On November 25, 2025, Kathy (Townsend) Eddy, 74, passed away peacefully with her beloved children at her side. Kathy was born on February 16, 1951, to Darlene (Warner) and Thomas Townsend (deceased) in Lebanon, Nebraska. She grew up there, attending classes in a one-room school house until high school. Armed with her smarts, a goal, and grit in spades, she made her way to Fort Hays State University in Kansas and became the first in her family to go to college.

After college, she moved to Salina, Kansas, where she worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Woods and Durham until her retirement many years later. In the fall of 1976, after a brief courtship, she married Dale M. Eddy. Friends said it would never last but Dale and Kathy had the last laugh. I like to think they celebrated their 49th anniversary in heaven, as Dale passed earlier this year.

Raising her two children, daughter Darcie and son Darren, was her pride and joy and she loved watching them grow into successful adults. Kathy attended dance recitals, skating rink and paintball parties, and football games with a dedication only mothers can know. Gardening was her passion, everything grew a little bigger, a little prettier, under her loving and watchful eye. There was usually a dog or two around to help out and a cat to keep her company while she relaxed on the back porch after a long day of tending her yard. A keeper of lists until the end, there was always one more item to check-off before the winter freeze. Kathy was the heart of the home, at the “Eddy Inn” she made all feel welcome and loved. The matriarch of our traditions, she made sure every holiday was properly celebrated (and decorated for). At Thanksgiving, everyone had their favorite dish on the table (with leftovers for days), at Christmas, there was a little something for everyone. Homemade ice cream awaited our birthdays, a special treat hand cranked (until we finally got an electric machine) with love.

All who stood in Kathy’s circle were deeply loved. From long lunches catching up with friends, to the card nights hosted at the house, her circle of women friends was deeply important to her. Equally important were the life-long friends she made as part of a couple - going out dancing in the heady days of their 20’s, going to the lake with the kids in their 30s and 40s, and reminiscing in the golden years, we were raised with friends as family.

Like a sunflower after a summer storm, Kathy stood strong, resolute, and always looking on the bright side. There were many things people told her she couldn’t do - go to college, have a better job, walk after major spinal surgery, but she did it anyway in her quiet way. She didn’t like to make a fuss, she just did it. When the news of breast cancer came back as stage 4 in early 2024, she quietly got to work. Like the Tammy Wynette song of her old country favorites, she was going to leave here Standing Tall.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and palliative/hospice care team at KU Medical Center who helped care for Kathy in her final week. We cannot thank you enough for the kindness and compassion you showed our mother in her final moments. In addition to her children, Kathy is survived by her granddaughters, Taylor (Dylan Lee) and Patience Eddy; her sister, Mary Peter; sister-in-laws Barbra (Mike Hopper) Eddy-Disney and Alice (Bill) Eddy-Sears; and many much loved nieces and nephews and cousins. Husband Dale Eddy and brother Steven Townsend preceded Kathy in death. Kathy did not want a service or memorial, she asked instead that you meet up with your friends for a long lunch full of laughter and memories, enjoy the sunset with your favorite person, and relax with a good book and your favorite snack.

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 </figure>On November 25, 2025, Kathy (Townsend) Eddy, 74, passed away peacefully with her beloved children at her side. Kathy was born on February 16, 1951, to Darlene (Warner) and Thomas Townsend (deceased) in Lebanon, Nebraska. She grew up there, attending classes in a one-room school house until high school. Armed with her smarts, a goal, and grit in spades, she made her way to Fort Hays State University in Kansas and became the first in her family to go to college.After college, she moved to Salina, Kansas, where she worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Woods and Durham until her retirement many years later. In the fall of 1976, after a brief courtship, she married Dale M. Eddy. Friends said it would never last but Dale and Kathy had the last laugh. I like to think they celebrated their 49th anniversary in heaven, as Dale passed earlier this year.Raising her two children, daughter Darcie and son Darren, was her pride and joy and she loved watching them grow into successful adults. Kathy attended dance recitals, skating rink and paintball parties, and football games with a dedication only mothers can know. Gardening was her passion, everything grew a little bigger, a little prettier, under her loving and watchful eye. There was usually a dog or two around to help out and a cat to keep her company while she relaxed on the back porch after a long day of tending her yard. A keeper of lists until the end, there was always one more item to check-off before the winter freeze. Kathy was the heart of the home, at the “Eddy Inn” she made all feel welcome and loved. The matriarch of our traditions, she made sure every holiday was properly celebrated (and decorated for). At Thanksgiving, everyone had their favorite dish on the table (with leftovers for days), at Christmas, there was a little something for everyone. Homemade ice cream awaited our birthdays, a special treat hand cranked (until we finally got an electric machine) with love.All who stood in Kathy’s circle were deeply loved. From long lunches catching up with friends, to the card nights hosted at the house, her circle of women friends was deeply important to her. Equally important were the life-long friends she made as part of a couple - going out dancing in the heady days of their 20’s, going to the lake with the kids in their 30s and 40s, and reminiscing in the golden years, we were raised with friends as family.Like a sunflower after a summer storm, Kathy stood strong, resolute, and always looking on the bright side. There were many things people told her she couldn’t do - go to college, have a better job, walk after major spinal surgery, but she did it anyway in her quiet way. She didn’t like to make a fuss, she just did it. When the news of breast cancer came back as stage 4 in early 2024, she quietly got to work. Like the Tammy Wynette song of her old country favorites, she was going to leave here Standing Tall.We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and palliative/hospice care team at KU Medical Center who helped care for Kathy in her final week. We cannot thank you enough for the kindness and compassion you showed our mother in her final moments. In addition to her children, Kathy is survived by her granddaughters, Taylor (Dylan Lee) and Patience Eddy; her sister, Mary Peter; sister-in-laws Barbra (Mike Hopper) Eddy-Disney and Alice (Bill) Eddy-Sears; and many much loved nieces and nephews and cousins. Husband Dale Eddy and brother Steven Townsend preceded Kathy in death. Kathy did not want a service or memorial, she asked instead that you meet up with your friends for a long lunch full of laughter and memories, enjoy the sunset with your favorite person, and relax with a good book and your favorite snack.

Kathy Eddy

OCCK Transportation is officially transitioning to a new software provider for its OCCK OnDemand service, bringing riders an improved experience and more reliable features. 

Beginning&nbsp;December&nbsp;15, riders will need to download and use the new&nbsp;OCCK Transportation&nbsp;app to book, track, and manage OCCK OnDemand rides.

The new app will offer a smoother booking process, real-time vehicle tracking, and easier account management. Riders currently using the TransLoc app will no longer be able to book OCCK OnDemand trips after December 12 and are encouraged to download the OCCK Transportation app ahead of the transition to ensure uninterrupted service. Rides can also continue to be booked by calling the OCCK Transportation office.

“This upgrade gives us more control over the rider experience and allows us to grow and improve the service long-term,” said Trell Grinter, OCCK Transportation Director. “We’re excited to bring riders a system that’s more intuitive, dependable, and tailored to the needs of our community.”

The OCCK Transportation app will be available for free download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

OCCK Transportation OnDemand is a flexible, app-based service designed to meet the transportation needs within the city limits of Salina. With this service, riders can book $5 rides at their convenience using the OCCK Inc. Transportation app, which allows users to schedule, track, and manage their trips in real time. 

Riders without smartphone access can still schedule trips by calling OCCK Transportation’s customer service line at 785.826.1583.

For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.occk.com/">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp;

For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

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 </figure>OCCK Inc.OCCK Transportation is officially transitioning to a new software provider for its OCCK OnDemand service, bringing riders an improved experience and more reliable features. Beginning&nbsp;December&nbsp;15, riders will need to download and use the new&nbsp;OCCK Transportation&nbsp;app to book, track, and manage OCCK OnDemand rides.The new app will offer a smoother booking process, real-time vehicle tracking, and easier account management. Riders currently using the TransLoc app will no longer be able to book OCCK OnDemand trips after December 12 and are encouraged to download the OCCK Transportation app ahead of the transition to ensure uninterrupted service. Rides can also continue to be booked by calling the OCCK Transportation office.“This upgrade gives us more control over the rider experience and allows us to grow and improve the service long-term,” said Trell Grinter, OCCK Transportation Director. “We’re excited to bring riders a system that’s more intuitive, dependable, and tailored to the needs of our community.”The OCCK Transportation app will be available for free download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.OCCK Transportation OnDemand is a flexible, app-based service designed to meet the transportation needs within the city limits of Salina. With this service, riders can book $5 rides at their convenience using the OCCK Inc. Transportation app, which allows users to schedule, track, and manage their trips in real time. Riders without smartphone access can still schedule trips by calling OCCK Transportation’s customer service line at 785.826.1583.For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.occk.com/">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp; For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

OCCK Transportation announces new app available to download for OnDemand microtransit service

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Architects of AI” were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025 on Thursday.

The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</a>&nbsp;“roared into view" with no turning back.

“For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the possible, the Architects of AI are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year,” Time said in a social media post.

The magazine was deliberate in selecting people — the “individuals who imagined, designed, and built AI” — rather than the technology itself, though there would have been some precedent for that.

“We’ve named not just individuals but also groups, more women than our founders could have imagined (though still not enough), and, on rare occasions, a concept: the endangered earth, in 1988, or the personal computer, in 1982,” wrote Sam Jacobs, the editor-in-chief, in an explanation of the choice. “The drama surrounding the selection of the PC over Apple’s Steve Jobs later became the stuff of books and a movie.”

It made sense for Time to anoint AI because 2025 was the year that it shifted from “a novel technology explored by early adopters to one where a critical mass of consumers see it as part of their mainstream lives,” Thomas Husson, principal analyst at research firm Forrester, said by email.

AI was a leading contender for the top slot, according to prediction markets, along with tech CEOs Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Sam Altman of OpenAI. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope whose election this year followed the death of Pope Francis, was also considered a contender, with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani topping lists as well.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-stock-exchange-time-nyse-bell-ringing-91a59ff0f4ce77c0c6f87e55a38c6c75">Trump was named the 2024</a>&nbsp;person of the year by the magazine after his winning his second bid for the White House, succeeding Taylor Swift, who was the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-time-person-of-year-2023-6c8ce1275db4cc326fe6ac94ea20bace">2023 person of the year</a>.

The magazine's selection dates from 1927, when its editors have picked the person they say most shaped headlines over the previous 12 months.

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Architects of AI” were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025 on Thursday.The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</a>&nbsp;“roared into view" with no turning back.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2025 was the year when artificial intelligence’s full potential roared into view, and when it became clear that there will be no turning back. For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the… <a href="https://t.co/mEIKRiZfLo">pic.twitter.com/mEIKRiZfLo</a>&mdash; TIME (@TIME) <a href="https://twitter.com/TIME/status/1999097617633189955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the possible, the Architects of AI are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year,” Time said in a social media post.The magazine was deliberate in selecting people — the “individuals who imagined, designed, and built AI” — rather than the technology itself, though there would have been some precedent for that.“We’ve named not just individuals but also groups, more women than our founders could have imagined (though still not enough), and, on rare occasions, a concept: the endangered earth, in 1988, or the personal computer, in 1982,” wrote Sam Jacobs, the editor-in-chief, in an explanation of the choice. “The drama surrounding the selection of the PC over Apple’s Steve Jobs later became the stuff of books and a movie.”It made sense for Time to anoint AI because 2025 was the year that it shifted from “a novel technology explored by early adopters to one where a critical mass of consumers see it as part of their mainstream lives,” Thomas Husson, principal analyst at research firm Forrester, said by email.AI was a leading contender for the top slot, according to prediction markets, along with tech CEOs Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Sam Altman of OpenAI. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope whose election this year followed the death of Pope Francis, was also considered a contender, with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani topping lists as well.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-stock-exchange-time-nyse-bell-ringing-91a59ff0f4ce77c0c6f87e55a38c6c75">Trump was named the 2024</a>&nbsp;person of the year by the magazine after his winning his second bid for the White House, succeeding Taylor Swift, who was the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-time-person-of-year-2023-6c8ce1275db4cc326fe6ac94ea20bace">2023 person of the year</a>.The magazine's selection dates from 1927, when its editors have picked the person they say most shaped headlines over the previous 12 months.<figure>
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Time magazine reveals unusual person of the year for 2025

For what started as a welfare check call for a man, then resulted in an arrest of the man for throwing rocks at moving cars in Saline County.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office (SO) on Tuesday at around 3:03 pm, the SO received a call regarding a welfare check for a man walking along the road on Cunningham and E. North Street.

A deputy arrived at around 3:13 pm and came in contact with the man, who was identified as 25-year old, Malik Dorsey.&nbsp;

Dorsey was reportedly carrying large trash bags that were filled, as the deputy asked him if he needed any help and offered to give him a ride. The SO stated Dorsey then became angry and started yelling at the deputy, declining assistance.

Three hours later, SO received a call about a man who was reportedly throwing rocks at cars traveling through in the 9800 block of E. Country Club Road.&nbsp;Reports stated he struck several vehicles.

A deputy was then dispatched to the area and found the man to be Dorsey. The deputy approached Dorsey, and moments later a physical altercation occurred between the two during an attempted arrest.

Momentarily, two people in the area stopped by who perceived to be victims of the damaged vehicles, assisted the deputy to place Dorsey into custody.

After the arrest, Dorsey was transported to Salina Regional Health Center&nbsp; for a general check up.

Dorsey was then booked into the Saline County Jail on the requested charges of:

Criminal Damage to Property, Interference w/ a Law Enforcement Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

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 </figure>Salina PostFor what started as a welfare check call for a man, then resulted in an arrest of the man for throwing rocks at moving cars in Saline County.According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office (SO) on Tuesday at around 3:03 pm, the SO received a call regarding a welfare check for a man walking along the road on Cunningham and E. North Street.A deputy arrived at around 3:13 pm and came in contact with the man, who was identified as 25-year old, Malik Dorsey.&nbsp;Dorsey was reportedly carrying large trash bags that were filled, as the deputy asked him if he needed any help and offered to give him a ride. The SO stated Dorsey then became angry and started yelling at the deputy, declining assistance.The deputy then left the scene.Three hours later, SO received a call about a man who was reportedly throwing rocks at cars traveling through in the 9800 block of E. Country Club Road.&nbsp;Reports stated he struck several vehicles.A deputy was then dispatched to the area and found the man to be Dorsey. The deputy approached Dorsey, and moments later a physical altercation occurred between the two during an attempted arrest.Momentarily, two people in the area stopped by who perceived to be victims of the damaged vehicles, assisted the deputy to place Dorsey into custody.After the arrest, Dorsey was transported to Salina Regional Health Center&nbsp; for a general check up.Dorsey was then booked into the Saline County Jail on the requested charges of:Criminal Damage to Property, Interference w/ a Law Enforcement Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

Welfare check call results in arrest of man for throwing rocks at moving cars in Saline Co.

LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

The family said in a statement on Kinsella's Instagram account that "she died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.

“We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life,” the family said.

Kinsella, who also published under her real name, Madeleine Wickham, announced in April 2024 that she had been diagnosed more than a year earlier with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

“I did not share this before because I wanted to make sure that my children were able to hear and process the news in privacy and adapt to our ’new normal,'" she said at the time.

Kinsella published 10 “Shopaholic” novels starting in 2000 with “The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic,” titled “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in the United States, as well as other fiction. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages.

Kinsella did not grow up intending to be a writer. One of three girls born to teachers in London, she played piano and violin as a child and also composed music.

She told author-publisher Zibby Owens on her podcast, “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books,” that the idea of writing never crossed her mind. “It wasn’t my childhood ambition. I wasn’t the child walking around saying, ‘I’m going to write a novel one day.’”

Kinsella enrolled at Oxford University to study music but switched to the politics, philosophy and economics program after one year.

While at college, she met musician Henry Wickham and fell in love. The couple had four sons and a daughter.

After graduating, Kinsella began working as a financial journalist and spent her commute reading. The idea to write fiction herself began to take shape on the train, and she worked on her first novel during her lunch hours.

She published her first novel, ”The Tennis Party,” in 1995, as Madeleine Wickham. Soon after, she left her journalism job to focus on writing. Six other books, including “The Gatecrasher” and “Sleeping Arrangements,” followed.

An otherwise normal shopping excursion sparked the idea for writing her first “Shopaholic” novel

“I remember looking around me and thinking... “We all shop... We talk about it. We do it. We rejoice in it. We make bad decisions. Why hasn’t anybody written about this?” Kinsella said in 2019 on “The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania Jarvis” podcast.

Kinsella created a story about Becky Bloomwood, a 20-something financial journalist in debt from a shopping habit she can’t (or won’t) kick. The novel contained hilarious back-and-forth correspondence with bill collectors and banks, where she would make excuses for late payments. Kinsella said those letters were one of the most fun bits to write.

There was also a love story with a handsome businessman whom Becky met while on assignment. She went on to marry and have a mini-shopaholic daughter in future books.

The humorous tone of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” was a change from her earlier books, so she decided to submit it to her publishers under a pen name. Her middle name was Sophie and Kinsella was her mother’s maiden name.

The publishers said yes, and “Shopaholic” was published in 2000 under her pseudonym. The novel, blending humor with a cautionary tale about getting in over your head with debt, was an immediate success.

Kinsella said Becky was a modern everywoman whose behavior was "what you wouldn’t do yourself, but maybe you would if you were in absolute extreme circumstances. And that’s what she finds herself in all the time.”

Bloomwood's further adventures followed in books including “Shopaholic Takes Manhattan,” “Shopaholic Ties the Knot” and “Shopaholic &amp; Sister.”

Along with “Bridget Jones” author Helen Fielding and others, Kinsella’s work was often branded “chick lit” by the media. She told the AP in 2004 she didn’t mind the label, interpreting it as signaling a book that is "fun, entertaining and might just have a happy ending.”

“Just because you are interested in frivolous things doesn’t mean that you can’t be bright and have great ideas and the rest of it," she said.

The first two “Shopaholic” books were adapted into the 2009 film “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy.

Kinsella also wrote “The Undomestic Goddess”, “Remember Me?” and “Twenties Girl.” A young adult novel, “Finding Audrey,” was released in 2015, followed by the children’s book series “My Mummy Fairy and Me.”

Her novel “Can You Keep a Secret?” was adapted into a 2019 film starring Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin. Her last novel was “The Burnout,” released in 2023.

In November 2022, after experiencing symptoms including memory loss, headaches and balance troubles, Kinsella was diagnosed with glioblastoma, for which there is no cure. She kept the news private until April 2024. In an interview with TV personality Robin Roberts aired a few months later, Kinsella said she was focused on living in the moment.

“I’ve already lasted more than the average. That’s how we get through. We hope,” she said.

After her diagnosis, she wrote a novella, “What Does It Feel Like,” about a woman with five children who has brain cancer.

“I thought people might be curious to know what it’s like to go through this,” Kinsella told Roberts. “I hope it’s full of optimism and love most of all.”

Araminta Whitley and Marina de Pass, Kinsella’s agents at The Soho Agency, said the writer “had a rare gift for creating emotionally resonant protagonists and stories that spoke to, and entertained, readers wherever they were in the world and whatever challenges they faced.”

Bill Scott-Kerr, her publisher at Transworld, said Kinsella leaves behind “a unique voice, an unquenchable spirit, a goodness of intent and a body of work that will continue to inspire us to reach higher and be better, just like so many of her characters.”

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 </figure>LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.The family said in a statement on Kinsella's Instagram account that "she died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.“We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life,” the family said.<div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFUBmeDKW7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSFUBmeDKW7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>Kinsella, who also published under her real name, Madeleine Wickham, announced in April 2024 that she had been diagnosed more than a year earlier with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.“I did not share this before because I wanted to make sure that my children were able to hear and process the news in privacy and adapt to our ’new normal,'" she said at the time.Kinsella published 10 “Shopaholic” novels starting in 2000 with “The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic,” titled “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in the United States, as well as other fiction. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages.<h2>From journalism to fiction</h2>Kinsella did not grow up intending to be a writer. One of three girls born to teachers in London, she played piano and violin as a child and also composed music.She told author-publisher Zibby Owens on her podcast, “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books,” that the idea of writing never crossed her mind. “It wasn’t my childhood ambition. I wasn’t the child walking around saying, ‘I’m going to write a novel one day.’”Kinsella enrolled at Oxford University to study music but switched to the politics, philosophy and economics program after one year.While at college, she met musician Henry Wickham and fell in love. The couple had four sons and a daughter.After graduating, Kinsella began working as a financial journalist and spent her commute reading. The idea to write fiction herself began to take shape on the train, and she worked on her first novel during her lunch hours.She published her first novel, ”The Tennis Party,” in 1995, as Madeleine Wickham. Soon after, she left her journalism job to focus on writing. Six other books, including “The Gatecrasher” and “Sleeping Arrangements,” followed.<h2>‘Shopaholic’ success</h2>An otherwise normal shopping excursion sparked the idea for writing her first “Shopaholic” novel“I remember looking around me and thinking... “We all shop... We talk about it. We do it. We rejoice in it. We make bad decisions. Why hasn’t anybody written about this?” Kinsella said in 2019 on “The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania Jarvis” podcast.Kinsella created a story about Becky Bloomwood, a 20-something financial journalist in debt from a shopping habit she can’t (or won’t) kick. The novel contained hilarious back-and-forth correspondence with bill collectors and banks, where she would make excuses for late payments. Kinsella said those letters were one of the most fun bits to write.There was also a love story with a handsome businessman whom Becky met while on assignment. She went on to marry and have a mini-shopaholic daughter in future books.The humorous tone of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” was a change from her earlier books, so she decided to submit it to her publishers under a pen name. Her middle name was Sophie and Kinsella was her mother’s maiden name.The publishers said yes, and “Shopaholic” was published in 2000 under her pseudonym. The novel, blending humor with a cautionary tale about getting in over your head with debt, was an immediate success.Kinsella said Becky was a modern everywoman whose behavior was "what you wouldn’t do yourself, but maybe you would if you were in absolute extreme circumstances. And that’s what she finds herself in all the time.”Bloomwood's further adventures followed in books including “Shopaholic Takes Manhattan,” “Shopaholic Ties the Knot” and “Shopaholic &amp; Sister.”Along with “Bridget Jones” author Helen Fielding and others, Kinsella’s work was often branded “chick lit” by the media. She told the AP in 2004 she didn’t mind the label, interpreting it as signaling a book that is "fun, entertaining and might just have a happy ending.”“Just because you are interested in frivolous things doesn’t mean that you can’t be bright and have great ideas and the rest of it," she said.The first two “Shopaholic” books were adapted into the 2009 film “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy.Kinsella also wrote “The Undomestic Goddess”, “Remember Me?” and “Twenties Girl.” A young adult novel, “Finding Audrey,” was released in 2015, followed by the children’s book series “My Mummy Fairy and Me.”Her novel “Can You Keep a Secret?” was adapted into a 2019 film starring Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin. Her last novel was “The Burnout,” released in 2023.<h2>Illness and hope</h2>In November 2022, after experiencing symptoms including memory loss, headaches and balance troubles, Kinsella was diagnosed with glioblastoma, for which there is no cure. She kept the news private until April 2024. In an interview with TV personality Robin Roberts aired a few months later, Kinsella said she was focused on living in the moment.“I’ve already lasted more than the average. That’s how we get through. We hope,” she said.After her diagnosis, she wrote a novella, “What Does It Feel Like,” about a woman with five children who has brain cancer.“I thought people might be curious to know what it’s like to go through this,” Kinsella told Roberts. “I hope it’s full of optimism and love most of all.”Araminta Whitley and Marina de Pass, Kinsella’s agents at The Soho Agency, said the writer “had a rare gift for creating emotionally resonant protagonists and stories that spoke to, and entertained, readers wherever they were in the world and whatever challenges they faced.”Bill Scott-Kerr, her publisher at Transworld, said Kinsella leaves behind “a unique voice, an unquenchable spirit, a goodness of intent and a body of work that will continue to inspire us to reach higher and be better, just like so many of her characters.”

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating the death of a 4-year-old have made an arrest.

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 was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased at 4:07 p.m.

Police booked a suspect, identified as 34-year-old Daniel Martin,&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of Child Abuse pending the Medical Examiners autopsy report.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating the death of a 4-year-old have made an arrest.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 was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased at 4:07 p.m.Police booked a suspect, identified as 34-year-old Daniel Martin,&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of Child Abuse pending the Medical Examiners autopsy report.

Kansas man arrested after 4-year-old dies at a hospital

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in a deadly gunfight on Father's Day in Wichita will return to court Tuesday.

&nbsp;Eric Gonzalez-Gutierrez, 33, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge&nbsp;Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 8:30p.m. on June 15, police responded to a shooting incident in the 1900 block of N. Jackson Street in Wichita, according to Police spokesman Andrew Ford.

While working to gather further information, the 911 dispatcher could hear gunfire in the background, prompting an immediate upgraded dispatch of officers to the scene.

First responders discovered 28-year-old Aron Lara suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Sedgwick County EMS provided initial critical care at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital where he died.

Another victim, a 22-year-old Hispanic man, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot to the arm and was privately transported to St. Francis Hospital.

The incident occurred during a neighborhood barbecue in observance of Father's Day. According to preliminary reports, Lara, was involved in a verbal altercation with Eric Gonzales-Gutierrez earlier in the evening.&nbsp; Gonzales-Gutierrez allegedly returned home, retrieved a rifle, and fired upon the victim, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting.

It is believed that two men accompanying Lara returned fire, resulting in injuries to the second victim.

On June 16, police&nbsp; arrested Gonzalez-Gutierrez on requested charges including first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting. He met the requirement for bond and was released from jail with an ankle monitor.&nbsp; On June 21, he cut the ankle monitor and fled to Mexico.

On October 15, the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended Gonzalez-Gutierrez&nbsp; in Mexico, according to Wichita Police Officer Kris Gupilan.

On October 30, deputies booked Gonzalez-Gutierrez back into the Sedgwick County Jail where he remains on bond totaling over $3 million on charges of first degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and violation of the offender registration act, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in a deadly gunfight on Father's Day in Wichita will return to court Tuesday.&nbsp;Eric Gonzalez-Gutierrez, 33, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge&nbsp;Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 8:30p.m. on June 15, police responded to a shooting incident in the 1900 block of N. Jackson Street in Wichita, according to Police spokesman Andrew Ford.While working to gather further information, the 911 dispatcher could hear gunfire in the background, prompting an immediate upgraded dispatch of officers to the scene.First responders discovered 28-year-old Aron Lara suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Sedgwick County EMS provided initial critical care at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital where he died.Another victim, a 22-year-old Hispanic man, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot to the arm and was privately transported to St. Francis Hospital.The incident occurred during a neighborhood barbecue in observance of Father's Day. According to preliminary reports, Lara, was involved in a verbal altercation with Eric Gonzales-Gutierrez earlier in the evening.&nbsp; Gonzales-Gutierrez allegedly returned home, retrieved a rifle, and fired upon the victim, who was unarmed at the time of the shooting.It is believed that two men accompanying Lara returned fire, resulting in injuries to the second victim.On June 16, police&nbsp; arrested Gonzalez-Gutierrez on requested charges including first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting. He met the requirement for bond and was released from jail with an ankle monitor.&nbsp; On June 21, he cut the ankle monitor and fled to Mexico.On October 15, the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended Gonzalez-Gutierrez&nbsp; in Mexico, according to Wichita Police Officer Kris Gupilan.On October 30, deputies booked Gonzalez-Gutierrez back into the Sedgwick County Jail where he remains on bond totaling over $3 million on charges of first degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and violation of the offender registration act, according to online jail records.

Preliminary hearing for Kan. murder suspect captured in Mexico

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 1a.m.&nbsp;Monday, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block South 6th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The driver 34-year-old Megan McClain, was taken into custody on traffic charges and found to be in possession of controlled substances.

McClain was later booking into the county jail on requested charges of driving while suspended, no vehicle insurance, expired tag, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a prescription drugs, according to Wilson.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.Just after 1a.m.&nbsp;Monday, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block South 6th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The driver 34-year-old Megan McClain, was taken into custody on traffic charges and found to be in possession of controlled substances.McClain was later booking into the county jail on requested charges of driving while suspended, no vehicle insurance, expired tag, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a prescription drugs, according to Wilson.

Police: Kansas driver with an expired tag was transporting drugs

A male juvenile received medical treatment and was booked into a detention center, after shooting himself in Salina.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Saturday at around 3:30 am, officers were dispatched to Salina Regional Health Center for the report of a 16-year old male who reportedly suffered a gunshot wound.

SPD investigated the circumstance and determined the gunshot was self-inflicted. SPD stated the boy was in a vehicle with other individuals, and was carrying a handgun under his left arm.

The boy then reached for the handgun and a shot was fired, where he received a superficial wound in his left armpit area.

The individual operating the vehicle then transported him to the hospital.

Officers conducted a search warrant on the vehicle and confirmed the boy had shot himself. However, the gun was not recovered, but marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.

The 16-year old was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City for; Criminal Use of a Weapon, Criminal Carrying of a Weapon, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm and Liquor Consumption.

The 16-year old was treated at the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

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 </figure>Salina PostA male juvenile received medical treatment and was booked into a detention center, after shooting himself in Salina.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Saturday at around 3:30 am, officers were dispatched to Salina Regional Health Center for the report of a 16-year old male who reportedly suffered a gunshot wound.SPD investigated the circumstance and determined the gunshot was self-inflicted. SPD stated the boy was in a vehicle with other individuals, and was carrying a handgun under his left arm.The boy then reached for the handgun and a shot was fired, where he received a superficial wound in his left armpit area.The individual operating the vehicle then transported him to the hospital.Officers conducted a search warrant on the vehicle and confirmed the boy had shot himself. However, the gun was not recovered, but marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.The 16-year old was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City for; Criminal Use of a Weapon, Criminal Carrying of a Weapon, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm and Liquor Consumption.The 16-year old was treated at the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.The investigation is ongoing.

Male juvenile receives medical treatment and booked into detention center after shooting himself in Salina

A gun was pulled out during an altercation at a Salina neighborhood, resulting in an arrest

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Friday just before 5:00 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Max for a witness report of someone allegedly pulling out a gun during an altercation.

Reportedly, there was an online dispute between a 16-year old male and 17-year old male. SPD stated the 17-year old went over to the 16-year old's location in the 700 block of Max to "fight."

Afterwards, the 17-year old then arrived in a red 4-door pickup truck with 3 other individuals. The 16-year old went to the vehicle and the dispute continued, as the 17-year old was inside the truck.

SPD stated, an 18-year old identified as DeSean Hassler (who was inside the truck), pulled out a handgun during the altercation.

SPD confirmed Hassler is related to the 17-year old.

The individuals inside the truck drove away from the scene, and this is when witnesses in the area reported the incident to police.

A group of officers went to the 700 block of Max, and found out the suspect vehicle went to the 2300 block of Quincy.

Officers then went to the 2300 block of Quincy, and located the suspect vehicle as it was pulling into the driveway of a home. Officers discovered four individuals exiting the vehicle and entering into the house.

Subsequently, officers came in contact with the four individuals who were two juvenile males (14 &amp; 16), the 17-year old male and Hassler.

Each of the individuals were taken to the police station, and officers secured a search warrant to the suspect vehicle and home at the 2300 block of Quincy.

During the search warrant officers located the handgun Hassler allegedly used. Additionally, officers located marijuana and drug paraphernalia that belonged to the 17-year old.

As a result, officers cited the 17-year old for the marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

He was then released by SPD with his parents.

Hassler was booked into the Saline County Jail with the requested charges of, Aggravated Assault, Contributing to a Child's Misconduct (4), Disorderly Conduct (4).

The 14 and 16-year old were not charged at this moment.

However, possible requested charges are pending.

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 </figure>Salina PostA gun was pulled out during an altercation at a Salina neighborhood, resulting in an arrestAccording to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Friday just before 5:00 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Max for a witness report of someone allegedly pulling out a gun during an altercation.Reportedly, there was an online dispute between a 16-year old male and 17-year old male. SPD stated the 17-year old went over to the 16-year old's location in the 700 block of Max to "fight."Afterwards, the 17-year old then arrived in a red 4-door pickup truck with 3 other individuals. The 16-year old went to the vehicle and the dispute continued, as the 17-year old was inside the truck.SPD stated, an 18-year old identified as DeSean Hassler (who was inside the truck), pulled out a handgun during the altercation.SPD confirmed Hassler is related to the 17-year old.The individuals inside the truck drove away from the scene, and this is when witnesses in the area reported the incident to police.A group of officers went to the 700 block of Max, and found out the suspect vehicle went to the 2300 block of Quincy.Officers then went to the 2300 block of Quincy, and located the suspect vehicle as it was pulling into the driveway of a home. Officers discovered four individuals exiting the vehicle and entering into the house.Subsequently, officers came in contact with the four individuals who were two juvenile males (14 &amp; 16), the 17-year old male and Hassler.Each of the individuals were taken to the police station, and officers secured a search warrant to the suspect vehicle and home at the 2300 block of Quincy.During the search warrant officers located the handgun Hassler allegedly used. Additionally, officers located marijuana and drug paraphernalia that belonged to the 17-year old.As a result, officers cited the 17-year old for the marijuana and drug paraphernalia.He was then released by SPD with his parents.Hassler was booked into the Saline County Jail with the requested charges of, Aggravated Assault, Contributing to a Child's Misconduct (4), Disorderly Conduct (4).The 14 and 16-year old were not charged at this moment.However, possible requested charges are pending.

Gun pulled out during altercation at a Salina neighborhood results in arrest

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Wichita Police arrested an 18-year-old Saturday after he allegedly struck a relative with a rifle, threatened to shoot multiple people, and prompted a SWAT response at a home in the 2000 block of South Mosley.

Just before 1a.m. Saturday., a relative called 911 to report that her 18-year-old brother identified in county booking records as Christopher J. Cooper had assaulted their 42-year-old stepmother with a rifle and threatened to shoot several people at the residence.

Officers located the caller and the victim at a different location. The victim had injuries to the back of her head requiring medical attention. During further follow-up, officers learned from additional witnesses that Cooper had made alarming statements, including a threat to “shoot it out” with police if they responded.

Officers responded to the South Mosley address and believed Cooper was inside a detached garage behind the home. They attempted to communicate with him using drones but were unsuccessful.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators were activated while officers obtained a search warrant for the residence and garage. Negotiators attempted to contact Cooper again using loudspeakers, but were unsuccessful.

Once the warrant was secured, SWAT deployed less-lethal tactics, including bean bag rounds and a Noise/Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD). After the NFDD was deployed, Cooper exited the structure, saw SWAT officers and a police K9, and surrendered peacefully.

The 42-year-old victim was treated at a local hospital and later released.

Cooper was booked into Sedgwick County Jail and is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon and criminal threat.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Wichita Police arrested an 18-year-old Saturday after he allegedly struck a relative with a rifle, threatened to shoot multiple people, and prompted a SWAT response at a home in the 2000 block of South Mosley.Just before 1a.m. Saturday., a relative called 911 to report that her 18-year-old brother identified in county booking records as Christopher J. Cooper had assaulted their 42-year-old stepmother with a rifle and threatened to shoot several people at the residence.Officers located the caller and the victim at a different location. The victim had injuries to the back of her head requiring medical attention. During further follow-up, officers learned from additional witnesses that Cooper had made alarming statements, including a threat to “shoot it out” with police if they responded.Officers responded to the South Mosley address and believed Cooper was inside a detached garage behind the home. They attempted to communicate with him using drones but were unsuccessful.SWAT and Crisis Negotiators were activated while officers obtained a search warrant for the residence and garage. Negotiators attempted to contact Cooper again using loudspeakers, but were unsuccessful.Once the warrant was secured, SWAT deployed less-lethal tactics, including bean bag rounds and a Noise/Flash Diversionary Device (NFDD). After the NFDD was deployed, Cooper exited the structure, saw SWAT officers and a police K9, and surrendered peacefully.The 42-year-old victim was treated at a local hospital and later released.Cooper was booked into Sedgwick County Jail and is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon and criminal threat.

Kan. teen accused of violent attack on his stepmother

The Salina Tuba Christmas will be coming back to perform at the Central Mall for the upcoming Christmas season.

On Saturday, December 13 at 12:30 pm inside the Central Mall's food court, the band of the Salina Tuba Christmas will perform.

This is the 15th year that this band has performed annually at the mall.

Last year, the band has had over 35 tuba and euphonium players participate.

Salina’s Tuba Christmas is part of a long-standing national tradition founded more than 50 years ago by professional tuba player Harvey Phillips and his instructor, William J. Bell, from Indiana University.

The first TUBACHRISTMAS® was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS® was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980.

What the band consists of and how to participate

The concert is free to the public and is under the direction of Steven Lueth and assisted by Ron McWilliams, Administrative Assistant.

This open band consists of players from across the area, region and even surrounding states that is a centered tuba/euphonium ensemble, in conjunction with the Harvey Phillips Foundation to bring in the holiday spirit.&nbsp;

Tuba and/or euphonium players wishing to participate in the band, can do so by attending the first rehearsal on December 13th at the&nbsp;Friendship Center (746 Commanche Ave) from 9-11 am. Registration starts at 8:30 am.

Participants are asked to bring a music stand and there is a registration fee of $15.00.

Music books are $20 and large print books can be purchased for $25.

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 </figure>Salina PostThe Salina Tuba Christmas will be coming back to perform at the Central Mall for the upcoming Christmas season.On Saturday, December 13 at 12:30 pm inside the Central Mall's food court, the band of the Salina Tuba Christmas will perform.This is the 15th year that this band has performed annually at the mall.Last year, the band has had over 35 tuba and euphonium players participate.<h2>History of Tuba Christmas</h2>Salina’s Tuba Christmas is part of a long-standing national tradition founded more than 50 years ago by professional tuba player Harvey Phillips and his instructor, William J. Bell, from Indiana University.The first TUBACHRISTMAS® was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS® was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980.<h2>What the band consists of and how to participate</h2>The concert is free to the public and is under the direction of Steven Lueth and assisted by Ron McWilliams, Administrative Assistant.This open band consists of players from across the area, region and even surrounding states that is a centered tuba/euphonium ensemble, in conjunction with the Harvey Phillips Foundation to bring in the holiday spirit.&nbsp;Tuba and/or euphonium players wishing to participate in the band, can do so by attending the first rehearsal on December 13th at the&nbsp;Friendship Center (746 Commanche Ave) from 9-11 am. Registration starts at 8:30 am.Participants are asked to bring a music stand and there is a registration fee of $15.00. Music books are $20 and large print books can be purchased for $25.

Salina Tuba Christmas coming back to perform its beloved holiday jingle tradition at Central Mall

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A driver accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in February finally made her first court appearance on Thursday.

Madelyn Walter, 24, Derby,&nbsp; was charged with with involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Just after 5 p.m. February 6, deputies, Sedgwick County EMS and Sedgwick County Fire District #1 responded to a hit-and-run crash at 47th Street South and Clifton, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman Branden Stitt.

Witnesses reported that a red Dodge Nitro was traveling south on Clifton when it failed to yield to an eastbound Ford Fiesta and struck the vehicle in the intersection.&nbsp;

The impact caused the driver of the Fiesta, identified as&nbsp; Manolopoulos &nbsp;Panagiotis of Wichita, to be ejected and then struck by his own car.

Sedgwick County EMS transported Panagiotis to a Wichita hospital in extremely critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries at 10:46 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;The driver of the Nitro, later identified as Walter, fled the scene following the collision.

Thanks to witness reports and information provided to 911 dispatchers, deputies utilized the Flock license plate reader system to locate the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart in Derby. With assistance from the Derby Police Department Walter was found at a nearby Derby residence.

She was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. As part of the investigation, it was determined that Walter’s 5-year-old child was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Neither Walter nor the child was injured.

Walter met the requirement for bond and was released from custody Feb. 7, according to online jail records.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is scheduled to return to court Dec. 15, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A driver accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in February finally made her first court appearance on Thursday.Madelyn Walter, 24, Derby,&nbsp; was charged with with involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.Just after 5 p.m. February 6, deputies, Sedgwick County EMS and Sedgwick County Fire District #1 responded to a hit-and-run crash at 47th Street South and Clifton, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman Branden Stitt.Witnesses reported that a red Dodge Nitro was traveling south on Clifton when it failed to yield to an eastbound Ford Fiesta and struck the vehicle in the intersection.&nbsp;The impact caused the driver of the Fiesta, identified as&nbsp; Manolopoulos &nbsp;Panagiotis of Wichita, to be ejected and then struck by his own car.Sedgwick County EMS transported Panagiotis to a Wichita hospital in extremely critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries at 10:46 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;The driver of the Nitro, later identified as Walter, fled the scene following the collision.Thanks to witness reports and information provided to 911 dispatchers, deputies utilized the Flock license plate reader system to locate the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart in Derby. With assistance from the Derby Police Department Walter was found at a nearby Derby residence.She was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. As part of the investigation, it was determined that Walter’s 5-year-old child was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Neither Walter nor the child was injured.Walter met the requirement for bond and was released from custody Feb. 7, according to online jail records.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is scheduled to return to court Dec. 15, according to the district attorney's office.

5-year-old was in SUV during hit-and-run that killed Kan. man

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug allegations.

Just after 3a.m. Nov. 29,&nbsp; a sheriff's deputy with conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2008 Ford Taurus near SW Huntoon Street and SW Lincoln Street, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, illegal narcotics, including methamphetamine, were located. Roger K. Kelley, 63, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Dept. of Corrections on requested charges, Criminal possession of a weapon by felon and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug allegations.Just after 3a.m. Nov. 29,&nbsp; a sheriff's deputy with conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2008 Ford Taurus near SW Huntoon Street and SW Lincoln Street, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, illegal narcotics, including methamphetamine, were located. Roger K. Kelley, 63, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Dept. of Corrections on requested charges, Criminal possession of a weapon by felon and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

Kansas felon is back in jail on drug allegations

SHAWNEE COUNTY—A wanted fugitive is in custody after an arrest in Shawnee County.

On December 2, sheriff deputies were investigating the occupants of a vehicle at the KWIK Shop near Morse and Topeka, according to Deputy Abigal Christian. Deputies identified a possible wanted subject. The driver was immediately detained, and the passenger ran.

With assistance from patrol deputies, a K-9 Unit, a drone and the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), deputies conducted a search of the neighborhood west of the KWIK Shop and successfully apprehended the fleeing suspect.

Danny J. Belisle Jr., 50, of Topeka, was arrested and booked him into the Shawnee County Department&nbsp; of Corrections on requested charges of Felony interference with law enforcement. Belisle also had two felony warrants for his arrest

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—A wanted fugitive is in custody after an arrest in Shawnee County.On December 2, sheriff deputies were investigating the occupants of a vehicle at the KWIK Shop near Morse and Topeka, according to Deputy Abigal Christian. Deputies identified a possible wanted subject. The driver was immediately detained, and the passenger ran.With assistance from patrol deputies, a K-9 Unit, a drone and the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), deputies conducted a search of the neighborhood west of the KWIK Shop and successfully apprehended the fleeing suspect.Danny J. Belisle Jr., 50, of Topeka, was arrested and booked him into the Shawnee County Department&nbsp; of Corrections on requested charges of Felony interference with law enforcement. Belisle also had two felony warrants for his arrest

Drone and sheriff's K9 helped catch wanted Kansas suspect

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting have made an arrest.

Just before 1a.m. on November 22, police responded to several reports of gunshots around SE 37th St. and SE Adams Street in Topeka, according to media release. While officers were investigating that area, they received information on a subject arriving at a local hospital by private vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. That individual later identified as 16-year-old Kingston Scott of Topeka.

As a result of the investigation, police announced Friday a 16-year-old boy from Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Criminal discharge of firearm; Occupied vehicle with great bodily harm, Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony and&nbsp;Criminal discharge of firearm; Recklessly at occupied dwelling.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting have made an arrest.Just before 1a.m. on November 22, police responded to several reports of gunshots around SE 37th St. and SE Adams Street in Topeka, according to media release. While officers were investigating that area, they received information on a subject arriving at a local hospital by private vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. That individual later identified as 16-year-old Kingston Scott of Topeka.As a result of the investigation, police announced Friday a 16-year-old boy from Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Criminal discharge of firearm; Occupied vehicle with great bodily harm, Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony and&nbsp;Criminal discharge of firearm; Recklessly at occupied dwelling.

16-year-old Kan. boy accused of killing 16-year-old

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations after a triffic stop.

Just after 11p.m. November 26, a K-9 Unit with the Shawnee County&nbsp; Sheriff’s Office&nbsp; conducted a traffic stop on a black 2017 Chevrolet Impala for speeding in&nbsp; the 300 block of SE 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had a&nbsp; suspended driver’s license and a warrant for his arrest. Illegal narcotics, including cocaine, were&nbsp; also located.

Leo Rucker Jr., 40, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of&nbsp; Corrections on requested charges of Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Speeding; maximum limits, Driving while license suspended, Vehicle liability insurance; knowingly drive uninsured vehicle and&nbsp;&nbsp;Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations after a triffic stop.Just after 11p.m. November 26, a K-9 Unit with the Shawnee County&nbsp; Sheriff’s Office&nbsp; conducted a traffic stop on a black 2017 Chevrolet Impala for speeding in&nbsp; the 300 block of SE 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had a&nbsp; suspended driver’s license and a warrant for his arrest. Illegal narcotics, including cocaine, were&nbsp; also located.Leo Rucker Jr., 40, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of&nbsp; Corrections on requested charges of Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Speeding; maximum limits, Driving while license suspended, Vehicle liability insurance; knowingly drive uninsured vehicle and&nbsp;&nbsp;Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag.

Sheriff: Kan. driver accused of speeding had cocaine in the car

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a domestic incident in rural Shawnee County.

Just after 11a.m. December 2, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a domestic disturbance that occurred in northwest Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. A 44-year-old female victim walked into the Silver Lake Police Department with a gunshot wound to her hand. 

She was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response with non-life-threatening injuries.

Multiple law enforcement officers arrived in the 10000 block of NW 54th Street and began searching for the male suspect. At 12:38pm, the suspect was taken into custody.

James I. Morehead, 65, of Silver Lake, Kan., was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Attempted Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated,&nbsp;&nbsp;Aggravated battery; knowingly use weapon cause great body harm/disfigure/death, Criminal threat, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, and Intimidation of witness or victim; prevent reporting of victimization

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a domestic incident in rural Shawnee County.Just after 11a.m. December 2, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a domestic disturbance that occurred in northwest Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. A 44-year-old female victim walked into the Silver Lake Police Department with a gunshot wound to her hand. She was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response with non-life-threatening injuries.Multiple law enforcement officers arrived in the 10000 block of NW 54th Street and began searching for the male suspect. At 12:38pm, the suspect was taken into custody.James I. Morehead, 65, of Silver Lake, Kan., was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Attempted Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated,&nbsp;&nbsp;Aggravated battery; knowingly use weapon cause great body harm/disfigure/death, Criminal threat, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, and Intimidation of witness or victim; prevent reporting of victimization

Sheriff: Kansas man allegedly shot woman in the hand

DICKINSON COUNTY - An Abilene man was arrested, after allegedly stealing a Nebraska vehicle.

According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, December 2 at around 12:30 pm, a Dickinson Co. deputy located and recovered a Toyota Avalon that had been reported stolen out of Nebraska.

The vehicle was reportedly unoccupied at the time it was recovered and was towed for safekeeping purposes, until it can be returned to the owner.

Furthermore, investigators with the Sheriff's Office connected a possible suspect on the following day.

The investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Bryant (19) of Abilene.

Bryant was booked into the Dickinson County Jail on a requested charge of Theft of a Vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding any crime, can contact the Dickinson Co. Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081.

People can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Dickinson Co. at 1-888-535-8477 or the Crime Stoppers online/mobile app: <a href="http://www.p3tips.com">www.p3tips.com</a>

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 </figure>Salina PostDICKINSON COUNTY - An Abilene man was arrested, after allegedly stealing a Nebraska vehicle.According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, December 2 at around 12:30 pm, a Dickinson Co. deputy located and recovered a Toyota Avalon that had been reported stolen out of Nebraska.The vehicle was reportedly unoccupied at the time it was recovered and was towed for safekeeping purposes, until it can be returned to the owner.Furthermore, investigators with the Sheriff's Office connected a possible suspect on the following day.The investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Bryant (19) of Abilene.Bryant was booked into the Dickinson County Jail on a requested charge of Theft of a Vehicle.Anyone with information regarding any crime, can contact the Dickinson Co. Sheriff's Office at 785-263-4081. People can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Dickinson Co. at 1-888-535-8477 or the Crime Stoppers online/mobile app: <a href="http://www.p3tips.com">www.p3tips.com</a>

Abilene man arrested after allegedly stealing a Nebraska vehicle

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;This morning, the Kansas City Chiefs announced that TE Travis Kelce has been selected as the team’s club winner for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game. Kelce is joined by 31 other club winners, with a selection from each club.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;This morning, the Kansas City Chiefs announced that TE Travis Kelce has been selected as the team’s club winner for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game. Kelce is joined by 31 other club winners, with a selection from each club.“Travis Kelce has been an influential part of the Kansas City community since his arrival 13 years ago,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “He is a leader in every sense of the word. Over the course of his career, Travis has rewritten the franchise record book and earned an unprecedented ten consecutive Pro Bowl selections. During that time, he has united our community and inspired our fans while making a tangible difference in the lives of others. His Eighty-Seven &amp; Running Foundation and his work with Operation Breakthrough and the Ignition Lab have helped to shape a brighter future for the next generation throughout Chiefs Kingdom. The entire Chiefs organization and the greater Kansas City community are proud to once again have Travis as the club’s selection for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.”“To be chosen as the team’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is such a great honor. I have so much love for Kansas City and the Chiefs organization, and to be selected once again means everything to me,” Kelce said. “The opportunity to be involved and help kids through Eighty-Seven &amp; Running and working with Operation Breakthrough as well as Ignition Lab has been such a tremendous experience. Coming from Cleveland Heights and having a strong support system has taught me the importance of having the right people around, that show up for you and want to see you succeed. Being able to give back to Kansas City and to my hometown, places that have done so much for me, has been a dream come true, and I’ll never take that for granted. Representing the team, the Hunt family, our fans, and my foundation is incredibly special and I’m very grateful.”All 32 club winners will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area. The national winner of the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special airing on Thursday, Feb. 5. The charitable beneficiary of each team’s club winner will receive $40,000, and the nonprofit chosen by the overall national winner will receive $250,000. All donations are made possible by the NFL Foundation and Nationwide Foundation.The charitable beneficiary of each team’s club winner will receive $40,000, and the nonprofit chosen by the overall national winner will receive $250,000. All donations are made possible by the NFL Foundation and Nationwide Foundation.Kelce has been an integral member of the Kansas City community since he was selected with the 63rd&nbsp;overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft while also cementing his legacy as one of the greatest to play at his position. Kelce founded the Eighty-Seven &amp; Running Foundation in 2015, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering disadvantaged youth in the Kansas City community by providing resources and community support to showcase their talents in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts. With his foundation, he has collaborated with Operation Breakthrough, an after-school educational environment providing support and extracurricular opportunities for inner-Kansas City youth. During the Chiefs My Cause My Cleats game against the Indianapolis Colts during Week 12, Kelce wore cleats customized by students from Operation Breakthrough. The cleats were also featured alongside a backpack signed by Operation Breakthrough students.In fall of 2021, Kelce collaborated with Operation Breakthrough to open Ignition Lab. Beginning as an abandoned muffler shop in Kansas City’s North Hyde Park neighborhood, Ignition Lab has supplied students with skills beyond what they may learn in the classroom.Since then, Ignition Lab has served over 1,000 Kansas City high school students by providing a one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning experience for high school students to develop skills to pursue a career in a variety of areas including culinary arts, automotive technology, graphic design, and more. Students can also earn wages for the work they do while also receiving education through financial literacy courses, which is a requirement for students. In addition, students consistently mentor Operation Breakthrough students through the summer, with more than 25,000 hours of mentoring being completed. Students from Ignition Lab also receive the opportunity to receive industry certifications including food-safety and health, OSHA, On Shape CAD, and MIG Welding. During the 2024-25 school year, 96 industry certifications were awarded. Since its inception, students from Ignition Lab have gone on to successfully open businesses thanks to skills they have learned including a food truck, a hydroponic farm, a digital media studio, and an upcoming tech repair shop. To date, students have also completed over 400 client-connected projects in the Kansas City community.Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion over his 13-year career in Kansas City, shattering nearly every tight end record. This season, Kelce has amassed 59 receptions, 719 yards, and five touchdowns. Entering Week 14 of the 2025 season, he has caught a pass in 186 consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history and the longest active streak in the league. In the team’s Week 8 win against the Washington Commanders, Kelce became the first Chiefs player to surpass 100 receiving touchdowns, including regular season and playoffs.&nbsp; During the Chiefs Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos, Kelce broke the Chiefs record for most career regular season touchdowns in history, surpassing RB Priest Holmes (83). He currently sits in third place all-time in the NFL record book in receiving yards by a tight end posting 12,870 receiving yards, behind Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Gonzalez (15,127) and Jason Witten (13,046). Kelce is the second Chiefs player in history to surpass 12,000 combined yards, sharing the record with WR Dante Hall (12,356). On the field, Kelce has been a consistent and dominating force, amassing 1,000 receiving yards in each season from 2016-22 while being named to a Pro Bowl every season since 2015. He is a six-time AP All-Pro honoree, with four first-team selections (2016, 2018, 2020, 2022) and three second-team nods (2017, 2019, 2021). In 2020, Kelce was named by members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2010s.