Too high taxes, street potholes, housing and whether an indoor aquatic center is needed were among the numerous issues touched on by Manhattan City Commission candidates during a forum on Wednesday.

On the issue of housing density downtown Scott Seel favors more mixed use housing in the downtown area while Jayme Minton supports property tax abatements that would result in full property tax values in 10 years for the city. She expressed a willingness to be open to new ideas. Martha Sweeney is a proponent of mixed use and medium density development, Jim Morrison noted the city has had infill growth and he&nbsp; is not a big advocate for infill financng, while Amber Starling observed that there is a need for workforce housing and a place for them to live. Larry Fox feels that there should be a concentration on the area east of Aggieville for that type of thing, while Andrew Von Lintel said grant sources should be identified and he generally favors higher density downtown. Peter Oppelt indicated mixed use is the lifeblood of the town and solutions could include adding accessory developing units or potential zoning changes.

On whether urban sprawl is stretching the city's resources thin, Jayme Minton noted there needs to be a look at the entire city as a balancing act, Martha Sweeney likes the idea of a strategic plan to manage growth at the city's edge, Jim Morrison added land use will always be with the city, and Amber Starling sees a need to foxus on infill. Larry Fox said urban sprawl is not a big problrm in Manhattan and priorities include downtown and getting Aggieville in good shape. Peter Oppelt observed that one challenge the city faces due to urban sprawl before adding new subdivisions and green fill would be to consider what it would cost to replace infrastructure. Scott Seel favors focusing on infill and medium density property.

On oher issues with taxes Jim Morrison noted, " People are afraid of losing their houses," while Amber Starling said, "People are getting taxed out of their homes." Larry Fox pointed to taxes and the mill levy which he feels needs to be reduced back down. Fox pointed to a five and a half mill increase in about two years.&nbsp;

Scott Seel indicated roads are a concern. That will have to be paid for and sales tax doesn't raise enough money to meet the needs. Martha Sweeney said the number one issue is potholes and people often feel the city doesn't listen."Something has to be improved on keeping roads driveable."

Since the KSU Natatorium closed Manhattan does not have an indoor aquatic facility. There has bee a desire for one on the part of some but the candidates did not express support for it. Peter Oppelt noted sales tax would be the best way to do it. However they would need to make sure people would use the facility.

On economic development Andrew Von Lintel called for less taxes and more population growth.

Jayme Minton said the single biggest issue facing Manhattan is the financial burden. Business and industry expansion was mentioned.&nbsp;

Downtown Manhattan hosted the forum. Three seats on the city commission are up for election in November.

Manhattan City Commission candidates focus on the issues

By:&nbsp;NICOLAS FIERRO Salina Post

ABILENE - The Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum, Todd Arrington has resigned after refusing to gift a sword to the Trump administration.

After President Trump's recent visit to London on Wednesday, September 17, where he visited&nbsp;Britain's King Charles III, Trump wanted to gift King Charles III a sword from the museum.&nbsp;The sword in particular belonged to former 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower that was meant to symbolize the US-UK relationship and highlight the two countries’ collaboration in WWII.

Reportedly, the US Department of State Officials asked Arrington to gift the sword, but he advised that he could not because it is a historical artifact and part of 'gifts that belonged to the American people.'

Arrington was then told he needed to either "resign or be fired."

On Thursday he officially resigned from being Director at the museum.

Arrington was a veteran of the United States Army and holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He received a master of arts in history from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor of arts in history from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.

Arrington officially became Director on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/press-releases/todd-arrington-appointed-director-dwight-d-eisenhower-presidential-library-and#:~:text=National%20Public%20Radio.-,Dr.,from%20Mansfield%20University%20of%20Pennsylvania.">June 2024</a>.

Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump admin.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a mill and overlay project on&nbsp; &nbsp;K-177 in Riley County on Monday, Oct. 6. The project spans approximately 8 miles, from just south of I-70 to K-18 near Manhattan.

The southbound outside lane will be done first, starting at K-18 and progressing south to I-70. Crews will then shift to the northbound outside lane and work back to K-18. The inside lanes will then be done in the same order.

A lane closure will be in place where crews are actively working. The speed limit will also be reduced to 55 mph. &nbsp;

Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is expected to be complete in early December.

All project work and traffic changes are conditions permitting.

Shilling Construction Inc., of Manhattan, is the $5.9 million project’s prime contractor.

K-177 mill and overlay project scheduled in Riley County

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MANHATTAN — Top-notch dance crew iLuminate will set the McCain Auditorium stage aglow on Thursday, Oct. 16, offering guests a multi-sensory experience filled with music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy as part of Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/">McCain Performance Series</a>.

Named Best New Act by "America's Got Talent" and founded by dancer and software engineer Miral Kotb, iLuminate's performances shine on stage with customized wireless LED suits, creating stunning visual effects synchronized with dynamic choreography. Each scene transforms "Club iLuminate" into a new, immersive space for a thrilling, color-filled experience.

The group has collaborated with artists such as the Black Eyed Peas and appeared on shows including "The Voice" and "Dancing with the Stars." iLuminate offers a family-friendly spectacle, although it is not recommended for children under five.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Luminate dance group to light up K-State's McCain Auditorium

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged forgery in Manhattan.

Just after 9a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for forgery in the 500 block of Fort Riley Blvd., according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 Carpet One and Kansas State Bank reported an unknown suspect stole a business check and deposited it. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,990. 

Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

RCPD: Suspect stole business check, deposited $1,990

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Wednesday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report a 2011 Toyota Prius driven by Ahmed Azizi, 24, of Manhattan was traveling near the intersection of Bluemont Avenue and 4th Street. The car struck an E-bike ridden by Bowen Hou, 32, of Manhattan. 

EMS transported Hou to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Azizi was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way to pedestrian crossing.

Car struck e-bicyclist at Manhattan intersection

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Riley County Arrest Report October 2

BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/mchilson/">MORGAN CHILSON</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Fort Riley announced Wednesday that many civilian employees are furloughed as a result of the federal government shutdown that went into effect at midnight Tuesday.

In a social media post, Fort Riley said email messages and phone calls to affected civilian staff will not be answered and many social media channeled will not be monitored.

More than 15 departments were closed, according to the post, including Public Affairs, Soldier and Family Assistance Center, some child care services, the Recycling Center and the Military Personnel Division administration.

Other departments&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FortRiley/posts/pfbid02xtT4ukJa9FxrxzHqVbqTepydihno6fYpaZ5RQmhKhhd9mcAFj3YCEH16ueiroXRcl" target="_blank">are scheduling work by appointment only</a>.

“Those who still report to work are classified as exempt and are generally in the life/health/safety fields,” Fort Riley’s social media posted in response to a question about who is affected. “Those who are not exempt do not report to work until funding is restored.”

A separate social media post referred people to the U.S. Defense Department’s website, which reads: “Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.”

Fort Riley also postponed its Retiree Appreciation Day scheduled for Saturday.

In federal information posted online about the government shutdown, federal civilian paychecks for Sept. 7–Sept. 20 would not be delayed. Those checks generally arrive between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, the information said.

Fort Riley closes 15+ departments, furloughs employees after federal government shutdown

Congressman Derek Schmidt spoke to a Manhattan audience via Zoom on Wednesday on the subject of the federal government shutdown. He told a Military Relations Committee luncheon that he visited with the Office of Management Budget Director on the current situation.

Schmidt noted that most bills will get paid and it is is more of a lapse in appropriations. The House approved measures two weeks ago to continue operations until Nov. 21 but the Senate isn't there yet. "At the end of the fiscal year a small minority of Senators prefer to grind things to a halt." There are 55 votes and five more are still needed in the Senate.

Schmidt noted that the OMB Director indicated that Social Security, Medicare and VA healthcare payments will not be disturbed.

Military training at Fort Riley will continue. Members of the military will eventually get their money and there is a proposed bill to exclude military pay from the shutdown. Also, military appropriations shutdown may temporarily affect some civilian workers.

Those attending the MRC meeting learned that the community may see reduced access to support programs, local businesses may see reduced traffic and certain events may have to be postponed.The Fort Riley Commissary is on normal operations right now. Dining facilities are a priority for service members. Emergency services will not be cut off.

Government shutdown draws attention at the MRC Luncheon

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On September 27, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of unlawful sexual solicitation involving an 18-year-old girl.

According to the report a 58-year-old man requested to meet with the young woman near Eskridge, Kansas last week, according to a social media report from the sheriff's office.

 During the brief meeting, the suspect is alleged to have provided the victim with cash and a condom and is alleged to have solicited her. Deputies met with the victim, collected evidence and initiated a proactive investigation. 

Due to evidence collected during this WBSO proactive investigative action to include the totality of circumstances and objective reasonableness on On September 30. , the suspect, identified as JD Hill of Eskridge was taken into custody without incident. 

&nbsp;Hill was transported to WBCO Jail where he is presently confined on a $5,000 bond on requested charges of (Attempted) Buying Sexual Relations, Hiring a person to engage. The case will be forwarded to the Wabaunsee County Attorney for review of formal charges.

58-year-old Kan. man accused of sex crimes involving teen

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is welcoming the fourth-largest first-time freshman class in university history. These new Wildcats have joined transfer and returning students to form a cohort of 21,213 future leaders, nuclear engineers, biosecurity experts, aviation pilots and specialists, teachers, health care professionals and innovators.The university's focus on increasing access to education is a key driver in the overall 4.5% enrollment increase across all campuses. 

As the next-generation land-grant university, K-State is offering and developing educational opportunities to meet the economic and workforce needs of Kansas and the nation."Our commitment to increasing access to education and meeting the needs of industry is steadfast,&nbsp;"&nbsp;said Provost and Executive Vice President Jesse Perez Mendez. "By focusing our efforts to be the next-generation land-grant university, we are setting a high standard for educational excellence and changing lives."

In addition to the more than 21,000 for-credit learners, K-State also provides educational opportunities to more than 6,000 non-credit learners.

&nbsp; K-State's graduation rates continue to be significantly higher than the national average for public, four-year universities. The university retains 85.8% of its first-time freshmen and graduates 71.5% of students within six years. This success continues after graduation, with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.k-state.edu/careercenter/about/stats/kstatepostgradstats/">96% of bachelor's and master's degree graduates reporting employment or continued studies</a>&nbsp;in graduate or professional school six months after graduation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

More learners choosing K-State

NEW YORK (AP) — Lights, camera, action.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/taylor-swift">Taylor Swift's</a>&nbsp;12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has arrived. Are you ready for it?

Swift announced her latest era&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-new-album-life-of-showgirl-c4262686b5b68ee210f7571b8716ab51">back in August,</a>&nbsp;when she began teasing the release.

Here's everything you need to know: how to stream, which variants exist, and of course, how the album came together. Enjoy the show!

How to listen to Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl”

“The Life of a Showgirl” is streaming on all major platforms, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/how-spotify-payments-work-92fca085fb56b763de5a96913d77fc1c">Spotify,</a>&nbsp;Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Fans were able to pre-save the album ahead of its release on Oct. 3. Pre-saving ensures the new music automatically appears in a fan’s library the moment it is available. It is also a way for an artist to promote streams ahead of the drop date.

Spotify announced Monday that Swift's album surpassed five million pre-saves on their platform to become the most pre-saved album in its history. The previous title holder? Her 2024 album&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-review-b24d2275df5cf78ffa9069c61b9825ec">“The Tortured Poets Department.”</a>

In addition to the many streaming options, there will also be a digital-download variant of “The Life of a Showgirl” available via iTunes, featuring a new cover image and a nearly three-minute “exclusive video from Taylor herself detailing inspirations behind the album" labeled “A Look Behind the Curtain.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/target-corp">Target</a>&nbsp;is once again a major partner with Swift. Their stores are carrying three CD variants, titled as "It’s Frightening," “It’s Rapturous” and “It’s Beautiful” editions. There is also an exclusive vinyl release, “The Crowd Is Your King” edition in “summertime spritz pink shimmer vinyl.” Many Target locations will remain open past midnight on the day of release for superfans to pick up in real time.

There are a number of other vinyl variants as well: “The Tiny Bubble in Champagne Collection,” which features two vinyl variants described as “under bright lights pearlescent vinyl" and “red lipstick &amp; lace transparent vinyl.”

There is also “The Baby That’s Show Business Collection,” in two colorways: “lovely bouquet golden vinyl” and “lakeside beach blue sparkle vinyl.”

Then there's “The Shiny Bug Collection” in “violet shimmer marbled vinyl” and “wintergreen and onyx marbled vinyl.”

And of course, there is the standard LP and cassette, in “sweat and vanilla perfume&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-life-showgirl-orange-color-0a7e40dd51b4aae99ca1a67fbb5e7f89">Portofino orange vinyl.”</a>

Swift partially announced her 12-track&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-new-album-life-of-showgirl-c4262686b5b68ee210f7571b8716ab51">new album “The Life of a Showgirl”</a>&nbsp;on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by Travis Kelce —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engaged-d585627eb98b69428ce206a2c8a9cb7d">Swift’s fiance</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/travis-kelce">Kansas City Chiefs tight end</a>&nbsp;— and his brother, Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center.

In the full episode, Swift revealed she worked on the album in Sweden while she was on the “Eras Tour” — flying between dates to record, truly embodying the album’s title, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The entire album was completed with producers Max Martin and Shellback, who Swift previously collaborated with on 2012's “Red,” 2014's “1989” and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/taylor-swift-music-arts-and-entertainment-c29acbc0b521419cb362e720b32ec018">2017's “Reputation.”</a>&nbsp;Her frequent producing partner&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jack-antonoff">Jack Antonoff</a>&nbsp;was not mentioned.

She described the release as full of “bangers." “I care about this record more than I can even overstate,” she said, agreeing with Travis Kelce when he described the release as “a lot more upbeat” than 2024's “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Across the album, there is only one feature listed: the title track, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will include&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/sabrina-carpenter">Sabrina Carpenter.</a>

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' is out now. Here's what to know

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Wichita police determined a reported kidnapping was unfounded but uncovered threats to a local school that resulted in two arrests and the recovery of three firearms.

Just before noon Thursday, police received information about a possible kidnapping involving a 16-year-old girl, according to a statement from Wichita police.&nbsp; Initial reports claimed a male suspect had taken her by force and was armed.

Investigators later learned the juvenile was not kidnapped but was a reported runaway who returned home. When officers contacted her at her residence, they obtained information about threats to harm individuals at a Wichita area school. The threats involved armed suspects believed to be traveling in stolen vehicles.

Using Flock technology, officers located one of the vehicles. When they attempted a traffic stop, the suspects fled, crashed and ran from the vehicles. One suspect was arrested immediately. The second was located with assistance from a Wichita police drone and the Kansas Highway Patrol’s air unit.

Both suspects were taken into custody. Three firearms were seized.

The case remains under investigation. Reference case number 25C182494.

Reported kidnapping led to Kan. school-threat investigation

ANDERSON COOUNTY —An accident victim is recovering after a car fell on him in rural Anderson County.

Just before 10a.m. Thursday, the Anderson County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a vehicle that had fallen on a man according to a media release from the sheriff's office.

Emergency units from Westphalia First Responders, Anderson County EMS, and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office were immediately dispatched. Based on initial dispatch information, Anderson County EMS requested an air medical helicopter while en route.

Before emergency crews arrived, a nearby Westphalia resident was able to lift the vehicle off the man and move him to a safe area. Upon arrival, Westphalia First Responders provided initial medical care until an Advanced Life Support ambulance from Anderson County EMS arrived and assumed definitive care.

Due to the patient’s traumatic injuries, the he was transported by Life Star 1 Air Medical to a Kansas City area Level I Trauma Center for further treatment.

Sheriff Wes McClain said, “I am incredibly proud of our community members who acted as the first first responders. Their quick thinking and bravery helped save this man’s life. This is a testament to the caring spirit of our community.”

This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that our pre-identified landing zones and online air ambulance ordering through the communication center have proven to be an effective response for traumatic injuries, allowing timely and coordinated care.

Sheriff: Kan. man lifted car off victim after tragic accident

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">on the battlefield</a>, where the Russian army is making slow but steady advances.

The potential supply of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv will signal a “qualitatively new stage of escalation, including in relations between Russia and the U.S.," Putin said at a forum of international foreign policy experts in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi.

The Russian leader noted that even though Tomahawk missiles will inflict damage on Russia if supplied to Ukraine, Russian air defenses will quickly adapt to the new threat. “It will certainly not change the balance of force on the battlefield,” he added, emphasizing that the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-kyiv-drone-attack-df3ec471bacd7395d408cc0d7e68f8b4">Russian military is continuously making gains</a>&nbsp;against Ukraine.

Asked about Trump dismissing Russia as a “paper tiger” because of its failure to defeat its smaller neighbor after more than 3 1/2 years of fighting, Putin argued that Russia has faced all the NATO allies backing Kyiv.

“We are fighting against the entire bloc of NATO and we keep moving, keep advancing and feel confident and we are a paper tiger; what NATO itself is?” he said. “A paper tiger? Go and deal with this paper tiger then.”

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Putin’s remarks.

Putin hails Alaska's summit with Trump and reaffirms nuclear pact's extension offer

At the same time, Putin hailed U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine and described their August summit in Alaska as productive.

“It was good that we made an attempt to search for and find possible ways to settle the Ukrainian crisis,” he said, adding that he felt “comfortable” talking to Trump.

Putin also reaffirmed his offer to the U.S. to extend their last remaining nuclear arms control pact for one more year after it expires in February. The 2010&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-united-states-nuclear-weapons-war-9b273fb485cec0fc9dda3b9adda1c768">New START</a>&nbsp;treaty limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers.

“If they don't need it, we don't need it either," he said, adding that “we feel confident about our nuclear shield."

While praising Trump and trying to emphasize potential common interests, the Russian president sent a stern warning to Ukraine’s Western allies against trying to seize ships that carry Russian oil to global markers. He argued that would amount to piracy and could trigger a forceful response while sharply destabilizing the global oil market.

Threatening a forceful response to Western “piracy,” mocking drone claims

Asked about the detention of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/france-macron-oil-tanker-russia-64396bc51053e196a49d04cd39c45358">an oil tanker</a>&nbsp;off France's Atlantic coast, which President Emmanuel Macron linked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-sanctions-shadow-fleet-oil-baltic-ukraine-76b66900d599d6e49692643674907fc0">Russia’s so-called shadow fleet</a>&nbsp;of aging tankers of uncertain ownership that are avoiding Western sanctions, Putin cast it as an attempt by Macron to distract public attention from his country's own internal problems and mockingly likened the French leader to Napoleon.

He strongly warned the West against such action, arguing that it defies international maritime law and risks triggering military confrontation. “It’s piracy, and how do you deal with pirates? You destroy them," he said.

Putin also scoffed at Western claims of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-europe-f15530ce5c47dbba26c334147e684471">possible Russian involvement in recent drone flights over Denmark</a>, casting them as part of purported NATO efforts to “inflame tensions to boost the defense spending.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-putin-nato-intrusion-drone-ukraine-00fc6c915d999afb7a29649d489f96ed">Intrusions into NATO’s airspace</a>&nbsp;blamed on Russia reached an unprecedented scale last month. A swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland, Estonia complained about an intrusion by Russian fighter jets and numerous unidentified drones were sighted over Denmark, Germany and other countries in what some European officials described as Moscow testing NATO's response.

European defense ministers have agreed to develop a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-nato-drones-estonia-latvia-lithuania-50636d55bff486b74e73ab947076744f">“drone wall”</a>&nbsp;along their borders to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace.

Putin dismissed Western allegations of Russia’s purported aggressive plans against NATO allies as “nonsense” aimed at distracting public attention from domestic problems.

“We are carefully watching the growing militarization of Europe,” he said. “Is all of this just words or is it time for us to take countermeasures? No one should have doubt that Russia’s countermeasures will not take a long time to come.”

Putin's reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination

Asked about Charlie Kirk's assassination, Putin called it a “heinous crime” that reflected a “deep split" in American society. He hailed Kirk as a hero killed for promoting the same conservative values that Russia shares.

Putin also praised Michael Gloss, an American and the son of a deputy CIA chief, who joined the Russian military and was killed in action in Ukraine in 2024. He said he had awarded Gloss with a medal, which he handed to Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during his visit to Moscow.

The Russian leader likened Gloss to Kirk, saying they championed similar “traditional” values. "He gave his life while defending those values as a Russian soldier, and Kirk gave his life while fighting for the same values in the United States,” Putin said.

In response to questions about Gloss, the CIA said in a statement that the agency “considers Michael’s passing to be a private family matter — and not a national security issue. The entire CIA family is heartbroken for their loss."

At one point during the four-hour event televised live, Putin, a former Soviet KGB officer and one-time head of Russia's top domestic security agency, misspoke and referred to himself as “the CIA director” while describing a meeting with President George W. Bush and his administration officials. “The future director,” Putin quipped as the audience broke into laughter.

Putin issues new warning to U.S., comments on Charlie Kirk's killing

HARVEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Freightliner semi driven by Jared Lee&nbsp;Caviness, 35,&nbsp;Remsen, Iowa, was west bound on U.S. 50 exiting to South bound Interstate 135. The semi traveled off the roadway to the right scraping the barrier wall of the ramp and then rolled onto its side. First responders worked to remove cattle from the overturned trailer. Unfortunately, many died, according to Harvey County Emergency Management.. 

EMS transported Caviness to a Wichita hospital.&nbsp; He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Driver hospitalized after cattle truck overturns on Kan. highway

KANSAS CITY — A suspect who hid from law enforcement for nearly a month after running from a high speed chase in custody.

Just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force arrested 28-year-old Dylan Lancaster of Kansas City, according to a media release.

Lancaster is charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors related to a pursuit last month.

On September 3, he <a href="https://www.facebook.com/motrooper?__cft__[0]=AZXrQ9Uw9SMFyuuSIYWHuEU3nXYds1Qb86PoXXD9k3KeZm04fHmNnICwGErtCW7oCdIdRXBbBAdKW3t0eAXnegJC0mNsgZBWftdM0TGni3_E8hz3QuOXMRwBqLXxpwNuNYhyUy1VJy_rtEWhZBt_ia9qV3YVEj47KCezRNnEdAEBvN82sYNhgADzl6bgrTt8FTE&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Missouri State Highway Patrol</a> identified the vehicle Lancaster was driving as stolen. This initiated a pursuit which ended near E 219th Street and State Route YY in Belton, where Lancaster ran from the vehicle.

 Deputies were unable to locate him that day. Then on Wednesday, deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested him at a hotel near N. Corrington Avenue and 43rd Steet in Kansas City. 

&nbsp;Lancaster is being held on without bond on charges of Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree; Aggravated Fleeing A Stop Or Detention and Property Damage. 

The misdemeanors are Operating A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner and Leaving the Scene Of Accident (Class A).

Lancaster also violated his parole in Missouri. The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kcpolice?__cft__[0]=AZXrQ9Uw9SMFyuuSIYWHuEU3nXYds1Qb86PoXXD9k3KeZm04fHmNnICwGErtCW7oCdIdRXBbBAdKW3t0eAXnegJC0mNsgZBWftdM0TGni3_E8hz3QuOXMRwBqLXxpwNuNYhyUy1VJy_rtEWhZBt_ia9qV3YVEj47KCezRNnEdAEBvN82sYNhgADzl6bgrTt8FTE&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kansas City Missouri Police Department</a> and the Jackson County Drug Task Force assisted with the apprehension of Lancaster as well.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Wanted suspect caught at KC hotel after hiding for weeks

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

Just after 2:30a.m. September 27,&nbsp; a K-9 Unit with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2009 Nissan Titan for speeding in the 3000 block of South Kansas Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, the driver, later identified as&nbsp;Raul I. J. Galvan-Romero, 40, of Topeka appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and illegal narcotics were located.

Deputies arrested Galvan-Romero and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections&nbsp; on the requested charges Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, Speeding and Transporting an open container of liquor.

Sheriff: Kansas driver was speeding and transporting illegal drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/strike-drug-smuggling-vessel-275ab9837373a928aa3376e50d8d39b0">following recent U.S. strikes on boats</a>&nbsp;in the Caribbean.

Congress was notified about the designation by Pentagon officials on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The memo, startling in scope, signals a potential new moment not just in the Trump administration’s willingness to reach beyond the norms of presidential authority to wage war but in Trump's stated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-imperialism-canada-panama-greenland-b4b53445dee97398b498b79eab54d49b">“America First” agenda</a>. It also raises stark questions about how far the White House intends to use its war powers and if Congress will exert its authority to approve — or ban — such military actions.

The move comes after the U.S. military last month carried out three&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-venezuela-drug-cartels-05c5b0de282178419d46a3e93fbd2521">deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats</a>&nbsp;in the Caribbean. At least two of those operations were carried out on vessels that originated from Venezuela.

Those strikes followed up a buildup of U.S. maritime forces in the Caribbean.

“Although friendly foreign nations have made significant efforts to combat these organizations, suffering significant losses of life, these groups are now transnational and conduct ongoing attacks throughout the Western Hemisphere as organized cartels,” according to the memo, which refers to cartel members as “unlawful combatants.” “Therefore, the President determined these cartels are non-state armed groups, designated them as terrorist organizations, and determined that their actions constitute an armed attack against the United States.”

Pentagon officials could not provide a list of the designated terrorist organizations at the center of the conflict, a matter that was a major source of frustration for some of the lawmakers who were briefed, according to the person.

Lawmakers have been pressing Trump to go to Congress and seek&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/war-powers-act-trump-congress-9e6832fb5f5f844acf8992008d3a8d63">war powers authority</a>&nbsp;for such operations.

The White House and the Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment. Multiple defense officials reached Thursday appeared to be caught off guard by the determination and would not immediately comment or explain what the president's action could mean for the Pentagon or military operations going forward.

What the Trump administration laid out at the closed-door classified briefing was perceived by several senators as pursuing a new legal framework that raised questions particularly regarding the role of Congress in authorizing any such action, the person familiar with the matter said.

As the Republican administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections. Some had previously called on Congress to exert its authority under the War Powers Act that would prohibit the administration’s strikes unless they were authorized by Congress.

The first military strike, carried out on Sept. 2 on what the Trump administration said was a drug-carrying speedboat, killed 11 people. Trump claimed the boat was operated by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/best-of-the-week/honorable-mention/2025/an-ap-team-goes-to-the-birthplace-of-tren-de-aragua-the-gang-put-at-the-center-of-trumps-anti-immigrant-narrative/">the Tren de Aragua gang</a>, which was listed by the U.S. as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rubio-ecuador-venezuela-military-strike-immigration-0bde0bbf862734facbd0df5f5361935b">a foreign terrorist organization</a>&nbsp;earlier this year.

The Trump administration had previously justified the military action as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States.

But several senators, Democrats and some Republicans, as well as human rights groups questioned the legality of Trump’s action. They called it potential overreach of executive authority in part because the military was used for law enforcement purposes.

By claiming his campaign against drug cartels is an active armed conflict, Trump appears to be claiming extraordinary wartime powers to justify his action.

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committees, said the drug cartels are “despicable and must be dealt with by law enforcement.”

"The Trump Administration has offered no credible legal justification, evidence, or intelligence for these strikes,” said Reed, a former Army officer who served in the 82nd Airborne Division.

The Trump administration has yet to explain how the military assessed the boats' cargo and determined the passengers’ alleged gang affiliation before the strikes.

Read the memo: Trump tells Congress U.S. in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a vehicle pursuit that terminated in Montgomery County on September 26, 2025, according to a media release from the KHP.

The pursuit began in Owasso, Oklahoma, by officers from the Owasso Oklahoma Police Department with assistance from Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers. Two suspects, later identified as Tenisha D. Mayberry (the driver) and Cortez J. Wasson (a passenger), had fled the scene of a theft investigation and struck an Owasso officer with the suspect's driver's door.

When the pursuit entered Kansas, officers from the Coffeyville Police Department took control of the pursuit near the intersection of U.S. 169 and U.S. 166, traveling northbound from U.S. 169 onto Patterson Blvd. 

The suspect vehicle failed to stop at a red light. The pursuit continued northbound approaching the intersection of Patterson Blvd. and 8th Street where the suspect vehicle again failed to stop at a red light, striking a vehicle that was crossing the intersection. The suspect vehicle came to rest on its side, and the other vehicle overturned and came to rest on its roof.

Both suspects were taken into custody and received medical treatment on scene. The driver of the other vehicle, Maia E. O'Connell, was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The passenger of the other vehicle, 15-year-old Serafina L. O'Connell, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later transported to a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for more intensive care. On September 30, Serafina succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

The Kansas Highway Patrol's Critical Highway Accident Response Team (CHART) responded to the scene, and this crash remains under investigation.

If anyone witnessed or has information, including video, regarding the crash, please contact Technical Trooper Gary Boles or Montgomery County Attorney Melissa Johnson.

Mayberry is being held on requested charges of felony interference with law enforcement, felony fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, Aggravated battery; Reckless deadly weapon cause great body harm/disfig/death, Possession of marijuana, according to online jail records.

Wasson is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;felony interference with law enforcement, Aggravated battery; Reckless deadly weapon cause great body harm/disfig/death and possession of marijuana.

KHP seeks witnesses to vehicle pursuit, crash that left Kan. teen dead

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged up to more records on Thursday as technology stocks kept rising and as Wall Street kept ignoring the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604">shutdown of the U.S. government</a>.

The S&amp;P 500 added 0.1% to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-shutdown-trump-b4bddbf826a5eabee1113f62aeb5e25e">its all-time high</a>&nbsp;set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. Both also hit records.

Thursdays on Wall Street typically have investors reacting to the latest weekly tally of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits. But D.C.’s shutdown meant this week’s report on jobless claims has been delayed. An even more consequential report, Friday’s monthly tally of jobs created and destroyed across the economy, will likely also not arrive on schedule.

That increases uncertainty when much on Wall Street is riding on investors’ expectation that the job market is slowing by enough to convince&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-jobs-inflation-powell-bccc5ad2114d0f9a19e0f6db4aeadf82">the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates</a>, but not by so much that it leads to a recession.

“The Fed has been on record that they are very data dependent, and the lack of data from public sources is likely to be problematic,” said Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

So far, the U.S. stock market has looked past the delays of such data. Shutdowns of the U.S. government have tended not to hurt the economy or stock market much, and the thinking is that this one could be similar, even if President Donald Trump has threatened&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">large-scale firings of federal workers</a>&nbsp;this time around.

That left corporate announcements as the main drivers of trading Thursday.

Stocks in the chip and artificial-intelligence industries climbed after OpenAI announced partnerships with South Korean companies for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/openai-stargate-oracle-data-center-0b3f4fa6e8d8141b4c143e3e7f41aba1">Stargate,</a>&nbsp;a $500 billion project aimed at building AI infrastructure.

Samsung Electronics rose 3.5% in Seoul, and SK Hynix jumped 9.9%.

The announcement also sent ripples around the world. On Wall Street, Advanced Micro Devices climbed 3.5%, and Broadcom gained 1.4%. Nvidia’s 0.9% rise was the strongest single force pushing the S&amp;P 500 upward.

Excitement around AI and the massive spending underway because of it has been a major reason the U.S. stock market has hit record after record, along with hopes for easier interest rates. But AI stocks have become so dominant, and so much money has poured into the industry that worries are rising about a potential bubble that could eventually lead to disappointment for investors.

Occidental Petroleum fell 7.3% after it agreed to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-occidental-petroleum-deal-63c65c006f314f166eee9617cf1252f0">sell its chemical business, OxyChem, to Berkshire Hathaway</a>&nbsp;for $9.7 billion in cash. It could be the final big purchase for Berkshire Hathaway with famed investor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/warren-buffett">Warren Buffett</a>&nbsp;as its CEO.

Fair Isaac jumped 18% to its best day in nearly three years after announcing a program that will streamline access to its FICO credit scores, potentially cutting out such big credit bureaus as TransUnion, Equifax and Experian.

TransUnion’s stock tumbled 10.6%, while Equifax slid 8.5%.

All told, the S&amp;P 500 rose 4.15 points to 6,715.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 78.62 to 46,519.72, and the Nasdaq composite gained 88.89 to 22,844.05.

The stock of a third credit bureau, the United Kingdom’s Experian, fell 4.2% in London. It helped drag London’s FTSE 100 down by 0.2%, but indexes were much stronger across Europe and Asia.

South Korea’s Kospi leaped 2.7% for one of the world’s largest gains following the big jumps for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury eased to 4.08% from 4.12% late Wednesday.

AP Writers Teresa Cerojano and Matt Ott contributed.

Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;After a stellar 51.0-yard average on four attempts last week against UCF, Kansas State sophomore punter&nbsp;Simon McClannan&nbsp;has been named to the Ray’s 8 list as one of the best eight punters of the week, the Ray Guy Award announced Monday.

KSU announced that McClannan is now in the running for being named the Ray Guy Punter of the Week, which will be announced on Tuesday.

A native of Omaha, Nebraska, McClannan saw three of his four punts travel at least 45 yards against the Knights, including a career-long punt of 65 yards. It was the longest punt by a Wildcat since Jack Blumer hit a 69-yarder against UCF in 2023. Additionally, each of his four punts ended inside UCF’s 20-yard line.

McClannan’s effort against UCF came on the heels of a game in which he averaged 50.8 yards on five punts at Arizona. He is one of four punters in the nation with an average of at least 50.0 yards (minimum 4 attempts) in multiple games this season, while he is the first K-State punter in the Big 12 era to average at least 50.0 yards on at least four punts in consecutive games.

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