WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-press-conference-nato-campaign-f213c40509e35ed485ed3c57277ee911">highly anticipated news conference</a>&nbsp;Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers.

“I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job I started,” Biden said as he insisted his support among the electorate was strong and he would stay in the race and would win.

Fumbles notwithstanding, the president pushed back at every suggestion that was slowing down or showing noticeable signs of decline, or that he was not in command of the job. But he was facing a growing chorus of calls from lawmakers, celebrities and other prominent Democrats to step aside from the 2024 race.

“My schedule has been full bore,” he declared. “So if I slow down and I cant get the job done, that’s a sign that I shouldn’t be doing it. But there’s no indication of that yet — none.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/live/election-biden-trump-campaign-updates-07-11-2024">Democrats are facing</a>&nbsp;an intractable problem. Top donors, supporters and key lawmakers are doubtful of Biden’s abilities to carry on his reelection bid after his disastrous June 27 debate performance, but the hard-fighting 81-year-old president refuses to give up as he prepares to take on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;in a rematch.

The first questioner of Biden’s press conference asked about him losing support among many of his fellow Democrats and unionists, and asked about Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden was at first defiant, saying the “UAW endorsed me, but go ahead,” meaning the United Auto Workers. But then he mixed up Harris and Trump, saying, “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be Vice President if she wasn’t qualified."

As of Thursday evening, a dozen House Democrats had called for him to exit&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024">the race</a>. The press conference was an effort to show he's up for another four years; voters are watching and elected officials are deciding whether to press for another choice.

Trump weighed in live on Biden’s news conference with a post on his social media network of a video clip of the president saying “Vice President Trump.”

Trump added sarcastically, “Great job, Joe!”

Earlier, Biden's campaign laid out what it sees as its path to keeping the White House in a new memo, saying that winning the “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the “clearest pathway” to victory. And it declared no other Democrat would do better against Trump.

“There is also no indication that anyone else would outperform the president vs. Trump,” said the memo from campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez that was obtained by The Associated Press.

The memo sought to brush back “hypothetical polling of alternative nominees ” as unreliable and it said such surveys “do not take into account the negative media environment that any Democratic nominee will encounter.”

Meanwhile, the campaign has been quietly surveying voters on Vice President Kamala Harris to determine how she’s viewed among the electorate, according to two people with knowledge of the campaign who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to talk about internal matters.

The people said the polling was not necessarily to show that she could be the nominee in Biden’s place, but rather to better understand how she’s viewed. The research came after Trump stepped up his attacks against Harris following the debate, according to another person familiar with the effort. The survey was first reported by The New York Times.

“I think I’m the best qualified person to do the job,” he said Thursday.

While Biden has expressed confidence in his chances, his campaign on Thursday acknowledged he is behind, and a growing number of the president’s aides in the White House and the campaign privately harbor doubts that he can turn things around.

But they’re taking their cues from Biden, expressing that he is in 100% unless and until he isn’t, and there appears to be no organized internal effort to persuade the president to step aside. His allies were well aware heading into the week there would be more calls for him to step down, and they were prepared for it.

But in announcing a compact that would bring together NATO countries to support Ukraine, Biden referred to the nation’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “President Putin” to audible gasps in the room. He quickly returned to the microphone: “President Putin - he’s going to beat President Putin ... President Zelenskyy,” Biden said.

Then he said: “I’m so focused on beating Putin,” in an effort to explain the gaffe.

“I’m better” Zelenskyy replied. “You’re a hell of a lot better,” Biden said back.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Biden’s team to meet with senators privately at the lunch hour to discuss concerns and the path forward, but some senators groused they would prefer to hear from the president himself. In the Senate, only Peter Welch of Vermont has so far called for Biden to step out of the race.

The 90-minute conversation with the president's team, which one person said included no new data, polling or game plan on how Biden would beat Trump, did not appear to change senators' minds. The person was granted anonymity to discuss the closed door session.

The meeting was frank, angry at times and also somewhat painful, since many in the room know and love Biden, said one senator who requested anonymity to discuss the private briefing. Senators confronted the advisers over Biden’s performance at the debate and the effect on Senate races this year

One Democrat, Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, said afterward, “My belief is that the president can win, but he’s got to be able to go out and answer voters' concerns. He’s got to be able to talk to voters directly over the next few day."

At the same time, influential senators are standing strongly with Biden, leaving the party at an impasse.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, told AP he thinks Biden "is going to win this election. I think he has a chance to win it big.”

Sanders said he has been publicly critical of the campaign, and said Biden needs to talk more about the future and his plans for the country. “As we come closer to Election Day, the choices are very clear," he said.

__ Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Farnoush Amiri and Linley Sanders contributed to this report.

President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;was scheduled to hold&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-press-conference-nato-campaign-f213c40509e35ed485ed3c57277ee911">a news conference</a>&nbsp; at 5:30p.m. CDT Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which the Democratic incumbent is fending off&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-age-white-house-election-e908d7e27c3baa6cfbbba1d391deec7f">calls for him to step aside as the party's presumptive nominee</a>&nbsp;following a shaky debate performance. The start of the press conference was delayed.

It's just the type of event that many political watchers have said Biden needs to pull off successfully to turn back demands — including from within his own party — that he withdraw from his reelection battle against presumptive Republican nominee&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>.

Biden has argued that he had a singularly bad night in Atlanta and that it wasn't representative of his mental acuity. A strong performance Thursday could convince members of his party that he still has the ability both to win in November and to serve a second term. A weak effort — or stumbles similar to his debate performances — could make the calls for him to withdraw grow much louder.

Here are the details on what White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has referenced as Biden's “big boy” news conference:

Biden is scheduled to take questions from the White House press corps at 5:30 p.m. CDT Thursday. 

It had initially been slated for 6:30 p.m., but the White House moved the time to an hour later.

Biden will be speaking from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a short distance from the White House, where many events of the ongoing NATO summit are being held.

Will Biden know the questions ahead of time?

Aside from some apparent exceptions — like incidents in which two radio hosts said Biden's campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-black-radio-questions-approval-ff92ebeff33df7ef5a87a59f776c981c">sent them planned questions</a>&nbsp;ahead of time — it's not standard practice for the president to know precisely what will come up during interviews or news conferences.

His aides prepare him for a host of possibilities based off the headlines of the day, so they’re prepping him for the likelihood that journalists will want to ask about his fitness for office, the NATO summit or other topics.

That's not set in stone, and there's not a ton of precedent.

Biden hasn’t held very many news conferences that aren’t tied to a foreign leader’s visit or trips abroad. Typically, those are what’s known in the business as a “2+2,” meaning two reporters from the U.S. and two foreign reporters ask questions.

Biden returns to the campaign trail with a trip to Michigan Friday. He will also do an interview with NBC on Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-press-conference-nato-campaign-f213c40509e35ed485ed3c57277ee911">highly anticipated news conference</a>&nbsp;Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4YF3ksozMBw?si=nlBcj3GuY9-xotbs&amp;start=4321" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>“I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job I started,” Biden said as he insisted his support among the electorate was strong and he would stay in the race and would win.Fumbles notwithstanding, the president pushed back at every suggestion that was slowing down or showing noticeable signs of decline, or that he was not in command of the job. But he was facing a growing chorus of calls from lawmakers, celebrities and other prominent Democrats to step aside from the 2024 race.“My schedule has been full bore,” he declared. “So if I slow down and I cant get the job done, that’s a sign that I shouldn’t be doing it. But there’s no indication of that yet — none.”<a href="https://apnews.com/live/election-biden-trump-campaign-updates-07-11-2024">Democrats are facing</a>&nbsp;an intractable problem. Top donors, supporters and key lawmakers are doubtful of Biden’s abilities to carry on his reelection bid after his disastrous June 27 debate performance, but the hard-fighting 81-year-old president refuses to give up as he prepares to take on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;in a rematch.The first questioner of Biden’s press conference asked about him losing support among many of his fellow Democrats and unionists, and asked about Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden was at first defiant, saying the “UAW endorsed me, but go ahead,” meaning the United Auto Workers. But then he mixed up Harris and Trump, saying, “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be Vice President if she wasn’t qualified."As of Thursday evening, a dozen House Democrats had called for him to exit&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024">the race</a>. The press conference was an effort to show he's up for another four years; voters are watching and elected officials are deciding whether to press for another choice.Trump weighed in live on Biden’s news conference with a post on his social media network of a video clip of the president saying “Vice President Trump.”Trump added sarcastically, “Great job, Joe!”Earlier, Biden's campaign laid out what it sees as its path to keeping the White House in a new memo, saying that winning the “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the “clearest pathway” to victory. And it declared no other Democrat would do better against Trump.“There is also no indication that anyone else would outperform the president vs. Trump,” said the memo from campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez that was obtained by The Associated Press.The memo sought to brush back “hypothetical polling of alternative nominees ” as unreliable and it said such surveys “do not take into account the negative media environment that any Democratic nominee will encounter.”Meanwhile, the campaign has been quietly surveying voters on Vice President Kamala Harris to determine how she’s viewed among the electorate, according to two people with knowledge of the campaign who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to talk about internal matters.The people said the polling was not necessarily to show that she could be the nominee in Biden’s place, but rather to better understand how she’s viewed. The research came after Trump stepped up his attacks against Harris following the debate, according to another person familiar with the effort. The survey was first reported by The New York Times.“I think I’m the best qualified person to do the job,” he said Thursday.While Biden has expressed confidence in his chances, his campaign on Thursday acknowledged he is behind, and a growing number of the president’s aides in the White House and the campaign privately harbor doubts that he can turn things around.But they’re taking their cues from Biden, expressing that he is in 100% unless and until he isn’t, and there appears to be no organized internal effort to persuade the president to step aside. His allies were well aware heading into the week there would be more calls for him to step down, and they were prepared for it.But in announcing a compact that would bring together NATO countries to support Ukraine, Biden referred to the nation’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “President Putin” to audible gasps in the room. He quickly returned to the microphone: “President Putin - he’s going to beat President Putin ... President Zelenskyy,” Biden said.Then he said: “I’m so focused on beating Putin,” in an effort to explain the gaffe.“I’m better” Zelenskyy replied. “You’re a hell of a lot better,” Biden said back.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Biden’s team to meet with senators privately at the lunch hour to discuss concerns and the path forward, but some senators groused they would prefer to hear from the president himself. In the Senate, only Peter Welch of Vermont has so far called for Biden to step out of the race.The 90-minute conversation with the president's team, which one person said included no new data, polling or game plan on how Biden would beat Trump, did not appear to change senators' minds. The person was granted anonymity to discuss the closed door session.The meeting was frank, angry at times and also somewhat painful, since many in the room know and love Biden, said one senator who requested anonymity to discuss the private briefing. Senators confronted the advisers over Biden’s performance at the debate and the effect on Senate races this yearOne Democrat, Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, said afterward, “My belief is that the president can win, but he’s got to be able to go out and answer voters' concerns. He’s got to be able to talk to voters directly over the next few day."At the same time, influential senators are standing strongly with Biden, leaving the party at an impasse.Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, told AP he thinks Biden "is going to win this election. I think he has a chance to win it big.”Sanders said he has been publicly critical of the campaign, and said Biden needs to talk more about the future and his plans for the country. “As we come closer to Election Day, the choices are very clear," he said.__ Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Farnoush Amiri and Linley Sanders contributed to this report.------------President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;was scheduled to hold&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-press-conference-nato-campaign-f213c40509e35ed485ed3c57277ee911">a news conference</a>&nbsp; at 5:30p.m. CDT Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which the Democratic incumbent is fending off&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-age-white-house-election-e908d7e27c3baa6cfbbba1d391deec7f">calls for him to step aside as the party's presumptive nominee</a>&nbsp;following a shaky debate performance. The start of the press conference was delayed.It's just the type of event that many political watchers have said Biden needs to pull off successfully to turn back demands — including from within his own party — that he withdraw from his reelection battle against presumptive Republican nominee&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>.Biden has argued that he had a singularly bad night in Atlanta and that it wasn't representative of his mental acuity. A strong performance Thursday could convince members of his party that he still has the ability both to win in November and to serve a second term. A weak effort — or stumbles similar to his debate performances — could make the calls for him to withdraw grow much louder.Here are the details on what White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has referenced as Biden's “big boy” news conference:<h2>When is the news conference?</h2>Biden is scheduled to take questions from the White House press corps at 5:30 p.m. CDT Thursday. It had initially been slated for 6:30 p.m., but the White House moved the time to an hour later.<h2>Where is Biden speaking?</h2>Biden will be speaking from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a short distance from the White House, where many events of the ongoing NATO summit are being held.<h2>Will Biden know the questions ahead of time?</h2>Aside from some apparent exceptions — like incidents in which two radio hosts said Biden's campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-black-radio-questions-approval-ff92ebeff33df7ef5a87a59f776c981c">sent them planned questions</a>&nbsp;ahead of time — it's not standard practice for the president to know precisely what will come up during interviews or news conferences.His aides prepare him for a host of possibilities based off the headlines of the day, so they’re prepping him for the likelihood that journalists will want to ask about his fitness for office, the NATO summit or other topics.<h2>How many questions will he take?</h2>That's not set in stone, and there's not a ton of precedent.Biden hasn’t held very many news conferences that aren’t tied to a foreign leader’s visit or trips abroad. Typically, those are what’s known in the business as a “2+2,” meaning two reporters from the U.S. and two foreign reporters ask questions.<h2>What's up next?</h2>Biden returns to the campaign trail with a trip to Michigan Friday. He will also do an interview with NBC on Monday.

🎥 President Biden's first solo news conference since November

TOPEKA – U.S. Department of Agriculture Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis announced today that the USDA is investmenting $9,317,034 in two Kansas communities that will strengthen food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, and lower food costs.

“The USDA is committed to the needs of hardworking producers and small businesses that keep rural communities strong,” said Davis. “The USDA is working to give farmers and ranchers a chance to compete in the marketplace, which will increase local food options and lower costs for Kansas families.”

The investments are being made through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) as part of a larger national announcement that includes projects in 14 other states. The details of the two Kansas projects are:

· A $2,445,654 grant will help build a new USDA-inspected beef and hog processing facility for Top End LLC dba TEAM Processing of Kanorado. The western Kansas facility will provide fee-for-service processing to over 50 local producers, including offering Organic Certification and processing of non-amenable species such as buffalo and yak, so producers can access new and better markets. TEAM processing will also offer on-site retail for local consumers.The project is expected to create 19 new jobs.

· A $6,871,380 grant will help construct, equip, and obtain a grant of inspection for a slaughter and fabrication facility, serving an estimated 100 producers in Kansas and Missouri, for Real Kansas Meats LLC of Fall River. The project is expected to create 117 new full-time jobs.

The USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

SubmittedTOPEKA – U.S. Department of Agriculture Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis announced today that the USDA is investmenting $9,317,034 in two Kansas communities that will strengthen food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, and lower food costs.“The USDA is committed to the needs of hardworking producers and small businesses that keep rural communities strong,” said Davis. “The USDA is working to give farmers and ranchers a chance to compete in the marketplace, which will increase local food options and lower costs for Kansas families.”The investments are being made through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) as part of a larger national announcement that includes projects in 14 other states. The details of the two Kansas projects are:· A $2,445,654 grant will help build a new USDA-inspected beef and hog processing facility for Top End LLC dba TEAM Processing of Kanorado. The western Kansas facility will provide fee-for-service processing to over 50 local producers, including offering Organic Certification and processing of non-amenable species such as buffalo and yak, so producers can access new and better markets. TEAM processing will also offer on-site retail for local consumers.The project is expected to create 19 new jobs.· A $6,871,380 grant will help construct, equip, and obtain a grant of inspection for a slaughter and fabrication facility, serving an estimated 100 producers in Kansas and Missouri, for Real Kansas Meats LLC of Fall River. The project is expected to create 117 new full-time jobs.The USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

USDA Invests $9.3 Million in Meat Processing Infrastructure to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Prices

Interview with Bonita Oliva Written by Robin Hardman

October 12, 2024 marks the date for the Inaugural Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike Tour and Bonita Oliva who lives in Rural Woodson is looking forward to this debut event. Bonita became aware of the event when her long-time friend, Angela Bates, started picking her brain, trying to learn from a biker's perspective what makes a good bike ride.&nbsp; Bonita has ridden thousands of miles in the United States and other countries so she knows a thing or two about biking.

Bonita became interested in riding while watching participants in the 2000 Bike Across Kansas (BAK).&nbsp; She was immediately hooked and began her riding career at almost 60 years of age.&nbsp; She met a group of ladies who were also riding BAK and they quickly became known as the "60s Chicks”!&nbsp; 

Bonita experienced a near fatal bicycle crash that would have deterred most people from getting back on the “saddle".&nbsp; In her first BAK 2001, Bonita "clipped" the rear tire of another rider while “drafting" or following closely.&nbsp; This contact sent her into oncoming vehicle traffic and Bonita was airlifted to Wichita with multiple fractures and internal injuries.Bonita has completed BAK many times.&nbsp; She has also traveled the Eastern United States touring the Florida Keys, Erie Canal and she says the best ride was touring the Finger Lakes.&nbsp; Her longest ride was from Santa Fe, New Mexico to New Franklin Missouri which included 1,050 miles of the Santa Fe Trail.

Along with U. S. tours Bonita has traveled and ridden in Buenos Aires, over some of the Andes, Patagonia, Chili, Chiloe Island which is the second largest island in South America and where she felt her first earthquake.&nbsp; She’s also biked in Cuba.

Located in the Nicodemus Township Sign No. 3 at the Historic Baseball Diamond when asked what attracted Bonita to this ride, she had an endless supply of reasons with her Masters Degree and education in History.&nbsp; In the spirit of many natives, she considers Kansas to be a truly beautiful part of the country. The fact that the majority of the ride will be on dirt roads is appealing because it reduces traffic and allows the rider to enjoy the countryside and our abundant supply of hawks!

This ride in particular; however offers more than just scenery.&nbsp; It was carefully constructed to showcase the many historical markers explaining the history of Nicodemus and its founders.&nbsp; As a historical site, Nicodemus has a very unique history and Bonita knows that many descendants of the original settlers consider this area sacred as evidenced by the number who return for the annual Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration (NHEC), which happens to be the last weekend of this month, July 25 - 28, 2024.

While Ms. Oliva says she's slowing down (at a mere 81 years old) she could have fooled me.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720212473368.png" alt=" Bonita was interviewed in the Nicodemus Township by Sign #3 and is reading about the Historic Blues Baseball Diamond." />
 <figcaption> Bonita was interviewed in the Nicodemus Township by Sign #3 and is reading about the Historic Blues Baseball Diamond.</figcaption>
 </figure>Interview with Bonita Oliva Written by Robin Hardman October 12, 2024 marks the date for the Inaugural Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike Tour and Bonita Oliva who lives in Rural Woodson is looking forward to this debut event. Bonita became aware of the event when her long-time friend, Angela Bates, started picking her brain, trying to learn from a biker's perspective what makes a good bike ride.&nbsp; Bonita has ridden thousands of miles in the United States and other countries so she knows a thing or two about biking.Bonita became interested in riding while watching participants in the 2000 Bike Across Kansas (BAK).&nbsp; She was immediately hooked and began her riding career at almost 60 years of age.&nbsp; She met a group of ladies who were also riding BAK and they quickly became known as the "60s Chicks”!&nbsp; Bonita experienced a near fatal bicycle crash that would have deterred most people from getting back on the “saddle".&nbsp; In her first BAK 2001, Bonita "clipped" the rear tire of another rider while “drafting" or following closely.&nbsp; This contact sent her into oncoming vehicle traffic and Bonita was airlifted to Wichita with multiple fractures and internal injuries.Bonita has completed BAK many times.&nbsp; She has also traveled the Eastern United States touring the Florida Keys, Erie Canal and she says the best ride was touring the Finger Lakes.&nbsp; Her longest ride was from Santa Fe, New Mexico to New Franklin Missouri which included 1,050 miles of the Santa Fe Trail.Along with U. S. tours Bonita has traveled and ridden in Buenos Aires, over some of the Andes, Patagonia, Chili, Chiloe Island which is the second largest island in South America and where she felt her first earthquake.&nbsp; She’s also biked in Cuba.Located in the Nicodemus Township Sign No. 3 at the Historic Baseball Diamond when asked what attracted Bonita to this ride, she had an endless supply of reasons with her Masters Degree and education in History.&nbsp; In the spirit of many natives, she considers Kansas to be a truly beautiful part of the country. The fact that the majority of the ride will be on dirt roads is appealing because it reduces traffic and allows the rider to enjoy the countryside and our abundant supply of hawks!This ride in particular; however offers more than just scenery.&nbsp; It was carefully constructed to showcase the many historical markers explaining the history of Nicodemus and its founders.&nbsp; As a historical site, Nicodemus has a very unique history and Bonita knows that many descendants of the original settlers consider this area sacred as evidenced by the number who return for the annual Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration (NHEC), which happens to be the last weekend of this month, July 25 - 28, 2024.While Ms. Oliva says she's slowing down (at a mere 81 years old) she could have fooled me.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike Tour Interview Series

NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-immunity-2dc0d1c2368d404adc0054151490f542">Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity</a>.

Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11 on his New York conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records. He denies any wrongdoing.

The postponement sets the sentencing for Sept. 18 at the earliest, well after this month's Republican National Convention, where Trump is set formally to accept the party’s nomination for president in this year’s race.

There was no immediate comment from Trump's campaign or Manhattan prosecutors, who brought the case.

A Supreme Court ruling Monday granted broad immunity protections to presidents, while also restricting prosecutors from citing any official acts as evidence in trying to prove a president’s unofficial actions violated the law.

Hours after it was issued, Trump’s attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787589-20240701-letter-to-justice-merchan-re-immunity-decision?responsive=1&amp;title=1">requested</a>&nbsp;that New York Judge Juan M. Merchan set aside the jury’s guilty verdict and delay the sentencing to consider how the high court’s ruling and could affect the hush money case.

He wrote that he'll rule Sept. 6, and the next date in the case would be Sept. 18, “if such is still necessary.”

In their filing Monday, defense attorneys argued that Manhattan prosecutors had placed “highly prejudicial emphasis on official-acts evidence,” including Trump's social media posts and witness testimony about Oval Office meetings.

Prosecutors said before the judge's ruling Tuesday that they believed those arguments were “without merit” but that they wouldn't oppose adjourning the sentencing for two weeks as the judge considers the matter.

Trump was convicted May 30 on 34 counts of falsifying business records arising from what prosecutors said was an attempt to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.

Daniels claims she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 after meeting him at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Trump has repeatedly denied that claim, saying at his June 27 debate with President Joe Biden: “I didn’t have sex with a porn star.”

Prosecutors said the Daniels payment was part of a broader scheme to buy the silence of people who might have gone public during the campaign with embarrassing stories alleging he had extramarital sex. Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels and was later reimbursed by Trump, whose company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses.

Falsifying business records is punishable by up to four years behind bars. Other potential sentences include probation, a fine or a conditional discharge which would require Trump to stay out of trouble to avoid additional punishment. Trump is the first ex-president convicted of a crime.

NEW YORK (AP) —Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday they would not oppose Donald Trump’s request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial as he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-supreme-court-immunity-3d97d2e9497a5a208c1309aec7a0cd6a">seeks to have the conviction</a>&nbsp;overturned following a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-immunity-2dc0d1c2368d404adc0054151490f542">Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;ruling that granted broad immunity protections to presidents.

In a letter filed with the New York court, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to a delay of at least two weeks in the July 11 sentencing in order to file a response to Trump’s motions.

If granted by Judge Juan M. Merchan, the delay would mean that Trump won’t learn his sentence until after he is formally nominated at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which starts July 15, leaving open the possibility that he could be ordered to jail during a critical stretch of his campaign.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787590-20240702-people-pml-response-on-immunity-filed?responsive=1&amp;title=1">letter</a>&nbsp;came one day after Trump’s attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787589-20240701-letter-to-justice-merchan-re-immunity-decision?responsive=1&amp;title=1">requested</a>&nbsp;the judge delay the sentencing as he weighs the high court’s ruling and how it could influence the New York case.

The Supreme Court decision grants broad immunity to presidents for any official acts, while also restricting prosecutors from citing any official acts as evidence in trying to prove a president’s unofficial actions violated the law.

In their filing, defense attorneys argued that Manhattan prosecutors had placed “highly prejudicial emphasis on official-acts evidence,” including Trump's social media posts and witness testimony about Oval Office meetings.

Prosecutors said Tuesday that they believed those arguments were “without merit,” but noted they were not opposed to adjourning the sentencing as the judge considers the matter.

Trump will be required to be present in Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom when he is sentenced.

Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-immunity-2dc0d1c2368d404adc0054151490f542">Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity</a>.Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11 on his New York conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records. He denies any wrongdoing.The postponement sets the sentencing for Sept. 18 at the earliest, well after this month's Republican National Convention, where Trump is set formally to accept the party’s nomination for president in this year’s race.There was no immediate comment from Trump's campaign or Manhattan prosecutors, who brought the case.A Supreme Court ruling Monday granted broad immunity protections to presidents, while also restricting prosecutors from citing any official acts as evidence in trying to prove a president’s unofficial actions violated the law.<figure>
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 </figure>Hours after it was issued, Trump’s attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787589-20240701-letter-to-justice-merchan-re-immunity-decision?responsive=1&amp;title=1">requested</a>&nbsp;that New York Judge Juan M. Merchan set aside the jury’s guilty verdict and delay the sentencing to consider how the high court’s ruling and could affect the hush money case.He wrote that he'll rule Sept. 6, and the next date in the case would be Sept. 18, “if such is still necessary.”In their filing Monday, defense attorneys argued that Manhattan prosecutors had placed “highly prejudicial emphasis on official-acts evidence,” including Trump's social media posts and witness testimony about Oval Office meetings.Prosecutors said before the judge's ruling Tuesday that they believed those arguments were “without merit” but that they wouldn't oppose adjourning the sentencing for two weeks as the judge considers the matter.Trump was convicted May 30 on 34 counts of falsifying business records arising from what prosecutors said was an attempt to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.Daniels claims she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 after meeting him at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Trump has repeatedly denied that claim, saying at his June 27 debate with President Joe Biden: “I didn’t have sex with a porn star.”Prosecutors said the Daniels payment was part of a broader scheme to buy the silence of people who might have gone public during the campaign with embarrassing stories alleging he had extramarital sex. Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels and was later reimbursed by Trump, whose company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses.Falsifying business records is punishable by up to four years behind bars. Other potential sentences include probation, a fine or a conditional discharge which would require Trump to stay out of trouble to avoid additional punishment. Trump is the first ex-president convicted of a crime.--------NEW YORK (AP) —Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday they would not oppose Donald Trump’s request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial as he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-supreme-court-immunity-3d97d2e9497a5a208c1309aec7a0cd6a">seeks to have the conviction</a>&nbsp;overturned following a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-immunity-2dc0d1c2368d404adc0054151490f542">Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;ruling that granted broad immunity protections to presidents.<figure>
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 </figure>In a letter filed with the New York court, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to a delay of at least two weeks in the July 11 sentencing in order to file a response to Trump’s motions.If granted by Judge Juan M. Merchan, the delay would mean that Trump won’t learn his sentence until after he is formally nominated at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which starts July 15, leaving open the possibility that he could be ordered to jail during a critical stretch of his campaign.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787590-20240702-people-pml-response-on-immunity-filed?responsive=1&amp;title=1">letter</a>&nbsp;came one day after Trump’s attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24787589-20240701-letter-to-justice-merchan-re-immunity-decision?responsive=1&amp;title=1">requested</a>&nbsp;the judge delay the sentencing as he weighs the high court’s ruling and how it could influence the New York case.The Supreme Court decision grants broad immunity to presidents for any official acts, while also restricting prosecutors from citing any official acts as evidence in trying to prove a president’s unofficial actions violated the law.In their filing, defense attorneys argued that Manhattan prosecutors had placed “highly prejudicial emphasis on official-acts evidence,” including Trump's social media posts and witness testimony about Oval Office meetings.Prosecutors said Tuesday that they believed those arguments were “without merit,” but noted they were not opposed to adjourning the sentencing as the judge considers the matter.Trump was convicted May 30 on 34 counts of falsifying business records arising from what prosecutors said was an attempt to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.Daniels claims she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006 after meeting him at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Trump has repeatedly denied that claim, saying at his June 27 debate with President Joe Biden: “I didn’t have sex with a porn star.”Prosecutors said the Daniels payment was part of a broader scheme to buy the silence of people who might have gone public during the campaign with embarrassing stories alleging he had extramarital sex. Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels and was later reimbursed by Trump, whose company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses.Falsifying business records is punishable by up to four years behind bars. Other potential sentences include probation, a fine or a conditional discharge which would require Trump to stay out of trouble to avoid additional punishment. Trump is the first ex-president convicted of a crime.Trump will be required to be present in Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom when he is sentenced.Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Trump's sentencing may be delayed after Supreme Court ruling

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and his Republican rival,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, will meet Thursday for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bidentrumppresidentialdebate-0e7577e9a354a69f50675494fea54ca9">the first general election debate</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 season — a chance for both candidates to try to reshape the political narrative and persuade undecided voters.

CNN is carrying the debate live on its broadcast network,

Viewers can also stream on the Post<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?536407-1/cnn-presidential-debate-atlanta">&nbsp;Click here&nbsp;</a>to watch.

Biden, the Democratic incumbent, has the opportunity to reassure voters that,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-state-of-union-mental-capacity-trump-reelection-66d8784586d21f30885d8153f949510c">at 81, he’s capable</a>&nbsp;of guiding the U.S. through a range of challenges. Meanwhile, the 78-year-old Trump could use&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/debatehowtowatch-biden-trump-ff14d6659b6ba50e8456d35035222e85">the moment</a>&nbsp;to try to move past&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-trial-deliberations-jury-testimony-verdict-85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0">his felony conviction in New York</a>&nbsp;and convince an audience of tens of millions that he’s temperamentally suited to return to the Oval Office.

Thursday's debate in Atlanta will mark at least a couple of firsts — never before have two White House contenders faced off at such advanced ages, and never before has CNN hosted a general election presidential debate.

ATLANTA (AP) — The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-election-presidential-debates-biden-trump-6b1d1dbb2ed61c7637041b23662d7da8">first general election debate</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 election season is here, and it's a historic moment no matter what happens on stage.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night's debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it's also the first debate for either candidate in this year's election. And it's happening so early in the general election campaign cycle that neither man will have accepted their party's formal nomination yet.

The debate will start at 8 p.m. CDT Thursday. It’s being moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

&nbsp;CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max will also carry the debate along with several national networks.

The setting for the first general election debate is CNN's studios in Atlanta. Unlike the Republican primary debates, no audience will be present.

Once a Republican stronghold, Georgia was a pivotal battleground in 2020. Both parties are preparing for another closely contested race in the state this year. Trump also faces an indictment in Georgia for his push to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-raffensperger-phone-call-georgia-d503c8b4e58f7cd648fbf9a746131ec9">“find 11,780 votes”</a>&nbsp;and overturn Biden’s victory based on false or unproven theories of voter fraud.

Two candidates — Biden and Trump — will be on stage. For a time, it seemed like they wouldn't be meeting up at all.

Biden’s campaign had proposed excluding third-party candidates, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/who-is-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rfk-097ac973a32ddf2e8e4edecd6a8f3153">Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, from the debates outright. Under the debate commission’s rules, Kennedy or other third-party candidates could qualify if they secured ballot access sufficient to claim 270 Electoral Votes and polled at 15% or higher in a selection of national surveys.

Both CNN and ABC announced the same qualification threshold, saying candidates will need to reach at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet their standards, between March 13 and a week ahead of Thursday’s match up. Last week, CNN announced that Kennedy hadn’t met those markers.

Trump didn’t take part in any of the GOP primary debates, so this is his first time on stage this cycle. Biden didn’t debate any of the Democrats challenging him, either.

Last month, Biden announced that he would not participate in fall&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/political-debates">presidential debates</a>&nbsp;sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades. Instead, his campaign proposed that media outlets directly organize the debates between&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/presumptive-nominee-biden-trump-6b2a3beb31896894ded9e96aa30cfcec">the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees</a>.

Hours later, Biden said he had accepted an invitation from CNN, adding, “Over to you, Donald.” Trump, who had insisted he would debate Biden anytime and anyplace, said on Truth Social he’d be there, too, adding, “Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!” Soon after that, they agreed to a second debate.

ABC will host the second debate on Sept. 10. The network has not offered details on where its event would be held, only that it would be moderated by anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.

And don't forget about the running mates. Trump hasn't named his yet, but Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-debate-negotiations-19c44db099680cab6fe702638394cd82">debate</a>&nbsp;her eventual rival in studio on either July 23 or Aug. 13.

<figure>
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 </figure>ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and his Republican rival,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, will meet Thursday for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bidentrumppresidentialdebate-0e7577e9a354a69f50675494fea54ca9">the first general election debate</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 season — a chance for both candidates to try to reshape the political narrative and persuade undecided voters.<h2>What channel is the debate on?</h2>CNN is carrying the debate live on its broadcast network,Viewers can also stream on the Post<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?536407-1/cnn-presidential-debate-atlanta">&nbsp;Click here&nbsp;</a>to watch.Biden, the Democratic incumbent, has the opportunity to reassure voters that,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-state-of-union-mental-capacity-trump-reelection-66d8784586d21f30885d8153f949510c">at 81, he’s capable</a>&nbsp;of guiding the U.S. through a range of challenges. Meanwhile, the 78-year-old Trump could use&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/debatehowtowatch-biden-trump-ff14d6659b6ba50e8456d35035222e85">the moment</a>&nbsp;to try to move past&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-trial-deliberations-jury-testimony-verdict-85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0">his felony conviction in New York</a>&nbsp;and convince an audience of tens of millions that he’s temperamentally suited to return to the Oval Office.Thursday's debate in Atlanta will mark at least a couple of firsts — never before have two White House contenders faced off at such advanced ages, and never before has CNN hosted a general election presidential debate.----------------ATLANTA (AP) — The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-election-presidential-debates-biden-trump-6b1d1dbb2ed61c7637041b23662d7da8">first general election debate</a>&nbsp;of the 2024 election season is here, and it's a historic moment no matter what happens on stage.President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night's debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it's also the first debate for either candidate in this year's election. And it's happening so early in the general election campaign cycle that neither man will have accepted their party's formal nomination yet.Here’s how to watch the debate:<h2>What time is the debate?</h2>The debate will start at 8 p.m. CDT Thursday. It’s being moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.<h2>What channel is the debate on?</h2>CNN is carrying the debate live on its broadcast network,Viewers can also stream on the Post<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?536407-1/cnn-presidential-debate-atlanta">&nbsp;Click here&nbsp;</a>to watch.&nbsp;CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max will also carry the debate along with several national networks.<h2>Where is the debate?</h2>The setting for the first general election debate is CNN's studios in Atlanta. Unlike the Republican primary debates, no audience will be present.Once a Republican stronghold, Georgia was a pivotal battleground in 2020. Both parties are preparing for another closely contested race in the state this year. Trump also faces an indictment in Georgia for his push to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-raffensperger-phone-call-georgia-d503c8b4e58f7cd648fbf9a746131ec9">“find 11,780 votes”</a>&nbsp;and overturn Biden’s victory based on false or unproven theories of voter fraud.<h2>Which candidates will be on stage?</h2>Two candidates — Biden and Trump — will be on stage. For a time, it seemed like they wouldn't be meeting up at all.Biden’s campaign had proposed excluding third-party candidates, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/who-is-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rfk-097ac973a32ddf2e8e4edecd6a8f3153">Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, from the debates outright. Under the debate commission’s rules, Kennedy or other third-party candidates could qualify if they secured ballot access sufficient to claim 270 Electoral Votes and polled at 15% or higher in a selection of national surveys.Both CNN and ABC announced the same qualification threshold, saying candidates will need to reach at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet their standards, between March 13 and a week ahead of Thursday’s match up. Last week, CNN announced that Kennedy hadn’t met those markers.Trump didn’t take part in any of the GOP primary debates, so this is his first time on stage this cycle. Biden didn’t debate any of the Democrats challenging him, either.Last month, Biden announced that he would not participate in fall&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/political-debates">presidential debates</a>&nbsp;sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades. Instead, his campaign proposed that media outlets directly organize the debates between&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/presumptive-nominee-biden-trump-6b2a3beb31896894ded9e96aa30cfcec">the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees</a>.Hours later, Biden said he had accepted an invitation from CNN, adding, “Over to you, Donald.” Trump, who had insisted he would debate Biden anytime and anyplace, said on Truth Social he’d be there, too, adding, “Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!” Soon after that, they agreed to a second debate.<h2>What’s up next?</h2>ABC will host the second debate on Sept. 10. The network has not offered details on where its event would be held, only that it would be moderated by anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.And don't forget about the running mates. Trump hasn't named his yet, but Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-debate-negotiations-19c44db099680cab6fe702638394cd82">debate</a>&nbsp;her eventual rival in studio on either July 23 or Aug. 13.

🎥Watch the debate here: Biden and Trump face off for history

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating the death of a child in Shawnee County and have arrested the child's mother.

Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call regarding an incident on SW Worwick Town Road, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.

First responders found a 9-year-old child located inside the residence, suffering from multiple wounds to the chest and neck. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives were in the process of executing a search warrant at the&nbsp; home. The mother of the deceased child, Shyla M. Goracke, 29, of Topeka, has been placed into custody in connection with the matter. She is currently at a local hospital. An autopsy examination is scheduled for Friday.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating the death of a child in Shawnee County.

First responders found&nbsp;a deceased child and took an adult into custody.

SW Worwick Town Road was currently closed between SW Gamwell Road and SW 40th Street while the investigation continues.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating the death of a child in Shawnee County and have arrested the child's mother.Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call regarding an incident on SW Worwick Town Road, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.First responders found a 9-year-old child located inside the residence, suffering from multiple wounds to the chest and neck. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene.Detectives were in the process of executing a search warrant at the&nbsp; home. The mother of the deceased child, Shyla M. Goracke, 29, of Topeka, has been placed into custody in connection with the matter. She is currently at a local hospital. An autopsy examination is scheduled for Friday.----------------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating the death of a child in Shawnee County.Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call regarding an incident on SW Worwick Town Road, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.First responders found&nbsp;a deceased child and took an adult into custody.SW Worwick Town Road was currently closed between SW Gamwell Road and SW 40th Street while the investigation continues.

Sheriff: Child dead, Kansas suspect in custody

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 10a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County have identified the woman who died as Rita M. Cline of Topeka, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.

Investigators determined, while assisting a friend that was backing up a UTV,&nbsp; Cline was struck and became trapped under what was originally reported as a tractor.&nbsp;

The friend immediately called 911. Deputies and fire personnel arrived and removed the UTV from Cline's body. CPR was attempted until American Medical Response arrived on scene.&nbsp; Cline was pronounced deceased at the scene .This accident is still under investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office

SHAWNEE COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 10a.m.&nbsp; Wednesday in Shawnee County.

Deputies and emergency crews responded to a 911 call regarding an individual trapped under a tractor in the 3200 block of SW 93rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Firs responders found an individual suffering from significant injuries. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;This incident is still under investigation.

Check the Post for additional information as it is released.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 10a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County have identified the woman who died as Rita M. Cline of Topeka, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian.Investigators determined, while assisting a friend that was backing up a UTV,&nbsp; Cline was struck and became trapped under what was originally reported as a tractor.&nbsp;The friend immediately called 911. Deputies and fire personnel arrived and removed the UTV from Cline's body. CPR was attempted until American Medical Response arrived on scene.&nbsp; Cline was pronounced deceased at the scene .This accident is still under investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office-------------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 10a.m.&nbsp; Wednesday in Shawnee County.Deputies and emergency crews responded to a 911 call regarding an individual trapped under a tractor in the 3200 block of SW 93rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Firs responders found an individual suffering from significant injuries. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;This incident is still under investigation.Check the Post for additional information as it is released.

Sheriff: 1 dead in rural Kansas UTV accident

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police in Wichita reported Wednesday the arrest of Jeremiah Walker in connection with the the death of&nbsp;27- year-old Quentin Gordon, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses. Police are no longer looking for&nbsp;Anjaliyah S. Orange in connection with the case.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4.

Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.

If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police in Wichita reported Wednesday the arrest of Jeremiah Walker in connection with the the death of&nbsp;27- year-old Quentin Gordon, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses. Police are no longer looking for&nbsp;Anjaliyah S. Orange in connection with the case.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4.Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

Search continues for 2 in Kansas homicide investigation

SEWARD COUNTY —A man injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Wednesday in Liberal has died.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Polaris UTV driven by Tucker J. Smith, 26, Kismet, was northbound in 1800 Block of Frontage Road, 50-feet north of the Cosmetology Building at Seward County Community College.

The driver accelerated as the UTV turned the corner to travel east. An occupant in the bed of the UTV identified as Jacob G. Still, 29, Tyrone, Oklahoma, lost his balance and fell out.

EMS transported&nbsp;Still to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment of a serious injury. He was pronounced deceased just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday.

Smith and another passenger were not injured.&nbsp;

SEWARD COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Wednesday in Liberal.

EMS transported&nbsp;Still to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment of a serious injury. Smith and another passenger were not injured.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEWARD COUNTY —A man injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Wednesday in Liberal has died.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Polaris UTV driven by Tucker J. Smith, 26, Kismet, was northbound in 1800 Block of Frontage Road, 50-feet north of the Cosmetology Building at Seward County Community College.The driver accelerated as the UTV turned the corner to travel east. An occupant in the bed of the UTV identified as Jacob G. Still, 29, Tyrone, Oklahoma, lost his balance and fell out.EMS transported&nbsp;Still to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment of a serious injury. He was pronounced deceased just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday.Smith and another passenger were not injured.&nbsp;--------------SEWARD COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Wednesday in Liberal.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Polaris UTV driven by Tucker J. Smith, 26, Kismet, was northbound in 1800 Block of Frontage Road, 50-feet north of the Cosmetology Building at Seward County Community College.The driver accelerated as the UTV turned the corner to travel east. An occupant in the bed of the UTV identified as Jacob G. Still, 29, Tyrone, Oklahoma, lost his balance and fell out.EMS transported&nbsp;Still to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment of a serious injury. Smith and another passenger were not injured.&nbsp;

Man hospitalized after fall from UTV at SW Kansas college 

CRAWFORD COUNTY – The Frontenac Police Department reported to the KBI that Jean Joyce was located and is in good condition. She will be transported home. The statewide Silver Alert is now canceled

CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Frontenac Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a woman last seen in Frontenac, Kansas.

The whereabouts of 70-year-old Jean Marie Joyce, of Frontenac, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

Joyce walked away from a nursing facility at 316 Wickware Dr., in Frontenac, at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. She was last seen wearing jeans and a pink jacket.

Joyce is a white female who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She has brown and grey hair and blue eyes. Joyce has dementia.

If you see Jean Joyce, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about her whereabouts, call the Frontenac Police Department at (620)&nbsp;231-9216.

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 </figure>CRAWFORD COUNTY – The Frontenac Police Department reported to the KBI that Jean Joyce was located and is in good condition. She will be transported home. The statewide Silver Alert is now canceled-----------CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Frontenac Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a woman last seen in Frontenac, Kansas.The whereabouts of 70-year-old Jean Marie Joyce, of Frontenac, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.Joyce walked away from a nursing facility at 316 Wickware Dr., in Frontenac, at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. She was last seen wearing jeans and a pink jacket.Joyce is a white female who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She has brown and grey hair and blue eyes. Joyce has dementia.If you see Jean Joyce, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about her whereabouts, call the Frontenac Police Department at (620)&nbsp;231-9216.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled; missing Kan. woman found in good condition

For the second time in the history of the State of Kansas, The Kansas Flying Disc Association (KFDA) will induct a new class into its Hall of Fame. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 14th at the Champions Landing golf course and country club, will be held in conjunction with the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) Masters Disc Golf World Championships in Emporia, Kansas.

Kansas has a storied history of flying disc (frisbee) sports dating back to the late 1960s and early 1970s. Players from every corner of the state organized clubs, produced newsletters and held tournaments throughout the region at that time. These early pioneers set the foundation for the sport to flourish and grow statewide to what it is today.

Mirroring the explosive national growth of disc golf, there are currently over 250 disc golf courses in Kansas, and Emporia is widely known as the “Disc Golf Capital of the World.” Per capita, Kansas is in the top five states nationally for rounds of disc golf played. Fools Fest, an annual ultimate Frisbee tournament held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., is the 13th oldest frisbee competition in the world.

As flying disc sports have matured over the decades to the national and world stages, flying disc athletes and teams from Kansas have made their mark, both in competition and in creating and supporting a structure to expand the sport.

“We have an amazing history here in the State of Kansas that needs to be celebrated and told,” said Rich Smith, KFDA’s president and president-emeritus at Henderson Engineers. “The individuals in our second Hall of Fame class have not only achieved great results on the playing field, but they have also dedicated their time and talent to impact many others to help grow the sport here in the Sunflower State.”

The seven members of the second class of the Kansas Flying Disc Hall of Fame include:

1. Harvey Barger: A longtime resident of Winfield, Kan., Harvey started playing Frisbee in 1978. He initially played all sports including ultimate and helped form the Lost Planet Airmen, a successful Ultimate team. He then switched to disc golf and formed the Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association and was a co-founding member of the Kansas Disc Golf Association (KDGA). As a player, Harvey qualified for the Amateur National Disc Golf Championships in 1989. As a tournament director, his claim to fame is the 35-year-running, world famous "OctoberFriz" disc sports festival in Winfield. Harvey also ran the first PDGA Amateur World Championships with an assist from Ed Headrick, the father of disc golf.

2. Robert “Bob” Decker: A lifelong Kansan from Wichita, Bob’s first exposure to flying discs was in the 60s with the "professional" Frisbee. From there he went on to play most organized sports, including guts, but settled on disc golf. In addition to being a KDGA state champion and nine-time PDGA winner in disc golf, he is a committed volunteer serving on many boards such as the PDGA Board for 16 years, including a two-year stint as President.

3. Bruce Hudson: From Lawrence, Bruce was introduced to flying disc sports in 1978 while in college at Missouri State University. Bruce played all flying disc sports and was a standout ultimate player until devoting more time to disc golf in the 1980s. While living in Topeka, Kan., he formed the Dawn to Dusk Disc golf club and served as President and tournament director for years. He also spearheaded efforts to develop the Lake Shawnee Disc Golf Course. As a competitor, he qualified for the 1983 Disc Golf World Championships among many other accomplishments. He presently serves on the Board of the Kansas Disc Sports Scholarship Foundation.

4. Jeremy Rusco: An Emporia resident and a scholarship athlete at both Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., and Emporia State University, Jeremy was introduced to disc golf in 2002 as a student at the former. It was in Emporia, though, where his entrepreneurial drive took over and he founded Dynamic Discs, one of the world’s largest disc golf retailers. Dynamic Discs’ status as a globally renowned brand put the City of Emporia and the State of Kansas on the map. As a player, Jeremy was a fierce competitor who won the 3rd Glass Blown Open in the Intermediate Division. He also was the tournament director/assistant tournament director for 171 PDGA tournaments. Jeremy recently purchased the Emporia Country Club and transformed it into Champions Landing, creating an active lifestyle destination locally. He is an Eagle Member of the PDGA.

5. Chris “Smitty” Smith: Chris is a lifelong Kansan who currently lives in Wichita. He was introduced to flying disc sports as student at Fort Hays State University, where he saw people playing at Frontier Park. He and his friends went to Walmart to purchase discs and the rest is history. He has won the Kansas Disc Golf Championships multiple times and recently won the 2023 MP50 World Championships. He has volunteered with the KDGA, the PDGA and Wichita’s Air Capital Disc Golf Club (ACDGC) and has run many tournaments and leagues. He has also helped design and develop or redevelop over seven disc golf courses in the State of Kansas.

6. Rich Smith: From Topeka and currently residing in Overland Park, Rich began playing Frisbee in the late 1970s. He is considered one of the top freestylers from the State of Kansas, competing nationally in the Freestyle Players Association (FPA), but he was also an overall, ultimate and guts player. Over the years, he has performed dozens of demonstrations, halftime shows and lectures about flying disc sports. Rich was a Kansas State Champion and placed nationally in freestyle, discathon, disc golf and overall competitions. In 2022, he placed second in his age group in the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) Overall World Championships. Rich is founder and president of KFDA and is the retired President/CEO of Henderson Engineers in Lenexa, Kan. He is an Eagle Member of the PDGA.

7. Kansas State University Aerial Wizards: In 1975, a group of frisbee enthusiasts got together at Kansas State University (KSU) in Manhattan, Kan., and began playing ultimate. They additionally set up a disc golf course on campus in 1978. The group settled upon the name Aerial Wizards for their team and began competing throughout the Midwest, holding tournaments, and making a name for themselves. For 49 years, the Aerial Wizards (currently shortened to The Wizards) have been introducing students to flying disc sports and instilling a passion for Frisbee throughout KSU’s campus. Countless members have moved across the country spreading the good word of frisbee that they were introduced to while in Manhattan. The greatest achievement of the Aerial Wizards is bringing together a multitude of like-minded frisbee enthusiasts who not only have continued to play throughout all these years, but have formed incredible bonds of friendship that have lasted the test of time all due to a simple piece of plastic in a small town on the prairie.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631477739510.jpeg" alt="File photo" />
 <figcaption>File photo</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedFor the second time in the history of the State of Kansas, The Kansas Flying Disc Association (KFDA) will induct a new class into its Hall of Fame. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 14th at the Champions Landing golf course and country club, will be held in conjunction with the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) Masters Disc Golf World Championships in Emporia, Kansas.Kansas has a storied history of flying disc (frisbee) sports dating back to the late 1960s and early 1970s. Players from every corner of the state organized clubs, produced newsletters and held tournaments throughout the region at that time. These early pioneers set the foundation for the sport to flourish and grow statewide to what it is today.Mirroring the explosive national growth of disc golf, there are currently over 250 disc golf courses in Kansas, and Emporia is widely known as the “Disc Golf Capital of the World.” Per capita, Kansas is in the top five states nationally for rounds of disc golf played. Fools Fest, an annual ultimate Frisbee tournament held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., is the 13th oldest frisbee competition in the world.As flying disc sports have matured over the decades to the national and world stages, flying disc athletes and teams from Kansas have made their mark, both in competition and in creating and supporting a structure to expand the sport.“We have an amazing history here in the State of Kansas that needs to be celebrated and told,” said Rich Smith, KFDA’s president and president-emeritus at Henderson Engineers. “The individuals in our second Hall of Fame class have not only achieved great results on the playing field, but they have also dedicated their time and talent to impact many others to help grow the sport here in the Sunflower State.”The seven members of the second class of the Kansas Flying Disc Hall of Fame include:1. Harvey Barger: A longtime resident of Winfield, Kan., Harvey started playing Frisbee in 1978. He initially played all sports including ultimate and helped form the Lost Planet Airmen, a successful Ultimate team. He then switched to disc golf and formed the Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association and was a co-founding member of the Kansas Disc Golf Association (KDGA). As a player, Harvey qualified for the Amateur National Disc Golf Championships in 1989. As a tournament director, his claim to fame is the 35-year-running, world famous "OctoberFriz" disc sports festival in Winfield. Harvey also ran the first PDGA Amateur World Championships with an assist from Ed Headrick, the father of disc golf.2. Robert “Bob” Decker: A lifelong Kansan from Wichita, Bob’s first exposure to flying discs was in the 60s with the "professional" Frisbee. From there he went on to play most organized sports, including guts, but settled on disc golf. In addition to being a KDGA state champion and nine-time PDGA winner in disc golf, he is a committed volunteer serving on many boards such as the PDGA Board for 16 years, including a two-year stint as President.3. Bruce Hudson: From Lawrence, Bruce was introduced to flying disc sports in 1978 while in college at Missouri State University. Bruce played all flying disc sports and was a standout ultimate player until devoting more time to disc golf in the 1980s. While living in Topeka, Kan., he formed the Dawn to Dusk Disc golf club and served as President and tournament director for years. He also spearheaded efforts to develop the Lake Shawnee Disc Golf Course. As a competitor, he qualified for the 1983 Disc Golf World Championships among many other accomplishments. He presently serves on the Board of the Kansas Disc Sports Scholarship Foundation.4. Jeremy Rusco: An Emporia resident and a scholarship athlete at both Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., and Emporia State University, Jeremy was introduced to disc golf in 2002 as a student at the former. It was in Emporia, though, where his entrepreneurial drive took over and he founded Dynamic Discs, one of the world’s largest disc golf retailers. Dynamic Discs’ status as a globally renowned brand put the City of Emporia and the State of Kansas on the map. As a player, Jeremy was a fierce competitor who won the 3rd Glass Blown Open in the Intermediate Division. He also was the tournament director/assistant tournament director for 171 PDGA tournaments. Jeremy recently purchased the Emporia Country Club and transformed it into Champions Landing, creating an active lifestyle destination locally. He is an Eagle Member of the PDGA.5. Chris “Smitty” Smith: Chris is a lifelong Kansan who currently lives in Wichita. He was introduced to flying disc sports as student at Fort Hays State University, where he saw people playing at Frontier Park. He and his friends went to Walmart to purchase discs and the rest is history. He has won the Kansas Disc Golf Championships multiple times and recently won the 2023 MP50 World Championships. He has volunteered with the KDGA, the PDGA and Wichita’s Air Capital Disc Golf Club (ACDGC) and has run many tournaments and leagues. He has also helped design and develop or redevelop over seven disc golf courses in the State of Kansas.6. Rich Smith: From Topeka and currently residing in Overland Park, Rich began playing Frisbee in the late 1970s. He is considered one of the top freestylers from the State of Kansas, competing nationally in the Freestyle Players Association (FPA), but he was also an overall, ultimate and guts player. Over the years, he has performed dozens of demonstrations, halftime shows and lectures about flying disc sports. Rich was a Kansas State Champion and placed nationally in freestyle, discathon, disc golf and overall competitions. In 2022, he placed second in his age group in the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) Overall World Championships. Rich is founder and president of KFDA and is the retired President/CEO of Henderson Engineers in Lenexa, Kan. He is an Eagle Member of the PDGA.7. Kansas State University Aerial Wizards: In 1975, a group of frisbee enthusiasts got together at Kansas State University (KSU) in Manhattan, Kan., and began playing ultimate. They additionally set up a disc golf course on campus in 1978. The group settled upon the name Aerial Wizards for their team and began competing throughout the Midwest, holding tournaments, and making a name for themselves. For 49 years, the Aerial Wizards (currently shortened to The Wizards) have been introducing students to flying disc sports and instilling a passion for Frisbee throughout KSU’s campus. Countless members have moved across the country spreading the good word of frisbee that they were introduced to while in Manhattan. The greatest achievement of the Aerial Wizards is bringing together a multitude of like-minded frisbee enthusiasts who not only have continued to play throughout all these years, but have formed incredible bonds of friendship that have lasted the test of time all due to a simple piece of plastic in a small town on the prairie.

Kansas Flying Disc Association to induct 7 into 2024 Hall of Fame

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.

After 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, deputies were checking the security of a business in the 5500 block of SW Randolph Avenue, according to Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies found indications of recent damage to the property and evidence of a suspected burglary. Evidence was collected and they continued surveillance of the property.

The Sheriff’s Office said around 4:40 a.m., a black 2000 Mercury Mountaineer arrived and parked near the area where deputies observed the damage to the property. Multiple law enforcement officers surrounded the property and deployed a drone. A few minutes later, an individual wearing a face mask and carrying a pry bar emerged from the property and was immediately arrested. A second individual located inside the suspect vehicle was also arrested at the scene.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Zackery W. Slover, 42, and Richard M. Lane, 42, both of Topeka, were booked into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/doc/" target="_blank">Shawnee County Department of Corrections</a>&nbsp;on requested charges of burglary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716151885045.png" alt="Lane-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Lane-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.After 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, deputies were checking the security of a business in the 5500 block of SW Randolph Avenue, according to Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies found indications of recent damage to the property and evidence of a suspected burglary. Evidence was collected and they continued surveillance of the property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716151826361.png" alt="Slover -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Slover -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Sheriff’s Office said around 4:40 a.m., a black 2000 Mercury Mountaineer arrived and parked near the area where deputies observed the damage to the property. Multiple law enforcement officers surrounded the property and deployed a drone. A few minutes later, an individual wearing a face mask and carrying a pry bar emerged from the property and was immediately arrested. A second individual located inside the suspect vehicle was also arrested at the scene.According to the Sheriff’s Office, Zackery W. Slover, 42, and Richard M. Lane, 42, both of Topeka, were booked into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/doc/" target="_blank">Shawnee County Department of Corrections</a>&nbsp;on requested charges of burglary.

Kansas burglary suspect caught carrying a pry bar

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (AP) —A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school, four years after the names were removed amid nationwide protests calling for a reckoning over racial injustice.

In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.

Friday's vote reversed a decision by the school board in 2020 when school systems across Virginia and the South were removing Confederate names from schools and other public locations in response to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/black-lives-matter">Black Lives Matter</a>&nbsp;movement.

The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, which maintains a database of more than 2,000 Confederate memorials nationwide, is not aware of another case of a school system restoring a Confederate name that was removed, said senior research analyst Rivka Maizlish.

Overall, the trend toward removal of Confederate names and memorials has continued, even if it has slowed somewhat since 2020, she said, noting that the Army renamed nine installations named for Confederate leaders, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arlington-national-cemetery-confederate-memorial-removal-88f1d672070c440a4da080da91bd57b7">removed a Confederate memorial</a>&nbsp;from Arlington National Cemetery.

In Virginia, local governments had been banned from removing Confederate memorials and statues until the law was changed in 2020, though the statute did not apply to school names.

On Friday, school board members who voted to restore the Confederate names said the previous board ignored popular sentiment and due process when the names were stripped.

Elections in 2023 significantly changed the school board's makeup, with one board member writing in an op-ed for the Northern Virginia Daily that the results gave Shenandoah County “the first 100% conservative board since anyone can remember.”

That board member, Gloria Carlineo, said during the six-hour meeting that began Thursday night that opponents of the Confederate names should “stop bringing racism and prejudice into everything” because it “detracts from true cases of racism.”

The lone board member to vote against restoring the Confederate names, Kyle Gutshall, said he respected both sides of the debate but believed a majority of residents in his district wanted to leave the Mountain View and Honey Run names in place.

“I don't judge anybody or look down on anybody for the decision they're making,” he said. “It's a complex issue.”

During several hours of public comment, county residents spoke up on both sides of the issue.

Beth Ogle, a longtime resident with children in the school system, said restoring the Confederate names is “a statement to the world that you do not value the dignity and respect of your minority students, faculty and staff.”

Kenny Wakeman, a lifelong county resident, said the Stonewall Jackson name “stood proudly for 60 years until 2020," when he said the “actions of a rogue police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” prompted a move to change the name, a reference to the killing of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd">Floyd</a>&nbsp;that propelled nationwide protests and debate over racial injustice.

Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson was a Confederate general from Virginia who gained fame at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas in 1861 and died in 1863 after he was shot and had his arm amputated. Jackson's name&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/88a3c977101353baf3fc76dc3084056b">was also removed from another high school in Virginia's Prince William County in 2020</a>&nbsp;that is now known as Unity Reed High School.

Ashby Lee is named for both Gen. Robert E. Lee, a Virginia native who commanded Confederate forces, and for Turner Ashby, a Confederate cavalry officer who was killed in battle in 1862 near Harrisonburg, Virginia. A high school near Harrisonburg is also named for Ashby.

The resolution approved by the school board states that private donations would be used to pay for the name changes.

Shenandoah County, a largely rural jurisdiction with a population of about 45,000, roughly 100 miles west of the nation's capital, has long been politically conservative. In 2020, Republican Donald Trump won 70% of the presidential vote in Shenandoah, even as Biden won Virginia by 10 points.

In Virginia, local governments were banned from removing Confederate memorials and statues until the 2020 law lifted those restrictions. Statues of Confederate leaders, including Lee, Jackson and Confederate President Jefferson Davis were removed from Richmond’s famed Monument Avenue in 2020 and 2021 following protests and vandalizing of the statues.

Maizlish, from the Southern Poverty Law Center, said it's unusual, though not unprecedented, that conservative jurisdictions like Shenandoah removed Confederate names in the first place.

She said that while there's no evidence other jurisdictions have restored Confederate names or monuments, she is “always concerned about people who work to continue to promote Lost Cause propaganda.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715377992875.png" alt="File photo Virginia removed the statue of Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol in December 2020 -photo by Jack Mayer, Office of former Governor Ralph Northam" />
 <figcaption>File photo Virginia removed the statue of Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol in December 2020 -photo by Jack Mayer, Office of former Governor Ralph Northam</figcaption>
 </figure>FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (AP) —A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school, four years after the names were removed amid nationwide protests calling for a reckoning over racial injustice.In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.Friday's vote reversed a decision by the school board in 2020 when school systems across Virginia and the South were removing Confederate names from schools and other public locations in response to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/black-lives-matter">Black Lives Matter</a>&nbsp;movement.The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, which maintains a database of more than 2,000 Confederate memorials nationwide, is not aware of another case of a school system restoring a Confederate name that was removed, said senior research analyst Rivka Maizlish.Overall, the trend toward removal of Confederate names and memorials has continued, even if it has slowed somewhat since 2020, she said, noting that the Army renamed nine installations named for Confederate leaders, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arlington-national-cemetery-confederate-memorial-removal-88f1d672070c440a4da080da91bd57b7">removed a Confederate memorial</a>&nbsp;from Arlington National Cemetery.In Virginia, local governments had been banned from removing Confederate memorials and statues until the law was changed in 2020, though the statute did not apply to school names.On Friday, school board members who voted to restore the Confederate names said the previous board ignored popular sentiment and due process when the names were stripped.Elections in 2023 significantly changed the school board's makeup, with one board member writing in an op-ed for the Northern Virginia Daily that the results gave Shenandoah County “the first 100% conservative board since anyone can remember.”That board member, Gloria Carlineo, said during the six-hour meeting that began Thursday night that opponents of the Confederate names should “stop bringing racism and prejudice into everything” because it “detracts from true cases of racism.”The lone board member to vote against restoring the Confederate names, Kyle Gutshall, said he respected both sides of the debate but believed a majority of residents in his district wanted to leave the Mountain View and Honey Run names in place.“I don't judge anybody or look down on anybody for the decision they're making,” he said. “It's a complex issue.”During several hours of public comment, county residents spoke up on both sides of the issue.Beth Ogle, a longtime resident with children in the school system, said restoring the Confederate names is “a statement to the world that you do not value the dignity and respect of your minority students, faculty and staff.”Kenny Wakeman, a lifelong county resident, said the Stonewall Jackson name “stood proudly for 60 years until 2020," when he said the “actions of a rogue police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” prompted a move to change the name, a reference to the killing of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd">Floyd</a>&nbsp;that propelled nationwide protests and debate over racial injustice.Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson was a Confederate general from Virginia who gained fame at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas in 1861 and died in 1863 after he was shot and had his arm amputated. Jackson's name&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/88a3c977101353baf3fc76dc3084056b">was also removed from another high school in Virginia's Prince William County in 2020</a>&nbsp;that is now known as Unity Reed High School.Ashby Lee is named for both Gen. Robert E. Lee, a Virginia native who commanded Confederate forces, and for Turner Ashby, a Confederate cavalry officer who was killed in battle in 1862 near Harrisonburg, Virginia. A high school near Harrisonburg is also named for Ashby.The resolution approved by the school board states that private donations would be used to pay for the name changes.Shenandoah County, a largely rural jurisdiction with a population of about 45,000, roughly 100 miles west of the nation's capital, has long been politically conservative. In 2020, Republican Donald Trump won 70% of the presidential vote in Shenandoah, even as Biden won Virginia by 10 points.In Virginia, local governments were banned from removing Confederate memorials and statues until the 2020 law lifted those restrictions. Statues of Confederate leaders, including Lee, Jackson and Confederate President Jefferson Davis were removed from Richmond’s famed Monument Avenue in 2020 and 2021 following protests and vandalizing of the statues.Maizlish, from the Southern Poverty Law Center, said it's unusual, though not unprecedented, that conservative jurisdictions like Shenandoah removed Confederate names in the first place.She said that while there's no evidence other jurisdictions have restored Confederate names or monuments, she is “always concerned about people who work to continue to promote Lost Cause propaganda.”___

In reversal, school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

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As of October 1, 2024, Hays Post will begin charging $55 per obituary for posting obituaries. This cost will include an unlimited word count and posting of a photo of the deceased.&nbsp;We understand that obituaries are an important way to honor the memory of loved ones and share their life stories with the community. We remain committed to providing this service. The fees collected will help us continue to offer high-quality obituaries while maintaining the overall sustainability of the Hays Post.&nbsp;Funeral homes will be able to establish billing with a credit card with Eagle Media, the parent company of the Hays Post.&nbsp;Please email the form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>, send it by mail to Eagle Media, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS 67601. You can also call Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.A summary of your charges will be sent to you monthly for funeral homes.Individuals will still be able to submit obituaries to the Hays Post. They will need to prepay by credit card.&nbsp;Both the photo and copy of the obituary need to be submitted in digital form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;in the body of an email or as a MicrosoftWord file. Photos should be emailed in a separate attachment as .jpg files if possible.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: We will no longer go directly to funeral home websites to obtain obituaries. They MUST be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;to be published.&nbsp;Please allow up to 24 hours from the submission of the obituary for it to be posted on the Hays Post.&nbsp;If you have questions, please contact Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.&nbsp;If you have an issue outside of business hours or your obit has not been published within 24 hours, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hayspost@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">hayspost@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;or call Cristina Janney, Hays Post editor, at 785-301-2077.&nbsp;

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