SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a traffic stop where a Kansas deputy was injured have the driver who fled the scene in custody.

&nbsp;Just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a blue Mercedes C300 passenger car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, the driver and front passenger attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times. The front male passenger, later identified as Tony M. Gant Jr, 39, of Topeka, exited the vehicle, refused to follow any commands and initiated a physical altercation with the deputy. 

During the physical altercation that led to Gant being taken into custody, the driver identified as&nbsp;39-year-old Patrick C. Morere &nbsp;exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Gant was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony battery against a law enforcement officer and interference with law enforcement.

The deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released following this incident.

Late Friday Morere turned himself in at the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, according to Christian. Morere was interviewed by the Criminal Investigations Division, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement, improper driving on laned roadway and failure to signal turn.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a traffic stop that injured a sheriff's deputy and are looking for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the physical altercation that led to Gant being taken into custody, the male driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Authorities identified the driver as 39-year-old Patrick C. Morere of Topeka. Anyone with information on Morere’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. A 32-year-old female passenger was interviewed and released from the scene.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a traffic stop where a Kansas deputy was injured have the driver who fled the scene in custody.&nbsp;Just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a blue Mercedes C300 passenger car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, the driver and front passenger attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times. The front male passenger, later identified as Tony M. Gant Jr, 39, of Topeka, exited the vehicle, refused to follow any commands and initiated a physical altercation with the deputy. During the physical altercation that led to Gant being taken into custody, the driver identified as&nbsp;39-year-old Patrick C. Morere &nbsp;exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.Gant was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony battery against a law enforcement officer and interference with law enforcement.<figure>
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 </figure>The deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released following this incident.Late Friday Morere turned himself in at the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, according to Christian. Morere was interviewed by the Criminal Investigations Division, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement, improper driving on laned roadway and failure to signal turn.-----SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a traffic stop that injured a sheriff's deputy and are looking for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;Just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a blue Mercedes C300 passenger car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, the driver and front passenger attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times. The front male passenger, later identified as Tony M. Gant Jr, 39, of Topeka, exited the vehicle, refused to follow any commands and initiated a physical altercation with the deputy. During the physical altercation that led to Gant being taken into custody, the male driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.Gant was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony battery against a law enforcement officer and interference with law enforcement.<figure>
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 </figure>The deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released following this incident.Authorities identified the driver as 39-year-old Patrick C. Morere of Topeka. Anyone with information on Morere’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. A 32-year-old female passenger was interviewed and released from the scene.

Driver turns himself in after Kan. deputy injured in traffic stop

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

DENVER (AP) — Linebacker Nick Bolton's 86-yard fumble return after Melvin Ingram III darted into Denver's backfield untouched and stripped Melvin Gordon powered the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.

With their 13th consecutive win over the Broncos, the Chiefs (12-5) kept alive their hopes of getting the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. 

They need Houston to upset Tennessee on Sunday to get the pole position; otherwise, they're the second seed and will host a wild-card game next weekend in their quest to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl. 

The Broncos (7-10) were ahead 21-20 and driving for another touchdown when Ingram sped past tight end Noah Fant and blew up the play just as Drew Lock handed the ball to Gordon.

Bolton scooped up the loose ball and rumbled 86 yards to give the Chiefs their biggest lead, and Patrick Mahomes' keeper on the 2-point conversion made it 28-21.

Lock and the Broncos quickly got into scoring position again, but coach Vic Fangio, who fell to 19-30 as Denver's head coach, decided on a field goal on third-and-9 from the 13 as the crowd relentlessly booed the decision. 

McManus nailed the 31-yarder, but the Broncos still trailed by four and would need a touchdown if they were able to stop Mahomes.

On third-and-8 from the Denver 17, Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an 11-yard gain at the two-minute warning, with the Broncos having burned all their timeouts.

The Chiefs lined up in victory formation as the clock ticked down and the crowd of 61,441 — there were nearly 15,000 empty seats — streamed for the exits, a fifth straight losing season in the books and their playoff drought now stretched to six years.

Jerick McKinnon broke three tackles on his way to a 14-yard touchdown catch that put Kansas City ahead 17-14 on the opening drive of the third quarter. 

Lock responded with a 31-yard dart to Tim Patrick on third-and-13 — that one pass topped Lock's total yardage in the first half — and then Gordon burst through the line for a 47-yard touchdown that gave Denver a 21-17 lead the Broncos would take into the fourth quarter.

Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 21-20 early in the fourth quarter and capped a 10-play drive that covered just 25 yards.

Lock completed just 4 of 10 passes for 27 yards in the first half but the Broncos took a 14-10 lead into halftime thanks to Lock's touchdown scrambles of 5 and 23 yards.

Kelce's 3-yard catch put K.C. ahead 7-0, but Zayne Anderson's roughing penalty on punter Sam Martin saved the Broncos from a second straight three-and-out, and Lock capitalized on his second chance to tie it with his 5-yard scramble that tied it at 7.

That drive started at the Denver 33 after Butker slipped on the kickoff. He also slipped twice in pregame warmups and changed his cleats before the game.

Denver got its ground game going to take a 14-7 lead when Lock kept it himself and darted up the middle from 23 yards out.  That made him the first Broncos quarterback to with two touchdown runs in a game since Tim Tebow in 2011.

The Broncos, missing three of their top four cornerbacks, dropped two interceptions, one by Michael Ojemudia on Kansas City's opening drive and another at the goal line by Kyle Fuller.

Right after Fuller's miss, Butker's 34-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 14-10.

The Chiefs were 11-point favorites according to FanDuel SportsBook  marking just the third time in the last last 42 years that the Broncos were double-digit home underdogs. 

The others were in 1987 against the Raiders with replacements during the players' strike and last year when they played the Saints with all four of their quarterbacks in COVID-19 protocols.

Chiefs RB Darrel Williams (toe) left early in the fourth quarter. Broncos RT Bobby Massie was added to the injury report Saturday with a concussion and was ruled out prior to kickoff. IILB Baron Browning hurt his right shoulder midway through the third quarter but he returned.

After the close call, the Chiefs get to cheer on the Texans.

The Broncos, who began the day with a moment of silence for former coach Dan Reeves, who died at age 77 on New Year's Day, head into an offseason sure to include big changes.

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterDENVER (AP) — Linebacker Nick Bolton's 86-yard fumble return after Melvin Ingram III darted into Denver's backfield untouched and stripped Melvin Gordon powered the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.With their 13th consecutive win over the Broncos, the Chiefs (12-5) kept alive their hopes of getting the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. They need Houston to upset Tennessee on Sunday to get the pole position; otherwise, they're the second seed and will host a wild-card game next weekend in their quest to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl. The Broncos (7-10) were ahead 21-20 and driving for another touchdown when Ingram sped past tight end Noah Fant and blew up the play just as Drew Lock handed the ball to Gordon.Bolton scooped up the loose ball and rumbled 86 yards to give the Chiefs their biggest lead, and Patrick Mahomes' keeper on the 2-point conversion made it 28-21.Lock and the Broncos quickly got into scoring position again, but coach Vic Fangio, who fell to 19-30 as Denver's head coach, decided on a field goal on third-and-9 from the 13 as the crowd relentlessly booed the decision. McManus nailed the 31-yarder, but the Broncos still trailed by four and would need a touchdown if they were able to stop Mahomes.They weren't.On third-and-8 from the Denver 17, Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an 11-yard gain at the two-minute warning, with the Broncos having burned all their timeouts.The Chiefs lined up in victory formation as the clock ticked down and the crowd of 61,441 — there were nearly 15,000 empty seats — streamed for the exits, a fifth straight losing season in the books and their playoff drought now stretched to six years.Jerick McKinnon broke three tackles on his way to a 14-yard touchdown catch that put Kansas City ahead 17-14 on the opening drive of the third quarter. Lock responded with a 31-yard dart to Tim Patrick on third-and-13 — that one pass topped Lock's total yardage in the first half — and then Gordon burst through the line for a 47-yard touchdown that gave Denver a 21-17 lead the Broncos would take into the fourth quarter.Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 21-20 early in the fourth quarter and capped a 10-play drive that covered just 25 yards.Lock completed just 4 of 10 passes for 27 yards in the first half but the Broncos took a 14-10 lead into halftime thanks to Lock's touchdown scrambles of 5 and 23 yards.Kelce's 3-yard catch put K.C. ahead 7-0, but Zayne Anderson's roughing penalty on punter Sam Martin saved the Broncos from a second straight three-and-out, and Lock capitalized on his second chance to tie it with his 5-yard scramble that tied it at 7.That drive started at the Denver 33 after Butker slipped on the kickoff. He also slipped twice in pregame warmups and changed his cleats before the game.Denver got its ground game going to take a 14-7 lead when Lock kept it himself and darted up the middle from 23 yards out. That made him the first Broncos quarterback to with two touchdown runs in a game since Tim Tebow in 2011.The Broncos, missing three of their top four cornerbacks, dropped two interceptions, one by Michael Ojemudia on Kansas City's opening drive and another at the goal line by Kyle Fuller.Right after Fuller's miss, Butker's 34-yard field goal pulled Kansas City to 14-10.HOME UNDERDOGSThe Chiefs were 11-point favorites according to FanDuel SportsBook marking just the third time in the last last 42 years that the Broncos were double-digit home underdogs. The others were in 1987 against the Raiders with replacements during the players' strike and last year when they played the Saints with all four of their quarterbacks in COVID-19 protocols.INJURIESChiefs RB Darrel Williams (toe) left early in the fourth quarter. Broncos RT Bobby Massie was added to the injury report Saturday with a concussion and was ruled out prior to kickoff. IILB Baron Browning hurt his right shoulder midway through the third quarter but he returned.UP NEXTAfter the close call, the Chiefs get to cheer on the Texans.The Broncos, who began the day with a moment of silence for former coach Dan Reeves, who died at age 77 on New Year's Day, head into an offseason sure to include big changes.

Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos

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Today is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2022. There are 357 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an "unconditional war on poverty in America." 

In 1815, the last major engagement of the War of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, not having received word of the signing of a peace treaty. 

In 1867, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in overriding President Andrew Johnson's veto of the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, giving Black men in the nation's capital the right to vote.

In 1912, the African National Congress was founded in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points for lasting peace after World War I. Mississippi became the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which established Prohibition. 

In 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. 

In 1994, Tonya Harding won the ladies' U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit, a day after Nancy Kerrigan dropped out because of the clubbing attack that had injured her right knee. (The U.S. Figure Skating Association later stripped Harding of the title.) 

In 1998, Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, was sentenced in New York to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 

In 2008, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton powered to victory in New Hampshire's 2008 Democratic primary in a startling upset, defeating Sen. Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for the White House; Sen. John McCain defeated his Republican rivals to move back into contention for the GOP nomination. 

In 2011, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot and critically wounded when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in Tucson; six people were killed, 12 others also injured. (Gunman Jared Lee Loughner was sentenced in Nov. 2012 to seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.)

In 2016, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum security prison.

In 2020, Iran struck back at the United States for killing Iran's top military commander, firing missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing American troops; more than 100 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the attack. As Iran braced for a counterattack, the country's Revolutionary Guard shot down a Ukrainian jetliner after apparently mistaking it for a missile; all 176 people on board were killed, including 82 Iranians and more than 50 Canadians. 

Ten years ago: Bells rang in Tucson, Arizona, as residents paused to remember the six people killed in the shooting rampage a year earlier that left U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords severely wounded; Giffords led a crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during an evening vigil. Mitt Romney's Republican presidential rivals piled on the criticism during a morning debate, two days before the New Hampshire primary.

Five years ago: A Palestinian truck driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Israeli soldiers, killing at least four people in one of the deadliest attacks of a wave of violence lasting more than a year. (The driver was shot dead.) "La La Land" won seven Golden Globe Awards, including best motion picture, comedy or musical, while "Moonlight" was recognized as best movie drama; Meryl Streep, accepting a lifetime achievement award, criticized President-elect Donald Trump without mentioning him by name.

One year ago: President Donald Trump said he would skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration; Biden responded that he was just fine with that, calling it "one of the few things we have ever agreed on." Twitter said it was banning Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence." Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican senator to call for Trump's resignation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike; she said the situation of "this unhinged President could not be more dangerous." Adam Johnson, accused of making off with Pelosi's lectern during the chaos at the U.S. Capitol, was arrested on a federal warrant in Florida. A video tribute to Alex Trebek closed the day's episode of "Jeopardy," the last one Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life in November.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Larry Storch is 99. Former CBS newsman Charles Osgood is 89. Singer Shirley Bassey is 85. Game show host Bob Eubanks is 84. Country-gospel singer Cristy Lane is 82. R&amp;B singer Jerome Anthony Gourdine (Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 81. Actor Yvette Mimieux is 80. Singer Juanita Cowart Motley (The Marvelettes) is 78. Actor Kathleen Noone is 77. Rock musician Robby Krieger (The Doors) is 76. Movie director John McTiernan is 71. Actor Harriet Sansom Harris is 67. Actor Ron Cephas Jones is 65. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is 64. Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is 58. Actor Michelle Forbes is 57. Actor Maria Pitillo is 56. Singer R. Kelly is 55. Actor/producer Ami Dolenz is 53. Reggae singer Sean Paul is 49. Actor Donnell Turner is 49. Country singer Tift Merritt is 47. Actor-rock singer Jenny Lewis is 46. Actor Amber Benson is 45. Actor Scott Whyte is 44. Singer-songwriter Erin McCarley is 43. Actor Sarah Polley is 43. Actor Rachel Nichols is 42. Actor Gaby Hoffman is 40. Rock musician Disashi Lumumbo-Kasongo (Gym Class Heroes) is 39. Actor Cynthia Erivo is 35. Actor Freddie Stroma is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2022. There are 357 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an "unconditional war on poverty in America." On this date: In 1815, the last major engagement of the War of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, not having received word of the signing of a peace treaty. In 1867, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in overriding President Andrew Johnson's veto of the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, giving Black men in the nation's capital the right to vote.In 1912, the African National Congress was founded in Bloemfontein, South Africa.In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points for lasting peace after World War I. Mississippi became the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which established Prohibition. In 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. In 1994, Tonya Harding won the ladies' U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit, a day after Nancy Kerrigan dropped out because of the clubbing attack that had injured her right knee. (The U.S. Figure Skating Association later stripped Harding of the title.) In 1998, Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, was sentenced in New York to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In 2008, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton powered to victory in New Hampshire's 2008 Democratic primary in a startling upset, defeating Sen. Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for the White House; Sen. John McCain defeated his Republican rivals to move back into contention for the GOP nomination. In 2011, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot and critically wounded when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in Tucson; six people were killed, 12 others also injured. (Gunman Jared Lee Loughner was sentenced in Nov. 2012 to seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.)In 2016, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum security prison.In 2020, Iran struck back at the United States for killing Iran's top military commander, firing missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing American troops; more than 100 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the attack. As Iran braced for a counterattack, the country's Revolutionary Guard shot down a Ukrainian jetliner after apparently mistaking it for a missile; all 176 people on board were killed, including 82 Iranians and more than 50 Canadians. Ten years ago: Bells rang in Tucson, Arizona, as residents paused to remember the six people killed in the shooting rampage a year earlier that left U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords severely wounded; Giffords led a crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during an evening vigil. Mitt Romney's Republican presidential rivals piled on the criticism during a morning debate, two days before the New Hampshire primary. Five years ago: A Palestinian truck driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Israeli soldiers, killing at least four people in one of the deadliest attacks of a wave of violence lasting more than a year. (The driver was shot dead.) "La La Land" won seven Golden Globe Awards, including best motion picture, comedy or musical, while "Moonlight" was recognized as best movie drama; Meryl Streep, accepting a lifetime achievement award, criticized President-elect Donald Trump without mentioning him by name.One year ago: President Donald Trump said he would skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration; Biden responded that he was just fine with that, calling it "one of the few things we have ever agreed on." Twitter said it was banning Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence." Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican senator to call for Trump's resignation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike; she said the situation of "this unhinged President could not be more dangerous." Adam Johnson, accused of making off with Pelosi's lectern during the chaos at the U.S. Capitol, was arrested on a federal warrant in Florida. A video tribute to Alex Trebek closed the day's episode of "Jeopardy," the last one Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life in November. Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Larry Storch is 99. Former CBS newsman Charles Osgood is 89. Singer Shirley Bassey is 85. Game show host Bob Eubanks is 84. Country-gospel singer Cristy Lane is 82. R&amp;B singer Jerome Anthony Gourdine (Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 81. Actor Yvette Mimieux is 80. Singer Juanita Cowart Motley (The Marvelettes) is 78. Actor Kathleen Noone is 77. Rock musician Robby Krieger (The Doors) is 76. Movie director John McTiernan is 71. Actor Harriet Sansom Harris is 67. Actor Ron Cephas Jones is 65. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is 64. Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is 58. Actor Michelle Forbes is 57. Actor Maria Pitillo is 56. Singer R. Kelly is 55. Actor/producer Ami Dolenz is 53. Reggae singer Sean Paul is 49. Actor Donnell Turner is 49. Country singer Tift Merritt is 47. Actor-rock singer Jenny Lewis is 46. Actor Amber Benson is 45. Actor Scott Whyte is 44. Singer-songwriter Erin McCarley is 43. Actor Sarah Polley is 43. Actor Rachel Nichols is 42. Actor Gaby Hoffman is 40. Rock musician Disashi Lumumbo-Kasongo (Gym Class Heroes) is 39. Actor Cynthia Erivo is 35. Actor Freddie Stroma is 35.

Today in History -Jan. 8

DONIPHAN COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities arrested a Kansas man&nbsp; Thursday night after a child abuse investigation, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Just after 11:15 p.m., KBI agents, along with the Highland Police Department and the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Seth T. Ramsey, 19, on requested charges of abuse of a child, aggravated battery, and aggravated endangering a child. The crimes allege Ramsey physically abused his 2-month-old daughter.

Following the arrest, Ramsey was booked into the Doniphan County Jail.

The case began on Jan. 2, when a family member noticed the infant was having trouble breathing and sought help for her at Hiawatha Community Hospital. 

Due to the severity of the infant’s injuries, medical staff contacted police and transferred her to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

On Jan. 4 at around 9 a.m., the Highland Police Department requested KBI assistance with the investigation. At that time, search warrants were executed at the infant’s residence at 307 N. Carolina, Apt. 7, in Highland, and for her parents’ cellular phones.

The infant was treated and released from Children’s Mercy Hospital and is currently recovering from her injuries.

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 </figure>DONIPHAN COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities arrested a Kansas man&nbsp; Thursday night after a child abuse investigation, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Just after 11:15 p.m., KBI agents, along with the Highland Police Department and the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Seth T. Ramsey, 19, on requested charges of abuse of a child, aggravated battery, and aggravated endangering a child. The crimes allege Ramsey physically abused his 2-month-old daughter.Following the arrest, Ramsey was booked into the Doniphan County Jail.The case began on Jan. 2, when a family member noticed the infant was having trouble breathing and sought help for her at Hiawatha Community Hospital. Due to the severity of the infant’s injuries, medical staff contacted police and transferred her to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.On Jan. 4 at around 9 a.m., the Highland Police Department requested KBI assistance with the investigation. At that time, search warrants were executed at the infant’s residence at 307 N. Carolina, Apt. 7, in Highland, and for her parents’ cellular phones.The infant was treated and released from Children’s Mercy Hospital and is currently recovering from her injuries.

Kansas man accused of abuse of his 2-month old daughter

<a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/katherine-kathy-boccia">Katherine "Kathy" Boccia Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Kathy was born on May 28, 1955, to Wayne and Dorothy (Reis) Johnson in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Columbus Unified High School in Columbus, Kansas in 1973. 

She married John Michael Boccia on November 8, 1974 at the First Baptist Church in Carl Junction, Missouri.

She was a stay-at-home mom until her children were all in school. Afterwards she worked as a paraprofessional at Potwin Elementary School for several years. Most recently, she worked as the secretary for the Potwin Christian Church up until her passing. On Sunday mornings, she was up front with the worship team to lead praise music. Kathy loved her family – especially being a mom and “Mamow.” She was generous with her time and warmly welcomed people into her home; many can attest to her delicious cooking. She enjoyed Kansas State football and George Strait music. Her loving family includes her children, Michael (Erin) Boccia of Wichita, Gina Boccia of Elbing, Nathan (Sharla) Boccia of Andover; grandchildren, Evelyn, Timothy, Julia and Nicolas Boccia, Olivia and Breck Wisdom, Sophia, Talia, and Gemma Boccia; siblings, Gary (Deonne) Johnson of Hutchinson, Lana (Jeff) Royster of Galena, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, who passed away within three weeks of one another just one year ago, her husband, John, who passed on December 23, 2021, and an infant brother, Troy Johnson.

Kathy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 66 years old. Her funeral service will be held with husband John’s, on Saturday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Potwin Christian Church, 123 Violet, Potwin, Kansas. Interment will follow at Green Valley Cemetery, Furley, KS. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Potwin Christian Church in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154.

Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Kathy at <a href="http://www.ymfh.com/" target="_blank">www.ymfh.com</a>

To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA42yXeRw6MfnPOmFQtFHnpaUaayIT3iwE4TLpG2LQjqtOc1Z%2BTUHSvsE3UPw3plxBYFt5Ru%2B40yDIsrPb81c2Myc%2FpXd7kYW4XjahwyvHrwYVyNZMO8HMt6CnMF%2BDPTszLWUnMe8T8CgCR23ocGQyh5ZD%2BZPRatR4MmikDs0AYNNCXZT5LUQDhSsEgST%2BdjHzB1c%2FmRDcbaeDK8aNDKU0Fy4luf97xjhP8Rqn0cIxGG%2BK33BiBZGaTVQ0ExDsQu7xemy6BdFbMVLxYMxdFfUDsrqdy%2F%2FRVbgbL5oj3oLdENYj8a7KoSw3mXAYlhjilx6S7Ehu7h5gPZV8VyLclkwPAEGT2WuJjBpmOx1SPNe3cgvayF0wStqnUJcpilWiS7ytVaa0UCRfGYTkH8B%2Fns0A8y01gZ7NK1VgKiZ6QKbiygQvsCNO8GBnp5NRp9U4aD5aNhn6kFjWTkmxZgbCyNCp0ZW8jFDAMsx697smUJfyFUGAUsmRah4ovOuk9tZAh0RM2x6JWRRRHeuMzWQgSkzhbXPnq66thiRAFlhsqcT6BUgg2KUFzZhVI0Ic%2BiA1ELhgNmjmaXxJVXA8ipvyZYNoudt5tgpgNTIxVei%2FIOB%2B%2B55L3ol%2F6vkLohlcvYPVj916B8AhFVoyyrAUfdKxAyiZYmJ6PZzDntr15%2FJOL0b6kcaJEpFQPRmEoa4rk2%2BGsT2JpyDso3sZq0voASq5hiZs2rSooFlz%2BgCYIU2RXQ%2Fn%2Bbo8Cz6%2FfzbT1dIU9Wu7znV%2FZAHn8q792MJfgMayJV8CVYEeQbmckU%2BLt07yJVSMQv4AqelXx4sHunVxVlPaP6THl1g1ObcF2ZsP00dnlXw2XZ%2BGMRDjh8JXmAsThL06%2BIxn0AenkrRXevotrD0lZ5KgUErf28URS4uSETIhRQRdlkGWpFF57uxbtF%2BB3B2seOBcRESkrWs3BxBdt5yqchdt7jLyd1AbcP5%2Bx2e60597THtACt%2FsPUCjUo5jSkya%2BzXq2C3RDD8VhK3EkRtIEtVj4%2Bm0NYqGAlR5YJJVj5qzgdMV7feIUdDDBzM%2B1bh%2Beb08wWvAsCt3csFpP5%2BTUv1IlHnt73TmamP6Va84IBB3poO44frwi87TXm7fOMz6rSj1FD1w6dCrMRN01uzvS%2F7MItNQHnS7FFuj9oYVWUb08PgQtjzTclgIvzDincli0FHFRVP82LfKeUwgXhBEs8uHq01Or%2F178pQAy6B6lZe%2B6zZRR%2BKfuHgzZpxbrUG2gEUl5kYnqu68Uoj2kqORKkjHK0gmnpQrYeHww3dBrMwv3iMPnhAZf4uo%2Ff4UI%2F5XBcC5wi1pRBfToJQGvtAAKHiiWTbGIKUtTYq2mCf4t2%2FPJMY%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Katherine "Kathy" Boccia, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA42yXeRw6MfnPOmFQtFHnpaUaayIT3iwE4TLpG2LQjqtOc1Z%2BTUHSvsE3UPw3plxBYFt5Ru%2B40yDIsrPb81c2Myc%2FpXd7kYW4XjahwyvHrwYVyNZMO8HMt6CnMF%2BDPTszLWUnMe8T8CgCR23ocGQyh5ZD%2BZPRatR4MmikDs0AYNNCXZT5LUQDhSsEgST%2BdjHzB1c%2FmRDcbaeDK8aNDKU0Fy4luf97xjhP8Rqn0cIxGG%2BK33BiBZGaTVQ0ExDsQu7xemy6BdFbMVLxYMxdFfUDsrqdy%2F%2FRVbgbL5oj3oLdENYj8a7KoSw3mXAYlhjilx6S7Ehu7h5gPZV8VyLclkwPAEGT2WuJjBpmOx1SPNe3cgvayF0wStqnUJcpilWiS7ytVaa0UCRfGYTkH8B%2Fns0A8y01gZ7NK1VgKiZ6QKbiygQvsCNO8GBnp5NRp9U4aD5aNhn6kFjWTkmxZgbCyNCp0ZW8jFDAMsx697smUJfyFUGAUsmRah4ovOuk9tZAh0RM2x6JWRRRHeuMzWQgSkzhbXPnq66thiRAFlhsqcT6BUgg2KUFzZhVI0Ic%2BiA1ELhgNmjmaXxJVXA8ipvyZYNoudt5tgpgNTIxVei%2FIOB%2B%2B55L3ol%2F6vkLohlcvYPVj916B8AhFVoyyrAUfdKxAyiZYmJ6PZzDntr15%2FJOL0b6kcaJEpFQPRmEoa4rk2%2BGsT2JpyDso3sZq0voASq5hiZs2rSooFlz%2BgCYIU2RXQ%2Fn%2Bbo8Cz6%2FfzbT1dIU9Wu7znV%2FZAHn8q792MJfgMayJV8CVYEeQbmckU%2BLt07yJVSMQv4AqelXx4sHunVxVlPaP6THl1g1ObcF2ZsP00dnlXw2XZ%2BGMRDjh8JXmAsThL06%2BIxn0AenkrRXevotrD0lZ5KgUErf28URS4uSETIhRQRdlkGWpFF57uxbtF%2BB3B2seOBcRESkrWs3BxBdt5yqchdt7jLyd1AbcP5%2Bx2e60597THtACt%2FsPUCjUo5jSkya%2BzXq2C3RDD8VhK3EkRtIEtVj4%2Bm0NYqGAlR5YJJVj5qzgdMV7feIUdDDBzM%2B1bh%2Beb08wWvAsCt3csFpP5%2BTUv1IlHnt73TmamP6Va84IBB3poO44frwi87TXm7fOMz6rSj1FD1w6dCrMRN01uzvS%2F7MItNQHnS7FFuj9oYVWUb08PgQtjzTclgIvzDincli0FHFRVP82LfKeUwgXhBEs8uHq01Or%2F178pQAy6B6lZe%2B6zZRR%2BKfuHgzZpxbrUG2gEUl5kYnqu68Uoj2kqORKkjHK0gmnpQrYeHww3dBrMwv3iMPnhAZf4uo%2Ff4UI%2F5XBcC5wi1pRBfToJQGvtAAKHiiWTbGIKUtTYq2mCf4t2%2FPJMY%3D">flower store</a>.

<h2>Katherine 'Kathy' Lou Boccia</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641587411781.jpeg" alt="Katherine 'Kathy' Lou Boccia" />
 <figcaption>Katherine 'Kathy' Lou Boccia</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/katherine-kathy-boccia">Katherine "Kathy" Boccia Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>May 28, 1955 - January 5, 2022Kathy was born on May 28, 1955, to Wayne and Dorothy (Reis) Johnson in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Columbus Unified High School in Columbus, Kansas in 1973. She married John Michael Boccia on November 8, 1974 at the First Baptist Church in Carl Junction, Missouri.She was a stay-at-home mom until her children were all in school. Afterwards she worked as a paraprofessional at Potwin Elementary School for several years. Most recently, she worked as the secretary for the Potwin Christian Church up until her passing. On Sunday mornings, she was up front with the worship team to lead praise music. Kathy loved her family – especially being a mom and “Mamow.” She was generous with her time and warmly welcomed people into her home; many can attest to her delicious cooking. She enjoyed Kansas State football and George Strait music. Her loving family includes her children, Michael (Erin) Boccia of Wichita, Gina Boccia of Elbing, Nathan (Sharla) Boccia of Andover; grandchildren, Evelyn, Timothy, Julia and Nicolas Boccia, Olivia and Breck Wisdom, Sophia, Talia, and Gemma Boccia; siblings, Gary (Deonne) Johnson of Hutchinson, Lana (Jeff) Royster of Galena, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, who passed away within three weeks of one another just one year ago, her husband, John, who passed on December 23, 2021, and an infant brother, Troy Johnson. Kathy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 66 years old. Her funeral service will be held with husband John’s, on Saturday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Potwin Christian Church, 123 Violet, Potwin, Kansas. Interment will follow at Green Valley Cemetery, Furley, KS. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Potwin Christian Church in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Kathy at <a href="http://www.ymfh.com/" target="_blank">www.ymfh.com</a>To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA42yXeRw6MfnPOmFQtFHnpaUaayIT3iwE4TLpG2LQjqtOc1Z%2BTUHSvsE3UPw3plxBYFt5Ru%2B40yDIsrPb81c2Myc%2FpXd7kYW4XjahwyvHrwYVyNZMO8HMt6CnMF%2BDPTszLWUnMe8T8CgCR23ocGQyh5ZD%2BZPRatR4MmikDs0AYNNCXZT5LUQDhSsEgST%2BdjHzB1c%2FmRDcbaeDK8aNDKU0Fy4luf97xjhP8Rqn0cIxGG%2BK33BiBZGaTVQ0ExDsQu7xemy6BdFbMVLxYMxdFfUDsrqdy%2F%2FRVbgbL5oj3oLdENYj8a7KoSw3mXAYlhjilx6S7Ehu7h5gPZV8VyLclkwPAEGT2WuJjBpmOx1SPNe3cgvayF0wStqnUJcpilWiS7ytVaa0UCRfGYTkH8B%2Fns0A8y01gZ7NK1VgKiZ6QKbiygQvsCNO8GBnp5NRp9U4aD5aNhn6kFjWTkmxZgbCyNCp0ZW8jFDAMsx697smUJfyFUGAUsmRah4ovOuk9tZAh0RM2x6JWRRRHeuMzWQgSkzhbXPnq66thiRAFlhsqcT6BUgg2KUFzZhVI0Ic%2BiA1ELhgNmjmaXxJVXA8ipvyZYNoudt5tgpgNTIxVei%2FIOB%2B%2B55L3ol%2F6vkLohlcvYPVj916B8AhFVoyyrAUfdKxAyiZYmJ6PZzDntr15%2FJOL0b6kcaJEpFQPRmEoa4rk2%2BGsT2JpyDso3sZq0voASq5hiZs2rSooFlz%2BgCYIU2RXQ%2Fn%2Bbo8Cz6%2FfzbT1dIU9Wu7znV%2FZAHn8q792MJfgMayJV8CVYEeQbmckU%2BLt07yJVSMQv4AqelXx4sHunVxVlPaP6THl1g1ObcF2ZsP00dnlXw2XZ%2BGMRDjh8JXmAsThL06%2BIxn0AenkrRXevotrD0lZ5KgUErf28URS4uSETIhRQRdlkGWpFF57uxbtF%2BB3B2seOBcRESkrWs3BxBdt5yqchdt7jLyd1AbcP5%2Bx2e60597THtACt%2FsPUCjUo5jSkya%2BzXq2C3RDD8VhK3EkRtIEtVj4%2Bm0NYqGAlR5YJJVj5qzgdMV7feIUdDDBzM%2B1bh%2Beb08wWvAsCt3csFpP5%2BTUv1IlHnt73TmamP6Va84IBB3poO44frwi87TXm7fOMz6rSj1FD1w6dCrMRN01uzvS%2F7MItNQHnS7FFuj9oYVWUb08PgQtjzTclgIvzDincli0FHFRVP82LfKeUwgXhBEs8uHq01Or%2F178pQAy6B6lZe%2B6zZRR%2BKfuHgzZpxbrUG2gEUl5kYnqu68Uoj2kqORKkjHK0gmnpQrYeHww3dBrMwv3iMPnhAZf4uo%2Ff4UI%2F5XBcC5wi1pRBfToJQGvtAAKHiiWTbGIKUtTYq2mCf4t2%2FPJMY%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Katherine "Kathy" Boccia, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA42yXeRw6MfnPOmFQtFHnpaUaayIT3iwE4TLpG2LQjqtOc1Z%2BTUHSvsE3UPw3plxBYFt5Ru%2B40yDIsrPb81c2Myc%2FpXd7kYW4XjahwyvHrwYVyNZMO8HMt6CnMF%2BDPTszLWUnMe8T8CgCR23ocGQyh5ZD%2BZPRatR4MmikDs0AYNNCXZT5LUQDhSsEgST%2BdjHzB1c%2FmRDcbaeDK8aNDKU0Fy4luf97xjhP8Rqn0cIxGG%2BK33BiBZGaTVQ0ExDsQu7xemy6BdFbMVLxYMxdFfUDsrqdy%2F%2FRVbgbL5oj3oLdENYj8a7KoSw3mXAYlhjilx6S7Ehu7h5gPZV8VyLclkwPAEGT2WuJjBpmOx1SPNe3cgvayF0wStqnUJcpilWiS7ytVaa0UCRfGYTkH8B%2Fns0A8y01gZ7NK1VgKiZ6QKbiygQvsCNO8GBnp5NRp9U4aD5aNhn6kFjWTkmxZgbCyNCp0ZW8jFDAMsx697smUJfyFUGAUsmRah4ovOuk9tZAh0RM2x6JWRRRHeuMzWQgSkzhbXPnq66thiRAFlhsqcT6BUgg2KUFzZhVI0Ic%2BiA1ELhgNmjmaXxJVXA8ipvyZYNoudt5tgpgNTIxVei%2FIOB%2B%2B55L3ol%2F6vkLohlcvYPVj916B8AhFVoyyrAUfdKxAyiZYmJ6PZzDntr15%2FJOL0b6kcaJEpFQPRmEoa4rk2%2BGsT2JpyDso3sZq0voASq5hiZs2rSooFlz%2BgCYIU2RXQ%2Fn%2Bbo8Cz6%2FfzbT1dIU9Wu7znV%2FZAHn8q792MJfgMayJV8CVYEeQbmckU%2BLt07yJVSMQv4AqelXx4sHunVxVlPaP6THl1g1ObcF2ZsP00dnlXw2XZ%2BGMRDjh8JXmAsThL06%2BIxn0AenkrRXevotrD0lZ5KgUErf28URS4uSETIhRQRdlkGWpFF57uxbtF%2BB3B2seOBcRESkrWs3BxBdt5yqchdt7jLyd1AbcP5%2Bx2e60597THtACt%2FsPUCjUo5jSkya%2BzXq2C3RDD8VhK3EkRtIEtVj4%2Bm0NYqGAlR5YJJVj5qzgdMV7feIUdDDBzM%2B1bh%2Beb08wWvAsCt3csFpP5%2BTUv1IlHnt73TmamP6Va84IBB3poO44frwi87TXm7fOMz6rSj1FD1w6dCrMRN01uzvS%2F7MItNQHnS7FFuj9oYVWUb08PgQtjzTclgIvzDincli0FHFRVP82LfKeUwgXhBEs8uHq01Or%2F178pQAy6B6lZe%2B6zZRR%2BKfuHgzZpxbrUG2gEUl5kYnqu68Uoj2kqORKkjHK0gmnpQrYeHww3dBrMwv3iMPnhAZf4uo%2Ff4UI%2F5XBcC5wi1pRBfToJQGvtAAKHiiWTbGIKUtTYq2mCf4t2%2FPJMY%3D">flower store</a>.

Katherine 'Kathy' Lou Boccia

Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis,&nbsp;Aurora, Colorado

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Stacy-Weis">Obituary for Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis | Ryan Mortuary</a>

August 16, 1963 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 58)

Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis, 58, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer. 

Stacy was preceded in death by her father, Don Swartz, Sr. of Salina, KS. 

She is survived by her mother Jeanne Miller of Jackson, WY, her son Cameron Weis and grandson, Cooper of Shawnee, KS as well as five brothers and sisters: Don Swartz (Laura) of Shawnee, KS.; Jay Swartz (Suzy) of Tucson, AZ.; Vickie Wearing (Steve) of Salina, KS; Cindy Spencer (Mark) of Wendell, ID; and Aaron Miller, of Star Valley Ranch, WY and five nieces and nephews and their children.

Stacy was born in Salina, KS but spent most of her school years in Jackson, WY where she was an accomplished basketball and all-state volleyball player. 

In her adult years, she lived and worked in Phoenix, AZ, Martinique, FRA, Salina, KS, St. Louis, MO, Overland Park, KS, Portland, OR and Denver, CO. In her 32 years with Wells Fargo Advisors, she was well respected with good friends throughout the country. 

In her spare time Stacy enjoyed relaxing in the mountains, floating in her brother’s pool, and thrilling her family and friends with her exceptional cooking skills. Stacy was loved in her neighborhood in Aurora for her regular hosting of the book and wine club meetings.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Mile High United Way of Denver in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS, 67401. 

A celebration of life will follow at a later date.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Stacy-Weis/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis,&nbsp;Aurora, Colorado</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641586574553.jpeg" alt="Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis" />
 <figcaption>Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Stacy-Weis">Obituary for Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis | Ryan Mortuary</a>August 16, 1963 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 58)Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis, 58, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Stacy was preceded in death by her father, Don Swartz, Sr. of Salina, KS. She is survived by her mother Jeanne Miller of Jackson, WY, her son Cameron Weis and grandson, Cooper of Shawnee, KS as well as five brothers and sisters: Don Swartz (Laura) of Shawnee, KS.; Jay Swartz (Suzy) of Tucson, AZ.; Vickie Wearing (Steve) of Salina, KS; Cindy Spencer (Mark) of Wendell, ID; and Aaron Miller, of Star Valley Ranch, WY and five nieces and nephews and their children.Stacy was born in Salina, KS but spent most of her school years in Jackson, WY where she was an accomplished basketball and all-state volleyball player. In her adult years, she lived and worked in Phoenix, AZ, Martinique, FRA, Salina, KS, St. Louis, MO, Overland Park, KS, Portland, OR and Denver, CO. In her 32 years with Wells Fargo Advisors, she was well respected with good friends throughout the country. In her spare time Stacy enjoyed relaxing in the mountains, floating in her brother’s pool, and thrilling her family and friends with her exceptional cooking skills. Stacy was loved in her neighborhood in Aurora for her regular hosting of the book and wine club meetings.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Mile High United Way of Denver in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS, 67401. A celebration of life will follow at a later date.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Stacy-Weis/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Stacy Jean (Swartz) Weis

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641505836289.png" alt="Law enforcement continues to search for Patrick Morere -photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff." />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement continues to search for Patrick Morere -photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a traffic stop that injured a sheriff's deputy and are looking for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a blue Mercedes C300 passenger car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, the driver and front passenger attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times. The front male passenger, later identified as Tony M. Gant Jr, 39, of Topeka, exited the vehicle, refused to follow any commands and initiated a physical altercation with the deputy. During the physical altercation that led to Gant being taken into custody, the male driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.Gant was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony battery against a law enforcement officer and interference with law enforcement.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641505804589.png" alt="Gant-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>The deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released following this incident.Authorities identified the driver as 39-year-old Patrick C. Morere of Topeka. Anyone with information on Morere’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. A 32-year-old female passenger was interviewed and released from the scene.

Search continues for suspect after Kan. deputy injured during traffic stop

Today is Friday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2022. There are 358 days left in the year.

On Jan. 7, 1953, President Truman announced in his State of the Union message to Congress that the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb.

In 1608, an accidental fire devastated the Jamestown settlement in the Virginia Colony.

In 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation's first chief executive.

In 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated between New York and London.

In 1955, singer Marian Anderson made her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera."

In 1959, the United States recognized the new government of Cuba, six days after Fidel Castro led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. 

In 1963, the U.S. Post Office raised the cost of a first-class stamp from 4 to 5 cents. 

In 1979, Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, overthrowing the Khmer Rouge government. 

In 1989, Emperor Hirohito of Japan died in Tokyo at age 87; he was succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Akihito. 

In 1999, for the second time in history, an impeached American president went on trial before the Senate. President Bill Clinton faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice; he was acquitted. 

In 2004, President George W. Bush proposed legal status, at least temporarily, for millions of immigrants improperly working in the U.S. 

In 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French newspaper that had caricatured the Prophet Mohammad, methodically killing 12 people, including the editor, before escaping in a car. (Two suspects were killed two days later.)

In 2019, Amazon eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. For the first time in more than 25 years, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from oral arguments as she recuperated from cancer surgery. 

Ten years ago: Three days before the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney brushed aside rivals' criticism in the opening round of a weekend debate doubleheader that left his Republican presidential campaign challengers squabbling among themselves and unable to knock the front-runner off stride. Record-shattering Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions.

Five years ago: President-elect Donald Trump, in a series of tweets, said "only 'stupid' people or fools" would dismiss closer ties with Russia, and he seemed unswayed after his classified briefing on an intelligence report that accused Moscow of meddling on his behalf in the election that catapulted him to power. Nat Hentoff, an eclectic columnist, critic, novelist and agitator dedicated to music, free expression and defying the party line, died in New York at age 91.

One year ago: Hours after Congress certified Joe Biden's victory, President Donald Trump acknowledged in a video that a "new administration will be inaugurated" and said he'd focus on "ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power"; Trump condemned the violence from his supporters who stormed the Capitol but did not address his role in inciting the violence. Lawmakers of both parties spoke of ousting Trump from office, possibly through the action of his own Cabinet under the 25th Amendment. President-elect Joe Biden denounced the rioters at the Capitol as "domestic terrorists" and blamed Trump for the violence. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned; in a resignation letter, DeVos blamed Trump for inflaming tensions in the assault on the Capitol. The head of the U.S. Capitol Police, Steven Sund, resigned. Facebook and Instagram said they would silence Trump's accounts for the rest of his presidency. The U.S. topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time. Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda died at 93.

Today's Birthdays: Magazine publisher Jann Wenner is 76. Singer Kenny Loggins is 74. Singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman is 73. Actor Erin Gray is 72. Actor Sammo Hung is 70. Actor Jodi Long is 68. Actor David Caruso is 66. Talk show host Katie Couric is 65. Country singer David Lee Murphy is 63. Rock musician Kathy Valentine is 63. Actor David Marciano is 62. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is 61. Actor Hallie Todd is 60. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is 59. Actor Nicolas Cage is 58. Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) is 57. Actor Rex Lee is 53. Actor Doug E. Doug is 52. Actor Kevin Rahm is 51. Actor Jeremy Renner is 51. Country singer-musician John Rich is 48. Actor Reggie Austin is 43. Singer-rapper Aloe Blacc is 43. Actor Lauren Cohan is 40. Actor Brett Dalton is 39. Actor Robert Ri'chard is 39. Actor Lyndsy Fonseca is 35. Actor Liam Aiken is 32. Actor Camryn Grimes is 32. Actor Max Morrow is 31. Actor Marcus Scribner is 22.

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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 Friday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2022. There are 358 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 7, 1953, President Truman announced in his State of the Union message to Congress that the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb.On this date:In 1608, an accidental fire devastated the Jamestown settlement in the Virginia Colony.In 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation's first chief executive.In 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated between New York and London.In 1955, singer Marian Anderson made her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera."In 1959, the United States recognized the new government of Cuba, six days after Fidel Castro led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. In 1963, the U.S. Post Office raised the cost of a first-class stamp from 4 to 5 cents. In 1979, Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, overthrowing the Khmer Rouge government. In 1989, Emperor Hirohito of Japan died in Tokyo at age 87; he was succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Akihito. In 1999, for the second time in history, an impeached American president went on trial before the Senate. President Bill Clinton faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice; he was acquitted. In 2004, President George W. Bush proposed legal status, at least temporarily, for millions of immigrants improperly working in the U.S. In 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French newspaper that had caricatured the Prophet Mohammad, methodically killing 12 people, including the editor, before escaping in a car. (Two suspects were killed two days later.)In 2019, Amazon eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. For the first time in more than 25 years, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from oral arguments as she recuperated from cancer surgery. Ten years ago: Three days before the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney brushed aside rivals' criticism in the opening round of a weekend debate doubleheader that left his Republican presidential campaign challengers squabbling among themselves and unable to knock the front-runner off stride. Record-shattering Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions.Five years ago: President-elect Donald Trump, in a series of tweets, said "only 'stupid' people or fools" would dismiss closer ties with Russia, and he seemed unswayed after his classified briefing on an intelligence report that accused Moscow of meddling on his behalf in the election that catapulted him to power. Nat Hentoff, an eclectic columnist, critic, novelist and agitator dedicated to music, free expression and defying the party line, died in New York at age 91.One year ago: Hours after Congress certified Joe Biden's victory, President Donald Trump acknowledged in a video that a "new administration will be inaugurated" and said he'd focus on "ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power"; Trump condemned the violence from his supporters who stormed the Capitol but did not address his role in inciting the violence. Lawmakers of both parties spoke of ousting Trump from office, possibly through the action of his own Cabinet under the 25th Amendment. President-elect Joe Biden denounced the rioters at the Capitol as "domestic terrorists" and blamed Trump for the violence. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned; in a resignation letter, DeVos blamed Trump for inflaming tensions in the assault on the Capitol. The head of the U.S. Capitol Police, Steven Sund, resigned. Facebook and Instagram said they would silence Trump's accounts for the rest of his presidency. The U.S. topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time. Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda died at 93.Today's Birthdays: Magazine publisher Jann Wenner is 76. Singer Kenny Loggins is 74. Singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman is 73. Actor Erin Gray is 72. Actor Sammo Hung is 70. Actor Jodi Long is 68. Actor David Caruso is 66. Talk show host Katie Couric is 65. Country singer David Lee Murphy is 63. Rock musician Kathy Valentine is 63. Actor David Marciano is 62. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is 61. Actor Hallie Todd is 60. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is 59. Actor Nicolas Cage is 58. Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) is 57. Actor Rex Lee is 53. Actor Doug E. Doug is 52. Actor Kevin Rahm is 51. Actor Jeremy Renner is 51. Country singer-musician John Rich is 48. Actor Reggie Austin is 43. Singer-rapper Aloe Blacc is 43. Actor Lauren Cohan is 40. Actor Brett Dalton is 39. Actor Robert Ri'chard is 39. Actor Lyndsy Fonseca is 35. Actor Liam Aiken is 32. Actor Camryn Grimes is 32. Actor Max Morrow is 31. Actor Marcus Scribner is 22.

Today in History - Jan. 7

SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a domestic disturbance and have a suspect in custody on requested federal charges.

Just before 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls about a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of SE Croco Road in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp;

 A 21-year-old man later identified as 21-year-old Dylan R. Wymore of Topeka was allegedly under the influence and threatening to kill family members, burn the house down and kill any law enforcement officers who responded. 

Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with witnesses and took Wymore into custody.

He was booked into the Shawnee County Department on multiple requested counts of battery on a law enforcement officer, assault of a law enforcement officer, endangering a child, aggravated criminal threat, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641397242911.png" alt="Wymore-photo Shawnee&nbsp; Co." />
 <figcaption>Wymore-photo Shawnee&nbsp; Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a domestic disturbance and have a suspect in custody on requested federal charges.Just before 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls about a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of SE Croco Road in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp; A 21-year-old man later identified as 21-year-old Dylan R. Wymore of Topeka was allegedly under the influence and threatening to kill family members, burn the house down and kill any law enforcement officers who responded. Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with witnesses and took Wymore into custody.He was booked into the Shawnee County Department on multiple requested counts of battery on a law enforcement officer, assault of a law enforcement officer, endangering a child, aggravated criminal threat, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

Sheriff: Kan. man jailed after he threatened family, deputies

WICHITA – AAA is encouraging vehicle owners to make a New Year’s resolution that, with very little effort, will save them time, money and heartache.

Given that, nationwide, 2020 saw the most vehicle thefts in more than a decade and given that the upward trend continued through 2021, AAA is urging vehicle owners to kick off the New Year by making a resolution to always lock up their vehicles and take the keys.

“There could not be a resolution that takes less time and effort and yet the savings could be dramatic,” said Gary Tomes, spokesperson for AAA Insurance in Kansas. “More often than not, vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity. Lock your car, take your keys and take that opportunity away.”

According to the latest statistics provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau:

●Across Kansas, almost 9,500 people reported their vehicles stolen in 2020. 

●Kansas saw a nearly 15% increase in stolen vehicles in 2020 as compared to 2019

The top 10 vehicles reported stolen in Kansas were:

“We are happy to help clients recover their losses but we’d be even happier if they could help them to avoid the harrowing experience of having their vehicle stolen in the first place by simply removing the keys,” Tomes said.

The ‘cost’ of stolen vehicles According to AAA Insurance, the average claim nationwide for vehicles stolen in 2020 was nearly $7,500 per vehicle, which may - or may not - be covered by insurance.

“Only comprehensive Insurance policies&nbsp;cover&nbsp;stolen cars,” Tomes said. “AAA encourages&nbsp;vehicle owners to review their policies with their advisors to make sure they are covered.”

Auto liability insurance is required in all 50 states, but, AAA said, coverage against theft – the comprehensive coverage – is optional.

AAA Insurance tips for protecting your car against theft

About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 63 million members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498051&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498050&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498049&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a Membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498048&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.

WICHITA – AAA is encouraging vehicle owners to make a New Year’s resolution that, with very little effort, will save them time, money and heartache.Given that, nationwide, 2020 saw the most vehicle thefts in more than a decade and given that the upward trend continued through 2021, AAA is urging vehicle owners to kick off the New Year by making a resolution to always lock up their vehicles and take the keys.“There could not be a resolution that takes less time and effort and yet the savings could be dramatic,” said Gary Tomes, spokesperson for AAA Insurance in Kansas. “More often than not, vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity. Lock your car, take your keys and take that opportunity away.”According to the latest statistics provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau:●Across Kansas, almost 9,500 people reported their vehicles stolen in 2020. ●Kansas saw a nearly 15% increase in stolen vehicles in 2020 as compared to 2019The top 10 vehicles reported stolen in Kansas were:<ol>
 <li>Ford pickup (full size)</li><li>Chevrolet pickup (full size)</li><li>Dodge pickup (full size)</li><li>Honda Accord</li><li>Honda Civic</li><li>GMC pickup (full size)</li><li>Toyota Camry</li><li>Nissan Altima</li><li>Ford Fusion</li><li>Chevrolet Impala</li>
 </ol>“We are happy to help clients recover their losses but we’d be even happier if they could help them to avoid the harrowing experience of having their vehicle stolen in the first place by simply removing the keys,” Tomes said.The ‘cost’ of stolen vehicles According to AAA Insurance, the average claim nationwide for vehicles stolen in 2020 was nearly $7,500 per vehicle, which may - or may not - be covered by insurance.“Only comprehensive Insurance policies&nbsp;cover&nbsp;stolen cars,” Tomes said. “AAA encourages&nbsp;vehicle owners to review their policies with their advisors to make sure they are covered.”Auto liability insurance is required in all 50 states, but, AAA said, coverage against theft – the comprehensive coverage – is optional.AAA Insurance tips for protecting your car against theft<ol>
 <li>Never leave your vehicle running with the keys in it. Never.</li><li>Never leave your keys in the vehicle – the convenient ‘keyless’ feature is not only convenient for the car owner, it is convenient for the thief who can steal your car with the touch of a button.</li><li>Lock your car – even without the keys, thieves are more likely to steal a car left unlocked</li><li>Park your vehicle in a garage or a well-lit area – at home, at the mall or on the road, always try to park in an area where suspicious activity would be noticeable.</li><li>Keep valuables out of sight.</li>
 </ol>About AAA AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to more than 63 million members nationwide and more than 350,000 members in Kansas.&nbsp;AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a&nbsp;non-stock, membership corporation working&nbsp;on behalf of motorists, who can map a route, access a&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498051&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">COVID travel restriction map</a>, find local gas prices and&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498050&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">electric vehicle charging stations</a>,&nbsp;discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498049&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information on joining or renewing a Membership, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c4%2f%3c7-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=498048&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">www.AAA.com</a>.

Stolen vehicles: Locking up will save time, money, heartache in new year

Today is Thursday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2022. There are 359 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump, fueled by his false claims of a stolen election, assaulted police and smashed their way into the Capitol to interrupt the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory, forcing lawmakers into hiding; most of the rioters had come from a nearby rally where Trump urged them to "fight like hell." A Trump supporter, Ashli Babbitt, was shot and killed by a police officer as she tried to breach a barricaded doorway inside the Capitol. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, injured while confronting the rioters, suffered a stroke the next day and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner's office said. (In the weeks that followed, four of the officers who responded to the riot took their own lives.) Congress reconvened hours later to finish certifying the election result. 

In 1412, tradition holds that Joan of Arc was born this day in Domremy. 

In 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, New Jersey. 

In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state. 

In 1919, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, died in Oyster Bay, New York, at age 60. 

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear. 

In 1974, year-round daylight saving time began in the United States on a trial basis as a fuel-saving measure in response to the OPEC oil embargo. 

In 1982, truck driver William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles of 10 of the "Freeway Killer" slayings of young men and boys. (Bonin was later convicted of four other killings; he was executed in 1996.)

In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the leg by an assailant at Detroit's Cobo Arena; four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, went to prison for their roles in the attack. (Harding pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution, but denied any advance knowledge about the assault.) 

In 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding in his capacity as president of the Senate, Congress formally certified George W. Bush the winner of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential election.

In 2005, former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen was arrested on murder charges 41 years after three civil rights workers were slain in Mississippi. (Killen was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison; he died in prison in 2018.) 

In 2006, velvet-voiced singer Lou Rawls died in Los Angeles at age 72.

In 2020, throngs of Iranians attended the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who'd been killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq; Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept while praying over the casket. Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he was "prepared to testify" if subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. (The Senate voted against calling witnesses.)

Ten years ago: A bomb exploded at a busy Damascus intersection, killing 25 people and wounding dozens in the second major attack in the Syrian capital in as many weeks. The Obama administration expanded the FBI's more than eight-decades-old definition of rape to count men as victims for the first time and to drop the requirement that victims physically resisted their attackers.

Five years ago: Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over." An arriving airline passenger pulled a gun from his luggage and opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, killing five people and wounding eight. (An Alaska man, Esteban Santiago, admitted to the shooting and was sentenced to life in prison.) Mother-and-daughter actors Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher were laid to rest together at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills.

One year ago: As final votes were counted in the preceding day's Senate runoffs in Georgia, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock emerged as the winners over Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, giving Democrats control of the Senate.

Today's Birthdays: Country musician Joey Miskulin (Riders in the Sky) is 73. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 72. Rock singer-musician Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) is 71. Singer Jett Williams is 69. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 67. World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 65. Actor Scott Bryce is 64. R&amp;B singer Kathy Sledge is 63. TV chef Nigella Lawson is 62. R&amp;B singer Eric Williams (BLACKstreet) is 62. Actor Norman Reedus is 53. Food writer and blogger Ree Drummond is 53. TV personality Julie Chen is 52. Actor Danny Pintauro (TV: "Who's the Boss?") is 46. Actor Cristela Alonzo is 43. Actor Rinko Kikuchi is 41. Actor Eddie Redmayne is 40. Retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is 40. Actor-comedian Kate McKinnon is 38. Actor Diona Reasonover is 38. Rock singer Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) is 36.

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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 Thursday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2022. There are 359 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump, fueled by his false claims of a stolen election, assaulted police and smashed their way into the Capitol to interrupt the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory, forcing lawmakers into hiding; most of the rioters had come from a nearby rally where Trump urged them to "fight like hell." A Trump supporter, Ashli Babbitt, was shot and killed by a police officer as she tried to breach a barricaded doorway inside the Capitol. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, injured while confronting the rioters, suffered a stroke the next day and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner's office said. (In the weeks that followed, four of the officers who responded to the riot took their own lives.) Congress reconvened hours later to finish certifying the election result. On this date: In 1412, tradition holds that Joan of Arc was born this day in Domremy. In 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, New Jersey. In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state. In 1919, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, died in Oyster Bay, New York, at age 60. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear. In 1974, year-round daylight saving time began in the United States on a trial basis as a fuel-saving measure in response to the OPEC oil embargo. In 1982, truck driver William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles of 10 of the "Freeway Killer" slayings of young men and boys. (Bonin was later convicted of four other killings; he was executed in 1996.)In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the leg by an assailant at Detroit's Cobo Arena; four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, went to prison for their roles in the attack. (Harding pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution, but denied any advance knowledge about the assault.) In 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding in his capacity as president of the Senate, Congress formally certified George W. Bush the winner of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential election.In 2005, former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen was arrested on murder charges 41 years after three civil rights workers were slain in Mississippi. (Killen was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison; he died in prison in 2018.) In 2006, velvet-voiced singer Lou Rawls died in Los Angeles at age 72.In 2020, throngs of Iranians attended the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who'd been killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq; Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept while praying over the casket. Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he was "prepared to testify" if subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. (The Senate voted against calling witnesses.)Ten years ago: A bomb exploded at a busy Damascus intersection, killing 25 people and wounding dozens in the second major attack in the Syrian capital in as many weeks. The Obama administration expanded the FBI's more than eight-decades-old definition of rape to count men as victims for the first time and to drop the requirement that victims physically resisted their attackers. Five years ago: Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over." An arriving airline passenger pulled a gun from his luggage and opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, killing five people and wounding eight. (An Alaska man, Esteban Santiago, admitted to the shooting and was sentenced to life in prison.) Mother-and-daughter actors Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher were laid to rest together at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills. One year ago: As final votes were counted in the preceding day's Senate runoffs in Georgia, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock emerged as the winners over Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, giving Democrats control of the Senate.Today's Birthdays: Country musician Joey Miskulin (Riders in the Sky) is 73. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 72. Rock singer-musician Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) is 71. Singer Jett Williams is 69. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 67. World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 65. Actor Scott Bryce is 64. R&amp;B singer Kathy Sledge is 63. TV chef Nigella Lawson is 62. R&amp;B singer Eric Williams (BLACKstreet) is 62. Actor Norman Reedus is 53. Food writer and blogger Ree Drummond is 53. TV personality Julie Chen is 52. Actor Danny Pintauro (TV: "Who's the Boss?") is 46. Actor Cristela Alonzo is 43. Actor Rinko Kikuchi is 41. Actor Eddie Redmayne is 40. Retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is 40. Actor-comedian Kate McKinnon is 38. Actor Diona Reasonover is 38. Rock singer Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) is 36.

Today in History - Jan. 6

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have two juvenile suspects in custody.

Just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the 4000 block of SW 28th Street in Topeka on a report of a shots fired call, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Upon their arrival, it was discovered that a victim saw someone prowling around his property. The victim went outside to investigate and was confronted by two suspects, one of which fired a firearm at him. Officers were able to locate two individuals in the area and attempted to stop them. Both fled and attempted to break into an occupied residence in the area, but were unsuccessful.

 Both suspects then fled again across the Shunga Creek and were taken into custody on the other side by the officers. Both suspects are juveniles and were taken to a local hospital for exposure, treated and released. The victim was not injured in this incident. 

During the investigation, officers located several cars in the area had been burglarized. In one of those burglaries, one of the suspects stole a firearm that was left in the vehicle. Officers believe that was the firearm that was used to assault the initial victim. The firearm was later located after an extensive search.

Police booked both boys into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Burglary, Theft and Possession of Stolen Property, according to Munoz.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have two juvenile suspects in custody.Just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the 4000 block of SW 28th Street in Topeka on a report of a shots fired call, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.Upon their arrival, it was discovered that a victim saw someone prowling around his property. The victim went outside to investigate and was confronted by two suspects, one of which fired a firearm at him. Officers were able to locate two individuals in the area and attempted to stop them. Both fled and attempted to break into an occupied residence in the area, but were unsuccessful. Both suspects then fled again across the Shunga Creek and were taken into custody on the other side by the officers. Both suspects are juveniles and were taken to a local hospital for exposure, treated and released. The victim was not injured in this incident. During the investigation, officers located several cars in the area had been burglarized. In one of those burglaries, one of the suspects stole a firearm that was left in the vehicle. Officers believe that was the firearm that was used to assault the initial victim. The firearm was later located after an extensive search.Police booked both boys into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Burglary, Theft and Possession of Stolen Property, according to Munoz.

Police: Juvenile burglary suspect fired gun at homeowner 

Patsy Louise Bednar, daughter of Wesley Mathews and Edna (McKenna) Mathews was born February 28, 1948 in Woodard, Oklahoma and passed away on December 16, 2021 at her home in South Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 73

Patsy enjoyed going to the Moose Lodge with her husband, Norman, spending time helping out at their daughter’s daycare and time spent with family and friends was great.&nbsp;

She was united in marriage to Norman Joe Bednar on November 28, 1970 in Hutchinson, Kansas and to this union one daughter Julie was born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Edna Mathews, husband, Norman Joe Bednar on September 15, 1995, infant granddaughter, Addison Young, three sisters, Wanda, Barbara and Donna, one brother, Seldon.

She is survived by one daughter, Julie Young and her husband Kelan of Hutchinson, KS, two granddaughters, Brooke and Morgan of Hutchinson, KS, two sisters, Mary Swepton of Hutchinson, KS, Dixie Mathews of Kansas City, other relatives and many friends.&nbsp;

Friends may sign the register book with visitation with the family present from 6 PM to 7 PM on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, Kansas.

Graveside Inurnment services will be held at 1:30 PM, &nbsp;Saturday, January 8, 2021 at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Kansas, conducted by Pastor Jacob Rice.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to TECH or Trisomy 18 Foundation.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of local arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639877535046.png" alt="Patsy Louise Bednar" />
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 </figure>Patsy Louise Bednar, daughter of Wesley Mathews and Edna (McKenna) Mathews was born February 28, 1948 in Woodard, Oklahoma and passed away on December 16, 2021 at her home in South Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 73Patsy enjoyed going to the Moose Lodge with her husband, Norman, spending time helping out at their daughter’s daycare and time spent with family and friends was great.&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Norman Joe Bednar on November 28, 1970 in Hutchinson, Kansas and to this union one daughter Julie was born.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Edna Mathews, husband, Norman Joe Bednar on September 15, 1995, infant granddaughter, Addison Young, three sisters, Wanda, Barbara and Donna, one brother, Seldon.She is survived by one daughter, Julie Young and her husband Kelan of Hutchinson, KS, two granddaughters, Brooke and Morgan of Hutchinson, KS, two sisters, Mary Swepton of Hutchinson, KS, Dixie Mathews of Kansas City, other relatives and many friends.&nbsp;Cremation was chosen.Friends may sign the register book with visitation with the family present from 6 PM to 7 PM on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, Kansas.Graveside Inurnment services will be held at 1:30 PM, &nbsp;Saturday, January 8, 2021 at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Kansas, conducted by Pastor Jacob Rice.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to TECH or Trisomy 18 Foundation.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of local arrangements.

Patsy Louise Bednar

November 30, 1934 ~ December 10, 2021 (age 87)

Elaine Harriett Plowman, the daughter of Adrian Milo Johnson and Ruth Blake (Carey) Johnson, was born November 30, 1934 in Scandia, Kansas and passed away on December 10, 2021 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years and 10 days.

Elaine grew up in the Scandia, Kansas area, graduating from Scandia High School in 1952.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She then attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Elaine worked for one year at Fidelity State Bank in Concordia.

On September 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Russell Jacobson, Jr and to this union were born&nbsp; Karla and Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The couple made their home in the Norway, Kansas area and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 She was married to Lloyd Calvin Plowman on May 22, 1977 and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Elaine lived in the Norway Community for 52 years, moving to Belleville in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2017, she moved to Newkirk, Oklahoma.

She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS and active in the WELCA Ladies Group; a member of the Norway Tuesday Coffee Group;&nbsp; &nbsp;Town &amp; County FCE Scandia, Order of Eastern Star #115 of Belleville, KS, and the Belleville Garden Club.

She was preceded in death by her first&nbsp;husband Russell Jacobson Jr., second&nbsp;husband Calvin Plowman; parents Milo and Ruth Johnson; &nbsp;twin grandchildren Ryan &amp; Christopher Hurtig; and half-sister Betty (Jack) Bowers.

Elaine is survived by her daughter Karla (Terry) Cheek of Newkirk, Oklahoma;&nbsp;&nbsp;one son, Karl (Jan) Jacobson of Concordia, Kansas;&nbsp;four grandchildren:&nbsp;Ron&nbsp;(Laurie) Jacobson, Lisa (Tony) Strnad, Chelsea (Kyle) Holmes, Tyler (Robyn) Evans; six great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Dylan Jacobson, Riley Jacobson, Ellie Mae Evans, McKenna Jacobson, Lauren Strnad, and Jacob Strnad; other relatives and friends.

Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas with Reverend Dennis Beckmann officiating.

Family inurnment graveside services will be held at the Valley Cemetery, rural Norway following the memorial services.

Friends may sign the register book prior to the services at the church on Friday, January 7.

Memorials are suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the Pike Valley Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elaine H. Plowman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Elaine-Plowman/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641407437524.jpeg" alt="Elaine H. Plowman" />
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 </figure>November 30, 1934 ~ December 10, 2021 (age 87)Elaine Harriett Plowman, the daughter of Adrian Milo Johnson and Ruth Blake (Carey) Johnson, was born November 30, 1934 in Scandia, Kansas and passed away on December 10, 2021 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years and 10 days.Elaine grew up in the Scandia, Kansas area, graduating from Scandia High School in 1952.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She then attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Elaine worked for one year at Fidelity State Bank in Concordia.On September 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Russell Jacobson, Jr and to this union were born&nbsp; Karla and Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The couple made their home in the Norway, Kansas area and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was married to Lloyd Calvin Plowman on May 22, 1977 and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;&nbsp; Elaine lived in the Norway Community for 52 years, moving to Belleville in 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2017, she moved to Newkirk, Oklahoma.She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS and active in the WELCA Ladies Group; a member of the Norway Tuesday Coffee Group;&nbsp; &nbsp;Town &amp; County FCE Scandia, Order of Eastern Star #115 of Belleville, KS, and the Belleville Garden Club.She was preceded in death by her first&nbsp;husband Russell Jacobson Jr., second&nbsp;husband Calvin Plowman; parents Milo and Ruth Johnson; &nbsp;twin grandchildren Ryan &amp; Christopher Hurtig; and half-sister Betty (Jack) Bowers.Elaine is survived by her daughter Karla (Terry) Cheek of Newkirk, Oklahoma;&nbsp;&nbsp;one son, Karl (Jan) Jacobson of Concordia, Kansas;&nbsp;four grandchildren:&nbsp;Ron&nbsp;(Laurie) Jacobson, Lisa (Tony) Strnad, Chelsea (Kyle) Holmes, Tyler (Robyn) Evans; six great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Dylan Jacobson, Riley Jacobson, Ellie Mae Evans, McKenna Jacobson, Lauren Strnad, and Jacob Strnad; other relatives and friends.Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas with Reverend Dennis Beckmann officiating.Family inurnment graveside services will be held at the Valley Cemetery, rural Norway following the memorial services.Friends may sign the register book prior to the services at the church on Friday, January 7.Memorials are suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the Pike Valley Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elaine H. Plowman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Elaine-Plowman/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Elaine H. Plowman

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sophia-henriksen">Obituary | Sophia Lynn Henriksen of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Sophia Lynn Henriksen, infant daughter of Erich L. Henriksen and Virginia L. Gonzales, left the care of her parents’ loving arms on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KS at the age of 3 months and 1 day.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 1-5 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family to assist with Sophia’s funeral and medical expenses in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sophia-henriksen">Obituary | Sophia Lynn Henriksen of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>September 30, 2021 - December 31, 2021Sophia Lynn Henriksen, infant daughter of Erich L. Henriksen and Virginia L. Gonzales, left the care of her parents’ loving arms on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KS at the age of 3 months and 1 day.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 1-5 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the family to assist with Sophia’s funeral and medical expenses in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chpautbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sophia Lynn Henriksen, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sophia-henriksen/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.