KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">Super Bowl rally</a>, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence.

A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on gun-related and resisting arrest charges.” The release said it is “anticipated that additional charges are expected in the future as the investigation by the Kansas City Police Department continues.”

No further information was released. Defendants age 17 and under in Missouri are typically adjudicated through the juvenile system, which is far more private than the system for adults. Names of the accused are not released, nor are police documents such as probable cause statements.

In cases involving serious crimes such as murder, juveniles as young as 12 can be certified for trial as adults, said Lynn Urban, a professor who chairs the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at the University of Central Missouri.

Federal law prohibits the death penalty for anyone under age 18 at the time of the crime.

Police initially detained three juveniles but released one who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting. Police are looking for others who may have been involved and are calling for witnesses, victims and people with cellphone video of the violence to call a dedicated hotline.

Meanwhile, Kansas Citians are turning to religious gathers, vigils and counseling to try to cope with the horror of what happened.

A mother and popular disc jockey died in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">burst of gunfire</a>&nbsp;Wednesday as the parade and rally were concluding, and 22 others — more than half of them children — were injured. By Friday, two people remained in critical condition and one was in serious condition. Most of the injured children were out of the hospital and expected to recover.

But the emotional recovery is only just beginning in a community horrified that two juveniles could cause such trauma. Police believe a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">dispute between several people</a>&nbsp;led to the shooting.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">slain woman</a>&nbsp;was identified by radio station KKFI-FM as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of “Taste of Tejano.” On Friday, a family friend, Katrina Rojas Vincent, said she could feel Lopez-Galvan's presence as she stood near the shooting site.

“Her spirit will always be here welcoming people back to this location, to not be afraid to not have any fear, to enjoy yourself and live your life,” Vincent said.

She described Lopez-Galvan as a vibrant, giving person.

“Always had that a smile ear to ear and just the positivity that she brought to our community with the music that she would play” on her radio program, Vincent said.

The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office set up in-person counseling for the traumatized. Twelve people attended Thursday, including two children, spokesman Michael Mansur said Friday. The agency also established a hotline offering counseling, but Mansur didn’t immediately have information on how many called the hotline.

The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">won their third Super Bowl in five years</a>&nbsp;Sunday, beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. The two previous celebrations went off without any trouble.

On Wednesday, players rode double-decker red buses through Missouri’s largest city. The parade ended with a rally at the sprawling Union Station. It was just breaking up with shots erupted. Many people thought they were hearing fireworks. Eventually, some ducked for cover. Others leapt over barriers and sprinted, many carrying children.

Beyond the gunshot wounds, several people were treated at hospitals for injuries suffered amid the chaos. So many personal belongings were left behind that police set up a site for people to try and find what they lost.

Two men at the rally jumped on and detained someone with a gun, though police have not confirmed whether it was one of the people arrested.

Paul Contreras of Bellevue, Nebraska, said he heard a man yelling to stop someone and was able to tackle the person from behind. Contreras noticed that the person he tackled had a gun, he said, and he wasn’t sure if he might have another under a heavy jacket.

Soon, Contreras was joined by another man.

“We’re like, we got to keep him down until law enforcement gets there. Because as much as we’re fighting to keep him down, he’s fighting to get up,” Contreras, whose daughter captured it all on video, told The Associated Press.

The man who helped Contreras was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-bystander-8107711b0029ab23c41ee63116383053">Trey Filter</a>. He was with his family when he heard yells of “get him.”

“We was like, ‘We got him,’” Filter, 40, of the Wichita, Kansas, area, told AP. “I’ll always remember that. And then they started screaming, ‘There’s a gun!’”

The gun fell near his wife, Casey Filter, who picked it up. By then, the fleeing person was under a dogpile.

The shooting occurred despite the presence of more than 800 police officers in the area, including on top of nearby structures, said Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended with his wife and mother and ran for safety when the shots were fired. But he doesn’t expect to cancel the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade.

“We have parades all the time. I don’t think they’ll end. Certainly we recognized the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shooting-chiefs-parade-security-48bcd66e5998776a7167a2434dec7fd1">public safety challenges</a>&nbsp;and issues that relate to them,” Lucas said.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-donation-chiefs-parade-shooting-299c357fb5d52c106b9c05b51b536f3c">Taylor Swift</a>, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, donated $100,000 to Lopez-Galvan’s family. Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/taylor-swift-donation-gofundme-victim-killed-chiefs-parade-1235913423/amp/">to Variety,</a>&nbsp;the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.

Kansas City has long struggled with gun violence, and in 2020 it was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/in-state-wire-tn-state-wire-mo-state-wire-politics-oh-state-wire-0950ff59635979d7d2d2d3479f4d9c58">among nine cities</a>&nbsp;targeted by the U.S. Justice Department in an effort to crack down on violent crime. In 2023, the city matched a record with 182 homicides, most of which involved guns.

Lucas has joined with mayors across the country in calling for new laws to reduce gun violence, including mandating universal background checks.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">Super Bowl rally</a>, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence.A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on gun-related and resisting arrest charges.” The release said it is “anticipated that additional charges are expected in the future as the investigation by the Kansas City Police Department continues.”No further information was released. Defendants age 17 and under in Missouri are typically adjudicated through the juvenile system, which is far more private than the system for adults. Names of the accused are not released, nor are police documents such as probable cause statements.In cases involving serious crimes such as murder, juveniles as young as 12 can be certified for trial as adults, said Lynn Urban, a professor who chairs the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at the University of Central Missouri.Federal law prohibits the death penalty for anyone under age 18 at the time of the crime.Police initially detained three juveniles but released one who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting. Police are looking for others who may have been involved and are calling for witnesses, victims and people with cellphone video of the violence to call a dedicated hotline.Meanwhile, Kansas Citians are turning to religious gathers, vigils and counseling to try to cope with the horror of what happened.A mother and popular disc jockey died in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">burst of gunfire</a>&nbsp;Wednesday as the parade and rally were concluding, and 22 others — more than half of them children — were injured. By Friday, two people remained in critical condition and one was in serious condition. Most of the injured children were out of the hospital and expected to recover.But the emotional recovery is only just beginning in a community horrified that two juveniles could cause such trauma. Police believe a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">dispute between several people</a>&nbsp;led to the shooting.The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">slain woman</a>&nbsp;was identified by radio station KKFI-FM as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of “Taste of Tejano.” On Friday, a family friend, Katrina Rojas Vincent, said she could feel Lopez-Galvan's presence as she stood near the shooting site.“Her spirit will always be here welcoming people back to this location, to not be afraid to not have any fear, to enjoy yourself and live your life,” Vincent said.She described Lopez-Galvan as a vibrant, giving person.“Always had that a smile ear to ear and just the positivity that she brought to our community with the music that she would play” on her radio program, Vincent said.The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office set up in-person counseling for the traumatized. Twelve people attended Thursday, including two children, spokesman Michael Mansur said Friday. The agency also established a hotline offering counseling, but Mansur didn’t immediately have information on how many called the hotline.The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">won their third Super Bowl in five years</a>&nbsp;Sunday, beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. The two previous celebrations went off without any trouble.On Wednesday, players rode double-decker red buses through Missouri’s largest city. The parade ended with a rally at the sprawling Union Station. It was just breaking up with shots erupted. Many people thought they were hearing fireworks. Eventually, some ducked for cover. Others leapt over barriers and sprinted, many carrying children.Beyond the gunshot wounds, several people were treated at hospitals for injuries suffered amid the chaos. So many personal belongings were left behind that police set up a site for people to try and find what they lost.Two men at the rally jumped on and detained someone with a gun, though police have not confirmed whether it was one of the people arrested.Paul Contreras of Bellevue, Nebraska, said he heard a man yelling to stop someone and was able to tackle the person from behind. Contreras noticed that the person he tackled had a gun, he said, and he wasn’t sure if he might have another under a heavy jacket.Soon, Contreras was joined by another man.“We’re like, we got to keep him down until law enforcement gets there. Because as much as we’re fighting to keep him down, he’s fighting to get up,” Contreras, whose daughter captured it all on video, told The Associated Press.The man who helped Contreras was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-bystander-8107711b0029ab23c41ee63116383053">Trey Filter</a>. He was with his family when he heard yells of “get him.”“We was like, ‘We got him,’” Filter, 40, of the Wichita, Kansas, area, told AP. “I’ll always remember that. And then they started screaming, ‘There’s a gun!’”The gun fell near his wife, Casey Filter, who picked it up. By then, the fleeing person was under a dogpile.The shooting occurred despite the presence of more than 800 police officers in the area, including on top of nearby structures, said Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended with his wife and mother and ran for safety when the shots were fired. But he doesn’t expect to cancel the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade.“We have parades all the time. I don’t think they’ll end. Certainly we recognized the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shooting-chiefs-parade-security-48bcd66e5998776a7167a2434dec7fd1">public safety challenges</a>&nbsp;and issues that relate to them,” Lucas said.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-donation-chiefs-parade-shooting-299c357fb5d52c106b9c05b51b536f3c">Taylor Swift</a>, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, donated $100,000 to Lopez-Galvan’s family. Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/taylor-swift-donation-gofundme-victim-killed-chiefs-parade-1235913423/amp/">to Variety,</a>&nbsp;the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.Kansas City has long struggled with gun violence, and in 2020 it was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/in-state-wire-tn-state-wire-mo-state-wire-politics-oh-state-wire-0950ff59635979d7d2d2d3479f4d9c58">among nine cities</a>&nbsp;targeted by the U.S. Justice Department in an effort to crack down on violent crime. In 2023, the city matched a record with 182 homicides, most of which involved guns.Lucas has joined with mayors across the country in calling for new laws to reduce gun violence, including mandating universal background checks.

2 juveniles charged in deadly shooting at Chiefs parade rally

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. —The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the recovery of human remains, identified as Derek C. Holtmeyer, 35, of Linn, Missouri, according to a media release from the patrol.

Holtmeyer’s body was located on February 8, 2024, by investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F/I Criminal Unit. On July 12, 2023, the family of Derek C. Holtmeyer contacted the Osage County Sheriff’s Office to report they had not had contact with him since the early morning hours of July 11, 2023. 

After taking a missing person’s report and conducting an exhaustive investigation into Holtmeyer’s disappearance, on October 13, 2023, Osage County Sheriff Michael Bonham formally requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol take over the investigation.

 At that time, the investigation into Holtmeyer’s disappearance was assigned to the Troop F/I Criminal Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.On February 8, 2024, while conducting a ground search as part of their missing person investigation, patrol investigators located human remains in a wooded area near Chamois, Missouri, in Osage County. 

On February 15, 2024, the Boone County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the remains as Derek C. Holtmeyer, of Linn, Missouri. 

The investigation into Holtmeyer’s death and disappearance is on-going. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office and the Osage County Coroner are assisting with the investigation.

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 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. —The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the recovery of human remains, identified as Derek C. Holtmeyer, 35, of Linn, Missouri, according to a media release from the patrol.Holtmeyer’s body was located on February 8, 2024, by investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F/I Criminal Unit. On July 12, 2023, the family of Derek C. Holtmeyer contacted the Osage County Sheriff’s Office to report they had not had contact with him since the early morning hours of July 11, 2023. After taking a missing person’s report and conducting an exhaustive investigation into Holtmeyer’s disappearance, on October 13, 2023, Osage County Sheriff Michael Bonham formally requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol take over the investigation. At that time, the investigation into Holtmeyer’s disappearance was assigned to the Troop F/I Criminal Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.On February 8, 2024, while conducting a ground search as part of their missing person investigation, patrol investigators located human remains in a wooded area near Chamois, Missouri, in Osage County. On February 15, 2024, the Boone County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the remains as Derek C. Holtmeyer, of Linn, Missouri. The investigation into Holtmeyer’s death and disappearance is on-going. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office and the Osage County Coroner are assisting with the investigation.

Human remains identified as missing Missouri man

MANHATTAN — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is the featured speaker for the<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/landon/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Landon Lecture Series</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University.

(click below to watch a replay of the lecture)

The lecture at the Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union will help celebrate the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/about/history-traditions/" target="_blank">161st anniversary</a>&nbsp;of the founding of the first land-grant university in the nation.

Kelly’s lecture will center around the health of the state of Kansas, its residents and its politics.&nbsp;

"As the first university in Kansas to embrace the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-11/K-State-adopts-Okanagan-Charter112923.html" target="_blank">health promoting university charter</a>, K-State is deeply committed to the health and well-being of not just its students, faculty and staff but all communities across the state," said Marshall Stewart, chair of the Landon Lecture Series, university senior vice president and chief of staff. "Having Gov. Kelly deliver this lecture will provide us with insights into ways we can create a culture that contributes to bettering our people, our places and our planet."

With a four-term tenure as a state senator and currently serving as the 48th governor of Kansas, Kelly has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families. As governor, she has collaborated with both political parties to achieve a balanced state budget, secure funding for schools, address the state’s infrastructure needs, reform the child welfare system and achieve record-breaking business investment and job creation. Kelly concluded her first term with the largest budget surplus in state history while reducing taxes for working families.

In her second term as governor, Kelly continues her efforts to make Kansas the premier place in the country to raise a family. Her focus includes expanding accessible healthcare, supporting early childhood development and ensuring prosperity reaches every corner of the state.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is the featured speaker for the<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/landon/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Landon Lecture Series</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University.(click below to watch a replay of the lecture)<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZjRo0EYs_8?si=HLHhUl9lUpCjeCKk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The lecture at the Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union will help celebrate the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/about/history-traditions/" target="_blank">161st anniversary</a>&nbsp;of the founding of the first land-grant university in the nation.Kelly’s lecture will center around the health of the state of Kansas, its residents and its politics.&nbsp;"As the first university in Kansas to embrace the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-11/K-State-adopts-Okanagan-Charter112923.html" target="_blank">health promoting university charter</a>, K-State is deeply committed to the health and well-being of not just its students, faculty and staff but all communities across the state," said Marshall Stewart, chair of the Landon Lecture Series, university senior vice president and chief of staff. "Having Gov. Kelly deliver this lecture will provide us with insights into ways we can create a culture that contributes to bettering our people, our places and our planet."With a four-term tenure as a state senator and currently serving as the 48th governor of Kansas, Kelly has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families. As governor, she has collaborated with both political parties to achieve a balanced state budget, secure funding for schools, address the state’s infrastructure needs, reform the child welfare system and achieve record-breaking business investment and job creation. Kelly concluded her first term with the largest budget surplus in state history while reducing taxes for working families.In her second term as governor, Kelly continues her efforts to make Kansas the premier place in the country to raise a family. Her focus includes expanding accessible healthcare, supporting early childhood development and ensuring prosperity reaches every corner of the state.

🎥Gov. Kelly delivers Landon Lecture at Kansas State University

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/taylor-swift">Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;donated $100,000 to the family of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">Lisa Lopez-Galvan,</a>&nbsp;the woman killed in the shooting at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.</a>

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/elizabeth-lopezgalvan-memorial">Click here to view the</a> GoFundMe page

Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer's name on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/elizabeth-lopezgalvan-memorial">GoFundMe page. </a>Swift’s representative confirmed the donations&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/taylor-swift-donation-gofundme-victim-killed-chiefs-parade-1235913423/amp/">to Variety,</a>&nbsp;the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.

“Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” read the messages accompanying the posts.

Lopez-Galvan, 43, was shot Wednesday as she celebrated the Chiefs' Super Bowl win with her husband, young adult son and hundreds of thousands of other fans at the city's Union Station. Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano” on local radio station KKFI-FM, as Lisa G. The mother of two had deep roots&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-278e2d3e2cfece1cbe958511e54127ad">in Kansas City,</a>&nbsp;and was one of the few Latina DJs in the area.

“She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. We ask that you continue to keep her family in your prayers as we grieve the loss of her life,” the GoFundMe description reads. The fundraised had amassed over $200,000 as of Friday morning.

Twenty-two others, half of whom were under 16, were wounded in the shooting. Investigators are still trying to identify who is responsible, but say&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">a dispute may have led to the shooting.</a>&nbsp;Police have two juveniles in custody and are trying to determine whether others were involved.

Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;and attended&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl">Sunday's Super Bowl,</a>&nbsp;was not at Wednesday's parade. She's currently performing a series of shows in Melbourne, Australia, as part of her Eras tour.

The Chiefs said all players, coaches, staffers and their families&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-58db068706aa90b1d174f2b688484df7">were safe</a>&nbsp;and accounted for after the shooting.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/taylor-swift">Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;donated $100,000 to the family of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">Lisa Lopez-Galvan,</a>&nbsp;the woman killed in the shooting at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.</a><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/elizabeth-lopezgalvan-memorial">Click here to view the</a> GoFundMe pageTwo $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer's name on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/elizabeth-lopezgalvan-memorial">GoFundMe page. </a>Swift’s representative confirmed the donations&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/taylor-swift-donation-gofundme-victim-killed-chiefs-parade-1235913423/amp/">to Variety,</a>&nbsp;the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press independently verified the posts.“Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss. With love, Taylor Swift,” read the messages accompanying the posts.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKKFI901FM%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0tWCioBjQSyDfcoaf1uQxnMdzkQNtHRNmdh5bhNYwtP4D62Yjyn12zUwm9Jhad8LSl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="603" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Lopez-Galvan, 43, was shot Wednesday as she celebrated the Chiefs' Super Bowl win with her husband, young adult son and hundreds of thousands of other fans at the city's Union Station. Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano” on local radio station KKFI-FM, as Lisa G. The mother of two had deep roots&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-278e2d3e2cfece1cbe958511e54127ad">in Kansas City,</a>&nbsp;and was one of the few Latina DJs in the area.“She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many. We ask that you continue to keep her family in your prayers as we grieve the loss of her life,” the GoFundMe description reads. The fundraised had amassed over $200,000 as of Friday morning.Twenty-two others, half of whom were under 16, were wounded in the shooting. Investigators are still trying to identify who is responsible, but say&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">a dispute may have led to the shooting.</a>&nbsp;Police have two juveniles in custody and are trying to determine whether others were involved.Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;and attended&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl">Sunday's Super Bowl,</a>&nbsp;was not at Wednesday's parade. She's currently performing a series of shows in Melbourne, Australia, as part of her Eras tour.The Chiefs said all players, coaches, staffers and their families&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-58db068706aa90b1d174f2b688484df7">were safe</a>&nbsp;and accounted for after the shooting.

Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of the woman killed in Chiefs parade shooting

KANSAS CITY —A jury last week convicted a Kansas City man of four counts of Aggravated Rape in the 1st Degree for assaults of a girl under the age of 12, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Brandon Williams, 23, will be sentenced on April 4, but the four convictions each require sentences of Life without Parole for a period of at least 30 years or a total of 120 years.

According to court records, the victim reported being raped by the defendant repeatedly and consistently for a period of two years.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Dani Sediqzad and Andrea Herron prosecuted the case on behalf of the state of Missouri.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A jury last week convicted a Kansas City man of four counts of Aggravated Rape in the 1st Degree for assaults of a girl under the age of 12, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Brandon Williams, 23, will be sentenced on April 4, but the four convictions each require sentences of Life without Parole for a period of at least 30 years or a total of 120 years.According to court records, the victim reported being raped by the defendant repeatedly and consistently for a period of two years.Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Dani Sediqzad and Andrea Herron prosecuted the case on behalf of the state of Missouri.

Jury: Kansas City man guilty of violent child sex crimes

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

A Thomas More Prep-Marian senior, in less than a year, has gone from Homecoming court to dancing on the largest stage in the world.

Emma Basgall, 18, of Hays was selected to dance at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Basgall sent in a video audition in January, and, after a series of callbacks, was selected to be one of the dancers in a star-studded halftime show that featured Usher.

She received an email to notify her she had been selected to perform. She said she was shaking as she read the email.

"I was in shock. I thought, 'What the heck, I'll audition.' I was not thinking anything of it at all. I have been trying to audition for things hoping that something would come of it. I was in complete shock."

She auditioned on a Monday, was notified on a Wednesday and left for Vegas on the following Tuesday. She had to sign a confidentiality agreement, so she couldn't let the community know about her big news until after the game.&nbsp;

Basgall has been dancing since she was 2 and involved in dance competitions since she was 5 with Jackie Creamer's Dance Studio. She's now an instructor.

Basgall had to be in Las Vegas for the two weeks leading up to the big game.&nbsp;

The experience was "... insane. It was like nothing I can describe," Basgall said. "The atmosphere when you walk on that field is so crazy. There are so many people in the stands, but you can't really see them all.

"It's a feeling like no other. The music starts, and it goes so fast. You work so hard for two weeks, and it's over in like a second."

Basgall was right next to the stage as Usher,&nbsp;Ludacris and&nbsp;Lil Jon were performing. She was very close to&nbsp;Ludacris as he walked on stage.

"Being so close to them was surreal. To actually be a part of that, it was like a dream. It was crazy," she said.

She said it was like having front-row tickets at a concert, but you're a part of it.

Usher participated in all of the field rehearsals with the cast. Alicia Keys attended the later rehearsals.

"You could tell he was a good person," Basgall said, "because he came to every single rehearsal and ran through everything every single time and put all his effort in every time.&nbsp;Being so close to him was crazy."&nbsp;

Jay-Z and Blue were also present during some rehearsals. Basgall saw&nbsp;Beyoncé on game day.

The Super Bowl broadcast was seen by 123.4 million people.

"I was definitely nervous when we were lining up and getting ready to go in because I didn't know what to expect with all of those people and what it would feel like and the atmosphere," Basgall said. "Once I was in there, I was with all my friends. (I had met so many people.) I soaked in every moment."

She said the crowd was incredibly loud, but so was the music. The dancers wore earpieces so they could hear the music and cues from the field director.

She said it was almost like an out-of-body experience.

Basgall's family are big Chiefs fans, and their win was icing on the cake, she said. The family has season tickets.&nbsp;

Ironically, despite her performance at the halftime show, she missed most of the game. The dancers were bussed to the stadium during the first quarter and then bused back to their hotel right after the performance. They didn't have seats.

Basgall and her family watched the Chiefs clinch the title on TV from their hotel room.

This is not Basgall's first experience performing on a national stage. She also was selected as a runway model during Fashion Week in September in New York. She modeled for Kazie Couture and Drisha's Closet.

"They were smaller designers, but it was still an awesome experience and a privilege to be able to walk," she said. "The hope is that you get into the industry. You start out with small people and you make connections and get seen and go from there."

She said her parents, April and Bradley,  and family were very supportive of her participation in the Super Bowl and her dance aspirations in general.

"I wanted to give a big thank you for all the support and love," she said, "and a thank you to God because I couldn't do it without Him."

Basgall's dream is to work as a full-time dancer. She will be attending the Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas next year.

"My ultimate goal is to be successful and love what I'm doing in life," she said. "Right now, my plan is to dance. I love dance."

She said she is interested in teaching when she's older and perhaps owning her own studio.&nbsp;

"Right now, my dream is to dance as long as my body allows and live in the moment," she said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935289285.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall, Thomas More Prep-Marian senior, danced in the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.&nbsp; Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall, Thomas More Prep-Marian senior, danced in the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.&nbsp; Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostA Thomas More Prep-Marian senior, in less than a year, has gone from Homecoming court to dancing on the largest stage in the world.Emma Basgall, 18, of Hays was selected to dance at the Super Bowl halftime show.Basgall sent in a video audition in January, and, after a series of callbacks, was selected to be one of the dancers in a star-studded halftime show that featured Usher.She received an email to notify her she had been selected to perform. She said she was shaking as she read the email."I was in shock. I thought, 'What the heck, I'll audition.' I was not thinking anything of it at all. I have been trying to audition for things hoping that something would come of it. I was in complete shock."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935319751.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall on the field for the half-time show during the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall on the field for the half-time show during the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>She auditioned on a Monday, was notified on a Wednesday and left for Vegas on the following Tuesday. She had to sign a confidentiality agreement, so she couldn't let the community know about her big news until after the game.&nbsp;Basgall has been dancing since she was 2 and involved in dance competitions since she was 5 with Jackie Creamer's Dance Studio. She's now an instructor.Basgall had to be in Las Vegas for the two weeks leading up to the big game.&nbsp;The experience was "... insane. It was like nothing I can describe," Basgall said. "The atmosphere when you walk on that field is so crazy. There are so many people in the stands, but you can't really see them all.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935370548.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>"It's a feeling like no other. The music starts, and it goes so fast. You work so hard for two weeks, and it's over in like a second."Basgall was right next to the stage as Usher,&nbsp;Ludacris and&nbsp;Lil Jon were performing. She was very close to&nbsp;Ludacris as he walked on stage."Being so close to them was surreal. To actually be a part of that, it was like a dream. It was crazy," she said.She said it was like having front-row tickets at a concert, but you're a part of it.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935397931.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>Usher participated in all of the field rehearsals with the cast. Alicia Keys attended the later rehearsals."You could tell he was a good person," Basgall said, "because he came to every single rehearsal and ran through everything every single time and put all his effort in every time.&nbsp;Being so close to him was crazy."&nbsp;Jay-Z and Blue were also present during some rehearsals. Basgall saw&nbsp;Beyoncé on game day.The Super Bowl broadcast was seen by 123.4 million people."I was definitely nervous when we were lining up and getting ready to go in because I didn't know what to expect with all of those people and what it would feel like and the atmosphere," Basgall said. "Once I was in there, I was with all my friends. (I had met so many people.) I soaked in every moment."She said the crowd was incredibly loud, but so was the music. The dancers wore earpieces so they could hear the music and cues from the field director.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935505382.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall modeling during Fashion Week in September in New York. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall modeling during Fashion Week in September in New York. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>She said it was almost like an out-of-body experience.Basgall's family are big Chiefs fans, and their win was icing on the cake, she said. The family has season tickets.&nbsp;Ironically, despite her performance at the halftime show, she missed most of the game. The dancers were bussed to the stadium during the first quarter and then bused back to their hotel right after the performance. They didn't have seats.Basgall and her family watched the Chiefs clinch the title on TV from their hotel room.This is not Basgall's first experience performing on a national stage. She also was selected as a runway model during Fashion Week in September in New York. She modeled for Kazie Couture and Drisha's Closet."They were smaller designers, but it was still an awesome experience and a privilege to be able to walk," she said. "The hope is that you get into the industry. You start out with small people and you make connections and get seen and go from there."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707935535098.jpeg" alt="Emma Basgall, second from the right, as part of the Thomas More Prep-Marian Homecoming court this fall. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Emma Basgall, second from the right, as part of the Thomas More Prep-Marian Homecoming court this fall. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>She said her parents, April and Bradley, and family were very supportive of her participation in the Super Bowl and her dance aspirations in general."I wanted to give a big thank you for all the support and love," she said, "and a thank you to God because I couldn't do it without Him."Basgall's dream is to work as a full-time dancer. She will be attending the Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas next year."My ultimate goal is to be successful and love what I'm doing in life," she said. "Right now, my plan is to dance. I love dance."She said she is interested in teaching when she's older and perhaps owning her own studio.&nbsp;"Right now, my dream is to dance as long as my body allows and live in the moment," she said.

Student from Hays dances during Super Bowl halftime show

NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration eased some of the restrictions on banking giant Wells Fargo, saying the bank has sufficiently fixed its toxic culture after years of scandals.

The news sent Wells Fargo's stock up sharply Thursday as investors speculated that the bank, which has been kept under a tight leash by regulators for years, may be able to rebuild its reputation and start growing again. The bank's shares closed up 7.2% to $52.04, its highest level since March 2022, in extremely active trading.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the regulator of big national banks like Wells Fargo, on Thursday terminated a consent order that had been in place since September 2016. The order required the bank to overhaul how it sold financial products to customers and provide additional consumer protections, as well as employee protections for whistleblowers.

That consent order was put into place after a series of newspaper and government investigations in 2016 found Wells Fargo to have a poisonous sales culture that pressured employees into selling multiple products to customers even though the products were not needed. Employees — who worked at “stores” not bank branches — were forced to open millions of unauthorized accounts. Customers had their identities stolen and their credit scores impacted. Of the millions of customers effected, a disproportionate number were non-English speaking Americans.

The scandal severely tarnished the reputation of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, which eight years ago was considered one of the best-run banks in the country by investors and analysts.

Since the scandal broke, Wells Fargo overhauled its board of directors and management, paid more than a billion dollars in fines and penalties, and has spent eight years trying to show the public that the bad practices are a thing of the past. The scandal led to unionization efforts at some branches as employees protested how managers pushed unreasonable sales goals.

In a brief statement Thursday, the Comptroller of the Currency said that Wells Fargo's “safety and soundness” and “compliance with laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the Order."

The decision is a major victory for Wells Fargo's management and Charles Scharf, who took over as CEO in 2019.

“Confirmation from the OCC that we have effectively implemented what was required is a result of the hard work of so many of our employees, and I’d like to thank everyone at Wells Fargo involved for their dedication to transforming how we do business,” Scharf said in a prepared statement.

Citigroup banking analyst Keith Horwitz said in a note that the OCC's decision was “positive proof” that Wells Fargo's management was making the right decisions to fix the company's culture.

There remains in place a Federal Reserve consent order against Wells Fargo as well as a requirement by the Fed that bank grow no bigger than its current size until it fixes its sales culture. The Fed declined to comment, but the OCC's decision is likely to pressure the Fed to make its own decision regarding its restrictions on Wells Fargo.

Including the Fed's order, Wells Fargo still has eight consent orders that govern its operations. That's down from 14 when Scharf took over the bank. Management says they still have work to do.

“We’ve changed the company across a number of dimensions," said Scott Powell, Well Fargo's chief operating officer, in an interview. Powell joined the bank roughly around the same time as Scharf.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration eased some of the restrictions on banking giant Wells Fargo, saying the bank has sufficiently fixed its toxic culture after years of scandals.The news sent Wells Fargo's stock up sharply Thursday as investors speculated that the bank, which has been kept under a tight leash by regulators for years, may be able to rebuild its reputation and start growing again. The bank's shares closed up 7.2% to $52.04, its highest level since March 2022, in extremely active trading.The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the regulator of big national banks like Wells Fargo, on Thursday terminated a consent order that had been in place since September 2016. The order required the bank to overhaul how it sold financial products to customers and provide additional consumer protections, as well as employee protections for whistleblowers.That consent order was put into place after a series of newspaper and government investigations in 2016 found Wells Fargo to have a poisonous sales culture that pressured employees into selling multiple products to customers even though the products were not needed. Employees — who worked at “stores” not bank branches — were forced to open millions of unauthorized accounts. Customers had their identities stolen and their credit scores impacted. Of the millions of customers effected, a disproportionate number were non-English speaking Americans.The scandal severely tarnished the reputation of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, which eight years ago was considered one of the best-run banks in the country by investors and analysts.Since the scandal broke, Wells Fargo overhauled its board of directors and management, paid more than a billion dollars in fines and penalties, and has spent eight years trying to show the public that the bad practices are a thing of the past. The scandal led to unionization efforts at some branches as employees protested how managers pushed unreasonable sales goals.In a brief statement Thursday, the Comptroller of the Currency said that Wells Fargo's “safety and soundness” and “compliance with laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the Order."The decision is a major victory for Wells Fargo's management and Charles Scharf, who took over as CEO in 2019.“Confirmation from the OCC that we have effectively implemented what was required is a result of the hard work of so many of our employees, and I’d like to thank everyone at Wells Fargo involved for their dedication to transforming how we do business,” Scharf said in a prepared statement.Citigroup banking analyst Keith Horwitz said in a note that the OCC's decision was “positive proof” that Wells Fargo's management was making the right decisions to fix the company's culture.There remains in place a Federal Reserve consent order against Wells Fargo as well as a requirement by the Fed that bank grow no bigger than its current size until it fixes its sales culture. The Fed declined to comment, but the OCC's decision is likely to pressure the Fed to make its own decision regarding its restrictions on Wells Fargo.Including the Fed's order, Wells Fargo still has eight consent orders that govern its operations. That's down from 14 when Scharf took over the bank. Management says they still have work to do.“We’ve changed the company across a number of dimensions," said Scott Powell, Well Fargo's chief operating officer, in an interview. Powell joined the bank roughly around the same time as Scharf.

Wells Fargo: Regulator lifts key penalty tied to fake accounts scandal

SALINE COUNTY—Roadways are slick due to the snow&nbsp;across Kansas

KHP Lieutenants Walker and Riedel are on the job, handling a non-injury accidents on Interstate 70 west of Salina, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.

"Roadways are icy, so stay safe. KDOT is working hard to provide essential services. 

Drive cautiously."

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Roadways are slick due to the snow&nbsp;across KansasKHP Lieutenants Walker and Riedel are on the job, handling a non-injury accidents on Interstate 70 west of Salina, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.<figure>
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 </figure>"Roadways are icy, so stay safe. KDOT is working hard to provide essential services. 

Drive cautiously."

KHP: Troopers working accidents on icy I-70

KANSAS CITY —In the wake of the mass shooting at the Union Station victory celebration, the Jackson County prosecutor's office has scheduled a second counseling session for those in need on Friday, and are also offering a new hotline -- (816) 881-1540 -- for persons seeking counseling, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

On Friday, 11;30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., counselors and service providers will be available at Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway (located at the corner of Linwood and Broadway). Counseling is free and will be done confidentially. Parking can be found in the circle drive or a parking lot south of the church's main entrance.

The Jackson County Prosecutor's office organized a counseling session Thursday at United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th Street. Several persons sought counseling, including children. 

The shootings that marred the Kansas City Chief’s victory parade and rally on Wednesday marred are the type of events that can leave deep emotional trauma for persons involved or persons who witnessed the violence. 

Family members can also be greatly impacted. The prosecutor’s office has staff trained to engage individuals dealing with such emotional trauma. We also are enlisting other local agencies that provide such counseling. 

They included Kansas City Mothers In Charge, Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, the Child Protection Center and victim advocates from the prosecutor's office.

The prosecutor's office thanks United Church of Christ, located in Brookside at 205 W. 65th Street, for making space available with little notice.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708018810884.jpeg" alt="Emergency medical technicians walk around the scene after an incident following the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)." />
 <figcaption>Emergency medical technicians walk around the scene after an incident following the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel).</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —In the wake of the mass shooting at the Union Station victory celebration, the Jackson County prosecutor's office has scheduled a second counseling session for those in need on Friday, and are also offering a new hotline -- (816) 881-1540 -- for persons seeking counseling, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.On Friday, 11;30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., counselors and service providers will be available at Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway (located at the corner of Linwood and Broadway). Counseling is free and will be done confidentially. Parking can be found in the circle drive or a parking lot south of the church's main entrance.Counseling services are free.The Jackson County Prosecutor's office organized a counseling session Thursday at United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th Street. Several persons sought counseling, including children. The shootings that marred the Kansas City Chief’s victory parade and rally on Wednesday marred are the type of events that can leave deep emotional trauma for persons involved or persons who witnessed the violence. Family members can also be greatly impacted. The prosecutor’s office has staff trained to engage individuals dealing with such emotional trauma. We also are enlisting other local agencies that provide such counseling. They included Kansas City Mothers In Charge, Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, the Child Protection Center and victim advocates from the prosecutor's office.The prosecutor's office thanks United Church of Christ, located in Brookside at 205 W. 65th Street, for making space available with little notice.&nbsp;

New hotline available for counseling following rally shooting

KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">Super Bowl victory</a>&nbsp;rally had just ended when fan Trey Filter heard what he initially thought was fireworks. Then someone screamed, “Get him!”

And that is how the 40-year-old wound up in widely circulated video of him tackling an armed person after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">post-parade shooting</a>, which left&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">one dead</a>&nbsp;and nearly two dozen others wounded.

“I am not a big shot, you know, tough guy, but I saw the guy they were talking about tackling, and I’m just, I just I don’t know what the hell I was thinking,” said Filter, who owns an asphalt and concrete company and lives in Maize, a suburb of Wichita, Kansas.

Police said they detained three people but released one who they determined wasn’t involved, leaving two juveniles in custody. Chief Stacey Graves acknowledged the video at a news conference and said police were working to determine if the person tackled was among those detained.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">The shooting</a>&nbsp;happened as Filter was walking to his car with his wife, Casey Filter, and their 15- and 12-year-old children. Surrounded by a sea of law enforcement, including people with sniper rifles stationed on rooftops, the family had felt safe. And like many in the crowd, they assumed the rapid-fire barrage was celebratory fireworks.

But then he saw police running through the crowd and “a mess starting to unfold,” he recalled.

“So then I hear, ‘Get him!’ and I look to my left, and it wasn’t but a second and a half, maybe two seconds. And somebody was running past me, and they’re yelling, ‘Get him!’ So I jumped.”

He clipped the fleeing person, knocking his gun lose. A few feet farther, another bystander grabbed for the person. Then Filter jumped on top of him, finally knocking him down after, as Filter put it, he “broke two tackles.”

“We was like, ‘We got him.' I’ll always remember that,” Filter said. “And, then they started screaming, ‘There’s a gun.’”

The men looked for the weapon, not realizing it had been knocked loose. Casey Filter, meanwhile, had noticed that the weapon fell near her after the first failed tackle. The 39-year-old stay-at-home mom nudged it with her feet and then picked it up.

“Right out of a video game,” is how Trey Filter recalled the long-barreled weapon.

Filter also said he hit the person they tackled before police pulled him off.

When it was all over, he grabbed his hat and they made their way toward the car. He recalled that he got congratulatory “attaboys” along the way, but he did not think much of it: “I felt like I had just been in a fight.”

But then local media greeted them when they got home. By then the video was spreading far and wide.

“It’s still not processed,” Trey Filter said. “We we barely let the dogs out when we got home.”

For Casey Filter, what sticks out is how fast everything changed. The weather was gorgeous, she recalled, the fans friendly.

“It was a party until it wasn’t,” she said.

A petition circulating online calls for her husband and the other bystander to get Super Bowl rings. Trey Filter laughed at the idea.

“I’m sure there were a thousand other men there that would have done it,” he said. “We, like everyone else, are just kind of hearing about this as it unfolds.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708018861457.jpeg" alt="Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)." />
 <figcaption>Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann).</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-chiefs-dynasty-kansas-city-d16a308684d97a6be2d269c8d56404be">Super Bowl victory</a>&nbsp;rally had just ended when fan Trey Filter heard what he initially thought was fireworks. Then someone screamed, “Get him!”And that is how the 40-year-old wound up in widely circulated video of him tackling an armed person after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">post-parade shooting</a>, which left&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">one dead</a>&nbsp;and nearly two dozen others wounded.“I am not a big shot, you know, tough guy, but I saw the guy they were talking about tackling, and I’m just, I just I don’t know what the hell I was thinking,” said Filter, who owns an asphalt and concrete company and lives in Maize, a suburb of Wichita, Kansas.Police said they detained three people but released one who they determined wasn’t involved, leaving two juveniles in custody. Chief Stacey Graves acknowledged the video at a news conference and said police were working to determine if the person tackled was among those detained.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">The shooting</a>&nbsp;happened as Filter was walking to his car with his wife, Casey Filter, and their 15- and 12-year-old children. Surrounded by a sea of law enforcement, including people with sniper rifles stationed on rooftops, the family had felt safe. And like many in the crowd, they assumed the rapid-fire barrage was celebratory fireworks.But then he saw police running through the crowd and “a mess starting to unfold,” he recalled.“So then I hear, ‘Get him!’ and I look to my left, and it wasn’t but a second and a half, maybe two seconds. And somebody was running past me, and they’re yelling, ‘Get him!’ So I jumped.”He clipped the fleeing person, knocking his gun lose. A few feet farther, another bystander grabbed for the person. Then Filter jumped on top of him, finally knocking him down after, as Filter put it, he “broke two tackles.”“We was like, ‘We got him.' I’ll always remember that,” Filter said. “And, then they started screaming, ‘There’s a gun.’”The men looked for the weapon, not realizing it had been knocked loose. Casey Filter, meanwhile, had noticed that the weapon fell near her after the first failed tackle. The 39-year-old stay-at-home mom nudged it with her feet and then picked it up.“Right out of a video game,” is how Trey Filter recalled the long-barreled weapon.Filter also said he hit the person they tackled before police pulled him off.When it was all over, he grabbed his hat and they made their way toward the car. He recalled that he got congratulatory “attaboys” along the way, but he did not think much of it: “I felt like I had just been in a fight.”But then local media greeted them when they got home. By then the video was spreading far and wide.“It’s still not processed,” Trey Filter said. “We we barely let the dogs out when we got home.”For Casey Filter, what sticks out is how fast everything changed. The weather was gorgeous, she recalled, the fans friendly.“It was a party until it wasn’t,” she said.A petition circulating online calls for her husband and the other bystander to get Super Bowl rings. Trey Filter laughed at the idea.“I’m sure there were a thousand other men there that would have done it,” he said. “We, like everyone else, are just kind of hearing about this as it unfolds.”

Bystander tells of tackling armed, fleeing person after shooting at Chiefs rally

JERUSALEM – A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, forward deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea the&nbsp; U.S. Central Command revealed in a statement Thursday.

The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, located the vessel and boarded it in the Arabian Sea Jan. 28.

 The boarding team discovered over 200 packages that contained medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, unmanned underwater/surface vehicle (UUV/USV) components, military-grade communication and network equipment, anti-tank guided missile launcher assemblies, and other military components.

The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of such aid violates U.N. Security Council Resolution 2216 (as extended and renewed by resolutions 2675 and 2707).

“This is yet another example of Iran’s malign activity in the region, ” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. “Their continued supply of advanced conventional weapons to the Houthis is in direct violation of international law and continues to undermine the safety of international shipping and the free flow of commerce.”

CENTCOM is committed to working with our allies and partners to counter the flow of Iranian lethal aid in the region by all lawful means including U.S. and U.N. sanctions and through interdictions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708001885072.png" alt="Photo U.S. Central Command" />
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 </figure>JERUSALEM – A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, forward deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea the&nbsp; U.S. Central Command revealed in a statement Thursday.<figure>
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 </figure>The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, located the vessel and boarded it in the Arabian Sea Jan. 28. The boarding team discovered over 200 packages that contained medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, unmanned underwater/surface vehicle (UUV/USV) components, military-grade communication and network equipment, anti-tank guided missile launcher assemblies, and other military components.The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of such aid violates U.N. Security Council Resolution 2216 (as extended and renewed by resolutions 2675 and 2707).“This is yet another example of Iran’s malign activity in the region, ” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. “Their continued supply of advanced conventional weapons to the Houthis is in direct violation of international law and continues to undermine the safety of international shipping and the free flow of commerce.”CENTCOM is committed to working with our allies and partners to counter the flow of Iranian lethal aid in the region by all lawful means including U.S. and U.N. sanctions and through interdictions.

 US intercepts Iranian weapons intended for Houthi rebels

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help with the investigation of the shooting at the rally at Union Station. Kansas City Police and the FBI have established a tip line.

Anyone who has photos or video from Wednesday's mass shooting at the Super Bowl rally are encouraged to submit them to<a href="https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/a396def35e7b432"> the FBI click here.</a>

Kansas City Police need to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the parade shooting&nbsp; that directly witnessed the shooting incident, has any video of the shooting incident or who was a victim of the shooting who has not yet reported being shot to please call 816-413-3477

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help with the investigation of the shooting at the rally at Union Station. Kansas City Police and the FBI have established a tip line.Anyone who has photos or video from Wednesday's mass shooting at the Super Bowl rally are encouraged to submit them to<a href="https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/a396def35e7b432"> the FBI click here.</a>Kansas City Police need to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the parade shooting&nbsp; that directly witnessed the shooting incident, has any video of the shooting incident or who was a victim of the shooting who has not yet reported being shot to please call 816-413-3477

KCPD, FBI seek photos and video from Union Station shooting

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victims as Katleynn M. Herring, 25, and Jason M. Herring, 44, both of Topeka, according to P olice Lt. Edward Stanley.

Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting in 2200 block of SW Wilmington Court, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

First responders found two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have located all involved parties and there is no threat to the public. Detectives are investigating this incident as a murder suicide, according to Stanley.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708082566151.png" alt="Photo by Jovarie Downing courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victims as Katleynn M. Herring, 25, and Jason M. Herring, 44, both of Topeka, according to P olice Lt. Edward Stanley.Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting in 2200 block of SW Wilmington Court, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.First responders found two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.Police have located all involved parties and there is no threat to the public. Detectives are investigating this incident as a murder suicide, according to Stanley.

Police ID 2 dead after shooting at Kansas home

JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas teen is going to prison for a deadly crash in May of 2023.

Last week Judge Brenda Cameron sentenced Zakary Ignowski, 19, to just over 8-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

Just after 4:30p.m. May 14 of last year, Ignowski was involved in a two vehicle crash at Blackfish Parkway and Lackman Road, according to Shawnee, Kansas police. The other drivers Leland R. Scott, 71, died at the scene. A 69-year-old passenger was transported for treatment of critical injuries.

&nbsp;Ignowksi who was just 17 at the time of the crash was driving with breath alcohol concentration of .08 or more, according to court documents.&nbsp;The district attorney filed a motion requesting a waiver to adult status in the case.

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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas teen is going to prison for a deadly crash in May of 2023.Last week Judge Brenda Cameron sentenced Zakary Ignowski, 19, to just over 8-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.Just after 4:30p.m. May 14 of last year, Ignowski was involved in a two vehicle crash at Blackfish Parkway and Lackman Road, according to Shawnee, Kansas police. The other drivers Leland R. Scott, 71, died at the scene. A 69-year-old passenger was transported for treatment of critical injuries.&nbsp;Ignowksi who was just 17 at the time of the crash was driving with breath alcohol concentration of .08 or more, according to court documents.&nbsp;The district attorney filed a motion requesting a waiver to adult status in the case.

Prison time after deadly Kan. crash when he was 17-years-old

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

After a lengthy investigation by the&nbsp; Brown County Sheriff's Office DrugTask Force, deputies arrested 36-year-old Ray Atlakson of Horton on requested charges of Distribution of Meth, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and No Drug Tax Stamp.&nbsp; 

Deputies took approximately 30 grams of Meth and various item of drug paraphernalia into evidence.&nbsp; He is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707962295385.png" alt="Brown Co. Sheriff" />
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 </figure>After a lengthy investigation by the&nbsp; Brown County Sheriff's Office DrugTask Force, deputies arrested 36-year-old Ray Atlakson of Horton on requested charges of Distribution of Meth, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and No Drug Tax Stamp.&nbsp; Deputies took approximately 30 grams of Meth and various item of drug paraphernalia into evidence.&nbsp; He is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

Drug task force seized meth during bust at Kansas home

FRANKLIN COUNTY —&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man related to the death of his newborn son.

Just after 6:30p.m. Wednesday, KBI agents and deputies arrested Jason P. Marnell, 24, of Richmond, Kansas, during a traffic stop near Highway 59 and Clark Road., north of Richmond, according to a media release from the KBI. Marnell was arrested on a warrant for first-degree murder and abuse of a child.

Just after 10:30a.m.&nbsp; Jan. 14,&nbsp; Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at 304 E. Central Street in Richmond. Upon arrival they found an unresponsive infant. Life-saving measures were attempted and the baby was transported to an Ottawa hospital. The infant was later identified as 1-month-old Waylon S. Marnell.

Waylon was later transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in critical condition. The KBI was asked to assist in the investigation on Jan. 17. On Jan. 28, Waylon was removed from life-support, and he died around 3 p.m.

The investigation led agents and deputies to believe Marnell was responsible for the injuries that caused Waylon’s death. Marnell was booked into the Franklin County Jail.&nbsp;

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 </figure>FRANKLIN COUNTY —&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man related to the death of his newborn son.Just after 6:30p.m. Wednesday, KBI agents and deputies arrested Jason P. Marnell, 24, of Richmond, Kansas, during a traffic stop near Highway 59 and Clark Road., north of Richmond, according to a media release from the KBI. Marnell was arrested on a warrant for first-degree murder and abuse of a child.Just after 10:30a.m.&nbsp; Jan. 14,&nbsp; Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at 304 E. Central Street in Richmond. Upon arrival they found an unresponsive infant. Life-saving measures were attempted and the baby was transported to an Ottawa hospital. The infant was later identified as 1-month-old Waylon S. Marnell.Waylon was later transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in critical condition. The KBI was asked to assist in the investigation on Jan. 17. On Jan. 28, Waylon was removed from life-support, and he died around 3 p.m.The investigation led agents and deputies to believe Marnell was responsible for the injuries that caused Waylon’s death. Marnell was booked into the Franklin County Jail.&nbsp;

KBI: Kansas man accused in death of newborn son

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.

(click below to watch the White House statement on the weapon)

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with allies and partners on the matter.

“First this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety," Kirby said. "We’re not talking about a weapon that can be used to used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on Earth.’’

The White House confirmed its intelligence after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-national-security-6a4497fc2d74ebbe2ab3483ba43e09b3">vague warning</a>&nbsp;Wednesday from the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, urged the Biden administration to declassify information about what he called a serious national security threat.

Kirby said that the process of reviewing and declassifying information about the Russian capability was underway when Turner “regrettably” released his statement.

“We have been very careful and deliberate about what we decide to declassify downgrade and share w the public,” he added.

Russia has downplayed the U.S. concern about the capability.

In Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the claims about a new Russian military capability as a ruse intended to make the U.S. Congress support aid for Ukraine.

“It’s obvious that Washington is trying to force Congress to vote on the aid bill by hook or by crook,” Peskov said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. “Let’s see what ruse the White House will use.”

The capability is space based and would violate an international space treaty, to which more than 130 countries have signed onto, including Russia.

The White House said it would look to engage the Russians directly on the concerns. Even as the White House sought to assure Americans, Kirby acknowledged it was a serious matter.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.(click below to watch the White House statement on the weapon)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWhiteHouse%2Fvideos%2F3217235721918663%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=324" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with allies and partners on the matter.“First this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety," Kirby said. "We’re not talking about a weapon that can be used to used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on Earth.’’<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707936857850.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The White House confirmed its intelligence after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-national-security-6a4497fc2d74ebbe2ab3483ba43e09b3">vague warning</a>&nbsp;Wednesday from the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, urged the Biden administration to declassify information about what he called a serious national security threat.Kirby said that the process of reviewing and declassifying information about the Russian capability was underway when Turner “regrettably” released his statement.“We have been very careful and deliberate about what we decide to declassify downgrade and share w the public,” he added.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/PeterAlexander?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeterAlexander</a> asks about Rep. Turner&#39;s statement: &quot;Can you tell Americans that there&#39;s nothing they have to worry about right now in terms of what he describes as a national security threat?&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/JakeSullivan46?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JakeSullivan46</a>: &quot;That question is impossible to answer with a straight yes.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/qYUJfG8urs">pic.twitter.com/qYUJfG8urs</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1757825573206782176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Russia has downplayed the U.S. concern about the capability.In Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the claims about a new Russian military capability as a ruse intended to make the U.S. Congress support aid for Ukraine.“It’s obvious that Washington is trying to force Congress to vote on the aid bill by hook or by crook,” Peskov said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. “Let’s see what ruse the White House will use.”The capability is space based and would violate an international space treaty, to which more than 130 countries have signed onto, including Russia.The White House said it would look to engage the Russians directly on the concerns. Even as the White House sought to assure Americans, Kirby acknowledged it was a serious matter.

🎥White House: Russia has a 'troubling' anti-satellite weapon

HARVEY COUNTY—A Kansas man avoided injury in a small plane mishap just after 1p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY—A Kansas man avoided injury in a small plane mishap just after 1p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1991 Robbins Wesley&nbsp;RV-4 Fixed Wing Aircraft piloted by Sidney O. Mead, 71, Wichita, was flying from Eisenhower Airport to Newton City County Airport when the engine failed and wound not restart.The pilot landed the aircraft in a field, on its wheels, with no damage to the aircraft and no injury.