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):Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear and probation violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Failure to appear&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault and&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving While Suspended and&nbsp;Driving while habitual violator

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/2023/6/1687955176007.jpeg" alt="Blomberg,John Allen" />
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 </figure>NAME:Blomberg,John Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Viol protection order; Pre-trial order<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955229611.jpeg" alt=" Feldman,Tonya Marie" />
 <figcaption> Feldman,Tonya Marie</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME: Feldman,Tonya MarieREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear and probation violation<figure>
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 <figcaption>Fisher,Trenton Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Fisher,Trenton MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Failure to appear&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955350192.jpeg" alt="Lamarca,Nicholas David" />
 <figcaption>Lamarca,Nicholas David</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Lamarca,Nicholas DavidREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955414041.jpeg" alt="Loving,Tamaris Antwan" />
 <figcaption>Loving,Tamaris Antwan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Loving,Tamaris AntwanREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955475004.jpeg" alt="Steffen,Aldo Hedren" />
 <figcaption>Steffen,Aldo Hedren</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Steffen,Aldo HedrenREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Assault and&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955588639.jpeg" alt="OConnor,Kimberly Ann" />
 <figcaption>OConnor,Kimberly Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:O’Connor,Kimberly AnnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955660520.jpeg" alt="Rodriguez,Christian Isaih" />
 <figcaption>Rodriguez,Christian Isaih</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Rodriguez,Christian IsaihREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Driving While Suspended and&nbsp;Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687955740646.jpeg" alt="Williams,Maurio Del Lavon" />
 <figcaption>Williams,Maurio Del Lavon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:Williams,Maurio Del LavonREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation violation

Saline County Booking Activity, June 28

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of shootings in Topeka and have moved a suspect from the hospital to jail.

On Monday, police booked Tony Williams, 53, Topeka, into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

Just after 5 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the area of the 1800 Block of SW Gage Blvd. in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

First responders found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.

Then at 5:44 a.m., police responded to a shooting in&nbsp; the 1000 Block. of SW Plass Avenue. First responders found one individual&nbsp; suffering from gunshot wounds.

All three individuals were transported to a local area hospital, with two of these individuals injuries to be considered non-life threatening and one considered to be life threatening.

Police believed the two incidents were related and identified Williams as a suspect. He was being treated at a local hospital. He is now being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Attempted, Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated and gambling; making a bet.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547641510.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Friday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Friday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of shootings in Topeka and have moved a suspect from the hospital to jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687861273176.png" alt="Williams-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Williams-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Monday, police booked Tony Williams, 53, Topeka, into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.Just after 5 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the area of the 1800 Block of SW Gage Blvd. in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.First responders found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.Then at 5:44 a.m., police responded to a shooting in&nbsp; the 1000 Block. of SW Plass Avenue. First responders found one individual&nbsp; suffering from gunshot wounds.All three individuals were transported to a local area hospital, with two of these individuals injuries to be considered non-life threatening and one considered to be life threatening.Police believed the two incidents were related and identified Williams as a suspect. He was being treated at a local hospital. He is now being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Attempted, Murder in the 1st degree; intentional and premeditated and gambling; making a bet.

Suspect in Kansas shooting spree moved from hospital to jail

Hearing the words “what a kind, compassionate child you’ve raised” is often one of the greatest compliments a parent can receive as they turn their young person out into the world.

The foundation for this empathy, says Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles, happens early in life.

“Children start to figure out that other people have different beliefs, thoughts and desires other than their own at about the age of three,” Wiles said. “This is a crucial time to teach them to appreciate and enjoy other people’s perspectives.”

Before that, he said children can recognize differences in the way people dress or skin color, but they don’t have any opinions — positive or negative — about that.

“As children grow up, they are exposed to our family, regional and local community cultures, and if your family culture is one of acceptance and embracing others, children will pick up on that,” Wiles said.

Embracing others ties to the skill of empathy, Wiles said.

“Empathy is being able to appreciate and understand someone else’s perspective; it’s putting yourself in their place, which is different than sympathy where you feel bad for others,” Wiles said. “Empathy is also different than tolerating something unpalatable.”

He cited the example of how when sitting in a waiting room a person might tolerate overhearing a cell phone conversation, but those who can empathize have an appreciation for what is being discussed in that conversation even if it is something that they personally don’t have an experience with.

And children who learn empathy at a young age often grow into adults who can navigate social situations and perform well as members of a team, Wiles said.

“Research has shown that people who express empathy are able to better work with other people to solve problems in the workforce,” he said.

“It starts with family modeling; if you have friends from diverse backgrounds, make sure your children interact with them and it isn’t just people of different cultures,” Wiles said. “In the U.S. there tends to be a lack of empathy for people who are low income. For some, the perception is that poor people don’t work hard, and while that may be true for a small subset, the vast majority are working hard to maintain a level of poverty.”

To help children cross those cultures Wiles encourages parents to demonstrate empathy by volunteering in the community or in school where children can see them engaging with others and modeling that all people have worth, even if they are different.

“Through volunteer work, parents can demonstrate to children that all people have value, and they are richer for those interactions,” Wiles said.&nbsp;

Another way to model empathy is to expose children to a wide range of books and have family discussions about the story, Wiles said. He explains that through books, children can be exposed to characters who are developmentally delayed or physically challenged, come from another culture or are from a different social class, among other differences.

“One of the best things about books is that the characters provide early opportunities for a parent to facilitate a discussion with the child by asking ‘What do you think that character is thinking about?’ and that forces the child to engage in the process of empathy,” Wiles said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687781937674.jpeg" alt="Discussing characters through reading is one way to help children learn empathy. Image provided by KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Discussing characters through reading is one way to help children learn empathy. Image provided by KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure> By Lisa MoserKSREHearing the words “what a kind, compassionate child you’ve raised” is often one of the greatest compliments a parent can receive as they turn their young person out into the world.The foundation for this empathy, says Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles, happens early in life.“Children start to figure out that other people have different beliefs, thoughts and desires other than their own at about the age of three,” Wiles said. “This is a crucial time to teach them to appreciate and enjoy other people’s perspectives.”Before that, he said children can recognize differences in the way people dress or skin color, but they don’t have any opinions — positive or negative — about that.“As children grow up, they are exposed to our family, regional and local community cultures, and if your family culture is one of acceptance and embracing others, children will pick up on that,” Wiles said.Embracing others ties to the skill of empathy, Wiles said.“Empathy is being able to appreciate and understand someone else’s perspective; it’s putting yourself in their place, which is different than sympathy where you feel bad for others,” Wiles said. “Empathy is also different than tolerating something unpalatable.”He cited the example of how when sitting in a waiting room a person might tolerate overhearing a cell phone conversation, but those who can empathize have an appreciation for what is being discussed in that conversation even if it is something that they personally don’t have an experience with.And children who learn empathy at a young age often grow into adults who can navigate social situations and perform well as members of a team, Wiles said.“Research has shown that people who express empathy are able to better work with other people to solve problems in the workforce,” he said.So how is empathy developed?“It starts with family modeling; if you have friends from diverse backgrounds, make sure your children interact with them and it isn’t just people of different cultures,” Wiles said. “In the U.S. there tends to be a lack of empathy for people who are low income. For some, the perception is that poor people don’t work hard, and while that may be true for a small subset, the vast majority are working hard to maintain a level of poverty.”To help children cross those cultures Wiles encourages parents to demonstrate empathy by volunteering in the community or in school where children can see them engaging with others and modeling that all people have worth, even if they are different.“Through volunteer work, parents can demonstrate to children that all people have value, and they are richer for those interactions,” Wiles said.&nbsp;Another way to model empathy is to expose children to a wide range of books and have family discussions about the story, Wiles said. He explains that through books, children can be exposed to characters who are developmentally delayed or physically challenged, come from another culture or are from a different social class, among other differences.“One of the best things about books is that the characters provide early opportunities for a parent to facilitate a discussion with the child by asking ‘What do you think that character is thinking about?’ and that forces the child to engage in the process of empathy,” Wiles said.

Child development specialist: Help young children develop empathy

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 The new bestsellers this week are "Holly," "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church," and "The Armor of Light." The new movies this week are "I Am Heath Ledger," "Hearts of Darkness - A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," and "Pretty Red Dress."

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 <figcaption>See what’s new at the Salina Library</figcaption>
 </figure>See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at: *** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-510">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-510</a> ***There are three new bestsellers, three new movies, and 51 other new books. The new bestsellers this week are "Holly," "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church," and "The Armor of Light." The new movies this week are "I Am Heath Ledger," "Hearts of Darkness - A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," and "Pretty Red Dress."

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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of thefts and have made an arrest.

Patrol East Community Police Officers in Wichita were investigating a rash of thefts from Coach in Towne East Square in dating as far back as March of 2022, with a total loss estimated at $24,275. 

The investigation revealed 45-year-old Anthony Talkington as a possible suspect.  Due to this large dollar amount, Patrol East officers, Vice, Larceny Detectives and the K-9 Unit, conducted a 2-day operation investigating this crime trend. 

On June 20,&nbsp; Coach reported Talkington entered the business and took seven various Coach brand purses and wallets. He returned to a residence in the 1400 block of S. Pershing in Wichita where officers observed him with the items taken from the store.

 Officers attempted to apprehend him but he refused to come out of the house. Using two K-9 units, Talkington exited and surrendered peacefully without incident. 

A search warrant was executed at the residence. Community Police officers and Larceny Detectives searched the residence and discovered evidence of the thefts along with drugs and paraphernalia. 

Talkington was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail for five County Warrants (Theft and Possession of Opiates) with a $150,000 bond and a city warrant for domestic violence.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687467979564.png" alt="Talkington-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Talkington-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of thefts and have made an arrest.Patrol East Community Police Officers in Wichita were investigating a rash of thefts from Coach in Towne East Square in dating as far back as March of 2022, with a total loss estimated at $24,275. The investigation revealed 45-year-old Anthony Talkington as a possible suspect. Due to this large dollar amount, Patrol East officers, Vice, Larceny Detectives and the K-9 Unit, conducted a 2-day operation investigating this crime trend. On June 20,&nbsp; Coach reported Talkington entered the business and took seven various Coach brand purses and wallets. He returned to a residence in the 1400 block of S. Pershing in Wichita where officers observed him with the items taken from the store. Officers attempted to apprehend him but he refused to come out of the house. Using two K-9 units, Talkington exited and surrendered peacefully without incident. A search warrant was executed at the residence. Community Police officers and Larceny Detectives searched the residence and discovered evidence of the thefts along with drugs and paraphernalia. Talkington was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail for five County Warrants (Theft and Possession of Opiates) with a $150,000 bond and a city warrant for domestic violence.

Police: Kansas man stole $25K in purses, wallets from store

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting have a suspect in custody.

Just before 3p.m. on June 6, police responded to a shooting call at the intersection of 18th Street N and Chautauqua in Wichita, according to a media release.

Officers located a 28-year-old victim bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound to his left upper leg. Officers applied a tourniquet and proceeded to provide lifesaving measurements. 

EMS then arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.

At the time of the incident, officers only knew that the victim was walking around the intersection of 18th Street N and Chautauqua when he got into a verbal argument with a male suspect driving a white vehicle.

The&nbsp; suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim.

Detectives used Flock and developed a suspect vehicle and a tag. They also learned that the vehicle was driving south toward the Oklahoma border.

 Investigators contacted their law enforcement partners and informed them about the vehicle being involved in a shooting and the direction of travel.

Later, police in Norman Oklahoma located a white Audi matching the description of the vehicle involved in the shooting and arrested the driver, 45-year-old Jeremi Mothershed of Wichita. 

Mothershed had a 9mm handgun at the time of his arrest. He was booked into jail on unrelated charges in Norman Oklahoma.The gun was entered into the police database and came back as the gun that was used in the shooting. 

The case was presented to the DA’s office, and they charged Mothershed with one count of Felon in Possession of a firearm and aggravated battery.&nbsp; Mothershed was being held in the Purcell, Oklahoma jail waiting to be extradited to Wichita.&nbsp;

He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal possession of a firearm and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687538170849.png" alt="Mothershed has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal possession of a firearm and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Mothershed has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal possession of a firearm and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting have a suspect in custody.Just before 3p.m. on June 6, police responded to a shooting call at the intersection of 18th Street N and Chautauqua in Wichita, according to a media release.Officers located a 28-year-old victim bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound to his left upper leg. Officers applied a tourniquet and proceeded to provide lifesaving measurements. EMS then arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.At the time of the incident, officers only knew that the victim was walking around the intersection of 18th Street N and Chautauqua when he got into a verbal argument with a male suspect driving a white vehicle.The&nbsp; suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim.Detectives used Flock and developed a suspect vehicle and a tag. They also learned that the vehicle was driving south toward the Oklahoma border. Investigators contacted their law enforcement partners and informed them about the vehicle being involved in a shooting and the direction of travel.Later, police in Norman Oklahoma located a white Audi matching the description of the vehicle involved in the shooting and arrested the driver, 45-year-old Jeremi Mothershed of Wichita. Mothershed had a 9mm handgun at the time of his arrest. He was booked into jail on unrelated charges in Norman Oklahoma.The gun was entered into the police database and came back as the gun that was used in the shooting. The case was presented to the DA’s office, and they charged Mothershed with one count of Felon in Possession of a firearm and aggravated battery.&nbsp; Mothershed was being held in the Purcell, Oklahoma jail waiting to be extradited to Wichita.&nbsp;He has previous convictions for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal possession of a firearm and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

Kan. felon wanted for shooting captured in Oklahoma

By GEOFF MULVIHILL, KIMBERLEE KRUESI and CLAIRE SAVAGE&nbsp;

WASHINGTON (AP) —One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">a five-decade-old right to abortion,</a>&nbsp;prompting a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-new-york-state-government-ohio-mississippi-6fd7b3684b858d8a86c3443537e34687">seismic shift</a>&nbsp;in debates about politics, values, freedom and fairness.

Twenty-five million women of childbearing age now live in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-status-list-state-protection-ban-4466aefe6141745b71c824522aac47b9">states where the law makes abortions harder to get</a>&nbsp;than they were before the ruling.

Decisions about the law are largely in the hands of state lawmakers and courts. Most Republican-led states have restricted abortion. Fourteen ban abortion in most cases at any point in pregnancy. Twenty Democratic-leaning states have protected access to abortion.

Here’s a look at what’s changed since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling.

LAWS HAVE BEEN ENACTED IN 25 STATES TO BAN OR RESTRICT ABORTION ACCESS

Last summer, as women and medical providers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-racing-the-political-clock-41770e51cbdca610f31b00bde1410fb2">began to navigate</a>&nbsp;a landscape without legal protection for abortion, Nancy Davis’ doctors advised her to terminate her pregnancy. The fetus she was carrying had no skull and was expected to die soon after birth.

But doctors in Louisiana, where Davis lived, would not provide the abortion due to a new law banning it throughout pregnancy in most cases.

Davis became one of the women whose stories, told on news sites and network news, in newspapers and blogs,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-legislature-john-bel-edwards-baton-rouge-217b965dcb28a77d4bc46054b351a76e">illustrated the shifting ground</a>&nbsp;doctors and their patients tried to navigate.

At the same time, abortion opponents who worked for decades to abolish a practice they see as murder cheered the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling. Anti-abortion groups said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/what-is-roe-v-wade-33c08858dc8b0aa5f0450858b51a648a">the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling</a>&nbsp;that legalized abortion nationwide was undemocratic because it prevented states from enacting bans.

“The Dobbs decision was a democratic victory for life that generations fought for,” said E.V. Osment, a spokeswoman for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a major anti-abortion group.

While some states scrambled to pass new restrictions, others already had enacted laws that were designed to take effect if the court overturned Roe.

More than 25 million women ages 15 to 44, or about 2 in 5 nationally, now live in states where there are more restrictions on abortion access than there were before Dobbs. More than 5.5 million more live in states where restrictions have been adopted but are on hold pending court challenges. Bans on abortion no later than 12 weeks into pregnancy are on the books in nearly every state in the Southeast — though some are not in effect.

Many laws that make exceptions for medical emergencies do not clearly define those situations. After Davis went public with her challenges last year,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-legislature-john-bel-edwards-baton-rouge-217b965dcb28a77d4bc46054b351a76e">Louisiana lawmakers debated</a>&nbsp;whether doctors in the state were right to deny her an abortion under a law that has exceptions for “medically futile” pregnancies and when there’s a substantial risk of death or impairment for the woman. But the Legislature made no changes to clarify the law.

Davis is among a number of women who ended up traveling out of state to have a legal surgical abortion. She got help from a fund that raises money for women to travel for such purposes.

With her fiancé by her side, Davis flew to New York in September, when she was about four months pregnant. The whole experience was heartbreaking, she said.

“A mother’s love starts as soon as she knows she’s pregnant. That attachment starts instantly,” she said. “It was days I couldn’t sleep. It was days I couldn’t eat.”

ABORTION ACCESS HAS BEEN PROTECTED IN 20 STATES

As some states restricted abortion, others locked in access. Clinics moved across state lines, added staff and lengthened hours to accommodate women leaving their home states to end their pregnancies.

In 25 states, abortion remains generally legal up to at least 24 weeks of pregnancy. In 20 of those states, protections have been solidified through constitutional amendments or laws. Officials in many of those states, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-california-df6dd40a7e2af65a1c6a4042e4ffa485">California</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-transgender-colorado-law-0ac4525f076692b479c9c16f3a1f72b3">Colorado</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-rights-bill-minnesota-e22e5375c46d4bc2c6ca5f804137b1b5">Minnesota</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-transgender-rights-new-mexico-195c27ab1a60a8d7c07a71f157c07384">New Mexico</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-york-abortion-pill-stockpile-b8192dee6ac02b1b3f066d6a6300a41f">New York</a>, have explicitly invited women from places where the procedure is banned.

Women have flocked to states with legal access.

CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health had for decades treated patients in Memphis, Tennessee, some seeking abortions. After Tennessee’s abortion ban kicked in last year, the clinic opened a second outpost that’s about a three-hour drive away, in Carbondale, Illinois, a state that has positioned itself as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-care-costs-illinois-bbc4df0d3bec21ad84febd9ee0f0937d">an oasis for abortion access.</a>

“I would say 80% or more of our patients continue to come from the communities that CHOICES has always taken care of,” said CEO Jennifer Pepper, who said the Illinois clinic sees on average 350 patients a month. “They’re coming from Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and even Texas, but now they’re having to travel much farther.”

Kansas is one of the closest places to obtain abortions for people in parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. A new clinic opened in Kansas City, Kansas, four days before Dobbs. Within weeks, the clinic was overwhelmed. Even after lengthening hours, hiring staff and flying in physicians, it’s been able to take only about 10% to 15% of people who have sought an abortion there.

Dr. Iman Alsaden, the Planned Parenthood medical director based in Kansas, said most patients in the Kansas clinics are now coming from elsewhere.

“You’re in a really, really dire public health situation when you are looking at someone who had to jump through endless amounts of hoops just to make this work and saying they’re so lucky they’re able to do this,” Alsaden said.

In anticipation of out-of-state patients, states such as Hawaii have passed laws to allow more health care workers, such as nurse practitioners, to provide abortions. In New Jersey, officials late last year announced a grant to train more medical professionals to perform the procedures.

Because of reporting lags and gaps in data, the impact on the number of abortions provided across the U.S. is not completely clear. But the authors of #WeCount, a survey conducted for the Society of Family Planning, a nonprofit organization that promotes research and supports abortion access, say the monthly average went down after Dobbs.

The group's data finds that the number of abortions provided through clinics, hospitals and other providers in states where bans were put in place plummeted to nearly zero. The tracking effort collects monthly data, providing a snapshot of abortion trends after Roe v. Wade was overturned. It does not reflect self-managed abortions, relies on estimates in places where providers do not supply data and does not fully account for seasonal differences in pregnancies or abortions.

Still, it's the fullest national picture available for now. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data covering 2022 is not likely to be released until late 2024. Even then, the picture won’t be completely clear: Not every state collects abortion data, and what is collected does not include self-managed abortions provided outside clinics, hospitals and doctor’s offices.

In Louisiana, where abortion was legal until 22 weeks' gestational age before Dobbs, the state reported more than 7,400 abortions in 2020, the last year for which full data was available. #WeCount found there were an average of 785 a month in April and May 2022 — and fewer than 10 every month since the ban there has been in place.

There are similar trends elsewhere. In&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sacred-rivers-abortion-health-planned-parenthood-idaho-supreme-court-government-and-politics-c776c298f799cc8b7a8c1431f30be701">Idaho,</a>&nbsp;1,700 abortions were reported in 2020, and #WeCount found fewer than 10 a month recently.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-texas-us-supreme-court-laws-gun-politics-15b5ade8ad341cd7f9e61da10a994c43">In Texas,</a>&nbsp;state data shows only a handful of abortions monthly from August through January. Before restrictions there took effect in 2021, there were often more than 5,000 per month.

The #WeCount survey of abortion providers has found that the overall average number of abortions at clinics and hospitals was lower in the months after the Dobbs ruling, from July 2022 through March but that the number of abortions has risen dramatically in states that border those with no access, such as Illinois, Kansas, New Mexico and North Carolina. In Illinois, for instance, the survey tallied about 5,600 abortions in April 2022 and more than 7,900 in March 2023.

PILLS ARE AN EVEN MORE DOMINANT ABORTION METHOD

Even before the court ruled, most abortions in the U.S. were done through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-covid-science-health-2d52ebf9efc6ef06f03e788fecd13013">a two-pill regimen</a>, not a surgical procedure. Now groups are using medication to provide access — however illegal -- in states where abortion is banned.

For example, Aid Access works with doctors overseas and in states with shield laws, which are intended to bar abortion-related investigations by other states. Those doctors prescribe the medications and Aid Access ships them. It saw requests in a sample of 30 states more than double from before a draft of the Dobbs ruling was leaked last year until it became official and bans started taking effect.

The group’s Netherlands-based founder and director, Rebecca Gomperts, believes most U.S. women who want abortions are still managing to get them.

“The fact that the abortion pill is available,” she said, “that makes the tragic of it much less profound.”

Still, she said, those who struggle the most for access are poor and Black women.

The move from surgical to medication abortion has frustrated abortion opponents, who have taken their case to court. Some abortion opponents are calling for the abortion drug mifepristone to lose its 23-year-old approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-abortion-pill-mifepristone-access-f781488016640bf571faf36096339ea4">Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;has preserved access for now.

SOME STATES ARE INCREASING SUPPORT FOR MOMS AND CHILDREN

One ripple from overturning Roe in conservative states has been a new willingness to adopt measures such as improving foster care and benefits for postpartum women.

Mississippi,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-supreme-court-donald-trump-mississippi-abortion-health-b378139200a6b37c22118ee3acb59def">where the Dobbs case originated,</a>&nbsp;is a key example. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed off on several proposals that he deemed as the “next phase” of the “pro-life agenda.” This included expanding a tax credit from $3.5 million a year to $10 million a year for people or businesses who donate to anti-abortion centers, which provide diapers, clothing and other assistance for pregnant women and have been accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-business-health-nashville-personal-taxes-fffa6f6f86e6eaa448b8ea89087a1c46">providing misleading information</a>&nbsp;to steer women away from abortion. He also approved creating an income tax credit of up to $10,000 for adopting a child who lives in Mississippi and $5,000 for a adopting a child from outside the state.

He also agreed to extend Medicaid health insurance coverage for lower-income women until a year after they give birth, rather than just two months.

The state's two Catholic bishops sent a letter to lawmakers and Reeves in February calling for the Medicaid expansion.

"This they felt was consistent with the intent of Dobbs,” Jackson Bishop Joseph Kopacz said in an interview, "saying that it can’t stop at birth.”

For Shannon Bagley, the executive director of the Center for Pregnancy Choices, an anti-abortion center just outside Jackson that will benefit from the expanded tax credit, said it's offering more parenting classes and focusing on helping eligible women sign up for Medicaid, job search assistance and offering donated car seats, cribs and other baby items.

“This is a new era and we’re going to have to be more and we’re going to have to do more,” she said.

In conservative Utah, a ban on abortions throughout pregnancy took effect almost immediately after the Dobbs ruling. But the next day, the state’s Planned Parenthood affiliate challenged the law, saying it violated the state constitution.

A judge put the ban on hold while the case works its way through the courts.

It’s one of more than 50 lawsuits filed on abortion policy since the Dobbs ruling. Lawsuits have been the foundation of the abortion debate for decades, but now the burden is on abortion-rights advocates to prove that restrictions are too harsh, rather than on anti-abortion groups to prove they are justified.

Many challenges rely on arguments about the rights to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/surgical-abortion-ban-lawsuit-montana-57a1372523a19aec116ad1188245dcb9">personal autonomy</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-health-indiana-state-government-reproductive-rights-7308b2edc8a8ac62446d821abc5fae59">religious freedom</a>. A Texas lawsuit alleges women were denied abortions even when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/women-sue-texas-over-abortion-ban-632fad72e0f5b255a3a55274cd097fa9">their lives were at risk</a>.

Bans or restrictions are on hold in at least six states while judges sort out their long-term fate. The only states where a top court has permanently rejected restrictions since the Dobbs ruling are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iowa-abortion-law-260563ff773b721c8a51ef6cb2c4e3b8">Iowa</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-health-south-carolina-state-government-6cd1469dbb550c70b64a30f183be203c">South Carolina</a>. In the latter, lawmakers later adopted a new ban, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-south-carolina-new-law-court-hearing-80150b9a78d6c2828d648f2c2ed271cf">enforcement is on hold</a>&nbsp;due to a court challenge.

In Utah, lawmakers this year passed a first-in-the-nation law banning abortion clinics. But a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-clinics-utah-roe-wade-court-ef3331b0a579191eda5402c60b335fda">judge put enforcement of that on hold</a>, too, while the court case plays out.

CRIMINAL COURTS HAVE NOT BEEN BUSY WITH ABORTION CASES

There’s little evidence that doctors, women, or those who help them get abortions are being prosecuted.

In Mississippi, the state attorney general's office says no charges have been brought under a new law that calls for up to 10 years in prison for anyone who provides or attempts to provide an abortion in cases where it wasn't to save the woman's life or to end a pregnancy caused by rape or incest.

Progressive&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-politics-nashville-71f3b8de244a5158f46665ceaad2f2a7">prosecutors across the country</a>, including in states with bans, have said that they would not pursue abortion-related cases, or that they would make them a low priority. One in Florida was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ron-desantis-suspended-florida-prosecutor-511a756deded10195c52c48c4daf615c">suspended from his job</a>&nbsp;for it by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

James Bopp Jr., general counsel to the National Right to Life committee, finds it troubling that prosecutors would not pursue abortion cases. He said it's a change from the era before Roe v. Wade, when most states restricted abortion.

“They were going to enforce the laws; there was no question they were going to do that,” Bopp said. “That was their obligation.”

Legislative efforts to classify abortion as homicide or murder in South Carolina,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-politics-kentucky-health-523fbca373510135e5787a34fdd67f26">Kentucky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-religion-louisiana-b73a7cfb0afc29c30d106a85c80c7c50">Louisiana</a>&nbsp;also have sputtered.

“The question about punishing the pregnant person is going to become the existential question in the anti-abortion movement,” said Greer Donley, an abortion law expert and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

But Bopp said prominent anti-abortion groups like his oppose such measures. He said women who pursue abortions are “victims of the abortion culture, victims of men, particularly wealthy men.”

ABORTION REMAINS A DOMINANT POLITICAL ISSUE

The political table has been reset, with Republicans entering a new election season weighing how to balance&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-south-carolina-state-government-us-republican-party-2022-midterm-elections-e12dcf419bc5272063a847436f9a237c">the interests of a base</a>&nbsp;that wants the strictest bans possible against the desires of the broader electorate.

Polling has consistently found that most Americans think abortions should be available in at least some circumstances, including early in a pregnancy, but that most also favor restrictions later in a pregnancy. Polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found that the majority opposed banning abortion in the first six weeks of pregnancy, but most also favor barring abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Only six states have no limit, and abortion is rare after 21 weeks.

Last year, voters sided with abortion-rights advocates in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-voting-rights-health-kentucky-fabb3a40797c5491e9b2a3a696435161">all six states</a>&nbsp;with abortion-related ballot measures, including in generally conservative Kansas and Kentucky. The issue was also a major factor in why&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-inflation-health-religion-9c15e24b280fe9c65f4f0c3ab4febb2a">Democrats performed better than expected</a>&nbsp;in 2022 elections.

There are pushes for ballot measures to protect abortion access in several states, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-rights-ohio-november-ballot-b7b8e2c7d319bc5f58425eb2be10e210">Ohio</a>.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-health-indiana-state-government-ed6df5505f1f805284cb92b0ba241ce3">Indiana</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-south-carolina-new-law-court-hearing-80150b9a78d6c2828d648f2c2ed271cf">South Carolina</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-lawsuit-west-virginia-f5048628336f55256cab02015eb9904c">West Virginia</a>&nbsp;— all states that have adopted bans since Dobbs — the legislative battles were not between Democrats and Republican over whether to impose restrictions but among Republicans on just how far to go.

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America believes the issue could be a boost for conservatives with the right framing. The group announced this year that it’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-planned-parenthood-states-layoffs-equity-8ca79602fd28226538e5f6148a202646">working with Kellyanne Conway</a>, a former Trump adviser, to “get pro-life candidates on offense in the 2024 election cycle.”

Among advocates on the left, a lot of alarm bells rang over&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-gun-politics-gay-rights-marriage-b9062feb4f80c49de088c36b0f17aa7c">Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring opinion</a>&nbsp;in Dobbs. “We should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents,” including cases that found married people have the right to obtain contraceptives, people can engage in private, consensual sex acts and the right to same-sex marriage, Thomas wrote.

So far, measures on those areas have not gained traction. State legislation on contraceptives has aimed only to guarantee or protect access to it, and President Joe Biden last year signed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-politics-marriage-united-states-government-virginia-state-4968ff59107e511609fc3e301890942e">a law to safeguard same-sex marriage</a>.

Instead, Republican lawmakers in many states focused in 2023 on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/restrictions-targeting-transgender-people-legislative-updates-df66b5a86be47b03dd5a50449d239275">restricting gender-affirming care</a>, especially for transgender minors.

Year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions

BY NATE KING Salina Post

<a href="https://redfernbooksellers.com/">Red Fern Booksellers </a>held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday in partnership with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.

The parking spaces on South Santa Fe Avenue filled up quickly as members of the community gathered from 10-10:30 a.m. to celebrate the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon and introducing the community to Salina's new bookstore.

Harley Hamilton, owner, welcomed community members and fellow downtown business owners who attended the event.&nbsp;

"Welcome to Red Fern Booksellers!  Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our community in which to nurture a love of reading, engage in thoughtful conversations, and foster empathy," Hamilton said.&nbsp;

Hamilton's decision to open a bookstore in Salina was fueled both by his love of reading, and the recent revitalization of downtown Salina.

"I've been a pharmacist for a long time but have always loved to read. Whether it's 30 minutes or an hour reading every day," Hamilton said. "I also love bookstores and I was getting tired of driving to Wichita or Lawrence. We needed one [a bookstore], the downtown area in Salina has recently been renovated, and then this building became available. We love this building."

The store is located in the Teague Nelson Building, 106 South Santa Fe Avenue, which is also listed on the Kansas Register of Historic Places.&nbsp;

"I really can't put into words how much it warms my heart to see the community supporting us," Hamilton said.&nbsp;

In addition to a thoughtfully curated selection of thousands of titles, Red Fern Booksellers offers a variety of responsibly sourced artisanal goods including gift wrap, stationery, greeting cards, candles, puzzles, games, and art.&nbsp;

Grand Reopening&nbsp; DATE:06/24/2023 106 South Santa Fe Ave Salina, KS 67401-2810&nbsp;&nbsp; Have a cup of coffee from Ad Astra and browse Red Fern's selection of books from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a reading for the kiddos.

From 3-6 p.m. enjoy some appetizers from Yayas and stay for "Big Book Club" from 4-6 p.m. with music entertainment from 6-7 p.m.&nbsp;

When most people think of a typical book club they imagine a group of people who are all reading the same book. Big Open Book Club is not your typical book club.

"Big Open Book Club- there is no specific book to read," Hamilton said. "You just come hang out with other people who love books and talk about your favorite book, or what you are currently reading, and meet and mingle with other people who love to read."&nbsp;

“An independent bookstore is a vital resource for a community. It fosters the sharing of ideas, thoughtful dialogues, and a space for reflection. I am thrilled for the addition of Red Fern Booksellers to Downtown Salina!” -Katy

“I’m thrilled about the new activities the bookstore is bringing. Walking into the bookstore always makes me happy. Knowing I can go spend an hour just browsing for the newest read or always having a place to buy the perfect gift makes Salina more appealing to me. YAY!!” -Christi

“Having a local bookstore is a wonderful attribute to downtown Salina. I am so excited to take my kids to see what treasures we can find.” -Renee

"I'm so excited to have an independent bookstore in Downtown Salina.&nbsp; It is so nice to be able to browse a diverse selection of books and get recommendations from someone who is passionate about reading. &nbsp;It's the perfect addition to our beautiful downtown!" -Julie

Reviews pulled from Red Fern Bookseller's website

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547622413.png" alt="Ribbon Cutting Red Fern Booksellers. Photos by Nate King" />
 <figcaption>Ribbon Cutting Red Fern Booksellers. Photos by Nate King</figcaption>
 </figure>BY NATE KING Salina Post<a href="https://redfernbooksellers.com/">Red Fern Booksellers </a>held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday in partnership with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687545486221.png" alt="Red Fern Booksellers owner Harley Hamilton and Salina Chamber Event Coordinator Stephanie Gillig. Photos by Nate King" />
 <figcaption>Red Fern Booksellers owner Harley Hamilton and Salina Chamber Event Coordinator Stephanie Gillig. Photos by Nate King</figcaption>
 </figure>The parking spaces on South Santa Fe Avenue filled up quickly as members of the community gathered from 10-10:30 a.m. to celebrate the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon and introducing the community to Salina's new bookstore.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547277401.png" alt="Red Fern Booksellers Ribbon Cutting Event." />
 <figcaption>Red Fern Booksellers Ribbon Cutting Event.</figcaption>
 </figure>Harley Hamilton, owner, welcomed community members and fellow downtown business owners who attended the event.&nbsp;"Welcome to Red Fern Booksellers! Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our community in which to nurture a love of reading, engage in thoughtful conversations, and foster empathy," Hamilton said.&nbsp;Hamilton's decision to open a bookstore in Salina was fueled both by his love of reading, and the recent revitalization of downtown Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547328469.png" alt="Bestselling books on display at Red Fern Booksellers, located at 106 S. Santa Fe Avenue." />
 <figcaption>Bestselling books on display at Red Fern Booksellers, located at 106 S. Santa Fe Avenue.</figcaption>
 </figure>"I've been a pharmacist for a long time but have always loved to read. Whether it's 30 minutes or an hour reading every day," Hamilton said. "I also love bookstores and I was getting tired of driving to Wichita or Lawrence. We needed one [a bookstore], the downtown area in Salina has recently been renovated, and then this building became available. We love this building."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687552658101.jpeg" alt="Inside Red Fern Booksellers" />
 <figcaption>Inside Red Fern Booksellers</figcaption>
 </figure>The store is located in the Teague Nelson Building, 106 South Santa Fe Avenue, which is also listed on the Kansas Register of Historic Places.&nbsp;"I really can't put into words how much it warms my heart to see the community supporting us," Hamilton said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547493394.png" alt="Stationary goods offered by Red Fern Booksellers." />
 <figcaption>Stationary goods offered by Red Fern Booksellers.</figcaption>
 </figure>In addition to a thoughtfully curated selection of thousands of titles, Red Fern Booksellers offers a variety of responsibly sourced artisanal goods including gift wrap, stationery, greeting cards, candles, puzzles, games, and art.&nbsp;<h2>Upcoming Red Fern Events</h2>Grand Reopening&nbsp; DATE:06/24/2023 106 South Santa Fe Ave Salina, KS 67401-2810&nbsp;&nbsp; Have a cup of coffee from Ad Astra and browse Red Fern's selection of books from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a reading for the kiddos. From 3-6 p.m. enjoy some appetizers from Yayas and stay for "Big Book Club" from 4-6 p.m. with music entertainment from 6-7 p.m.&nbsp;What is Big Open Book Club?When most people think of a typical book club they imagine a group of people who are all reading the same book. Big Open Book Club is not your typical book club.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687552723671.jpeg" alt="Children’s section." />
 <figcaption>Children’s section.</figcaption>
 </figure>"Big Open Book Club- there is no specific book to read," Hamilton said. "You just come hang out with other people who love books and talk about your favorite book, or what you are currently reading, and meet and mingle with other people who love to read."&nbsp;<h2>Local Red Fern Booksellers reviews</h2>“An independent bookstore is a vital resource for a community. It fosters the sharing of ideas, thoughtful dialogues, and a space for reflection. I am thrilled for the addition of Red Fern Booksellers to Downtown Salina!” -Katy“I’m thrilled about the new activities the bookstore is bringing. Walking into the bookstore always makes me happy. Knowing I can go spend an hour just browsing for the newest read or always having a place to buy the perfect gift makes Salina more appealing to me. YAY!!” -Christi“Having a local bookstore is a wonderful attribute to downtown Salina. I am so excited to take my kids to see what treasures we can find.” -Renee"I'm so excited to have an independent bookstore in Downtown Salina.&nbsp; It is so nice to be able to browse a diverse selection of books and get recommendations from someone who is passionate about reading. &nbsp;It's the perfect addition to our beautiful downtown!" -JulieReviews pulled from Red Fern Bookseller's website

Salina Chamber welcomes Red Fern Booksellers at ribbon cutting event

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two early morning shootings in Topeka and have identified a suspect.

At this time the two incidents appear to be related and police identified a suspect and that individual is currently in police custody, being treated at a local hospital. 

Upon medical clearance, police&nbsp; will publicly identify the suspect, make an arrest and they will be booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687547641510.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Friday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Friday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two early morning shootings in Topeka and have identified a suspect.Just after 5 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the area of the 1800 Block of SW Gage Blvd. in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.First responders found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.Then at 5:44 a.m., police responded to a shooting in&nbsp; the 1000 Block. of SW Plass Avenue. First responders found one individual&nbsp; suffering from gunshot wounds.All three individuals were transported to a local area hospital, with two of these individuals injuries to be considered non-life threatening and one considered to be life threatening.At this time the two incidents appear to be related and police identified a suspect and that individual is currently in police custody, being treated at a local hospital. Upon medical clearance, police&nbsp; will publicly identify the suspect, make an arrest and they will be booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Police: Kansas suspect in two shooting incidents hospitalized

MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement authorities investigating a&nbsp;deadly shooting at a Kansas State Park campground have arrested a suspect

Early Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the Pintail Point campground at the Hillsdale State Park near Paola for a report of a stabbing and a shooting, according to the Miami County Sheriff's office.

 One person suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as&nbsp;43-year-old Bryan Hendrickson from Edgerton. Deputies also found one person with a non-life-threatening stab wound. That individual was transported to an area hospital for treatment and released, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies took Brian Meysenburg, 53, Overland Park, into custody and booked him into the Miami County Jail on a requested charge of second-degree murder.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687477164803.png" alt="Meysenburg-photo Miami County" />
 <figcaption>Meysenburg-photo Miami County</figcaption>
 </figure>MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement authorities investigating a&nbsp;deadly shooting at a Kansas State Park campground have arrested a suspectEarly Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the Pintail Point campground at the Hillsdale State Park near Paola for a report of a stabbing and a shooting, according to the Miami County Sheriff's office. One person suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as&nbsp;43-year-old Bryan Hendrickson from Edgerton. Deputies also found one person with a non-life-threatening stab wound. That individual was transported to an area hospital for treatment and released, according to the sheriff's office.Deputies took Brian Meysenburg, 53, Overland Park, into custody and booked him into the Miami County Jail on a requested charge of second-degree murder.

Man accused of deadly Kansas Park campground attack

Rosalie Grace Ranker, Ellsworth, passed away on Monday, June 19, 95-years-old at the Ellinwood District Hospital where her granddaughter Courtney works. Rosalie was born March 3, 1928 in Ellsworth to Frank and Rosalie (Bohl) Panzer. She was the ninth of ten children born to the union.

Rosalie completed grammar school through eighth grade at Walnut Grove country school, having to walk two miles, to and from school, even during the Dust Bowl. She graduated from the school of hard knocks, raised on a farm outside of Ellsworth during the Great Depression. The family lost their patriarch when Rosalie was two-years-old, and her mother raised eight children by living off the land. The family would put out a big garden, can all the vegetables they could, butcher livestock and preserve the meat, using a smokehouse on the property for hams and bacon. The family had no machinery like other farmers, and would hoe a corn crop by hand, and harvest feed for the animals with a sickle. When Rosalie was eight-years-old, she lost her six-year-old sister, Edith, to polio. They were best buddies.

Rosalie was a skilled seamstress, often winning top awards at the Ellsworth County Fair and donating items to local fundraisers. She taught herself to sew, after hijacking her mother’s sewing machine one day when her mother had gone to town. Rosalie ripped one of her own skirts apart, making a blouse with the fabric, and getting into big trouble when her mother returned from town. After that, her mother let her use the family sewing machine, and Rosalie purchased patterns and honed her skills as a seamstress. She leaves a legacy of sewing, teaching her daughter, Trudy, to sew in high school, who passed the skill down to Rosalie’s granddaughters, and then to Rosalie’s great-grandchildren. Rosalie’s children, daughter-in-law, grandkids and great-grandkids were gifted with personally sewn clothing and quilts throughout the years. Rosalie continued to sew into her 90’s.

Rosalie began her work life serving tables at her aunt Charlotte’s cafe. She worked at different restaurants, to afford the rent and bills she had living on her own in a room in the building where the turret is in downtown Ellsworth. She can remember sitting in the turret with other ladies living in the building, and watching people come out of the bar late at night. Rosalie was working at the Tucker Hotel in the dining room when she met Harold “Peck” Ranker, who was working at Kanopolis Lake. The crew would come in every morning for breakfast before going to work. Eventually, Peck asked Rosalie to a movie.

They were married on June 1, 1950. To this union was born two children, Trudy Kay Ranker and Randy Ray Ranker. Rosalie was a stay-at-home mom, until the mid-60’s, when Peck and Rosalie, in partnership with Jack Wondra, purchased a plumbing and heating business. Rosalie kept the books for the business. Rosalie is preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Peck” Ranker; parents, Rosalie Slaight and Frank Panzer; sisters, Edith, Mabel, Irene, Adeline, Mae and Viola; brothers, Frank and Gilbert; son-in law, John Lund and step-great grandsons, Kenny and Kyler Conally.

Survivors include her sister, LaVern Stroede, Belleville; children, Randy (Marie) Ranker, Ellsworth and Trudy Lund, Assaria; grandchildren, Leslie Manning, Gypsum; Emalie (Matt)

Murdoch, Prairie Village; Joseph (Katie) Ranker, Ellsworth; Joshua (Amy) Ranker, Ellsworth and Courtney (Matt) Dillon, Ellinwood. Step grandchildren Jim Lund, Gypsum; Janelle (Andy) Thiel, Gypsum and Julie (Joey) Hanson, Salina; as well as 10 great-grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00 Monday, June 26, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Kansas. Visitation Sunday, June 25, Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, Kansas 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ellinwood District Hospital or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687528376762.jpeg" alt="Rosalie Grace Ranker" />
 <figcaption>Rosalie Grace Ranker</figcaption>
 </figure> Rosalie Grace Ranker, Ellsworth, passed away on Monday, June 19, 95-years-old at the Ellinwood District Hospital where her granddaughter Courtney works. Rosalie was born March 3, 1928 in Ellsworth to Frank and Rosalie (Bohl) Panzer. She was the ninth of ten children born to the union.Rosalie completed grammar school through eighth grade at Walnut Grove country school, having to walk two miles, to and from school, even during the Dust Bowl. She graduated from the school of hard knocks, raised on a farm outside of Ellsworth during the Great Depression. The family lost their patriarch when Rosalie was two-years-old, and her mother raised eight children by living off the land. The family would put out a big garden, can all the vegetables they could, butcher livestock and preserve the meat, using a smokehouse on the property for hams and bacon. The family had no machinery like other farmers, and would hoe a corn crop by hand, and harvest feed for the animals with a sickle. When Rosalie was eight-years-old, she lost her six-year-old sister, Edith, to polio. They were best buddies.Rosalie was a skilled seamstress, often winning top awards at the Ellsworth County Fair and donating items to local fundraisers. She taught herself to sew, after hijacking her mother’s sewing machine one day when her mother had gone to town. Rosalie ripped one of her own skirts apart, making a blouse with the fabric, and getting into big trouble when her mother returned from town. After that, her mother let her use the family sewing machine, and Rosalie purchased patterns and honed her skills as a seamstress. She leaves a legacy of sewing, teaching her daughter, Trudy, to sew in high school, who passed the skill down to Rosalie’s granddaughters, and then to Rosalie’s great-grandchildren. Rosalie’s children, daughter-in-law, grandkids and great-grandkids were gifted with personally sewn clothing and quilts throughout the years. Rosalie continued to sew into her 90’s.Rosalie began her work life serving tables at her aunt Charlotte’s cafe. She worked at different restaurants, to afford the rent and bills she had living on her own in a room in the building where the turret is in downtown Ellsworth. She can remember sitting in the turret with other ladies living in the building, and watching people come out of the bar late at night. Rosalie was working at the Tucker Hotel in the dining room when she met Harold “Peck” Ranker, who was working at Kanopolis Lake. The crew would come in every morning for breakfast before going to work. Eventually, Peck asked Rosalie to a movie.They were married on June 1, 1950. To this union was born two children, Trudy Kay Ranker and Randy Ray Ranker. Rosalie was a stay-at-home mom, until the mid-60’s, when Peck and Rosalie, in partnership with Jack Wondra, purchased a plumbing and heating business. Rosalie kept the books for the business. Rosalie is preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Peck” Ranker; parents, Rosalie Slaight and Frank Panzer; sisters, Edith, Mabel, Irene, Adeline, Mae and Viola; brothers, Frank and Gilbert; son-in law, John Lund and step-great grandsons, Kenny and Kyler Conally.Survivors include her sister, LaVern Stroede, Belleville; children, Randy (Marie) Ranker, Ellsworth and Trudy Lund, Assaria; grandchildren, Leslie Manning, Gypsum; Emalie (Matt)Murdoch, Prairie Village; Joseph (Katie) Ranker, Ellsworth; Joshua (Amy) Ranker, Ellsworth and Courtney (Matt) Dillon, Ellinwood. Step grandchildren Jim Lund, Gypsum; Janelle (Andy) Thiel, Gypsum and Julie (Joey) Hanson, Salina; as well as 10 great-grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00 Monday, June 26, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Kansas. Visitation Sunday, June 25, Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, Kansas 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ellinwood District Hospital or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Rosalie Grace Ranker

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a murder in New Mexico have made an arrest in Kansas.

Just before 4a.m. Monday, police responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Camino Alhambra in Santa Fe, New Mexico after a neighbor called 911 reporting a woman asked for help, said her mom was shot, and another person was dead, according to a media release.

 Officers arrived on scene and found a 56-year-old woman injured by gunfire.  Officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived and took over care.  She was transported to a local hospital.  Officers also located 27-year-old Raul Rene Montejano Jr. unconscious with an apparent injury.  Officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived and took over care. Montejano Jr. was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene.  Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Francisco Javier Grado-Flores of Santa Fe on requested charges for Murder and Tampering with Evidence.

Early Wednesday, Police in Wichita arrested Grado-Flores on the arrest warrant.&nbsp; Grado-Flores was booked at the Sedgwick County Detention Center at approximately 2:31 a.m. and charged as a Fugitive from Justice.

He had apparent injuries when he was located by law enforcement and claimed he sustained those injuries in a fight.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687449958690.png" alt="GRADO-FLORES-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>GRADO-FLORES-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a murder in New Mexico have made an arrest in Kansas.Just before 4a.m. Monday, police responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Camino Alhambra in Santa Fe, New Mexico after a neighbor called 911 reporting a woman asked for help, said her mom was shot, and another person was dead, according to a media release. Officers arrived on scene and found a 56-year-old woman injured by gunfire. Officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived and took over care. She was transported to a local hospital. Officers also located 27-year-old Raul Rene Montejano Jr. unconscious with an apparent injury. Officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived and took over care. Montejano Jr. was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene. Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Francisco Javier Grado-Flores of Santa Fe on requested charges for Murder and Tampering with Evidence.Early Wednesday, Police in Wichita arrested Grado-Flores on the arrest warrant.&nbsp; Grado-Flores was booked at the Sedgwick County Detention Center at approximately 2:31 a.m. and charged as a Fugitive from Justice.He had apparent injuries when he was located by law enforcement and claimed he sustained those injuries in a fight.

New Mexico murder suspect captured in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former southern Kansas sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man with a defective beanbag has been stripped of his peace officer certification.

Virgil Brewer, a former Barber County deputy, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-kansas-city-c6bb7857c0de89305ee07eddb3e8439d">found not guilty</a>&nbsp;of involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 6, 2017, death of 42-year-old Steven Myers, who died after Brewer shot him with the beanbag during a confrontation at Myers' home in Sun City.

The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training reviewed the shooting last month and revoked Brewer's license, KSHB-TV&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/former-kansas-sheriffs-deputy-loses-peace-officer-certification-after-deadly-bean-bag-shooting">reported</a>.

The commission's report noted that body camera video of the confrontation showed Myers complying with conflicting commands from Brewer and another deputy when he exited a shed on his property.

He was not informed he was under arrest or that the beanbag would be used before Brewer fired the shot, according to the report.

The peace officers commission described Brewer’s conduct as “unprofessional” and lacking “good moral character”.

Brewer shot Myers with his own shotgun with a beanbag that he received at a previous job in Texas, and had not been trained to use it before the shooting, according to testimony at the trial. The ammunition had been discontinued for several years because it could cause penetrating injuries.

Prosecutor Melissa Gay Johnson with the Kansas attorney general’s office charged Brewer in October 2018. A Wyandotte County jury acquitted him in November 2022.

Myers' widow filed a federal lawsuit over his death and Kansas officials agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in 2020.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591026923971.png" alt="Brewer's original Barber Co. booking photo" />
 <figcaption>Brewer's original Barber Co. booking photo</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former southern Kansas sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man with a defective beanbag has been stripped of his peace officer certification.Virgil Brewer, a former Barber County deputy, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-kansas-city-c6bb7857c0de89305ee07eddb3e8439d">found not guilty</a>&nbsp;of involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 6, 2017, death of 42-year-old Steven Myers, who died after Brewer shot him with the beanbag during a confrontation at Myers' home in Sun City.The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training reviewed the shooting last month and revoked Brewer's license, KSHB-TV&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/former-kansas-sheriffs-deputy-loses-peace-officer-certification-after-deadly-bean-bag-shooting">reported</a>.The commission's report noted that body camera video of the confrontation showed Myers complying with conflicting commands from Brewer and another deputy when he exited a shed on his property.He was not informed he was under arrest or that the beanbag would be used before Brewer fired the shot, according to the report.The peace officers commission described Brewer’s conduct as “unprofessional” and lacking “good moral character”.Brewer shot Myers with his own shotgun with a beanbag that he received at a previous job in Texas, and had not been trained to use it before the shooting, according to testimony at the trial. The ammunition had been discontinued for several years because it could cause penetrating injuries.Prosecutor Melissa Gay Johnson with the Kansas attorney general’s office charged Brewer in October 2018. A Wyandotte County jury acquitted him in November 2022.Myers' widow filed a federal lawsuit over his death and Kansas officials agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in 2020.

Former Kan. deputy involved in beanbag shooting death loses certification

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years — about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-costs-war-russia-weapons-884a9eefe32eee9ec611771cfe2a4642">double early estimates</a>&nbsp;— resulting in a surplus that will be used for future security packages.

Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said a detailed review of the accounting error found that the military services used replacement costs rather than the book value of equipment that was pulled from Pentagon stocks and sent to Ukraine. She said final calculations show there was an error of $3.6 billion in the current fiscal year and $2.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year, which ended last Sept. 30.

As a result, the department now has additional money in its coffers to use to support Ukraine as it pursues its counteroffensive against Russia. And it come as the fiscal year is wrapping up and congressional funding was beginning to dwindle.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687304849422.png" alt="Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said a detailed review of the accounting error found that the military services used replacement costs rather than the book value of equipment-photo Defense Dept." />
 <figcaption>Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said a detailed review of the accounting error found that the military services used replacement costs rather than the book value of equipment-photo Defense Dept.</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years — about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-costs-war-russia-weapons-884a9eefe32eee9ec611771cfe2a4642">double early estimates</a>&nbsp;— resulting in a surplus that will be used for future security packages.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LIVE: <a href="https://twitter.com/DepPentPressSec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DepPentPressSec</a> Sabrina Singh holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. <a href="https://t.co/0TLRhX6OQQ">https://t.co/0TLRhX6OQQ</a>&mdash; Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/1671220904695562242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said a detailed review of the accounting error found that the military services used replacement costs rather than the book value of equipment that was pulled from Pentagon stocks and sent to Ukraine. She said final calculations show there was an error of $3.6 billion in the current fiscal year and $2.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year, which ended last Sept. 30.As a result, the department now has additional money in its coffers to use to support Ukraine as it pursues its counteroffensive against Russia. And it come as the fiscal year is wrapping up and congressional funding was beginning to dwindle.“It’s just going to go back into the pot of money that we have allocated” for the future Pentagon stock drawdowns," said Singh.The revelation comes as Ukraine moves ahead with the early stages its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-nuclear-plant-reactor-dam-flooding-a961ad87eff34fa0bc7cfbb7223cb422">counteroffensive</a>, in an effort to dislodge the Kremlin’s forces from territory they’ve occupied since a full-scale invasion in February 2022. The counteroffensive has come up against heavily mined terrain and reinforced defensive fortifications, according to Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces.Russia, meanwhile, has been bombarding the Kyiv region with dozens of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-iran-military-cooperation-d982dd3faf78fbb17dfc8b9c1cb9dae7">Shahed exploding drones</a>, in an assault that has exposed gaps in the country’s air protection after almost 16 months of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">war</a>. Officials said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-air-defenses-3f0a918c617534251e53da4a93121c42">Ukrainian air defenses</a>&nbsp;downed 32 of 35 drones that were launched by Russia early Tuesday.The Pentagon has repeatedly used presidential drawdown authority to pull weapons, ammunition and other equipment off the shelves, so that it can get to Ukraine far more quickly than going through a purchase process.Based on previous estimates announced June 13, the U.S. had committed more than $40 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded. Using the new calculation, the U.S. has actually provided less than $34 billion in aid.Officials have not been able to give exact totals for the amount of money that remains for the drawdowns or for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides longer-term funding to purchase weapons, including some of the larger air defense systems.The U.S.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-united-states-government-us-republican-party-texas-michael-mccaul-114e61bdd752d387a3df813638dab68a">has approved four rounds of aid</a>&nbsp;to Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion, totaling about $113 billion, with some of that money going toward replenishment of U.S. military equipment that was sent to the frontlines. Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kevin-mccarthy-nancy-pelosi-ed54dbd327c4362ee052f851f497fcd4">approved the latest round of aid</a>&nbsp;in December, totaling roughly $45 billion for Ukraine and NATO allies. While the package was designed to last through the end of the fiscal year in September, much depends upon events on the ground, particularly as the new counteroffensive ramps up.President Joe Biden and his senior national security leaders have repeatedly stated that the United States will help Ukraine&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/putin-zelenskyy-washington-4d5fc23be5518e689fbbcac334769d59">“as long as it takes”</a>&nbsp;to repel the Russian forces. Privately, administration officials have warned Ukrainian officials that there is a limit to the patience of a narrowly divided Congress — and American public — for the costs of a war with no clear end.Members of Congress have repeatedly pressed Defense Department leaders on how closely the U.S. is tracking its aid to Ukraine to ensure that it is not subject to fraud or ending up in the wrong hands. The Pentagon has said it has a “robust program” to track the aid as it crosses the border into Ukraine and to keep tabs on it once it is there, depending on the sensitivity of each weapons system.Singh said the accounting mistake won't affect the ongoing delivery of aid to Ukraine.