The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation has presented a check totaling $20,038 to the JC Pregnancy Center. Foundation Executive Director Tracy Geisler noted that the money was raised through the Boots and Buckles event in June at Acorns Resort in Junction City.&nbsp; The event was sold out

Check Presentation from Geary Community Healthcare Foundation to The JC Pregnancy Center 

Repair of the JHill bridge will begin September 15/16. Grandview Plaza police said that a contractor will begin removing guard Rails. Sept 17 from 7 p.m. through Sept 18 at 7 a.m. Westbound traffic will use the ramps to go around JHill bridge area and eastbound traffic will be detoured at 295 off ramp through JC and GVP to the 301 using Flint Hills Blvd and Cannon View Drive. 

Demolition of the bridge will occur during this time so traffic will not be allowed to travel under the bridge then. Traffic should return to current detours by Sept 25th.

JHill bridge project begins in mid September

Fort Riley families had a chance to meet the world-famous Clydesdales and the Commanding Generals Mounted Color Guard Thursday night on Post.

Clydesdales visit Fort Riley

A traditional kickoff to the start of fall and K-State sports will be held Friday evening from 5-9:30 p.m. Purple Power Play will be held at the Blue Earth Plaza in downtown Manhattan.

Live music from Dallas Pryor and The Lazy Wayne Band, food trucks, inflatables, along with the Pride of Wildcat Land, Classy Cats, Cheerleaders, Coaches and Players from a variety of K-State teams will be included in the activities.

Purple Power Play 2025

There will be no trash/garbage pick-up by the City of Junction City on Monday, September 1st due to the Labor Day Holiday.

However, trash/garbage pick-up will be picked up the next workday as follows:

Monday’s pickup day will be Tuesday, September 2nd

Tuesday’s pickup day will be Wednesday, September 3rd

Wednesday’s pickup day will be Thursday, September 4th

Thursday’s pickup day will be Friday, September 5th

Friday’s pickup day will be Saturday, September 6th

In order to ensure pick-up, your trash should be set out by 7 AM, Tuesday morning.

Carts should be removed from the curb-alley by the following day of their scheduled pick up. Example: Monday’s pickup will need to be set out by 7 AM Tuesday morning and removed by 7 AM Wednesday morning.

Junction City Public Works sanitation schedule

Junction city City crews noted Friday afternoon that they continue to work on a water main break at 701 S Webster Street.&nbsp; Residents near this area may experience low to no water pressure until repairs are made

Water main break update

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Whitney Lariviere, Probation violation, arrested 08/26

David Burke, Failure to appear, arrested 08/26

Frederick Swinson, Failure to appear (Three counts), arrested 08/26

Cinderella Jackson, Failure to appear, arrested 08/26

Brenda Heyen, Outside warrant, arrested 08/26

Deontae Darby, Assault; Domestic battery, arrested 08/27

Kimari Whitney, Theft &gt; $1,500 &lt; $25,000 (Pocket picking), arrested 08/27

Devon Foggs, Military housed, arrested 08/28

Jai're Taylor, Juvenile; Violation of condition of probation or placement, arrested 08/29

Desean Crowley Williams, Interference with LEO; Theft &gt; $1,500 &lt; $25,000 - pocket picking, arrested 08/29

Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 27-29

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with the death of a dog and alleged abuse of another dog at a home in Ogden.

The Riley County&nbsp; Police Department received several calls over the summer about alleged negligence in the care of dogs at a home in the 3700 Block of Saddle Horn Trail, according to RCPD spokesman Josha Kinder.&nbsp; Last week police located a dog deceased outside the home.

Just before 4p.m. August 27, police executed a search warrant at the home and found&nbsp;another dog in the home malnourished.

As a result,&nbsp; police arrested 35-year-old Marquies Collins on requested charges for cruelty to animals. Collins met the requirement of a $1,000 bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Riley County man accused of cruelty to dogs at his home

<i>USD 475 Communications Coordinator</i>

Are you a kindergarten through sixth grade student in Geary County Schools USD 475 who wants to learn from JCHS varsity football players? Come be a part of Future Blue Jay Day at Junction City High School on Saturday, Aug. 30. Action begins at 9:30 a.m. inside Blue Jay Stadium.&nbsp;

<b>Blue Jay Day Schedule Date: Saturday, Aug 30&nbsp;</b>

• 9 a.m. – JCHS Team and Individual Pictures &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;• 9:30 a.m. – Future Blue Jay Day, which is open to kindergarten through sixth grade students&nbsp;

• 9:50 a.m. – Eighth Grade students, FRMS on the west end and JCMS on the east end

• 10:20 a.m. – Seventh Grade students, FRMS on the west end and JCMS on the east end &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;• 10:50 a.m. – &nbsp;Junior Jays, fourth grade students on the east end and fifth grade students on the west end &nbsp; &nbsp;• 11:15 a.m. – Junior Jays, sixth grade on the east end &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

• 11:40 a.m. – Warm-Up, fourth grade through 12th grade on the field

Future Blue Jay Day will be held on Saturday at Junction City High School

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Geary County Public Works Department, HHW / Recycling Center, Geary County Transfer Station, and Geary County Landfill will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Additionally, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, all Geary County Public Works employees will transition back to regular operating hours of 8AM – 4:30PM, Monday – Friday.

Geary County Offices closed Monday for Labor Day

Troop plans were a subject during the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council Breakfast Thursday in Junction City.

Col. Patrick Kaine, 1st Inf. Div. Artillery Commander, said that next week they will receive an MP company and in October an engineer battalion. A bridging company will also eventually be added meaning about 1,000 soldiers will be added to the installation numbers by October of 2026.

The 1st Brigade Combat team of approximately 4,200 soldiers is currently deployed to eastern Europe for nine months. After they come home, next summer, Division Headquarters including DIVARTY, the Combat Aviation Brigade and Sustainment Brigade will deploy to Europe. Approximately two months later the Second Brigade Combat Team will also deploy.

Kaine noted that the Army is moving in the future toward division deployments and not brigades as is currently the case. The transition is expected to take years. Concern was expressed from the audience on the economic impact that entire division deployments could have on communities.

There will be loud training noise on Post in September with Division Artillery and other units including tanks participating.

The MAC audience received a report on the Oktoberfest planned in downtown Junction City October 3 and 4. There will be beer, brats, music and an expanded kids zone. Volunteers are still needed to help.

There is an effort to try to replace lights at the Vietnam Memorial in Junction City.

Future deployment plans are outlined

KANSAS CITY —The Medical examiner has officially identified the victims of a small plane crash near Kansas City on Wednesday as 76-year-old Mark W. Spelts and 75-year-old Victoria "Vickie" A. Spelts of Chico, California.

Mark Spelts’ business also announced that he and Vickie passed away in a plane crash in Clay County, Missouri.

The couple had come from an airport in Washington, Missouri, and intended to land at the Midwest National Air Center.&nbsp;

Just before noon Wednesday, dispatchers in Clay County, Missouri received a call about heavy smoke coming from a field near NE 140th Street and Rhodus Road, according to the sheriff's office. Callers believed it may have been from a plane crash. When deputies arrived, they located a Cessna C340 fully engulfed in flames in a soybean field. There were two occupants inside, and they were confirmed deceased.

&nbsp;Sheriff's Office investigators notified the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, which have taken over the investigation into what caused the crash.

Medical examiner IDs couple who died in plane crash near Kansas City

The Powerball® jackpot just hit an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing. After reviewing national ticket sales, game leaders increased the Powerball jackpot estimate Friday morning from $950 million to $1 billion, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Saturday’s jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million.

This is the sixth Powerball jackpot to reach the billion-dollar mark in the game’s 33-year history.

“We’re bringing extra excitement to Labor Day Weekend with a Powerball jackpot that’s climbed to a billion dollars!” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. “For just $2, every ticket is a chance to win big, while also giving back to public programs and services that benefit communities wherever Powerball is played.”

Saturday’s Powerball drawing will be broadcast live at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, Fla. The Powerball drawing will also be live streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.powerball.com/watch-drawing">Powerball.com</a>.

If a player wins Saturday’s jackpot, they will have the choice between an annuitized prize estimated at $1 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $453.1 million. Both prize options are before taxes. If the winner selects the annuity option, they will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5-percent each year.

Saturday’s drawing will be the 39th drawing since the Powerball jackpot was last won in California on May 31, 2025. The summer jackpot streak has already created 62 winning tickets worth $1 million or more, and 608 winning tickets worth $50,000 or more.

Powerball® tickets are $2 per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than half of all proceeds from the sale of a Powerball ticket remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. Since its first drawing in 1992, the Powerball game has helped generate more than $36 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries.

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, Fla. Powerball drawings are also live streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.powerball.com/watch-drawing">Powerball.com</a>.

The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball soars to sixth largest in game's 33-year history

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/mae-anderson">MAE ANDERSON</a>

NEW YORK (AP) — Low-value imports are losing their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-exemption-china-shein-temu-43df1673ac9508ae58fc76150101d686">duty-free status</a>&nbsp;in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump’s agenda for making the nation less dependent&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/impact-trump-tariffs-consumer-prices-11a60663140aab0b79c20bb8e2a5f3a7">on foreign goods</a>&nbsp;and resetting global trade with tariffs.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-russia-india-9e388a55583e7007149819c52f0fd71b">An executive order</a>&nbsp;signed last month eliminates a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/de-minimis-trump-tariffs-china-1b52319a85572331baf31cb6287ecddf">widely used customs exemption</a>&nbsp;for international shipments worth $800 or less starting Friday, nearly two years earlier than the deadline set in the tax cuts and spending bill approved by Congress.

Although the president previously ended the “de minimis” rule for inexpensive items sent&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-china-online-shipments-7d15066205389ad06760856e4e5074ca">from China and Hong Kong</a>, having to pay import taxes on small parcels from everywhere else likely will be a big change for some small businesses and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/de-minimis-exemption-ends-august-29-edc26b9f0d7935ad7978c7eba5e3967c">online shoppers</a>.

Purchases that previously entered the U.S. without needing to clear customs will require vetting and be subject to their origin country’s applicable tariff rate, which can&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-into-effect-economy-warning-signs-eafe20de9abad312573b320fd4b5fb33">range from 10% to 50%</a>. For the next six months, carriers handling orders sent through the global mail network also can choose a flat duty of $80 to $200 per package instead of the value-based rate.

In response, the national postal services of more than a dozen countries said they would&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-tariffs-goods-services-suspension-85c7b36b9e92c0e640dfe2ac418cd907">temporarily suspend</a>&nbsp;sending some or most U.S.-bound packages due to confusion over processing and payment requirements. Japan and Switzerland on Monday joined Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Thailand, the U.K. and New Zealand in saying they would pause shipments.

The Trump administration says the exemption has become a loophole that foreign businesses exploit to evade tariffs and criminals use to get drugs, counterfeit products and other contraband into the U.S. Former President Joe Biden and members of Congress also discussed the issue.

Other countries have similar exemptions, but the threshold is usually lower. For example, 150 euros ($175) is the value limit in the 20 European Union countries that use the euro as their official currency. The U.K. allows foreign businesses to send parcels worth up to 135 pounds ($182) without incurring tariff charges.

In the U.S., the “de minimis” — Latin for lacking significance or importance — exemption started in 1938 as a way to save the federal government the time and expense of collecting duties on imported goods with a retail value of $1 or less. U.S. lawmakers eventually increased the eligibility cutoff to $5 in 1990, to $200 in 1993 and to $800 in 2015, according to the Congressional Research Service.

Since then, the number of shipments claiming de minimis treatment has exploded. A total of 1.36 billion packages with a combined value of $64.6 billion reached the U.S. last year, compared to 134 million packages sent under the exemption in 2015, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported.

About 60% of the 2024 shipments came from China and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-post-us-suspend-shipping-goods-tariff-0a52db6fc32e559cb6c5e42b8c9824d7">Hong Kong</a>, according to an analysis logistics firm Flexport prepared based on U.S. government data. Multiple countries and regions accounted for the remainder, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, India and Vietnam.

Boutique owner anticipates higher costs for European apparel

Proponents of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secondhand-clothes-shoes-tariffs-prices-0d6de65d89435b96fc396e53a77381f5">limiting the exemption</a>&nbsp;argue that it has served as a way for China-founded&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/temu-shein-price-increases-trump-tariffs-066a3e729c971fdf9e929bb8a94eea67">retail platforms like Temu and Shein</a>&nbsp;to flood the U.S. with low-priced goods. The National Council of Textile Organizations said the move would help close a “backdoor pipeline for cheap, subsidized, and often illegal, toxic and unethical imports.” But some smaller American companies that rely on imported products and materials benefited from the exemption too.

Kristin Trainor is worried the end of de minimis will also mean the end of Diesel and Lulu’s, her 3-year-old boutique in Avon, Connecticut. Over 70% of the women’s clothes and accessories she stocks comes from small fashion houses in France, Italy and Spain. Trainor places small batch orders each week that fall under the $800 threshold.

“Our business model is to provide casual chic and unique clothes at affordable prices,” she said. “The added customs and duty charges that will go into effect on Aug. 29 will eliminate that affordability. ”

Trainor said she was looking to replace her European vendors with ones based in the U.S. But her bestselling product categories, such as apparel made of Italian linen, come from other countries. She estimates a simple linen sundress that cost $30 wholesale at the beginning of the year will rise to $43 next month.

After a corporate career, Trainor opened the store to have more time with her 9-year-old son and her 91-year old father. Raising the boutique’s prices to absorb part of the import charges would help offset higher shipping and logistics costs, but Trainor worries her customers will balk at higher prices.

“I have not made any official announcements to my customers just yet, although they have started to ask if I will stay open as they understand the economic impacts that are occurring,” she said. “At this point, I am leaning more and more towards closing the boutique, sadly.”

Trade agreement doesn’t shield products from Mexico and Canada

Ken Huening started CoverSeal, his business making and selling protective covers for cars, motorcycles, grills and patio furniture, in 2020. The company is based in Los Gatos, California, and the covers are manufactured in Mexico and China. When a customer places an order, it ships from Mexico.

Although a trade agreement that took effect in 2020 has made most goods from Mexico and Canada exempt from country-specific U.S. tariffs, the withdrawal of the de minimis rule applies to all countries.

Huening said he’ll either have to raise prices or end free shipping now that his products will be taxed when they are sent from Mexico to U.S. customers. He’s looked at setting up a U.S. production and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trade-warehouse-china-online-shopping-eba5283b0762fa958ab90fb731370117">logistics network</a>&nbsp;but says domestic sewing facilities and textile manufacturers do not exist for the engineered fabric used in CoverSeal’s products.

“We are often asked why we don’t just establish a U.S. supply chain,” he said. “It is not possible in the short term. By the time the infrastructure is established, many companies and small businesses will be out of business.”

Shannen Knight imports hard-to-find sports goggles and glasses as the owner of A Sight For Sport Eyes, her online store and shop in West Linn, Oregon. She routinely received shipments from the U.K., the Netherlands and Italy that fell under the de minimis dollar cutoff.

Knight estimated that she would need to raise the retail price of the rugby goggles she gets from Italy by 50%. It took the International Rugby Board two years of testing to approve the Italian-made goggles, a specialty item without strong prospects for stateside production, she said.

“There are products that it just makes sense to be made internationally, where there is the stronger demand for them, but there still is some demand for in the U.S.,” Knight said.

Big deal to shoppers, businesses: US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack will learn his fate Friday afternoon.

Judge Quentin Pitman will sentence 38-year-old&nbsp;Julian Gonzalez of Newton.

In July, a jury found him guilty of attempted murder in the 1st&nbsp;degree, aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated endangering a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 6 p.m. Sept. 28, 2022, police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a disturbance at Murdock and West Street in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

At the scene, officers located several citizens providing first aid to the victim. Two citizens played a vital role by putting themselves in harm’s way to subdue the suspect which allowed other witnesses to render aid.

One witness utilized her vehicle by driving it toward the suspect identified later as Gonzalez, resulting in the suspect disengaging. Another witness who was carrying a concealed firearm held Gonzalez at gunpoint until officers arrived on the scene.

Investigators learned Gonzalez intentionally used his white 2010 Hyundai Elantra to strike a gray 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by the victim. The Chevy Cruze also had a 28-year-old woman, a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy in the car.

Gonzalez then exited his vehicle and began breaking the Chevy windows out with nunchucks. The adult victims were getting the juvenile victims out of the vehicle when Gonzalez began stabbing the 30-year-old man in the lower body, according to Ditch.

A few citizens gave commands at gunpoint to Gonzalez to stop and other citizens provided first aid to the victim until officers arrived. The adult female victim received minor lacerations from exiting the vehicle. All victims and the suspect were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

&nbsp;Gonzalez remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.&nbsp;

Sentencing day for Kan. knife attack after 2-vehicle car crash

DOUGLAS COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Thursday in Douglas County.

According to Lawrence Police, a 2008 Harley Davidson driven by a 50-year-old man collided with the roundabout at Lake Pointe Drive and Clinton Parkway. 

EMS transported the man to a Topeka trauma center where he was pronounced deceased. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to Lawrence Police.

This is the second fatal motorcycle crash at that intersection this summer.&nbsp;The Lawrence Police Accident Investigations Unit is investigating the crash.&nbsp; Police did not release the name of the victim.

Kansas man dies after motorcycle crash at roundabout

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement continue their investigation of a mass shooting in Kansas City.&nbsp;

Detecetives have gathered a lot of video, and continue to canvas for any more that could help them get a better idea what led up to the shooting, KCPD Captain Jake Becchina reported on Wednesday.

Just after 4a.m. Sunday, emergency crews responded to a report of multiple shootings in the area of 13th and Grand, according to KC Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

On arrival crews encountered 5 gunshot victims. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. First responders located four additional victims all suffering from gunshot wounds. One adult male had critical injuries, a second adult male had serious injuries, a juvenile male had critical injuries, and an adult female had non life threatening injuries, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

 KCFD crews transported four to area hospital, according to Battalion Chief Hopkins.

Just after 6:40a.m. Sunday morning, hospital personnel pronounced an additional adult male victim deceased, according to DiMartino.

This is being investigated as a homicide, according to DiMartino.

Preliminary information revealed there was an altercation between multiple individuals that led to shots being fired and the victims being struck.&nbsp; Police have not released the names of the two who died.

Investigation of mass shooting near 13th & Grand in downtown Kansas City continues

WASHINGTON (AP) — President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>, a senior White House official said on Friday.

Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life. But then-President Joe Biden quietly signed a directive that had extended protection for Harris beyond the traditional six months, according to another person familiar with the matter. The people insisted on anonymity to discuss a matter not made public.

Trump, a Republican,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-day-trump-harris-white-house-83c8e246ab97f5b97be45cdc156af4e2">defeated Harris</a>, a Democrat, in the presidential election last year.

The move to drop Harris' Secret Service protection comes as the former vice president, who became the Democratic nominee last summer after a chaotic series of events that led to Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-drops-out-2024-election-ddffde72838370032bdcff946cfc2ce6">dropping out of the contest</a>, is about to embark on a book tour for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-memoir-107-days-presidential-campaign-88b2b68dc8b9f191d79fc6b582a7828a">her memoir</a>, titled “107 Days.” The tour has 15 stops, including visits abroad to London and Toronto. The book, which refers to the historically short length of her presidential campaign, will be released Sept. 23, and the tour begins the following day.

It is not unusual for Secret Service protection to continue well beyond the statutory six-month window, particularly when former officials face credible and ongoing threats. But Trump’s moves have stood out both for timing and for targets.

During Trump's second presidency, he repeatedly has cut off security for figures who have fallen from favor, including his onetime national security adviser&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tom-cotton-john-bolton-trump-security-detail-388ab588a7fdc7c73e30fa5a1194a5b4">John Bolton</a>&nbsp;and members of Biden’s family, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-trump-secret-service-ashley-50eba3fcd1ef9d2580fb4bc464d229f6">the former president’s adult children</a>. The decision to strip Harris of protection is certain to raise alarms among security experts who view continuity of protection as essential in a polarized climate.

A senior Trump administration official said an executive memorandum was issued Thursday to the Department of Homeland Security ending Harris' security detail and security services. Those had been extended from six to 18 months by the Biden administration, so they would have ended in July 2026, but now they will be terminated on Monday.

While she lost to Trump last November, Harris is seen as a potential candidate for 2028, and she has already announced she&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-california-governor-2026-eeea5d7315d65cebb50692c5311379fb">will not run for California governor</a>&nbsp;in 2026. Harris is also a former senator, California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney.

Last year was a particularly politically charged environment with Trump facing two assassination attempts, and the Secret Service played a crucial role in protecting the now-president.

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former VP Harris

RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged violent crime in Hutchinson and have a Kansas felon in custody.

Just after 9a.m. Thursday, police responded to the 300 block of East 3rd Avenue in Hutchinson following reports of a disturbance, according to a media release from Hutchinson Police.. 

A passing motorist had called 911, reporting that a female pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk. When officers arrived on scene, they located the injured woman. She had visible injuries and was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment. 

The investigation led to identifying a suspect known to the victim. Police arrested 42-year-old&nbsp; Jeffrey L. McCaskey of Hutchinson on a requested charge of Attempted First Degree Homicide.&nbsp; He has four previous drug related convictions, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Anyone who may have seen a disturbance in the 300 block of E 3rd Avenue or has cameras in the area, is urged to contact the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816, your local law enforcement agency, or Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS. You can also use the P3Tips App on your smartphone, or text RENOKS to 738477 to receive a link to an anonymous tip form. (Msg frequency varies. Msg &amp; data rates may apply. Text HELP for help and STOP to cancel. P3 Terms and Privacy Policy.) 

Police: Driver intentionally struck Kan. woman walking on sidewalk

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement&nbsp; investigating the death of two at a home in Shawnee County have released the names of the two who died.

Just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call and deputies responded for a welfare check on a woman in the 6700 block of SW Briarmeade Lane, in the Montara Subdivision, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

When deputies arrived at the residence, they located the woman suffering from a single gunshot wound. Deputies also located a male subject inside the residence that appeared to have sustained a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The female occupant has been identified as Erica E. Bevitt, 42, of Topeka. The male subject has been identified as Brian M. Bevitt, 45, of Topeka. Investigators learned that they had previously been in a domestic relationship.

Investigators also determined that there were two juveniles associated with the residence. They were both at school during this incident and were found physically unharmed. They have been placed with family members.

Just before&nbsp;10 a.m. Wednesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call and deputies responded for a welfare check on a woman in the 6700 block of SW Briarmeade Lane, in the Montara Subdivision, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies discovered two individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates the incident was domestic in nature.

At this time, investigators believe all parties involved have been identified, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Shawnee Heights Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Sheriff IDs 2 who died after shooting, standoff at Kansas home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were seen in public for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engaged-d585627eb98b69428ce206a2c8a9cb7d">the first time since announcing their engagement</a>&nbsp;this week when the Chiefs tight end and Grammy-winning singer attended the Nebraska-Cincinnati game at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.

Kelce, who played football for the Bearcats, spent plenty of time on the field during warm-ups in a red-and-white striped sweater before retreating to a suite for the game. He was joined there by Swift and several others shortly before kickoff.

In a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday, Kelce and Swift revealed their engagement after a courtship that lasted for about two years. The Chiefs did not make Kelce available to reporters this week, and Swift publicist Tree Paine only confirmed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engagement-ring-details-5f44624c300d6c907dde9307d9b56d94">that the engagement ring</a>&nbsp;was an old mine brilliant-cut diamond from Kindred Lubeck.

The Chiefs are preparing to play their season-opener against the Chargers next Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

One of Kelce's best friends, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also was on hand for the game, perhaps to take in the sight of another No. 15 wearing red and white. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has been compared to the three-time Super Bowl MVP ever since taking over in Lincoln, not only because they look similar but because they also were the same jersey.

Others on hand included Kelce's older brother, Jason Kelce, the retired Philadelphia Eagles center who now works in TV and co-hosts the popular “New Heights” podcast with Travis, and Chiefs safety Bryan Cook. All of them attended Cincinnati.

There were no doubt plenty of supporters for the Huskers, though. Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt's son, Dawson, is a linebacker for Nebraska, while defensive line coach Terry Bradden helped Kansas City to reach five Super Bowls.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend game in KC after engagement

CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City's eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Wednesday night.

Perez’s double gave him 993 RBIs — one more than Amos Otis for third place in Royals history. Next on the list is Hal McRae with 1,012. George Brett leads with 1,596.

Ryan Bergert (2-1) pitched a season-high six innings, allowing one run and six hits for his first win in five starts with Kansas City. Jonathan Bowlan, Angel Zerpa and Daniel Lynch IV finished with a scoreless inning apiece.

Perez tied it at 1 with his 23rd homer when he connected off Aaron Civale (3-9). Bobby Witt Jr. chased Civale with a two-out, two-run single and Vinnie Pasquantino greeted Tyler Gilbert with a two-run single for a 5-1 lead. Adam Frazier doubled in Perez for an 8-1 advantage.

Mike Yastrzemski hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot off Gilbert in the sixth to make it 11-1. Yastrzemski doubled and scored on Maikel Garcia's single in the eighth. Witt went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 16 games.

Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the Chicago fourth. The drive came on a pitch 1.02 feet above the ground, the lowest pitch he's homered on in his career, according to MLB Statcast.

Civale gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings. Gilbert retired one batter and allowed six runs.

Bergert earned his first win since beating the New York Yankees 4-3 on May 5 with San Diego.

The White Sox need to win 15 of their final 29 games to avoid reaching 100 losses for a third straight season.

The Royals host the Detroit Tigers for three games beginning Friday. Neither team had announced a starting pitcher.

White Sox RHP Davis Martin (5-9, 3.93 ERA) starts Thursday at home in the opener of a four-game series against RHP Will Warren (7-6, 4.47) and the Yankees.

⚾ Eight-run fifth inning helps Royals rout the White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

Maikel Garcia had a two-run single in the eighth inning as the Royals rallied from a 4-0 deficit. Jonathan India had two hits and scored two runs.

Sam Long (2-3) pitched a scoreless eighth to pick up the win, and Carlos Estévez got the last three outs for his 35th save as the Royals advanced (68-65) remained in the wild-card race.

Jordan Leasure gave up two runs in the eighth and Grant Taylor (0-4) was charged with three in the ninth as the White Sox fell to an AL-worst 48-84.

Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.

Trailing by two, Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in the top of the ninth against Taylor. Tyler Alexander came on gave Massey's tying two-run single. After Adam Frazier was hit by a pitch, Isbel followed with his go-ahead single.

White Sox starter Martín Pérez limited the Royals to one hit in seven innings while striking out five and walking none. Kansas City then had eight hits over the final two innings.

⚾ Massey, Isbel get run-scoring hits in 9th as Royals beat White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Smith allowed one hit in a career-high seven innings, Korey Lee hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Monday night.

Smith (4-7) pitched into the seventh inning for the first time in his career, facing just 23 batters on 80 pitches.

Lee, in his first start since getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte, drove a shot over the left-field wall for his first home run of the season for a 5-0 lead in the fourth. Brooks Baldwin followed with a home run near the same spot for a six-run lead.

Chicago has won three straight games after losing 14 of 18.

Kansas City dropped to 13-10 in August. The Royals entered having scored at least five runs in 20 of 34 games (58.8%) since the All-Star break, tied with Milwaukee for the most in the majors.

Kansas City starter Noah Cameron (7-6) allowed six earned runs and eight hits in five innings.

Mike Yastrzemski hit a double in the third and Bobby Witt Jr. had one in the ninth for the Royals' two hits.

Chicago scored three runs on four hits in the first inning. Edgar Quero hit a shot into the gap in left-center field to score Chase Meidroth from first to open the scoring. Lenyn Sosa followed with a hit into the right-field gap for back-to-back doubles. Curtis Mead added Chicago’s third double for his third RBI of the season and a 3-0 lead.

Chicago scored in the first inning for the third time in four games after doing so just once in the previous nine.

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.50) is scheduled to make his 21st start of the season while White Sox LHP Martín Pérez (1-3, 2.51) will be making his sixth start.

⚾ Shane Smith gives up 1 hit in 7 innings as White Sox beat the Royals 

DETROIT (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8 on Sunday.

The Royals improved to 28-14 in series finales this season. They are 9-4 when they are in danger of being swept.

John Schreiber (3-2) pitched 1 1/3 innings for the win, and Carlos Estévez handled the ninth for his 34th save.

Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Tigers, who had won five straight and nine of 10. Jack Flaherty (7-13) was tagged for eight runs in five-plus innings.

The Royals scored six runs in the third inning after Flaherty retired the first two batters.

Luke Maile singled and scored on Mike Yastrzemski's double. Bobby Witt Jr. made it 2-1 with an RBI single, and Pasquantino followed with a two-run homer. Garcia singled, Salvador Perez drove in Kansas City's fifth run and Adam Frazier made it seven straight hits with an RBI double.

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