TOPEKA, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation shared the results of the statewide marijuana enforcement operation conducted in Kansas, between Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, according to a media release from the agency.

KBI agents, with support from local law enforcement, executed search warrants at 18 separate vape shops and CBD dispensaries in Wichita, Topeka, Salina, Great Bend, McPherson, Independence, Pratt, Abilene, Ulysses, Concordia and Sedan.

Marijuana products that are prohibited by Kansas law, or were suspected to contain unlawful amounts of THC, were seized. The preliminary results of items seized during the operation include:

Flower, also known as marijuana bud, (weight in ounces and pounds): 5,494 ounces or 343.38 pounds

THC pre-rolls, also called pre-rolled joints, (number of items): 43,867

THC and&nbsp;psilocybin&nbsp;edibles&nbsp;(number of packages): 84,481

Additionally, two subjects were arrested on Oct. 2, in Ulysses, for moving illegal THC products in order to evade law enforcement detection.

Gregory Reese, 63, of Ulysses, was arrested around 12:15 p.m., at N. Stubbs Road and E. Road 9 in rural Grant County. He was arrested for possession with the intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, and no Kansas drug tax stamp.

Tammy Reese, 59, of Ulysses, was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, interference with law enforcement, criminal use of a weapon, and no Kansas drug tax stamp. She was arrested at Reese’s Enterprises at 119 W. Oklahoma, in Ulysses, at around 12:30 p.m.

Around 5 p.m., on Oct. 2, the Kansas Highway Patrol stopped a 20-foot box truck on U.S. Highway 400, near Fredonia. The truck was transporting THC products that were removed from the shelves of 19 Kansas shops. KBI agents seized the truck and its contents, and are investigating what occurred.&nbsp;

Evidence from these cases is being tested. The investigations are ongoing.

KBI shares results of the statewide marijuana enforcement operation

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Born and raised in the KC Metro, I graduated from the public school system before venturing off to Denver for college. When my husband and I were looking for a place to raise our family, we needed a place we both felt comfortable with him being from Western Kansas and me from the KC metro. Salina checked all the boxes. We chose to make Salina our home over ten years ago, drawn by its sense of community and friendly people. Since then, we’ve put down deep roots and become fully invested in the future of our town, schools and neighborhoods. When my oldest started kindergarten, I wanted to support our schools after seeing how much teachers give each day. I began substitute school nursing for USD 305 in the fall of 2022.

These days, you can find me working part time in the community as a nurse and substitute school nurse, volunteering my time at school, church and the local arts organizations, and running all over town with pick ups and drop offs.

As both a healthcare professional and a parent, I understand the importance of supporting the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. My background gives me a unique perspective on the challenges families face and the value of creating safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environments.

When a mentor suggested I serve on the school board a few years ago, I thought I was neither qualified nor was my experience and perspective needed. Since then, I now understand that strong schools are led by strong leaders and strong school boards.

As a parent of children in USD 305 and active volunteer in our schools, I would bring a unique perspective to the board. Presently, no board members are parents of current students. While not every board member needs to be a parent, I believe the voice of a current parent plays a vital role on the board. This allows me to have my finger on the pulse of our student, parent, and teacher needs.

I believe my strongest preparation for serving on the school board comes from my daily life being a parent with two children currently in our schools. I see every day how decisions made at the board, from district calendars and school events to test scores and teacher emails, affect families through conversations at my dinner table. This is my daily experience.

Beyond that, my experience as a substitute school nurse for USD 305 has given me a unique perspective on the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff across the district. I’ve seen the challenges our kids face, like mental health needs and food and clothing insecurities, and how important it is that we support the whole child. Each student must be given the resources and opportunities to be successful. I will ensure that the academic, physical, and mental health needs as well as socioeconomic and family support system differences are considered when making each decision.

My years of volunteering in many different school roles has shown me how hard our teachers and staff work every day, and how much families want to be part of the team. Those experiences have taught me the value of listening, building relationships, and solving problems together—skills I’ll carry into every board discussion as I work hard to strengthen USD 305.

Should Salinans choose me to serve on the USD 305 School Board, I will focus my efforts in three areas: recruitment and retention, communication and engagement, and strategic budgeting.

First, teacher recruitment and retention issues are not unique to Salina. The USD 305 School Board has focused on this in the past, but must continue to focus its efforts towards attracting and retaining the best teachers and staff. Our students can thrive with improved educator continuity when our best educators are appropriately resourced and valued and choose to stay in our district.

Second, parent and community communication and engagement is vital to the success of our district. Clear and consistent communication at all levels builds community and trust. This trust and communication will help us avoid similar divisions in the community we saw over the past few years.

Third, budgets in any organization are often a hot topic, and public education is no different. The funding sources, at both the state and federal level, have been changing in recent years, and we should expect those changes to continue. Our district must be prepared to navigate the challenges ahead and make bold and strategic choices when necessary. Perhaps most important, funding and budget decisions directly affect student to teacher ratios. Student to teacher ratios have direct impacts on test scores, classroom management, and graduation rates.

Teacher satisfaction, parent engagement, and funding management impact our families’ lives and our Salina community daily. Fulfilled and balanced teachers are able to show up consistently, create a positive learning environment, and build relationships with students. Teacher retention builds community within a school when families can share positive experience of past years with rising students.

Meet USD 305 School Board Candidate: Dana Johnson

LINDSBORG - The Lindsborg community prepares to celebrate its biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest this weekend.

Svensk Hyllningsfest celebrates the history of the Swedes who moved to the Smoky Valley area from 1868-1869. 

This event is planned by a committee of 26 people, and an additional group of more than 200 volunteers help make the festival a reality. The festival is held on odd numbered years and hosts a variety of events to immerse locals and visitors in Swedish culture. From the Grand Parade to the dance performances, there is something for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;

"I think what's cool about this festival is that it's truly for all ages," said Tessa Peters. "We have a kids area called 'Swedes at Play', but then we also have a beer garden, so it attracts all ages and is family friendly."

Tessa Peters and Avery Dauer are co-chairs of this years Svensk Hyllningsfest committee. Peters came to Bethany College and stayed in the Lindsborg community since. Dauer is a Lindsborg local and grew up attending the festival.

"It's different seeing the other side of it, but it's all familiar to me," Dauer commented. "It's nice to be able to experience both sides, and that's been helpful to know what to plan for."

This years&nbsp;Svensk Hyllningsfest has events planned running from Friday, October 17th to Saturday, October 18th. During these days, Lindsborg will prove why it is called "Little Sweden USA."

For more information on&nbsp;Svensk Hyllningsfest, visit the official website for the event by clicking <a href="https://www.svenskhyllningsfest.org/">here</a>.

Lindsborg to celebrate 2025 Svensk Hyllningsfest

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, 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 CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;De Santiago Contreras, Julian

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity; Improper driving on laned roadway

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

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;Lawrence, Trevor James

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Studabaker, Christopher James

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Violate offender reg. act; 1st conv; person

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Driving While Suspended; Driving while habitual violator; No Proof Of Insurance; Failure to appear (2 requested charges)&nbsp;

Saline County Jail Bookings, October 12

Many local organizations collaborate to hold a Fall Repair Cafe event dedicated to repairing items, sewing projects and small woodworking tasks.

On Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Salina Art Center Warehouse (149 S. 4th Street), volunteers will be ready to serve you with electrical repairs, flat tires on bicycles, fixing jewelry, sewing projects and small woodworking tasks.

This event is in collaboration with North Salina Community Development, Community Resilience Hub at Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina Art Center Warehouse Education Studio and Crossroads Church Men’s Group.&nbsp;

Please note, only small items will be services at this event.

For more information contact&nbsp;Barb Young,&nbsp;byoungkst8er@gmail.com or&nbsp;(785) 452-5272.

Upcoming event features local volunteers set to repair personal items for free

OCCK has announced they will host the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the region’s largest and longest-running job fair, on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

This free event is designed to connect you directly with hiring employers from across North Central Kansas. Dozens of companies representing a wide range of industries will be on hand with immediate openings, providing job seekers a unique opportunity to explore careers, hand out resumes, and showcase their resumes.

· Direct access to hiring managers ready to meet and set up interviews

· A variety of job openings in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, customer service and more

· A chance to learn about training programs and community resources to support long-term employment success

“Job seekers appreciate the chance to meet with area employers face-to-face, ask questions and explore opportunities. Employers return each year not only to share their current openings but also to connect with people about future possibilities!”, said Shanna Sowers, Director of OCCK’s Workforce Solutions

The Employment Expo is open to anyone looking for work. Whether just entering the workforce, seeking a career change, or rejoining after time away. No registration is required. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume, dress for success, and come ready to connect. 

For more information, visit <a href="http://occk.com/service/employment-expo">occk.com/service/employment-expo</a>

OCCK hosting 35th annual Employment Expo at TPEC

The City of Salina will host its second Accessibility Seminar on Thursday, October 16, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm at OCCK&nbsp;(1710 W. Schilling). The free event is sponsored by OCCK, Inc.

The seminar is a half-day educational opportunity to understand accessibility issues that individuals with disabilities face and resources available in the Salina area. 

Guest speakers include: Karen Chapman of KSDS Assistance Dogs., Inc. and Craig Knutson of Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns. The seminar will also have a panel featuring local agencies that assist individuals with disabilities gain employment.

The event is free to attend with limited seating. 

Those who wish to attend should complete the online registration at <a href="http://Salina-KS.gov/ADA">Salina-KS.gov/ADA</a> or contact the Community Relations Division at community.relations@salina.org.

For more information, call (785) 309-5745 or visit <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/ADA">www.salina-ks.gov/ADA</a>.

For needed accommodations, call the Community Relations Division between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities with at least 5 business day notice of needed accommodations prior to the event.

City of Salina to host 2nd annual Accessibility Seminar 

Project Salina is informing the community of needing assistance to find a new location for their food collection efforts.

According to Board Member/Secretary for Project Salina, Yvonne Davis the warehouse they have been using will no longer be available after "Souper Bowl of Hope" in January 2026. Project Salina is reaching out to the community for help in finding them a new location.

Davis added, they need warehouse space for approximately 10 days in June 2026 for Project Salina and three weeks in January 2027 for the Souper Bowl of Hope drive.

- Large enough to store 20 pallets w/ room to maneuver a pallet jack.

- 24-hour access for Project Salina board members during use.

- Enclosed, weatherproof and lockable to safeguard donated food.

"The space doesn’t need to be fancy, just functional and secure.&nbsp;Thank you for your support in helping us continue our mission to feed our community," said Davis.

If you know of a location that may work, please check with your agency leadership and send Project Salina the&nbsp;the contact information for any potential spaces.

You can contact Project Salina at:&nbsp;projectsalina@gmail.com

Project Salina seeking community assistance for acquiring new warehouse

*No image available for&nbsp;Batesel, Abryann Dannielle*

NAME:&nbsp;Batesel, Abryann Dannielle

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Transmit comment/image/text to abuse/threat/har

NAME:&nbsp;Lawrence, Trevor James

NAME:&nbsp;Shepherd, Kiera Kaleese

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Probation Violation; Return for court testimony

NAME:&nbsp;Wise-Jayne, Tyler Allen

Saline County Jail Bookings, October 11

Project Salina has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the&nbsp; Kansas Masonic Foundation, in partnership with Salina Lodge 60. Representatives from the&nbsp; Finance and Charity Committees of Salina Lodge 60 presented the check to Project Salina board members on Wednesday, October 8.&nbsp;

As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through academic, scientific, and charitable initiatives. Salina Lodge 60 has been an active part of the Salina community since 1867. So far this year, the lodge has contributed more than $16,000 in donations to local scholarships and community organizations.&nbsp;

Founded in 1990 by Jack Parr and Jane Kramer, Project Salina is a local nonprofit committed to&nbsp; fighting hunger in Salina. Recognizing that food donations often peak during the holidays but decline in the summer—when demand for food assistance is highest—Project Salina works to&nbsp; fill that gap. The organization partners with six agencies: the Emergency Aid Food Bank, the Salvation Army, the Salina Rescue Mission, the Ashby House, DVACK, and Salina Grace.&nbsp;

Each year from May 1 to May 31, Project Salina collects cash and food donations to purchase food for its partner agencies. When supplies run low, agencies turn to Project Salina, which uses&nbsp; donated funds to keep their shelves stocked.&nbsp;

The $5,000 grant from the Kansas Masonic Foundation will directly support this mission, helping to keep food supplies strong so local agencies can continue serving individuals and&nbsp; families in need. Learn about how you can help Project Salina at:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/">https://www.projectsalina.com/&nbsp;</a>

For more information about the Kansas Masonic Foundation, visit:

<a href="https://kansasmasonicfoundation.org">https://kansasmasonicfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp;

Kansas Masonic Foundation awards $5,000 grant to Project Salina 

<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>.

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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/">weathe</a>

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As Tuesday morning's showers continue throughout Central Kansas,&nbsp; flooding remains a possibility.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) the severity remains low for these scattered showers and storms throughout the region on Tuesday. However, heavy rainfall amounts and flooding are a possibility.&nbsp;

Please stay alert on the roadways and be safe while driving.

Flooding remains possible with Tuesday morning's showers 

The US National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita forecasts severe thunderstorms are expected to develop after midnight tonight and continue into Tuesday morning across Central Kansas.

According to NWS Wichita, these storms are likely to produce high rainfall rates, which may lead to flooding. Storms are expected to move in from the west after midnights, with most locations in Saline County after 3:00 am. The heaviest rainfall is likely between 4:00 am and noon Tuesday.

Saline County Emergency Management stated there is slightly lower confidence on how large hailstones may get, but the confidence is in the heavy rainfall and flooding potential has been increasing.

Severe storms with heavy rainfall amounts expected after midnight in Central Kansas

JERUSALEM (AP) — President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes with Hezbollah and Iran.

Although the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-updates-10-8-2025">U.S.-brokered truce</a>&nbsp;between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, Trump is determined to seize an opportunity to chase an elusive regional harmony.

“Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change,” he declared to the Knesset, which welcomed him as a hero.

The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.

In an unexpected detour, Trump also called on the Israeli president to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who he described as “one of the greatest” wartime leaders. Netanyahu faces corruption charges, although several hearings have been postponed during the conflict with Hamas.

Trump pressed Israel to look past the war, saying the country “has won all that they can by force of arms.”

“You’ve won. I mean, you’ve won," he said. "Now it is time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East.”

Trump promised to help rebuild Gaza, which has been devastated during the conflict, and urged Palestinians to “turn forever from the path of terror and violence.”

"After tremendous pain and death and hardship, now is the time to concentrate on building their people up instead of trying to tear Israel down.

Trump even made a gesture to Iran, where he bombed three nuclear sites during the country's brief war with Israel earlier this year, by saying “the hand of friendship and cooperation is always open.”

“We merely want to live in peace," he said. "We don’t want any looming threats over our heads.”

Trump is on a whirlwind trip to Middle East

The U.S. president will continue on to Egypt for a summit with more than two dozen other nations, although he was running hours late as speeches at the Knesset continued longer than expected.

"They might not be there by the time I get there, but we’ll give it a shot," Trump joked after needling Israeli leaders for talking so much.

There was a chance that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would join him, and Egypt even announced his attendance. However, Netanyahu’s office said later that he would not be going because the summit was too close to the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.

Twenty hostages were released Monday as part of an agreement intended to end the war that began on Oct. 7, 2023, with an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-hostages-2-years-10-07-2025-6f19cb2eee5e05091c74f0e6f1bc356a">attack by Hamas-led militants</a>. Trump may meet some of them at the Sheba Medical Center, and he talked with families at the Knesset.

Israeli lawmakers chanted Trump's name and gave him standing ovation after standing ovation. Some people in the audience wore red hats that resembled his “Make America Great Again” caps, although these versions said “Trump, The Peace President.”

Netanyahu hailed Trump as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House" and he promised to work with him going forward.

“Mr President, you are committed to this peace. I am committed to this peace," he said. “And together, Mr. President, we will achieve this peace.”

The moment remains fragile, with Israel and Hamas still in the early stages of implementing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/egypt-gaza-talks-kushner-witkoff-israel-hamas-news-10-08-2025-ac80d3ed50ff2a9b4106ab5e13156651">the first phase</a>&nbsp;of Trump's plan.

The first phase of the ceasefire agreement calls for the release of the final hostages held by Hamas; the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-updates-10-9-2025#00000199-c89b-d8db-af9f-e8bfdea40000">hundreds of Palestinian prisoners</a>&nbsp;held by Israel; a surge of humanitarian aid to Gaza; and a partial pullback by Israeli forces from Gaza’s main cities.

With families overjoyed at the impending reunions and Palestinians eager for a surge of humanitarian assistance, Trump thinks there is a narrow window to reshape the region and reset long-fraught relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

“The war is over, OK?” Trump told reporters traveling with him aboard Air Force One.

“I think people are tired of it,” he said, emphasizing that he believed the ceasefire would hold because of that.

The Republican president said the chance of peace was enabled by his administration’s support of Israel’s decimation of Iranian proxies, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The White House said momentum is also building because&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-gaza-war-ceasefire-israel-hamas-819c9999cc4f3157c729fdc5a02f4df5">Arab and Muslim states</a>&nbsp;are demonstrating a renewed focus on resolving the broader, decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict and, in some cases, deepening relations with the United States.

In February, Trump had predicted that Gaza could be redeveloped into what he called “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-netanyahu-washington-ceasefire-1c8deec4dd46177e08e07d669d595ed3">the Riviera of the Middle East</a>.” But on Sunday aboard Air Force One, he was more circumspect.

“I don’t know about the Riviera for a while,” Trump said. “It’s blasted. This is like a demolition site.” But he said he hoped to one day visit the territory. “I’d like to put my feet on it, at least,” he said.

After Israel, the president will continue on to Egypt. Trump and el-Sissi will lead a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh with leaders from more than 20 countries on peace in Gaza and the broader Middle East.

The truce remains tenuous and the sides&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gaza-war-ceasefire-next-steps-israel-palestinians-9c2044da8a891e87aaa3b127d9fb9724">have not agreed</a>&nbsp;on Gaza’s postwar governance, the territory’s reconstruction and Israel’s demand that Hamas disarm.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gaza-war-ceasefire-next-steps-israel-palestinians-9c2044da8a891e87aaa3b127d9fb9724">Negotiations over those issues</a>&nbsp;could break down, and Israel has hinted it may resume military operations if its demands are not met.

<a href="https://apnews.com/video/before-and-after-videos-show-much-of-gaza-reduced-to-ruins-by-israeli-bombardment-and-offensive-097ebc3b1683486fbea2c4586194b8b3">Much of Gaza has been reduced to rubble</a>&nbsp;and the territory’s roughly 2 million residents continue to struggle in desperate conditions. Under the deal, Israel agreed to reopen five border crossings, which will help ease the flow of food and other supplies into Gaza, parts of which are experiencing famine.

Roughly 200 U.S. troops will help support and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mideast-gaza-israel-hamas-us-military-c19caf7b193dbb3bfaf056366f9e2369">monitor the ceasefire deal</a>&nbsp;as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector players.

Megerian reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Will Weissert in Washington contributed to this report.

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JOHNSON COUNTY —Three people were injured in a wrong-way crash just before 3a.m. Sunday in Johnson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Honda Civic driven by Cooper Douglas&nbsp;Gobin, 21, Shawnee, was southbound in the #1 lane on northbound Interstate 35 at 119th.

The Honda collided with a northbound 2015 Nissan Altima driven by&nbsp; Amy L . Taylor, 29, Parkville, Missouri and a northbound 2015 Nissan Versa driven by Alemtsehaye Tolesa&nbsp;Geleta, 59, Olathe.

EMS transported Geleta to Olathe Medical Center and&nbsp;Gobin to Overland Park Regional Health Center. Taylor was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. The KHP had incomplete seat belt usage information.

2 hospitalized after wrong-way Kansas crash

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Their faces stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped. Their stories, told by anguished family members, are almost as well-known as celebrities. They are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.

On Monday,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-13-2025-9e4921406e846189c90144609c1a9530">Hamas released 20 hostages into the custody of the Red Cross</a>, which then brought them to Israel as part of a new ceasefire deal that many hope will signal an end to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gaza-war-ceasefire-next-steps-israel-palestinians-9c2044da8a891e87aaa3b127d9fb9724">two years of war</a>&nbsp;in the devastated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Gaza Strip</a>. Under the agreement, all living hostages were to be released, as well as the bodies of the deceased.

Also Monday, two hostages previously thought to be living were confirmed dead.

The war was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, when some 1,200 people were killed and 251 kidnapped.

The fighting has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants but says around half the deaths were women and children, and displaced around 90% of the Gaza population of some 2 million. The ministry is part of the Hamas-run government, and the United Nations and many independent experts consider its figures to be the most reliable estimate of wartime casualties in Gaza.

Prior to Monday's release, there were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-hostages-d37b0d5bb5ce4340f3a8a48533948da0">48 hostages held in Gaza</a>, including the body of one soldier from a previous war. Israel had determined that at least 25 of the hostages were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, or died while in captivity. Just before the release of the first hostages under the ceasefire, Hamas informed Israel that two additional hostages were no longer alive, Tamir Nimrodi and Bipin Joshi. Israel had previously expressed “grave concern” over their status.

There is only one remaining female hostage, who Israel believes was killed in captivity.

Under the ceasefire agreement that took effect last Friday, the remaining hostages were to be released within 72 hours. Israel is set to release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

Here is a look at the 20 hostages released Monday:

The fraternal twins were taken from their homes in kibbutz Kfar Aza, on the border with Gaza, during the Oct. 7 attack. Seventeen others were also abducted from Kfar Aza, but the Berman twins were the only hostages from the kibbutz who remained in captivity. The family had heard from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-02-01-2025-bb560151db1437d0b35ac1d568457a46">hostages who returned in a previous deal</a>&nbsp;that, as of February, the brothers were alive but being held separately.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-iran-ceasefire-hostages-a54bb1fa663c33f4153a727ec1e396ee">Liran Berman, their older brother</a>, said it’s the longest the two have ever spent apart. In Kfar Aza, the twins lived in apartments across from each other. Gali is more outgoing, while Ziv is more reserved and shy with a sharp sense of humor, their brother said.

Omri Miran was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz kibbutz. During the attack, militants held his family, including his two daughters, ages 2 and 6 months, hostage in the kitchen of a neighbor’s house and then broadcast it on Facebook Live. Miran and the father of the other family, Tsachi Idan, were kidnapped.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-truce-hostages-netanyahu-4608f8d5c1d86be7249e0251c08d4bdd">Idan’s body was released</a>&nbsp;during the last hostage exchange after he was killed in captivity.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-passover-hostages-gaza-afc2e5c267a64cbd7bd8a0cd505534b8">Lishay Miran Lavi, Miran’s wife, said</a>&nbsp;their younger daughter knew “daddy Omri” only through photos and videos, and didn't really understand what a father is.

Matan Angrest, an Israeli soldier, was taken from his military tank in southern Israel. He is the oldest of four children from Kiryat Bialik, outside of Haifa. His family has been among the most vocal protesters and very critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Tuesday's two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, his mother, Anat Angrest, addressed her son at a rally. “I know you’re in pain, and I can’t hug you. I hear you whisper, ‘Come for me, Mom,’ and I can’t protect you," she said.

Eitan Mor was working as a security guard at the Nova music festival, where he helped evacuate people injured in the attack. Mor’s parents helped&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-deal-prisoners-e886ead73905a1b88429d67705d03c47">found the Tikva Forum</a>, a loosely organized group of hostage families. They advocated for military pressure, not an immediate ceasefire or hostage release deal, as the best chance for bringing the hostages home. That stance has put Mor’s father at odds with many of the other families of hostages.

Alon Ohel, who also has German and Serbian citizenship, was kidnapped at the Nova music festival from a mobile bomb shelter along with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hersh-goldberg-polin-israel-palestinians-gaza-hostages-0be443e7ce616cbce3f2cb984e7971ca">Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli who was killed</a>&nbsp;in captivity in August 2024. A talented pianist, his family has placed pianos across Israel and several sites around the world to raise awareness of his plight. Three other hostages who had been held with Ohel for more than a year were released during the previous ceasefire, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-anniversary-hostages-dd57a453fee3212fcaa56ce23b36b36c">Eli Sharabi, who said Ohel was like his adopted son</a>. Sharabi said they were kept chained for the entire period of their captivity and subsisted on a moldy pita per day. Ohel has shrapnel in his eye from the attack on the bomb shelter and his family is worried he may be partially blind.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal was among those abducted from the Nova music festival, while his brother managed to escape. In the past year, he’s appeared in two videos released by Hamas. In one, he appears alongside his childhood friend, David, with militants filming them pleading for their freedom in a vehicle while they watch three other hostages on stage being released to the Red Cross.

Elkana Bohbot was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. In the past year, Hamas has published multiple videos of Bohbot, filmed under duress, including one where he has a fake telephone conversation with his wife, Rivka; their son, Reem; his mother and his brother — pleading with them to help him get out of Gaza. His son made binoculars in kindergarten which he often used to go out and “look for his father,”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-hostages-trump-99529bfc998abe2c1851fbfbf2f728ab">according to Bohbot’s mother, Ruhama</a>.

Braslavski was working as a security guard at the Nova festival. He attempted to help festival goers evacuate and was wounded in both hands before being kidnapped, witnesses said. In August, the Islamic Jihad militant group released a video of a skeletal Braslavski sobbing and pleading for his life, adding that injuries to his foot prevent him from standing. The videos of Braslavski and Evyatar David digging his own grave horrified Israelis, sparking some of the largest attendance in months at weekly protests.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-hostages-hunger-videos-c9951a33a7f8d47d4ad77705d1267fbd">His father, Ofir, said</a>&nbsp;Rom is usually a strong, happy-go-lucky kid, and that video is the first time he’s seen his son cry.

Nimrod Cohen was taken from a tank where he was stationed as a soldier in southern Israel. Cohen is obsessed with Rubik's cubes, his family said, and a burned Rubik's cube was found in the tank he was abducted from. This year, his mother, Viki Cohen,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-passover-hostages-gaza-afc2e5c267a64cbd7bd8a0cd505534b8">illustrated a Passover haggadah</a>, the text laying out the rituals and story recited during the Passover holiday, in honor of hostages, partly because her family stopped celebrating holidays after the attack. “We don’t gather as a family, because it reminds us how much he is missing,” Cohen said. The only time the extended family would gather is at protests, she said.

The youngest of four Cunio brothers, Ariel was kidnapped from the Nir Oz kibbutz with his girlfriend, Arbel Yehoud, and her brother, Dolev, a married father of four who was later killed in captivity. According to news reports, Cunio and Yehoud had returned from an extended trip to South America weeks before the attack and had just adopted a puppy. Yehoud was released&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-01-30-2025-3cc7131495a60ce2bda73ca691abb7c8">during the ceasefire in January</a>.

David Cunio, brother of Ariel Cunio, was kidnapped with his wife,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-war-hostages-cunio-captivity-869241bb259b00a8f98817edf89b0bc8">Sharon, and their 3-year-old twins</a>&nbsp;from the Nir Oz kibbutz. Sharon’s sister Danielle and her 5-year-old daughter, who were visiting, also were kidnapped. All were released in November, except for David Cunio. In July, Sharon shared a photo of the twins marking their fifth birthday, their second without their father, writing on Facebook that the girls have changed so much while he’s been in captivity that “they’re not the same little girls he knew.”

Evyatar David was taken hostage at the Nova music festival along with his childhood friend, Guy Gilboa-Dalal. In August, Hamas released a video of David, gaunt and pale, who said he was digging his own grave. The condition of the hostages in the videos horrified Israelis and led tens of thousands of protesters to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-war-witkoff-hostage-tel-aviv-b90fe087e8254179667e0cd6094cd438">take to the streets</a>&nbsp;and demand a ceasefire deal, in one of the largest turnouts for the weekly hostage protests in months.

Maksym Harkin was abducted from Nova, which was the first festival he had ever attended, according to his family. Harkin was born in Ukraine and moved to Israel with his family, where he lived in Tirat HaCarmel in the north. He has a 3-year-old daughter and was the primary provider for his mother and 11-year-old brother. Just before he was taken, his mother said he sent a final text message that said, “I love you.” In July, Hamas released a video of him filmed under duress several months prior.

Eitan Horn, originally from Kfar Saba, was visiting his brother Iair at the Nir Oz kibbutz on Oct. 7. Both were kidnapped. For most of the war, the two were held with three other hostages in a filthy cell underground. In early February, militants filmed the emotional interaction between the brothers as they were told that Iair would be released and Eitan would stay in Gaza. Since his release,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestinian-hamas-hostages-humanitarian-aid-b8d65cfaaabf7f747301bcdac1f5314f">Iair Horn has campaigned for his brother</a>&nbsp;and the other hostages, flying frequently to the United States and meeting with politicians.

Segev Kalfon was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, where he was last seen attempting to flee militants along the highway. Before the attack, he worked at his family’s bakery in Dimona, in southern Israeli. The middle child of three, Kalfon had recently been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, a condition his family has highlighted in urging his release. Kalfon’s family received a sign of life from him after the last ceasefire, when some of the hostages said they were held with him for months. Kalfon’s family has focused on religious rituals in their fight for his release, including traveling to the grave of prominent rabbis and dedicating a Torah scroll in his honor.

Bar Kupershtein was working at the Nova festival as a security guard when he was abducted. Witnesses said Kupershtein stayed at the festival to try to provide first aid to people who had been shot and injured. Kupershtein was the main financial support for his family after his father was severely injured in an accident several years ago, his aunt, Ora Rubinstein, told reporters. She said that his father worked with a physical therapist to regain the ability to speak, so he could meet with politicians to advocate for his son’s release. He has told the family that he would walk again when his son came home, she said.

Yosef-Chaim Ohana was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, where he was working as a bartender. Witnesses saw him attempting to help others escape before he was kidnapped. He is the oldest of three brothers, one of whom previously died from an illness.

Avinatan Or was kidnapped from the Nova music festival along with his girlfriend, Noa Argamani, who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-hostages-profiles-80b14cd4a796aa265ebfcc5bb5928477">rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024</a>. On Oct. 7, Hamas released a video of the pair that has become one of the most well-known videos from that day. It showed Argamani on an all-terrain vehicle crying, “Don’t kill me!” and reaching out her arms to Or, who is being marched away from her by militants. Or worked in hi-tech in Tel Aviv before his abduction.

Matan Zangauker was kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz along with his girlfriend,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-war-hostages-ceasefire-9875e2b5b8679b16106a9106bd37003c">Ilana Gritzewsky</a>. The two met while working on a medical cannabis farm there. Gritzewsky was released after 55 days and has since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-freed-hostages-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-c320040046b7f37d46c2e75dd92656d8">advocated tirelessly for his release</a>, wearing a hat of Zangauker’s she rescued from their burned home. His mother, Einav, has been a constant presence at protests, giving impassioned speeches and even being hoisted in a cage above the crowd to draw attention to the hostages’ plight. Zangauker, who said she was previously a Netanyahu supporter, has emerged as one of his harshest critics.

Two hostages determined to be dead on Monday:

Bipin Joshi arrived in Israel from his native Nepal a month before the attack. He is the only non-Israeli hostage believed to be alive in Gaza. He came to Israel on a student exchange to work and study agriculture at kibbutz Alumim on the Gaza border. Ten of the 17 Nepali students in the program were killed during the attack. Joshi, who was able to throw a number of live grenades out of the bomb shelter where they were hiding, was injured and kidnapped. Joshi’s sister, 17-year-old Pushpa Joshi,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nepal-israel-hamas-hostage-db2badc65a3dcc8a7b61e22076aa6772">regularly travels eight hours each direction</a>&nbsp;on buses to Kathmandu from her home in western Nepal to lobby officials to secure her brother’s release. In August, his family traveled to Israel to meet with President Isaac Herzog and join families demonstrating in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. Last week, Joshi’s family released footage of him in captivity filmed under duress from around November 2023.

Tamir Nimrodi was taken from Erez, a crossing on the northern border of Gaza that had been the main route for people entering and leaving the territory. He had been serving with the Israeli defense body overseeing humanitarian aid in Gaza. Nimrodi was taken with two other soldiers by militants who walked them to the Gaza gate and forced them to cross. Israel confirmed the deaths of the two soldiers who were taken with Nimrodi. There had been no sign of life from Nimrodi in the two years since he was seen in footage walking into Gaza in shorts and a T-shirt without his glasses.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-release-hamas-f47ee44c76ee172b39a4116c2cb42d18">Herut Nimrodi, his mother, said she didn't know</a>&nbsp;what was worse: to think he has been killed in captivity, or that he was alive but being held in terrible conditions. “I’m scared to even imagine,” she said. ___

Associated Press writer Sam Metz in Jerusalem contributed to this report.

A look at the living hostages released by Hamas under ceasefire deal

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