Kansas Department of Health and Environment

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has secured a $4.6 million grant for the state Medicaid program, known as <a href="https://www.kancare.ks.gov/">KanCare</a>, to be awarded over the next four years by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS). The Continuity of Care for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Beneficiaries Following Incarceration Grant will be used to implement a continuity of care strategy for Kansans who are eligible for Medicaid and CHIP during and after incarceration.

“Receiving the Continuity of Care Grant will build the foundation necessary for Medicaid and the State to support correctional facilities in ensuring access to health care as incarcerated individuals begin their reentry into society,”&nbsp;KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek said.&nbsp;“We are so grateful for the collaboration that has been built between KDHE and correctional facilities across Kansas through this process, allowing us to continue educating and providing much needed health care access to those in need as we begin implementing the grant funding.”

Continuity of care strategies help keep Medicaid members connected to health care by helping them seek care in the appropriate settings and providing access to preventative care. This results in better health outcomes for the member and saves on costly emergency care and recidivism in correctional facilities for Kansas. 

Grant activities will support implementing the youth re-entry requirements from the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023. These requirements, as noted in Section 5121 of the CAA, will lift the inmate payment exclusions for youth who are eligible for Medicaid and CHIP and are within 30 days of release from incarceration or are post-adjudication.

Grant funding may cover activities such as:

- Identifying and addressing operational gaps.

- Establishing standardized processes for KanCare or CHIP enrollment status of inmates.

- Investing in information technology to enable health information sharing.

- Establishing oversight and monitoring processes for compliance.

The Kansas Medicaid program intends to focus their efforts on establishing standardization for reliable, safe and efficient information sharing methods between entities that support care transition and treatment coordination.

“This Continuity of Care grant marks a significant step forward in how Kansas supports individuals as they transition from incarceration back into their communities,”&nbsp;Christine Osterlund, KDHE Deputy Secretary of Agency Integration and Kansas Medicaid Director, said. “By strengthening information sharing, standardizing processes and addressing barriers to care, we can make sure that Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries have the services they need to build healthy, sustainable futures.”

The funding will support Kansas’ efforts to address populations at higher risk for poor health outcomes. 

More information about the grant is available at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.medicaid.gov%2Fmedicaid%2Fbenefits%2Freentry-services-for-incarcerated-individuals%2Fstate-planning-grants-promote-continuity-of-care-for-medicaid-chip-beneficiaries-following-incarceration%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019b98fa3e31-f7d3874d-83a8-4da3-9c74-d9a17a1b8592-000000/hIXEmb9Tu7HxNZ0Raq3-ozQz1Hfyaj8oPetL86Gm8yA=439">CMS State Planning Grants</a>.

Kansas Medicaid receives $4.6 million CMS continuity of care grant for Kansans following incarceration

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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 CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

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REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, January 10

ELLSWORTH COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 4:30p.m. Friday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Equinox driven by Stephanie Ruth&nbsp;Stevens, 54, Rio Vista, California, was southbound on Kansas 14 just north of Avenue Q.&nbsp; The SUV began to spin&nbsp;counterclockwise. The vehicle entered the northbound lane and struck 2022 Ford F350 driven by Mark Elmer&nbsp;Huseman, 47, Ellsworth head-on.

Stevens was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Parsons Funeral Home.&nbsp;Huseman was not wearing a seat belt and had only had a minor injury, according to the KHP.

According to KHP, Stevens lost control of the vehicle due to slick roads from Friday's wintry mix weather. It was reported there were heavy amounts of snow in the area.

Woman dies after head-on crash on Kansas highway

Editor's note: The Kansas Department of Labor did not publish separate reports for the October and November due to the government shutdown.

Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information (LMI) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% in November. This is unchanged from 3.8% in September and unchanged from 3.8% in November 2024. The labor force participation rate for Kansas increased to 67.4% in November.

The unemployment rate in Saline County is down from 3.2 percent in September to&nbsp;2.8 percent in November. 

The rate in in Dickinson County dropped from 3.7 percent in September to 3.3 percent. The rate is also down significantly in counties across the region.

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 3,800 from October. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 3,800 over the month, while government remained unchanged. The largest job gains in the private sector were in&nbsp;trade, transportation, and utilities&nbsp;(+1,500 jobs). The largest decrease was in leisure and hospitality&nbsp;(-300 jobs).

Since November 2024 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 3,500. This change is due to an increase of 5,400 private sector jobs and a decrease of 1,900 government jobs.

Technical Note:This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2025, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input for labor force estimates is a survey of households. Data collected for this report references the week including November 12.

Jobless rate continues downward trend in Saline County

The Salina Fire Department has announced a reorganization within its command staff and chief officers as well as multiple promotions within its ranks. 

The promotions reinforce the department’s commitment to leadership development, operational readiness, and service to the community. As part of the reorganization, the following promotions become effective Monday, January 12, 2026.

Chris Stansberry — promoted from Battalion Chief to Division Chief of Operations

Nathan Komarek — promoted from Assistant Chief of Training to Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Wade Baringer — promoted from Captain to Battalion Chief

Michael Robinson — promoted from Captain to Battalion Chief

Sam Hoskins — promoted from Lieutenant to Captain

Shane Richards — promoted from Lieutenant to Captain&nbsp;

Josh Rogers — promoted from Engineer to Lieutenant

Limber Ibarra — promoted from Engineer to Lieutenant

Ryan Zrubek — promoted from Firefighter to Engineer

Robert Uhl — promoted from Firefighter to Engineer

Seth Myers recently completed the paramedic program at Hutchinson Community College and was promoted from firefighter/EMT to Firefighter/Paramedic.

“These promotions reflect the dedication, professionalism and leadership capabilities demonstrated by our personnel” said Fire Chief Shane Pearson. “Our department’s strength is anchored in the commitment of our personnel to uphold the values of the Salina Fire Department and the City of Salina while serving our community with mission focused professionalism.”

The Salina Fire Department wishes to congratulate each of the members who have been promoted and looks forward to their continued service in their new roles.

Salina FD announces multiple promotions reflecting dedication, professionalism and leadership capabilities

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Here is the lineup for the Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor &amp; Nicolas Fierro on&nbsp;910 AM/107.5 FM KINA for January 10, 2026:

&nbsp;Stan Unruh - State/Regional news updates

Karen Wood - Saline County Relay for Life

Lt. Luke Hursh - Salvation Army of Salina

Katie Zey &amp; Karen Vidricksen - Noon Network AMBUCS "Bid Appetit" Charity auction and fundraiser

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Saturday Morning Show lineup with Dave Foor & Nicolas Fierro, January 10, 2026

Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad&nbsp;

ABILENE - The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad will soon have a full time employed staff member in charge of maintaining the railroad’s fleet of antique engines and passenger cars.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

&nbsp;A labor services agreement between the A&amp;SV and its consulting partner, Heritage Rail Management of Durango, Colorado, was signed Monday, which creates a staff position in charge of balancing the maintenance needs of the A&amp;SV and Heritage Rail, the management arm of American Heritage Railways (AHR) and the owner of vehicles currently stored on A&amp;SV sidetracks in Abilene and Enterprise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

According to A&amp;SV General Manager Ross Boelling, AHR owns passenger cars that once belonged to the Utah Transit Authority that were moved to the railyards in Abilene and Enterprise two years ago. Additionally, AHR owns six cars of the&nbsp;Kansas Belle&nbsp;dinner train that were moved from Baldwin City to Abilene in 2024.&nbsp;

AHR currently pays the Abilene and Smoky Valley for car storage and intends to make cars from both sets of vehicles operational. Once restored, the vehicles would be dispatched to the company’s other owned and operated tourist railroads.

            Boelling said that the shared employee would live in the Abilene area and be able to devote time to ongoing projects of both firms.

            “Our goals for the upcoming months include such projects as upgrading our passenger coaches with restroom facilities and repainting our train. And steam engine restoration is an ongoing project. We need someone on the premises to lead volunteer workers in these tasks,” he said.

            Boelling added that the task of maintaining the railroad’s diesel engines is almost a fulltime job in itself. 

“The A&amp;SV has grown to the point where engine failure that could cause cancellation of dinner, excursion or charter trains can cost the railroad thousands of dollars. Trains need to be able to run as scheduled. Simply put, failure is not an option for us,” he said.

            Boelling was quick to point out that adding a paid maintenance supervisor does not mean that the railroad is decreasing its reliance on volunteers, a labor source that has always played a role in the railroad’s operations.

            “We’ve essentially grown into a fulltime business that is still supported by volunteer interest and that will not change,” he explained. 

“But while the backbone of the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is our volunteer staff, such variables as health issues, and family and job demands, greatly affect staff availability at a time when our maintenance demands exceed what volunteer labor by itself can perform. We need a full time presence to supervise the workflow and keep it going.”

Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad&nbsp;will provide the application of the position on their website sometime next week.

Here is the link the their website:&nbsp;<a href="https://asvrr.org/">asvrr.org</a>&nbsp;

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad seeking full time position of maintaining engines and passenger cars

Unknown suspect(s) reportedly steals over $9,000 worth of items from a container in northwest Saline County.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office sometime between December 18 and January 8 at around 11:49 am, an individual illegally entered a container at northwest Saline County.

Reportedly, the suspect broke the lock on it and entered the container. The container held maintenance equipment for the water supply system in the area.

It was determined that a Puma 8008 HGE portable air compressor ($2,349), PitBull 14 Fusion machine ($5,954) along with three fusion machine dyes ($600) and miscellaneous hand tools ($400) were stolen. 

Moreover, there was damage made to the padlock and the trailer the container was on.

Ongoing investigation: Unknown suspect(s) steals over $9,000 worth of items from container 

The Saline County Sheriff's Office are informing the public and seeking tips for suspect(s) who attempted to burglarize a home.

On Sunday, December 28 at approximately 1:32 am, deputies responded to a residential automatic burglar alarm at a north Saline County home. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by cutting a screen and breaking a window on the south side of the residence. 

Although no items were taken during the burglary, the residence itself sustained $350 in damage. 

If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit this crime, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637).

You may receive a cash reward of up to $1000 and you are not required to give your name

Saline Co. Sheriff seeking tips regarding attempted residential burglary

A chance of light rain Friday afternoon is expected to gradually transition into light snow towards the evening.

According to the US National Weather Service, a chance of rain is expected after 1:00 pm with a 50% chance to mix with snow after 4:00 pm.

Portions of central and south-central Kansas could see light snow accumulations up to 1 inch, and slick spots on bridges and overpasses are possible tonight.&nbsp;

A little after 7:00 pm, the mix will likely become all snow.

Higher accumulations are expected across southwest Kansas.

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.

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>.

Light snow up to 1 inch expected late Friday afternoon and into the evening in central Kansas

<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>

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 9 - January 11

After an activity of showers and thunderstorms to occur late Wednesday night through Thursday, a storm system is expected follow that with light to modest snow accumulations across the region Friday afternoon through night.

The greatest potential for at least a half inch of rain is primarily along and east of I-135.

This is according to the US National Weather Service, but there remains some uncertainty as the weather agency will refine forecast details the next few days.

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As Sunday's heavy snow activity has ended in Salina, light snow is expected to continue throughout central Kansas

Original:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b3728be6-8a12-4850-9531-978104a03ede">Be vigilant: Activity of snow has arrived throughout central Kansas</a>

According to the US National Weather Service, moderate to heavy snow has quickly come to an end, and only pockets of light snow are expected over the next couple of hours throughout the region. 

Even with road conditions improving quickly, continue to exercise caution as roads could be slick through tonight.

Areas of snow will remain through the late afternoon for locations generally along and just southeast of the Kansas Turnpike with little if any accumulation anticipated.

  Some locations may see visibility reduced to less than 3 miles at times.  There maybe a few slick spots on bridges and overpasses.

Salina is under a wind advisory until 6:00 pm Sunday.

The Emergency&nbsp;Accident Reporting Plan the Salina Police Department issued earlier on Sunday has been cancelled as well.

Monday's weather in Salina is expected to have a morning wind chill in the single digits to around zero. Afternoon highs are forecasted to be in the low 30s.

&nbsp;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>.

UPDATE: Heavy snow ends in Salina, pockets of light snow expected throughout central Kansas

Be aware, take precaution on the roads and prepare, as a fast band of snow has worked its way quickly through Salina and central Kansas.&nbsp;

According to the US National Weather Service, snow will combine with strong winds to reduced visibility to less than a mile at times. Those traveling along I-70 should expect rapid reductions in visibility as they head west.

Those traveling between Wichita and Salina need to be prepared for rapidly deteriorating conditions along I-135 and surrounding roadways. Slick spots on elevated surfaces and visibility under 1/2 mile are anticipated.

The National Weather Service expects the snow to continue until 3:00 pm on Sunday.&nbsp;

Moreover, a cold front will move across the area bringing strong northwest winds. Wind gusts in the 45 to 55 mph range will be common across the region.

Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items.

Salina has been issued to be under a wind advisory until 6:00 pm on Sunday.

SPD implements Emergency Accident Reporting Plan

The Salina Police Department has announced that the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan has been implemented due to severe weather and/or hazardous driving conditions, as the number of motor vehicle accidents exceeds the Department’s ability to respond in a timely manner.

Any non-hit and run, non-personal injury motor vehicle accident that does not require towing, and does not involve alcohol or drugs.

 Exchange personal information with the other driver(s) involved or property owner. 

Complete an Emergency Accident Reporting Plan accident report form as completely as possible and mail or deliver the completed report to the Salina Police Department within 48 hours.

Emergency Accident Reporting Plan forms are available at the Salina Police Department. They are also available online <a href="https://www.salina-ks.gov/media/Police%20Department%20doc/Downloadable%20Forms/Emergency_Accident_Report.pdf">here</a>.

On Monday, it is expected Salina to have a morning wind chill in the single digits to around zero. Afternoon highs on Monday are forecasted to be in the low 30s.

Visit this article periodically to view updates if the snow will continue past 3:00 pm today.

Be vigilant: Activity of snow has arrived throughout central Kansas

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman is going to prison for a DUI crash that killed a teen.

&nbsp;On Friday Judge Quinton Pittman sentenced 43-year-old Trisha Greer of Derby to 42 months in prison for the DUI crash that&nbsp; killed 18-year-old Bethany Aillen Callista Leggio in May of 2024, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In October, Greer pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence before Judge Pittman. She originally pleading not guilty in June and was to face a jury trial.

Just after 11p.m. May 14, 2024, Greer was driving without headlights at 55th Street South and Hoover, according to Sheriff's Lt Nathan Gibbs. The vehicle struck and killed 18-year-old Bethany Aillen Callista Leggio who was standing with a group of people at the location.

Greer was booked into jail just after 1a.m. the following morning, according to online jail records.&nbsp; After her time in prison, Greer will have to spend three years on post-release supervision, according to the district attorney's office.

Prison for DUI crash that killed a Kanas teen

BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/29/kansan-returns-to-the-catholic-church-as-the-states-first-woman-priest/">Kansas Reflecto</a>r

TOPEKA — The consistent, dramatic decline in Kansas’ wild turkey population prompted the state in 2023 to forbid hunting them in the fall.

Simultaneously, an influx of funding and research is attempting to reverse wild turkey losses.&nbsp;

The latest came recently when the Kansas state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation approved more than $126,000 for habitat enhancement and hunting education projects. The federation promised an additional $730,000.

The funds will be dispersed across Kansas to boost invasive species removal efforts, a Boy Scout habitat project, turkey ecology and toxicology research at Kansas State University, scholarships, sponsorships and a habitat specialist position. The funding is fueled by volunteers who raise money at banquets and fundraisers, according to a Tuesday news release.

Annie Farrell, the federation’s district biologist for Kansas and three other states, commended the volunteers.

“These volunteers are our boots on the ground, putting their hard-earned dollars back on the landscape to support critical projects that will greatly benefit the wild turkey,” she said. “Thanks to their dedication, it’s going to be a great year for conservation in Kansas.”

The wild turkey encompasses five subspecies, including the Eastern and the Rio Grande, which are found in Kansas along with a hybrid of the two subspecies. Wild turkey can be found in nearly every county in Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks suspended the fall wild turkey hunting season in 2023 after years of restrictions.

Still, 13,862 turkeys were hunted and harvested in 2025, according to the department’s annual turkey harvest report.

In 2023, K-State received almost $2 million to conduct wild turkey research to deduce the root cause of the more than 40% decline since 2008.

Wild turkey populations were gravely diminished in the early 20th century because of human activity resulting in overhunting and habitat loss, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey" target="_blank">National Audubon Society</a>.

The society’s annual Christmas Bird Count shows a steady increase in observations of wild turkey in Kansas beginning in the 1960s, when they were reintroduced into the state. Observations peaked in 2011 and have since declined to levels comparable to those of more than two decades ago.

Kansas wild turkeys, plagued by years of population decline, subject of conservation funding

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/seung-min-kim">SEUNG MIN KIM</a>

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new executive order on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-oil-pollution-0485a3d37f474bacb478e1d5160736fd">Venezuelan oil</a>&nbsp;revenue is meant to ensure that the money remains protected from being used in judicial proceedings.

The executive order, made public on Saturday, says that if the funds were to be seized for such use, it could “undermine critical U.S. efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela.”

The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/maduro-venezuela-caracas-us-a3607a328dbecaa30edc69ae6cc238ee">the tumult and instability in Venezuela</a>&nbsp;could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding.

“If we look at the commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela, today it’s uninvestable,” said Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil company, during&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-venezuela-oil-chevron-exxonmobil-conocophillips-0e0619a991e92fd546504f1a613161e7">a meeting convened by Trump</a>&nbsp;with oil executives on Friday.

During the session, Trump tried to assuage the concerns of the oil companies and said the executives would be dealing directly with the U.S., rather than the Venezuelan government.

Venezuela has a history of state asset seizures, ongoing U.S. sanctions and decades of political uncertainty.

Getting U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela and help rebuild the country’s infrastructure is a top priority of the Trump administration after the dramatic capture of now-deposed leader Nicolás Maduro.

The White House is framing the effort to “run” Venezuela in economic terms, and Trump has seized tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, has said the U.S. is taking over the sales of 30 million to 50 million barrels of previously sanctioned Venezuelan crude, and plans to control sales worldwide indefinitely.

“I love the Venezuelan people, and am already making Venezuela rich and safe again,” Trump, who is currently in southern Florida, wrote on his social media site on Saturday. “Congratulations and thank you to all of those people who are making this possible!!!”

The order says the oil revenue is property of Venezuela that is being held by the United States for “governmental and diplomatic purposes” and not subject to private claims.

Its legal underpinnings are the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump, in the order, says the possibility that the oil revenues could be caught up in judicial proceedings constitutes an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the U.S.

Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil

CRAWFORD COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating another deadly shooting involving a Kansas teen.

Just before 9p.m. Friday, police along with first responder units from Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to a shooting at Schlanger Park, 725 E 6th Street in Pittsburg, according to a media release. First responders found that an adult male had been shot and had subsequently died as a result of his injuries.  

The victim, who was identified as 18-year-old Adam Basauri, of Girard, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Basauri’s body was sent to Kansas City for an autopsy.

The scene was secured and investigators with the Pittsburg Police Department responded to assist with the investigation.  Witnesses on scene advised the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.  Witnesses were transported to the police department to be interviewed while the search for the suspect was ongoing. 

 At approximately 9:46 p.m. the suspect and suspect’s vehicle were located in Arma, Kansas, by deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. 

 The suspect, who was identified as a 17-year-old juvenile, was taken into custody and transported to the Pittsburg Police Department for questioning.  The juvenile suspect’s vehicle was secured and towed to the Pittsburg Police Department to be processed.      

After interviewing the witnesses’ investigators were able to determine that a brief altercation took place between Basauri and the juvenile suspect. During the altercation, the suspect shot Basauri.

As a result, the 17-year-old juvenile, of Pittsburg, was placed under arrest.  Juvenile Intake responded and processed the juvenile suspect.  The juvenile suspect was transported to the Southeast KS Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Girard. He is being held on a requested charge of murder in the second degree.   

17-year-old accused in deadly Kansas shooting

An Idaho company is recalling over 38,000 cases of tater tots sold in 26 states over possible contamination with bits of plastic, according to federal health officials.

The Food and Drug Administration reports that McCain Foods USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling around&nbsp;<a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=98088" target="_blank">38,853 cases of tater tots</a>, including the Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel products.

The products, packaged in clear, unlabeled poly bags per case, are reportedly contaminated with “clear hard plastic fragments” and were distributed in 26 states across the nation.

The states affected by the recall are Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana,&nbsp; New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

According to the FDA, the recalled products include the following details:

Frozen tater tots sold in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska recalled

RENO COUNTY—Two pets died in a house fire on Saturday in Hutchinson.

Just before 7p.m. crews responded to a reported fire at a home in the 1000 block of North Plum, according to a media release.

First arriving crews found minimal smoke visible from the exterior of a single-story duplex. Once inside the residence, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire in the kitchen.

During the search, crews located two dogs inside the home and removed them; however, both animals were pronounced deceased. All occupants had safely exited prior to firefighters’ arrival.

The fire was brought under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Two pets died in Kansas duplex fire

The outcome of the case, which will determine what regulations remain in place under Missouri’s voter-approved abortion rights amendment, could influence decisions about abortion law around the country

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/annaspoerre/">ANNA SPOERRE</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/20/state-senator-throws-first-punches-of-2024-missouri-governors-campaign/">Missouri Independent</a>

A trial litigating the parameters of&nbsp;<a href="https://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Missourians-for-Constitutional-Freedom-Amendment.pdf" target="_blank">Missouri’s new reproductive rights amendment</a>&nbsp;begins Monday in Kansas City. The outcome will reach far beyond the state’s borders.

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