SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4, 2024, in the 4800 block of East Funston. 

Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.

If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717697125559.png" alt="Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker-photo Wichita Police&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker-photo Wichita Police&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4, 2024, in the 4800 block of East Funston. Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

Police: Search continues for 2 in Kan. homicide investigation

FHSU grad comes back to Hays to tell tale of forensics art in her new book

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Julie Riedel was a 32-year-old college student when she was assigned to create age progression sketches of the BTK serial killer.

By the early '90s, law enforcement had been trying to apprehend BTK for almost 20 years.&nbsp;

In her new book, "The Sketcher," Riedel describes the process of creating the sketches and facets of her own life during BTK's reign of terror.

Riedel's grandparents were from Hays and she has two master's degrees fro Fort Hays State Univeristy. Today she's an art teacher at Wichtia Southeast High School.

She was back in Hays On Wednesday to present a lecture on her new book at the Hays Public Library.

Dennis Rader, the serial killer known as BTK, killed at least 10 people in Wichita and Park City between 1974 and 1991.&nbsp;

BTK stood for bind, torture, kill. Although Rader killed two men and two children, most of Rader's victims were women, which he bound and then suffocated with a plastic bag or manually strangled.

He stole personal items from the victim's homes, including underwear, and sent taunting letters to the news media, which described his crimes.

He resumed sending letters in 2004 and was finally arrested in 2005.

At the time of his arrest, Rader was married and had a daughter and son. He had worked as a dogcatcher and compliance officer in Park City. He had been president of his church council and a Cub Scout leader.

He is serving 10 consecutive&nbsp;life sentences&nbsp;at the&nbsp;El Dorado Correctional Facility.

Riedel read from the first chapter of her book Wednesday, which described how she became involved in the BTK case.

Riedel was finishing her art degree at Wichita State University and had been approved for an independent study in forensics art.

Despite encouragement from her professor at WSU, Riedel doubted her abilities.

"I was unexperienced dealing with people in authority like the people at the Wichita Police Department," she read from her book.&nbsp; ... "I was scared shitless, quaking in my well-worn boots at the prospect of walking into the Wichita Police Department. So few people had believed in me in my life, I doubted that professional criminologists would take me seriously."

She said she had no idea she was going to be asked to draw a serial killer. She thought she might be assigned a theft suspect, but the police were so desperate for any information to lead to the arrest of BTK that they were willing to take a chance.

After arriving at the Wichita Police Department, the officer in charge of the case brought her a two-wheel dolly with the case files on the BTK killer and ushered Riedel into a musty storage room to spread out the files.

Officer Landwehr explained that he wanted Riedel to use the sketches and flipbook images from witnesses to create an image of what BTK might have looked like at 26 and 46.&nbsp;

These were to include versions of the suspect bald, with facial hair and without and with glasses.

This type of age progression drawing had never been done before. This was a time before AI or widespread internet use that could be used for research.

"I was speechless. The crimes committed by the BTK were the stuff of nightmares in the Wichita metropolitan area," she read from her book.

"No one knew who he was. Suspicion reined in and around the city," Riedel said. "He could have been your next-door neighbor, your electrician, your telephone repair man, or the guy staring at you in the grocery store, and I thought about that all of the time when I went to the grocery store," she said.

Riedel, who had five small children, insisted that her name never be used in connection with the sketches.

"At that moment, I accepted the assignment," she read from her book. "I didn't understand how much the decision would change my life."

The drawings took Riedel about three to four months to complete.

She took her first clues from an image that was created from the account of a firefighter who had been standing behind Dennis Rader when he made a payphone call to KWCH Channel 12 in Wichita.

He was so frightened by the experience he had to be hypnotized to help him describe the suspect.

She started with the eyes, which was counter to what she had been taught as an artist. She thought about BTK. Would he be stressed? Would he be happy, delighting in his killing?

She considered how bone structure and facial muscles would change as a person aged. She took clues from her life drawing classes as well as the studies of Leonardo da Vinci.

Da Vinci raided graves to discet human bodies so he could better understand their muscles and skeletal structures. With no internet, this study all had to be done at the library using books.

She started to look at people differently. She saw the killer everywhere. 

"Is that him? Is that him? Wait, he has that feature," she said.

She started having nightmares about BTK slipping a plastic bag over her head to suffocate her—his face becoming more complete as she neared completion of the sketches.

When the sketches were complete and returned to the Wichita Police Department, they were distributed to all local media outlets, nationwide and ultimately worldwide.

As the police finally started to close in on Rader, Riedel was asked to bring the sketches back to the police department. The media was swarming the WPD, waiting for the big break.

As Riedel was leaving the police department, she saw Rader in the parking garage.

He was reveling in the media circus gathered at the WPD office. He had his hood up on his car. He didn't know her or know she had done the drawings, but his eyes locked with Riedel's.

She immediately went back into the police department and begged to see Officer Landwehr.

"Please, please, he's out there!" she said.

But&nbsp;Landwehr was in a press conference.

Rader was finally arrested not long after that day.

Riedel was not called to testify in the Rader's prosecution. However, her drawings were entered into evidence as exhibit 13.

"There's so many things that I got to learn from drawing the BTK," she said. "It's overwhelming sometimes to think about it. I was scared all of the time. It's a very scary thing, and I was scared for my children."

She said she decided to write the book now, with the help of a ghostwriter, as a means of healing.

"We came from a pretty rough family. We all made it. We all love each other. We're all close. We had a pretty rough upbringing, and that's part of what the book's about," she said. "I parallel the book with my life at that time."

She said the book was difficult to write.

"You find find a way to forgive when you write it down," she said.

She continues to teach and hopes to encourage her students to seize opportunities as she did in the BTK case.

"My passion is art and helping others succeed," she said. "I firmly believe in helping kids figure out what's in their heart and what they want to do in their lives.

"So many kids are lost, and they don't know what to do. I help them get scholarships too, as well as be an art teacher."

Riedel continues to be contacted by law enforcement to assist with cases.&nbsp;

She has also been contacted by producers interested in turning her book into a movie.

You can learn more about Riedel, her book and her art at <a href="http://thesketcher.org">thesketcher.org</a> and <a href="http://riedelartstudio.com">riedelartstudio.com</a>.

She has an exhibit on display now at Studio 12 in Wichita.

Her original BTK sketches are for sale. Her book can be purchased at major book retailers across the country.

<h2>FHSU grad comes back to Hays to tell tale of forensics art in her new book</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717695711622.png" alt="Julie Riedel's original sketches of the BTK serial killer from her book "The Sketcher." Courtesy image" />
 <figcaption>Julie Riedel's original sketches of the BTK serial killer from her book "The Sketcher." Courtesy image</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692794360261.png" alt="Dennis Rader's mug shot at the time of his incarceration. Kansas Department of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Dennis Rader's mug shot at the time of his incarceration. Kansas Department of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostJulie Riedel was a 32-year-old college student when she was assigned to create age progression sketches of the BTK serial killer.By the early '90s, law enforcement had been trying to apprehend BTK for almost 20 years.&nbsp;In her new book, "The Sketcher," Riedel describes the process of creating the sketches and facets of her own life during BTK's reign of terror.Riedel's grandparents were from Hays and she has two master's degrees fro Fort Hays State Univeristy. Today she's an art teacher at Wichtia Southeast High School.She was back in Hays On Wednesday to present a lecture on her new book at the Hays Public Library.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717696214310.jpeg" alt="Artist Julie Riedel reading from her book "The Sketcher" at the Hays Public Library. Behind her is an image of one of BTK's victims being removed from a home in Wichita. Photo By Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Artist Julie Riedel reading from her book "The Sketcher" at the Hays Public Library. Behind her is an image of one of BTK's victims being removed from a home in Wichita. Photo By Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Dennis Rader, the serial killer known as BTK, killed at least 10 people in Wichita and Park City between 1974 and 1991.&nbsp;BTK stood for bind, torture, kill. Although Rader killed two men and two children, most of Rader's victims were women, which he bound and then suffocated with a plastic bag or manually strangled.He stole personal items from the victim's homes, including underwear, and sent taunting letters to the news media, which described his crimes.He resumed sending letters in 2004 and was finally arrested in 2005.At the time of his arrest, Rader was married and had a daughter and son. He had worked as a dogcatcher and compliance officer in Park City. He had been president of his church council and a Cub Scout leader.He is serving 10 consecutive&nbsp;life sentences&nbsp;at the&nbsp;El Dorado Correctional Facility.Riedel read from the first chapter of her book Wednesday, which described how she became involved in the BTK case.Riedel was finishing her art degree at Wichita State University and had been approved for an independent study in forensics art.Despite encouragement from her professor at WSU, Riedel doubted her abilities."I was unexperienced dealing with people in authority like the people at the Wichita Police Department," she read from her book.&nbsp; ... "I was scared shitless, quaking in my well-worn boots at the prospect of walking into the Wichita Police Department. So few people had believed in me in my life, I doubted that professional criminologists would take me seriously."She said she had no idea she was going to be asked to draw a serial killer. She thought she might be assigned a theft suspect, but the police were so desperate for any information to lead to the arrest of BTK that they were willing to take a chance.After arriving at the Wichita Police Department, the officer in charge of the case brought her a two-wheel dolly with the case files on the BTK killer and ushered Riedel into a musty storage room to spread out the files.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717696529140.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Officer Landwehr explained that he wanted Riedel to use the sketches and flipbook images from witnesses to create an image of what BTK might have looked like at 26 and 46.&nbsp;These were to include versions of the suspect bald, with facial hair and without and with glasses.This type of age progression drawing had never been done before. This was a time before AI or widespread internet use that could be used for research."I was speechless. The crimes committed by the BTK were the stuff of nightmares in the Wichita metropolitan area," she read from her book."No one knew who he was. Suspicion reined in and around the city," Riedel said. "He could have been your next-door neighbor, your electrician, your telephone repair man, or the guy staring at you in the grocery store, and I thought about that all of the time when I went to the grocery store," she said.Riedel, who had five small children, insisted that her name never be used in connection with the sketches.She was referred to as The Sketcher."At that moment, I accepted the assignment," she read from her book. "I didn't understand how much the decision would change my life."The drawings took Riedel about three to four months to complete.She took her first clues from an image that was created from the account of a firefighter who had been standing behind Dennis Rader when he made a payphone call to KWCH Channel 12 in Wichita.He was so frightened by the experience he had to be hypnotized to help him describe the suspect.She started with the eyes, which was counter to what she had been taught as an artist. She thought about BTK. Would he be stressed? Would he be happy, delighting in his killing?She considered how bone structure and facial muscles would change as a person aged. She took clues from her life drawing classes as well as the studies of Leonardo da Vinci.Da Vinci raided graves to discet human bodies so he could better understand their muscles and skeletal structures. With no internet, this study all had to be done at the library using books.She started to look at people differently. She saw the killer everywhere. "Is that him? Is that him? Wait, he has that feature," she said.She started having nightmares about BTK slipping a plastic bag over her head to suffocate her—his face becoming more complete as she neared completion of the sketches.When the sketches were complete and returned to the Wichita Police Department, they were distributed to all local media outlets, nationwide and ultimately worldwide.As the police finally started to close in on Rader, Riedel was asked to bring the sketches back to the police department. The media was swarming the WPD, waiting for the big break.As Riedel was leaving the police department, she saw Rader in the parking garage.He was reveling in the media circus gathered at the WPD office. He had his hood up on his car. He didn't know her or know she had done the drawings, but his eyes locked with Riedel's.She immediately went back into the police department and begged to see Officer Landwehr."Please, please, he's out there!" she said.But&nbsp;Landwehr was in a press conference.Rader was finally arrested not long after that day.Riedel was not called to testify in the Rader's prosecution. However, her drawings were entered into evidence as exhibit 13.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699542917523.png" alt="Dennis Rader's most recent mug shot. He is serving 10 consecutive life sentences at the El Dorado Correction Facility. Photo courtesy of the Kansas Department of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Dennis Rader's most recent mug shot. He is serving 10 consecutive life sentences at the El Dorado Correction Facility. Photo courtesy of the Kansas Department of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>"There's so many things that I got to learn from drawing the BTK," she said. "It's overwhelming sometimes to think about it. I was scared all of the time. It's a very scary thing, and I was scared for my children."She said she decided to write the book now, with the help of a ghostwriter, as a means of healing."We came from a pretty rough family. We all made it. We all love each other. We're all close. We had a pretty rough upbringing, and that's part of what the book's about," she said. "I parallel the book with my life at that time."She said the book was difficult to write."You find find a way to forgive when you write it down," she said.She continues to teach and hopes to encourage her students to seize opportunities as she did in the BTK case."My passion is art and helping others succeed," she said. "I firmly believe in helping kids figure out what's in their heart and what they want to do in their lives."So many kids are lost, and they don't know what to do. I help them get scholarships too, as well as be an art teacher."Riedel continues to be contacted by law enforcement to assist with cases.&nbsp;She has also been contacted by producers interested in turning her book into a movie.You can learn more about Riedel, her book and her art at <a href="http://thesketcher.org">thesketcher.org</a> and <a href="http://riedelartstudio.com">riedelartstudio.com</a>.She has an exhibit on display now at Studio 12 in Wichita.Her original BTK sketches are for sale. Her book can be purchased at major book retailers across the country.

'The Sketcher' describes creating age progression drawings of BTK serial killer

By NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss still sees a potential backward step in the economy overall on the horizon.

"I think it's the beginning of the sinking of that stone, but it's going to take a while," Goss said. "The federal government is running a deficit that could choke a horse. We're talking about, I mean, this is a wartime deficit in a peacetime economy. So what's held up is government, government employment. We're seeing that's where the real growth has been is in government, also leisure and hospitality, which is a good thing. Not saying government's a bad thing, but that's where the government, the federal government, particularly is spending. That's we're seeing more and more growth there, for example, in Kansas, about double the growth in government jobs as opposed to non-government jobs. So it's not what we'd like to see."

Europe's central bank cut interest rates on Thursday, but Goss isn't sure that the U.S. Federal Reserve will follow suit. These comments came before the European announcement.

"If we have a downturn, we will see some rate cuts," Goss said. "But short of that, we're looking at higher rates into 2025."

However, the Fed does meet soon, so they have a chance to make a move, if they want to.

"When the Federal Reserve meets next week, they're going to be, they won't be silent, they'll be talking,"&nbsp; Goss said. "It won't be what, what most Americans in Kansas want to hear, they want to see, we're going to see growth. They're going to be talking higher rates and concern about inflation."

Goss does think the economy is too weak to be raising rates, so they'll probably stand pat for now.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712868544219.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostCreighton University economist Ernie Goss still sees a potential backward step in the economy overall on the horizon."I think it's the beginning of the sinking of that stone, but it's going to take a while," Goss said. "The federal government is running a deficit that could choke a horse. We're talking about, I mean, this is a wartime deficit in a peacetime economy. So what's held up is government, government employment. We're seeing that's where the real growth has been is in government, also leisure and hospitality, which is a good thing. Not saying government's a bad thing, but that's where the government, the federal government, particularly is spending. That's we're seeing more and more growth there, for example, in Kansas, about double the growth in government jobs as opposed to non-government jobs. So it's not what we'd like to see."Europe's central bank cut interest rates on Thursday, but Goss isn't sure that the U.S. Federal Reserve will follow suit. These comments came before the European announcement."If we have a downturn, we will see some rate cuts," Goss said. "But short of that, we're looking at higher rates into 2025."However, the Fed does meet soon, so they have a chance to make a move, if they want to."When the Federal Reserve meets next week, they're going to be, they won't be silent, they'll be talking,"&nbsp; Goss said. "It won't be what, what most Americans in Kansas want to hear, they want to see, we're going to see growth. They're going to be talking higher rates and concern about inflation."Goss does think the economy is too weak to be raising rates, so they'll probably stand pat for now.

Goss: Government growth is propping up economy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/houthis">Yemen's Houthi rebels</a>&nbsp;have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds.

The rebels fired its new “Palestine” missile, complete with a warhead painted like a Palestinian keffiyeh checkered scarf, at the southern Gulf of Aqaba port of Eilat in Israel on Monday. The attack set off air raid sirens but caused no reported damage or injuries.

Footage released by the Houthis late Wednesday showed the Palestine being raised on what appeared to be a mobile launcher and rising quickly into the air with plumes of white smoke coming from its engine. White smoke is common with solid-fuel missiles.

Solid-fuel missiles can be set up and fired faster than those containing liquid fuel. That's a key concern for the Houthis as their missile launch sites have been repeatedly targeted by U.S. and allied forces in recent months over&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-attacks-iran-503de70230fba0cd7c992558e2d1b83a">the rebels' attacks on shipping through the Red Sea corridor</a>. One such strike hit the Houthis even before they were able to launch their missile.

For their part, the Houthis described the Palestine as a “locally made” missile. However, the Houthis are not known to possess the ability to manufacture complicated missile and guidance systems locally in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, which been gripped by war since the rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, nearly a decade ago.

The Houthis have, however, been repeatedly armed by Iran during the war despite a United Nations arms embargo. While Iran claims it doesn't arm the Houthis, ships seized by the U.S. and its allies have found Iranian weaponry, missile fuel and components on board.

Iranian media reported the launch of the Palestine and described it as locally manufactured, citing the Houthis. However, design elements on the missile resemble other missiles developed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. That includes one called the Fattah, or “Conqueror” in Farsi.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-hypersonic-missile-us-tensions-0a8e09f7e053f5fbce2d4e1d9c46a96e">Iran unveiled the missile last year</a>&nbsp;and claimed it could reach Mach 15 — or 15 times the speed of sound. It also described the missile's range as up to 1,400 kilometers (870 miles). That's a little short of Eilat from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, but missile can be reconfigured to boost their range.

In March, Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-hypersonic-missile-red-sea-e2bc170ff4470712f314fbb80bf24716">quoted an anonymous source claiming</a>&nbsp;the Houthis had a hypersonic missile.

“While we cannot say for sure what exact version the ‘Palestine’ corresponds to, we can say with high certainty that is is an advanced and precision-guided (Guard)-developed solid propellant missile provided by Iran,” wrote Fabian Hinz, a missile expert and research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Asked about the similarity between the Palestine and its missiles, Iran's mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press that Tehran “has not engaged in any activities in contravention” of U.N. resolutions.

"Yemen’s military power has grown since the war began ... — a fact rooted in the internal capacity and prowess of Ansar Allah,” the mission said, using another name for the Houthis.

Hypersonic weapons, which fly at speeds higher than Mach 5, could pose crucial challenges to missile defense systems because of their speed and maneuverability.

Ballistic missiles fly on a trajectory in which anti-missile systems like the U.S.-made Patriot can anticipate their path and intercept them. The more irregular the missile’s flight path, such as a hypersonic missile with the ability to change directions, the more difficult it becomes to intercept.

China is believed to be pursuing the weapons, as is America. Russia claims it has already used them.

It remains unclear how well the Palestine maneuvers and at what speed it travels.

Meanwhile Thursday, a commercial ship in the southern Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait reported seeing explosions nearby, though no one was hurt, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. The private security firm Ambrey also reported the blasts. Though no one immediately claimed the attack, suspicion immediately fell on the Houthis.

The U.S. military's Central Command said the Houthis fired one ballistic missile into the Red Sea, while America and its allies destroyed nine drones and two drone boats over the last day.

"There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition or commercial ships," it said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708804229711.png" alt="Photo U.S. Central Command" />
 <figcaption>Photo U.S. Central Command</figcaption>
 </figure>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/houthis">Yemen's Houthi rebels</a>&nbsp;have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds.The rebels fired its new “Palestine” missile, complete with a warhead painted like a Palestinian keffiyeh checkered scarf, at the southern Gulf of Aqaba port of Eilat in Israel on Monday. The attack set off air raid sirens but caused no reported damage or injuries.Footage released by the Houthis late Wednesday showed the Palestine being raised on what appeared to be a mobile launcher and rising quickly into the air with plumes of white smoke coming from its engine. White smoke is common with solid-fuel missiles.Solid-fuel missiles can be set up and fired faster than those containing liquid fuel. That's a key concern for the Houthis as their missile launch sites have been repeatedly targeted by U.S. and allied forces in recent months over&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-attacks-iran-503de70230fba0cd7c992558e2d1b83a">the rebels' attacks on shipping through the Red Sea corridor</a>. One such strike hit the Houthis even before they were able to launch their missile.For their part, the Houthis described the Palestine as a “locally made” missile. However, the Houthis are not known to possess the ability to manufacture complicated missile and guidance systems locally in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, which been gripped by war since the rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, nearly a decade ago.The Houthis have, however, been repeatedly armed by Iran during the war despite a United Nations arms embargo. While Iran claims it doesn't arm the Houthis, ships seized by the U.S. and its allies have found Iranian weaponry, missile fuel and components on board.Iranian media reported the launch of the Palestine and described it as locally manufactured, citing the Houthis. However, design elements on the missile resemble other missiles developed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. That includes one called the Fattah, or “Conqueror” in Farsi.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-hypersonic-missile-us-tensions-0a8e09f7e053f5fbce2d4e1d9c46a96e">Iran unveiled the missile last year</a>&nbsp;and claimed it could reach Mach 15 — or 15 times the speed of sound. It also described the missile's range as up to 1,400 kilometers (870 miles). That's a little short of Eilat from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, but missile can be reconfigured to boost their range.In March, Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-hypersonic-missile-red-sea-e2bc170ff4470712f314fbb80bf24716">quoted an anonymous source claiming</a>&nbsp;the Houthis had a hypersonic missile.“While we cannot say for sure what exact version the ‘Palestine’ corresponds to, we can say with high certainty that is is an advanced and precision-guided (Guard)-developed solid propellant missile provided by Iran,” wrote Fabian Hinz, a missile expert and research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.Asked about the similarity between the Palestine and its missiles, Iran's mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press that Tehran “has not engaged in any activities in contravention” of U.N. resolutions."Yemen’s military power has grown since the war began ... — a fact rooted in the internal capacity and prowess of Ansar Allah,” the mission said, using another name for the Houthis.Hypersonic weapons, which fly at speeds higher than Mach 5, could pose crucial challenges to missile defense systems because of their speed and maneuverability.Ballistic missiles fly on a trajectory in which anti-missile systems like the U.S.-made Patriot can anticipate their path and intercept them. The more irregular the missile’s flight path, such as a hypersonic missile with the ability to change directions, the more difficult it becomes to intercept.China is believed to be pursuing the weapons, as is America. Russia claims it has already used them.It remains unclear how well the Palestine maneuvers and at what speed it travels.Meanwhile Thursday, a commercial ship in the southern Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait reported seeing explosions nearby, though no one was hurt, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. The private security firm Ambrey also reported the blasts. Though no one immediately claimed the attack, suspicion immediately fell on the Houthis.The U.S. military's Central Command said the Houthis fired one ballistic missile into the Red Sea, while America and its allies destroyed nine drones and two drone boats over the last day."There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition or commercial ships," it said.

Iran-backed rebels unveil new hypersonic missile to Red Sea attacks

SHAWNEE COUNTY – On Thursday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Northeast Child Victims Task Force, along with the KBI Cyber Crime Unit and the Rossville Police Department, executed a search warrant for child sexual abuse material in Rossville, Kansas, according to a media release from the KBI.

At approximately 6:40 a.m., law enforcement officers executed the search warrant for child sexual abuse material at 128 Pearl St in Rossville, Kan. for an investigation that began on January 23, 2024.

One occupant of the home, John Ross, 55, of Rossville, became combative while being detained. During that time, Ross bit a Task Force Agent and broke skin. The Task Force Agent was treated and released.

Ross was transported to Stormont for minor injuries. He was treated and released and is in custody at the Shawnee County Detention Center. Ross was arrested on requested charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of legal process.

Methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence during the search.

The investigation for child sexual abuse material and drug possession remains ongoing, according to the KBI.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717702346572.png" alt="Ross photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – On Thursday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Northeast Child Victims Task Force, along with the KBI Cyber Crime Unit and the Rossville Police Department, executed a search warrant for child sexual abuse material in Rossville, Kansas, according to a media release from the KBI.At approximately 6:40 a.m., law enforcement officers executed the search warrant for child sexual abuse material at 128 Pearl St in Rossville, Kan. for an investigation that began on January 23, 2024.One occupant of the home, John Ross, 55, of Rossville, became combative while being detained. During that time, Ross bit a Task Force Agent and broke skin. The Task Force Agent was treated and released.Ross was transported to Stormont for minor injuries. He was treated and released and is in custody at the Shawnee County Detention Center. Ross was arrested on requested charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of legal process.Methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence during the search.The investigation for child sexual abuse material and drug possession remains ongoing, according to the KBI.

KBI: Suspect bit officer during search for child sex abuse material

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a Kansas teen, have made an arrest and continue to search for another suspect.

Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a physical fight. This is not believed to be a random incident.

Immediately following the incident, investigators with the WPD Felony Assault unit along with patrol officers began looking for three suspects. On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested two 18-year-old suspects. According to Sedgwick County booking records, Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins and Tayronnia Jontashia West are being held on requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;Aggravated Battery.

Investigators are still attempting to locate a third suspect, a 16-year-old black female of Topeka.

If you have information related to this case, please call investigators at 316-268-4407 or make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a Kansas teen, have made an arrest and continue to search for another suspect.Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a physical fight. This is not believed to be a random incident.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717690818288.png" alt="West-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>West-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Immediately following the incident, investigators with the WPD Felony Assault unit along with patrol officers began looking for three suspects. On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested two 18-year-old suspects. According to Sedgwick County booking records, Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins and Tayronnia Jontashia West are being held on requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;Aggravated Battery.Investigators are still attempting to locate a third suspect, a 16-year-old black female of Topeka.If you have information related to this case, please call investigators at 316-268-4407 or make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

Two accused of  throwing acid in face of Kansas teen

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Congressional leaders last week formally invited Netanyahu to come speak, delivering the most recent show of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">wartime</a>&nbsp;support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. But the date of the speech had been in flux. It has now been set for July 24, according to the person, who was granted anonymity to discuss private planning.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, along with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, signed the letter extending the invitation to Netanyahu. They said the offer was intended to “highlight America’s solidarity with Israel.”

Netanyahu's appearance before a growingly divided Congress is sure to be contentious and met with plenty of protests both inside the Capitol from lawmakers and outside by pro-Palestinian protesters. And it will put on stark display the growing election-year divisions among Democrats over the prime minister’s prosecution of the monthslong war against Hamas.

Democratic lawmakers most critical of Netanyahu’s strategy are expected to be no-shows for the address. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont, said: “Netanyahu is a war criminal. I certainly will not attend.”

Netanyahu’s visit to the Capitol also comes as the relationship between President Joe Biden and the leader of the Jewish state has frayed in recent months. Biden has privately and publicly criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the war and criticized the Israeli government for not letting more humanitarian into Gaza.

Late last week, Biden announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-hamas-58169a607d4a7c4d7fc34f43160076b8">proposed agreement</a>&nbsp;to end the fighting in Gaza, putting growing pressure on Netanyahu to accept the deal. Many Israelis have been urging him to embrace the terms, but his far-right allies have threatened to leave his coalition government if he does.

Netanyahu called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">the war</a>&nbsp;are met, appearing to undermine the proposal that Biden described as an Israeli one.

Johnson first suggested inviting the Israeli leader, saying it would be “a great honor of mine” to invite him. His move came soon after Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., delivered a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/schumer-netanyahu-israel-palestinians-elections-1ebf21e4c9c0f6f42478bb26e1db7a9b">stinging rebuke</a>&nbsp;of Netanyahu in a lengthy speech on the Senate floor. Schumer said in the speech that Netanyahu had “lost his way” amid the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza.

Even so, Schumer had said he would join in the invitation because “our relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends any one prime minister or president.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700064381613.jpeg" alt="File photo -Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran with Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;during a trip to Israel in November" />
 <figcaption>File photo -Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran with Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;during a trip to Israel in November</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, according to a person familiar with the matter.Congressional leaders last week formally invited Netanyahu to come speak, delivering the most recent show of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">wartime</a>&nbsp;support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. But the date of the speech had been in flux. It has now been set for July 24, according to the person, who was granted anonymity to discuss private planning.House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, along with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, signed the letter extending the invitation to Netanyahu. They said the offer was intended to “highlight America’s solidarity with Israel.”Netanyahu's appearance before a growingly divided Congress is sure to be contentious and met with plenty of protests both inside the Capitol from lawmakers and outside by pro-Palestinian protesters. And it will put on stark display the growing election-year divisions among Democrats over the prime minister’s prosecution of the monthslong war against Hamas.Democratic lawmakers most critical of Netanyahu’s strategy are expected to be no-shows for the address. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont, said: “Netanyahu is a war criminal. I certainly will not attend.”Netanyahu’s visit to the Capitol also comes as the relationship between President Joe Biden and the leader of the Jewish state has frayed in recent months. Biden has privately and publicly criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the war and criticized the Israeli government for not letting more humanitarian into Gaza.Late last week, Biden announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-hamas-58169a607d4a7c4d7fc34f43160076b8">proposed agreement</a>&nbsp;to end the fighting in Gaza, putting growing pressure on Netanyahu to accept the deal. Many Israelis have been urging him to embrace the terms, but his far-right allies have threatened to leave his coalition government if he does.Netanyahu called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">the war</a>&nbsp;are met, appearing to undermine the proposal that Biden described as an Israeli one.Johnson first suggested inviting the Israeli leader, saying it would be “a great honor of mine” to invite him. His move came soon after Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., delivered a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/schumer-netanyahu-israel-palestinians-elections-1ebf21e4c9c0f6f42478bb26e1db7a9b">stinging rebuke</a>&nbsp;of Netanyahu in a lengthy speech on the Senate floor. Schumer said in the speech that Netanyahu had “lost his way” amid the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza.Even so, Schumer had said he would join in the invitation because “our relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends any one prime minister or president.”

Israel’s Netanyahu set to address the US Congress next month

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man's death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

The WHO said it wasn’t clear how the man became infected, although H5N2 has been reported in poultry in Mexico.

There are numerous types of bird flu. H5N2 is not the same strain that has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-dairy-cattle-h5n1-milk-0b46e7a28a20fe825d7a324a976bac22">infected multiple dairy cow herds</a>&nbsp;in the U.S. That strain is called H5N1 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-cows-michigan-e409aa93e7fa8c637785048bc04dad47">three farmworkers</a>&nbsp;have gotten mild infections.

Other bird flu varieties have killed people across the world in previous years, including 18 people in China during an outbreak of H5N6 in 2021, according to a timeline of bird flu outbreaks from the U.S.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/timeline/avian-timeline-2020s.htm">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>.

Mexican health officials alerted the WHO that a 59-year-old man who died in a Mexico City hospital had the virus despite no known exposure to poultry or other animals.

According to family members, the WHO release said, the patient had been bedridden for unrelated reasons before developing a fever, shortness of breath and diarrhea on April 17. Mexico's public health department said in a statement that he had underlying ailments, including chronic kidney failure, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Hospital care was sought on April 24 and the man died the same day.

Initial tests showed an unidentified type of flu that subsequent weeks of lab testing confirmed was H5N2.

The WHO said the risk to people in Mexico is low, and that no further human cases have been discovered so far despite testing people who came in contact with the deceased at home and in the hospital.

There had been three poultry outbreaks of H5N2 in nearby parts of Mexico in March but authorities haven’t been able to find a connection. Mexican officials also are monitoring birds near a shallow lake on the outskirts of Mexico City.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man's death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.The WHO said it wasn’t clear how the man became infected, although H5N2 has been reported in poultry in Mexico.There are numerous types of bird flu. H5N2 is not the same strain that has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-dairy-cattle-h5n1-milk-0b46e7a28a20fe825d7a324a976bac22">infected multiple dairy cow herds</a>&nbsp;in the U.S. That strain is called H5N1 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-cows-michigan-e409aa93e7fa8c637785048bc04dad47">three farmworkers</a>&nbsp;have gotten mild infections.Other bird flu varieties have killed people across the world in previous years, including 18 people in China during an outbreak of H5N6 in 2021, according to a timeline of bird flu outbreaks from the U.S.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/timeline/avian-timeline-2020s.htm">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>.Mexican health officials alerted the WHO that a 59-year-old man who died in a Mexico City hospital had the virus despite no known exposure to poultry or other animals.According to family members, the WHO release said, the patient had been bedridden for unrelated reasons before developing a fever, shortness of breath and diarrhea on April 17. Mexico's public health department said in a statement that he had underlying ailments, including chronic kidney failure, diabetes and high blood pressure.Hospital care was sought on April 24 and the man died the same day.Initial tests showed an unidentified type of flu that subsequent weeks of lab testing confirmed was H5N2.The WHO said the risk to people in Mexico is low, and that no further human cases have been discovered so far despite testing people who came in contact with the deceased at home and in the hospital.There had been three poultry outbreaks of H5N2 in nearby parts of Mexico in March but authorities haven’t been able to find a connection. Mexican officials also are monitoring birds near a shallow lake on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Man dies of a bird flu strain not confirmed before in a human

JEFFERSON COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 11a.m. Thursday in Jefferson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Buick LeSabre driven by&nbsp;F Ethan Wayne&nbsp;Fisher, 24, Holton, was&nbsp;eastbound on U.S. 24 approximately one mile east of the U.S. 59 Junction.

The car left the roadway to the right, entered the south ditch, rolled, struck a utility pole, caught fire and was fully engulfed.&nbsp;

Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717710720670.png" alt="Photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>JEFFERSON COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 11a.m. Thursday in Jefferson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Buick LeSabre driven by&nbsp;F Ethan Wayne&nbsp;Fisher, 24, Holton, was&nbsp;eastbound on U.S. 24 approximately one mile east of the U.S. 59 Junction.The car left the roadway to the right, entered the south ditch, rolled, struck a utility pole, caught fire and was fully engulfed.&nbsp;Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after rollover crash and fire

NEMAHA COUNTY —There were no serious injuries despite a violent crash and fire that occurred just after 3a.m. Thursday in Nemaha County.

Two semis were involved in the collision on U.S. 75 five miles north of Sabetha, according to a social media report from the Sabetha Fire Department.

First responders were met with heavy fire, debris, complete blockage of the roadway and ruptured fuel tanks.&nbsp;Firefighters took 30 minutes getting the fire under control.

All occupants had escaped with what were believed to be minor injuries.&nbsp;

Sabetha Fire responded in Rescue 37, Pumper 34, Pumper 32, Brush 1 and 2, and Tanker 35. Crews were assisted on scene by Morrill Fire Department, Brown County Rescue Squad 48, Sherriffs deputies from Brown and Nemaha Counties as well as Kansas Highway Patrol. Emergency Management personnel from both counties responded and  KDOT crews arrived later to assist with traffic control and clearing the roadway. 

U.S. 75.&nbsp;from 192nd Road north to the state line was closed down for much of Thursday due to the debris and highway being damaged.&nbsp; The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717703833390.png" alt="-Photo courtesy Sabetha Fire" />
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 </figure>NEMAHA COUNTY —There were no serious injuries despite a violent crash and fire that occurred just after 3a.m. Thursday in Nemaha County.Two semis were involved in the collision on U.S. 75 five miles north of Sabetha, according to a social media report from the Sabetha Fire Department.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717704003761.png" alt="Photo courtesy Sabetha Fire" />
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 </figure>First responders were met with heavy fire, debris, complete blockage of the roadway and ruptured fuel tanks.&nbsp;Firefighters took 30 minutes getting the fire under control.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717704221856.png" alt="Photo Nemaha Co. Emergency Management" />
 <figcaption>Photo Nemaha Co. Emergency Management</figcaption>
 </figure>All occupants had escaped with what were believed to be minor injuries.&nbsp;Sabetha Fire responded in Rescue 37, Pumper 34, Pumper 32, Brush 1 and 2, and Tanker 35. Crews were assisted on scene by Morrill Fire Department, Brown County Rescue Squad 48, Sherriffs deputies from Brown and Nemaha Counties as well as Kansas Highway Patrol. Emergency Management personnel from both counties responded and KDOT crews arrived later to assist with traffic control and clearing the roadway. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717704385766.png" alt="Photo Nemaha County Emergency Management" />
 <figcaption>Photo Nemaha County Emergency Management</figcaption>
 </figure>U.S. 75.&nbsp;from 192nd Road north to the state line was closed down for much of Thursday due to the debris and highway being damaged.&nbsp; The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Semi crash, fire shuts down portion of Kansas highway

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the event, said team trainers and medical staff were able to react quickly and treat Thompson until paramedics arrived.

The Chiefs planned to wrap up their voluntary offseason workouts on Thursday, but a team spokesman said the practice would be pushed to Friday. That is when Chiefs coach Andy Reid and other players will speak to reporters.

The 27-year-old Thompson was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs out of Stephen F. Austin in last year's draft. The only game Thompson appeared in was their regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, when Kansas City already had clinched its playoff spot and the game's outcome was meaningless. Thompson had two tackles in that game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717698357421.png" alt="FILE - Kansas City Chiefs’ B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday, June 6, 2024, after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Chiefs’ B.J. Thompson (53) walks to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday, June 6, 2024, after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs backup B.J. Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the event, said team trainers and medical staff were able to react quickly and treat Thompson until paramedics arrived.The Chiefs planned to wrap up their voluntary offseason workouts on Thursday, but a team spokesman said the practice would be pushed to Friday. That is when Chiefs coach Andy Reid and other players will speak to reporters.The 27-year-old Thompson was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs out of Stephen F. Austin in last year's draft. The only game Thompson appeared in was their regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, when Kansas City already had clinched its playoff spot and the game's outcome was meaningless. Thompson had two tackles in that game.

Chiefs lineman hospitalized after cardiac event during team meeting

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/rmipro/">RACHEL MIPRO</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Jewish studies, philosophy, geography, physics: The Kansas Board of Regents is in the process of determining which underperforming programs at state universities will be chopped and which will be subjected to progress reviews.

Last summer, KBOR research identified undergraduate programs that were more than five years old and did not meet two or more of the board’s metrics for the six state universities.

Standards included having 25 or more students enrolled in the program, producing 10 or more graduates from the program, having 51% or more of graduates working in the region after graduation and student return on investment. That return is evaluated by having a salary of $38,050 or higher, a number determined by the five-year, post-graduation median salary for 2022.

The metrics placed 31 programs at risk. Schools with underperforming programs have three options: axe the program, merge the program with another program in a cost-effective way, or make an action plan to boost metrics within three years.

Action plans: Bachelor of Science in Math, Bachelor of Science in History, Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Music&nbsp;

Phase-out: International Business Bachelor of Business Administration

Action plans: Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in African &amp; African-American Studies, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in American Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Global International Studies, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in Religious Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Astronomy, Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts/Science Geography, Music program classified as Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics

Merge: Bachelor of Secondary Ed in Physical Ed Plus

Action plan: Bachelor of Arts/Science in Geography,&nbsp;Bachelor of Arts in Music/Bachelor of Music program

Phase-out: Bachelor of Science in Education for Business Education&nbsp;

Action plan: Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts&nbsp;

Action plan: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Geology, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences

Merge: Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Ethnicity, &amp; Intersectional Studies

Action plan: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language: Spanish, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Physics and Bachelor of Arts in Music&nbsp;

Merge: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy&nbsp;

On Tuesday, regents on the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/About/BAASC_Meetings/_2024_06_04_BAASC_FINAL_.pdf">reviewed program recommendations</a>, the final step before plans go before the full board later this month.

Regent Alysia Johnston said curriculum dealing with identity is important, but performance has to be a factor.

“I think that that’s important as well,” Johnston said. “But I still am sticking to the fact that I believe some of these things, if we’re not meeting three of the four targets, then we’ve got to be able to do something to act, move forward in terms of how we are going to get this on track.”

Earlier this year, regents members discussed the impact of several of these programs, such as Jewish studies and African studies, which offer rigorous research and opportunities but appear to be underperforming by KBOR metrics.

“I don’t want to see those courses go away completely,” said regent Diana Mendoza. “I think they’re valuable, I think we need to continue to offer those opportunities to students, but I also feel like we need to be efficient in the way that we allocate our resources.”&nbsp;

The University of Kansas has the most programs impacted, with 11 under review, 10 of which the university recommended for action and one recommended to merge.

According to the University of Kansas action plan, Jewish studies allows students to participate in influential research, including through The Druze Studies Project, a digital humanities program for studying Druze culture, literature, and history.

Students have received research scholarships and were given the opportunity to write journal articles. The program hosted a “Druze Studies” symposium last year with 25 international scholars attending, another valuable experience, the university’s plan said.

“One of these students is currently in the process of writing a research article as a follow-up to this event, a testament to the lasting impact of their involvement,” the university argued in defense of the program. “This experience has also opened doors for him in the academic publishing landscape, as he was recently hired as the assistant to the editor of the new Druze Studies Journal.”

Emporia State University reviewed two programs. The institution already has phased out or merged 20% of programs following the KBOR-sanctioned decision in 2022&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/13/emporia-state-university-is-about-to-suspend-tenure-heres-why-you-should-care/">to fire tenured faculty members</a>, and eliminate programs without explanation for which ones were targeted.

An American Association of University Professors&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/aaup_EmporiaState_Final.pdf">investigation</a>&nbsp;later concluded the actions taken by ESU president Ken Hush with<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/14/emporia-state-receives-green-light-to-move-rapidly-with-faculty-program-realignment/">&nbsp;regents support</a>&nbsp;were little more than an attack on academic freedom. The investigation concluded university administrators and Kansas Board of Regents members&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/05/01/emporia-state-university-kansas-board-of-regents-members-unfit-to-lead-investigation-finds/">are “unfit to lead.</a>”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717696933743.png" alt=" All six of the state's public universities have undergone a review process to determine the success of academic programs. At Emporia State University, which had a series of cuts last year, two programs are under review. (Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> All six of the state's public universities have undergone a review process to determine the success of academic programs. At Emporia State University, which had a series of cuts last year, two programs are under review. (Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/rmipro/">RACHEL MIPRO</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Jewish studies, philosophy, geography, physics: The Kansas Board of Regents is in the process of determining which underperforming programs at state universities will be chopped and which will be subjected to progress reviews.Last summer, KBOR research identified undergraduate programs that were more than five years old and did not meet two or more of the board’s metrics for the six state universities.Standards included having 25 or more students enrolled in the program, producing 10 or more graduates from the program, having 51% or more of graduates working in the region after graduation and student return on investment. That return is evaluated by having a salary of $38,050 or higher, a number determined by the five-year, post-graduation median salary for 2022.The metrics placed 31 programs at risk. Schools with underperforming programs have three options: axe the program, merge the program with another program in a cost-effective way, or make an action plan to boost metrics within three years.<h2>Under review</h2>Pittsburg State UniversityPrograms reviewed: SixAction plans: Bachelor of Science in Math, Bachelor of Science in History, Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Music&nbsp;Phase-out: International Business Bachelor of Business AdministrationUniversity of Kansas&nbsp;Programs reviewed: 11Action plans: Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in African &amp; African-American Studies, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in American Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Global International Studies, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts in Religious Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Astronomy, Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science, Bachelor of General Studies/Arts/Science Geography, Music program classified as Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Engineering PhysicsMerge: Bachelor of Secondary Ed in Physical Ed PlusKansas State UniversityPrograms reviewed: TwoAction plan: Bachelor of Arts/Science in Geography,&nbsp;Bachelor of Arts in Music/Bachelor of Music programEmporia State UniversityPrograms reviewed: TwoPhase-out: Bachelor of Science in Education for Business Education&nbsp;Action plan: Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts&nbsp;Wichita State UniversityPrograms reviewed: FiveAction plan: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Geology, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Forensic SciencesMerge: Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Ethnicity, &amp; Intersectional StudiesFort Hays State UniversityPrograms reviewed: FiveAction plan: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language: Spanish, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Physics and Bachelor of Arts in Music&nbsp;Merge: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy&nbsp;On Tuesday, regents on the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/About/BAASC_Meetings/_2024_06_04_BAASC_FINAL_.pdf">reviewed program recommendations</a>, the final step before plans go before the full board later this month.Regent Alysia Johnston said curriculum dealing with identity is important, but performance has to be a factor.“I think that that’s important as well,” Johnston said. “But I still am sticking to the fact that I believe some of these things, if we’re not meeting three of the four targets, then we’ve got to be able to do something to act, move forward in terms of how we are going to get this on track.”Earlier this year, regents members discussed the impact of several of these programs, such as Jewish studies and African studies, which offer rigorous research and opportunities but appear to be underperforming by KBOR metrics.“I don’t want to see those courses go away completely,” said regent Diana Mendoza. “I think they’re valuable, I think we need to continue to offer those opportunities to students, but I also feel like we need to be efficient in the way that we allocate our resources.”&nbsp;The University of Kansas has the most programs impacted, with 11 under review, 10 of which the university recommended for action and one recommended to merge.According to the University of Kansas action plan, Jewish studies allows students to participate in influential research, including through The Druze Studies Project, a digital humanities program for studying Druze culture, literature, and history.Students have received research scholarships and were given the opportunity to write journal articles. The program hosted a “Druze Studies” symposium last year with 25 international scholars attending, another valuable experience, the university’s plan said.“One of these students is currently in the process of writing a research article as a follow-up to this event, a testament to the lasting impact of their involvement,” the university argued in defense of the program. “This experience has also opened doors for him in the academic publishing landscape, as he was recently hired as the assistant to the editor of the new Druze Studies Journal.”Emporia State University reviewed two programs. The institution already has phased out or merged 20% of programs following the KBOR-sanctioned decision in 2022&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/13/emporia-state-university-is-about-to-suspend-tenure-heres-why-you-should-care/">to fire tenured faculty members</a>, and eliminate programs without explanation for which ones were targeted.An American Association of University Professors&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/aaup_EmporiaState_Final.pdf">investigation</a>&nbsp;later concluded the actions taken by ESU president Ken Hush with<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/14/emporia-state-receives-green-light-to-move-rapidly-with-faculty-program-realignment/">&nbsp;regents support</a>&nbsp;were little more than an attack on academic freedom. The investigation concluded university administrators and Kansas Board of Regents members&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/05/01/emporia-state-university-kansas-board-of-regents-members-unfit-to-lead-investigation-finds/">are “unfit to lead.</a>”

Kan. Regents evaluating action plans for underperforming university programs

Police: 2 wanted in connection with Kan. homicide investigation

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a double-homicide at a home in Kansas City.

Just after 1a.m. Thursday, responded to a shooting at a home at 32nd and Bellefontaine, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp;

First responders found a man and boy dead inside the home. EMS transported two others, a woman and boy, to the hospital for treatment.

Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a double-homicide at a home in Kansas City.Just after 1a.m. Thursday, responded to a shooting at a home at 32nd and Bellefontaine, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp;First responders found a man and boy dead inside the home. EMS transported two others, a woman and boy, to the hospital for treatment.Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.

Police: Man and teen dead, 2 injured in shooting at KC home

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; seeking information or witnesses surrounding a burglary and robbery investigation. 

On Wednesday, the Overland Park Police Department received a report that a ride-share driver had his vehicle stolen near W 135th and Switzer, according to a media release.

 Officers discovered that the ride-share driver was approached by a suspect who displayed a weapon and took the victim's vehicle.&nbsp; There were no injuries to the victim. 

 The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 6-foot-2 with a black beard and black hair.  The suspect left north on Switzer.  While conducting an area search, officers located the abandoned stolen vehicle at a nearby business. 

 The business doors were found unsecured and the officers searched the business for the suspect, however the suspect was not located. 

There were obvious signs the business was entered by the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the TIPs Hotline at 814-474-TIPS.

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; seeking information or witnesses surrounding a burglary and robbery investigation. On Wednesday, the Overland Park Police Department received a report that a ride-share driver had his vehicle stolen near W 135th and Switzer, according to a media release. Officers discovered that the ride-share driver was approached by a suspect who displayed a weapon and took the victim's vehicle.&nbsp; There were no injuries to the victim. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 6-foot-2 with a black beard and black hair. The suspect left north on Switzer. While conducting an area search, officers located the abandoned stolen vehicle at a nearby business. The business doors were found unsecured and the officers searched the business for the suspect, however the suspect was not located. There were obvious signs the business was entered by the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the TIPs Hotline at 814-474-TIPS.

Police: Kansas ride share vehicle stolen at gunpoint

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just before 9:30a.m. Wednesday in Wyandotte County.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just before 9:30a.m. Wednesday in Wyandotte County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Ford Explorer driven by Rickey Don&nbsp;Newman, 75, Edwardsville, was eastbound in the number one lane of Kansas 32 just west of southbound Interstate 435.The SUV struck a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by Demond Anthony&nbsp;McMillian, 41, Edwaardsville, who was stopped at the traffic signal&nbsp;on Kansas 32 at the Interstate 435 southbound exit ramp intersection in the left turn lane. After impact the Silverado struck a 2022 Ford Transit van driven by&nbsp; &nbsp;Bradley Wayne&nbsp; Guthrie, 26, Basehor.&nbsp;Newman was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; EMS transported a passenger in the Explorer Franklin Dale Newman, 50, Edwardsville, to Overland Park Regional. A private vehicle transported&nbsp;McMillian to an area hospital. Guthrie was not injured. The KHP did not have seat belt usage details.