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Dale Jost (born Marvin Dale Jost) was born to Marvin Gerhard Jost and Rosella Franz Jost on June 28, 1944 in Reedley, CA. Dale grew up in a loving home and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a teenager. Dale attended Hillsboro High School and later Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. In college he played basketball, studied finance, and worked on wheat harvest crews in the summers.

While at Tabor he met the love of his life Katheryn Shirley Dick from Mountain Lake, MN. Upon graduating in 1966, Dale started his career in finance with the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Later that year, Dale and Shirley were married on November 25 in Mountain Lake, MN. In 1974, they welcomed twin sons Travis and Bruce into the family. Dale’s professional career with KDOT (his sole employer) spanned 42 years, 6 months, and 6 days. He valued stewarding government resources to better the roadways of the state of Kansas. Dale and Shirley were longtime members of Cornerstone Community Church in Topeka, KS up until their relocation to Hesston, KS in 2014. While living in Hesston they enjoyed meeting new friends, reconnecting with seasoned friends and being closer to their children and grandchildren. In retirement, Dale enjoyed cooking, good coffee, discovering fine foods, organizing his records, leading the family book club, and attending any and all grandchildren activities. In June of 2022, he traveled with Shirley to visit their son Travis in Burundi, Africa. Dale was thrilled to see Travis in his environment and while there received the joy of Christ through the Burundi people.

After an accidental fall, he had a successful surgery but succumbed to complications during the recovery. He died on June 22, 2022. A private burial service was conducted at French Creek Cemetery near Hillsboro, KS.

A Celebration of Life service will be at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, KS on August 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to Tabor College, Multiply, or Mennonite Central Committee. Dale is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Travis and Bruce (Kimberlee), granddaughters Ella and Talia, sisters Loretta Neufeld (Gaylen) and Cheryl McJunkin (Larry), sisters-in-law Colleen Jost, Marion Graumann, and Verla Dick, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Rosella Jost, by his brother Jim Jost, and his brothers-in-law Don Graumann and Robert Dick.

To&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dale, please&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dale-Jost?obId=25410437#/obituaryInfo">Dale Jost Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>June 28, 1944 - June 22, 2022Dale Jost (born Marvin Dale Jost) was born to Marvin Gerhard Jost and Rosella Franz Jost on June 28, 1944 in Reedley, CA. Dale grew up in a loving home and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a teenager. Dale attended Hillsboro High School and later Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. In college he played basketball, studied finance, and worked on wheat harvest crews in the summers. While at Tabor he met the love of his life Katheryn Shirley Dick from Mountain Lake, MN. Upon graduating in 1966, Dale started his career in finance with the Kansas Department of Transportation. Later that year, Dale and Shirley were married on November 25 in Mountain Lake, MN. In 1974, they welcomed twin sons Travis and Bruce into the family. Dale’s professional career with KDOT (his sole employer) spanned 42 years, 6 months, and 6 days. He valued stewarding government resources to better the roadways of the state of Kansas. Dale and Shirley were longtime members of Cornerstone Community Church in Topeka, KS up until their relocation to Hesston, KS in 2014. While living in Hesston they enjoyed meeting new friends, reconnecting with seasoned friends and being closer to their children and grandchildren. In retirement, Dale enjoyed cooking, good coffee, discovering fine foods, organizing his records, leading the family book club, and attending any and all grandchildren activities. In June of 2022, he traveled with Shirley to visit their son Travis in Burundi, Africa. Dale was thrilled to see Travis in his environment and while there received the joy of Christ through the Burundi people. After an accidental fall, he had a successful surgery but succumbed to complications during the recovery. He died on June 22, 2022. A private burial service was conducted at French Creek Cemetery near Hillsboro, KS. A Celebration of Life service will be at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, KS on August 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to Tabor College, Multiply, or Mennonite Central Committee. Dale is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Travis and Bruce (Kimberlee), granddaughters Ella and Talia, sisters Loretta Neufeld (Gaylen) and Cheryl McJunkin (Larry), sisters-in-law Colleen Jost, Marion Graumann, and Verla Dick, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Rosella Jost, by his brother Jim Jost, and his brothers-in-law Don Graumann and Robert Dick.To&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dale, please&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=25410437&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Dale Jost

WICHITA – With extremely high temperatures expected to continue across Kansas during the next several days, the&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566037&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">National Weather Service</a>&nbsp;forecasts a dangerous heatwave will impact much of the United States.

More than 100 million Americans are currently located in areas with excessive heat warnings and advisories.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“As temperatures continue to spike across the region, commuters and travelers need to be aware of the added stress high temperatures place not only on the human body, but on vehicles, as well,” said Shawn Steward, spokesman for AAA Kansas.

With the current heatwave anticipated to last into the middle of next week in our area, AAA Kansas is reminding motorists to take a few precautions to prepare their vehicles - and themselves before hitting the road.

“Whether you are heading across the country or across town, motorists need to make sure their vehicles are road-ready and up-to-date on maintenance,” said Jon Burgett, manager of emergency roadside service fleet operations with AAA Kansas. &nbsp;“The effect this kind of weather can have on your car is cumulative.”

Preventive summer vehicle maintenance tips

●Batteries&nbsp;- Heat kills batteries. Car batteries rarely give advance notice before they fail. Batteries three-to-five years old are most likely to succumb to extreme temperatures.

●Tires&nbsp;- Keep your tires at normal pressure. Driving on under-inflated tires can cause them to overheat and increase the likelihood of a blowout. This problem becomes even more of a concern when road temperatures are extremely high. Tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer – not the number molded into the tire sidewall. Recommended tire pressures can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker normally located on the driver’s door jamb or the inside of the glove compartment door.

●Fluids&nbsp;- When fluid levels are low, the possibility of overheating increases. Drivers should check all vehicle fluids including motor oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and brake fluid to ensure they are filled to the appropriate levels.

●Coolant&nbsp;- Motorists should check the coolant level in the overflow tank and top off as needed. If the engine is cool, check the level in the radiator as well. Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot, you can be seriously scalded. Have the cooling system flushed and new coolant installed when recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Even with proper preventive maintenance, summer breakdowns can still occur. That’s why having a “Plan B” for vehicle breakdowns is critical.

From Sunday through Tuesday, AAA responded to nearly 1,000 emergency roadside assistance calls in Kansas alone, including 17% for battery-related problems, 14% for tire-related issues, and more than 500 calls (55% of all calls) for towing due to engine failures and other issues.

AAA Kansas emergency roadside assistance calls during the Sunday through Tuesday period this year were up 24% compared to the same dates in 2021.

AAA offers these tips to keep drivers safe and vehicles operating in the warm days ahead:

●Prepare before hitting the road.&nbsp;During the summer months, drivers should carry an emergency kit, including a fully charged cellphone and charger, extra water and snacks, jumper cables and a flashlight. Drivers should also have coolant with them. “Just as motorists place an emergency kit in their cars during winter months, they should do the same in the summer,” AAA Kansas’ Steward said. “With extreme temperatures, such as the ones we are experiencing, an inconvenience can quickly escalate to an emergency if motorists are not prepared.”

 ●Spare your battery.&nbsp;If traffic is not moving, do not use the accessory setting, listen to the radio or use any other devices that could drain the car battery.

●Avoid overheating.&nbsp;While running the air conditioner, drivers should keep an eye on the control panel. If the vehicle starts to overheat, shut it off immediately and open the hood to allow the engine to cool off. The vehicle may need to be off for a minimum of 45 minutes.

●Keep air flowing.&nbsp;If you cannot operate the vehicle’s air conditioning, open windows on both sides of the car to cross ventilate.

●Seek shade when parked. Carry a windshield sunshade in your vehicle to provide some protection from the sun when your vehicle is parked.

●Stay safe during standstill traffic. Staying in your vehicle is usually the safest option. If, however, the heat becomes too oppressive and traffic shows no signs of moving, consider seeking shelter in the shade. If there are trees or an overpass nearby that would provide shade, take a break and give your body time to cool off, but stay safely away from traffic.

To avoid vehicle issues, AAA recommends motorists take their vehicles to a trusted repair facility, such as one of the more than 7,000&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566036&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA Approved Auto Repair</a>&nbsp;facilities across North America to perform any needed maintenance before heading out on a road trip.&nbsp;

“While the overall lifespan of vehicles has increased over the years, AAA research has shown that older vehicles are four times more likely than newer vehicles to encounter a problem serious enough to require a tow to a repair facility,” said AAA Kansas’ Burgett.

At the first sign of a mechanical problem, motorists should try to safely move their vehicle as far off the shoulder or road as possible and turn on their flashing hazard lights. Distracted drivers often disregard vulnerable vehicles on roadsides and those people inside them.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to wreaking havoc on your car, high temperatures can quickly claim lives. On a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to over 180-degrees.

Nationwide, more than 1,000 children have died in hot cars since 1990 - that’s an average of 38 fatalities per year. Studies have shown about 56% of child hot car deaths were caused by adults forgetting the children, and 26% of victims were playing in an unattended vehicle.

“In the summer heat, a vehicle’s interior can reach lethal temperatures very quickly. In fact, a car can heat up by 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes and become deadly, causing a child’s internal organs to shut down if left unattended inside,” said AAA Kansas’ Steward.

To date, 11 children have died from vehicular heatstroke in 2022,&nbsp;according to&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566035&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">KidsandCars.org</a>.

About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 62 million&nbsp;members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566034&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566033&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566032&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566031&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>WICHITA – With extremely high temperatures expected to continue across Kansas during the next several days, the&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566037&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">National Weather Service</a>&nbsp;forecasts a dangerous heatwave will impact much of the United States. More than 100 million Americans are currently located in areas with excessive heat warnings and advisories.&nbsp;&nbsp;“As temperatures continue to spike across the region, commuters and travelers need to be aware of the added stress high temperatures place not only on the human body, but on vehicles, as well,” said Shawn Steward, spokesman for AAA Kansas.With the current heatwave anticipated to last into the middle of next week in our area, AAA Kansas is reminding motorists to take a few precautions to prepare their vehicles - and themselves before hitting the road.“Whether you are heading across the country or across town, motorists need to make sure their vehicles are road-ready and up-to-date on maintenance,” said Jon Burgett, manager of emergency roadside service fleet operations with AAA Kansas. &nbsp;“The effect this kind of weather can have on your car is cumulative.”Preventive summer vehicle maintenance tips●Batteries&nbsp;- Heat kills batteries. Car batteries rarely give advance notice before they fail. Batteries three-to-five years old are most likely to succumb to extreme temperatures.●Tires&nbsp;- Keep your tires at normal pressure. Driving on under-inflated tires can cause them to overheat and increase the likelihood of a blowout. This problem becomes even more of a concern when road temperatures are extremely high. Tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer – not the number molded into the tire sidewall. Recommended tire pressures can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker normally located on the driver’s door jamb or the inside of the glove compartment door.●Fluids&nbsp;- When fluid levels are low, the possibility of overheating increases. Drivers should check all vehicle fluids including motor oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and brake fluid to ensure they are filled to the appropriate levels.●Coolant&nbsp;- Motorists should check the coolant level in the overflow tank and top off as needed. If the engine is cool, check the level in the radiator as well. Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot, you can be seriously scalded. Have the cooling system flushed and new coolant installed when recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.Even with proper preventive maintenance, summer breakdowns can still occur. That’s why having a “Plan B” for vehicle breakdowns is critical.From Sunday through Tuesday, AAA responded to nearly 1,000 emergency roadside assistance calls in Kansas alone, including 17% for battery-related problems, 14% for tire-related issues, and more than 500 calls (55% of all calls) for towing due to engine failures and other issues.AAA Kansas emergency roadside assistance calls during the Sunday through Tuesday period this year were up 24% compared to the same dates in 2021.AAA offers these tips to keep drivers safe and vehicles operating in the warm days ahead:●Prepare before hitting the road.&nbsp;During the summer months, drivers should carry an emergency kit, including a fully charged cellphone and charger, extra water and snacks, jumper cables and a flashlight. Drivers should also have coolant with them. “Just as motorists place an emergency kit in their cars during winter months, they should do the same in the summer,” AAA Kansas’ Steward said. “With extreme temperatures, such as the ones we are experiencing, an inconvenience can quickly escalate to an emergency if motorists are not prepared.” ●Spare your battery.&nbsp;If traffic is not moving, do not use the accessory setting, listen to the radio or use any other devices that could drain the car battery.●Avoid overheating.&nbsp;While running the air conditioner, drivers should keep an eye on the control panel. If the vehicle starts to overheat, shut it off immediately and open the hood to allow the engine to cool off. The vehicle may need to be off for a minimum of 45 minutes.●Keep air flowing.&nbsp;If you cannot operate the vehicle’s air conditioning, open windows on both sides of the car to cross ventilate.●Seek shade when parked. Carry a windshield sunshade in your vehicle to provide some protection from the sun when your vehicle is parked.●Stay safe during standstill traffic. Staying in your vehicle is usually the safest option. If, however, the heat becomes too oppressive and traffic shows no signs of moving, consider seeking shelter in the shade. If there are trees or an overpass nearby that would provide shade, take a break and give your body time to cool off, but stay safely away from traffic.To avoid vehicle issues, AAA recommends motorists take their vehicles to a trusted repair facility, such as one of the more than 7,000&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566036&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA Approved Auto Repair</a>&nbsp;facilities across North America to perform any needed maintenance before heading out on a road trip.&nbsp;

“While the overall lifespan of vehicles has increased over the years, AAA research has shown that older vehicles are four times more likely than newer vehicles to encounter a problem serious enough to require a tow to a repair facility,” said AAA Kansas’ Burgett.At the first sign of a mechanical problem, motorists should try to safely move their vehicle as far off the shoulder or road as possible and turn on their flashing hazard lights. Distracted drivers often disregard vulnerable vehicles on roadsides and those people inside them.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to wreaking havoc on your car, high temperatures can quickly claim lives. On a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to over 180-degrees.Nationwide, more than 1,000 children have died in hot cars since 1990 - that’s an average of 38 fatalities per year. Studies have shown about 56% of child hot car deaths were caused by adults forgetting the children, and 26% of victims were playing in an unattended vehicle.“In the summer heat, a vehicle’s interior can reach lethal temperatures very quickly. In fact, a car can heat up by 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes and become deadly, causing a child’s internal organs to shut down if left unattended inside,” said AAA Kansas’ Steward.To date, 11 children have died from vehicular heatstroke in 2022,&nbsp;according to&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566035&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">KidsandCars.org</a>.About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 62 million&nbsp;members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566034&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566033&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566032&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9-70%400-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=566031&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

AAA: Drivers urged to avoid meltdown, breakdown during heatwave

Today is Friday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2022. There are 162 days left in the year.

On July 22, 1937, the U.S. Senate rejected President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court.

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln presented to his Cabinet a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.

In 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago's Biograph Theater, where he had just seen the Clark Gable movie "Manhattan Melodrama."

In 1942, the Nazis began transporting Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to the Treblinka concentration camp. Gasoline rationing involving the use of coupons began along the Atlantic seaboard.

In 1943, American forces led by Gen. George S. Patton captured Palermo, Sicily, during World War II.

In 1967, American author, historian and poet Carl Sandburg died at his North Carolina home at age 89.

In 1975, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in voting to restore the American citizenship of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

In 1991, police in Milwaukee arrested Jeffrey Dahmer, who later confessed to murdering 17 men and boys (Dahmer ended up being beaten to death by a fellow prison inmate).

In 1992, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escaped from his luxury prison near Medellin. (He was slain by security forces in December 1993.)

In 2011, Anders Breivik, a self-described "militant nationalist," massacred 69 people at a Norwegian island youth retreat after detonating a bomb in nearby Oslo that killed eight others in the nation's worst violence since World War II.

In 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, gave birth to a son, Prince George, who became third in line to the British throne after Prince Charles and Prince William.

In 2015, a federal grand jury indictment charged Dylann Roof, the young man accused of killing nine Black church members in Charleston, South Carolina, with 33 counts including hate crimes that made him eligible for the death penalty. (Roof would become the first person sentenced to death for a federal hate crime; he is on death row at a federal prison in Indiana.)

In 2020, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, was among those tear-gassed by U.S. government agents as he appeared outside a federal courthouse during raucous protests; Ted Wheeler and hundreds of others were objecting to the presence of federal police sent by President Donald Trump. California surpassed New York as the state with the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. Twitter said it would crack down on accounts and content related to the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama made a quick trip to Colorado to meet with families of those gunned down in an Aurora movie theater and to hear from state and local officials about the shooting that left 12 people dead and dozens more injured. Fifteen people were killed in South Texas when a pickup truck ran off the road and hit trees about 90 miles southeast of San Antonio. Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ernie Els won his fourth major championship in an astonishing finish, rallying to beat Adam Scott in the British Open when the Australian bogeyed the last four holes.

Five years ago: Israel's military fortified its troops in the West Bank and placed forces on high alert, a day after a Palestinian stabbed to death three members of an Israeli family. Violence resumed near the epicenter of the current crisis after hundreds of Muslim worshippers held evening prayers outside a Jerusalem holy site where Israel had imposed security measures following a deadly attack.

One year ago: In papers filed with the Supreme Court, Mississippi's Republican attorney general called on the court to overturn its landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, and let states decide whether to regulate abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb. (The court would agree to overturn Roe v. Wade in its ruling in the Mississippi case in June 2022.) One day before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases.

Today's Birthdays: Author Tom Robbins is 90. Actor Louise Fletcher is 88. R&amp;B singer Chuck Jackson is 85. Actor Terence Stamp is 84. Singer George Clinton is 81. Actor-singer Bobby Sherman is 79. Former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, is 79. Movie writer-director Paul Schrader is 76. Actor Danny Glover is 76. Singer Mireille Mathieu is 76. Actor-comedian-director Albert Brooks is 75. Rock singer Don Henley is 75. Movie composer Alan Menken is 73. Singer-actor Lonette McKee is 69. Jazz musician Al Di Meola is 68. Actor Willem Dafoe is 67. Actor John Leguizamo is 62. R&amp;B singer Keith Sweat is 61. Actor Joanna Going is 59. Actor Rob Estes is 59. Folk singer Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls) is 59. Actor-comedian David Spade is 58. Actor Patrick Labyorteaux is 57. Rock musician Pat Badger is 55. Actor Irene Bedard is 55. Actor Rhys Ifans is 55. Actor Diana Maria Riva is 53. Actor Colin Ferguson is 50. Actor/singer Jaime Camil is 49. Rock musician Daniel Jones is 49. Singer Rufus Wainwright is 49. Actor Franka Potente is 48. Actor Parisa Fitz-Henley is 45. Actor A.J. Cook is 44. Actor Keegan Allen is 35. Actor Camila Banus is 32. Actor Selena Gomez is 30. Britain's Prince George of Cambridge is nine.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2022. There are 162 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 22, 1937, the U.S. Senate rejected President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court.On this date:In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln presented to his Cabinet a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.In 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago's Biograph Theater, where he had just seen the Clark Gable movie "Manhattan Melodrama."In 1942, the Nazis began transporting Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to the Treblinka concentration camp. Gasoline rationing involving the use of coupons began along the Atlantic seaboard.In 1943, American forces led by Gen. George S. Patton captured Palermo, Sicily, during World War II.In 1967, American author, historian and poet Carl Sandburg died at his North Carolina home at age 89.In 1975, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in voting to restore the American citizenship of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.In 1991, police in Milwaukee arrested Jeffrey Dahmer, who later confessed to murdering 17 men and boys (Dahmer ended up being beaten to death by a fellow prison inmate).In 1992, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escaped from his luxury prison near Medellin. (He was slain by security forces in December 1993.)In 2011, Anders Breivik, a self-described "militant nationalist," massacred 69 people at a Norwegian island youth retreat after detonating a bomb in nearby Oslo that killed eight others in the nation's worst violence since World War II.In 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, gave birth to a son, Prince George, who became third in line to the British throne after Prince Charles and Prince William.In 2015, a federal grand jury indictment charged Dylann Roof, the young man accused of killing nine Black church members in Charleston, South Carolina, with 33 counts including hate crimes that made him eligible for the death penalty. (Roof would become the first person sentenced to death for a federal hate crime; he is on death row at a federal prison in Indiana.)In 2020, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, was among those tear-gassed by U.S. government agents as he appeared outside a federal courthouse during raucous protests; Ted Wheeler and hundreds of others were objecting to the presence of federal police sent by President Donald Trump. California surpassed New York as the state with the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. Twitter said it would crack down on accounts and content related to the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama made a quick trip to Colorado to meet with families of those gunned down in an Aurora movie theater and to hear from state and local officials about the shooting that left 12 people dead and dozens more injured. Fifteen people were killed in South Texas when a pickup truck ran off the road and hit trees about 90 miles southeast of San Antonio. Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ernie Els won his fourth major championship in an astonishing finish, rallying to beat Adam Scott in the British Open when the Australian bogeyed the last four holes.Five years ago: Israel's military fortified its troops in the West Bank and placed forces on high alert, a day after a Palestinian stabbed to death three members of an Israeli family. Violence resumed near the epicenter of the current crisis after hundreds of Muslim worshippers held evening prayers outside a Jerusalem holy site where Israel had imposed security measures following a deadly attack.One year ago: In papers filed with the Supreme Court, Mississippi's Republican attorney general called on the court to overturn its landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, and let states decide whether to regulate abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb. (The court would agree to overturn Roe v. Wade in its ruling in the Mississippi case in June 2022.) One day before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases.Today's Birthdays: Author Tom Robbins is 90. Actor Louise Fletcher is 88. R&amp;B singer Chuck Jackson is 85. Actor Terence Stamp is 84. Singer George Clinton is 81. Actor-singer Bobby Sherman is 79. Former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, is 79. Movie writer-director Paul Schrader is 76. Actor Danny Glover is 76. Singer Mireille Mathieu is 76. Actor-comedian-director Albert Brooks is 75. Rock singer Don Henley is 75. Movie composer Alan Menken is 73. Singer-actor Lonette McKee is 69. Jazz musician Al Di Meola is 68. Actor Willem Dafoe is 67. Actor John Leguizamo is 62. R&amp;B singer Keith Sweat is 61. Actor Joanna Going is 59. Actor Rob Estes is 59. Folk singer Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls) is 59. Actor-comedian David Spade is 58. Actor Patrick Labyorteaux is 57. Rock musician Pat Badger is 55. Actor Irene Bedard is 55. Actor Rhys Ifans is 55. Actor Diana Maria Riva is 53. Actor Colin Ferguson is 50. Actor/singer Jaime Camil is 49. Rock musician Daniel Jones is 49. Singer Rufus Wainwright is 49. Actor Franka Potente is 48. Actor Parisa Fitz-Henley is 45. Actor A.J. Cook is 44. Actor Keegan Allen is 35. Actor Camila Banus is 32. Actor Selena Gomez is 30. Britain's Prince George of Cambridge is nine.

Today in History - July 22

LAWRENCE –&nbsp;Kansas football super-senior defensive lineman Sam Burt was one of 114 nominees for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, announced by Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association on Tuesday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes student-athletes around the country for exemplary community service, academic dedication, and impact on and off the field.&nbsp; Burt, of Abilene, has been a mainstay on the Kansas defensive line, playing in 45 career games for the Jayhawks, while starting in nine. Off the field, Burt is a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team member, Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, while also being involved in the Lawrence community. This summer, Burt has been heavily involved in Kansas football’s community service projects, including reading books for elementary students, community clean-up, and campus activities, among other community service events. Since 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has brought together a select group of college football players from across the country to honor their dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others. While players are often recognized for their accomplishments and achievements on game day, these student-athletes have made significant contributions to the greater good of society, inspiring future generations of young athletes and the larger college football community. Once the final team members are announced in September, college football fans are encouraged to visit the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® website on ESPN.com, featuring profiles and images of the players, for the opportunity to vote for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Captain. In order to meet the criteria set forth by Allstate and the AFCA, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing. With the 2022 college football season quickly approaching, fans can purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=2fd04153c9&amp;e=42e2e56024" target="_blank">single-game tickets</a>&nbsp;now. The Jayhawks are set for a six-game home schedule this season, which opens Friday, Sept. 2 against Tennessee Tech at 7 p.m. Coach Lance Leipold and Kansas will also host ACC foe Duke on Sept. 24, before taking on Big 12 opponents Iowa State, TCU, Oklahoma State and Texas at Memorial Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>KU AthleticsLAWRENCE –&nbsp;Kansas football super-senior defensive lineman Sam Burt was one of 114 nominees for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, announced by Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association on Tuesday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes student-athletes around the country for exemplary community service, academic dedication, and impact on and off the field.&nbsp; Burt, of Abilene, has been a mainstay on the Kansas defensive line, playing in 45 career games for the Jayhawks, while starting in nine. Off the field, Burt is a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team member, Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, while also being involved in the Lawrence community. This summer, Burt has been heavily involved in Kansas football’s community service projects, including reading books for elementary students, community clean-up, and campus activities, among other community service events. Since 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has brought together a select group of college football players from across the country to honor their dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others. While players are often recognized for their accomplishments and achievements on game day, these student-athletes have made significant contributions to the greater good of society, inspiring future generations of young athletes and the larger college football community. Once the final team members are announced in September, college football fans are encouraged to visit the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® website on ESPN.com, featuring profiles and images of the players, for the opportunity to vote for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Captain. In order to meet the criteria set forth by Allstate and the AFCA, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing. With the 2022 college football season quickly approaching, fans can purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=2fd04153c9&amp;e=42e2e56024" target="_blank">single-game tickets</a>&nbsp;now. The Jayhawks are set for a six-game home schedule this season, which opens Friday, Sept. 2 against Tennessee Tech at 7 p.m. Coach Lance Leipold and Kansas will also host ACC foe Duke on Sept. 24, before taking on Big 12 opponents Iowa State, TCU, Oklahoma State and Texas at Memorial Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KU's Burt nominated for 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home burglary and have 3 suspects in custody.

&nbsp;On July 17, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle near 198th and G. Road in rural Jackson County, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Deputies arrived in the area and located three individuals who are allegedly connected to an area burglary of an abandoned house. 

Deputies found property from the residence inside the vehicle. They arrested were 20-year-old Cyrie Ryan De Jong,of Olathe, Kansas; 21-year-old Omar Garcia-Delgado of Kansas City, Missouri and 20-year-old Grant Timothy Gardner. 

 All three were booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of burglary, possession of stolen property, criminal trespass and theft, according to Morse.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home burglary and have 3 suspects in custody.&nbsp;On July 17, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle near 198th and G. Road in rural Jackson County, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Deputies arrived in the area and located three individuals who are allegedly connected to an area burglary of an abandoned house. Deputies found property from the residence inside the vehicle. They arrested were 20-year-old Cyrie Ryan De Jong,of Olathe, Kansas; 21-year-old Omar Garcia-Delgado of Kansas City, Missouri and 20-year-old Grant Timothy Gardner. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658331062592.png" alt="Gardner" />
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 </figure> All three were booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of burglary, possession of stolen property, criminal trespass and theft, according to Morse.

Sheriff: Suspects found with items taken in burglary from Kan. home

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Three suspects arrested after a fatal drug deal shooting will return to court for a preliminary hearing Thursday afternoon.

Brian Youngman, 20 of Wichita, was charged with 1st degree murder and attempted distribution of a controlled substance, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Myrashia Griffin, 20 and&nbsp;Lanita Baugh, 19, both of Wichita, were charged with 1st degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery, according to the DA's office.

Just after 7:30p.m. July 11, deputies were sent to a shooting call near the intersection of 47th Street South and Clifton in Wichita, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

 The call location was quickly updated to the QuikTrip at 47th Street South and Hydraulic. When deputies arrived at the convenience store they found a 19-year-old later identified as Donovan Graves of Wichita, in a vehicle deceased from a gunshot wound. Two adult woman were with him.

Deputies were directed to a mobile home in the 5200 block of south Clifton where the shooting occurred. 

Deputies arrested 20-year-old Brian Youngman of Wichita at the mobile home and booked him on requested charges of first degree murder.

Investigators learned that Graves, 19-year-old Lanita Baugh and 20-year-old Myrashia Griffin drove to the 5200 Block of South Clifton for a drug transaction, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter. 

Graves attempted to rob a 17-year-old girl of marijuana, according to Easter. Youngman pulled a gun and shot Graves during the robbery.

Deputies arrested the two women with Graves, according to Blick.&nbsp; Deputies also arrested the 17-year-old girl for marijuana possession with intent to sell, according to Easter. She and Graves knew each other.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Three suspects arrested after a fatal drug deal shooting will return to court for a preliminary hearing Thursday afternoon.Brian Youngman, 20 of Wichita, was charged with 1st degree murder and attempted distribution of a controlled substance, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Myrashia Griffin, 20 and&nbsp;Lanita Baugh, 19, both of Wichita, were charged with 1st degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery, according to the DA's office.<figure>
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 </figure>Just after 7:30p.m. July 11, deputies were sent to a shooting call near the intersection of 47th Street South and Clifton in Wichita, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick. The call location was quickly updated to the QuikTrip at 47th Street South and Hydraulic. When deputies arrived at the convenience store they found a 19-year-old later identified as Donovan Graves of Wichita, in a vehicle deceased from a gunshot wound. Two adult woman were with him.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657636612949.png" alt="Griffin-photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>Deputies were directed to a mobile home in the 5200 block of south Clifton where the shooting occurred. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Brian Youngman of Wichita at the mobile home and booked him on requested charges of first degree murder.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657636527733.png" alt="Baugh-photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>Investigators learned that Graves, 19-year-old Lanita Baugh and 20-year-old Myrashia Griffin drove to the 5200 Block of South Clifton for a drug transaction, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter. Graves attempted to rob a 17-year-old girl of marijuana, according to Easter. Youngman pulled a gun and shot Graves during the robbery.Deputies arrested the two women with Graves, according to Blick.&nbsp; Deputies also arrested the 17-year-old girl for marijuana possession with intent to sell, according to Easter. She and Graves knew each other.Each is being held on a $500,000 bond

Preliminary hearing in Kansas marijuana theft killing

Today is Thursday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2022. There are 163 days left in the year.

On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned on a technicality.)

In 1861, during the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.

In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later.

In 1954, the Geneva Conference concluded with accords dividing Vietnam into northern and southern entities.

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module.

In 1972, the Irish Republican Army carried out 22 bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing nine people and injuring 130 in what became known as "Bloody Friday."

In 1998, astronaut Alan Shepard died in Monterey, California, at age 74; actor Robert Young died in Westlake Village, California, at age 91.

In 1999, Navy divers found and recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy's plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

In 2002, Ernie Els won the British Open in the first sudden-death finish in the 142-year history of the tournament.

In 2008, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, one of the world's top war crimes fugitives, was arrested in a Belgrade suburb by Serbian security forces. (He was sentenced by a U.N. court in 2019 to life imprisonment after being convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.)

In 2009, prosecutors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dropped a disorderly conduct charge against prominent Black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested by a white officer at his home near Harvard University after a report of a break-in.

In 2011, the 30-year-old space shuttle program ended as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after the 135th shuttle flight.

In 2016, Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination with a speech in which he pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters that as president, he would restore the safety they feared they were losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from what he said was Hillary Clinton's record of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness." The NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

Ten years ago: The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, rejected the latest calls for a minute of silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Staff Sgt. Luis Walker, an Air Force training instructor at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes that included rape and sexual assault. (Walker died in August 2014.)

Five years ago: White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly quit over President Donald Trump's decision to name financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director. Scaramucci announced from the White House briefing room that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who had been Spicer's deputy, would take over for Spicer. (Scaramucci would be fired on July 31 after 11 days on the job; he had used vulgar language to insult White House aides during a phone call to a reporter.) Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land's most contested shrine boiled over into violence that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.

One year ago: Public health officials said U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II; the drop was due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic. A day after he was extradited from New York, convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Organizers of the Kennedy Center Honors announced that the 2021 honorees would be Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels, opera singer Justino Diaz, folk music legend Joni Mitchell, and actor-singer Bette Midler.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director Norman Jewison is 96. Actor Leigh Lawson is 79. Singer Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is 74. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau is 74. Actor Jamey Sheridan is 71. Rock singer-musician Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) is 69. Comedian Jon Lovitz is 65. Actor Lance Guest is 62. Actor Matt Mulhern is 62. Comedian Greg Behrendt is 59. Retired soccer player Brandi Chastain is 54. Rock singer Emerson Hart is 53. Rock-soul singer Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. Actor Alysia Reiner is 52. Country singer Paul Brandt is 50. Christian rock musician Korey Cooper (Skillet) is 50. Actor Ali Landry is 49. Actor-comedian Steve Byrne is 48. Rock musician Tato Melgar (Lukas Nelson &amp; Promise of the Real) is 45. Actor Justin Bartha is 44. Actor Josh Hartnett is 44. Contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath is 44. Actor Sprague Grayden is 44. Reggae singer Damian Marley is 44. Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 44. Former MLB All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia is 42. Singer Blake Lewis ("American Idol") is 41. Latin singer Romeo Santos is 41. Rock musician Johan Carlsson (Carolina Liar) is 38. Actor Vanessa Lengies is 37. Actor Betty Gilpin is 36. Actor Rory Culkin is 33. Actor Jamie Waylett ("Harry Potter" films) is 33. Figure skater Rachael Flatt is 30.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2022. There are 163 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned on a technicality.)On this date:In 1861, during the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later.In 1954, the Geneva Conference concluded with accords dividing Vietnam into northern and southern entities.In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module.In 1972, the Irish Republican Army carried out 22 bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing nine people and injuring 130 in what became known as "Bloody Friday."In 1998, astronaut Alan Shepard died in Monterey, California, at age 74; actor Robert Young died in Westlake Village, California, at age 91.In 1999, Navy divers found and recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy's plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard.In 2002, Ernie Els won the British Open in the first sudden-death finish in the 142-year history of the tournament.In 2008, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, one of the world's top war crimes fugitives, was arrested in a Belgrade suburb by Serbian security forces. (He was sentenced by a U.N. court in 2019 to life imprisonment after being convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.)In 2009, prosecutors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dropped a disorderly conduct charge against prominent Black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested by a white officer at his home near Harvard University after a report of a break-in.In 2011, the 30-year-old space shuttle program ended as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after the 135th shuttle flight.In 2016, Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination with a speech in which he pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters that as president, he would restore the safety they feared they were losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from what he said was Hillary Clinton's record of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness." The NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.Ten years ago: The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, rejected the latest calls for a minute of silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Staff Sgt. Luis Walker, an Air Force training instructor at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes that included rape and sexual assault. (Walker died in August 2014.)Five years ago: White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly quit over President Donald Trump's decision to name financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director. Scaramucci announced from the White House briefing room that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who had been Spicer's deputy, would take over for Spicer. (Scaramucci would be fired on July 31 after 11 days on the job; he had used vulgar language to insult White House aides during a phone call to a reporter.) Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land's most contested shrine boiled over into violence that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.One year ago: Public health officials said U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II; the drop was due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic. A day after he was extradited from New York, convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Organizers of the Kennedy Center Honors announced that the 2021 honorees would be Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels, opera singer Justino Diaz, folk music legend Joni Mitchell, and actor-singer Bette Midler.Today's Birthdays: Movie director Norman Jewison is 96. Actor Leigh Lawson is 79. Singer Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is 74. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau is 74. Actor Jamey Sheridan is 71. Rock singer-musician Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) is 69. Comedian Jon Lovitz is 65. Actor Lance Guest is 62. Actor Matt Mulhern is 62. Comedian Greg Behrendt is 59. Retired soccer player Brandi Chastain is 54. Rock singer Emerson Hart is 53. Rock-soul singer Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. Actor Alysia Reiner is 52. Country singer Paul Brandt is 50. Christian rock musician Korey Cooper (Skillet) is 50. Actor Ali Landry is 49. Actor-comedian Steve Byrne is 48. Rock musician Tato Melgar (Lukas Nelson &amp; Promise of the Real) is 45. Actor Justin Bartha is 44. Actor Josh Hartnett is 44. Contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath is 44. Actor Sprague Grayden is 44. Reggae singer Damian Marley is 44. Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 44. Former MLB All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia is 42. Singer Blake Lewis ("American Idol") is 41. Latin singer Romeo Santos is 41. Rock musician Johan Carlsson (Carolina Liar) is 38. Actor Vanessa Lengies is 37. Actor Betty Gilpin is 36. Actor Rory Culkin is 33. Actor Jamie Waylett ("Harry Potter" films) is 33. Figure skater Rachael Flatt is 30.

Today in History - July 21

A highly anticipated Christmas show is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in late November.

The Amy Grant &amp; Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour, with special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151. S. Santa Fe Avenue. The Stiefel performance will be one of only nine stops on the tour.

Tickets start at $89 and go on sale at noon July 29. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>, or by calling the box office at 785-827-1998.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. Presented by Balsam Hill®, this iconic pair is set to kick off their combined holiday show on Nov. 26, in Memphis and travel to nine markets, including Salina. 

The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America.  

"I look forward to every chance I have to share the stage with Michael...especially at Christmas," Grant said. “He is such a gifted musician and I enjoy creating these special memories with him on stage. This tour is one we both can’t wait to do every single year.”  

“It’s no secret how much I love Christmas music,” Smith added. “And performing some of these classic holiday songs with Amy makes it even more special. This time of year is made even better because we get to spend the Christmas season on stage together.”  

“Having Michael Tait join us this year is something Amy and I are both looking forward to,” Smith said. “We’ve been friends for years, and to now have his voice and energy incorporated into this show is going to make it even more incredible!” 

In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will be bringing awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show.  

Smith and Grant will also be supporting Heartlight Ministries, a ministry and residential facility offering healing and hope for parents and struggling teens.

Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over one billion global streams. 

Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. 

In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.

Grant’s philanthropic work dates back to the beginning of her career having come from a long line of philanthropists in her family. Her work with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Red Cross, Compassion International, Second Harvest Food Bank, MusiCares, The Nashville Symphony and Nashville Rescue Mission to name a few, has been a passion for decades. 

Grant said, “My heroes are people that help other people” and she has devoted her life to live that example. 

Over the course of the last decade, through her Helping Hands Foundation, Grant has opened her farm to various organizations including Barefoot Republic, Citygate Network, Music Therapy For Veterans and several others as an oasis for hope and healing. In February 2020, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.

In April of 2021, Grant celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 5x platinum album Heart In Motion, which featured her iconic No. 1 pop-hit Baby Baby, with a year-long tour, television appearances and a double disc 30th Anniversary Edition with previously unreleased tracks. 2022 has already been a busy year with touring as well as a new single release, a cover of the classic song Put A Little Love In Your Heart which closes out Grant’s current shows.

Additionally, 2022 marks anniversaries of her platinum-selling classic Age To Age album and the gold-selling, critically acclaimed Behind The Eyes album which will receive an expanded edition release on Sept. 9, 25 years to the day of the original release, including 30 songs and an extensive vinyl collection for the very first time. The remainder of 2022 will have Grant on on the road for a fall tour, a Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, and ending the year with Christmas At The Ryman, the annual 12-show residency she shares with her husband, Vince Gill.

Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded more than 36 No. 1 songs, been honored with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. 

Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was also recently honored with a star-studded tribute concert in Nashville to celebrate his 35 No. 1s, by a myriad of legendary performers. 

His recent USA Today, Yahoo! Music and Billboard-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and Parade, Good Morning America-featured and GRAMMY nominated live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history.

In October 2020, he released a longtime passion album, STILL Vol. 1, an atmospheric listening experience of improvisational music coupled with inspirational scriptures.

More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. 

He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658335759456.jpeg" alt="Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant are bringing their nine-stop Christmas tour to Salina. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre." />
 <figcaption>Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant are bringing their nine-stop Christmas tour to Salina. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre.</figcaption>
 </figure>Stiefel TheatreA highly anticipated Christmas show is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in late November.The Amy Grant &amp; Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour, with special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151. S. Santa Fe Avenue. The Stiefel performance will be one of only nine stops on the tour.Tickets start at $89 and go on sale at noon July 29. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>, or by calling the box office at 785-827-1998.Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. Presented by Balsam Hill®, this iconic pair is set to kick off their combined holiday show on Nov. 26, in Memphis and travel to nine markets, including Salina. The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America. "I look forward to every chance I have to share the stage with Michael...especially at Christmas," Grant said. “He is such a gifted musician and I enjoy creating these special memories with him on stage. This tour is one we both can’t wait to do every single year.” “It’s no secret how much I love Christmas music,” Smith added. “And performing some of these classic holiday songs with Amy makes it even more special. This time of year is made even better because we get to spend the Christmas season on stage together.” “Having Michael Tait join us this year is something Amy and I are both looking forward to,” Smith said. “We’ve been friends for years, and to now have his voice and energy incorporated into this show is going to make it even more incredible!” In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will be bringing awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show. Smith and Grant will also be supporting Heartlight Ministries, a ministry and residential facility offering healing and hope for parents and struggling teens.About Amy GrantGrant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over one billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.Grant’s philanthropic work dates back to the beginning of her career having come from a long line of philanthropists in her family. Her work with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Red Cross, Compassion International, Second Harvest Food Bank, MusiCares, The Nashville Symphony and Nashville Rescue Mission to name a few, has been a passion for decades. Grant said, “My heroes are people that help other people” and she has devoted her life to live that example. Over the course of the last decade, through her Helping Hands Foundation, Grant has opened her farm to various organizations including Barefoot Republic, Citygate Network, Music Therapy For Veterans and several others as an oasis for hope and healing. In February 2020, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.In April of 2021, Grant celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 5x platinum album Heart In Motion, which featured her iconic No. 1 pop-hit Baby Baby, with a year-long tour, television appearances and a double disc 30th Anniversary Edition with previously unreleased tracks. 2022 has already been a busy year with touring as well as a new single release, a cover of the classic song Put A Little Love In Your Heart which closes out Grant’s current shows. Additionally, 2022 marks anniversaries of her platinum-selling classic Age To Age album and the gold-selling, critically acclaimed Behind The Eyes album which will receive an expanded edition release on Sept. 9, 25 years to the day of the original release, including 30 songs and an extensive vinyl collection for the very first time. The remainder of 2022 will have Grant on on the road for a fall tour, a Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, and ending the year with Christmas At The Ryman, the annual 12-show residency she shares with her husband, Vince Gill. About Michael W. SmithSmith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded more than 36 No. 1 songs, been honored with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was also recently honored with a star-studded tribute concert in Nashville to celebrate his 35 No. 1s, by a myriad of legendary performers. His recent USA Today, Yahoo! Music and Billboard-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and Parade, Good Morning America-featured and GRAMMY nominated live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history. In October 2020, he released a longtime passion album, STILL Vol. 1, an atmospheric listening experience of improvisational music coupled with inspirational scriptures. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour coming to Salina

Today is Wednesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2022. There are 164 days left in the year.

On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching the surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module.

In 1917, America's World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a blindfold, reached into a glass bowl and pulled out a capsule containing the number 258 during a ceremony inside the Senate office building.

In 1944, an attempt by a group of German officials to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb failed as the explosion only wounded the Nazi leader. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for a fourth term of office at the Democratic convention in Chicago.

In 1951, Jordan's King Abdullah I was assassinated in Jerusalem by a Palestinian gunman who was shot dead on the spot by security.

In 1976, America's Viking 1 robot spacecraft made a successful, first-ever landing on Mars.

In 1977, a flash flood hit Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing more than 80 people and causing $350 million worth of damage. The U.N. Security Council voted to admit Vietnam to the world body.

In 1990, Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, one of the court's most liberal voices, announced he was stepping down.

In 1993, White House deputy counsel Vincent Foster Jr., 48, was found shot to death in a park near Washington, D.C.; his death was ruled a suicide.

In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to renew the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act for another quarter-century.

In 2007, President George W. Bush signed an executive order prohibiting cruel and inhuman treatment, including humiliation or denigration of religious beliefs, in the detention and interrogation of terrorism suspects.

In 2010, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted almost totally along party lines, 13-6, to approve Elena Kagan to be the Supreme Court's fourth female justice.

In 2013, longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas, 92, died in Washington.

In 2015, the United States and Cuba restored full diplomatic relations after more than five decades of frosty relations rooted in the Cold War. The U.N. Security Council unanimously endorsed a landmark deal to rein in Iran's nuclear program.

Ten years ago: Gunman James Holmes opened fire inside a crowded movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 people and wounding 70 others. (Holmes was later convicted of murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.) After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived as Royal Marine Martyn Williams carried the Olympic torch from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter into the Tower of London on the shore of the River Thames.

Five years ago: O.J. Simpson was granted parole after more than eight years in prison for a hotel room heist in Las Vegas. (He was released on October 1.)

One year ago: New York prison officials handed convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein over to authorities in California, where the former movie mogul faced additional sexual assault charges. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the NBA finals, 4-2; it was the first championship for the Bucks in 50 years. Jeff Bezos blasted into space from West Texas on his rocket company's first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. (Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson had moved up the launch of his own flight from New Mexico and beat Bezos to space by nine days.)

Today's Birthdays: Author Cormac McCarthy is 89. Former Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., is 86. Artist Judy Chicago is 83. Rock musician John Lodge (The Moody Blues) is 79. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 78. Singer Kim Carnes is 77. Rock musician Carlos Santana is 75. Rock musician Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) is 70. Rock musician Paul Cook (The Sex Pistols, Man Raze) is 66. Actor Donna Dixon is 65. Rock musician Mick MacNeil (Simple Minds) is 64. Country singer Radney Foster is 63. Actor Frank Whaley is 59. Actor Dean Winters is 58. Rock musician Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) is 56. Actor Reed Diamond is 55. Actor Josh Holloway is 53. Singer Vitamin C is 53. Actor Sandra Oh is 51. Actor Omar Epps is 49. Actor Simon Rex is 48. Actor Judy Greer is 47. Actor Charlie Korsmo is 44. Singer Elliott Yamin (American Idol) is 44. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is 42. Rock musician Mike Kennerty (The All-American Rejects) is 42. Actor Percy Daggs III is 40. Actor John Francis Daley is 37. Dancer-singer-actor Julianne Hough is 34. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is 34.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2022. There are 164 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching the surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module.On this date:In 1917, America's World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a blindfold, reached into a glass bowl and pulled out a capsule containing the number 258 during a ceremony inside the Senate office building.In 1944, an attempt by a group of German officials to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb failed as the explosion only wounded the Nazi leader. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for a fourth term of office at the Democratic convention in Chicago.In 1951, Jordan's King Abdullah I was assassinated in Jerusalem by a Palestinian gunman who was shot dead on the spot by security.In 1976, America's Viking 1 robot spacecraft made a successful, first-ever landing on Mars.In 1977, a flash flood hit Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing more than 80 people and causing $350 million worth of damage. The U.N. Security Council voted to admit Vietnam to the world body.In 1990, Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, one of the court's most liberal voices, announced he was stepping down.In 1993, White House deputy counsel Vincent Foster Jr., 48, was found shot to death in a park near Washington, D.C.; his death was ruled a suicide.In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to renew the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act for another quarter-century.In 2007, President George W. Bush signed an executive order prohibiting cruel and inhuman treatment, including humiliation or denigration of religious beliefs, in the detention and interrogation of terrorism suspects.In 2010, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted almost totally along party lines, 13-6, to approve Elena Kagan to be the Supreme Court's fourth female justice.In 2013, longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas, 92, died in Washington.In 2015, the United States and Cuba restored full diplomatic relations after more than five decades of frosty relations rooted in the Cold War. The U.N. Security Council unanimously endorsed a landmark deal to rein in Iran's nuclear program.Ten years ago: Gunman James Holmes opened fire inside a crowded movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 people and wounding 70 others. (Holmes was later convicted of murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.) After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived as Royal Marine Martyn Williams carried the Olympic torch from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter into the Tower of London on the shore of the River Thames.Five years ago: O.J. Simpson was granted parole after more than eight years in prison for a hotel room heist in Las Vegas. (He was released on October 1.)One year ago: New York prison officials handed convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein over to authorities in California, where the former movie mogul faced additional sexual assault charges. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the NBA finals, 4-2; it was the first championship for the Bucks in 50 years. Jeff Bezos blasted into space from West Texas on his rocket company's first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. (Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson had moved up the launch of his own flight from New Mexico and beat Bezos to space by nine days.)Today's Birthdays: Author Cormac McCarthy is 89. Former Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., is 86. Artist Judy Chicago is 83. Rock musician John Lodge (The Moody Blues) is 79. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 78. Singer Kim Carnes is 77. Rock musician Carlos Santana is 75. Rock musician Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) is 70. Rock musician Paul Cook (The Sex Pistols, Man Raze) is 66. Actor Donna Dixon is 65. Rock musician Mick MacNeil (Simple Minds) is 64. Country singer Radney Foster is 63. Actor Frank Whaley is 59. Actor Dean Winters is 58. Rock musician Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) is 56. Actor Reed Diamond is 55. Actor Josh Holloway is 53. Singer Vitamin C is 53. Actor Sandra Oh is 51. Actor Omar Epps is 49. Actor Simon Rex is 48. Actor Judy Greer is 47. Actor Charlie Korsmo is 44. Singer Elliott Yamin (American Idol) is 44. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is 42. Rock musician Mike Kennerty (The All-American Rejects) is 42. Actor Percy Daggs III is 40. Actor John Francis Daley is 37. Dancer-singer-actor Julianne Hough is 34. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is 34.

Today in History - July 20

PUEBLO COUNTY —A Colorado murder suspect who authorities indicated could be traveling to Wichita is now in custody.&nbsp;

Just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pueblo, Colorado Police received a report of a wanted homicide suspect Tyler Mitchell in the 1600 block of West Highway 50, according to a media release.

&nbsp;Mitchell was wanted in the May 31, homicide of 33-year-old, Chelsea Longshore in the 3000 block of N. Elizabeth Street.&nbsp;

Police arrested Mitchell without incident. Mitchell was booked on a requested charge of 1st Degree Murder. On July 14, police issued an alert to the public in an effort to locate him.

PUEBLO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a murder and asking for help in locating 33-year-old Tyler Jordan Mitchell.

On Wednesday, officials in Colorado issued a warrant for Mitchell’s arrest for the crime of 1st Degree Murder in relation to the death of a 33-year-old woman, according to a media release.

Mitchell is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds. He has a large tattoo on his left forearm that states “Est. 1989”. 

His&nbsp; right arm is deformed, and he usually keeps it in a shoulder sling. 

He is frequently seen on the north side of Pueblo, but may be in route to the Wichita, Kansas area.

Mitchell should be considered dangerous and if you see him, do not approach him.&nbsp;

  If you have any information about the whereabouts of Tyler J. Mitchell, please contact the Pueblo Police Department (719-553-2502), or local law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657832190500.png" alt="Mitchell-photo Pueblo Police" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell-photo Pueblo Police</figcaption>
 </figure>PUEBLO COUNTY —A Colorado murder suspect who authorities indicated could be traveling to Wichita is now in custody.&nbsp;Just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pueblo, Colorado Police received a report of a wanted homicide suspect Tyler Mitchell in the 1600 block of West Highway 50, according to a media release.&nbsp;Mitchell was wanted in the May 31, homicide of 33-year-old, Chelsea Longshore in the 3000 block of N. Elizabeth Street.&nbsp;Police arrested Mitchell without incident. Mitchell was booked on a requested charge of 1st Degree Murder. On July 14, police issued an alert to the public in an effort to locate him.--------------PUEBLO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a murder and asking for help in locating 33-year-old Tyler Jordan Mitchell.On Wednesday, officials in Colorado issued a warrant for Mitchell’s arrest for the crime of 1st Degree Murder in relation to the death of a 33-year-old woman, according to a media release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657832368816.png" alt="He has a large tattoo on his left forearm that states “Est. 1989”.Photo Pueblo Police" />
 <figcaption>He has a large tattoo on his left forearm that states “Est. 1989”.Photo Pueblo Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Mitchell is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds. He has a large tattoo on his left forearm that states “Est. 1989”. His&nbsp; right arm is deformed, and he usually keeps it in a shoulder sling. He is frequently seen on the north side of Pueblo, but may be in route to the Wichita, Kansas area.Mitchell should be considered dangerous and if you see him, do not approach him.&nbsp; If you have any information about the whereabouts of Tyler J. Mitchell, please contact the Pueblo Police Department (719-553-2502), or local law enforcement.

Murder suspect believed traveling to Kan. captured in Colorado

By FRANK MORRIS <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-07-18/kansas-is-a-national-abortion-battleground-again-with-the-prospect-of-an-outright-ban">Kansas News Service</a>

In the early 1990s, anti-abortion activists from around the country 
flocked to Kansas and made it the epicenter of protests over what may 
have been the country’s most contentious social issue.

In the 
years that followed, the state imposed ever stricter regulations on 
abortion. Places like Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas went even further.

So
 when the Kansas Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that the state Constitution
 included a woman’s right to an abortion, Kansas became a refuge. <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-12-21/women-across-the-midwest-and-south-are-coming-to-kansas-for-abortions-that-could-end-next-year" target="_blank">Today abortions for out-of-staters now outnumber</a> those performed on women from the state.

Those days could be numbered. A ban could be coming.

On Aug. 2, voters will decide whether to amend the Kansas 
Constitution — effectively overruling the state’s high court and 
stripping out the right to abortion.

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s
 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month, the country is again 
looking to Kansas and its first-in-the-nation vote on abortion. Passage 
of the amendment would open the door for tighter restrictions, and the 
very real possibility of the Republican-dominated Legislature imposing 
an outright ban.

“People are really energized right now,” said 
ACLU of Kansas legal director Sharon Brett, a volunteer for the Kansans 
for Constitutional Freedom group working to keep abortion legal in 
Kansas. “They’re mad. They’re angry and they want to fight.”

After
 the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, neighboring states Missouri and Oklahoma
 immediately banned abortion. Missouri’s law has no exemption for rape 
or incest.

The Value Them Both Coalition pushing to pass the 
amendment has argued that a change in the state constitution merely 
gives officials elected by Kansans the power to regulate abortion in 
line with the beliefs of people in the state. Supporters of the 
amendment have been coy about saying whether they’d push for an abortion
 ban.

Yet it’s becoming clearer that a ban would almost certainly follow.

A
 regional director of the Value Them Both Coalition told Reno County 
Republicans last month that the organization has legislation ready to 
ban abortion in Kansas if the amendment passes, <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/07/15/kansas-abortion-ban-is-the-plan-officials-pushing-constitutional-amendment-tell-gop-crowd/" target="_blank">according to a report from the Kansas Reflector</a>.

A state senator also told the crowd he wanted to pass laws “with my goal of life starting at conception.”

Kansas
 University Law Professor Stephen McAllister, who was a clerk for 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the U.S. Attorney for Kansas 
under President Trump, said it comes down to political control of the 
state.

“This is about basically, given the Republican Party’s 
control of the Legislature, the ability to ban abortion,” McAllister 
says. “That’s the bottom line. Next session, if this amendment passes, 
there will be bills to ban abortion right out of the gate.”

Even 
if Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wins reelection in November, 
conservatives in the Legislature would likely have the numbers to 
override a veto of an abortion ban.

So the state would quickly shift from being an abortion destination to a place where the procedure is outlawed.

Kansas
 already bans abortions after 22 weeks, imposes a waiting period and 
requires that abortion medication be provided in person, among many 
other restrictions.

Jessie Hogan, who, like Brett, was 
volunteering recently for Kansans for Constitutional Freedom, said 
seeing Roe fall jolted her into action on the state amendment.

“It just dawned on me that this is an issue that each person is going to have to stand up for,” Hogan said.

But University of Kansas political science professor Patrick Miller said abortion rights advocates are playing catchup.

“Amendment
 opponents were behind the ball on this. The public campaign of abortion
 rights supporters, of the opponents of the amendment, was pathetic to 
non-existent,” Miller said.

By contrast, abortion opponents have been gearing up for this fight for years.

At
 a roundtable convened recently by the Value Them Both Coalition, 
Republican State Rep. Susan Humphries said the event aimed to combat 
misinformation about the amendment.

“I’m trying to make it clear 
that we are not banning abortion,” Humphries said. “That's not what 
we’re talking about. And so we’ve got to fight that misinformation.”

Matt
 Schlapp, chairman of the Conservative Political Action Coalition, or 
CPAC, argued at the roundtable that the amendment is needed to maintain 
state restrictions on abortion.

“The thing that’s important about 
these laws that were stripped off the books by the (Kansas) Supreme 
Court and a very elite decision and dishonest decision to say that the 
right to abortion is enshrined in the Kansas Constitution, it’s simply 
not enshrined in the Kansas Constitution,” he said. “They didn’t have 
the right to take all those laws off the books.”

That 2019 ruling 
struck down some actions by the Legislature, but a host of restrictions —
 including the waiting period and a ban after 22 weeks — remain.

And
 then there’s the ballot language. The first sentence of the proposed 
amendment suggests that approving it will prohibit state funding of 
abortion.

“That’s just a red herring that would be up to the 
Legislature,” McAllister said. “Our Legislature is not going to publicly
 fund abortions. (The ballot language is) purposely misleading.”

The
 wording of the amendment, and the messaging around it, aren’t the only 
factors aimed at securing passage of the amendment. The timing of the 
election was also designed to favor passage.

“The state 
Legislature, of course, put this on the ballot in August on purpose, so 
fewer people would vote,” says Gina Spade, who opposes the amendment and
 was ringing doorbells with her daughter in their suburban-style 
subdivision on the outskirts of Lawrence.

Turnout for Republican 
primaries typically outpaces that for Democratic primaries. But even 
voters who aren’t affiliated with a political party <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-06-09/kansas-abortion-amendment-how-all-registered-voters-can-cast-a-ballot-in-augusts-primary-election" target="_blank">can cast ballots</a>. in the Aug. 2 election. Conventional wisdom suggests the amendment will pass, but a <a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/Kansas-Speaks/2021-kansas-speaks-report-final_1.pdf" target="_blank">survey of Kansans suggests</a> most still support some form of abortion rights.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658175799351.png" alt="File Photos / KCUR 89.3" />
 <figcaption>File Photos / KCUR 89.3</figcaption>
 </figure>By FRANK MORRIS <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-07-18/kansas-is-a-national-abortion-battleground-again-with-the-prospect-of-an-outright-ban">Kansas News Service</a>In the early 1990s, anti-abortion activists from around the country 
flocked to Kansas and made it the epicenter of protests over what may 
have been the country’s most contentious social issue.In the 
years that followed, the state imposed ever stricter regulations on 
abortion. Places like Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas went even further.So
 when the Kansas Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that the state Constitution
 included a woman’s right to an abortion, Kansas became a refuge. <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-12-21/women-across-the-midwest-and-south-are-coming-to-kansas-for-abortions-that-could-end-next-year" target="_blank">Today abortions for out-of-staters now outnumber</a> those performed on women from the state.Those days could be numbered. A ban could be coming.<div><iframe title="If Roe v. Wade is overturned, a patchwork of restrictive laws would take effect" aria-label="Map" id="datawrapper-chart-aebuB" src=https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/aebuB/16/ scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="587"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();
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Constitution — effectively overruling the state’s high court and 
stripping out the right to abortion.With the U.S. Supreme Court’s
 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month, the country is again 
looking to Kansas and its first-in-the-nation vote on abortion. Passage 
of the amendment would open the door for tighter restrictions, and the 
very real possibility of the Republican-dominated Legislature imposing 
an outright ban.“People are really energized right now,” said 
ACLU of Kansas legal director Sharon Brett, a volunteer for the Kansans 
for Constitutional Freedom group working to keep abortion legal in 
Kansas. “They’re mad. They’re angry and they want to fight.”After
 the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, neighboring states Missouri and Oklahoma
 immediately banned abortion. Missouri’s law has no exemption for rape 
or incest.The Value Them Both Coalition pushing to pass the 
amendment has argued that a change in the state constitution merely 
gives officials elected by Kansans the power to regulate abortion in 
line with the beliefs of people in the state. Supporters of the 
amendment have been coy about saying whether they’d push for an abortion
 ban.Yet it’s becoming clearer that a ban would almost certainly follow.A
 regional director of the Value Them Both Coalition told Reno County 
Republicans last month that the organization has legislation ready to 
ban abortion in Kansas if the amendment passes, <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/07/15/kansas-abortion-ban-is-the-plan-officials-pushing-constitutional-amendment-tell-gop-crowd/" target="_blank">according to a report from the Kansas Reflector</a>.A state senator also told the crowd he wanted to pass laws “with my goal of life starting at conception.”Kansas
 University Law Professor Stephen McAllister, who was a clerk for 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the U.S. Attorney for Kansas 
under President Trump, said it comes down to political control of the 
state.“This is about basically, given the Republican Party’s 
control of the Legislature, the ability to ban abortion,” McAllister 
says. “That’s the bottom line. Next session, if this amendment passes, 
there will be bills to ban abortion right out of the gate.”Even 
if Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wins reelection in November, 
conservatives in the Legislature would likely have the numbers to 
override a veto of an abortion ban.So the state would quickly shift from being an abortion destination to a place where the procedure is outlawed.Kansas
 already bans abortions after 22 weeks, imposes a waiting period and 
requires that abortion medication be provided in person, among many 
other restrictions.Jessie Hogan, who, like Brett, was 
volunteering recently for Kansans for Constitutional Freedom, said 
seeing Roe fall jolted her into action on the state amendment.“It just dawned on me that this is an issue that each person is going to have to stand up for,” Hogan said.But University of Kansas political science professor Patrick Miller said abortion rights advocates are playing catchup.“Amendment
 opponents were behind the ball on this. The public campaign of abortion
 rights supporters, of the opponents of the amendment, was pathetic to 
non-existent,” Miller said.By contrast, abortion opponents have been gearing up for this fight for years.At
 a roundtable convened recently by the Value Them Both Coalition, 
Republican State Rep. Susan Humphries said the event aimed to combat 
misinformation about the amendment.“I’m trying to make it clear 
that we are not banning abortion,” Humphries said. “That's not what 
we’re talking about. And so we’ve got to fight that misinformation.”Matt
 Schlapp, chairman of the Conservative Political Action Coalition, or 
CPAC, argued at the roundtable that the amendment is needed to maintain 
state restrictions on abortion.“The thing that’s important about 
these laws that were stripped off the books by the (Kansas) Supreme 
Court and a very elite decision and dishonest decision to say that the 
right to abortion is enshrined in the Kansas Constitution, it’s simply 
not enshrined in the Kansas Constitution,” he said. “They didn’t have 
the right to take all those laws off the books.”That 2019 ruling 
struck down some actions by the Legislature, but a host of restrictions —
 including the waiting period and a ban after 22 weeks — remain.And
 then there’s the ballot language. The first sentence of the proposed 
amendment suggests that approving it will prohibit state funding of 
abortion.“That’s just a red herring that would be up to the 
Legislature,” McAllister said. “Our Legislature is not going to publicly
 fund abortions. (The ballot language is) purposely misleading.”The
 wording of the amendment, and the messaging around it, aren’t the only 
factors aimed at securing passage of the amendment. The timing of the 
election was also designed to favor passage.“The state 
Legislature, of course, put this on the ballot in August on purpose, so 
fewer people would vote,” says Gina Spade, who opposes the amendment and
 was ringing doorbells with her daughter in their suburban-style 
subdivision on the outskirts of Lawrence.Turnout for Republican 
primaries typically outpaces that for Democratic primaries. But even 
voters who aren’t affiliated with a political party <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-06-09/kansas-abortion-amendment-how-all-registered-voters-can-cast-a-ballot-in-augusts-primary-election" target="_blank">can cast ballots</a>. in the Aug. 2 election. Conventional wisdom suggests the amendment will pass, but a <a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/Kansas-Speaks/2021-kansas-speaks-report-final_1.pdf" target="_blank">survey of Kansans suggests</a> most still support some form of abortion rights.

With vote looming, Kansas a national abortion battleground again

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 4 p.m., Monday, sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for an alleged traffic violation in the 2400 block of 6th Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

During the investigation Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx was deployed and indicated the presence of controlled substances in or around the vehicle. Deputies found Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.

The driver, identified as Leona Bahr-Strecker, age 35 of Great Bend, was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident. 

Strecker was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal carrying of a weapon. Strecker is being held in the Barton County jail in lieu of a $20,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658242423885.jpeg" alt="K-9 Maxx with his handler from the Barton County Sheriff's Office." />
 <figcaption>K-9 Maxx with his handler from the Barton County Sheriff's Office.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 4 p.m., Monday, sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for an alleged traffic violation in the 2400 block of 6th Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.During the investigation Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx was deployed and indicated the presence of controlled substances in or around the vehicle. Deputies found Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658242466147.jpeg" alt="Leona Bahr-Strecker" />
 <figcaption>Leona Bahr-Strecker</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, identified as Leona Bahr-Strecker, age 35 of Great Bend, was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident. Strecker was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal carrying of a weapon. Strecker is being held in the Barton County jail in lieu of a $20,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658242492147.jpeg" alt="Justin Herren" />
 <figcaption>Justin Herren</figcaption>
 </figure>A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Justin Herren, age 38 of Great Bend, was found to have outstanding warrants from the City of Great Bend. He was also in possession of methamphetamine. Herren was transported the Barton County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and two Great Bend municipal warrants. Herren is being held on a $10,000 bond.