(KNZA)--The 50th anniversary of a plane crash near Falls City that claimed forty-two lives will be remembered on Saturday, August 6th.

The Richardson County Museum, located at 1404 Chase Street, will host a remembrance gathering requested by the families of the victims.  The public is encouraged to take part in the remembrance, which begins at 9:30 in the morning at the Museum. Those who wish to visit the site of the crash can do so at 10:30.

The Museum will host a lunch and gathering following the visitation to the site.

The book Deadly Turbulence Air Safety Lesson written by Steve Pollock of Nashville, Tenn., is about the plane accident, and he intends to be present for the gathering.

Braniff Airways Flight 250 was en route to Omaha from Kansas City, Missouri on August 6th, 1966 when it crashed that evening in a farm field about 8 miles northeast of  Falls City.

Thirty-eight passengers and four crew members were killed in the crash.

In-flight structural failure due to extreme turbulence in an avoidable weather hazard was cited as the cause.

(KNZA)--On Tuesday evening, neighborhoods throughout Hiawatha are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 33rd Annual National “Night Out” crime and drug prevention event.

For the 22nd year, the Hiawatha Police Department will sponsor the event. Agencies will set up displays inside and outside the Schuneman Addition at the Fisher Center on East Iowa Street from 6 to 8--including the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, Squad 48, Town and Country EMS  and Hiawatha Fire Department.

Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided free of charge.

In addition, a pool party will be held at the Hiawatha Aquatic Park from 7 to 9 at no charge.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts and strengthen police-community partnerships.

(KLZA)-- The Richardson County Sheriff’s Department has extended an invitation to the public for an open house at the new Richardson County Law Enforcement Center and Jail. 

This event will occur on Friday, August 5, at the new Law Enforcement Center located  just west of Falls City on the north side of Highway 8, which is the former National Guard Armory. The open house begins at 3:00PM and will conclude at 8:00PM. It is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

Please contact the Richardson County Sheriff’s Department at 402-245-2479 for any questions. 
 

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Funeral services have been held in North Carolina for an Oklahoma State basketball player who died following a team workout. The university says in a news release that services were held Saturday for 22-year-old Tyrek Coger at Elizabethtown Middle School in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Coger died July 21 following the workout at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.

SAPULPA, Okla. (AP) - A Louisiana prison escapee has been found in northeastern Oklahoma. US marshals say 41-year-old Wilson Bryant was found and arrested Friday in Sapulpa where he was working in a housing addition. Online jail records show Bryant is being held in the Creek County jail pending extradition.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel denies allegations that a man died due to excessive force by county jailers. Whetsel said Friday that 43-year-old Lorez Chambers was at the jail for less than an hour June 9 and was never beaten or in jail custody because he needed medical attention. Chambers' family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the jail Thursday.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma volunteer sheriff's deputy program halted after a member fatally shot an unarmed black man is back with tougher requirements, the new county sheriff says. But every one of the new reserves is from the old force riddled with cronyism and all but three are white in a city with fraught race relations. Eric Harris was killed by a reserve deputy who said he mistakenly fired his gun instead of a Taser.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/29/16 10:33 10:34 10:44 11:37 FIRE RUN PD 16011000 D1

QUEENS

#57, #14, & #37 STOODBY FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL.

07/29/16 10:34 10:34 10:34 11:49 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16011002 9751

5TH & ALBANY

#58 ON T/S AT 5TH/ALBANY W/ KS 327HCN. NP TRM TOWED VEH.

#58 WENT 10-15 W/ 33 YO W/M FOR FTA-SPEEDING 16-20.

07/29/16 12:02 12:04 12:16 12:23 SICK/INJURED PERSON PD 16011006 8809

W OVERBROOK

REQ OFFICER REF AN ASSAULT. #14 ASND, RPT TKN. REQ XPTL.

07/29/16 12:34 12:36 12:37 12:54 PRISONER IN CUSTOY PD 16011008 9742

7TH & GRAND

#37 T/S 005-950, WENT 10-15 W/ 22 YO W/M FOR KSO 44.

07/29/16 15:30 15:32 15:40 16:20 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16011015 0023

N BIRCH

ADV'D FEM SUBJ IS AT RESI, 2 FELS CONFIRMED THROUGH KSO.

#44/#41 ASND. #33 ASST. 10-15 W/ FEM AND TAKEN STRAIGHT TO KSO.

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REQ OFFICER REF VANDALISM. #44/#41 ASND.

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LIBERTY & SHADY PL

RP ADV'D OF AMLE AROUND AREA BOTHERING PEOPLE WALKING BY. PEED ALL OVER TREES AND OFF BRIDGE IN FRONT OF JUVS. W/M NO SHIRT.

#33 ASND, SUBJ WAS MOVED ALONG.

07/29/16 20:40 20:42 20:46 21:31 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16011028 9608

W HIGHLAND

STAFF ADV'D THAT MALE IS CAUSING DISTURBANCE AT BUSINESS.

#52 RESPONDED, WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO B/M FOR DRUNKENESS.

07/29/16 21:14 21:16 21:19 21:32 INTOX DRIVER PD 16011030 9899

OAK & SOUTH

RP ADV'D OF A BLACK CHEV BLAZER PN 005774 INTOX AND ALL OVER ROAD. NB ON OAK FROM SOUTH. #33 RESPONDED. MADE CONTACT W/ VEH AT OAK/GRAND. SUBJ ISN'T INTOX, WAS TEXTING.

07/29/16 22:41 22:41 22:41 00:21 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16011035 9899

ELM & PONCA

#41 WENT 10-15 W/ 50 YO B/M FOR NUMEROUS LOCAL 44'S.

07/29/16 23:25 23:26 23:28 00:10 MAN WITH WEAPON PD 16011040 9678

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911 AD'VD A GREEN 2DR TRUCK IS OUTSIDE HIS APARTMENT AND THE PEOPLE INSIDE IT ARE THREATENING HIM, AND HE BELIEVES ONE OF THEM HAS A GUN. #32 & #18 RESPONDED, VEH LEFT PRIOR TO OFFICER'S ARRIVAL. RPT TKN.

07/29/16 23:36 23:40 23:48 02:10 THREATS/HARASS/OBSCENE PD 16011041 9245

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RP ADV'D THAT 1/2'S EX LEFT IN A RED DODGE NEON NB ON ASH. ADV'D HE WAS AT RESI AND THREATENED HIM. RP TOLD HIM TO LEAVE AT GUN POINT. GUN IS NOW DISARMED AND OUT OF HANDS. #26 RESPONDED. #44 & #32 ASST. RPT TKN. TRESPASS WARNINGS WERE ISSUED.

07/30/16 00:02 00:07 00:09 00:25 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16011042 9608

WINDSOR

RP ADV'D OF MALE DRIVING HIS VEH INTO RESI. SEVERELY INTOX. SUBJ LEFT SCENE AND WENT INTO A DIFFERENT HOUSE CLOSE BY. RP CAN POINT OUT HOUSE TO OFFICER. #52 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/30/16 01:29 01:30 01:30 02:31 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16011044 9677

SOUTH & MARLAND

#38 ON T/S W/ MC 2K1422. #17 ASST. NP ACTION TOWED THE MOTORCYCLE.

#38 WENT 10-15 W/ 38 YO W/M FOR DUI, SPEEDING, & NO INS.

07/30/16 05:28 05:30 05:32 00:00 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16011046 9678

HARTFORD & WAVERLY

RP RPTS AN ACCIDENT AT HARTFORD/WAVERLY. A WHITE FORDE EDGE 4DR. #32 ASND. #26, #38, & #17 ASST. NP PINKY TOWED 382KFW.

WENT 10-15 W/ 33 YO MALE FOR DUI AND FAILURE TO STOP AT RED LIGHT.

***DOG DID R1 WHEN TRYING TO GET IT OUT OF THE VEH. BLACK & BROWN ROTTIE/RETRIEVER MIX*******

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma County District Judge Donald Deason has died following a brief illness. Deason, the county's presiding judge, was 63. County Court Clerk Rick Warren said Friday that Deason died Thursday following a brief illness. Warren says Deason was at his home in Edmond when he died and his body was discovered by his wife. A former prosecutor, Deason became a special judge in Oklahoma County in 1999 and a district judge in 2005.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Federal prosecutors say two companies have paid nearly $1.4 million to settle claims over a 2011 fire at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma. Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Yancey announced Friday that Bell Contracting Inc. and Redlands Contracting paid the money to settle civil claims over allegations that the companies negligently caused the fire that burned more than 40 square miles on the refuge. In reaching the settlement, Bell and Redlands did not admit liability.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Many Oklahoma delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia say Hillary Clinton's speech culminated a week of activity to help unite the party behind her, but not all of the state's delegates are ready to support the party's nominee. Some Oklahoma delegates for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday they simply cannot support Clinton and will instead focus on helping other Democrats on the ballot in November.

(KAIR)--Funeral services have been set for the Hoyt volunteer firefighter killed in a traffic crash Wednesday.

Mike Schultz will be laid to rest Monday in the Mayetta Cemetery, following services at 10:30 at the Northland Christian Church in Topeka.

The Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, in Hoyt, is handling the arrangements.

Among his survivors are his wife, Mickie, his mother, and four children.

Schultz, who served as Captain of the Hoyt Rural Fire Department, was killed when the firetruck he was driving was involved in a rollover wreck Wednesday afternoon, en route to the Jackson County Fair, where he, and fellow firefighter, Randy Smith, were going to take part in the evening's parade. Suffering severe injuries, Smith, who serves as assistant Chief for the fire department, was transported to a Topeka hospital for treatment. Fire Chief Ed Kester said Thursday evening that Smith was making good progress in his recovery.

The wreck, which happened around 5:00 on U.S. Highway 75, just south of 174th Road, remains under investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

(KAIR)--A Friday night Jefferson County wreck, between a motorcycle and a pickup truck, sends the motorcyclist to the hospital.

The Kansas Highway Patrol identifies him as 36-year-old Rodney Kessler, of Perry. He was transported to Stormont Vail HealthCare, in Topeka, for treatment of his injuries.

According to the Patrol's report, Kessler was riding his Harley-Davidson eastbound on U.S. Highway 24, in Perry, when the pickup, which had been stopped on Elm Street, pulled in front of him.

The truck was driven by 35-year-old Hoyt resident Devan Singleton. He and his passengers, 27-year-old Danielle Galley, and 32-year-old Darek Faught, both of Effingham, were not hurt.

The wreck happened shortly after 11:00.

(KNZA)--A fiery, early Saturday morning Brown County Crash leaves one dead.

“Approximately 12:30, on 270th, west of Coyote, there was a report of a single vehicle injury accident,” Brown County Sheriff John Merchant tells MSC News. “When responders arrived at the scene, it turned out to be a fatality accident.”

The Kansas Highway Patrol identifies the victim as 27-year-old Cole Bergen, of Oreleans, Nebraska.

He was the driver of pickup truck that was eastbound on 270th Road when it crossed the roadway and went into the north ditch. The driver overcorrected, which sent the vehicle back across the roadway where it struck a tree, head-on. The vehicle flipped over, and caught fire, with Bergen trapped inside.

The fatal wreck happened about a mile east of U.S. Highway 75, or 2 miles east of Sabetha.

(KMZA)--The execution of two search warrants lands three Sabetha residents in jail on drug charges.

It happened Wednesday, in the city of Sabetha, with Police Chief Robert Wahwasuck saying the first search warrant was served in the 600 block of Oregon Street.

It was there that 23-year-old Jamie Jackman was arrested on charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

The second warrant was served in the 1300 block of Oregon Street, where 22-year-old Jasmine Shaw and 22-year-old William Lockman were arrested.

Both faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

All three were booked into the Nemaha County Jail.

(KAIR)--Fair season continues, with Jefferson County getting into the action on Monday.

Following morning entries, the sheep and meat goat shows will be held that evening, opened with a Flag Raising Ceremony by the 4-H Ambassadors.

Tuesday will include the morning swine and poultry shows, followed by the afternoon bucket calf show, leading up to the 67th annual fair parade at 7:00.

The 2016 Jefferson County Fair Royalty will be crowned following the parade.

Wednesday will begin at 8:00 with the rabbit show, followed by the beef-steer-heifer show.

The evening will include an ice cream social, with cake, from 6 until 8:00, along with the 4-H talent show and the dance company performances.

The Bucket Calf Costume Parade, followed by a Pedal Power Tractor Pull, will wrap up the day.

Thursday will begin at 8:00 with the dairy goat show, followed by the dairy show.

The Livestock Auction is set for 6:00 that evening, with the fair to wrap up with the 4-H dance from 8:30 to 11:00 Thursday night.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/28/16 08:36 08:44 08:48 08:51 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010954 8809

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RESIDENT FOUND DL BELONGING TO PAWHUSKA RESIDENT. #14 PICKED IT UP.

07/28/16 09:40 09:46 09:55 13:07 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010956 8654

OAKWOOD

RP RPTS A W/M IN A BLUE CHEV TRK, POSS INTOX. #57, #06, & #40 RESPONDED. #57 T/S AT AT PECAN/RIDGECREST W/ 588EMO.

#40 WENT 10-15 W/ 45 YO W/M FOR AGG DUI, FAIL STOP SIGN, AND IMPROPER USE OF LANE.

07/28/16 12:07 12:26 12:38 13:06 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010960 9368

N 14TH

LOSS PREVENTION REQ OFFICER REF A THEFT THAT HAPPENED EARLIER TODAY. #45 ASND. RPT TKN.

07/28/16 15:56 15:57 16:01 16:44 INTOX DRIVER PD 16010966 9551

E SOUTH

SIG 88 GREEN DODGE PK W/ MOWER IN BACK PULLED INTO STORE AFTER STRIKING SEVERAL CURBS. #27 ASND, WENT ON T/S W/ 620LAG AT PINE/SOUTH. TRM NP FOR TOW.

#27 WENT 10-15 W/ 21 YO W/M FOR (CITY: FTP-UU GAS/WATER, METER TAMPERING.)

07/28/16 15:59 16:00 16:00 16:00 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010967 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

BOOKING REQ CFS# FOR 34 YO W/F FOR (CC-PL.)

07/28/16 16:53 16:57 16:58 17:32 STALLED VEHICLE PD 16010968 7538

PINE & SOUTH

RP REQ OFFICER REF TWO VEHS WITH WATER UP TO WINDOWS. #27 ASND, #08 ASST. STREET DEPT CALLED OUT. NO RPT. ON OFFICER ARRIVAL NO VEHS WERE BELOW UNDERPASS.

07/28/16 17:12 17:15 17:18 17:32 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010969 8305

E PROSPECT

RP REQ OFFICER REF A FOUND PHONE AT BUSINESS. #49 ASND. INFO TKN TO PASS ALONG. NO RPT.

07/28/16 17:18 17:20 17:20 21:08 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010970 7538

PINE & SOUTH

#08 ADV'D HE WAS 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/F FOR DRUNKENESS.

AFTER BOOKING, EDWIN FAIR WAS NOTIFIED AND WILL EVAL TOMORROW MORNING AFTER SHE SOBERS UP.

07/28/16 18:11 18:11 18:11 18:50 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010974 9660

N BIRCH

#54 ADV'D THEY WERE OUT AT THIS ADDR AND WENT 10-15 W/ 38 YO W/F FOR POSS METH, POSS MARIJ, POSS CDS/PILLS, AND POSS PARA.

07/28/16 20:42 20:44 20:48 21:19 VANDALISM PD 16010978 9731

 N UNION

C911, RP ADV'D HE HEARD A GUN SHOT AND BREAKING GLASS. VERY SIG 87 AND ABUSIVE, RP REFUSED TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFO. #49 ASND, #30 ASST. #49, FOUND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER GLASS BORKEN OUT AT THIS LOCATION. MAINTENANCE CALLED OUT & RESPONDED. VANDALISM RPT TKN.

07/28/16 21:58 22:07 22:11 22:20 THREATS/HARASS/OBSCENE PD 16010981 9863

S OSAGE

RP OUT OF TOWN ADV'D OF THREATS TOWARDS HER HUSBAND AND FAMILY AT HOME. 30 YO C/M ADV'D HE WAS GOING TO THE HOUSE AND SHOOTING EVERYONE THERE. 5 MIN TLAPSE. HUSBAND IS 65 YO C/M. ONGOING ISSUE W/ GRANDDAUGHTER AND HER 1/2'S FRIEND. RP IS OUT OF TOWN. #34 ASND. #07 & #26 ASST. #34, 1090 IS OK, REQ XPTL. ***CONNECT TO #16010984***

07/28/16 22:01 22:03 22:03 00:12 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010982 9660

S 14TH

#54 REQ OFFICER STOP A GRN YUKON, SB ON 14TH. #24 T/S AT HOTEL W/ 255BMC. #08 & #30 ASST. #54 WENT 10-15 X2:

A) 10-15 W/ 26 YO B/M FOR POSS METH, DEST OF EVIDENCE, POSS RX MEDS, POSS MARIJ, & DUS.

B) 10-15 W/ 33 YO B/M FOR POSS CDS/METH, POSS CDS/RX MEDS, & POSS MARIJ.

07/28/16 22:29 22:30 22:30 00:12 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010984 9863

N 1ST

#34 & #26 SERVING A WARRANT.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 30 YO W/M FOR KSO FELONY ADW WARRANT. #30 STRAIGHT TRANSPORT TO KSO.

***CONNECT TO #16010981***

07/28/16 23:08 23:10 23:13 00:44 DOMESTIC PD 16010986 9677

W CLEVELAND

RP ADV'D OF DOMESTIC ON LAWN. I/M AND I/F. #38 ASND, #34 ASST.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 41 YO I/M FOR FALSE INFO.

#38, DOMESTIC WAS VERBAL ONLY. NO RPT.

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WHITE MINIVAN PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT, THERE IS FEM SLUMPED OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. #52 ASND. #26 ASST.

#52, TAG 647DMY. NP ACTION TOWED THE VEH,

#52 10-15 W/ 33 YO FEM FOR POSS CDS RX AND APC.

The Ponca City Assembly at 2313 East Prospect will hold a Back to School Bash from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6.

There will be activities for the whole family and 500 backpacks will be given away to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Children must be present with a parent or guardian to receive a backpack, and  the backpacks will have some school supplies inside.

There will be free donuts and haircuts, as well as appearances by the National Guard and Ponca City Police.

Activities include a slip and slide, tricycle water gauntlet, a dunk tank, temporary tattoos and a corn hole toss.

There's also a Pokemon Go Lure on the PCA Poke Stop. 

For more information, call 580 762-2401.

Letecia Burkett, of Anytime Flowers in Blackwell, won the Oklahoma Cup last week at the Oklahoma State Floral Association's conference in Stillwater recently.

The Oklahoma Cup competition was open to all members except previous first place winners. Designs were made on premises with product and containers provided for all competitors. 

The 101 Ranch Old Timers Association will have its annual reunion and meeting at the Community Center at Marland on Aug. 13.

The event opens at 9 a.m. 

"It's mostly a get-together with the old members to visit and talk about the 101," Joe Glaser said.

A lunch at noon will be catered by Danny's BBQ Head Quarters.

There will be an auction of donated western items before the annual general meeting.

Glaser said the event is open to the public, but anyone attending the lunch must RSVP by calling 763-3907 to assure sufficient food is available.

(KAIR)--The Holton man, charged with sex-related crimes in four separate cases dating back to early 2014, is set to make another court appearance next month.

That follows a continuance granted Thursday in Jackson County District Court for 21-year-old Jacob Ewing.

In the meantime, Ewing, despite the nature of his alleged crimes, including rape, remains free on bond.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News the continuance granted on all four pending cases, came at the request of the defense.

The next court date for Ewing is now set for the morning of August 18th.

Earlier this month, Ewing was arrested, and jailed, in connection with violating the conditions of his parole. That happened after he was accused of driving under the influence.

However, he has since been released on bond, despite Miller's contention that Ewing's probation should be revoked.

Miller, following Ewing's alcohol related arrest, filed motions requesting that his probation be revoked in that case and his bond revoked in connection with the sex-crimes.

A hearing on that matter has not yet happened.

Including the DUI, Ewing has been arrested five times since May, with four of those made in connection with the alleged sex crimes.

This year’s Crazy Days Street Party, hosted by Ponca City Main Street, is set for Thursday, Aug. 4. 

The fun will start at 5 p.m. at the Veterans Plaza on the corner of Fourth Street and Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City.

The food selection at Main Street’s Crazy Days Street Party is going to be amazing this year,  said Chelsea McConnell, Executive Director of Ponca City Main Street.

Four food trucks will be at the party with Dewayne’s BBQ featuring bratwurst, hot dogs, fresh cut curly fries and potato chips, beef jerky and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. 

The Hungry Duckling will have burgers, chicken strips, melts, sliders and fries. 

Tasty Beats will have jumbo pretzels, jumbo pickles, adobe grilled onion burgers, chicken tacos, nachos, quesadillas, pizza, popcorn and frito pies. 

For those wanting a cold treat, Surf’s Up Snow Cones joins the lineup.

A beer garden, operated by Astoria Blvd. Bistro and Bar, also will be available.

McConnell said Band #9.5 will play at 6 p.m. on the stage area of the plaza.  This band is a collaboration of members from Band #9 and another local band, Funk Da Fied.  This group will feature Gary Wilson on the acoustic guitar and Mike Logan on the drums, both from Band #9.  From Funk Da Fied, Randy Jackson will play lead guitar with Ken Kilpatrick on bass guitar.  This group plays acoustic rock.  They’ll perform classic favorites maybe with even a little bit of country thrown in just to keep the crowd on their toes.

Up at 7 p.m will be Mario Amador.  Mario, a musician and songwriter, was born in Wyoming in 1992.  Now a Ponca City resident, Mario started writing and playing guitar at 18 and is working with the local band West of Home and singer / songwriter Brett Horton, also from Ponca City.  Connecting audiences on a gut level, Mario’s songs are dark and spacey, ranging from stories about his childhood to finding true love.

Joel Hibbs will start at 9 p.m.

This year, Main Street is also raffling off a 25-quart Bison Cooler valued at $250, McConnell said. Tickets can be purchased at the Main Street office or the night of the event at the Veterans Plaza.  Tickets are $5 each, or five tickets for $20.  Bison Coolers are made in America and are made to keep its contents cold for days. 

The raffle winner will be announced at 8:30 p.m.  Winner need not be present to win.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health says the mosquito that carries the Zika virus has been discovered in southwestern Oklahoma, but no cases of the illness have been recorded in the region.

The department said Thursday that the Aedes aegypti mosquito was detected in Altus. In previous years, the tropical mosquito had been detected in Oklahoma and Comanche counties.

So far, there have been no cases of local transmission of Zika anywhere in the United States. The 1,400 infections reported in the U.S. have been linked to travel to countries with Zika outbreaks in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Oklahoma has recorded 13 Zika cases involving international travel, but none of those involved a person in southwest Oklahoma.
 

(KLZA)-- Nemaha County, Nebraska Commissioners were updated this week on a bond issue that will be part of the General election ballot in November for Southeast Community College.

Dr. Paul Illich,  President of the college also presented the 2015-19 Strategic Plan for the school.  It includes information on the need to updating the campuses to serve the future needs of the students. Currently SECC has buildings in three of the 15 counties it serves.  Six learning centers have been proposed throughout the service area including one in Falls City.

(KLZA)-- The second part of a resurfacing project is set to begin next week on Route 118 between U.S. Route 59 in Mound City and Route 111 near Big Lake in Holt County. 

Beginning Monday, August 1, 2016, contractors from Chester Bross Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will narrow the road to one lane in work zones that could extend up to two miles as part of a project that will resurface and widen this stretch of Route 118.

 
Crews will work daylight hours Monday through Friday, though some Saturday work may be required, as well.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - The mayor of Stillwater has been diagnosed breast cancer after filming a public service announcement to promote a hospital's new 3-D mammography technology.

The Stillwater News Press  reports that Mayor Gina Noble and Stillwater Medical Center staff held a news conference Wednesday to discuss her diagnosis of stage zero breast cancer.

Noble learned of her diagnosis within 24 hours.

Medical center CEO Denise Webber thanked Noble for wanting to promote the importance of early detection following this sudden development in her life. Webber said the procedure shows the importance in technological advances.
 

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - The mayor of Stillwater has been diagnosed breast cancer after filming a public service announcement to promote a hospital's new 3-D mammography technology.

The Stillwater News Press  reports that Mayor Gina Noble and Stillwater Medical Center staff held a news conference Wednesday to discuss her diagnosis of stage zero breast cancer.

Noble learned of her diagnosis within 24 hours.

Medical center CEO Denise Webber thanked Noble for wanting to promote the importance of early detection following this sudden development in her life. Webber said the procedure shows the importance in technological advances.
 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin's suggestion that lawmakers return for a special session to consider ways to increase teacher salaries is facing bipartisan criticism from legislators and even some teachers who call the idea short-sighted.

Fallin mentioned the possibility of a special session after state finance officials confirmed the state had $140.8 million available after the fiscal year that ended June 30.

House Appropriations and Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Earl Sears said Thursday he thinks the money should be reallocated to the state agencies that were forced to cut their budgets in the middle of the fiscal year amid slumping revenue collections.

Edmond Public Schools Teacher of the Year Kevin McDonald says he thinks the proposal will distract from a state question in November for a one-cent sales tax for education.
 

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Kevin McDonald, Edmond Memorial High School English teacher, directs the percussion session of the band during a practice in Edmond, Okla., Thursday, July 28, 2016. With just three months remaining before voters head to the polls to consider a one-cent sales tax increase to boost funding for public education, Gov. Mary Fallin has suggested a special session to consider an alternative proposal. McDonald says he thinks the proposal will distract from the state question in November. 

(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Fair begins Friday at the fairgrounds in Seneca and runs through Monday.
Friday evening will bring the swine and horse shows. Hot air balloon rides will be offered beginning at 6:00 at the Skoch Park shelter house, and the Big Time Grain Company Band will perform at the shelter house from 9 to midnight.

Highlights Saturday include the sheep, bucket calf and beef shows. That evening, classic cars will cruise the brick streets of Seneca from 7:00 to 8:30, as Cruise Night is held. Registration for the event will take place from 6 to 7 at Nemaha Valley Motors.

A full slate of activities are planned Sunday—including a pedal power tractor pull, Antique and Classic Car Show, public fashion revue, Barnyard Olympics, parade and entertainment.

The theme this year’s parade, which begins at 6:30, is “ Sew it, Grow it, Show it.” Entertainment will be provide Sunday evening at 8:00 with the Schmitz Blitz Band.

The fair will wrap up Monday evening with the livestock auction, beginning at 7:00.

(KNZA)--The former Brown County Jail could have a new owner Friday.

The facility will be auctioned off at 10:00 by Sheriff John Merchant on the 1st floor of the county courthouse.

The jail is to be sold to the highest bidder. There is no minimum bid. The building is appraised at around $64,000.

Under criteria established by the County Commission, the Commission has the right to reject any and all bids.

Merchant took more than a dozen interested people on a tour of the facility Monday.

The Commission also spoke by phone at their meeting Monday with a California resident interested in the facility, who says he plans to have a representative at the auction to bid for him.

The Commission voted in June to put the building up for public auction.

The old jail has been vacant since 2010 when the new 41-bed jail, located directly across the street, was opened.

Voters in November 2008 approved a one-half cent countywide retailers sales tax to fund its construction.

(KQ2-TV)--A St. Joseph woman has been found guilty of murder after a three-hour long jury deliberation Thursday afternoon.

Angela Henderson was found guilty of second degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with evidence in the death of Clinton Justice.

Justice was found stabbed to death in his home in December of 2012. 

Henderson is one of three people who where charged in connection to Justice's death.

Kim Keith pleaded guilty to second degree murder in 2014, but said that Henderson was the one who stabbed Justice.

Henderson's son was also charged for his role, but found incompetent for trial.

The jury deliberated for just over three hours Thursday, and announced their guilty verdict just after 1:30 p.m.

Sentencing for Henderson has been set for 3:00 p.m. on September 8.

(KAIR)--A public health warning for a local lake remains in place due to high levels of toxic blue-green algae.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment continues to list the Atchison County Lake as one of three lakes in the state named to warning status.

The KDHE said the local lake is among two others that continue to be affected by the algae.

State health officials say direct contact with the water is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock

Fish can be eaten as long as they are rinsed with clean water.  Only the fillet portion should be consumed and all other parts discarded.

(KNZA)--The Hoyt Rural Fire Department fire truck that overturned, leaving the driver dead late Wednesday afternoon, was en route to the Jackson County Fair.

That word from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse in a Facebook post made Thursday morning.

Killed in the crash was 47-year-old Hoyt resident Michael Schultz.

Injured was 36-year-old Randy Smith, of Mayetta. He was transported to Topeka's Stormont Vail HeathCare for treatment. Hoyt Rural Fire Chief Ed Kester, in a news release, says Smith continues to recover, and, as of Thursday, was expected to be released from the hospital soon.

Both men are identified as volunteer firefighters for the Hoyt Rural Fire Department, where Schultz served as Captain and Smith serves as assistant Chief.

Morse, in the Facebook post, says “what was supposed to be an evening of fun in Jackson County quickly turned into a tragic nightmare.” He says the truck was going to be driven in the evening's annual fair parade.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the truck was southbound on U.S. Highway 75, just south of 174th Road, when a tire, on the drivers front side, blew out.

The blow out caused the truck to leave the roadway to the left, cross the median, and then cross the southbound lanes of traffic. It then struck the embankment and overturned.

The Patrol says neither man was properly restrained when the wreck happened shortly before 5:00.

Morse says his office wishes to honor both Schultz and Smith for “their unselfish sacrifice and service to their community.”

The deadly crash remains under investigation.

(KLZA)-- The three-day Lemonade Days event begins in Falls City at 6:00 p-m Thursday with free hot dogs and lemonade in the 1700 block of Stone Street. The Cobblestone Festival Give-away event kicks off and businesses will be open late. Friday evening features the start of a golf/bowling tournament at Falls City Lanes from 6-8:00 with a movie, Zootopia to be shown and free popcorn in the 1700 block of Stone Street beginning at 9:30. 

Saturday events will begin with the conclusion of the bowling/golf tournament at the Falls City Golf Course at 9:00 in the morning. The day also includes a cruise beginning at the Sunmart parking lot at 2:30 with the Show and Shine Care Show in the 1700 block of Stone Street. There will be live music, a lemonade contest, gravity contest, free hot dogs, a kids Hot Wheel Derby and Adult Pinewood Derby both at the Grand Weaver Hotel Conference room. At 6 in the evening awards will be handed out to the winners.

(KLZA)-- Unemployment rates were higher in Southeast Nebraska for the month of June.
  

Statewide the unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent, which is the same rate for the past 13-months.
 

Nemaha County, Nebraska had an unemployment rate for June of 4.7 percent, up 1.3 percent from May. That was the largest increase in the area.

Elsewhere the rate was 3.3 percent in Richardson County, 2.4 percent in Pawnee County, 3.2 percent in Johnson County, 3.4 percent in Gage County and 3.6 percent in Otoe County. 

 Nebraska continues to have one of the best unemployment rates in the country. Neighboring state unemployment rates in June included 4.0 percent in Iowa, 3.8 percent in Kansas and 4.5 percent in Missouri. 

(KNZA)--Fees collected through the required registration of Brown County sex offenders will be used to benefit local students.

“I’m very pleased to announce the Brown County Sheriff is going to be able to offer two $1,000 scholarships for high school students beginning in the spring of 2017,” said Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

“I spoke with our KBI offender registry person down in Topeka and requested that we be able to use some of the funds we collect from our offenders toward the scholarship program,” Merchant explained. “They agreed that was acceptable. That’s how we’re going to be able to fund the program.”

Merchant says Brown County currently has over 60 offenders who are required to pay $20 each time they register, which must be done four times each year. Those fees equal more than $5,000.

The funds can not be used for operations of the Sheriff's Office, meaning they must be utilized, with approval, for community-based initiatives. 

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/27/16 07:39 07:39 07:39 07:39 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010902 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

KSO BROUGHT IN 10-15 19 YO W/F FOR (CITY 44: FTA-NO INS.)

07/27/16 15:25 15:25 15:27 19:14 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010917 9751

W DRY RD

#58 WENT 10-15 W/ 27 YO W/M FOR (LOCALS: FTP-TRAFFIC X3.)

07/27/16 16:05 16:09 16:09 16:56 WELFARE CHECK PD 16010918 9731

S LINCOLN

#49 T/S W/ 620ERU. WENT 10-15 W/ 69 YO W/M FOR PI.

07/27/16 16:05 16:25 16:25 16:25 WELFARE CHECK PD 16010922 9906

S LINCOLN

REQ 1090 ON ELDERLY MALE IN GRY RANGER PARKED ON SIDE OF ROADWAY. #31 ASND. 16010918.

07/27/16 16:10 16:10 16:22 19:00 NARCOTICS VIOLATION PD 16010919 8629

S OAK

SPU SERVED SEARCH WARRANT.

#54 WENT 10-15 W/ 26 YO W/F FOR (KSO: POSS CDS, POFF CDS, & POSS PARA X2.)

#54 WENT 10-15 W/ 41 YO W/M FOR USE SERV SYS FACILITATE, POSS METH, POSS MARIJ, POSS PILLS, & POSS PARA.

#54 WENT 10-15 W/ 23 YO W/F FOR USE SERV SYS FACILITATE, POSS METH, POSS PARIJ, POSS PILLS, & POSS PARA.

07/27/16 16:43 16:45 16:49 20:55 ACCIDENT, UNK PD 16010924 9271

4TH & CIRCLE

RP RPTS A WHI CAR THAT HAS CRASHED INTO A POLE, WHI/FEM W/BLK HAIR BLK TANK AND JEANS TRYING TO FIX HER BUMPER.

#31 ASND, #20 ASST. WENT 10-15 W/ 26 YO W/F FOR DUI/DRUGS, RECKLESS DRIVING, AND NO INS.

NP ACTION TOWED 844GGI.

07/27/16 18:57 18:58 19:06 19:16 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010928 9271

N 7TH

RP REQ AN OFFICER REF AUTO BURG. #20 ASND, DECLINED RPT.

07/27/16 22:29 22:29 22:29 22:43 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010939  9742

OAK & OTOE

#37 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO I/M FOR (KSO 44.)

#24 TRANSPORTED STAIGHT TO KSO.

07/27/16 22:36 22:36 22:36 03:37 PURSUIT PD 16010940 9608

ELM & PONCA

#52 IN PURSUIT OF O/M 3231. SUBJ STOPPED AT ADDR ON S OAK AND WAS DETAINED AFTER A SHORT FOOT PURSUIT. NP PINKY TOW TOWED THE VEH.

#52 WENT 10-15 W/ 25 YO H/M FOR DUI, POSS MARIJ, FAIL TO YIELD TO EMER VEH, DUS, & OBSTRUCTION.

07/27/16 23:31 23:35 23:44 00:01 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010943 9245

N 14TH

CONTACT RP REF HER DAUGHTER'S ID AND BIRTH CERT STOLEN OUT OF HER CAR WHILE PARKED AT RESTAURANT. #26 RESPONDED. RPT TKN.

07/28/16 01:58 02:01 02:08 02:19 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010947 8961

W HIGHLAND

BEER RUN. H/M, 5'9, 230, NO CLOTHING DESC. RAN NB IN THE ALLEY W/ 2 18-PACKS OF BUD. #19 RESPONDED, RPT TKN.

Police need the assistance of the public to identify the woman pictured here entering the Wal-Mart in Ponca City. This surveillance photograph was taken on July 24 at approximately 10:30 p.m.

A customer laid his Straight Talk Edge cell phone down on top of the self-checkout counter, finished ringing up his items, sacked them and walked to his vehicle in the parking lot. Once he got to his vehicle, he remembered leaving his cell phone on top of the register, but when he went back in to retrieve it, he discovered someone had taken it.

The woman pictured was with a male subject that was seen on surveillance picking up the phone from the self-checkout area and leaving the store with it.

To send an anonymous tip online regarding the identity of the woman pictured, or any other crime, access the link at www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the Crime Stoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text the Police Department with your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. To phone in a tip, the number is (580) 762-5100. You will remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

The Ponca City Police Department's Special Projects Unit served a search warrant at 403 South Oak Street at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, with three people being arrested.

Megan Duncan, 26, was arrested on Kay County warrants for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia.

Shawn Hankla, 41, was arrested on complaints of use of a server system to facilitate, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of pills and possession of paraphernalia.

Stacy Vannatta, 23, was arrested on complaints of use of a server system to facilitate, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of pills and possession of paraphernalia.

Big savings for Pawnee City taxpayers.

That comes after a special public hearing before Monday’s city council meeting. City Clerk Tammy Stephens said the council amended this year’s budget to refinance the current USDA Water Bonds.

Ameritas Financial will take over the bonds and re-issue them at an interest rate of a little more than two percent. That’s cut in half from the previous USDA bonds at a little more then four percent.

“Which is projected to save us over $1 million to the taxpayer,” Stephens said. “So that was a no-brainer that we needed to do this.”

The bond payments will also be cut in half from 40 years to 20 with the same monthly payment from the taxpayer.

Several Po-Hi orchestra students attended the University of Arkansas Summer Music Camp. These students were on campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, July 17-22.  

Students on the front row, from left, are   Madison Hurley, Jenna Wynes, Christy Lee, and Cassidy Lee. Back row, Aurora Hawkins-Ward, Kate Cain, Telia Archer, Cassidy Broome, and Giant Boykin.

During the audition process, three Po-Hi students earned principal (first) chair honors.  These were Giant Boykin on string bass, Cassidy Broome on cello, and Jenna Wynes on the second violin part.  Also making the top group, the Symphony Orchestra, at the camp were Telia Archer, Cassidy Lee and Christy Lee.  

Giant Boykin and Jenna Wynes were leadership captains at the camp this year.  Jenna was chosen again for next year along with Cassidy Broome.  Giant was also attending camp this year as last year's recipient of the Chal Ragsdale Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Captains and Award winners at camp receive scholarship money toward camp the next summer.  

Two Ponca City orchestra teachers also worked on the camp faculty.  Katie Rolf was one of the sectional coaches and Dan Larson conducted the Symphony Orchestra.

Several Po-Hi orchestra students attended the University of Arkansas Summer Music Camp. These students were on campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, July 17-22.  

Students on the front row, from left, are   Madison Hurley, Jenna Wynes, Christy Lee, and Cassidy Lee. Back row, Aurora Hawkins-Ward, Kate Cain, Telia Archer, Cassidy Broome, and Giant Boykin.

During the audition process, three Po-Hi students earned principal (first) chair honors.  These were Giant Boykin on string bass, Cassidy Broome on cello, and Jenna Wynes on the second violin part.  Also making the top group, the Symphony Orchestra, at the camp were Telia Archer, Cassidy Lee and Christy Lee.  

Giant Boykin and Jenna Wynes were leadership captains at the camp this year.  Jenna was chosen again for next year along with Cassidy Broome.  Giant was also attending camp this year as last year's recipient of the Chal Ragsdale Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Captains and Award winners at camp receive scholarship money toward camp the next summer.  

Two Ponca City orchestra teachers also worked on the camp faculty.  Katie Rolf was one of the sectional coaches and Dan Larson conducted the Symphony Orchestra.

Several Po-Hi orchestra students attended the University of Arkansas Summer Music Camp. These students were on campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, July 17-22.  

Students on the front row, from left, are   Madison Hurley, Jenna Wynes, Christy Lee, and Cassidy Lee. Back row, Aurora Hawkins-Ward, Kate Cain, Telia Archer, Cassidy Broome, and Giant Boykin.

During the audition process, three Po-Hi students earned principal (first) chair honors.  These were Giant Boykin on string bass, Cassidy Broome on cello, and Jenna Wynes on the second violin part.  Also making the top group, the Symphony Orchestra, at the camp were Telia Archer, Cassidy Lee and Christy Lee.  

Giant Boykin and Jenna Wynes were leadership captains at the camp this year.  Jenna was chosen again for next year along with Cassidy Broome.  Giant was also attending camp this year as last year's recipient of the Chal Ragsdale Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Captains and Award winners at camp receive scholarship money toward camp the next summer.  

Two Ponca City orchestra teachers also worked on the camp faculty.  Katie Rolf was one of the sectional coaches and Dan Larson conducted the Symphony Orchestra.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Family members say Oklahoma's first black state senator, who held a sit-in at the state Capitol with civil rights icon Clara Luper and fought to keep the state's only historically black university open, has died.

Sonya Porter says her father, E. Melvin Porter, died Tuesday at his Oklahoma City home after contracting a fever while in hospice care. He was 86.

The Oklahoma Historical Society says Porter, who grew up in Okmulgee, was the second black member of the Oklahoma Legislature. He served in the Senate from 1965-1987, pushing for the state's Anti-Discrimination Act and the inclusion of black history in textbooks.

Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman says Porter's election was "a historic achievement" for the state and says Porter's work made Oklahoma a better place for all citizens.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma finance officials say more than $140 million can be reallocated to state agencies because mid-year budget cuts that were ordered amid a revenue downturn were deeper than necessary.

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services announced Wednesday that it determined $140.8 million is available for reallocation following the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Gov. Mary Fallin says she's talking to legislative leaders about the possibility of a special session to consider using the money as part of a teacher pay raise package, although specific details haven't been worked out.

Without a special session, Office of Management and Enterprise Services Director Preston Doerflinger says the money would be equally distributed among agencies that received general revenue allocations.
 

JENNINGS, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say no workers were injured after a tractor-trailer crashed into a Turnpike Authority building on the Cimarron Turnpike in northern Oklahoma.
 
 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the truck drove into a Turnpike Authority building late Wednesday on U.S. 412 eastbound in Pawnee County. Tulsa television station KOTV reports (http://bit.ly/2apJdUJ ) that no one was inside the building, which is adjacent to the toll booth and serves as a break room.
 
Authorities say the truck's drivers told troopers that his brakes failed as he was approaching the toll gate.
 

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) - Authorities say an inmate has assaulted a staff member at the state prison near Tecumseh.

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says the attack occurred Tuesday.

The officer was treated at a local medical facility and released.

The department didn't release the names of the officer and inmate or any details about the attack.

The department says it will investigate and submit its findings to local prosecutors.

(KNZA)--A blown tire is blamed as the cause of a Hoyt fire truck rollover wreck that claimed one life in Jackson County late Wednesday afternoon.

Dead is 47-year-old Michael Schultz. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the Hoyt resident was behind the wheel of the truck, southbound on U.S. Highway 75.

His passenger, 36-year-old Randy Rae Smith, of Mayetta, suffered disabling injuries, and was transported to Topeka's Stormont Vail HeathCare for treatment.

The Patrol says neither man was properly restrained when the wreck happened shortly before 5:00.

The Patrol says the fire truck was traveling just south of 174th Road when a tire blew out. That caused the truck to leave the roadway to the left, cross the median, and then cross the southbound lanes of traffic. It then struck the embankment and overturned.

A stretch of the highway, from 174th to 166th Roads, was shut down for hours following the deadly crash.

(KNZA)--A rollover wreck has left a portion of U.S Highway 75, in Jackson County, closed Wednesday evening.

The Kansas Department of Transportation reports the affected area stretches from 174th to 166th Roads, with only one lane of traffic open for both northbound and southbound traffic.

As of 7:00, KDOT estimated the highway would remain closed for 2 to 3 hours.

The agency says the closure follows the rollover, which involved a fire truck. Initial emergency reports indicated the truck belonged to the Hoyt fire crew, but that is not yet confirmed.

No other details are immediately released pending the investigation.

The armed robbery of two Atchison businesses leads to a search of the city, and ultimately to a Topeka man who authorities say tried to flee on foot into a wooded area.

Police Chief Mike Wilson tells MSC News the alleged crimes occurred early Wednesday afternoon, about an hour apart.

“A person walked into the Verizon store in the 100 block of South 8th where there were several employees inside,” Wilson said. “He produced a gun, made a threat and demanded money.”

Wilson said he fled the store without any money and police were called immediately.

“We began looking shortly before 2 when we were called to the Subway restaurant located at 5th and U.S. 59,” Wilson added. “There an aggravated robbery had also occurred.”

Wilson says the suspect, now identified as 32-year-old Joshua Jones, fled from the restaurant behind the wheel of a vehicle, with police in pursuit.

“The vehicle went into the Branchton area where it went down a driveway of a residence where the suspect bailed out of the vehicle and ran into the wooded area,” Wilson said.

Police were then notified by a neighbor in the 1000 block of Price Blvd. of some evidence that was found in his residence.

“That led our attention to a near by residence where officers made entry,” Wilson said.

Wilson says Jones was found inside.

The vehicle he had used for his attempted getaway had been stolen earlier in the week from a Topeka car dealership.

The search was assisted by the Atchison County Sheriff's Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Jones was booked into the Atchison County Jail on charges related to his alleged crimes.

(KNZA)--Life in prison.

That’s the sentence handed down in Doniphan County District court to the Atchison man found guilty of eight sex-related charges.

Heath Umphenhour was sentenced to one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, one count of aggravated criminal sodomy and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

He’ll also serve 34 months each for two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. Lastly, he’ll serve nine months each on two breech of privacy charges.

Umphenhour will also have to register as a sex-offender for life and have supervised probation for life.

He’ll be eligible for parole in just under 30 years.

Umphenhour was found guilty in May in Doniphan County District Court on charges stemming from offenses involving three girls under the age of 14 at the time that occurred between March 2011 and November 2013.

An investigation by the Doniphan County Sheriff Department and the KBI followed the July 2013 arrest.

Parent/guardians of students who have not previously attended Ponca City Public Schools may now register their students online. 

This process must also be used for students who have not attended Ponca City Schools in the last three years. 

Registration will not be complete until all required documents have been presented to the Registration Center at 111 W. Grand Ave.

The instructions for online registration, a list of required documents, and the hours for the Registration Center can be found on the district website, http://www.pcps.us.

Registration cannot be completed through the Android or Apple app, an iPhone, iPad, Android or similar device.

Creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account is designed to work with Chrome or Firefox as the browser.  It is not compatible with Internet Explorer. 

The Registration Center will have computers available for parents who do not have access to a computer.  Limited staff will be on site to assist.    

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/26/16 09:29 09:37 09:37 09:37 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010859 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

****** SILVER ALERT ***** MOUNDS, OK (SOUTH OF BROKEN ARROW HWY 67)

** L/S 07/21/16 2230 HRS

*

VEH: SIL/SIL 2005 CHEV IMPALA OK/ 983KYK

MISSING PERSON: 57 YO W/F

** QUIT HER JOB ON WED W/OUT EXPLANATION.

*

**** SILVER ALERT ***** MOUNDS, OK

07/26/16 10:11 10:14 10:18 10:34 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010863 9498

S PERRY

RESIDENT FOUND NUMEROUS ITEMS IN HER GREENHOUSE. #39 PICKED UP PROPERTY BELONGING TO 35 YO C/F, WHO EVIDENTLY SPENT THE NIGHT IN THE GREENHOUSE W/OUT PERMISSION. RP REQ TRESPASS WARNING BE ISSUED WHEN SHE IS LOCATED.

07/26/16 10:54 10:56 11:01 15:04 SICK/INJURED PERSON PD 16010865 8809

N WAVERLY

RP ADV'D 28 YO C/F WAS ASSAULTED AT UNK ADDR ON BIRCH. [REDACTED.] #14 MADE CONTACT W/ VICTIM, WARRANT REQ TKN.

07/26/16 14:13 14:13 14:13 14:13 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010870 88PD

S 5TH

#03 REQ CFS# FOR STOLEN BIKE.

07/26/16 15:09 15:10 15:12 18:32 SUICIDE PD 16010875 9498

N 1ST

RP RPTS [REDACTED] MALE ON THE BACK PORCH. #39 DISPATCHED & #59 ASST. #15, #25, #42, V164, & V153 ASST.

#42 ADV'D THE SCENE WAS RELEASED @ 1824 HRS.

07/26/16 15:43 15:49 15:56 16:10 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010876 9498

N 4TH

REQ OFFICER REF BURG TO RESI. #39 DISPATCHED AND TOOK INFO FOR RPT.

07/26/16 15:48 15:50 15:50 16:14 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010878 9551

4TH & SOUTH

#27 WENT ON T/S W/ OK 697HJO & WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO W/F FOR DUS, NO SEAT BELT, AND FAIL TO PREV LOAD FROM SHIFT DROP.

07/26/16 16:42 16:46 16:46 16:46 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010879 88PD

S STEPHENS

RP REQ IT BE NOTED ON THE LOG THAT BOTH OF THEIR VEHS WERE BROKEN INTO. THEY ARE ONLY MISSING ABOUT $5 AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEH AS THEY WERE UNLOCKED. RP DECLINED AN OFFICER RESPOND AND A RPT.

07/26/16 17:47 17:55 17:55 17:55 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010883 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

STILLWATER PD REQ ATL ON A BLK AND GRY 2014 TEXAS PRIDE DUMP TRAILER. TRAILER HAS A HYDRAULIC DUMP BED AND TOOL BOX ON TONGUE OF TRAILER. TOOLBOX CONTAINS HYDRAULLIC MOTOR AND DUMP CONTROLS. IF LOCATED, CONTACT STILLWATER PD. ALL UNITS ADV'D.

07/26/16 20:25 20:26 20:31 01:13 INDECENT EXPOSURE PD 16010887 9906

N BIRCH

WHT MALE, NEXT DOOR, SITTING ON HIS FRONT PORCH AND MASTURBATING. #31 ASND, #24 ASST. #24 TRANSPORTED FOR #31.

10-15 W/ 47 YO W/M FOR KSO FELONY WARRANT FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE X3.

07/26/16 20:44 20:47 20:59 21:11 STOLEN VEHICLE PD 16010888 9551

S 9TH

RP ADV HER DAUGHTER'S WHITE BLACKTOP CONERTABLE W/ PAPER TAG WAS TAKEN FROM ADDR ON S 9TH EARLIER TODAY. #27 ASND, RPT TKN.

WHT 2012 CHRYSLER CONVERTABLE W/ BLK TOP & A PPR TAG FROM PIONEER AUTO DATED 06-23-16. TAKEN TODAY BTWN 15:00 AND 20:00 FROM ADDR ON S 9TH. ATL TO XNEO AND ALL UNITS.

1022, VEH WAS LOCATED AT OAK & GRAND. ***16010897***

07/26/16 20:57 21:00 21:09 22:02 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010890 8305

E BRADLEY

MANAGER REQ ASSISTANCE REF AN EVICTED TENANT IS BEHIND THE BLDG WITH A WHITE PITBULL AND A FEM. #24 ASND, #20 ASST.

#24 WENT 10-15 W/ 31 YO W/F FOR (CITY 44'S: FTP X2.)

07/26/16 22:20 22:21 22:27 23:02 INTOX SUBJECT PD 16010892 8961

N ASH

W/M W/ LONG GREASY HAIR, ORANGE/PINK SHIRT IS INTOX, STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. #19 & #34 ASND. #34 OUT W/ HIM ON W LIBERTY.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 51 YO W/M FOR PI.

#19 TRANSPORTED HIS BICYCLE.

07/26/16 23:18 23:19 23:19 01:46 CRS RECOVERY PD 16010897 9551

W GRAND

#34 OUT AT BUSINESS W/ CRS, WHT CHRYSLER 200. #27 RESPONDED. #34 REQ AMB FOR A CHILD [REDACTED.] A114 TRANSPORTED CODE GREEN.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR KNOWLINGLY CONCEALING STOLEN PROP, BURG II, AND A (FELONY KSO 44: RULE-AGG A&B.)

NP TRM TOWED THE VEH. ***CONNECT TO #16010888***

07/27/16 01:29 01:36 01:38 05:53 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010899 9863

W SOUTH

#34 OUT W/ CHICKISAW NAT CN21049 AT THIS LOCATION. #28 & #07 ASST.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 24 YO I/F FOR POSS PARA.

NP WARNERS TOWED THE VEH.

Sign-up for PC Youth Football, for kindergarten through seventh grade, will be Sunday, July 31, and Monday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The sign-up will be at Robson Field House, in the front lobby. 

Additional dates will be announced at a later time.

Anyone interested in coaching, or needing additional information, can call David Kinkaid at 762-6314 or 763-4712.

There is a $50 league fee and a $50 equipment usage fee.

(KLZA)-- Area motorists are alerted to upcoming roadway construction set to start next week.

The Nebraska Department of Roads says that will happen beginning Monday, on U.S. Highway 75, north of Auburn, and on S-64G, near Peru.

Traffic will be controlled by one-lane work zones and flaggers, with the speed limit reduced to 45 mph during work hours.

Hawkins Construction Company, of Omaha, Nebraska, is the contractor for the more than $4-million project

Work is expected to wrap-up by September.  

(KLZA)-- Nebraska Third District Congressman Adrian Smith recently presented the prestigious Excellence in Economic Development Awards for 2016. 
Brent Comstock of Auburn was among those honored.  Comstock started B-Com Solutions while he was attending Middle School in Auburn. It is not headquartered in an Auburn storefront. 

Comstock has grown the business to include computer repairs, I.T. management, software development and web design. He encourages staff members to give back to the community through volunteering and non-profit work. He also donates money in design and digital marketing services to non-profits as well as free workshops and consultations for businesses. 

Congressman Smith says businesses such as B-Com Solutions are key to assuring a strong economic future for Nebraskans and they deserve thanks for their commitment to growing opportunity in Nebraska’s Third District.  
 

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (AP) - A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for 31 years for crimes he committed in Kansas while fleeing from Oklahoma.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Alejandro Arturo Garcia was sentenced Tuesday for attempted capital murder and other crimes. Authorities allege he and two other people fled after shooting a police officer in northern Oklahoma in May 2015. The officer survived his injuries.

The two other suspects were caught in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Garcia drove into Kansas, stole a pickup truck after firing at the driver and then shot at Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Grimes, who was not injured.

After a long standoff, officers found Garcia in a home near Liberty, Kansas.

Garcia still faces charges in Oklahoma in the shooting there.
 

MARIETTA, Okla. (AP) - Love County Sheriff Joe Russell has pleaded not guilty to charges of maintaining a drug house and harboring a fugitive.

Russell entered the pleas Tuesday in Love County District Court in Marietta.

Russell was arrested last week after Oklahoma's multi-county grand jury recommended he be removed from office for corruption and other alleged violations.

The grand jury alleges Russell maintained a house where methamphetamine was kept and used, that he allowed a woman wanted by police to live in his home, and that he allowed a jail inmate to meet with family members in a deputy's office where evidence is stored with no law officers present.
 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma appeals court has stayed the execution of a man convicted of killing a 24-year-old woman while a mandatory appeal of his conviction and sentence are pending.

The court on Tuesday issued the appeal for 49-year-old Albert Johnson.

District Judge Donald Deason set a Sept. 19 execution, but noted it will likely be years before Johnson is put to death.

A death penalty moratorium was issued while a grand jury investigated the delivery of the wrong drug for two lethal injections, the last of which was stopped by Gov. Mary Fallin after the wrong drug was discovered.

Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he will not ask for any executions for about five months following the grand jury's May report criticizing Fallin's then general counsel for encouraging the use of the wrong drug.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Caddo County Sheriff's Office has released video of an April incident in which an Oklahoma inmate was restrained by jail staff and died of strangulation.

In the video obtained by The Oklahoman newspaper , 41-year-old Darius Robinson appears to lunge toward jail staff before being tackled to the floor at Caddo County Jail about 60 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.

An autopsy report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma says Robinson died from asphyxiation caused by "manual compression of the neck" in April. The report classifies Robinson's death as a homicide. The report says Robinson became violent and agitated, and that jailers placed him in a neck hold to subdue him.

Caddo County Sheriff Lennis Miller did not immediately return a call Tuesday requesting comment.
 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A judge has denied bond for a man charged in the 1997 kidnapping and killing of an Oklahoma woman.
 
William Reece was extradited to Oklahoma this week from Texas, where he recently led authorities to the remains of two women who vanished in 1997. In Oklahoma, Reece is charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping for the death of 19-year-old Tiffany Johnston, who was abducted from a Bethany car wash in 1997.
 
Reece pleaded not guilty to the charges Tuesday and another court hearing was set for Thursday. Reece, who is serving a 60-year prison sentence in Texas for kidnapping, wasn't charged in Johnston's death until last year.
 
He led Texas authorities this spring to the remains of 17-year-old Jessica Cain and 20-year-old Kelli Cox.
 

(KAIR)--A longtime educator for the South Brown County Schools has resigned.

That came Tuesday during a special meeting of the USD 430 Board of Education.

The resignation of Clare Bachman was the sole focus of the short session, which happened mostly behind closed doors in an executive session held for discussion of

personnel matters of non-elected personnel..

The board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Bachman, who has been with the district for 14-years.

She was a 6th grade teacher at the Everest Middle School.

The reason for Bachman's decision has not been stated.

(KAIR)--All contested Atchison County races for the approaching primary election were represented during a forum, held in Atchison, Tuesday night. 

The Commission room at Atchison City Hall was filled with interested voters as the candidates fielded pre-submitted questions, asked by moderator Steve Johnson, the Director of Marketing and Communications at Benedictine College. 

The forum can be viewed by visiting the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page. It will also be rebroadcast on local cable access channel 17 Wednesday at noon, Thursday evening at 6:00, Friday morning at 10:00, Saturday morning at 11:00 and the evening of August 1st at 7:00.

The forum was held in advance of the August 2nd primary election, with all of the challenged Atchison County races involving Republican candidates. 

That includes the race for the Atchison County Treasurer's Office, with incumbent Sheila Bilderback, challenged by Connie Ellerman. 

Seeking the Republican nod for Atchison County Clerk is Josh Wheeler and Michelle Phillips. Both are looking to replace long time Clerk Pauline Lee, who did not seek re-election. 

Eric Noll is trying to retain the 2nd District Atchison County Commission seat he was appointed to, challenged in his attempt by Dan Schletzbaum. 

In the race for 3rd District County Commissioner, incumbent Henry “Bill” Pohl is challenged by current Atchison City Commissioner Dr. Allen Reavis. The winner of that race will face off against Democrat Tom Mangimelli in November's general election. 

(KAIR)--The man charged in connection with the vehicular assault of a Leavenworth County Sheriff's deputy is bound over for trial.

The Leavenworth Times reports it happened Friday in Leavenworth County District Court, when 32-year-old Shanenon Kagen was bound over.

He's charged with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer in connection with an incident that happened in July of last year in the parking lost of the Justice Center.

The deputy, in courtroom testimony earlier this month, said he was standing in the parking lot, talking to the driver of another vehicle, when Kagen allegedly pushed him with the vehicle he was driving.

Arraignment in the case is set for July 29th.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/25/16 07:00 07:15 07:16 07:39 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010802 9498

MCFADDEN DR

FEM ENRT PD TO FILE AUTO BURG RPT. #39 TOOK RPT.

07/25/16 09:03 10:07 10:07 10:07 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010805 9742

E PARK

#37 WENT 10-15 W/ 46 YO W/M FOR (KSO 44'S FTA-DOM A&B, FTA-STALKING AFC, AND BAIL JUMPING.)

#59 ASST. #37 WARRANT REQ FOR HARBORING A FUGITIVE.

07/25/16 09:38 10:15 10:29 10:32 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010806 9742

N 6TH

EMPLOYEE ADV'D DRILL IS STUCK IN A TREE. #37 ASND. SER/ 687131. RP WILL KEEP DRILL IN CASE OWNER RETURNS.

07/25/16 09:50 10:46 10:50 11:05 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010808 9498

N OSAGE

RESIDENT ADV'D A VOLANO ROAD BIKE WHI W/ BLK HANDLE BARS WAS STOLEN OFF HER VEH LAST NIGHT. #39 ADV'D RPT TKN.

07/25/16 10:09 10:51 10:54 10:57 TRESPASSING PD 16010811 9276

S PERRY

FEM RP ADV'D 35 YO C/F TOOK HER PURSE, REFUSES TO RETURN IT. RP RECALLED @ 1030 HRS. WAS ABLE TO GET HER PURSE BACK, WANTS TO FILE RPT. #29 ADV'D THIS SUBJ WAS MOVED ON. TRESPASS WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR ADDR ON S PERRY. FEM REQ THIS SUBJ BE REMOVED FROM ANOTHER ADDR ON S PERRY. TRESPASS WARNING ISSUED FOR THIS AND ONE MORE ADDR ON S PERRY TO THIS 35 YO C/F.

07/25/16 10:22 10:48 10:48 10:48 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010814 9276

E MILLER

#15 & #23 SERVED A 1017. #29 WENT 10-15 W/ 30 YO W/F FOR (CIT: WA/FTP-PL) AND (KSO: WA/FORGERY 2ND DEGREE.)

07/25/16 16:05 16:06 16:11 16:39 STOLEN VEHICLE PD 16010824 9999

DONAHOE

RP REQ OFFICER REF DOMESTIC. #40 ASND, #27 ASST. ALL VERBAL, TURNED INTO A STOLEN VEH AND PL. ATL ON A 2007 NISSAN VERSA SILVER, MISSING FRONT BUMPER, LAST 3OF TAG ARE POSSIBLY ANN. STOLEN W/IN LAST HOUR, POSSIBLY ENRT OKC. DRIVER ALSO STOLE CIGARETTES FROM CONVENIENCES STOER ON HER WAY OUT OF TOWN.

*****ATTN ALL SHIFTS******

CONNECTED TO CASE #16010831

07/25/16 17:26 17:27 17:27 20:47 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010831 9551

HARTFORD & LITTLE

#27 WENT ON T/S W/ 302ANM. VEH REL TO OWNER.

#27 WENT 10-15 W/ 57 YO W/F FOR UUMV.

CONNECTED TO CASE #16010824

07/25/16 19:28 19:29 19:29 20:06 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010836 9906

GRAND & PALM

#31 WENT OUT W/ ONE AND WENT 10-15 W/ 54 YO I/MF FOR (KSO: RULE 8-PI.)

07/25/16 20:15 20:19 20:27 20:39 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010839 9906

S 6TH

RP ADV'D CELL PHONE WAS STOLEN FROM THIS LOCATION EARLIER TODAY. #31 ASND. INFO FOR RPT TKN.

07/25/16 21:30 21:37 21:48 22:24 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010844 8306

S SUNSET

THEFT OF A BLACK POWDER RIFLE, AN OLD SHOTGUN, AND A BOW FROM THE RESI. #17 ASND, RPT TKN.

Today was Crazy Hat Day for YMCA summer camp kids at movie day in The Poncan Theatre.

Several of the staff members and campers attended "How to Train Your Dragon" decked out in an assortment of millinery finery, all for fun.

Free Kids' Movies continue at The Poncan at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with Alvin & The Chipmunks showing on Aug. 2 and Frozen showing Aug. 9.

(KAIR)--Weeks after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg, an Atchison man is now behind bars.

25-year-old Duane Seymour was sentenced last week in Atchison County District Court to six months in the county jail on a domestic assault charge after causing what authorities say was $2,500 in medical expenses to a female victim.

Seymour was shot by Brian Boldridge, of Atchison, June 3. That case is still pending.

(KAIR)--A well known Atchison businesswoman has died.

Ruth Stein was 81-years-old when she died Monday at the Atchison Senior Village.

Stein was well known as the CEO of Fred Stein Laboratories, Incorporated, and also served as the Executive Director for the Cray Museum, as well as co-owner of Elegance Revisited.

Stein also served on the Board of Directors for the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce, served as Co-Chair for the Amelia Earhart Festival Luncheon for 9-years, and was a member of the Salvation Army Board of Directors.

According to her obituary from the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home of Atchison, Stein will be laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Mount Olive Cemetery, in Troy, where graveside services are planned to be held at 1:00.

Included among Stein's numerous survivors are her daughter, Allison Campbell, of Atchison, two step-daughters, a brother, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

(KNZA)--The former Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce treasurer convicted of embezzling funds from the organization has been ordered to pay more than $8,000 in restitution.  

Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill says that came after a more than two hour hearing Monday for 42-year-old Beth Makita.

Makita was given a suspended 16-month prison sentence last month on charges of felony criminal use of a financial card and felony theft.  She was placed on one-year supervised probation and ordered to pay restitution.

Hill says Makita disputed over $4,000 of the nearly $8,500 requested by the Chamber.  After hearing a lot of evidence, he says District Judge Jim Patton ordered Makita to pay $8,372 in restitution.

She pleaded no contest in April to the charges.  As part of a plea agreement, a charge of identity fraud was dismissed.

Makita was charged with the theft of funds between August 2014 and April 2015 while serving as Chamber treasurer.

She was arrested last November following an investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department.   

(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Commission has agreed to provide funding for the purchase of new playground equipment for the Sabetha Community Pre-School.   

Sabetha Community Pre-School representative Jennifer Strathman met with the Commission Monday to request funding from the Broxterman Estate funds for the purchase of new playground equipment.

Strathman said they have had several students with sensory and/or gross motor disability disorders and would like to address those needs with new equipment.

Commissioners told her that the Broxterman Estate Fund for community children’s needs is depleted.

The Commission voted to provide $1,900 from the Commissioner’s fund for the purchase of the equipment.

The funds will be used to purchase a rock climbing wall combination play set and two above ground tanks for gardens with figurines and accessories.
    

Players from Ponca City's First Lutheran School Chess Club swept the Tulsa Chess Club Cookie Blitz Tournament held at a Panera Bread in Tulsa on Saturday, July 23.

The four FLS Chess Club members who were in attendance took home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. First place and a perfect 5.0 score went to Cason Wilson, 6th grade student at West Middle School. Second place was a tie with 3.5 points between FLS Chess Club student Colter Wilson (3rd grade, Roosevelt) and Samantha Glover (5th grade, Tulsa University School). Joel Ulahannan and Wesley Vaughan (5th and 2nd, respectively, First Lutheran) tied for third with 3.0 points.

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Pictured from left are Cason Wilson, Colter Wilson, Ulahannan, and Vaughan with Charles Unruh, Secretary of the Oklahoma Chess Association and former Oklahoma Chess State Champion, in the back.

Players from Ponca City's First Lutheran School Chess Club swept the Tulsa Chess Club Cookie Blitz Tournament held at a Panera Bread in Tulsa on Saturday, July 23.

The four FLS Chess Club members who were in attendance took home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. First place and a perfect 5.0 score went to Cason Wilson, 6th grade student at West Middle School. Second place was a tie with 3.5 points between FLS Chess Club student Colter Wilson (3rd grade, Roosevelt) and Samantha Glover (5th grade, Tulsa University School). Joel Ulahannan and Wesley Vaughan (5th and 2nd, respectively, First Lutheran) tied for third with 3.0 points.

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Pictured from left are Cason Wilson, Colter Wilson, Ulahannan, and Vaughan with Charles Unruh, Secretary of the Oklahoma Chess Association and former Oklahoma Chess State Champion, in the back.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma motorists are paying some of the lowest gasoline prices in the nation.

AAA Oklahoma said Monday that the average price for self-serve regular gasoline in the state is $1.94 a gallon, the fifth-lowest state gas price average in the nation. Only South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Missouri have lower statewide gas price averages than Oklahoma.

It's been nearly three months since Oklahoma's gasoline price average was that low. AAA says gasoline was at $1.93 a gallon on April 27. The lowest price recorded so far this year is $1.34 a gallon on Feb. 13.

The all-time high price for self-serve regular gasoline in Oklahoma was reached on July 16, 2008, at a whopping $3.95 per gallon.

AAA says the national average price for regular gasoline is $2.21 per gallon.
 

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A University of Oklahoma student is suing the school's running back over a 2014 incident in which the player was charged with punching her in the face. 

Amelia Molitor filed a complaint Friday in U.S. District Court against Joe Mixon, alleging negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the confrontation at a restaurant in Norman. The suit seeks unspecified damages.

Mixon accepted one year of probation in October 2014 after being charged. In his Alford plea, he acknowledged there was likely enough evidence to convict him of misdemeanor assault while still asserting his innocence. He performed community service and underwent counseling.

Court documents don't list an attorney for Mixon who could comment about the lawsuit on his behalf.

After being suspended during the 2014 season, Mixon returned to the team last year.
 

Mount your horses and get ready for the Fifth Annual Cherokee Strip Trail Ride on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kaw Lake.

Reservations for the ride and/or camping may be made by contacting Rick Boyd at (580) 716-7425 or the Kaw Lake Association at (580) 762-9494.

Organized by the Kaw Lake Association in commemoration of the opening of Oklahoma’s Cherokee Strip Outlet in 1893, the ride begins Saturday morning, Sept. 17 at the Sarge Creek Cove Campground, east of Kaw City on Kaw Lake.

Riders will depart at 11 a.m. from the group camp site pavilion and will be divided into gaited and Quarter horse groups for a guided ride out to the Big Ravine, where the group will break for lunch. Riders should bring a sack lunch.

Following the ride, everyone is invited to meet at the pavilion for a cookout. Cost is $10 per plate and is open to riders and non-riders alike.

The cookout will be followed by live entertainment and karaoke.

Participants may come just for the day ride or come Friday evening and join others for the weekend camping at the reserved sites at Sarge Creek.

Cost for the ride is $15 and camping is $36 for the two nights.

Boyd is trail boss for the ride. Other trail scouts will assist in leading the groups and will be wearing bandanas to identify them.

(KLZA)-- A lawsuit is filed stemming from an ongoing legal battle arising from an attempt to halt the expansion of Consolidated Grain and Barge into Falls City. 
The original lawsuit challenged actions taken regarding the project, with the latest legal maneuver aimed at the individuals involved. 
The lawsuit, filed by Salem Grain in Richardson County District Court earlier this month, seeks to recover financial damages caused by the alleged wrongful acts of the individual defendants. 
While those named have ties to either Falls City government, the Economic Development and Growth Enterprise organization, or both, the document states the suit is not aimed at any entity, only at the individuals who acted "outside of, and beyond the scope of, any authority to act as public officials." 
Among those listed in the document are EDGE Executive Director Becky Cromer and City Administrator Gary Jorn, along with Bart Keller, Kevin Malone, Charles Radatz, and Beth Sickel, all who have roles connected to EDGE. 
The lawsuit alleges the individuals aided Consolidated Grain and Barge to obtain tax increment financing through the City of Falls City without full disclosure or the opportunity for public discussion. 
Additionally, it alleges the defendants conspired to deprive Salem Grain of the opportunity to match the expansion deal, had conflicts of interest, and violated the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. 
Salem Grain, in the suit, alleges substantial monetary losses since 2012, based on the actions of the defendants, and seeks both past and future damages. 

(KNZA)--The Doniphan County 4-H Fair prince and princess were crowned during a ceremony Monday evening.

Selected as prince from among seven candidates was 15-year-old Jordan Gatz, an 8-year member of the Midway Meadowlarks 4-H Club.  

14-year-old Caitlin Johnson, a 4-year member of the Troy Triangle 4-H Club, was selected as fair princess from among six candidates.  

Gatz will be a freshman at Sabetha High School this fall, while Johnson will be a freshman at Troy High School

In their roles as fair prince and princess, Gatz and Johnson will hand out the ribbons and awards during the fair. The fair runs through Friday at the fairgrounds in Troy.
         

What an amazing appreciation shown to the Police Department this afternoon! 

The event began with an idea from the residents of Via Christi Village and grew from there. 

Many friends, family and local agencies came to show their support.

“Back the Blue” participants came with baked goods, snacks, sandwiches, cases of water all to show their appreciation to the members of the Ponca City Police Department.

(KAIR)--Two Kansas Congressional leaders are questioning how a former physician assistant at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center accused of sex crimes gained his employment.

According to a press release issued by the office of 2nd District Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, she and her fellow Republican, 3rd District Congressman Kevin Yoder, are questioning the screening process used in the hiring of Mark Wisner.

The Horton resident is charged with a felony count of aggravated criminal sodomy and three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery related to his alleged misconduct in 2014 at the Eisenhower VA Medical Center.

According to the press release, Wisner had a police record prior to his hiring, but was able to pass a background check. Additionally, Jenkins and Yoder say he was not given any subsequent background checks.

The two have sent a letter to Deputy Inspector General Linda Halliday, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, to request more information regarding the background check and screening process used in hiring.

Jenkins says the action is taken “to ensure those with disturbing police records are not employed by the VA.” Yoder states that veterans must be protected “from ever having to face abuse like this when they come home seeking help.”

Wisner surrendered his medical license last year after at least seven patients accused him of abusing them. He faces several federal lawsuits accusing him of abuse, but is seeking to have the civil proceedings halted until the criminal case is resolved.

His trial is set for October 31.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/24/16 07:30 07:31 07:39 08:28 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010761 8654

N 14TH

FEM ADV'D VEH WAS BURGLARIZED. #57 TOOK RPT ON NM/ 463RNK.

07/24/16 07:50 07:54 07:58 08:05 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010763 9785

N OSAGE

RP ADV'D SEVERAL ITEMS W/ PRICE TAGS ON THEM ON GROUND. #59 IMPOUNDED BLANKET & SOCKS.

07/24/16 08:32 08:33 08:37 08:45 DISTURBANCE PD 16010765 9498

N UNION

UNCOOPERATIVE FEMALE SAID SHE LOCATED HER STOLEN VEH & DID NOT NEED PD. PHONE WAS DC'D. COMM CENTER RECONTACTED RP, SHE REPEATED THAT SHE HAS THE VEH AND HUNG UP. #39 ATL AREA, UTL RP OR THE VEH.

***CONNECT #16010750***

07/24/16 09:46 09:46 09:46 10:44 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010767 9785

E OKLAHOMA

#59 10-12 W/ 2 ADULT MALES TO KSO.

#59 WENT 10-15 W/ 27 YO W/F FOR (CITY: WA/FTP-INDIRECT CONTEMPT X2, WA/FTP-DUS, AND WA/FTP-POSS PARA.)

07/24/16 11:38 11:44 11:51 12:20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010769 9785

S OAK

RP ADV'D A LG W/M APPROX 300 LBS DRIVING A MAROON SUV IN AREA LOOKING FOR A GIRL. THE MALE THREATENED THE RP AND OFFERED HIM SIG 12 IF HE WOULD TURN THE GIRL OVER TO HIM. THE RP DOES NOT KNOW THE MAN OR THE NAME OF THE GIRL.

#59 MADE CONTACT W/ RP. #37. #59 LOCATED 35 YO C/M WHO WAS LOOKING FOR 35 YO C/F IN REF TO MONEY SHE OWES HIM. OPTIONS GIVEN TO BOTH PARTIES.

07/24/16 15:29 15:31 15:40 15:41 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010775 9527

E PROSPECT

RP EITHER LOST OR HAD WALLET STOLEN. WANTS TO MAKE A RPT IN THE FRONT LOBBY. #30 DISPATCHED AND TOOK INFO FOR A RPT.

07/24/16 16:45 16:48 16:53 17:09 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010778 0023

W HARTFORD

RP REQ OFFICER REF A HIT N RUN SHE WILL BE IN THE PARKING LOT BY A SILV MITSUBISHI LANCER. #44 DISPATCHED, RPT TKN.

07/24/16 17:01 17:16 17:21 23:23 RAPE PD 16010781 9551

N 14TH

RP REQ OFFICER REF AN ASSAULT THAT OCCURRED ON S 9TH. #27 DISPATCHED, SANE ACTIVATED AND TRANSPORTED FEM TO DEARING HOUSE. #27, RPT TKN FOR 1ST DEG RAPE. ***CONNECT #16010788****

07/24/16 20:35 20:36 20:36 23:08 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010786 9906

N UNION

#31 WENT 10-15 X3. #44 ASST.

A) 10-15 W/ 39 YO W/F FOR (FELONY KSO 44'S: ATA-ENDEAV TO POSS CDS, RULE 8-ENEAV POSS CDS, ATA-OBTAIN PROP FALSE.)

B) 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR (CITY 44'S: FTP-OPER W/ EXP REG, FTP-DUS 1ST, FTP-DUS 2ND.)

C) 10-15 W/ 37 YO W/M FOR HARBORING A FUGITIVE AND POSS MARIJ.

07/24/16 22:00 22;01 22:02 00:25 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010788 9660

S 9TH

#54, #20, #27, #30, #31, #44, & #19 SERVING A SEARCH WARRANT. #30, HOUSE SECURE, 10-15 FOR #54 X2.

A) 10-15 W/ 33 YO W/M FOR POSS CDS/METH, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, POSS PARA, & RAPE 1.

B) 10-15 W/ 39 YO W/F FOR POSS CDS/METH, POSS PARA, & CHILD ENDANGERMENT.

DHS CALLED OUT FOR CHILDREN. A/C 141 CALLED OUT FOR A DOG & 3 PUPS.

***CONNECT #16010781****

07/24/16 22:46 22:50 22:50 00:03 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010790 9677

E PROSPECT

CONTACT RP REF THEFT OF CELL PHONE. #38 ASND. RPT TKN.

07/24/16 23:13 23:14 23:15 23:46 DOMESTIC PD 16010791 9908

N OAK

RP ADV'D OF PHYSICAL DOMESTIC. MALE 1/2 IS HURTING HER. 40 YO C/M L/S NB ON FOOT, MAY HAVE A GUN. #28 ASND. #32, #31, & #19 ASST. UTL THE MALE 1/2. D/V ADVOCATE CONTACT. #28, RPT TKN.

07/25/16 00:58 01:00 01:05 01:33 AMBULANCE RUN PD 16010799 8961

S 10TH

C911, AMB REQ FOR A VERY SIG 87 ADULT MALE. #19 ASND, #28 ASST.

#28 WENT 10-15 W/ 36 YO I/F FOR PI.

MALE IS EXTREMELY SIG 87, DECLINED MEDICAL.

07/25/16 03:05 03:05 03:06 03:43 FRAUD PD 16010801 8961

E SOUTH

REQ OFFICER REF POSSIBLE COUNTERFIET MONEY. #19 ASND. #32 & #07 ASST.

#19 WENT 10-15 W/ 26 YO W/M FOR UTTERING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.

07/25/16 06:45 07:15 07:16 07:39 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010802 9498

MCFADDEN DR

FEM ENRT TO PD TO FILE AUTO BURG RPT. #39 ASND. #39 ADV'D RPT TKN.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma has a new millionaire.

Oklahoma Lottery officials said Monday that the $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket from the July 1 drawing has been claimed at lottery headquarters.
 
The winning ticket was claimed by the FDC Investment Trust and was purchased at a food store in Shawnee. After taxes, the trust will receive a total of $1.42 million.
 
Since its launch in November 2005, the Oklahoma Lottery has had 55 winners of $1 million or more. Four have hit the Powerball jackpot.
 
Net proceeds of all lottery games support Oklahoma education. More than $752 million has been contributed to education including debt service on a higher education capital bond issue, support for public schools and equipment, scholarships and a variety of purposes at career and technology education institutions.
 

(KNZA)--A Topeka man was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle wreck on U.S 75 Highway, north of Topeka.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says 24-year-old William Jay Fisher Fondren was northbound when his car left the roadway.  Fondren overcorrected, causing his vehicle to cross the median and both southbound lanes, where it rolled several times.

Fondren, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The wreck was reported at 9:40.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/23/16 08:42 08:51 08:51 08:58 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010712 9547

S ELM

RP REQ OFFICER REF WALLET NEAR SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF ADDR ON S ELM. #51 ASND. #51 PICKED UP THE WALLET.

07/23/16 12:18 12:20 12:24 15:39 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010720 9547

POPLAR

RP REQ OFFICER REF DOMESTIC. #40 ASND, #51 AND #59 ASST.

#40 WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO B/M FOR DOM A&B.

07/23/16 13:19 13:19 13:22 15:33 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010723 9785

W HIGHLAND

RP ADV'D OF SECOND HAND INFO THAT SUBJS WERE INV'D IN A DOMESTIC. #59 & #57 MADE CONTACT. WENT OUT AT ADDR ON N OSAGE.

#59 WENT 10-15 W/ 35 YO I/M FOR DOM A&B PRES MINOR.

07/23/16 13:46 13:46 13:46 15:40 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010725 9999

E OKLAHOMA

MALE WALKED INTO THE LOBBY TO CHECK IF HE HAD WARRANTS.

#40 WENT 10-15 W/ 55 YO I/M FOR (CITY: FTP-PI.)

07/23/16 14:18 14:21 14:23 14:40 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010729 9999

6TH & WILLIAMS

RP ADV'D OF VEH STRIKING CHILD. DIRVER HAS VEH PARKED AT 6TH/WILLIAMS. GRY NISSAN SUV 989KTZ. RP ADV'D CHILD NB ON 5TH/6TH WRG WHITE T-SHIRT. #40 ASND, #51 ASST. MADE CONTACT W/ BOTH HALVES. PARENT TOOK JUV TO ER FOR EVAL. RPT TKN.

07/23/16 14:50 15:06 15:22 15:54 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16010732 8654

E PROSPECT

NON INJURY 2 VEH ACCIDENT. MOVED OFF ROADWAY INTO PARKING LOT. #52 ASND. RPT TKN. BUGET NP FOR 891KEG.

07/23/16 15:53 15:54 15:58 16:17 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010736 0023

W SOUTH

REQ OFFICER REF BEER RUN, TLAPSE 10 MIN. #44 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/23/16 19:32 19:33 19:39 20:08 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010742 0023

S LAKE

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #44 ASND, INFO TKN FOR RPT.

07/23/16 21:14 21:17 21:23 01:00 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010744 9608

N 14TH

SECURITY ADV FEM SUBJ IS INTOX IN ER [REDACTED.] #52 ASND. #30 ASST.

#52 WENT 10-15 W/ 37 YO I/F FOR DRUNKENESS.

07/23/16 22:03 22:05 22:07 22:29 INTOX SUBJECT PD 16010746 9678

N 2ND

RP ADV'D HIS 1/2 IS INTOX. IN FRONT YARD WITH A KINFE. SLASHED HIS TIRES. HE LOCKED HIMSELF IN BEDROOM. #32 ASND. #28 & #20 ASST. FEM PROBLEM HALF GOA. CONTACT MALE RP THROUGH BEDROOM WINDOW. ADV'D SHE HAD LEFT. WOULDN'T COME TO FRONT DOOR. NO RPT.

07/24/16 00:59 01:03 01:08 01:36 STOLEN VEHICLE PD 16010750 9908

N UNION

RP ADV HER DAUGHTER IN LAW'S GOLD CROWN VIC WAS JUST STOLEN, UNK DIR. [REDACTED] TOOK THE VEH, ADV THE KEYS WERE IN THE VEH AND IT WAS UNLOCKED. #28 ASND, #32 ASST. OK TAG. POSSIBLY HEADING TOWARDS KAW CITY. KSO NOTIFIED. RPT TKN.

CONNECT #16010765

07/24/16 02:41 02:45 02:54 02:58 EXTRA PATROL PD 16010753 9677

S PERRY

RP REQ XPTL IN REF TO EX 1/2, 35 YO C/F, VANDALIZING HIS HOME WHILE HE WAS GONE. ADV'D SHE HAS NO REASON TO BE. #38 ADV'D.

07/24/16 03:30 03:30 03:30 04:17 NARCOTICS VIOLATION PD 16010757 9271

W GRAND

#20 REQ CFS# AFTER MALE RAN FROM HIM. 20 YO C/M CITED FOR SIG 12 VIOLATION. SPENDING THE NIGHT W/ FRIEND ON CLEVELAND. #38 ASST.

Ponca City Police arrested two people in the 300 block of South Ninth Street at 10 p.m. Sunday after serving a search warrant. 

Brian Hoffman, 33, was arrested on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, methamphetamine; child endangerment; possession of paraphernalia and first-degree rape.

Dwiene Sigler, 39, was arrested on complaints of possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia and child endangerment.

The Department of Human Services took custody of children at the home and Animal Control was called to the home  to take a dog and three puppies.

Ponca City Police had taken a report for first-degree rape at 5 p.m. Sunday on an assault that occurred at the home. The victim was taken to a secure location during the execution of the search warrant.

The 2016 Cat Tale, "Into the Future," will be released at the fifth annual Cat Tale Midnight Release Party on Sunday, Aug. 7. 

The following information applies to people who bought a copy at school or online at the publisher's website. 

The 2016 seniors (only) will be admitted to the party at 11 p.m., while underclass students will be admitted at midnight. The party ends for everyone at 2 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8. 

The party will be held at Po-Hi, and students are asked to park in the teachers' lot on Fifth Street and enter through the west entrance.  

In addition to picking up yearbooks, students are encouraged to stay for the autograph party, music, trivia and prizes. Wristbands will be issued for students who are under the age for the city's curfew. 

Admission to the party is free, but only students who purchased 2016 yearbooks will be admitted. All students must show proper ID to enter the party and to pick up their yearbooks. 

Students may NOT pick up yearbooks for other students at the Release Party. Parents may, however, pick up their student's yearbook with valid ID. 

A limited number of extra copies were ordered, and they can be purchased for $70 the night of the party and while supplies last. 

If students are unable to attend the Release Party, yearbooks can be picked up at enrollment on Aug. 9-10 at Po-Hi. After that, students can pick up books in room 303 of the Howell Building after Aug. 28. 

For more information, contact Paige Marsh, Cat Tale adviser, at marshp@pcps.us, 

(KNZA)--Special recognition is given to a 14-year-old Hiawatha girl who saved the life of a drowning child last month.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant during Monday’s County Commission meeting presented a Lifesaving Award to Haley Loyd for her display of courage, quick thinking and decisive action.

Loyd was swimming at the Hiawatha Aquatic Park on June 4th when she noticed a child floating on her back with her head submerged in the water.  

She quickly raised the child’s head above the water where she noticed her lips were blue, eyes had rolled back into her sockets, and a large amount of water running from her nose and mouth.

Loyd pulled the child poolside and sought the assistance of a lifeguard.

Merchant says because of her quick action a tragedy was averted.
        
Loyd will be a freshman at Hiawatha High School this fall.

The Oklahoma Blood Institute has scheduled several blood drives in the Ponca City area:

TODAY (July 25) -- Bloodmobile at Papa Murphy’s from 1 to 6 p.m.

July 28 -- Bloodmobile at Lowe’s in Ponca City from 2 to 5 p.m.

Aug. 4 --  First Church of the Nazarene from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 7 --  Central Baptist Church from noon to 3 p.m.

Aug. 9 -- First Council Casino Health Fair, Newkirk, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aug. 25 -- Bloodmobile at AllianceHealth Blackwell, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aug. 25 -- City of Blackwell from 9 a.m. to noon

Aug. 29 -- Bloodmobile at Walmart in Ponca City from 1 to 6 p.m.

(KMZA)--A single-vehicle Nemaha County wreck late Friday night claimed the life of a Seneca woman.

The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Department says 47-year-old Rhonda Haverkamp was southbound on J Road when her car veered off the roadway and struck an embankment.

Haverkamp was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger, 30-year-old White Cloud resident Eric McGraw, was transported to the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca for the treatment of injuries.

 The wreck was reported around 11:00 Friday night.

STILLWATER (AP) - The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office says Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger died from an enlarged heart and that the manner of death was natural.
Office spokeswoman Amy Elliott provided the information in an email Friday. It came a few hours after university officials held a news conference on Coger's death, which happened Thursday evening just after the team held a workout at the football stadium in extreme heat.
Elliott's email says Coger died from cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy.
The office's family assistance coordinator, Eddie Johnson, told The Associated Press that the final report is not likely to be ready and released for another eight weeks.
OSU spokesman Gary Shutt said Friday that Coger underwent health screenings to ensure he was physically able to participate in sports, but could not release the results due to federal law.
Coger told the Stillwater NewsPress earlier this month that he had surgery several years ago to drain fluid from around his brain. It wasn't clear whether that played a role in his death.
 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A new state agency report has found that 33 men died last year as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation found that most of the deaths occurred in rural areas, outside of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.
It also showed that nearly 40 percent of those fatally shot by officers were trying to flee or escape at the time of their deaths.
The Oklahoman newspaper reports  that of the 33 fatal shootings, 21 of those killed were white, nine were black, one was Hispanic and two were American Indian.
Oklahoma County led the state with 10 fatal shootings involving officers last year. Tulsa County reported two such cases.
 

CUSHING, Okla. (AP) - Law enforcement said the body of a missing skydiver was found near Cushing about 8 a.m. Monday.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office led the search for the woman, who jumped around 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Her parachute was found in a wooded area, but she was not with it.

A Sheriff's Office spokesman said the woman was an experienced skydiver. She was jumping as part of the Cushing Skydiving Jump School and had jumped six times on Sunday.

The spokesman said they believe the parachute opened at 4,000 feet.

A number of recent suspicious fires have the Ponca City Police and Fire Departments wondering if they aren’t somehow related. They need the assistance of the community in preventing future fires.

The key is paying attention to what is going on around you and to report anything you feel suspicious, especially if it’s after dark.

According to Fire Marshal Dereck Cassady, there have been four very similar fires in unoccupied structures in the last two months. An early morning a fire was called in at 1:17 a.m. on July 22 at an abandoned home at 315 South Ninth Street.

“We found the door kicked in” Cassady said.

On June 29 a house fire was reported just before 12:30 a.m. at 705 North Pine. This house was vacant and was fully engulfed on the arrival of fire fighters. On June 15 a structure fire was reported just before midnight at a small residence located at 906 ½ South Sixth Street. A fire at the former Highland Nursing Home, now a storage building, at 1301 West Highland was reported by a passing motorist at 9:33 p.m. on May 6.

Another fire on June 22 between two storage buildings in the back yard of 1007 South Fifth Street was called in just before 11 a.m.

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online regarding the information on recent suspicious fires, or any other crime, can access the link at www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the Crime stoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information or you can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to phone in a tip, the number is (580) 762-5100. You will remain anonymous, and may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

A 4-month-old baby girl rushed to a Tulsa hospital after being found unresponsive at an in-home daycare in Noble last week has died.

Friday, OSBI special agents and Noble police officers arrested Melissa Clark on a complaint of child abuse. She was the owner and operator of an in-home daycare center where the baby was found unconscious on July 19.

The baby was immediately transported to the Norman Regional Medical Center Emergency Room and then transported to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. The next day, the Noble Police Department requested OSBI special agents assist with this case. An OSBI special agent interviewed the girl’s doctor who confirmed the child's injuries were consistent with child abuse. 

The Department of Human Services has shut down the daycare.

(KMZA)--The proposed 2017 budget for the city of Seneca keeps the property tax levy at about the same level as its been for 5 years.

The City Council approved the proposed $11 million budget for publication Wednesday evening.

The budget contains an estimated tax levy of 32.338, which is to raise about $713,000.

City Administrator Matt Rehder says they were able maintain the property tax levy due to about a 6 ½ percent in the city’s assessed valuation.  He said a mill will raise over $22,000.

Rehder says no major projects are planned for 2017.

The Council will consider adoption of the budget following a public hearing at their August 15th meeting.    

(MSC News)--Unemployment was up in area northeast Kansas counties in June from the month before.

According to a report released Friday by the Kansas Department of Labor, Atchison County continued to have the highest jobless rate among area counties at 7 percent, while Nemaha County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.

Elsewhere, Brown County’s unemployment rate in June was 4.1 percent; Doniphan, 4.4 percent; Jackson, 3.9 percent; Jefferson, 4.1 percent; Leavenworth, 4.4 percent; Marshall, 3.3 percent and Pottawatomie, 3.8 percent.

All the figures were up from May.  However, they were down from June 2015, except in Atchison, Marshall and Nemaha Counties.

Statewide, the unemployment rate in June was 3.8 percent.  That’s up from 3.7 percent in May, but down from 4.2 percent in June 2015.        

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a 13-year-old Oklahoma boy drowned off the coast of Seaside, Oregon, during a family reunion.
    Seaside spokesman Jon Rahl says lifeguards noticed Conner Moore of Tulsa and his 14-year-old cousin Carter Moore of Kingston, Oklahoma, struggling in the chilly ocean Thursday afternoon.
    Rescuers quickly pulled Carter Moore from the water, but it took longer to reach his cousin. The U.S. Coast Guard spotted him by air and a Coast Guard swimmer teamed with lifeguards to bring him to shore.
    Rahl says Conner Moore died at Providence Seaside Hospital. His cousin was flown to a Portland hospital from which he was released late Friday morning.

FAIRMONT, Okla. (AP) - Federal and state authorities are investigating after two people were killed in a plane crash in Garfield County.
    The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the collision happened Thursday around 7 p.m. at a private field near Fairmont.
    Both the pilot, 55-year-old Randall Lee Harris of Owasso, and the passenger, 25-year-old 1st Lt. Dale Bryan Shillington of Vance Air Force Base in Enid, were killed.
    An initial patrol report says the victims' single-engine aircraft was flying southbound when it attempted an acrobatic maneuver, lost control and collided with the ground.
    The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash and said Saturday that both men were using restraints equipped aboard the aircraft.

(KMZA)--The Nemaha Central USD 115 Board of Education is proposing a 2016-17 budget of nearly $12.9 million that that contains a slight mill levy increase.

The Board approved the proposed budget for publication during a special meeting Wednesday evening.

The budget contains an estimated tax rate of 41.129 mills, which is to raise more than $2.9 million in property tax revenue.

The Board will consider adoption of the budget following a public hearing at their August 8th meeting.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/22/16 08:38 08:41 08:51 09:24 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010665 9999

E OVERBROOK

RP ADV'D SOMEONE GOT INTO HER VEH LAST NIGHT AND ALSO STOLE A BIKE FROM THE RESI. #40 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/22/16 09:04 09:52 09:52 09:52 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010666 8809

W HIGHLAND

#14 WENT 10-15 W/ MALE SUBJ FOR CITY 44'S.

07/22/16 10:59 11:10 11:10 11:23 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010670 9999

D ST

#14 WENT 10-15 W/ FEM SUBJ FOR CITY 44.

07/22/16 14:41 14:42 14:44 14:54 ASSIST CALLS PD 16010676 9751

N 3RD

STRUCTURE FIRE. #14, #40, #57, AND #58 RESPONDED.

07/22/16 15:42 15:43 15:48 16:48 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010677 8305

E PROSPECT

2 VEH ACCIDENT W/ INJURY. #24 ASND, #08 ASST. RPT TKN.

07/22/16 19:43 19:46 19:52 20:24 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16010685 9551

RAMBLEWOOD

ACCIDENT, IN DRIVEWAY, ANOTHER VEH PULLED IN AND HIT HIS VEH. NO MOVEMENT FROM VEH YET.

#30 ASND, RPT TKN, NEIGHBOR'S VEH CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED DOWN THE HILL.

07/22/16 23:03 23:05 23:09 23:15 INTOX SUBJECT PD 16010695 9527

S 10TH

RP ADV THERE IS A NAKED MAN AND A HALF NAKED WOMAN ON HIS FLOOR. RP IS EXTREMELY INTOX. #38 & #30 ASND, EVERYBODY IS SIG 87 AND THEY ARE GOING TO ALL STAY HERE TONIGHT.

07/23/16 01:18 01:18 01:21 02:50 DOMESTIC PD 16010702 9678

W HIGHLAND

RP ADV'D OF A DOMESTIC THAT STARTED AT BAR AND IS NOW AT CHURCH. MALE WAS DRIVING A GREEN SOUL. FEM ON FOOT. #32 ASND, #42 ASST. #42 10-12 W MALE TO AN ADDR ON POPLAR, AND #32 10-12 W/ FEM TO ADDR ON MCFADDEN. DV ADVOCATE RESPONDED ALSO. RPT TKN.

(KAIR)--$745 paid to an underage teen for the purchase of sexual photographs. 
That's one of the numerous allegations made against a long-time Atchison educator outlined in the probable cause affidavit that led to his arrest. 

Robert Bulk was taken into custody July 8th following an investigation by Atchison Police. It was launched after the 14-year-old boy's mother alerted authorities to the alleged, illegal sexual contact. 

The redacted document alleges that Bulk and the teen began an electronic relationship in February, beginning on Facebook and continuing through cell phone texts and the picture messaging service Snapchat. 

During the course of the illegal activity, investigators allege Bulk both sent the child sexual images and videos, and requested the victim do the same, arranging payment for their delivery through Paypal. 

The illegal activity is alleged to have happened from March through late June. 
The document indicates Bulk never engaged in any physical contact with the teen, but made four requests to do so. 

Bulk is charged with electronic solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. Along with the felony charges, Bulk is charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, seized from his residence during the execution of a search warrant on July 7th. 

He remains held in the Atchison County Jail on a bond of $100,000. 

Bulk has been placed on administrative leave from his duties with Atchison's USD 409, pending what Superintendent Dr. Susan Myers calls the resolution of the case and further board action. He has worked for the district for 17-years. 

He was additionally asked to step down from his role as Co-Chair of the Atchison County Democratic Party. 

(KNZA)--A pavement resurfacing project is to begin Monday on a 15-mile stretch of U.S. 73 Highway in Atchison County from the east city limits of Horton to Lancaster.

The Kansas Department of Transportation says the highway will be reduced to one lane for both directions, in several mile intervals, along with intermittent closures of adjacent crossroads throughout the project.

Traffic will be directed through the work zone by a pilot car and flagger operations. Delays of up to 15 minutes are possible and drivers should use alternate routes, if possible.

Work will take place during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with some occasional Saturday work.

Herzog Contracting Corporation, of St. Joseph, Missouri, is the primary contractor on the $2.1 million project.  The project is scheduled to be completed in October, weather allowing.

(KMZA)--Motorists take note: a pavement resurfacing project will begin Monday on a 3-mile stretch of K-9, from the Washington/Marshall County line to the U.S. Highway 77 junction, as well as a 13-mile portion of U.S. Highway 77, from the west K-9 junction to the south Marysville city limits. 

Beginning at 8:00 Monday morning, traffic will be reduced to one lane, with motorists to be directed through the work zone by a pilot car and flagger operation. 

Delays of up to 15-minutes are possible, and drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible. 

Crews will first complete the work on U.S. Highway 77 and then move to K-9. 

Hall Brothers, Inc., of Marysville, is the primary contractor for the $2.6 million project. 
Work is expected to wrap up in late September. 

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/21/16 09:17 09:17 09:23 11:17 NARCOTICS VIOLATON PD 16010608 8629

S 10TH

SPU SERVING A SEARCH WARRANT. #06 WENT 10-15 W/ ADULT AND ADULT FEM TO BOOKING.

A) 10-15 W/ 26 YO B/F FOR TRAFFICKING COCAINE, TRAFFICKING XTASY, KCSP, MAINTAIN DWELLING WHERE DRUGS SOLD, POSS FIREARM COMMISSION OF FELONY, DRUG EQUIPMENT.

B) 10-15 W/ 28 YO B/M FOR TRAFFICKING COCAINE, TRAFFICKING XTASY, KCSP, MAINTAIN DWELLING WHERE DRUGS SOLD, POSS FIREARM IN COMMISSION OF FELONY, POSS OF FIREARM AFC.

07/21/16 13:36 13:38 13:49 14:40 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010615 9366

S SUNSET

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #42 ASND, RPT TKN. TRESPASS WARNING ISSUED TO 35 YO C/F AND 27 YO C/M.

07/21/16 15:24 15:28 15:28 15:58 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010621 9679

W FRESNO

REQ OFFICER REF WITNESSED BURG TO ADDR ON W FRESNO. W/M WRG WHITE TANK & CARRYING BLK BACKPACK LEFT UNK DIR IN ALLEY. #50 ASND, RPT TKN. ITEMS ENTERED NCIC.

07/21/16 15:41 15:50 15:53 16:06 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010622 9527

W CHESTNUT

RP REQ OFFICER REF A STOLEN BIKE. #30 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/21/16 16:14 16:16 16:17 16:32 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010627 9527

S PERRY

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #30 ASND. WARRANT REQ FOR 35 YO C/F, WILL ATTEMPT TO ISSUE TRESPASS WARNING AS WELL. RPT TKN.

07/21/16 16:58 17:04 17:04 17:04 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010632 8305

E PROSPECT

#03 WENT OUT W/ 792DMZ AFTER BEING FLAGGED DOWN. RP ADV'D OF A HIT N RUN FROM BUSINESS. RPT TKN.

07/21/16 18:42 19:07 19:08 19:14 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010639 9271

S OSAGE

STANDBY FOR PROP. #20 ASND, #30 ASST. THIS TURNED INTO A DOMESTIC, WARRANT REQUESTED FOR DOM A&B. RPT TKN.

07/22/16 01:17 01:19 01:21 03:15 FIRE RUN PD 16010656 9863

S 9TH

STRUCTURE FIRE, ABANDONED HOUSE. ALL STATIONS RESPONDED. #34 & #26 ASND. #07 ASST. FIRE MARSHALL CALLED OUT.

07/22/16 06:40 06:58 07:04 07:16 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010663 9547

S 9TH

RP REQ AN OFFICER TO ADDR ON S 9TH REF HER EX 1/2 TOOK HER TRUCK LAST NIGHT. #51 ASND, CIVIL MATTER. REQ ATL ON A MAROON 97 FORD EXPLORER 4DR KS 772GAJ. HAS A PAW PRINT SITCKER ON PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. SHOULD BE DRIVEN BY 32 YO C/M. RP JUST WANTS THE VEH BACK.

A flea market fundraiser to help pay the expenses for cancer treatment for Linda Seiter will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday at the Blackwell Fairgrounds. Flea market organizers are waiving all vendor fees and donations will be accepted.

There will be live music beginning at noon, along with food, games and shopping for bargains.

Seiter, 56, manages Bubba's Bait Shop in Blackwell.

(KMZA)--The city of Seneca will be smoke testing it’s sanitary sewer system.

The smoke testing is to begin Monday, weather allowing.

The smoke testing, which is being conducted with the assistance of the Kansas Rural Water Association, will assist in finding breaks and defects in the sewer system.

The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, odorless, and is white in color.

The city says the smoke shouldn’t enter resident’s homes or buildings unless they have defective plumbing or dry drain traps.

Residents are advised to pour at least a quart of water down each drain that isn’t regularly used just prior to the smoke test.    

Support for the blue continues!  More than 5,000 more "Back the Blue" stickers will be made Friday at Legacy Signs.

Casey McClaskey of Legacy Signs has seen an overwhelming response to the "Back the Blue" stickers, so much so that what began as support for local law enforcement has gone far beyond the borders of Oklahoma, he said.  

“My employees stayed late last night to try to get a jump start on today”, McClaskey said.  

McClaskey has had so many people asking if they could donate money since he is giving the stickers away.  

“We’ve set out a water jug at the shop and will be donating all the funds we raise to the Officer Down Foundation”, he said.  “As of Tuesday, we have had people mailing in self-addressed and stamped envelopes from all over Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri wanting the stickers.”

(KAIR)--A report of an unconscious man aboard a scooter sends authorities to the scene and the driver first to a hospital and then to jail. 

According to Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie, it happened Wednesday morning, around 8:30, at U.S. Highway 73 and 230th Road, where the scooter, driven by 45-year-old Brian Carpenter, of Independence, Missouri, had apparently broken down. 

A passerby, believing Carpenter to be unconscious, notified the Sheriff's Office. 
Laurie says a Deputy responded, and Carpenter was transported from the scene by EMS to the Atchison Hospital. "He didn't really come to until he got to the hospital, so we don't know if he may have been intoxicated prior to [going unconcious], but there was no accident or anything like that. He was basically asleep." 

Laurie says the Deputy, during the encounter, located what's believed to be methamphetamine and paraphernalia in Carpenter's pocket. 

When he was released from hospitalized treatment, Carpenter was arrested on charges related to the discovery, and booked into the Atchison County Jail. 

A suspect authorities believe fired shots at a Tonkawa police officer has been captured in Navajo, New Mexico.

The man has been identified as 29-year-old Micah Morris. 

Law enforcement tracked Morris to El Reno, Oklahoma, then to Amarillo, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, before capturing him in Navajo.

Officers said they believe Morris shot at a Tonkawa police officer early Wednesday morning on Interstate 35 near the Tonkawa exit at U.S. Highway 60 after a traffic stop.

About 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, a Tonkawa Police officer attempted to stop a dark green or black small to mid-size extended cab pickup, possibly a Nissan, Toyota or Isuzu, Chief John Whitham said. The vehicle stopped on I-35 about a mile south of the intersection and shots were exchanged.

This morning, District Attorney Brian Hermanson credited a large cooperative effort for the capture of Morris. 

"Thursday night, a well orchestrated search involving officers and agents of the Tonkawa Police Department, Kay County Sheriff's Office, Noble County Sheriff's Office, Perry Police Department, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals, the Navajo County, New Mexico, Sheriff's Office, the 8th District Attorney Drug and Major Crime Task Force and numerous other law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico resulted in the arrest of Micah Morris in Navajo, New Mexico for the firing of a weapon at a Tonkawa police officer," Hermanson said.

Morris faces charges in Kay County District Court, including shooting with intent to kill, felon in possession of a firearm and endangering others while eluding police, Hermanson said. Bond was set at $1 million.

"I appreciate the cooperation and diligence of all agencies involved that resulted in this arrest," he said.

Hermanson said Morris is being held in the Apache County, Arizona, jail and should be extradited to Oklahoma next week. 

Navajo, New Mexico, is on the New Mexico-Arizona border.

A fatal aircraft crash occurred at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in a private field near the intersection of 150th Street and Rupe Avenue, northeast of Fairmont, Oklahoma, in Garfield County.

A 1993 Runyan S/ Harris R Skybolt 300 fixed wing, single engine aircraft was flown by Randall Lee Harris, 55, of Owasso. He was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries by Medical Examiner Rory Garien. 

A passenger, U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Dale Bryan Shillington,  25, of Vance Air Force Base in Enid, also was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries.

Investigators said the aircraft was flying southbound when the pilot attempted an aerobatic maneuver. For unknown reasons, the pilot lost control and was unable to regain control, and the plane hit the ground in an open, private field.

The investigation into the crash continues.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Workers in hardhats are preparing to erect scaffolding on the north side of Oklahoma's nearly 100-year-old state Capitol as a multi-year project to renovate and update the building for its next century gets underway.
Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services project manager Trait Thompson says construction material and equipment are being placed along the northwest corner of the 452,000-square-foot Capitol before scaffolding is erected in about two weeks.
Thompson and officials from JE Dunn Construction briefed Capitol workers Thursday on the scope of the work and how they may be inconvenienced during the three-year, $52 million project. Among other things, all exterior windows and doors will be removed, repaired and updated.
A total of $245 million has been authorized to renovate the state Capitol inside and out.
 

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State says junior college transfer Tyrek Coger has died after collapsing following a basketball team workout.
The school said Thursday that the 21-year-old forward was pronounced dead at Stillwater Medical Center. Oklahoma State plans to release more details Friday about the death. The Stillwater NewsPress reports  that emergency crews responded to a heat exhaustion call at Boone Pickens Stadium on Thursday.
Coger, from Raleigh, North Carolina, played last season for Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina. The 6-foot-8 player had initially signed with Ole Miss last fall but opted for Oklahoma State after the Southeastern Conference ruled he was ineligible because of rules on junior college transfers.
Cowboys coach Brad Underwood says Coger's death is "like losing a member of the family."
 

(KNZA)--A Brown County road closure is planned due to a bridge replacement project .

The county has announced that 320th Road will be closed from Mulberry to Nighthawk Roads, beginning Monday, July 25th.

The road is to be closed for about 6 to 8 weeks.

(KAIR)--A public health warning for a local lake remains in place due to high levels of toxic blue-green algae.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment last week listed the Atchison County Lake as one of three lakes in the state named to warning status.

On Thursday, KDHE said the local lake, along with the two others, continue to be affected by the algae. 

State health officials say direct contact with the water is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock

Fish can be eaten as long as they are rinsed with clean water.  Only the fillet portion should be consumed and all other parts discarded. 

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Board of Education Thursday morning approved for publication a proposed 2016-17 budget that contains a nearly 5 mill property tax levy decrease.

The budget contains an estimated property tax levy of 55.33 mills, which is raise more than $5.7 million.    

Board Clerk Leslie Grimm says they were able to lower the mill levy due to a 8 ½ percent increase in the district’s assessed valuation. 

The Board will consider adoption of the budget following a public hearing at their August 8th meeting.

In other business, the Board accepted a bid for the purchase of a 2016 71-passenger bus with less than 11,000 miles for just over $78,000.

The Board also voted to let bids for the purchase of a full size 11-passenger van.    

(KAIR)--An Atchison man, planning to purchase a firearm, changes his mind, and that leads the would be seller to rob him at gunpoint. 

That's the allegation made by Atchison Police, with the search for the suspect continuing. 

Police Chief Mike Wilson says it happened Tuesday evening, around 5:00, when the interested buyer met with the seller, identified as a Kansas City, Missouri man. "He showed the victim the firearm," Wilson tells MSC News. "The victim decided he was not going to purchase [the gun and] as a result, the person that had the gun to sell pointed the gun at him, threatened him, and then took an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim, and then fled the area."

Wilson says the alleged crime happened at a residence in the 500 Block of Y Street. 
According to Wilson, the 25-year-old victim and the suspect knew each other prior to the incident. 

The investigation is continuing. 

The Ponca City Police Department reports a  search warrant yielded two arrests, a stolen gun out of Creek County, 42.1 grams of cocaine and 42 tablets of ecstasy on Thursday.

Officers went to a home in the 1600 block of South Ninth Street at approximately 9:17 a.m. Thursday. Lakresha Lashay Bell, 27,  and Byron Jay Lawson, 28, were arrested.

The street value of the cocaine is approximately $5,000 and the hand-pressed MDMA -- or ecstasy’s -- street value is about $800, police said. A 9mm handgun found at the home had been reported stolen in April of this year, police said.

Ecstasy is a psychoactive drug consumed in recreational drug use. Effects of MDMA, or ecstasy, include increased empathy, euphoria and heightened sensations. When taken by mouth, effects begin after 30 to 45 minutes and last three to six hours. Adverse effects of use include addiction, paranoia, and difficulty sleeping, police said.

Cocaine is a strong stimulant. It is commonly snorted, inhaled or injected into the veins. It may cause loss of contact with reality, an intense feeling of happiness or agitation. Physical reactions include a fast heart rate, sweating and large pupils. High doses can result in very high blood pressure or body temperature. Effects begin within seconds to minutes of use and last between five and 90 minutes. Cocaine is very addictive, police said.

Both Bell and Lawson were booked into the Ponca City jail on charges of: trafficking cocaine, trafficking ecstasy, knowingly concealing stolen property, maintaining a dwelling where drugs are sold, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Lawson’s additional charge was for being in possession of a firearm after felony conviction.

The investigation is continuing and additional arrests are likely, police said.

Lakresha Bell and Byron Lawson were arrested Thursday morning. A picture of the hand stamped ecstasy tablets that were seized – the stamp mimics the cartoon character Decepticon from the Transformers.

A 1-year-old girl was injured in a one-vehicle accident south of Bartlesville in Osage County Thursday morning.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at 8:19 a.m. Thursday on State Highway 123, a half mile south of County Road 2470, 7 miles south of Bartlesville.

The Patrol said Stevi Wright, 21, of Bartlesville was driving a 2007 Ford Focus southbound in the northbound lane, passing five cars. The patrol sais she was in a no-passing zone for several hundred feet before she encountered a northbound vehicle, which cause her to take evasive action, departing the roadway to the left. The patrol said her vehicle was off the roadway approximately 109 feet before it struck a private drive. The drive acted as a ramp and the car vaulted  through the air for about 105 feet before striking the ground.

The Patrol reported that when the vehicle hit the ground, it rolled one and a half times, coming to rest on the east side of State Highway 123, about 243 feet south of the first point of impact.

Wright was not injured. The baby was transported by Bartlesville EMS to Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville and was admitted in stable condition for observation of head, arm, trunk and leg injuries. 

The Patrol reported Wright was wearing a seat belt but the child was unrestrained.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/20/16 07:18 07:34 07:40 07:54 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010549 9276

HWY 177 & OAKLAND

C911 RPT'ING A MC VS/VEH ACCIDENT. OHP NOTIFIED. A115 TRANSPORTED CODE YELLOW. R-3, MED-1, OFCR 5 RESPONDED. HELICOPTER LAUNCHED. PCFD REQ TRAFFIC CONTROL, NO DEPUTY 10-8, #29 & #58 RESPONDED.

07/20/16 08:22 08:26 08:30 09:29 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010550 9366

S OAK

FEM ADV'D W/M TOOK HER MEDS AND PURSE OUT OF HER VEH 2 1/2 HRS AGO. #42 ASND, ADV'D 10-12 W/ 35 YO C/F TO ADDR ON S PERRY. MADE CONTACT W/ OTHER 1/2, RESOLVED FOR NOW. RPT TKN.

07/20/16 10:34 10:55 10:59 11:31 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010556 9547

E PROSPECT

EMPLOYEE THINKS SOMEONE STOLE HIS CELL PHONE AN HR AGO. #51 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/20/16 10:43 11:32 11:36 11:59 VANDALISM PD 16010560 9547

E HARTFORD

RP REQ OFFICER REF VANDALISM.

07/20/16 10:46 11:08 11:15 12:17 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010561 9366

N 7TH

RP REQ OFFICER REF HIS VEH BROKEN INTO DURING THE NIGHT. #42 ASND, RPT TKN, REQ XPTL DURING HOOTS.

07/20/16 11:37 11:38 11:39 14:49 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010565 9751

2ND & HIGHLAND

ACCIDENT W/ INJURY. #58 ASND, #14 ASST. #58 ADV'D M/F LEFT THE SCENE ON FOOT ON 2ND. FEM RED SHIRT, M WHITE TSHIRT, BALD. #06 ALSO TO AREA TO ASST. RPT TKN.

10-15 W/ 19 YO W/M FOR LEAVE SCENE INJ ACCIDENT, NO DL.

07/20/16 15:39 15:40 15:42 16:49 NARCOTICS VIOLATION PD 16010574 8629

S 4TH

SPU SEARCH WARRANT. WENT 10-15 W/ 30 YO W/M FOR POSS METH, POSS PARA, POSS MARIJ.

07/20/16 18:09 18:10 18:18 18:37 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010578 8305

GARDEN

ITEMS STOLEN FROM UNLOCKED VEH, #24 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/20/16 20:15 20:24 20:28 20:38 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010584 9906

E BROOKFIELD

CONTACT RP REF A SUBJ WHO URINATED IN HER GAS CAN. #31 ASND, MADE CONTACT W/ THIS SUBJ AND TOLD HIM TO STOP.

07/20/16 20:16 20:16 20:17 20:43 DISTURBANCE PD 16010585 7538

N 14TH

RP ADV'D HIS SISTER IS INTOX AND CAUSING A DISTURBANCE IN THE PARKING LOT.

#08 RESPONED, WENT 10-15 W/ 35 YO W/F FOR DRUNKENESS.

07/20/16 22:02 22:03 22:03 00:17 DISTURBANCE PD 16010594 9906

W HIGHLAND

911 ADV A MALE IS AT THE RESI TRYING TO FIGHT HIM, NO WEAPONS. #31, #07, & #50 RESPONDED.

#50 WENT 10-15 W/ 31 YO B/M FOR (HOLDS OUT OF COWLEY AND SEDGEWICK COUNTIES.)

07/20/16 23:06 23:06 23;06 01:38 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010598 9595

LAKE & MONUMENT

#43 ON T/S W/ 53YLVB. #26 ASST. NP PINKY TOWED THE VEH.

#43 WENT 10-15 W/ 20 YO W/M FOR POSS CDS COCAINE, POSS CDS RX, AND POSS PARA.

07/21/16 06:00 06:01 06:01 07:01 DOMESTIC PD 16010605 9863

W HARTFORD

RP REQ AN OFFICER REF A DOMESTIC BTWN HER AND HER 1/2. #34 ASND, #37 ASST. #34 ADV'D HE WILL BE DOING A WARRANT REQ FOR DOMESTIC.

The Ponca City Fire Department responded to a call reporting a large grass fire at Prospect Avenue and Waverly at 11:31 a.m. Thursday.

Firefighters are still on the scene at this noon hour. 

Larry Harris, with nearly 30 years of experience as being a Chaplain for the Ponca City Police Department and serving as the local Chaplain Coordinator, was recognized on the nation level while attending the 43rd Annual International Conference of Police Chaplains in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 11-15.

He received Diplomat Credential and was sworn in as the ICPC Oklahoma area representative.

The ICPC Diplomate Credential is the second highest level given and attests to the completion of 500 hours of professional studies.

Harris has been a member of ICPC for 12 years. He was a member of the ICPC Disaster Response team in August 2005 to Houston, Texas, following Hurricane Katrina and in May 2011 following the Joplin, Missouri, tornado.

“Larry Harris is a very dedicated servant, and a strong advocate for Law Enforcement. We owe him a great deal of thanks for his service to this department and to this community. I am very proud that he is part of our family” said Chief of Police Don Bohon.

Larry Harris, local Police Chaplain is shown receiving his Diplomate Credential from International Conference of Police Chaplain President Mark Clements in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week.

Thanks to Backpacks with a Purpose (B-WAP), for every backpack that is purchased, two backpacks are donated to nonprofits, including the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Backpack Program.

“We are very thankful for this partnership, which will allow us to further grow our Backpack Program to feed chronically hungry elementary school children in our state,” said Rodney Bivens, executive director of the Regional Food Bank.

To purchase a backpack, and help fight childhood hunger, visit B-Wap.com.

One in four children in Oklahoma has inconsistent access to food.  Because there is a critical connection between childhood nutrition and cognitive and physical development, even nutritional deficiencies of a relatively short-term nature can negatively impact a child's health, behavior and the ability to concentrate and perform complex tasks.

During the 2014-2015 school year, the Backpack Program served nearly 18,500 elementary school students attending 514 schools across 53 central and western Oklahoma counties.  This provided more than 2 million meals for chronically hungry children. 

In Kay County alone during the 2014-15 school year, 400 children in seven schools participated in this program.  Schools included Blackwell Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, Kildare Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, McCord Public Schools, Tonkawa Elementary School and Trout Elementary School.

According to a survey of Backpack Program coordinators, the program has reduced absenteeism and behavioral problems, as well as improved grades among chronically hungry children.

“A student in first grade says her tummy doesn't hurt anymore since she got her backpack,” shared a Backpack Program coordinator.

Established in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the largest private, domestic hunger-relief organization in the state of Oklahoma. Last fiscal year, the nonprofit distributed 49.9 million pounds of food and products through a network of more than 1,250 charitable feeding programs and schools in 53 central and western Oklahoma counties.

Together, we can solve hunger. For more information about the Regional Food Bank, or to make a donation, visit regionalfoodbank.org or call (405) 600-3136. 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma is asking a judge to block a November ballot measure on whether strong beer and wine can be sold in grocery stores.
 
The group filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Oklahoma County District Court. The lawsuit claims that the proposed changes are unconstitutional because they would treat liquor-license holders less favorably than supermarkets or convenience stores.
 
The ballot measure would limit liquor store owners to two retail spirits licenses but sets no limits for grocery or convenience stores.
 
The lawsuit was filed against the Oklahoma State Election Board. A hearing on the liquor association's request for an injunction blocking the vote is set for Aug. 1 before Oklahoma County District Judge Aletia Haynes Timmons.

(KNZA)--The city of Holton didn’t have to go far in its search for a new city manager.

The Holton Recorder reports the Holton City Commission this week voted to offer the position to current Assistant City Manger Kerwin McKee.

McKee, a 20-year employee of the city, has accepted the position, effective August 1st.   

He will replace Bret Bauer who resigned last month to take a similar position in Gun Barrell City, Texas.  Bauer had served as city manager in Holton for nearly six years.

McKee has been serving as interim city manager since Bauer’s departure June 16th.

McKee was first hired by the city of Holton in 1996 as the city’s code enforcement officer.  He was promoted to the position of assistant city manager in 2010.

A contract with McKee is to be finalized at the Commission’s next meeting August 1st.   

"Oklahoma On Revue" opens tonight, July 21, at the Ponca Playhouse as part of the Oklahoma Pride series.

The Revue focuses on performers, playwrights and dancers from Oklahoma. It is a fundraiser for the Playhouse with a little of everything, from live band, play performances mixed with singing, dancing and narrative about events that happened in Oklahoma.

Performances are July 21 through July 31.  Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday afternoon performance is at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and this production is a fundraiser for the Ponca Playhouse. 

Ryan Brown is making his directorial debut with this production.

A talented character actor, musician and singer, Brown has been involved with the Playhouse since 2009, when he first appeared in the production of "The Wizard of Oz." He has been acting since the age of 4. 

A 2013 Po-Hi graduate, Brown, an NOC Roustabout, recently graduated with his Associate's Degree in Musican Theater. He will be attending Oklahoma City University on a full scholarship to finish his Bachelor's in Musical Theater.

"Oklahoma On Revue" is part of the Ponca Playhouse's Oklahoma Pride series, which in the past has included "The Broken Statue" and "The Grapes of Wrath."  

To become a season ticket holder, or to purchase tickets for any of the 2016-17 productions, contact the Playhouse at (580) 765-5360 or visit the box office at 301 South First Street between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This season's productions include the musical "9 to 5," the comedy "Exit Laughing," and the drama "To Kill A Mockingbird."

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission has adopted a 2017 city budget of about $6.5 million that contains a nearly 1.6 mill property tax levy increase.

The budget as approved Monday evening calls for the city to collect nearly $1.2 million in property tax revenue.

Overall, Mayor Steffen Shamburg says he feels its a good budget.   He noted it does include a mill levy increase for recreation, just to hold things steady.

During the public hearing on the budget, a local resident asked how the city plans to address street issues.

Public Works Director Dave Grimm says the city’s streets were evaluated several years ago from worst to best.  He said plans are to do one street this year, Mohave, and a couple next year.

Grimm says he plans to hold a work session this fall with the Commission to discuss a plan he’s put together to fix the city’s streets, alley’s and downtown parking

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Funeral services have been scheduled for a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer killed in the line of duty.

Capt. Robert Melton was shot and killed Tuesday while looking for suspects in an earlier drive-by shooting. Two suspects are in custody but formal charges haven't been filed.

The police department said Wednesday in a release that visitation for Melton is scheduled for Friday afternoon at the city's civic center. His funeral is Saturday morning at Children's Mercy Park.

The department says Melton will be buried immediately after the service at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

(KNZA)--Two search warrants, served in the Holton area Wednesday evening, lead to the arrest of four for alleged crimes ranging from drug possession to explosives charges.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says the first raid took place at 221 Dakota Avenue, in Holton, around 5:00.

It was there that 52-year-old Kirk Teske, 51-year-old Steven Donahue, and 46-year-old Marjorie Heim were taken into custody.

All three Holton residents were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

Teske faces charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and domestic battery.

Donahue and Heim both face charges including possession of meth, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Morse says the second search warrant as executed around 7:00 Wednesday evening at 12349 244th Lane, north of Holton.

Arrested at the scene was 51-year-old Randy Hyatt Sr.

The Holton resident was taken into custody on charges including possession of methamphetamine and criminal use of an explosive device.

All four suspects were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

(KLZA)--No decision is yet made regarding the potential relationship between the future Elk Creek Niobium mine in Johnson and Richardson Counties; but, if mining company NioCorp Development's plans are approved, Richardson County roads would be used by the company for removal of excess water from their operations. 

That issue was brought to the Richardson County Commission Tuesday by former State Senator, and former Nebraska Lieutenant Governor, Lavon Heideman, and Scott Honan, the Vice-President of the Canadian-based company. "One of the things we're looking at is a water line along county roads that would take the water from our project site to the Missouri River," Honan tells MSC News. "Now, this water contains inordinate salt. We've done some work with state regulators in Nebraska and with the Army Corps of Engineers to assess regulatory feasibility of doing something like this." 

Honan says the Commissioners seemed open to further exploration of the possible use of the county roads. "I think what the County Commissioners would like to see are some more details regarding exactly where a water line would go...this was a good introduction to the topic, but we have some more work to do on our side of things." 

Honan says alternate water removal possibilities are also being studied by NioCorp. 

No time line for when the company may bring the matter back to the Commission has yet been established.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/19/16 09:51 09:54 09:55 10:31 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010486 8809

W GRAND

RP ADV'D FEM IN THE OFFICER HAS A CONFIRMED KSO FEL 44.

#14 WENT 10-15 W/ 34 YO W/F FOR (KSO 44'S: PTR VIOL-LARCENY & PTR TAK/REC'V STOLEN CREDIT CARD.)

07/19/16 11:48 11:49 11:55 12:04 FRAUD PD 16010495 9366

E SOUTH

RP ADV'D OF COUNTERFEIT BILL. THEY HAVE VIDEO PREPARED. #42 TOOK RPT.

07/19/16 14:20 14:20 14:32 18:49 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010503 8629

S OAK ST

SPU SERVED SEARCH WARRANT, WENT 10-15 W/ 25 YO W/F FOR MCCLAIN CO HOLD ON FEL WARRANT.

WENT 10-15 W/ 41 YO W/M FOR MCCLAIN CO HOLD ON FEL WARRANT.

07/19/16 17:52 17:55 18:00 18:44 ANIMAL CALL PD 16010511 9271

EL CAMINO

RP REQ OFFICER REF A NEIGHBOR DOG ATTACKING HER DOG AND IS LOOSE. #20 DISPATCHED AND TOOK INFO FOR RPT. A/C WAS CALLED OUT. #20 ISSUED THE OWNER CITATIONS.

07/19/16 17:59 18:00 18:09 18:26 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010512 9551

LEMON TREE LN

REQ OFFICER REF HIT N RUN THAT HAPPENED 10 OR 15 MIN AGO. #27 DISPATCHED AND TOOK INFO FOR RPT.

07/19/16 21:04 21:07 21:09 21:18 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010521 9679

W GRAND

CONTACT MGR REF PROBLEMS WITH MALE SUBJ. #50 ASND. RPT TKN FOR PL. MGR WANTS HIM TRESPASSED IF LOCATED.

07/19/16 22:27 22:28 22:28 23:21 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010525 8961

S PERRY

#19 & #27 OUT TO SERVE 44'S ON MALE SUBJ DOB 1985.

#19 WENT 10-15 FOR #27 AFTER A BRIEF FOOT PURSUIT, FOR CITY AND KSO 44'S.

#27, NEG CONTACT W/ FEM SUBJ WHO OWNS A BLK HONDA ELEMENT W/ PAPER TAG, PARKED AT THE RESI. SHE HAD AN ATL ONLY ON THE VEH A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, MALE HAD TAKEN W/O PERMISSION. NO KEYS.

*********CONNECT TO #16010446*****

07/19/16 23:42 23:43 23:43 00:24 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010532 9271

W DRY RD

#20 WENT 10-15 FROM KSO W/ 40 YO I/M FOR CITY 44'S.

07/20/16 00:18 00:23 00:23 00:23 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010537 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

BLKWL PD REQ BOLO ON A WHITE 1978 CHEV SILVERADO SHORTBED, OK TAG 173FYA. VEH WAS TAKEN ABOUT 30 MIN AGO FROM ADDR IN BLKWL, UNK DIR OF TRAVEL. VEH HAS NOT BEEN ENTERED NCIC YET BUT WILL BE SOON. IF LOCATED, CONTACT BLKWL PD. ALL UNITS ADV'D.

ADDT'L INFO AS FOLLOWS: KEYS WERE IN THE VEH, THERE IS A NEW YORK YANKEES STICKER IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE BACK WINDOW AND AN EDDIE BROCK STICKER IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE BACK WINDOW AND A CHEVY GIRL STICKER IN THE LOWER CENTER.

07/20/16 01:11 01:12 01:12 01:52 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010538 9004

MARY

SOMEONE JUST BROKE INTO RP'S TRUCK. WENT WB ON WILLIAMS, NO DESC. #56 ASND. #26 & #08 ASST. UTL IN THE AREA. #56, APPEARS NOTHING IS MISSING BUT RP SAW THE SUBJ INSIDE THE VEH. RPT TKN.

07/20/16 04:11 04:14 04:14 04:14 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010543 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

ATL ON A LOWERED, DARK COLOR P/U W/BLACKED OUT TAIL LIGHTS, TAG WAS OBSCURED. LAST KNOWN TO BE IN THE PERRY AREA. DRIVER IS SUSPECT OF SHOOTING AT AN OFFICER.

**********ATL*****ATL*******ATL*******ATL***********

ADDT'L INFO: VEH IS DARK GREEN CREW CAB WITH RED LETTERING "NLM" ON TAILGATE.

The Ponca City Library has announced its free, fun August activities.

Every Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, there will be a fun story time and craft held downstairs in the program room from 11 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, Aug. 4 we are having “Origami 101” and it will also be in the program room downstairs from 3 to 5:30 p.m. It will be a come and go and a family fun activity to learn to make basic origami folds that can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs.

Friday, Aug. 19 we will conduct a webinar on “Immunization Awareness” in the Library Board Room at 10 a.m. This will be presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative. The webinar will discuss ways to be alert when receiving vaccinations. (Pre-registration is required by calling the reference desk or coming to the library and registering)

Saturday, Aug. 20 we will have “Brick Builders” in the Library Program Room from 1 to 2 p.m. This is a fun activity for kids to exercise their minds and build with toys!

Wednesday, Aug. 24 we will conduct an interactive program on “Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind” in the Library Program Room from 1 to 3 p.m. This will be presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative. The presenter will discuss ways to help individuals understand the many ways you can maintain a healthy brain. (Pre-registration is required by calling (580) 767-0345 and asking for the reference desk, registering at the library, or at library@poncacityok.gov )

Tuesday, Aug. 30 we will be conducting a gardening class that will be held in the Library Program Room from 6 to 7 p.m. This class will be limited to 30 participants and is a pre-registration class. Please call the library at (580) 767-0345 to register at the reference desk, register by coming into the library, or go to library@poncacityok.gov to register. (All supplies will be provided)

All programs are free and will take place at the Ponca City Library,515 East Grand Ave.

(KAIR)--The discovery of a stolen Andrew County, Missouri pick-up truck leads to two Atchison arrests in connection with the theft of a Lancaster pick-up.

It happened Tuesday night shortly after 9 o’clock in the 1200 block of North 4th Street in Atchison.

It was there, that Atchison County Sherriff deputies located the stolen Missouri vehicle complete with a license tag earlier stolen from the city of Atchison.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for an apartment at that location when it was learned that a wanted woman was inside.

Taken into custody was 28-year-old Sheena Kley of Amazonia, Missouri along with 35-year-old Christopher Blanchard of Rushville.

Both were wanted on Atchison County District Court warrants for felony theft in connection with the June 26th theft of a pick-up truck in Lancaster.

That truck was recovered July 10th in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Both Kley and Blanchard were taken to the Atchison County Jail following their arrests.

They face additional charges for the stolen license plate. 

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Tulsa's police chief says it was not appropriate for a Tulsa police officer to write in an online essay about the recent killings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that "We are at war!" 

Police spokesman Sgt. Shane Tuell says the post was written by Maj. Travis Yates.

Tuell says Police Chief Chuck Jordan reviewed the post Tuesday and found its wording inappropriate, but says the chief would not comment on what disciplinary action, if any, Yates would receive.
 

It's that time of year again for important information for parents and players wanting to play football this season. 

Varsity Football (10th - 12th Grade): Parent Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Assembly Center in the High School Building

Player Meeting - 2 p.m. Aug. in the Varsity Football Locker Room off of Fifth Street.

8th and 9th Grade: Parent and Player Meeting - 6 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Robson Field House Gym (8th and 9th Grade Parent meeting will be together)

9th Grade Equipment Check Out is 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Freshmen Football Locker Room at Sullins Stadium.

8th Grade Equipment Check Out is 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the 8th Grade Football Locker Room at West Middle School.

For more information, email allenjo@pcps.us

WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.
 
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Altus, Oklahoma-based Bar-S Foods is recalling five chicken and pork products that could potentially be contaminated with listeria. The USDA says Bar-S hasn't received test results, but is recalling the items due to recurring listeria issues at the company.
 
The recalled items include Bar-S bun-length and classic franks made with chicken and pork, Bar-S classic corn dogs and Signature Pick 5 corn dogs. They were made between July 10 and 13.
 
Listeria primarily affects older adults, pregnant women newborns and adults with weakened immune systems. 
 
The government says no reports of illness have been linked to the products. 

(KNZA)--Advance voting for the August 2nd primary election is underway in Brown County.

Registered voters can vote in person at the Brown County Clerk’s office during regular business hours up until noon on Monday, August 1st.  

Voters can also request to have an advance election ballot sent to them.  To vote by mail, you must complete an application form and return it to the County Clerk’s Office before a ballot can be mailed to you.  All application forms must be received by July 29th.

The Brown County Clerk’s office conducted early voting at four locations last week.   Last Thursday, the clerk’s office reports twenty-one voters cast an advance ballot at the Northfield Community Room in Everest and ten at the Kickapoo Senior Citizens Center in Horton. Last Friday, thirty-eight voters cast an advance ballot at the Maple Grove Complex in Hiawatha and fifty-seven at the Morrill Community Building.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma judge has vacated the murder conviction of a man who was serving a life sentence for a 1998 killing.
 
Oklahoma County District Judge Timothy Henderson vacated the conviction for 34-year-old Salaam Moore, who was released from custody Monday night. Moore's attorneys had argued there was no physical evidence linking him to the death of Phillip Gonzales.
 
At trial, prosecutors argued that Moore shot and wounded a woman, then killed Gonzales, as part of a drug dispute. Moore was convicted in 2001 of shooting with intent to kill and first-degree murder, based on eyewitness testimony. At Monday's court hearing, prosecutors agreed to dismiss the case.
 
Moore tells Oklahoma City television KOKH (http://bit.ly/29UgZwI ) he was "dumbfounded" and "distraught" after his conviction but that he was determined to prove his innocence. 

Salaam Moore spent 18 years behind bars wrongfully convicted of murder. But his case was dismissed and charges vacated, largely thanks to his fiancee Lola Gaines, pictured here. (Courtesy of Lola Gaines)

(KNZA)--Doniphan County has been asked to take over a portion of a state highway in the county.

Representatives of the Kansas Department of Transportation met with the Doniphan County Commission Monday to discuss the county taking part in the State Route Removal Initiative.

Under the proposal, the state would turn over a 7-mile stretch of K-120 Highway from K-20 to the intersection of U.S.36 Highway.

In exchange for Doniphan County taking over and maintaining that portion of state highway, KDOT would make a one time payment in the amount of $1.4 million to the county.

The Commission took the request under consideration.  

OKLAHOMA CITY –  The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2016 Governor’s Arts Awards is Aug. 2.

Awards are presented to individuals and organizations in several categories for contributions to the arts in Oklahoma communities and schools. Gov. Mary Fallin will present the awards at a special ceremony at the state Capitol in the fall. 

Award categories include:

The Governor’s Award - recognizes individuals for longtime leadership and significant contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.

Arts in Education Award - recognizes an individual, organization, school, educator or group for their outstanding leadership and service in the arts benefiting youth and/or arts in education.

Business in the Arts Award - recognizes businesses/corporations who exhibit outstanding support of the arts in Oklahoma. This award was created in memory of Earl Sneed, prominent arts advocate.

Community Service Award - recognizes individuals for significant contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Media in the Arts Award - recognizes an individual member in the media who demonstrates commitment to the arts in Oklahoma documented through public awareness support and fairness, initiative, creativity, and professionalism in reporting. This award was created in memory of Bill Crawford, veteran professional journalist.

George Nigh Public Service in the Arts Award - recognizes an Oklahoma government official for outstanding support of the arts. This award was named in honor of former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh.

Nominees must be current residents of the State of Oklahoma and living in Oklahoma full time, or organizations/businesses that work in and for the benefit of Oklahoma. Previous recipients of the Governor’s Award are not eligible. Honorees will be selected by the Governor’s Arts Awards Selection Committee, which is comprised of members of the Governor-appointed Oklahoma Arts Council board and may include past Governor’s Award recipients.

An online nomination form and a downloadable nomination form are available at arts.ok.gov.

More information is available by contacting Joel Gavin at the Oklahoma Arts Council at (405) 521-2037 or joel.gavin@arts.ok.gov.

A 61-year-old Pawnee man was injured in an accident at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. 177 at the intersection of Oakland Avenue, one mile south of Ponca City.

James Gaines, 61, was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle which collided with a 2010 Honda Civic driven by a 17-year-old girl of Ponca City. She was not injured.

Gaines was transported by Ponca City ambulance to Ponca City Alliance Health Hospital, where he was transferred by Air Evac helicopter to St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. He was admitted in critical condition with head, arm, leg and trunk injuries.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the Civic was stopped at a stop sign eastbound on Oakland Avenue, intending to enter the intersection to turn north on U.S. 177. The patrol said the motorcycle was southbound on U.S. 177. 

The Civic started from the stop sign, entering the intersection, where the motorcycle struck the car.

The Highway Patrol said it is still investigating contributing factors in the accident.

The Tonkawa Police Department reports shots were fired early Wednesday morning during a traffic stop near Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 60.

About 2:36 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a dark green or black small to mid-size extended cab pickup, possibly a Nissan, Toyota or Isuzu, Chief John Whitham said. The vehicle stopped on I-35 about a mile south of the intersection and shots were exchanged.

Whitham said no injuries are known at this time. The officer pursued the vehicle south into Noble County, where the vehicle was lost, he said.

Whitham said the truck was lowered and had dark tail light covers and a defective tag light. The letters NLM or NIM were painted in red on the right side of the tailgate.

He said  the vehicle was driven by a tall, lanky white male approximately 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with short wavy brown hair and a small amount of brown chin hair. Whitham said the man should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone having any information about the vehicle or driver is encouraged to call the Tonkawa Police Department or the Kay County Sheriff’s Office.

The Salt Fork Restaurant Group will hold FRESHtival 2016, a celebration of fresh and local cuisine, crafts, music and activities, on Saturday, July 30, in downtown Tonkawa.

The festival will be held at TS Fork, 100 West Grand in Tonkawa. 

A dinner buffet begins at 6:30 p.m., and diners can dine inside or on the outside dining area. The buffet will include three meats, vegetables, salads and desserts, all from locally grown and raised selections. Cost is $20 per person and reservations may be made by calling (800) 928-1840 or online at www.tsfork.com

The FRESHtival will include a local farmers' market, local live entertainment, local artists and crafters, and a bouncy toy, all to celebrate the summer harvest.  

Steve Muns is shown placing a “Back the Blue” window sticker on a Ponca City Police vehicle. Corporal Dana Fisher, Casey McClaskey owner of Legacy Signs, Sergeant Jeff Woodward and Captain Earl Watkins watch.

Legacy Signs, owned by Casey McClaskey, is making "Back the Blue" window stickers and giving them to anyone that comes to the shop wanting to share support for law enforcement.

Casey said he had a call Monday from the State Capitol requesting some “Back the Blue” stickers. Several local citizens stopped by the shop Monday to pick up stickers.

McClaskey has declined donations, saying this is something he wants to do to show his respect and support for police officers.

(KAIR)--Two years in prison. 

That's the sentence handed down Tuesday for the Lancaster teen arrested last year following the armed robbery of a Topeka sporting good store. 

18-year-old Raymond Felton learned his fate in Shawnee County District Court. 

According to The Topeka Capital-Journal, Felton, in April, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated assault. 

17-years-old at the time of the crime, Felton was one of four teens accused of stealing $585 dollars, and three semiautomatic rifles, from Academy Sports. Authorities say he was armed with a handgun, used to threaten customers and store employees alike. 

According to the newspaper, two of Felton's accused accomplices have been placed on probation. The fate of the fourth is not yet determined. 

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – A suspect in a drive-by shooting fatally shot a 17-year veteran of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Tuesday afternoon as the officer was sitting in his patrol car.

Police Chief Terry Zeigler says 46-year-old Robert Melton was searching for the suspect when he drove up to someone who matched that person’s description. Before Melton could get out of his vehicle, Zeigler says the suspect opened fire and hit the officer multiple times. The alleged shooter was caught five minutes later about a block away.

The suspect was being questioned Tuesday evening along with two other people suspected in the initial drive-by shooting. Police weren’t releasing the suspects’ names because charges hadn’t been filed.

Melton was brought to the University of Kansas Hospital, where he died.

It’s the second time a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer has been shot and killed this year.  In early May, a detective was fatally shot near the Kansas Speedway.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/18/16 08:21 08:27 08:27 08:27 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010429 88PD

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RED 2007 CHEV QUAD CAB P/U. 231DBD / OK

LARGE SCRATCH ON PASSENGER SIDE BED, DENT ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR, MULTIPLE OSU POSSE AND OHP STICKERS IN REAR WINDOW, 2 OSU STICKERS ON REAR BUMPER.

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RP ADV'D THE BLDG HAS BEEN BURGLARIZED. #37 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/18/16 11:06 11:07 11:15 11:38 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010435 9150

N 14TH

MONEY MISSING FROM THE CASH REGISTER AT BUSINESS. #13 TOOK RPT.

07/18/16 12:16 12:25 12:37 12:37 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010439 9595

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RP IN PD LOBBY REF A STOLEN/LOST PHONE IN A CAB. #43 TOOK INFO IN CASE PHONE TURNS UP. NO RPT.

07/18/16 14:23 14:25 14:44 16:31 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010441 9150

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ELEC INSPECTOR REQ OFFICER REF METER TAMPERING. #13 ASND.

#13 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/F FOR (CITY: FTP-NO DL 1ST.)

07/18/16 15:12 15:23 15:29 15:53 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010446 9551

N 1ST

RP REQ OFFICER REF HER BOYFRIEND STOLE HER CAR, BLK HONDA ELEMENT, PAPER TAG. HAS BEEN CIRCLING THE BLOCK LAST FEW MIN.

#27 ASND, CIVIL MATTER BETWEEN 1/2'S. FEM HALF TAKEN TO DM SHELTER. NO RPT.

***ATTN ALL SHIFTS***ATL INFO***

ATL ON A MALE SUBJ. LEFT SCENE OF VERBAL DOMESTIC IN 1/2'S VEH. BLK HONDA ELEMENT W/ PAPER TAG 062416. REGAL TAG ON FRONT BUMPER AND DECAL STICKER ON BACK HATCH. SUBJ IS A H/M 5'6", 191 LBS, BLK HAIR, BRN EYES, NUMEROUS TATTOOS. KNOWN TO USE BROTHERS NAMES. DOES HAVE CONFIRMED KSO FELONY AND MULTIPLE LOCAL WARRANTS. IF LOCATED, CONTACT VEH OWNER. DISPATCH HAS INFO. (RP IS AT DV SHELTER, CELL PHONE WAS IN THE SUBJ VEH.) VEH ISN'T REPORTED AS STOLEN, OWNER WANTS IT BACK IF 10-15 FOR WARRANTS.

07/18/16 16:45 17:30 17:30 20:12 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010449 9660

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SPU WENT 10-15 X2:

A) 10-15 W/ 27 YO W/M FOR DRUG EQUIPMENT, CHILD ENDANGERMENT.

B) 10-15 W/ 19 YO W/M FOR POSS CDS METH, DRUG EQUIPMENT, POSS OF OFFENSIVE WEAPON.

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#31 WENT 10-15 W/ 31 YO W/F FOR TRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY.

07/18/16 17:29 17:31 17:35 19:54 ACCIDENT, UNK PD 16010452 9906

HUBBARD & PECAN

RP RPTS A BLK SUBURBAN IN THE DITCH IN THE WATER POSS ACCIDENT UNK IF ANYONE IS INSIDE. #31 ASND. #27 & #20 ASST. RPT TKN.

07/18/16 18:!5 18:15 18:15 21:32 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010454 9551

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#27 WENT 10-15 W/ 27 YO W/M FOR *(FTP CITY-NO INS 1ST, SPEEDING 16-20 OVER, NO INS 2ND.)

07/18/16 22:09 22:14 22:14 23:22 DISTURBANCE PD 16010462 9004

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RP ADV'D THAT 45 YO B/M HIT HER IN THE HEAD WITH A BASEBALL BAT. TURNED DOWN AMB. #50, #19, #07, #56 RESPONDED. RP WAS TRANSPORTED TO ER FOR TREATMENT. #19 TOOK INFO FOR A RPT.

#50 WENT 10-15 W/ 29 YO B/M FOR (CITY 44'S: FTP-POSS MARIJ, POSS PARA.)

WARRANT REQ FOR 45 YO B/M. VIC SUFFERED NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. SHE WAS TREATED & RELEASED.

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CONTACT RP REF THREATS FROM A MALE IN TULSA. #56 ASND, INFO TKN REF HARASSMENT AND RP ALSO REQ OFFICER TAKE INFO AND RPT ON RAPE THAT OCCURRED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. #56 TOOK INFO AND WILL PASS ON TO DETECTIVE DIVISION.

07/19/16 02:12 02:13 02:15 02:32 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010471 9863

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FEM REQ OFFICER FOR SUBJS DOING SOMETHING THEN DISCONNECTED AND NO ANSWER ON CALL BACK. #34, #56, AND #19 RESPONDED. ADV'D MALE THERE CAUSING TROUBLE, LEFT ON FOOT, HAS CITY 44. OFFICERS UTL IN AREA, LOST N PINE. #34 WILL KEEP EYE ON AREA.

@0242 HRS #34 LOCATED ON N PINE, WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO I/M FOR (CITY: FTP-PI, FTP-RESISTING, FTP-POSS OPEN CONTAINER,) NEW CHARGE: PI.

(KNZA)--Five years of federal probation.

That's the sentence handed down Monday for a former tribal casino employee who pleaded guilty to embezzlement.

According to the Office of the U.S. Attorney, 32-year Donald Collins, of Wetmore, entered the plea to one count of embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization.

In his plea, Collins admitted that the crime happened while he worked as a Player's Club Representative for the Sac and Fox Casino, owned by the Sac and Fox Nation of Kansas and Nebraska.

Authorities say Collins made counterfeit player cards and placed unearned free play on player cards belonging to his friends. Those cards were then played by Collins and others, with the value of the counterfeits, along with winnings made through their use, causing a total loss to the casino of nearly $31,000.

(KAIR)--An investigation is launched after a Troy man discovered two bullet holes on his property.

According to a report from the Atchison County Sheriff’s Department, Francis Engeman reported the criminal damage to his shed located at 15740 286th Road in Atchison County.

“We’re still looking into it to make sure it wasn’t some type of intentional shooting where somebody tried to shoot somebody,” said Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie. “It’s not necessarily clear when it took place either.”

No suspects have been made known in the continuing investigation.

(KLZA)--The Pawnee County Fair begins Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Pawnee City, and runs through Saturday. 
The Fair Parade will be Thursday evening at 6:00. 
The theme for the fair is “Party til the Cows Come Home.” 
Pawnee City High School senior Joslyn Sharpe is the Pawnee County Fair Queen. 

The exhibit building will be open from noon to 10:00 in the evening Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for viewing. 
The annual rodeo will take place Friday and Saturday evenings, beginning at 8:00. 

Other highlights include a garden tractor pull Wednesday evening and truck and tractor pull Saturday evening.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Five people have been charged in a deadly shooting in St. Joseph.
 
As of Monday, second-degree murder charges had been filed against 34-year-old Omar Martinez Velez, 31-year-old Luis Omar Robles-Vagas, 19-year-old Alexi Martinez-Andino, 29-year-old Luz A Figueroa-Castillo and 26-year-old Raymond Jimenez Benebi Jr. The St. Joseph News-Press  reports that bond has been denied on all cases. It wasn't immediately known if they had attorneys.
 
Authorities say 22-year-old Kevin Villegas Melendez and 25-year-old Raymond Gonzalez Ortiz were killed Sunday morning. Four of the suspects were arrested later in the day.
 
Authorities also are investigating bullet holes that were reported Monday in a vehicle and house at another location. St. Joseph police Capt. Jeff Wilson says the bullets apparently were fired Sunday and were connected to the deadly shootings.

(KAIR)--The man who was shot in the chest mere weeks ago in Atchison County now faces charges related to the incident.

A report from the Atchison County Sheriff Department says Bradley Schlicker, of Topeka, was arrested Monday on charges of criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a weapon, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The arrest was the result of an Atchison County District Court warrant. 

It was June 4 when a shooting in rural Atchison left Schlicker severely wounded with a gunshot wound to the chest.

“He was also in possession of a firearm the evening he was shot,” Atchison County Sherriff Jack Laurie Said. “With his criminal background, he wasn’t able to possess that firearm.”

At the time, Schlicker was living with Nicole Fox, of Valley Falls, who faced charges of her own regarding the incident including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of meth. Fox will learn her fate Aug. 12.

Schlicker was taken to the Atchison County Jail where he’s held on a $25,000 bond.

(KMZA)--The Nemaha Central USD 115 Board of Education has ratified a negotiated agreement with the Nemaha Central Education Association for 2016-17.

That came during the Board’s first meeting of fiscal year 2017 last week.

The salary package, which includes the district paid health insurance fringe, contains a nearly 2.4 percent increase.

Following an executive session, salary increases for classified, administrative and special licensed personnel were approved.

Those classified staff who have 1-9 year’s experience will receive a 1.5 percent increase and those 10 or more year’s experience will receive a 2.5 percent increase.  The two returning administrators will receive a 1.5 percent increase.

Jason Hammes was re-elected Board president and Owen Zinke was re-elected vice-president.
    

(KLZA)--Two southeast Nebraska lake remain under a health alert due to high levels of toxic blue-green algae.

Big Indian Creek Lake in Gage County and Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County are among three lakes in Nebraska under health alerts.

State health officials say readings taken at Iron Horse Trail Lake have dropped significantly since the state placed it under a health alert, but all lakes must pass two consecutive weeks of readings below the official threshold for the alert to be lifted.

Signs have been posted at the lakes to warn the public. Swimming beaches have been closed.

Recreational boating as well as fishing are permitted. The state advises to avoid full immersion in the water during the alert. Public areas for camping, picnics, and other outdoor activities remain open.

The state takes samples from 50 public lakes weekly throughout the summer vacation season.
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(KMZA)--There’s a new principal at St. Gregory’s Catholic School in Marysville.

Karen Farrell, of Axtell, is the new principal at the pre-kindergarten through 6th grade school.

Farrell previously served as a 4th grade teacher at the school for five years.

She replaces Barb Hawkins who was principal for 12 years.

Farrell is a 2004 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a 2009 graduate of Emporia State University.  She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and is working on a master’s in educational administration at Emporia State.  

Farrell and her husband, Adam, have three daughters.  He is the co-owner of Farrell Brothers Repair in Axtell.

(KNZA)--A jury trial has been set for a Wathena man facing a charge of aggravated battery in connection with an altercation in April that left the victim needing surgery for facial injuries.

37-year-old Ryan Smith pleaded not guilty last week in Doniphan County District Court to the felony charge.

A jury trial was set for November 15-16.

Smith was arrested April 17th after a Doniphan County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a farm about five miles north of Wathena near 220th and St. Columbus Roads.

He’s accused of attacking J.T. Euler while he was in the cab of a tractor at the location planting corn after confronting Euler about who had permission to hunt on the property.   
    

Though the City of Atchison has dumped International Maintenance Code as a possibility to replace current city enforcement codes, Mayor Jack Bower says something still needs to be done about the current, inadequate code.

“City commission and staff is contacted by renters who live in sub-standard rentals who are afraid to contact their landlords because of possible repercussions,” he said at Monday’s city commission meeting.

Bower isn’t the only one unhappy with the code.

“I have never lived in a community where people were allowed to thumb their nose to their community,” said Atchison Resident Lou Ann Lacey at the city commission meeting during the public forum. “There are a lot of people that try to bring their neighborhood up, but all it takes is one or two.”

She pushed the commission to help the ‘average joe’ in Atchison who wants to be proud of their community.

Bower continues to urge residents to give feedback about the international maintenance code as the city must come up with something to improve properties in Atchison.

“I think a lot of people in this community feel strongly that we need to change the dynamic of our housing codes,” Bower said. “I’m frightened that people say they’re intimidated to report people because of repercussions.”

Bower said it’s a social justice issue as well as a community issue.

“If people can’t afford it, let’s figure out a way to get together and help them.”

Comments can be sent to Kathy Soph at 515 Kansas Avenue or e-mailed to ecodevo@cityofatchison.com.

Many Guymon residents whose loved ones are buried at Elmhurt Cemetery are devastated following a major cleanup done by a city worker.

Personal mementos, such as angels, trinkets, benches and other grave decorations were removed from several graves.

Residents quickly took to social media showing their anger and devastation.

The City has since apologized.  City Manager Kimberly Meek said a cleanup of that extent was not a city directive.

“First, I would like to give my sincere apology for the removal of personal mementos and decorations from plots in Elmhurst Cemetery. I recognize the sentimental attachment that these items hold for loved ones,” City Manager Kimberly Meek said. “I have visited with some of the family members today, and I assured them this was not a City directive, and further removal of items has been brought to a halt.”

The City had issued a public notice in the local newspaper,  that a cleanup was going to be done. In the notice, it stated that flowers needed to be removed so mowing could be done.

“While removal of floral items for mowing is standard, additional items were removed from cemetery plots based on the rules and regulations established by the Board of Cemetery Trustees," Meek said.

Meek also said that because of the way items were removed from the gravesites, the responsible employee was sent home, pending disciplinary action.

"However, due to the manner in which removal was executed the employee responsible has been sent home pending further disciplinary action,” Meek said.

The City of Guymon said residents are asked to claim their non-floral items at the cemetery. Those items are being allowed to be returned to their plots. Items not found can be reported to City Hall at 424 North Main or by calling 580-338-3396. 

A Dodge City woman was sentenced Monday to 260 months in federal prison for making a video of herself engaged in a sex act with a child under five years old and uploading the video to the Internet, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.

Ashley Marie Kelly, 25, Dodge City, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of producing child pornography. In her plea, she admitted she used a smartphone to record the act and posted the video to her Google Drive account. Google discovered the photographs and sent reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Beall commended the Ford County Sheriff’s Office, the Wichita Police Department, the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

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RP ADV'D OF FEM SUBJ AT RESI HAS CONFIRMED KSO MISD 44. #59 & #27 RESPONDED. UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT W/ ANYONE AT RESI.

CONNECT #160101386. RP RECALLED AT 0920 HRS.

#59 WENT 10-15 W/ 26 YO W/F FOR (KSO WA- EMBEZZLEMENT.)

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RP ADV'D OF W/F & W/M IN THE OFFICE @ BUSINESS AFTER SHOPLIFTING.

#57 WENT 10-15 W/ 20 YO W/M FOR LARCENY & TRESPASSING.

#57 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR LARCENY.

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RP REQ AN OFFICER REF NEIGHBOR IS CAUSING A PROBLEM WHILE HE IS TRYING TO MOVE. #40 DISPATCHED AND CHECKED TRESPASS STATUS ON 66 YO C/F. CONFIRMED 03-15-13 ISSUED BY #32. #40 ADV'D THE FEM WAS NOT ON THE PROPERTY ON HER ARRIVAL AND HADN'T ACTUALLY BEEN ON THE PROPERTY WAS JUST AT THE PROPERTY LINE. ADV'D BOTH SIDES TO LEAVE EACH OTHER ALONE AND THEY WENT INSIDE.

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#27 WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO B/M FOR (KSO WA: RULE 8-RESISTING.)

07/17/16 16:25 16:39 16:43 17:44 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010404 9666

S 13TH

RP WANTS FEM REMOVED FROM HER HOME. SHE POSSIBLY HAS 44'S.

#41 WENT 10-15 W/ FEM FOR (KSO 44.) TRANSPORTED STAIGHT TO KSO.

07/17/16 22:47 22:49 22:55 00:10 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010415 9678

N UNION

RP JUST RETURNED HOME FROM VACATION AND HOUSE HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO. #32 ASND, RPT TKN.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/16/16 08:45 08:49 08:49 09:11 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010335 9785

BROUGHTON

RP IN WHITE FLATBED REQ OFFICER MEET HIM AT GAS STATION REF HIS WIFE'S PURSE STOLEN AT YARD SALE APPROX 10 MIN AGO. ADV'D SUBJ WAS IN SILV P/U. UNK LAST DIR OF TRAVEL. #59 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/16/16 09:25 09:26 09:32 10:21 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010337 9999

E OKLAHOMA

RP IN LOBBY ADV'D SHE FOUND WALLET. #40 ASND, COLLECTED. WILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE CONTACT W/ ONWER.

07/16/16 10:11 10:14 10:21 10:40 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010340 9150

ORIOLE

RP REQ OFFICER REF HIS VEH STRUCK DURING THE NIGHT. #59 ASND. RPT TKN. RP REQ *** XPTL ***

07/16/16 10:17 10:21 10:24 11:20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010341 9999

S LAKE

RP ADV'D OF W/M WRG WHITE T-SHIRT AND RED SHORTS CARRYING AROUND RED GAS CAN. ADV'D HE DOESN'T BELONG IN THE AREA. #40 ASND, #37 ASST.

#40 WENT 10-15 W/ 35 YO C/M FOR (KSO 44'S X5.)

07/16/16 10:30 10:32 10:39 10:53 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010342 9150

E PROSPECT

SHOPLIFTER JUST RAN, WENT WB ON PROSPECT THROUGH THE LIGHT. W/M, OLDER WHITE DODGE DUAL CAB P/U. UNABLE TO GET A TAG. #13 ADV'D RP RETRIEVED PROP, NO RPT AT THIS TIME.

ON 7/18/16 @ 0730 HRS, #13 REC'D REQ FROM BUSINESS TO WRITE RPT. RPT TKN.

07/16/16 10:35 10:41 10:46 11:33 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010343 9785

N PINE ST

RP ADV'D HE FOUND A CELL PHONE BY HIS SIGN. #59 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/16/16 12:48 12:51 12:53 13:15 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010347 9999

E SOUTH

RP REQ OFFICER REF A MALE IN THE ALLEY. FOR ABOUT 2 HRS.

#40 ASND, WENT 10-15 W/ 52 YO I/M FOR PI AND (CITY: FTP-PI.)

07/16/16 13:03 13:04 13:07 13:34 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010348 9150

5TH & HARTFORD

BIKE VS VEH ACCIDENT, #13 ASND. #11 & #37 ASST. A112 REFUSAL SIGNED. SUBJ VEH OK TAG 387MXT. RPT TKN.

07/16/16 13:34 13:36 13:40 13:40 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010349 9999

1ST & GRAND

RP REQ OFFICER TO THE LOBBY REF A FOUND WALLET. #40 ASND. RETRIEVED WALLET, WILL CONTACT OWNER. NO RPT.

07/16/16 14:14 14:25 14:25 14:41 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010350 9999

S ELM

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #40 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/16/16 15:52 16:00 16:02 16:41 FIRE RUN PD 16010354 9666

N 14TH

RP ADV'D OF A POWER LINE DOWN IN BACK YARD, SMOKING, HOUSE IS FULL OF SMOKE. ALL STATIONS RESPONSE. REQ PD FOR TRAFFIC. #41 ASND, #27 ASST. HANDLED TRAFFIC CONTROL. NO RPT.

07/16/16 16:00 16:01 16:01 18:18 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010355 9999

W DRY RD

#40 WENT 10-15 FROM KSO W/ 55 YO W/M FOR DRUNKENESS.

07/16/16 16:48 16:50 16:53 18:11 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16010358 9731

ASH & LIBERTY

RP ADV'D OF A TWO VEH ACCIDENT. #49 ASND, #27 ASST. BUDGET TOOK 030HPZ. ACTION TOOK CN4138. RPT TKN.

07/16/16 17:10 17:11 17:15 17:23 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010361 9666

S 4TH ST

RP REQ OFFICER REF SHOPLIFTER, W/F JEAN SHORTS, PINK TANK TOP. SILV CAR PAPER TAG STILL THERE. #41 ASND, FEM WAS GOA, LEFT IN A SILV CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH PAPER TAG, REAR WINDOW BUSTED OUT. WILL ATL. NO RPT.

07/16/16 17:39 17:46 17:52 18:11 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010363 9551

W GRAND

REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #27 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/16/16 19:20 19:27 19:31 20:41 INTOX SUBJECT PD 16010369 9731

W HAZEL

SIG 87 MALES IN SOUTH ALLEY THROWING BEER CANS.

#49 ASND, WENT 10-15 W/ 44 YO B/M FOR (FTA-PI.)

07/16/16 20:13 20:13 20:18 20:52 RECKLESS DRIVER PD 16010371 9666

CHECKSTAND

CALLERS AND #217 RPT'ING A MALE IN SILV CHEV P/U DRIVING RECKLESS, SPINNING OUT, HIT SOME SIGNS AND LEFT WB FROM AREA, OK TAG 827BGR. #41, #20, #217, V160 RESPONDED. #41 LOCATED DRIVER. RPT TKN. CITATIONS ISSUED TO DRIVER.

07/16/16 21:43 21:44 21:48 22:33 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010375 9527

14TH & PROSPECT

RP FOLLOWING A SUBJ IN AN OLDER MODEL TRUCK WITH MISSING TAG SB ON 14TH AND THEN WB ON PROSPECT. SUBJ PARKED AT BUSINESS. #30 RESPONDED, V160 ASST.

#30 LOCATED DRIVER OUTISDE HIS TRUCK, WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR PI.

07/17/16 03:08 03:16 03:21 03:29 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010387 9527

E BRADLEY

RP ADV'D MALE SUBJ STOLE HER PHONE AND WON'T GIVE BACK. #30 MADE CONTACT, EX 1/2 HAS PHONE IN OSCO, IS INTOX. RP WILL CALL LATER FI SHE CANNOT RETRIEVE IT FROM HIM.

07/17/16 04:31 04:32 04:35 05:15 DOMESTIC PD 16010388 9678

W HARTFORD

FEM C911 ADV'D BOYFRIEND IS SIG 87, KCIKED HER [REDACTED.] SHE LOCKED HERSELF IN BATHROOM. #32 & #37 & #30 RESPONDED. UTL THE FEM AT THIS RESI. ALSO CHECKED ADDR ON W CLEVELAND. ER NOTIFIED.

Five people are injured after a tractor-trailer struck an all-terrain vehicle in western Kansas.
 
     The accident happened Saturday night at the intersection of U.S. 56 and a county road near Copeland. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 35-year-old Andrew Dean Yost of Copeland tried to make a left turn and was struck by a 2015 semi driven by William Bartz of Portales, Florida, who was trying to pass the ATV on the left.
 
     The semi drove into a ditch and rolled over. Bartz was taken to a hospital in Dodge City. Yost and three passengers, including two children, are hospitalized in Garden City. Condition reports were not immediately available.
 

(MSC News)--Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a double homicide in St. Joseph Sunday morning.

KQ2-TV reports three Hispanic men, ages 34, 31 and 26 along a 29-year-old Hispanic woman have been taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a van in the 19-hundred block of Safari Drive shortly after 10:15 Sunday morning.   When officers arrived they found one person dead inside the van and another dead outside of the vehicle.  

Police say the victims are two Hispanic males, ages 22 and 25.

Investigators seized several firearms believed to be connected to the case late Sunday night.

The investigation is ongoing and no additional details have been released at this time.

(KMZA)--Details have been released on a single-vehicle wreck last week in Nemaha County that sent a Seneca woman to the hospital.

The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Department says it happened last Tuesday morning on Q Road, just south of 128th Road, around 10:40.

The Sheriff’s Department says 19-year-old Helena Sperfslage was northbound when her car drifted off the left side of the roadway and struck a creek embankment.

Sperfslage was transported to a local hospital by Nemaha County EMS.  

(KLZA)--It's good news for Brownville residents, as the Nemaha County, Nebraska village's water supply is given a clean bill of health.

According to a press release, the boil water advisory, issued July 13th, has been lifted following testing of the water.

The advisory was issued after a threat of E.coli bacteria was discovered. However, the special samples submitted have tested negative for total coliform and fecal or E.coli bacteria.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Police in Tulsa have fatally shot a man after they say he threw a knife at an officer who had tried unsuccessfully to use a Taser to subdue him.
 
Sgt. Shane Tuell tells the Tulsa World (http://bit.ly/29RVCR8) that a homeowner called police around 8 p.m. Sunday to report the man was threatening him with knives during an argument in his backyard. 
 
Tuell says the man ignored orders to drop the two knives he was carrying. The officers struck him with several shots after he threw the knife at the officer who had tried to use the Taser against him.
 
The man was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
 
Tuell says the officers likely will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
     

DIBBLE, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say a McClain County Sheriff's Department deputy shot and wounded a man early Monday.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says authorities responded to a shots fired call in Dibble at about 3 a.m. Monday. The OSBI says a man opened a door with a gun in his in hand and raised the gun at officers. Authorities say a McClain County deputy then shot the man, who was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
 
Authorities say no officers were injured. 
 
The McClain County Sheriff's Department requested that the OSBI investigate, and the findings will be forwarded to a prosecutor to determine whether the shooting was justified. 
 

(KLZA)--A Sabetha man is dead, killed Saturday in a single vehicle Nebraska Crash. 

According to the Nemaha County, Nebraska Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Wade Moore was behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in a rollover wreck that happened on a rural stretch of Highway 75, three miles south of Auburn. 

The Sheriff's Office reports Moore, ejected during the crash, was transported to the Nemaha County Hospital where he died. 

The wreck happened shortly before 5:40 Saturday evening. 

The Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate. 

Shane Becker, a Ponca City Habitat For Humanity board member; Brandy Welch, a new Ponca City Habitat homeowner and her daughter Breleigh, with Sunni Stolhand, pastor, First Nazarene Church, celebrate Brandy becoming a new homeowner.

Becker presented Brandy the keys to her new Habitat home, as well as a Bible signed by all who attended her Home Welcoming/Blessing event on Sunday at her home, 1022 West Grand Ave.

A Stillwater man was killed in an accident Saturday morning at the intersection of Airport Road and Fairgrounds, about 3 miles north and 1 mile east of Stillwater in Payne County.

The Highway Patrol said Drew Farrow Jr., 34, of Stillwater, was pronounced dead at the scene from head and trunk injuries. His body was transported by Palmer-Marler Funeral home for the Medical Examiner.

A passenger, 29-year-old Amber J. Farrow, of Glenco, was transported by Life Net ambulance to Stillwater Medical Center, where she was treated and released.

A second passenger, Aleshia D. Graham, 35, of Stillwater, was transported by Life Net ambulance to OU Medical Center in critical condition. She was admitted for head, trunk, arm and leg injuries.

The Highway Patrol reported Farrow was eastbound on Airport Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at Fairground and went through a fence, striking trees and an embankment before rolling into a creek and coming to rest on its top. He was ejected about 10 feet from the point of impact.

We will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fence Restorations at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber Office. Please come by and meet Ron and Stacey Tapp.

On Thursday I have the opportunity to speak to the Phillips 66 summer interns. I’m excited to speak with them about Ponca City and the amazing things we have taking place here. I will also speak about why they would want to live here after graduation.

On Friday we were going to have as our guest speaker at Ponca Politics Committee meeting Tonkawa Tribal Chair Russell Martin. He has a conflict and we will reschedule Russell. However, our Ponca Politics Committee will meet at 11 a.m. at City Hall in the McFadden Room.

This week our Ambassador Committee, Finance Committee, Executive Committee and our Community Development Committee will all meet. Our chamber could not accomplish all our goals without these very active committees. Thank you volunteers!

This week we will select our 31st Ponca City Leadership Class. This is an exciting time as we prepare for another great leadership year.

(KAIR)--A major announcement timed with Atchison's 20th annual Amelia Earhart Festival, was made Saturday. 

It was revealed that the last remaining Lockheed Electra L-10E airplane, the type flown by the famed aviatrix, is coming to stay in Atchison.

That word is outlined in a Facebook page dedicated to the plane, named “Muriel,” with the announcement made public by Festival Chair Karen Seaberg. "A small group of investors...have purchased this plane. Her plane will be coming to Atchison and we are going to raise money for a museum for this plane."
Muriel is owned by Grace McGuire. 

According to the Facebook page dedicated to the honor, the plane is one of 14 ever created, and will be brought to Atchison from California in the near future. 

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/15/16 08:07 08:08 08:08 10:03 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010283 9742

4TH & ALBANY

#37 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO FEM, PER #37, WARRANT REQ TKN FOR ALL HER CHARES CITY; KSO 44X2, COWLY COUNTY 44. #14 ASST.

NP WARNERS TOWED 308FDG.

07/15/16 08:28 08:33 08:33 08:33 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010285 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

*********ATL STLEN VEH OUT OF STILLWATER*************

SILVER 2013 FORD F-350 P/U W/STELL WELDING BED AND GRY WELDER ATTACHED. OK 245-JRX. KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEH. VEH HAS BEEN ENTERED NCIC.

07/15/16 08:29 08:45 08:48 09:08 STOLEN VEHICLE PD 16010286 9547

S OAK ST

RP REQ OFFICER IN REF TO STOLEN 2005 WHITE HONDA PILOT. #51 ASND. RP GAVE PERMISSION FOR SOMEONE TO BORROW THE VEH. VEH INFO:2005 WHITE 4DR HONDA PILOT, UNK 28 INFO. WAS LOANED TO A SUBJ.

07/15/16 08:40 09:08 09:10 09:28 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010287 9547

S SUNSET

RP ADV'D VEH WAS BROEKN INTO OVER NIGHT. #51 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/15/16 09:15 09:28 09:32 10:27 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010288

S 1ST

RP ADV'D BUSINESS WAS BROKEN INTO OVER NIGHT. #51 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/15/16 09:17 10:05 10:05 10:35 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010289 8809

S PALM

#14 WENT 10-15 W MALE SUBJ FOR LOCAL 44: FTP-NO INS.

07/15/16 10:46 10:47 10:53 11:03 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010293 9742

N 14TH

RPT OF HIT N RUN THAT OCCURRED AT THIS LOCATION YESTERDAY EVENING. #58 ASND, RPT TKN.

0715/16 11:18 11:24 11:26 11:39 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010296 9368

N LAKE

RP ADV'D THAT VEH WAS BROKEN INTO OVER NIGHT. #45 ASND, ADV'D NO RPT, NOTHING OF VALUE TAKEN. REQ XPTL FOR THE NEXT FEW NIGHTS.

07/15/16 11:38 11:41 11:44 13:05 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010298 9742

N PECAN RD

AMB REQ FOR ELDERLY MALE PASSED OUT ON SIDE OF ROAD. #37 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/15/16 12:39 12:41 13:00 13:11 VANDALISM PD 16010302 9547

S 14TH

RP REQ OFFICER IN REF TO VANDALISM. #40 ASND, RPT TKN.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Winfield man was arrested Thursday after allegedly hitting a 30-year-old Arkansas City man and breaking a plate over his head in southwest Arkansas City.

Jacob Israel Stevens, 22, was arrested by the Winfield Police Department on suspicion of aggravated battery. He was transported to and booked into the Cowley County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City.

Stevens remained in custody at the time of this release.

The Arkansas City Fire-EMS and Police departments were dispatched Thursday, July 14, to 909 1/2 S. First St. for a report of a battery that had occurred. A male victim with injuries to his face and head was located.

A witness identified Stevens as a suspect in the battery. He allegedly had become upset with the victim at the residence and begun hitting him. The witness said he broke a plate over the victim’s head.

The victim was transported to South Central Kansas Medical Center for treatment.

Once Arkansas City police determined the suspect lives in Winfield, they contacted the Winfield Police Department, which took Stevens into custody.

A defendant’s guilt or innocence is to be determined by a court of law.

Goldman Sachs believes the American oil industry is about to stage a big comeback from the painful downturn and big job losses caused by oversupply.

As more oil fields come on line and America's oil boom gets back on track, there simply won't be enough people to do the required drilling, well completion and other logistical work. Cheap oil wiped out nearly 170,000 oil and gas jobs since late 2014 as desperate companies scrambled to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy.

That means just to keep up with the expected ramp-up in drilling activity, the oil and gas industry would need to add 80,000 to 100,000 jobs between now and the end of 2018, Goldman predicted in a recent report.

The estimate is based on Goldman's forecast for U.S. oil production to resume growing next year after the recent drop to two-year lows. That growth would require some 700 oil rigs to be added -- and each one supports an average of 120 to 150 employees.

 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for six Oklahoma counties, clearing the way for federal aid following severe storms and flooding last month.

Obama signed the order Friday to help supplement state and local recovery efforts following severe storms June 11-13.

Federal funding will be available for emergency work and the repairs to facilities damaged by storms in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, and Stephens counties.
 
 

The Southern Gospel quartet Forgiven will present its  35th Anniversary at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at The Poncan Theatre at First Street and Grand Avenue.

Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken for the Oklahoma group.

Forgiven Quartet has been spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through song and testimony for 35 years with an emphasis on the smooth harmonies exemplifying southern gospel music.

The group routinely performs at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, has recently signed an exclusive artist agreement with The Song Garden Music Group out of Chesapeake, Virginia, and recently performed on the main stage at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, as a result of winning a National Quartet Convention Regional Artist Showcase Event.

Forgiven Quartet is one of the most highly respected and highly requested regional southern gospel quartets in the nation having ministered in 18 states. Typically presenting more than 100 concerts per year, they have also released 14 full-length recording projects with 10 songs receiving significant air-play on several Christian music stations across the nation. They include “God’s Gonna Do It Again”, “Where The Battle Is Won,” “But For A Cross,” which also charted on The Singing News Top 80 Chart for 2012, “Live The Gospel,” “Straiten’ It Out,” and “There’s Still A Hope,” Their most recent radio releases include “Count It All Joy”, “Destination Known”, “His Hand On Me” and “Miracle”.

Current members of the group are Mark Brooke (tenor) from Bartlesville, Mark Green (lead) from Owasso, David Buckingham (baritone/bass player) from Tulsa, and Bink Mooney from Lawton.

 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Route 66, a highway made famous for attracting gas-guzzling Chevrolet Bel Airs traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, is turning green.

The Mother Road is seeing a growing number of electric car charging stations along the 2,500-mile path, and some states are pushing for solar panels and electric buses.

Illinois is installing a network of electric vehicle charging stations from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River.

And earlier this year, Missouri's highway department announced it was considering a project to cover a portion of its Route 66 with road-ready solar panels.

Route 66-area motel owners also are getting in on the action.

Bella Roma Bed & Breakfast innkeeper Laura Ferrary says she installed a Tesla supercharger at her Albuquerque spot because she anticipates more environmentally-conscience travelers in the future.
 

STRINGTOWN, Okla. (AP) - The director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections says the situation at a state prison is "under control" following a deadly knife fight earlier this week left one inmate dead and three injured.
Joe Allbaugh said in a statement Friday that the Mack Alford Correctional Center in Stringtown will return to normal operations soon, but remains on lockdown while the fight remains under investigation and weekend visitation is canceled.
Allbaugh said he'll not comment further until the investigation is complete.
The department says 29-year-old inmate Gregory Smith died at a hospital after being stabbed during the fight Wednesday. Inmates Kenneth Strain and Joshua McGuffin were hospitalized, but have been released back to the prison while inmate DeAngelo Washington remains hospitalized in stable condition.
 

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a north Louisiana business is recalling more than 21,500 pounds of catfish products for hotels, restaurants and other institutions in six states.
The recall by Haring Catfish Inc. of Wisner involves products that USDA says may contain residue of a chemical called gentian violet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says some countries that export seafood use the chemical in aquaculture. It is not approved for use in the U.S.
The products include 11-pound cardboard boxes of products marketed as whole catfish, catfish steaks, filets and nuggets for use by hotels, restaurants and other institutions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. No illnesses connected to the product have been reported.
 

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Family members of an unarmed man killed by a reserve deputy in Oklahoma say they "take no pleasure" from a former sheriff's no-contest plea for failing to release a memo that raised questions about the deputy's qualifications.
Stanley Glanz, who was sheriff in Tulsa County, entered his plea Friday to a charge of refusal to perform official duty. He also pleaded guilty to willful violation of the law for an unrelated incident over a vehicle stipend.
His pleas to the misdemeanors each resulted in one-year jail sentences that the judge suspended.
The judge ordered Glanz to pay $7,500 in restitution regarding the stipend.
Reserve deputy Robert Bates shot and killed Eric Harris during an April 2015 sting operation. Bates was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison.
Harris' family says Glanz's conviction is "one more milestone on our road to justice and closure."
 

The water feature at the new Veterans' Plaza at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue has now been turned on. 

City Manager Craig Stephenson said Monday night during a City Commission meeting that the city is leasing the plaza for five months to have it operational.

"The utilities were the responsibility of Main Street and they have not been turned on,"  he said Monday. "Within five months, the other details should be taken care of to allow it to be deeded to the city."

The water feature was operational Tuesday morning.

(KAIR)--Guilty pleas are entered by a Valley Falls Woman in connection with meth and firearms related charges

That happened Friday in Atchison County District Court when 35-year-old Nicole Fox pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from two cases. 
Sentencing is set for August 12th. 

Fox was arrested by the Atchison County Sheriff's Office following a June 4th shooting at a rural Valley Falls residence which left a man injured. 
Authorities at that time said she was in possession of a firearm, although she was a convicted felon, and in possession of methamphetamine. It was that drug that the Sheriff's Office alleges she smuggled into the Atchison County Jail by concealing it internally, leading to her arrest on June 12th while in custody. 

According to the Atchison County Attorney's Office, Fox pleaded to charges of criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in connection with the shooting, and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility in connection with the second case. 

– Strong storms blew through southwest Kansas Friday evening, pounding the area with heavy rain and high winds.

Wind gusts of up to 117 mph were reported in Meade in Meade County. The town is south southwest of Dodge City between Dodge City and Liberal.

Winds overturned trucks on U.S. Highway 54, damaged mobile homes, downed powerlines and overturned a plane at the Meade airport. The high winds also damaged a park and overturned the press box at the Meade Middle School.

There have been no reports of injuries.

(KNZA)--A jury trial has been set for a Holton man accused of killing his wife.
   
Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller says that came Friday after George Fleshman, Jr. pleaded " not guilty" to a charge of second-degree murder.

 Miller says a five-day jury trial was set, beginning January 30th of next year.

Fleshman is charged in the death of his 62-year-old wife, Elizabeth, at the couple's residence last October.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says an autopsy shows she died due to trauma to the spleen.

Fleshman was arrested in March following an investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

He remains free on a $75,000 bond.  

(KNZA)--A Topeka man charged in a Jackson County road rage case dating back to 2014 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 52-year-old Cory Huff was sentenced Friday to a total of 26 months in prison on two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle.

Miller says the prison sentence is to be followed by 12-months supervised release. In addition, she says Huff will have to register as a violent offender for 15 years.

Huff pleaded no contest to the charges in May.  In exchange for the plea, four counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of reckless driving were dismissed.

Huff was arrested the evening of December 31st, 2014 after motorists along U.S. 75 Highway in southern Jackson County reported a man firing a pistol. No injuries were reported in the incident, which Miller called a random act of road rage.     

The Liberal Bee Jay game against the Haysville Aviators has been rained out. The game will be made up as part of a double header with two seven inning games Saturday at 5 on 1270 and kscbnews.net. The Bank of Beaver City and Madden Oil are the buyout sponsors. 

(KNZA)--A rural Netawaka man has been sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison on a charge of rape.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 37-year-old Scott Buchheit was handed the sentence Friday after a judge denied his motion to withdraw his no contest plea in the case.

Buchheit entered the plea in February as part of a plea deal just before he was scheduled to go on trial on 11 counts.

In his motion, he cited ineffective counsel and stated he was “ under psychological pressure” to make the deal.

Miller says Buchheit will be required to register as a sex offender and be subject to post release supervision for the remainder of his life.

He was arrested in February of last year following an investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department into alleged sex offenses involving an underage girl occurring between March 2008 and January 2015.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/14/16 07:41 07:42 07:42 08:03 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010222 7747

5TH & OKLAHOMA

#01 FOUND WALLET IN MIDDLE OF STREET. WILL ATL OWNER.

07/14/16 08:06 08:06 08:06 08:52 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010223 9751

4TH & SOUTH

#58 ON T/S REQ NP BUDGET FOR 182HXT/EXP 2015.

#58 WENT 10-15 W/ 31 YO W/F FOR (LOCAL: WA/FTA-CODE VIOLATION.)

07/14/16 08:34 08:35 08:39 08:50 VANDALISM PD 16010224 9547

W SOUTH

PARK & REC ADV'D DAMAGE TO RESTROOM. #51 TOOK RPT.

07/14/16 09:44 09:46 09:50 11:03 FRAUD PD 16010229 8654

N 7TH

RP REPORTED CREDIT CARD FRAUD. #57 TOOK RPT.

07/14/16 10:41 10:52 11:52 12:01 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010233 9547

E CHERRY

RESIDENT ADV'D PUMP STOLEN OFF SWIMMING POOL. PD RESPONSE DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER. #51 ASND. MADE CONTACT. RP DECLINED RPT AND REQ XPTL. ***ALL SHIFTS***

07/14/16 13:49 13:56 13;56 16:16 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010242 8654

W HARTFORD

P&P REQ OFFICER REF MALE ON SCENE AND HAS A WARRANT FROM CALI CO, KS.

#45 WENT 10-15 W/ 43 YO W/M FOR (FLIGHT TO AVOID KANSAS. COWLEY CO.)

07/14/16 14:55 14:55 14:55 16:17 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010246 9679

E OKLAHOMA

#50 ADV'D HE WAS 10-15 FROM COURT WITH ADULT FEM. #50 WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO W/F FOR (CC-PL.)

07/14/16 16:42 16:43 16:43 16:43 SICK/INJURED PERSON PD 16010253 88PD

OAK & SOUTH

#42 REQ CASE NUMBER FOR ASSAULT ON AN OFFICER. RPT TKN.

07/14/16 22:34 22:34 22:34 23:23 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010270 9595

SOUTH AVE & WAVERLY

#43 & #54 ON T/S AT SOUTH/WAVRLY WITH KS 351DEL. VEH REL TO LIC DRIVER.

#43 WENT 10-15 W/ 24 YO W/M FOR POSS MARIJ, POSS PARA.

07/14/16 22:44 22:44 22:44 00:00 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010271 9863

9TH & OTOE

#34 W/ SUBJ AT 9TH/OTOE, WENT 10-15 W/ 47 YO B/M FOR PI.

07/14/16 00:07 00:08 00:08 01:06 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010277 7538

W DRY RD

#08 WENT 10-15 W/ ADULT FEM FROM KSO TO PCPD. 31 YO W/F FOR POSS PARA.

07/14/16 00:08 00:08 00:08 00:44 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010278 8305

W DRY RD

#24 WENT 10-15 W/ ADULT MALE FROM KSO TO PCPD. 25 YO W/M FOR PL.

07/14/16 00:13 05:13 05:13 05:13 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010279 9677

MCFADDEN

#38 ON T/S AT ADDR ON MCFADDEN W/ OK 671MXR @ 2345 HRS. #43 & #54 RESPONDED TO ASSIST.

#37 WENT 10-15, #43 TOOK CASE AND 10-15. #54 TRANSPORTED TO PD.

10-15 W/ 21 YO FEM FOR POSS METH W/ INTENT, A&B ON OFFICER, DUI, POSS MARIJ, POSS PARA, RESISTING ARREST, NO DL, TOC LIQUOR, SPEEDING, FTY TO EMER VEH.

07/14/16 03:30 05:15 05:15 05:15 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010281 9527

1ST & GRAND

#30 ON T/S AT 1ST/GRAND W/ RED PONTIAC 4DR, PAPER TAG. #34 ASST. 10-15 X2:

A) 10-15 W/ 25 YO MALE FOR FALSE INFO.

B) 10-15 W/ 38 YO FEM FOR (CITY: TAMPERING W/ UTILITIES.)

(MSC News)--The Valley Falls Police Chief is scheduled to appear in court next month as he faces misdemeanor criminal charges.

According to The Salina Journal, Bronson Campbell is accused of disseminating or requesting criminal history information without a legitimate need.

His first appearance in Dickinson County District Court has been rescheduled for August 18th, moved from its original date of July 21st.

According to the Associated Press, the complaint alleges that Campbell, in 2014, disseminated criminal history information, or requested such information from the central repository of another criminal justice agency, without a legitimate need. It happened while he was serving the Chief of Police for the city of Enterprise, Kansas.

Campbell is currently seeking the Republican nomination for Jefferson County Sheriff.

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) - State officials say several inmates have been involved in an altercation at the prison in Tecumseh.
 
A Nebraska Correctional Services Department news release says two inmates involved Thursday were taken to a medical facility outside the prison for treatment. Prison spokeswoman Andrew Nystrom said Friday that one of them was treated and returned to the prison, and the other was taken to a Lincoln hospital for treatment. He couldn't immediately say whether that prisoner had been returned to the prison as well.
 
Guards used pepper spray to break up the fight, and Nystrom says none of them was injured. He couldn't say exactly how many inmates were involved.
 
The unit where the fight occurred is locked down.

 Kasey Hayes loves riding bulls and competing at a high level, but bigger things have happened in his life recently.

His wife gave birth to their second child on June 17, so it’s been a little hectic around their Liberal, Kan., home. Still he has big plans to be in Texas County later this month to defend his title at the Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR Touring Pro event, set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena in Guymon. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate; children 5 and younger are free.

A year ago, Hayes utilized the victory near his hometown to secure his eighth qualification to the PBR World Finals. He will have a “meeting of the minds” with his good friend in Wing to be part of one of the best minor league events in the association each year.

“Last year’s event in Guymon turned out really good,” said Wing, a six-time world finals qualifier from Dalhart, Texas. “We’ve got an exceptional group of people from around that area that do all the work. Kasey and his wife just had their second son and I have a lot going on, so we’ve been running around; they’ve all been getting it tended to.”

While a local committee of dedicated volunteers handles the bulk of the load, Hayes and Wing provide the PBR star power. It’s the closest event to their homes the two cowboys compete in all year, so being part of the program is important to them.

“Just to be able to have it is a blessing,” Wing said. “If you’re going to do something, you want to do it right.”

Wing and Hayes are proud of their event, and they understand it takes many people and many personalities to make it happen.

“If you’re going to have a rank bull riding like we did last year, then I don’t see why we couldn’t be one of the best,” Wing said. “The other bull riders like what we have in bringing in the stock and the hospitality we provide.

“The people around there are amazing. You’ve got good bulls and good prize money, then you’re going to bring the guys to your event.”

Take a year ago as an example. Eighteen of the top 25 bull riders in the PBR world standings were part of the competition inside Hitch Arena. The buzz has been getting around the bull-riding world that a great event takes place in the Oklahoma Panhandle every July.

“H.D. Page has been the stock contractor of the year, and he will bring good bulls,” Wing said. “It’s a good atmosphere; the Built Ford Tough events (the PBR’s premier tour) are all indoor events. They’re great, but I think when the summer comes, the guys like getting outdoors a bit.

“When you see that arena packed like it’s been the last two years, it’s hard not to get excited.”

 Fans have learned to expect great things at Guymon’s PBR event. Meanwhile, Wing wants to add his name to the list of champions.

“I ride bulls because I love it and because God gave me the opportunity,” he said. “It’s a fight between me and the bull, and I want to win.”

The water feature at the new Veterans' Plaza at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue has now been turned on. 

City Manager Craig Stephenson said Monday night during a City Commission meeting that the city is leasing the plaza for five months to have it operational.

"The utilities were the responsibility of Main Street and they have not been turned on,"  he said Monday. "Within five months, the other details should be taken care of to allow it to be deeded to the city."

The water feature was operational Tuesday morning.

(KNZA)--The boil water advisory for the Jackson County community of Netawaka has been lifted.

That word Friday from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

The advisory had been issued in May because of a line repair project resulting in repeated losses of  pressure. Inadequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
 
KDHE says laboratory testing samples collected from Netawaka's public water supply indicates no evidence of contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed to be resolved.  

The water feature at the new Veterans' Plaza at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue has now been turned on. 

City Manager Craig Stephenson said Monday night during a City Commission meeting that the city is leasing the plaza for five months to have it operational.

"The utilities were the responsibility of Main Street and they have not been turned on,"  he said Monday. "Within five months, the other details should be taken care of to allow it to be deeded to the city."

The water feature was operational Tuesday morning.

(KNZA)--A name change is approved for a creek in Brown and Doniphan counties.

The Brown County Commission this week was informed that the U.S. Board on Geographical Names has approved a proposal to change the name of Squaw Creek near White Cloud to Nolands Creek.

The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska sought the name change, saying the name Squaw Creek is considered derogatory by tribal members.

The Tribe proposed the creek be changed to its original name of Nolands Creek as indicated on an 1856 map of the area.

(KLZA)-- A two-car wreck sent an Oregon, Missouri woman to the hospital Thursday afternoon.

Two cars were northbound on Interstate 29 about 5 miles southeast of Oregon, when a car driven by 83-year-old Shirley Davis, of Oregon, pulled into a blocked off driving lane and then attempted to merge back into the passing lane. 

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol report, a car driven by 89-year-old Mary Carter, of Mound City, struck the rear of the Davis car.

Davis was transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph with what were described as moderate injuries. Mary Carter was not injured. Both drivers were wearing safety devices at the time of the wreck.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (AP) - Authorities say a body has been recovered from the Missouri River.
 
Cass County Sheriff William Brueggemann says a fisherman found the body Thursday afternoon near the mouth of the Platte River.
 
Nebraska City radio station KNCY reports that the body was later identified as that of a 42-year-old Omaha resident, Tim Mohr. 
 
An autopsy has been ordered.
 

(KLZA)-- During this weeks Auburn City Council meeting notice was given of a letter received from Jerry and Teresa Breazile which alleges there was an anhydrous ammonia leak the night of June 23rd on the southwest edge of Auburn. 

In June the Council approved a special use permit to allow Dettmer Farm Service to park empty anhydrous tanks on the property.

The Breazile’s contacted the Nemaha County Sheriff’s office June 23rd about an anhydrous ammonia leak at the site.

According to the report submitted a Nemaha County Deputy Sheriff confirmed there was an anhydrous ammonia tank leaking approximately a block-and-a-half from the Breazile home and Dettmer Farm Service was notified of the leak and asked to come to the property. 

A letter to the Council says several citizens in the neighborhood realize their health has been jeopardized by the City’s action allowing what they describe as a hazardous substance to be located in close proximity to their homes.

Also contacted since the incident was the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Nebraska State Fire Marshall, the Mayor, City Council members and Auburn Planning Commission members and families living in the area.

No action has been taken regarding the situation at this point. 
 
Dettmer Farm Service alleges there was tampering involved with the leaking tank. 

Advance Voting starts this Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Admin Building, 8 am - 5 pm, open during the lunch hour.

To view your Sample Ballot go tohttps://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do
 

If you have any questions call the Seward County Clerk's Office at (620) 626-3355.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The remains of a 19-year-old U.S. Marine from Oklahoma City have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery almost 73 years after he died in battle during World War II.
Pvt. Robert J. Carter was buried with full military honors Wednesday. Gov. Mary Fallin ordered flags on state property to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
The Oklahoman  reports that Carter's remains were discovered in June 2015 at a burial site on Betio Island in the Tarawa Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean. Carter and his company landed on the island, where the U.S. Department of Defense says about 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed during several days of intense fighting with Japanese forces.
Carter died around Nov. 20, 1943. Efforts were made to recover remains from the battlefield in the 1940s, but Carter's remains went undiscovered for more than seven decades.
 

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service is investigating a church doing business in Oklahoma that is affiliated with televangelist Robert Tilton.
The Tulsa World  reports that Word of Faith World Outreach Center Inc. filed a petition Monday to block a summons issued by the IRS for records held at a Tulsa bank.
Court documents say the church owed nearly $300,000 in payroll taxes to the IRS for 2014 and 2015. The church says it has fully paid what it owed the agency and that the information being sought by the IRS is no longer relevant to its investigation.
Tulsa-based attorney Charles Harrison filed the petition on behalf of the church. Harrison declined the newspaper's request for comment.
Tilton was a Dallas-based televangelist in the 1980s, and his ministry collapsed following allegations in 1991 of mail fraud.
 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Regulators have rejected a second application for the Missouri portion of a power line that would carry wind energy from Kansas to Indiana.

However, the Missouri Public Service Commission’s vote on Tuesday on the application from Clean Line Energy Partners cited a filing technicality and the Houston-based company plans to file another application.

Clean Line is proposing a $2.3 billion power line from Dodge City, Kansas, to a substation in Sullivan, Indiana. Its second application was rejected because the company hadn’t filed the required 60-day notice before re-filing its application.

The commission rejected the original application last year after some landowners along the line’s proposed Missouri route raised objections. Kansas, Illinois and Indiana have approved the project.

Clean Line filed a notice Tuesday that it intended to re-file its application.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A former state representative who is a regent for the Regional University System of Oklahoma has been indicted for embezzlement.Attorney General Scott Pruitt said Thursday that former Rep. Terry Matlock of Garvin was indicted on 11 counts of embezzling from Choctaw Electric Cooperative and one count of engaging in a pattern of criminal offenses.
The indictment alleges Matlock - while CEO of the co-op - used employees to work on his property and used the co-op's credit card for more than $70,000 in personal expenses.
A message left at a phone number listed for Matlock wasn't immediately returned.
Matlock served as a Democrat in the House from 1990-2002, when he went to work for the co-op. He was fired in 2014 as the investigation began into his purchases and use of employees.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A former Oklahoma oral surgeon whose filthy clinics led to thousands of patients being tested for HIV and hepatitis has been sentenced to six months' house arrest on a federal money laundering charge.
W. Scott Harrington was sentenced Thursday, three months after pleading guilty to fraudulently billing Medicaid for anesthesia services performed by unlicensed dental assistants.
Harrington's clinics were shuttered in 2013, and state health officials urged about 7,000 of his current and former patients to get tested because of unsanitary conditions at the facilities.
Of the 4,202 patients tested, one had contracted a disease - hepatitis C - at a Harrington clinic. Investigators say it was the nation's first known transmission of hepatitis C between patients in a dental office.
Harrington surrendered his professional license in 2014.
 

(KNZA)--The preliminary hearing for a Dawson, Nebraska man charged in connection with a shooting at the Old Sabetha Lake over the Memorial Day weekend has been pushed back again.

The Nemaha County Attorney’s Office says the hearing for 58-year-old Anthony Leftwich was continued Wednesday to August 16th.

Leftwich is charged with one count of aggravated battery.

He’s accused of shooting 40-year-old rural Bern resident Thad Lambrecht multiple times early May 29th following an argument at the lake.  A handgun was recovered at the scene.

Lambrecht was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries and then transported to a Kansas City hospital.

Leftwich remains in the Nemaha County Jail, held on a $750,000 bond.

(KNZA)--The Prairie Hills USD 113 Board of Education this week accepted two donations totaling more than $16,000 when they met for their first meeting of the new fiscal year.

Accepted was a donation of $15,000 from Kent and Donna Saylor to support girls athletics.   

Also accepted was a more than $1,100 gift from the Flossie Wertenberger family for a slide-in track record board at the Sabetha High School.

Officers were elected for the 2016-17 school year.  Ed Reznicek was re-elected board president and Kathy Lippert was elected vice-president.

Contracts were approved with Briana Evans as Sabetha High School and Wetmore High School guidance counselor and Aaron Frey as Sabetha High School social studies teacher and head baseball coach.  Also approved was a contract with Rachel Deters as Axtell secretary.

(KMZA)--Nemaha County registered voters may now vote an advance election ballot for the August 2nd Primary Election either by mail or in person at the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office.

To vote by mail, a person must complete an application form and return it to the County Clerk’s Office before a ballot can be mailed to them. All application forms must be received by July 29th.  

Voters may come to the County Clerk’s Office to vote in person up until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 1st.  

The County Clerk’s Office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All Nemaha County registered voters who will not be able to get to their polling place on Election Day, August 2nd, are encouraged to use the advance voting option in order to cast their vote in this election.

Due to Kansas election law, every voter in Nemaha County is required to provide identification before voting. If a voter requests a ballot to be mailed to them, they must include their driver’s license number on the application or include a copy of their photo ID with the completed application.

Anyone with questions concerning the advance voting process should contact the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office at 336-2170.

(KAIR)--No change in leadership for the Atchison County Schools, following the election of officers Wednesday night. 

That happened during the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD 377. "Last year, the Board President was Jeff Martin, he remains as President," Superintentendent of Schools Steve Wiseman tells MSC News. "Same for Vice-President, last year was Tana Hoffman, and she will remain in that position for the upcoming school year."

The meeting served as the first session of the school board since the new fiscal year began July 1st. 
State statute requires the reorganization each year. 
  

(KAIR)--A controversial planned change to the City of Atchison's handling of code enforcement has been abandoned. 

City Manager Trey Cocking tells MSC News public concerns with the International Property Maintenance Code led to the decision. 
The City had been seeking public input into the proposal, which was supposed to be collected through August 1st. 

The implementation of the IPMC was to provide more teeth for the City's enforcement of code violations. 

Cocking says feedback from the public indicates residents want enforcement, just not necessarily through the use of the IPMC. 

Facebook has recently been alive with residents questioning the plan, with privacy concerns among those that have been posted. At least one local lawyer cited possible issues. 

Among the earliest, and most vocal of the opponents to implementation, has been Atchison business owner Bill Murphy. 
In a recent interview with MSC News, he outlined a lengthy list of concerns, ranging from potential constitutional violations to the impact it could have on vulnerable local residents. “The thing that probably disturbs me the most is that it’s going to focus on the people who are elderly and poor because these people won’t be able to comply with some of these codes,” Murphy stated. “There will be people that could be forced out of their homes.”

Cocking has long maintained, pending the public input, changes would be made to the code to address those areas deemed to be problematic; and, he has cited the use of the plan by other cities in the local area. 

Despite the decision to not implement the plan, public input is still wanted. 
Cocking says that will allow the city to try to hone the existing code to make it easier to understand, while allowing enforcement but maintaining residents' right to privacy. 

(KAIR)--A controversial planned change to the City of Atchison's handling of code enforcement has been abandoned. 

City Manager Trey Cocking tells MSC News public concerns with the International Property Maintenance Code led to the decision. 
The City had been seeking public input into the proposal, which was supposed to be collected through August 1st. 

The implementation of the IPMC was to provide more teeth for the city's enforcement of code violations. 

Cocking says feedback from the public indicates residents want enforcement, just not necessarily through the use of the IPMC. 

Facebook has recently been alive with residents questioning the plan, with privacy concerns among those that have been posted. At least one local lawyer cited possible issues. 

Among the earliest, and most vocal of the opponents to implementation, has been Atchison business owner Bill Murphy. 
In a recent interview with MSC News, he outlined a lengthy list of concerns, ranging from potential Constitutional violations to the impact it could have on vulnerable local residents. “The thing that probably disturbs me the most is that it’s going to focus on the people who are elderly and poor because these people won’t be able to comply with some of these codes,” Murphy stated. “There will be people that could be forced out of their homes.”

Cocking has long maintained, pending the public input, changes would be made to the code to address those areas deemed to be problematic; and, he has cited the use of the plan by other cities in the local area. 

Despite the decision to not implement the plan, public input is still wanted. 
Cocking says that will allow the city to try to hone the existing code to make it easier to understand, while allowing enforcement but maintaining residents' right to privacy. 

(KNZA)--Kansas health officials have issued a public health warning for a local lake due to high levels of toxic blue-green algae.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Thursday the Atchison County Park Lake is among three lakes in the state on warning status.

KDHE says direct contact with the water is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock

Fish can be eaten as long as they are rinsed with clean water.  Only the fillet portion should be consumed and all other parts discarded.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/13/16 08:45 08:45 08:51 09:07 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND 16010164 9368

N SUNSET

RESIDENT FOUND SOME CREDIT CARDS WHILE WORKING IN HIS YARD. #45 ASND, PROPERTY PICKED UP BROUGH 10-19, WILL ATL OWNER.

07/13/16 09:10 09:12 09:17 09:37 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010165 9751

N 2ND

RP ADV'D PURSE WAS STOLEN FROM VEH. #58 TOOK RPT.

07/13/16 10:22 10:24 10:32 11:38 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16010167 9547

OSAGE & SUMMIT

BLK YUKON & BLU HONDA INV'D IN MINOR ACCIDENT. #45 TOOK RPT. NP BUDGET TOWED 255BMC.

#14 WENT 10-15 FOR #45 W/ 26 YO B/M FOR (LOCAL 44: FTP-DUS.)

07/13/16 11:53 12:04 12:14 12:22 VANDALISM PD 16010172 9751

N 14TH

REQ OFFICER REF VANDALISM. #58 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/13/16 12:32 12:33 12:35 12:53 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010173 9547

S OAK

PASSERBY FOUND DEBIT CARD AND PURSE IN YARD. #51 HANDLED.

07/13/16 12:51 12:53 13:02 13:47 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010174 9547

W PROSPECT

RP ADV'D THAT SOMEONE BROKE INTO THEIR STORAGE UNIT. #58 TOOK RPT.

07/13/16 13:07 13:09 13:15 13:32 NARCOTICS VIOLATION PD 16010176 0023

E PROSPECT

RP ADV'D THEY FOUND A BAG OF SIG 12 BY BATHROOMS. #44/#42 ASND, BAGGIE PICKED UP.

07/13/16 14:12 14:14 14:19 14:40 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010180 9547

E GRAND

STAFF ADV'D THEY HAVE A POSSIBLE COUNTERFEIT $5. #51 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/13/16 15:37 15:38 15:38 15:38 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010184 9731

SHIRLEE

#49 REQ CFS# FOR THEFT OF SCANNER.

07/13/16 16:26 16:27 16:27 17:17 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010185 9679

HIGHLAND & LAKE

#50 T/S W/ 108FDH, WENT 10-15 W/ 46 YO W/M FOR POSS PARA, NO DL.

07/13/16 16:33 16:37 16:38 16:49 HIT & RUN ACCIDENT PD 16010186 8305

N 14TH

RP ADV'D OF HIT N RUN DAMAGE TO RAILING BEHIND STORE. #24 ASND, PRIV PROP HIT N RUN COLLISION RPT TKN.

07/13/16 17:55 18:05 18:08 18:24 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010193 9731

S LINCOLN

REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #49 ASND, RPT TKN.

07/13/16 19:48 19:57 20:01 20:22 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010200 9679

S 9TH

CONTACT RP REF INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL ON A CELL PHONE HE WAS GIVEN. #50 ASND. #50, PHONE BELONGS TO 52 YO C/F, HAS SOME "INTERESTING" TXTS ON IT. DOCUMENTED & WILL NEED TO F/U W/ BLKWL PD.

Storms that moved through Ponca City this morning brought well over an inch of rain and recorded wind gust of 59 MPH.

Records indicate that a wind gust of 59 MPH was reported at 10:53 this morning.   There were reports of power outages throughout Ponca City as a result of the storms.   

(KLZA)-- Contracts for two new teachers were approved by the Auburn Board of Education this week. 

Philip Arnold has been hired as the new Vocal Music teacher. He will come to Auburn from Potosi, Missouri where he just completed his first year teacher.
    
Julie Wredt  has been hired as a Secondary Special Education instructor. She has been a long-time para-educator with the Auburn District.

The Board voted to set the substitute teacher pay at 40 percent of the daily pay rate which is based on the base salary.  That will make the daily rate just over $136. The rate will now change annually with the base salary.

Superintendent Kevin Reiman said the rate, will keep Auburn competitive with area districts. He says it is getting harder to find substitute teachers. Last year the rate was $125 per day.

Rates for activity passes were also approved for the next school year. A family pass will be $115. An individual pass will be $80. The Board also approved adding a $40 punch card, which will allow admission to 10-varisty contests.

Little River Healthcare has reached an agreement to provide administrative and management services for Memorial Hospital of Texas County (MHTC). The MHTC District Board of Directors announced the agreement at a publically conducted board meeting on Monday, June 27.

“We are immensely excited to grow our branches into the Guymon community,” said Jeff Madison, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Little River Healthcare. “We plan to continue MHTC’s history as a medical care center of excellence. The people of Guymon and Texas County deserve it.”

The MHTC Board of Directors sought a group to oversee the hospital’s administrative duties, such as physician relations, marketing, general management, billing and human resources. The board selected Little River because of its stellar track record of professional, quality patient care, in addition to its history of reversing financial instability in Texas rural hospitals.

“We are awestruck by the Guymon community’s passion for its hospital’s future,” Madison said. “We share in that passion and see a glowing future ahead at MHTC.”

Little River’s first order of business is to begin exploring MHTC’s processes inside and out, seeking opportunities for improvement throughout the hospital. No major changes will occur at MHTC immediately.

“Our goal is to re-create the accomplishments at MHTC that we’ve performed at other rural hospitals in Texas. But it will take time,” Madison said. “We are excited to be working with such a knowledgeable, focused Board of Directors in Guymon.”

(KLZA)-- Discussions continue in Auburn about possible community projects and facilities to be pursued. City representatives and School Board members met recently to discuss the possibilities.

 Five projects have been pushed to the forefront, but Mayor Scott Kudrna says costs are eliminating some of the projects from the list. A YMCA is estimated to cost $14-15-million. An indoor aquatic facility not only includes a $3.5-4 million construction cost, but would require $70 – 100,000 annually to operate.  

 A performing arts center at the school has long been on the wish list of many Auburn residents. Mayor Kudrna says that it is his feeling that it is not a good time to ask property owners, due to low farm commodity prices and high input cost for farmers.
The cost of the performing arts center, estimated at around $7-million would require both property tax and sales tax funds.

The projects the City could look at would be a gymnasium  estimated at $4-millon or a convention center with a floating costs depending on what is included.
Both the City and the School District would need voter approval to move forward with a bond issue to pay for facilities. Mayor Kudrna thinks its possible voters may go to the polls next spring to determine if they are willing to pay more taxes for these facilities.

No decisions have been made and more public input will be sought prior to any ballot measures are brought to voters. 

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners have approved the creation of a new position within the Richardson County Sheriff’s Office. However, it will not mean an additional employee. 

Sheriff Don Pounds requested the position of Corporal be created, and be filled by a non-law enforcement certified person to assist Jail Administrator Mike Dougherty. 

Pounds said Dougherty is becoming overwhelmed in the jail with all that is going on, and that he does not want to lose a very valuable employee. The Corporal will be overseeing the jail staff.

Dougherty is overseeing 15 people in the jail while attempting to keep up with jail policies, covering calls and taking prisoners to court appearances.

Pounds said they would hire the person from within the existing employees. The approved salary will be $15.56 per hour.

The Sheriff said that Dougherty as well as a majority of his deputies have had chances to take jobs that pay more recently. 

Commissioners also approved a 2-percent pay increase retroactive to July 1,for Jail and Sheriff’s Department employees. 
    

(KLZA)-- The Falls City Board of Education has set public hearings for the budget and property tax request for the next fiscal year for September 12 at 7 p-m. 

Superintendent Tim Heckenlively told MSC News he anticipates from the preliminary budget numbers, the property tax levy increase should be lower than it has been in recent years. While that is good news, Heckenlively says most farmers he has talked with indicate their property valuations increased.

In other business the Board approved a 3.6-percent wage increase for classified employees for the 2016-17 school year. 

Heckenlively also updated Board members on summer maintenance projects, noting the ag shop roof project is completed with the new LED lighting installed in the ag and welding shop.  

Heckenlively also noted that many Nebraska superintendents received a public records request from the ACLU of Nebraska.  The organization is doing a statewide survey of school practices related to sex education and pregnant or parenting students. District 56 has responded to the request after legal counsel said they believe it to be a valid public records request requiring a prompt response.  

(KMZA)--An investigation by the Onaga Police Department has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man on sex related charges.

Mikel Babcock was taken into custody Tuesday in Topeka on charges of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, sexual exploitation of a child and electronic solicitation.

Authorities say the sex offenses allegedly occurred in May and June of last year.

Babcock remains in the Pottawatomie County Jail, held on a $100,000 bond.

(KNZA)--The bond improvement projects this summer at Hiawatha schools remain on schedule despite a union strike that developed last week.

District Maintenance Director Matt Cluck provided an update to the USD 415 Board of Education this week.

Cluck said the union went on strike last Monday and they were down about 60 workers.  Fortunately, he says the union came to a settlement and the workers returned two days later.

He said they were already a week ahead of schedule, so they didn’t lose too much time.

Cluck also told the Board the walk-in refrigerator/freezer at the elementary school, which was scheduled to be replaced in 2017, recently broke down and will need to be replaced before school starts.  He said the new unit should be up and running in the next couple of weeks.

In other business, the Board re-elected Pete Rosa as board president for 2016-17 and elected Denise Elffner as vice-president.

The Board also accepted the resignation of Hiawatha Elementary School counselor Tom Jones, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year.

     OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City police say a man who stabbed himself after being shot with a stun gun by an officer has died.
    Capt. Paco Balderrama says the man was shot with the stun gun shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday outside a northwest Oklahoma City convenience store after he used scissors to threaten an officer.
    Police say the man then began stabbing himself before being handcuffed, then started having trouble breathing and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
    Balderramma said the man's name wasn't immediately known and the body is being sent to the state medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death.
    Police say officers were called to the scene by witnesses who reported the man was acting strangely and cursing employees of the convenience store.
 

     OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy is guaranteed another six-year term on the three-member regulatory agency after her only opponent formally withdrew from the race.
    The Oklahoma Election Board issued Murphy a certificate of election on Wednesday after receiving a formal notice from Democratic state Rep. Richard Morrissette that he is no longer a candidate.
    Morrissette announced his withdrawal late last month but didn't submit his paperwork until Wednesday. The 60-year-old New Hampshire native cited the death of his father in April as a contributing factor in his decision.
    Morrissette also would have faced a Republican incumbent with more than $630,000 in her campaign war chest, according to Murphy's most recent filing with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
    Morrissette reported having about $77,000 in his campaign account.

     OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's oil-and-gas regulators are investigating a recent cluster of earthquakes recorded near Blanchard, about 30 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City, including three of magnitude 3.0 or higher.
    The Oklahoma Corporation Commission announced Wednesday it is investigating all oil and gas activity near Blanchard. The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded at least eight tremors in the area since last week. Before that, the Blanchard area had seen three similar-sized earthquakes since January, all of which were recorded in May.
    The commission issued a series of directives in February aimed at reducing earthquakes, asking the operators of nearly 250 injection wells in northwestern Oklahoma to reduce the amount of wastewater they inject underground by 40 percent.
    The Blanchard area is not covered under those directives.
 

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Court records show that a Kansas agency has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit over the case of a 4-year-old Hiawatha boy fatally beaten by his father in 2013.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Kansas Department for Children and Families has reached the deal with Naomi Boone, mother of the late Mekhi Boone.

The settlement’s terms weren’t disclosed. The deal must be approved by the State Finance Council, comprised of legislative leaders and the governor.

The boy’s father, Lee Davis, is serving nearly 20 years for second-degree murder and felony child abuse.

Naomi Boone has contended the boy shouldn’t have been placed with his father, and that one of the state’s foster care contractors placed the child with Davis while aware that he had a history of domestic violence.

(KLZA)-- Residents of Brownville are to boil all water used for drinking for at least one minute before drinking the water, using it to make ice, brushing your teeth, washing dishes or preparing food until further notice, due to a violation of the drinking water microbiological standards.  

E. coli bacteria has been discovered in the distribution system. This indicates the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these waters can cause short- term effect such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.  They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.  

 Bacterial contamination can occur when increased run-off enters the drinking water source. This could include following heavy rains and can also happen due to a break in the distribution system pipes.
    

The Village of Brownville public water supply system in continuing to test and is working with the Drinking Water Program to identify the source of the problem and return the water supply system to compliance.   
    

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

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(KAIR)--A former Benedictine College student is believed dead after saving the life of a woman who fell into the Arkansas River. 

An extensive search effort was launched for  24-year-old Brian Bergkamp following his July 9th disappearance. 

According to The Wichita Eagle, Bergkamp, not wearing a life jacket, was swept away by strong river currents following the rescue effort. 

It happened while he and a group of friends, including the woman, were kayaking. She fell into the water when the kayak she was aboard hit unstable waters. Bergkamp dove in to save her. 
She, and the others, made it to safety. 

According to CNS News, Bergkamp is now presumed dead, and friends and family Tuesday began holding vigils for the recovery of his body. 

According to Steve Johnson, the Director of Marketing & Communications for Benedictine College, Bergkamp attended the Atchison-based college for one academic year, fall of 2010 and the spring of 2011.  

Bergkamp, a seminarian from the Wichita Diocese, was most recently studying at a seminary in Maryland. 

Ponca City Area Habitat For Humanity will hold a new home dedication at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17. 

The newest homeowner will be Brandy Welch at 1022 West Grand.  The public is invited to attend the informal dedication of the new home and wish the new Habitat homeowner well on a new life chapter in their home.  There will be refreshments for this event.

Utility and street crews are working on North Elm Street from Highland Avenue to Summit Avenue.

The old brick street has been removed and utilities are being relocated before the street is rebuilt with an asphalt overlay. The project will include new curbs and gutters, sidewalks and driveways. 

A 4-inch water line will be replaced, relocated and upsized to a 6-inch main. 

A similar project is scheduled for South Elm Street from Otoe Avenue to Ponca Avenue. 

Permits have been issued for construction of 34 new single-family homes in Highland Park Estates, an area platted at the site of the former Airline Drive-In on West Highland Avenue, just west of Waverly Street.

The new street will be named Airline Drive and will serve homes with an estimated value of $100,000 each. 

These homes will be partially funded through Federal grant money, with an eye to providing lower income housing opportunities. 

The developer is Carland Group of Oklahoma City, and the general contractor is listed as Red Bud Contractors.

(KAIR)--The jury trial for a former Benedictine College student, accused of making a threat on social media, has been canceled. 

That comes as Colleen Carey enters a plea in the case. 

According to the Atchison County Attorney's Office, Carey recently entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of harassment by a telecommunications device. 
She had originally been charged with aggravated criminal threat, and pled not guilty in January, leading to the scheduling of the jury trial that was supposed to begin on July 12. 

Following the guilty plea, Carey was sentenced to one year in jail, but that was suspended, and she was instead ordered to serve 11-months of unsupervised probation. 

Carey was arrested in November by Atchison Police after she allegedly posted a threat on the social media site Yik Yak. The post, which stated in part “RIP to all Benedictine Students,” led the Atchison-based college to go on lock down and to increase security on the campus. 

Carey, 18-years-old at the time she made the post, was expelled from the Atchison-based Catholic college.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — An Arkansas City man was arrested July 1 after allegedly committing sex crimes against three juvenile Arkansas City females, all 8 years old or younger.

Lance Michael Todd, 21, was arrested by the Arkansas City Police Department on suspicion of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, involving two of the victims.

He was transported to and booked into the Cowley County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bond through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City.

After continued investigation, police discovered evidence of a third victim. Charges of child abuse and sexual exploitation of a child, as well as a third count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, were added to Todd’s booking. His bond was set to be increased by an additional $60,000.

Todd remained in custody at the time of this release.

All three victims were known by Todd.

(KAIR)--The maximum sentence.

That was handed down from Atchison County District Court Monday to an Atchison man who faced several charges.

45-year-old Steven Bowen was sentenced more than three years in prison on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm and fleeing and eluding officers.

Bowen pleaded guilty to the charges in June.

He stated in court that he's battling a serious drug problem and had relapsed when he committed his crimes. Bowen asked for the minimum sentence as he was ready to face his demons and get clean.

However, the plea was denied and instead drug treatment while incarcerated was recommended. 

The charges stem from Bowen’s April 17th arrest when he eluded an Atchison Sheriff Deputy who attempted to stop him for a traffic infraction.

Bowen managed to escape from the deputy, but his vehicle was later discovered abandoned in the area of 318th and Pratt Roads. At the same time, investigators say they discovered a suitcase full of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a firearm in a nearby ditch. 

Bowen was found and taken into custody. 

At the time of Bowen’s arrest, he was on probation from previous drug-related crimes.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - A 16-year-old can face adult charges in the shooting death of a recent northwest Missouri high school graduate.
 
The St. Joseph News-Press reports that Gabriel Dawson was certified Wednesday in Buchanan County Juvenile Court to stand trial as an adult in the death of Skylar Powell. Dawson previously had faced a juvenile second-degree murder charge in the shooting.
 
Five adults already face charges in an alleged drug deal gone bad that ended in the May shooting death of Powell. He was killed just days after he graduated from Benton High School.

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) - Another inmate has been accused of a crime during the deadly riot at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution last year.
 
A news release from the Johnson County attorney's office Wednesday says 24-year-old Justin Busch has been charged with four felony counts of arson. Each count is punishable by up to 50 years in prison. Busch's attorney, Lee Timan, declined to comment.
 
At least five other inmates have been charged for crimes committed during the rioting, which broke out May 10, 2015. No one has yet been charged in the deaths of two sex offenders whose bodies were found once order was restored. 
 
Two guards and four inmates were injured. 

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 2:00 Wednesday afternoon for the following local counties in northeast Kansas--Atchison,  Doniphan and Leavenworth.  Also included in the watch is Buchanan and Holt Counties in northwest Missouri.

(KLZA)--The Nemaha County, Nebraska Fair will be held in Auburn July 14th – 17th.

 This year there will be only one fair parade sponsored by the Nemaha County Ag Society. The parade will be Friday night at 6 p-m. This years parade theme is “New Beginnings.”

If it rains Friday night, the parade will be held Saturday night at 6 p-m.    

The popular Log Hoggers will perform Thursday thru Saturday at 11 a-m; 2 p-m; 4 p-m and 7 p-m.  Sculptures created during the fair will be auctioned off at 4 p-m on Sunday the 17th.

The Thomas D. Thomas Shows carnival will be set up with rides and games each day of the Fair.  The Pioneer & Heritage Farm Awards sponsored by the AKSARBEN Foundation will be presented at 8 p-m on Friday July 15th.  

The grandstand shows will be Friday and Saturday evening. 
Friday night at 8 p-m the Peterson farm Bros from Assaria, Kansas will perform. A pair of local bands will perform on Saturday evening, the Snowcrabss and Drunk Monkey will perform from 9 p-m until midnight.  

Sunday the McIninch Judging Trophy and 4-H Herdsmanship Awards will be presented at 1 p-m. The Livestock premium sale will be held starting at 1:30 p-m and the Log Hoggers Wood Sculpture auction will be held at 4 p-m. 

(KLZA)-- Sheriff Don Pounds and Jail Administrator Mike Dougherty met with Richardson County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss two new programs they would like to incorporate into the Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Pounds said they have been reviewing with other area law enforcement agencies a Managed Healthcare program for inmates. Sheriff Pounds explained a nurse would come to the jail twice per week to check on inmates. In addition, there are three doctors on-call 24-hours per day. The doctors can also view the inmates via video conferencing.

Pounds says the $32,724 annual cost for the service would be a savings to the County. He says other agencies are happy with the cost savings they have realized for healthcare under the program.

Once the new jail is opened, the number of prisoners housed will increase in Richardson County.

The Board asked Pounds to have a contract proposal sent from the company for review.

The other program discussed is Information Technology Incorporated which would replace the Sleuth system now used. 

This is a records management system, and it is required the Department have a system in place. Sheriff Pounds said while improvements have been made recently, the current system is less than adequate.  Records of cases that are more than five months old are not in the computer system and must be searched for when needed. 

Commissioners asked the Sheriff to get a few more details. If a decision is made by July 21st on the change, the County receives a 20% savings on the system.

The initial cost to use the system is $12,764.  That includes training for a staff member. There is also a monthly fee of $896. 

(KMZA)--  Issues with the control system in the new Nemaha County Jail have delayed the housing of inmates in the facility.

Sheriff Rich Vernon told County Commissioners this week that Sierra Detention still hasn’t resolved the issues.  Vernon says he’s hoping the issues will be addressed this week.

The new 36-bed jail was completed in May.  The public had a chance to view the facility during an open house that was held in late May.

Groundbreaking for the new 15,000-square-foot jail addition was held in November 2014.

The county financed the nearly $4.6 million project through existing capital outlay funds.  

(KNZA)--The arraignment for a Hiawatha woman facing charges in two separate cases has been pushed back.  

That came Monday after the court-appointed attorney for 21-year-old Jaimie Wardrup requested a continuance so his client could explore plea options.

A new arraignment date was set for August 3rd.

In one case, Wardrup faces charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and criminal sodomy involving a child born in 2000.

In the other case, she is charged with aggravated interference with parental custody, felony theft and contributing to a child’s misconduct.

Wardrup was arrested April 26th in Arkansas with three teenage runaways from the Hiawatha area who disappeared the day before.  Authorities say she was driving a pickup truck that had allegedly been stolen from Hiawatha.
    
The child sex charges were filed following an investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department and after she was extradited to Kansas.

Wardrup remains in the Brown County Jail on a total bond of $60,000 in both cases after a request by her attorney for a bond modification was granted. she had been held on a total bond of $75,000.

This list was put together at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce's PIE Partner wrap up meeting for the 2015-2016 school year. It shows what Chamber Member businesses did for the children of Ponca City.

We could always use more PIE Partners. Would your business consider being a PIE Partner for the 2016-2017 school year? Every little bit helps. Please phone the Chamber Office to sign up 765-4400.

The PIE Partner Program truly has an amazing impact on the children of Ponca City. This is a project of the Education and Workforce Development Committee. Diane Anderson with Phillips 66 is the Chair for the committee and Adam Leaming with the University Center is the Chair for the PIE Partners program. This is an awesome Chamber program helping make the schools of Ponca City to be the best in Oklahoma.

PIE Partner Report for School Year 2015-2016:

First Lutheran Elementary School

• Drug Awareness Materials

• Torch and Medals for Olympic Celebration

• Student Council Supplies and Competitions

• Provided after school tutoring two days a week

• Chair massages for Teacher Appreciation

• Interpreter for hearing impaired Family at Events/Conference

• Academic Bowl entry fee

• Accelerated reading prizes

• Volunteer appreciation brunch

Garfield Elementary School

• Donated $400 to purchase certificates for quarterly awards

• Provided Sonic cards and candy to the students at Christmas

• Provided Chamber Bucks to all of the staff at Christmas

• Provided snacks and lunch on Teacher Appreciation Week along with $10 in Chamber Bucks

• Provided 45 pizzas for Family Bingo Night

• Sponsored an in-town field trip to go bowling and have pizza

• Provided volunteers

• Provided assistance with the STEM activities

• Received funds to pay for field trips, rockets for 5th grade students and an end-of-the-year party

Liberty Elementary School

• Provided meals for conferences

• Donate $100 to both TOY and teacher appreciation

• Donated gift cards for all the staff at Christmas

• Donated items for Bingo night

• Helped judge their Read across America door contest

• Helped with getting quotes and donations for a Liberty track

Lincoln Elementary School

• Provided meals during conferences

• Bought T-shirts for track celebrations

• Christmas bag for all students and a visit from Santa

• Provided meals for Staff Appreciation Week

• Apples for teachers

• Bought two bikes for attendance incentives

• Bought pedometers for track incentives

• Provided monitors for state testing

• Clothing donations

• Provided tutors for 3rd grade students using CLOSE reading strategy

• Provided treats on several occasions for staff

• Provided Kleenex and school supplies

• Donated a $400 gift card for student clothing

• Donated new coats for students

McCord Elementary School

• Multiple food items including snacks, fruit and candy

• Baking items for experiments

Roosevelt Elementary School

• Running shirts

• Pizza gift certificates

• Meat for Spaghetti Dinner

• Give away goodies for teachers

• Drawing for Rustic Cuff bracelets

• Food coupons

• Various school supplies

• 70 best novels, Driving range & Golf Tri

• Matching grant money

• Weekly reading volunteers

St. Mary's Catholic School

• Provided donations for the Fall Fest

• Provided personalized pencil sets for each of the students for Christmas

• Provided a bus for all students grades 5th-8th grade to attend the Thunder Blue Education Day

Trout Elementary School

• Provided reading mentors for students

• Helped with the daily collection of coins donated by students for United Way

• Provided food to teachers during conferences

• Provided water bottles for every student

• Provided a water cooler systems and water for the staff lounge

• Provided medals for students with perfect attendance

Union Elementary School

• Dice and cards for Family Math Night

• Donations and volunteers for 5th grade graduation

• Provided help with front flower beds

• Provided help with the process of installing handicap accessible playground equipment

• Volunteers for Dad's Reading Day

• Volunteers for Celebration of Learning

• Turkeys for Family Bingo for Turkeys night

• Provided lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Provided money incentive prizes for One Book One District

• Provided chips and salsa for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Donations to the Bulldog Buck Store

• Provided trikes for students who have trouble with mobility

• Provided a sensory board and kits

• Provided donations for the playground equipment

Woodlands Elementary School

• Donated to the Silent Auction for Family Fun Night

• Prizes for Math and Literacy Night

• Brace Books gift cards for Cricket in Times Square drawings

• Prizes for Bingo Night

• Teacher's breakfast for their first day back to work

• Helped pay for the bounce houses for Family Fun Night

• Brought Santa Claus to visit at Christmas

• Provided eleven community readers

• Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Speakers for 3rd grade classes on "Teach Your Child to Save Day"

• DJ Sean Anderson for Family Fun Night

• DJ Sean Anderson for Bingo Night

Teen Pep

• Donated diapers and wipes to start the school year

• Provided desserts and meats at their Thanksgiving Dinner

• Provided help to plan and execute their speaker series for the 2nd semester

• Helped provide a diaper drive and collected funds towards their graduation reception

• Provided a sponsor for their graduation luncheon

• Provided water and fruits for the last few weeks of school

• Donated $1000 dollars

• Volunteers for test monitoring and to staff the store

• Donated coats at Christmas

• Donated kitchen supplies

Kildare Elementary School

• Donated items for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Donated items for their Fall Festival

• Discounted plumbing work

• Free bowling

• Volunteers

Marland Children's Home

• Dodgeballs for gym class

• Gift cards for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week

• Gift cards for top students in each subject

• Birthday card/gift card for each child on their birthday

• Help with the rental of two giant inflatable waterslides for the end of school bash

• Towel/washcloth for each child during the "Splish Splash" Campaign

Ponca City Christian Academy

• Speakers and microphones for two major fundraisers

• Items for the BBQ Bash Auction

• Speaker for one of their chapel times

West Middle School

• Provided incentive items for students

• Donations for their food bank

• Provided assistance with All Staff Christmas Dinner

• Provided donations for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Provided a cake for Teacher Appreciation Week

• Financial donation for gym floor project

East Middle School

• Provided T-shirts for staff and students participating in the October Challenge Day

• Two employees participated with our students in the Challenge Day Event

• Sonic cards for monthly Teacher Recognition and student awards

• Provided monitors for OCCT testing

• Provided snacks students

Wildcat Academy

• Provided toiletries for the food pantry

• Provided gifts for student of the month

• Provided gift cards as incentive rewards

• Provided a donation for a field trip

• Helped get donations for a field trip

• Served as a mentor for students

• Provided gift cards for teachers

• College visits

• Company visits

• MET lab visit

Ponca City High School

• Mid and end of the year classrooms supplies

• Contributions to Positively PoHi Program

• Assistance with CPR mandate

• Support and refreshments for staff

• Participation and support in career readiness

• Financial donations

• Donations for after prom and Great Escape

• Chorale assistance

• Fresh water and wastewater tours for earth science class

• Guest speakers for classes

• Art Class support

• Donated parking lot space and guest speakers

• Movie passes and cookies

• Several coupons for food, oil changes, bowling passes and car washes

• Route 44 Sonic drinks for teachers on Teacher Appreciation Week

• A golf tournament fundraiser and provided speakers

• Parts for a printing press project and sheets of laminate for student projects

BECOME INVOLVED

Several unauthorized charges were placed on a lost or stolen Conoco gas card in May. The unauthorized charges were discovered when the credit card customer received his monthly bill, Ponca City Police reported.

Surveillance pictures were captured when charges were made May 24 at the Stop N Go at 801 South 14th. The subject made a purchase with this stolen credit card for $131.50 which included gas, a carton of cigarettes and beer. The subject bought gas for a female in a white car and he was the passenger in a white extended cab Dodge pickup. A few minutes later the same subject reentered the store and charged another carton of cigarettes on the stolen credit card.

An employee followed the white extended cab Dodge pickup and took a picture of the license plate. The investigating officer has made attempts to contact the registered owner of the pickup, but to date has not received a call back.

This same subject purchased beer and cigarettes at the Conoco station located at 1901 North 14th Street moments after the two purchases at the Stop N Go. Anyone with information can contact CrimeStoppers.

To contact CrimeStoppers, go to www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the CrimeStoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information.

Text the Ponca City Police Department with your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone.

Email CrimeStoppers at crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov or call (580)762-5100.

As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

The Temple Emanuel Synagogue was forcibly entered sometime after 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, and before 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. The Temple is located at 1201 East Highland in Ponca City.

The Ponca City Police Department needs the assistance of the public to find out who is responsible for the break-in and the location of stolen items.

Police say some religious ceremonial items were stolen, including a silver wedding set, a silver spice box, a silver amulet and a Torah pointer.

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online regarding the identity of the person or persons involved in the break in, the location of any of the items taken from the Temple, or any other crime, can contact CrimeStoppers.

To contact CrimeStoppers, go to www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the CrimeStoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information.

Text the Ponca City Police Department with your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone.

Email CrimeStoppers at crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov or call (580)762-5100.

As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

A new government report is forecasting a much bigger U.S. winter wheat crop than had been expected just a month ago.
 
     The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Tuesday that it now expects the nation's wheat production to come in at 1.63 billion bushels.
 
     That number is up 8 percent from their estimate just last month, and up 19 percent from last year's crop. It comes amid record yields averaging 53.9 bushels an acre, making up for fewer harvested wheat acres.
 
     The updated report comes as the nation's biggest producer, Kansas, wraps up its own wheat harvest. Kansas farmers have cut more than 91 percent of their crop.
 
     In Kansas, the wheat crop is forecast at 453.6 million bushels with average yields of 56 bushels per acre from 8.1 million acres.
 
 

Gov. Sam Brownback says he has the right to wait longer than 90 days to fill a vacant district magistrate position.

A written response filed Monday in the Kansas Supreme Court on Brownback's behalf says the "precise timing of the appointment is left to the Governor's constitutionally-provided executive power."

Three 26th District judges filed a petition last month after Brownback announced he would wait until after the August primaries to consider filling the vacancy. The opening was created when Judge Tommy Webb of Haskell County announced his retirement in February.

The petition seeks to force Brownback to fill the position, saying Kansas law requires five magistrate judges to serve the six-county district. Brownback contends in the court filing that granting the request would "violate the separation of powers."

(KLZA)-- Work to hard surface the runway at Farington Field east of Auburn. Federal, state and city funds are being used to make the improvements. Monday night the Auburn City Council approved a proposal from the Nebraska Public Power District to help pay for extending and widening the runway enough for a King Air 200 to land at the airport.
  

NPPD owns and operates Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville and uses a King Air 200 to transport personnel, equipment and parts to perform work at the Cooper plant. Extending the runway at Auburn will mean NPPD can save travel time and expense and have an alternate airport to use at certain times.

Under the agreement, NPPD will provide $197,000 so the runway can be lengthened to 3,750 feet and be 35-foot wide. In addition, the money will help pay for GPS approaches.

The original project improvements were to cost $2.84-million.

(KLZA)--Still stuck.

That’s the message from the Pawnee City Council after Monday’s meeting regarding two burnt buildings in downtown.

The owners, Jerry Graham and Eileen Heinz, cannot be located or contacted in order for the city to serve papers informing them they have 30 days to repair or demolish the buildings.

They are at their Hawaii residence after Graham had shoulder surgery there.

“Right now, we’re just at a standstill  until we get him served,” said Pawnee City Clerk Tammy Stephens.

The city is continuing to explore options to proceed with the buildings that have been burnt since last fall.

The Liberal City Commission met on Tuesday evening at 5:30pm for their regularly scheduled meeting. Among the items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the condemnation of property at 616 W. 1st Street.

The Commission also approved the replacement of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus' and furniture for the Fire Station.

Commissioners approved the acceptance of donated funds from the Mid America Air Museum Foundation of $12,000, to add to the $10,000 of budgeted City funds to restore the F14A Tomcat aircraft. Commissioners also approved the bid of Randy's Proffessional Painting in the amount of $21,652 to complete the restoration project.

The City Commission approved the Final Plat of the North Pinnacle Addition, and appointed Ty Lewick to the Liberal Housing Authority Board and Pam Purvis to the Arkalon Council Board.

Safety was also a concern of the Commission as they approved the purchase of 2 sets of pedestrian flashing signals and safety barriers to be installed in Blue Bonnet Park and the Leete Family Park. The push button flashing lights would increase driver awareness of children crossing 8th Street and Pine Streets to gain access to the parks.

The Liberal City Commission will enter into Budget Sessions on Monday July 18th.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address: crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/11/16 07:39 07:41 07:47 10:50 DEATH, REPORTED PD 16010031 0023

N 9TH

FEM CALLING REQ PD HELP HER LOAD HER ADULT SON INTO HER VEH. SAID SHE WAS UNABLE TO WAKE HIME UP. #44 (#39) ASND. CONFIRMED CODE BLACK. #11 & #23 ON SCENE. ATTENDED DEATH. RELEASED TO N/P GRACE FUNERAL HOME.

07/11/16 07:49 07:52 07:58 08:09 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010032 9742

1ST & ALBANY

RP ADV'D W/M 50'S LAYING IN GRASSY AREA NEAR RR TRACKS EAST OF UNION. WHI TSHIRT, JEANS. #37 REQ AMB, [REDACTED.] A112 HANDLED.

07/11/16 09:12 09:!4 09:!4 10:58 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010037 9785

N UNION

#12 REQ A MARKED UNIT. HE IS OUT W/ SUBJ IN WHI P/U. #59 ASST.

#12 WENT 10-15 W/ 50 YO W/M FOR POSS METH AND FAIL TO REG SEX OFFENDER.

#59 10-12 W/ 10-15 TO JAIL.

07/11/16 09:30 10:49 10:54 11:33 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010039 8216

CHECKSTAND

RP FOUND A WALLET WHILE MOWING. #11 PICKED UP THE WALLET AND BROUGHT IT 1019.

07/11/16 10:32 10:55 11:07 11:15 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010044 9742

S OSAGE

RP ADV'D WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER STOLEN. #37 TOOK INFO & PROP OWNER WILL CALL TO COMPLETE RPT. ** XPTL  S OSAGE **

07/11/16 11:12 11:18 11:19 11:57 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010046 9785

5TH & GREENBRIAR

FEM ADV'D MALE SUBJ IS DRIVING A BLK CHEV LUMINA GOING TO RESTAURANT, HAS WARRANT AND NO DL. #59 ON T/S AT 5TH/GREENBRIAR W/ 373MXX. #37 ASST.

#59 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR NO DL (CITY: WA/FTP-EXP REG, WA/FTP-NO LIC, WA/FTP-NO INS, AND WA/FTP-CHILD RESTRAINT.)

NP TRM TOWED 373MXX.

07/11/16 11:48 11:55 11:55 11:56 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010050 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

******* OFFICER SAFETY  LINCOLN CO SO  TTY *****

*

VEH: WHI DODGE DUALLY W/ HEADACHE RACK (NO LIC PLT LISTED)

SUBJ: W/M APPROX 60 YO

*** POSSIBLY ARMED W/ A GLOCK

POSSIBLY ENRT TO GUTHRIE OR YUKON

THREATENED TO COMMIT SUICIDE BY COP

******* OFFICER SAFETY  LINCOLN CO SO  TTY *****

07/11/16 11:54 12:23 12:26 13:46 DOMESTIC PD 16010051 9150

N 4TH

RP RPT'ING A PHYSICAL DOMESTIC THAT OCCURRED LAST NIGHT. #13 TOOK RPT. DV ADVOCATE RESPONDED.

07/11/16 12:25 12;26 12:38 12:41 STAND BY/CONTACT PD 16010052 9785

E PARK

RP ADV'D 46 YO C/M IS AT THIS ADDR AND HAS 44'S OUT OF KSO. KSO 44 CONFIRMED 10K FOR BAIL JUMPING. #59 ASND, #37 ASST.

07/11/16 12:28 13:37 14:00 14:06 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010053 9679

E BROADWAY

RP ADV'D BIKE WAS STOLEN. #50 TOOK RPT. WARRANT REQ FOR 44 YO B/M.

07/11/16 12:40 12:42 12:45 16:50 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010054 9785

N UNION

RP REQ OFFICER REF DOMESTIC, 5 OR 6 SUBJS FIGHTING. #59 ASND. #37, #03, #11, #39, #44, AND #12 ASST.

10-15 W/ 35 YO W/F FOR OBSTRUCTION AND RESISTING.

07/11/16 13:23 13:44 13:46 13:48 PICK UP/LOST/FOUND PD 16010057 9666

RICE

ELDERLY MALE RP REQ AN OFFICER PICK UP A FOUND DL. #20 HANDLED. WILL ATL OWNER.

07/11/16 14:11 14:11 14:22 15:10 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010060 8629

HIGHLAND & OSAGE

#41 WENT OUT W/ ONE ON A BIKE, TAZER DEPLOYED, AMB REQ, A112 RESPONDED AND TRANSPORTED CODE GREEN FOR FACIAL LACERATIONS.

#54 WENT 10-15 W/ 30 YO MALE FOR (KSO: FEL BIAL JUMPING, ELUDING + ATT TO ELUDE,) AND POSS CDS METH.

07/11/16 14:15 14:17 14:18 15:10 ACCIDENT W/ INJURY PD 16010061 9271

14TH & LAKE

TWO VEH ACCIDENT. #13 ASND. #03, #08, #11, AND #20 ASST. WARNER.

07/11/16 15:57 16:01 16:05 17:16 DOMESTIC PD 16010070 9906

MONUMENT

RP WAS CONTACTED BY FEM REQ HE CALL POLICE REF A DOMESTIC. #31 ASND, #20 ASST.

#31 WENT 10-15 W/ 32 YO I/M FOR (CITY: FTP-NO DL 2ND, FTP-STOP SIGN, & FTP-NO DL 2ND.) RPT TKN.

07/11/16 17:03 17:05 17:10 17:29 DISTURBANCE PD 16010072 9271

E HARTFORD

RP ADV'D THAT CHILD'S FATHER HAS BEEN REL FROM JAIL AND IS NOW AT THE HOME TRYING TO TAKE HER CHILD. WANTING TO FIGHT EVERYONE IN HOME. UNK IF HE HAS ANY WEAPONS. #20 ASND, #50 ASST. CUSTODY DISPUTE. MALE 1/2 TRESPASSED FROM RESI. NO RPT. OPTIONS GIVEN.

07/11/16 17:43 17:46 17:54 19:04 INDECENT EXPOSURE PD 16010075 9679

N 1ST

RP REQ OFFICER REF A W/F IN A GRY HOODIE, FLORAL PANTS. FLASHED A JUV.

#50 WENT 10-15 W/ 35 YO FEM FOR PI. #08 & #31 ASST.

07/11/16 20:26 20:35 20:38 21:11 SICK/INJURED PERSON PD 16010087 9906

N 2ND

RP IN FRONT LOBBY TO RPT ASSAULT BY TWO FEMS LAST NIGHT ABOUT 1830 HRS. #31 ASND. RPT TKN.

07/11/16 20:42 20:52 21:07 21:15 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16010089 9679

WARWICK

RP ADV'D THAT 3 BIKES WERE STOLEN FROM THEIR RESI. #50, RPT TKN.

07/12/16 00:07 00:09 00:09 00:35 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010099 9863

W BROADWAY

#34 T/S KN2618. #41 ASST. VEH REL TO LIC DRIVER.

#34 WENT 10-15 W/ 22 YO W/M FOR DUS AND NO INS.

07/12/16 06:50 06:51 06:53 07:38 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16010108 8961

S 8TH

RP REQ MALE SUBJ BE REMOVED FROM PROP. #19, #34, & #42 RESPONDED. SUBJS AT THIS ADDR HAD NO KNOWLEDGE FO THE C911 CALL. #42 LOCATED THE RP ON S 7TH. #14 ASST.

#42 WENT 10-15 W/ 53 YO B/M FOR (KSO: WA-FEL DOM A&B) CASH ONLY.

The Ponca City Police Department sent a news release today in regards to an incident which ocurred on June 30th.   The news release includes the original release from July 1, the update sent the evening on July 1 as well as an update of the investigation and the status of the officer involved.   The following is today's release from the Ponca City Police Department

News Release

Date:                     07-01-16

Contact:               Sherry Bowers

                                PCPD, 763-8011

On June 30th, 2016 at approximately 10:30 PM, an officer noticed a vehicle traveling South on 14th Street with a tail light out and initiated a traffic stop.  The driver of the vehicle pulled in to South Avenue Liquor, located at 13th Street and South Avenue, and ran from that location; a passenger in the vehicle did not run. The officer pursued the suspect west from that location, and they crossed 14th street north of the Conoco at 14th and South Avenue. The officer deployed his Taser and the suspect was apprehended. Other officers arrived to assist, and an ambulance was called for the suspect. Emergency Medical Personnel from the Ponca City Fire Department arrived and Roger Bales, 56 of Ponca City, was transported by PCFD ambulance to Alliance Health Ponca City where he remains in critical condition. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called to assist the Police Department in the investigation and interviewing of witnesses. The investigation is continuing.

The above was sent Friday morning and then the below update about his death was sent out Friday evening.

Roger Bales died at approximately 7:20pm this evening at Alliance Health Ponca City.

The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office will be performing an autopsy. 

7-11-16

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. The Medical Examiner’s office has done an autopsy, but to my knowledge no results have been released. At this time, we do not have any new information to report.

7-12-16

Patrolman Daniel Morrison was the officer who deployed the Taser in the Bales incident.  Morrison has been on administrative leave since July 1 pending the outcome of the investigation.

As a point of clarification, the Ponca City Police Department called and requested OSBI to conduct the investigation the evening of July 1.

A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments July 19 and 20, at the Sherman County Courthouse, 813 Broadway, Goodland.

Judges G. Joseph Pierron, Jr., Lawrence; Patrick D. McAnany, Overland Park; and Steve Leben, Fairway, will hear oral argument in seven civil and criminal cases at dockets that convene at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, and at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 20.

Cases to be heard in Goodland include:

9 a.m.  Tuesday July 19, 2016

No. 113,292: State of Kansas v. Junior Sanchez, appeal from Seward County

A jury convicted Junior Sanchez on one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated battery after he reportedly called friends over to his house to attack two people. The court imposed a 41-month sentence. On appeal, he raises five challenges. He contends that the district court erred by dismissing a potential juror for cause and that the court failed to follow proper procedures to make sure that the prosecutor wasn’t using peremptory challenges (which allow jurors to be excluded without a specific reason) to eliminate the potential jurors who were Hispanic. He also argues that there was insufficient evidence supporting the conviction, prosecutorial misconduct occurred when the state misrepresented significant facts during closing argument, and the district court violated his constitutional rights by giving him a sentence greater than the minimum guidelines without presenting aggravating facts to the jury for a finding. 

1:30 p.m.Tuesday  July 19, 2016

No. 113,563: Douglas R. Peters v. Deseret Cattle Feeders, LLC, appeal from Haskell County

Douglas Peters worked for Hitch Feeders, a cattle feeding operation. In 2010, Deseret Cattle Feeders, LLC, purchased Hitch Feeders. Peters claims that in meetings leading up to the closing of the sale, Deseret represented to Hitch Feeders' employees that if they would stay on and work at the feed yard, their employment would be secure. Also, according to Peters, Deseret indicated there would be no layoffs and that the employees would continue to be employed by Deseret as long as they continued to perform their jobs. Peters said that Hitch Feeders offered a severance package if the employees chose not to work for Deseret. Peters took the job offer from Deseret and did not take advantage of the severance package. In June 2011, Peters was terminated by Deseret due to a reduction in workforce. Peters sued Deseret for breach of an employment contract and under a legal theory called promissory estoppel (under which a promise may be enforced, even without a contract, where a party has been harmed by reasonably relying on that promise). The district court granted summary judgment to Deseret. On appeal, Peters claims (1) that the district court erred in finding that no employment contract was formed and that he was an "at-will" employee and (2) that the district court erred in ruling against him on the promissory estoppel claim because he relied on representations by Deseret of secure employment when he rejected Hitch Feeder's severance offer.

Construction crews with the Kansas Department of Transportation have closed Road P, east of Liberal today from U.S. 54 south to County Road 8 and there will be no marked detour. The work, which will last approximately two weeks, is being done by Michels Corporation of Brownsville, Wis., and is part of the U.S. 54 reconstruction.

Persons with questions may contact KDOT Area Engineer Chuck Oldaker at (620) 521-0497 or Area Construction Engineer Greg Adams at (620) 624-4451.

(KAIR)--Six firearms are on the street after a theft was reported Sunday in Atchison.

“We had a victim that reported six firearms taken from a garage where forced entry was made in the 700 block of S,” said Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.

He says Francis Wiltz, of Atchison, also reported a theft from a vehicle parked by the garage in addition to the missing guns.

No one is in custody following the theft, but the investigation is ongoing.

And Atchison police are also investigating damage to vehicles incurred from a bb gun.

“We have four vehicles that were damaged in three locations in the early morning hours of Friday morning,” Wilson said. “Damage to vehicles in the 1100 block of Hickory, the 100 block of N 15th and the 1600 block of Commercial. 

Wilson says they believe the cases are connected but can’t find a motive at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information in either cases, Wilson asks you to contact the police department immediately.

(KLZA)-- Weather permitting, the Nebraska Department of Roads says work is scheduled to begin on Highway 67 in the Shubert area this week. 

The resurfacing project will begin at the junction with Highway 62 and go north to just south of the Little Nemaha River.  The project also includes work on Spur 64E into Indian Cave State Park, beginning at the junction with Highway 67 and ending at the entrance to Indian Cave State Park.

Knife River Midwest, of Sioux City, Iowa, has the nearly $2.4 million contract. 

Traffic will be controlled by one-lane work zones, using a pilot car and flaggers. 

 The project is anticipated to be completed in the fall.
  

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved a two-percent pay increase for several road and Bridge Department employees, retroactive to July 1, when they met on July 5th.

Receiving the pay increases will be the foremen and the administrative assistant. Other employees in the department are covered by the union contract.

In other business, board members conducted the Quarterly Jail Inspection and found the current jail in good order. 

Joe Buckminster and Sheriff Don Pounds met with the Commissioners to discuss the installation of the phone system at the Jail / Law Enforcement Center and the plans for updating the phone system in the Courthouse at a later date. 

Plans were also reviewed for the installation of surveillance cameras at the Courthouse. Buckminster is researching ideas for the project.

Veterans Service Office Mona Godemann met with Commissioners, regarding the annual appointment to the Veterans Service Committee. She said the local organizations had not responded to the request for recommendations to fill the vacancy. She expects she will have recommendations by the end of July.  

(KNZA)--A lengthy investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department leads to the arrest of a Highland man on 14 counts of harassment by a telecommunications device.

55-year-old Gary Vigil was taken into custody Monday and booked into the Brown County Jail.

During the investigation, Police Chief John Defore says several search warrants were served.  As a result, he says investigators analyzed telephone records and conducted digital forensic exams.  A subsequent search of Vigil’s home led to his arrest.

Defore says the investigation uncovered numerous victims, both locally and nationwide.  He says the police department is currently working to contact the jurisdictions effected.

Defore credited the work of police investigator Mickey Gruber and Officer Beau Hasenohr in the investigation.

Vigil remains in the Brown County Jail, held on a $25,000 bond.

The renovated Pioneer Shopping Center at North 14th Street and Hazel, just south of Highland Avenue, is attracting new businesses.

Several new tenants have moved into the revamped spaces and others are expected  to join them soon.

For several years, occupancy in the longtime shopping center had declined from its heydays in earlier years. It once housed a grocery store, drug store, barber shop and a TG&Y, a children's clothing store and several other businesses over the years. 

A major recent tenant, Locke Supply Company, moved to its own building in recent years, leaving behind a large empty space.

The renovation created new spaces for an assortment of new occupants, and included a total revamp of the center's facade in a modern style. New tenants include a dentist's practice and an eyeglass vendor. A hair salon and "Marry Me," a bridal shop, remain but in updated spaces.

The renovation covered a Ponca City landmark, the semi-circular roof on the south wing. That once was the location of TG&Y before it moved to the Ponca Plaza, and later became several other discount stores. 

Russ Didlake is serving as the leasing agent for the shopping center.

(KAIR)--A special vigil is planned in Atchison for Tuesday evening.

“In light of all the recent events that have been happening, there’s a lot of emotions running high,” said “There’s a lot of stuff on Facebook, and I think it needs to stop. I think everyone cares about one another, deep down. I think we need to have a show of unity—black, white, brown, old, young, police and civilians.”

That’s Atchison resident Joshua Wheeler who’s organizing the vigil.

He says the community needs a time to come together in peace after the recent killings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana and killings of law enforcement officers in Dallas.
“I reached out to some ministers from the pastoral alliance, and they’re going to lead it,” Wheeler said. “We’re going to pray for all the lives lost, for the police officers and all the black people killed. We’re going to pray for everyone.”

Wheeler said they will use balloons to symbolize sending prayers up at the end of the event.

The event starts at 7:00 this evening at the intersection of Commercial Street and River Road in Atchison.

NAGEEZI, N.M. (AP) - Authorities say no injuries are reported from a fire at an oil production storage site in a rural area of northwestern New Mexico.
 
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based WPX Energy says the fire started late Monday night and is being allowed to burn out, an approach that the company says is being taken to protect responders.
 
WPX says a response by 50 firefighters and WPX personnel kept the fire contained on the five-acre site about two miles south of Nageezi. 
 
The location is on the Navajo Nation and in southeastern San Juan County.
 
WPX says an investigation will determine the cause of the fire.
 
WPX spokesman Kelly Swan says the fire burned 30 temporary oil storage tanks but did not burn six newly operational oil wells feeding those tanks.
 
 

(KNZA)--The superintendent of the South Brown County schools will retire at the end of the 2016-17 school year.

Following an executive session Monday evening, The USD 430 Board of Education accepted the resignation of Dr. Steve Davies, effective June 30th, 2017.  At that time, Dr. Davies will have served as superintendent for 16 years.

The Board also accepted the retirement resignations of Board Clerk Jean Ann Becker and Administrative Assistant Alice Smith, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year.  Smith will be retiring after 39 years with the district and Becker after 25 years.

The board also accepted the resignations of Corey Thomas as Horton High assistant football coach and Brenda Baker as Horton Elementary School paraprofessional.

Supplemental contracts were approved with Max Mickunas as Horton High School assistant football coach and Mark Ross as Horton High School head golf coach.  Mickunas will be serving as the new Horton Elementary School physical education teacher and Ross as the new Horton High School athletic director.

During their first meeting of the new school year, the Board elected officers.  Tim McClaskey was re-elected as board president, and Jason Smith was elected as vice-president for 2016-17.

SKIATOOK, Okla. (AP) - Crews have recovered the body of a Kansas man who disappeared while swimming in Lake Skiatook on the Fourth of July.
 
Tulsa television station KOTV reports (http://bit.ly/29TQMUc ) that 36-year-old Chance Humble of Coffeyville, Kansas, disappeared at a swimming area at the lake in Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma. Witnesses say Humble jumped off a boat to go swimming, resurfaced, threw his hat onto the sundeck of the boat then went under again and did not come back up.
 
Authorities say Humble's body was found about 200 yards down the lake shore from that area around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say the area where the victim disappeared is between 35 and 60 feet deep, with bluffs below the surface that make the search challenging.
 

Ponca City will apply for Community Development Block Grant funding of $114,471 through the state's Small Cities Set-Aside program after Ponca City's Board of Commissioners approved the application Monday night.

The CDBG Program requires a 50 percent cash match specific to the designated projects from the City of Ponca City, and also requires that 51 percent of the people benefitting from the projects be low- and moderate-income.

Grants Administrator Rhonda Skrapke outlined four projects that will be funded through the grants. They include:

Home-Buyers Assistance - $20,000
This project will assist income eligible home-buyers with down-payment and closing cost assistance. This is an eligible CDBG activity. The $20,000 match for this project will be from Ponca City Development Authority.

Demolition - $20,000
This project is designed to remove slum and blighted structures from residential neighborhoods to income-qualified residents. This is an eligible CDBG activity. The $20,000 match for this project will be from the Development Services Department – CDBG Match line item.

Interim Assistance/Special Services - $20,000
This activity will assist low income citizens with emergency repairs including, but not limited to, sewer repairs, waterline repairs, heat repairs, roof repairs, and handicapped accessibility repairs (ramps). This project is an eligible activity, and each applicant will be individually income qualified. The match for this project will be $20,000 from Development Service’s CDBG Match line item.

Attucks Community Center Splash Pad - $54,471
The Attucks Splash Pad will serve residents located in Census Tract 40-081-000400. This neighborhood meets the CDBG threshold inasmuch as 74.35% of the households within this Census Tract are at or below the area median income.

Ponca City currently has three operating neighborhood splash pads online. This budget year the city will bring two additional splash pads online, specifically, the Attucks Splash Pad and the Young Park Splash Pad.

These splash pads are strategically located throughout the city to meet the recreational needs of the neighborhoods within which they are located.

This is an eligible activity within the CDBG programs primary National Objective, i.e., the “development of communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low income.” The match for this project will be $80,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax–Public Recreation Improvements.

Ponca City's Board of Commissioners approved a request Monday night to allow staff to advertise for bids for the demolition of Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue.

City Engineer Jim Fairbanks presented a timeline on the work leading to the demolition. He said a site plan has been created and asbestos abatement in the building has been done.

"One small area of asbestos remains that could not be done before demolition," Fairbanks told commissioners. "It is in a small flue or vent area in the boiler area and will be handled as the demolition is underway."

The city is working to preserve the plaques and lettering items associated with the auditorium, and is coordinating with the utility companies to have services shut off.

Fairbanks said he has a list of 18 to 20  potential bidders who will be contacted, in addition to the normal advertising process for such projects.

With the commission's approval, the project will be advertised for bids July 14. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Aug. 2 and a bid opening on Aug. 11. Staff will present its recommendations to the City Commission on Aug. 22.

Fairbanks said the chosen contractor has 30 calendar days to execute contract documents, making the anticipated start date in late September or early October. He said the demolition project should last 45 days, with completion by mid-November.

(KAIR)--Three Atchison teens are in custody. 

That follows an investigation launched by Atchison Police after a reported car jacking early Saturday morning.
 
Police Chief Mike Wilson tells MSC News the three young teens have been located, and face charges in connection with the crime. “This victim was approached in the area of 4th and Main by three subjects who wanted to use her phone. They subsequently asked for a ride, they were given a ride to the western part of the city, and then requested to go back to the downtown area where they displayed a stun gun in the vehicle. At that point, the victim was forced out of the car when the three subjects left in that vehicle.”

The suspects, aged 14, 15, and 16, were all arrested in Atchison on Monday. 
Wilson says the car has also been located. “We did recover the vehicle in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of this investigation concluding on Monday night, we requested Kansas City, Missouri Police to locate and recover the vehicle. It's our belief that the vehicle is in similar condition as when it was taken. It was parked in a residential [Kansas City] neighborhood.”
According to Wilson, the weapon displayed, but not used during the incident, had previously been stolen. “They also now know that the stun gun that was used was taken earlier that evening in a vehicle burglary, so that is another investigation that is underway, and is associated with these three suspects.”

All three teens are facing charges of aggravated robbery and theft. 
Following their arrests, they were transported to a juvenile detention facility. 

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two Arkansas City men were transported to South Central Kansas Medical Center on Sunday night after a battery and self-inflicted shooting in southwest Ark City.

The victims are 29 and 31. One victim was transported to SCKMC with injuries to his face after a physical disturbance in the 400 block of South First Street. He has been treated and released.

The other victim sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transferred to a Wichita hospital.

Police and the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department responded about 8:20 p.m. to the physical disturbance. The suspect in that incident had left the residence prior to their arrival.

As police were investigating the disturbance, another emergency was reported in the 1000 block of South First Street. Once they responded, they learned the two incidents were related.

It was determined that the suspect in the disturbance had left the first residence and traveled to the second residence, where he apparently had shot himself. ACFD also responded to this emergency.

Police still are conducting an investigation of these two incidents. Anyone with additional information about either incident is asked to call the Arkansas City Police Department at (620) 441-4444.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Cowley County Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Call (620) 442-7777 in Ark City or (620) 221-7777 in Winfield, or visit www.tipsubmit.com to make an anonymous report. An anonymous tip also can be submitted by texting ACTIPS to 847411.

According to Undersheriff Gene Ward, on Monday July 11th,  at approx. 5:36pm , Seward County EMS responded to the Seward County Detention Center for an inmate, Barry K Angell from Liberal, who had collapsed.  The officers started CPR.  Mr. Angell was transported to Southwest Medical Center where he subsequently passed away. The death is believed to be from natural causes. An autopsy has confirmed Mr. Angell died of natural causes with heart related issues.  Mr. Angell was a city inmate serving days. The KBI is investigating the incident. 

(KNZA)--After more than two years of planning and construction, the new Holton Wal-Mart store is set to open Wednesday morning.

The store, located at 427 South Arizona Avenue, is to open its doors at 8:00 following a ribbon cutting ceremony, beginning at 7:30.

The current store will close at 7:00 Tuesday evening so store employees can make final preparations for Wednesday’s opening.

At about 69,000-square-feet, the new store will be nearly twice the size of the current store, which opened its doors in 1981.

Wal-Mart officials say the new store will offer shoppers an expanded shopping selection, particularly in the grocery department.

When the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company initially announced its plans for the new store in early 2014, included was the construction of an adjacent convenience store.  However, those plans have since been set aside.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas -- A Geuda Springs, Kansas, man was arrested Friday after allegedly committing lewd acts within view of two juvenile Arkansas City females on May 31 in Arkansas City.

Edwin C. White Jr., 46, was arrested about 5:30 p.m. July 8 by the Arkansas City Police Department on suspicion of two counts of felony lewd and lascivious behavior to a child younger than 16 after a month-long investigation into the sex crimes. He was transported to and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield in lieu of $4,000 bond through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City.

White since has posted bond and been released.

The female victims, aged 10 and 12, reported May 31 that they had been followed by a car for several blocks as they walked to a local convenience store in Arkansas City.

The vehicle was driven by a male in his 40s who was not known to either girl. When they reached the store, he pulled to the side of the road and began to engage in lewd acts in front of the two females.

The children immediately reported the incident to law enforcement. The suspect, later identified as White, left the scene prior to the arrival of an officer, but the girls provided a description of the suspect.

“The children were instrumental in providing many details as to what the suspect looked like, as well as the vehicle,” said Arkansas City Police Department Sgt. Eric Mata, who headed the investigation.

“This, as well as the utilization of investigative resources, led to the apprehension of the suspect a month later.”

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call Mata at (620) 441-4444.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Cowley County Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Call (620) 442-7777 in Ark City or (620) 221-7777 in Winfield, or visit www.tipsubmit.com to make an anonymous report. An anonymous tip also can be submitted by texting ACTIPS to 847411.

Wheatheart Nutrition located in Blackwell needs volunteers to help with year-end data entry, said Traci DeBoard Johnson with the program. She said filing will be in August.

"Even if you can only help one day a week or just one time, your help would be greatly appreciated," she said 

To volunteer, call (580) 262-0384. Speed is not important, accuracy is.

The Greek Grill in the Hartford Shopping Center at Fourth Street and Hartford Avenue is expecting to have its grand opening in late July.

It is open for customers but with the understanding that there are still things that are being worked on. The owners are still hiring employees, scheduling food deliveries and working on air conditioning.

The restaurant is owned by Brian, Nick and Chris Hartman. 

The new Golden Chick restaurant at 14th and Bradley is nearing completion and interviews are being scheduled for hiring.

Owners said job seekers should apply in person at 2224 North 14th st.

They are seeking positive, upbeat, energetic, happy, friendly people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. If you love chicken and people and you're a team player, they want to talk to you.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and all positions available. 

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City police believe a man arrested at a protest of recent police-involved shootings wanted to cause mass panic using eight smoke bombs he was carrying in a bag.

Police spokesman Capt. Paco Balderrama said Monday that 24-year-old Brandon Lara was arrested Sunday on felony counts of attempting a terrorism hoax and possessing an explosive or incendiary device. Police also cited misdemeanor counts of disturbing the peace and being masked or disguised in public.

Police say they stopped Lara, who is white, after seeing him walking around the Black Lives Matter OKC protest with his face covered and a bag slung over his shoulder. Police say they searched the bag and found eight commercial-grade smoke bombs.

Police say Lara told them he identified with the sovereign-citizen movement, an anti-government ideology.

A Barnsdall teen and his father were airlifted to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa Monday night after crashing their car on State Highway 11 a mile east of Pershing in Osage County.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Hunter Burnett, 18, was driving a 1999 Chrysler Sebring eastbound on State Highway 11 as the Osage County Sheriff's Office and Wynona Police Department were in pursuit. His father, Loren Burnett, 45, was the passenger.

The younger Burnett lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway to the right, running approximately 150 yards off road, through a fence into a field before coming to rest in a creek, the Patrol reported.

The crash occurred at 9:23 p.m., the Patrol reported.

Every two years the world comes together to celebrate, compete, and to carry on the legacy of the Olympic games. Working to further their legacy and to lead their FFA chapter was the mission of the members of the Hugoton FFA Chapter at the 2016 State Conference for Chapter Leaders (SCCL), held July 6 to July 8 at Rock Springs Ranch, south of Junction City. Members of the Hugoton FFA Chapter joined over 280 Kansas FFA members on a journey to further develop their ability to lead their local FFA chapter and develop their chapter Program of Activities. Throughout the conference, the six state FFA officers related the Olympic games to being a chapter leader and “Carrying the FFA Torch”.
 
Members who attended the conference with Elizabeth Meyer, State FFA President: 
 Elias Mendoza, Bernabe Mendoza, Roman Lindstrom, Megan Newton, Emma McClure, Kyra Kalani. Anna Trotter

SCCL gives chapter FFA leaders the chance to make many discoveries for their up-coming year of service. Key points the members learned and experienced during the conference included: goal-making, chapter and self purpose, growth, being a role model, bringing others together, and building communities. Through workshops facilitated by both the state FFA officers and a select group of agricultural education instructors, the students experienced the importance of these points first hand.

 During a short summer meeting, the USD 480 School Board re-organized Monday evening.  The board named Stuart Cauble the president and Cliff Abbott vice president.  They are joined by Delvin Kinser, Travis Combs, Nick Hatcher, Matt Friederich, and Steve Helm on the board.

The board also approved the purchase of 10 new clocks for new schools.  The clocks from Kronos cost $31,994 and will be used at Eisenhower Middle School, Seymore Rogers Middle School, and Prairvie View Elementary.  Eisenhower and Prairie View open this fall.

The board voted to accept a grant from the Kansas State Department of Education's Child Nutrition and Wellness.  The grant for $81,250 pays for the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables.

(KAIR)--The longtime Atchison educator accused of child-related sex crimes will be back in court next week. 

That follows an appearance Monday by Robert Bulk in Atchison County District Court. 

The 39-year-old was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of  electronic solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. 

Bulk, on Monday, stated in court that he has not yet hired an attorney, but plans to do so.  The case was continued until the afternoon of July 18th. 

According to Atchison Police, the alleged crimes, involving a male child under the age of 16, occurred between March and June. 

Bulk has been placed on administrative leave from his duties with Atchison's USD 409, pending what Superintendent Dr. Susan Myers calls the resolution of the case and further board action. He has worked for the district for 17 years. 

Bulk has additionally been asked to step down from his position as the Co-Chair of the Atchison County Democratic Party. 

The Kansas Democratic Party on Sunday issued a statement saying that Bulk has been asked to immediately resign from that role and to turn over his responsibilities to his Co-Chair until the matter is resolved in court. 

Along with the felony charges, Bulk was also arrested on misdemeanor charges for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 

Bulk remains in the Atchison County Jail, held on a bond of $100,000. 

At approximately 6 a.m. July 4, the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call about a man on State Highway 82 in Lequire waving his arms.

A deputy made contact with the man, Mickey Richardson. The deputy arrested Richardson for public intoxication, placed him in handcuffs, and buckled him in the back seat of the patrol unit.

As the deputy was driving to the jail, Richardson managed to slip the handcuffs to his front and crawl into the front seat. Richardson attempted to grab the deputy’s shotgun. The deputy tried numerous times to tase Richardson without success. At some point, the deputy exited the patrol unit and Richardson took control of the vehicle. Richardson drove toward the deputy, but swerved at the last moment.

Several officers in the area pursued the stolen police Tahoe. A Quinton officer spotted the SUV driving southbound on State Highway 82, the opposite way the officer was traveling. The officer saw Richardson holding a shotgun out the driver’s window, pointing it at the officer.

The officer shot one time at the Tahoe, striking a back tire. Richardson continued to drive.

A Stigler officer then spotted the vehicle traveling southbound on State Highway 82. The officer saw Richardson driving toward him with a shotgun outside the window, pointing toward him.

The officer took cover behind his patrol car. The Quinton officer picked up the Stigler officer and continued to pursue Richardson.

During this pursuit, they saw the passenger window of the Tahoe explode as though it had been shot from inside. The officers also heard a shotgun blast.

The Stigler officer fired at Richardson. Shortly after, the stolen police Tahoe slowed to a stop.

Richardson had been hit by gunfire. He was transported to a Tulsa area hospital. He now sits in the Haskell County jail on multiple complaints including public intoxication, grand larceny, and assault and battery on a police officer.

No one else was injured. The Haskell County Sheriff requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigate the shooting. The district attorney will determine whether the shooting was justified.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address:  crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/10/16 11:07 11:08 11:10 13:51 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16009978 9999

S 6TH

FEM WAS ASSAULTED WHILE RETRIEVING PERSONAL PROPERTY. #40 & 313 RESPONDED.

#40 WENT 10-15 W/ 47 YO W/F FOR (CITY WA-LARCENY.)

DOM A&B WARRANT REQ TKN.

07/10/16 11:34 11:45 11:55 12:22 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16009980 9150

S 5TH

WALLET & OTHER ITEMS STOLEN FROM VEH DURING THE NIGHT. #13 TOOK RPT.

07/10/16 13:31 13:32 13:41 13:53 ACCIDENT, MINOR PD 16009987 9742

COPPERFIELD AV

RP REQ OFFICER REF A CAR JUST DROVE INTO HIS HOUSE. NO DRIVER. #37 DISPATCHED & #57 ASST. #37 TOOK INFO FOR RPT.

07/10/16 14:59 15:21 15:21 15:22 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16009991 88PD

N 14TH

RP RPT'D A GAS DRIVE OFF. #41 TOOK RPT. SUBJ ALSO TOOK CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CARDS AND IS A PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE.

07/10/16 15:16 15:21 15:28 15:37 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16009993 9666

S 9TH

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #41 TOOK INFO FOR RPT.

07/10/16 15:17 15:17 15:17 16:25 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16009994 0023

N 3RD

#44 WENT 10-15 W/ 51 YO B/M FOR DUI-AFC, DUS, NO INS, IMPROPER USE OF ALLEY, NO TURN SIGNAL, RECKLESS DRIVING, LEFT OF CENTER, EXP REG, AND NO SEATBELT.

07/10/16 16:04 17:22 17:22 17:22 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010000 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

BOLO FOR A FEM SUBJ DOB 10-16-67 W/F 5'8/200 LBS/CURLY LIGHT BRO HAIR, BRO EYES, UNK CLOTHING. SUBJ DRIVING A MAROON DODGE TRUCK OK / 778EFL, JESUS LICENSE PLATE ON THE FRONT. SUBJ LEFT SILOAM SPRINGS LAST NIGHT. SUBJ PHONE HAD PINGED IN TONAKWA AND SUBJ HAS TXT'D SAYING THAT SHE IS ON HER WAY BACK TO SILOAM. SUBJ IS ALSO ON [REDACTED] AND DID NOT TAKE THESE WITH HER. IF LOCATED PLEASE STOP, HOLD, AND NOTIFY SILOAM. ***ATTN ALL SHIFTS***

07/10/16 16:43 16:56 17:11 17:11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010002 9527

E HIGHLAND

RP REQ OFFICER REF A SUBJ THAT WAS IN THE BATHROOM FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. SUBJ LEFT WALKING EB ON HLND. SYRINGE FOUND ON COUNTER IN BATHROOM. #30 ADV'D SUBJ GOA, WILL DISPOSE OF NEEDLE.

07/10/16 19:51 19:57 19:57 20:05 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010007 9666

E CENTRAL

RP ADV'D THAT WHITE CHEV P/U 4DR, FOUR PEOPLE IN VEH, DRIVER IN BASEBALL CAP. BROKE INTO SEMI. NB ON 14TH. #41 RESPONDED, ADV'D CREAM COLORED 4DR, #41 ADV'D NOTHING MISSING, #08 WAS IN AREA, UTL THE VEH.

NO RPT BUT REQ *** XPTL  ATTN HOOTS *********

07/10/16 22:26 22:27 22:30 00:09 DISTURBANCE PD 16010014 8306

[UNDISCLOSED]

RP ADV'D AN ADULT MALE YELLING AND SCREAMING AT A CHILD. HEARS HIM BEING SLAPPED. IN ALLEY. #17, #30, #41 RESPONDED, LOCATED AT 13TH/CENTRAL. ALL VERBAL.

#17 WENT 10-15 W/ 23 YO W/M FOR (KSO 44: 2ND DEG BURG.)

ALL WAS VERBAL, NO CHILD WAS INV'D, FEM 1/2 WENT BACK TO HOTEL WHERE THEY WERE STAYING.

07/11/16 00:30 00:32 00:36 01:14 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010021 9306

S 6TH

RESI WAS BURGLARIZED WHILE RP WAS OUT. #17 TOOK RPT.

07/11/16 04:01 04:03 04:03 04:20 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PD 16010024 88PD

E OKLAHOMA

*********** STOLEN VEH  ENID PD  TTY ********

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GRY 2003 FORD MUSTANG. 842GPI/ OK.

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*********** STOLEN VEH  ENID PD  TTY ********

07/11/16 06:46 07:14 07:28 00:00 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE PD 16010028 9150

N 9TH

RP ADV'D HE LOOKED OUTSIDE AFTER HE WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND THERE IS A RED LINCOLN IN HIS BACK YARD, HE SAID IT LOOKS LIKE THE WINDOW IS DOWN AND HE THINKS THE KEYS ARE IN THE VEH. #13

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@ 0719 HRS SUBJ @ ADDR ON E OVERBROOK RPT'D HER VEH STOLEN.

07/11/16 06:54 07:13 07:22 07:22 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16010030 9742

MARLAND DR

RP ADV'D FRIDAY SOMEONE ENTERED HIS CAMPER AND POSSIBLY STOLE HIS PISTOL. #37 ASND. #37 ADV'D HE MADE CONTACT WITH THE RP AND HE DECLINED A RPT FOR NOW AS HE MAY HAVE MISPLACED HIS PISTOL.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — An Arkansas City man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly striking a 62-year-old female pedestrian with his vehicle, causing non-life-threatening injuries.

Mason William Smith, 19, was arrested by the Arkansas City Police Department on suspicion of aggravated battery. He was transported to and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield in lieu of $10,000 bond through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City.

Police responded about 11 a.m. July 8 to the 700 block of North Second Street for a report of a woman who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim had minor injuries to her arms and legs.

She said a vehicle was being driven recklessly in the area and she went to confront the driver about his behavior. As she approached, Smith accelerated and struck her, causing her to fall to the ground.

The victim was checked by the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department, but declined medical transport.

The suspect, Smith, was located hours later and taken into custody.

Any witnesses to this incident are asked to call (620) 441-4444 and report any further information.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Cowley County Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Call (620) 442-7777 in Ark City or (620) 221-7777 in Winfield, or visit www.tipsubmit.com to make an anonymous report. An anonymous tip also can be submitted by texting ACTIPS to 847411.

Free summer programs continue through July at the Ponca City Library.

July 12- Free Jazzercise at the Ponca City Library. 6 p.m. For more information call 580-767-0345. 515 E. Grand Ave.

July 14- Home Food Preservation 6-8 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. This program is free. Please register at by calling 580-767-0345, e-mailing [email protected], or stopping by 515 E. Grand Ave.

July 15- Staying Safe in the Oklahoma Heat presentation via the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative video conference. 10-11 a.m.Free to attend. For more information, call the Ponca City Library at 580-767-0345.

July 19- Free Jazzercise at the Ponca City Library. 6 p.m. For more information call 580-767-0345. 515 E. Grand Ave.

July 26- Free Jazzercise at the Ponca City Library. 6 p.m. For more information call 580-767-0345. 515 E. Grand Ave.

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email here is our address:  crimestoppers@poncacityok.gov , if you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000

07/09/16 07:45 07:56 07:56 08:15 BURGLARY, INVESTIGATION PD 16009913 9999

E DRUMMOND

RP ADV'D HER TAG AND HER CELL PHONE WERE STOLEN. #40 TOOK RPT.

07/09/16 07:56 08:15 08:25 08:36 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16009914 9999

S PEACHTREE

RP ADV'D A POWER WASHER STOLEN FROM THE BACK YARD. #40 TOOK RPT. RP IS REQ XPTL FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A FEW NIGHTS.

**** XPTL EVES & HOOTS *****

07/09/16 12:21 12:30 12:30 13:29 SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED PD 16009923 9999

S 14TH

RP REQ 1090 ON A MALE IN A ROOM WHO SHOULD HAVE ALREADY CHECKED OUT, THEY CAN'T GET HIM TO COME TO THE DOOR. #40 ASND, MADE ENTRY. A112 TRANSPORTED CODE RED. RPT TKN.

07/09/16 12:45 12:48 12:51 13:08 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16009925 9150

N 14TH

RP REQ OFFICER REF THEFT. #13 ASND. RPT TKN.

07/09/16 13:23 13:26 13:30 13:59 SICK/INJURED PERSON PD 16009927 8654

E BROOKFIELD

RP REQ OFFICER REF AN ASSAULT ON HIS MOTHER. #57 ASND. #37 ASST. PROB HALF LEFT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. RPT TKN.

07/09/16 20:43 20:43 20:43 21:04 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16009945 9527

ELM & SOUTH

#30 ON T/S W/ ON 2067. #41 ASST.

#30 WENT 10-15 W/ 28 YO W/M FOR FALSE IMPERSONATION AND (RULE 8 OFFER PROTECT WILDLIFE.)

07/09/16 21:24 21:24 21:25 23:21 ACCIDENT, UNK PD 16009947 9678

7TH & CENTRAL

RP ADV'D OF VEH THAT HAS ROLLED. #32, #20, & #07 RESPONDED. VEH IS EMPTY. TAG IS 628ADK. BUDGET TOWED THE VEH. RPT TKN.

07/09/16 21:41 21:43 21:47 22:38 WELFARE CHECK PD 16009948 9677

PALM & SUMMIT

RP ADV'D MALE AND FEM WALKING EB ON SUMMIT FROM PALM OR OSAGE AREA, HE IS HITTING ON HER AND THEY ARE CARRYING SOME BAGS. MALE WRG WHITE TANK. #38 & #30 RESPONDED. #38 LOCATED SUBJS.

#38 WENT 10-15 W/ MALE SUBJ FOR (KSO 44: RULE 8 PI.)

07/10/16 00:35 00:36 00:40 00:44 DISTURBANCE PD 16009958 9678

S 10TH

RP ADV A W/M ABOUT 5'7 WAS WALKING NB AND SUDDENLY CRAWLED UNDERNEATH A TRUCK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 5 HOUSES NORTH OF HER.

#32 RESPONDED, THIS WAS A SUBJ TRYING TO CATCH A POKEMON.

07/10/16 01:59 02:01 02:04 02:31 PRISONER IN CUSTODY PD 16009960 9677

ASH & HIGHLAND

RP RPT'D A MALE IN TSHIRT/SHORTS KEEPS WALKING BY AREA SINGING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS AND TRYING TO GET VEHS TO STOP. L/S WALKING EB ON SOUTH SIDE.

#38 WENT 10-15 W/ 24 YO I/M FOR PI & DEST CITY PROP.

07/10/16 02:41 02:41 02:45 05:37 FIGHT IN PROGRESS PD 16009965 9677

W SOUTH

TWO I/M AND ONE W/M STARTING TO FIGHT, I/M'S GOT INTO A GOLD MALIBU AND LEFT NB ON WAVERLY. #38, #52, & #07 RESPONDED. #38 OUT ON T/S W/ O/M 0925. #38 WENT 10-15 X2:

A) 10-15 W/ 23 YO I/M FOR POSS MARIJ, POSS PARA.

B) 10-15 W/ 23 YO I/M FOR AGG DUI, POSS PARA, TOC-BBER, TOC-LIQUOR.

NP ACTION TOWED OM 0925.

07/10/16 06:53 07:05 07:07 07:25 THEFT/SHOPLIFTING PD 16009972 9150

E BROADWAY

FEM IN PD LOBBY WALKED FROM BROADWAY, HAS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND HER WALLET WAS SOTLEN. #13 TOOK RPT FOR LOST/STOLEN WALLET.

We will have our next Cash Mob at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tractor Supply Company, 3008 North 14th Street. Everyone is welcome to participate.

This is a project of the Ponca City Business Council and is part of our Shop Ponca First campaign. We like to encourage people to attend and see what our retail businesses have to offer. Tractor Supply Company is another outstanding Ponca City business.

The Ponca City Business Council will also meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Chamber Office. Stephanie Austin with Rick Scott Construction is the Chair. This is a very active committee of the Chamber with Shop Ponca First being one of their major projects.

We will soon start working on our annual Santa Buck Giveaway promotion. Don’t forget Crazy Days is right around the corner.

Leaders with the Choctaw Chamber will be in Ponca City this week meeting with us to learn about our Leadership Program. We are excited to show how successful our Leadership Ponca City program has been for 31 years.

Police Chief Don Bohon will be a Leadership Chair this year along with MaryBeth Moore and Erin Liberton. Our 31st Class will start in August.

(KAIR)--Water issues, affecting both the local region and statewide, will be the focus during an upcoming Atchison meeting.

The Kansas Water Office Missouri Regional Advisory Committee will host the Thursday session, focused on the development of an action plan to address surface water issues in the region. 

According to a press release from the Kansas Water Office, the meeting will begin at 9:00 in the morning, and will be held in the USD 409 Community Room, located at 626 Commercial Street. 

Agendas are available in advance here, or by calling (785) 296-3185 or toll-free at (888) KAN-WATER (526-9283).

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Police Department is investigating a recent rash of bicycle thefts in town.

According to the Department’s Facebook page, the thefts are occurring most often between the Country View Apartments in the 200 block of East Miami Street and 9th Street on the north end of town.

Police Chief John Defore says they are asking all Hiawatha residents to keep a close eye on property. He says you should try to avoid leaving items unsecured laying out in view of the sidewalk and roadway where they can be easily taken.

Defore says his department is stepping up patrols and keeping a close eye out for these types of items that are often stolen.

(MSC News)--Check your ticket, someone is holding a Mega Millions ticket in northeast Kansas that will make them a millionaire times two.

The Kansas Lottery says one ticket sold in northeast Kansas matched the first five numbers, but not the Megaball, in the July 8 drawing. Because the lucky ticket also has the Megaplier option, the normal $1,000,000 “Match 5” prize was multiplied by two, to make the ticket worth $2,000,000.

Another ticket, also sold in northeast Kansas, matched four of the first five numbers plus the Megaball, to win $5,000.

The winning numbers in the July 8 Mega Millions drawing are: 08-19-20-55-73 Megaball 05.

A ticket sold in Indiana matched all numbers in the July 8 drawing to capture the third largest Mega Millions jackpot in history – an estimated $540 million, with a cash option of $381 million.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A published report indicates that the Oklahoma attorney general's office is investigating a group of laboratories involved in the state's booming urine testing industry.

The Oklahoman reports  that while not officially confirmed, documents obtained through an open records request show the agency's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is looking into some urine testing laboratories doing millions of dollars in business with Oklahoma health care providers.

Records provided by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the state's Medicaid agency, indicate some laboratories have received nearly $100 million in reimbursements since 2011 for testing the urine of chronic pain patients, recovering addicts and others routinely prescribed narcotics by a physician.

A spokesman for the attorney general, Will Gattenby, says the agency can't share much information because of "the sensitive nature of the investigation."
 

(KAIR)--A Monday morning Jackson County crash leaves a Holton woman dead. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol says 44-year-old Janita Jordan was killed in the single vehicle wreck, that happened about a mile south of Holton, on U.S. Highway 75. 

According to the Patrol, Jordan was behind the wheel of a  northbound vehicle that drifted to the left, for unknown reasons, and rolled several times. 

The Patrol reports Jordan was not wearing a seat belt when the wreck happened around 9:15. 

(KLZA)-- A day after submitting his letter of resignation as Third Ward Council member in Falls City, 55-year old Steve Scholl was arrested on a charge of domestic assault.

According to the Falls City Police Department, Scholl was arguing with his wife shortly after 7:00 Saturday evening in the 1800 block of Harlan Street and he allegedly struck her. Scholl was arrested and jailed.

He has since bonded out. 

The domestic assault charge is a misdemeanor.

City Administrator Gary Jorn said Scholl on Friday submitted a letter of resignation from the City Council because he and his wife had moved out of the Third Ward. The letter is scheduled for Council action on July 18th.  

The Committee to elect Joyce Warshaw will host a Come and Meet Joyce Warshaw event Tuesday evening July the 12th. Joyce Warshaw, the current Mayor of Dodge City, is running for the 38th District Senate seat currently held by Garrett Love. Love has chosen not to seek re-election.The event will take place from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Rock Island Depot.The public is invited to attend, listen to what Joyce has to offer, and ask questions. For more information you can call Steve Cauble at 620-629-1312

FORT TOWSON, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say a 16-year-old boy from Hugo has drowned in Lake Raymond Gary in southeastern Oklahoma. 
 
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the drowning was reported Sunday afternoon near Fort Towson in Choctaw County. A preliminary report says the teenager was with family members at the swim beach when he jumped off the dock to try to retrieve a child's flotation device.
 
Authorities say the teen went underwater and family members were unable to save him. The teen's body was recovered in 10 feet of water about 20 feet from the dock, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
 

BROKEN BOW --  The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says it's investigating an officer-involved shooting in which a man suspected of killing his mother and another person in Arkansas has been fatally shot by police in Oklahoma.

The OSBI said Sunday the police department in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, had asked it to look into Saturday's shooting death of Andre Johnson, a suspect in a shooting that left two people dead earlier Saturday in  Horatio, Ark.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports  that 40-year-old Johnson was shot after leading officers on a car chase.

Robert Gentry, a spokesman for the Sevier County, Arkansas, sheriff's office, says Johnson had bailed out of his car and started shooting at law enforcement officers who pursued him. Gentry says Johnson died from his gunshot wounds.

Broken Bow is roughly 28 miles from Horatio.

(KNZA)--An Atchison man charged in connection with a Doniphan County burglary and theft has entered into a plea agreement.

The Kansas Chief reports Travis Sechler recently pleaded “ no contest” to a charge of burglary in Doniphan County District Court.  In exchange for the plea, a charge of theft was dismissed.

Sentencing was scheduled for August 29th.

Sechler was charged in connection with the burglary of a garage at a residence in Highland in April.  Taken from the garage was a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible.

A Doniphan County Sheriff’s dispatcher observed the stolen vehicle as it was being towed south toward Atchison.

Sechler remains free on bond.  

(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved a list rules for use of the city’s shooting range.

The Council approved the list of rules as presented by Police Chief Jordan Weaver Wednesday evening.

Weaver said the police department and community members have cleaned up the range and developed the rules to keep it in good shape.

There will be a $5 fee for adults 18 years and older to use the shooting range located at the city airport. Those 17 and under will be allowed to use the facility at no cost but must be accompanied by an adult.

Each adult accessing the property will be required to sign a liability wavier form and minors on the property must have a form on file signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Only paper or cardboard targets will be allowed unless approved by the Chief of Police, and eye and ear protection are required.

The entrance gate is to remain locked at all times.  Those wanting to use the shooting range will have to pick up a key from the sheriff’s dispatch office.

Range hours will be from sunrise to sunset daily.

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission has approved a 5-year funding agreement with the Brown County Historical Society.

The agreement, approved during the Commission’s regular meeting last week, is for caring and displaying of items belonging to the Frances Sewell Plamann Trust.

Under the agreement, the Historical Society will receive 30 percent of the annual distribution given the city by the Plamann Trust, not to exceed $7,000 in year one, $9,000 in year two and $12,000 in years three, four and five.

In return, the Historical Society is to provide at least one traveling exhibit or display in City Hall per year, display as many of Plamann’s items as possible at city hall and maintain the position of curator.

Either party can terminate the agreement by giving a 60-day notice to the other party.  
      

(KMZA)--The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has awarded waste tire recycling grants to several local recipients.

Vermillion USD 380 has been awarded a nearly $16,000 grant for the purchase of more than 39,00 square-feet of track surfacing for the Frankfort High School track.

The city of Frankfort has been awarded a nearly $3,600 grant for the purchase of six park benches and 8 picnic tables--including two ADA tables--for the Frankfort City Park.

Doniphan County will receive a more than $800 grant for the purchase of six park benches for the Doniphan County Courthouse.

The annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state.  KDHE awarded fifty-one grants totaling nearly $458,000 for 2016.

The waste tire recycling grants go toward funding safe surfacing at playgrounds, running tracks, picnic tables and benches made from waste tires.

The grants are funded through a 25-cent tax paid on the purchase of new tires.

(KAIR)--A Wetmore man is dead, killed Sunday evening in a head-on Atchison County crash, ten miles northwest of Atchison. 

The victim is identified by the Kansas Highway Patrol as 63-year-old Clarence Nott, Jr, who was driving northwest on U.S. Highway 73 when his car went left of center. 
That caused his Camaro to crash head-on into a car that was heading southeast on the highway. 
The driver of that vehicle, 32-year-old Jennifer Borgstadt, of Mission, Kansas, was transported by helicopter to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas for the treatment of injuries. 
The Patrol says she was buckled up, but Nott was not. 

The fatal wreck happened shortly before 6:30. 

A Meade man and a Russell woman were killed early Sunday when a motorcycle went out of control south of Meade.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported both victims were riding a Harley Davidson Fat Boy on K-23 eight miles south of Meade around 3:00 a.m. The motorcycle went onto its side as the driver tried to exit onto V Road, then struck a sign post.

The victims were identified as driver Ronald Garber, 35, of Meade and passenger Sarah Adkins, 32, of Russell

     OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin says she's had no direct contact with Donald Trump's presidential campaign about serving as his vice president, but made clear she's ready and willing to serve if she gets the call.
    In an interview with The Associated Press, Fallin says she loves America and is willing to serve her country in that capacity if she were called on to do so.
    Fallin has met with Trump several times, most recently a few weeks ago during a trip to New York with several other Republican governors, but said the topic of a potential vice president didn't come up.
    Fallin says that while she doesn't completely agree with Trump on every issue, she said the two of them share many of the same goals.
 

     TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A plane has been diverted to Tulsa International Airport after multiple passengers complained of sickness.
    Delta Airlines flight 1817 was traveling to Denver from Atlanta on Saturday when it diverted to Tulsa at about 3 p.m. after the passengers apparently became ill at the same time.
    Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman Kelli Bruer says responders with the ambulance service have treated nine passengers suffering similar symptoms, including nausea. Bruer says one passenger was taken to the hospital as "non-emergent." She says it's unknown what caused passengers to become ill.
    Bruer says another passenger was taken to a hospital for unrelated medical issues.
    The airline says 152 passengers were on board the plane when its crew decided to divert to Tulsa after "a few" passengers reported feeling ill.

     LANGSTON, Okla. (AP) - Several earthquakes have rattled parts of Oklahoma a day after nearly a dozen of the temblors hit the state.
    The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.3 quake hit Saturday near Langston in central Oklahoma around 11:20 a.m. Earlier Saturday, two smaller quakes - a magnitude 2.7 and a magnitude 2.5 - rumbled near the north central towns of Perry and Helena.
    There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
    On Friday, about a dozen quakes struck, including one with a magnitude 4.4 and two that each registered a magnitude 4.2.
    Geologists say damage is not likely in earthquakes below magnitude 4.0.
    Scientists link the increase to the underground disposal of wastewater from oil and gas production and state regulators have asked producers to reduce wastewater dispo

( MSC News)--A St.Joseph man was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle wreck on I-70 in Saline County, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Larry Pierce was eastbound when his pickup truck ran off the roadway and down an embankment.  The vehicle struck a tree and rolled onto its side.

Pierce, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The wreck was reported at 7:20 Saturday morning.   

(KNZA)--Six arrests were made during a DUI check lane on U.S. 75 Highway in southern Jackson County late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says the sheriff's office partnered with the Kansas Highway Patrol to conduct the check lane.

Morse says two were arrested for driving under the influence, one on a warrant for failure to appear, one for driving while revoked, one for driving while suspended, and one for possession of a hallucinogenic drug and driving while revoked.

More than 300 contacts were made during the check lane. 

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

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     TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Arraignment has been delayed for two Oklahoma brothers charged with fatally stabbing their parents and three of their younger siblings last year.
 
     Court records show that 19-year-old Robert Bever and 17-year-old Michael Bever are due next in Tulsa County District Court on Sept. 7. They were to be arraigned Monday. 
 
     The Bevers both have pleaded not guilty in the killings of their parents, David Bever, 52, and April Bever, 44, and their siblings Daniel, 12, Christopher, 7, and Victoria, 5. Two siblings survived.
 
     A judged ordered the pair to stand trial in February.
 
     Detectives who testified at a preliminary hearing said the brothers detailed to officers a gruesome plot to carry out further mass killings across the country after killing their family.    

OKC police increasing security at weekend shootings protest
     OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A group protesting recent killings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota says it's working with Oklahoma City police to ensure its planned protest this weekend is safe for citizens and officers.
    Police Chief Bill Citty says the department plans to increase security at Sunday's event in the city's Bricktown district.
    Citty says police have received no threats and are not concerned about protesters, but are mindful of potential copycat crimes inspired by the shooting of 12 officers at a similar protest in Dallas late Thursday.
    David Slane, an attorney assisting Black Lives Matter OKC with its event, says the group has protested peacefully before. Slane says he spoke with Citty on Friday and the group is cooperating with police to maintain a safe environment.

(KAIR)--A reported Atchison carjacking is under investigation, with the victim telling police it happened when she offered assistance to a group of what she describes as teenagers. 

Police Chief Mike Wilson says the crime unfolded around 2:30 Saturday morning. “A 21-year-old female was in the area of 4th and Main when she was approached by three suspects who wanted to use her phone,” Wilson tells MSC News. “There was a conversation that followed, and eventually they actually got in the vehicle with her. She and the three suspects then drove to the western part of the city, then back downtown, where it was around 8th and Main when they forced her out of her car and then they drove off in that car.” 

Wilson describes the vehicle as a red 2013 Chevy Cruze passenger car. “We put an alert out for that vehicle, and we've been following down leads.”
 
According to a social media post made by the victim, the suspects threatened her with a taser prior to stealing the car, but she did not suffer any physical injuries. 

Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call Atchison Police. 

(KMZA)--Two Pottawatomie County men are facing drug charges following a joint investigation by several agencies.  

Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat says 26-year-old Onaga resident Tyler Lee Newman and 31-year-old Wamego resident Otto Eugene Tisdale were arrested July 1st following a joint investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Wamego Police Department and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The two men were arrested after their pickup truck was stopped on county road in rural Wamego.

Riat says a search of the vehicle was conducted and a quantity of marijuana was seized as well as two firearms, one being loaded.

Newman and Tisdale were arrested for distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and no drug tax stamp.  In addition, Tisdale was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

Both men were booked into the Pottawatomie County,but have since been released on bond. Tisdale is currently free on a $20,000 bond and Newman on a $5,000 bond.

According to Sheriff Bill McBryde, 2 people were arrested on drug charges Wednesday morning.

Herbert “Chigger” Bell, 46, and Charlie Ann Osborn, 34, were taken into custody Wednesday morning, and both face charges related to illegal drug possession, according to Seward County Sheriff Bill McBryde.

“On July 6, a search warrant was executed at 6:51 a.m. at a residence in Liberal, 2000 Windsor Lane, for illegal drugs,” McBryde said. “Two people were arrested, Herbert Bell, 46, a white male, and a white female, Charlie Ann Osborn, 34. Both of them are charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia for selling times two, possession of drug paraphernalia for using times two and are lodged in the Seward County Jail.”

(KAIR)--A longtime Atchison educator is behind bars, arrested Friday afternoon on charges related to alleged sex crimes involving a child. 

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson says 39-year-old Robert Bulk, of Atchison, was apprehended following a short investigation. “This arrest is the result of an investigation that focused on unlawful activity involving a child under the age of 16, between March and June,” Wilson tells MSC News. “It came to our attention this week, has been under investigation in recent days.”

Wilson says Bulk was taken into custody on charges including electronic solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. Additionally, he faces charges for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 

According to the USD 409 website, Bulk has been teaching at the Atchison Public Schools for 17 years, most recently teaching computers and technology at the Atchison Middle School for grades 6th through 8th. 
There's no immediate word on whether or not the child was a local student. 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Myers released a statement to MSC News Friday evening, following the filing of formal charges, saying, "I am concerned and saddened regarding the arrest of Rob Bulk. Even though school is not in session for students and teachers, we have immediately followed our policies and procedures and placed Mr. Bulk on administrative leave pending the resolution of the case and further board action."

Bulk, at the time of his arrest, was serving as the Co-Chair of the Atchison County Democratic Party, leading the Kansas Democratic Party on Sunday to issue a statement regarding his fate in that role. "The Kansas Democratic Party has asked Mr. Bulk to immediately resign as Co-Chair of the Atchison County Democratic Party, turning over all of his responsibilities to his Co- Chair until this matter is resolved in court."

Following his apprehension, Wilson says Bulk was booked into the Atchison County Jail. 

(KAIR)--A unique opportunity for funding Atchison history. 
That’s an opportunity Northeast Atchison residents have over the next week in the way of an income survey.
The survey is needed in order for the Lincoln School Alumni Board to apply for a Kansas’ Community Development Block Grant. To receive the $400,000 in funds, the board must show the project area is 51 percent or higher low-to-moderate income.
Though Atchison does not qualify as 51 percent low-to-moderate income, the state is allowing a target area to be surveyed.
“They gave the target area from Harper Drive, including Applegate, to Laramie Street to K7 to Second Street,” said Angela Tyler, vice president of the Lincoln School Alumni Board.
She asks that residents please participate in this completely anonymous survey as the grant will be used for renovating the Lincoln School into the Atchison Lincoln School Unity Center.
“It’s significant because it was the first school in the state of Kansas to be fully integrated before Brown vs. Board of Education became law,” Tyler said. “So, we take great pride in that history and so one of the major priorities to preserve the history of that school.”
Surveyors will be knocking on doors in the area from 6-8 in the evening throughout next week.

(KLZA)-- A proclamation has been signed by President Barack Obama that all U.S. and State flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting in Dallas, Texas.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 12th. 

Ponca City Crime Stoppers

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