NEW YORK (AP) — A bevy of booze brands will be in the Super Bowl ad lineup this year, now that Anheuser-Busch has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-sports-fox-corp-5d9922047c7fb640ddbf8caf5100ece2">ended its exclusive advertising sponsorship</a> after more than 30 years.

In addition to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-super-bowl-221469a7596a194eefe5f56e539ed8ed">celebrities</a>
 hawking Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, viewers will see some famous 
folks touting the qualities of Heineken and Coors, and even suggesting 
they drink cognac or whiskey — responsibly, of course.

Anheuser-Busch,
 parent of the Bud, Ultra and Busch beer brands, said in June it would 
end the exclusivity deal it first struck in 1989. The company is still a
 big presence at NFL games, sponsoring all major NFL moments during the 
offseason, such as the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

And the St. 
Louis, Missouri beverage giant is still the largest alcohol advertiser 
during the game, with three minutes of national airtime and a 30-second 
regional Budweiser spot.

On A-B's roster this year: A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azCNwGnxq0s">Bud Light ad</a> shows actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh dancing to on-hold music. A regional <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dChVB7iKSg8">Budweiser ad</a> focuses on people connecting with a six-pack. A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDGwwVki13Q">Michelob Ultra ad</a>
 spotlights actor Brian Cox and tennis star Serena Williams at a new 
members day at the Bushwood Country Club, the golf club in “Caddyshack.”
 And a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGZRMC3S9Ic">Busch Light ad</a> shows singer Sarah McLachlan sharing a tent with a wolf spoofing her well-known animal-advocacy ad.

The
 other alcohol brands running ads include beer brands Heineken and 
Molson Coors and liquor brands Remy Martin and Crown Royal, all eager to
 make their mark on advertising's largest stage.

Brands pay premium dollars to advertise during the gridiron classic, which draws about 100 million viewers each year. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-sports-fox-corp-5d9922047c7fb640ddbf8caf5100ece2">This year, most 30-second ad blocks sold for between $6 million and $7 million</a> — for the ad space alone. Companies spend millions more to create the ads themselves and book celebrity sponsors.

Heineken
 is promoting its alcohol-free beer Heineken 0.0 with an ad that's part 
of its larger partnership with Marvel — the ad, under wraps until the 
game, will feature actor Paul Rudd as his Marvel character “Ant Man.”

“We
 were really excited to hear that category opened up, and almost 
immediately we thought, you know, what a great way to really blow out 
Heineken 0.0 momentum and share that brand and that product with the 
wider market,” said Heineken chief marketing officer Jonnie Cahill in an
 interview with the AP.

Beer sales have held steady in the U.S., 
but the beer category has been losing market share to other types of 
alcoholic drinks, said Bart Watson, chief economist for trade group 
Brewers Association.

Beer's share in the alcohol market had 
dropped from 58% in 2000 to about 46% in 2022, while other alcoholic 
beverages, particularly spirits, have gained share. But overall beer 
barrel shipments are still up during the same time frame because the 
overall category has grown, according to figures tallied by the Beer 
Institute and Brewers Association.

For Anheuser-Busch, the 
decision to end its Super Bowl exclusivity is likely about putting 
marketing dollars elsewhere, Watson said.

“You have a new 
generation that consumes alcohol differently and beer differently. (For 
A-B), to put all their eggs in this basket isn’t getting the return that
 maybe it once did.”

Molson Coors is also keeping its ad for the 
big game under wraps. But it is attempting to make a splash as a 
first-time national advertiser by letting fans bet on what the ad will 
have in it — such as whether the game will feature its Coors Light or 
Miller Lite brand — via betting site DraftKings.

Other alcohol ads
 have enlisted celebrities: Diageo's ad for its Crown Royal whisky will 
feature musician Dave Grohl. Rémy Cointreau is also using Serena 
Williams, in an ad that spotlights its Rémy Martin cognac.

Not all alcohol makers are jumping to the national stage. Boston Beer Co. is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDo0wX1pK4c">sticking to a regional spot</a>
 for its Samuel Adams beer — the third year it has run a regional ad. 
The ad shows Bostonians imagining what would happen if everyone in the 
city was nice and polite.

“Samuel Adams is a relatively small 
player in the beer category, so a regional approach enables us to be 
part of the Super Bowl conversation without having to pay the huge price
 tag of a national ad," said Lesya Lysyj, chief marketing officer. A cut
 of the ad will run nationally beginning the week after the Super Bowl, 
she added.

Aside from alcohol, big brands including Pepsi Zero 
Sugar, Doritos, M&amp;Ms, Google, Downy and Kia will all be advertising 
during Super Bowl LVII, which airs Sunday on Fox.

NEW YORK (AP) — A bevy of booze brands will be in the Super Bowl ad lineup this year, now that Anheuser-Busch has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-sports-fox-corp-5d9922047c7fb640ddbf8caf5100ece2">ended its exclusive advertising sponsorship</a> after more than 30 years.In addition to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-super-bowl-221469a7596a194eefe5f56e539ed8ed">celebrities</a>
 hawking Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, viewers will see some famous 
folks touting the qualities of Heineken and Coors, and even suggesting 
they drink cognac or whiskey — responsibly, of course.Anheuser-Busch,
 parent of the Bud, Ultra and Busch beer brands, said in June it would 
end the exclusivity deal it first struck in 1989. The company is still a
 big presence at NFL games, sponsoring all major NFL moments during the 
offseason, such as the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.And the St. 
Louis, Missouri beverage giant is still the largest alcohol advertiser 
during the game, with three minutes of national airtime and a 30-second 
regional Budweiser spot.On A-B's roster this year: A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azCNwGnxq0s">Bud Light ad</a> shows actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh dancing to on-hold music. A regional <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dChVB7iKSg8">Budweiser ad</a> focuses on people connecting with a six-pack. A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDGwwVki13Q">Michelob Ultra ad</a>
 spotlights actor Brian Cox and tennis star Serena Williams at a new 
members day at the Bushwood Country Club, the golf club in “Caddyshack.”
 And a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGZRMC3S9Ic">Busch Light ad</a> shows singer Sarah McLachlan sharing a tent with a wolf spoofing her well-known animal-advocacy ad.The
 other alcohol brands running ads include beer brands Heineken and 
Molson Coors and liquor brands Remy Martin and Crown Royal, all eager to
 make their mark on advertising's largest stage.Brands pay premium dollars to advertise during the gridiron classic, which draws about 100 million viewers each year. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-sports-fox-corp-5d9922047c7fb640ddbf8caf5100ece2">This year, most 30-second ad blocks sold for between $6 million and $7 million</a> — for the ad space alone. Companies spend millions more to create the ads themselves and book celebrity sponsors.Heineken
 is promoting its alcohol-free beer Heineken 0.0 with an ad that's part 
of its larger partnership with Marvel — the ad, under wraps until the 
game, will feature actor Paul Rudd as his Marvel character “Ant Man.”“We
 were really excited to hear that category opened up, and almost 
immediately we thought, you know, what a great way to really blow out 
Heineken 0.0 momentum and share that brand and that product with the 
wider market,” said Heineken chief marketing officer Jonnie Cahill in an
 interview with the AP.Beer sales have held steady in the U.S., 
but the beer category has been losing market share to other types of 
alcoholic drinks, said Bart Watson, chief economist for trade group 
Brewers Association.Beer's share in the alcohol market had 
dropped from 58% in 2000 to about 46% in 2022, while other alcoholic 
beverages, particularly spirits, have gained share. But overall beer 
barrel shipments are still up during the same time frame because the 
overall category has grown, according to figures tallied by the Beer 
Institute and Brewers Association.For Anheuser-Busch, the 
decision to end its Super Bowl exclusivity is likely about putting 
marketing dollars elsewhere, Watson said.“You have a new 
generation that consumes alcohol differently and beer differently. (For 
A-B), to put all their eggs in this basket isn’t getting the return that
 maybe it once did.”Molson Coors is also keeping its ad for the 
big game under wraps. But it is attempting to make a splash as a 
first-time national advertiser by letting fans bet on what the ad will 
have in it — such as whether the game will feature its Coors Light or 
Miller Lite brand — via betting site DraftKings.Other alcohol ads
 have enlisted celebrities: Diageo's ad for its Crown Royal whisky will 
feature musician Dave Grohl. Rémy Cointreau is also using Serena 
Williams, in an ad that spotlights its Rémy Martin cognac.Not all alcohol makers are jumping to the national stage. Boston Beer Co. is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDo0wX1pK4c">sticking to a regional spot</a>
 for its Samuel Adams beer — the third year it has run a regional ad. 
The ad shows Bostonians imagining what would happen if everyone in the 
city was nice and polite.“Samuel Adams is a relatively small 
player in the beer category, so a regional approach enables us to be 
part of the Super Bowl conversation without having to pay the huge price
 tag of a national ad," said Lesya Lysyj, chief marketing officer. A cut
 of the ad will run nationally beginning the week after the Super Bowl, 
she added.Aside from alcohol, big brands including Pepsi Zero 
Sugar, Doritos, M&amp;Ms, Google, Downy and Kia will all be advertising 
during Super Bowl LVII, which airs Sunday on Fox.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Here's why this year's Super Bowl beer ads go beyond Bud

Thomas A. "Tom" Koerner, age 79, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in Hays. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM &nbsp;Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Joseph's 3rd degree and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:45 with a parish vigil service following. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Thomas A. "Tom" Koerner, age 79, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in Hays. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM &nbsp;Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be at 6 PM followed by a combined St. Joseph's 3rd degree and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:45 with a parish vigil service following. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A full obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Homes.

Thomas A. 'Tom' Koerner

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Paul A. Olson, age 62, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 13, 1960 in Salina, KS to Dale Chester and Martha Jane (Hoard) Olson.

Paul graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1978 and later Salina Vo-Tech in HVAC.&nbsp;

He married Linda Cornett on Nov. 21, 1981 in Miltonvale, KS. Since 2000, 

Paul worked in electrical maintenance for ABB, Alstom, Arvos and Concordia Technologies until his health forced his retirement.&nbsp; He was a member of the Concordia Wesleyan Church.

Paul is survived by his wife, Linda, Concordia; son Eric Olson (Jennifer), Wathena; grandchildren Stephanie Olson (fiancé Damian Aparicio-Fisher) and Shannon Olson; great-grandchild Kyla Aparicio-Fisher; brothers Robert Olson (Patricia), Longmont, CO, Doug Olson (Joan), Concordia and Ronald Olson (Edwina), Enid, OK and a sister, Beverly Kelley (David), McPherson.

He was preceded by his parents and a sister, Barbara Mikels.

Family will gather at the Concordia Wesleyan Church on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 for a luncheon at noon.

Paul chose cremation and a memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023 at Concordia Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Rev. David Redmond and Pastor Bob Burns and Pastor Ron Olson officiating.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains will follow at Oakland Union Cemetery, Rural Miltonvale.&nbsp;

Friends and Family may sign the guest book from 9-5 Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice or Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 

For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Paul A. Olson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/paul-olson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Paul A. Olson, Concordia</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675813646000.png" alt="Paul A. Olson" />
 <figcaption>Paul A. Olson</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/paul-olson">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/paul-olson</a>April 13, 1960 - February 6, 2023Paul A. Olson, age 62, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 13, 1960 in Salina, KS to Dale Chester and Martha Jane (Hoard) Olson.Paul graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1978 and later Salina Vo-Tech in HVAC.&nbsp;He married Linda Cornett on Nov. 21, 1981 in Miltonvale, KS. Since 2000, Paul worked in electrical maintenance for ABB, Alstom, Arvos and Concordia Technologies until his health forced his retirement.&nbsp; He was a member of the Concordia Wesleyan Church.Paul is survived by his wife, Linda, Concordia; son Eric Olson (Jennifer), Wathena; grandchildren Stephanie Olson (fiancé Damian Aparicio-Fisher) and Shannon Olson; great-grandchild Kyla Aparicio-Fisher; brothers Robert Olson (Patricia), Longmont, CO, Doug Olson (Joan), Concordia and Ronald Olson (Edwina), Enid, OK and a sister, Beverly Kelley (David), McPherson.He was preceded by his parents and a sister, Barbara Mikels.Family will gather at the Concordia Wesleyan Church on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 for a luncheon at noon.Paul chose cremation and a memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023 at Concordia Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Rev. David Redmond and Pastor Bob Burns and Pastor Ron Olson officiating.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains will follow at Oakland Union Cemetery, Rural Miltonvale.&nbsp;Friends and Family may sign the guest book from 9-5 Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice or Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Paul A. Olson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/paul-olson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Paul A. Olson

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2023. There are 333 days left in the year.

On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to begin their first American tour.

In 1857, a French court acquitted author Gustave Flaubert of obscenity for his serialized novel "Madame Bovary."

In 1943, the government abruptly announced that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year. (Rationing was lifted in October 1945.)

In 1948, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned as U.S. Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by Gen. Omar Bradley.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba.

In 1971, women in Switzerland gained the right to vote through a national referendum, 12 years after a previous attempt failed.

In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart went on the first untethered spacewalk, which lasted nearly six hours.

In 1985, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was kidnapped in Guadalajara, Mexico, by drug traffickers who tortured and murdered him.

In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of Haiti (he was overthrown by the military the following September).

In 1999, Jordan's King Hussein died of cancer at age 63; he was succeeded by his eldest son, Abdullah.

In 2009, a miles-wide section of ice in Lake Erie broke away from the Ohio shoreline, trapping about 135 fishermen, some for as long as four hours before they could be rescued (one man fell into the water and later died of an apparent heart attack).

In 2014, the Sochi Olympics opened with a celebration of Russia's past greatness and hopes for future glory.

In 2020, two days after his acquittal in his first Senate impeachment trial, President Donald Trump took retribution against two officials who had delivered damaging testimony; he ousted Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide, and Gordon Sondland, his ambassador to the European Union.

Ten years ago: CIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by unmanned drones under close questioning at a protest-disrupted confirmation hearing held by the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Five years ago: Biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong struck a $500 million deal to buy the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union-Tribune and some other publications; the deal would take effect in June. St. John's beat top-ranked Villanova, 79-75, for its second win that week over a top-five team. (St. John's had earlier snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating fourth-ranked Duke.)

One year ago: President Joe Biden's top science adviser Eric Lander resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff, marking the first Cabinet-level departure of the Biden administration.

Today's birthdays: Author Gay Talese is 91. Former Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is 88. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., is 71. Comedy writer Robert Smigel is 63. Actor James Spader is 63. Country singer Garth Brooks is 61. Rock musician David Bryan (Bon Jovi) is 61. Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard is 61. Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 58. Actor Jason Gedrick is 56. Actor Essence Atkins is 50. Rock singer-musician Wes Borland is 48. Rock musician Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket) is 45. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 45. Actor Tina Majorino is 38. Actor Deborah Ann Woll is 38. NBA player Isaiah Thomas is 34. NHL center Steven Stamkos is 33.

<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 Tuesday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2023. There are 333 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to begin their first American tour.On this date:In 1857, a French court acquitted author Gustave Flaubert of obscenity for his serialized novel "Madame Bovary."In 1943, the government abruptly announced that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year. (Rationing was lifted in October 1945.)In 1948, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned as U.S. Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by Gen. Omar Bradley.In 1962, President John F. Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba.In 1971, women in Switzerland gained the right to vote through a national referendum, 12 years after a previous attempt failed.In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart went on the first untethered spacewalk, which lasted nearly six hours.In 1985, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was kidnapped in Guadalajara, Mexico, by drug traffickers who tortured and murdered him.In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of Haiti (he was overthrown by the military the following September).In 1999, Jordan's King Hussein died of cancer at age 63; he was succeeded by his eldest son, Abdullah.In 2009, a miles-wide section of ice in Lake Erie broke away from the Ohio shoreline, trapping about 135 fishermen, some for as long as four hours before they could be rescued (one man fell into the water and later died of an apparent heart attack).In 2014, the Sochi Olympics opened with a celebration of Russia's past greatness and hopes for future glory.In 2020, two days after his acquittal in his first Senate impeachment trial, President Donald Trump took retribution against two officials who had delivered damaging testimony; he ousted Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide, and Gordon Sondland, his ambassador to the European Union.Ten years ago: CIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by unmanned drones under close questioning at a protest-disrupted confirmation hearing held by the Senate Intelligence Committee.Five years ago: Biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong struck a $500 million deal to buy the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union-Tribune and some other publications; the deal would take effect in June. St. John's beat top-ranked Villanova, 79-75, for its second win that week over a top-five team. (St. John's had earlier snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating fourth-ranked Duke.)One year ago: President Joe Biden's top science adviser Eric Lander resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff, marking the first Cabinet-level departure of the Biden administration.Today's birthdays: Author Gay Talese is 91. Former Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is 88. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., is 71. Comedy writer Robert Smigel is 63. Actor James Spader is 63. Country singer Garth Brooks is 61. Rock musician David Bryan (Bon Jovi) is 61. Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard is 61. Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 58. Actor Jason Gedrick is 56. Actor Essence Atkins is 50. Rock singer-musician Wes Borland is 48. Rock musician Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket) is 45. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 45. Actor Tina Majorino is 38. Actor Deborah Ann Woll is 38. NBA player Isaiah Thomas is 34. NHL center Steven Stamkos is 33.

Today in History - Feb. 7

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating after a grass fire was intentionally set on the grounds of the governor's mansion.&nbsp;

Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, Fire units were dispatched to SW 6th and SW Governor’s View on the report of a large grass fire, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl.

While fire was performing an attack on the grassfire, police located an adult male suspect in the area who was observed setting the fire and took him into custody.

&nbsp;Pedro Michel-Mota Ruiz, 36, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Arson.

The cause of the fire has been determined by TFD investigators as incendiary; intentionally set.&nbsp;

The incident, is being investigated by the Topeka Fire Dept., Topeka Police and the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal. The fire burned approximately 6 acres and was contained at approximately 3:30 p.m. No buildings were damaged during the course of the fire and no injuries were reported.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating after a grass fire was intentionally set on the grounds of the governor's mansion.&nbsp;Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, Fire units were dispatched to SW 6th and SW Governor’s View on the report of a large grass fire, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675730851540.png" alt="Ruiz-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ruiz-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>While fire was performing an attack on the grassfire, police located an adult male suspect in the area who was observed setting the fire and took him into custody.&nbsp;Pedro Michel-Mota Ruiz, 36, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Arson.The cause of the fire has been determined by TFD investigators as incendiary; intentionally set.&nbsp;The incident, is being investigated by the Topeka Fire Dept., Topeka Police and the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal. The fire burned approximately 6 acres and was contained at approximately 3:30 p.m. No buildings were damaged during the course of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Arson fire at Kan. Governor's mansion burned 6 acres

WICHITA – AAA is releasing its new Used EV Buyer's Guide that includes basic information on electric vehicles (EVs) like ownership costs, details to consider before purchasing, and&nbsp;guidance for those&nbsp;who want an EV but need more affordable options. 

Last year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXI84Hakzt1Y2WTwoA77QmecYrx85OFXkZaDM4vvoV3WOyRRmqTVfvdOdJi-2BtnVTQgDXfoBsDljVZ-2FC5VNtOmssz7K-x_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLWqH-2BBz5wWjgGugfRpNAf1Iao-2Fq9zC5ZVi4FO4Oif-2BcPiSaY-2FDNlpWQVzoj02PPSRfYq4yhmkolwL7Wj16j2-2FuPKS7Ph3ibjDGYp8C7BBU-2B1KVGfY-2BALcycReYxUW4BAp381MIM-2B6dUud0p9H1FbQ2Y-3D" target="_blank">AAA survey</a>&nbsp;revealed that of consumers interested in EVs, 25% would purchase used, with Millennials (32%) the most likely to consider this option. AAA wants consumers interested in going electric, whether new or used, to be informed and educated on EV ownership before purchase to ensure a rewarding and confident experience.

"A used EV could be a viable option for many first-time buyers or multi-car households, as they tend to be more affordable," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive research. "The key is to understand all the options available, as well as individual needs, which can ease some of the anxiety associated with purchasing used."

What the Guide Offers – "A Pre-Shopping Checklist"

●Used EV ownership cost comparisons (battery versus gas-powered). 

Many consumers are attracted to the idea of going electric – but worry they will face a steep price tag for a new EV. A used EV may be a more feasible option for buyers concerned about cost or those looking to add a second car to their household. In addition to the newly released guide,&nbsp;AAA has other resources to help buyers navigate the car-buying decision. The&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXJnydZrkWArdvxJok7AvFiP095F-2BzIL20VCYpm3t-2BrBYmuONPt7ZeBJoBRh9aCu-2FYotqNXEefwZXARRxnpihgAF100H_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLfM7xKsolXeVjc-2FcuLLkpgPGY4u6emvfcFQARKMA5VUEMgcp4aaEaHpYDnLC8mBbkah3jS7AVb8b058L-2Fwwh4za5UzZreTfMxGFntzlBb0ZY3WQHZqd1WjOuM0N9NMspxCJJfv2JsaDsfw1XDzaH11E-3D" target="_blank">2022 AAA Your Driving Cost</a>&nbsp;analysis revealed that EVs have the second lowest annual ownership costs behind small sedans. Additionally, used EVs are estimated to cost less to own than their gas-powered counterparts. Especially for consumers looking to save significantly on fuel costs – EV owners save $8,000 or more over five years in this area.

"Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity, and AAA wants to give consumers what they need to make an informed purchase," said Brannon. "We support an electric future and will continue to do our part with related research and educational resources for the public."

The AAA Used EV Buyer's Guide is now available at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXLnXJEHN47J8ZlysrZCeqkkxSC4xXqKRAvcjr-2F6eiKfdEtday6-2FKG0QbsWkkYWL7jU-3DSycq_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLUWxsBf5kU9nDFeuAmca6F2UiVJ7SVrwjk2A0663kWg7A1mHf1zpsA6jmt7uLcn18TUVBJE57HTg3Nmvdk-2FZwLPdKzLdEY-2FE8rsy7kQR46huczDQshCIcZXnYB2szjtgSQrY5Wq0ThexwfzA8ScHVWw-3D" target="_blank">https://newsroom.aaa.com/asset/used-ev-buyers-guide-february-2023/</a>. AAA also supports its EV members with exclusive perks and benefits like:

●<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUf5vDzC6voLYAPhUgWPKW1SAOm0OriNB3cOVo30c-2Fc52rZBY_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLSQbMhLSarUOL430zGAHWSjmZdDHFymF9togL5WDF6tvzJeL86IORko5Yewq1kXLyFZA7RY27z-2B6E1nfPYXd-2FIQWUODz3pR-2Bh9lRivHbr16eGnBzEFc0-2BM2L2b-2Fux5v-2BzRT-2BEUjuYVfApIcAZ-2B217a8-3D">TripTik Travel Planner</a>&nbsp;provides public charging information along any route.

●<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWw5Nors7Y05mOCfqUrJNawMWP0mwk9NV97MdC6jicdcdvt8_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLQ0vlSC5fckNy46SG0wqOIlGBI5LJPS3lm670ZFYB-2FsAjFKhNko-2BSRU3vUYHRXkoesZiG-2B2tN3Gzj9sKKk2speADcvhODdPt1VBWgk1hFccPO619Q0-2BZs8LcWyOtv91s6cCA4nyybTcXblyLUMjNsTU-3D">AAA TourBook® Guides</a>&nbsp;include which hotels offer public charging for guests.

●<a href="file:///C:/Users/bmoye/OneDrive%20-%20American%20Automobile%20Association%20INC/Home/Desktop/Tookit%20Used%20EV%20Buyers%20Guide/AAA.com/creditcard">Cashback</a>&nbsp;rewards for public EV charging on AAA-branded credit cards (visit a&nbsp;participating AAA to learn more)

Before embarking on any car-buying journey, AAA encourages consumers to do their homework and check out the AAA Used EV Buyer's Guide as well as these resources:

●<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUS3VVDyr1H4PkBIQlUsKgmTdmWyKRINxmK3zRsI1lTfeJICGo-2B8PABDyI-2BfrpZ-2F4tQ-3D-3DtOj-_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLbq245TWOo9e1I9R4DRp9Kh0ue3Ew1NFpcXf-2B864bj4I2oUzcRQyjNLdJsdRnH1j2IGmlnBLBQaFDEy-2FxtKkBp4xX7KTkxRnPiAy5kaivJhe7bzhZdQq1-2BoRC69h1K6-2BKeMntVYqwA08YjoMELa0VJo-3D">Your Driving Cost Online Calculator</a>&nbsp;helps consumers determine important comparison costs before purchase. Select the desired state, annual mileage, and driving ratio representing your typical driving habits, and vehicle year/make/model &amp; trim.

●<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUb-2BLIyDc0zK-2BFq5QEiSqasfcDEswaP-2B4EoUPQT5HWR5Sf6J3_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLT4AATzI4F3ldR1WELQaTo5SojNunEEsExyuMxV2wO4vD-2BGjplsjaRQS1DDaPhEvrZs-2BVW5xjuHL44TdxyHVwJmu-2FgMJTWSDxp-2BLW4hMHz3PTxhADiMGJ3izIe-2F0wKvBJW5sYZVPI1LnlSrM5Gq1iGA-3D">AAA Car Guide</a>&nbsp;provides consumers with reviews and ratings of select vehicles with the latest automotive technology, many of which are EVs. The Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) tests and reviews vehicles annually. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To help educate the public, AAA conducts ongoing research on EVs, including consumer sentiment surveys, testing to determine factors impacting electric vehicle range, the true cost of electric vehicle ownership, and a survey on consumers' experience with going electric. To see the full body of research, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXLquYgxkGGJit3VeNPxcWO6pH8ZhKmouLFLRBsTM9RkvpHSgq3vh9rkI7liAh75GPg-3DkxVr_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLbhbOKs0CbmEz3kTWCaCd2jXa6tCMi4XoxDhIMSvwZptHTaJIHHSlVLtx8sy2x3Ky69YVJ8BXPsFf-2B9KLIkMXnLosZSNa1E5uqYkxyBvgJqppdZNNynyVoPh0OACYS62BQDEKnr5qKXO0Ls2P7KKgTY-3D" target="_blank">AAA Newsroom</a>.

About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 63&nbsp;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="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZq7fhzRb2URGDQo-2F50oBEr-2Fbwhu8fPUyM1UGHM2bacFFA3Jf5NCJEcqU1rYMpo-2B7BEohQndgte3obSbPOg00n9FouHS9x9pGXl1JHu0Vl-2FaLIg69vty8Q3jtYMEA-2BXbOA-3D-3Dkpvb_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLeaggs3GoGRWqma6YDrbtn-2Fvv0CfVXPpyQMl2ec7sqOsWePlmS3sJ-2FoldUdynPgCpIyQtSUpB6d1RV-2BqkgXHnptJmD6vIrvYnksGKWyImNfPtfPRR3OFx50ibIT3wxUscnygEAcKh5NVaiilOUk1Dtc-3D" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUf5vDzC6voLYAPhUgWPKW1SAOm0OriNB3cOVo30c-2Fc52zYyz_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLb2UXQ9p8wW831gxTj6flRSE0loE2iQUtDNPrntEpLhJ-2BOyaZGLtYxpAwZJdjt3yL2L6aLMjIyTdXAkwhIzA-2FuoL1sC8BVf-2FkJnHytKAATLWoFxH5KdhkakJpZKhn5cnidU3iFhy2TNgk0v4TiQEBk4-3D" 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="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9hd7gt5w4RnNVYldceL1C0Mr-2BgWuTHSr0gcdduVCeTe6oF5A_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLbF8q0npNox5U3iTqRAwFGUtL8G3j31vnAsOnPuAJTtv9JGGKmcFo5I9oLVWOWK5C93iObjkE8RlZAGqMgLdsQBFITPaNLSWR8QCWtQ5v-2Bjpn6wKliCj6jxhCnYYsfwSyrzL6tG3QN1i6hSrV-2BX6vL0-3D" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9jbf-2FfQz5ExMUplWZDyodiQ-3DLGKD_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLWKm1CQldQ1i7XuaiXqg9agO7Ksr3lv60A8f1eXx5NG52frV9EFBbtee8rnrPIfyTr19jmGs4mwcgnJbIEe5lO-2B5sl0vS0EfU-2BOZh0f5efkUAoJ2e60uzl31dEU0VpE-2BUFftsxJG-2FmKZtgGG8LGCjdI-3D" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.

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 </figure>AAAWICHITA – AAA is releasing its new Used EV Buyer's Guide that includes basic information on electric vehicles (EVs) like ownership costs, details to consider before purchasing, and&nbsp;guidance for those&nbsp;who want an EV but need more affordable options. Last year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXI84Hakzt1Y2WTwoA77QmecYrx85OFXkZaDM4vvoV3WOyRRmqTVfvdOdJi-2BtnVTQgDXfoBsDljVZ-2FC5VNtOmssz7K-x_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLWqH-2BBz5wWjgGugfRpNAf1Iao-2Fq9zC5ZVi4FO4Oif-2BcPiSaY-2FDNlpWQVzoj02PPSRfYq4yhmkolwL7Wj16j2-2FuPKS7Ph3ibjDGYp8C7BBU-2B1KVGfY-2BALcycReYxUW4BAp381MIM-2B6dUud0p9H1FbQ2Y-3D" target="_blank">AAA survey</a>&nbsp;revealed that of consumers interested in EVs, 25% would purchase used, with Millennials (32%) the most likely to consider this option. AAA wants consumers interested in going electric, whether new or used, to be informed and educated on EV ownership before purchase to ensure a rewarding and confident experience."A used EV could be a viable option for many first-time buyers or multi-car households, as they tend to be more affordable," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive research. "The key is to understand all the options available, as well as individual needs, which can ease some of the anxiety associated with purchasing used."What the Guide Offers – "A Pre-Shopping Checklist"●Basic background of EVs. ●Driving range and charging. ●Used EV ownership cost comparisons (battery versus gas-powered). ●Repair and maintenance costs. ●Supplemental AAA car buying resourcesMany consumers are attracted to the idea of going electric – but worry they will face a steep price tag for a new EV. A used EV may be a more feasible option for buyers concerned about cost or those looking to add a second car to their household. In addition to the newly released guide,&nbsp;AAA has other resources to help buyers navigate the car-buying decision. The&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXJnydZrkWArdvxJok7AvFiP095F-2BzIL20VCYpm3t-2BrBYmuONPt7ZeBJoBRh9aCu-2FYotqNXEefwZXARRxnpihgAF100H_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLfM7xKsolXeVjc-2FcuLLkpgPGY4u6emvfcFQARKMA5VUEMgcp4aaEaHpYDnLC8mBbkah3jS7AVb8b058L-2Fwwh4za5UzZreTfMxGFntzlBb0ZY3WQHZqd1WjOuM0N9NMspxCJJfv2JsaDsfw1XDzaH11E-3D" target="_blank">2022 AAA Your Driving Cost</a>&nbsp;analysis revealed that EVs have the second lowest annual ownership costs behind small sedans. Additionally, used EVs are estimated to cost less to own than their gas-powered counterparts. Especially for consumers looking to save significantly on fuel costs – EV owners save $8,000 or more over five years in this area."Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity, and AAA wants to give consumers what they need to make an informed purchase," said Brannon. "We support an electric future and will continue to do our part with related research and educational resources for the public."The AAA Used EV Buyer's Guide is now available at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdHgfR0y-2FHnVjug5ieQYVXLnXJEHN47J8ZlysrZCeqkkxSC4xXqKRAvcjr-2F6eiKfdEtday6-2FKG0QbsWkkYWL7jU-3DSycq_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqnr36Bz-2FX7x-2BRJfm1jhyKW-2FTCp5aY-2FVJ4JCxnjvk-2FRRDZD1-2FXbjIQriQ0M32-2FQlVqDUISJAFmFWYud2lb2HAUFER-2BCPzLHzoV7li5S59krEecyA0M1Z7oQoGFvXsc9nJLUWxsBf5kU9nDFeuAmca6F2UiVJ7SVrwjk2A0663kWg7A1mHf1zpsA6jmt7uLcn18TUVBJE57HTg3Nmvdk-2FZwLPdKzLdEY-2FE8rsy7kQR46huczDQshCIcZXnYB2szjtgSQrY5Wq0ThexwfzA8ScHVWw-3D" target="_blank">https://newsroom.aaa.com/asset/used-ev-buyers-guide-february-2023/</a>. 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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Though the <a href="https://insightlawrence.org/en/">Insight Women’s Center </a>sits at the epicenter of a reinvigorated battle in the nation’s culture wars, the only hint of its faith-based mission to dissuade people from getting abortions is the jazzy, piano rendition of “Jesus Loves Me” playing in a waiting room.

The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature is considering allocating millions of dollars in state funds to similar anti-abortion centers that persuade people to bring their pregnancies to term by offering free pregnancy tests and sonograms, as well as counseling and parenting classes taught by volunteers. They're also considering offering millions more in income tax credits for donors supporting what they call “crisis pregnancy centers."

When the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;last year and gave control of abortion policy to the states, it led to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-health-5101ede97957cbf5f4f8aac1d5e5b4fa">bans and restrictions in some states, and executive orders and laws</a>&nbsp;protecting access in others. Those debates continue, but perhaps less noticed is how this change refueled the renewed battle over taxpayer money.

Supporters say the effort shows abortion opponents are addressing families' social and financial needs. But critics say the amount of new funding proposed for organizations like Insight — either in direct funding or tax credits for their donors — fall far short of what’s necessary to improve people’s access to health care and address ongoing poverty.

“You funnel money through a short-term solution that makes it appear as though you are doing something,” said Alesha Doan, a University of Kansas associate professor who has studied and written books about abortion politics.

Increasingly, liberal&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-st-louis-missouri-cab307afaf66ce9b5d58d3be191b532e">cities</a>&nbsp;and states are funding access to abortion, including telemedicine, which has seen a notable rise with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-science-health-medication-56972af9e9b0fc2fc97e06041f6e96ce">more than half of U.S. abortions now done with pills</a>&nbsp;rather than surgery. Meanwhile, states with GOP legislatures and governors are looking to put more taxpayer money into organizations&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-business-health-nashville-personal-taxes-fffa6f6f86e6eaa448b8ea89087a1c46">that talk people out of ending their pregnancies</a>.

Legislative committees held hearings Thursday on proposals for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/hb2135_00_0000.pdf">a 70% income tax credit</a>&nbsp;to donors who support anti-abortion centers, with a cap of $10 million in total credits. A Senate committee might vote this week.

It's similar to a longstanding Missouri law that provides income tax credits to donors supporting anti-abortion centers. Arizona has such a law, and Mississippi's Republican House speaker is trying to expand a cap on tax credits to $10 million from the $3.5 million authorized last year.

Arkansas and Oklahoma are considering adding similar tax credits, according to the National Right to Life Committee.

In Missouri, donors to anti-abortion centers have received $15 million in total state tax credits over the past five years, and one state analysis estimates the centers served about 43,000 people last year.

Abortion opponents have operated centers like Insight for decades, and the practice of conservative-led states offering financial aid to them predates Dobbs — the decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade.

On the abortion-rights side, Oregon lawmakers last year created&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-oregon-planned-parenthood-2351bf1bd586b64e84f72d10980cd0b7">a $15 million abortion-access fund,</a>&nbsp;with the first $1 million going to a nonprofit that covers the costs of patients' travel and procedures. California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington have also allocated or are considering offering public funding for abortions or related services.

In New Mexico last year, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-michelle-lujan-grisham-new-mexico-275e9af532929a198f12e65e7e049c96">pledged $10 million in state funds</a>&nbsp;to the construction of a new abortion clinic.

Morgan Hopkins, president of the abortion-rights advocacy group All(asterisk) Above All praised the funding. “Budgets are a reflection of our values," she said.

Kansas already provides grants to programs that provide prenatal care, and encourage people to carry their pregnancies to term. But it spends less than $339,000 in a state budget of $24 billion on the program — and made only two grants totaling less than $74,000 to anti-abortion centers.

Now, some abortion opponents talk about emulating Missouri's more than $8 million annual funding, plus the income tax credits.

Abortion rights supporters are frustrated that the push for such support is coming so soon after an Aug. 2 statewide vote that decisively rejected a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have allowed legislators to greatly restrict or ban abortion.

“I have general concerns that we’re not respecting what was the very clear will of voters,” said state Sen. Ethan Corson, a Kansas City-area Democrat who serves on the Senate tax committee.

Abortion rights advocates say the centers lure patients away from abortion clinics with free services, give them inaccurate medical information and counseling from people who are not trained therapists. Some see funding them as a political gesture designed to make abortion bans look less harsh.

Abortion opponents argue that centers like Insight offer patients a wide range of prenatal and post-birth classes, in addition to other help. They also argue that boosting funding for free services after the August vote is a promise not to abandon parents and families.

In Lawrence, where the nearest abortion clinic is a 40-minute drive away, 28-year-old Korbe Bohac is still visiting the Insight center nearly 8 months after her son Winston was born. She told legislators the classes and counseling make her a better, more confident parent — and helped preserve her mental health. She called it “a safety net.”

The Insight center, which is only a few miles from the University of Kansas, has two sonogram nurses, and a doctor and radiologist sometimes volunteer their time. But services depend mostly on about 50 volunteers. The $340,000 annual budget is mostly supplied by private donations, but the organization received a community development grant in 2014 to launch parent education programs.

Center staff said that although they do not refer clients to abortion providers, they discuss abortion as an option. They said some patients who met with them went on to have abortions, though this is not possible to verify given patients' privacy protocols.

Insight has two separate waiting rooms — one for its educational programs and one for medical services. Executive director Bridgit Smith said one reason is that it keeps pregnant patients from being influenced by seeing babies and toddlers.

Smith said she believes the proposed tax credit would increase donations, helping Insight start a maternity home for people without shelter.

“We’re trying to build strong individuals and strong families. And isn’t that what we all want?” Smith said. “Even for the woman that doesn’t choose to parent, we still want her to be strong and healthy after the decision.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675607447973.png" alt="Bridgit Smith, executive director of the Insight Women's Center stands outside the door to its educational and "Boutique" with clothes and other supplies for new parents, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lawrence, Kansas. The center provides a variety of free services, including pregnancy tests, limited sonograms, and parenting and money-management counseling. (AP Photo/John Hanna)" />
 <figcaption>Bridgit Smith, executive director of the Insight Women's Center stands outside the door to its educational and "Boutique" with clothes and other supplies for new parents, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lawrence, Kansas. The center provides a variety of free services, including pregnancy tests, limited sonograms, and parenting and money-management counseling. (AP Photo/John Hanna)</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN HANNA and GEOFF MULVIHILL&nbsp;LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Though the <a href="https://insightlawrence.org/en/">Insight Women’s Center </a>sits at the epicenter of a reinvigorated battle in the nation’s culture wars, the only hint of its faith-based mission to dissuade people from getting abortions is the jazzy, piano rendition of “Jesus Loves Me” playing in a waiting room.The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature is considering allocating millions of dollars in state funds to similar anti-abortion centers that persuade people to bring their pregnancies to term by offering free pregnancy tests and sonograms, as well as counseling and parenting classes taught by volunteers. They're also considering offering millions more in income tax credits for donors supporting what they call “crisis pregnancy centers."When the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;last year and gave control of abortion policy to the states, it led to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-health-5101ede97957cbf5f4f8aac1d5e5b4fa">bans and restrictions in some states, and executive orders and laws</a>&nbsp;protecting access in others. Those debates continue, but perhaps less noticed is how this change refueled the renewed battle over taxpayer money.Supporters say the effort shows abortion opponents are addressing families' social and financial needs. But critics say the amount of new funding proposed for organizations like Insight — either in direct funding or tax credits for their donors — fall far short of what’s necessary to improve people’s access to health care and address ongoing poverty.“You funnel money through a short-term solution that makes it appear as though you are doing something,” said Alesha Doan, a University of Kansas associate professor who has studied and written books about abortion politics.Increasingly, liberal&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-st-louis-missouri-cab307afaf66ce9b5d58d3be191b532e">cities</a>&nbsp;and states are funding access to abortion, including telemedicine, which has seen a notable rise with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-science-health-medication-56972af9e9b0fc2fc97e06041f6e96ce">more than half of U.S. abortions now done with pills</a>&nbsp;rather than surgery. Meanwhile, states with GOP legislatures and governors are looking to put more taxpayer money into organizations&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-business-health-nashville-personal-taxes-fffa6f6f86e6eaa448b8ea89087a1c46">that talk people out of ending their pregnancies</a>.Legislative committees held hearings Thursday on proposals for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/hb2135_00_0000.pdf">a 70% income tax credit</a>&nbsp;to donors who support anti-abortion centers, with a cap of $10 million in total credits. A Senate committee might vote this week.It's similar to a longstanding Missouri law that provides income tax credits to donors supporting anti-abortion centers. Arizona has such a law, and Mississippi's Republican House speaker is trying to expand a cap on tax credits to $10 million from the $3.5 million authorized last year.Arkansas and Oklahoma are considering adding similar tax credits, according to the National Right to Life Committee.In Missouri, donors to anti-abortion centers have received $15 million in total state tax credits over the past five years, and one state analysis estimates the centers served about 43,000 people last year.Abortion opponents have operated centers like Insight for decades, and the practice of conservative-led states offering financial aid to them predates Dobbs — the decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade.On the abortion-rights side, Oregon lawmakers last year created&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-oregon-planned-parenthood-2351bf1bd586b64e84f72d10980cd0b7">a $15 million abortion-access fund,</a>&nbsp;with the first $1 million going to a nonprofit that covers the costs of patients' travel and procedures. California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington have also allocated or are considering offering public funding for abortions or related services.In New Mexico last year, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-michelle-lujan-grisham-new-mexico-275e9af532929a198f12e65e7e049c96">pledged $10 million in state funds</a>&nbsp;to the construction of a new abortion clinic.Morgan Hopkins, president of the abortion-rights advocacy group All(asterisk) Above All praised the funding. “Budgets are a reflection of our values," she said.Kansas already provides grants to programs that provide prenatal care, and encourage people to carry their pregnancies to term. But it spends less than $339,000 in a state budget of $24 billion on the program — and made only two grants totaling less than $74,000 to anti-abortion centers.Now, some abortion opponents talk about emulating Missouri's more than $8 million annual funding, plus the income tax credits.Abortion rights supporters are frustrated that the push for such support is coming so soon after an Aug. 2 statewide vote that decisively rejected a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have allowed legislators to greatly restrict or ban abortion.“I have general concerns that we’re not respecting what was the very clear will of voters,” said state Sen. Ethan Corson, a Kansas City-area Democrat who serves on the Senate tax committee.Abortion rights advocates say the centers lure patients away from abortion clinics with free services, give them inaccurate medical information and counseling from people who are not trained therapists. Some see funding them as a political gesture designed to make abortion bans look less harsh.Abortion opponents argue that centers like Insight offer patients a wide range of prenatal and post-birth classes, in addition to other help. They also argue that boosting funding for free services after the August vote is a promise not to abandon parents and families.In Lawrence, where the nearest abortion clinic is a 40-minute drive away, 28-year-old Korbe Bohac is still visiting the Insight center nearly 8 months after her son Winston was born. She told legislators the classes and counseling make her a better, more confident parent — and helped preserve her mental health. She called it “a safety net.”The Insight center, which is only a few miles from the University of Kansas, has two sonogram nurses, and a doctor and radiologist sometimes volunteer their time. But services depend mostly on about 50 volunteers. The $340,000 annual budget is mostly supplied by private donations, but the organization received a community development grant in 2014 to launch parent education programs.Center staff said that although they do not refer clients to abortion providers, they discuss abortion as an option. They said some patients who met with them went on to have abortions, though this is not possible to verify given patients' privacy protocols.Insight has two separate waiting rooms — one for its educational programs and one for medical services. Executive director Bridgit Smith said one reason is that it keeps pregnant patients from being influenced by seeing babies and toddlers.Smith said she believes the proposed tax credit would increase donations, helping Insight start a maternity home for people without shelter.“We’re trying to build strong individuals and strong families. And isn’t that what we all want?” Smith said. “Even for the woman that doesn’t choose to parent, we still want her to be strong and healthy after the decision.”

Kan. joins states taking control of abortion debate with funding focus

Today is Monday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2023. There are 334 days left in the year.

On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II.

In 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the United States won official recognition and military support from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris.

In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1815, the state of New Jersey issued the first American railroad charter to John Stevens, who proposed a rail link between Trenton and New Brunswick. (The line, however, was never built.)

In 1862, during the Civil War, Fort Henry in Tennessee fell to Union forces.

In 1899, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain was ratified by the U.S. Senate.

In 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois.

In 1922, Cardinal Archille Ratti was elected pope; he took the name Pius XI.

In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called "lame duck" amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson.

In 1993, tennis Hall of Famer and human rights advocate Arthur Ashe died in New York at age 49.

In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Carl Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died in Los Angeles at age 51.

In 2000, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton launched her successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

In 2008, the Bush White House defended the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying it was legal — not torture as critics argued — and had saved American lives.

Ten years ago: The U.S. Postal Service proposed eliminating Saturday mail delivery, an announcement that immediately drew protests from some lawmakers. At least nine people were killed by a tsunami that smashed into villages in the Solomon Islands, flattening dozens of homes in the South Pacific island chain. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced that Monopoly fans had voted online to add a cat token to the board game, replacing the iron.

Five years ago: Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations. SpaceX's big new rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car on a route that would take it to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Poland's president signed legislation making it a crime to blame Poland for Holocaust crimes committed by Nazi Germany.

One year ago: Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 70th anniversary of her ascendance to the British throne, an unprecedented reign that made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty. (She would die seven months later at age 96, and her son became King Charles III.)

Today's birthdays: Actor Mamie Van Doren is 92. Actor Mike Farrell is 84. Former NBC News anchorman Tom Brokaw is 83. Singer Fabian is 80. Actor Gayle Hunnicutt is 80. Actor Michael Tucker is 78. Producer-director-writer Jim Sheridan is 74. Actor Jon Walmsley is 67. Actor Kathy Najimy is 66. Rock musician Simon Phillips (Toto) is 66. Actor-director Robert Townsend is 66. Actor Barry Miller is 65. Actor Megan Gallagher is 63. Rock singer Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) is 61. Country singer Richie McDonald is 61. Singer Rick Astley is 57. Rock musician Tim Brown (Boo Radleys) is 54. Former ABC News anchor Amy Robach is 50. Actor Josh Stewart is 46. Actor Ben Lawson is 43. Actor Brandon Hammond is 39. Actor Crystal Reed (TV: "Teen Wolf") is 38. Actor Alice Greczyn is 37. Actor Anna Diop is 35. R&amp;B singer/actor Tinashe is 30.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2023. There are 334 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II.On this date:In 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the United States won official recognition and military support from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris.In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1815, the state of New Jersey issued the first American railroad charter to John Stevens, who proposed a rail link between Trenton and New Brunswick. (The line, however, was never built.)In 1862, during the Civil War, Fort Henry in Tennessee fell to Union forces.In 1899, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain was ratified by the U.S. Senate.In 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois.In 1922, Cardinal Archille Ratti was elected pope; he took the name Pius XI.In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called "lame duck" amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson.In 1993, tennis Hall of Famer and human rights advocate Arthur Ashe died in New York at age 49.In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Carl Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died in Los Angeles at age 51.In 2000, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton launched her successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate.In 2008, the Bush White House defended the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying it was legal — not torture as critics argued — and had saved American lives.Ten years ago: The U.S. Postal Service proposed eliminating Saturday mail delivery, an announcement that immediately drew protests from some lawmakers. At least nine people were killed by a tsunami that smashed into villages in the Solomon Islands, flattening dozens of homes in the South Pacific island chain. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced that Monopoly fans had voted online to add a cat token to the board game, replacing the iron.Five years ago: Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations. SpaceX's big new rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car on a route that would take it to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Poland's president signed legislation making it a crime to blame Poland for Holocaust crimes committed by Nazi Germany.One year ago: Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 70th anniversary of her ascendance to the British throne, an unprecedented reign that made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty. (She would die seven months later at age 96, and her son became King Charles III.)Today's birthdays: Actor Mamie Van Doren is 92. Actor Mike Farrell is 84. Former NBC News anchorman Tom Brokaw is 83. Singer Fabian is 80. Actor Gayle Hunnicutt is 80. Actor Michael Tucker is 78. Producer-director-writer Jim Sheridan is 74. Actor Jon Walmsley is 67. Actor Kathy Najimy is 66. Rock musician Simon Phillips (Toto) is 66. Actor-director Robert Townsend is 66. Actor Barry Miller is 65. Actor Megan Gallagher is 63. Rock singer Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) is 61. Country singer Richie McDonald is 61. Singer Rick Astley is 57. Rock musician Tim Brown (Boo Radleys) is 54. Former ABC News anchor Amy Robach is 50. Actor Josh Stewart is 46. Actor Ben Lawson is 43. Actor Brandon Hammond is 39. Actor Crystal Reed (TV: "Teen Wolf") is 38. Actor Alice Greczyn is 37. Actor Anna Diop is 35. R&amp;B singer/actor Tinashe is 30.

Today in History - Feb. 6

Henry "Hank" Mason Sellers, son of W D Sellers and Mildred L. (Jenkins) Sellers was born on October 9, 1945, in Fort Worth, TX.&nbsp; He died peacefully at home on January 31, 2023, at the age of 77. Henry lived his early life in Texas until his family moved to Kiowa, KS.&nbsp; He was a graduate of the Class of 1964 Hays High School. On November 18, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patricia Pierce at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine.&nbsp; He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Hank worked as a guidance counselor at St. Francis' Boys Home in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; He worked in the Kansas oilfields and as a truck driver, then moved to off-shore oil explorations in the Indian Ocean/South China Sea, Southeast Asia &amp; The Norwegian Sea, Norway in his younger years while supporting his family.&nbsp; Hank worked on the Sellers Cattle Ranch for several years managing and involving the family with gardening &amp; geese wrangling. Then he worked at Briggs Auto Group in Manhattan, KS for 12 years. Afterward, he had various sales positions until he began a new venture as safety manager in the shale play oil exploration in the Pennsylvania area. Those who preceded him in death are his parents, Dub &amp; Mildred Sellers, his sister Patsy Kanak, two great-granddaughters Meredith and Macie Sellens, his wife of 36 years Patricia Pierce and other remembered family members. Survivors include his brother, Donnie Sellers (Lois) of Russell, KS, three daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, Missouri, Christine Sellers of Russell, Kansas and Katherine Sellers (Rick Meis) of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Also surviving are his granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer (Patrick) of Adrian, Missouri, Jamie Crawford of St. John, Kansas, Randi Steinle (Randy Leiderbach) of Yukon, Oklahoma and Chandler Reich-Sellens (Jake) of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; His great grandchildren: &nbsp;Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese, Adler and a number of other family&nbsp;members. The family will be having a private celebration of life service at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Henry "Hank" Mason Sellers, son of W D Sellers and Mildred L. (Jenkins) Sellers was born on October 9, 1945, in Fort Worth, TX.&nbsp; He died peacefully at home on January 31, 2023, at the age of 77. Henry lived his early life in Texas until his family moved to Kiowa, KS.&nbsp; He was a graduate of the Class of 1964 Hays High School. On November 18, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patricia Pierce at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine.&nbsp; He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Hank worked as a guidance counselor at St. Francis' Boys Home in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; He worked in the Kansas oilfields and as a truck driver, then moved to off-shore oil explorations in the Indian Ocean/South China Sea, Southeast Asia &amp; The Norwegian Sea, Norway in his younger years while supporting his family.&nbsp; Hank worked on the Sellers Cattle Ranch for several years managing and involving the family with gardening &amp; geese wrangling. Then he worked at Briggs Auto Group in Manhattan, KS for 12 years. Afterward, he had various sales positions until he began a new venture as safety manager in the shale play oil exploration in the Pennsylvania area. Those who preceded him in death are his parents, Dub &amp; Mildred Sellers, his sister Patsy Kanak, two great-granddaughters Meredith and Macie Sellens, his wife of 36 years Patricia Pierce and other remembered family members. Survivors include his brother, Donnie Sellers (Lois) of Russell, KS, three daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, Missouri, Christine Sellers of Russell, Kansas and Katherine Sellers (Rick Meis) of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Also surviving are his granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer (Patrick) of Adrian, Missouri, Jamie Crawford of St. John, Kansas, Randi Steinle (Randy Leiderbach) of Yukon, Oklahoma and Chandler Reich-Sellens (Jake) of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; His great grandchildren: &nbsp;Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese, Adler and a number of other family&nbsp;members. The family will be having a private celebration of life service at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Henry 'Hank' Mason Sellers

Today is Sunday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2023. There are 335 days left in the year.

On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history, though a majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. Just one Republican, Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with the GOP and voted to convict.

In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.

In 1917, the U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.

In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.

In 1922, the first edition of Reader's Digest was published.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.

In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.

In 1973, services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Army Col. William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty before the Vietnam cease-fire took effect.

In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison - he died in 1991.)

In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.

In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)

In 2008, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop; he was believed to be about 90.

In 2014, CVS Caremark announced it would pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that would delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts scheduled to kick in March 1. (The president and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement, and the $85 billion in federal spending cuts, known as sequester, went into effect.)

Five years ago: Stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than 1,100 points. Jerome Powell was sworn in as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve. Former sports doctor Larry Nassar received his third long prison sentence, 40 to 125 years, for molesting young athletes at an elite Michigan gymnastics club. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of being "un-American" and perhaps "treasonous" for not clapping during his State of the Union address a week earlier.

One year ago: On the eve of the celebration of her 70th anniversary on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II offered her support to have the Duchess of Cornwall become known as Queen Camilla, a significant decision in shaping the future of the British Monarchy. A 5-year-old boy named Rayan trapped in a deep well in Morocco for four days died. He was pulled from the well by rescuers after the lengthy operation that captured global attention.

Today's birthdays: Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 85. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 84. Actor David Selby is 82. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 81. Movie director Michael Mann is 80. Rock singer Al Kooper is 79. Actor Charlotte Rampling is 77. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 76. Actor Barbara Hershey is 75. Actor Christopher Guest is 75. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 75. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is 64. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 62. Actor Jennifer Jason Leigh is 61. Actor Laura Linney is 59. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) is 59. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 57. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 56. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 55. Singer Bobby Brown is 54. Actor Michael Sheen is 54. Actor David Chisum is 53. Country singer Sara Evans is 52. Country singer Tyler Farr is 39. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 36. Actor Alex Brightman is 36. Actor Henry Golding is 36. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 35. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 34. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 24.

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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>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2023. There are 335 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history, though a majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. Just one Republican, Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with the GOP and voted to convict.On this date:In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.In 1917, the U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.In 1922, the first edition of Reader's Digest was published.In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.In 1973, services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Army Col. William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty before the Vietnam cease-fire took effect.In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison - he died in 1991.)In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)In 2008, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop; he was believed to be about 90.In 2014, CVS Caremark announced it would pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that would delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts scheduled to kick in March 1. (The president and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement, and the $85 billion in federal spending cuts, known as sequester, went into effect.)Five years ago: Stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than 1,100 points. Jerome Powell was sworn in as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve. Former sports doctor Larry Nassar received his third long prison sentence, 40 to 125 years, for molesting young athletes at an elite Michigan gymnastics club. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of being "un-American" and perhaps "treasonous" for not clapping during his State of the Union address a week earlier.One year ago: On the eve of the celebration of her 70th anniversary on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II offered her support to have the Duchess of Cornwall become known as Queen Camilla, a significant decision in shaping the future of the British Monarchy. A 5-year-old boy named Rayan trapped in a deep well in Morocco for four days died. He was pulled from the well by rescuers after the lengthy operation that captured global attention.Today's birthdays: Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 85. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 84. Actor David Selby is 82. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 81. Movie director Michael Mann is 80. Rock singer Al Kooper is 79. Actor Charlotte Rampling is 77. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 76. Actor Barbara Hershey is 75. Actor Christopher Guest is 75. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 75. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is 64. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 62. Actor Jennifer Jason Leigh is 61. Actor Laura Linney is 59. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) is 59. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 57. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 56. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 55. Singer Bobby Brown is 54. Actor Michael Sheen is 54. Actor David Chisum is 53. Country singer Sara Evans is 52. Country singer Tyler Farr is 39. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 36. Actor Alex Brightman is 36. Actor Henry Golding is 36. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 35. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 34. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 24.

Today in History - Feb. 5

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man with a history of crime is facing child sex crime charges. On Jan. 27,&nbsp;Lorenzo Gary, 37 of Wichita, was charged with 2 counts of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation, and incest, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before&nbsp; 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 24, a 36-year-old woman reported to police that a 13-year-old was at a motel in the 2300 block of S. Broadway in Wichita with a man identified as Gary, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

The woman said that she believed the two were having unlawful sexual relations. Officers responded to the motel and located Gary and the juvenile who were both transported to the Exploited and Missing Child Unit (EMCU) for interviews. 

Police booked Gary into the Sedgwick County Jail. Gary has previous convictions that include forgery and robbery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;His next court date is Feb. 6, according to the district attorney's office. He remains jailed on a $300,000 bond.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man with a history of crime is facing child sex crime charges. On Jan. 27,&nbsp;Lorenzo Gary, 37 of Wichita, was charged with 2 counts of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation, and incest, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before&nbsp; 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 24, a 36-year-old woman reported to police that a 13-year-old was at a motel in the 2300 block of S. Broadway in Wichita with a man identified as Gary, according to Officer Trevor Macy.The woman said that she believed the two were having unlawful sexual relations. Officers responded to the motel and located Gary and the juvenile who were both transported to the Exploited and Missing Child Unit (EMCU) for interviews. Police booked Gary into the Sedgwick County Jail. Gary has previous convictions that include forgery and robbery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;His next court date is Feb. 6, according to the district attorney's office. He remains jailed on a $300,000 bond.

Kan. felon charged after found with 13-year-old at motel

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are built around their half-billion dollar All-Pro quarterback, and for the past five years, Super Bowl-bound Patrick Mahomes has made everyone else around him all the more valuable.

He's taken marginal wide receivers and turned them into stars. Mediocre offensive linemen became stalwarts.

Finishing the second year of his mammoth 10-year contract, Mahomes soaks up more than a fifth of the Kansas City salary cap, and some would argue he's still underpaid. Yet the deal nevertheless creates a challenge in filling out the roster around him, and it's one that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach confronted with savvy business and creativity.

Their prime rusher is a seventh-round pick. Their touchdowns leader is a journeyman running back making $1,272,500 this season, while none of their wide receivers is making $5 million. Their top tackler is still on his paltry rookie deal.

"I would start with Brett and the way that he and his guys have gone about putting this thing together," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, while also pointing to the latitude given to him by chairman Clark Hunt and team president Mark Donovan.

"They're all part of that, giving us the opportunity to do what Brett can do by bringing these guys in," Reid said. "But the process he goes through, he's relentless. He's committed. He's got a great eye for talent. He's fearless when it comes to the trades and drafts and all those things. It's been fun for me to watch."

Reid used to hold both titles of coach and general manager when he was with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City's opponent in the Super Bowl next weekend. But when he took over the Chiefs in 2013, he decided to step away from front-office work and focus solely on his first love: coaching.

The decision to draft Mahomes four years later got his blessing, of course, and it was then-GM John Dorsey who had the final say. But it was Veach, then the co-director of player personnel, who stood on the table and stumped for him.

Veach took over as general manager the following year and began putting his thumbprint on the rest of the team.

He invested heavily in defense, particularly when it comes to rushing the passer, and made sure veteran safeties could back up young cornerbacks acquired through the draft. On offense, he rebuilt the entire offensive line through free agency and the draft, then spread money around the skill positions without investing too heavily in any one player.

That led to Veach's biggest decision since drafting Mahomes: trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins.

Veach could have given the All-Pro wide receiver a massive contract extension last offseason, but doing so would have hamstrung the team for years to come. So, Veach sent him to the Dolphins for draft picks and financial flexibility.

He used both to build a team that is heading back to the Super Bowl.

"I think it's a confirmation that we have confidence in our process," Veach said. "It just goes to show that I have a really talented staff and I think the hard work pays off. We have a process and we're always going to be motivated to continue to add talent and depth to this roster and provide Coach and Pat what they need."

The Chiefs had to replenish at wide receiver after trading Hill and losing Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson in free agency. They signed JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year prove-it deal, Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year contract and drafted Skyy Moore, who does many of the same jet sweeps that made Hill such a defensive terror.

Having tight end Travis Kelce, every bit as dangerous as the best wide receivers, helps the cause.

The Chiefs rebuilt their offensive line the previous year, and it returned largely intact, so the other focus was on the ground game. The Chiefs took a flier on running back Isiah Pacheco in the seventh round, and by the midpoint of the season, he had supplanted injury-prone former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire atop the depth chart.

Besides the quarterback, the biggest contract on the books belongs to Chris Jones. And like Mahomes, there's an argument to be made that the big defensive tackle, with 15 1/2 sacks this season, has vastly outperformed it.

Veach knows the value in pressuring the quarterback, though. It's why the Chiefs traded for Frank Clark and gave him a big contract, signed veteran Carlos Dunlap this past offseason and used a first-round pick on George Karlaftis.

The Chiefs had to replace Tyrann Mathieu's leadership on the back end of the defense, so they signed safety Justin Reid in free agency. Little did Reid know that he'd spend all season tutoring a quartet of rookie defensive backs — Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams and Bryan Cook — who came up huge in the AFC title game against the Bengals.

Harrison Butker has been one of the league's best kickers going on six years, but an ankle injury sustained in the opener led to a shaky season. He came back to drive through the winning field goal in the final seconds against Cincinnati.

Tommy Townsend merely earned All-Pro honors while setting several franchise milestones for punting this season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675548717745.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrate after the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are built around their half-billion dollar All-Pro quarterback, and for the past five years, Super Bowl-bound Patrick Mahomes has made everyone else around him all the more valuable.He's taken marginal wide receivers and turned them into stars. Mediocre offensive linemen became stalwarts.Finishing the second year of his mammoth 10-year contract, Mahomes soaks up more than a fifth of the Kansas City salary cap, and some would argue he's still underpaid. Yet the deal nevertheless creates a challenge in filling out the roster around him, and it's one that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach confronted with savvy business and creativity.Their prime rusher is a seventh-round pick. Their touchdowns leader is a journeyman running back making $1,272,500 this season, while none of their wide receivers is making $5 million. Their top tackler is still on his paltry rookie deal."I would start with Brett and the way that he and his guys have gone about putting this thing together," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, while also pointing to the latitude given to him by chairman Clark Hunt and team president Mark Donovan."They're all part of that, giving us the opportunity to do what Brett can do by bringing these guys in," Reid said. "But the process he goes through, he's relentless. He's committed. He's got a great eye for talent. He's fearless when it comes to the trades and drafts and all those things. It's been fun for me to watch."Reid used to hold both titles of coach and general manager when he was with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City's opponent in the Super Bowl next weekend. But when he took over the Chiefs in 2013, he decided to step away from front-office work and focus solely on his first love: coaching.The decision to draft Mahomes four years later got his blessing, of course, and it was then-GM John Dorsey who had the final say. But it was Veach, then the co-director of player personnel, who stood on the table and stumped for him.Veach took over as general manager the following year and began putting his thumbprint on the rest of the team.He invested heavily in defense, particularly when it comes to rushing the passer, and made sure veteran safeties could back up young cornerbacks acquired through the draft. On offense, he rebuilt the entire offensive line through free agency and the draft, then spread money around the skill positions without investing too heavily in any one player.That led to Veach's biggest decision since drafting Mahomes: trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins.Veach could have given the All-Pro wide receiver a massive contract extension last offseason, but doing so would have hamstrung the team for years to come. So, Veach sent him to the Dolphins for draft picks and financial flexibility.He used both to build a team that is heading back to the Super Bowl."I think it's a confirmation that we have confidence in our process," Veach said. "It just goes to show that I have a really talented staff and I think the hard work pays off. We have a process and we're always going to be motivated to continue to add talent and depth to this roster and provide Coach and Pat what they need."OFFENSEThe Chiefs had to replenish at wide receiver after trading Hill and losing Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson in free agency. They signed JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year prove-it deal, Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year contract and drafted Skyy Moore, who does many of the same jet sweeps that made Hill such a defensive terror.Having tight end Travis Kelce, every bit as dangerous as the best wide receivers, helps the cause.The Chiefs rebuilt their offensive line the previous year, and it returned largely intact, so the other focus was on the ground game. The Chiefs took a flier on running back Isiah Pacheco in the seventh round, and by the midpoint of the season, he had supplanted injury-prone former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire atop the depth chart.DEFENSEBesides the quarterback, the biggest contract on the books belongs to Chris Jones. And like Mahomes, there's an argument to be made that the big defensive tackle, with 15 1/2 sacks this season, has vastly outperformed it.Veach knows the value in pressuring the quarterback, though. It's why the Chiefs traded for Frank Clark and gave him a big contract, signed veteran Carlos Dunlap this past offseason and used a first-round pick on George Karlaftis.The Chiefs had to replace Tyrann Mathieu's leadership on the back end of the defense, so they signed safety Justin Reid in free agency. Little did Reid know that he'd spend all season tutoring a quartet of rookie defensive backs — Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams and Bryan Cook — who came up huge in the AFC title game against the Bengals.SPECIAL TEAMSHarrison Butker has been one of the league's best kickers going on six years, but an ankle injury sustained in the opener led to a shaky season. He came back to drive through the winning field goal in the final seconds against Cincinnati.Tommy Townsend merely earned All-Pro honors while setting several franchise milestones for punting this season.

Super Bowl-bound Chiefs are built around Patrick Mahomes

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

With a little over half the season already in the books, the Chapman girl’s basketball team will look to close out the 2022-23 campaign strong, looking to earn a winning season for the first time in three years.

The Lady Irish look much improved from their 8-13 squad a season ago, and have already equaled that win total, entering the back stretch of February at 8-7.

“We’ve taken a step beyond what we did last year and we came out really playing well after Christmas break,” Chapman head coach Michael Wahlmeier said. “That loss to Abilene really fueled us. Even in our few losses here we’ve been playing well we just haven’t had the shots go down.”

The Irish got off to a high-flying start, winning seven of their first ten to kick off the season, including a four-game winning streak to open 2023.

“We’ve really grown in our confidence,” Wahlmeier said. “I think at the beginning of the season we had some of that but winning some games early helped with that and it only grew from there.”

For this year’s Lady Irish, Maya Kirkpatrick, Ava Locke, and Keira Jones make up a big three that have been hard on opposing defenses, combining to score 33 points and grab 18 boards per game. “Maya is shooting the ball really well and we’ve had some games where she’s really put us on her shoulders down the stretch,” he said. “That leadership is something we really need. Kira has also been big this year on both ends of the floor guarding our opponent's best post player and Ava has been knocking down threes at a very high level so far.”

Chapman has cooled off a bit since their hot start, falling in four of their last five games, but has gone toe to toe with several ranked opponents in that stretch, falling most recently to #9 Southeast of Saline on Friday.

“I don’t think we’re playing our best yet but we’re trending upwards and that’s a positive,” he said. “We’ll continue to add more sets this week to show people things that they maybe haven’t seen yet.”

The ranked gauntlet will continue in the coming weeks as the Lady Irish prepare to square off with #4 Wamego and #9 Rock Creek, but hopes remain high that Chapman can continue to build momentum and pick up some more big wins ahead of the sub-state tournament at the end of February. “We set our goal at 11 wins to guarantee ourselves a winning season,” Wahlmeier said. “We’re not quite there yet and we know that this is the grueling part of our schedule. We have a few more to get and when we do we’ll set the bar a little higher. Some renewed focus is needed after three close losses but we’ve done a great job in practice here recently.”

Chapman will be back in action on Tuesday evening when the Lady Irish travel to Wamego for the aforementioned matchup with the #4 Lady Raiders. For continuing coverage of Lady Irish hoops all season long, stay tuned to the Salina Post.

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 </figure>With a little over half the season already in the books, the Chapman girl’s basketball team will look to close out the 2022-23 campaign strong, looking to earn a winning season for the first time in three years.The Lady Irish look much improved from their 8-13 squad a season ago, and have already equaled that win total, entering the back stretch of February at 8-7.“We’ve taken a step beyond what we did last year and we came out really playing well after Christmas break,” Chapman head coach Michael Wahlmeier said. “That loss to Abilene really fueled us. Even in our few losses here we’ve been playing well we just haven’t had the shots go down.”The Irish got off to a high-flying start, winning seven of their first ten to kick off the season, including a four-game winning streak to open 2023.“We’ve really grown in our confidence,” Wahlmeier said. “I think at the beginning of the season we had some of that but winning some games early helped with that and it only grew from there.”For this year’s Lady Irish, Maya Kirkpatrick, Ava Locke, and Keira Jones make up a big three that have been hard on opposing defenses, combining to score 33 points and grab 18 boards per game. “Maya is shooting the ball really well and we’ve had some games where she’s really put us on her shoulders down the stretch,” he said. “That leadership is something we really need. Kira has also been big this year on both ends of the floor guarding our opponent's best post player and Ava has been knocking down threes at a very high level so far.”Chapman has cooled off a bit since their hot start, falling in four of their last five games, but has gone toe to toe with several ranked opponents in that stretch, falling most recently to #9 Southeast of Saline on Friday.“I don’t think we’re playing our best yet but we’re trending upwards and that’s a positive,” he said. “We’ll continue to add more sets this week to show people things that they maybe haven’t seen yet.”The ranked gauntlet will continue in the coming weeks as the Lady Irish prepare to square off with #4 Wamego and #9 Rock Creek, but hopes remain high that Chapman can continue to build momentum and pick up some more big wins ahead of the sub-state tournament at the end of February. “We set our goal at 11 wins to guarantee ourselves a winning season,” Wahlmeier said. “We’re not quite there yet and we know that this is the grueling part of our schedule. We have a few more to get and when we do we’ll set the bar a little higher. Some renewed focus is needed after three close losses but we’ve done a great job in practice here recently.”Chapman will be back in action on Tuesday evening when the Lady Irish travel to Wamego for the aforementioned matchup with the #4 Lady Raiders. For continuing coverage of Lady Irish hoops all season long, stay tuned to the Salina Post.

2022-23 Midseason Report: Chapman girls basketball

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