WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-cancellation-forgiveness-college-debt-f469500465aefa66aca67e3b31b27430">latest attempt</a>&nbsp;at student loan cancellation is free to move ahead — at least temporarily — after a judge in Georgia decided that a legal challenge should be handled by a court in Missouri.

Biden’s plan has been on hold since September after seven Republican-led states challenged it in federal court in Georgia. But on Wednesday, a federal judge decided not to extend the pause and instead dismissed Georgia from the lawsuit, finding that it lacked the legal right, or standing, to sue.

U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall opted to send the suit to Missouri, one of the remaining states in the case. On Thursday, those states filed a request asking the Missouri court to block the plan.

Without a new obstacle, the Biden administration could push&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-education-department-student-loan-debt-forgiveness-fc7bc28332b1b1faec088ae7a02b5f0c">the proposal</a>&nbsp;toward the finish line as soon as Friday. The Education Department would be free to finalize a rule paving the way for cancellation, though it would likely take days or weeks to carry out.

Biden’s plan would cancel at least some student loan debt for an estimated 30 million borrowers.

It would erase up to $20,000 in interest for those who have seen their original balances increase because of runaway interest. It would also provide relief to those who have been repaying their loans for 20 or 25 years, and those who went to college programs that leave graduates with high debt compared to their incomes.

Biden told the Education Department to pursue cancellation through a federal rulemaking process after the Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-debt-forgiveness-supreme-court-2d6eec61822b9e7a89ff59453d2486a5">rejected an earlier plan</a>&nbsp;using a different legal justification. That plan would have eliminated up to $20,000 for 43 million Americans.

The Supreme Court rejected Biden’s first proposal in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-biden-student-loans-f566c623ccb3f322523d7e0a2f88b0c5">case brought by Republican states</a>&nbsp;including Missouri, which now takes the lead in the latest lawsuit.

In his order Wednesday, Hall said Georgia failed to prove it was significantly harmed by Biden’s new plan. He rejected an argument that the policy would hurt the state’s income tax revenue, but he found that Missouri has “clear standing” to sue.

Missouri is suing on behalf of MOHELA, a student loan servicer that was created by the state and is hired by the federal government to help collect student loans. In the suit, Missouri argues that cancellation would hurt MOHELA's revenue because it's paid based on the number of borrowers it serves.

In their lawsuit, the Republican states argue that the Education Department had quietly been telling loan servicers to prepare for loan cancellation as early as Sept. 9, bypassing a typical 60-day waiting period for new federal rules to take effect.

The courts are now asking the Missouri court to act quickly saying the Education Department could “unlawfully mass cancel up to hundreds of billions of dollars in student loans as soon as Monday.”

Also joining the suit are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota and Ohio.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-cancellation-forgiveness-college-debt-f469500465aefa66aca67e3b31b27430">latest attempt</a>&nbsp;at student loan cancellation is free to move ahead — at least temporarily — after a judge in Georgia decided that a legal challenge should be handled by a court in Missouri.Biden’s plan has been on hold since September after seven Republican-led states challenged it in federal court in Georgia. But on Wednesday, a federal judge decided not to extend the pause and instead dismissed Georgia from the lawsuit, finding that it lacked the legal right, or standing, to sue.U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall opted to send the suit to Missouri, one of the remaining states in the case. On Thursday, those states filed a request asking the Missouri court to block the plan.Without a new obstacle, the Biden administration could push&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-education-department-student-loan-debt-forgiveness-fc7bc28332b1b1faec088ae7a02b5f0c">the proposal</a>&nbsp;toward the finish line as soon as Friday. The Education Department would be free to finalize a rule paving the way for cancellation, though it would likely take days or weeks to carry out.Biden’s plan would cancel at least some student loan debt for an estimated 30 million borrowers.It would erase up to $20,000 in interest for those who have seen their original balances increase because of runaway interest. It would also provide relief to those who have been repaying their loans for 20 or 25 years, and those who went to college programs that leave graduates with high debt compared to their incomes.Biden told the Education Department to pursue cancellation through a federal rulemaking process after the Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-debt-forgiveness-supreme-court-2d6eec61822b9e7a89ff59453d2486a5">rejected an earlier plan</a>&nbsp;using a different legal justification. That plan would have eliminated up to $20,000 for 43 million Americans.The Supreme Court rejected Biden’s first proposal in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-biden-student-loans-f566c623ccb3f322523d7e0a2f88b0c5">case brought by Republican states</a>&nbsp;including Missouri, which now takes the lead in the latest lawsuit.In his order Wednesday, Hall said Georgia failed to prove it was significantly harmed by Biden’s new plan. He rejected an argument that the policy would hurt the state’s income tax revenue, but he found that Missouri has “clear standing” to sue.Missouri is suing on behalf of MOHELA, a student loan servicer that was created by the state and is hired by the federal government to help collect student loans. In the suit, Missouri argues that cancellation would hurt MOHELA's revenue because it's paid based on the number of borrowers it serves.In their lawsuit, the Republican states argue that the Education Department had quietly been telling loan servicers to prepare for loan cancellation as early as Sept. 9, bypassing a typical 60-day waiting period for new federal rules to take effect.The courts are now asking the Missouri court to act quickly saying the Education Department could “unlawfully mass cancel up to hundreds of billions of dollars in student loans as soon as Monday.”Also joining the suit are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North Dakota and Ohio.

Court allows Biden student loan forgiveness plan to proceed

NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tim-walz">Tim Walz</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jd-vance">JD Vance</a>&nbsp;will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024">the election</a>.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?538521-1/simulcast-cbs-news-vice-presidential-debate">Click here to watch </a>a replay via CSPAN courtesy CBS&nbsp;

Both Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, focused many of their attacks at the top of the ticket, as is traditional for VP debates. They each pointed to the crises of the day as reasons for voters to choose Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.

Walz, answering a question on whether he'd support a preemptive strike on Iran after it launched missiles at Israel, painted Trump as too dangerous for the country and the world in an unstable moment.

“What’s fundamental here is that steady leadership is going to matter,” said Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota. "And the world saw it on that debate stage a few weeks ago, a nearly 80-year-old Donald Trump talking about crowd sizes is not what we need in this moment.”

Vance, in his reply, argued that Trump is an intimidating figure whose presence on the international stage is its own deterrent.

“Donald Trump actually delivered stability," he said.

The debate in New York hosted by CBS News opened with a sober tone that reflected growing domestic and international concerns about safety and security. But it gave way to sharper attacks from both Walz and Vance — and a moment in which the moderators stopped the discussion by cutting the two men's mics.

Walz accused Vance and Trump of villainizing legal immigrants in Vance’s home state. He pointed to the fact that Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had to send in extra law enforcement to provide security to the city’s schools after Vance tweeted about and Trump amplified false claims about Haitians eating pets.

“This is what happens when you don’t want to solve it, you demonize it,” Walz said, saying not doing so would allow people to “come together.”

Vance said the 15,000 Haitians in the city had caused housing, economic and other issues that the Biden-Harris administration was ignoring.

When the debate moderators pointed out that the Haitians living there had legal status, Vance protested that CBS News had said its moderators would not be fact-checking, leaving the onus to the candidates. As Vance continued and the moderators tried to move on, his microphone was cut and neither man could be heard.

Both men found unity on Hurricane Helene, which has devastated several states and caused massive flooding in North Carolina in particular. Walz mentioned the storm’s devastation and talked about working with governors across the country, saying they don’t let politics get in the way of collaborating.

The question about Hurricane Helene led to a moment of political comity as Vance said, “I’m sure Gov. Walz joins me in saying our hearts go out to those innocent people.”

The two Midwesterners struck a noticeably friendlier tone than matchup between Trump and Harris — or, earlier this year, Trump and President Joe Biden before he dropped out of the race.

When they first turned to immigration and the influx of migrants coming over the U.S.-Mexico border, one of the most heated topics of the campaign, the two men credited each other with having good intentions.

“I believe Senator Vance wants to solve this, but by standing with Donald Trump and not working together to find a solution, it becomes a talking point and when it becomes a talking point like this, we dehumanize and villainize other human beings,” Walz said.

Vance echoed the sentiment, saying, “I think you want to solve this problem, but I don’t think that Kamala Harris does.”

Polls have shown Harris and Trump locked in a close contest,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vice-presidential-debate-walz-vance-explainer-campaign-918bc02012b4ec00c3b283fa40f654cd">giving added weight</a>&nbsp;to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rules-out-third-debate-harris-8ac8051f3247f79f6508d40fbcb138a1">with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting</a>.

The role of a presidential running mate is typically to serve as an attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket, arguing against the opposing presidential candidate and their proxy on stage. Both Vance and Walz have embraced that role.

Early Tuesday night, Vance was giving a largely measured performance instead of assuming his combative persona from the campaign trail or in media interviews.

Walz, meanwhile, did not deploy the arsenal of folksy zingers that excited Democrats when he was named as Harris’ running mate.

Vance's occasionally confrontational interviews and appearances have underscored&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-vice-presidential-debate-vance-7bb8f1cef04af4f42ebc53571f5ebb36">why Trump picked him for the Republican ticket</a>&nbsp;despite his past biting criticisms of the former president, including once suggesting Trump would be “America’s Hitler.”

“When you get something wrong and you change your mind, you ought to be honest with the American people,” he said Tuesday.

Walz had catapulted onto Harris’ campaign by branding Trump and Republicans as “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-trump-vance-weird-c54d506d1f533ee7aa455f7b500322c5">just weird</a>,” creating an attack line for Democrats seeking to argue Republicans are disconnected from the American people.

He was pressed Tuesday on his misleading claim,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walz-china-tiananmen-square-protests-8d433bf7184e8c430aa31d1f5460fe87">which was investigated</a>&nbsp;this week by Minnesota Public Radio and other outlets, that he was in Hong Kong during the turbulence surrounding the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, part of a broader pattern of inaccuracies that Republicans hope to exploit.

Confronted with his misstatements about his travels to China years ago, Walz defended himself by saying, “I’ve not been perfect.” In fact, he said, “I’m a knucklehead at times.” Eventually, he acknowledged he misspoke about his history.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/poll-jd-vance-tim-walz-vice-president-97a3dc3b00741b02bcea85b51e735c12">new AP-NORC poll</a>&nbsp;found that Walz is better liked than Vance, potentially giving the Republican an added challenge.

Trump, on Tuesday evening, said his advice to Vance was to “have a lot of fun” and praised his running mate as a “smart guy” and “a real warrior.”

The debate in New York hosted by CBS News will give Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and go on the attack against the opposing ticket.

Tuesday's matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vice-presidential-debate-walz-vance-explainer-campaign-918bc02012b4ec00c3b283fa40f654cd">giving added weight</a>&nbsp;to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rules-out-third-debate-harris-8ac8051f3247f79f6508d40fbcb138a1">with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting</a>.

Vance's occasionally confrontational news interviews and appearances on the campaign trail have underscored&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-vice-presidential-debate-vance-7bb8f1cef04af4f42ebc53571f5ebb36">why Trump picked him for the Republican ticket</a>&nbsp;despite his past biting criticisms of the former president, including once suggesting Trump would be “America’s Hitler.”

Walz, meanwhile, catapulted onto Harris’ campaign by branding Trump and Republicans as “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-trump-vance-weird-c54d506d1f533ee7aa455f7b500322c5">just weird</a>,” creating an attack line for Democrats seeking to argue Republicans are disconnected from the American people.

After a Harris-Trump debate in which Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-abc-muir-debate-80459d35f25c8fd3207c558bdb7e2339">complained about the ABC News moderators fact-checking Trump</a>, Tuesday's debate will not feature any corrections from the hosts. CBS News said the onus for pointing out misstatements will be on the candidates, with moderators “facilitating those opportunities.”

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 </figure> NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tim-walz">Tim Walz</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jd-vance">JD Vance</a>&nbsp;will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024">the election</a>.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?538521-1/simulcast-cbs-news-vice-presidential-debate">Click here to watch </a>a replay via CSPAN courtesy CBS&nbsp;Both Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, focused many of their attacks at the top of the ticket, as is traditional for VP debates. They each pointed to the crises of the day as reasons for voters to choose Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.Walz, answering a question on whether he'd support a preemptive strike on Iran after it launched missiles at Israel, painted Trump as too dangerous for the country and the world in an unstable moment.“What’s fundamental here is that steady leadership is going to matter,” said Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota. "And the world saw it on that debate stage a few weeks ago, a nearly 80-year-old Donald Trump talking about crowd sizes is not what we need in this moment.”Vance, in his reply, argued that Trump is an intimidating figure whose presence on the international stage is its own deterrent.“Donald Trump actually delivered stability," he said.The debate in New York hosted by CBS News opened with a sober tone that reflected growing domestic and international concerns about safety and security. But it gave way to sharper attacks from both Walz and Vance — and a moment in which the moderators stopped the discussion by cutting the two men's mics.Walz accused Vance and Trump of villainizing legal immigrants in Vance’s home state. He pointed to the fact that Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had to send in extra law enforcement to provide security to the city’s schools after Vance tweeted about and Trump amplified false claims about Haitians eating pets.“This is what happens when you don’t want to solve it, you demonize it,” Walz said, saying not doing so would allow people to “come together.”Vance said the 15,000 Haitians in the city had caused housing, economic and other issues that the Biden-Harris administration was ignoring.When the debate moderators pointed out that the Haitians living there had legal status, Vance protested that CBS News had said its moderators would not be fact-checking, leaving the onus to the candidates. As Vance continued and the moderators tried to move on, his microphone was cut and neither man could be heard.Both men found unity on Hurricane Helene, which has devastated several states and caused massive flooding in North Carolina in particular. Walz mentioned the storm’s devastation and talked about working with governors across the country, saying they don’t let politics get in the way of collaborating.The question about Hurricane Helene led to a moment of political comity as Vance said, “I’m sure Gov. Walz joins me in saying our hearts go out to those innocent people.”The two Midwesterners struck a noticeably friendlier tone than matchup between Trump and Harris — or, earlier this year, Trump and President Joe Biden before he dropped out of the race.When they first turned to immigration and the influx of migrants coming over the U.S.-Mexico border, one of the most heated topics of the campaign, the two men credited each other with having good intentions.“I believe Senator Vance wants to solve this, but by standing with Donald Trump and not working together to find a solution, it becomes a talking point and when it becomes a talking point like this, we dehumanize and villainize other human beings,” Walz said.Vance echoed the sentiment, saying, “I think you want to solve this problem, but I don’t think that Kamala Harris does.”<h2>The debate could have outsized impact</h2>Polls have shown Harris and Trump locked in a close contest,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vice-presidential-debate-walz-vance-explainer-campaign-918bc02012b4ec00c3b283fa40f654cd">giving added weight</a>&nbsp;to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rules-out-third-debate-harris-8ac8051f3247f79f6508d40fbcb138a1">with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting</a>.The role of a presidential running mate is typically to serve as an attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket, arguing against the opposing presidential candidate and their proxy on stage. Both Vance and Walz have embraced that role.Early Tuesday night, Vance was giving a largely measured performance instead of assuming his combative persona from the campaign trail or in media interviews.Walz, meanwhile, did not deploy the arsenal of folksy zingers that excited Democrats when he was named as Harris’ running mate.Vance's occasionally confrontational interviews and appearances have underscored&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-vice-presidential-debate-vance-7bb8f1cef04af4f42ebc53571f5ebb36">why Trump picked him for the Republican ticket</a>&nbsp;despite his past biting criticisms of the former president, including once suggesting Trump would be “America’s Hitler.”“When you get something wrong and you change your mind, you ought to be honest with the American people,” he said Tuesday.Walz had catapulted onto Harris’ campaign by branding Trump and Republicans as “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-trump-vance-weird-c54d506d1f533ee7aa455f7b500322c5">just weird</a>,” creating an attack line for Democrats seeking to argue Republicans are disconnected from the American people.He was pressed Tuesday on his misleading claim,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walz-china-tiananmen-square-protests-8d433bf7184e8c430aa31d1f5460fe87">which was investigated</a>&nbsp;this week by Minnesota Public Radio and other outlets, that he was in Hong Kong during the turbulence surrounding the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, part of a broader pattern of inaccuracies that Republicans hope to exploit.Confronted with his misstatements about his travels to China years ago, Walz defended himself by saying, “I’ve not been perfect.” In fact, he said, “I’m a knucklehead at times.” Eventually, he acknowledged he misspoke about his history.A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/poll-jd-vance-tim-walz-vice-president-97a3dc3b00741b02bcea85b51e735c12">new AP-NORC poll</a>&nbsp;found that Walz is better liked than Vance, potentially giving the Republican an added challenge.Trump, on Tuesday evening, said his advice to Vance was to “have a lot of fun” and praised his running mate as a “smart guy” and “a real warrior.”___The debate in New York hosted by CBS News will give Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and go on the attack against the opposing ticket.Tuesday's matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vice-presidential-debate-walz-vance-explainer-campaign-918bc02012b4ec00c3b283fa40f654cd">giving added weight</a>&nbsp;to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rules-out-third-debate-harris-8ac8051f3247f79f6508d40fbcb138a1">with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting</a>.The role of a presidential running mate is typically to serve as an attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket, arguing against the opposing presidential candidate and their proxy on stage. Both Vance and Walz have embraced that role.Vance's occasionally confrontational news interviews and appearances on the campaign trail have underscored&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-vice-presidential-debate-vance-7bb8f1cef04af4f42ebc53571f5ebb36">why Trump picked him for the Republican ticket</a>&nbsp;despite his past biting criticisms of the former president, including once suggesting Trump would be “America’s Hitler.”Walz, meanwhile, catapulted onto Harris’ campaign by branding Trump and Republicans as “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-trump-vance-weird-c54d506d1f533ee7aa455f7b500322c5">just weird</a>,” creating an attack line for Democrats seeking to argue Republicans are disconnected from the American people.A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/poll-jd-vance-tim-walz-vice-president-97a3dc3b00741b02bcea85b51e735c12">new AP-NORC poll</a>&nbsp;found that Walz is better liked than Vance, potentially giving the Republican an added challenge.After a Harris-Trump debate in which Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-abc-muir-debate-80459d35f25c8fd3207c558bdb7e2339">complained about the ABC News moderators fact-checking Trump</a>, Tuesday's debate will not feature any corrections from the hosts. CBS News said the onus for pointing out misstatements will be on the candidates, with moderators “facilitating those opportunities.”

🎥Walz and Vance face to face: CBS News Vice Presidential debate

SEWARD COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 8p.m. Sunday in Seward County have identified the two who died as 61-year-old Adam J. Flores and 42-year-old Deanna M. Flores both of Bangor Maine.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Adam Flores was pushing Deanna Flores in a wheelchair at Western Avenue near U.S. 54  and Seward County Road 3 and attempted to cross the railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and warning signals were active.

 They were struck by a Union Pacific Train.&nbsp; Both were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Miller Mortuary.&nbsp; The KHP did not report the relationship between the victims.&nbsp; The engineer and and conductor on the train from Texas were not injured.

SEWARD COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 8p.m. Sunday in Seward County.

The patrol reported a train struck a pedestrian pushing someone in a wheelchair at Western Avenue near U54&nbsp; and Seward County Road 3. The pedestrians attempted to cross the railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and the warning signals active.&nbsp;

The KHP released no additional details including the names of the victims early Monday. Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

SEWARD COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 8p.m. Sunday in Seward County have identified the two who died as 61-year-old Adam J. Flores and 42-year-old Deanna M. Flores both of Bangor Maine.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Adam Flores was pushing Deanna Flores in a wheelchair at Western Avenue near U.S. 54 and Seward County Road 3 and attempted to cross the railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and warning signals were active. They were struck by a Union Pacific Train.&nbsp; Both were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Miller Mortuary.&nbsp; The KHP did not report the relationship between the victims.&nbsp; The engineer and and conductor on the train from Texas were not injured.------------------SEWARD COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 8p.m. Sunday in Seward County.The patrol reported a train struck a pedestrian pushing someone in a wheelchair at Western Avenue near U54&nbsp; and Seward County Road 3. The pedestrians attempted to cross the railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and the warning signals active.&nbsp;The KHP released no additional details including the names of the victims early Monday. Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

KHP: Train struck pedestrians pushing wheelchair across track

By YAJIE MU Consumer Education Specialist

Missing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This scam usually starts with a phone call or an email from someone claiming to be from the police department or a court official. (They’re not.) They say you missed jury duty, even though you never got a jury duty notice. They’ll tell you there’s a warrant out for your arrest, and the only way to cancel it is to pay a fine. (It’s a lie.) If you refuse, they may threaten you with jail. Or they might ask for personal information like your Social Security number or date of birth to&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-identity-theft" target="_blank">steal your identity</a>. To make the scam seem real, scammers also might give you a fake sheriff’s badge number and case number.&nbsp;

If you get a call or email like this, hang up or don’t respond. Don’t pay or give them any personal information. If you think a call or email could be real, call the court directly at a number you know is correct. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-government-impersonation-scam" target="_blank">other ways scammers pretend to be the government</a>. If you spot it, tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/" target="_blank">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By YAJIE MU Consumer Education SpecialistMissing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.&nbsp;&nbsp;This scam usually starts with a phone call or an email from someone claiming to be from the police department or a court official. (They’re not.) They say you missed jury duty, even though you never got a jury duty notice. They’ll tell you there’s a warrant out for your arrest, and the only way to cancel it is to pay a fine. (It’s a lie.) If you refuse, they may threaten you with jail. Or they might ask for personal information like your Social Security number or date of birth to&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-identity-theft" target="_blank">steal your identity</a>. To make the scam seem real, scammers also might give you a fake sheriff’s badge number and case number.&nbsp;Here’s how you can tell it’s a scam.<ul>
 <li>Courts never ask for immediate payment over the phone. In fact, no government agency will do that.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Only scammers insist that you can only pay with&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams" target="_blank">gift cards</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/mobile-payment-apps-how-avoid-scam-when-you-use-one" target="_blank">payment app</a>,<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams" target="_blank">&nbsp;cryptocurrency</a>, or a&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/you-wire-money" target="_blank">wire transfer service</a>&nbsp;like Western Union or MoneyGram because it’s very hard to get your money back if you pay in these ways.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Courts never ask for sensitive personal information over the phone, like your Social Security number or date of birth. Only scammers do.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>If you get a call or email like this, hang up or don’t respond. Don’t pay or give them any personal information. If you think a call or email could be real, call the court directly at a number you know is correct. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-government-impersonation-scam" target="_blank">other ways scammers pretend to be the government</a>. If you spot it, tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/" target="_blank">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Did you get a call or email saying you missed jury duty and need to pay? It’s a scam

By ALVARO PUIG Consumer Education Specialist

Imagine carrying a written copy of all your conversations with you everywhere you went. Or copies of your account numbers, usernames, and passwords. Or all the photos and videos you’ve ever taken. I bet you’d do just about everything in your power to protect all that valuable information. Well, your mobile phone holds all that stuff — and maybe more. Are you doing everything in your power to keep it from ending up in the wrong hands? Here are three things you can do&nbsp;today&nbsp;to protect the personal information on your phone.

1. Lock it.&nbsp;Keep prying eyes out of your phone by setting it to automatically lock when you’re not using it and create a PIN or passcode to unlock it. Longer passcodes are better, so use at least six digits. After you’ve set it up, you might be able to unlock your phone with your fingerprint, your face, or your iris.

2. Update it.&nbsp;Your operating system has security features built into it. And phone manufacturers regularly push out free updates to protect you against security threats. Set your phone to automatically update the operating system to stay up with the latest protections.

<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-protect-your-phone-hackers#Update">Here’s how to update your phone &gt;</a>

Bonus: Update your apps, too. And delete any apps you don’t use.

3. Back it up.&nbsp;The convenience and portability of our phone puts it in peril. We might break or lose it. Or an opportunistic criminal might steal it. Back up your phone to the cloud or an external drive. That way you can recover your information if something goes wrong. And turn on the feature that helps you track a lost or stolen phone – it also lets you remotely lock or erase your phone if someone steals it, or you can’t find it.

<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-protect-your-phone-hackers#Backup">Here’s how to back up your phone &gt;</a>

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 </figure>By ALVARO PUIG Consumer Education SpecialistImagine carrying a written copy of all your conversations with you everywhere you went. Or copies of your account numbers, usernames, and passwords. Or all the photos and videos you’ve ever taken. I bet you’d do just about everything in your power to protect all that valuable information. Well, your mobile phone holds all that stuff — and maybe more. Are you doing everything in your power to keep it from ending up in the wrong hands? Here are three things you can do&nbsp;today&nbsp;to protect the personal information on your phone.1. Lock it.&nbsp;Keep prying eyes out of your phone by setting it to automatically lock when you’re not using it and create a PIN or passcode to unlock it. Longer passcodes are better, so use at least six digits. After you’ve set it up, you might be able to unlock your phone with your fingerprint, your face, or your iris.<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-protect-your-phone-hackers#Lock">Here's how to set it up &gt;</a>2. Update it.&nbsp;Your operating system has security features built into it. And phone manufacturers regularly push out free updates to protect you against security threats. Set your phone to automatically update the operating system to stay up with the latest protections.<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-protect-your-phone-hackers#Update">Here’s how to update your phone &gt;</a>Bonus: Update your apps, too. And delete any apps you don’t use.3. Back it up.&nbsp;The convenience and portability of our phone puts it in peril. We might break or lose it. Or an opportunistic criminal might steal it. Back up your phone to the cloud or an external drive. That way you can recover your information if something goes wrong. And turn on the feature that helps you track a lost or stolen phone – it also lets you remotely lock or erase your phone if someone steals it, or you can’t find it.<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-protect-your-phone-hackers#Backup">Here’s how to back up your phone &gt;</a>

FTC: Three ways to protect the personal info on your phone

BUNKER HILL, KS – Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce the premiere of a new educational series, "Cool Careers," set to air on September 15th.&nbsp; The series will introduce kids and families to the exciting and diverse career opportunities available right here in Kansas.

"Bringing the Cool Careers series to Smoky Hills PBS is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible career paths available in Kansas,” said Audrey Parsons, SHPBS Programming Director.&nbsp; “We're excited to inspire local youth by highlighting the diverse and rewarding opportunities that might be right there within their own communities."

In "Cool Careers," a crew of real Kansas kids will explore various high-demand careers across the state. The series is designed to showcase the day-to-day responsibilities of professionals in different fields and inspire kids to consider pursuing similar paths in the future.

Targeted for families and kids in grades 4 to 8, "Cool Careers" aims to open young minds to the possibilities that exist within their own communities, helping them understand the skills and education needed to launch a rewarding career.

Episode 1 – Robots, Drones, and Turbines – Oh My!

Air Dates:&nbsp; 9/15 at 6:30 PM, 9/20 at 1 PM, 9/22 at 11 AM

Air Dates:&nbsp; 9/22 at 6:30 PM, 9/27 at 1 PM, 9/29 at 11 AM

Air Dates: 9/29 at 6:30 PM, 10/4 at 1 PM, 10/6 at 11 AM

Air Dates: 10/6 at 6:30 PM, 10/11 at 1 PM, 10/13 at 11 AM

Episode 5 – People and Products on the Move

Air Dates: 10/13 at 6:30 PM, 10/18 at 1 PM, 10/20 at 11 AM

Air Dates: 10/20 at 6:30 PM, 10/25 at 1 PM, 10/27 at 11 AM

Episode 7 – Professions That Put People First

Air Dates: 10/27 at 6:30 PM, 11/1 at 1 PM, 11/3 at 11 AM

Don’t miss the chance to explore what’s possible—tune in to Smoky Hills PBS starting September 15th!

To watch this documentary, tune into Smoky Hills PBS, which can be found through antenna, on many cable systems, Smoky Hills PBS<a href="https://video.smokyhillstv.org/livestream/"> LLS Channel</a>, DirecTV, Dish Network, LocalNow app, YouTube TV, HULU+LIVE TV.&nbsp; You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices.&nbsp; For more information, visit<a href="http://smokyhillspbs.org/"> SmokyHillsPBS.org</a> or call 1-800-337-4788.&nbsp;

Cool Careers is made possible in part by these current sponsors: Colby Community College, Garden City Coop, Grow Ellsworth County, JOMAX Construction Company, Inc., Leon’s Welding &amp; Fabrication.

SubmittedBUNKER HILL, KS – Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce the premiere of a new educational series, "Cool Careers," set to air on September 15th.&nbsp; The series will introduce kids and families to the exciting and diverse career opportunities available right here in Kansas."Bringing the Cool Careers series to Smoky Hills PBS is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible career paths available in Kansas,” said Audrey Parsons, SHPBS Programming Director.&nbsp; “We're excited to inspire local youth by highlighting the diverse and rewarding opportunities that might be right there within their own communities."In "Cool Careers," a crew of real Kansas kids will explore various high-demand careers across the state. The series is designed to showcase the day-to-day responsibilities of professionals in different fields and inspire kids to consider pursuing similar paths in the future.Targeted for families and kids in grades 4 to 8, "Cool Careers" aims to open young minds to the possibilities that exist within their own communities, helping them understand the skills and education needed to launch a rewarding career.EpisodesEpisode 1 – Robots, Drones, and Turbines – Oh My!Air Dates:&nbsp; 9/15 at 6:30 PM, 9/20 at 1 PM, 9/22 at 11 AMEpisode 2 – Feed The WorldAir Dates:&nbsp; 9/22 at 6:30 PM, 9/27 at 1 PM, 9/29 at 11 AMEpisode 3 – Healthcare HeroesAir Dates: 9/29 at 6:30 PM, 10/4 at 1 PM, 10/6 at 11 AMEpisode 4 – Building CareersAir Dates: 10/6 at 6:30 PM, 10/11 at 1 PM, 10/13 at 11 AMEpisode 5 – People and Products on the MoveAir Dates: 10/13 at 6:30 PM, 10/18 at 1 PM, 10/20 at 11 AMEpisode 6 – Make Things Work!Air Dates: 10/20 at 6:30 PM, 10/25 at 1 PM, 10/27 at 11 AMEpisode 7 – Professions That Put People FirstAir Dates: 10/27 at 6:30 PM, 11/1 at 1 PM, 11/3 at 11 AMDon’t miss the chance to explore what’s possible—tune in to Smoky Hills PBS starting September 15th!Air Times:ALL NEW episodes – SUN 6:30 PMWatch Again – FRI 1 PM, SUN 11 AMWays to Watch:To watch this documentary, tune into Smoky Hills PBS, which can be found through antenna, on many cable systems, Smoky Hills PBS<a href="https://video.smokyhillstv.org/livestream/"> LLS Channel</a>, DirecTV, Dish Network, LocalNow app, YouTube TV, HULU+LIVE TV.&nbsp; You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices.&nbsp; For more information, visit<a href="http://smokyhillspbs.org/"> SmokyHillsPBS.org</a> or call 1-800-337-4788.&nbsp;Cool Careers is made possible in part by these current sponsors: Colby Community College, Garden City Coop, Grow Ellsworth County, JOMAX Construction Company, Inc., Leon’s Welding &amp; Fabrication.

 Smoky Hills PBS to Launch ‘Cool Careers” – Inspiring Youth with Local Opportunities

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?538053-1/simulcast-abc-news-presidential-debate">Click here to watch a </a>replay of the simulcast of the debate courtesy ABC and CSPAN&nbsp;

Harris, the Democratic vice president who is a former courtroom prosecutor, was eager to prosecute&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fcb3329def3d47b58b1ef735ea18b0a3">Trump’s glaring liabilities</a>. But she also was tasked with re-reintroducing herself to voters, who are still getting to know her as the party's presidential nominee.

Trump, a Republican now in his third presidential election, was set on painting Harris as an out-of-touch liberal. He also tried to win over skeptical suburban voters — many of them women — turned off by Trump's brash leadership style and his penchant for personal insults.

The 90-minute debate played out inside Philadelphia’s National Constitutional Center. In accordance with rules negotiated by both campaigns, there was no live audience and the candidates' microphones were muted when it was not their turn to speak.

NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;will debate for the first — and perhaps, last — time on Tuesday night as the presidential candidates fight to sway voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics.

The meeting comes just 75 days after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance triggered a political earthquake that ultimately&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-drops-out-2024-election-ddffde72838370032bdcff946cfc2ce6">forced him from the race</a>. Few expect such a transformative result this time, but Trump is on a mission to end Harris’ “honeymoon.”

Harris, a former courtroom prosecutor, will enter the night with relatively high expectations against a Republican opponent with 34 felony convictions and a penchant for false statements. The question is whether Harris, who did not particularly stand out during primary debates in her 2020 presidential campaign, can&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fcb3329def3d47b58b1ef735ea18b0a3">prosecute Trump’s glaring liabilities</a>&nbsp;in a face-to-face meeting on live television with the world watching.

The 90-minute meeting begins at 8 p.m. CST Tuesday inside Philadelphia’s National Constitutional Center. It will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis. In accordance with rules negotiated by both campaigns, there will be no live audience.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?538053-1/simulcast-abc-news-presidential-debate">Click here to watch a </a>replay of the simulcast of the debate courtesy ABC and CSPAN&nbsp;Harris, the Democratic vice president who is a former courtroom prosecutor, was eager to prosecute&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fcb3329def3d47b58b1ef735ea18b0a3">Trump’s glaring liabilities</a>. But she also was tasked with re-reintroducing herself to voters, who are still getting to know her as the party's presidential nominee.Trump, a Republican now in his third presidential election, was set on painting Harris as an out-of-touch liberal. He also tried to win over skeptical suburban voters — many of them women — turned off by Trump's brash leadership style and his penchant for personal insults.The 90-minute debate played out inside Philadelphia’s National Constitutional Center. In accordance with rules negotiated by both campaigns, there was no live audience and the candidates' microphones were muted when it was not their turn to speak.--------------NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;will debate for the first — and perhaps, last — time on Tuesday night as the presidential candidates fight to sway voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics.The meeting comes just 75 days after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance triggered a political earthquake that ultimately&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-drops-out-2024-election-ddffde72838370032bdcff946cfc2ce6">forced him from the race</a>. Few expect such a transformative result this time, but Trump is on a mission to end Harris’ “honeymoon.”Harris, a former courtroom prosecutor, will enter the night with relatively high expectations against a Republican opponent with 34 felony convictions and a penchant for false statements. The question is whether Harris, who did not particularly stand out during primary debates in her 2020 presidential campaign, can&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fcb3329def3d47b58b1ef735ea18b0a3">prosecute Trump’s glaring liabilities</a>&nbsp;in a face-to-face meeting on live television with the world watching.The 90-minute meeting begins at 8 p.m. CST Tuesday inside Philadelphia’s National Constitutional Center. It will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis. In accordance with rules negotiated by both campaigns, there will be no live audience.

🎥 Harris and Trump face to face: ABC News Presidential Debate 

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced 92 additions to its list of Americans banned from entering the country, including some journalists who formerly worked in Russia, and U.S. law-enforcement and business figures.

A ministry statement said the bans were imposed “in response to the Russophobic course pursued by the Biden administration with the declared goal of ‘inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow’.”

It said the banned journalists represent “leading liberal-globalist publications involved in the production and dissemination of ‘fakes’ about Russia and the Russian armed forces.”

The new list of banned Americans includes 11 current or former staff members of the Wall Street Journal — including its editor Emma Tucker. She had repeatedly criticized Russia for the arrest and conviction on espionage charges of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who spent 16 months behind bars before being released in August in a wide Russia-West prisoner exchange.

The ban has also been imposed on five New York Times journalists, including Kyiv bureau chief Andrew Kramer, and four from The Washington Post.

Other Americans on the list include people working for law enforcement agencies, academics, and figures from business and think tanks.

Russia has banned more than 2,000 Americans from entry, according to a ministry list.

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 </figure>MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced 92 additions to its list of Americans banned from entering the country, including some journalists who formerly worked in Russia, and U.S. law-enforcement and business figures.A ministry statement said the bans were imposed “in response to the Russophobic course pursued by the Biden administration with the declared goal of ‘inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow’.”It said the banned journalists represent “leading liberal-globalist publications involved in the production and dissemination of ‘fakes’ about Russia and the Russian armed forces.”The new list of banned Americans includes 11 current or former staff members of the Wall Street Journal — including its editor Emma Tucker. She had repeatedly criticized Russia for the arrest and conviction on espionage charges of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who spent 16 months behind bars before being released in August in a wide Russia-West prisoner exchange.The ban has also been imposed on five New York Times journalists, including Kyiv bureau chief Andrew Kramer, and four from The Washington Post.Other Americans on the list include people working for law enforcement agencies, academics, and figures from business and think tanks.Russia has banned more than 2,000 Americans from entry, according to a ministry list.

Russia bans more Americans from the country, including journalists

By TERRI MILLER Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

For college students and parents, paying tuition is often at the top of the to-do list each semester. Imagine getting a call from someone who supposedly works at your school, saying you haven’t paid the bill. They threaten to drop your classes unless you send money right away. The call might raise alarm bells, but slow down — you might end up paying a scammer instead of the real tuition and fees.

Scammers pretend to be from places like a school’s financial aid or bursar’s office. They might call and say financial aid fell through and that you or your child can’t start classes until you pay the full balance right away (not true). Or that school transcripts are on hold until you pay up (also not true). A school won’t call and scare you into&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams">paying them over the phone</a>&nbsp;— but a scammer will.

If you get a call like this, don’t panic. Instead:

If you get a call like this, chances are, you’re not the only one. Share this blog post to spread the word and help others spot and avoid the scam. Then, tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

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 </figure>By TERRI MILLER Consumer Education Specialist, FTCFor college students and parents, paying tuition is often at the top of the to-do list each semester. Imagine getting a call from someone who supposedly works at your school, saying you haven’t paid the bill. They threaten to drop your classes unless you send money right away. The call might raise alarm bells, but slow down — you might end up paying a scammer instead of the real tuition and fees.Scammers pretend to be from places like a school’s financial aid or bursar’s office. They might call and say financial aid fell through and that you or your child can’t start classes until you pay the full balance right away (not true). Or that school transcripts are on hold until you pay up (also not true). A school won’t call and scare you into&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams">paying them over the phone</a>&nbsp;— but a scammer will.If you get a call like this, don’t panic. Instead:<ul>
 <li>Resist the pressure to act quickly.&nbsp;If someone calls and demands that you give them your bank or credit card information immediately, don’t do it. That’s a scam.&nbsp;And only scammers demand payment with&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams">crypto</a>,&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/you-wire-money">wire transfer service</a>&nbsp;like Western Union or MoneyGram, a&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/mobile-payment-apps-how-avoid-scam-when-you-use-one">payment app</a>, or a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/paying-scammers-gift-cards">gift card</a>.</li><li>Don’t trust your caller ID.&nbsp;Scammers fake caller ID numbers — sometimes even “spoofing” the first six digits to make it look like the call came from on-campus. Block&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-block-unwanted-calls">unwanted calls</a>.</li><li>Check it out.&nbsp;Most schools use secure student portals to post your bill and let you pay safely. Check any tuition balance there first. Or call the financial aid or billing office directly using a number you know is legit. They’ll help you verify any outstanding balances and when you need to pay.</li>
 </ul>If you get a call like this, chances are, you’re not the only one. Share this blog post to spread the word and help others spot and avoid the scam. Then, tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

Got a call about unpaid college tuition? It could be a scam

GARDNER, Kansas. –&nbsp;Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant.

Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift Friday morning or returning to the (ARC).

JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp; Ricardo Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, after not reporting to his job or returning to the facility, according to the&nbsp;Kansas Department of Corrections.

Marin-Valadez, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JCDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC). This walkaway does not impact the facility's security or operations.

Marin-Valadez is described as 5-foot 11-inches, and weighs 206 pounds, with a heavy build. He has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing black t-shirt and camouflage shorts.

Marin-Valadez was convicted in Johnson County for drug-related convictions. He is serving a 15-month sentence at the ARC, from which he walked away. Under an agreement between the KDOC and JCDOC, residents with release plans appropriate to Johnson County are housed at the ARC.

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 </figure>GARDNER, Kansas. –&nbsp;Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant.Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift Friday morning or returning to the (ARC).---------JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp; Ricardo Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, after not reporting to his job or returning to the facility, according to the&nbsp;Kansas Department of Corrections.Marin-Valadez, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JCDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC). This walkaway does not impact the facility's security or operations.Marin-Valadez is described as 5-foot 11-inches, and weighs 206 pounds, with a heavy build. He has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing black t-shirt and camouflage shorts.Marin-Valadez was convicted in Johnson County for drug-related convictions. He is serving a 15-month sentence at the ARC, from which he walked away. Under an agreement between the KDOC and JCDOC, residents with release plans appropriate to Johnson County are housed at the ARC.

Inmate who walked away from Kan. prison captured in Missouri

Military families move regularly, sometimes every two to three years. So you may find yourself checking out new digs as you plan a move to another duty station. That’s when you could run into a rental scam, which can be hard to spot, but here are some clues.

Rental listing scams can unfold in a few ways. Scammers can steal legitimate rental listings for real places and pretend to be the landlord. Sometimes scammers use social media groups to post made-up listings for places that aren’t actually available to rent — and sometimes for place that don’t even exist.&nbsp;In either case, the scammer will rush you into paying an application fee, deposit, and/or first month’s rent,&nbsp;and promise to get you the keys right away — but instead, they’ll disappear.&nbsp;You’ll be left without your money and with no place to move into.

Take these steps to avoid losing time and money to a rental listing scam.

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 </figure>By TERRI MILLER Consumer Education Specialist, FTCMilitary families move regularly, sometimes every two to three years. So you may find yourself checking out new digs as you plan a move to another duty station. That’s when you could run into a rental scam, which can be hard to spot, but here are some clues.Rental listing scams can unfold in a few ways. Scammers can steal legitimate rental listings for real places and pretend to be the landlord. Sometimes scammers use social media groups to post made-up listings for places that aren’t actually available to rent — and sometimes for place that don’t even exist.&nbsp;In either case, the scammer will rush you into paying an application fee, deposit, and/or first month’s rent,&nbsp;and promise to get you the keys right away — but instead, they’ll disappear.&nbsp;You’ll be left without your money and with no place to move into.Take these steps to avoid losing time and money to a rental listing scam.<ul>
 <li>Search online for the rental’s address, plus the name of the property owner or rental company listed. Do other ads come up for the same address? Maybe with a different owner or rental company name? Those are signs of a scam.</li><li>Look up the rental company’s website&nbsp;and check to see if the property is listed there, too. If it isn’t, the listing is likely a scam.</li><li>Pay by credit card, which gives you the best protections. Scammers want you to pay in ways that make it hard to get your money back — like&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams">gift cards</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/you-wire-money">wire transfers</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/mobile-payment-apps-how-avoid-scam-when-you-use-one">payment apps</a>&nbsp;like Apple Pay, CashApp, PayPal and Zelle, or&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams">cryptocurrency</a>. &nbsp;</li><li>Don’t pay for a property you’ve never seen.&nbsp;And never pay someone you’ve never met in person. If you can’t see the apartment or sign a lease before you pay, see if a friend can see it for you, or keep looking.</li>
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Avoiding rental listing scams

By LARISSA BUNGO Senior Attorney, Federal Trade Commission

Did you get a message on social from an “artist” asking to pay you for permission to paint your photo? It’s a scam. They don’t want to pay you — they want to take your money.

Young adults report this scam begins with a direct message on social media from someone who says they like your photo and want to&nbsp;pay&nbsp;you thousands of dollars to use it. Next, they’ll send you a check. They’ll tell you to deposit it, take some money out to send to the artist for supplies, and keep the rest. They may promise to reimburse any money you send back. (But they never will because it's a scam.)

While the check may look real and the funds may initially show up in your bank account, the check’s fake. By the time the bank realizes it, you’ll be out the money you sent the scammer and owe the bank any money you withdrew.

How do you spot this scam?&nbsp;Here’s the takeaway: If someone you don’t know sends you a&nbsp;check&nbsp;and asks you to send money back to them or to someone else, it’s a scam.&nbsp;It’s best to only deposit checks from people you know and trust.

Learn more about how to&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-report-fake-check-scams">spot fake check scams</a>.

If you spot a scam, report it at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>. And if you think you’ve paid a scammer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed#Paid">here's what to do</a>.

By LARISSA BUNGO Senior Attorney, Federal Trade CommissionDid you get a message on social from an “artist” asking to pay you for permission to paint your photo? It’s a scam. They don’t want to pay you — they want to take your money.Young adults report this scam begins with a direct message on social media from someone who says they like your photo and want to&nbsp;pay&nbsp;you thousands of dollars to use it. Next, they’ll send you a check. They’ll tell you to deposit it, take some money out to send to the artist for supplies, and keep the rest. They may promise to reimburse any money you send back. (But they never will because it's a scam.)While the check may look real and the funds may initially show up in your bank account, the check’s fake. By the time the bank realizes it, you’ll be out the money you sent the scammer and owe the bank any money you withdrew.How do you spot this scam?&nbsp;Here’s the takeaway: If someone you don’t know sends you a&nbsp;check&nbsp;and asks you to send money back to them or to someone else, it’s a scam.&nbsp;It’s best to only deposit checks from people you know and trust.Learn more about how to&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-report-fake-check-scams">spot fake check scams</a>.If you spot a scam, report it at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>. And if you think you’ve paid a scammer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed#Paid">here's what to do</a>.

Scammers target young adults on social media with fake check scam

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The Silver Alert for missing 87-year-old Frances Kraft has been canceled, according to the Leavenworth County Sheriff's office. She was found safe and is now with family who are taking her home.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Lansing woman.

The whereabouts of 87-year-old Frances M. Kraft, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her. Kraft was last seen at her Lansing home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. It is believed she was at the Dillons grocery store in Leavenworth until around 11:30 a.m., but she has not returned home. 

She was driving a maroon 2002 Honda Accord bearing tag 9049AEU.

Kraft is a white female who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 135 pounds. She has hazel  eyes, grey hair, and wears glasses. Kraft was last seen wearing a light blue button-up blouse, white jeans and tennis shoes. Kraft has dementia.

If you see Frances Kraft, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about her whereabouts, please call the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office at (913) 682-5724.

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 </figure>LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The Silver Alert for missing 87-year-old Frances Kraft has been canceled, according to the Leavenworth County Sheriff's office. She was found safe and is now with family who are taking her home.-------------------LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Lansing woman.The whereabouts of 87-year-old Frances M. Kraft, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her. Kraft was last seen at her Lansing home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. It is believed she was at the Dillons grocery store in Leavenworth until around 11:30 a.m., but she has not returned home. She was driving a maroon 2002 Honda Accord bearing tag 9049AEU.Kraft is a white female who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 135 pounds. She has hazel eyes, grey hair, and wears glasses. Kraft was last seen wearing a light blue button-up blouse, white jeans and tennis shoes. Kraft has dementia.If you see Frances Kraft, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about her whereabouts, please call the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office at (913) 682-5724.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled, missing Kan. woman found safe

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Just before 4p.m. Tuesday, police reported they located the black Volkswagon Passat and two individuals are currently in custody, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

Police are still looking for the puppy and ask the public to assist with any information they may have. The investigation is ongoing.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car theft with a dog in the vehicle and asking the public for help to find the car.

Just after 5:30a.m. Tuesday, the black Volkswagon Passat with Kansas tag number 0806ABC, was reportedly stolen from the Kwik Shop at SW 6th&nbsp;and Macvicar in Topeka, according to Topeka Police.

It was also determined there was a puppy inside the vehicle at the time it was stolen. Police released recent photos of the vehicle and the dog.

If you see this vehicle or have any information about where the vehicle may be, call 911 or report anonymously to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Just before 4p.m. Tuesday, police reported they located the black Volkswagon Passat and two individuals are currently in custody, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.Police are still looking for the puppy and ask the public to assist with any information they may have. The investigation is ongoing.-------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car theft with a dog in the vehicle and asking the public for help to find the car.Just after 5:30a.m. Tuesday, the black Volkswagon Passat with Kansas tag number 0806ABC, was reportedly stolen from the Kwik Shop at SW 6th&nbsp;and Macvicar in Topeka, according to Topeka Police.It was also determined there was a puppy inside the vehicle at the time it was stolen. Police released recent photos of the vehicle and the dog.If you see this vehicle or have any information about where the vehicle may be, call 911 or report anonymously to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

Search for puppy continues: Police locate stolen car, make arrests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?537370-1/secret-service-fbi-officials-testify-attempted-assassination-fmr-pres-trump">Click here</a>&nbsp;to watch a replay of the hearing

Ronald Rowe, testifying before two Senate committees, said recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and “What I saw made me ashamed.”

The FBI’s No. 2 official said a social media account believed to be associated with the gunman suspected in the assassination attempt espoused political violence and included antisemitic and anti-immigrant sentiment. The posts were from the 2019 and 2020 timeframe, when the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, would have been in high school.

Senate lawmakers are grilling the officials about law enforcement lapses in the hours before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-vp-vance-rubio-7c7ba6b99b5f38d2d840ed95b2fdc3e5">attempted assassination</a>&nbsp;of Trump in the latest in a series of congressional hearings dedicated to the shooting.

Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after Kimberly Cheatle resigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4">in the aftermath of a House hearing</a>&nbsp;in which she was berated by lawmakers and failed to answer specific questions about the communication failures preceding the July 13 shooting.

Rowe is being joined by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate at a joint hearing of the Senate committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.

“If this happened in the military, a lot of people would be fired,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. "And if a lot of people are not fired, the system failed yet again.

He added: “Nothing’s going to change until somebody loses their job.”

The hearing comes one day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-9c3838fcf9753b3e61caf97804112fca">FBI released new details about its investigation into the shooting</a>, revealing that the gunman had looked online for information about mass shootings, power plants, improvised explosive devices and the May assassination attempt of the Slovakian prime minister.

The FBI also said that Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has agreed to be interviewed by agents as a crime victim.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-bullet-shrapnel-ronny-jackson-christopher-wray-cb780b9d1a078f0be4191682e75101cf">The bureau said last week</a>&nbsp;that the former president had been struck in the ear by a bullet or fragment of one. Trump said Monday evening that he expected that interview to take place on Thursday.

But most of the questions Tuesday are expected to be directed at Rowe as lawmakers demand answers about how Crooks was able to get so close to Trump. Investigators believe Crooks fired eight shots in Trump's direction from an AR-style rifle after scaling the roof of a building of some 135 meters (147 yards) from where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.

One rallygoer was killed, and two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service counter-sniper.

At her hearing last week, Cheatle said the Secret Service had “failed” in its mission to protect Trump. She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades and vowed to “move heaven and earth” to get to the bottom of what went wrong and make sure there’s no repeat of it.

Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the rally. She also revealed that the roof from which Crooks opened fire had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally.

Cheatle said she apologized to Trump in a phone call after the assassination attempt.

In a Monday night interview on Fox News Channel, Trump defended the Secret Service agents who protected him from the shooting but said that someone should have been on the roof with Crooks and that there should have been better communication with local police.

“They didn’t speak to each other," he said.

He praised the sniper who killed Crooks with what he said was an amazing shot but noted: “It would have been good if it was nine seconds sooner.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service says he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured.

Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.

The FBI’s No. 2 official says a social media account believed to be associated with the gunman suspected in the assassination attempt espoused political violence and included antisemitic and anti-immigrant sentiment. The posts were from the 2019 and 2020 timeframe, when the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, would have been in high school.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to grill the acting director of the Secret Service about law enforcement lapses in the hours before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-vp-vance-rubio-7c7ba6b99b5f38d2d840ed95b2fdc3e5">attempted assassination</a>&nbsp;of former President Donald Trump in the latest in a series of congressional hearings dedicated to the shooting.

Ronald Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after his predecessor, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4">in the aftermath of a House hearing</a>&nbsp;in which she was berated by lawmakers from both parties and failed to answer specific questions about the communication failures preceding the July 13 shooting.

Rowe will be joined by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate at a joint hearing of the Senate committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.

The hearing comes one day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-9c3838fcf9753b3e61caf97804112fca">FBI released new details about its investigation into the shooting</a>, revealing that the gunman,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-thomas-matthew-crooks-shooter-881581c46c07025898027143fc9132e5">20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks,</a>&nbsp;had looked online for information about mass shootings, power plants, improvised explosive devices and the May assassination attempt of the Slovakian prime minister.

The FBI also said that Trump has agreed to be interviewed by agents as a crime victim;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-bullet-shrapnel-ronny-jackson-christopher-wray-cb780b9d1a078f0be4191682e75101cf">the bureau said last week</a>&nbsp;that the former president had been struck in the ear by a bullet or fragment of one. Trump said Monday evening that he expected that interview to take place on Thursday.

But the bulk of the questions Tuesday are expected to be directed at Rowe as lawmakers demand answers about how Crooks was able to get so close to Trump. Investigators believe Crooks fired eight shots in Trump's direction from an AR-style rifle after scaling the roof of a building of some 135 meters (147 yards) from where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.

One rallygoer was killed and two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service countersniper.

In a Monday night interview on Fox News, Trump defended the Secret Service agents who protected him from the shooting but said someone should have been on the roof with Crooks and that there should have been better communication with local police.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?537370-1/secret-service-fbi-officials-testify-attempted-assassination-fmr-pres-trump">Click here</a>&nbsp;to watch a replay of the hearing<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Rowe: &quot;The attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania was a failure on multiple levels.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/M6aKX5qyx5">pic.twitter.com/M6aKX5qyx5</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1818295295119118430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">U.S. Secret Service Acting Director: &quot;Neither the Secret Service counter sniper teams nor members of the former president&#39;s security detail had any knowledge that there was a man on the roof...those personnel were not aware the assailant had a firearm until they heard gunshots.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/t3OU06Hy0p">pic.twitter.com/t3OU06Hy0p</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1818298232792895978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Ronald Rowe, testifying before two Senate committees, said recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and “What I saw made me ashamed.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Rowe provides lawmakers with images from the roof where the gunman was and the line of sight issues: &quot;This is what our counter sniper team saw; shooter, no elbows. You barely make out the crown of his head.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/LPJ1UIU7mG">pic.twitter.com/LPJ1UIU7mG</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1818305652025933986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FBI Deputy Director Abbate outlines latest timeline of events leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Trump: &quot;Officers lost sight of the subject from approximately 6:02pm to 6:08pm, but continued to communicate with each other in an attempt top locate him.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/cziC22XFgn">pic.twitter.com/cziC22XFgn</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1818298750713921847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The FBI’s No. 2 official said a social media account believed to be associated with the gunman suspected in the assassination attempt espoused political violence and included antisemitic and anti-immigrant sentiment. The posts were from the 2019 and 2020 timeframe, when the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, would have been in high school.Senate lawmakers are grilling the officials about law enforcement lapses in the hours before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-vp-vance-rubio-7c7ba6b99b5f38d2d840ed95b2fdc3e5">attempted assassination</a>&nbsp;of Trump in the latest in a series of congressional hearings dedicated to the shooting.Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after Kimberly Cheatle resigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4">in the aftermath of a House hearing</a>&nbsp;in which she was berated by lawmakers and failed to answer specific questions about the communication failures preceding the July 13 shooting.Rowe is being joined by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate at a joint hearing of the Senate committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.“If this happened in the military, a lot of people would be fired,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. "And if a lot of people are not fired, the system failed yet again.He added: “Nothing’s going to change until somebody loses their job.”The hearing comes one day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-9c3838fcf9753b3e61caf97804112fca">FBI released new details about its investigation into the shooting</a>, revealing that the gunman had looked online for information about mass shootings, power plants, improvised explosive devices and the May assassination attempt of the Slovakian prime minister.The FBI also said that Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has agreed to be interviewed by agents as a crime victim.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-bullet-shrapnel-ronny-jackson-christopher-wray-cb780b9d1a078f0be4191682e75101cf">The bureau said last week</a>&nbsp;that the former president had been struck in the ear by a bullet or fragment of one. Trump said Monday evening that he expected that interview to take place on Thursday.But most of the questions Tuesday are expected to be directed at Rowe as lawmakers demand answers about how Crooks was able to get so close to Trump. Investigators believe Crooks fired eight shots in Trump's direction from an AR-style rifle after scaling the roof of a building of some 135 meters (147 yards) from where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.One rallygoer was killed, and two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service counter-sniper.At her hearing last week, Cheatle said the Secret Service had “failed” in its mission to protect Trump. She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades and vowed to “move heaven and earth” to get to the bottom of what went wrong and make sure there’s no repeat of it.Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the rally. She also revealed that the roof from which Crooks opened fire had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally.Cheatle said she apologized to Trump in a phone call after the assassination attempt.In a Monday night interview on Fox News Channel, Trump defended the Secret Service agents who protected him from the shooting but said that someone should have been on the roof with Crooks and that there should have been better communication with local police.“They didn’t speak to each other," he said.He praised the sniper who killed Crooks with what he said was an amazing shot but noted: “It would have been good if it was nine seconds sooner.”------------WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service says he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured.Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.The FBI’s No. 2 official says a social media account believed to be associated with the gunman suspected in the assassination attempt espoused political violence and included antisemitic and anti-immigrant sentiment. The posts were from the 2019 and 2020 timeframe, when the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, would have been in high school.Senate lawmakers are grilling the officials about law enforcement lapses in the hours before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-vp-vance-rubio-7c7ba6b99b5f38d2d840ed95b2fdc3e5">attempted assassination</a>&nbsp;of Trump in the latest in a series of congressional hearings dedicated to the shooting.Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after Kimberly Cheatle resigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4">in the aftermath of a House hearing</a>&nbsp;in which she was berated by lawmakers and failed to answer specific questions about the communication failures preceding the July 13 shooting.Rowe is being joined by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate at a joint hearing of the Senate committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.“If this happened in the military, a lot of people would be fired,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. "And if a lot of people are not fired, the system failed yet again.He added: “Nothing’s going to change until somebody loses their job.”The hearing comes one day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-9c3838fcf9753b3e61caf97804112fca">FBI released new details about its investigation into the shooting</a>, revealing that the gunman had looked online for information about mass shootings, power plants, improvised explosive devices and the May assassination attempt of the Slovakian prime minister.The FBI also said that Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has agreed to be interviewed by agents as a crime victim.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-bullet-shrapnel-ronny-jackson-christopher-wray-cb780b9d1a078f0be4191682e75101cf">The bureau said last week</a>&nbsp;that the former president had been struck in the ear by a bullet or fragment of one. Trump said Monday evening that he expected that interview to take place on Thursday.But most of the questions Tuesday are expected to be directed at Rowe as lawmakers demand answers about how Crooks was able to get so close to Trump. Investigators believe Crooks fired eight shots in Trump's direction from an AR-style rifle after scaling the roof of a building of some 135 meters (147 yards) from where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.One rallygoer was killed, and two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service counter-sniper.At her hearing last week, Cheatle said the Secret Service had “failed” in its mission to protect Trump. She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades and vowed to “move heaven and earth” to get to the bottom of what went wrong and make sure there’s no repeat of it.Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the rally. She also revealed that the roof from which Crooks opened fire had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally.Cheatle said she apologized to Trump in a phone call after the assassination attempt.In a Monday night interview on Fox News Channel, Trump defended the Secret Service agents who protected him from the shooting but said that someone should have been on the roof with Crooks and that there should have been better communication with local police.“They didn’t speak to each other," he said.He praised the sniper who killed Crooks with what he said was an amazing shot but noted: “It would have been good if it was nine seconds sooner.”--------WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to grill the acting director of the Secret Service about law enforcement lapses in the hours before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-vp-vance-rubio-7c7ba6b99b5f38d2d840ed95b2fdc3e5">attempted assassination</a>&nbsp;of former President Donald Trump in the latest in a series of congressional hearings dedicated to the shooting.Ronald Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after his predecessor, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4">in the aftermath of a House hearing</a>&nbsp;in which she was berated by lawmakers from both parties and failed to answer specific questions about the communication failures preceding the July 13 shooting.Rowe will be joined by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate at a joint hearing of the Senate committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.The hearing comes one day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-9c3838fcf9753b3e61caf97804112fca">FBI released new details about its investigation into the shooting</a>, revealing that the gunman,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-assassination-attempt-thomas-matthew-crooks-shooter-881581c46c07025898027143fc9132e5">20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks,</a>&nbsp;had looked online for information about mass shootings, power plants, improvised explosive devices and the May assassination attempt of the Slovakian prime minister.The FBI also said that Trump has agreed to be interviewed by agents as a crime victim;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-bullet-shrapnel-ronny-jackson-christopher-wray-cb780b9d1a078f0be4191682e75101cf">the bureau said last week</a>&nbsp;that the former president had been struck in the ear by a bullet or fragment of one. Trump said Monday evening that he expected that interview to take place on Thursday.But the bulk of the questions Tuesday are expected to be directed at Rowe as lawmakers demand answers about how Crooks was able to get so close to Trump. Investigators believe Crooks fired eight shots in Trump's direction from an AR-style rifle after scaling the roof of a building of some 135 meters (147 yards) from where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.One rallygoer was killed and two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service countersniper.At her hearing last week, Cheatle said the Secret Service had “failed” in its mission to protect Trump. She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades and vowed to “move heaven and earth” to get to the bottom of what went wrong and make sure there’s no repeat of it.Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the rally. She also revealed that the roof from which Crooks opened fire had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally.Cheatle said she apologized to Trump in a phone call after the assassination attempt.In a Monday night interview on Fox News, Trump defended the Secret Service agents who protected him from the shooting but said someone should have been on the roof with Crooks and that there should have been better communication with local police.“They didn’t speak to each other," he said.

🎥Senators grill Secret Service, FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Sherman County I-70 rest area closed for bridge repairs

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating after an 11-month-old girl was found in the canal in Wichita earlier this week and arrested a Kansas felon in the case&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">34-year-old Vincent Perez&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp; He has been identified as the child's father, according to Wichita Police spokesman Andrew Ford.

Just after 1p.m. Tueday, police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check in the vicinity of Interstate 135 and Pawnee in Wichita after receiving a report of a child in the canal, according to Officer Kristopher Gupilan.

Officers, with the assistance of the Wichita Fire Department, located the child within the canal. She was safely extracted from the canal and transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation and later placed into police protective custody, according to Gupilan.&nbsp;

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding how the child ended up in the canal continues.

Police believed Perez had information pertinent to the investigation. On Tuesday night, police asked the public for assistance in locating him for questioning. Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, police booked&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">Perez&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;into the Sedgwick County jail on<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">&nbsp;requested charges of</a>&nbsp;endangering a child, aggravated battery and a parole violation, according to online jail records.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Perez has previous convictions for theft, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a weapon and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating after an 11-month-old girl was found in the canal in Wichita earlier this week and arrested a Kansas felon in the case&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">34-year-old Vincent Perez&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp; He has been identified as the child's father, according to Wichita Police spokesman Andrew Ford.Just after 1p.m. Tueday, police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check in the vicinity of Interstate 135 and Pawnee in Wichita after receiving a report of a child in the canal, according to Officer Kristopher Gupilan.Officers, with the assistance of the Wichita Fire Department, located the child within the canal. She was safely extracted from the canal and transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation and later placed into police protective custody, according to Gupilan.&nbsp;The investigation into the circumstances surrounding how the child ended up in the canal continues.Police believed Perez had information pertinent to the investigation. On Tuesday night, police asked the public for assistance in locating him for questioning. Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, police booked&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">Perez&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;into the Sedgwick County jail on<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=320252">&nbsp;requested charges of</a>&nbsp;endangering a child, aggravated battery and a parole violation, according to online jail records.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perez has previous convictions for theft, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a weapon and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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