TOPEKA —Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation Monday due to severe weather that impacted the state during the day on Sunday and overnight into Monday, according to a media release from the Kansas Adjutant General's office.

This declaration activates the Kansas Response Plan and the ability to expedite state agency assistance to communities in need.

The spring thunderstorms brought flooding rain, large hail and extreme winds Sunday afternoon and evening across Kansas. There are no injuries reported.

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is coordinating requests for support from impact counties. &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716159390070.jpeg" alt="Halstead and Pleasent Hill Road Outside Salina looking west at 5:35 p.m. on May 19, 2024. " />
 <figcaption>Halstead and Pleasent Hill Road Outside Salina looking west at 5:35 p.m. on May 19, 2024. </figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA —Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation Monday due to severe weather that impacted the state during the day on Sunday and overnight into Monday, according to a media release from the Kansas Adjutant General's office.This declaration activates the Kansas Response Plan and the ability to expedite state agency assistance to communities in need.The spring thunderstorms brought flooding rain, large hail and extreme winds Sunday afternoon and evening across Kansas. There are no injuries reported.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716198838451.png" alt="Storm damage photo Harvey County Emergency Management" />
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 </figure>The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is coordinating requests for support from impact counties. &nbsp;

Gov. issues disaster declaration for storm on Sunday, Monday

GOODHOPE, Mo. (AP) — Four people in rural Missouri died when an explosion that could be heard 10 miles away occurred at a house.

The explosion happened Saturday night near the unincorporated town of Goodhope. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said the home was undergoing renovations and a propane leak was found. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Missouri Fire Marshal's Office and local officials continue investigating.

Names of those killed have not been released.

Degase said the explosion was unusual because it didn't cause a fire,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ky3.com/2024/05/19/propane-leak-causes-explosion-killing-four-douglas-county-house/">KYTV-TV</a>&nbsp;reported. An official with the fire marshal's office described it as a “flash” that happened so quickly the house didn't burn.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716217028482.png" alt="Photo courtesy KYTV" />
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 </figure>GOODHOPE, Mo. (AP) — Four people in rural Missouri died when an explosion that could be heard 10 miles away occurred at a house.The explosion happened Saturday night near the unincorporated town of Goodhope. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said the home was undergoing renovations and a propane leak was found. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Missouri Fire Marshal's Office and local officials continue investigating.Names of those killed have not been released.Degase said the explosion was unusual because it didn't cause a fire,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ky3.com/2024/05/19/propane-leak-causes-explosion-killing-four-douglas-county-house/">KYTV-TV</a>&nbsp;reported. An official with the fire marshal's office described it as a “flash” that happened so quickly the house didn't burn.

Four killed in southwest Missouri house explosion 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready to sing your heart out and celebrate the music of Taylor Swift like never before! The 2024 Kansas State Fair is thrilled to announce Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience, as the next act in the 2024 Nex-Tech Concert Series. The concert will be Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30 PM.

Let's Sing Taylor brings the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift's music, promising an unforgettable live band experience for Swifties everywhere. With lively covers of Taylor's expansive catalog, Let's Sing Taylor invites fans to immerse themselves in the magic of Taylor Swift's songs like never before.

“Taylor Swift's music has touched the hearts of millions, so we're excited to bring Let's Sing Taylor to the Kansas State Fair to provide fans with the Taylor Swift experience," said Kansas State Fair Manager Bryan Schulz.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24 at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=c860dee0c8&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">KansasStateFair.com.</a>&nbsp;Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. Sign up for emails at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=09599dabd7&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com.​</a>

<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=09599dabd7&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank"></a>The show will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

New in 2024 – Expanded Standing Area:​

The Kansas State Fair is pleased to unveil an improvement to the Grandstand that promises to enhance the overall&nbsp;event experience for attendees. This year, the stage will be repositioned to create space for an extended party pit in the lower&nbsp;track area. This expansion not only boosts overall capacity but also provides more concert enthusiasts the chance to enjoy the&nbsp;excitement up close.

Reserved seating in the Grandstand is $20. ​

Get up close to the stage! The Kansas Star Casino Track Party Pit area gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, standing right in front&nbsp;of the stage. Each ticket is $25.&nbsp;

Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Standing&nbsp;

Want the ultimate VIP treatment? This ticket package includes access to the Kansas Stare Casino VIP Deck area, two beverage coupons,&nbsp;complimentary appetizers and finger foods within the VIP Deck, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Standing ticket&nbsp;is $55.&nbsp;

Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Reserved Table​

Get all your friends together with the VIP experience! Reserve a table on our Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. In addition to a reserved table for six, this package provides two beverage coupons per person, complimentary appetizers and finger foods&nbsp;within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Reserved Table is $360.​

NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only.&nbsp;

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=e39619bd20&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;the Ticket Office (620) 669-3618. &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716215715149.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready to sing your heart out and celebrate the music of Taylor Swift like never before! The 2024 Kansas State Fair is thrilled to announce Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience, as the next act in the 2024 Nex-Tech Concert Series. The concert will be Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30 PM.Let's Sing Taylor brings the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift's music, promising an unforgettable live band experience for Swifties everywhere. With lively covers of Taylor's expansive catalog, Let's Sing Taylor invites fans to immerse themselves in the magic of Taylor Swift's songs like never before.“Taylor Swift's music has touched the hearts of millions, so we're excited to bring Let's Sing Taylor to the Kansas State Fair to provide fans with the Taylor Swift experience," said Kansas State Fair Manager Bryan Schulz.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24 at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=c860dee0c8&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">KansasStateFair.com.</a>&nbsp;Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. Sign up for emails at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=09599dabd7&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com.​</a><a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=09599dabd7&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank"></a>The show will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;New in 2024 – Expanded Standing Area:​The Kansas State Fair is pleased to unveil an improvement to the Grandstand that promises to enhance the overall&nbsp;event experience for attendees. This year, the stage will be repositioned to create space for an extended party pit in the lower&nbsp;track area. This expansion not only boosts overall capacity but also provides more concert enthusiasts the chance to enjoy the&nbsp;excitement up close.Ticket Options:​Grandstand SeatingReserved seating in the Grandstand is $20. ​Kansas Star Casino Track Party PitGet up close to the stage! The Kansas Star Casino Track Party Pit area gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, standing right in front&nbsp;of the stage. Each ticket is $25.&nbsp;Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Standing&nbsp;Want the ultimate VIP treatment? This ticket package includes access to the Kansas Stare Casino VIP Deck area, two beverage coupons,&nbsp;complimentary appetizers and finger foods within the VIP Deck, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Standing ticket&nbsp;is $55.&nbsp;Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Reserved Table​Get all your friends together with the VIP experience! Reserve a table on our Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. In addition to a reserved table for six, this package provides two beverage coupons per person, complimentary appetizers and finger foods&nbsp;within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Reserved Table is $360.​NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only.&nbsp;To purchase tickets or for more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasstatefair.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e8ba81fdd03d1e38c02c0ae6&amp;id=e39619bd20&amp;e=3291b91fe2" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;the Ticket Office (620) 669-3618. &nbsp;

Let's Sing Taylor: Live Band Experience to play at Kansas State Fair

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">ARIANA FIGUEROA</a>

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats because of disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.

The chair of the committee, GOP Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, said in a statement that the bill, which will set farm, nutrition, commodity and conservation policy for the next five years, is a “product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House, and is responsive to the needs of farm country through the incorporation of hundreds of bipartisan policies.”

The legislation funds programs across 12 titles for five years.

It would boost rural farming, promote a new global market for farmers to sell their products abroad, require new reporting requirements for the foreign purchase of farmland, increase funding for specialty crops and expand eligibility for disaster assistance, among other initiatives.

“The markup is one step in a greater House process, that should not be compromised by misleading arguments, false narratives, or edicts from the Senate,” Thompson said.

The House Agriculture Committee plans to mark up the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/discussion_draft_ffns.pdf">942-page bill</a>&nbsp;on Thursday. It is expected to cost $1.5 trillion over 10 years. A title-by-title summary can be found&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/detailed_summary_final.pdf">here</a>.

In a statement, the top Democrat on the committee, Rep. David Scott of Georgia, slammed the draft bill for “taking food out of the mouths of America’s hungry children, restricting farmers from receiving the climate-smart conservation funding they so desperately need, and barring the USDA from providing financial assistance to farmers in times of crisis.”

Scott warned that the current draft bill is unlikely to pass the House. Although Republicans have a slim majority, any piece of legislation will have to be bipartisan in order to make it through the Senate, which Democrats control.

The current farm bill extension expires Sept. 30.

On the Senate side, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat who leads the Committee on Agriculture, released Democrats’&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/chairwoman-stabenow-unveils-the-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act">own proposal</a>&nbsp;in early May. Among other things, it would boost eligibility for nutrition programs for low-income people like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Stabenow made public a summary of the bill, but not legislative text.

Scott and Stabenow released a joint statement Tuesday following a meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats on the House Agriculture committee. They advocated for Republicans to craft a bipartisan farm bill.

“House Republicans are undermining this goal by proposing policies that split the broad, bipartisan coalition that has always been the foundation of a successful farm bill,” they wrote.

“We need a farm bill that holds the coalition together and upholds the historic tradition of providing food assistance to our most vulnerable Americans while keeping our commitment to our farmers battling the effects of the climate crisis every day,” they continued.

The House bill has a few provisions that Democrats oppose.

One would remove climate-smart policy requirements for about $13 billion in conservation projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Another&nbsp; would limit future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan, the formula that calculates benefits for SNAP. “The economic impact of the SNAP cuts alone would be staggering,” Scott said.

A freeze in the Thrifty Food Plan would result in a roughly $30 billion SNAP cut over the next decade,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/chair-thompsons-plan-would-cut-snap-benefits-and-ignore-scientific">according</a>&nbsp;to the liberal-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. There are more than 41 million people who use SNAP benefits,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/key-statistics-and-research/#:~:text=The%20Supplemental%20Nutrition%20Assistance%20Program,fiscal%20year%20(FY)%202022.&amp;text=Download%20chart%20data%20in%20Excel,41.2%20million%20participants%20per%20month.">according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.&nbsp;</a>

However, the House farm bill would remove the ban on low-income Americans who have a drug conviction felony from obtaining SNAP benefits.

Environmental groups are also opposing the draft of the farm bill, raising concerns about reallocating IRA money and including a bill relating to how states regulate animal practices.

A watchdog group that focuses on government and corporate accountability in water, food and corporate overreach, Food &amp; Water Watch Managing Director of Policy and Litigation Mitch Jones said in a statement that the draft bill would gut important climate-smart provisions.

“Some of leadership’s more dangerous proposals would take us backwards on animal welfare, and climate-smart agriculture,” Jones said. “It’s time Congress put the culture wars aside and got back to work on a Farm Bill that puts consumers, farmers, and the environment above politicking and Big Ag handouts.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716210763832.png" alt=" Doug Goyings, a fifth-generation farmer in northwestern Ohio, received a USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant in 2023 to install a 288-panel solar array (seen at left) at his family grain farm, meeting 100 percent of the farm’s energy needs and saving money that he can re-invest back into the operation. (Mark McCann/USDA)" />
 <figcaption> Doug Goyings, a fifth-generation farmer in northwestern Ohio, received a USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant in 2023 to install a 288-panel solar array (seen at left) at his family grain farm, meeting 100 percent of the farm’s energy needs and saving money that he can re-invest back into the operation. (Mark McCann/USDA)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">ARIANA FIGUEROA</a>WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats because of disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.The chair of the committee, GOP Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, said in a statement that the bill, which will set farm, nutrition, commodity and conservation policy for the next five years, is a “product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House, and is responsive to the needs of farm country through the incorporation of hundreds of bipartisan policies.”The legislation funds programs across 12 titles for five years.It would boost rural farming, promote a new global market for farmers to sell their products abroad, require new reporting requirements for the foreign purchase of farmland, increase funding for specialty crops and expand eligibility for disaster assistance, among other initiatives.“The markup is one step in a greater House process, that should not be compromised by misleading arguments, false narratives, or edicts from the Senate,” Thompson said.The House Agriculture Committee plans to mark up the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/discussion_draft_ffns.pdf">942-page bill</a>&nbsp;on Thursday. It is expected to cost $1.5 trillion over 10 years. A title-by-title summary can be found&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/detailed_summary_final.pdf">here</a>.In a statement, the top Democrat on the committee, Rep. David Scott of Georgia, slammed the draft bill for “taking food out of the mouths of America’s hungry children, restricting farmers from receiving the climate-smart conservation funding they so desperately need, and barring the USDA from providing financial assistance to farmers in times of crisis.”Scott warned that the current draft bill is unlikely to pass the House. Although Republicans have a slim majority, any piece of legislation will have to be bipartisan in order to make it through the Senate, which Democrats control.The current farm bill extension expires Sept. 30.On the Senate side, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat who leads the Committee on Agriculture, released Democrats’&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/chairwoman-stabenow-unveils-the-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act">own proposal</a>&nbsp;in early May. Among other things, it would boost eligibility for nutrition programs for low-income people like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Stabenow made public a summary of the bill, but not legislative text.Scott and Stabenow released a joint statement Tuesday following a meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats on the House Agriculture committee. They advocated for Republicans to craft a bipartisan farm bill.“House Republicans are undermining this goal by proposing policies that split the broad, bipartisan coalition that has always been the foundation of a successful farm bill,” they wrote.“We need a farm bill that holds the coalition together and upholds the historic tradition of providing food assistance to our most vulnerable Americans while keeping our commitment to our farmers battling the effects of the climate crisis every day,” they continued.The House bill has a few provisions that Democrats oppose.One would remove climate-smart policy requirements for about $13 billion in conservation projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Another&nbsp; would limit future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan, the formula that calculates benefits for SNAP. “The economic impact of the SNAP cuts alone would be staggering,” Scott said.A freeze in the Thrifty Food Plan would result in a roughly $30 billion SNAP cut over the next decade,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/chair-thompsons-plan-would-cut-snap-benefits-and-ignore-scientific">according</a>&nbsp;to the liberal-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. There are more than 41 million people who use SNAP benefits,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/key-statistics-and-research/#:~:text=The%20Supplemental%20Nutrition%20Assistance%20Program,fiscal%20year%20(FY)%202022.&amp;text=Download%20chart%20data%20in%20Excel,41.2%20million%20participants%20per%20month.">according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.&nbsp;</a>However, the House farm bill would remove the ban on low-income Americans who have a drug conviction felony from obtaining SNAP benefits.Environmental groups are also opposing the draft of the farm bill, raising concerns about reallocating IRA money and including a bill relating to how states regulate animal practices.A watchdog group that focuses on government and corporate accountability in water, food and corporate overreach, Food &amp; Water Watch Managing Director of Policy and Litigation Mitch Jones said in a statement that the draft bill would gut important climate-smart provisions.“Some of leadership’s more dangerous proposals would take us backwards on animal welfare, and climate-smart agriculture,” Jones said. “It’s time Congress put the culture wars aside and got back to work on a Farm Bill that puts consumers, farmers, and the environment above politicking and Big Ag handouts.”

Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation after two bodies were located near the 300 Block of River Road in rural Sumner County, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Sheriff’s Office has identified several suspects in the case. Authorities have not reported an arrest.

 One of the bodies was located on May 10,&nbsp; the other on May 13.&nbsp; Both bodies were transported to the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center for further testing and examination. &nbsp;

On Friday, the sheriff's office received confirmation through DNA testing on the identities of the two deceased individuals as 30-year-old Monica R. Williams and 24-year-old Kevin M. Ledesma. Both had been reporteed missing and were last seen&nbsp;at a residence in the 9500 block South Hydraulic in Wichita on January 1, 2024. The sheriff's office also reported there were homicide victims.

The circumstances in which Williams and Ledesma were killed remains under investigation by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. 

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation after two bodies were located near the 300 Block of River Road in rural Sumner County, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Sheriff’s Office has identified several suspects in the case. Authorities have not reported an arrest. One of the bodies was located on May 10,&nbsp; the other on May 13.&nbsp; Both bodies were transported to the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center for further testing and examination. &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715980197399.png" alt="Kevin Ledesma-photo Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Kevin Ledesma-photo Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>On Friday, the sheriff's office received confirmation through DNA testing on the identities of the two deceased individuals as 30-year-old Monica R. Williams and 24-year-old Kevin M. Ledesma. Both had been reporteed missing and were last seen&nbsp;at a residence in the 9500 block South Hydraulic in Wichita on January 1, 2024. The sheriff's office also reported there were homicide victims.The circumstances in which Williams and Ledesma were killed remains under investigation by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Police ID suspects after 2 bodies found in rural Kansas homicide

WICHITA, Kan. — Today, renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlake has announced the nine final added performances of 2024 on his momentous The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Now spanning more than 55 cities, Timberlake's tour has sold more than one million tickets thus far across the 85+ performances. Full routing and ticketing information is available below.  

The news follows a phenomenal response to the initial tour announcement, with multiple sell outs and incredible fan demand that garnered the addition of numerous second and third shows across the globe. On Justin's first tour in five years, the unstoppable showman delivers a flawless performance, captivating fans across the two hours of back-to-back timeless hits and new favorites off his new sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was. 

The medley style performance of 29 songs across two stages includes a stacked set of fan-favorites like “My Love,” “Cry Me a River,” “Suit &amp; Tie,” “Rock Your Body,” “SexyBack” and more, including “Technicolor,” “Infinity Sex,” “Imagination,” “Drown,” “My Favorite Drug,” “Play” and “Flame” off of his new sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was. The night concludes with a jaw-dropping performance of “Mirrors” where Timberlake floats over the audience on the LED screen of tiny mirrors. The screen tilts in multiple angles, allowing Timberlake to lean toward the crowd during the last chorus singalong.

TICKETS: Tickets for the newly-added shows will be available starting with Verizon and Citi (details below) on Tuesday, May 21, through Wednesday, May 22. The general onsale begins this Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. on <a href="http://justintimberlake.com">justintimberlake.com</a>. Tickets for the INTRUST Bank Arena show on Dec. 8 can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.selectaseat.com">www.selectaseat.com</a>, by phone at 855-755-SEAT (7328) or in person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.

CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for the newly-added shows beginning Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, May 22, at 5 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit <a href="http://www.citientertainment.com">www.citientertainment.com</a>.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers presale access for the Justin Timberlake Forget Tomorrow World Tour for applicable U.S. dates through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for the newly-added shows beginning Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, May 22, at 5 p.m. For more details, visit Verizon Up. 

VIP: The tour also offers a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level at all shows. Packages vary but include tickets in the exclusive VIP Stage Bar section located next to the b-stage with in-seat service throughout the night, specially designed VIP gift item, early entrance into the venue and more. For additional information, visit <a href="http://vipnation.com">vipnation.com</a>.

THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:  

April 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena  

May 2 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT 

May 3 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena  

May 6 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT 

May 7 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose  

May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT 

May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena  

May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT 

May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT 

May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT 

May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT 

May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center  

June 4 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT 

June 6 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT 

June 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT 

June 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT 

June 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT 

June 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center  

June 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT 

June 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT 

June 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT 

June 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT 

June 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT 

June 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT 

July 3 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT 

July 4 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium  

July 7 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT 

July 9 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT 

July 26 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków 

July 27 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków  

July 30 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 3 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis Antwerpen – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 4 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis Antwerpen 

Aug. 7 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 8 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live - SOLD OUT   

Aug. 11 – London, UK – The O2 – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 12 – London, UK – The O2 - SOLD OUT 

Aug. 15 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 16 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 21 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 22 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle  

Aug. 25 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 26 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena  

Aug. 29 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena – SOLD OUT 

Aug. 30 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena – SOLD OUT 

Sept. 2 – Stockholm, SE – Tele2 Arena  

Sept. 4 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena – SOLD OUT 

Sept. 6 – Lyon – Décines, FR – LDLC Arena  

Sept. 7 – Lyon – Décines, FR – LDLC Arena  

Oct. 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center  

Oct. 8 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center  

Oct. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – NEW SHOW

Oct. 13 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena  

Oct. 17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena — SOLD OUT 

Oct. 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 

Oct. 21 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center  

Oct. 23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 

Oct. 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 

Oct. 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center  

Oct. 28 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum – NEW SHOW

Oct. 31 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center – NEW SHOW

Nov. 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena  

Nov. 8 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena  

Nov. 12 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena – NEW SHOW

Nov. 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center  

Nov. 16 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena  

Nov. 19 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center 

Nov. 20 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center  

Nov. 25 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center – NEW SHOW

Dec. 2 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center – NEW SHOW

Dec. 4 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center  

Dec. 6 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center  

Dec. 8 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena – NEW SHOW

Dec. 10 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena  

Dec. 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena  

Dec. 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena  

Dec. 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse  

Dec. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center – NEW SHOW

Dec. 20 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center – NEW SHOW

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 </figure>INTRUST Bank ArenaWICHITA, Kan. — Today, renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlake has announced the nine final added performances of 2024 on his momentous The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Now spanning more than 55 cities, Timberlake's tour has sold more than one million tickets thus far across the 85+ performances. Full routing and ticketing information is available below. The news follows a phenomenal response to the initial tour announcement, with multiple sell outs and incredible fan demand that garnered the addition of numerous second and third shows across the globe. On Justin's first tour in five years, the unstoppable showman delivers a flawless performance, captivating fans across the two hours of back-to-back timeless hits and new favorites off his new sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was. The medley style performance of 29 songs across two stages includes a stacked set of fan-favorites like “My Love,” “Cry Me a River,” “Suit &amp; Tie,” “Rock Your Body,” “SexyBack” and more, including “Technicolor,” “Infinity Sex,” “Imagination,” “Drown,” “My Favorite Drug,” “Play” and “Flame” off of his new sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was. The night concludes with a jaw-dropping performance of “Mirrors” where Timberlake floats over the audience on the LED screen of tiny mirrors. The screen tilts in multiple angles, allowing Timberlake to lean toward the crowd during the last chorus singalong.TICKETS: Tickets for the newly-added shows will be available starting with Verizon and Citi (details below) on Tuesday, May 21, through Wednesday, May 22. The general onsale begins this Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. on <a href="http://justintimberlake.com">justintimberlake.com</a>. Tickets for the INTRUST Bank Arena show on Dec. 8 can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.selectaseat.com">www.selectaseat.com</a>, by phone at 855-755-SEAT (7328) or in person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.  CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for the newly-added shows beginning Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, May 22, at 5 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit <a href="http://www.citientertainment.com">www.citientertainment.com</a>. VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers presale access for the Justin Timberlake Forget Tomorrow World Tour for applicable U.S. dates through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for the newly-added shows beginning Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, May 22, at 5 p.m. For more details, visit Verizon Up. VIP: The tour also offers a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level at all shows. Packages vary but include tickets in the exclusive VIP Stage Bar section located next to the b-stage with in-seat service throughout the night, specially designed VIP gift item, early entrance into the venue and more. For additional information, visit <a href="http://vipnation.com">vipnation.com</a>. THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES: *New shows listed in bold NORTH AMERICA – SUMMER 2024 April 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena May 2 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT May 3 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena May 6 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT May 7 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center May 31 – Austin, TX – Moody Center June 1 – Austin, TX – Moody Center June 4 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT June 6 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT June 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT June 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT June 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT June 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center June 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT June 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT June 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT June 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT June 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT June 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT July 3 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT July 4 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium July 7 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT July 9 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT EUROPE/UK – SUMMER 2024 July 26 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków July 27 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków July 30 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena – SOLD OUT July 31 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena Aug. 3 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis Antwerpen – SOLD OUT Aug. 4 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis Antwerpen Aug. 7 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena – SOLD OUT Aug. 8 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live - SOLD OUT Aug. 11 – London, UK – The O2 – SOLD OUT Aug. 12 – London, UK – The O2 - SOLD OUT Aug. 15 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT Aug. 16 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT Aug. 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT Aug. 21 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle – SOLD OUT Aug. 22 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle Aug. 25 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena – SOLD OUT Aug. 26 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena Aug. 29 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena – SOLD OUT Aug. 30 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena – SOLD OUT Sept. 2 – Stockholm, SE – Tele2 Arena Sept. 4 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena – SOLD OUT Sept. 6 – Lyon – Décines, FR – LDLC Arena Sept. 7 – Lyon – Décines, FR – LDLC Arena NORTH AMERICA – FALL 2024 Oct. 4 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell Oct. 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Oct. 8 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Oct. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – NEW SHOW Oct. 13 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Oct. 17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena — SOLD OUT Oct. 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena Oct. 21 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center Oct. 23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena Oct. 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Oct. 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 28 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum – NEW SHOW Oct. 31 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center – NEW SHOW Nov. 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena Nov. 8 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena Nov. 9 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center Nov. 12 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena – NEW SHOW Nov. 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Nov. 16 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Nov. 19 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Nov. 20 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center Nov. 23 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum Nov. 25 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center – NEW SHOW Dec. 2 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center – NEW SHOW Dec. 4 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Dec. 6 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Dec. 8 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena – NEW SHOW Dec. 10 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena Dec. 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Dec. 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena Dec. 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Dec. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center – NEW SHOW Dec. 20 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center – NEW SHOW ABOUT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE:Justin Timberlake is a multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor. Throughout his career, he’s sold more than 54 million albums and 63 million singles globally, and a further 70 million records as the lead vocalist of *NSYNC. Justin has won 10 GRAMMY Awards across the pop, dance and R&amp;B genres, including his successful solo albums Man of the Woods, The 20/20 Experience, FutureSex/LoveSounds, and his debut solo album, Justified – as well as his collaborations with Jay-Z. He’s garnered more than 23 billion audio and video streams globally and won four Emmy Awards for his memorable stints on “Saturday Night Live.” On the big screen, he’s lent his voice to DreamWorks’ animated franchise phenomena TROLLS, including the third installment, 2023’s TROLLS BAND TOGETHER. His hit record “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” from TROLLS was nominated for “Best Original Song” at the 2017 Academy Awards.

Justin Timberlake coming to INTRUST in Wichita

KANSAS CITY (AP) —Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection days after shuttering dozens of restaurants.

The seafood chain has been struggling with rising lease and labor costs in recent years and also promotions like its iconic all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.

Demand for one such recent promotion overwhelmed restaurants,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/11/27/red-lobster-endless-shrimp-earnings-report/71723659007/">reportedly</a>&nbsp;contributing to millions in losses.

The seafood restaurant chain said in a court filing late Sunday that it has more than 100,000 creditors and estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company's estimated liabilities are between $1 billion and $10 billion.

The bankruptcy petition is signed by CEO Jonathan Tibus, a corporate restructuring specialist who took the top post at Red Lobster in March.

Restaurant liquidator TAGeX Brands announced last week that it would be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/red-lobster-closures-endless-shrimp-bankruptcy-c0cad9fde7d39e479674ea497ac9a36f">auctioning</a>&nbsp;off the equipment of over 50 Red Lobster locations that were recently closed. The store closures span across more than 20 states — reducing Red Lobster’s presence in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tagexbrands.com/red-lobster/">cities like</a>&nbsp;Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and Sacramento, California.

Maintaining stability at the Florida chain has been problematic due to multiple ownership changes over its 56-year history. Earlier this year, Red Lobster co-owner Thai Union Group, one of the world’s largest seafood suppliers, announced its intention to exit its minority investment in the dining chain.

Thai Union first&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-6e252dbd4ff84eb1b44ba97809ca49ee">invested in Red Lobster in 2016</a>&nbsp;and upped its stake in 2020. At the time of the January announcement on its plans to divest, CEO Thiraphong Chansiri said the COVID-19 pandemic, industry headwinds and rising operating costs had hit the dining chain hard and caused “prolonged negative financial contributions to Thai Union and its shareholders.”

For the first nine months of 2023, the Thailand company reported a $19 million share of loss from Red Lobster.

Red Lobster’s roots date back to 1968, when the first restaurant <a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-9b65b21164c445ac89e134f2165efecf">opened</a>&nbsp;in Lakeland, Florida. The chain expanded rapidly since then and runs more than 700 locations worldwide.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715638363133.jpeg" alt="Sign on the entrance to the Red Lobster Restaurant in Salina, Kansas-photo by Nathan King" />
 <figcaption>Sign on the entrance to the Red Lobster Restaurant in Salina, Kansas-photo by Nathan King</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection days after shuttering dozens of restaurants.The seafood chain has been struggling with rising lease and labor costs in recent years and also promotions like its iconic all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that backfired.Demand for one such recent promotion overwhelmed restaurants,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/11/27/red-lobster-endless-shrimp-earnings-report/71723659007/">reportedly</a>&nbsp;contributing to millions in losses.The seafood restaurant chain said in a court filing late Sunday that it has more than 100,000 creditors and estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company's estimated liabilities are between $1 billion and $10 billion.The bankruptcy petition is signed by CEO Jonathan Tibus, a corporate restructuring specialist who took the top post at Red Lobster in March.Restaurant liquidator TAGeX Brands announced last week that it would be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/red-lobster-closures-endless-shrimp-bankruptcy-c0cad9fde7d39e479674ea497ac9a36f">auctioning</a>&nbsp;off the equipment of over 50 Red Lobster locations that were recently closed. The store closures span across more than 20 states — reducing Red Lobster’s presence in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tagexbrands.com/red-lobster/">cities like</a>&nbsp;Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and Sacramento, California.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715638338504.jpeg" alt="Red Lobster in Salina, Kansas -photo by Nathan King" />
 <figcaption>Red Lobster in Salina, Kansas -photo by Nathan King</figcaption>
 </figure>Maintaining stability at the Florida chain has been problematic due to multiple ownership changes over its 56-year history. Earlier this year, Red Lobster co-owner Thai Union Group, one of the world’s largest seafood suppliers, announced its intention to exit its minority investment in the dining chain.Thai Union first&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-6e252dbd4ff84eb1b44ba97809ca49ee">invested in Red Lobster in 2016</a>&nbsp;and upped its stake in 2020. At the time of the January announcement on its plans to divest, CEO Thiraphong Chansiri said the COVID-19 pandemic, industry headwinds and rising operating costs had hit the dining chain hard and caused “prolonged negative financial contributions to Thai Union and its shareholders.”For the first nine months of 2023, the Thailand company reported a $19 million share of loss from Red Lobster.Red Lobster’s roots date back to 1968, when the first restaurant <a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-9b65b21164c445ac89e134f2165efecf">opened</a>&nbsp;in Lakeland, Florida. The chain expanded rapidly since then and runs more than 700 locations worldwide.

Red Lobster files for bankruptcy days after unlimited shrimp deal

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another homicide in Kansas City.

Just before 2p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to 34th and Wyoming on a recovered stolen auto, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.

  Call was later upgraded to a shooting. First responders found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three subjects were questioned.&nbsp;

Police indicated that a preliminary investigation found a fight broke out among multiple individuals. Several individuals fired shots before the victim was hit. Three suspects were taken into custody.

Detectives and crime scene investigators said they continue to speak with witnesses as they continue to process the scene. Anyone with information about the incident should report it to KCPD at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another homicide in Kansas City.Just before 2p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to 34th and Wyoming on a recovered stolen auto, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. Call was later upgraded to a shooting. First responders found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three subjects were questioned.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Police indicated that a preliminary investigation found a fight broke out among multiple individuals. Several individuals fired shots before the victim was hit. Three suspects were taken into custody.Detectives and crime scene investigators said they continue to speak with witnesses as they continue to process the scene. Anyone with information about the incident should report it to KCPD at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Police investigate deadly shooting at KC apartment complex

RUSSELL COUNTY — Spring thunderstorms brought flooding rain, large hail and extreme winds Sunday afternoon and evening across Kansas. There are no injuries reported.

The storms started tracking across the state just after 2p.m. and prompted numerous watches and tornado warnings.

Just before 5p.m. the Salina Airport recorded winds of of 100 miles per hour. Heavy rain caused flooding over Highway 14 in Ellsworth County.

The storms in Harvey and Sedgwick counties produced 80-90mph winds that caused structural damage, downed power lines, and turned over semis, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Russell experienced golf ball-sized hail and 82 mph wind gusts as a tornado-warned storm passed through the area causing significant damage across the community.&nbsp; Power was out in most of the community and at least three structures were leveled, according to a report on the city's social media page. Power lines are down and trees are blocking roadways in Russell and many communities across the region.

Newton USD 373 canceled school for Monday at Chisholm Middle School due to weather damage.&nbsp;Unified School District 407, Russell also cancelled classes due to weather related issues.

There were over 18,000 residents in Hutchinson without power Sunday night according to the Evergy outage map, after a severe thunderstorm with 86 mile per hour winds, measured at 7:40p.m. at the Hutchinson Airport.

The storm caused significant damage in Burrton, with Highway 50 shut down between Yoder Road and the Harvey County line Sunday night due to a chemical leak. Haven Road was also closed due to power poles down east of town.&nbsp;Burrton residents were temporarily asked to shelter in place due to a the possible chemical leak at the damaged oil facility west of the city. The alert was issued just after 9 p.m and lifted at approximately 11 p.m. 

Several damaged buildings were reported throughout Harvey county.

Other roadways in Harvey were closed as of Sunday night due to flooding, tree damage or power line damage include:

· North Burmac Road from U.S. 50 to Northwest 24th Street

· Southwest 36th Street between Halstead Road and Old Settlers Road

· North Spring Lake Road from U.S. 50 to West First Street

· North Golden Prairie Road from U.S. 50 to Northwest 24th Street

· North River Park Road from U.S. 50 to West First Street

Power outages were numerous throughout Harvey county. Evergy reported more than 10,000 customers affected in Harvey County, and Butler Electric reported 98 customers without power.

Harvey County issued a verbal disaster declaration due to the weather damage. Disaster declarations aid with coordination of resources if needed.

Haven Police reported that there is damage to various structures throughout that city. The Senior Center is open for those who need power as of Sunday night, but if you don't have to get out, travel is not recommended until at least sunrise.

According to the Evergy&nbsp;<a href="https://outagemap.evergy.com/" target="_blank">outage map</a>, at least 20,000 people living in and around Overland Park, Kansas, had experienced a power outage. About 20,000 people in and around Kansas City, Missouri, also were without power.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716159390070.jpeg" alt="Halstead and Pleasent Hill Road Outside Salina looking west at 5:35 p.m. on Sunday May 19." />
 <figcaption>Halstead and Pleasent Hill Road Outside Salina looking west at 5:35 p.m. on Sunday May 19.</figcaption>
 </figure>RUSSELL COUNTY — Spring thunderstorms brought flooding rain, large hail and extreme winds Sunday afternoon and evening across Kansas. There are no injuries reported.The storms started tracking across the state just after 2p.m. and prompted numerous watches and tornado warnings.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716165740455.png" alt="Photo city of Russell" />
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 </figure>Just before 5p.m. the Salina Airport recorded winds of of 100 miles per hour. Heavy rain caused flooding over Highway 14 in Ellsworth County.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At 5:55PM, quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported in Salina. A 100 mph measured wind gust was just reported at Salina Airport at 6PM. Get into shelter now if you are in Salina! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a>&mdash; NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSWichita/status/1792331022694338766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716162978638.png" alt="Drivers parking under the overpass at I-70 and I-135 in Salina during the storm-image KanDrive camera" />
 <figcaption>Drivers parking under the overpass at I-70 and I-135 in Salina during the storm-image KanDrive camera</figcaption>
 </figure>The storms in Harvey and Sedgwick counties produced 80-90mph winds that caused structural damage, downed power lines, and turned over semis, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716168322617.png" alt="Storm damage photo city of Russell" />
 <figcaption>Storm damage photo city of Russell</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Russell experienced golf ball-sized hail and 82 mph wind gusts as a tornado-warned storm passed through the area causing significant damage across the community.&nbsp; Power was out in most of the community and at least three structures were leveled, according to a report on the city's social media page. Power lines are down and trees are blocking roadways in Russell and many communities across the region.Newton USD 373 canceled school for Monday at Chisholm Middle School due to weather damage.&nbsp;Unified School District 407, Russell also cancelled classes due to weather related issues.There were over 18,000 residents in Hutchinson without power Sunday night according to the Evergy outage map, after a severe thunderstorm with 86 mile per hour winds, measured at 7:40p.m. at the Hutchinson Airport.The storm caused significant damage in Burrton, with Highway 50 shut down between Yoder Road and the Harvey County line Sunday night due to a chemical leak. Haven Road was also closed due to power poles down east of town.&nbsp;Burrton residents were temporarily asked to shelter in place due to a the possible chemical leak at the damaged oil facility west of the city. The alert was issued just after 9 p.m and lifted at approximately 11 p.m. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716198838451.png" alt="Photo Harvey County Emergency Management" />
 <figcaption>Photo Harvey County Emergency Management</figcaption>
 </figure>Several damaged buildings were reported throughout Harvey county.Other roadways in Harvey were closed as of Sunday night due to flooding, tree damage or power line damage include:· North Burmac Road from U.S. 50 to Northwest 24th Street· Southwest 36th Street between Halstead Road and Old Settlers Road· North Spring Lake Road from U.S. 50 to West First Street· North Golden Prairie Road from U.S. 50 to Northwest 24th Street· North River Park Road from U.S. 50 to West First StreetPower outages were numerous throughout Harvey county. Evergy reported more than 10,000 customers affected in Harvey County, and Butler Electric reported 98 customers without power.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716202728350.png" alt="-Photo Harvey County Emergency Management" />
 <figcaption>-Photo Harvey County Emergency Management</figcaption>
 </figure>Harvey County issued a verbal disaster declaration due to the weather damage. Disaster declarations aid with coordination of resources if needed.Haven Police reported that there is damage to various structures throughout that city. The Senior Center is open for those who need power as of Sunday night, but if you don't have to get out, travel is not recommended until at least sunrise.According to the Evergy&nbsp;<a href="https://outagemap.evergy.com/" target="_blank">outage map</a>, at least 20,000 people living in and around Overland Park, Kansas, had experienced a power outage. About 20,000 people in and around Kansas City, Missouri, also were without power.

Sunday storms brought hail, flooding rain and 100mph winds

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Joe Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.

The announcement by the state-run Saudi Press Agency comes as the strategic deal had been upended after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel</a>&nbsp;that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage back to the Gaza Strip.

In the time since, a punishing Israeli airstrike campaign and ground offensive there has killed over 35,000 Palestinians, endangering the security deal that had included Saudi Arabia diplomatically recognizing Israel for the first time since its founding in 1948.

Saudi state media released no images of Jake Sullivan and Prince Mohammed meeting in Dhahran, a city in the kingdom's far east that's home to its state-run oil giant, the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. known as Saudi Aramco.

“The semi-final version of the draft strategic agreements between the kingdom and the United States of America, which are almost being finalized — and what is being worked on between the two sides in the Palestinian issue to find a credible path — were discussed,” the statement released after the talks said.

That included “a two-state solution that meets the aspirations and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people” and “the situation in Gaza and the need to stop the war there and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid,” the statement added.

Saudi Arabia has long called for an independent Palestinian state to be created along Israel's 1967 borders, with east Jerusalem as its capital. However, that likely may be untenable for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government hinges on support from hard-liners who oppose a two-state solution and support Israeli settlements on lands Palestinians want for that state.

The White House issued a statement early Monday after Sullivan traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu, saying the Saudi talks “focused on a comprehensive vision for an integrated Middle East region.” The statement did not elaborate, other than to call the talks “constructive.”

Saudi Arabia has long relied — like other Gulf Arab nations — on the U.S. to be the security guarantor for the wider Middle East as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-tanker-seizures-us-uk-navy-revolutionary-guard-a8996a3dccccc82f8fa8d8bf263c9cfb">tensions over Iran’s nuclear program in recent years have spilled over into a series of attacks.</a>&nbsp;The proposal now being discussed likely would deepen that, and also reportedly includes access to advanced weapons and possibly trade deals as well.

Saudi Arabia has also pushed for nuclear cooperation in the deal that includes America allowing it to enrich uranium in the kingdom — something that worries nonproliferation experts, as spinning centrifuges opens the door to a possible weapons program. Prince Mohammed has said the kingdom would pursue a nuclear weapon if Iran had one.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-iaea-nuclear-program-143e3e3c015dbf9c17316ad60ff989da">Iran in recent weeks has increasingly threatened it could do so</a>.

Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York meanwhile confirmed that Tehran held indirect talks with U.S. officials in Oman last week. Iran's state-run IRNA news agency quoted the mission as describing the talks as “an ongoing process.”

“The negotiations have not been the first and will not be the last of their kind,” the mission said, according to IRNA.

Oman, a sultanate on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, has been the site of U.S.-Iran talks in the past, including under Biden despite the tensions between the two nations.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716170126757.png" alt="File photo Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from a meeting with Sec. of State Blinken in 2023-photo U.S. Dept. of State" />
 <figcaption>File photo Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from a meeting with Sec. of State Blinken in 2023-photo U.S. Dept. of State</figcaption>
 </figure>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Joe Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.The announcement by the state-run Saudi Press Agency comes as the strategic deal had been upended after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel</a>&nbsp;that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage back to the Gaza Strip.In the time since, a punishing Israeli airstrike campaign and ground offensive there has killed over 35,000 Palestinians, endangering the security deal that had included Saudi Arabia diplomatically recognizing Israel for the first time since its founding in 1948.Saudi state media released no images of Jake Sullivan and Prince Mohammed meeting in Dhahran, a city in the kingdom's far east that's home to its state-run oil giant, the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. known as Saudi Aramco.“The semi-final version of the draft strategic agreements between the kingdom and the United States of America, which are almost being finalized — and what is being worked on between the two sides in the Palestinian issue to find a credible path — were discussed,” the statement released after the talks said.That included “a two-state solution that meets the aspirations and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people” and “the situation in Gaza and the need to stop the war there and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid,” the statement added.Saudi Arabia has long called for an independent Palestinian state to be created along Israel's 1967 borders, with east Jerusalem as its capital. However, that likely may be untenable for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government hinges on support from hard-liners who oppose a two-state solution and support Israeli settlements on lands Palestinians want for that state.The White House issued a statement early Monday after Sullivan traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu, saying the Saudi talks “focused on a comprehensive vision for an integrated Middle East region.” The statement did not elaborate, other than to call the talks “constructive.”Saudi Arabia has long relied — like other Gulf Arab nations — on the U.S. to be the security guarantor for the wider Middle East as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-tanker-seizures-us-uk-navy-revolutionary-guard-a8996a3dccccc82f8fa8d8bf263c9cfb">tensions over Iran’s nuclear program in recent years have spilled over into a series of attacks.</a>&nbsp;The proposal now being discussed likely would deepen that, and also reportedly includes access to advanced weapons and possibly trade deals as well.Saudi Arabia has also pushed for nuclear cooperation in the deal that includes America allowing it to enrich uranium in the kingdom — something that worries nonproliferation experts, as spinning centrifuges opens the door to a possible weapons program. Prince Mohammed has said the kingdom would pursue a nuclear weapon if Iran had one.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-iaea-nuclear-program-143e3e3c015dbf9c17316ad60ff989da">Iran in recent weeks has increasingly threatened it could do so</a>.Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York meanwhile confirmed that Tehran held indirect talks with U.S. officials in Oman last week. Iran's state-run IRNA news agency quoted the mission as describing the talks as “an ongoing process.”“The negotiations have not been the first and will not be the last of their kind,” the mission said, according to IRNA.Oman, a sultanate on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, has been the site of U.S.-Iran talks in the past, including under Biden despite the tensions between the two nations.