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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&nbsp;January 10, 2026:

Paul Forrester - CAPS of Salina, recent local tragedies/PSA

Michelle Weis - Saline County Emergency Management, "Storm Fury on the Plains"

Zach Gilig - Salina Family YMCA, updates &amp; news from the Y

Kelly Mobray - Salina Adult Education Center, "A Peace of My Mind" exhibit

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Saturday Morning Show lineup with Dave Foor & Nicolas Fierro, January 17, 2026

In an effort to protect patients, visitors and employees due to increased prevalence of respiratory illness across the region, Salina Regional Health Center and Memorial Hospital in Abilene implemented new visitor guidance at the hospitals effective January 16, until further notice.

“We’ve been seeing high numbers of patients with influenza, COVID and other respiratory illnesses across our health system and across the state, which necessitates we start communicating our visitor guidance,” said Bethanie McDowell, VP Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer at Salina Regional Health Center. “These changes are aimed at protecting patients, visitors and staff.”

“The health and safety of our patients, staff and community is always our top priority,” said Kim Haverly, Memorial Health System Administrator. “These temporary visitor guidelines are just a proactive step to reduce the spread of illness and ensure that we continue to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients. We appreciate the understanding while we work together to protect one another.”

The updated guidance and safety precautions apply:

· DO NOT visit if you are ill or have any signs and symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, muscle aches or fatigue.

· Children age 12 and under should not visit inpatients.

· People with compromised immune systems or pulmonary complications should visit only if absolutely necessary.

• Masks are available at hospital entrances for all who wish to wear one.

• Visitors should wash their hands or use hand sanitizer prior to entering a patient room and prior to leaving the facility.

· Compassionate exceptions to these restrictions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Visitor guidance updated at Salina, Abilene hospitals due to increasing respiratory illnesses

A total of 530 students were named to Kansas Wesleyan honor rolls for the Fall 2025 semester, the university announced on Friday.

Full-time students who accumulated a 3.75 GPA or better during the spring semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll, while those who posted a GPA between 3.25-3.74 this past semester were selected to the Dean’s Honor Roll.

A full listing of those honored are named below in alphabetical order by last name, along with state and city.

Aiden Abraham (Loveland, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jaidyn Adams (Sapulpa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

James Adams (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Luke Adams (San Antonio, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Isabella Allen (Chandler, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Masen Allmaras (Kindred, N.D.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Porter Anderson (Gilbert, Ariz.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Brandon Avedon (Tulsa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Emma Bachman (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Seth Bagneris (Beaumont, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Austin Baird (Clearwater, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dawson Baumgartner (Derby, Kan.)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Charley Baxter (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Katherine Bebout (Tulsa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sara Bebout (Tulsa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Robert Boenker (Brenham, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Delaney Bond (Rocky Ford, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Adriyanna Botello (Wichita Falls, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Katelyn Botz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Oriana Botz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Coley Burgess (Saint George, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trent Burns (Monument, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Xitlaly Castro (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Benjamin Cechak (Littleton, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Tamia Cheeks (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Evan Clark (Derby, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Anderson Coffman (Clay Center, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jenna Cole (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

David Crossley (Harleton, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hayden Cummings (Meriden, Kan.)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jace Cunningham (Glen Elder, Kan.)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Shelby Davidson (Delphos, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trenton Day (Holden, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Alejandro Diaz Castro (San Jose, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Parker Dicks (Great Bend, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kean Dinkel (Sharon Springs, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ella Dinsmore (Creemore, Ontario, Canada)

Adriana DiPrima (Omaha, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ava Duerr (Ijamsville, Md.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kelsey Essex (Doniphan, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Adam Everett (Winfield, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cohen Fahey (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Gisselle Flores (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Seth Flores (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Tyler Fontenot (Houston, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lakin Franz (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Russell Freedheim (Petaluma, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rylee Frye (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Matthew Garber (Sabetha, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Riley Garcia (San Antonio, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Garrett Garfield (Clovis, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Madison Geer (Elkhorn, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Emma Gervy (Independence, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Shelby Giersch (Concordia, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sarah Girard (Jefferson City, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Indira Goering (Copperas Cove, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Reagan Goetz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Taylor Granger (Mabank, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Emily Greene (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cohen Greve (Monument, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Alec Grill (Maize, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jordan Grimes (Rapid City, S.D.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Abigail Gruber (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

KWU announces Fall 2025 President's & Dean's Honor Roll recipients 

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks to Leslie Grant with Wichita State University's Community Education program to discuss their free lifelong learning program.

For more details go to the web site Wichita.edu/lifelonglearning&nbsp; &nbsp;Or call the office 316-978-3731

🎙 Forward Ever: Leslie Grant with WSU's Community Education Program

Beginning this basketball season at the Salina Family YMCA, official scores will be kept for all youth sports K-6th grade.

This change reflects the YMCA’s commitment to youth development and aligns directly with their mission to help kids grow in spirit, mind, and body. While scores will now be recorded, the YMCA wants to be clear that skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth remain the priority, not wins or losses. Youth sports are a powerful classroom for life lessons, teaching how to win with humility, handle loss with resilience, and continue striving to improve are skills that extend far beyond the court or field.

Before every game, YMCA athletes recite the YMCA Sports Pledge, which begins: “Win or lose, I pledge before God, to do my best to be a team player; to respect my teammates, opponents, coaches, parents, and officials; and to improve myself in spirit, mind and body.”

Keeping score reinforces this message and helps children understand that both wins and losses are part of growth.

“The scoreboard says one thing; however, it is how we respond that reflects us,” said Jessica Biegert, Sports Director at the Salina Family YMCA. “Does the loss motivate us to get better, or to quit? Does the win motivate us to continue winning, or does it leave us in a state of content or arrogance? What matters most is how we respond to those wins and losses.”

“In life, we are faced with competitive moments every day,” said Chris Lehecka, President and CEO of the Salina Family YMCA. “When kids learn to win with humility and lose with dignity, they are building perseverance, confidence, and leadership. This is a shared responsibility. Coaches, officials, parents, volunteers, and staff all work together to deliver that message and support our kids. The scoreboard fades, the lessons of teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and character stay for life.”

Salina Family YMCA announces update to youth sports scoring 

The Salina Police Department (SPD) are seeking tips in the search for a possible suspect who allegedly stole a wallet with credit cards and used them to purchase a few times.&nbsp;

Reportedly on Monday, January 12 an individual stated their wallet was missing, which contained several credits cards.

 It was determined the cards had been used fraudulently at several businesses in Salina.

One credit card was used on Sunday, January 11, at about 8:20 pm, at Dillon’s (2350 Planet Ave) to purchase lottery tickets. The card was then used again on Tuesday, January 13 at about 9:40 am at the same Dillon’s to again purchase lottery tickets.

Finally, it was reported that same day at Cave Diver’s (2745 Belmont) the card was used to purchase alcohol and cigarettes.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS.

You can also make an online tip <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">here</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, case 2026-866/868/938/942.

Possible suspect of stealing wallet with several credit cards on Crimestoppers

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.

NAME:&nbsp;Gamache, Brandon Michael

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Failure to appear; Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Garcia,Melissa Christine

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

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

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass; Harass by telecom device; Transmit obscene comment/image/text; Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family

Saline County Jail Bookings, January 16

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

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

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

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 16 - January 18

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.

Salina Post obituary policy (subject to change)

Salina Post understands the importance of honoring the deceased and welcomes all submissions of obituaries with a full summary of their life, survivors, services, website of the funeral home and a photo.

Salina Post accepts all obituaries&nbsp;free of charge (subject to change)&nbsp;and you can email all obituaries:&nbsp;<a href="https://newstips@salinapost.com/">newstips@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;and will be posted on the website within 24 business hours.

If you have an issue outside of business hours, if your obituary has not been published within 24 business hours, or if have any questions, please email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://newstips@salinapost.com/">newstips@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>

Recent obituaries and service times, how to submit an obituary

The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened eastbound I-70 between Goodland and Colby. <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/98cd0989-a842-43ef-a4ff-1236306db4a3">The road was previously closed due to an overturned semi blocking the travel lanes.</a>

For the latest updates on road closures and conditions, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.kandrive.gov%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019bc57af8f1-e2819cf1-33bf-4900-af16-22ee0fc8c9f1-000000/8CsoyUlmlUmEKRTGYOHKpwRBSpnlYJ1pWCumtfNuEds=440">kandrive.gov</a>, or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

UPDATE: I-70 between Goodland and Colby reopened after overturned semi on travel lanes

High wind gusts are expected to make its way through Salina and central Kansas on Friday.

According to the US National Weather Service, gusty&nbsp;northwest winds are forecasted during the day on Friday. Wind gusts are expected to range from 40-50 mph.

This is also paired with dry conditions, which there will be a very high grassland fire danger in the afternoon.

Russell is expected to have the highest speed of wind gusts with the range being 45-50 mph.

High temperatures for Salina is 41 degrees.

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.

High wind gusts and grassland fire danger expected throughout central Kansas, Salina on Friday

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 14 - January 16

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 12 - January 14

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.

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

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.

Chance of snow to occur Friday after upcoming showers and thunderstorms 

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 7 - January 9

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 5 - January 7

Three day weather forecast Salina, January 2 - January 4

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/hannah-schoenbaum">HANNAH SCHOENBAUM</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/matthew-brown">MATTHEW BROWN</a>

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The Utah man charged with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-things-to-know-dcde3f792f4d6636d44fb9f4fa53569c">killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk</a>&nbsp;returned to court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors because an adult child of a deputy county attorney involved in the case attended the rally where Kirk was shot.

Defense attorneys say the relationship represents a conflict of interest after prosecutors said they intend to seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson for aggravated murder.

Robinson, 22, has pleaded not guilty in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-conservative-activist-shot-546165a8151104e0938a5e085be1e8bd">Sept. 10 shooting</a>&nbsp;of Kirk on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/utah-valley-university-police-charlie-kirk-d7d464c949ec9d4abad0eb3910d6a96b">Utah Valley University</a>&nbsp;campus in Orem, just a few miles north of the Provo courthouse.

The 18-year-old child who attended the event -- and whose name was redacted from court filings -- later texted with their father in the Utah County Attorney’s Office to describe the chaotic events around the shooting, the filings from prosecutors and defense lawyers state.

Robinson’s attorneys say that personal relationship is a conflict of interest that “raises serious concerns about past and future prosecutorial decision-making in this case,” according to court documents. They also argue that the “rush” to seek the death penalty against Robinson is evidence of “strong emotional reactions” by the prosecution and merits the disqualification of the entire team.

Defense attorney Richard Novak urged Judge Tony Graf on Friday to bring in the state attorney general’s office in place of Utah County prosecutors to address the conflict of interest. Novak said it was problematic for county prosecutors to litigate on behalf of the state while defending their aptness to remain on the case.

Utah County Attorney Richard Gray replied that Novak’s last-minute request was aimed at delaying the case against Robinson.

“This is ambush and another stalling tactic to delay these proceedings,” Gray said.

The director of a state council that trains prosecutors said he was not aware of any other major case where attorneys had been disqualified for bias.

“I would bet against the defense winning this motion,” Utah Prosecution Council Director Robert Church said. “They’ve got to a show a substantial amount of prejudice and bias.”

Several thousand people attended the outdoor rally where Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-turning-point-trump-cf2a68e4303c5628299ffe383d09c1e9">helped mobilize young people</a>&nbsp;to vote for President Donald Trump, was shot as he took questions from the audience. The adult child of the deputy county attorney did not see the shooting, according to an affidavit submitted by prosecutors.

“While the second person in line was speaking with Charlie, I was looking around the crowd when I heard a loud sound, like a pop. Someone yelled, ‘he’s been shot,’ ” the child stated in the affidavit.

The child later texted a family group chat to say “CHARLIE GOT SHOT.” In the aftermath of the shooting, the child did not miss classes or other activities, and reported no lasting trauma “aside from being scared at the time,” the affidavit said.

Prosecutors have asked Judge Graf to deny the disqualification request.

“Under these circumstances, there is virtually no risk, let alone a significant risk, that it would arouse such emotions in any father-prosecutor as to render him unable to fairly prosecute the case,” county attorney Gray said in a filing.

Gray also said the child was “neither a material witness nor a victim in the case” and that “nearly everything” the person knows about the actual homicide is mere hearsay.

If the Utah county prosecutors were disqualified, the case would likely be picked up by prosecutors in a county with enough resources to handle a big case. That could be Salt Lake City, or possibly even the state attorney general’s office, said prosecution council director Church. The judge would have the final say, he said.

Prosecutors have said text messages and DNA evidence connect Robinson to the killing. Robinson reportedly texted his romantic partner that he targeted Kirk because he “had enough of his hatred.”

At the school where the shooting took place, university president Astrid Tuminez announced Wednesday that she will be stepping down from her role after the semester ends in May.

The state university has been working to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/utah-valley-university-police-charlie-kirk-d7d464c949ec9d4abad0eb3910d6a96b">expand its police force</a>&nbsp;and add security managers after it was criticized for a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-security-utah-valley-university-85cefc5ef2a64d3c33ebea6a444e0c52">lack of key safety measures</a>&nbsp;on the day of the shooting.

Prosecutors are expected to lay out their case against Robinson at a preliminary hearing scheduled to begin May 18.

Shocking request of judge from accused Charlie Kirk killer  

The Kansas Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the convictions of a man found guilty of killing two people in Reno County, rejecting arguments that errors during the trial warranted a new proceeding.

A jury previously convicted Hardwick of two counts of first-degree premeditated murder. On direct appeal, Hardwick argued that the Reno County District Court erred by failing to instruct jurors on imperfect self-defense and by allowing evidence related to his post-arrest silence, which he said violated his Fifth Amendment rights.

In a unanimous opinion authored by Melissa Standridge, the court upheld the convictions, concluding that any error related to jury instructions was harmless in light of the overwhelming evidence presented at trial.

The court determined that even if an imperfect self-defense instruction should have been given, the absence of that instruction did not affect the outcome of the case because the evidence supporting the jury’s verdict was substantial.

The justices also rejected Hardwick’s claim regarding his post-arrest silence. The court ruled that the admission of this evidence did not violate constitutional protections because Hardwick “opened the door” through his own testimony by suggesting a willingness to cooperate with law enforcement that was inconsistent with his actual silence after arrest.

Additionally, the court found that prosecutors used the evidence narrowly and appropriately for impeachment purposes, rather than to suggest guilt, which the court said is constitutionally permissible.

As a result of the ruling, Hardwick’s convictions and sentences remain in place.

Hardwick was sentenced in April of 2023 to two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Marion Edward “Ed” Bates, 56, and Phillip “Phil” D. Anstine, 58, both of Hutchinson. Concurrent with his life convictions, Hardwick was sentenced to eight months for his third alternative count of theft and seven months for solicitation of perjury.

Kansas Supreme Court affirms conviction for double murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The investigation focused on potential violation of a conspiracy statute, the people said.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss a pending investigation by name.

CBS News first reported the investigation.

In response to reports of the investigation, Walz said in a statement: “Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system and threatening political opponents is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.”

Senators Kelly and Slotkin, U.S. senators Arizona and Michigan, are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/slotkin-trump-investigation-democrats-video-illegal-orders-a4714c0008e4b48b2baf260470096812">under investigation</a>&nbsp;from the Trump administration after appearing with other Democratic lawmakers in a video urging members of the military to resist “illegal orders,” while the administration has launched a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-trump-subpoena-bf4fc6c690fa248fbc531bc9bc7f1758">criminal investigation</a>&nbsp;of Powell, the federal reserve chair.

Walz’s office said it has not received any notice of an investigation.

Frey described the investigation as an attempt to intimidate him for “standing up for Minneapolis, our local law enforcement, and our residents against the chaos and danger this Administration has brought to our streets.”

“I will not be intimidated,” he added. "My focus will remain where it’s always been: keeping our city safe.

The investigation comes during a weekslong immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and St. Paul that the Department of Homeland Security has called its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-enforcement-ice-noem-minnesota-somali-db661df6de1131a034da2bda4bb3d817">largest enforcement operation</a>, resulting in more than 2,500 arrests.

The operation has become more confrontational since the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ice-shooting-minneapolis-minnesota-9aa822670b705c89906f2c699f1d16c5">fatal shooting of Renee Good on Jan. 7</a>. State and local officials have repeatedly told protesters to remain peaceful.

The U.S. attorney’s office in Minneapolis did not immediately comment.

In a post on the social media platform X following reports of the investigation,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/pam-bondi">Attorney General Pam Bondi</a>&nbsp;said: “A reminder to all those in Minnesota: No one is above the law.” She did not specifically mention the investigation.

State authorities, meanwhile, had a message for any weekend protests against the Trump administration’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/minneapolis-protests-immigration-agents-crowd-control-policing-ice-dhs-bd9335c2b0b793a3bff5c51287a80819">unprecedented immigration sweep</a>&nbsp;in the Twin Cities: avoid confrontation.

“While peaceful expression is protected, any actions that harm people, destroy property or jeopardize public safety will not be tolerated,” said Commissioner Bob Jacobson of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

His comments came after President Donald Trump backed off a bit from his threat a day earlier to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-act-history-fdr-minneapolis-901631b98c96a425dc0c9b10a041bdac">invoke an 1807 law</a>, the Insurrection Act, to send troops to suppress demonstrations.

“I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it,” Trump told reporters outside the White House.

A Liberian man who has been shuttled in and out of custody since immigration agents&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ice-protests-shootings-minneapolis-portland-3f9db36657dda5bfebf9c240b6011ee5">broke down his door</a>&nbsp;with a battering ram was released again Friday, hours after a routine check-in with authorities led to his second arrest.

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