WASHINGTON (AP) —A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-2edc0f202156bf792cd531e814bbf2f5#:~:text=Under%20the%20law%2C%20any%20police,law%20could%20potentially%20take%20effect.">broad powers to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.

The Biden administration is suing to strike down the measure, arguing it’s a clear violation of federal authority that would hurt international relations and create chaos in administering immigration law. Texas has argued it has a right to take action over what authorities have called an ongoing crisis at the southern border.

Opponents say the law, known as Senate Bill 4, the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since an Arizona law more than a decade ago, portions of which were struck down by the Supreme Court. Critics have also said the Texas law could lead to civil rights violations and racial profiling.

A federal judge in Texas struck down the law in late February, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals quickly stayed that ruling, leading the federal government to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The majority did not write a detailed opinion in the case, as it typical in emergency appeals. But the decision to let the law go into effect drew dissents from liberal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.

Sotomayor wrote in a blistering dissent that allowing Texas to enforce the law “invites further chaos and crisis” and “upends the federal-state balance of power that has existed for over a century"

In a separate dissent, Kagan wrote that the type of order entered by the 5th Circuit “should not spell the difference between respecting and revoking long-settled immigration law.”

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, suggested in a concurring opinion that her vote in favor of Texas stemmed from the technicalities of the appeals process rather than agreement with the state on the substance of the law.

“So far as I know, this Court has never reviewed the decision of a court of appeals to enter — or not enter — an administrative stay. I would not get into the business. When entered, an administrative stay is supposed to be a short-lived prelude to the main event: a ruling on the motion for a stay pending appeal,” she wrote.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could potentially block the measure again, and either side can return to the Supreme Court once the 5th Circuit acts.

Texas Gov Greg Abbott said the ruling allows Texas to begin enforcing the law, calling the decision a “positive development” while noting that an appeals court is still weighing whether the law is constitutional. He has previously said Texas has a right to take action on the border crisis.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is “prepared to handle any influx in population” spokeswoman Amanda Hernandez said in a statement.

Other Texas officials sounded a cautious note.

“A lot of the local police chiefs here, we don’t believe it will survive a constitutional challenge. It doesn’t look like it’s going to, because a Texas peace officer is not trained. We have no training whatsoever to determine whether an individual is here in this country, legally,” said Sheriff Eddie Guerra of Hidalgo County.

Guerra is also the president of the Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition representing 31 border counties from Texas to California.

The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings.

Several Republican governors have backed Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts, saying the federal government is not doing enough to enforce existing immigration laws.

The Supreme Court in 2012 struck down key parts of an Arizona law that would have allowed police to arrest people for federal immigration violations, often referred to by opponents as the “show me your papers” bill. The divided high court found then that the impasse in Washington over immigration reform did not justify state intrusion.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683898210525.png" alt="Photo Texas Dept. of Public Safety" />
 <figcaption>Photo Texas Dept. of Public Safety</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) —A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-2edc0f202156bf792cd531e814bbf2f5#:~:text=Under%20the%20law%2C%20any%20police,law%20could%20potentially%20take%20effect.">broad powers to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.The Biden administration is suing to strike down the measure, arguing it’s a clear violation of federal authority that would hurt international relations and create chaos in administering immigration law. Texas has argued it has a right to take action over what authorities have called an ongoing crisis at the southern border.Opponents say the law, known as Senate Bill 4, the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since an Arizona law more than a decade ago, portions of which were struck down by the Supreme Court. Critics have also said the Texas law could lead to civil rights violations and racial profiling.A federal judge in Texas struck down the law in late February, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals quickly stayed that ruling, leading the federal government to appeal to the Supreme Court.The majority did not write a detailed opinion in the case, as it typical in emergency appeals. But the decision to let the law go into effect drew dissents from liberal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.Sotomayor wrote in a blistering dissent that allowing Texas to enforce the law “invites further chaos and crisis” and “upends the federal-state balance of power that has existed for over a century"In a separate dissent, Kagan wrote that the type of order entered by the 5th Circuit “should not spell the difference between respecting and revoking long-settled immigration law.”Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, suggested in a concurring opinion that her vote in favor of Texas stemmed from the technicalities of the appeals process rather than agreement with the state on the substance of the law.“So far as I know, this Court has never reviewed the decision of a court of appeals to enter — or not enter — an administrative stay. I would not get into the business. When entered, an administrative stay is supposed to be a short-lived prelude to the main event: a ruling on the motion for a stay pending appeal,” she wrote.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could potentially block the measure again, and either side can return to the Supreme Court once the 5th Circuit acts.Texas Gov Greg Abbott said the ruling allows Texas to begin enforcing the law, calling the decision a “positive development” while noting that an appeals court is still weighing whether the law is constitutional. He has previously said Texas has a right to take action on the border crisis.The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is “prepared to handle any influx in population” spokeswoman Amanda Hernandez said in a statement.Other Texas officials sounded a cautious note.“A lot of the local police chiefs here, we don’t believe it will survive a constitutional challenge. It doesn’t look like it’s going to, because a Texas peace officer is not trained. We have no training whatsoever to determine whether an individual is here in this country, legally,” said Sheriff Eddie Guerra of Hidalgo County.Guerra is also the president of the Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition representing 31 border counties from Texas to California.The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings.Several Republican governors have backed Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts, saying the federal government is not doing enough to enforce existing immigration laws.The Supreme Court in 2012 struck down key parts of an Arizona law that would have allowed police to arrest people for federal immigration violations, often referred to by opponents as the “show me your papers” bill. The divided high court found then that the impasse in Washington over immigration reform did not justify state intrusion.

Supreme Court will now allow police in Texas to arrest illegal migrants

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

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Sergio Galicia Arroyo, Failure to appear, arrested 03/18

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710856179707.jpeg" alt="Terrance Canada, Criminal possession of a weapon, Convicted of person/drug felony, Firearm used in a crime, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Criminal carry of a weapon, arrested 03/18" />
 <figcaption>Terrance Canada, Criminal possession of a weapon, Convicted of person/drug felony, Firearm used in a crime, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Criminal carry of a weapon, arrested 03/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710856194002.jpeg" alt="Jimel Sparks,&nbsp;Criminal possession of a weapon, Convicted of person/drug felony, Firearm used in a crime, Criminal carry of a weapon, arrested 03/18" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710856217324.jpeg" alt="Cadarius Sapp, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 03/19" />
 <figcaption>Cadarius Sapp, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 03/19</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Sergio Galicia Arroyo, Failure to appear, arrested 03/18Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 19

GARDNER, Kansas. –Kansas inmate 49-year-old&nbsp; John Evans Johnson, Jr., continues on escape status after not returning to the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JSDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC) facility March 12, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Johnson, a 49-year-old white male with green eyes, stands 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighs 191 pounds. He has a shaved head and nine tattoos across his arms, legs, neck, and back.

He was placed on escape status when he did not return to the residential center following two job interviews.

Johnson has been serving a one-year sentence at the Johnson County Work Release Center since August 3, 2023. He was convicted in Wyandotte County for one count of burglary.

Anyone with information on Johnson should call the KDOC’s Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigations Division (EAI) at 816-266-2102, the JCDOC at 913-715-6539, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463 or local law enforcement at 911. Kansans can also contact EAI via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov">KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov</a>

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 <figcaption>Johnson from an earlier arrest in Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>GARDNER, Kansas. –Kansas inmate 49-year-old&nbsp; John Evans Johnson, Jr., continues on escape status after not returning to the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JSDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC) facility March 12, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Johnson, a 49-year-old white male with green eyes, stands 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighs 191 pounds. He has a shaved head and nine tattoos across his arms, legs, neck, and back.He was placed on escape status when he did not return to the residential center following two job interviews.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710296332190.png" alt="Johnson -photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Johnson -photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>Johnson has been serving a one-year sentence at the Johnson County Work Release Center since August 3, 2023. He was convicted in Wyandotte County for one count of burglary.Anyone with information on Johnson should call the KDOC’s Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigations Division (EAI) at 816-266-2102, the JCDOC at 913-715-6539, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463 or local law enforcement at 911. Kansans can also contact EAI via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov">KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov</a>

After a week, Kansas inmate still missing from jail

BARTON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex crime and have a suspect in custody.

Just after noon March 14, police responded to a domestic violence call that occurred at a residence located in Great Bend, according to a media release.

Detectives and officers later executed a search warrant at the residence in connection to this investigation and items of evidence were recovered at the scene.

The suspect identified as 24-year-old Jacob Behnke was believed to be in the Claflin area and was later located in Rice County. Sheriff's deputies and police officers responded to the area and arrested him. The vehicle Behnke was driving at the time of the arrest was impounded as evidence pending a search warrant and he was transported to the Barton County Detention Facility. 

Behnke was booked on requested charges of rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery (DV), criminal threat and harassment by telephone.&nbsp; He remains in custody on a $1,000,000 cash surety bond.&nbsp; 

Great Bend Police were assisted in the investigation by the Barton County Sheriff's Office, the Rice County Sheriff's Office and the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710787847763.jpeg" alt="Behnke-photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>BARTON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex crime and have a suspect in custody.Just after noon March 14, police responded to a domestic violence call that occurred at a residence located in Great Bend, according to a media release.Detectives and officers later executed a search warrant at the residence in connection to this investigation and items of evidence were recovered at the scene.The suspect identified as 24-year-old Jacob Behnke was believed to be in the Claflin area and was later located in Rice County. Sheriff's deputies and police officers responded to the area and arrested him. The vehicle Behnke was driving at the time of the arrest was impounded as evidence pending a search warrant and he was transported to the Barton County Detention Facility. Behnke was booked on requested charges of rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery (DV), criminal threat and harassment by telephone.&nbsp; He remains in custody on a $1,000,000 cash surety bond.&nbsp; Great Bend Police were assisted in the investigation by the Barton County Sheriff's Office, the Rice County Sheriff's Office and the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend.

Suspect captured after report of alleged violent sex crime

Miranda Adams, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/15

Irma Perez-Ayala,&nbsp;Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/16

Marchella Woods, Transporting of alcoholic beverage, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Ignition interlock device - operate a car without required device, Driving while license canceled/suspended/ revoked, arrested 03/16

Jacob Barger, Flee or attempt to elude LEO&nbsp; by engaging in reckless driving, arrested 03/16

Oscar Orellana Peraza, Drivers license without valid DL, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, arrested 03/16

Charles Story, Driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, arrested 03/16

Aubree Borders, Arrest by LEO - Warrant arrest, arrested 03/16

Victor Matos-Marrero, Interference with LEO, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 03/16

Joshua Lopez,&nbsp; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/16

Alyssa Johnson, Canceled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 03/16

Thaddeus Kimble, Possession of THC, arrested 03/16

Arron Felton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/17

Elizabeth Bizarre, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Violation of restrictions on drivers license or permit, arrested 03/17

Austin Gano, Driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, arrested 03/17

Makayla Hamilton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/17

Tamboura Watson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/17

Jahdiel Agosto,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 03/17

Jonathan Sample,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 03/17

Gage Warders, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 03/18

Sergio Gayton, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/18

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710788166693.jpeg" alt="Daniel Fenimore, Failure to appear, arrested 03/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710788207974.jpeg" alt="TJ Grant, Failure to appear, arrested 03/16" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710788248144.jpeg" alt="Laquinta Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 03/16" />
 <figcaption>Laquinta Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 03/16</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710788278354.jpeg" alt="Rickey Gassen, Theft-all other (Two counts), arrested 03/17" />
 <figcaption>Rickey Gassen, Theft-all other (Two counts), arrested 03/17</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Miranda Adams, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/15Irma Perez-Ayala,&nbsp;Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/16Marchella Woods, Transporting of alcoholic beverage, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Ignition interlock device - operate a car without required device, Driving while license canceled/suspended/ revoked, arrested 03/16Jacob Barger, Flee or attempt to elude LEO&nbsp; by engaging in reckless driving, arrested 03/16Oscar Orellana Peraza, Drivers license without valid DL, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, arrested 03/16Charles Story, Driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, arrested 03/16Aubree Borders, Arrest by LEO - Warrant arrest, arrested 03/16Victor Matos-Marrero, Interference with LEO, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 03/16Joshua Lopez,&nbsp; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/16Alyssa Johnson, Canceled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 03/16Thaddeus Kimble, Possession of THC, arrested 03/16Arron Felton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/17Elizabeth Bizarre, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Violation of restrictions on drivers license or permit, arrested 03/17Austin Gano, Driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, arrested 03/17Makayla Hamilton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/17Tamboura Watson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/17Jahdiel Agosto,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 03/17Jonathan Sample,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 03/17Gage Warders, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 03/18Sergio Gayton, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/18Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 15-18

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged financial crimes.

Just before 6:30p.m. Friday, police arrested Jimmy Bond, 70, of Ogden on a custody warrant for misuse of public funds and official misconduct in the 100 block of S. Walnut in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Bond met requirement of&nbsp; a $25,000 bond and is no longer in custody. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged financial crimes.Just before 6:30p.m. Friday, police arrested Jimmy Bond, 70, of Ogden on a custody warrant for misuse of public funds and official misconduct in the 100 block of S. Walnut in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Bond met requirement of&nbsp; a $25,000 bond and is no longer in custody. The RCPD released no additional details.

Riley Co. man accused of misuse of public funds

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforceement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest.

Just after 4a.m. March 14, police responded to a burglary in progress in the 500 block of SW Taylor Street in Topeka, according a media release.&nbsp;

Police found a suspect who later identified as 39-year-old as Jerry L. Harmon II, 39, of Topeka. He had a firearm and officers took him into custody.

He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated burglary, criminal trespass, criminal possession of a weapon, drug possession and failire to obey an officer.

Harmon has a dozen previous felony convictions that include aggravated assault, aggravated battery, theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp; He was released from prison in July.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710706310596.png" alt="Harmon photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Harmon photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforceement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest.Just after 4a.m. March 14, police responded to a burglary in progress in the 500 block of SW Taylor Street in Topeka, according a media release.&nbsp;Police found a suspect who later identified as 39-year-old as Jerry L. Harmon II, 39, of Topeka. He had a firearm and officers took him into custody.He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated burglary, criminal trespass, criminal possession of a weapon, drug possession and failire to obey an officer.Harmon has a dozen previous felony convictions that include aggravated assault, aggravated battery, theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp; He was released from prison in July.

Kan. man with a dozen previous convictions jailed for burglary

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

Just after 1:30a.m. Sunday, police responded to 94th Terrace and Cable Road after report of a dead body found, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.

Officers located the body of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or suspect information.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710680138551.png" alt="Photo of search area- Sheriff Daryl Forte'" />
 <figcaption>Photo of search area- Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sunday homicide in Kansas City.Just after 1:30a.m. Sunday, police responded to 94th Terrace and Cable Road after report of a dead body found, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.Officers located the body of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or suspect information.

Homicide: Body of man found with gunshot wounds in Kansas City

K-State Research and Extension news service

Ham is a staple for many families’ Easter feast, but between all the varieties available, consumers are often confused on how to safely prepare this holiday favorite.

Kansas State University food safety expert Karen Blakeslee said hams come in two categories: cooked/ready-to-eat, or uncooked.

“Package labels will state if it is uncooked or ready-to eat,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/">of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science</a>. “Always read the package label and instructions to be informed on how to safely handle the ham.”

Varieties of cooked ham include canned, vacuum packaged and spiral-cut cooked ham.

“Ready-to-eat ham may be called cooked,” Blakeslee said. “Ham that is not ready-to-eat but has the appearance of ready-to-eat products will bear a statement on the label indicating the product needs cooking.”

All cooked ham can be eaten cold, straight out of the package. If preferred hot, Blakeslee said ham should be heated to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven set at a minimum temperature of 325 F. If the ham has been repackaged in a location outside the processing plant -- such as inside the grocery store deli -- heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Reheat any leftover cooked ham to 165 F.

Blakeslee said the best way to check the internal temperature is to use a food thermometer.

Varieties of uncooked hams can include fresh, cured and smoked – with or without the bone. Blakeslee suggests reading the label and instructions on the package. Some may look like they are ready-to-eat, but they are not and must be cooked thoroughly before eating, she said.

The package should contain directions on how to cook the ham, but for additional guidance, the USDA offers an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat-fish/hams-and-food-safety">online timetable for cooking ham</a>. There is a minimum cooking temperature for all uncooked hams.

“Ham that requires cooking before consumption must reach an internal temperature of 145 F (with a three-minute rest time),” said Blakeslee. “Set the oven no lower than 325 F.”

Blakeslee said the ham’s end quality can be affected by the type and size of uncooked hams. Cooking and resting time can differ significantly between varieties, total weight, and portion, so for the perfectly cooked ham, check the USDA guidelines.

Blakeslee publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on being safe and healthy. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices in Kansas.</a>

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f3c4b129-8661-4f48-9837-ac31e368acd5">Salina man arrested after allegedly becoming disorderly in McDonald's</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710683331981.png" alt="Ham resting on a wooden cutting board. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension" />
 <figcaption>Ham resting on a wooden cutting board. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Research and Extension news serviceHam is a staple for many families’ Easter feast, but between all the varieties available, consumers are often confused on how to safely prepare this holiday favorite.Kansas State University food safety expert Karen Blakeslee said hams come in two categories: cooked/ready-to-eat, or uncooked.“Package labels will state if it is uncooked or ready-to eat,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/">of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science</a>. “Always read the package label and instructions to be informed on how to safely handle the ham.”<h2>Cooked Hams</h2>Varieties of cooked ham include canned, vacuum packaged and spiral-cut cooked ham.“Ready-to-eat ham may be called cooked,” Blakeslee said. “Ham that is not ready-to-eat but has the appearance of ready-to-eat products will bear a statement on the label indicating the product needs cooking.”All cooked ham can be eaten cold, straight out of the package. If preferred hot, Blakeslee said ham should be heated to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven set at a minimum temperature of 325 F. If the ham has been repackaged in a location outside the processing plant -- such as inside the grocery store deli -- heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Reheat any leftover cooked ham to 165 F.Blakeslee said the best way to check the internal temperature is to use a food thermometer.<h2>Uncooked Hams</h2>Varieties of uncooked hams can include fresh, cured and smoked – with or without the bone. Blakeslee suggests reading the label and instructions on the package. Some may look like they are ready-to-eat, but they are not and must be cooked thoroughly before eating, she said.The package should contain directions on how to cook the ham, but for additional guidance, the USDA offers an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat-fish/hams-and-food-safety">online timetable for cooking ham</a>. There is a minimum cooking temperature for all uncooked hams.“Ham that requires cooking before consumption must reach an internal temperature of 145 F (with a three-minute rest time),” said Blakeslee. “Set the oven no lower than 325 F.”Blakeslee said the ham’s end quality can be affected by the type and size of uncooked hams. Cooking and resting time can differ significantly between varieties, total weight, and portion, so for the perfectly cooked ham, check the USDA guidelines.Blakeslee publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on being safe and healthy. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices in Kansas.</a>READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f3c4b129-8661-4f48-9837-ac31e368acd5">Salina man arrested after allegedly becoming disorderly in McDonald's</a>

K-State food scientist shares tips for safe – and perfect – Easter ham

KANSAS CITY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported just after 9:30a.m. Sunday they canceled the Amber Alert for the the child. She was found and is safe. The patrol did not report and arrest or additional details.

KANSAS CITY —Authorities in Kansas City issued an Amber Alert just after 4:30a.m. Sunday for a missing 4-year-old girl.

Just after 9p.m. Saturday Amira Bills was abducted at 71st and Prospect in Kansas City.&nbsp; The suspect allegedly assaulted the mother of the&nbsp; girl inside a vehicle. The mother left the vehicle and the suspect 36-year-old Aerian D. Bills drove away with the child.

Police are looking for a white Chevy Malibu 4-door with a Missouri Temporary&nbsp; Plate 077RUE. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Myers Boulevard from Olive Street.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported just after 9:30a.m. Sunday they canceled the Amber Alert for the the child. She was found and is safe. The patrol did not report and arrest or additional details.------------KANSAS CITY —Authorities in Kansas City issued an Amber Alert just after 4:30a.m. Sunday for a missing 4-year-old girl.Just after 9p.m. Saturday Amira Bills was abducted at 71st and Prospect in Kansas City.&nbsp; The suspect allegedly assaulted the mother of the&nbsp; girl inside a vehicle. The mother left the vehicle and the suspect 36-year-old Aerian D. Bills drove away with the child.Police are looking for a white Chevy Malibu 4-door with a Missouri Temporary&nbsp; Plate 077RUE. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Myers Boulevard from Olive Street.

Patrol: Amber Alert canceled; child abducted in Kansas City is safe

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a pursuit by law enforcement.

Just after 1:30a.m. March 11, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Honda motorcycle in the 1600 Block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The driver refused to stop and that initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the motorcycle crashed on the Shunga Trail near Garfield Park when it entered a pond full of sewer water.

The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Brandon S. Riley of Topeka, ran into a sewage tunnel. Deputies chased and found him in the tunnel.

Riley was arrested on requested charges of speeding, driving the wrong way on a one-way road, driving on a sidewalk, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, driving while license suspended, interference with law enforcement, driving with improper registration and with a license plate not assigned to that that vehicle. He also was wanted on a city of Topeka warrant.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a pursuit by law enforcement.Just after 1:30a.m. March 11, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Honda motorcycle in the 1600 Block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The driver refused to stop and that initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the motorcycle crashed on the Shunga Trail near Garfield Park when it entered a pond full of sewer water.The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Brandon S. Riley of Topeka, ran into a sewage tunnel. Deputies chased and found him in the tunnel.Riley was arrested on requested charges of speeding, driving the wrong way on a one-way road, driving on a sidewalk, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, driving while license suspended, interference with law enforcement, driving with improper registration and with a license plate not assigned to that that vehicle. He also was wanted on a city of Topeka warrant.

Wanted Kan. man fled police, crashed motorcycle in sewage pond

ST. LOUIS – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Independence Police Department secured two additional arrest warrants for murder based on an investigation into the October 2023 shooting death of Jason York in Independence, Kansas. In late February, three other men&nbsp;Kevin A. Quinn, 37;  Aquan A. Quinn, 20, and  Kevin W. Martin, 23, all of St. Louis, were arrested on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.

The U.S. Marshals Service and the St. Louis County Police Department fugitive task force arrested Joshua B. Denton, 21, of St. Louis, and Kayvion D. Williams, 18, of St. Louis.

Both men were arrested on March 14, at around 10:35 a.m. at 10417 Count Dr. in St. Louis, Missouri, on warrants for first-degree murder and aggravated robbery, according to a media release from the KBI.

The three men previously arrested are still being held in the St. Louis County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. The Montgomery County Attorney’s Office is expected to prosecute the case

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 </figure>ST. LOUIS – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Independence Police Department secured two additional arrest warrants for murder based on an investigation into the October 2023 shooting death of Jason York in Independence, Kansas. In late February, three other men&nbsp;Kevin A. Quinn, 37; Aquan A. Quinn, 20, and Kevin W. Martin, 23, all of St. Louis, were arrested on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.<figure>
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 </figure>The U.S. Marshals Service and the St. Louis County Police Department fugitive task force arrested Joshua B. Denton, 21, of St. Louis, and Kayvion D. Williams, 18, of St. Louis.<figure>
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U.S. Marshals capture 2 more suspects for Kan. robbery, murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a late night law enforcement chase.

Just after 1:30a.m. Wednesday, a K9 unit with the Shawnee County sheriff's office attempted to make a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima that had a license plate that did not belong to that car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The driver, later identified as 55-year-old Mark L. Ware, refused to stop and that initiated a pursuit near SW 17th and SW McAlister Avenue in Topeka. The pursuit ended in the 2400 Block of SW Huntoon Street when the car spun out, struck a curb and stopped in the grass.

Deputies found a loaded handgun and an open container of alcohol in the car.&nbsp; Deputies arrested Ware on requested charges of felony flee and elude, felon in possession of a handgun, DUI, transporting an open container of liquor, tag not assigned, driving the wrong-way on a one-way road, failure to stop at a stop sign and a city of Topeka warrant.&nbsp;

Ware has previous convictions for theft, flee or attempt to elude and DUI, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a late night law enforcement chase.Just after 1:30a.m. Wednesday, a K9 unit with the Shawnee County sheriff's office attempted to make a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima that had a license plate that did not belong to that car, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The driver, later identified as 55-year-old Mark L. Ware, refused to stop and that initiated a pursuit near SW 17th and SW McAlister Avenue in Topeka. The pursuit ended in the 2400 Block of SW Huntoon Street when the car spun out, struck a curb and stopped in the grass.Deputies found a loaded handgun and an open container of alcohol in the car.&nbsp; Deputies arrested Ware on requested charges of felony flee and elude, felon in possession of a handgun, DUI, transporting an open container of liquor, tag not assigned, driving the wrong-way on a one-way road, failure to stop at a stop sign and a city of Topeka warrant.&nbsp;Ware has previous convictions for theft, flee or attempt to elude and DUI, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Wanted Kansas felon captured after police chase, crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected this weekend's St. Patrick’s Day parade in Kansas City, where they should expect much tighter security measures than in past years due to last month's deadly mass&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration</a>.

The parade in Missouri's largest city on Sunday will be the first mass gathering since the Feb. 14 victory parade.

Officers will be placed strategically along the St. Patrick's Day parade route, police Sgt. Phil DiMartino said, though he declined to say how many would be deployed.

“There will also be an abundance of work conducted prior to the parade beginning to ensure it’s a safe environment for everyone,” DiMartino said in an email. “There will be many technology assets deployed and there will be officers among the crowd in plainclothes, as well.”

About 800 officers were working at the Super Bowl celebration. Gunfire erupted near the end of the event, wounding nearly two dozen people, including children, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">killing a mother of two</a>.

Two men have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-celebration-shooting-charges-7cb29dc9956d325103df9bf766a0c407">charged with second-degree murder</a>&nbsp;and other crimes in the victory parade shootings. According to police, they were in separate groups that became agitated because they thought the other group was staring at them. Three other people were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-shooting-kansas-city-parade-57662b493b2d987288dabca4bc5fd6f1">charged this week</a>&nbsp;in the shootings, accused of illegally purchasing high-powered rifles and guns with extended magazines. And two juveniles are in custody&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-278e2d3e2cfece1cbe958511e54127ad">on gun-related and resisting arrest charges</a>.

The victory parade shootings raised questions about whether such gatherings are worth the risk, especially in Kansas City, which has one of the nation’s highest homicide rates. Mayor Quinton Lucas wondered aloud if a scaled-down celebration inside metal detector-protected Arrowhead Stadium might be the best option if the Chiefs win again.

Although the mayor supported going ahead with the St. Patrick’s Day parade, he acknowledged that it might be hard for some to attend.

“I think a lot of us, particularly those of us who are thinking about bringing our children somewhere, may ask, at least for a little while, ‘Is this the sort of thing that we want to risk?’ ” Lucas, a Democrat, said. “It’s a shame that this is what we’ve come to today in America and in our city.”

Other cities planning big parades, including St. Louis across the state, are also taking a closer look at security after what happened in Kansas City last month.

Patrick J. McCarthy, a retired St. Louis police sergeant who has worked in security for 51 years, is in charge of making sure that both of the city's big St. Patrick’s Day parades are safe. Intensified discussions about security “began about an hour after we learned of the Kansas City shooting,” McCarthy said.

Both St. Louis parades — one is downtown on Saturday and the other is Sunday in the traditionally Irish area known as Dogtown — typically draw tens of thousands of people. “Why do we let a couple of people ruin what should be a celebration?" McCarthy asked. "We’re not going to stop that because some people might act a fool.”

Kansas City’s St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the nation's biggest, typically drawing up to 400,000 people. The event's organizers and people involved in other big area parades met shortly after last month's shootings to compare emergency plans and discuss best practices to deal with potential problems.

Although police wouldn't say how many more officers would work Sunday's event, Erin Gabert, a member of the parade committee, said there will be more than in past years. Organizers are also urging people to leave their guns at home. And alcohol is prohibited along the route.

Parade leaders also are urging families and groups to arrive with a plan for where to park, and where to meet if people get separated. Families are encouraged to have kids wear something that identifies them.

Perhaps most importantly, people are urged to alert an officer or parade volunteer if they see anything that worries them.

“It's way better to be safe than sorry,” Gabert said.

DiMartino declined to specify how police will try to prevent violence before it happens. McCarthy, who helped lead security when Pope John Paul II visited St. Louis in 1999, said some likely steps would be stationing officers on rooftops and among the crowds, and using mobile and security cameras to help spot potential danger.

“You’re looking for precursors to the violence, if possible," McCarthy said.

There's only so much police can do to prevent violence at parades and other large public events.

At the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-chicago-4b266791802b8d5154efb1bacff3fb38">2022 Fourth of July parade</a>&nbsp;in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, police say the gunman climbed a fire escape to perch atop a row of specialty stores and then opened fire on the crowds below, killing seven people and wounding more than 30 others.

Last year, seven people were injured in a shooting during a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boston-shooting-dorchester-seven-wounded-dfef790ac9cca766d04cc1af63492a24">parade that was part of Boston’s annual Caribbean festival</a>. Just as in Kansas City, police blamed the shooting on an altercation between two groups.

Organizers of the Kansas City St. Patrick's Day parade are eager to show that their community can rise above the violence of a month ago.

"We are absolutely bigger and better than that horrific tragedy that happened at the Super Bowl celebration,” Gabert said. “We are not going to let that define who we are as a city.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected this weekend's St. Patrick’s Day parade in Kansas City, where they should expect much tighter security measures than in past years due to last month's deadly mass&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-62e69a17b469b854afd7bcc3f548d1fc">shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration</a>.The parade in Missouri's largest city on Sunday will be the first mass gathering since the Feb. 14 victory parade.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=469&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkcirishparade%2Fvideos%2F712894154376298%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="469" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Officers will be placed strategically along the St. Patrick's Day parade route, police Sgt. Phil DiMartino said, though he declined to say how many would be deployed.“There will also be an abundance of work conducted prior to the parade beginning to ensure it’s a safe environment for everyone,” DiMartino said in an email. “There will be many technology assets deployed and there will be officers among the crowd in plainclothes, as well.”About 800 officers were working at the Super Bowl celebration. Gunfire erupted near the end of the event, wounding nearly two dozen people, including children, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-parade-shooting-dj-victim-d96b8631a92af6682b77577c2c4e98c8">killing a mother of two</a>.Two men have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-celebration-shooting-charges-7cb29dc9956d325103df9bf766a0c407">charged with second-degree murder</a>&nbsp;and other crimes in the victory parade shootings. According to police, they were in separate groups that became agitated because they thought the other group was staring at them. Three other people were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-shooting-kansas-city-parade-57662b493b2d987288dabca4bc5fd6f1">charged this week</a>&nbsp;in the shootings, accused of illegally purchasing high-powered rifles and guns with extended magazines. And two juveniles are in custody&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-278e2d3e2cfece1cbe958511e54127ad">on gun-related and resisting arrest charges</a>.The victory parade shootings raised questions about whether such gatherings are worth the risk, especially in Kansas City, which has one of the nation’s highest homicide rates. Mayor Quinton Lucas wondered aloud if a scaled-down celebration inside metal detector-protected Arrowhead Stadium might be the best option if the Chiefs win again.Although the mayor supported going ahead with the St. Patrick’s Day parade, he acknowledged that it might be hard for some to attend.“I think a lot of us, particularly those of us who are thinking about bringing our children somewhere, may ask, at least for a little while, ‘Is this the sort of thing that we want to risk?’ ” Lucas, a Democrat, said. “It’s a shame that this is what we’ve come to today in America and in our city.”Other cities planning big parades, including St. Louis across the state, are also taking a closer look at security after what happened in Kansas City last month.Patrick J. McCarthy, a retired St. Louis police sergeant who has worked in security for 51 years, is in charge of making sure that both of the city's big St. Patrick’s Day parades are safe. Intensified discussions about security “began about an hour after we learned of the Kansas City shooting,” McCarthy said.Both St. Louis parades — one is downtown on Saturday and the other is Sunday in the traditionally Irish area known as Dogtown — typically draw tens of thousands of people. “Why do we let a couple of people ruin what should be a celebration?" McCarthy asked. "We’re not going to stop that because some people might act a fool.”Kansas City’s St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the nation's biggest, typically drawing up to 400,000 people. The event's organizers and people involved in other big area parades met shortly after last month's shootings to compare emergency plans and discuss best practices to deal with potential problems.Although police wouldn't say how many more officers would work Sunday's event, Erin Gabert, a member of the parade committee, said there will be more than in past years. Organizers are also urging people to leave their guns at home. And alcohol is prohibited along the route.Parade leaders also are urging families and groups to arrive with a plan for where to park, and where to meet if people get separated. Families are encouraged to have kids wear something that identifies them.Perhaps most importantly, people are urged to alert an officer or parade volunteer if they see anything that worries them.“It's way better to be safe than sorry,” Gabert said.DiMartino declined to specify how police will try to prevent violence before it happens. McCarthy, who helped lead security when Pope John Paul II visited St. Louis in 1999, said some likely steps would be stationing officers on rooftops and among the crowds, and using mobile and security cameras to help spot potential danger.“You’re looking for precursors to the violence, if possible," McCarthy said.There's only so much police can do to prevent violence at parades and other large public events.At the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-chicago-4b266791802b8d5154efb1bacff3fb38">2022 Fourth of July parade</a>&nbsp;in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, police say the gunman climbed a fire escape to perch atop a row of specialty stores and then opened fire on the crowds below, killing seven people and wounding more than 30 others.Last year, seven people were injured in a shooting during a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/boston-shooting-dorchester-seven-wounded-dfef790ac9cca766d04cc1af63492a24">parade that was part of Boston’s annual Caribbean festival</a>. Just as in Kansas City, police blamed the shooting on an altercation between two groups.Organizers of the Kansas City St. Patrick's Day parade are eager to show that their community can rise above the violence of a month ago."We are absolutely bigger and better than that horrific tragedy that happened at the Super Bowl celebration,” Gabert said. “We are not going to let that define who we are as a city.”

St. Patrick's parade will be KC's first big event since Chiefs rally shooting

WOODSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 366 officials investigating an alleged school threat have made arrests.

On March 6, the Woodson County Sheriff's office was alerted of an alleged threat directed toward Yates Center High School, 105 West Bell Street, in Yates Center, according to a media release from Yates Center Police Michael Strode. The school district cancelled all class and activities the following day.&nbsp;

Over the past week, Yates Center Police and the Woodson County Sheriff's office investigated the crime and were able to identify persons responsible and secure arrests warrants for the individual from Missouri.

The charges filed include terrorist and aggravated criminal threat. On Wednesday,&nbsp; law enforcement in Lees Summit with the help of license plate reader technology took all three suspects into custody. They are awaiting an appearance before a judge for them to waive extradition to Kansas.

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 </figure>WOODSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 366 officials investigating an alleged school threat have made arrests.On March 6, the Woodson County Sheriff's office was alerted of an alleged threat directed toward Yates Center High School, 105 West Bell Street, in Yates Center, according to a media release from Yates Center Police Michael Strode. The school district cancelled all class and activities the following day.&nbsp;Over the past week, Yates Center Police and the Woodson County Sheriff's office investigated the crime and were able to identify persons responsible and secure arrests warrants for the individual from Missouri.The charges filed include terrorist and aggravated criminal threat. On Wednesday,&nbsp; law enforcement in Lees Summit with the help of license plate reader technology took all three suspects into custody. They are awaiting an appearance before a judge for them to waive extradition to Kansas.

Suspects jailed in Missouri for alleged threat at Kan. high school

OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple allegations after a weekend traffic stop.

Just after midnight March 10, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway for a traffic violation. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

Deputies arrested 26-year-old Serena J. Fannin-Boon of Carbondale on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and No proof of insurance.

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 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple allegations after a weekend traffic stop.Just after midnight March 10, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway for a traffic violation. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.Deputies arrested 26-year-old Serena J. Fannin-Boon of Carbondale on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and No proof of insurance.

Kan. woman caught transporting meth and marijuana

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER&nbsp;Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —On Wednesday, the Salina Police Department SWAT team and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) High-Risk Warrant Team conducted five search warrants in central and west Salina and found multiple suspected drugs and illegal firearms.

SPD Capt. James Feldman said officers found 2,000 counterfeit pills during the operation. The teams sent them to KBI for further testing for their chemical components.

"This operation is a culmination of work by the I-70 I-135 Drug Task Force in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies," Feldman said. "The focus of the investigation was the distribution of fentanyl in and around Salina."

Feldman said during the search warrant operations, officers found other substances that they suspected were methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, THC wax and psilocybin mushrooms.

Officers also found multiple illegal firearms within the residences. The SPD Drug Task Force, SWAT team and KBI High-Risk Warrant Team are still investigating the searches.

"At the time, the investigation is still ongoing, and arrests are imminent," Feldman said. "The operation wasn't possible without the cooperation and assistance of residents of the Salina community."

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER&nbsp;Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —On Wednesday, the Salina Police Department SWAT team and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) High-Risk Warrant Team conducted five search warrants in central and west Salina and found multiple suspected drugs and illegal firearms.SPD Capt. James Feldman said officers found 2,000 counterfeit pills during the operation. The teams sent them to KBI for further testing for their chemical components."This operation is a culmination of work by the I-70 I-135 Drug Task Force in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies," Feldman said. "The focus of the investigation was the distribution of fentanyl in and around Salina."Feldman said during the search warrant operations, officers found other substances that they suspected were methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, THC wax and psilocybin mushrooms.Officers also found multiple illegal firearms within the residences. The SPD Drug Task Force, SWAT team and KBI High-Risk Warrant Team are still investigating the searches."At the time, the investigation is still ongoing, and arrests are imminent," Feldman said. "The operation wasn't possible without the cooperation and assistance of residents of the Salina community."

Task force investigating sale of fentanyl in central Kansas 

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspect on alleged child sex crimes have included a new charge.

On Thursday,&nbsp;Atchison Police arrested Osias W. Everson, 20, Deer Lodge Montana, on a State of Missouri warrant charging him with ‘child kidnapping," according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Everson remains in the Atchison County Jail, already in custody on a charge of rape in connection to an investigation by Atchison Police.

Just before 10p.m. Tuesday, police in Kansas were notified that the Phelps County Missouri Sheriff’s Department was looking for a 13-year-old girl who had been missing since Monday night, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Law enforcement had developed information that the girl was with a 20-year-old suspect and they were believed to be in the Atchison, Kansas, area.

Atchison Police officers located the suspect’s vehicle parked at a local hotel and subsequently located the 13-year-old runaway and the suspect at the hotel.

Police arrested Everson on requested charges of&nbsp; rape and contributing to a child’s misconduct.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The 25th Judicial Circuit Court in Phelps County Missouri filed the child kidnapping charge on Wednesday. The bond on the Missouri warrant was set at $500,000.&nbsp; -------

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspect on alleged child sex crimes have included a new charge.On Thursday,&nbsp;Atchison Police arrested Osias W. Everson, 20, Deer Lodge Montana, on a State of Missouri warrant charging him with ‘child kidnapping," according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.Everson remains in the Atchison County Jail, already in custody on a charge of rape in connection to an investigation by Atchison Police.Just before 10p.m. Tuesday, police in Kansas were notified that the Phelps County Missouri Sheriff’s Department was looking for a 13-year-old girl who had been missing since Monday night, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.Law enforcement had developed information that the girl was with a 20-year-old suspect and they were believed to be in the Atchison, Kansas, area.Atchison Police officers located the suspect’s vehicle parked at a local hotel and subsequently located the 13-year-old runaway and the suspect at the hotel.Police arrested Everson on requested charges of&nbsp; rape and contributing to a child’s misconduct.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 25th Judicial Circuit Court in Phelps County Missouri filed the child kidnapping charge on Wednesday. The bond on the Missouri warrant was set at $500,000.&nbsp; -------

Suspect charged with kidnapping after teen found at Kan. motel

Armanda Ortego-Gutierrez, Outside warrant (Two counts), arrested 03/13

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Armanda Ortego-Gutierrez, Outside warrant (Two counts), arrested 03/13Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 14

GARDNER, Kansas. –Kansas inmate 49-year-old&nbsp; John Evans Johnson, Jr., has been placed on escape status after not returning to the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JSDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC) facility this afternoon, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>GARDNER, Kansas. –Kansas inmate 49-year-old&nbsp; John Evans Johnson, Jr., has been placed on escape status after not returning to the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JSDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC) facility this afternoon, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Johnson, a 49-year-old white male with green eyes, stands 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighs 191 pounds. He has a shaved head and nine tattoos across his arms, legs, neck, and back.He was placed on escape status when he did not return to the residential center following two job interviews.<figure>
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 </figure>Johnson has been serving a one-year sentence at the Johnson County Work Release Center since August 3, 2023. He was convicted in Wyandotte County for one count of burglary.Anyone with information on Johnson should call the KDOC’s Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigations Division (EAI) at 816-266-2102, the JCDOC at 913-715-6539, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463 or local law enforcement at 911. Kansans can also contact EAI via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov">KDOC_EAI_Intel@ks.gov</a>

Search continues for Kan. prisoner who escaped from jail

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit over a 7-year-old boy's murder in 2015 alleging that the state's child welfare agency should have removed him from an abusive home before he was starved and tortured and his body was fed to pigs.

Gov. Laura Kelly and top leaders of the Kansas Legislature approved the settlement during a brief public meeting Tuesday after conferring with state Attorney General Kris Kobach's top deputy in private for 30 minutes.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-17f42815227d4e0ba9c7fbf8bb68ee61">The lawsuit</a>&nbsp;was filed in 2017 in Wyandotte County in the Kansas City area by the boy's mother, maternal grandmother and adult sister, and a district court trial was scheduled for April 2025

The boy, Adrian Jones, was living with his father,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-national-national-9321f31d1832489aa244dc08b1101504">Michael Jones,</a>&nbsp;and his stepmother, Heather Jones, in Kansas City, Kansas, when he died. Both are serving 25 years-to-life prison sentences for his murder, and authorities said the boy was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6688580c50054f4eb07dc0a96c335cc3">beaten and locked naked in a shower stall</a>&nbsp;for months as a closed-circuit surveillance camera recorded his deteriorating condition.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families received reports that Adrian was being abused several years before his death, but its last physical contact with him was almost four years before his death, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-7ad45aca09d6470bb8f854bd731322bc">more than 2,000 pages of records</a>&nbsp;released in 2017 by the agency. The records showed that the three of them moved frequently between communities in Kansas and Missouri.

“This has been a long journey for Adrian's family,” said Matt Birch, an attorney representing the family members. “The most important thing for the family was to hopefully make a change and make this less likely to happen in the future.”

The family members' lawsuit argued that the state and social workers could have “stepped in and rescued” Adrian “at any point during the child's lengthy, unimaginable ordeal” but “chose to act like disinterested bystanders.” The Kansas agency argued that frequent moves made it difficult to keep tabs on the boy.

Kansas Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, a Kansas City-area Democrat and one of the lawmakers who approved the settlement, said Wednesday that she believes the state faced “a lot of liability” legally for what happened.

But Kelly told reporters Wednesday at the Statehouse that the issue wasn't the potential damages in a lawsuit but the litigation distracting it from “the mission at hand” of improving the child welfare system.

“It really had to do with wanting to get that settled and not spend time litigating in courts for what could be definitely months, maybe even years,” she said.

The resolution approving the settlement, made public Wednesday, shows that the department will pay half of the settlement and the other half will come from a special state fund that covers damages in lawsuits.

An attorney and its employees in the lawsuit did not immediately return a telephone message Wednesday seeking comment. Kobach's office also did not comment.

The Democratic governor and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the settlement during a public meeting, but its open portions totaled less than five minutes before and after the closed session with Chief Deputy Attorney General Dan Burrows.

While Kelly read the lawsuit's title before the vote, neither she nor the lawmakers discussed details publicly Tuesday, following what has been a standard practice for years. Typically, there is no formal follow-up announcement to the public.

Told about the $1 million settlement Wednesday, state Rep. Susan Concannon, a Republican from western Kansas who chairs the Legislature's Joint Committee on Child Welfare Oversight, said: “I am a little bit surprised that it's not more than that.”

A multiyear legislative review of the child welfare system followed the boy's death. In 2021, “Adrian's Law” created the committee Concannon heads and required officers and caseworkers to visually observe children who are alleged victims of abuse or neglect.

The state also has moved to improve doctors' training in recognizing abuse and to provide “wrap-around” services for troubled families.

Birch said that he and the family hope that through the lawsuit and 2021 law “there will be more eyes on these kids.”

Adrian's family members also filed a lawsuit in 2017 in Jackson County, Missouri, also in the Kansas City-area, against officials in that state. The case was settled in 2020, but the details were not immediately available, and Birch said he couldn't comment.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710361813105.png" alt="Jomes-photo from an earlier arrest in Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Jomes-photo from an earlier arrest in Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit over a 7-year-old boy's murder in 2015 alleging that the state's child welfare agency should have removed him from an abusive home before he was starved and tortured and his body was fed to pigs.Gov. Laura Kelly and top leaders of the Kansas Legislature approved the settlement during a brief public meeting Tuesday after conferring with state Attorney General Kris Kobach's top deputy in private for 30 minutes.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-17f42815227d4e0ba9c7fbf8bb68ee61">The lawsuit</a>&nbsp;was filed in 2017 in Wyandotte County in the Kansas City area by the boy's mother, maternal grandmother and adult sister, and a district court trial was scheduled for April 2025The boy, Adrian Jones, was living with his father,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-national-national-9321f31d1832489aa244dc08b1101504">Michael Jones,</a>&nbsp;and his stepmother, Heather Jones, in Kansas City, Kansas, when he died. Both are serving 25 years-to-life prison sentences for his murder, and authorities said the boy was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6688580c50054f4eb07dc0a96c335cc3">beaten and locked naked in a shower stall</a>&nbsp;for months as a closed-circuit surveillance camera recorded his deteriorating condition.The Kansas Department for Children and Families received reports that Adrian was being abused several years before his death, but its last physical contact with him was almost four years before his death, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-7ad45aca09d6470bb8f854bd731322bc">more than 2,000 pages of records</a>&nbsp;released in 2017 by the agency. The records showed that the three of them moved frequently between communities in Kansas and Missouri.“This has been a long journey for Adrian's family,” said Matt Birch, an attorney representing the family members. “The most important thing for the family was to hopefully make a change and make this less likely to happen in the future.”The family members' lawsuit argued that the state and social workers could have “stepped in and rescued” Adrian “at any point during the child's lengthy, unimaginable ordeal” but “chose to act like disinterested bystanders.” The Kansas agency argued that frequent moves made it difficult to keep tabs on the boy.Kansas Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, a Kansas City-area Democrat and one of the lawmakers who approved the settlement, said Wednesday that she believes the state faced “a lot of liability” legally for what happened.But Kelly told reporters Wednesday at the Statehouse that the issue wasn't the potential damages in a lawsuit but the litigation distracting it from “the mission at hand” of improving the child welfare system.“It really had to do with wanting to get that settled and not spend time litigating in courts for what could be definitely months, maybe even years,” she said.The resolution approving the settlement, made public Wednesday, shows that the department will pay half of the settlement and the other half will come from a special state fund that covers damages in lawsuits.An attorney and its employees in the lawsuit did not immediately return a telephone message Wednesday seeking comment. Kobach's office also did not comment.The Democratic governor and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the settlement during a public meeting, but its open portions totaled less than five minutes before and after the closed session with Chief Deputy Attorney General Dan Burrows.While Kelly read the lawsuit's title before the vote, neither she nor the lawmakers discussed details publicly Tuesday, following what has been a standard practice for years. Typically, there is no formal follow-up announcement to the public.Told about the $1 million settlement Wednesday, state Rep. Susan Concannon, a Republican from western Kansas who chairs the Legislature's Joint Committee on Child Welfare Oversight, said: “I am a little bit surprised that it's not more than that.”A multiyear legislative review of the child welfare system followed the boy's death. In 2021, “Adrian's Law” created the committee Concannon heads and required officers and caseworkers to visually observe children who are alleged victims of abuse or neglect.The state also has moved to improve doctors' training in recognizing abuse and to provide “wrap-around” services for troubled families.Birch said that he and the family hope that through the lawsuit and 2021 law “there will be more eyes on these kids.”Adrian's family members also filed a lawsuit in 2017 in Jackson County, Missouri, also in the Kansas City-area, against officials in that state. The case was settled in 2020, but the details were not immediately available, and Birch said he couldn't comment.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710361942725.png" alt="Heather Jones-photo from an earlier arrest in Wyahdotte County" />
 <figcaption>Heather Jones-photo from an earlier arrest in Wyahdotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>Adrian's remains were found in November 2015 in a pigsty on his father and stepmother's rental property after officers responded to a domestic violence call. Heather Jones accused Michael Jones of beating and choking her, according to affidavits and search warrants later released by authorities.According to court records the Joneses used increasingly severe methods to control the boy's behavior, including strapping him to an inversion table, handcuffing him and shocking him with a device called a Zap Enforcer. He also suffered from “extreme starvation,” court records said.