SEDGWICK COUNTY —A mother accused in the death of her 4-year-old son made her first court appearance on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;A Sedgwick County judge charged 27-year-old Tyne Blunt with first-degree murder and aggravated endangering a child, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On Tuesday, police arrested Blunt in connection with the death of 4-year-old&nbsp;Tirui Blunt-Porrata.

&nbsp;The arrest follows a Dec. 8 incident in the 2600 block of South Topeka in Wichita, where officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at approximately 3:21 p.m. EMS transported the child to a local hospital in critical condition. The child was pronounced dead at 4:07 p.m.

&nbsp;A 34-year-old Daniel Martin was initially arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail where he was charged with Felony Murder and Child Abuse and remains in custody.

&nbsp;Following further investigation, detectives presented the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for the 27-year-old mother, who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; Blunt is being held on a&nbsp;&nbsp;a $750,000 bond and&nbsp;is scheduled to return to court on December 29, according to the district attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765596159268.png" alt="Tirui Blunt-Porrata died Dec. 8 -photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Tirui Blunt-Porrata died Dec. 8 -photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A mother accused in the death of her 4-year-old son made her first court appearance on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Sedgwick County judge charged 27-year-old Tyne Blunt with first-degree murder and aggravated endangering a child, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765990033284.png" alt="Blunt photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Blunt photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, police arrested Blunt in connection with the death of 4-year-old&nbsp;Tirui Blunt-Porrata.&nbsp;The arrest follows a Dec. 8 incident in the 2600 block of South Topeka in Wichita, where officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at approximately 3:21 p.m. EMS transported the child to a local hospital in critical condition. The child was pronounced dead at 4:07 p.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765296481475.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;A 34-year-old Daniel Martin was initially arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail where he was charged with Felony Murder and Child Abuse and remains in custody.&nbsp;Following further investigation, detectives presented the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for the 27-year-old mother, who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; Blunt is being held on a&nbsp;&nbsp;a $750,000 bond and&nbsp;is scheduled to return to court on December 29, according to the district attorney's office.

Mom accused in 4-year-old son's death will spend Christmas in jail

Salina Police arrest driver on multiple requested charges for traffic violation, searching for passenger after fleeing on foot 

A contract worker was arrested after intentionally starting a fire inside a Dillons grocery store.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) at around 9:45 pm on Wednesday, officers and Salina Fire Department were dispatched to the Dillons on Cloud Street for the report of a fire inside the store's storage room.

Upon arrival, first responders and officers found a pallet containing laundry detergent and toilet paper products on fire, before it was extinguished.

After viewing surveillance video, SPD stated they identified a contract worker set the pallet on fire with a lighter. The suspect was later identified as 19-year old, Justin Burgess from Sedgewick.

Burgess started the fire during operating hours, which caused the store to close early. He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges:

Aggravated Arson and Criminal Damage to Property.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1766073063842.png" alt="(19) Burgess, Justin Sterling Barr. Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking page" />
 <figcaption>(19) Burgess, Justin Sterling Barr. Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking page</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostA contract worker was arrested after intentionally starting a fire inside a Dillons grocery store.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) at around 9:45 pm on Wednesday, officers and Salina Fire Department were dispatched to the Dillons on Cloud Street for the report of a fire inside the store's storage room.Upon arrival, first responders and officers found a pallet containing laundry detergent and toilet paper products on fire, before it was extinguished.After viewing surveillance video, SPD stated they identified a contract worker set the pallet on fire with a lighter. The suspect was later identified as 19-year old, Justin Burgess from Sedgewick.Burgess started the fire during operating hours, which caused the store to close early. He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges:Aggravated Arson and Criminal Damage to Property.Damage was valued at over $1000.

Man arrested for intentionally starting fire inside Dillons 

This edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/salina-sees-you">Salina Sees You</a>, brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://local.demandforce.com/b/visionsource-drscoleandcooper">Drs. Cooper &amp; Banninger, LLC Family Vision Care</a>&nbsp;(1000 E. Cloud) presents:

Stewart Merrick, a Salina resident who retired from 40 years of work at a local rehabilitation center, in which he only missed about 4 months in the span of those years. Merrick retired on June 19 but his story of genuine hard work, service and love for others still remains relevant today.

Working hard is an understatement Merrick. After 40 years of working with all of his heart, soul and might, Merrick retired on June 19 from his duties at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.&nbsp;

Originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Kansas City when he was 2, to&nbsp;Belleville, then to Salina, Merrick is known for his never ending hard-working spirit, attitude and love for people. His journey of service work has been one that is selfless, hardly taking any days off and without any excuses.&nbsp;

Merrick retired from the&nbsp;Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center as a Floor Technician. His employees and residents always spoke highly of him and even tears ran down from his supervisor's face, Tracey Jordan.

"I have been blessed to work alongside Stewart," said Jordan as she was in tears. "He never once disrespected me, we worked great together, he is very reliable and was always loyal and dedicated. I see him as a brother."

Jordan worked alongside Merrick for 30 years and stated that he would even come in at nights and always did the little things right.

This edition of Salina Sees You is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://local.demandforce.com/b/visionsource-drscoleandcooper">Drs. Cooper &amp; Banninger, LLC Family Vision Care</a>&nbsp;(1000 E. Cloud). Call&nbsp;(785) 823-6391&nbsp;or visit today, to make an appointment.

Before Merrick applied for the rehabilitation center, he lived with his father at a motel that his dad owned, while doing construction work on the side. He started doing construction/concrete work when was in junior high. His father ended up selling the motel and Merrick then moved to Salina, where his journey at the rehab center started.

Merrick began his work at the rehab center by cleaning floors for a part-time position. However, Merrick stated he worked around 80-100 hours every two weeks. He also accepted a part-time job where he cleaned at the old Salina Journal location.&nbsp;

After countless hours of service work at the Journal and the rehab center, Merrick commented that his physical health started to decline. 

He realized he was experiencing some heart complications and was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350624">Afib</a> (Atrial Fibrillation). Merrick joined a group where they assisted people with Afib and also joined a group with people that were diagnosed with diabetes.

Merrick stated that doctors even told him to that he needed to 'slack off' from working so hard. 

But despite his health complications, Merrick still had the will to work.

He talked about how his father taught him how to work, which was difficult for him to stop from working hard.

"That is just how I was taught how to work and I can probably still outdue 20 year olds," said Merrick. "When you were taught how to work, it is hard to retrain yourself to stop working so hard."

When Merrick started working full-time at the rehab center, he continued to clean floors on top of, windows, dining rooms, basement and the rest of the building.&nbsp;

Working for retirees and others is something that Merrick was never new to, before working at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center. He commented how he did alot of work for retirees during his time in Belleville and started to grow a love for service work before coming to Salina.

"Here (Salina) some of the residents do not like being here, but they have to be here, so you got to make them feel glad and keep them from not getting depressed," said Merrick. "I love it here, I love the residents, I have fun and love to keep them laughing."

He talks about how when one of the residents at the rehab center passes away, that he 'remembers the memories they made.' 

Merrick's love for people was what allowed him to do the quality of work he put in daily, instead of doing it solely for a paycheck.

"Work because you want to work and do it for the love of the of the people," said Merrick. "It is not that hard to work and nowadays kids want do it for a paycheck, but they do not want to work. It's a good feeling for me to work for these people here."

Merrick talked about how he will still visit residents at the rehab center by giving them cards that his mother makes. He also said he is willing to voluntarily work at the rehab center if there needs a shift to be filled, so they are not short of staff.

His wife, Barb Merrick also works at the rehab center as a kitchen&nbsp;dietary aide and has done so for 40 years. 

Merrick met Barb at the rehab center before they got married in 1988. He started working at the rehab center in June of 1985 and Barb started in October that same year.

"It is going to be alot different now that I am retired," said Merrick. "My body says it is time."

Salina sees you, Stewart Merrick.

If you would like to share your personal story or know anyone who may have a story that will inspire each reader, please email Salina Post News Director, Nicolas Fierro:&nbsp;nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com&nbsp;or&nbsp;newstips@salinapost.com&nbsp;(during regular business hours).

You can also contact:&nbsp;(785) 656-9856&nbsp;(during regular business hours).

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 </figure>This edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/salina-sees-you">Salina Sees You</a>, brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://local.demandforce.com/b/visionsource-drscoleandcooper">Drs. Cooper &amp; Banninger, LLC Family Vision Care</a>&nbsp;(1000 E. Cloud) presents:Stewart Merrick, a Salina resident who retired from 40 years of work at a local rehabilitation center, in which he only missed about 4 months in the span of those years. Merrick retired on June 19 but his story of genuine hard work, service and love for others still remains relevant today.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750348454121.jpeg" alt="Stewart Merrick. Photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Stewart Merrick. Photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostWorking hard is an understatement Merrick. After 40 years of working with all of his heart, soul and might, Merrick retired on June 19 from his duties at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center.&nbsp;Originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Kansas City when he was 2, to&nbsp;Belleville, then to Salina, Merrick is known for his never ending hard-working spirit, attitude and love for people. His journey of service work has been one that is selfless, hardly taking any days off and without any excuses.&nbsp;Merrick retired from the&nbsp;Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center as a Floor Technician. His employees and residents always spoke highly of him and even tears ran down from his supervisor's face, Tracey Jordan."I have been blessed to work alongside Stewart," said Jordan as she was in tears. "He never once disrespected me, we worked great together, he is very reliable and was always loyal and dedicated. I see him as a brother."Jordan worked alongside Merrick for 30 years and stated that he would even come in at nights and always did the little things right.---<h2>SPONSORED</h2><figure>
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 </figure>This edition of Salina Sees You is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://local.demandforce.com/b/visionsource-drscoleandcooper">Drs. Cooper &amp; Banninger, LLC Family Vision Care</a>&nbsp;(1000 E. Cloud). Call&nbsp;(785) 823-6391&nbsp;or visit today, to make an appointment.---<h2>Work ethic and genuine love for others</h2>Before Merrick applied for the rehabilitation center, he lived with his father at a motel that his dad owned, while doing construction work on the side. He started doing construction/concrete work when was in junior high. His father ended up selling the motel and Merrick then moved to Salina, where his journey at the rehab center started.Merrick began his work at the rehab center by cleaning floors for a part-time position. However, Merrick stated he worked around 80-100 hours every two weeks. He also accepted a part-time job where he cleaned at the old Salina Journal location.&nbsp;After countless hours of service work at the Journal and the rehab center, Merrick commented that his physical health started to decline. He realized he was experiencing some heart complications and was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350624">Afib</a> (Atrial Fibrillation). Merrick joined a group where they assisted people with Afib and also joined a group with people that were diagnosed with diabetes. Merrick stated that doctors even told him to that he needed to 'slack off' from working so hard. But despite his health complications, Merrick still had the will to work.He talked about how his father taught him how to work, which was difficult for him to stop from working hard."That is just how I was taught how to work and I can probably still outdue 20 year olds," said Merrick. "When you were taught how to work, it is hard to retrain yourself to stop working so hard."When Merrick started working full-time at the rehab center, he continued to clean floors on top of, windows, dining rooms, basement and the rest of the building.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750351379346.jpeg" alt="Tracey Jordan and Stewart Merrick at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center for Merrick's retirement party on June 19. Photo by Nicolas Fierro" />
 <figcaption>Tracey Jordan and Stewart Merrick at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center for Merrick's retirement party on June 19. Photo by Nicolas Fierro</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Merrick's why</h2>Working for retirees and others is something that Merrick was never new to, before working at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation center. He commented how he did alot of work for retirees during his time in Belleville and started to grow a love for service work before coming to Salina."Here (Salina) some of the residents do not like being here, but they have to be here, so you got to make them feel glad and keep them from not getting depressed," said Merrick. "I love it here, I love the residents, I have fun and love to keep them laughing."He talks about how when one of the residents at the rehab center passes away, that he 'remembers the memories they made.' Merrick's love for people was what allowed him to do the quality of work he put in daily, instead of doing it solely for a paycheck."Work because you want to work and do it for the love of the of the people," said Merrick. "It is not that hard to work and nowadays kids want do it for a paycheck, but they do not want to work. It's a good feeling for me to work for these people here."Merrick talked about how he will still visit residents at the rehab center by giving them cards that his mother makes. He also said he is willing to voluntarily work at the rehab center if there needs a shift to be filled, so they are not short of staff.His wife, Barb Merrick also works at the rehab center as a kitchen&nbsp;dietary aide and has done so for 40 years. Merrick met Barb at the rehab center before they got married in 1988. He started working at the rehab center in June of 1985 and Barb started in October that same year."It is going to be alot different now that I am retired," said Merrick. "My body says it is time."Salina sees you, Stewart Merrick.If you would like to share your personal story or know anyone who may have a story that will inspire each reader, please email Salina Post News Director, Nicolas Fierro:&nbsp;nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com&nbsp;or&nbsp;newstips@salinapost.com&nbsp;(during regular business hours).You can also contact:&nbsp;(785) 656-9856&nbsp;(during regular business hours).

Salina Sees You: Stewart Merrick, "work because you want to work"

KANSAS CITY—A suspect in a deadly Kansas City gas station killing is facing multiple charges.

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2777/Stallings-RED-COMPLAINT-AS">Adrian Stallings</a>, 27, is charged with 2nd Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.

On November 18, Kansas City police responded to a gas station and located a victim inside the store, shot multiple times. He was confirmed deceased on the scene.&nbsp;

Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and observed a man, later identified as the Stallings, enter the gas station store, speak with the victim and other individuals present briefly, and then approached the clerk at the register to purchase an item.&nbsp;

Stallings then looked back at the group of individuals and asked what they were laughing at and an argument and altercation ensued. Stallings pulled out a firearm and shot at the victim, who fell to the ground. Stallings then shot at the victim again as he was on the ground. He stepped back and then stepped forward and fired a third time toward the victim’s head and then fled.&nbsp;

Detectives used department resources to help identify Stallings including booking pictures and social media. Stallings&nbsp;is being held without bond.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765539778097.png" alt="Stallings photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Stallings photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—A suspect in a deadly Kansas City gas station killing is facing multiple charges.<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2777/Stallings-RED-COMPLAINT-AS">Adrian Stallings</a>, 27, is charged with 2nd Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.On November 18, Kansas City police responded to a gas station and located a victim inside the store, shot multiple times. He was confirmed deceased on the scene.&nbsp;Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and observed a man, later identified as the Stallings, enter the gas station store, speak with the victim and other individuals present briefly, and then approached the clerk at the register to purchase an item.&nbsp;Stallings then looked back at the group of individuals and asked what they were laughing at and an argument and altercation ensued. Stallings pulled out a firearm and shot at the victim, who fell to the ground. Stallings then shot at the victim again as he was on the ground. He stepped back and then stepped forward and fired a third time toward the victim’s head and then fled.&nbsp;Detectives used department resources to help identify Stallings including booking pictures and social media. Stallings&nbsp;is being held without bond.&nbsp;

Court records: KC man killed victim after group laughed at him

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation.

Just after 5:30p.m. Tuesday, police responded to an EMS assist call at a residence in the 5500 block of South Handley in Wichita, according to a media release.

 Upon arrival, officers found a 1-year-old child unresponsive. The child was transported to a medical facility in critical condition and is currently listed as critical but stable.

Five children were in the home at the time of the incident, ranging from 6 months old to 9 years old. In addition to the 1-year-old, the 6-month-old was also taken to the hospital for medical treatment. All five children have been placed in police protective custody.

Wichita police began investigating at the scene, which led to the arrest of the 30-year-old Kevin D. Mitchell, identified according to county booking records.&nbsp;

Police will present their case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765990410968.png" alt="Mitchell photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation.Just after 5:30p.m. Tuesday, police responded to an EMS assist call at a residence in the 5500 block of South Handley in Wichita, according to a media release. Upon arrival, officers found a 1-year-old child unresponsive. The child was transported to a medical facility in critical condition and is currently listed as critical but stable.Five children were in the home at the time of the incident, ranging from 6 months old to 9 years old. In addition to the 1-year-old, the 6-month-old was also taken to the hospital for medical treatment. All five children have been placed in police protective custody.Wichita police began investigating at the scene, which led to the arrest of the 30-year-old Kevin D. Mitchell, identified according to county booking records.&nbsp;Police will present their case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.

2 children hospitalized, Kansas man arrested for alleged abuse

Two juveniles and an 18-year old were accused for the burglary committed at a Salina vape lounge, with the possibility of another suspect involved.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 7:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a northeast Salina home for the report of two 17-year old males and an 18-year old male possibly connected to the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ab67353f-9984-41d8-be4b-02d6eddebda6">Juicy's Vapor Lounge burglary</a>&nbsp;on December 9.

ORIGINAL: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ab67353f-9984-41d8-be4b-02d6eddebda6">Two suspects sought after burglarizing Salina vape lounge</a>

Guardians of the home reported to SPD that the trio could be possibly connected to the crime, due their room having a large number of vape items.

Officers then determined the suspects could be connected to the burglary and took all three into custody.

All three were interviewed by SPD, and officers determined one of the 17-year olds and the 18-year old were connected to the crime. Moreover, SPD stated the trio may have attempted to burglarize two other vape shops in Salina (Smokes 4 Less &amp; Vape N Cigar).

On <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7ec7753a-e0f2-4593-ad18-9cf302df400c">Friday, December 12</a> SPD published a Crimestoppers report for tips regarding the crime.

SPD booked Kayden Dayberry (18) into the Saline County Jail for the requested charges of Criminal Damage to Property and Burglary.

The 17-year olds were placed on the same requested charges as Dayberry and were referred to the Saline County District Court.

The investigation is ongoing, as more requested charges are pending with the possibility of another suspect.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765982831453.jpeg" alt="(18) Dayberry, Kayden Lee Edward. Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>(18) Dayberry, Kayden Lee Edward. Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostTwo juveniles and an 18-year old were accused for the burglary committed at a Salina vape lounge, with the possibility of another suspect involved.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 7:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a northeast Salina home for the report of two 17-year old males and an 18-year old male possibly connected to the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ab67353f-9984-41d8-be4b-02d6eddebda6">Juicy's Vapor Lounge burglary</a>&nbsp;on December 9.ORIGINAL: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ab67353f-9984-41d8-be4b-02d6eddebda6">Two suspects sought after burglarizing Salina vape lounge</a>Guardians of the home reported to SPD that the trio could be possibly connected to the crime, due their room having a large number of vape items.Officers then determined the suspects could be connected to the burglary and took all three into custody.All three were interviewed by SPD, and officers determined one of the 17-year olds and the 18-year old were connected to the crime. Moreover, SPD stated the trio may have attempted to burglarize two other vape shops in Salina (Smokes 4 Less &amp; Vape N Cigar).On <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7ec7753a-e0f2-4593-ad18-9cf302df400c">Friday, December 12</a> SPD published a Crimestoppers report for tips regarding the crime.SPD booked Kayden Dayberry (18) into the Saline County Jail for the requested charges of Criminal Damage to Property and Burglary.The 17-year olds were placed on the same requested charges as Dayberry and were referred to the Saline County District Court.The investigation is ongoing, as more requested charges are pending with the possibility of another suspect.

UPDATE: Two juveniles and 18-year old accused for crimes at Salina vape lounge, possibility of another suspect

A Salina Casey's employee was arrested for stealing over 100 lottery tickets since November.

According to Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 9:00 am, the Casey's (500 N. Ohio) reported that a male employee stole over 100 lottery tickets from the store.

The lottery tickets were valued at $2,700.

Reportedly, he had been committing the crime since November 30 to December 14.&nbsp;

Lottery tickets in Kansas are tracked using barcodes and a centralized computer system that logs each ticket sale and activation.

Officers arrested the suspect identified as 37-year old, Robert Davis.

Davis was booked into the Saline County Jail for Felony Theft. He also had a warrant out of Russell County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765981883090.jpeg" alt="Davis, Robert Arthur.&nbsp;Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking " />
 <figcaption>Davis, Robert Arthur.&nbsp;Photo from Saline County Sheriff's Office Booking </figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostA Salina Casey's employee was arrested for stealing over 100 lottery tickets since November.According to Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 9:00 am, the Casey's (500 N. Ohio) reported that a male employee stole over 100 lottery tickets from the store.The lottery tickets were valued at $2,700.Reportedly, he had been committing the crime since November 30 to December 14.&nbsp;Lottery tickets in Kansas are tracked using barcodes and a centralized computer system that logs each ticket sale and activation.Officers arrested the suspect identified as 37-year old, Robert Davis.Davis was booked into the Saline County Jail for Felony Theft. He also had a warrant out of Russell County.

Casey's employee arrested for stealing over 100 lottery tickets 

Shirley K. Patrick, 83, Concordia, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas. She was the youngest of six children, born to Elmer and Stella (Clark) Patrick on April 26, 1942.

Shirley defied odds over and over. Her parents were told she probably wouldn’t live long after birth and then were told she probably would not see 30. She lived a full life, attending school in Formoso, Kansas. She went on to work as an Employment Trainer at OCCK in Concordia, Kansas.

She enjoyed playing with her pets, cooking, gardening, and canning, doing word search and jig saw puzzles, playing board games, bird watching, and reading her Bible.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Vernon, Beulah, Madeline, Howard, and Rex.

She is survived by chosen family, Colton, Lori, and Arthur Adam, many nieces, nephews, and friends, especially Gloria Adam, Mae and Arthur Fritz, Nancy, Randy, Alex, and Rusti Greenwood.

Friends may sign the register book on December 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Al Paredes officiating. Memorials may be given to Sunset Home in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences, visit www.chaputbuoy.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765983819447.jpeg" alt="Shirley K. Patrick" />
 <figcaption>Shirley K. Patrick</figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley K. Patrick, 83, Concordia, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas. She was the youngest of six children, born to Elmer and Stella (Clark) Patrick on April 26, 1942.Shirley defied odds over and over. Her parents were told she probably wouldn’t live long after birth and then were told she probably would not see 30. She lived a full life, attending school in Formoso, Kansas. She went on to work as an Employment Trainer at OCCK in Concordia, Kansas.She enjoyed playing with her pets, cooking, gardening, and canning, doing word search and jig saw puzzles, playing board games, bird watching, and reading her Bible.She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Vernon, Beulah, Madeline, Howard, and Rex.She is survived by chosen family, Colton, Lori, and Arthur Adam, many nieces, nephews, and friends, especially Gloria Adam, Mae and Arthur Fritz, Nancy, Randy, Alex, and Rusti Greenwood.Friends may sign the register book on December 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Al Paredes officiating. Memorials may be given to Sunset Home in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences, visit www.chaputbuoy.com

Shirley K. Patrick

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women decided she did not want to return to Judge Rodger Woods courtroom on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Clowie&nbsp; Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, waived her right to the hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

McLaughlin is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, severity level 4 person felonies, in the deaths of 42-year-old LaShea Bell and her daughter, 25-year-old A’Niah Bell.

The crash happened around 9:35 p.m.&nbsp; August 30, at the intersection of Central and Webb Road in Wichita

According to Wichita police, McLaughlin’s black Chevrolet truck collided with a white BMW carrying the Bells and a gray Jeep driven by a 41-year-old man. LaShea Bell was pronounced dead at the scene, while A’Niah Bell later died at a local hospital. The Jeep driver was treated at the scene and released.

Police said speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in the collision. McLaughlin was taken to a hospital for treatment of her own injuries and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail after being medically cleared. She bonded out of jail the following day after posting a $100,000 bond. She is scheduled to return to court January 8.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757541241700.png" alt="Photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women decided she did not want to return to Judge Rodger Woods courtroom on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Clowie&nbsp; Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, waived her right to the hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1756722147795.png" alt="Mclaughlin photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Mclaughlin photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>McLaughlin is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, severity level 4 person felonies, in the deaths of 42-year-old LaShea Bell and her daughter, 25-year-old A’Niah Bell.The crash happened around 9:35 p.m.&nbsp; August 30, at the intersection of Central and Webb Road in WichitaAccording to Wichita police, McLaughlin’s black Chevrolet truck collided with a white BMW carrying the Bells and a gray Jeep driven by a 41-year-old man. LaShea Bell was pronounced dead at the scene, while A’Niah Bell later died at a local hospital. The Jeep driver was treated at the scene and released.Police said speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in the collision. McLaughlin was taken to a hospital for treatment of her own injuries and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail after being medically cleared. She bonded out of jail the following day after posting a $100,000 bond. She is scheduled to return to court January 8.

Kan. woman avoids preliminary hearing in fatal DUI crash

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas sheriff's deputy for alleged crimes.&nbsp;

Just before 2a.m. Monday, 34-year-old Shawn Swanson was booked in the Shawnee County jail on a requested charge of&nbsp; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, according to online jail records.

Just before 11a.m. Monday he met the requirement of a $1,000 bond and is no longer in custody.&nbsp; He has been placed on administrative leave, according to the sheriff's department.

The Topeka Police Department is in charge of the investigation.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas sheriff's deputy for alleged crimes.&nbsp;Just before 2a.m. Monday, 34-year-old Shawn Swanson was booked in the Shawnee County jail on a requested charge of&nbsp; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, according to online jail records.Just before 11a.m. Monday he met the requirement of a $1,000 bond and is no longer in custody.&nbsp; He has been placed on administrative leave, according to the sheriff's department.The Topeka Police Department is in charge of the investigation.

Kansas sheriff's deputy is out of jail after arrest

WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;– The Wichita Police Department has arrested a 27-year-old Tyne Blunt in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son, according to a media release from police.

&nbsp;The arrest follows a Dec. 8 incident in the 2600 block of South Topeka, where officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at approximately 3:21 p.m. EMS transported the child to a local hospital in critical condition. The child was pronounced dead at 4:07 p.m.

&nbsp;Following further investigation, detectives presented the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for the 27-year-old mother, who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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 <figcaption>4-year-old Tiuri Blunt died Dec. 8-&nbsp; photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;– The Wichita Police Department has arrested a 27-year-old Tyne Blunt in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son, according to a media release from police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765919661059.png" alt="Tyne Blunt photo Sedgwick Co. Jail." />
 <figcaption>Tyne Blunt photo Sedgwick Co. Jail.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;The arrest follows a Dec. 8 incident in the 2600 block of South Topeka, where officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at approximately 3:21 p.m. EMS transported the child to a local hospital in critical condition. The child was pronounced dead at 4:07 p.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765296481475.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;A 34-year-old Daniel Martin was initially arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail where he was charged with Felony Murder and Child Abuse and remains in custody.&nbsp;Following further investigation, detectives presented the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for the 27-year-old mother, who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Mother arrested for death of 4-year-old son in Kansas

CRAWFORD COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that sent to women to the hospital.

Just after 2a.m. December 14, 2025, at 2:14 a.m., the Pittsburg, Kansas, Police Department dispatch center received a call about two victims who were shot and were being driven to the hospital by personal vehicle, according to a media release.

 While this call was received, another call came into dispatch about gunshots being heard in the area of west 20th Street in Pittsburg. Officers responded to the area of west 20th Street as well as Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.   

Officers at the hospital located a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds. Both victims began receiving treatment and were later flown to KU Medical Center in Kansas City for additional treatment.  Both victims are currently listed as being in stable condition. 

Officers were informed that the shooting incident occurred in the alley of the 300 block of west 20th Street.  Officers located evidence related to the shooting in the alley and secured the crime scene.  Three individuals who drove the victims to the hospital were transported to the police department to be interviewed.  Detectives from the police department responded to assist with the investigation.   

After interviewing the witnesses, officers were able to determine that an altercation took place between the two victims and one of the subjects from the vehicle.  During the altercation, another occupant of the vehicle who was not involved in the altercation, shot the two women.

As a result, 23-year-old Walter Herrera Alvarez, of Pittsburg, was placed under arrest.  The other individuals were released after being interviewed.   

&nbsp;Alvarez was transported to the jail located at the Crawford County Sheriff’s office for booking and he is being held without bond on requested charges that include two counts of Aggravated Battery.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765811168250.png" alt="Alvarez photo Crawford Co." />
 <figcaption>Alvarez photo Crawford Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>CRAWFORD COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that sent to women to the hospital.Just after 2a.m. December 14, 2025, at 2:14 a.m., the Pittsburg, Kansas, Police Department dispatch center received a call about two victims who were shot and were being driven to the hospital by personal vehicle, according to a media release. While this call was received, another call came into dispatch about gunshots being heard in the area of west 20th Street in Pittsburg. Officers responded to the area of west 20th Street as well as Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg. Officers at the hospital located a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds. Both victims began receiving treatment and were later flown to KU Medical Center in Kansas City for additional treatment. Both victims are currently listed as being in stable condition. Officers were informed that the shooting incident occurred in the alley of the 300 block of west 20th Street. Officers located evidence related to the shooting in the alley and secured the crime scene. Three individuals who drove the victims to the hospital were transported to the police department to be interviewed. Detectives from the police department responded to assist with the investigation. After interviewing the witnesses, officers were able to determine that an altercation took place between the two victims and one of the subjects from the vehicle. During the altercation, another occupant of the vehicle who was not involved in the altercation, shot the two women.As a result, 23-year-old Walter Herrera Alvarez, of Pittsburg, was placed under arrest. The other individuals were released after being interviewed. &nbsp;Alvarez was transported to the jail located at the Crawford County Sheriff’s office for booking and he is being held without bond on requested charges that include two counts of Aggravated Battery.&nbsp;

Police: 2 Kansas women injured in shooting during an alley fight 

&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of a 4-year-old&nbsp; made his hit first appearance in court on Friday.

A Sedgwick County Judge charged 34-year-old Daniel Martin with&nbsp; first degree murder and child abuse in the death of Tiuri Blunt-Porrata, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 3:30p.m. Monday, police&nbsp; responded to a medical call regarding an unresponsive 4-year-old child in the 2600 block of South Topeka in Wichita, according to police department spokesman Andrew Ford. The child identified as Tirui Blunt-Porrata, according to an online fundraiser, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased at 4:07 p.m.

Police booked Martin,&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail where he remains on a $1 million bond, according to online jail records.

In the online fundraise, Nathaniel Porrata, " I’m Tiuri’s father. I recently moved to a new city to help restart my family’s life, hoping it would bring us a brighter future." 

"I had just landed a new job, and our finances were finally starting to recover. My soon to be ex-wife and our children were planning to join me at the beginning of 2026, and we were looking forward to being together again as a family."

"Tragically, on Monday, November 8th, 2025, my 4 year old son, Tiuri Blunt-Porrata, became the victim of a horrible crime and passed away. The investigation is still ongoing, so I am unable to share more details at this time."

"My world has been turned upside down. I am struggling to process the pain and shock of losing Tiuri so suddenly."<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-tiuri-bluntporratas-memory"> Click here to view</a> the fundraiser.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765296481475.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Martin photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of a 4-year-old&nbsp; made his hit first appearance in court on Friday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765596159268.png" alt="Photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>A Sedgwick County Judge charged 34-year-old Daniel Martin with&nbsp; first degree murder and child abuse in the death of Tiuri Blunt-Porrata, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 3:30p.m. Monday, police&nbsp; responded to a medical call regarding an unresponsive 4-year-old child in the 2600 block of South Topeka in Wichita, according to police department spokesman Andrew Ford. The child identified as Tirui Blunt-Porrata, according to an online fundraiser, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased at 4:07 p.m.Police booked Martin,&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail where he remains on a $1 million bond, according to online jail records.In the online fundraise, Nathaniel Porrata, " I’m Tiuri’s father. I recently moved to a new city to help restart my family’s life, hoping it would bring us a brighter future." "I had just landed a new job, and our finances were finally starting to recover. My soon to be ex-wife and our children were planning to join me at the beginning of 2026, and we were looking forward to being together again as a family.""Tragically, on Monday, November 8th, 2025, my 4 year old son, Tiuri Blunt-Porrata, became the victim of a horrible crime and passed away. The investigation is still ongoing, so I am unable to share more details at this time.""My world has been turned upside down. I am struggling to process the pain and shock of losing Tiuri so suddenly."<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-tiuri-bluntporratas-memory"> Click here to view</a> the fundraiser.

Kan. suspect in abuse death of 4-year-old faces a judge

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women decided she did not want to return to Judge Rodger Woods courtroom on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Clowie  Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, waived her right to the hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; She is due back in court Jan. 8, according to the district attorney's office.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women is due back in court on Monday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Clowie Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, is to appear in Judge Roger Woods courtroom for a preliminary hearing. She&nbsp;is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, severity level 4 person felonies, in the deaths of 42-year-old LaShea Bell and her daughter, 25-year-old A’Niah Bell.

Police said speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in the collision. McLaughlin was taken to a hospital for treatment of her own injuries and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail after being medically cleared. She bonded out of jail the following day after posting a $100,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756685616137.png" alt="Photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women decided she did not want to return to Judge Rodger Woods courtroom on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Clowie Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, waived her right to the hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; She is due back in court Jan. 8, according to the district attorney's office.-----------------------SEDGWICK COUNTY — A driver charged in a crash that killed two Kansas women is due back in court on Monday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1756722147795.png" alt="Mclaughlin photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Mclaughlin photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Clowie Ann McLaughlin, 80, Augusta, is to appear in Judge Roger Woods courtroom for a preliminary hearing. She&nbsp;is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, severity level 4 person felonies, in the deaths of 42-year-old LaShea Bell and her daughter, 25-year-old A’Niah Bell.The crash happened around 9:35 p.m.&nbsp; August 30, at the intersection of Central and Webb Road in WichitaAccording to Wichita police, McLaughlin’s black Chevrolet truck collided with a white BMW carrying the Bells and a gray Jeep driven by a 41-year-old man. LaShea Bell was pronounced dead at the scene, while A’Niah Bell later died at a local hospital. The Jeep driver was treated at the scene and released.Police said speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in the collision. McLaughlin was taken to a hospital for treatment of her own injuries and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail after being medically cleared. She bonded out of jail the following day after posting a $100,000 bond.

Preliminary hearing for driver in crash that killed 2 Kan. women

A Salina man with two outstanding warrants, was arrested after trespassing on the Union Pacific (UP) railroad.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Friday at around 4:30 pm, it was reported a couple of people were walking along the UP railroad in the area of Bishop Street.

SPD stated it is illegal to walk along the UP railways, since it is private property.

An officer was dispatched to the area and discovered a man identified as 23-year old, Colten Miller and a female walking on the railroad.

It was determined that Miller had two outstanding warrants from Saline County, which was for Probation Violation and 11 requested charges for Violation of a Protection Order.

Miller was then arrested and during the arrest, the officer located 2 grams of suspected&nbsp;methamphetamine on him.

He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of:

Possession of Methamphetamine, Drug Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trespassing and for his two outstanding warrants.&nbsp;

The female was cited and released on the scene.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765820814623.png" alt="Colten Miller (23) of Salina" />
 <figcaption>Colten Miller (23) of Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostA Salina man with two outstanding warrants, was arrested after trespassing on the Union Pacific (UP) railroad.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Friday at around 4:30 pm, it was reported a couple of people were walking along the UP railroad in the area of Bishop Street.SPD stated it is illegal to walk along the UP railways, since it is private property.An officer was dispatched to the area and discovered a man identified as 23-year old, Colten Miller and a female walking on the railroad.It was determined that Miller had two outstanding warrants from Saline County, which was for Probation Violation and 11 requested charges for Violation of a Protection Order.Miller was then arrested and during the arrest, the officer located 2 grams of suspected&nbsp;methamphetamine on him.He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of:Possession of Methamphetamine, Drug Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trespassing and for his two outstanding warrants.&nbsp;The female was cited and released on the scene.

Salina man with two outstanding warrants arrested for trespassing along the Union Pacific railroad

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/rob-reiner">director-actor</a>&nbsp;and his wife Michele, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Online jail records show Nick Reiner, 32, was booked by Los Angeles police and remained in jail on Monday. It was not immediately clear what charges he would face. The online records showed a $4 million bail had been set.

The law enforcement official, who was briefed on the investigation, confirmed that he was being held, but could not publicly discuss the details and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

Representatives for Reiner’s family did not immediately respond to a request for comment and it wasn’t immediately clear if Nick Reiner had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

Rob and Michele Weiner were found dead Sunday at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds, the law enforcement official said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Reiner turned 78 in March.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home, said Capt. Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Los Angeles authorities have not confirmed the identities of the people found dead at the residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the city’s west side that’s home to many celebrities.

Reiner was long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and ’90s, including “This is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride.”

His role as Meathead in Norman Lear's 1970s TV classic “All in the Family,” alongside Carol O’Connor’s Archie Bunker, catapulted him to fame and won him two Emmy Awards.

The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and had three children together: Nick, Jake and Romy.

Relatives of Lear, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/norman-lear-died-87300f0e49b54c05803ab315dfdf9933">legendary producer who died in 2023</a>, said they were bereft by the news.

“Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world,” said a Lear family statement. “Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”

Messages to Reiner's representatives were not immediately returned Sunday night.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city.

“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said in a statement. “An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others.”

Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ab0308881d262c03587e24c656afc81e">Carl Reiner died in 2020</a>&nbsp;at age 98 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/arts-and-entertainment-general-news-television-programs-9b816e06aab5410ab0578ee33fc39dc8">Marshall died in 2018</a>.

Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighborhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where O.J. Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994.

LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/rob-reiner">Director-actor Rob Reiner</a>&nbsp;and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.

The official could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators, the official said.

The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and have three children together.

Balsamo reported from Washington. Associated Press Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton in Los Angeles contributed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765796433118.png" alt="FILE - Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/rob-reiner">director-actor</a>&nbsp;and his wife Michele, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell on Rob &amp; Michele Reiner deaths: &quot;We have our Robbery Homicide Division handling the investigation...were able to take into custody Nick Reiner a suspect in this case. He was subsequently booked for murder and is being held on $4 million bail.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/XE2PJDwXCC">pic.twitter.com/XE2PJDwXCC</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/2000615042085998967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Online jail records show Nick Reiner, 32, was booked by Los Angeles police and remained in jail on Monday. It was not immediately clear what charges he would face. The online records showed a $4 million bail had been set.The law enforcement official, who was briefed on the investigation, confirmed that he was being held, but could not publicly discuss the details and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.Representatives for Reiner’s family did not immediately respond to a request for comment and it wasn’t immediately clear if Nick Reiner had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.Rob and Michele Weiner were found dead Sunday at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds, the law enforcement official said.The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Reiner turned 78 in March.Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home, said Capt. Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department.Los Angeles authorities have not confirmed the identities of the people found dead at the residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the city’s west side that’s home to many celebrities.Reiner was long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and ’90s, including “This is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride.”His role as Meathead in Norman Lear's 1970s TV classic “All in the Family,” alongside Carol O’Connor’s Archie Bunker, catapulted him to fame and won him two Emmy Awards.The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and had three children together: Nick, Jake and Romy.Relatives of Lear, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/norman-lear-died-87300f0e49b54c05803ab315dfdf9933">legendary producer who died in 2023</a>, said they were bereft by the news.“Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world,” said a Lear family statement. “Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”Messages to Reiner's representatives were not immediately returned Sunday night.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city.“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said in a statement. “An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others.”Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ab0308881d262c03587e24c656afc81e">Carl Reiner died in 2020</a>&nbsp;at age 98 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/arts-and-entertainment-general-news-television-programs-9b816e06aab5410ab0578ee33fc39dc8">Marshall died in 2018</a>.Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighborhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where O.J. Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994.------------------LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/rob-reiner">Director-actor Rob Reiner</a>&nbsp;and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.The official could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators, the official said.The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Reiner turned 78 in March.Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home, said Capt. Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department.Los Angeles authorities have not confirmed the identities of the people found dead at the residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the city’s west side that’s home to many celebrities.Reiner was long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and ’90s, including “This is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride.”His role as Meathead in Norman Lear's 1970s TV classic “All in the Family,” alongside Carol O’Connor’s Archie Bunker, catapulted him to fame and won him two Emmy Awards.Relatives of Lear, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/norman-lear-died-87300f0e49b54c05803ab315dfdf9933">legendary producer who died in 2023</a>, said they were bereft by the news.“Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world,” said a Lear family statement. “Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”Messages to Reiner's representatives were not immediately returned Sunday night.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city.“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said in a statement. “An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others.”The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and have three children together.Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ab0308881d262c03587e24c656afc81e">Carl Reiner died in 2020</a>&nbsp;at age 98 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/arts-and-entertainment-general-news-television-programs-9b816e06aab5410ab0578ee33fc39dc8">Marshall died in 2018</a>.Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighborhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where O.J. Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994.__Balsamo reported from Washington. Associated Press Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton in Los Angeles contributed.

🎥Police: New details in the murder of Rob Reiner and wife in LA

Donald Leroy Brown, 99, of Minneapolis, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, KS. He was born June 16, 1926, in Reading, PA, to Ira and Beatrice (Ramer) Brown.

After high school, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a rifleman in the 5th Infantry Division, also known as “The Red Diamonds.” He earned five Battle Stars and a Combat Infantry Badge during his time in Europe. 

After returning to the States, he enlisted for one more year as a clerk/typist. Don was very proud to serve his country and would sit and talk for hours about his experiences in the war. He proudly wore his WWII hat everywhere.On July 16, 1949, Don married Mary Ellen Gross. They were married for 73 years. Together, they raised three wonderful children; Kathy (Ed), Donald (Linda), and Jo Ellen (Gary). They started their life together in Pennsylvania and later moved to Florida, where he retired in 2006. They then moved back to Pennsylvania to be closer to family. In 2013, they moved to Minneapolis, KS, where they lived out the remainder of their lives.At the age of 14, Don started caddying at the local golf course, which sparked his love for golf. Over the course of his life, he shared this love with his children and grandchildren, teaching them how to play. During his lifetime, he won 11 trophies and played until a broken leg (on the golf course) ended his playing career at the age of 92. Even after being instructed not to play golf, he would sneak out and putt around on the greens.If he wasn’t playing golf, you could find him doing crossword puzzles, playing card games with his family, or reading Western books. He also enjoyed making birdhouses and selling them at craft shows.Don had many careers over his lifetime, including roofing, lathe operator, garage door installation, and condominium property management.

Don was known by everyone as the guy with the “one-liners” and jokes. He always had a “good one” to tell whomever he met. He was ornery but sweet, and his sense of humor always kept those around him laughing.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; his son, Donald; and his son-in-law, Gary. 

He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Brown (husband Ed) of Minneapolis, KS, and Jo Ellen Osteen of Little River, SC; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 29, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Avenue, Minneapolis, KS 67467. 

Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Public Library and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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 <figcaption>Donald Leroy Brown</figcaption>
 </figure>Donald Leroy Brown, 99, of Minneapolis, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, KS. He was born June 16, 1926, in Reading, PA, to Ira and Beatrice (Ramer) Brown.After high school, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a rifleman in the 5th Infantry Division, also known as “The Red Diamonds.” He earned five Battle Stars and a Combat Infantry Badge during his time in Europe. After returning to the States, he enlisted for one more year as a clerk/typist. Don was very proud to serve his country and would sit and talk for hours about his experiences in the war. He proudly wore his WWII hat everywhere.On July 16, 1949, Don married Mary Ellen Gross. They were married for 73 years. Together, they raised three wonderful children; Kathy (Ed), Donald (Linda), and Jo Ellen (Gary). They started their life together in Pennsylvania and later moved to Florida, where he retired in 2006. They then moved back to Pennsylvania to be closer to family. In 2013, they moved to Minneapolis, KS, where they lived out the remainder of their lives.At the age of 14, Don started caddying at the local golf course, which sparked his love for golf. Over the course of his life, he shared this love with his children and grandchildren, teaching them how to play. During his lifetime, he won 11 trophies and played until a broken leg (on the golf course) ended his playing career at the age of 92. Even after being instructed not to play golf, he would sneak out and putt around on the greens.If he wasn’t playing golf, you could find him doing crossword puzzles, playing card games with his family, or reading Western books. He also enjoyed making birdhouses and selling them at craft shows.Don had many careers over his lifetime, including roofing, lathe operator, garage door installation, and condominium property management.Don was known by everyone as the guy with the “one-liners” and jokes. He always had a “good one” to tell whomever he met. He was ornery but sweet, and his sense of humor always kept those around him laughing.Don was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; his son, Donald; and his son-in-law, Gary. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Brown (husband Ed) of Minneapolis, KS, and Jo Ellen Osteen of Little River, SC; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 29, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Avenue, Minneapolis, KS 67467. Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Public Library and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Donald Leroy Brown

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations.

Just before 3 p.m. Dec. 9, a&nbsp; Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet pickup on 150th&nbsp;Road near U.S. Highway 75, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp; 

The driver, Perkins Whitetail, 70, of Mayetta, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methampehtamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of a depressant and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp; 

The passenger Ella Montoy Mzhickteno, 55, of Mayetta, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of a depressant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

At approximately 7 p.m. that day, Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a search warrant at 209 E. Clark Street, Mayetta the residence of Perkins Whitetail.&nbsp; During the search, deputies seized items believed to be illegal drug contraband. The following additional requested charges were added to Whitetail including possession of methampehtamine, possession of an opioid, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <figcaption>Whitetail photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations.Just before 3 p.m. Dec. 9, a&nbsp; Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet pickup on 150th&nbsp;Road near U.S. Highway 75, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp; The driver, Perkins Whitetail, 70, of Mayetta, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methampehtamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of a depressant and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp; The passenger Ella Montoy Mzhickteno, 55, of Mayetta, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of a depressant and possession of drug paraphernalia.At approximately 7 p.m. that day, Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a search warrant at 209 E. Clark Street, Mayetta the residence of Perkins Whitetail.&nbsp; During the search, deputies seized items believed to be illegal drug contraband. The following additional requested charges were added to Whitetail including possession of methampehtamine, possession of an opioid, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Traffic stop led to arrests and drug bust at Kansas home

Red Fern Booksellers and Salina Art Cinema is inviting the community to a screening of the 1940 Pride and Prejudice film.

The showing is on&nbsp;Tuesday, December 16,&nbsp;6:00 pm at Salina Art Cinema (150 S Santa Fe Ave).

Tickets are&nbsp;$8 for everyone.

All guests are entered into a drawing for a gift basket featuring:

- Collector’s vinyl from the 2005 movie

To purchase tickets, click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=543436~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=12/16/2025">here</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765239993195.png" alt="Cover for Pride and Prejudice. Courtesy of Red Fern Booksellers" />
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 </figure>Salina PostRed Fern Booksellers and Salina Art Cinema is inviting the community to a screening of the 1940 Pride and Prejudice film.The showing is on&nbsp;Tuesday, December 16,&nbsp;6:00 pm at Salina Art Cinema (150 S Santa Fe Ave).Tickets are&nbsp;$8 for everyone.All guests are entered into a drawing for a gift basket featuring:- Pride and Prejudice (book)- Collector’s vinyl from the 2005 movie- Salina Art Center Membership- Cinema ticketsTo purchase tickets, click <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=543436~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;mdy=12/16/2025">here</a>.

Red Fern Booksellers & Salina Art Cinema inviting public to screening of "Pride and Prejudice"

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;

Just after 11a.m. on December 7,&nbsp;a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Hyundai Sonata that was heading southbound on U.S. Highway 75 near 126th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 The driver of the vehicle, D’Angelo Martez Crosby, 44, of Sabetha, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia.

The passenger, Debbie Diane Shefferd, 68, of Sabetha, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

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 <figcaption>Crosby photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;Just after 11a.m. on December 7,&nbsp;a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Hyundai Sonata that was heading southbound on U.S. Highway 75 near 126th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver of the vehicle, D’Angelo Martez Crosby, 44, of Sabetha, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia.<figure>
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 </figure>The passenger, Debbie Diane Shefferd, 68, of Sabetha, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.