A special exhibit, Notorious, from the Smoky Hill Museum is now on display at the Hansen Museum, Logan, Kansas, and will remain on view through January 28, 2024. Kansas has a rich history of events and colorful characters that have shaped the state we call home. Amongst those people, one can find a wide variety of individuals whose actions range from noble to downright despicable. This exhibit narrows down that list to some of Kansas’ truly notorious individuals.

The meaning of notorious is complicated and can be just as grey as the people it describes. In some instances, it is used to pronounce someone negatively, while at other times, it has been used to define anyone who is widely known. In this exhibit, the visitor is left to decide. Visitors will learn about people like John Brown, Dr. Brinkley, Bonny and Clyde, Buffalo Bill, and the Bloody Benders, to name a few. Certain individuals are undoubtedly infamous, and the meaning of notorious is clear-cut, while others leave you with a lasting debate.

Visitors will discover legend versus reality, how society’s views shift with time, and just how these notorious Kansans forever left their mark on the state. If that is not enough, visitors can count on some hands-on elements to get more into the story.

A special exhibit, Notorious, from the Smoky Hill Museum is now on display at the Hansen Museum, Logan, Kansas, and will remain on view through January 28, 2024. Kansas has a rich history of events and colorful characters that have shaped the state we call home. Amongst those people, one can find a wide variety of individuals whose actions range from noble to downright despicable. This exhibit narrows down that list to some of Kansas’ truly notorious individuals.The meaning of notorious is complicated and can be just as grey as the people it describes. In some instances, it is used to pronounce someone negatively, while at other times, it has been used to define anyone who is widely known. In this exhibit, the visitor is left to decide. Visitors will learn about people like John Brown, Dr. Brinkley, Bonny and Clyde, Buffalo Bill, and the Bloody Benders, to name a few. Certain individuals are undoubtedly infamous, and the meaning of notorious is clear-cut, while others leave you with a lasting debate.Visitors will discover legend versus reality, how society’s views shift with time, and just how these notorious Kansans forever left their mark on the state. If that is not enough, visitors can count on some hands-on elements to get more into the story.

New exhibit on display at Hansen Museum in Kansas

KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested the two suspects believed responsible for a series of bank robberies in Kansas last week. 

 Darnell M. Richmond, 56, Kansas City, Kansas, was taken into custody by detectives on Nov. 2. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; aggravated criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; possession of cocaine; two counts of theft; attempted theft; and possession of marijuana or THC. 

Richmond is being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.

On Nov. 8, officers took his accomplice, Kenton Marcus Williams, 45, Kansas City, Kansas into custody .

The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; attempted aggravated robbery; two counts of a criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; two counts of theft; and attempted theft. Williams is also being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.

Detectives believe that on Monday morning, October 30, Richmond robbed the Community First Bank at 650 Kansas Ave. after an unsuccessful attempt at the Bank of America branch located at 7809 State Ave. 

Then three days later, on Thursday afternoon, November 2 they believe he then returned to Community First where he left with an unspecified amount of money.

This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case/Robbery Unit and the FBI. If you have information related to this or any case, please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. For more information on the KCKPD and current crime statistics, visit <a href="http://kckpd.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vZt84ne-yK3f6AqVcLIPtivb8TYw-bt3OQBXiKp85QMCK52aJHoEIWaw" target="_blank">kckpd.org.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699412683924.png" alt="Richmond-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Richmond-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested the two suspects believed responsible for a series of bank robberies in Kansas last week. Darnell M. Richmond, 56, Kansas City, Kansas, was taken into custody by detectives on Nov. 2. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; aggravated criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; possession of cocaine; two counts of theft; attempted theft; and possession of marijuana or THC. Richmond is being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699455652925.png" alt="Williams photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Williams photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Nov. 8, officers took his accomplice, Kenton Marcus Williams, 45, Kansas City, Kansas into custody .The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; attempted aggravated robbery; two counts of a criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; two counts of theft; and attempted theft. Williams is also being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.Detectives believe that on Monday morning, October 30, Richmond robbed the Community First Bank at 650 Kansas Ave. after an unsuccessful attempt at the Bank of America branch located at 7809 State Ave. Then three days later, on Thursday afternoon, November 2 they believe he then returned to Community First where he left with an unspecified amount of money.This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case/Robbery Unit and the FBI. If you have information related to this or any case, please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. For more information on the KCKPD and current crime statistics, visit <a href="http://kckpd.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vZt84ne-yK3f6AqVcLIPtivb8TYw-bt3OQBXiKp85QMCK52aJHoEIWaw" target="_blank">kckpd.org.</a>

FBI helps make arrest in series of Kansas bank robberies

BEIJING (AP) — A financial services business of China’s biggest bank says it was hit by a ransomware attack that reportedly disrupted trading in the U.S. Treasury market.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services handles trades and other services for financial institutions. A statement on its website seen Friday said the ransomware attack this week disrupted some of its systems but that it had disconnected parts of the affected systems to limit the impact from the attack.

The company, which is based in New York, said it was investigating and had reported the problem to law enforcement.

All Treasury trades executed Wednesday and repo financing trades on Thursday were cleared, it said. It said ICBC’s banking, email and other systems were not affected.

The company gave no further details but reports said the attack was by LockBit, a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that does not target former Soviet countries. It is one of the most efficient ransomware variants around, according to the cybersecurity firm Emsisoft. Active since September 2019, it has&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/38915/ransomware-profile-lockbit/" target="_blank">attacked thousands of organizations.</a>

BEIJING (AP) — A financial services business of China’s biggest bank says it was hit by a ransomware attack that reportedly disrupted trading in the U.S. Treasury market.Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services handles trades and other services for financial institutions. A statement on its website seen Friday said the ransomware attack this week disrupted some of its systems but that it had disconnected parts of the affected systems to limit the impact from the attack.The company, which is based in New York, said it was investigating and had reported the problem to law enforcement.All Treasury trades executed Wednesday and repo financing trades on Thursday were cleared, it said. It said ICBC’s banking, email and other systems were not affected.The company gave no further details but reports said the attack was by LockBit, a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that does not target former Soviet countries. It is one of the most efficient ransomware variants around, according to the cybersecurity firm Emsisoft. Active since September 2019, it has&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/38915/ransomware-profile-lockbit/" target="_blank">attacked thousands of organizations.</a>

Ransomware attack disrupts U.S. Treasury market trades

&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly crash and have made an arrest.

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of E. 23rd St N and Jackson in Wichita for an injury collision, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

First responders found two vehicles with extensive damage. A preliminary investigation revealed that an Acura MDX was northbound on Jackson and an eastbound Nissan Altima collided at 23rd Street collided.&nbsp;

The Nissan was occupied by&nbsp;28-year-old Nancy Lopez of Wichita and a 23-year-old woman from Wichita. 

Despite the lifesaving efforts of the Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County EMS, Lopez was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

The 23-year-old was admitted to a local area hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The two occupants who were inside the Acura suffered minor injuries, and the driver identified as a 16-year-old Wichita boy was arrested and&nbsp;booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake Center on requested charges of reckless 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Reckless Aggravated Battery, according to Gupilan.

Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.&nbsp; Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

This is the 31st traffic fatality for 2023 in Wichita, according to police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699555503140.png" alt="First responders at the scene of the deadly crash" />
 <figcaption>First responders at the scene of the deadly crash</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly crash and have made an arrest.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of E. 23rd St N and Jackson in Wichita for an injury collision, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.First responders found two vehicles with extensive damage. A preliminary investigation revealed that an Acura MDX was northbound on Jackson and an eastbound Nissan Altima collided at 23rd Street collided.&nbsp;The Nissan was occupied by&nbsp;28-year-old Nancy Lopez of Wichita and a 23-year-old woman from Wichita. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County EMS, Lopez was pronounced deceased on the scene. The 23-year-old was admitted to a local area hospital where she remains in critical condition.The two occupants who were inside the Acura suffered minor injuries, and the driver identified as a 16-year-old Wichita boy was arrested and&nbsp;booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake Center on requested charges of reckless 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Reckless Aggravated Battery, according to Gupilan.Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.&nbsp; Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.This is the 31st traffic fatality for 2023 in Wichita, according to police.

Excessive speed: 16-year-old jailed after crash killed Kan. woman

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the disappearance of&nbsp;Ebony Duncan who last seen Sept. 6, around 5:00pm in the area of 19200 E. 37th Terrace in Kansas City continue to search for a person of interest in the case.

On Tuesday, Detectives from the Independence Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the area of 83rd and Hillcrest Road in Kansas City following up on leads in Duncan's disappearance.

 They conducted a search of the area using cadaver dogs in an attempt to locate Duncan, who was believed to be possibly deceased. One of the K9s alerted to and located a deceased person in the woods nearby. 

 The deceased person has identifiers that are consistent with those of Ebony Duncan and at this time, the deceased person is believed to be her. 

However, a positive identification will have to be made with the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office as the case continues. 

Detectives want to question 42-year-old Keaira Ransberg (Jenkins) in connection with Duncan's disappearance and death.&nbsp; Ransberg is described as being 5-foot-tall, 150 pounds with brown eyes Ransberg has a last known address in Kansas City. 

Anyone with information on Ransberg’s whereabouts in urged to contact the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, where you can remain anonymous. You can also report electronically at the KC Crimestoppers website, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kccrimestoppers.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR30mww3WgXNkhdYLMum8Tmb_0Ksexe8_OKh-Agl0txAeTGuJsZ6TjAaFPQ&amp;h=AT1au-OUKtuQYdUkBXxc61zw99zueNzkRw1GIhZE_YnX_w_20DM0TJ9m7D7-2TmmCGXYCyWtvxza9I2hfOnNsaA4ZwBCs0-_J0XenN5vCdoTO0boz0OmrMsq_6FumRmenU_MJ9E&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT23Z3rI-FkHe5W23159jjPBDSPZJOvJe9kC208b-jAGexrnUbsLaTkCCVbd0953OI6BQAfBAo_5_HURIi88S_vTvjayrb_goBFyVruEnqgEDxPbXGgUZOY-fnbgEbYH2-2cMaq8TwerZ1gpp5oIfItJaOXzfpDqBzrv396eHiklEf-14iUP0DPSELJuLJlrofsWpgPpiTiZ" target="_blank">https://www.kccrimestoppers.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1698882030410.png" alt="Jenkins is wanted for questioning in the case- photo Independence PD" />
 <figcaption>Jenkins is wanted for questioning in the case- photo Independence PD</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the disappearance of&nbsp;Ebony Duncan who last seen Sept. 6, around 5:00pm in the area of 19200 E. 37th Terrace in Kansas City continue to search for a person of interest in the case.On Tuesday, Detectives from the Independence Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the area of 83rd and Hillcrest Road in Kansas City following up on leads in Duncan's disappearance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1698881689884.png" alt="Ebony Duncan courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Ebony Duncan courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure> They conducted a search of the area using cadaver dogs in an attempt to locate Duncan, who was believed to be possibly deceased. One of the K9s alerted to and located a deceased person in the woods nearby. The deceased person has identifiers that are consistent with those of Ebony Duncan and at this time, the deceased person is believed to be her. However, a positive identification will have to be made with the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office as the case continues. Detectives want to question 42-year-old Keaira Ransberg (Jenkins) in connection with Duncan's disappearance and death.&nbsp; Ransberg is described as being 5-foot-tall, 150 pounds with brown eyes Ransberg has a last known address in Kansas City. Anyone with information on Ransberg’s whereabouts in urged to contact the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, where you can remain anonymous. You can also report electronically at the KC Crimestoppers website, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kccrimestoppers.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR30mww3WgXNkhdYLMum8Tmb_0Ksexe8_OKh-Agl0txAeTGuJsZ6TjAaFPQ&amp;h=AT1au-OUKtuQYdUkBXxc61zw99zueNzkRw1GIhZE_YnX_w_20DM0TJ9m7D7-2TmmCGXYCyWtvxza9I2hfOnNsaA4ZwBCs0-_J0XenN5vCdoTO0boz0OmrMsq_6FumRmenU_MJ9E&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT23Z3rI-FkHe5W23159jjPBDSPZJOvJe9kC208b-jAGexrnUbsLaTkCCVbd0953OI6BQAfBAo_5_HURIi88S_vTvjayrb_goBFyVruEnqgEDxPbXGgUZOY-fnbgEbYH2-2cMaq8TwerZ1gpp5oIfItJaOXzfpDqBzrv396eHiklEf-14iUP0DPSELJuLJlrofsWpgPpiTiZ" target="_blank">https://www.kccrimestoppers.com</a>

Woman still wanted for questioning after body found in Kansas City

WASHINGTON (AP)— U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have been targeted multiple times in the last day, with three minor injuries reported, U.S. defense officials said Thursday.

The attacks took place as the U.S. conducted another airstrike against an Iranian weapons storage area Wednesday to try to convince Iranian-backed militant groups to cease the hostilities and avoid spurring a larger conflict

Within the past day, militants have launched two separate attacks using multiple rockets against U.S. and coalition forces operating at Green Village, Syria; a one-way drone attack was launched against U.S. and Coalition forces at Mission Support Site Euphrates, Syria; U.S. and coalition convoy encountered a roadside bomb near the Mosul Dam, in Iraq; and a one-way attack drone was launched at U.S. and coalition forces at the al Asad air base in Iraq.

There were three minor injuries reported in the Green Village attacks but all personnel returned to duty.

No other injuries or damage was reported in the strikes, according to defense officials who provided details of the attacks on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.

According to deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh, U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked 46 times since Oct. 17, injuring 56 personnel. All have returned to duty, Singh said.

According to a statement Thursday from the Defense Department, U.S. force enhancements in the Middle East, include recently deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and Patriot missile defense systems, additional fighter squadrons, two carrier strike groups, and an Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided missile submarine, according to Dana Stroul, deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East.

"We also placed over 2,000 personnel and a range of units on a heightened state of readiness, some of which [were] subsequently deployed," Stroul said. "These deployments demonstrate our commitment to Israel's security, to regional stability, and to deterring those who seek to widen this conflict. It also bolsters the department's ability to respond quickly to the evolving security environment."

The department's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself from terrorism is "ironclad," and the department is working daily to help Israel do that, Stroul told lawmakers.

"We are working around-the-clock to determine which munitions and equipment from U.S. inventory can quickly be made available," Stroul said. "Air defense is a high priority, as are medical supplies, artillery, ammunition and precision-guided munitions. Deliveries are taking place on a near daily basis."

Since the initial attack, Stroul said Hamas has been using civilians as human shields, has blocked the delivery of humanitarian aid, and continues to hold at least 200 civilians.

"The Department of State designated Hamas a foreign terrorist organization in 1997," she said. "Hamas is responsible for the abhorrent terrorist attack in Israel. And Israel is executing military operations to ensure that Hamas is never again able to perpetuate a terrorist attack like it did in October."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699564278384.png" alt="The USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023. The Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.&nbsp;Photo By:Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lau" />
 <figcaption>The USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023. The Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.&nbsp;Photo By:Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lau</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP)— U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have been targeted multiple times in the last day, with three minor injuries reported, U.S. defense officials said Thursday.The attacks took place as the U.S. conducted another airstrike against an Iranian weapons storage area Wednesday to try to convince Iranian-backed militant groups to cease the hostilities and avoid spurring a larger conflictWithin the past day, militants have launched two separate attacks using multiple rockets against U.S. and coalition forces operating at Green Village, Syria; a one-way drone attack was launched against U.S. and Coalition forces at Mission Support Site Euphrates, Syria; U.S. and coalition convoy encountered a roadside bomb near the Mosul Dam, in Iraq; and a one-way attack drone was launched at U.S. and coalition forces at the al Asad air base in Iraq.There were three minor injuries reported in the Green Village attacks but all personnel returned to duty.No other injuries or damage was reported in the strikes, according to defense officials who provided details of the attacks on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.According to deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh, U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked 46 times since Oct. 17, injuring 56 personnel. All have returned to duty, Singh said.According to a statement Thursday from the Defense Department, U.S. force enhancements in the Middle East, include recently deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and Patriot missile defense systems, additional fighter squadrons, two carrier strike groups, and an Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided missile submarine, according to Dana Stroul, deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East."We also placed over 2,000 personnel and a range of units on a heightened state of readiness, some of which [were] subsequently deployed," Stroul said. "These deployments demonstrate our commitment to Israel's security, to regional stability, and to deterring those who seek to widen this conflict. It also bolsters the department's ability to respond quickly to the evolving security environment."The department's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself from terrorism is "ironclad," and the department is working daily to help Israel do that, Stroul told lawmakers."We are working around-the-clock to determine which munitions and equipment from U.S. inventory can quickly be made available," Stroul said. "Air defense is a high priority, as are medical supplies, artillery, ammunition and precision-guided munitions. Deliveries are taking place on a near daily basis."Since the initial attack, Stroul said Hamas has been using civilians as human shields, has blocked the delivery of humanitarian aid, and continues to hold at least 200 civilians."The Department of State designated Hamas a foreign terrorist organization in 1997," she said. "Hamas is responsible for the abhorrent terrorist attack in Israel. And Israel is executing military operations to ensure that Hamas is never again able to perpetuate a terrorist attack like it did in October."

US Troops in Syria and Iraq come under more attacks

KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.

&nbsp;A&nbsp; Saturn Vue was northbound on Troost Avenue at President Avenue at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Corey Carlisle.

The driver lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway to the left, struck a utility pole guide wire and a large tree. 

The driver was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. He was not wearing his seatbelt and impairment is under investigation, according to Carlisle.

The front seat passenger received minor injuries; he was wearing his seatbelt. Police have not released the name of the victim.

KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.&nbsp;A&nbsp; Saturn Vue was northbound on Troost Avenue at President Avenue at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Corey Carlisle.The driver lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway to the left, struck a utility pole guide wire and a large tree. The driver was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. He was not wearing his seatbelt and impairment is under investigation, according to Carlisle.The front seat passenger received minor injuries; he was wearing his seatbelt. Police have not released the name of the victim.

Kan. man dead after SUV strikes utility pole guide wire, tree

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in August this year inside a Kansas City residence, according Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.

Anthony T. Adams. 54, faces Involuntary Manslaughter 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges.

According to court records, just after 6p.m. on Aug. 13, 2023, Kansas City police were dispatched to a reported shooting. Officers entered the house and observed the defendant standing in the front room. He spontaneously uttered, "It was an accident, it was an accident."&nbsp; Adams had called 911 for help and stated on those calls that he shot the victim.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699375319095.png" alt="Adams-photo Jackson County." />
 <figcaption>Adams-photo Jackson County.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in August this year inside a Kansas City residence, according Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.Anthony T. Adams. 54, faces Involuntary Manslaughter 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges.According to court records, just after 6p.m. on Aug. 13, 2023, Kansas City police were dispatched to a reported shooting. Officers entered the house and observed the defendant standing in the front room. He spontaneously uttered, "It was an accident, it was an accident."&nbsp; Adams had called 911 for help and stated on those calls that he shot the victim.

KC man called 911, told police fatal shooting was an accident

WASHINGTON– Three individuals have been arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia. 

Commercial sex buyers allegedly included elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, attorneys, scientists and accountants, among others, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The following defendants have been charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to engage in illegal sexual activity:&nbsp;

Han Lee and Junmyung Lee were arrested Thursday morning and will appear in federal court in Boston later Thursday. James Lee was arrested in the Central District of California and will appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.&nbsp;

According to the charging documents, from at least July 2020, the defendants operated an interstate prostitution network with multiple brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, Mass., as well as in Fairfax and Tysons, Va.&nbsp;

It is alleged that the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states which they used to persuade, induce and entice women – primarily Asian women – to travel to Massachusetts and Virginia to engage in prostitution.&nbsp;

Specifically, the defendants allegedly rented high-end apartment complexes as brothel locations, which they furnished and regularly maintained. The monthly rent for the brothel locations were as high as $3,664. It is further alleged that the defendants coordinated the women’s airline travel and transportation and permitted women to stay overnight in the brothel locations so they did not have to find lodging elsewhere, therefore enticing women to participate in their prostitution network.&nbsp;

The defendants allegedly advertised their prostitution network primarily on two websites – bostontopten10.com and browneyesgirlsva.blog – which offered appointments with women in either greater Boston or eastern Virginia, respectively. Both websites purported to advertise nude Asian models for professional photography at upscale studios as a front for prostitution offered through appointments with women listed on their websites. The websites listed the height, weight and bust size of women available for appointments and depicted nude and/or semi-nude photographs of each. The women listed as available on the websites updated frequently, with updates to include “coming soon” or “open” to reflect an impending arrival of new women arriving in the area.&nbsp;

Each website allegedly described a verification process that interested sex buyers undertook to be eligible for appointment bookings– including requiring clients complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one.

It is further alleged that the defendants maintained local brothel phone numbers which they used to communicate with verified customers and schedule appointments via text message. In these text message exchanges, the defendants allegedly sent customers a “menu” of available options at the brothel, including the women and sexual services available and the hourly rate. Additionally, the defendants allegedly texted customers directions to the brothel’s location – a high-end apartments – where they engaged in commercial sex with the women.&nbsp;

According to the charging documents, the defendants charged sex buyers a premium price for appointments with the women advertised on their websites, which ranged from approximately $350 to upwards of $600 per hour depending on the services and were paid in cash. The defendants allegedly concealed the proceeds of the prostitution network through depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash proceeds into their personal bank accounts and peer-to-peer transfers. Additionally, it is alleged that the defendants regularly used hundreds of thousands of dollars of the cash proceeds from the prostitution business to purchase money orders (in values under an amount that would trigger reporting and identification requirements) to conceal the source of the funds. These money orders were then used to pay for rent and utilities at brothel locations in Massachusetts and Virginia.

Over the course of the investigation, a wide array of buyers were identified, including, but not limited to, politicians, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, lawyers, scientists and &nbsp;accountants.&nbsp;

The investigation into the involvement of sex buyers is active and ongoing.

WASHINGTON– Three individuals have been arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia. Commercial sex buyers allegedly included elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, attorneys, scientists and accountants, among others, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.The following defendants have been charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to engage in illegal sexual activity:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Han Lee, a/k/a “Hana,” 41, of Cambridge, Mass.;</li><li>James Lee, 68, of Torrance, Calif.; and</li><li>Junmyung Lee, 30, of Dedham, Mass.</li>
 </ul>Han Lee and Junmyung Lee were arrested Thursday morning and will appear in federal court in Boston later Thursday. James Lee was arrested in the Central District of California and will appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.&nbsp;According to the charging documents, from at least July 2020, the defendants operated an interstate prostitution network with multiple brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, Mass., as well as in Fairfax and Tysons, Va.&nbsp;It is alleged that the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states which they used to persuade, induce and entice women – primarily Asian women – to travel to Massachusetts and Virginia to engage in prostitution.&nbsp;Specifically, the defendants allegedly rented high-end apartment complexes as brothel locations, which they furnished and regularly maintained. The monthly rent for the brothel locations were as high as $3,664. It is further alleged that the defendants coordinated the women’s airline travel and transportation and permitted women to stay overnight in the brothel locations so they did not have to find lodging elsewhere, therefore enticing women to participate in their prostitution network.&nbsp;The defendants allegedly advertised their prostitution network primarily on two websites – bostontopten10.com and browneyesgirlsva.blog – which offered appointments with women in either greater Boston or eastern Virginia, respectively. Both websites purported to advertise nude Asian models for professional photography at upscale studios as a front for prostitution offered through appointments with women listed on their websites. The websites listed the height, weight and bust size of women available for appointments and depicted nude and/or semi-nude photographs of each. The women listed as available on the websites updated frequently, with updates to include “coming soon” or “open” to reflect an impending arrival of new women arriving in the area.&nbsp;Each website allegedly described a verification process that interested sex buyers undertook to be eligible for appointment bookings– including requiring clients complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one.It is further alleged that the defendants maintained local brothel phone numbers which they used to communicate with verified customers and schedule appointments via text message. In these text message exchanges, the defendants allegedly sent customers a “menu” of available options at the brothel, including the women and sexual services available and the hourly rate. Additionally, the defendants allegedly texted customers directions to the brothel’s location – a high-end apartments – where they engaged in commercial sex with the women.&nbsp;According to the charging documents, the defendants charged sex buyers a premium price for appointments with the women advertised on their websites, which ranged from approximately $350 to upwards of $600 per hour depending on the services and were paid in cash. The defendants allegedly concealed the proceeds of the prostitution network through depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash proceeds into their personal bank accounts and peer-to-peer transfers. Additionally, it is alleged that the defendants regularly used hundreds of thousands of dollars of the cash proceeds from the prostitution business to purchase money orders (in values under an amount that would trigger reporting and identification requirements) to conceal the source of the funds. These money orders were then used to pay for rent and utilities at brothel locations in Massachusetts and Virginia.Over the course of the investigation, a wide array of buyers were identified, including, but not limited to, politicians, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, lawyers, scientists and &nbsp;accountants.&nbsp;The investigation into the involvement of sex buyers is active and ongoing.

 High-end interstate prostitution network catered to elected officials

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.

Borman died Tuesday in Billings, Montana, according to NASA.

Borman also led troubled Eastern Airlines in the 1970s and early '80s after leaving the astronaut corps.

But he was best known for his NASA duties. He and his crew, James Lovell and William Anders, were the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/4412e721713842b984817355fc291c12">first Apollo mission to fly to the moon</a>&nbsp;— and to see Earth as a distant sphere in space.

“Today we remember one of NASA’s best. Astronaut Frank Borman was a true American hero,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement Thursday. "His lifelong love for aviation and exploration was only surpassed by his love for his wife Susan.”

Launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Dec. 21, 1968, the Apollo 8 trio spent three days traveling to the moon, and slipped into lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. After they circled 10 times on Dec. 24-25, they headed home on Dec. 27.

On Christmas Eve, the astronauts read from the Book of Genesis in a live telecast from the orbiter: "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep."

Borman ended the broadcast with, “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you — all of you on the good Earth.”

Lovell and Borman had previously flown together during the two-week Gemini 7 mission, which launched on Dec. 4, 1965 — and, at only 120 feet apart, completed the first space orbital rendezvous with Gemini 6.

"Gemini was a tough go," Borman told The Associated Press in 1998. "It was smaller than the front seat of a Volkswagen bug. It made Apollo seem like a super-duper, plush touring bus."

In his book, "Countdown: An Autobiography," Borman said Apollo 8 was originally supposed to orbit Earth. The success of Apollo 7's mission in October 1968 to show system reliability on long duration flights made NASA decide it was time to take a shot at flying to the moon.

But Borman said there was another reason NASA changed the plan: the agency wanted to beat the Russians. Borman said he thought one orbit would suffice.

“My main concern in this whole flight was to get there ahead of the Russians and get home. That was a significant achievement in my eyes,” Borman explained at a Chicago appearance in 2017.

It was on the crew's fourth orbit that Anders snapped the iconic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE-vOscpiNc&amp;t=1s">“Earthrise” photo</a>&nbsp;showing a blue and white Earth rising above the gray lunar landscape.

Borman wrote about how the Earth looked from afar: "We were the first humans to see the world in its majestic totality, an intensely emotional experience for each of us. We said nothing to each other, but I was sure our thoughts were identical — of our families on that spinning globe. And maybe we shared another thought I had, This must be what God sees."

After NASA, Borman's aviation career ventured into business in 1970 when he joined Eastern Airlines — at that time the nation’s fourth-largest airline. He eventually became Eastern’s president and CEO and in 1976 also became its chairman of the board.

Borman’s tenure at Eastern saw fuel prices increase sharply and the government deregulate the airline industry. The airline became increasingly unprofitable, debt-ridden and torn by labor tensions. He resigned in 1986 and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico.

In his autobiography, Borman wrote that his fascination with flying began in his teens when he and his father would assemble model airplanes. At age 15, Borman took flying lessons, using money he had saved working as a bag boy and pumping gas after school. He took his first solo flight after eight hours of dual instruction. He continued flying into his 90s.

Borman was born in Gary, Indiana, but was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1950. That same year, Borman married his high school sweetheart, Susan Bugbee. She died in 2021.

Borman worked as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, operational pilot and instructor at West Point after graduation. In 1956, Borman moved his family to Pasadena, California, where he earned a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering from California Institute of Technology. In 1962, he was one of nine test pilots chosen by NASA for the astronaut program.

He received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter.

In 1998, Borman started a cattle ranch in Bighorn, Montana, with his son, Fred. In addition to Fred, he survived by another son, Edwin, and their families.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699579574625.png" alt="Astronaut Frank Borman-photo courtesy NASA" />
 <figcaption>Astronaut Frank Borman-photo courtesy NASA</figcaption>
 </figure>BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.Borman died Tuesday in Billings, Montana, according to NASA.Borman also led troubled Eastern Airlines in the 1970s and early '80s after leaving the astronaut corps.But he was best known for his NASA duties. He and his crew, James Lovell and William Anders, were the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/4412e721713842b984817355fc291c12">first Apollo mission to fly to the moon</a>&nbsp;— and to see Earth as a distant sphere in space.“Today we remember one of NASA’s best. Astronaut Frank Borman was a true American hero,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement Thursday. "His lifelong love for aviation and exploration was only surpassed by his love for his wife Susan.”Launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Dec. 21, 1968, the Apollo 8 trio spent three days traveling to the moon, and slipped into lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. After they circled 10 times on Dec. 24-25, they headed home on Dec. 27.On Christmas Eve, the astronauts read from the Book of Genesis in a live telecast from the orbiter: "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep."Borman ended the broadcast with, “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you — all of you on the good Earth.”Lovell and Borman had previously flown together during the two-week Gemini 7 mission, which launched on Dec. 4, 1965 — and, at only 120 feet apart, completed the first space orbital rendezvous with Gemini 6."Gemini was a tough go," Borman told The Associated Press in 1998. "It was smaller than the front seat of a Volkswagen bug. It made Apollo seem like a super-duper, plush touring bus."In his book, "Countdown: An Autobiography," Borman said Apollo 8 was originally supposed to orbit Earth. The success of Apollo 7's mission in October 1968 to show system reliability on long duration flights made NASA decide it was time to take a shot at flying to the moon.But Borman said there was another reason NASA changed the plan: the agency wanted to beat the Russians. Borman said he thought one orbit would suffice.“My main concern in this whole flight was to get there ahead of the Russians and get home. That was a significant achievement in my eyes,” Borman explained at a Chicago appearance in 2017.It was on the crew's fourth orbit that Anders snapped the iconic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE-vOscpiNc&amp;t=1s">“Earthrise” photo</a>&nbsp;showing a blue and white Earth rising above the gray lunar landscape.Borman wrote about how the Earth looked from afar: "We were the first humans to see the world in its majestic totality, an intensely emotional experience for each of us. We said nothing to each other, but I was sure our thoughts were identical — of our families on that spinning globe. And maybe we shared another thought I had, This must be what God sees."After NASA, Borman's aviation career ventured into business in 1970 when he joined Eastern Airlines — at that time the nation’s fourth-largest airline. He eventually became Eastern’s president and CEO and in 1976 also became its chairman of the board.Borman’s tenure at Eastern saw fuel prices increase sharply and the government deregulate the airline industry. The airline became increasingly unprofitable, debt-ridden and torn by labor tensions. He resigned in 1986 and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico.In his autobiography, Borman wrote that his fascination with flying began in his teens when he and his father would assemble model airplanes. At age 15, Borman took flying lessons, using money he had saved working as a bag boy and pumping gas after school. He took his first solo flight after eight hours of dual instruction. He continued flying into his 90s.Borman was born in Gary, Indiana, but was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1950. That same year, Borman married his high school sweetheart, Susan Bugbee. She died in 2021.Borman worked as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, operational pilot and instructor at West Point after graduation. In 1956, Borman moved his family to Pasadena, California, where he earned a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering from California Institute of Technology. In 1962, he was one of nine test pilots chosen by NASA for the astronaut program.He received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter.In 1998, Borman started a cattle ranch in Bighorn, Montana, with his son, Fred. In addition to Fred, he survived by another son, Edwin, and their families.

Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died

JOHNSON COUNTY —A jury this week found a Kansas teen guilty in the July 2022 death&nbsp; of 29-year-old Daniel Ward.

Kingston Blaze Kohlieber 15, Olathe, was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Criminal Use of a Weapon in Ward's death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

First responders found Ward with head trauma that police investigators determined was a gunshot wound.

Kohlieber was initially arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, according to the district attorney's office. He is scheduled for sentencing on December 8.

JOHNSON COUNTY —A jury this week found a Kansas teen guilty in the July 2022 death&nbsp; of 29-year-old Daniel Ward.Kingston Blaze Kohlieber 15, Olathe, was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Criminal Use of a Weapon in Ward's death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.First responders found Ward with head trauma that police investigators determined was a gunshot wound.Kohlieber was initially arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, according to the district attorney's office. He is scheduled for sentencing on December 8.

Jury: 15-year-old guilty in 2022 Kansas killing

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Nearly a month after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-courts-cybersecurity-problem-network-offline-ba6c2c1979fd58869cc5d4fb1aed501c">“security incident”</a>&nbsp;with all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, Kansas judicial officials are slowly renewing public access to court information. But for now, that access requires a trip to the state's capital city.

The state's judicial branch on Tuesday announced it has opened a public access&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/-PjIeh1js4IAl_12rNJ6Vm32hOEMmre6eY6k8DfzJ3g">service center</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka. The center is staffed by judicial workers and includes 10 computer terminals. Appointments are required and the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S3pYjt6vRUisngMd8MjE-Jt6QpzZ2LRCpJE9-F9h9hRUQ0lBUDJSNTE1VjZVRVFPMjk0TEc5MlMwTSQlQCN0PWcu">Appointment requests</a>&nbsp;may be made online. The center is for searching case information only, and electronic payments cannot be made there, according to a news release from the state.

The release said efforts to bring the judicial branch systems back online will occur in phases and that no firm timeline has been established on when all functions will be fully restored.

The massive outage on Oct. 12 left attorneys unable to search online records and forced them to file motions the old fashioned way — on paper. The disruption has caused a huge slowdown of court operations across the state.

Since 2019, ransomware groups have targeted 18 state, city or municipal court systems, said analyst Allan Liska of the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. That includes one in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dallas-ransomware-attack-32e4213465e4532616179c94a79ac706">Dallas</a>, where some jury trials had to be canceled this year.

But state-focused attacks have been much less frequent, and have not rivaled what happened in Kansas.

State officials have released few details about the investigation. They have not said if the incident was determined to be malicious, or if there was a demand for ransom. A message left Wednesday with Judicial Branch spokeswoman Lisa Taylor was not immediately returned.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Nearly a month after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-courts-cybersecurity-problem-network-offline-ba6c2c1979fd58869cc5d4fb1aed501c">“security incident”</a>&nbsp;with all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, Kansas judicial officials are slowly renewing public access to court information. But for now, that access requires a trip to the state's capital city.The state's judicial branch on Tuesday announced it has opened a public access&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/-PjIeh1js4IAl_12rNJ6Vm32hOEMmre6eY6k8DfzJ3g">service center</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka. The center is staffed by judicial workers and includes 10 computer terminals. Appointments are required and the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S3pYjt6vRUisngMd8MjE-Jt6QpzZ2LRCpJE9-F9h9hRUQ0lBUDJSNTE1VjZVRVFPMjk0TEc5MlMwTSQlQCN0PWcu">Appointment requests</a>&nbsp;may be made online. The center is for searching case information only, and electronic payments cannot be made there, according to a news release from the state.The release said efforts to bring the judicial branch systems back online will occur in phases and that no firm timeline has been established on when all functions will be fully restored.The massive outage on Oct. 12 left attorneys unable to search online records and forced them to file motions the old fashioned way — on paper. The disruption has caused a huge slowdown of court operations across the state.Since 2019, ransomware groups have targeted 18 state, city or municipal court systems, said analyst Allan Liska of the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. That includes one in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dallas-ransomware-attack-32e4213465e4532616179c94a79ac706">Dallas</a>, where some jury trials had to be canceled this year.But state-focused attacks have been much less frequent, and have not rivaled what happened in Kansas.State officials have released few details about the investigation. They have not said if the incident was determined to be malicious, or if there was a demand for ransom. A message left Wednesday with Judicial Branch spokeswoman Lisa Taylor was not immediately returned.

Kansas begins restoring court information access after 'security incident'

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man who admitted sexually assaulting patients at a Kansas hospital is going to prison.

On Thursday, Judge Bruce Brown sentenced 28-year-old Miguel Rodela to 33-years in prison and Lifetime Post release and Registration for his convictions of&nbsp;&nbsp;Rape, 2 counts of Attempted Rape and 2 counts of Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In September Rodela entered a guilty plea to rape, attempted rape and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

&nbsp;Rodela, who was neither a patient nor a hospital employee, was arrested in the pre-dawn hours of June 15 after fighting with security guards.&nbsp;

A 76-year-old woman patient said she awoke around 1 a.m. that day to a man manipulating her catheter. She told police she assumed he was fixing it but noticing he was wearing no gloves or medical attire, she told him to find someone else to fix the catheter, according to the probable cause affidavit.

A nurse walked into the room, but when the man said he was a nursing student, the nurse left without questioning him. Soon after, the patient hit a call button to get the nurse to return and the man left. Security was summoned and the woman reported: “He violated me.”

A lawsuit against the hospital notes that Rodela was in the patient's room for more than 20 minutes.

Court records show a hospital security officer had just started checking surveillance video when he was alerted to another assault on the seventh floor. A nurse technician there found Rodela embracing an 82-year-old woman, his hands under the blankets. The patient said the man had kissed her on the mouth, according to the affidavit.

Soon after that, a security officer on the sixth floor spotted Rodela on top of a 47-year-old patient, lifting up her shirt. The patient had a traumatic brain injury that rendered her unable to speak and Rodela told a nurse he was her relative, although she was skeptical, according to the affidavit.

Under questioning, Rodela told police he had been drinking and having sexual fantasies about hospitalized patients. He said he entered the hospital through a door behind an employee, and that he came into contact with at least three patient. He said he rubbed and kissed them until they woke up, the affidavit said.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686922520098.png" alt="Rodela-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Rodela-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man who admitted sexually assaulting patients at a Kansas hospital is going to prison.On Thursday, Judge Bruce Brown sentenced 28-year-old Miguel Rodela to 33-years in prison and Lifetime Post release and Registration for his convictions of&nbsp;&nbsp;Rape, 2 counts of Attempted Rape and 2 counts of Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In September Rodela entered a guilty plea to rape, attempted rape and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;Rodela, who was neither a patient nor a hospital employee, was arrested in the pre-dawn hours of June 15 after fighting with security guards.&nbsp;A 76-year-old woman patient said she awoke around 1 a.m. that day to a man manipulating her catheter. She told police she assumed he was fixing it but noticing he was wearing no gloves or medical attire, she told him to find someone else to fix the catheter, according to the probable cause affidavit.A nurse walked into the room, but when the man said he was a nursing student, the nurse left without questioning him. Soon after, the patient hit a call button to get the nurse to return and the man left. Security was summoned and the woman reported: “He violated me.”A lawsuit against the hospital notes that Rodela was in the patient's room for more than 20 minutes.Court records show a hospital security officer had just started checking surveillance video when he was alerted to another assault on the seventh floor. A nurse technician there found Rodela embracing an 82-year-old woman, his hands under the blankets. The patient said the man had kissed her on the mouth, according to the affidavit.Soon after that, a security officer on the sixth floor spotted Rodela on top of a 47-year-old patient, lifting up her shirt. The patient had a traumatic brain injury that rendered her unable to speak and Rodela told a nurse he was her relative, although she was skeptical, according to the affidavit.Under questioning, Rodela told police he had been drinking and having sexual fantasies about hospitalized patients. He said he entered the hospital through a door behind an employee, and that he came into contact with at least three patient. He said he rubbed and kissed them until they woke up, the affidavit said.-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Years in prison: Man sexually assaulted Kan. hospital patients

SHERIDAN COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Sheridan County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Freightliner M2 driven by Tyler Warren Winn, 30, Salina, was northbound on Kansas 23 at&nbsp;Road 120 S Junction.

The truck traveled onto the east shoulder and the driver over corrected. The truck then crossed both lanes, overturned on the west shoulder, crossed both lanes again and came to rest on its wheels in the east ditch.

&nbsp;Winn was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;MIckey-Leopold Funeral Home. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

SHERIDAN COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Sheridan County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Freightliner M2 driven by Tyler Warren Winn, 30, Salina, was northbound on Kansas 23 at&nbsp;Road 120 S Junction.The truck traveled onto the east shoulder and the driver over corrected. The truck then crossed both lanes, overturned on the west shoulder, crossed both lanes again and came to rest on its wheels in the east ditch.&nbsp;Winn was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;MIckey-Leopold Funeral Home. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after truck overturns into ditch

WASHINGTON —Before his Thursday trip to&nbsp;Belvidere, Illinois, to celebrate a labor deal with autoworkers, President Biden spoke to the media on Israel and another looming government shutdown.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?531777-1/president-biden-comments-reporters-joint-base-andrews">Click here to watch</a> the exchange or read the text released from the White House.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, why the delay in getting hostages out?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; We’re hopeful.&nbsp; Things are moving along.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you ask for a three-day pause to Netanyahu?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; You know I’ve been asking for a pause for — for a lot more than three days (inaudible).

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you ask him to pause for three days to get the hostages out for that length of time?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; I’ve ask- — asked for even a longer pause for some of them.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, we’re eight days from a shutdown — the shutdown — government shutdown.&nbsp; Just eight days.&nbsp; Can you give us an update on what you’re thinking on how to — to move past that?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; I wish the — the House would just get to work.&nbsp; I’m not being facetious.&nbsp; I mean, this is not a political statement.&nbsp; The idea we’re playing games with a shutdown at this moment is just bizarre.&nbsp; And I think that we ought to be able to combine Ukraine and Israel.&nbsp; We ought to be able — and I’m open to discussions on the border, and I’ve already made some proposals.&nbsp; But there’s just no need for any of this.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will you be bringing up the issue of an endorsement, Mr. President, with Shawn Fein?

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will you be bringing up the issue of an endorsement with Shawn Fein when you meet him?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Will I bring up the endorsement?

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The issue of an endorsement.&nbsp; He has a — the UAW hasn’t endorsed you yet.

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Oh, no.&nbsp; They’re going to be fine.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, were you frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu that he has not listened more to some of the things you have asked him to do?

THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; It’s taking a little longer than I hoped.

Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They’re taking a little bit longer?Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you support the UAW’s efforts to unionize Tesla and Toyota, Mr. President?&nbsp;THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Absolutely.&nbsp;Thank you.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699563758150.png" alt="Photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON —Before his Thursday trip to&nbsp;Belvidere, Illinois, to celebrate a labor deal with autoworkers, President Biden spoke to the media on Israel and another looming government shutdown.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?531777-1/president-biden-comments-reporters-joint-base-andrews">Click here to watch</a> the exchange or read the text released from the White House.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, why the delay in getting hostages out?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; We’re hopeful.&nbsp; Things are moving along.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you ask for a three-day pause to Netanyahu?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; You know I’ve been asking for a pause for — for a lot more than three days (inaudible).Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you ask him to pause for three days to get the hostages out for that length of time?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; I’ve ask- — asked for even a longer pause for some of them.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, we’re eight days from a shutdown — the shutdown — government shutdown.&nbsp; Just eight days.&nbsp; Can you give us an update on what you’re thinking on how to — to move past that?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; I wish the — the House would just get to work.&nbsp; I’m not being facetious.&nbsp; I mean, this is not a political statement.&nbsp; The idea we’re playing games with a shutdown at this moment is just bizarre.&nbsp; And I think that we ought to be able to combine Ukraine and Israel.&nbsp; We ought to be able — and I’m open to discussions on the border, and I’ve already made some proposals.&nbsp; But there’s just no need for any of this.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will you be bringing up the issue of an endorsement, Mr. President, with Shawn Fein?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Pardon me?Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will you be bringing up the issue of an endorsement with Shawn Fein when you meet him?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Will I bring up the endorsement?Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The issue of an endorsement.&nbsp; He has a — the UAW hasn’t endorsed you yet.THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Oh, no.&nbsp; They’re going to be fine.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. President, were you frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu that he has not listened more to some of the things you have asked him to do?THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; It’s taking a little longer than I hoped.Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They’re taking a little bit longer?Q&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you support the UAW’s efforts to unionize Tesla and Toyota, Mr. President?&nbsp;THE PRESIDENT:&nbsp; Absolutely.&nbsp;Thank you.

🎥 Biden talks Israel and another looming government shutdown

LYON COUNTY —A Kansas zoo is celebrating the birth of rare triplets. The David Traylor Zoo in Emporia announced Wednesday the arrival of triplets among the cotton-top tamarins, according to a media release.

Born October 27, to mother Kasasa and father Hotlips, these precious infants, classified as critically endangered, mark a significant addition to the American) Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. 

The goal of the Species Survival Plan is to ensure a healthy and genetically diverse zoo population to keep the species stable.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699453974117.png" alt="Photo courtesy David&nbsp; Traylor Zoo" />
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 </figure>LYON COUNTY —A Kansas zoo is celebrating the birth of rare triplets. The David Traylor Zoo in Emporia announced Wednesday the arrival of triplets among the cotton-top tamarins, according to a media release.Born October 27, to mother Kasasa and father Hotlips, these precious infants, classified as critically endangered, mark a significant addition to the American) Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. The goal of the Species Survival Plan is to ensure a healthy and genetically diverse zoo population to keep the species stable.

Critically endangered Cotton-Top Tamarins born at Kansas zoo

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

GARDEN CITY — Tom Nguyen wanted to run for office after his parents, both Vietnamese immigrants, became U.S. citizens in March.

“What’s more American than to run for public office?” Nguyen said.

Nguyen, 20, won a seat on the Garden City city commission according to unofficial results Tuesday from the Finney County Clerk’s Office. Nguyen secured his seat with 1,682 total votes, more than any other of the five candidates who were up for three open seats.

“My heart is so full of all of the love that has been offered to me by our community,” Nguyen said. “My win has plowed the ground for the younger generation to see how important and invaluable their young voices are.”

Nguyen is the communications director for St. Mary’s Church in Garden City and leads area youths in faith-based community service activities. He said his end goal is to become a pediatrician in Garden City. As a commissioner, Nguyen said he’d focus on lowering the cost of living in Garden City and continuing to promote the city as a diverse regional hub for southwest Kansas.

Nguyen’s father, Tieng Nguyen, said via translation that he is proud of his son taking initiative to serve his community.

“We do not know what to do in response to the generosity of a country that is adopting us,” Tieng Nguyen said. “Partly to express our gratitude to it, we encourage our son to try to contribute what he can to the community and society. Our son has done it.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699555044143.png" alt=" Garden City Commissioner-elect Tom Nguyen chats with a friend during his watch party Tuesday evening. Nguyen, 20, was elected to the city commission with more than 1,600 votes. (AJ Dome for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Garden City Commissioner-elect Tom Nguyen chats with a friend during his watch party Tuesday evening. Nguyen, 20, was elected to the city commission with more than 1,600 votes. (AJ Dome for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/aj-dome/">AJ DOME</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>GARDEN CITY — Tom Nguyen wanted to run for office after his parents, both Vietnamese immigrants, became U.S. citizens in March.“What’s more American than to run for public office?” Nguyen said.Nguyen, 20, won a seat on the Garden City city commission according to unofficial results Tuesday from the Finney County Clerk’s Office. Nguyen secured his seat with 1,682 total votes, more than any other of the five candidates who were up for three open seats.“My heart is so full of all of the love that has been offered to me by our community,” Nguyen said. “My win has plowed the ground for the younger generation to see how important and invaluable their young voices are.”Nguyen is the communications director for St. Mary’s Church in Garden City and leads area youths in faith-based community service activities. He said his end goal is to become a pediatrician in Garden City. As a commissioner, Nguyen said he’d focus on lowering the cost of living in Garden City and continuing to promote the city as a diverse regional hub for southwest Kansas.Nguyen’s father, Tieng Nguyen, said via translation that he is proud of his son taking initiative to serve his community.“We do not know what to do in response to the generosity of a country that is adopting us,” Tieng Nguyen said. “Partly to express our gratitude to it, we encourage our son to try to contribute what he can to the community and society. Our son has done it.”

In Garden City, son of Vietnamese immigrants wins city commission seat

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER&nbsp;Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 306 officials are investigating an alleged school threat.

Just before 12:30a.m. Thursday, the Southeast of Saline High School students alerted the school resource officer about some alarming Snapchat messages from another possible student.

According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski, the messages included threats of violence through the use of firearms planned for Thursday, Nov. 9.

Kochanowski said some of the language used in the messages included threats to "shoot people up" at the school, alarming parents and students.

This morning, sheriff's office deputies stood guard outside Southeast of Saline High School, with Kochanowski vigilant at the entrance.

"I was out there — I know there was a highway patrol, and there were, I think, two other sheriff deputies in the parking lot," Kochanowski said. "There's another officer that's going to be at the school for a while today. Just providing extra security to make sure we have people in the building do everything we can to keep everybody safe."

Ell-Saline High School was notified of the violent threats, and faculty informed parents and students about the possible danger. Kochanowski said the Saline County Sheriff's Office also sent some deputies there.

Kochanowski said the sheriff's office is actively investigating the incident, but the office suspects the perpetrator is of high school age.

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER&nbsp;Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 306 officials are investigating an alleged school threat.Just before 12:30a.m. Thursday, the Southeast of Saline High School students alerted the school resource officer about some alarming Snapchat messages from another possible student.According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski, the messages included threats of violence through the use of firearms planned for Thursday, Nov. 9.Kochanowski said some of the language used in the messages included threats to "shoot people up" at the school, alarming parents and students.This morning, sheriff's office deputies stood guard outside Southeast of Saline High School, with Kochanowski vigilant at the entrance."I was out there — I know there was a highway patrol, and there were, I think, two other sheriff deputies in the parking lot," Kochanowski said. "There's another officer that's going to be at the school for a while today. Just providing extra security to make sure we have people in the building do everything we can to keep everybody safe."Ell-Saline High School was notified of the violent threats, and faculty informed parents and students about the possible danger. Kochanowski said the Saline County Sheriff's Office also sent some deputies there.Kochanowski said the sheriff's office is actively investigating the incident, but the office suspects the perpetrator is of high school age.

Sheriff investigating alleged social media threat at Kan. high school

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an acident just before noon Wednesday in Sedgwick County.

A 1992 Yamaha FZR600R motorcycle ridden by Tayvon Starr 19, Wichita was eastbound in the 4600 Block of East MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.

The motorcycle struck a 2010 Hummer H3 driven by Matthew Woods, 35, Wichita, who was turning into the Spirit Aerosystems parking lot.

Starr was pronounced deceased on scene. Wood and the other occupants of the Hummer were not injured and were wearing seatbelts. 

Starr was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to Gibbs. There is no signs of intoxication by any drivers at this time. The incident is still under investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699550946604.png" alt="The accident remains under investigation-photo courtesy KAKE" />
 <figcaption>The accident remains under investigation-photo courtesy KAKE</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an acident just before noon Wednesday in Sedgwick County.A 1992 Yamaha FZR600R motorcycle ridden by Tayvon Starr 19, Wichita was eastbound in the 4600 Block of East MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.The motorcycle struck a 2010 Hummer H3 driven by Matthew Woods, 35, Wichita, who was turning into the Spirit Aerosystems parking lot.Starr was pronounced deceased on scene. Wood and the other occupants of the Hummer were not injured and were wearing seatbelts. Starr was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to Gibbs. There is no signs of intoxication by any drivers at this time. The incident is still under investigation.

Kansas man dies after motorcycle, SUV crash

NEW YORK (AP) — A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's drug, named Zepbound. The drug, also known as tirzepatide, helped dieters lose as much as 40 to 60 pounds in testing.

Zepbound is the latest diabetes drug approved for chronic weight management, joining Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a high-dose version of its diabetes treatment Ozempic. Both are weekly injections.

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-medication-chronic-weight-management">The FDA approved Lilly's drug</a>&nbsp;for people who are considered obese, with a body mass index of 30 or higher, or those who are overweight with a related health condition, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. The drug should be paired with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise, the FDA said.

In the U.S., at least 100 million adults and about 15 million children are considered obese.

The drugs tirzepatide in Zepbound and Mounjaro and semaglutide in Wegovy and Ozempic work by mimicking hormones that kick in after people eat to regulate appetite and the feeling of fullness. Both imitate a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, known as GLP-1. Tirzepatide targets a second hormone, called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, or GIP.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699529461783.png" alt="Zepbound photo Eli Lilly" />
 <figcaption>Zepbound photo Eli Lilly</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's drug, named Zepbound. The drug, also known as tirzepatide, helped dieters lose as much as 40 to 60 pounds in testing.Zepbound is the latest diabetes drug approved for chronic weight management, joining Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a high-dose version of its diabetes treatment Ozempic. Both are weekly injections.<a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-medication-chronic-weight-management">The FDA approved Lilly's drug</a>&nbsp;for people who are considered obese, with a body mass index of 30 or higher, or those who are overweight with a related health condition, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. The drug should be paired with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise, the FDA said.In the U.S., at least 100 million adults and about 15 million children are considered obese.The drugs tirzepatide in Zepbound and Mounjaro and semaglutide in Wegovy and Ozempic work by mimicking hormones that kick in after people eat to regulate appetite and the feeling of fullness. Both imitate a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, known as GLP-1. Tirzepatide targets a second hormone, called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, or GIP.FDA’s approval was based on two large studies: More than 2,500 participants got different strengths of Zepbound and nearly 1,000 people got dummy shots over 16 months. Participants without diabetes who received the highest dose lost about 18% of their weight, or about 41 pounds (19 kilograms), compared to placebo. Those with diabetes, who have a harder time losing weight, cut about 12%, or nearly 27 pounds (12 kilograms), the FDA said.In another recent study, the drug helped people&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mounjaro-obesity-weight-loss-tirzepatide-ac4151fdfcd6ac17f502d1a14af4fff5">lose up to a quarter of their weight</a>, or 60 pounds (27 kilograms), when combined with intensive diet and exercise.Overall, Zepbound appears to spur greater weight loss than Wegovy. Approved for weight loss in 2021, Wegovy helped people lose about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-obesity-lifestyle-business-health-c6f992d717c6461ef20f40e6d4ee9d25">15% of their weight</a>&nbsp;or 34 pounds (15 kilograms), according to study results.“This would be the most highly efficacious drug ever approved for the treatment of obesity," said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine expert at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Touted by celebrities and on social media, semaglutide and tirzepatide drugs have already been in such demand that their manufacturers have struggled to keep up. Both have been listed on the FDA’s drug shortage site for months. All strengths of tirzepatide are currently listed as available, but a company spokesperson said that could vary by location and demand.Side effects of the new weight-loss drug include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and other gastrointestinal problems. In the most recent published trial, about 10% of people taking tirzepatide dropped out of the study because of such problems, compared to about 2% of people taking dummy shots.While experts lauded approval of Zepbound, they worried that it wouldn't necessarily mean greater access to the drug, which has been prescribed “off-label” to help people pare pounds.“Most patients won't be able to afford Zepbound without insurance coverage and many health plans exclude obesity care,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at New York's Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of company focused on obesity treatment.Eli Lilly and Co. said the list price will be about $1,000 a month, the same as Mounjaro. The drug is expected to be available in the U.S. by the end of the year, the company said. Dosing strengths are the same for Zepbound and Mounjaro.Kelly Burns, 50, of St. Petersburg, Florida, lost nearly 100 pounds (45 kilograms) using tirzepatide after joining a study of the drug to treat obesity in 2021. When testing ended and she no longer had access to the medication, she struggled, but eventually lost another 50 pounds (23 kilograms).“My whole life is completely different,” she said. Her health measurements improved and her confidence soared. Now that is is approved for weight loss, Burns plans to ask her insurance company about coverage.“It would be ridiculous not to," she said, adding: “I want to stay this way as long as I possibly can."