DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 9p.m. November 24, police responded to a residence in the 200 Block of Yorkshire Drive in Lawrence reference a shooting, according to&nbsp;Lieutenant David Ernst.

Officers arrived on scene and located an 18-year-old male victim, later identified as Peyton Whitaker of Topeka, suffering from a gunshot wound.&nbsp; Whitaker was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On December 1, authorities from the Lawrence Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation and McPherson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Mehki McDaniel and 24-year-old Ansley Fogle both of Topeka. They are in the McPherson County jail&nbsp;pending extradition. &nbsp;

McDaniel is being held on requested charges of 2nd&nbsp;Degree Murder and Felony Theft.&nbsp; Fogle was arrested on a requested charge of Interference with Law Enforcement and Obstructing Apprehension or Prosecution, according to Ernst.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638481478149.png" alt="Fogle-photo McPherson Co." />
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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have two suspects in custody.Just after 9p.m. November 24, police responded to a residence in the 200 Block of Yorkshire Drive in Lawrence reference a shooting, according to&nbsp;Lieutenant David Ernst.Officers arrived on scene and located an 18-year-old male victim, later identified as Peyton Whitaker of Topeka, suffering from a gunshot wound.&nbsp; Whitaker was pronounced deceased at the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638481622082.png" alt="McDaniel-photo McPherson Co." />
 <figcaption>McDaniel-photo McPherson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On December 1, authorities from the Lawrence Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation and McPherson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Mehki McDaniel and 24-year-old Ansley Fogle both of Topeka. They are in the McPherson County jail&nbsp;pending extradition. &nbsp;McDaniel is being held on requested charges of 2nd&nbsp;Degree Murder and Felony Theft.&nbsp; Fogle was arrested on a requested charge of Interference with Law Enforcement and Obstructing Apprehension or Prosecution, according to Ernst.

Kansas man, woman captured after fatal shooting, theft

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal Thanksgiving crash made his first court appearance on Wednesday.

According to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office,&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065612">37-year-old Garett Meyers</a>&nbsp;of Andover was charged&nbsp; with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and driving while license is suspended or cancelled.&nbsp;

Just after 8p.m. on Thanksgiving, police responded to report of an accident at 13th and Hillside in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

Investigators determined a truck driven by Myers struck an SUV driven by 65-year-old Leroy Grim, of Wichita, who was stopped westbound at the intersection. Grim was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported a 67-year-old woman in the SUV to an area hospital.

Police arrested Myers. He remains in custody on $250,000 bond after the judge on Wednesday increased it from $100,000.

Myers is scheduled back in court on Dec. 13, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638389226894.png" alt="Meyers-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Meyers-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal Thanksgiving crash made his first court appearance on Wednesday.According to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office,&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065612">37-year-old Garett Meyers</a>&nbsp;of Andover was charged&nbsp; with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and driving while license is suspended or cancelled.&nbsp;Just after 8p.m. on Thanksgiving, police responded to report of an accident at 13th and Hillside in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.Investigators determined a truck driven by Myers struck an SUV driven by 65-year-old Leroy Grim, of Wichita, who was stopped westbound at the intersection. Grim was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported a 67-year-old woman in the SUV to an area hospital.Police arrested Myers. He remains in custody on $250,000 bond after the judge on Wednesday increased it from $100,000.Myers is scheduled back in court on Dec. 13, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;

Judge charges Kan. man in fatal Thanksgiving crash 

FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of vehicle thefts and have made an arrest.

Just after 5:30a.m. Wednesday, police were called to an address on Robin Road in Dodge City for report of a stolen vehicle, according to a media release.

 Approximately an hour later police responded to an address on Elbow Bend for another stolen vehicle. While officers were investigating the stolen vehicles, multiple calls began to come in for burglaries to vehicles in the Fairway Drive, Elbow Bend and Shadow Lane areas. 

During the investigation of the stolen vehicles, officers found that one had OnStar. OnStar was contacted and the vehicle was tracked through GPS and located in the Arkansas River bed west of town. 

KHP and Ford County Sheriff’s deputies located the truck and three suspects, all Dodge City residents. 

Police arrested a 20 year old man, an 18 year old man and a 16 year old girl on multiple requested charges stemming from the vehicle theft and burglaries. 

 A few hours later the first vehicle was also located east of town also in the river bed. Charges will be filed with the Ford County Attorney’s Office for multiple charges both from the DCPD and Ford County Sheriff’s office.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638478616497.png" alt="Authorities located&nbsp; the vehicles east of Dodge City in the river bed-photo Ford Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Authorities located&nbsp; the vehicles east of Dodge City in the river bed-photo Ford Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of vehicle thefts and have made an arrest.Just after 5:30a.m. Wednesday, police were called to an address on Robin Road in Dodge City for report of a stolen vehicle, according to a media release. Approximately an hour later police responded to an address on Elbow Bend for another stolen vehicle. While officers were investigating the stolen vehicles, multiple calls began to come in for burglaries to vehicles in the Fairway Drive, Elbow Bend and Shadow Lane areas. During the investigation of the stolen vehicles, officers found that one had OnStar. OnStar was contacted and the vehicle was tracked through GPS and located in the Arkansas River bed west of town. KHP and Ford County Sheriff’s deputies located the truck and three suspects, all Dodge City residents. Police arrested a 20 year old man, an 18 year old man and a 16 year old girl on multiple requested charges stemming from the vehicle theft and burglaries. A few hours later the first vehicle was also located east of town also in the river bed. Charges will be filed with the Ford County Attorney’s Office for multiple charges both from the DCPD and Ford County Sheriff’s office.&nbsp;

Deputies find stolen vehicles in river bed, arrest Kan. teens, man

RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Hutchinson.

Just before 1:30am. Thursday hours, police responded to a report of a shooting in the alley behind the 320 Landing Apartments, 322 E. 1st Avenue, in Hutchinson, according to a media release.

&nbsp;On scene, officers located Michael Pena, 38 of Hutchinson with several gunshot wounds to the abdomen. EMS transported him to an area hospital. He underwent surgery and is now in recovery, according to the release. Police have not reported an arrest but are asking anyone with information on the crime to contact them.

RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Hutchinson.Just before 1:30am. Thursday hours, police responded to a report of a shooting in the alley behind the 320 Landing Apartments, 322 E. 1st Avenue, in Hutchinson, according to a media release.&nbsp;On scene, officers located Michael Pena, 38 of Hutchinson with several gunshot wounds to the abdomen. EMS transported him to an area hospital. He underwent surgery and is now in recovery, according to the release. Police have not reported an arrest but are asking anyone with information on the crime to contact them.

Police ID man found with gunshot wounds in Hutchinson

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 6p.m. Tuesday, police responded to home in the 700 Block SW Western Ave reference to a stabbing that had occurred, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from injuries that were consistent with a stabbing. The victim was later transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police identified a suspect later identified as 39-year-old James Henry&nbsp;in the area and took him into custody without incident.

Henry of Topeka is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638366155613.png" alt="Henry photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Henry photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.Just after 6p.m. Tuesday, police responded to home in the 700 Block SW Western Ave reference to a stabbing that had occurred, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from injuries that were consistent with a stabbing. The victim was later transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police identified a suspect later identified as 39-year-old James Henry&nbsp;in the area and took him into custody without incident.Henry of Topeka is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

Police arrest Kansas man after stabbing sends victim to hospital

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Solomon man was arrested after an incident in which he allegedly struck his girlfriend's co-worker with a car early this morning.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a 21-year-old Salina man told officers that a female co-worker had given him a ride home from work. That allegedly upset the woman's boyfriend, identified as Simon Smith, 18, of Solomon, who went to the man's residence in the 500 block of State Street.

The man said he was walking in the alley of the 500 block of State Street when Smith allegedly approached him in a 2015 Toyota Camry. The man attempted to jump out of the way, but allegedly was struck by the Camry, Forrester said. He told police that he went up onto the hood and struck the windshield, damaging it. The man suffered minor scratches and bruises, Forrester said.

The alleged incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday.

A short while later, officers made contact with Smith, who was still in the area. Smith was arrested on a requested charge of aggravated battery, Forrester said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638369195779.jpeg" alt="Smith photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Solomon man was arrested after an incident in which he allegedly struck his girlfriend's co-worker with a car early this morning.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a 21-year-old Salina man told officers that a female co-worker had given him a ride home from work. That allegedly upset the woman's boyfriend, identified as Simon Smith, 18, of Solomon, who went to the man's residence in the 500 block of State Street.The man said he was walking in the alley of the 500 block of State Street when Smith allegedly approached him in a 2015 Toyota Camry. The man attempted to jump out of the way, but allegedly was struck by the Camry, Forrester said. He told police that he went up onto the hood and struck the windshield, damaging it. The man suffered minor scratches and bruises, Forrester said.The alleged incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday.A short while later, officers made contact with Smith, who was still in the area. Smith was arrested on a requested charge of aggravated battery, Forrester said.

Kan. woman's boyfriend allegedly struck her co-worker with car

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer in the 1000 block of Yuma Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when a 79-year-old suspect identified as Stanley Edward Hoerman, 79, of Manhattan, threatened a 40-year-old male police officer with a gun.

Police arrested Hoerman on requested charges of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer. Heorman was booked into jail on a bond of $5,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD report.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer in the 1000 block of Yuma Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when a 79-year-old suspect identified as Stanley Edward Hoerman, 79, of Manhattan, threatened a 40-year-old male police officer with a gun.Police arrested Hoerman on requested charges of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer. Heorman was booked into jail on a bond of $5,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD report.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

79-year-old allegedly threatened RCPD officer with a gun

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fourth student, a 17-year-old boy, died Wednesday from wounds he suffered when a sophomore opened fire at a Michigan high school a day earlier, authorities said.

The other dead included a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital. Eight people were wounded, some critically, including a 14-year-old girl who was placed on a ventilator after surgery.

Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School, located in a community of about 22,000 people roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Detroit, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

“The person that’s got the most insight and the motive is not talking,” he said at a news conference late Tuesday.

Deputies rushed to the school around lunchtime as more than 100 calls flooded 911 dispatchers with reports of a shooter. They arrested the student in a hallway within minutes of their arrival. He put his hands in the air as deputies approached, Bouchard said.

The boy’s father on Friday bought the 9 mm Sig Sauer used in the shooting, Bouchard said. He didn’t know why the man bought the semiautomatic handgun, which his son had been posting pictures of and practicing shooting, Bouchard said.

Authorities did not immediately release the boy’s name.

The four students who were killed were 16-year-old Tate Myre, 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin and Justin Shilling, who died Wednesday.

Bouchard said Myre died in a patrol car as a deputy tried to get him to an emergency room.

A teacher who received a graze wound to the shoulder left the hospital, but seven students ranging in age from 14 to 17 remained hospitalized through the night with gunshot wounds, he said.

The gun the boy was carrying had seven more rounds of ammo in it when he surrendered, Bouchard said.

Undersheriff Mike McCabe said the student’s parents advised their son not to talk to investigators. Police must seek permission from a juvenile’s parents or guardian to speak with them, he added.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a statement that her office expects to issue charges quickly and that an update would be given Wednesday.

Authorities were made aware of posts on social media that said there had been threats of a shooting at the roughly 1,700-student school, but Bouchard said they didn’t know about the rumors until after the attack.

He stressed how crucial it is for tips of the kind to be sent to authorities, while also cautioning against spreading social media rumors before a full investigation.

McCabe also downplayed the significance of a situation in early November when a deer head was thrown off the school roof, which he said was “absolutely unrelated” to the shooting. The vandalism prompted school administrators to post two letters to parents on the school’s website, saying they were responding to rumors of a threat against the school but had found none.

Bouchard said the student in custody had no previous run-ins with his department and he wasn’t aware of any disciplinary history at school.

“That’s part of our investigation to determine what happened prior to this event and if some signs were missed how were they missed and why,” he said.

The campus was placed on lockdown during the attack, with some children sheltering in locked classrooms. They were later taken to a nearby Meijer grocery store to be picked up by their parents.

The district said in a statement that all of its schools would be closed for the rest of the week.

Isabel Flores, a 15-year-old ninth-grader, told WJBK-TV that she and other students heard gunshots and saw another student bleeding from the face. They then ran from the area through the rear of the school, she said.

Authorities said they were searching the suspect’s cellphone, school video footage and social media posts for any evidence of a possible motive.

School administrators had posted two letters to parents on the school’s website in November, saying they were responding to rumors of a threat against the school following a bizarre vandalism incident.

According to a Nov. 4 letter written by Principal Steve Wolf, someone threw a deer head into a courtyard from the school’s roof, painted several windows on the roof with red acrylic paint and used the same paint on concrete near the school building during the early morning hours. Without specifically referencing that incident, a second post on Nov. 12 assured “there has been no threat to our building nor our students.”

Both the sheriff and undersheriff emphasized that Tuesday’s shooting was unrelated to the deer head or any earlier investigation by their office.

“That was a different incident, different student,” McCabe said.

A concerned parent, Robin Redding, said her son, Treshan Bryant, is a 12th grader at the school but stayed home Tuesday. Redding said her son had heard threats that there could be a shooting.

“This couldn’t be just random,” she said.

Bryant said he texted several younger cousins in the morning and they said they didn’t want to go to school, and he got a bad feeling. He asked his mom if he could do his assignments online.

Bryant said he had heard vague threats “for a long time now” about plans for a shooting.

At a vigil Tuesday night at LakePoint Community Church, Leeann Dersa choked back tears as she hugged friends and neighbors. Dersa has lived nearly all of her 73 years in Oxford. Her grandchildren attended the high school.

“Scared us all something terrible. It’s awful,” Dersa said of the shooting.

Pastor Jesse Holt said news of the shooting flooded in to him and his wife, including texts from some of the 20 to 25 students who are among the 400-member congregation.

“Some were very scared, hiding under their desks and texting us, `We’re safe, we’re OK. We heard gunshots, but we’re OK.’ They were trying to calm us, at least that’s how it felt,” he said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638381044457.png" alt="Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting photo courtesy WWJT TV" />
 <figcaption>Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting photo courtesy WWJT TV</figcaption>
 </figure>OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fourth student, a 17-year-old boy, died Wednesday from wounds he suffered when a sophomore opened fire at a Michigan high school a day earlier, authorities said.The other dead included a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital. Eight people were wounded, some critically, including a 14-year-old girl who was placed on a ventilator after surgery.Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School, located in a community of about 22,000 people roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Detroit, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.“The person that’s got the most insight and the motive is not talking,” he said at a news conference late Tuesday.Deputies rushed to the school around lunchtime as more than 100 calls flooded 911 dispatchers with reports of a shooter. They arrested the student in a hallway within minutes of their arrival. He put his hands in the air as deputies approached, Bouchard said.The boy’s father on Friday bought the 9 mm Sig Sauer used in the shooting, Bouchard said. He didn’t know why the man bought the semiautomatic handgun, which his son had been posting pictures of and practicing shooting, Bouchard said.Authorities did not immediately release the boy’s name.The four students who were killed were 16-year-old Tate Myre, 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin and Justin Shilling, who died Wednesday.Bouchard said Myre died in a patrol car as a deputy tried to get him to an emergency room.A teacher who received a graze wound to the shoulder left the hospital, but seven students ranging in age from 14 to 17 remained hospitalized through the night with gunshot wounds, he said.The gun the boy was carrying had seven more rounds of ammo in it when he surrendered, Bouchard said.Undersheriff Mike McCabe said the student’s parents advised their son not to talk to investigators. Police must seek permission from a juvenile’s parents or guardian to speak with them, he added.Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a statement that her office expects to issue charges quickly and that an update would be given Wednesday.Authorities were made aware of posts on social media that said there had been threats of a shooting at the roughly 1,700-student school, but Bouchard said they didn’t know about the rumors until after the attack.He stressed how crucial it is for tips of the kind to be sent to authorities, while also cautioning against spreading social media rumors before a full investigation.McCabe also downplayed the significance of a situation in early November when a deer head was thrown off the school roof, which he said was “absolutely unrelated” to the shooting. The vandalism prompted school administrators to post two letters to parents on the school’s website, saying they were responding to rumors of a threat against the school but had found none.Bouchard said the student in custody had no previous run-ins with his department and he wasn’t aware of any disciplinary history at school.“That’s part of our investigation to determine what happened prior to this event and if some signs were missed how were they missed and why,” he said.The campus was placed on lockdown during the attack, with some children sheltering in locked classrooms. They were later taken to a nearby Meijer grocery store to be picked up by their parents.The district said in a statement that all of its schools would be closed for the rest of the week.Isabel Flores, a 15-year-old ninth-grader, told WJBK-TV that she and other students heard gunshots and saw another student bleeding from the face. They then ran from the area through the rear of the school, she said.Authorities said they were searching the suspect’s cellphone, school video footage and social media posts for any evidence of a possible motive.School administrators had posted two letters to parents on the school’s website in November, saying they were responding to rumors of a threat against the school following a bizarre vandalism incident.According to a Nov. 4 letter written by Principal Steve Wolf, someone threw a deer head into a courtyard from the school’s roof, painted several windows on the roof with red acrylic paint and used the same paint on concrete near the school building during the early morning hours. Without specifically referencing that incident, a second post on Nov. 12 assured “there has been no threat to our building nor our students.”Both the sheriff and undersheriff emphasized that Tuesday’s shooting was unrelated to the deer head or any earlier investigation by their office.“That was a different incident, different student,” McCabe said.A concerned parent, Robin Redding, said her son, Treshan Bryant, is a 12th grader at the school but stayed home Tuesday. Redding said her son had heard threats that there could be a shooting.“This couldn’t be just random,” she said.Bryant said he texted several younger cousins in the morning and they said they didn’t want to go to school, and he got a bad feeling. He asked his mom if he could do his assignments online.Bryant said he had heard vague threats “for a long time now” about plans for a shooting.At a vigil Tuesday night at LakePoint Community Church, Leeann Dersa choked back tears as she hugged friends and neighbors. Dersa has lived nearly all of her 73 years in Oxford. Her grandchildren attended the high school.“Scared us all something terrible. It’s awful,” Dersa said of the shooting.Pastor Jesse Holt said news of the shooting flooded in to him and his wife, including texts from some of the 20 to 25 students who are among the 400-member congregation.“Some were very scared, hiding under their desks and texting us, `We’re safe, we’re OK. We heard gunshots, but we’re OK.’ They were trying to calm us, at least that’s how it felt,” he said.

Fourth student dies from Michigan high school shooting

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug charges after an arrest.

Just before 5p.m. Monday, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at 6th and Cedar in Lyndon for a traffic violation, according to Osage County Chris Wells.

During the stop, a K9 was deployed, and deputy located illegal narcotics.

The driver of the vehicle, Dalton D. Pabst, 28, of Pomona, Kansas was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail on requested charges of driving without a valid license and possession of methamphetamine. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638322300623.png" alt="Pabst photo Osage County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Pabst photo Osage County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug charges after an arrest.Just before 5p.m. Monday, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at 6th and Cedar in Lyndon for a traffic violation, according to Osage County Chris Wells.During the stop, a K9 was deployed, and deputy located illegal narcotics.The driver of the vehicle, Dalton D. Pabst, 28, of Pomona, Kansas was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail on requested charges of driving without a valid license and possession of methamphetamine.

K9 helps Kansas deputy during traffic stop, drug bust

DOUGLAS COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol investigating the weekend arrest of Kansas Representative Aaron Coleman issued a statement on the incident Tuesday.

According to the KHP,&nbsp; just after 1a.m. on Saturday, a State Trooper attempted to stop a speeding motorist on the Kansas Turnpike near the U.S. 59 South Lawrence exit in Douglas County.

The driver failed to yield and proceeded to take the exit before pulling into a parking lot near Plaza 202. During the traffic stop, the Trooper observed signs of possible impairment, according to the release. The agency did not indicate the signs of impairment or if they used a sobriety test on the driver identified as 21-year-old Aaron Coleman of Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;

A DUI investigation led the Trooper to take Coleman into custody for DUI. Coleman was released to the Douglas County Jail on requested charges of DUI, speed and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Authorities will present the case to the Douglas County Attorney.

At the time of the arrest, Coleman was already out on bond from an Oct. 30 domestic battery arrest. In that case, he allegedly pushed, hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight that erupted because the brother was going to get baptized, according to court documents.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat has been embroiled in controversy since before he took office after being elected in 2020 and has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. A legislative committee reprimanded Coleman in writing in February over those abuses.

Last month, Coleman also was banned from the Kansas Department of Labor’s offices over allegations of disruptive behavior. Coleman said he was trying to help constituents.

On Monday, six freshman Democratic House members filed a formal complaint with House leadership alleging that Coleman had failed to comply with terms outlined in the February warning, The Kansas City Star reported. The complaint triggers the appointment of a House committee to investigate. That panel can recommend disciplinary action, including censure or expulsion from the Legislature. Both would require a two-thirds vote of the House.

Both Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, a Republican, and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly have joined the chorus of those calling for Coleman to resign. If he refuses to resign, Kelly said, the Legislature should remove his from office, saying his latest arrest “is further evidence that he is not fit to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives.”

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635804497310.png" alt="Rep. Aaron Coleman following his domestic battery arrest in Johnson County Oct. 30.&nbsp; He represents the 37th District in the Kansas House of Representatives" />
 <figcaption>Rep. Aaron Coleman following his domestic battery arrest in Johnson County Oct. 30.&nbsp; He represents the 37th District in the Kansas House of Representatives</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol investigating the weekend arrest of Kansas Representative Aaron Coleman issued a statement on the incident Tuesday.According to the KHP,&nbsp; just after 1a.m. on Saturday, a State Trooper attempted to stop a speeding motorist on the Kansas Turnpike near the U.S. 59 South Lawrence exit in Douglas County.The driver failed to yield and proceeded to take the exit before pulling into a parking lot near Plaza 202. During the traffic stop, the Trooper observed signs of possible impairment, according to the release. The agency did not indicate the signs of impairment or if they used a sobriety test on the driver identified as 21-year-old Aaron Coleman of Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp;A DUI investigation led the Trooper to take Coleman into custody for DUI. Coleman was released to the Douglas County Jail on requested charges of DUI, speed and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Authorities will present the case to the Douglas County Attorney.At the time of the arrest, Coleman was already out on bond from an Oct. 30 domestic battery arrest. In that case, he allegedly pushed, hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight that erupted because the brother was going to get baptized, according to court documents.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vic Miller. DUI while In office?... Very intrigued Does <a href="https://twitter.com/RepTomSawyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RepTomSawyer</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/KSHouseDems?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KSHouseDems</a> have any remarks on my motion to expel? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ksleg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ksleg</a> <a href="https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq">https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq</a>&mdash; Rep. Aaron Coleman 🌹✡️ (@Aaron4KS37) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron4KS37/status/1464400540209664000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat has been embroiled in controversy since before he took office after being elected in 2020 and has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. A legislative committee reprimanded Coleman in writing in February over those abuses.Last month, Coleman also was banned from the Kansas Department of Labor’s offices over allegations of disruptive behavior. Coleman said he was trying to help constituents.On Monday, six freshman Democratic House members filed a formal complaint with House leadership alleging that Coleman had failed to comply with terms outlined in the February warning, The Kansas City Star reported. The complaint triggers the appointment of a House committee to investigate. That panel can recommend disciplinary action, including censure or expulsion from the Legislature. Both would require a two-thirds vote of the House.Both Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, a Republican, and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly have joined the chorus of those calling for Coleman to resign. If he refuses to resign, Kelly said, the Legislature should remove his from office, saying his latest arrest “is further evidence that he is not fit to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives.”-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

KHP releases details of State Rep. Coleman's DUI arrest

SALINE COUNTY —Eight head of cattle are dead after a tractor-trailer rig rolled in Saline County Tuesday.

Just before 1a.m, a&nbsp; 2006 Peterbilt pulling a trailer carrying 32 steers and driven by Dustin Bohannon, 27, of South Haven, was southbound on U.S. 81 just north of Interstate 70 when it left the road on the left side and overturned, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan. The tractor-trailer rig is owned by H&amp;K Cattle of Braman, Oklahoma.

Seven of the steers died in the rollover. Another had to be put down, according to Soldan. Bohannon complained of back pain, but refused to be transported to the hospital. Deputies arrested him on requested charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638292066178.jpeg" alt="The tractor-trailer rig rolled just inside Saline County on U.S. Highway 81. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The tractor-trailer rig rolled just inside Saline County on U.S. Highway 81. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Eight head of cattle are dead after a tractor-trailer rig rolled in Saline County Tuesday.Just before 1a.m, a&nbsp; 2006 Peterbilt pulling a trailer carrying 32 steers and driven by Dustin Bohannon, 27, of South Haven, was southbound on U.S. 81 just north of Interstate 70 when it left the road on the left side and overturned, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan. The tractor-trailer rig is owned by H&amp;K Cattle of Braman, Oklahoma.Seven of the steers died in the rollover. Another had to be put down, according to Soldan. Bohannon complained of back pain, but refused to be transported to the hospital. Deputies arrested him on requested charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Kan. semi driver arrested after semi rolls, cattle killed

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a brawl at a Wichita bar that left one man dead and have made an arrest.

Just after 2a.m. November, police were dispatched to a disturbance at Mulligan’s Pub in the 8300 block of E 32nd Street in&nbsp; Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy. 

&nbsp;Callers indicated a disturbance was occurring that involved multiple people. Officers learned that a victim, identified as 31-year-old Alonzo Haywood of Wichita, was at the bar with multiple family members. After closing time, an argument broke out between one of Haywood’s family members and a suspect later identified as 51-year-old James Thomas of Wichita.

&nbsp;Thomas was also there with multiple other people. The argument escalated when Thomas punched Haywood, causing him to fall to the ground and strike his head. At that. point, multiple people then began&nbsp; fighting.

Friends transported Haywood to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Doctors pronounced him deceased on Sunday, according to Macy.

Police located Thomas near the area of the disturbance and arrested him. After interviews, he was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on a charge of Aggravated Battery, which was later amended to Involuntary Manslaughter after Haywood died.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a brawl at a Wichita bar that left one man dead and have made an arrest.Just after 2a.m. November, police were dispatched to a disturbance at Mulligan’s Pub in the 8300 block of E 32nd Street in&nbsp; Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy. &nbsp;Callers indicated a disturbance was occurring that involved multiple people. Officers learned that a victim, identified as 31-year-old Alonzo Haywood of Wichita, was at the bar with multiple family members. After closing time, an argument broke out between one of Haywood’s family members and a suspect later identified as 51-year-old James Thomas of Wichita.&nbsp;Thomas was also there with multiple other people. The argument escalated when Thomas punched Haywood, causing him to fall to the ground and strike his head. At that. point, multiple people then began&nbsp; fighting.Friends transported Haywood to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Doctors pronounced him deceased on Sunday, according to Macy.Police located Thomas near the area of the disturbance and arrested him. After interviews, he was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on a charge of Aggravated Battery, which was later amended to Involuntary Manslaughter after Haywood died.

Police: Kan. man dies from injuries after punched in bar brawl

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after he allegedly led police on a chase through multiple parts of Salina early Sunday, at speeds as high as 70-mph.

Just after 1:15 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted a gold 2005 Pontiac Bonneville in the 400 block of N. Broadway Boulevard in Salina. The officer ran the license plate on the car and found that it had expired in November 2020, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.

The officer attempted to stop the car near the intersection of N. Broadway Boulevard and University Place but the car took off, driving on many streets during the pursuit, Forrester said.&nbsp;

Officers attempted to deploy stop-sticks near the intersection of W. Iron Avenue/11th Street, but the car drove around them and headed toward W. Crawford Street, where it turned west. It then drove through the neighborhood north of Sunset Park and headed westbound on Franklin Street before heading south to W. Cloud Street, where it turned east, reaching 80 mph.

The pursuit ended when the car left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of E. Cloud Street and Lewis Avenue. The driver identified as Jesse Wray, 23, of Salina, exited the car and took off running northbound on Lewis Avenue. Police found him a short while later in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of Russell Avenue.

Forrester said that when the car was searched, officers allegedly found drug paraphernalia, 67 grams of marijuana, and 30.3 grams of methamphetamine. Wray was arrested on requested charges of Possession of narcotics., Two counts of no drug tax stamp, Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, Felony obstruction, Felony flee and elude. Failing to report an accident and Multiple traffic violations.

Wray has 5 previous drug convictions and also convictions for theft and  criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638110289389.png" alt="Wray has 5 previous drug convictions and also convictions for theft and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Wray has 5 previous drug convictions and also convictions for theft and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after he allegedly led police on a chase through multiple parts of Salina early Sunday, at speeds as high as 70-mph.Just after 1:15 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted a gold 2005 Pontiac Bonneville in the 400 block of N. Broadway Boulevard in Salina. The officer ran the license plate on the car and found that it had expired in November 2020, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.The officer attempted to stop the car near the intersection of N. Broadway Boulevard and University Place but the car took off, driving on many streets during the pursuit, Forrester said.&nbsp;Officers attempted to deploy stop-sticks near the intersection of W. Iron Avenue/11th Street, but the car drove around them and headed toward W. Crawford Street, where it turned west. It then drove through the neighborhood north of Sunset Park and headed westbound on Franklin Street before heading south to W. Cloud Street, where it turned east, reaching 80 mph.The pursuit ended when the car left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of E. Cloud Street and Lewis Avenue. The driver identified as Jesse Wray, 23, of Salina, exited the car and took off running northbound on Lewis Avenue. Police found him a short while later in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of Russell Avenue.Forrester said that when the car was searched, officers allegedly found drug paraphernalia, 67 grams of marijuana, and 30.3 grams of methamphetamine. Wray was arrested on requested charges of Possession of narcotics., Two counts of no drug tax stamp, Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, Felony obstruction, Felony flee and elude. Failing to report an accident and Multiple traffic violations.Wray has 5 previous drug convictions and also convictions for theft and criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;

Wanted Kansas felon captured after high-speed chase

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 21-year-old embattled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;lawmaker was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving — his second arrest in less than a month — and is facing fresh calls for his resignation or removal from office.

A Kansas trooper arrested Aaron Coleman around 1 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 70 near Lawrence, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. Coleman was taken to the Douglas County Jail, where he bonded out hours later.

Coleman did not immediately return phone and email messages left Monday morning by The Associated Press seeking comment.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635804497310.png" alt="Coleman from his Oct. 30 domestic battery arrest in Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Coleman from his Oct. 30 domestic battery arrest in Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 21-year-old embattled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;lawmaker was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving — his second arrest in less than a month — and is facing fresh calls for his resignation or removal from office.A Kansas trooper arrested Aaron Coleman around 1 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 70 near Lawrence, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. Coleman was taken to the Douglas County Jail, where he bonded out hours later.Coleman did not immediately return phone and email messages left Monday morning by The Associated Press seeking comment.At the time of the arrest, Coleman was already out on bond from an Oct. 30 domestic battery arrest. In that case, he allegedly pushed, hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight that erupted because the brother was going to get baptized, according to court documents.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vic Miller. DUI while In office?... Very intrigued Does <a href="https://twitter.com/RepTomSawyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RepTomSawyer</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/KSHouseDems?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KSHouseDems</a> have any remarks on my motion to expel? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ksleg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ksleg</a> <a href="https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq">https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq</a>&mdash; Rep. Aaron Coleman 🌹✡️ (@Aaron4KS37) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron4KS37/status/1464400540209664000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat has been embroiled in controversy since before he took office after being elected in 2020 and has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. A legislative committee reprimanded Coleman in writing in February over those abuses.Last month, Coleman also was banned from the Kansas Department of Labor’s offices over allegations of disruptive behavior. Coleman said he was trying to help constituents.On Monday, six freshman Democratic House members filed a formal complaint with House leadership alleging that Coleman had failed to comply with terms outlined in the February warning, The Kansas City Star reported. The complaint triggers the appointment of a House committee to investigate. That panel can recommend disciplinary action, including censure or expulsion from the Legislature. Both would require a two-thirds vote of the House.Both Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, a Republican, and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly have joined the chorus of those calling for Coleman to resign. If he refuses to resign, Kelly said, the Legislature should remove his from office, saying his latest arrest “is further evidence that he is not fit to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives.”

Formal complaint filed against Rep. Coleman in the Kansas House

NEW YORK (AP) — With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.

“This was a word that was extremely high in our data every single day in 2021,” Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor-at-large, told The Associated Press ahead of Monday's announcement.

“It really represents two different stories. One is the science story, which is this remarkable speed with which the vaccines were developed. But there's also the debates regarding policy, politics and political affiliation. It's one word that carries these two huge stories,” he said.

The selection follows “vax” as word of the year from the folks who publish the Oxford English Dictionary. And it comes after Merriam-Webster chose “pandemic” as tops in lookups last year on its online site.

“The pandemic was the gun going off and now we have the aftereffects,” Sokolowski said.

At Merriam-Webster, lookups for “vaccine” increased 601% over 2020, when the first U.S. shot was administered in New York in December after quick development, and months of speculation and discussion over efficacy. The world's first jab occurred earlier that month in the UK.

Compared to 2019, when there was little urgency or chatter about vaccines, Merriam-Webster logged an increase of 1,048% in lookups this year. Debates over inequitable distribution, vaccine mandates and boosters kept interest high, Sokolowski said. So did vaccine hesitancy and friction over vaccine passports.

The word “vaccine” wasn't birthed in a day, or due to a single pandemic. The first known use stretches back to 1882 but references pop up earlier related to fluid from cowpox pustules used in inoculations, Sokolowski said. It was borrowed from the New Latin “vaccina,” which goes back to Latin's feminine “vaccinus,” meaning “of or from a cow.” The Latin for cow is “vacca,” a word that might be akin to the Sanskrit “vasa," according to Merriam-Webster.

Inoculation, on the other hand, dates to 1714, in one sense referring to the act of injecting an “inoculum.”

Earlier this year, Merriam-Webster added to its online entry for “vaccine” to cover all the talk of mRNA vaccines, or messenger vaccines such as those for COVID-19 developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

While other dictionary companies choose words of the year by committee, Merriam-Webster bases its selection on lookup data, paying close attention to spikes and, more recently, year-over-year increases in searches after weeding out evergreens. The company has been declaring a word of the year since 2008. Among its runners-up in the word biography of 2021:

INSURRECTION: Interest was driven by the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. Arrests continue, as do congressional hearings over the attack by supporters of President Donald Trump. Some of Trump’s allies have resisted subpoenas, including Steve Bannon.

Searches for the word increased by 61,000% over 2020, Sokolowksi said.

INFRASTRUCTURE: President Joe Biden was able to deliver what Trump often spoke of but never achieved: A bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law. When Biden proposed help with broadband access, eldercare and preschool, conversation changed from not only roads and bridges but “figurative infrastructure,” Sokolowski said.

“Many people asked, what is infrastructure if it’s not made out of steel or concrete? Infrastructure, in Latin, means underneath the structure,” he said.

PERSEVERANCE: It's the name of NASA's latest Mars rover. It landed Feb. 18, 2021. “Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to the Red Planet, with a name that embodies NASA’s passion, and our nation’s capability, to take on and overcome challenges,” the space agency said.

The name was thought up by Alexander Mather, a 14-year-old seventh-grader at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. He participated in an essay contest organized by NASA. He was one of 28,000 K-12 students to submit entries.

NOMAD: The word had its moment with the 2020 release of the film “Nomadland.” It went on to win three Oscars in April 2021, including best picture, director (Chloé Zhao) and actress (Frances McDormand). Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director.

The AP's film writer Jake Coyle called the indie success “a plain-spoken meditation on solitude, grief and grit. He wrote that it “struck a chord in a pandemic-ravaged year. It made for an unlikely Oscar champ: A film about people who gravitate to the margins took center stage."

Other words in Merriam-Webster's Top 10: Cicada (we had an invasion), guardian (the Cleveland Indians became the Cleveland Guardians), meta (the lofty new name of Facebook's parent company), cisgender (a gender identity that corresponds to one's sex assigned at birth), woke (charged with politics and political correctness) and murraya (a tropical tree and the word that won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee for 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde).

NEW YORK (AP) — With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.“This was a word that was extremely high in our data every single day in 2021,” Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor-at-large, told The Associated Press ahead of Monday's announcement.“It really represents two different stories. One is the science story, which is this remarkable speed with which the vaccines were developed. But there's also the debates regarding policy, politics and political affiliation. It's one word that carries these two huge stories,” he said.The selection follows “vax” as word of the year from the folks who publish the Oxford English Dictionary. And it comes after Merriam-Webster chose “pandemic” as tops in lookups last year on its online site.“The pandemic was the gun going off and now we have the aftereffects,” Sokolowski said.At Merriam-Webster, lookups for “vaccine” increased 601% over 2020, when the first U.S. shot was administered in New York in December after quick development, and months of speculation and discussion over efficacy. The world's first jab occurred earlier that month in the UK.Compared to 2019, when there was little urgency or chatter about vaccines, Merriam-Webster logged an increase of 1,048% in lookups this year. Debates over inequitable distribution, vaccine mandates and boosters kept interest high, Sokolowski said. So did vaccine hesitancy and friction over vaccine passports.The word “vaccine” wasn't birthed in a day, or due to a single pandemic. The first known use stretches back to 1882 but references pop up earlier related to fluid from cowpox pustules used in inoculations, Sokolowski said. It was borrowed from the New Latin “vaccina,” which goes back to Latin's feminine “vaccinus,” meaning “of or from a cow.” The Latin for cow is “vacca,” a word that might be akin to the Sanskrit “vasa," according to Merriam-Webster.Inoculation, on the other hand, dates to 1714, in one sense referring to the act of injecting an “inoculum.”Earlier this year, Merriam-Webster added to its online entry for “vaccine” to cover all the talk of mRNA vaccines, or messenger vaccines such as those for COVID-19 developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.While other dictionary companies choose words of the year by committee, Merriam-Webster bases its selection on lookup data, paying close attention to spikes and, more recently, year-over-year increases in searches after weeding out evergreens. The company has been declaring a word of the year since 2008. Among its runners-up in the word biography of 2021:INSURRECTION: Interest was driven by the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. Arrests continue, as do congressional hearings over the attack by supporters of President Donald Trump. Some of Trump’s allies have resisted subpoenas, including Steve Bannon.Searches for the word increased by 61,000% over 2020, Sokolowksi said.INFRASTRUCTURE: President Joe Biden was able to deliver what Trump often spoke of but never achieved: A bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law. When Biden proposed help with broadband access, eldercare and preschool, conversation changed from not only roads and bridges but “figurative infrastructure,” Sokolowski said.“Many people asked, what is infrastructure if it’s not made out of steel or concrete? Infrastructure, in Latin, means underneath the structure,” he said.PERSEVERANCE: It's the name of NASA's latest Mars rover. It landed Feb. 18, 2021. “Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to the Red Planet, with a name that embodies NASA’s passion, and our nation’s capability, to take on and overcome challenges,” the space agency said.The name was thought up by Alexander Mather, a 14-year-old seventh-grader at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. He participated in an essay contest organized by NASA. He was one of 28,000 K-12 students to submit entries.NOMAD: The word had its moment with the 2020 release of the film “Nomadland.” It went on to win three Oscars in April 2021, including best picture, director (Chloé Zhao) and actress (Frances McDormand). Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director.The AP's film writer Jake Coyle called the indie success “a plain-spoken meditation on solitude, grief and grit. He wrote that it “struck a chord in a pandemic-ravaged year. It made for an unlikely Oscar champ: A film about people who gravitate to the margins took center stage."Other words in Merriam-Webster's Top 10: Cicada (we had an invasion), guardian (the Cleveland Indians became the Cleveland Guardians), meta (the lofty new name of Facebook's parent company), cisgender (a gender identity that corresponds to one's sex assigned at birth), woke (charged with politics and political correctness) and murraya (a tropical tree and the word that won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee for 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde).___

Merriam-Webster chooses 2021 word of the year

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Governor Laura Kelly is asking a member of the Kansas House of Representatives to resign after his weekend arrest for alleged DUI. Online records indicate that&nbsp; 21-year-old Aaron Coleman, who represents the state's 37th District, was jailed briefly Saturday in Douglas County for DUI.&nbsp; This is his second arrest since late October. On Sunday night, Governor Kelly issued a statement on the arrest.

“Mr. Coleman’s most recent arrest is further evidence that he is not fit to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives and that his continued presence in the Legislature is a disservice to his constituents. He should resign immediately and seek the treatment that he needs.  If he does not resign, the Legislature should use its process to remove him from office.”&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Coleman was charged with domestic battery in Johnson County after pushed, hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight that erupted because the brother was going to get baptized. The probable cause affidavit said Coleman of Kansas City was “uncooperative” with police during the Oct. 30 fight. 

Coleman has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. And he took a temporary “leave of absence” earlier this month following a Johnson County district judge’s order that he undergo a mental health evaluation.

After the October arrest, House Democratic Leader Tom Sawyer issued a statement urging Coleman to resign and calling his arrest “extremely disturbing.”

After he was elected last year,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-congress-d8716ccabd233448ea77860d6b97b419">Coleman received a written reprimand&nbsp;</a>from a legislative committee about his conduct before taking office. The House committee’s investigation of Coleman followed accusations of abusive behavior toward girls and young women. He acknowledged some of the behavior on social media and said he had been a troubled teenager.

Earlier this month, Coleman was also banned from the Kansas Department of Labor’s offices because the agency’s director said Coleman had tried to improperly gain entry to the department’s main office through a secured employee entry and berated a security officer.

At that time, Coleman said he was trying to help constituents deal with the state’s unemployment system.

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Governor Laura Kelly is asking a member of the Kansas House of Representatives to resign after his weekend arrest for alleged DUI. Online records indicate that&nbsp; 21-year-old Aaron Coleman, who represents the state's 37th District, was jailed briefly Saturday in Douglas County for DUI.&nbsp; This is his second arrest since late October. On Sunday night, Governor Kelly issued a statement on the arrest.“Mr. Coleman’s most recent arrest is further evidence that he is not fit to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives and that his continued presence in the Legislature is a disservice to his constituents. He should resign immediately and seek the treatment that he needs. If he does not resign, the Legislature should use its process to remove him from office.”&nbsp;Earlier this month, Coleman was charged with domestic battery in Johnson County after pushed, hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight that erupted because the brother was going to get baptized. The probable cause affidavit said Coleman of Kansas City was “uncooperative” with police during the Oct. 30 fight. Coleman has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. And he took a temporary “leave of absence” earlier this month following a Johnson County district judge’s order that he undergo a mental health evaluation.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vic Miller. DUI while In office?... Very intrigued Does <a href="https://twitter.com/RepTomSawyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RepTomSawyer</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/KSHouseDems?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KSHouseDems</a> have any remarks on my motion to expel? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ksleg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ksleg</a> <a href="https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq">https://t.co/2uEL6JGKPq</a>&mdash; Rep. Aaron Coleman 🌹✡️ (@Aaron4KS37) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron4KS37/status/1464400540209664000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>After the October arrest, House Democratic Leader Tom Sawyer issued a statement urging Coleman to resign and calling his arrest “extremely disturbing.”After he was elected last year,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-congress-d8716ccabd233448ea77860d6b97b419">Coleman received a written reprimand&nbsp;</a>from a legislative committee about his conduct before taking office. The House committee’s investigation of Coleman followed accusations of abusive behavior toward girls and young women. He acknowledged some of the behavior on social media and said he had been a troubled teenager.Earlier this month, Coleman was also banned from the Kansas Department of Labor’s offices because the agency’s director said Coleman had tried to improperly gain entry to the department’s main office through a secured employee entry and berated a security officer.At that time, Coleman said he was trying to help constituents deal with the state’s unemployment system.-The AP contributed to this report

Kan. Gov. calls for Rep. to resign after 2nd arrest in less than a month

Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They 
reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme
 is scammers posing as the <a href="https://www.irs.gov" target="_blank">Internal Revenue Service</a> (IRS) in the U.S. or as the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html" target="_blank">Canada Revenue Agency</a> (CRA) in Canada, trying to trick people into either paying up or sharing personal information.

These scams most often start with a phone call and take two basic 
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 fines. In the other version, scammers claim they are issuing tax 
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also use this approach to target college students by claiming a "federal
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These imposters often go to great lengths to appear real. The scammer
 may give a fake badge number and name. Your Caller ID may look like the
 call is coming from Washington, D.C. or Ottawa. Con artists sometimes 
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 official-sounding language. In many instances, these scams start with a
 serious and official sounding “robocall” recording.

You are pressured to act quickly. Scammers typically try to push you 
into action before you have time to think. The IRS and CRA will give you
 the chance to ask questions or appeal what you owe. Also, their first 
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 require a specific form of payment, or ask for credit card or debt card
 numbers over the phone.

In the U.S., the IRS may call you about outstanding debts after reaching out by mail. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/irscalls" target="_blank">See BBB's tips on IRS calls</a> to tell if the IRS is really calling or if you are talking to a scammer.

Another tax scam to look out for is tax identity theft. This occurs 
when a scammer uses your government-issued identity number (Social 
Security number in the U.S. or Social Insurance number in Canada) to 
file a tax return in your name and collect your refund. It can also be 
someone using your information to get a job. Consumers don’t usually 
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was filed, or they were paid by an employer they don't know. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/16949-bbb-tip-tax-identity-theft" target="_blank">Learn more about tax ID theft scams</a>.

The emails appear to be from the IRS and include a link to a bogus 
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The emails sometimes mention USA.gov and IRSgov (without a dot between 
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Some tax preparers offer refund advances, which are essentially 
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 preparation cost. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21614-bbb-tip-what-you-should-know-about-tax-refund-promotions" target="_blank">Learn more about these loans</a>.&nbsp;

To report a tax scam, go to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>. To learn how to protect yourself, go to “<a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips-10-steps-to-avoid-scams" target="_blank">10 Steps to Avoid Scams</a>.”

BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens &amp; Northeast Georgia contributed to this tip.

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 </figure>BBBTax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They 
reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme
 is scammers posing as the <a href="https://www.irs.gov" target="_blank">Internal Revenue Service</a> (IRS) in the U.S. or as the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html" target="_blank">Canada Revenue Agency</a> (CRA) in Canada, trying to trick people into either paying up or sharing personal information.<h2>IRS or CRA Impersonation Scams</h2>These scams most often start with a phone call and take two basic 
forms. In the first version, the IRS or CRA "agent" says you owe back 
taxes and pressures you into paying by prepaid debit card or wire 
transfer. If you don’t comply, the scammer threatens you with arrest and
 fines. In the other version, scammers claim they are issuing tax 
refunds and ask you for personal information so they can send your 
refund. This information can later be used for identity theft. Scammers 
also use this approach to target college students by claiming a "federal
 student tax" has not been paid.These imposters often go to great lengths to appear real. The scammer
 may give a fake badge number and name. Your Caller ID may look like the
 call is coming from Washington, D.C. or Ottawa. Con artists sometimes 
follow up scam calls with an email, which uses the IRS logo, colors, and
 official-sounding language. In many instances, these scams start with a
 serious and official sounding “robocall” recording.You are pressured to act quickly. Scammers typically try to push you 
into action before you have time to think. The IRS and CRA will give you
 the chance to ask questions or appeal what you owe. Also, their first 
contact with you will always be by mail, not phone or email.&nbsp; Payment 
must be made by wire transfer, prepaid debit card, or other 
non-traditional payment methods. These methods are largely untraceable 
and non-reversible. The IRS and CRA will never demand immediate payment,
 require a specific form of payment, or ask for credit card or debt card
 numbers over the phone.In the U.S., the IRS may call you about outstanding debts after reaching out by mail. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/irscalls" target="_blank">See BBB's tips on IRS calls</a> to tell if the IRS is really calling or if you are talking to a scammer.<h2>Tax Identity Theft Scams</h2>Another tax scam to look out for is tax identity theft. This occurs 
when a scammer uses your government-issued identity number (Social 
Security number in the U.S. or Social Insurance number in Canada) to 
file a tax return in your name and collect your refund. It can also be 
someone using your information to get a job. Consumers don’t usually 
realize they have been victims of tax identity theft until they get a 
written notice from the IRS or CRA saying that more than one tax return 
was filed, or they were paid by an employer they don't know. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/16949-bbb-tip-tax-identity-theft" target="_blank">Learn more about tax ID theft scams</a>.<h2>Email Phishing Scams</h2>The emails appear to be from the IRS and include a link to a bogus 
web site intended to mirror the official IRS web site. These emails 
contain the direction “you are to update your IRS e-file immediately.” 
The emails sometimes mention USA.gov and IRSgov (without a dot between 
"IRS" and "gov") Don’t get scammed. These emails are not from the IRS.<h2>Tips to Avoid Tax Scams</h2><ul>
 <li>The best way to avoid tax identity theft is to file your taxes as early as possible. File before a scammer has the chance to use your information to file a fake return.</li><li>In the U.S., jot down your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS before you file your return.
 This is a six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security 
number, confirms your identity. It is important to note that you cannot 
opt-out once you get an IP PIN. So once you apply, you must provide the 
IP Pin each year when you file your federal tax returns. The IRS will 
provide your IP PIN online and then send you a new IP PIN each December 
by postal mail. Visit <a href="https://irs.gov/individuals/get-an-identity-protection-pin" target="_blank">the IRS</a> for more information about the program. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/16949-bbb-tip-tax-identity-theft" target="_blank">Read BBB's tips about the IRS PIN</a>.&nbsp; </li><li>The
 IRS does not initiate contact with tax payers by email, text message or
 social media to request personal or financial information. 
This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access 
information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. </li><li>Only deal with trustworthy tax preparation services.
 For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a 
lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a 
trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers 
have the same level of experience and training. See <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21492-bbb-tip-how-to-choose-a-tax-preparer" target="_blank">our tips for finding the right tax preparer for you</a>.&nbsp; </li><li>Check out websites carefully and make sure you are accessing the real IRS or CRA website when filing your taxes electronically or inquiring for additional information. </li><li>If you are the victim of tax identity theft in the U.S., contact the IRS at 1-800-908-4490. You should also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/complaint" target="_blank">ftc.gov/complaint</a> or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC also offers a personalized identity theft recovery plan at <a href="https://www.identitytheft.gov" target="_blank">identitytheft.gov</a>.</li><li>If you get tax information delivered electronically from your employer or other entity, treat that information carefully. Download it onto a password-protected computer.</li><li>If you are a victim in Canada, contact your local police service.
 If you believe your Canadian Social Insurance Number has been stolen, 
contact Service Canada at 1-800-206-7218. For more information, see <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&amp;utm_medium=vanity-url&amp;utm_source=canada-ca_social-insurance-number" target="_blank">Social Insurance Number (Service Canada website)</a>. </li>
 </ul><h2>For More Information</h2>Some tax preparers offer refund advances, which are essentially 
short-term loans in the amount of your expected tax return, less the tax
 preparation cost. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21614-bbb-tip-what-you-should-know-about-tax-refund-promotions" target="_blank">Learn more about these loans</a>.&nbsp;To report a tax scam, go to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>. To learn how to protect yourself, go to “<a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips-10-steps-to-avoid-scams" target="_blank">10 Steps to Avoid Scams</a>.”BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens &amp; Northeast Georgia contributed to this tip.

Watch out for these common tax-season scams

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car jacking and have made an arrest

Just after 4:30p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a call for service in the 800 Block SE 33rd in Topeka after the caller reported a suspect had forced them from their vehicle and fled in it, according to Police Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

Officers quickly developed information on the suspect's location and, took 47-year-old Don Jackson into custody. Police transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections where he is being held on requested charges Aggravated Robbery, Felony Theft and Battery according to Monasmith.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1638145691005.png" alt="Jackson&nbsp; has previous convictions for arson, burglary, obstruction, attempted criminal damage to property, aggravated criminal threat and drugs, photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Jackson&nbsp; has previous convictions for arson, burglary, obstruction, attempted criminal damage to property, aggravated criminal threat and drugs, photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car jacking and have made an arrestJust after 4:30p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a call for service in the 800 Block SE 33rd in Topeka after the caller reported a suspect had forced them from their vehicle and fled in it, according to Police Lt. Jerry Monasmith.Officers quickly developed information on the suspect's location and, took 47-year-old Don Jackson into custody. Police transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections where he is being held on requested charges Aggravated Robbery, Felony Theft and Battery according to Monasmith.

Police arrest Kansas felon after reported carjacking 

HAYS — A Kansas man is facing kidnapping charges after an incident in a Hays parking lot.

At around 6:40 p.m. Nov. 16, Hays Police were dispatched to a disturbance in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Vine.

The reporting party said a woman heard a scream and saw a woman on the ground, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler. The woman was then reportedly thrown into a car that left the scene.

"By the time the officers got up there, the suspect was gone, but there was a broken cellphone and blood in the parking lot," he said. "When we began investigating, our concern was that it was a domestic disturbance and somebody got hurt, or this was a kidnapping. It turned out to be both."

That evening, he said, officers spoke with the victim and the suspect via phone, but were unable to determine their location.

On Nov. 17, the Kansas Highway Patrol located the suspect vehicle in Russell County and apprehended the suspect, identified as David Keith Mason, 38.

The victim was transported to Hays Medical Center for the treatment of head injuries, Scheibler said.

Mason was arrested on suspicion of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

"This is a violent domestic incident," Scheibler said. "We'd like to remind the public that there are resources available at Hays Police Department. ... We'll see an increase in domestic violence through the holidays. Please, we encourage you to reach out for help. We're here to help you. These domestic violence-type situations won't get better on their own and they won't go away."

By JAMES BELL Hays PostHAYS — A Kansas man is facing kidnapping charges after an incident in a Hays parking lot.At around 6:40 p.m. Nov. 16, Hays Police were dispatched to a disturbance in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Vine.The reporting party said a woman heard a scream and saw a woman on the ground, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler. The woman was then reportedly thrown into a car that left the scene."By the time the officers got up there, the suspect was gone, but there was a broken cellphone and blood in the parking lot," he said. "When we began investigating, our concern was that it was a domestic disturbance and somebody got hurt, or this was a kidnapping. It turned out to be both."That evening, he said, officers spoke with the victim and the suspect via phone, but were unable to determine their location.On Nov. 17, the Kansas Highway Patrol located the suspect vehicle in Russell County and apprehended the suspect, identified as David Keith Mason, 38.The victim was transported to Hays Medical Center for the treatment of head injuries, Scheibler said.Mason was arrested on suspicion of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, domestic battery and criminal damage to property."This is a violent domestic incident," Scheibler said. "We'd like to remind the public that there are resources available at Hays Police Department. ... We'll see an increase in domestic violence through the holidays. Please, we encourage you to reach out for help. We're here to help you. These domestic violence-type situations won't get better on their own and they won't go away."

Police: Domestic disturbance leads to Kan. man's kidnapping arrest 

SALINA — A Salina teen
 was arrested on multiple requested charges that included theft and 
battery after an alleged incident Tuesday afternoon in central Salina.

Officers
 were sent to the 500 block of Sunset Drive for the report of a 
disturbance. When they arrived, they found Lucas Bolen, 18, Salina, 
being held down by two people, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said
 this morning.

Donald Abbott, an employee of Callabresi Heating 
&amp; Cooling, reported that he observed Bolen inside a 2012 Chevrolet 
G2500 van belonging to Callabresi. When Abbott confronted Bolen about 
being in the van, Bolen allegedly punched him in the face, Forrester 
said. Additionally, Bolen allegedly stole a $20 screwdriver from the 
van.

Bolen was arrested on requested charges of vehicle burglary, theft, and battery, Forrester said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637775502749.png" alt="Lucas Bolen. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Lucas Bolen. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINA — A Salina teen
 was arrested on multiple requested charges that included theft and 
battery after an alleged incident Tuesday afternoon in central Salina.Officers
 were sent to the 500 block of Sunset Drive for the report of a 
disturbance. When they arrived, they found Lucas Bolen, 18, Salina, 
being held down by two people, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said
 this morning.Donald Abbott, an employee of Callabresi Heating 
&amp; Cooling, reported that he observed Bolen inside a 2012 Chevrolet 
G2500 van belonging to Callabresi. When Abbott confronted Bolen about 
being in the van, Bolen allegedly punched him in the face, Forrester 
said. Additionally, Bolen allegedly stole a $20 screwdriver from the 
van.Bolen was arrested on requested charges of vehicle burglary, theft, and battery, Forrester said.Abbott was not injured, he added.

Police: Kan. teen punched man after being caught in van

SALINA — A 75-year-old Salina man was arrested Monday on multiple warrants that included rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said Wednesday morning that Larry James Gregg, 75, Salina, was arrested on multiple warrants connected to a case from September in which two females, ages 14 and 18, reported Gregg had allegedly sexually assaulted them. The two, who are related to Gregg, reported that the alleged incidents took place in Salina seven to 10 years ago, Forrester said.

The warrants for Gregg's arrest included four counts of rape and four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, Forrester said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637772114563.png" alt="Larry James Gregg / Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Larry James Gregg / Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINA — A 75-year-old Salina man was arrested Monday on multiple warrants that included rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said Wednesday morning that Larry James Gregg, 75, Salina, was arrested on multiple warrants connected to a case from September in which two females, ages 14 and 18, reported Gregg had allegedly sexually assaulted them. The two, who are related to Gregg, reported that the alleged incidents took place in Salina seven to 10 years ago, Forrester said.The warrants for Gregg's arrest included four counts of rape and four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, Forrester said.