By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Crimestoppers tip led police to a Salina man with multiple active warrants Friday evening.

Just before 7:30p.m. Sept. 2, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of N. Seventh Street in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.&nbsp; A Crimestoppers tip had reported that Corry Barnes, 20, of Salina, who was on the Saline County Most Wanted List, was there and loading items into a vehicle.

When officers arrived in the area, they observed a white and green Buick Century known to belong to Barnes' girlfriend pull into Rod's No. 2, 1339 N. Ninth Street, and observed Barnes inside the vehicle, Forrester said. An officer initiated a traffic stop and Barnes ran from the car, leading police on a foot chase for several blocks. Officer caught Barnes in the 1200 block of N. 10th Street.

He is being held on the warrants and for flee and elude, Saline County District Court; Theft, Saline County District Court; Failure to appear, Salina Municipal Court; Failure to appear Dickinson County District Court

Additionally, Barnes was arrested on a requested charge of felony interference with a law enforcement officer, Forrester said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662208195305.jpeg" alt="Barnes photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Crimestoppers tip led police to a Salina man with multiple active warrants Friday evening.Just before 7:30p.m. Sept. 2, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of N. Seventh Street in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.&nbsp; A Crimestoppers tip had reported that Corry Barnes, 20, of Salina, who was on the Saline County Most Wanted List, was there and loading items into a vehicle.When officers arrived in the area, they observed a white and green Buick Century known to belong to Barnes' girlfriend pull into Rod's No. 2, 1339 N. Ninth Street, and observed Barnes inside the vehicle, Forrester said. An officer initiated a traffic stop and Barnes ran from the car, leading police on a foot chase for several blocks. Officer caught Barnes in the 1200 block of N. 10th Street.He is being held on the warrants and for flee and elude, Saline County District Court; Theft, Saline County District Court; Failure to appear, Salina Municipal Court; Failure to appear Dickinson County District CourtAdditionally, Barnes was arrested on a requested charge of felony interference with a law enforcement officer, Forrester said.

Tip to police led to arrest of wanted Kansas man

FINNEY COUNTY —USD 457/Garden City Public Schools has worked over the summer to hire teachers to fill the open positions around the district. However, the district continues to face multiple teacher vacancies, many are being filled by long-term substitutes, according to a statement from the school district.

To help address this challenge, Western State Bank in Garden City announced a substitute teaching program that will benefit its employees and Garden City Public Schools.&nbsp;

“Generally, educators don’t want to have to take time off,” USD 457 Superintendent Dr. Mike Dominguez said. “But life happens, and we hope to support our teachers by putting this in place. We are very, very humbled that Western State Bank would approach us with this possibility. We’re excited, and we know it’s going to work. We hope other businesses choose to get involved.”

Through the program, Western State Bank will pay for employees to become certified as substitute teachers. It will award the staff with additional paid-time-off (PTO) days allowing employees to participate in the program without cutting into their existing PTO.

“Our children and our future workforce are directly affected by the staffing shortage,” Western State Bank President Tyler Whitham said. “The district is working hard to find creative solutions. If we can assist by simply ensuring there are additional responsible, caring adults present to help educate these children and to allow teachers to take much-needed time off, then that’s what we’d like to do.”

More than half of Western State Bank’s 120 employees work at the bank’s headquarters in Garden City. Many are in non-customer-facing office positions, allowing for more flexibility with work schedules.

“We see this as a benefit to both the school district and our employees,” Western State Bank Human Resources Manager Allie Medina said. “We already have a generous PTO allowance and multiple bank holidays when school is still in session. Now employees have the chance to bring in additional income on their days off, and spend more time with their children if they choose to sub in their classrooms.” For more information on substitute teaching certification, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=988">here</a>&nbsp;or contact the Personnel Office at 620-805-77020 or email Lisa Sander at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lsander@gckschools.com">lsander@gckschools.com</a>.

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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —USD 457/Garden City Public Schools has worked over the summer to hire teachers to fill the open positions around the district. However, the district continues to face multiple teacher vacancies, many are being filled by long-term substitutes, according to a statement from the school district.To help address this challenge, Western State Bank in Garden City announced a substitute teaching program that will benefit its employees and Garden City Public Schools.&nbsp;“Generally, educators don’t want to have to take time off,” USD 457 Superintendent Dr. Mike Dominguez said. “But life happens, and we hope to support our teachers by putting this in place. We are very, very humbled that Western State Bank would approach us with this possibility. We’re excited, and we know it’s going to work. We hope other businesses choose to get involved.”Through the program, Western State Bank will pay for employees to become certified as substitute teachers. It will award the staff with additional paid-time-off (PTO) days allowing employees to participate in the program without cutting into their existing PTO.“Our children and our future workforce are directly affected by the staffing shortage,” Western State Bank President Tyler Whitham said. “The district is working hard to find creative solutions. If we can assist by simply ensuring there are additional responsible, caring adults present to help educate these children and to allow teachers to take much-needed time off, then that’s what we’d like to do.”More than half of Western State Bank’s 120 employees work at the bank’s headquarters in Garden City. Many are in non-customer-facing office positions, allowing for more flexibility with work schedules.“We see this as a benefit to both the school district and our employees,” Western State Bank Human Resources Manager Allie Medina said. “We already have a generous PTO allowance and multiple bank holidays when school is still in session. Now employees have the chance to bring in additional income on their days off, and spend more time with their children if they choose to sub in their classrooms.” For more information on substitute teaching certification, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=988">here</a>&nbsp;or contact the Personnel Office at 620-805-77020 or email Lisa Sander at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lsander@gckschools.com">lsander@gckschools.com</a>.

SW Kansas bank begins new substitute teaching program

GREENWOOD COUNTY—Law enforcement and USD 386 authorities are investigating an alleged school threat.

On Sunday, the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a threat against a school, posted on social media which included a photograph of a firearm, according to a media release from the sheriff's office. The investigation, in conjunction with the FBI, revealed a 15-year-old suspect in Madison. 

A search warrant was executed at the home of the juvenile by the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office and a pellet gun, believed to be the same gun posted on social media, was recovered. 

Deputies arrested the juvenile on requested charges of criminal threat. They also arrested two adult residents of the home on unrelated requested drug distribution charges. There is no ongoing threat to the school or the public, according to the sheriff's office.

GREENWOOD COUNTY—Law enforcement and USD 386 authorities are investigating an alleged school threat.On Sunday, the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a threat against a school, posted on social media which included a photograph of a firearm, according to a media release from the sheriff's office. The investigation, in conjunction with the FBI, revealed a 15-year-old suspect in Madison. A search warrant was executed at the home of the juvenile by the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office and a pellet gun, believed to be the same gun posted on social media, was recovered. Deputies arrested the juvenile on requested charges of criminal threat. They also arrested two adult residents of the home on unrelated requested drug distribution charges. There is no ongoing threat to the school or the public, according to the sheriff's office.

15-year-old in custody for alleged Kan. school social media threat 

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted little time after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-primary-elections-kansas-abortion-b6d62a852c2ce4617f2c03589fbb523e">decisive victory in Kansas</a>&nbsp;for abortion rights before sending out a national fundraising email warning that access to the procedure would be “on the chopping block” if her party did not win in the November elections.

But her message to voters at large as she heads into the fall campaign is dramatically different, even as Democrats in other states stress abortion access as an issue.

A few days after her abortion-related fundraising email, Kelly's team suggested she would be focusing her reelection campaign on the state's now-healthy finances, robust funding for public schools and high-profile promises by businesses to create jobs.

Democrats are split over whether it's the best strategy in a tough race against Republican Derek Schmidt, the three-term state attorney general. Kelly still has to win over some independents and moderate Republicans in her solidly red state, and although abortion access can attract centrist voters and drive turnout, it's the economy — and the pinch at the grocery store from inflation — that remains a big concern for them.

“She needs to pull people from all kinds of areas,” said Joan Wagnon, a former Topeka mayor, state lawmaker and Kansas Democratic Party chair. While Kelly can use abortion as an issue to her advantage, Wagnon said, “I don’t think it’s the centerpiece of her campaign.”

Voters on Aug. 2 overwhelmingly rejected a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have removed protections for abortion rights. It was the first state referendum on abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;in June.

Kelly's approach heading into the general election contrasts with how Democratic Govs. Tony Evers in Wisconsin and Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan have made support for abortion rights central to their reelection campaigns. In Ohio, Democratic nominee Nan Whaley is stressing the issue in her race against anti-abortion Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.

Some Democrats think Kelly is missing an opportunity if she doesn't follow suit.

“The only way you inspire young voters, which is who Laura Kelly needs, is to make them feel like you understand the issues that they care about right now,” said Christopher Reeves, a suburban Kansas City activist, consultant and former Democratic National Committee member. “And the issue that they care about, especially young women voters, is abortion.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/80b8c1094d434fbcadcf1071cd047089">In winning her first term</a>&nbsp;in 2018 by about 5 percentage points, Kelly wooed independent and moderate Republican voters by pitching herself as a commonsense, bipartisan leader.

But she also was running in a good year for Democrats — they regained a U.S. House majority — and against conservative Kris Kobach, who advocated for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-north-america-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-84a552fa0a464c6d9dae4bc36bb7c1fb">tough immigration policies as</a>&nbsp;a major supporter of then-President Donald Trump.

Kelly’s stance on abortion rights brought Stephan Simmons, a 25-year-old higher education recruiter, firmly into her camp for November. Once a conservative Republican turned unaffiliated voter, he became a Democrat shortly before the Aug. 2 election.

He made sure he returned to Kansas City from a business trip in time to drive to his hometown of Wichita to vote in person. Along the way, he picked up a friend, Hunter Picard, so that Picard could vote in Rose Hill, southeast of Wichita. Picard, a 25-year-old chemist working in Lawrence, is unaffiliated.

Both said they thought of their sisters before voting against the proposed amendment. But Picard said he hasn’t decided how he will vote in the governor’s race in November.

Mandi Hunter, a 46-year-old real estate attorney from the Kansas City suburb of Leawood, is a self-described GOP moderate who voted against the proposed constitutional amendment. She, too, said she is undecided about her vote in November, though she noted that there will be more than just abortion on the ballot.

“They can’t ignore the other issues,” Hunter said.

Some Republicans believe voters will remain far more focused on the economy than abortion. Kelly is campaigning as if she agrees, staging a “Prosperity on the Plains” tour to promote her administration's business development efforts.

Kelly campaign spokesperson, Madison Andrus, pivoted to economic and education issues when asked for more details about the governor's position on abortion. The campaign would not say whether Kelly wants more abortion access than what is allowed now, with the state banning most abortions at the 22nd week of pregnancy and imposing other requirements such as a 24-hour waiting period.

Kelly's staff didn't make the governor available to discuss her campaign but provided a statement on her behalf to The Associated Press.

“The August 2 vote shows that Kansans want their government focused on things like the economy and schools — and not intervening in private medical decisions. Now that voters have spoken clearly, Governor Kelly will remain focused on bringing both parties together to get results — a balanced budget, cutting taxes, fully funding schools, and attracting new businesses to the state,” said campaign spokesperson Lauren Fitzgerald.

Schmidt, who backed the proposed constitutional change, said in&nbsp;<a href="https://schmidtforkansas.com/ag-schmidt-thoughts-on-last-tuesdays-vote/">a postelection statement</a>&nbsp;that he has never “advocated for a ban” on abortion. He said he supports allowing abortions to save a woman’s life, in cases of rape and incest and when a fetus has a condition “that makes it impossible to survive outside the womb.”

On Thursday, Schmidt said the outcome of the referendum has to be “respected" and that if elected governor, he would focus on enforcing abortion laws already on the books.

Some political operatives and pollsters argue for reading the Kansas vote narrowly, as opposition to a ban or a near-total ban rather than unconditional support for abortion in any circumstance.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-nancy-pelosi-womens-rights-government-and-politics-c410dbe9a8321b35a4e779b2fb226de5">An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll</a>&nbsp;in July found that while a majority of people in the United States wanted Congress to pass a law guaranteeing access to abortion nationwide, only one-third said a state generally should allow abortions at 24 weeks. A little more than half would allow abortions at 15 weeks.

Charles Franklin, director of Marquette University's Law School Poll, said Democrats should be running against severe abortion restrictions. “The challenge is,” he said, "how do you do that without seeming to be for unlimited abortion rights?”

Pat McPherron, a GOP pollster from Oklahoma City who works for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said he expects abortion to fade as an issue.

“It’s one that voters think has been asked and answered,” he said. “Voters move on.”

Abortion rights supporters acknowledged that they're still trying to figure out how to keep their voters energized until November.

“Frankly, it’s our job to make sure they don’t move on,” said Susan Osborne, one of the leaders of Women for Kansas, a nonpartisan advocacy group that opposed the proposed amendment. “This was the beginning of the journey for us.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662252126073.png" alt="On Saturday Gov. Kelly visited the oldest and largest urban farm and affordable market in Wichita, Common Ground Producers and Growers, on her Prosperity On The Plains tour. The farm provides fresh produce and addresses food insecurity." />
 <figcaption>On Saturday Gov. Kelly visited the oldest and largest urban farm and affordable market in Wichita, Common Ground Producers and Growers, on her Prosperity On The Plains tour. The farm provides fresh produce and addresses food insecurity.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN HANNA&nbsp;TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted little time after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-primary-elections-kansas-abortion-b6d62a852c2ce4617f2c03589fbb523e">decisive victory in Kansas</a>&nbsp;for abortion rights before sending out a national fundraising email warning that access to the procedure would be “on the chopping block” if her party did not win in the November elections.But her message to voters at large as she heads into the fall campaign is dramatically different, even as Democrats in other states stress abortion access as an issue.A few days after her abortion-related fundraising email, Kelly's team suggested she would be focusing her reelection campaign on the state's now-healthy finances, robust funding for public schools and high-profile promises by businesses to create jobs.Democrats are split over whether it's the best strategy in a tough race against Republican Derek Schmidt, the three-term state attorney general. Kelly still has to win over some independents and moderate Republicans in her solidly red state, and although abortion access can attract centrist voters and drive turnout, it's the economy — and the pinch at the grocery store from inflation — that remains a big concern for them.“She needs to pull people from all kinds of areas,” said Joan Wagnon, a former Topeka mayor, state lawmaker and Kansas Democratic Party chair. While Kelly can use abortion as an issue to her advantage, Wagnon said, “I don’t think it’s the centerpiece of her campaign.”Voters on Aug. 2 overwhelmingly rejected a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would have removed protections for abortion rights. It was the first state referendum on abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>&nbsp;in June.Kelly's approach heading into the general election contrasts with how Democratic Govs. Tony Evers in Wisconsin and Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan have made support for abortion rights central to their reelection campaigns. In Ohio, Democratic nominee Nan Whaley is stressing the issue in her race against anti-abortion Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.Some Democrats think Kelly is missing an opportunity if she doesn't follow suit.“The only way you inspire young voters, which is who Laura Kelly needs, is to make them feel like you understand the issues that they care about right now,” said Christopher Reeves, a suburban Kansas City activist, consultant and former Democratic National Committee member. “And the issue that they care about, especially young women voters, is abortion.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662252080126.png" alt="Governor Kelly at the urban farm on Saturday-courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Governor Kelly at the urban farm on Saturday-courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://apnews.com/article/80b8c1094d434fbcadcf1071cd047089">In winning her first term</a>&nbsp;in 2018 by about 5 percentage points, Kelly wooed independent and moderate Republican voters by pitching herself as a commonsense, bipartisan leader.But she also was running in a good year for Democrats — they regained a U.S. House majority — and against conservative Kris Kobach, who advocated for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-north-america-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-84a552fa0a464c6d9dae4bc36bb7c1fb">tough immigration policies as</a>&nbsp;a major supporter of then-President Donald Trump.Kelly’s stance on abortion rights brought Stephan Simmons, a 25-year-old higher education recruiter, firmly into her camp for November. Once a conservative Republican turned unaffiliated voter, he became a Democrat shortly before the Aug. 2 election.He made sure he returned to Kansas City from a business trip in time to drive to his hometown of Wichita to vote in person. Along the way, he picked up a friend, Hunter Picard, so that Picard could vote in Rose Hill, southeast of Wichita. Picard, a 25-year-old chemist working in Lawrence, is unaffiliated.Both said they thought of their sisters before voting against the proposed amendment. But Picard said he hasn’t decided how he will vote in the governor’s race in November.Mandi Hunter, a 46-year-old real estate attorney from the Kansas City suburb of Leawood, is a self-described GOP moderate who voted against the proposed constitutional amendment. She, too, said she is undecided about her vote in November, though she noted that there will be more than just abortion on the ballot.“They can’t ignore the other issues,” Hunter said.Some Republicans believe voters will remain far more focused on the economy than abortion. Kelly is campaigning as if she agrees, staging a “Prosperity on the Plains” tour to promote her administration's business development efforts.Kelly campaign spokesperson, Madison Andrus, pivoted to economic and education issues when asked for more details about the governor's position on abortion. The campaign would not say whether Kelly wants more abortion access than what is allowed now, with the state banning most abortions at the 22nd week of pregnancy and imposing other requirements such as a 24-hour waiting period.Kelly's staff didn't make the governor available to discuss her campaign but provided a statement on her behalf to The Associated Press.“The August 2 vote shows that Kansans want their government focused on things like the economy and schools — and not intervening in private medical decisions. Now that voters have spoken clearly, Governor Kelly will remain focused on bringing both parties together to get results — a balanced budget, cutting taxes, fully funding schools, and attracting new businesses to the state,” said campaign spokesperson Lauren Fitzgerald.Schmidt, who backed the proposed constitutional change, said in&nbsp;<a href="https://schmidtforkansas.com/ag-schmidt-thoughts-on-last-tuesdays-vote/">a postelection statement</a>&nbsp;that he has never “advocated for a ban” on abortion. He said he supports allowing abortions to save a woman’s life, in cases of rape and incest and when a fetus has a condition “that makes it impossible to survive outside the womb.”On Thursday, Schmidt said the outcome of the referendum has to be “respected" and that if elected governor, he would focus on enforcing abortion laws already on the books.Some political operatives and pollsters argue for reading the Kansas vote narrowly, as opposition to a ban or a near-total ban rather than unconditional support for abortion in any circumstance.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-nancy-pelosi-womens-rights-government-and-politics-c410dbe9a8321b35a4e779b2fb226de5">An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll</a>&nbsp;in July found that while a majority of people in the United States wanted Congress to pass a law guaranteeing access to abortion nationwide, only one-third said a state generally should allow abortions at 24 weeks. A little more than half would allow abortions at 15 weeks.Charles Franklin, director of Marquette University's Law School Poll, said Democrats should be running against severe abortion restrictions. “The challenge is,” he said, "how do you do that without seeming to be for unlimited abortion rights?”Pat McPherron, a GOP pollster from Oklahoma City who works for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said he expects abortion to fade as an issue.“It’s one that voters think has been asked and answered,” he said. “Voters move on.”Abortion rights supporters acknowledged that they're still trying to figure out how to keep their voters energized until November.“Frankly, it’s our job to make sure they don’t move on,” said Susan Osborne, one of the leaders of Women for Kansas, a nonpartisan advocacy group that opposed the proposed amendment. “This was the beginning of the journey for us.”

Kansas governor lauds abortion vote but focuses on economy

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are working to locate 39-year-old Amanda Crabtree, who was reported missing by her family on August 24, according to Wichita Police.

Authorities located he Black Hyundai Sonata abandoned with her personal belongings at the Interstate 135 rest stop near McPherson later that same day. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol and the McPherson County Sheriff’s office have searched the area, but she has not yet been located.

A woman, believed to be Amanda, was seen at the rest area with her cat. She may have dyed her hair blue. She is described as 5-foot-4, 200 pounds, with blue eyes. She may be traveling with her cat. 

Authorities want to check her welfare and believe she may be in danger. If you have information about her whereabouts, please contact WPD Homicide Investigators at 316-268-4181.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662054202579.png" alt="Crabtree-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Crabtree-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are working to locate 39-year-old Amanda Crabtree, who was reported missing by her family on August 24, according to Wichita Police.Authorities located he Black Hyundai Sonata abandoned with her personal belongings at the Interstate 135 rest stop near McPherson later that same day. The Kansas Highway Patrol and the McPherson County Sheriff’s office have searched the area, but she has not yet been located.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662054343012.png" alt="Crabtree-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Crabtree-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>A woman, believed to be Amanda, was seen at the rest area with her cat. She may have dyed her hair blue. She is described as 5-foot-4, 200 pounds, with blue eyes. She may be traveling with her cat. Authorities want to check her welfare and believe she may be in danger. If you have information about her whereabouts, please contact WPD Homicide Investigators at 316-268-4181.

Police: Kan. woman's car found abandoned; she is still missing 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —After a week that saw three students taken into custody for allegedly having a gun at school and security staff at another school forced to use pepper spray to break up a disturbance in the cafeteria, USD 259 Superintendent Alicia Thompson responded with a statement on the district web site.

" You are likely aware of a rash of incidents relating to unacceptable behaviors in several of our high schools. Public attention has been drawn to fights and students gathering to video the incident, as well as incidents of students bringing a weapon to school. Thankfully there have been no threats with the weapons, and no injuries during the fights, but we take each of these incidents seriously. The actions of a small number of our students who cause commotion and fear in our schools is&nbsp;completely unacceptable, and it must stop.

The vast majority of our students come to school to learn, grow, make friends and explore opportunities for future careers. We commend our students who do the right thing, and when something doesn’t look or feel right, students should be reminded that if they “see something they should say something.”&nbsp;

Parents, regardless of the age of your child, please make sure they also know that disruptive behavior that threatens the learning environment of their school, and causes fear or disruption,&nbsp;will not be tolerated in our schools. While we know our community continues to deal with the stresses of social isolation and economic concerns, there is&nbsp;absolutely no tolerance for this behavior coming into our schools.

Additionally, at our September 12 Board of Education meeting, we will have an important presentation on WPS safety by Terri Moses, our division director of safety and environmental services. Ms. Moses will update the board on existing safety measures and share a new development that we will be excited to bring to our schools. More information will be shared after the meeting.

Overall, the school year has started out strong across our district. Students and teachers value the power of relationships and the supportive environment they find in our school communities.&nbsp; We will continue to do everything possible to earn your trust of and support for the Wichita Public Schools."

On August 29, police took a student at West High School into custody for having a gun on campus. On August 30, police took a Wichita Heights  student with a gun on campus into custody.&nbsp; On Sept. 1, a Wichita Police Department School Resource Officer was working at East High School when they were notified by school staff of a student that was possibly in possession of a firearm, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

School staff searched a 16-year-old male student and found a handgun in his possession. The gun was seized, and the 16-year-old was booked into the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center for possession of a firearm by a juvenile and possession of a firearm on school grounds.

On August 29, Security staff at Wichita Southeast High School were forced to use pepper spray during an incident in the cafeteria.

"There was an altercation at the school involving 7 or 8 students during lunch that caused a large crowd to gather," according to USD 259 media relations manager Susan Arensman.

"The school security officer used pepper spray in the area to disperse the crowd. No students were directly sprayed. No one was injured."

"When situations get where we cannot get students to comply and the learning environment is deemed unsafe we may have to resort to these measures, School principal Ben Mitchell wrote in a note sent to parents and guardians.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662415608710.png" alt="Dr. Alicia Thompson, Superintendent of USD 259-Wichita during the district board meeting August 22." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Alicia Thompson, Superintendent of USD 259-Wichita during the district board meeting August 22.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —After a week that saw three students taken into custody for allegedly having a gun at school and security staff at another school forced to use pepper spray to break up a disturbance in the cafeteria, USD 259 Superintendent Alicia Thompson responded with a statement on the district web site." You are likely aware of a rash of incidents relating to unacceptable behaviors in several of our high schools. Public attention has been drawn to fights and students gathering to video the incident, as well as incidents of students bringing a weapon to school. Thankfully there have been no threats with the weapons, and no injuries during the fights, but we take each of these incidents seriously. The actions of a small number of our students who cause commotion and fear in our schools is&nbsp;completely unacceptable, and it must stop.The vast majority of our students come to school to learn, grow, make friends and explore opportunities for future careers. We commend our students who do the right thing, and when something doesn’t look or feel right, students should be reminded that if they “see something they should say something.”&nbsp;Parents, regardless of the age of your child, please make sure they also know that disruptive behavior that threatens the learning environment of their school, and causes fear or disruption,&nbsp;will not be tolerated in our schools. While we know our community continues to deal with the stresses of social isolation and economic concerns, there is&nbsp;absolutely no tolerance for this behavior coming into our schools.Additionally, at our September 12 Board of Education meeting, we will have an important presentation on WPS safety by Terri Moses, our division director of safety and environmental services. Ms. Moses will update the board on existing safety measures and share a new development that we will be excited to bring to our schools. More information will be shared after the meeting.Overall, the school year has started out strong across our district. Students and teachers value the power of relationships and the supportive environment they find in our school communities.&nbsp; We will continue to do everything possible to earn your trust of and support for the Wichita Public Schools."On August 29, police took a student at West High School into custody for having a gun on campus. On August 30, police took a Wichita Heights student with a gun on campus into custody.&nbsp; On Sept. 1, a Wichita Police Department School Resource Officer was working at East High School when they were notified by school staff of a student that was possibly in possession of a firearm, according to Officer Trevor Macy.School staff searched a 16-year-old male student and found a handgun in his possession. The gun was seized, and the 16-year-old was booked into the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center for possession of a firearm by a juvenile and possession of a firearm on school grounds.On August 29, Security staff at Wichita Southeast High School were forced to use pepper spray during an incident in the cafeteria."There was an altercation at the school involving 7 or 8 students during lunch that caused a large crowd to gather," according to USD 259 media relations manager Susan Arensman."The school security officer used pepper spray in the area to disperse the crowd. No students were directly sprayed. No one was injured.""When situations get where we cannot get students to comply and the learning environment is deemed unsafe we may have to resort to these measures, School principal Ben Mitchell wrote in a note sent to parents and guardians.

Superintendent of state's largest school district responds to guns on campus

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after three American bullies were stolen from Midwest Animal ResQ.

Just after 5:30a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to 10312 E 63rd Street at the Midwest Animal Resq for an alarm. Officers arrived and found the back door open from apparent forced entry, according to a media release.

The two gray dogs recently had surgery and the red dog requires medication for an infection.

The shelter’s security cameras captured the incident.

All three dogs came to the shelter on Aug. 25.&nbsp; One person tried to reclaim them but did not want to pay the associated animal control fees, according to the shelter.

Anyone with information is asked to call the shelter at 816-919-1364, TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477 and/or Raytown police at 816-737-6020.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after three American bullies were stolen from Midwest Animal ResQ.Just after 5:30a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to 10312 E 63rd Street at the Midwest Animal Resq for an alarm. Officers arrived and found the back door open from apparent forced entry, according to a media release.The two gray dogs recently had surgery and the red dog requires medication for an infection.The shelter’s security cameras captured the incident.All three dogs came to the shelter on Aug. 25.&nbsp; One person tried to reclaim them but did not want to pay the associated animal control fees, according to the shelter.Anyone with information is asked to call the shelter at 816-919-1364, TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477 and/or Raytown police at 816-737-6020.

Police: Dogs stolen from Kansas City-area animal shelter

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue searching for a man who took off, almost hit an officer with his car, led them on a high-speed pursuit down I-70, crashed and then ran into the woods.

Just after 3 p.m., Sunday police were called to a car wash in the 1000 Block of N. 3rd&nbsp;Street in Lawrence, according to police spokesperson Laura McCabe.

 Someone called because a man was sleeping in his running car. Officers called for medical help after they noticed he was breathing but not responding. The man eventually woke up, would not cooperate with officers, and quickly hit the gas, almost hitting one of the officers. 

The suspect vehicle entered Interstate 70 eastbound where speeds reached more than 100 mph, then eventually hit spike strips positioned by a KHP Trooper. 

The driver continued on two rims until he struck a middle barrier just east of the&nbsp;Tonganoxie-Eudora exit. The car came to a stop slightly off the shoulder and the suspect fled on foot southbound into thick brush and woods.

The vehicle was reported stolen out of Overland Park, according to McCabe. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected illegal drugs to include marijuana packaged for sale, heroin, miscellaneous pills, a handgun and miscellaneous ammunition and extended magazines. Multiple K9's assisted with the search along with our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and KHP air support.

Law enforcement agencies have identified the suspect as wanted for a parole violation out of Illinois. If you see this man or have any information, please call 911.

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue searching for a man who took off, almost hit an officer with his car, led them on a high-speed pursuit down I-70, crashed and then ran into the woods.Just after 3 p.m., Sunday police were called to a car wash in the 1000 Block of N. 3rd&nbsp;Street in Lawrence, according to police spokesperson Laura McCabe. Someone called because a man was sleeping in his running car. Officers called for medical help after they noticed he was breathing but not responding. The man eventually woke up, would not cooperate with officers, and quickly hit the gas, almost hitting one of the officers. The suspect vehicle entered Interstate 70 eastbound where speeds reached more than 100 mph, then eventually hit spike strips positioned by a KHP Trooper. The driver continued on two rims until he struck a middle barrier just east of the&nbsp;Tonganoxie-Eudora exit. The car came to a stop slightly off the shoulder and the suspect fled on foot southbound into thick brush and woods.The vehicle was reported stolen out of Overland Park, according to McCabe. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected illegal drugs to include marijuana packaged for sale, heroin, miscellaneous pills, a handgun and miscellaneous ammunition and extended magazines. Multiple K9's assisted with the search along with our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and KHP air support.Law enforcement agencies have identified the suspect as wanted for a parole violation out of Illinois. If you see this man or have any information, please call 911.

Search continues for suspect who nearly struck Kan. officer with stolen vehicle

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-government-and-politics-1cc6c63010da10a19fb8cfc8595ffe38">request for a special master</a>&nbsp;to review documents seized by the FBI from his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-f63c018b600e1539ff3660a896a132d0">Florida home</a>&nbsp;and temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.

The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorizes an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search and to weed out from the rest of the investigation any that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege. Some of those records may ultimately be returned to Trump, but the judge put off a ruling on that question.

The order&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-fbi-search-outside-expert-e732ef9ea773f4d4eaf49069b8cec325">came despite the strenuous objections of the Justice Department,</a>&nbsp;which said a special master was not necessary in part because officials had already completed their review of potentially privileged documents. The department said Monday that it was reviewing the decision but did not indicate if and when it might appeal.

The order almost certainly slows the pace of the department’s investigation into the presence of top-secret information at Mar-a-Lago, particularly given the judge’s directive that the Justice Department may not for the moment use any of the seized materials as part of its investigation into the storage of government secrets at the Florida property. The injunction is in place until the yet-to-be-named special master completes his or her work, or until “further court order.”

“The Court is mindful that restraints on criminal prosecutions are disfavored, but finds that these unprecedented circumstances call for a brief pause to allow for neutral, third-party review to ensure a just process with adequate safeguards,” Cannon, a Trump appointee, wrote in her 24-page order.

Even so, it is not clear that the decision will present a long-term impediment to the investigation's progress or significantly affect investigative decisions or the ultimate outcome of the probe. And a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-mar-a-lago-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-0486be7d750ae7546c6b9175f4952857">separate assessment by the U.S. intelligence community</a>&nbsp;of the risk posed by the apparent mishandling of classified records will continue under the judge's order.

“While this is a victory for the former President, it is by no means an overwhelming win for him,” David Weinstein, a Florida criminal defense lawyer and former Justice Department prosecutor, said in an email. “While it is a setback for the government, it is also not a devastating loss for them.”

He noted, for instance, that the judge did not immediately order the seized documents returned to Trump or suppress any of the evidence.

Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said Monday that “the United States is examining the opinion and will consider appropriate next steps in the ongoing litigation.” A lawyer for Trump did not respond to a request for comment.

The department and Trump's lawyers are to submit by Friday a list of proposed special master candidates.

FBI agents in August seized roughly 11,000 documents and 1,800 other items from Mar-a-Lago as part of a criminal investigation into the retention of national defense information there, as well as into efforts to obstruct the probe. About 100 of the documents contained classification markings.

Trump’s lawyers had argued that a special master, usually an outside lawyer or former judge, was necessary to ensure an independent review of records taken during the search and so that any personal information or documents could be filtered out and returned to Trump.

In this case, the seized records “include medical documents, correspondence related to taxes, and accounting information,” the judge's order said.

Cannon said it was too soon to know whether Trump will be entitled to the return of any of the records, but “for now, the circumstances surrounding the seizure in this case and the associated need for adequate procedural safeguards are sufficiently compelling to at least get Plaintiff past the courthouse doors.”

She also said she found persuasive his lawyers' arguments that he faced potentially “irreparable injury” by being denied access to records that might be of significant personal interest to him. She said the investigative process had, so far, been “closed off” to him.

“As a function of Plaintiff’s former position as President of the United States, the stigma associated with the subject seizure is in a league of its own,” Cannon wrote. “A future indictment, based to any degree on property that ought to be returned, would result in reputational harm of a decidedly different order of magnitude.”

The Justice Department had argued against the appointment, saying it was unnecessary because it had already reviewed potentially privileged documents and identified a limited subset that could be covered by attorney-client privilege.

The department had been using a separate “privilege review team” for that work, but Cannon cited at least two instances in which members of the investigative team were “exposed” to potentially privileged material, something she said raised questions about the adequacy of the process.

The department had also said Trump was not entitled to the return of any of the presidential records that were taken since he is no longer president and the documents therefore do not belong to him. And personal items that were recovered were commingled with classified information, giving them potential evidentiary value, the department said.

Though prosecutors had argued that Trump, as a former president, had no legal basis to assert executive privilege over the documents, the judge said he was entitled to raise it as a concern and permitted the special master to look for records that might be covered by that privilege.

“The major sticking point, I think, is that the executive privilege documents were included” in the judge’s decision, said Florida criminal defense lawyer Richard Serafini, a former Justice Department prosecutor.

Cannon, who was nominated by Trump in 2020, had signaled last month that she was inclined to appoint a special master and did so again during arguments last week, asking at one point, “Ultimately, what is the harm in the appointment of a special master to sort through these issues without creating undue delay?”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661990931385.png" alt="This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and redacted by in part by the FBI, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 search by the FBI of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The Justice Department says it has uncovered efforts to obstruct its investigation into the discovery of classified records at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. (Department of Justice via AP)" />
 <figcaption>This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and redacted by in part by the FBI, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 search by the FBI of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The Justice Department says it has uncovered efforts to obstruct its investigation into the discovery of classified records at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. (Department of Justice via AP)</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-government-and-politics-1cc6c63010da10a19fb8cfc8595ffe38">request for a special master</a>&nbsp;to review documents seized by the FBI from his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-f63c018b600e1539ff3660a896a132d0">Florida home</a>&nbsp;and temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorizes an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search and to weed out from the rest of the investigation any that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege. Some of those records may ultimately be returned to Trump, but the judge put off a ruling on that question.The order&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-fbi-search-outside-expert-e732ef9ea773f4d4eaf49069b8cec325">came despite the strenuous objections of the Justice Department,</a>&nbsp;which said a special master was not necessary in part because officials had already completed their review of potentially privileged documents. The department said Monday that it was reviewing the decision but did not indicate if and when it might appeal.The order almost certainly slows the pace of the department’s investigation into the presence of top-secret information at Mar-a-Lago, particularly given the judge’s directive that the Justice Department may not for the moment use any of the seized materials as part of its investigation into the storage of government secrets at the Florida property. The injunction is in place until the yet-to-be-named special master completes his or her work, or until “further court order.”“The Court is mindful that restraints on criminal prosecutions are disfavored, but finds that these unprecedented circumstances call for a brief pause to allow for neutral, third-party review to ensure a just process with adequate safeguards,” Cannon, a Trump appointee, wrote in her 24-page order.Even so, it is not clear that the decision will present a long-term impediment to the investigation's progress or significantly affect investigative decisions or the ultimate outcome of the probe. And a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-mar-a-lago-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-0486be7d750ae7546c6b9175f4952857">separate assessment by the U.S. intelligence community</a>&nbsp;of the risk posed by the apparent mishandling of classified records will continue under the judge's order.“While this is a victory for the former President, it is by no means an overwhelming win for him,” David Weinstein, a Florida criminal defense lawyer and former Justice Department prosecutor, said in an email. “While it is a setback for the government, it is also not a devastating loss for them.”He noted, for instance, that the judge did not immediately order the seized documents returned to Trump or suppress any of the evidence.Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said Monday that “the United States is examining the opinion and will consider appropriate next steps in the ongoing litigation.” A lawyer for Trump did not respond to a request for comment.The department and Trump's lawyers are to submit by Friday a list of proposed special master candidates.FBI agents in August seized roughly 11,000 documents and 1,800 other items from Mar-a-Lago as part of a criminal investigation into the retention of national defense information there, as well as into efforts to obstruct the probe. About 100 of the documents contained classification markings.Trump’s lawyers had argued that a special master, usually an outside lawyer or former judge, was necessary to ensure an independent review of records taken during the search and so that any personal information or documents could be filtered out and returned to Trump.In this case, the seized records “include medical documents, correspondence related to taxes, and accounting information,” the judge's order said.Cannon said it was too soon to know whether Trump will be entitled to the return of any of the records, but “for now, the circumstances surrounding the seizure in this case and the associated need for adequate procedural safeguards are sufficiently compelling to at least get Plaintiff past the courthouse doors.”She also said she found persuasive his lawyers' arguments that he faced potentially “irreparable injury” by being denied access to records that might be of significant personal interest to him. She said the investigative process had, so far, been “closed off” to him.“As a function of Plaintiff’s former position as President of the United States, the stigma associated with the subject seizure is in a league of its own,” Cannon wrote. “A future indictment, based to any degree on property that ought to be returned, would result in reputational harm of a decidedly different order of magnitude.”The Justice Department had argued against the appointment, saying it was unnecessary because it had already reviewed potentially privileged documents and identified a limited subset that could be covered by attorney-client privilege.The department had been using a separate “privilege review team” for that work, but Cannon cited at least two instances in which members of the investigative team were “exposed” to potentially privileged material, something she said raised questions about the adequacy of the process.The department had also said Trump was not entitled to the return of any of the presidential records that were taken since he is no longer president and the documents therefore do not belong to him. And personal items that were recovered were commingled with classified information, giving them potential evidentiary value, the department said.Though prosecutors had argued that Trump, as a former president, had no legal basis to assert executive privilege over the documents, the judge said he was entitled to raise it as a concern and permitted the special master to look for records that might be covered by that privilege.“The major sticking point, I think, is that the executive privilege documents were included” in the judge’s decision, said Florida criminal defense lawyer Richard Serafini, a former Justice Department prosecutor.Cannon, who was nominated by Trump in 2020, had signaled last month that she was inclined to appoint a special master and did so again during arguments last week, asking at one point, “Ultimately, what is the harm in the appointment of a special master to sort through these issues without creating undue delay?”____

Judge grants Trump a win in battle over FBI document search

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay 
estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment 
is September 15, 2022.

Taxpayers not subject to withholding, such as those who are self-employed, investors or retirees, may need to make <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes">quarterly estimated tax payments</a>.
 Taxpayers with other income not subject to withholding, including 
interest, dividends, capital gains, alimony, cryptocurrency and rental 
income, also normally make estimated tax payments.

In most cases, taxpayers should make estimated tax payments if they expect:

Special rules apply to some groups of taxpayers, such as farmers, fishermen, casualty and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses">disaster victims</a>, those who recently became disabled, recent retirees and those who receive income unevenly during the year. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/publications/p505">Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax</a>, provides more information on estimated tax rules. The worksheet in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040-es">Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals</a>, or <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1120-w">Form 1120-W, Estimated Tax for Corporations</a>, has details on who must pay estimated tax.

To figure estimated tax, individuals must figure their expected 
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), taxable income, taxes, deductions and 
credits for the year.

When figuring 2022 estimated tax, it may be helpful to use income, 
deductions and credits for 2021 as a starting point. Use the 2021 
federal tax return as a guide. Taxpayers can use Form 1040-ES to figure 
their estimated tax.

The <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator">Tax Withholding Estimator</a>
 on IRS.gov offers taxpayers a clear, step-by-step method to have their 
employers withhold the right amount of tax from their paycheck. It also 
has instructions to file a new <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4">Form W-4</a> to give to their employer to adjust the amount withheld each payday.

Taxpayers who underpaid their taxes may have to pay a penalty. This 
applies whether they paid through withholding or through estimated tax 
payments. A penalty may also apply for late estimated tax payments even 
if someone is due a refund when they file their tax return.

To see if they owe a penalty, taxpayers should use <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2210">Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, and Trusts</a>. Taxpayers can also see the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i2210">Form 2210 instructions</a>
 under the "Waiver of Penalty" section. The IRS may waive the penalty if
 someone underpaid because of unusual circumstances and not willful 
neglect. Examples include:

The fourth and final 2022 estimated tax payment is due January 17, 2023.

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 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay 
estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment 
is September 15, 2022.Taxpayers not subject to withholding, such as those who are self-employed, investors or retirees, may need to make <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes">quarterly estimated tax payments</a>.
 Taxpayers with other income not subject to withholding, including 
interest, dividends, capital gains, alimony, cryptocurrency and rental 
income, also normally make estimated tax payments.In most cases, taxpayers should make estimated tax payments if they expect:<ul>
 <li>To owe at least $1,000 in taxes for 2022 after subtracting their withholding and tax credits.</li><li>Their withholding and tax credits to be less than the smaller of:
	90% of the tax to be shown on their 2022 tax return or100% of the tax shown on their 2021 tax return. Their 2021 tax return must cover all 12 months.</li><li>90% of the tax to be shown on their 2022 tax return or</li><li>100% of the tax shown on their 2021 tax return. Their 2021 tax return must cover all 12 months.</li>
 </ul>Special rules apply to some groups of taxpayers, such as farmers, fishermen, casualty and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses">disaster victims</a>, those who recently became disabled, recent retirees and those who receive income unevenly during the year. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/publications/p505">Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax</a>, provides more information on estimated tax rules. The worksheet in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040-es">Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals</a>, or <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1120-w">Form 1120-W, Estimated Tax for Corporations</a>, has details on who must pay estimated tax.<h2>How to figure estimated tax</h2>To figure estimated tax, individuals must figure their expected 
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), taxable income, taxes, deductions and 
credits for the year.When figuring 2022 estimated tax, it may be helpful to use income, 
deductions and credits for 2021 as a starting point. Use the 2021 
federal tax return as a guide. Taxpayers can use Form 1040-ES to figure 
their estimated tax.The <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator">Tax Withholding Estimator</a>
 on IRS.gov offers taxpayers a clear, step-by-step method to have their 
employers withhold the right amount of tax from their paycheck. It also 
has instructions to file a new <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4">Form W-4</a> to give to their employer to adjust the amount withheld each payday.<h2>How to avoid an underpayment penalty</h2>Taxpayers who underpaid their taxes may have to pay a penalty. This 
applies whether they paid through withholding or through estimated tax 
payments. A penalty may also apply for late estimated tax payments even 
if someone is due a refund when they file their tax return.To see if they owe a penalty, taxpayers should use <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2210">Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, and Trusts</a>. Taxpayers can also see the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i2210">Form 2210 instructions</a>
 under the "Waiver of Penalty" section. The IRS may waive the penalty if
 someone underpaid because of unusual circumstances and not willful 
neglect. Examples include:<ul>
 <li>Casualty, disaster or another unusual situation.</li><li>An individual retired after reaching age 62 during a tax year when estimated tax payments applied.</li><li>An individual became disabled during a tax year when estimated tax payments applied.</li><li>Specific written advice from an IRS agent given in response to a 
specific written request. The taxpayer must provide copies of both.</li>
 </ul>The fourth and final 2022 estimated tax payment is due January 17, 2023.

IRS: Deadline nears for third quarter estimated tax payments

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An agricultural tax law professor from Washburn University doesn't see a whole lot of positives in the government expansion bill euphemized as the inflation reduction act.

"This is an example of government picking winners and losers,"&nbsp;said Roger McEowen, the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. "If you're in a certain type of industry, if you're into renewables, so called green energy, you are being favored. If you're in the oil and gas industry, if you are a major manufacturer of the old style economic system of production in this country, you are disfavored."

McEowen sees the economics behind the legislation as detached from reality.

"This whole bill is based on&nbsp;Modern Monetary Theory, which, in essence, is just simply warmed over Keynesianism from 90 years ago," McEowen said. "It didn't prove true then. It won't prove true now. What that theory means is, we can spend, the government can spend as much money as it wants and has no impact on inflation. That's again, trying to redefine the laws of economics. It doesn't work."

He goes further to say that renewable energy is parasitic in nature, feeding the urban needs at the cost of rural America.

"This is cost shifting problems from the urban areas to you," McEowen said. "They don't have space to put up wind farms in urban areas. They find space out here. They use your land. They scar the aesthetics of the countryside and then they ship that electricity back to them."

The non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation also says that average tax rates will increase for nearly every income category in 2023.

According to McEowen's&nbsp;<a href="https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/agriculturallaw/2022/09/declaring-inflation-reduced-and-being-forgiving-recent-developments-in-tax-and-law.html">blog post</a>, the JCT says that taxes will rise by $16.7 billion in 2023 on those earning less than $200,000 annually and those making between $200,000 and $500,000 will pay $14.1 billion more. The JCT also concluded that 61 percent of taxpayers making between $40,000 and $50,000 will see a tax increase, and that 91 percent of taxpayers making between $100,000 and $200,000 will see higher taxes.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584977157818.jpeg" alt="Roger McEowen is the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. " />
 <figcaption>Roger McEowen is the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. </figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — An agricultural tax law professor from Washburn University doesn't see a whole lot of positives in the government expansion bill euphemized as the inflation reduction act."This is an example of government picking winners and losers,"&nbsp;said Roger McEowen, the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. "If you're in a certain type of industry, if you're into renewables, so called green energy, you are being favored. If you're in the oil and gas industry, if you are a major manufacturer of the old style economic system of production in this country, you are disfavored."McEowen sees the economics behind the legislation as detached from reality."This whole bill is based on&nbsp;Modern Monetary Theory, which, in essence, is just simply warmed over Keynesianism from 90 years ago," McEowen said. "It didn't prove true then. It won't prove true now. What that theory means is, we can spend, the government can spend as much money as it wants and has no impact on inflation. That's again, trying to redefine the laws of economics. It doesn't work."He goes further to say that renewable energy is parasitic in nature, feeding the urban needs at the cost of rural America."This is cost shifting problems from the urban areas to you," McEowen said. "They don't have space to put up wind farms in urban areas. They find space out here. They use your land. They scar the aesthetics of the countryside and then they ship that electricity back to them."The non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation also says that average tax rates will increase for nearly every income category in 2023.According to McEowen's&nbsp;<a href="https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/agriculturallaw/2022/09/declaring-inflation-reduced-and-being-forgiving-recent-developments-in-tax-and-law.html">blog post</a>, the JCT says that taxes will rise by $16.7 billion in 2023 on those earning less than $200,000 annually and those making between $200,000 and $500,000 will pay $14.1 billion more. The JCT also concluded that 61 percent of taxpayers making between $40,000 and $50,000 will see a tax increase, and that 91 percent of taxpayers making between $100,000 and $200,000 will see higher taxes.&nbsp;

Washburn professor critical of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act 

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal shooting on Wednesday of her husband who was shot in his bed, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Melanie Biggins, 40,&nbsp; faces Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges.

According to court records filed Friday, Kansas City police were dispatched on Aug. 31. 2022, to the 1700 block of Gillespie on a reported shooting. 

Police found the Biggins performing CPR on the victim, Etienne L McEwan. He was in his bed in a pool of blood. Police confirmed that Biggins had purchased a handgun this summer.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal shooting on Wednesday of her husband who was shot in his bed, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Melanie Biggins, 40,&nbsp; faces Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges.According to court records filed Friday, Kansas City police were dispatched on Aug. 31. 2022, to the 1700 block of Gillespie on a reported shooting. Police found the Biggins performing CPR on the victim, Etienne L McEwan. He was in his bed in a pool of blood. Police confirmed that Biggins had purchased a handgun this summer.

KC woman faces charges for killing husband in his bed

PAWNEE COUNTY – The Wichita Police Department reported that 81-year-old Phillip Cromwell has been located by deputies from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office. He is in good condition. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.

SEDWGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Wichita Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man.&nbsp;

The whereabouts of 81-year-old Phillip C. Cromwell are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.

Cromwell was last seen at his home in Wichita at around 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5. He was driving a black 2007 GMC Sierra pickup with Kansas tag 083GNZ. A license plate reader spotted his vehicle around 3:15 p.m. near Nickerson, Kansas.

Cromwell has early onset dementia. He may be traveling to the Lyons area.

He is a white male, 5-foot-11 and weighs around 183 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. Cromwell was last seen wearing black jeans, a grey shirt with blue letters, and black shoes.

If you see Cromwell, or his vehicle, please immediately contact 911. If you have other information about his whereabouts, please call the Wichita Police Department at 316-350-3460.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662418704165.png" alt="Photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY – The Wichita Police Department reported that 81-year-old Phillip Cromwell has been located by deputies from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office. He is in good condition. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.--------SEDWGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Wichita Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man.&nbsp;The whereabouts of 81-year-old Phillip C. Cromwell are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662418669752.png" alt="Cromwell-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Cromwell-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Cromwell was last seen at his home in Wichita at around 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5. He was driving a black 2007 GMC Sierra pickup with Kansas tag 083GNZ. A license plate reader spotted his vehicle around 3:15 p.m. near Nickerson, Kansas.Cromwell has early onset dementia. He may be traveling to the Lyons area.He is a white male, 5-foot-11 and weighs around 183 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. Cromwell was last seen wearing black jeans, a grey shirt with blue letters, and black shoes.If you see Cromwell, or his vehicle, please immediately contact 911. If you have other information about his whereabouts, please call the Wichita Police Department at 316-350-3460.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled, missing Kansas man found safe

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal shooting in Derby made his first court appearance in the case.

Demarc Burgess, 22 Wichita, is charged with 2nd degree murder and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On Aug. 29, Derby Police arrested 22-year-old Burgess in the 200 Block of North Baltimore for the August 28&nbsp;shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby.

At the residence that morning, first responding officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.

Police asked the public for help to locate the&nbsp; suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build and a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case on Sept. 12, He remains in jail on a $500,000 bond, according to the District Attorney's office.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and looking for a suspect.

Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to the report of a shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby, according to a statement from the city.

Officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.

Police are looking for a suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build. He has a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”. &nbsp;

Anyone who knows the identity of this person should contact the Derby Police&nbsp; at 788-1557, 911 or Crime Stoppers at 267-2111. Please do not try to approach or apprehend this person. &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661865777856.png" alt="Burgess-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Burgess-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal shooting in Derby made his first court appearance in the case.Demarc Burgess, 22 Wichita, is charged with 2nd degree murder and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.On Aug. 29, Derby Police arrested 22-year-old Burgess in the 200 Block of North Baltimore for the August 28&nbsp;shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby.At the residence that morning, first responding officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.Police asked the public for help to locate the&nbsp; suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build and a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case on Sept. 12, He remains in jail on a $500,000 bond, according to the District Attorney's office.-------SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and looking for a suspect.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661726235566.png" alt="Dee-photo City of Derby" />
 <figcaption>Dee-photo City of Derby</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to the report of a shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby, according to a statement from the city.Officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.Police are looking for a suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build. He has a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”. &nbsp;Anyone who knows the identity of this person should contact the Derby Police&nbsp; at 788-1557, 911 or Crime Stoppers at 267-2111. Please do not try to approach or apprehend this person. &nbsp;

Kansas murder suspects remains jailed on $500,000 bond

By BLAISE MESA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-09-01/this-72-year-old-lawyer-thinks-about-retirement-but-rural-kansas-cant-find-enough-attorneys">Kansas News Service</a>

TOPEKA, Kansas — Charles Peckham works 70 hours a week as an attorney. He’s 72.

He daydreams about retirement. But if he closed up shop, clients would just show up at his home in Atwood, Kansas.

“(Stopping) is not workable at this point,” he said.

The next closest attorney is 30 miles away. That might not be accessible for the older population in need of legal help.

Atwood
 boasted six attorneys, counting Peckham, when he first arrived in 1983,
 but that number has dwindled down to two and the other attorney farms 
on the side.

If the town of about 1,300 people in a county with 
some 2,500 had enough lawyers, Peckham could cut back his workload and 
spend more time with his grandchildren. But with nobody around to take 
over his practice, he’ll keep working.

Three
 of four Kansas attorneys are licensed in just five counties. Johnson, 
Sedgwick, Shawnee, Wyandotte and Douglas have 78% of the over 6,500 
lawyers in the state. In the 103 counties statewide, 40 have five or 
fewer licensed lawyers and eight have only one.

The number of 
attorneys in Western Kansas is dropping as older lawyers retire with 
nobody around to take their practice. Attorneys have too much work and 
clients might travel long distances for representation. The attorneys 
that do practice are often general practitioners who handle everything 
from divorces to burglary defendants to farm law.

Shawn Leisinger,
 associate dean for centers and external programs at Washburn 
University, helps with the university’s rural attorney program. He said 
some counties could easily support two to three times the number of 
lawyers that they currently have.

The solution to the problem 
seems simple. If older attorneys are retiring, just find younger ones to
 take over. The demand is there, which should mean those people could 
make a decent income. But Leisinger said it isn’t that simple.

People
 need to understand and connect with the community they represent, they 
can’t just be dropped in, Leisinger said. They need to be mentored.

Washburn’s
 rural attorney program is doing that. It allows students to finish 
their education from anywhere in the state and pairs them with mentors. 
The program has placed a few dozen attorneys into rural Kansas in the 
last five years, but Leisinger says “it's a drop in the bucket based on 
the demand that's out there.”

This isn’t a Kansas-specific problem
 and the state Supreme Court is creating a task force to address the 
issue. It’ll include people from all across Kansas who will eventually 
recommend changes to encourage more attorneys to move out west.

The state could take inspiration from Nebraska or South Dakota – two states that have also attempted to address shortages.

In
 Nebraska, a possible solution came in two waves. First, law students 
were driven to rural corners of the state to talk with community members
 to see what their needs were, and then they set up interviews with 
firms in that area.

The bus tours have since stopped, but twice a 
year job-seeking lawyers meet with law firms that are hiring as part of 
the Rural Practice Initiative program.

In South Dakota, someone 
could sign a contract that pays 90% of one year’s resident tuition and 
fees at the University of South Dakota Law School. In return, that 
person would practice law for a minimum of 35 hours a week for a set 
amount of weeks over the span of five years.

Nebraska’s program 
netted at least 38 attorneys and South Dakota got 13. Even those small 
numbers can make a difference in remote places.

Sam Clinch, 
associate executive director with the Nebraska Bar Association, said 
small towns would start to dry up without the program.

“You have a
 lot of clients that are traveling 100 to 150 miles one way to get a 
simple will drafted, a divorce case or a real estate transaction,” he 
said. “That’s an access to justice issue when you have people that have 
to travel 300 miles round trip to do a simple will.”

Zoom has 
become more prevalent in court cases, but multiple people told the 
Kansas News Service that it’s only a tool and not the sole solution to 
the problem. Local attorneys know their communities, judges and 
potential jurors better. And while big-city lawyers are qualified to 
represent someone over Zoom, they can’t understand the nuances of each 
community.

Peckham has lived in larger cities – like Chicago and 
Washington, D.C. – before moving to rural Kansas. He said people in 
urban and rural settings both fail to understand the perks of living in 
one place or another, but he wants more people to give rural Kansas a 
try.

“You're going to have to be more reliable and independent,” 
he said. “But if you're interested in the family, spending a little more
 time with Mother Nature and avoiding a long commute to do your job, I 
think this is worth looking at.”

Blaise Mesa reports on 
criminal justice and social services for the Kansas News Service in 
Topeka. You can follow him on Twitter @Blaise_Mesa or email him at 
blaise@kcur.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662041874009.png" alt="Attorneys in rural Kansas are growing old, and there aren't enough young lawyers to take their place. Google Maps" />
 <figcaption>Attorneys in rural Kansas are growing old, and there aren't enough young lawyers to take their place. Google Maps</figcaption>
 </figure>By BLAISE MESA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-09-01/this-72-year-old-lawyer-thinks-about-retirement-but-rural-kansas-cant-find-enough-attorneys">Kansas News Service</a>TOPEKA, Kansas — Charles Peckham works 70 hours a week as an attorney. He’s 72.He daydreams about retirement. But if he closed up shop, clients would just show up at his home in Atwood, Kansas.“(Stopping) is not workable at this point,” he said.The next closest attorney is 30 miles away. That might not be accessible for the older population in need of legal help.Atwood
 boasted six attorneys, counting Peckham, when he first arrived in 1983,
 but that number has dwindled down to two and the other attorney farms 
on the side.If the town of about 1,300 people in a county with 
some 2,500 had enough lawyers, Peckham could cut back his workload and 
spend more time with his grandchildren. But with nobody around to take 
over his practice, he’ll keep working.Stories like Peckham’s are not unique.Three
 of four Kansas attorneys are licensed in just five counties. Johnson, 
Sedgwick, Shawnee, Wyandotte and Douglas have 78% of the over 6,500 
lawyers in the state. In the 103 counties statewide, 40 have five or 
fewer licensed lawyers and eight have only one.The number of 
attorneys in Western Kansas is dropping as older lawyers retire with 
nobody around to take their practice. Attorneys have too much work and 
clients might travel long distances for representation. The attorneys 
that do practice are often general practitioners who handle everything 
from divorces to burglary defendants to farm law.Shawn Leisinger,
 associate dean for centers and external programs at Washburn 
University, helps with the university’s rural attorney program. He said 
some counties could easily support two to three times the number of 
lawyers that they currently have.The solution to the problem 
seems simple. If older attorneys are retiring, just find younger ones to
 take over. The demand is there, which should mean those people could 
make a decent income. But Leisinger said it isn’t that simple.People
 need to understand and connect with the community they represent, they 
can’t just be dropped in, Leisinger said. They need to be mentored.Washburn’s
 rural attorney program is doing that. It allows students to finish 
their education from anywhere in the state and pairs them with mentors. 
The program has placed a few dozen attorneys into rural Kansas in the 
last five years, but Leisinger says “it's a drop in the bucket based on 
the demand that's out there.”This isn’t a Kansas-specific problem
 and the state Supreme Court is creating a task force to address the 
issue. It’ll include people from all across Kansas who will eventually 
recommend changes to encourage more attorneys to move out west.The state could take inspiration from Nebraska or South Dakota – two states that have also attempted to address shortages.In
 Nebraska, a possible solution came in two waves. First, law students 
were driven to rural corners of the state to talk with community members
 to see what their needs were, and then they set up interviews with 
firms in that area.The bus tours have since stopped, but twice a 
year job-seeking lawyers meet with law firms that are hiring as part of 
the Rural Practice Initiative program.In South Dakota, someone 
could sign a contract that pays 90% of one year’s resident tuition and 
fees at the University of South Dakota Law School. In return, that 
person would practice law for a minimum of 35 hours a week for a set 
amount of weeks over the span of five years.Nebraska’s program 
netted at least 38 attorneys and South Dakota got 13. Even those small 
numbers can make a difference in remote places.Sam Clinch, 
associate executive director with the Nebraska Bar Association, said 
small towns would start to dry up without the program.“You have a
 lot of clients that are traveling 100 to 150 miles one way to get a 
simple will drafted, a divorce case or a real estate transaction,” he 
said. “That’s an access to justice issue when you have people that have 
to travel 300 miles round trip to do a simple will.”Zoom has 
become more prevalent in court cases, but multiple people told the 
Kansas News Service that it’s only a tool and not the sole solution to 
the problem. Local attorneys know their communities, judges and 
potential jurors better. And while big-city lawyers are qualified to 
represent someone over Zoom, they can’t understand the nuances of each 
community.Peckham has lived in larger cities – like Chicago and 
Washington, D.C. – before moving to rural Kansas. He said people in 
urban and rural settings both fail to understand the perks of living in 
one place or another, but he wants more people to give rural Kansas a 
try.“You're going to have to be more reliable and independent,” 
he said. “But if you're interested in the family, spending a little more
 time with Mother Nature and avoiding a long commute to do your job, I 
think this is worth looking at.”Blaise Mesa reports on 
criminal justice and social services for the Kansas News Service in 
Topeka. You can follow him on Twitter @Blaise_Mesa or email him at 
blaise@kcur.org.

Legal challenge: Rural Kansas can't find enough attorneys

KANSAS CITY —An investigation last week of a Kansas City homicide in the 3000 block of Harrison has resulted in charges being filed against a Kansas City man who was a suspect in a 2021 homicide, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Craig D. Moss Jr, 31, faces Murder 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges in the Oct. 16, 2021, fatal shooting of Andre Green.

According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to the 4500 block of Chestnut Avenue on a reported shooting on Oct. 16, 2021. Officers found the victim on a living room couch suffering from a gunshot wound. 

Spent shell casings were found in the driveway of the residence. Witnesses told police that Moss had been at the residence. On Sept. 1, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Harrison on a reported shooting. Moss was involved in the shooting. Spent 9 mm shell casings were located. 

Police compared the shell casings from both 2021 and 2022 scenes. The crime lab advised that casings recovered from the 2021 scene were fired in the same firearm as casings recovered from the 2022 crime scene.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662328607617.png" alt="Moss-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Moss-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —An investigation last week of a Kansas City homicide in the 3000 block of Harrison has resulted in charges being filed against a Kansas City man who was a suspect in a 2021 homicide, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Craig D. Moss Jr, 31, faces Murder 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges in the Oct. 16, 2021, fatal shooting of Andre Green.According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to the 4500 block of Chestnut Avenue on a reported shooting on Oct. 16, 2021. Officers found the victim on a living room couch suffering from a gunshot wound. Spent shell casings were found in the driveway of the residence. Witnesses told police that Moss had been at the residence. On Sept. 1, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Harrison on a reported shooting. Moss was involved in the shooting. Spent 9 mm shell casings were located. Police compared the shell casings from both 2021 and 2022 scenes. The crime lab advised that casings recovered from the 2021 scene were fired in the same firearm as casings recovered from the 2022 crime scene.Defendant is being held on no bond.

New ballistics info from KC homicide leads to charges in 2021 killing

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s new real-time payments system known as FedNow is expected to go live as early as May 2023, a Fed official said Monday.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s new real-time payments system known as FedNow is expected to go live as early as May 2023, a Fed official said Monday.In development for effectively a decade, FedNow is expected to allow banks of any size to send payments to each other in real-time. That will allow bank customers to send real-time payments to one another on the same rails.The system will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is expected to cost significantly less than fees charged for wire transfers or debit card transactions.While the Fed has been developing FedNow, other banks and the entire cryptocurrency industry has been pushing for its own alternatives for real-time payments. The banking industry has Zelle, which allows individuals to send payments to each other in real time. There also services like Venmo and PayPal that have grown in popularity.Speaking Monday via webcast to a FedNow early adopter workshop in Rosemont, Illinois, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said she expects the system to launch between May and July next year. Previously the Fed had given vague timetables on when it expected to launch FedNow.“Having the capacity to manage money in real time could help households avoid costly late payment fees or free up working capital for small businesses to finance growth,” Brainard said. “Indeed, during the pandemic, we witnessed how essential rapid access to funds can be, as many households started spending emergency relief payments on the day they were received.”