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Construction work for road upgrades taking place near the Schwan's Pizza Plant is nearing completion.

According to the City of Salina, the construction work is part of a project meant to improve the roads along Centennial road, the intersections of Schilling and Arnold, as well as airport terminal upgrades. Some of the improvements along the Centennial road portion, is the addition of widening the road, with two driving lanes (north and south) and a turning lane to help facilitate traffic going in and out of the Schwan's Pizza Plant.

Apart of this project, is the extension of the sidewalk along Centennial near Schwan's.&nbsp;

Additionally, other improvements will include a crosswalk for the Schwan's employees. 

Three phases are required to complete this project. Phase 1 consisted of the Arnold road improvements, along with completing the Schilling intersections and upgrades to the airport terminal. Phase 2 involved the construction of Arnold from Scanlan to Centennial. The final phase is where the project is at currently, which is the construction work along Centennial Rd.

Accordingly, the project costs were a total $4,696,000 million. The City received a grant from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) totaling $3,756,800. The City of Salina contributed matching funds of $939,200.

City of Salina staff stated the purpose of this project is to enable better traffic flow and have safer usage of the roadways. Reportedly, city staff experienced various occurrences of traffic disruption before the project.&nbsp;

City staff stated the project has been prolonged, due to the recent weather activity of heavy rainfall.

City staff is expecting construction to be fully completed by October of this year.

Construction work along Centennial road nearing completion

Here is the preview for the Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor &amp; Nicolas Fierro on&nbsp;910 AM/107.5 FM KINA Salina for&nbsp;September 20:

- Susan Hawksworth, Smoky Hill Museum&nbsp;

- James Marlow, Local Contest Fundraiser

- Devon James aka "Dee Eazy," local hip-hop/rap artist and studio engineer

All episodes are recorded and uploaded on the&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?CFID=05fb1ecb-7d68-4542-adb3-9b7c11d9b5e5&amp;CFTOKEN=0&amp;stationCallSign=KINA&amp;onDemandAutoStart=true&amp;p92136680=true&amp;relocateURL=true">910 AM and 107.5 FM KINA website</a>, under the 'KINA Saturday Mornings'&nbsp;tab.

Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor & Nicolas Fierro preview, September 20

It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) recognizes hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Hospitals across the state nominated individuals for the Trustee of the Year Award, because they routinely go above and beyond the call of duty. 

Seven trustees from hospitals and health systems across Kansas were nominated as Trustees of the Year:

- Marciel Cloud, Satanta District Hospital, Satanta

- Kris Enneking, Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca

- Lon R. Frahm, Citizens Health, Colby

- Phil Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia and Salina Regional Health Center, Salina

- Merl Page, Wamego Health Center, Wamego

- Jim Parker, Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation, Inc., Kiowa

- Mike Williams, Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Wichita

Based on the recommendation from a committee of KHA member CEOs and hospital trustees, the KHA Board of Directors selected Phil Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia and Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, as the 2025 Trustee of the Year. 

He was recognized during the KHA Awards Ceremony on Friday, September 5. The Cloud County Foundation for Health Care will receive a $500 donation in his honor.

KHA recognizes trustee for support towards Salina Regional Health Center with award

Office of the Kansas State Treasurer

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD), in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), the Office of State Treasurer Steven Johnson, and Kansas Council on Economic Education proudly announces the launch of a new statewide educational campaign designed to increase awareness and enrollment in the Kansas ABLE savings program for youth with disabilities in the foster care system.

This innovative initiative is made possible through a new grant awarded by KCDD to the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office and the Kansas ABLE Savings Program. The campaign will specifically focus on foster youth with disabilities, their caregivers and support networks, with the goal of equipping them with tools to build financial independence and plan for their future. 

In the first year, it is estimated that this initiative will impact the lives of at least 700 Kansans in our foster care system.

“Far too many youth with disabilities in foster care age out of the system without access to the financial education or tools they need to thrive independently,” said Sara Hart Weir, Executive Director of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. “Through this new partnership with the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office and the Kansas Department for Children and Families, we are taking a major step forward in closing that gap and ensuring that these young people know about and can access the benefits of an ABLE account.”

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act allows individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-advantaged account without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. The Kansas ABLE program enables Kansans with disabilities to save for future expenses such as education, housing, and health care — now with a special focus on those transitioning out of foster care. 

In January 2025, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 25-01, a first of its kind executive order to reform the allocation of federal benefits to children in foster care.

Under this executive order, DCF has stopped using foster youths’ benefits to reimburse itself for the cost of providing their basic needs. Instead, the agency is preserving federal benefits on behalf of the youth in care and providing youth access to financial literacy education.

Youth who meet the eligibility requirements have their benefits placed in an ABLE account. For youth who do not qualify for an ABLE account, their federal benefits are preserved in a personal needs account. While in foster care, a young person may access their funds for expenses such as extracurricular activities, school trips or to make purchases like a laptop or vehicle. The young person may also save their funds for future expenditures when they’re no longer in foster care.

“Having the education and tools needed to save and invest starting at an early age will be life changing for these young people and put them on a path for success when they leave foster care,” said DCF Secretary Laura Howard.

The grant funding will be used to develop specialized outreach materials, host educational workshops and create partnerships with foster care agencies, case managers and advocates across the state to ensure ABLE account resources reach those who need them most.

“The ABLE account can be an empowering tool for an individual living with a disability,” said Treasurer Johnson. “Thanks to the hard work of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities and Kansas Council on Economic Education, our foster youth will have access to resources designed to help them step into a more financially secure future.”

The Kansas ABLE Foster Youth campaign will begin rolling out this fall, with resources becoming available statewide through schools, child welfare agencies, and community partners. 

For more information about Kansas ABLE accounts, visit <a href="https://savewithable.com/ks/home.html">https://savewithable.com/ks/home.html</a>.

Multiple KS agencies partner to assist youth with disabilities in the foster care system

Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran has announced access to funding for a $50 billion&nbsp;Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, giving rural healthcare providers assistance to overcome struggles.

According to <a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/">Moran News</a>, this funding was created in the Reconciliation Bill to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to work with states to identify the root challenges facing rural health providers.

“The Rural Health Transformation Program is a significant investment in rural health care and will help improve outcomes for struggling hospitals, invest in new technology and bolster rural communities,”&nbsp;said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;“I worked with my colleagues to establish this critical fund, and every state will have the opportunity to submit a one-time application tailored to the needs of the state, with no match required by the state. I look forward to working with our health care leaders and Governor Kelly to make certain Kansas providers can receive the resources they need to improve the long-term success of rural providers.”

<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9D31309A-85EA-4109-8439-A032707003A8">Back on July 1</a>, Moran added this fund as part of the Reconciliation Bill and was then signed into law by President Trump on July 4. One of Moran's top priorities, after voting to support the Senate budget reconciliation legislation is to protect rural hospitals.

<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=963EE236-E4A1-4FB0-BFB1-A307C85172A7">On September 15</a>,&nbsp;CMS approved Kansas’ 2025 provider tax preprint,&nbsp;increasing the hospital provider tax to 6% from 3%.

According to the <a href="https://www.kha-net.org/AboutKHA/">Kansas Hospital Association</a> (KHA), states were allocated dollars and the state determines the programs in which the facilities (in their state) can apply for. The KHA added, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/">Kansas Department of Health and Environment</a> (KDHE) will make this determination, along with certain parameters and the rural hospitals will be able to apply from there.

State employees, health care providers and interested members of the public will be able to participate in several webinars with CMS to learn how to strengthen and aid in the submission of their state’s one-time application for federal resources.

The deadline for states to apply is November 5, 2025; awardee decisions will be made by December 31, 2025.

More information on the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program and details on how to apply can be found&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/rural-health-transformation-frequently-asked-questions.pdf">HERE.</a>

Sen. Moran announces access to $50 billion in funding, giving rural healthcare providers assistance to overcome struggles

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with&nbsp;Christina Hayes of Western Cooperative Electric.

🎤 Forward Ever: Christina Hayes, Western Cooperative Electric

HAYS — The Volga German Centennial Association has released the full schedule of events for the 2025 Oktoberfest Hays, a two-day festival celebrating the region's deep-rooted history, heritage and homecoming traditions.

The free to attend event is scheduled for Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, in Municipal Park, located in downtown Hays.

The celebration begins September 26, with grounds opening at 9:00 am. Official festivities commence with the Opening Ceremony at 10:30 am, followed by the traditional Tapping of the Keg at 11:00 am.

The afternoon is dedicated to a series of spirited, adults-only competitions, with registration for all games starting at 1:00 pm at the Oktoberfest HQ tent. At 2:00 pm, contestants will test their strength in the Masskrugstemmen, a traditional stein-holding contest.

This is followed by the Deutsche Hops Contest at 4:00 pm, a timed relay race. At 5:00 pm, teams of two will compete in the OktoberFEAST Contest. The first day of the festival will conclude at 7:00 pm.

The festivities continue Saturday, September 27, starting at 10:00 am.

The morning will be highlighted by the Fort Hays State University Homecoming Parade at 11:00 am, followed by the official Oktoberfest Day 2 Welcome at 11:45 am.

The afternoon will feature a Cornhole Tournament at 12:00 pm. Registration at 11:00 am at Oktoberfest HQ.

Family-friendly activities are a focus for Saturday, with kids' games and entertainment running from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, including a German Freeze Game, Pumpkin Pass and a Pumpkin Rolling Contest.&nbsp;Bounce houses will also be available for children on Saturday only, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

A major new addition to this year's festival is the inaugural “Battle of the Bierock,” sponsored by Lewis Automotive of Hays. The competition, which invites Oktoberfest vendors to vie for the title of "Best Bierock," is scheduled for 1:30 pm.

"We are incredibly excited to introduce the 'Battle of the Bierock' to this year's festivities," said Emily Knowles, event coordinator. "It's a great way to celebrate a beloved local food and add a new layer of friendly competition and bragging rights to the event. We can't wait to see which vendor is crowned as the winner."

Live entertainment will be featured throughout the two-day event. Friday's musical guests include the Ron Werth Band, German Tuba, Rice County Line, and Steel Skarecrow. On Saturday, the Ron Werth Band and Rice County Line will return to the stage.

In addition to the scheduled events, attendees can enjoy activities throughout the park, including the Beer Puppeteers, a High Striker game, and Mug Toss.

"Oktoberfest is a time-honored tradition in Hays, and we are proud to continue to host this event for the community," said Amanda Rupp, president of the Volga German Centennial Association. "We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the food, music, and festivities as we celebrate our shared heritage. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy."

The 2025 Oktoberfest will close at 6:00 pm on Saturday.

For a complete schedule of events and further details, visit: <a href="http://oktoberfesthays.com">oktoberfesthays.com</a>.

Full schedule announced and released for annual Oktoberfest in Hays 

Scattered storms are possible to develop this evening across Central Kansas.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), these storms have a chance of occurring late tonight with stronger storms capable of producing hail up to quarter size. However, the severity is marginal and chances are low throughout the region.

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>.

Scattered storms possible to occur late tonight 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, September 19 - September 21

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: Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Linaweaver, Amberlee June

REQUESTED CHARGES: Failure to appear (2 requested charges);&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Richardson, Anthony Darrell

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Return for court testimony

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Failure to appear (4 requested charges); Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 19

Showers and thunderstorms expected to continue today and into Thursday throughout the Central Kansas region.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms have impacted central and north-central Kansas this morning. Locally heavy rainfall will be the primary hazard. However, activity should tend to gradually dissipate as the morning progresses.

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible after 4:00 pm today, mainly along the west of Flint Hills.&nbsp;

These showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms expected to continue into Thursday, heavy rainfall anticipated

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 17 - September 19

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 15 - September 17

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 12 - September 14

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 10 - September 12

The US National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Saline County, that has officially taken into effect now and will remain until Wednesday of this week.

According to Saline County Emergency Management, water levels for rivers and creeks have continued to rise from Monday's heavy rainfall. It was estimated between 4 to 10 inches of rain have already fallen across the county, leading to&nbsp;flooded roadways in Brookville&nbsp;and&nbsp;many rural routes that are waterlogged or impassable.

Additional rainfall is expected to occur late tonight (Monday, September 8) into Tuesday morning.&nbsp;Scattered showers and storms are possible, mainly east of Saline County.

Moreover, additional showers and storms are expected to develop from the west on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing extra heavy rainfall.

Then late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, another round of storms are possible.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, allow extra time for commutes and use alternate routes where needed.

Expected to crest at 26.5 feet late tonight into Tuesday afternoon (Moderate Flood Stage). At this level, widespread agricultural flooding is expected. If high flow continues on the Saline River, water could back up on Mulberry Creek, flooding properties including the KOA campground.

Expected to crest at 26.6 feet late Wednesday morning or early afternoon (Minor Flood Stage).

UPDATE: Flood warning issued through Wednesday in Saline County

Storms from this morning throughout Central KS are expected to now continue past noon.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) the scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout Central KS are expected to now continue past noon on Monday.

The National Weather Service also expects a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms to occur tonight in Salina.

Please be aware of the roads as localized flooding is possible.

UPDATE: Central KS storms continue past noon

W. Old 40 Highway between S. Reese and S. Wyman roads in Saline County, are reportedly closed due to flooding.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has placed road-closed barricades on W. Old 40 Highway between S. Reese and S. Wyman due to flooding.

The Sheriff's Office will update Salina Post once the highway reopens.

Flooding causes Saline County highway to close

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Missouri man was charged with nine counts of attempted production of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney

David Lee Maddox, 59, Callaway County, was charged by indictment with nine counts of attempted production of child pornography on Aug. 5, 2025. The charges were made public this week following the arrest and first appearance in court by Maddox.

The investigation began on Aug. 8, 2023, when the St. Louis Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office received a referral from HSI Portland, Maine, pertaining to the defendant’s apparent communication via Microsoft Skype with known traffickers/sellers of live and recorded child sexual abuse videos operating in the Philippines.&nbsp; 

The investigation showed defendant used Skype to receive “shows” from minor victims in the Philippines and paid for the shows by sending money via money transmittal services.&nbsp; From on or about Sept. 20, 2021, through Dec. 23, 2023, the defendant received “shows” depicting underage females on approximately 20 occasions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Under federal statutes, if convicted, Maddox faces a federal prison sentence of up to 30 years on each count to be served without parole.&nbsp; The maximum statutory sentence is provided by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.&nbsp;A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Turner. It was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with assistance from Holts Summit, MO Police department and Missouri State Technical Assistance Team (STAT).

Indictment: Man paid for “live child sex abuse videos” in the Philippines 

WASHINGTON, D.C. –&nbsp;Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives in conjunction with Senator Rick Scott, who filed a similar resolution in the U.S. Senate, to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.

 The resolution supports the designation of a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk” on Oct. 14 and recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic education and public service.&nbsp;The House adopted H. Res. 719 by a vote of 310-58, with 38 voting present. Kansas Democrat Congresswoman Sharice Davids voted with the majority along with Kansas GOP Representatives.

Original Co-Sponsors include Representatives Greg Steube, Mark Alford, Anna Paulina Luna, Cory Mills, Gus Bilirakis, Barry Moore, Maria Salazar, Aaron Bean, Mike Collins, Carlos Gimenez, Austin Scott, and Derrick Van Orden.

Congressman Jimmy Patronis&nbsp;said, “Charlie Kirk was more than a conservative thought leader. He was a fearless warrior of free speech, faith, and the principles that make America the greatest country in the world. He empowered young people to find their voice, defend their values, and embrace their role in shaping the future of our nation. Charlie willingly braved the public square of colleges and universities to remind us all what makes free speech so important and how best we can come together as a nation: through the peaceful and respectful sharing of ideas. By honoring is life with a National Day of Remembrance, we ensure that Charlie’s legacy lives on, inspiring future generations to stand boldly for freedom and the Constitution.”

Senator Rick Scott&nbsp;said, “Charlie was a magnetic leader, a loving father and husband, and a friend and inspiration to so many. His loss is devastating, I’ll always cherish the friendship I had with him. Charlie loved our nation and its founding principles, and believed deeply in his faith, in his family, and in beauty of ideas and discussion. He lived with purpose and conviction, never shying away from hard truths and hard conversations, and always believing that the strength of our ideas and our faith could bring people together. Charlie worked to make our nation a better place in his 31 years before he was lost in an evil act of political violence, and will leave a lasting legacy on our nation. We know what Charlie would want us to do: he’d want us to stand strong by the ideas we believe in, have discussions, carry on with hope, strength and courage, and look to God for guidance. I am proud to lead a resolution honoring Charlie’s legacy as an American patriot by designating October 14th, what would have been his 32nd birthday, as National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk – a day to come together, pray, and celebrate Charlie’s impact on the nation.”

Expressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 2025, be designated as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.”&nbsp;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil dialogue, and faith;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Mr. Kirk consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open debate, the importance of civic engagement, and the defense of constitutional principles;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Charlie Kirk was recognized as one of the leading voices among young leaders in the United States, creating opportunities for civic education, fostering youth leadership, and promoting principles of liberty and democracy across the United States;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Charlie Kirk was the founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization of thousands of chapters across the United States dedicated to educating students about the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Charlie Kirk authored multiple national bestselling books, that engage readers in critical conversations about civics, culture, and the future of the United States;&nbsp;

WHEREAS, through Mr. Kirk’s writing, public speaking, and media presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of United States citizens, inspiring the next generation to become active participants in civic life;&nbsp;

WHEREAS&nbsp;Mr. Kirk’s life’s work has contributed to strengthening public discourse, defending constitutional principles, and fostering active citizenship; and

WHEREAS&nbsp;Mr. Kirk’s life’s work, especially his efforts to bring these American ideals to life on our college campuses, cost him his life by means of an assassin’s bullet on September 10, 2025: Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives—&nbsp;

Charlie Kirk Day: All 4 Kan. Reps vote to approve U.S. House resolution 

SEATTLE (AP) — Four U.S. Army soldiers who were part of an elite team that does nighttime missions died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/army-helicopter-crash-washington-lewis-mcchord-8152a3942e01071d24b0540c8bb169d3">crashed earlier this week</a>&nbsp;near a military base in Washington state, Army officials said Friday.

The helicopter was on a routine training mission west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord when it crashed at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command said. The soldiers were part of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Airborne, officials said.

Recovery efforts are underway, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, Army officials said.

The skies in the area were mostly clear with light winds from the south around the time of the crash, according to the National Weather Service.

Army officials said they would release the soldiers’ names “when appropriate,” out of respect for the families.

“Our hearts are with the families, friends, and teammates of these Night Stalkers,” said Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, USASOC Commander. “They were elite warriors who embodied the highest values of the Army and the Army Special Operations, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said on X, “my heart is heavy,” after hearing about the crash. “While we await further updates, my prayers are with those involved, their families, and the entire Night Stalkers, Special Operations, and JBLM community,” he said.

The regiment’s mission is to organize, equip and employ Army special operations aviation forces around the world, according to the Army’s website.

“Known as Night Stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations,” the website said. “They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with unparalleled precision.”

Law enforcement, firefighters and specialty personnel from the joint base are conducting recovery efforts at the site of the crash, Braga said.

“We thank the skilled professionals who are working tirelessly, around the clock to bring our soldiers home,” Braga said.

The crash sparked a small wildfire that had grown to 1.25 acres (0.5 hectares) by Friday morning, the Washington Department of Natural Resources said. The agency said there was “pretty minimal fire activity” so they had one engine on the scene.

The base is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Tacoma under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Joint Base Headquarters.

This is the second deadly crash of this elite unit in recent years.

Five Army&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/helicopter-crash-military-mediterranean-496af1a724bced44fc6bcd674c226f2a">aviation special operations</a>&nbsp;forces were killed when a helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean in 2023 during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training. They were all part of the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

In March 2024, two soldiers from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord SOAR&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jblm-military-helicopter-crash-bccebea6ab1001e89c7c09c949273698">unit were hospitalized</a>&nbsp;when their Apache helicopter crashed at the base during a routine training exercise.

Army: 4 U.S. soldiers in Black Hawk helicopter crash are dead

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead and another hospitalized after a fight between two brothers at a home in Wichita.

Just before 11p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a home in the 2000 block of North Spruce on a cutting call, according to a media release. First responders found a 58-year-old man in the front yard with injuries from a disturbance.

When officers went inside, they found 60-year-old Randy Patterson in the living room with multiple stab wounds.

The 58-year-old was taken to an area hospital in serious condition but was conscious and alert. Randy Patterson was also transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:24 p.m.

The 58-year-old was treated and released from the hospital, then taken in for questioning and has since been released.

At this time the Wichita Police Department is not seeking any additional suspects, and this appears to be an isolated incident.

The details of this case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

Police: Kansas man killed his brother in knife fight

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A driver involved in a&nbsp;&nbsp;fatal crash that killed a Kansas Sheriff's Deputy was expected to learn his fate Friday.

The sentencing for Kelvin Burgett, 28, Prescott Valley, Arizona scheduled for Judge William Wooley's courtroom was continued until next month, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. 

In July Burgett pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter, according to the district attorneys office.

He was originally charged with involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and&nbsp; driving while suspended, according to the Sedgwick County arrest report.

In October of 2022, a&nbsp;2016 Dodge Charger driven by Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Sidnee Carter, 22, Bel Aire, was southbound on 135th Street at 29th Street north one mile west of Northwest Wichita and Maize responding to a disturbance, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.

A westbound 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Burgett failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the drivers side of the Dodge Charger, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Deputy Carter was pronounced deceased at the scene. EMS transported Burgett to a local hospital.

Deputy Carter had only worked in the field alone for a week, according to Sheriff Easter. She began field training in the summer of 2022 and completed that training Oct. 1.&nbsp;

Deputy Carter had served the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for one and a half years in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility before transferring to the Law Enforcement Bureau in February 2022. She graduated the Law Enforcement Academy on July 21, 2022.&nbsp;

Sentencing delayed for driver in crash that killed Kan. deputy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street tacked on some more gains Friday as it glided to the finish of its latest record-setting week.

The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.5% to close out its sixth winning week in the last seven. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 172 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.7%.

All three hit all-time highs for a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fed-rate-cut-japan-korea-tech-d3500c7d6ada95757fa9872c77d4c34a">second straight day</a>. They’ve been rallying on expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates in order to give the economy a boost after the central bank&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-inflation-trump-2d05401d7c9cb2393925f494aac71d89">lowered them for the first time this year</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday.

FedEx helped lift the market after delivering stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It rose 2.3%, thanks in part to strength for its domestic package business.

Newmont rallied 4.3% after the gold miner sold its investment in Canada’s Orla Mining for $439 million. It added to a stellar run, and Newmont’s stock has more than doubled so far this year as the price of gold has shot to records.

Gold has benefited from expectations for lower interest rates, along with worries about high inflation and the potential that mountains of debt for the U.S. and other governments could make their currencies worth less.

On the losing end of Wall Street was Lennar, which dropped 4.2% after the homebuilder reported weaker revenue for its latest quarter than analysts expected.

Executive Chairman Stuart Miller pointed to “the continued pressures of today’s housing market” and said Lennar had to offer additional incentives to entice customers to buy homes, which dragged down the average sales price.

All told, the S&amp;P 500 rose 32.40 points to 6,664.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 172.85 to 46,315.27, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 160.75 to 22,631.48.

If the Fed does keep cutting interest rates, that could give the struggling housing market a boost, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-1397983d59e6d02a7b90b71245ec7251">mortgage rates have already come down</a>&nbsp;in expectation of a rate-cutting campaign.

Lower rates could likewise tamp down widespread criticism that the U.S. stock market has become too expensive after prices rose so quickly. But expectations have grown so strong for coming cuts to rates that the stock market may be set for a sharp drop if the Fed does not cut as much as traders expect.

Fed officials did indicate earlier this week that they’re likely to deliver more cuts to rates this year and next. They’re hoping to give support to the job market, which&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jobs-economy-revisions-labor-department-f4a29a2b948f7bce0d6558824ffe0fd5">has slowed</a>&nbsp;and made it more difficult for U.S. workers to find new positions.

But Fed Chair Jerome Powell also warned Wednesday that the central bank is in a precarious position and may have to change course quickly. That’s because the economy is in an unusual situation where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-trump-federal-reserve-fabecefa501709184895bf73b3dc698a">inflation is remaining stubbornly high</a>&nbsp;at the same time that the job market is slowing. And President Donald Trump’s tariffs are threatening to push inflation higher, at least temporarily.

The Fed is in charge of fixing both high inflation and a weak job market, but it has only one tool to do so. And helping one by moving interest rates often hurts the other in the short term.

Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, warned that the stock market could become shakier following its recent glide to records as “the economy slows, tariff impacts arrive piecemeal and political uncertainties continue.”

In stock markets abroad, indexes mostly ticked lower in Europe and Asia.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% after the Bank of Japan said it will sell some of its massive trove of Japanese stock funds. It also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/japan-economy-boj-tariffs-trump-rates-bf1e5052e11872f205f8b2ff866b17cc">held interest rates steady.</a>

Chinese indexes finished mixed ahead of a phone call between&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-tiktok-china-united-states-e6b6334aef2946b5b8c809be4240cad1">Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping.</a>&nbsp;After the call ended, the U.S. president called it productive. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies agreed to meet at a regional summit taking place in South Korea at the end of October.

In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged up to 4.12% from 4.11% late Thursday.

Wall Street makes more gains to end record-setting week

WASHINGTON (AP)— The fate of TikTok’s U.S. operations are still somewhat uncertain after Trump’s call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The U.S. president wants an American buyer of the social media site’s U.S. operations for national security reasons and his post on social media about his call with Xi acted like a deal was ready.

Trump posted on Truth Social: “appreciate the TikTok approval.”

But it’s unclear just what Xi approved regarding the sale of the assets by the Chinese company ByteDance.

The Chinese government statement said the Chinese government “would be happy to see productive commercial negotiations in keeping with market rules lead to a solution that complies with China’s laws and regulations and takes into account the interests of both sides. The U.S. side needs to provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors.”

Fate of TikTok in the U.S. still uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date. The final vote was 44-48. Kansas U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall voted against the bill. Eight Senators missed the vote.