cookson on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matt.cookson.543">Facebook here</a>.

For his personal instagram: Matthew.a.Cookson&nbsp;

Champion Performance instagram: Chmpn.performance

Salina native seeking to be featured in country's most prominent magazine for fitness

<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 25 - February 27

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 23 - February 25

According to the US National Weather Service, light snow will impact much of the central Kansas area Friday evening.&nbsp;Between 1-2 inches of snow is expected across central Kansas, with locally higher amounts possible.&nbsp;

Salina is in the area where it could receive 1 - 2 inches of snow. 

Use extra caution if traveling tonight as slick spots are possible, especially on elevated surfaces.

Additionally, wind chills are are expected to be in the single digits across central Kansas. 

Salina's chills could get as low as 5, with a 23 degree low temperature.

Stay updated with local weather on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas</a>&nbsp;Facebook page.

Single digit wind chills, light snow across central Kansas Friday evening 

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 20 - February 22

Thursday's cold front is expected to cause flurries and wintry mix for Friday across Kansas.

According to the US National Weather Service, light snow or flurries will impact central Kansas Friday night with a rain/snow mix further south. 

Snow accumulations up to a dusting are possible as well.

Furthermore, the cold front that moved across the region Thursday will lead to much cooler temperatures and even a chance for some light snow. Friday's highs will generally be in the 40s and lows in the upper teens and 20s.

Weather: Cold front expected to cause flurries and wintry mix across Kansas 

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 18 - February 20

Gusty winds and dry conditions throughout central Kansas resulting in extreme grassland fire danger on Tuesday

According to the US National Weather Service, these gusty southwest winds will result in extreme grassland fire danger in the afternoon and evening throughout central Kansas.

Salina is in the area of the extreme grassland fire danger.

West winds are expected to increase late in the day gusting to around 45 mph at times in the region. 

However, clouds may limit fire weather concerns further east in south central and southeast Kansas although a very high grassland fire danger is still expected.

Gusty winds and dry conditions causing extreme grassland fire danger in central Kansas

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 16 - February 18

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 13 - February 15

Three day weather forecast Salina, February 11 - February 13

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran– a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry – today applauded the removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the&nbsp;Endangered Species Act&nbsp;(ESA) list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), following a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas:

“The removal of the lesser prairie‑chicken from the endangered and threatened species list is a major win for Kansas farmers, ranchers and rural communities. For years, Kansas producers have worked to protect the bird’s habitat through voluntary, locally‑driven conservation efforts, but the listing’s burdensome federal regulations put severe strain on many Kansas industries.&nbsp;I have worked to oppose the listing of the lesser prairie-chicken for more than a decade, and I applaud today’s decision to remove the listing and continue to support local efforts to promote voluntary solutions that will protect the bird’s habitat without placing unnecessary burdens on our agricultural community.”

Kan. U.S. Senator applauds removal of prairie-chicken from ESA list

SEATTLE (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hilary-knight">Hilary Knight</a>&nbsp;doesn’t want to let what she called a “distasteful” joke by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;about the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-canada-womens-hockey-olympic-final-141b5904352673676656cbe2a1c253e5">gold-medal winning</a>&nbsp;U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team get in the way of a historic performance by American women across all sports at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics">Milan Cortina Games</a>.

“I just thought the joke was distasteful and unfortunate,” Knight said on Wednesday alongside fellow Olympians Alex Carpenter, Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes at the Seattle Space Needle ahead of their return to play for the Seattle Torrent of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. “And, I think just the way women are represented, it’s a great teaching point and really shines light on how women should be championed for their amazing feats.”

Knight, a two-time gold medalist whose 15 goals and 33 points in Olympic competition are the most by a U.S. hockey player at the Games, said she’s not focusing on an offhand comment by Trump after the American men topped Canada for gold in overtime on Sunday.

Talking on a speakerphone in the postgame locker room, Trump extended an invitation to the White House to the men’s team, then added, “We’re going to have to bring the women’s team, you do know that.” The president later joked that if he didn’t extend the invitation, he would probably be impeached.

While the vast majority of the men’s team flew to Washington on Tuesday and visited Trump in the White House before being&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/state-of-union-hockey-olympics-trump-89fff7bdec947251ff926e09ac24d4e4">guests at the State of the Union</a>, many of the women’s players were on the way back to their professional or college clubs.

USA Hockey, which said it was “honored” by the invitation, cited logistical issues as the major hurdle that prevented the women’s team from stopping by the White House. The team was originally scheduled to fly commercially into New York on Monday, but was forced to reroute through Atlanta due to a snowstorm in the Northeast.

Several players were going to stick around New York for promotional purposes, even ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Those scheduled appearances had to be canceled because of flight changes.

Knight lamented that the video — which included several players laughing after Trump’s comments — took on a life of its own and didn’t convey the true nature of the relationship between the men’s and women’s US hockey programs.

“The men’s and the women’s team did it together,” Knight said. “And, that’s super special. It’s never been done in our program’s history. It’s something we’re extremely proud about. But these women are amazing. And whatever’s going on should never outshine or minimize their work and our success on the world stage.”

Kelly Pannek, a forward on the women’s team, told reporters “the video is what it is” but added it was a “special feeling” spending time with the men’s team after they won the first Olympic gold for the U.S. in 46 years. Pannek believes there is mutual respect and support on both sides.

Goaltender Jeremy Swayman told reporters in Boston after returning to practice with the Bruins that the men “should have reacted differently” to Trump’s remarks.

“To share that gold medal with them is something that we’re forever grateful for,” Swayman said. “And now that we’re home we get to share that together forever and see the incredible support we have from the USA and share this incredible gold medal.”

Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal in overtime for the U.S., also said the moment did not reflect the views of the men’s team.

“You’re in the moment and the president calls. We’re blaring the music. It is what it is,” Hughes said Wednesday night after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sabres-devils-score-0eb145127b212254164b4d837c11204d">his first game back</a>&nbsp;with the New Jersey Devils. “We have so much respect for the women’s team and they have so much respect for us. We are all just proud Americans.”

The earliest the U.S. women could make a White House visit would be in late spring after the conclusion of the PWHL season.

The U.S. won 12 gold medals in Milan Cortina, with women playing a hand in eight of them. The women’s hockey team outscored opponents 33-2 on its way to the top of the podium.

“This was the best American women’s hockey team, the best American team we’ve ever put together on the world stage when the lights have been the brightest ever,” Knight said. “And so, I think everybody felt that going through the tournament. And, I want to celebrate. I want people to be remembered for that. I want the legacy of this team to be remembered.”

AP freelancer Everett Merrill in Newark, New Jersey, contributed to this report.

Woman's Olympic hockey star: President's call to men's team 'distasteful' 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in a fatal shooting at an American Legion Hall in Wichita is scheduled to return to court Thursday..

Darrell E. Buckner, Jr., 52, will attend a hearing in the courtroom of Judge Tyler Roush in an attempt to have the one-million dollar bond reduced, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

He is charged with First degree murder and aggravated battery in connection with the killing at the American Legion in Wichita.

Just before 7:30p.m. October 11, police responded to a report of a shooting inside the American Legion, 1135 North Hydraulic in Wichita, according t a media release.&nbsp; First responders found 55-year-old Anthony Grayson from Wichita unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 7:55 p.m.

A second victim, a 56-year-old man, arrived at a hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the torso.&nbsp;

Investigators confirmed that the suspect, identified as Buckner, and Grayson were involved in a fight inside the bar. Buckner then left, retrieved a firearm from his vehicle, and returned. Employees attempted to prevent him from reentering, but he pushed past them and went back inside, where another fight broke out. During the altercation, Buckner fired the gun, striking Grayson and the second victim, who was attempting to intervene.

Buckner was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this month, a preliminary hearing for Buckner was delayed.

Suspect in Kan. American Legion killing returns to court

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program.

Instagram says it already blocks such content from showing up in teen accounts’ search results and directs people to helplines instead.

The announcement comes as Meta is in the midst of two&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-media-trials-meta-zuckerberg-youtube-tiktok-addiction-85c4d813c42845aeb3f913ec8f2f3e86">trials over harms to children</a>. A trial underway in Los Angeles questions whether Meta’s platforms&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mark-zuckerberg-trial-testimony-instagram-c8cbaa32ccbf4933ec3a7beebd6cf34b">deliberately addict and harm</a>&nbsp;minors. Another, in New Mexico, seeks to determine whether Meta failed to protect kids from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-child-exploitation-trial-19195fc680dba782fb971d68082e11a4">sexual exploitation on its platforms</a>. Thousands of families — along with school districts and government entities — have sued Meta and other social media companies claiming they deliberately design their platforms to be addictive and fail to protect kids from content that can lead to depression, eating disorders and suicide.

Meta executives including CEO Mark Zuckerberg have disputed that the platforms cause addiction. During questioning by the plaintiff’s lawyer, in Los Angeles, Zuckerberg said he still agrees with a previous statement he made that the existing body of scientific work has not proved that social media causes mental health harms.

The alerts will be sent via email, text or WhatsApp, depending on the parent's contact information available, as well as a notification through the parent's Instagram account.

“Our goal is to empower parents to step in if their teen’s searches suggest they may need support. We also want to avoid sending these notifications unnecessarily, which, if done too much, could make the notifications less useful overall,” Meta said in a blog post.

Meta said it is also working on similar notifications to parents about their kids' interactions with artificial intelligence.

“These will notify parents if a teen attempts to engage in certain types of conversations related to suicide or self-harm with our AI,” Meta said. “This is important work and we’ll have more to share in the coming months.”

Instagram to send parents teens' search alerts

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man has been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of a teenage girl late last year in Independence, Missouri.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2813/Phillips-COMP">Eric R. Phillips II</a>, 28,&nbsp;faces 1st Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Abandonment of a Corpse, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson

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