Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Crane, Heather Jacqueline

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Improper driving on laned roadway, Poss of marijuana and Transporting an open container

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

&nbsp;NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Green, Donovan Hunter

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Thomason, Jessica Louise

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046102867.png" alt="Crane, Heather Jacqueline" />
 <figcaption>Crane, Heather Jacqueline</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Crane, Heather JacquelineREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Improper driving on laned roadway, Poss of marijuana and Transporting an open container<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046153565.png" alt="Finch, Matthew Lee" />
 <figcaption>Finch, Matthew Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Finch, Matthew LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046193760.png" alt="Green, Donovan Hunter" />
 <figcaption>Green, Donovan Hunter</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Green, Donovan HunterREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046242052.png" alt=" Johnson, Kathy Lavette" />
 <figcaption> Johnson, Kathy Lavette</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Johnson, Kathy LavetteREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046290271.png" alt="Marshall, Tadd Lee" />
 <figcaption>Marshall, Tadd Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Marshall, Tadd LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046342036.png" alt="Mitchell, Theadore Ray" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell, Theadore Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell, Theadore RayREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046395043.png" alt="Thomason, Jessica Louise" />
 <figcaption>Thomason, Jessica Louise</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Thomason, Jessica LouiseREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735046447338.png" alt=" Thompson, Curtis Howard" />
 <figcaption> Thompson, Curtis Howard</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Thompson, Curtis HowardREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantNAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 24

SALINE COUNTY—Police in Salina are investigating an allege aggravated battery. We arrested a Julio Trejo-Anchondo. 

Just before 7p.m. December 19, police investigated 30-year-old&nbsp; Julio Trejo-Anchondo in the&nbsp;the 1100 block of West Republic in Salina who was trying to discipline a seven year old child when he struck them in the head, according to a media release.

The child hit their head on a table, causing a slight gash. Trejo-Anchondo did not immediately take the child to receive medical treatment&nbsp; The next day, another family member took the child to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment and including some stitches.

On Dec. 20, police arrested Trejo-Anchondo on requested charges of aggravated battery and endangerment of the child, for not getting medical treatment. He was booked into the Saline county jail.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875557567.png" alt="Trejo-Anchondo photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Trejo-Anchondo photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Police in Salina are investigating an allege aggravated battery. We arrested a Julio Trejo-Anchondo. Just before 7p.m. December 19, police investigated 30-year-old&nbsp; Julio Trejo-Anchondo in the&nbsp;the 1100 block of West Republic in Salina who was trying to discipline a seven year old child when he struck them in the head, according to a media release.The child hit their head on a table, causing a slight gash. Trejo-Anchondo did not immediately take the child to receive medical treatment&nbsp; The next day, another family member took the child to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment and including some stitches.On Dec. 20, police arrested Trejo-Anchondo on requested charges of aggravated battery and endangerment of the child, for not getting medical treatment. He was booked into the Saline county jail.&nbsp;

Man accused of battery involving injury to a child

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Schimmel, Tevin Lawrence

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation, Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for felony case, Burglary; Non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant and Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Whitaker, William Joseph

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Windholz, Sarah Elizabeth

&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm and Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957608851.png" alt="Case, Brooke Danielle" />
 <figcaption>Case, Brooke Danielle</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Case, Brooke DanielleREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957671614.png" alt="Martinez, Efrain" />
 <figcaption>Martinez, Efrain</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Martinez, EfrainREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957711499.png" alt="Marvin, Sadie Leigh" />
 <figcaption>Marvin, Sadie Leigh</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Marvin, Sadie LeighREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957782931.png" alt=" Schimmel, Tevin Lawrence" />
 <figcaption> Schimmel, Tevin Lawrence</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Schimmel, Tevin LawrenceREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation, Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for felony case, Burglary; Non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant and Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957839266.png" alt="Shew, Rebecca Brent" />
 <figcaption>Shew, Rebecca Brent</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Shew, Rebecca BrentREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957884326.png" alt="Whitaker, William Joseph" />
 <figcaption>Whitaker, William Joseph</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Whitaker, William JosephREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734957929177.png" alt="Windholz, Sarah Elizabeth" />
 <figcaption>Windholz, Sarah Elizabeth</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Windholz, Sarah Elizabeth&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm and Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/chokeNAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 23

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a crash and chase in Douglas County.

On Sunday, a man was observed walking in downtown Lawrence carrying a rifle, according to a social media report from Lawrence Police.

 He ran to a car, backed into a patrol vehicle, jumped the curb, crashed into a city lamp post and then drove down the sidewalk to get away.

Just after 2a.m. Sunday, an alert Police Sergeant patrolling downtown Lawrence saw the man walking southbound in the 800 block of Massachusetts carrying what appeared to be a long-barreled rifle. 

The man was heading toward a group standing near 9th and Massachusetts. The Sergeant stopped, yelled “police,” and ordered the man to stop. The man fled on foot to the nearby car and took off, dropping the weapon along the way.  Another officer spotted the car near 6th and Michigan.

 The man fled from officers again down 6th Street and onto Kansas 10 then to Interstate 70, where he crashed trying to navigate an on-ramp. The man got out of the crashed vehicle and again began leaving the scene but officers quickly arrested him without injury and he was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734920994664.png" alt="Photos Lawrence Police" />
 <figcaption>Photos Lawrence Police</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a crash and chase in Douglas County.On Sunday, a man was observed walking in downtown Lawrence carrying a rifle, according to a social media report from Lawrence Police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734920974599.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure> He ran to a car, backed into a patrol vehicle, jumped the curb, crashed into a city lamp post and then drove down the sidewalk to get away.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734921036098.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 2a.m. Sunday, an alert Police Sergeant patrolling downtown Lawrence saw the man walking southbound in the 800 block of Massachusetts carrying what appeared to be a long-barreled rifle. The man was heading toward a group standing near 9th and Massachusetts. The Sergeant stopped, yelled “police,” and ordered the man to stop. The man fled on foot to the nearby car and took off, dropping the weapon along the way. Another officer spotted the car near 6th and Michigan. The man fled from officers again down 6th Street and onto Kansas 10 then to Interstate 70, where he crashed trying to navigate an on-ramp. The man got out of the crashed vehicle and again began leaving the scene but officers quickly arrested him without injury and he was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility.

Suspect dropped rifle, crashed car into Kan. police vehicle

Several laws, such as the 72-hour waiting period, were temporarily blocked. But Planned Parenthood says enough restrictions remain in place to prevent abortion services from resuming

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/annaspoerre/">ANNA SPOERRE</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/annaspoerre/"></a><a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>

A Missouri judge on Friday temporarily struck down several laws that Planned Parenthood clinics have said made access to abortion all but impossible across the state.&nbsp;

Among the laws Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang blocked include a 72-hour waiting period for an abortion and a mandate that physicians performing abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.

But abortions will not yet restart in the state because licensure requirements remain in place.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and the ACLU of Missouri in a joint statement Friday evening said the state’s several clinics remain unlicensed.

“As a result of today’s mixed decision,” they wrote. “Missourians continue to be deprived of time-sensitive, essential, and constitutionally protected health care, despite voting in favor of a constitutional right to abortion.”

After more than two years of a near-total abortion ban, Missourians voted to legalize the procedure in November.&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/06/missouri-abortion-access-planned-parenthood-lawsuit-amendment-3/">Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Missouri immediately sued</a>&nbsp;the state in the hopes of invalidating dozens of abortion regulations they believed were now unconstitutional.&nbsp;

On Friday afternoon,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/2416-CV31931.COMP%20HEALTH.Prelim%20Injuction%20ORDER_FINAL.pdf?courtCode=16&amp;di=26642271" target="_blank">Zhang granted some of Planned Parenthood’s requests and denied others</a>. This means that for the time being at least, some of the state’s strictest “targeted regulation of abortion providers,” or TRAP, laws are not enforceable.&nbsp;

Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri did not immediately say how soon they may begin offering abortion as a result of the judge’s order.

State officials, including Attorney General Andrew Bailey, agreed Amendment 3 makes null and void the state’s current ban on abortion, which only allows exceptions for medical emergencies.&nbsp;

But&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/12/05/abortion-lawsuit-planned-parenthood-amendment-3-missouri-jackson-county/">during a Dec. 4 hearing</a>, Bailey’s office panned Planned Parenthood’s arguments that current TRAP laws cause irreparable harm and are unnecessary.&nbsp;

The state asked that the case be dismissed, arguing that because abortion is still accessible by mail or by leaving the state, Planned Parenthood didn’t have the standing to ask for an emergency injunction.

In her Friday order, Zhang wrote that, “as plaintiffs argue, they and their patients are suffering serious harm, whereas defendants only stand to lose the ability temporarily to enforce some laws that are likely to be held unconstitutional and which further no valid compelling state interest.”

She went on to temporarily strike down the following TRAP laws as unconstitutional:&nbsp;

Zhang kept in place the following TRAP laws:

After the court hearing but before Friday’s decision, a spokeswoman with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the department continued to view the state’s TRAP laws as constitutional but declined to comment on specific aspects of the lawsuit as the litigation is ongoing.

“Our regulations remain in place,” Sami Jo Freeman, spokeswoman for the department, said on Dec. 11. “We believe those regulations are not overly burdensome and establish necessary safety standards for these procedures. We cannot comment on pending litigation at this time.”

Brian Westbrook, executive director of Coalition Life, said in a statement Friday that his organization will be closely monitoring the licensing process of any abortion clinics in Missouri.

“We are gratified that the court has rightly decided to retain licensing requirements for abortion facilities and doctors who perform abortions,” Westbrook said. “Even while we mourn the loss of protections that are vital to the safety of women and the protection of preborn children.”

<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/05/missouri-voters-overturn-states-near-total-abortion-ban/">On Nov. 5, Missourians narrowly approved Amendment 3</a>, which&nbsp;states, in part, that “the right to reproductive freedom shall not be denied, interfered with, delayed, or otherwise restricted unless the government demonstrates that such action is justifiable by a compelling governmental interest achieved by the least restrictive means.”&nbsp;

The constitutional amendment officially took effect Dec. 6.

Had all the challenged TRAP laws been struck down, Planned Parenthood clinics said they were prepared to immediately begin offering abortions at some of their locations.

“It is unacceptable that tomorrow, just like for the past two weeks, Missourians will have a constitutional right that cannot be realized in their home state,” Emily Wales, president and CEO of Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said in a statement. “We’re relieved the court recognized and enjoined many oppressive laws on the books that serve no purpose except to put abortion out of reach. Unfortunately, a key tool weaponized by anti-abortion politicians — the licensure process — remains in effect, and we are unable to restore care.”

The plaintiffs in a statement said they are evaluating their legal options. A spokesperson for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Zhang’s order is temporary until a trial litigating the challenged laws takes place. The next case management conference is scheduled for late February in Kansas City.

<a href="https://www.whatsnext4mo.org/home/#CTA" target="_blank">“What’s Next,”&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;an Amendment 3 accountability group made up organizers and activists who previously called for a constitutional amendment with no restrictions on abortion, said the ruling was far from a win.

“‘Ending the ban’ is window dressing as long as restrictions such as facility license requirements designed to keep clinics closed are in effect and access to care is not a reality for abortion seekers and providers,” they wrote. “This is what we warned about and our fears are unfolding exactly how we predicted.”

<h2>Several laws, such as the 72-hour waiting period, were temporarily blocked. But Planned Parenthood says enough restrictions remain in place to prevent abortion services from resuming</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/annaspoerre/">ANNA SPOERRE</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/annaspoerre/"></a><a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>A Missouri judge on Friday temporarily struck down several laws that Planned Parenthood clinics have said made access to abortion all but impossible across the state.&nbsp;Among the laws Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang blocked include a 72-hour waiting period for an abortion and a mandate that physicians performing abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.But abortions will not yet restart in the state because licensure requirements remain in place.Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and the ACLU of Missouri in a joint statement Friday evening said the state’s several clinics remain unlicensed.“As a result of today’s mixed decision,” they wrote. “Missourians continue to be deprived of time-sensitive, essential, and constitutionally protected health care, despite voting in favor of a constitutional right to abortion.”After more than two years of a near-total abortion ban, Missourians voted to legalize the procedure in November.&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/06/missouri-abortion-access-planned-parenthood-lawsuit-amendment-3/">Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Missouri immediately sued</a>&nbsp;the state in the hopes of invalidating dozens of abortion regulations they believed were now unconstitutional.&nbsp;On Friday afternoon,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/2416-CV31931.COMP%20HEALTH.Prelim%20Injuction%20ORDER_FINAL.pdf?courtCode=16&amp;di=26642271" target="_blank">Zhang granted some of Planned Parenthood’s requests and denied others</a>. This means that for the time being at least, some of the state’s strictest “targeted regulation of abortion providers,” or TRAP, laws are not enforceable.&nbsp;Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri did not immediately say how soon they may begin offering abortion as a result of the judge’s order.State officials, including Attorney General Andrew Bailey, agreed Amendment 3 makes null and void the state’s current ban on abortion, which only allows exceptions for medical emergencies.&nbsp;But&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/12/05/abortion-lawsuit-planned-parenthood-amendment-3-missouri-jackson-county/">during a Dec. 4 hearing</a>, Bailey’s office panned Planned Parenthood’s arguments that current TRAP laws cause irreparable harm and are unnecessary.&nbsp;The state asked that the case be dismissed, arguing that because abortion is still accessible by mail or by leaving the state, Planned Parenthood didn’t have the standing to ask for an emergency injunction.In her Friday order, Zhang wrote that, “as plaintiffs argue, they and their patients are suffering serious harm, whereas defendants only stand to lose the ability temporarily to enforce some laws that are likely to be held unconstitutional and which further no valid compelling state interest.”She went on to temporarily strike down the following TRAP laws as unconstitutional:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>A requirement that physicians providing abortions have admitting privileges at hospitals with obstetric or gynecological care within 30 miles or a 15-minute drive.&nbsp;</li><li>A mandatory 72-hour waiting period between an initial abortion consultation and the abortion procedure.</li><li>The state’s informed consent requirement, which includes access to the state’s&nbsp;<a href="https://health.mo.gov/living/families/womenshealth/pregnancyassistance/pdf/Mo.InformedConsentBooklet-Revisedpgs.12-15August2019jkOGCReviewed.pdf" target="_blank">informed consent booklet</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>In cases of medication abortions, a requirement that the medication be administered in the presence of the doctor who prescribed it. Planned Parenthood refers to this as a “telemedicine ban,” which prevents doctors from prescribing a medication in-person but allowing the patient to take the medication at home or in the presence of another medical professional.</li><li>A requirement that before administering medication abortion, providers must have a complication plan in place, which includes access to an on-call OB-GYN who is available at any time, in the case of a complication. Zhang wrote that this law was not helpful to those traveling from rural Missouri to an urban Planned Parenthood clinic, for example.&nbsp;</li><li>A law requiring all fetal tissue removed from the uterus during an abortion be sent to a pathologist.</li>
 </ul>Zhang kept in place the following TRAP laws:<ul>
 <li>A requirement that patients must first see a doctor for an in-person appointment to confirm gestational age before prescribing the pills used in medication abortions.</li><li>A law stating that abortions can only be performed by physicians, and not physicians assistants or other advanced practice clinicians.&nbsp;</li><li>A law allowing the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to place separate regulations and standards that apply to ambulatory surgical centers on abortion clinics, including size requirements for hallways, room and doors.&nbsp;This law also requires clinics to keep a written plan for managing medical emergencies, including a transfer plan for patients to a nearby hospital. Zhang said she was denying the injunction related to these licensure requirements because the statutes “pertain to the actual licensure of the facilities rather than the rights of individuals seeking reproductive care.”</li>
 </ul>After the court hearing but before Friday’s decision, a spokeswoman with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the department continued to view the state’s TRAP laws as constitutional but declined to comment on specific aspects of the lawsuit as the litigation is ongoing.“Our regulations remain in place,” Sami Jo Freeman, spokeswoman for the department, said on Dec. 11. “We believe those regulations are not overly burdensome and establish necessary safety standards for these procedures. We cannot comment on pending litigation at this time.”Brian Westbrook, executive director of Coalition Life, said in a statement Friday that his organization will be closely monitoring the licensing process of any abortion clinics in Missouri.“We are gratified that the court has rightly decided to retain licensing requirements for abortion facilities and doctors who perform abortions,” Westbrook said. “Even while we mourn the loss of protections that are vital to the safety of women and the protection of preborn children.”<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/05/missouri-voters-overturn-states-near-total-abortion-ban/">On Nov. 5, Missourians narrowly approved Amendment 3</a>, which&nbsp;states, in part, that “the right to reproductive freedom shall not be denied, interfered with, delayed, or otherwise restricted unless the government demonstrates that such action is justifiable by a compelling governmental interest achieved by the least restrictive means.”&nbsp;The constitutional amendment officially took effect Dec. 6.Had all the challenged TRAP laws been struck down, Planned Parenthood clinics said they were prepared to immediately begin offering abortions at some of their locations.“It is unacceptable that tomorrow, just like for the past two weeks, Missourians will have a constitutional right that cannot be realized in their home state,” Emily Wales, president and CEO of Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said in a statement. “We’re relieved the court recognized and enjoined many oppressive laws on the books that serve no purpose except to put abortion out of reach. Unfortunately, a key tool weaponized by anti-abortion politicians — the licensure process — remains in effect, and we are unable to restore care.”The plaintiffs in a statement said they are evaluating their legal options. A spokesperson for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Zhang’s order is temporary until a trial litigating the challenged laws takes place. The next case management conference is scheduled for late February in Kansas City.<a href="https://www.whatsnext4mo.org/home/#CTA" target="_blank">“What’s Next,”&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;an Amendment 3 accountability group made up organizers and activists who previously called for a constitutional amendment with no restrictions on abortion, said the ruling was far from a win.“‘Ending the ban’ is window dressing as long as restrictions such as facility license requirements designed to keep clinics closed are in effect and access to care is not a reality for abortion seekers and providers,” they wrote. “This is what we warned about and our fears are unfolding exactly how we predicted.”

Missouri judge strikes down abortion ban, but clinics say access remains blocked

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault and Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Lynch, Amanda Jo (photo not available)

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Trejo-Anchondo, Julio Leonel

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm and Endangerment; Recklessly expose to danger of great bodily harm or death

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Improper driving on laned roadway

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Liquor; Purch/poss/consume 18-20 yrs; unkn conv

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875320647.png" alt=" Halliman, Jared Michael" />
 <figcaption> Halliman, Jared Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Halliman, Jared MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875364481.png" alt="Jordan, Ivory Mae" />
 <figcaption>Jordan, Ivory Mae</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jordan, Ivory MaeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault and Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry mannerNAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Lynch, Amanda Jo (photo not available)REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875484950.png" alt="Strella, Timothy Lynn" />
 <figcaption>Strella, Timothy Lynn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Strella, Timothy LynnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875557567.png" alt="Trejo-Anchondo, Julio Leonel" />
 <figcaption>Trejo-Anchondo, Julio Leonel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Trejo-Anchondo, Julio LeonelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm and Endangerment; Recklessly expose to danger of great bodily harm or death<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875683200.png" alt="Wallace, Shaquan Renee" />
 <figcaption>Wallace, Shaquan Renee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Wallace, Shaquan ReneeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Improper driving on laned roadway<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875743050.png" alt="Watts, Tonya Kay" />
 <figcaption>Watts, Tonya Kay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Watts, Tonya KayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734875784848.png" alt="Weis, Shawn William" />
 <figcaption>Weis, Shawn William</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Weis, Shawn WilliamREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity and Liquor; Purch/poss/consume 18-20 yrs; unkn conv

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 22

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting into a Kansas home have captured a suspect.&nbsp;

On Friday, police reported the arrest of 18-year-old Sergio Rodolfo Vargas, according to jail booking records, for the crime.

Just after 11p.m. Nov. 6, police&nbsp; responded to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of Mascot in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.

First responders found two victims a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman identified as Deanna Garcia.

The male victim reported hearing several gunshots outside their residence as they prepared for bed. The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his lower left leg and was transported to a local hospital by Sedgwick County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

Garcia sustained critical injuries from a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased&nbsp;at 11:54 p.m.&nbsp;by medical staff, according to Ford.&nbsp;

Vargas was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of felony murder, discharge into an occupied dwelling, and aggravated battery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731033524040.png" alt="A view of the crime scene-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>A view of the crime scene-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting into a Kansas home have captured a suspect.&nbsp;On Friday, police reported the arrest of 18-year-old Sergio Rodolfo Vargas, according to jail booking records, for the crime.Just after 11p.m. Nov. 6, police&nbsp; responded to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of Mascot in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.First responders found two victims a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman identified as Deanna Garcia.The male victim reported hearing several gunshots outside their residence as they prepared for bed. The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his lower left leg and was transported to a local hospital by Sedgwick County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;Garcia sustained critical injuries from a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased&nbsp;at 11:54 p.m.&nbsp;by medical staff, according to Ford.&nbsp;Vargas was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of felony murder, discharge into an occupied dwelling, and aggravated battery.

Homicide arrest: Kan. couple preparing for bed shot in their home

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

NAME:&nbsp;Dyrness, Gregory Edel Jaymon Heaven

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; felony, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear and Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Contribute to a child misconduct; Unknown circumstance, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant and Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Endangering a child and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734697935662.png" alt="Burris, Austen Taylor" />
 <figcaption>Burris, Austen Taylor</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Burris, Austen TaylorREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787498156.png" alt="Creech, Daven Raye" />
 <figcaption>Creech, Daven Raye</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Creech, Daven RayeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787553819.png" alt="Dyrness, Gregory Edel Jaymon Heaven" />
 <figcaption>Dyrness, Gregory Edel Jaymon Heaven</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dyrness, Gregory Edel Jaymon HeavenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787622004.png" alt="Elder, Angela Lynn" />
 <figcaption>Elder, Angela Lynn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Elder, Angela LynnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; felony, Assault of LEO; Properly identified on duty, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787695840.png" alt="Gamble, Emmanuel Messiah" />
 <figcaption>Gamble, Emmanuel Messiah</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Gamble, Emmanuel MessiahREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787764317.png" alt="Miller" />
 <figcaption>Miller</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Miller, Matthew MarkREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear and Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787825569.png" alt="Newman, QyJuan ArMani-Marioso" />
 <figcaption>Newman, QyJuan ArMani-Marioso</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Newman, QyJuan ArMani-MariosoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Contribute to a child misconduct; Unknown circumstance, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant and Theft of prop/services;Value $1,500 to $25,000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787889933.png" alt="Potter, Jessica Leann" />
 <figcaption>Potter, Jessica Leann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Potter, Jessica LeannREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734787932645.png" alt="Valtierra-Picasso, Jose Luis" />
 <figcaption>Valtierra-Picasso, Jose Luis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Valtierra-Picasso, Jose LuisREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Endangering a child and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 21

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Speeding; maximum limits and Susp/rev license; out of state conviction

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hall-Forkl, Kyrstein Elyse Raye

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Driving While Suspended, Poss of marijuana and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734697935662.png" alt="Burris, Austen Taylor" />
 <figcaption>Burris, Austen Taylor</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Burris, Austen TaylorREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734697982774.png" alt="Cullinan, Sean Patrick" />
 <figcaption>Cullinan, Sean Patrick</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Cullinan, Sean PatrickREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Speeding; maximum limits and Susp/rev license; out of state conviction<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734698044243.png" alt="Hall-Forkl, Kyrstein Elyse Raye" />
 <figcaption>Hall-Forkl, Kyrstein Elyse Raye</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hall-Forkl, Kyrstein Elyse RayeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734698082825.png" alt="Madacs, Benjamin Markus" />
 <figcaption>Madacs, Benjamin Markus</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Madacs, Benjamin MarkusREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734698122324.png" alt="Spillman, Garrett Clay" />
 <figcaption>Spillman, Garrett Clay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Spillman, Garrett ClayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Driving While Suspended, Poss of marijuana and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182673035.jpeg" alt="Leonard, Phoenix Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Leonard, Phoenix Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Leonard, Phoenix RyanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500NAME:&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):NAME:&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):NAME:&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):NAME:&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S):

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 20

ATLANTA (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://efast.gaappeals.us/download?filingId=39918e55-241a-4fd9-802d-7c4fb9f7921a">state appeals court</a>&nbsp;on Thursday removed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fani-willis">Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis</a>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-georgia-election-investigation-grand-jury-willis-d39562cedfc60d64948708de1b011ed3">Georgia election interference</a>&nbsp;case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment, leaving the future of the prosecution uncertain.

Citing an “appearance of impropriety” by Willis that might not typically warrant such a removal, the court said in a 2-1 ruling that “this is the rare case in which disqualification is mandated and no other remedy will suffice to restore public confidence in the integrity of these proceedings.”

The case against Trump and more than a dozen others had already been largely stalled for months while the Georgia Court of Appeals considered the pretrial appeal.

The 2-1 ruling by an appeals court panel means it will be up to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to find another prosecutor to take over the case and to decide whether to continue to pursue it, though that could be delayed if Willis decides to appeal to the state Supreme Court and that court agrees to take the case. A trial judge in March had allowed Willis to stay on the case.

It's the latest legal victory for Trump as he prepares for a return to power in a second term, further underscoring how criminal cases that just one year ago threatened to impede Trump’s political career and put him in personal jeopardy have now tilted in his favor.

And he cheered the state court's decision, telling Fox News Digital that case “should not be allowed to go any further.” The president-elect added: “Everybody should receive an apology, including those wonderful patriots who have been caught up in this for years.”

The development comes weeks after Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith abandoned two federal prosecutions against the incoming president, and as sentencing in a separate&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-conviction-stormy-daniels-908465ed0b7f2005c72226b5b2546260">hush money case in New York</a>&nbsp;is indefinitely on hold as a result of Trump’s victory in November over Democratic President Joe Biden.

Even so, the practical consequences for Trump may be minimal given the virtual impossibility of trying to proceed with a criminal case against a sitting president, no matter the supervisor of the prosecution. But there are 14 other defendants who still face charges.

Representatives for Willis and Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia did not immediately respond Thursday to text messages seeking comment on the ruling.

The appeals court majority opinion, written by Judge Trenton Brown and joined by Judge Todd Markle, said “the remedy crafted by the trial court to prevent an ongoing appearance of impropriety did nothing to address the appearance of impropriety that existed at times when DA Willis was exercising her broad pretrial discretion about who to prosecute and what charges to bring.”

In a dissenting opinion, Judge Benjamin Land wrote that “the law does not support the result reached by the majority." Trial court judges, he said, have broad discretion to to impose a remedy to fit a situation and the appeals court should respect that.

“We are here to ensure the law has been applied correctly and to correct harmful legal errors when we see them. It is not our job to second-guess trial judges or to substitute our judgment for theirs,” he wrote.

“Where, as here, a prosecutor has no actual conflict of interest and the trial court, based on the evidence presented to it, rejects the allegations of actual impropriety, we have no authority to reverse the trial court’s denial of a motion to disqualify,” he said, arguing that the majority opinion goes against decades of precedent in Georgia.

A grand jury in Atlanta indicted Trump and 18 others in August 2023, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn Trump’s narrow 2020 presidential election loss in Georgia. Four of them have since pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty.

Trump and some of the remaining defendants tried to get Willis and her office removed from the case and to have the case dismissed. They argued that her romantic relationship with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-willis-wade-georgia-election-5d76abb5578308317306e7b2e610ac91">special prosecutor Nathan Wade</a>&nbsp;created a conflict of interest and that she made improper public statements about the case.

Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, the trial court judge, ruled in March that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-indictment-fani-willis-trump-60b7dd9642fc9ef7c03d75980692334c">no conflict of interest existed</a>&nbsp;that should force Willis off the case. Trump and the others appealed that ruling.

McAfee wrote that the prosecution was “encumbered by an appearance of impropriety.” He said Willis could remain on the case only if Wade left; the special prosecutor submitted his resignation hours later.

The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her romance with Wade resulted in a tumultuous couple of months in the case as intimate details of Willis and Wade’s personal lives were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fani-willis-hearing-trump-case-potential-conflict-c37fcf993ac33c150f3cb3e4a7a888db">aired in court in mid-February</a>. Trump and others also argued that public comments Willis made in the wake of the revelation of the relationship improperly disparaged the defendants and their lawyers.

The allegations against Willis first surfaced in a motion filed in early January by Ashleigh Merchant, a lawyer for former Trump campaign staffer and onetime White House aide Michael Roman. The motion alleged that Willis and Wade were involved in an inappropriate romantic relationship and that Willis paid Wade large sums for his work and then benefited when he paid for lavish vacations.

Merchant, in a statement Thursday, said that “we regret that Ms. WIllis did not do the right thing and voluntarily recuse herself when Mr. Roman raised the issue because failing to do so put Judge McAfee in an untenable position.”

Willis and Wade acknowledged the relationship but said they didn’t begin dating until the spring of 2022. Wade was hired in November 2021, and their romance ended last summer. They also testified that they split travel costs roughly evenly, with Willis often paying expenses or reimbursing Wade in cash.

Speaking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fani-willis-trump-georgia-election-indictment-prosecutor-6211c8f3b69c9ae37dee4218b5d8c71d">at a historically Black church</a>&nbsp;in Atlanta soon after the relationship was revealed, Willis defended Wade’s qualifications and her own leadership of her office. Defense lawyers said that speech included a series of improper and prejudicial comments against the defendants and their legal team, poisoning any potential jurors against them.

Associated Press writers Eric Tucker in Washington and Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692924558227.png" alt="Donald Trump as shown in his Fulton Co. Georgia booking photo from Aug. 2023" />
 <figcaption>Donald Trump as shown in his Fulton Co. Georgia booking photo from Aug. 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>ATLANTA (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://efast.gaappeals.us/download?filingId=39918e55-241a-4fd9-802d-7c4fb9f7921a">state appeals court</a>&nbsp;on Thursday removed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fani-willis">Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis</a>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-georgia-election-investigation-grand-jury-willis-d39562cedfc60d64948708de1b011ed3">Georgia election interference</a>&nbsp;case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment, leaving the future of the prosecution uncertain.Citing an “appearance of impropriety” by Willis that might not typically warrant such a removal, the court said in a 2-1 ruling that “this is the rare case in which disqualification is mandated and no other remedy will suffice to restore public confidence in the integrity of these proceedings.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708029546187.png" alt="&nbsp;Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis-image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis-image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>The case against Trump and more than a dozen others had already been largely stalled for months while the Georgia Court of Appeals considered the pretrial appeal.The 2-1 ruling by an appeals court panel means it will be up to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to find another prosecutor to take over the case and to decide whether to continue to pursue it, though that could be delayed if Willis decides to appeal to the state Supreme Court and that court agrees to take the case. A trial judge in March had allowed Willis to stay on the case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734630773657.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734630790839.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>It's the latest legal victory for Trump as he prepares for a return to power in a second term, further underscoring how criminal cases that just one year ago threatened to impede Trump’s political career and put him in personal jeopardy have now tilted in his favor.And he cheered the state court's decision, telling Fox News Digital that case “should not be allowed to go any further.” The president-elect added: “Everybody should receive an apology, including those wonderful patriots who have been caught up in this for years.”The development comes weeks after Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith abandoned two federal prosecutions against the incoming president, and as sentencing in a separate&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-conviction-stormy-daniels-908465ed0b7f2005c72226b5b2546260">hush money case in New York</a>&nbsp;is indefinitely on hold as a result of Trump’s victory in November over Democratic President Joe Biden.Even so, the practical consequences for Trump may be minimal given the virtual impossibility of trying to proceed with a criminal case against a sitting president, no matter the supervisor of the prosecution. But there are 14 other defendants who still face charges.Representatives for Willis and Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia did not immediately respond Thursday to text messages seeking comment on the ruling.The appeals court majority opinion, written by Judge Trenton Brown and joined by Judge Todd Markle, said “the remedy crafted by the trial court to prevent an ongoing appearance of impropriety did nothing to address the appearance of impropriety that existed at times when DA Willis was exercising her broad pretrial discretion about who to prosecute and what charges to bring.”In a dissenting opinion, Judge Benjamin Land wrote that “the law does not support the result reached by the majority." Trial court judges, he said, have broad discretion to to impose a remedy to fit a situation and the appeals court should respect that.“We are here to ensure the law has been applied correctly and to correct harmful legal errors when we see them. It is not our job to second-guess trial judges or to substitute our judgment for theirs,” he wrote.“Where, as here, a prosecutor has no actual conflict of interest and the trial court, based on the evidence presented to it, rejects the allegations of actual impropriety, we have no authority to reverse the trial court’s denial of a motion to disqualify,” he said, arguing that the majority opinion goes against decades of precedent in Georgia.A grand jury in Atlanta indicted Trump and 18 others in August 2023, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn Trump’s narrow 2020 presidential election loss in Georgia. Four of them have since pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty.Trump and some of the remaining defendants tried to get Willis and her office removed from the case and to have the case dismissed. They argued that her romantic relationship with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-willis-wade-georgia-election-5d76abb5578308317306e7b2e610ac91">special prosecutor Nathan Wade</a>&nbsp;created a conflict of interest and that she made improper public statements about the case.Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, the trial court judge, ruled in March that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-indictment-fani-willis-trump-60b7dd9642fc9ef7c03d75980692334c">no conflict of interest existed</a>&nbsp;that should force Willis off the case. Trump and the others appealed that ruling.McAfee wrote that the prosecution was “encumbered by an appearance of impropriety.” He said Willis could remain on the case only if Wade left; the special prosecutor submitted his resignation hours later.The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her romance with Wade resulted in a tumultuous couple of months in the case as intimate details of Willis and Wade’s personal lives were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fani-willis-hearing-trump-case-potential-conflict-c37fcf993ac33c150f3cb3e4a7a888db">aired in court in mid-February</a>. Trump and others also argued that public comments Willis made in the wake of the revelation of the relationship improperly disparaged the defendants and their lawyers.The allegations against Willis first surfaced in a motion filed in early January by Ashleigh Merchant, a lawyer for former Trump campaign staffer and onetime White House aide Michael Roman. The motion alleged that Willis and Wade were involved in an inappropriate romantic relationship and that Willis paid Wade large sums for his work and then benefited when he paid for lavish vacations.Merchant, in a statement Thursday, said that “we regret that Ms. WIllis did not do the right thing and voluntarily recuse herself when Mr. Roman raised the issue because failing to do so put Judge McAfee in an untenable position.”Willis and Wade acknowledged the relationship but said they didn’t begin dating until the spring of 2022. Wade was hired in November 2021, and their romance ended last summer. They also testified that they split travel costs roughly evenly, with Willis often paying expenses or reimbursing Wade in cash.Speaking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fani-willis-trump-georgia-election-indictment-prosecutor-6211c8f3b69c9ae37dee4218b5d8c71d">at a historically Black church</a>&nbsp;in Atlanta soon after the relationship was revealed, Willis defended Wade’s qualifications and her own leadership of her office. Defense lawyers said that speech included a series of improper and prejudicial comments against the defendants and their legal team, poisoning any potential jurors against them.____Associated Press writers Eric Tucker in Washington and Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.

Court gives President-elect Trump another huge legal victory

Seventeen nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.

The college administers the scholarship, and students were awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship recipients are Melissa Chavez, Salina; Araceli Davila, Salina; Katie Eakins, Concordia; Caroline Flavin, Concordia; Nicole Gonzolas, Salina; Sienna Harris, Concordia; Amy Jones, Concordia; Kelsi Lamer, Salina; Holli Masek, Hickman, Neb; Binita Pokhrel, Manhattan; Meghan Sandlin, Salina; Keri Ymballa, Minneapolis.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation aspires to enhance the quality of life throughout rural communities in northwest Kansas. The Foundation strongly supports the continuing education of rural community members and awards scholarships to those who are willing to work in the 26-county&nbsp;service area of northwest Kansas upon graduation. Those who receive this scholarship must be currently enrolled in the CCCC nursing program. The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books, and some miscellaneous expenses.

“We are profoundly grateful for the continued student support provided by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation,” said Stefanie Perret, MSN, RN, Division Dean. “This scholarship fund equips our students to make meaningful contributions to rural healthcare, furthering the mission of&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734620620725.jpeg" alt="Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College nursing students who received Dane G. Hansen scholarships are, left to right: Amy Jones, Araceli Davila, Meghan Sandlin, Melissa Chavez, Sienna Harris, Katie Eakins, Holli Masek, Keri Ymballa" />
 <figcaption>Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College nursing students who received Dane G. Hansen scholarships are, left to right: Amy Jones, Araceli Davila, Meghan Sandlin, Melissa Chavez, Sienna Harris, Katie Eakins, Holli Masek, Keri Ymballa</figcaption>
 </figure>Cloud County Community CollegeSeventeen nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.The college administers the scholarship, and students were awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship recipients are Melissa Chavez, Salina; Araceli Davila, Salina; Katie Eakins, Concordia; Caroline Flavin, Concordia; Nicole Gonzolas, Salina; Sienna Harris, Concordia; Amy Jones, Concordia; Kelsi Lamer, Salina; Holli Masek, Hickman, Neb; Binita Pokhrel, Manhattan; Meghan Sandlin, Salina; Keri Ymballa, Minneapolis.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734620731726.jpeg" alt="Cloud County Community College nursing students who received Dane G. Hansen scholarships are, left to right: Nicole Gonzolas, Binita Pokhrel, Caroline Flavin" />
 <figcaption>Cloud County Community College nursing students who received Dane G. Hansen scholarships are, left to right: Nicole Gonzolas, Binita Pokhrel, Caroline Flavin</figcaption>
 </figure>The Dane G. Hansen Foundation aspires to enhance the quality of life throughout rural communities in northwest Kansas. The Foundation strongly supports the continuing education of rural community members and awards scholarships to those who are willing to work in the 26-county&nbsp;service area of northwest Kansas upon graduation. Those who receive this scholarship must be currently enrolled in the CCCC nursing program. The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books, and some miscellaneous expenses.“We are profoundly grateful for the continued student support provided by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation,” said Stefanie Perret, MSN, RN, Division Dean. “This scholarship fund equips our students to make meaningful contributions to rural healthcare, furthering the mission of&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.”CUTLINES:Nursing scholarships-1C

CCCC awards nursing scholarships

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Improper driving on laned roadway Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): &nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734613618965.jpeg" alt="Brando Leon,Luis Rafael" />
 <figcaption>Brando Leon,Luis Rafael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Brando Leon,Luis RafaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734613692654.jpeg" alt="Cleveland,Gannon Micheal " />
 <figcaption>Cleveland,Gannon Micheal </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Cleveland,Gannon MichealREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Improper driving on laned roadway Fail to yield at stop or yield sign<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734613788620.jpeg" alt=" Dean,Kevin Wayne" />
 <figcaption> Dean,Kevin Wayne</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dean,Kevin WayneREQUESTED CHARGE(S): &nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614357910.jpeg" alt=" Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann" />
 <figcaption> Eilrich,Jessica Coraleann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Eilrich,Jessica CoraleannREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While SuspendedDriving while habitual violatorNo Proof Of InsuranceVehicle registration renewal<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614434647.jpeg" alt="Gonzalez,Ivan Israel" />
 <figcaption>Gonzalez,Ivan Israel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Gonzalez,Ivan IsraelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appearCriminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorDriving While Suspended<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614484667.jpeg" alt=" Kleber,Amber Nichole Oak" />
 <figcaption> Kleber,Amber Nichole Oak</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kleber,Amber Nichole OakREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614532684.jpeg" alt=" Ludes,Theodore John" />
 <figcaption> Ludes,Theodore John</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ludes,Theodore JohnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614608238.jpeg" alt="McConnell,Adam Scott" />
 <figcaption>McConnell,Adam Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McConnell,Adam ScottREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614667336.jpeg" alt=" Mills,Sarah Hadleigh" />
 <figcaption> Mills,Sarah Hadleigh</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Mills,Sarah HadleighTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734614703361.jpeg" alt=" Young,Daniel Alden" />
 <figcaption> Young,Daniel Alden</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Young,Daniel AldenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 19

MCPHERSON COUNTY— A Kansas man was booked into jail on charges related to the illegal discharge of a firearm after a police incident that cancelled school in USD 488 on Wednesday.

According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the Inman Police Department and Sheriff's Office personnel, including the McPherson County SRT responded to an ongoing situation involving shots fired in the 300 block of South Maple Street in Inman, on Wednesday morning.

The situation was resolved by 10 a.m., but by then, the district had announced no classes for the day.

According to the McPherson County jail log, later on Wednesday, 34-year-old Benjamin Gerard Schwindt was booked on requested charges of criminal discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, attempted aggravated criminal threat against LEO, aggravated criminal damage and aggravated child endangerment.&nbsp;

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734608270489.png" alt="Schwindt photo McPherson Co." />
 <figcaption>Schwindt photo McPherson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>MCPHERSON COUNTY— A Kansas man was booked into jail on charges related to the illegal discharge of a firearm after a police incident that cancelled school in USD 488 on Wednesday.According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the Inman Police Department and Sheriff's Office personnel, including the McPherson County SRT responded to an ongoing situation involving shots fired in the 300 block of South Maple Street in Inman, on Wednesday morning.The situation was resolved by 10 a.m., but by then, the district had announced no classes for the day.According to the McPherson County jail log, later on Wednesday, 34-year-old Benjamin Gerard Schwindt was booked on requested charges of criminal discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, attempted aggravated criminal threat against LEO, aggravated criminal damage and aggravated child endangerment.&nbsp;All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Kan. man jailed after schools closed due to shots fired

BUTLER COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged violence between roommates in Butler County.

On Tuesday, police responded to report of a stabbing at a residence in the 1200 block of South High Street in El Dorado, according to a media release from El Dorado Police.

First responders learned that two roommates identified as 22-year-old Trevor Toney and 46-year-old Julia Felt got into a physical altercation. During the fight, Felt allegedly stabbed Toney with an arrow.

Police transported both to the Butler County Jail after they were medically cleared.&nbsp; Felt was jailed on a requested charge of aggravated battery. Toney while the man was booked on a requested charge of domestic battery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734547625651.png" alt="Felt-photo Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Felt-photo Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged violence between roommates in Butler County.On Tuesday, police responded to report of a stabbing at a residence in the 1200 block of South High Street in El Dorado, according to a media release from El Dorado Police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734547566022.png" alt="Toney photo Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Toney photo Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders learned that two roommates identified as 22-year-old Trevor Toney and 46-year-old Julia Felt got into a physical altercation. During the fight, Felt allegedly stabbed Toney with an arrow.Police transported both to the Butler County Jail after they were medically cleared.&nbsp; Felt was jailed on a requested charge of aggravated battery. Toney while the man was booked on a requested charge of domestic battery.

46-year-old Kan. woman attacked roommate with an arrow

By NATE KING Salina Post

The Salina Police Department (SPD) is investigating an alleged aggravated burglary that occurred Tuesday, December 17, at the Value Inn, 1640 W. Crawford.&nbsp;

According to SPD Captain James Feldman, officers were dispatched to the hotel around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a report of a burglary and threat with a gun. Upon arrival, officers identified three men, aged 19, 24, and 35, all from Texas, as the victims.

The 35-year-old male explained to SPD officers that he had been showering alone in the room between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. He assumed his roommates had returned when he heard someone enter the room. After exiting the shower, he discovered all their bags had been gone through, and a passport and approximately $40 in cash were missing.

The men reported the incident to hotel staff and reviewed hallway surveillance footage, which showed two individuals from the room next door entering their room. The Texas men confronted the neighboring room’s occupants. When the door opened, a man inside allegedly pointed a gun at them. The men left the entrance of the nearby room and called SPD.

Responding officers secured the neighboring room and took a 20-year-old Salina woman, identified as Emma Reidelberger into custody.

Feldman said SPD secured a search warrant for the room, where officers recovered the stolen passport, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and methamphetamine.&nbsp;

"They [officers] did find what was a pepper spray gun. We don't know if that was the gun or not. I can't say 100%," Feldman said. "We have identified a possible male suspect we're still looking for."

&nbsp;A male suspect, described as a white male about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, was not located at the scene. According to Feldman, the suspect is known to SPD.&nbsp;

Reidelberger was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges of aggravated burglary, stemming from her alleged unauthorized entry into the occupied hotel room. Authorities are pursuing charges against the male suspect and are actively searching for him. His name has not been released.

The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Salina Police Department&nbsp;(785) 826-7210.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592416874210.jpeg" alt="SPD closeup 1024x683.jpg" />
 <figcaption>SPD closeup 1024x683.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostThe Salina Police Department (SPD) is investigating an alleged aggravated burglary that occurred Tuesday, December 17, at the Value Inn, 1640 W. Crawford.&nbsp;According to SPD Captain James Feldman, officers were dispatched to the hotel around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a report of a burglary and threat with a gun. Upon arrival, officers identified three men, aged 19, 24, and 35, all from Texas, as the victims.The 35-year-old male explained to SPD officers that he had been showering alone in the room between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. He assumed his roommates had returned when he heard someone enter the room. After exiting the shower, he discovered all their bags had been gone through, and a passport and approximately $40 in cash were missing.The men reported the incident to hotel staff and reviewed hallway surveillance footage, which showed two individuals from the room next door entering their room. The Texas men confronted the neighboring room’s occupants. When the door opened, a man inside allegedly pointed a gun at them. The men left the entrance of the nearby room and called SPD.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530035018.jpeg" alt="Reidelberger,Emma Rose" />
 <figcaption>Reidelberger,Emma Rose</figcaption>
 </figure>Responding officers secured the neighboring room and took a 20-year-old Salina woman, identified as Emma Reidelberger into custody.Feldman said SPD secured a search warrant for the room, where officers recovered the stolen passport, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and methamphetamine.&nbsp;"They [officers] did find what was a pepper spray gun. We don't know if that was the gun or not. I can't say 100%," Feldman said. "We have identified a possible male suspect we're still looking for."&nbsp;A male suspect, described as a white male about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, was not located at the scene. According to Feldman, the suspect is known to SPD.&nbsp;Reidelberger was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges of aggravated burglary, stemming from her alleged unauthorized entry into the occupied hotel room. Authorities are pursuing charges against the male suspect and are actively searching for him. His name has not been released.The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Salina Police Department&nbsp;(785) 826-7210.

SPD respond to hotel room burglary involving alleged gun threat

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Criminal deprivation of prop; Motor vehicle

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation ViolationCriminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by ownerUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Interfere w/ LEO; Conceal/destroy fel evidence

Distribute opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants; Unknown quanitity

Driving while cancelled/suspended/revoked; 1st conviction

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529651468.jpeg" alt="Bolen,Lucas Isiah Matthew" />
 <figcaption>Bolen,Lucas Isiah Matthew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Bolen,Lucas Isiah MatthewREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529740933.jpeg" alt="Cook,Cody James" />
 <figcaption>Cook,Cody James</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Cook,Cody JamesREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529801849.jpeg" alt=" Homer,Julius Armon" />
 <figcaption> Homer,Julius Armon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Homer,Julius ArmonREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal deprivation of prop; Motor vehicleDriving While SuspendedCrim poss weapon by a convicted felon<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529864262.jpeg" alt="Howell,Chase Allen" />
 <figcaption>Howell,Chase Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Howell,Chase AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation ViolationCriminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by ownerUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529931228.jpeg" alt="Mitchell,Alyssa Michelle" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell,Alyssa Michelle</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Mitchell,Alyssa MichelleREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734529975780.jpeg" alt="Navarro-Fields,Maliya Lee" />
 <figcaption>Navarro-Fields,Maliya Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Navarro-Fields,Maliya LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530035018.jpeg" alt="Reidelberger,Emma Rose" />
 <figcaption>Reidelberger,Emma Rose</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reidelberger,Emma RoseREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530123610.jpeg" alt="Samilton,Levi Michael" />
 <figcaption>Samilton,Levi Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Samilton,Levi MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyFailure to appearPoss of hallucinogenic drugFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530228144.jpeg" alt="Schneider,Brandon Lee" />
 <figcaption>Schneider,Brandon Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Schneider,Brandon LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530289685.jpeg" alt="Tibbits,Scott Allen" />
 <figcaption>Tibbits,Scott Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Tibbits,Scott AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530382386.jpeg" alt="Walle,Michael Roy" />
 <figcaption>Walle,Michael Roy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Walle,Michael RoyREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734530463457.jpeg" alt=" Zugg,Lawrence Robert" />
 <figcaption> Zugg,Lawrence Robert</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Zugg,Lawrence RobertREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyInterfere w/ LEO; Conceal/destroy fel evidencePoss of marijuanaPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantDistribute opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants; Unknown quanitityUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyDriving while cancelled/suspended/revoked; 1st convictionNo Proof Of InsurancePoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulantPoss para w/intent to manuf/plant/cult

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 18

BUTLER COUNTY —An employee of a Kansas school district is under investigation for an alleged sex crime involving a child aboard a school bus.

Just before 9a.m. Tuesday, administrators with USD 402 Augusta contacted police about an alleged sexual assault of a child by school district staff member, according to a media release from the Augusta Department of Public Safety.

The school district gave officers video they had just discovered which showed the assault that occurred on Monday aboard a school bus.

Police and school district officials identified the suspect as 73-year-old William A. Wetzel of Augusta. Police arrested him at a remote school facility where children were not present.&nbsp; Police booked Wetzel into the Butler County Jail on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child.

The circumstances and evidence gathered indicate this was an isolated incident, according to police. No other children were present at the time of the incident and police are not aware of any other victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734467161407.png" alt="Wetzel photo Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Wetzel photo Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY —An employee of a Kansas school district is under investigation for an alleged sex crime involving a child aboard a school bus.Just before 9a.m. Tuesday, administrators with USD 402 Augusta contacted police about an alleged sexual assault of a child by school district staff member, according to a media release from the Augusta Department of Public Safety.The school district gave officers video they had just discovered which showed the assault that occurred on Monday aboard a school bus.Police and school district officials identified the suspect as 73-year-old William A. Wetzel of Augusta. Police arrested him at a remote school facility where children were not present.&nbsp; Police booked Wetzel into the Butler County Jail on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child.The circumstances and evidence gathered indicate this was an isolated incident, according to police. No other children were present at the time of the incident and police are not aware of any other victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kan. school district discovers video of sex assault of student on bus

MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany College

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bethany College has announced a groundbreaking 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Animation from HutchCC and transfer to Bethany College to complete a Bachelor of Arts in 3D Computer Animation. 

The formal signing of the agreement took place on December 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Community College, marking the&nbsp;beginning of an exciting collaboration between the two institutions.

“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to creating accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for students while supporting their professional aspirations in a rapidly growing industry,” said Interim Bethany College President&nbsp;Steve Eckman. “Together, Bethany and HutchCC are providing a unique pathway for students to combine the foundational expertise of HutchCC with the specialized, industry-connected program at Bethany.”

The 2+2 program allows students to complete the first two years of their education at HutchCC, earning an Associate of Arts in Animation. Students can then transfer to Bethany College for the remaining two years to pursue a Bachelor of Arts majoring in 3D Computer Animation. This program provides students with a cost-effective and structured way to prepare for exciting careers in digital arts, animation, and related fields.

“Our faculty have worked on such major films such as The Book of Life and on AAA game titles for Lost Boys Interactive, as well as many other award-winning short films bringing real-world expertise into the classroom,” said Sarah Mathia, Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Art and Digital Media at Bethany College.

“Through this partnership, students will gain access to cutting-edge labs, a dynamic curriculum, and mentorship from professional artists, positioning them for success in this highly competitive field.”

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that multimedia artists and animators will see a 5% growth in demand from 2023 to 2033, with median annual wages exceeding $78,000. This agreement equips students with the skills and credentials&nbsp;needed to excel in this growing field while offering a unique opportunity to study digital arts in rural Kansas.

Bethany College has a long tradition of providing students with an education combining faith, service, and academic excellence. Its digital arts program offers majors in 3D Computer Animation, Art Teaching (PreK-12), Pre-Professional Art Therapy, Studio Art, Studio Art: Graphic Design Focus, Video Game Design, and Visual Art Administration. Students at Bethany benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, a tight-knit community, and a focus on fostering creativity and innovation.

Bethany College Registrar Mark Bandré, who played a pivotal role in developing this agreement, expressed his excitement about its potential. “This collaboration has been years in the making, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of so many individuals at both institutions,” Bandré said. “We look forward to seeing students thrive as they take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

The partnership also paves the way for future collaborations between the two institutions, with leaders from both colleges expressing interest in expanding similar pathways for other programs.

For more information about Bethany College and the 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College, visit <a href="http://bethanylb.edu">bethanylb.edu</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734451263905.jpeg" alt="Mel Whiteside, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Hutch CC, Hutch CC President Tricia Paramore, and Bethany College Registrar Mark Bandré sign the formal agreement at Hutchinson Community College. " />
 <figcaption>Mel Whiteside, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Hutch CC, Hutch CC President Tricia Paramore, and Bethany College Registrar Mark Bandré sign the formal agreement at Hutchinson Community College. </figcaption>
 </figure>MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany CollegeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bethany College has announced a groundbreaking 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Animation from HutchCC and transfer to Bethany College to complete a Bachelor of Arts in 3D Computer Animation. The formal signing of the agreement took place on December 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Community College, marking the&nbsp;beginning of an exciting collaboration between the two institutions.“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to creating accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for students while supporting their professional aspirations in a rapidly growing industry,” said Interim Bethany College President&nbsp;Steve Eckman. “Together, Bethany and HutchCC are providing a unique pathway for students to combine the foundational expertise of HutchCC with the specialized, industry-connected program at Bethany.”The 2+2 program allows students to complete the first two years of their education at HutchCC, earning an Associate of Arts in Animation. Students can then transfer to Bethany College for the remaining two years to pursue a Bachelor of Arts majoring in 3D Computer Animation. This program provides students with a cost-effective and structured way to prepare for exciting careers in digital arts, animation, and related fields.“Our faculty have worked on such major films such as The Book of Life and on AAA game titles for Lost Boys Interactive, as well as many other award-winning short films bringing real-world expertise into the classroom,” said Sarah Mathia, Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Art and Digital Media at Bethany College.“Through this partnership, students will gain access to cutting-edge labs, a dynamic curriculum, and mentorship from professional artists, positioning them for success in this highly competitive field.”The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that multimedia artists and animators will see a 5% growth in demand from 2023 to 2033, with median annual wages exceeding $78,000. This agreement equips students with the skills and credentials&nbsp;needed to excel in this growing field while offering a unique opportunity to study digital arts in rural Kansas.Bethany College has a long tradition of providing students with an education combining faith, service, and academic excellence. Its digital arts program offers majors in 3D Computer Animation, Art Teaching (PreK-12), Pre-Professional Art Therapy, Studio Art, Studio Art: Graphic Design Focus, Video Game Design, and Visual Art Administration. Students at Bethany benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, a tight-knit community, and a focus on fostering creativity and innovation.Bethany College Registrar Mark Bandré, who played a pivotal role in developing this agreement, expressed his excitement about its potential. “This collaboration has been years in the making, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of so many individuals at both institutions,” Bandré said. “We look forward to seeing students thrive as they take advantage of this unique opportunity.”The partnership also paves the way for future collaborations between the two institutions, with leaders from both colleges expressing interest in expanding similar pathways for other programs.For more information about Bethany College and the 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College, visit <a href="http://bethanylb.edu">bethanylb.edu</a>.

HutchCC, Bethany coming together for future animators

Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty

Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442535709.jpeg" alt=" Baskins,Gregory Dustin" />
 <figcaption> Baskins,Gregory Dustin</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: &nbsp;Baskins,Gregory DustinREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on dutyDisorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentmentInterf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrantCriminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442608429.jpeg" alt="Duhr,Derrek Michael" />
 <figcaption>Duhr,Derrek Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Duhr,Derrek MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appearOutside warrant/NCIC <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442661724.jpeg" alt="Harker,Jeffrey Alan" />
 <figcaption>Harker,Jeffrey Alan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: &nbsp;Harker,Jeffrey AlanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appearUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyPoss of marijuanaPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442849866.jpeg" alt="Leivan,Jared Michael" />
 <figcaption>Leivan,Jared Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Leivan,Jared MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on dutyCriminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442917130.jpeg" alt=" Meinhardt,George Logan" />
 <figcaption> Meinhardt,George Logan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on dutyCrim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1KInterf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734442963800.jpeg" alt="Moore,Jiselle Leigh" />
 <figcaption>Moore,Jiselle Leigh</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Moore,Jiselle LeighREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended, Fail to yield at stop or yield sign<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734443034336.jpeg" alt=" Torres,Julian" />
 <figcaption> Torres,Julian</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Torres,JulianREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734443109859.jpeg" alt="Upshaw,Matthew Allen" />
 <figcaption>Upshaw,Matthew Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Upshaw,Matthew AllenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734443167927.jpeg" alt="White,Caleb Timothy" />
 <figcaption>White,Caleb Timothy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;White,Caleb TimothyREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorDisorderly conduct; Unknown circumstanceStalking; Misd unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734443233050.jpeg" alt="Zwigart,Kaitlin Ann" />
 <figcaption>Zwigart,Kaitlin Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Zwigart,Kaitlin AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725715188231.png" alt="Meyer,Jason William " />
 <figcaption>Meyer,Jason William </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Meyer,Jason WilliamREQUESTED CHARGE(S): failure to appear